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Cousin Martha's Abstracts

Weakley County, Tennessee

Dresden Enterprise Newspaper

Transcribed from Microfilm by Martha Smith

1907 February 1st & 8th

Friday, February 1, 1907

House and Contents Burned
An old veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars, Uncle John STALLCUP, had his house burned last Friday night during a most disagreeable storm of sleeting, snowing and fierce gale winds. The house was located at Northcutt’s old mill, on the river south of town and was thoroughly ablaze when discovered. None of the contents were saved, and all the meat was also burned. There were two sick people in the house at the time, Mrs. Charlie STALLCUP and her daughter. They were taken to the home of Uncle Rufe FREEMAN and tenderly cared for during the night and the next day.

Gardner Gems Column
Ike FOSTER and Em WATSON are in Jackson prospecting.
Little Alberta GARDNER is right sick with pneumonia.

Northern Part of No. 2 Column
Mrs. DAVIS fell out of her door one day last week and bruised herself considerably.
Those on the sick list are: Mr. Joe ALBRITTON, Mr. John M. DUKE, Mrs. Effie LANIER, and Mrs. Allie ATKINSON.

Mr. Tom BATTS and Mrs. Katie SANDERS were married last Wednesday. Mr. BATTS was formerly of this writing.
W. N. RITCHIE bought a lot of spoke timber from J. A. WHICKER and workers last week.
A lot of people will tell you that you can save your meat by burying it in the ground but I have tried it and it does no good.

Up To Date Doings Column
Clifford MORRIS and Sidney ROBERTS are painting and preparing their store at Elm Tree, preparing for their spring stock of goods.
Word was received here from Robert SPENCER, who moved to Texas the first of January, that he was having to haul water quite a distance for his use and they have a prolonged drought.
I am informed that J. F. COLLEY and R. F. DOUGLAS of the 22nd district of Henry County have bought out the stock of groceries at Payner, near Whitlock, to continue the same indefinitely.
Died, at her home in Puryear last Wednesday, Mrs. Rebecca McKELVEY, aged about sixty five; death due to a cancerous growth on one of her limbs. Deceased leaves an aged husband, one daughter and one son, Pat MCKELVEY, of near Dresden, to mourn her death.
Mr. J. T. BARTON, our energetic and hustling merchant, whose outstanding accounts and failure to collect same, which has given him a great deal of trouble about meeting his accounts, has, I am told, got his business in ship-shape again and will continue in business with a $6,000.00 stock fresh from the markets.

News Notes From No. 14 Column
A fine boy has arrived at the home of Eugene CROCKETT.
The stork stopped at the door of Mr. and Mrs. George KILLEBREW, leaving them a fine girl.

Christmasville Capers Column
Little Imogene ELINOR has been quite sick this week.
Frank YOUNG fell some days ago and struck his knee, knocking the cap down.
Mr. and Mrs. Jas. F. MULLEN moved to Palmersville last week.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Dan LASTER, a brand new hog buyer. The youngster weighed 13 pounds.
Bro. R. H. JACKSON, of Sharon, preached us his farewell sermon Sunday; he has accepted a call to the C. P. church at Greenfield. Rev. J. A. SELF, of McKenzie, will take his place here.

Ruthville News Column
Mrs. M. A. GRUBB has been quite sick with la grippe.
He two month old baby of Mr. Jim PAGE died last Sunday and was buried at New Hope Monday.
Monroe ROSS sold his farm last week to W. F. TAYLOR; consideration: $2,950. Mr. Ross is preparing to go west.

Uba Utterings Column
T. J. PARISH has gone to Nashville to attend the grand lodge of Masons.
Dr. SAWYER reports the loss of his meat, joints of his first killing.
Uncle Bill MONTGOMERY is moving away from here to the Fair place.
Our singing school, conducted by Prof. J. C. JOLLEY, has closed until next Monday night.

Town and County Column
Mr. P. W. HENDRIX, Martin’s skilled photographer, tells us he contemplates opening a photograph gallery in Dresden.
Our good friend and that staunch Roosevelt admirer, Frank JACKSON, tells us he has just completed a nice residence for William Marion HEATHCOTT, several miles east of Dresden.
Tom TODD tells us that his wife has forty little chicks and more to hatch later.
Newt HARDEMAN informs us that the Weakley County Hardware and Implement Co. is rapidly overcoming; its present temporary embarrassment; that it will probably be reorganized at an early date upon a broader and more extensive plan and continue business at the same old stand.

