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Weakley County, Tennessee

Dresden Enterprise Newspaper

Transcribed from Microfilm by Martha Smith

1907 January 4th & 11th


DRESDEN ENTERPRISE Friday, January 4, 1907 Shot His Sister McKenzie, Tenn. Dec. 30. Miss Annie PORTER, daughter of G. W. PORTER, was shot Saturday afternoon by her thirteen year old brother, George. He had just come in from hunting with his rifle, which was a Christmas gift, a sixteen shooting Winchester of 33 calibre. While unloading it, the gun was discharged and the bullet entered his sister’s back, passing through the back of the chair. Physicians were unable to locate the bullet, and she was carried to Nashville to have it removed. The wound is not considered very serious. The law firm Hall & Barr, composed of Frank P. HALL and H. H. BARR, has dissolved by agreement, and until other arrangements are made, they will both occupy their present offices on the south side of the public square. Cupids Work Cupid, who endeavors to close as many courtships as possible during Christmas week, was successful as there were thirty-odd marriage licenses issued during the holidays. The marriages reported to us are: BURNAM-SIMMONS Mr. B. A. BURNAM and Miss Buena SIMMONS, of Dukedom were united in marriage at Fulton on Sunday before Christmas. ALLEN-RITCHIE Mr. Charlie ALLEN and Miss Ilia RICHIE, prominent young people of No. 20, were united in marriage last week, Esq. House officiating. BRYANT-FOSTER Mr. Tom BRYANT, of South Fulton, and Miss Nuta FOSTER, a popular young lady of near Dukedom, were married in Fulton on Tuesday of last week. ALLEN-SMITH Mr. Tom ALLEN and the widow Nicie SMITH were married last week. Tom is about twenty four years of age and the bride is about forty three. CANTRELL- STOUT Miss Addie STOUT and John CANTRELL were married at Greenfield last Thursday at the residence of Rev. T. C. MOORE. Both parties live in a few miles east of Greenfield, and are well known there. WATSON-SUGGS On Christmas eve Esq. J. W. CARNEY was called upon at his home in No. 20, to solemnize the rites of matrimony between Mr. Herbert WATSON and Miss Mollie SUGGS, both residents of that community. REAGAN-MAXWELL Mr. Fletcher REAGAN came in from Vaden, Miss., last week with his bride, who was Miss Leah MAXWELL, and to whom Fletcher was married at Vaden before Christmas. HILLIARD-POYNER Our County clerk, Claud HILLIARD tells us of the marriage of his youngest brother, Mr. Martin R. HILLIARD, to Miss Bessie POYNER, a charming young lady of Obion County, Esq. G. B. BUTLER performing the ceremony. SUTHERLAND-MILLER Irby SOUTHERLAND and Rosa MILLER were married Thursday at Dresden. Unknown to their friends, they drove from Greenfield to Dresden, were married, coming back to Greenfield where they boarded the train for Paragould, Ark., their future home. The bride is the daughter of W. A. MILLER, of Greenfield, while Mr. SOUTHERLAND lives a few miles west of that place. BRANN-ROBERTS Married: On Sunday, Dec. 23, Mr. G. V. BRANN and Miss Era ROBERTS drove over to ‘Squire Hugh ROBERTS’ and there had the words said that made them husband and wife. Mr. BRANN is a prosperous young farmer of sterling worth and Miss Era is the daughter of Uncle Billy ROBERTS, near Mt. Zion, and is a lady possessed of many charming qualities. MILES-WAGGONER Mr. Charles T. MILES, our valuable correspondent from Public Wells vicinity, and Miss Ruth WAGGONER, daughter of Mrs. Dora WAGGONER and one of the most beautiful, accomplished young ladies of the same community, were happily united in marriage at the home of the bride on Christmas day, Elder T. A. WAGGONER, officiating. VAUGHN-TOMPANIE Married on Nov. 15, at Montries, Colo., Mr. Bates VAUGHN and Miss Ida TOMPANIE. The groom is the son of D. C. VAUGHN, of Weakley County, near