The death of Uncle Mount PENTECOST occurred at his home near Palmersville, on last Saturday, after an illness of several years. Some two or three years ago, he suffered a stroke of paralysis and has since remained an invalid, having repeated attacks at intervals.
The deceased was in the seventy fourth year of his age. He is survived by his aged companion and three children, L. W. PENTECOST, residing in California, Mrs. COPELAND, Palmersville, and Mrs. J. L. CAMPBELL, Fulton. His body was interred at Little Zion burying ground, after appropriate and touching services conducted by his long time friend and neighbor, Eld. G. T. MAYO. His was a noble life, being spent in the up building and uplifting of his fellow man. His neighbors esteemed and revered him for his many sterling traits of character. He possessed the good will and their love and confidence, and in his death the church, the community and the family is sorely bereaved.

The five months old child of Mr. Almus MOORE, two miles east of Gleason, died Friday night of congestion of the brain. Interment was Saturday at Beech Springs.
Miss Lula JETER left Monday for Washington. She was joined at McKenzie by Miss Mamie BURNS. And they will spend several weeks in the capitol city, as the guests of Hon. And Mrs. Finis J. GARRETT.
A pretty home wedding was that of Mr. Junior RIGGINS to Miss Nannie McWHERTER at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. McWHERTER, near Palmersville, Tuesday afternoon, Eld. G. T. MAYO, officiating. The groom is the brother of Mr. Walter RIGGINS and a most worthy gentleman, while the bride is a member of one of Weakley County’s best families. They left Tuesday night for their future home in Texas, where the best wished of their friends follow them.
Col, L. E. HOLLADAY missed the train from Martin to Dresden Sunday, so he set out afoot, arriving at Dresden at 7 o’clock, making the trip in two hours and 20 minutes. He said he would have enjoyed the walk had it not been for being taken for a hobo. Even the dogs barked at him.
Mr. Jeff ALEXANDER’S seventy ninth birthday was celebrated Tuesday by preparing a great feast of good things so many eatables that I can’t mention all of them, bit I must say it was the best dinner I have seen for a long time. Those present were four of the boys, one daughter in law, three grandchildren, wife and I and the two old folks. The roads were so bad that the rest of the children could not get there. Uncle Jeff’s health has improved a great deal; his weight last year was eighty seven pounds and now he weighs 133, a gain of 46 pounds.
Born, to Robert PATTERSON, near Gleason, a bouncing boy, Friday.
John KINNEY and wife, residing near Bell’s store, have a new girl born Monday.
Messrs. J. J. WHITE and L. E. HOLLADAY are in Nashville attending the session of the Masonic grand lodge.
The Misses BURROW, renowned musicians, will give a musical entertainment at McFerrin College, Martin, tonight.
Will TREVATHAN recently sold the Paul McMAHAN tract of land, near Bell’s store, to J. Max WARD for $1,000.
Gid JONES, who moved from here to Gleason last fall, has a new eleven pound girl at his house, born Wednesday night.
Mr. Bill ATKINS, brother in law of Uncle Bill THOMPSON, and who resides in No.25, was reported Wednesday to be in a dying condition.
Sam FEATHERSTON is prospering since moving to Dresden, the stork visiting his Tuesday night, leaving a beautiful blue eyed little miss.
Homer, the 15 year old son of Mr. Riley WILSON, residing at Mt. Zion church, died Monday morning after a long siege of typhoid fever. Interment took place at Coldwater, near McKenzie. Homer was a manly, polite, industrious young man, and his death is regretted by the whole neighborhood.
Our good friend, Mr. W. C. BOMAR, residing two and a half miles south of Martin, tells us that there is some stray stock at his place, a horse and two mules.
Finney SUMMERS, that hustling meat man, informs us of the marriage in his community Sunday of Mr. Tom HIGHFIELD and Miss Annie RAFFETY, two popular young people of No. 6. The ceremony was performed by Esq. Jim FOSTER at his gate. This being Jim’s first marriage ceremony to perform, he was a bit nervous and the boys say he trampled down several yards of snow during the ceremony.
Uncle Monroe SANDERFER, who resides about three miles north of town, is very low with pneumonia.

Chancery Court
J. E. GOLDSBY vs J. F. ALLEN et als. Decree to sell real estate of Dr. ALLEN, deceased, for partition.
E. U. PINKSTON vs B. D. WINSTEAD, in this cause, commissioners were appointed to lay off homestead and dower for Mrs. WINSTEAD.
Nichols & Shepard Co. vs Sid and J. J. FARMER. Bill to replevy thresher outfit. Clerk and Master appointed by the court receiver and ordered to sell the thresher.
Clarence WILLIAMS vs Mrs. G. A. WILLIAMS. Bill filed to set aside sale of Clarence WILLIAMS Hotel at Martin to Mrs. WILLIAMS and further to sell the property for partition. Bill dismissed.
C. B. BOWDEN, trustee in bankruptcy vs J. N. BABB to his wife and children, charging the conveyance was fraudulent. Bill dismissed at complaintants’ cost. Appeal prayed and granted.
L. W. LANIER, guardian, vs C. J. TRENTHAM. The object of this bill was to get instructions from the court as to the disposition of the property of Mrs. C. J. TRENTHAM, deceased. Court decreed that the property in question descended to the children of the deceased.
Loverin & Brown Co. vs E. E. TANSIL, clerk, et als. This was a case where George RAULSTON was held for privilege on goods sold in this county. Bill to enjoin municipal officers from collecting merchants’ taxes. Court held that RAULSTON was liable for privilege.
T. A. ADKINS vs B. B. ATKINS. The contention in this case was that the commissioners failed to set aside $1000.00 of personal property as a homestead for B. B. ATKINS and wife. Court overruled the exception and held that a fair allotment had been made by commissioners.
Leola HOWELL vs J. O. SMALLEY and CAPOLA HOWELL. Bill filed to set up will of Leola HOWELL. Bill filed to set up will of Leola HOWELL’s deceased husband. The will was drawn up by L. C. HANNINGS, being left in his hands, HOWELL bring in a low state of health. Later he and his wife moved to home of his (HOWELL’s) step-father, Buck JONES, and while there HOWELL became dissatisfied with the terms of the will; directed JONES to get the will, and the proof showed that between the hours of 12 and 1 o’clock, midnight, JONES gave HOWELL a match, the latter lit the will and directed JONES to throw the instrument into the fire. The contents of the will were proven and the court decreed it to be the last and legal testament of the deceased.

Northern Part of No. 8 Column
Mr. Jodie NOWLIN has the slow fever.
Mr. Jack ADAMS and family are living in our midst again; glad to have Jack back.
Mr. and Mrs. John MOORE are the parents of another fine baby at their house.
Mr. Will BEARD’s children have scarlet fever and also Mr. Jodie NOWLIN’s children.

Hall’s Branch Budget Column
William SUDDOTH has been confined to his bed with la grippe.
Mr. Jake OLIVER’s little girl has recovered.
Green TODD, of Janes’ mill has about recovered from his illness, caused by breaking his arm.
Miss Minnie INMAN, one of the pupils of West Union school, whose eyes were strained
by hard study, went to Martin recently and had them treated by Dr. McKEY. They are much improved.
Annie, the little daughter of J. M. LOCKART, who got right badly burned about her face and body, has about recovered and it is thought that she will not scarred much, if any. Her mother’s hand which was badly burned is about well enough to use it again.

Killgore School House Column
Little Charley BIGGRERS is right sick with pneumonia.
Mr. Robert VAUGHAN, who has been down for several months, is slowly improving.
Mrs. T. H. CARNEY had a severe attack rheumatism last week, but is able to be out again.
The infant child of J. G. BAKER was burned right bad last week but is better.
Mr. Jack CARNEY’s little girl, who has been at death’s door with pneumonia, is rapidly recovering.
There is going to be a new telephone line put up right soon. Those that will take boxes are T. M. TODD, T. H. CARNEY, Sol WEBB, W. C. REA, and Bob NOWLIN, of Martin, will have one run to his farm near here.

District No. 23 Column
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Almus MOORE died last Thursday.
Mr. Henry SAWYER is stepping high over the arrival of a bouncing boy.
The little son of Mr. WILSON, of near Mt. Zion, is reported very sick.
Mr. A. W. BRAWNER and H. A. MYRICK left this morning for Nashville to attend the grand lodge.
Mr. Thomas MYRICK, in company with others, is preparing to start to western Kansas on a prospecting trip.

Cane Creek Column
E. B. KEMP’s child, who has been right sick with pneumonia, is better.
Mr. J. W. POWELL had the misfortune of losing a fine horse last Saturday night. This makes two he has lost inside of four weeks.