Palmersville, Tennessee. Bates is well known in and around Dresden and is a most honorable, upright young man. He left here and went to Grand Junction, Col., eighteen months past where he has been firing on the Rio Grande railroad. He will in the future be promoted to engineer. The bride is a charming young lady of Grand Junction. Her family is well known all over the state of Colorado. For present, they will be at home to their friends at Helper, Utah. Mr. Bob JOHNSON, of Gleason, now serving as deputy sheriff under Sheriff ACREE, is making formal announcement of his candidacy for the democratic nomination for Sheriff of Weakley County. Judge Joe JONES Hon. Joseph B. JONES has been appointed judge of the fourteenth judicial circuit to succeed Judge R. E. MAIDEN, resigned. Judge MAIDEN will locate at Memphis, having accepted a position as attorney for the Memphis Street Railway company. Huntingdon, Tenn. Dec.31 Captain Samuel W. HAWKINS, one of the most prominent citizens of Huntingdon and the state, died at his residence on East Paris Street at 9:30 Saturday night of heart trouble. The deceased was sixty two years of age. He was born in Huntingdon January 6, 1844. His father was Hon. Isaac R. HAWKINS, who was born in Maurie County in 1818 and came to Carroll County in 1828. His mother was Ellen A. HAWKINS, a native of Rutherford County. Isaac was the son of Samuel HAWKINS, a native of Bath, Ky., born about 1793. His wife was Nancy ROBERTS, extensively known in Tennessee history. Northern Part of No. 2 Column Mr. and Mrs. GATEWOD are the parents of a ten pound girl. Mrs. Laura RITCHIE will move to the Jess PARISH place. Mr. George LONG and daughter, Miss Minnie, of Canyon City, Texas, are visiting friends and relatives. Tommie LANIER entertained a few of her friends last Wednesday night. Miss Ipha RITCHIE acted as hostess. I heard that Lon BYNUM got badly cut across the face in Fulton last week it requiring eighteen stitches to close the wound. Uncle Loce LANIER gave his children and grandchildren a dinner last Friday. Twenty one of them were present which was not one half. Mr. BRUNDIGE’s child got burned to death last Friday and was buried at the new church. Mr. BRUNDIGE lives near McConnell. On last Sunday evening, Mr. Davis HOUSE and Miss Wilkie HESTER, and Mr. Charlie WELDEN and Miss Ida RICHIE were happily united in marriage. Their waiters were Mr. Charlie BARBER, Miss Mamie RITCHIE, Mr. Ail VOWEL, Miss Ipha RICHIE, and Miss Minnie LONG. After the wedding they repaired to the homes of the grooms, where a sumptuous supper awaited them. Jonesboro Jots Column Emerson HOLT gave the young people a party last week. Henry POPE raised his stable recently and gave the hands a good supper. Mr. Onie DECK and Miss Beulah TAYLOR were married during the Christmas holidays. Alvin BOAZ and wife, of new Mexico, are here visiting relatives and friends. Alvin has been away for years and has made a success in the western country. Several of our neighbor boys came home for Christmas, they are: Fred CAPPS, Clarence HORNBUCKLE, Odie SURBER, Richard WRIGHT, and Alphus HURSEY, who has lived in the state of Arkansas for sixteen years. When Alphus left here he was a poor boy, but is now very wealthy. Oak Hill Column Miss Jessie VAUGHN is sick. Mr. CARLTON and family, from Trenton, is moving to these parts today. Mr. Will MULLENS, from Pleasant Hill, has moved to the camp ground. Mr. Berry MARTIN has beautified his dwelling by adding a front veranda. Miss Bertie HYNDS returned home last week from Jackson, to visit home folks. Mr. Frank VAUGHN has built a new room and veranda to his dwelling which adds to the beauty very much. Town and County Column Mr. Johnnie TODD, of Martin, was at home last week for a few days from his trip to Mississippi. Mr. H. C. GOLDEN has closed out the mill here and moved to Gleason where he will be a miller for Whitworth, Bandy & CO. Marshal Jim TAYLOR arrested a couple of countrymen near the depot during the holidays for being drunk and disorderly. Mr. Will BLACKARD, a former very prominent and popular Dresden boy, was here during the holidays attending “court.” Mr. BLACKARD is now county clerk at Jackson, having just been re-elected without opposition for a second term. Frank MANGUM succeeds Neal FREEMAN as night operator at the telephone exchange here and Neal will go to Nashville and take a business course in Draughon’s business college. Neal has made a splendid operator, always obliging, prompt, courteous and attentive to his duties and we regret to give him up. Mr. C. A. BAILY, “the old reliable” was arrested during the holidays for selling giant firecrackers and the usual fine assessed. He will appeal his case to the circuit court. R. C. CAPPS, doing a general mercantile at Hill Top, near Ward’s Chapel, made an assignment last week for the benefit of his creditors, naming L. E. HOLLADAY trustee. Our esteemed young friend, Prof. Ed MORGAN, one of the most progressive and promising young pedagogues in this county, was here last week paid us a visit. Mr. Willis HAWKS came in last week from Cincinnati to spend the holidays with home folks. Mr. TAYLOR says he will positively open the New Century Hotel on the first of February. There is a lively contest on at Martin between Uncle Harry COWARDIN and John VOWELL, who are applicants for the place of coal oil inspector at Martin. Mr. Conley ALLEN, residing north of Dresden, captured two premiums at the Greenfield poultry show last week. Mr. Bob WEBB, one of No. 13’s most substantial, well to do and influential farmers, has sold out, lock, stock and barrel, and will leave this week for Oklahoma, where he will be employed by a large real estate concern. He is a brother to Clerk King WEBB, of Dresden. Mr. Chas. A. FERGUSON returned this week from Kansas City Mo., Memphis and Dyersburg, and informs us he has accepted a position as traveling representative for a Baltimore umbrella concern. His resignation as rural route carrier was tendered some time ago. Messrs. B. D. GIBBS and Horace REAVIS are applicants for the position. Mr. Roger MALOAN and bride are here from Ripley for a few days. Berry D. GIBBS has been appointed carrier on Route No. 1, with Roy D. PASCHALL substitute. Mr. Tom CAMPBELL, the accommodating carrier on Route No. 3 has been confined to his bed for a couple of weeks. Dr. G. I. BAXTER was called to Paris Saturday to see his sister, who is quite low with pneumonia, but was reported better on Tuesday. Our good friend, Mr. Joe LEWIS, of Martin, informs us that while at the Martin Cemetery last Sunday he killed a huge snake. The sanitarium is being rapidly rushed to completion. Dr. LITTLE moved his X-ray, nebulizer, surgical instruments, operating table, etc. in this week and hopes to have the institution open to the public by February 1. Mr. Calvin STEWART, father of J. C. STEWART, died at his home in No. 25 on Tuesday night after a lingering illness. The deceased was in was in the sixty eighth year of his age; he is survived by his aged companion who is in a low state of health, and four children, three daughters and one son. Funeral services were conducted by Elders. C. C. McDEARMON and Webb JACKSON, with interment at Hickory Grove. A very great misfortune has befallen the family of Mr. Wiley RAWLS, residing near Latham. His eldest son, Gerome, a steady, sober, hardworking young man, came home from St. Louis to spend Christmas and on last Saturday became violently insane, threatening to take the life of a friend. An inquest was held and he was declared of unsound mind. The young man is the nephew of Mr. Mat HOUSE, who accompanied him to Bolivar. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. R. G. MALOAN, on Wednesday, a daughter. Floyd ANDERSON and Doyle BROOKS, residing near Travis Chapel, left this week for Nashville, where they will enter school, taking a course in bookkeeping. Miss Myrtle CATE, daughter of our good friend, Mr. J. C. CATE, tells us that she has twenty seven Plymouth Rock Pullets which produced 400 eggs during the month of December. Messrs. Robt. MATHENY and John JONES, two very promising young men have purchased the business Of Brummitt & Sons, at Gleason. Mrs. Willie BARTON has accepted a position as nurse at Little & Barr’s sanitarium and has entered upon her duties. Mrs. BARTON is a sweet tempered, kind hearted young lady and has the patience necessary to nurse people made cross and irritable by disease and suffering. Marriage Licenses J. R. YATES to Ruby SHELLEY Herbert BURKETT to Mollie COOPER Amos STUBBLEFIELD to Lelia TATE Tom ABBOTT to Hattie FOUST Pearl COLE to Lea DORTCH Richard MITCHELL to Millie GAYLORD Carter TREVATHAN to Bessie ROGERS W. W. CUNNINGHAM to Sutton Ray T. C. STEWART to Nonie PENTECOST Charley WELDON to Ilce RICHIE Davis HOUSE to Wilkie HESTER Wayne VERDELL to Cozie RYNE I. C. PRATT to M. A. PATTERSON C. T. MILES to Ruth WAGGONER John PHILLIPS to Flora DAVIS Edward SIMMONS to Ethel ABNER Noah SIMPSON to Gracie SIMPSON Roy Vancleave to Zula WYATT Jake CAMPBELL to Addie STOUT E. BROWNING to Della KLUTTS Ocie DECK to Beulah TAYLLOR Reese JONES to Ima CAPPS M. H. LACKEY to Ima HIGH G. W. MOORE to Cara RUST Herbert WATSON to Mollie SUGGS Ruby MORRISON to Vergil CRAVENS Jess BOWLIN to Mirtie KILLEBREW Joe McKELVEY to Cora MOORE Geo NELSON to Anna BLACKARD Tom ALLEN to Nicie SMITH Irby SUTHERLIN to Rosa MILLER Claud BETHEL to Beulah FORD G. W. AYLOR to Effie TRANTHAM Personal Mention Messrs. Calvin, Clanton and Ben J. DUKE spent Christmas at home. Miss Valda BOYD, in school at Nashville, spent the week at home. Mrs. A. E. GARDNER has returned from a two months visit to St. Louis. Dr. Hugh BARR, John Hill and Arthur JONES, all students at Vanderbilt, were here during the last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. B. EZZELL, of Newsom, were popular visitors here during the holidays at the Moran home. Miss MAXWELL and Miss RAWLS, of Martin, visited Mesdames Sophia FERGUSON and Willie BARTON, respectively, last week. Halbert McELWRATH and Lester McCUAN, students at Cherry Brothers famous business college, Bowling Green, Ky. were at home for the holidays. Miss Mary BODEN, a very charming young lady of Paris, was the guest of relatives here the past week. Hall’s Branch Budget Column The young people of West Union vicinity were treated to a candy breaking Saturday night at the home of Mr. Bud MELTON. Ben S. LOCKHART arrived Saturday from Scott’s Hill where he has been with his brother John, for three weeks. Mr. Ting BARKER is wearing a very quiet happy expression on his face these days, and surely the cause is a fine girl born on December 26. George JONES has moved from his farm, adjoining J. M. LOCKHART’s farm into the handsome dwelling of our hustling grocery man John G. TODD, who is boarding with Mr. JONES. Green JONES, and Tiptonville, was here a few days last week on business. Mr. JONES has sold his house and lot in Tiptonville and bought a good level farm a few miles southwest of Gleason, to which he intends to move. Mr. Green TODD, of Janes’ Mill vicinity, happened to a very painful and what may prove fatal accident on Christmas day. He was at the home of one of our neighbors, Elie Cantrell and while in the horse lot, he fell on the hard frozen ground and broke his arm just above the wrist. Dr. TATUM dressed the wound but due to Mr. TODD’S advanced age, it is feared he can not survive. Middle Fork News Column Bandy BEASLEY has moved from Mr. STEWARD’s and is