Friday, February 8, 1907

Oscar DANIEL
Oscar L. DANIEL was born in Rutherford County, Tennessee, June 15, 1877, where he lived until he emigrated to this county in 1899, where he lived until his tragic death, January 1897. (It should read 1907.)
He joined the Missionary Baptist church at the age of fifteen years and lived a constant Christian life up to the time of his death, often expressing himself as ready for the summons. He was married December 24, 1901, to Miss Etha PIERCE, who survives him with one little girl eleven months old.
It was my privilege to know him intimately from the date of his arrival in the county and the longer I knew him, the more I was impressed with his many sterling qualities.
In his death the county loses an estimable citizen, the church an exemplary member, the community in which he lived an invaluable neighbor and his family a loving husband and doting father. He was always conscientious and trustworthy in all his relations and transactions with his fellow men. In fact, his word was always his bond. His success, from a financial standpoint consequent upon his industrious and frugal habits, might serve as an object lesson to all young men just embarking on life’s turbid sea.
I trust that the sorrowing friends and relatives may look beyond the gloom of this sad bereavement to the assuring and consoling Holy Writ.      E. E. TANSIL

A letter is printed from Buck JONES stating that an article in the previous paper was in error. Mr. HOWELL did not move to his house and he had nothing to do with the burning of the will.

Up To Date Doings Column
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. G. E. HENDRICKS, on last Thursday, a boy.
Last Wednesday, Headley BURTON and Miss Mattie SHELL, daughter of Mr. Joe SHELL, surprised their many friends by getting in their buggy and driving over to that ever smiling esquire, G. T. AUSTIN, where the few words were spoken which united them or life.

Gleason Gleanings Column
Mr. HORN, who has been quite sick for some time, is no better.
Joe FOSTER, who has been out west prospecting, came in Friday.
Mr. John DUDLEY, of Wenatchee, Washington, is visiting friends and relatives here.
The two months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom BYNUM, who live three miles west of town, was found dead in bed Monday morning.
Miss Eula PHARES, who went to Nashville several months ago for treatment, returned home Sunday, much improved in health.

Jonesboro Jots Column
Little Miss Helen POPE has pneumonia.
Mr. John OVERTON is badly afflicted with erysipelas.
Green MORRIS gave the young people an entertainment Saturday night
I learn that there is $3,000 apiece coming to Garfield, Harry, and Joe HARRINGTON and their sisters from an estate in North Carolina.

From District No.19 Column
J. D. baby of Mr. and Mrs. John ROWLETT, was dangerously ill last week, but is improving now.
Ike EXUM has eight new pigs and one has only three feet; it is the largest, finest pig in the bunch.
The infant of Mr. Horace WAINSCOTT, which was born last Thursday, died immediately after its birth.
Aunt Mary Ann, beloved wife of I. C. WAINSCOTT, departed this life Saturday morning after a short illness of pneumonia. She was a Godly woman of about sixty eight winters. She was a member of the M. E. Church, South. Her funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. C. MOORE, of Sharon, and the body tenderly laid to rest in the Pleasant Grove cemetery Sunday to await the blessed call. She will be greatly missed, for she numbered her friends by her acquaintances. She had no children, but was a good mother to the children of Uncle Ike by his first wife, who are all grown and left Uncle Ike and Aunt Mary alone years ago, and now Uncle Ike has had to say farewell to his best friend, in his old days and walk through fiery trails alone.

Gardner Gems Column
Mr. BELL, of Martin, has moved to Mr. Wes SMITH’s .
There was an old time dance at Jim WYN’s last week and all report a good time.
We are glad to chronicle the marriage of D. P. SMITH, our hustling grocer and postmaster, to a charming young lady of Water Valley, Ky.

From No. 6 Column
N. P. DAVIS is on the sick list.
Mrs. Tina STALLIONS is quite sick.
Charlie DAVIS has had pneumonia but is improving slowly.
Mr. Billie CARMARK’s mother is very low and not expected to live many days; she has been sick for a long time.

Town and County Column
Mr. Charles KILLGORE informs us that he is going to Texas to spend the mo nth of February with his children.
Ben PARKER’s sixteen room hotel at Mayfield was burned Sunday night. One man was created and another jumped from a second story window, sustaining injuries which will probably result fatally.
The Entre Nous club was most pleasantly entertained by Mrs. Charles Blair Brasfield. Several selections were played by Miss Shelah Belle PASCHALL. Mrs. L. E. HOLLADAY and Miss Pearl MATTHEWS won prizes.
The beloved wife of Mr. Dave CROCKETT, residing west of that communities most substantial citizens, passed to her reward on last Saturday after a lingering illness. Mrs. CROCKETT was a splendid Christian woman and will be greatly missed in her community.
Barry GIBBS, carrier on route No. 1, out of Dresden, was the only one of the four with sufficient courage to face the cold and miserable roads last Monday.
The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Ben DOLAN, residing in No. 25, was buried Tuesday.
Miss Birdie TAYLOR arrived from Obion county Saturday and is visiting at the home of Eld. J. L. THOMAS.
Mrs. SANDERFER, wife of Uncle Monroe SANDERFER, who died last Friday night, is very land it is feared that she is taking pneumonia.
Uncle Billy ATKINS, aged seventy six years, died at his home in No. 25, near Uncle Bill THOMPSON’s last Monday morning after a lingering illness. The body was buried Tuesday at THOMPSON graveyard. He was a half brother of Uncle Coley ATKINS and brother in law of Uncle Bill THOMPSON. The deceased was an influential citizen and greatly beloved in his community.
On last Wednesday morning, Mr. Joe A. WARD, a popular young gentleman of Henderson, and Miss Alice WORLEY were happily united in the holy bonds of wedlock
At the home of her foster parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. ELDER, of Martin, Elder N. B. HARDEMAN, of Henderson, officating. The bride is well known in Dresden, having resided here for several years, and was quite popular among our young people, she possessing a most charming and lovable disposition, while Mr. WARD is said to be a most worthy young gentleman and prosperous business man of Henderson.
Ezra WRIGHT, residing in NO. 24, has a brand new girl at his house, born Friday.
Dr. A. D. FINCH has been confined to his bed for three weeks with la grippe.
Messrs, Romie and Bonnie BODEN have operated a skating rink in their building on the north side of the square. The ladies will be invited to practice from 9 to 10 of mornings free of charge and a small admission will be charged afternoons and nights.
Mrs. Bettie SPEARS, widow of the late Tom SPEARS, who has been dead a number of years, died at her home near Liberty church, in No.10, at 11 o’clock Wednesday night after a lingering siege of nervous prostration. She was about fifty years of age and is survived by two grown daughters. Mrs. SPEARS was a most lovable character, a devout Christian and her death is regretted by a large number of sincere friends.
Uncle Monroe SANDERFER, aged sixty eight years, died at his home, three miles northeast of Dresden, on last Friday night after a short illness of pneumonia, and his remains were interred Saturday, services conducted by Eld. J. L. THOMAS. The deceased was born in Granville County, North Carolina November 28, 1843. He served throughout the civil war, making a brave soldier. Coming to Weakley County at the close of the war, in ’68, he and his wife settled near Dresden. Six living sons, all honorable, upright, industrious citizens survive him, R. S. Elijah, William, John B. L., and Charlie. An obituary will appear next week.
After a lingering illness of consumption, Mr. Davie CROCKETT quietly passed to his reward at his home northeast of Sharon on last Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. This ends the earthly career of one of that community’s most substantial and influential citizens. A Godly man he was, which he demonstrated by his daily life. His word was his bond and he was universally esteemed for his upright, honorable character, his strict honesty and his piety. The deceased is survived by his faithful companion and several children. He was about fifty years of age and a member of Baptist church at Corinth, where the body was interred Thursday.

Tumbling Creek Column
Mr. Turner ARNOLD is selling out preparatory to moving to Fulton to work on the railroad.
Mr. Grant HUBBARD was offered $100 for one acre of land. I am told it has a rich deposit of clay.
Mr. Bevelly TUCKER’s wife has been very low with pneumonia, but is better now, and his daughter is right sick too.

Corinth and New Salem Column
The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jim MOORE and claimed their infant child. The bereft family has the sympathy of this community. Its body was laid to rest in New Salem cemetery.
On last Friday night, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis CAPPS accepted two great gifts, twin boys, one weighting nine and the other eight pounds.
It has been reported to me that Mr. J. A. WILSON has thirty four hens and since January 1, 1907, they have laid 50 dozen eggs up to February 2.

Western Side of No. 15 Column
Sol CARLTON has been sick since my last.
Johnie HORNBUCKLE has a bad case of sore eyes.
Mr. Jim MOSLEY and family will move up near McKenzie in the near future.
Uncle Bill WARD (colored) of near Greenfield, recently sold his place for $40 per acre.
Grover ELINOR is teaching one of the best schools ever taught at Groom’s schoolhouse.

Hall’s Branch Budget Column
Jim BROWNING, of West Union vicinity, who has been very sick with pneumonia, is fast recovering: able to sit up.
Henderson CREASEY and family moved into our midst, from near Palmersville vicinity last week. Mr. CREASEY has J. M. LOCKHART’s farm rented. We are glad to welcome them as they are good citizens and hard workers.
The corpse of Uncle Ivey DUNLAP passed here one day last week from Pillowville vicinity, enroute to Hickory Grove church and cemetery for burial. Deceased was very old, I understand and has a son residing near Hickory Grove, where he formerly resided many years

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