now living with his brother, Henry. Cole WHEAT is nursing a very bad hand as result of sticking a small splinter in his thumb. Bill HAYES has just completed a new dwelling north of Janes’ Mill and will move in a few days. John CARRINGTON and family and W. E. STEPHENSON. of near Elm Tree, will leave for their new home in Little Rock, Ark. Ab OLIVER tells me that he has a fine sow which farrowed seventeen pigs, fourteen of which are living and doing well. Tumbling Creek Column Bob WARD came very near getting drowned last Sunday trying to ford the creek. He is a cripple and his horse came very near not making it across. News Notes From No. 14 Mr. and Mrs. Willie Vancleave are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine girl. Mr. Bass OWEN and family, of Marmaduke, Ark., are here spending Christmas week with relatives and friends. Bun PHILLIPS and family, formerly of this place, but now of Springfield, Ill., where Mr. PHILLIPS is in the employ of Sattley Manfacturing Company, are here to spend the holidays. Mr. John BYARS and wife, of the southern extremity of Lone Star state, arrived Saturday from their home in the West to reside with Mrs. BYAR’s father, Mr. D. F. COLLIN, and to visit relatives and connections. They will remain here for some time. Mr. Boaz TANSIL, of No. 7, Obion County, a former resident of this district, died at his home last Thursday with gall stone colic. His death was very sudden and a sad surprise to all. He was about 59 years of age and was a brother to Miss Mug, deceased, who was laid to rest last week. His remains were interred at the Tansil burying ground last Friday. Public Wells Column Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Herbert MORGAN, a boy; mother and babe doing well. Mr. Riley BABB’s family have all gotten up, and he is now in bed with what is thought to be scarlet fever. J. P. ADAMS killed a large hog, weighing 455 pounds. Mrs. Addie MILES gave the young people a social Wednesday night. On last Tuesday, the death angel visited the home of Mr. Almus ADAMS’ family and claimed their darling little girl, Havars, she being sick about two weeks with catarrhal pneumonia. She was the darling of that home, always ready to meet papa and mama with a gleeful heart. She had been going to school and was learning fast. She was laid to rest on Wednesday at the Carlton graveyard. Christmasville Capers Column Christmas lodge No. 518, I. O.O.F. elected the following officers for 1907; LUTHER I. YOUNG, C. J. COOPER, Jno. Featherson, Chas. A. ELINOR, J. R. SMITH, A. P. CAPPS, A. P. CAPPS. Pilgrims Rest lodge No.388 F & A. M. elected the following officers for 1907: John M. DUNLAP, S. W. DUNLAP, A. C. ELINOR, J. L. COCHRAN, Luther I. YOUNG, George DECK, W. A, STUBBLEFIELD, W. R. BOBO, John Featherson, J. R. SMITH, P. S. DUNLAP. John H. EZZELL, died Christmas day at his home near Concord Church, of consumption and a complication of diseases after a lingering illness of several months. Mr. EZZELL was about forty two years of age, and a member of the Baptist Church at Concord for a number of years. He was an honest upright Christian gentleman. By his death, the church loses one of its best members, while No. 3 loses one of its best citizens. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his death. The funeral was preached by Rev W.C. GILBERT, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Concord cemetery. Little Harrell MULLEN, the nine months old child of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. T. MULLEN, died December 30, 1906, after an illness of six days of locked bowels. All that loving and willing hands could do was done for little Harrell, but to no avail. Funeral and burial took place Friday at Hebrew cemetery conducted by Rev. J. C. RUDD, of McKenzie. DRESDEN ENTERPRISE Friday, January 11, 1907 Quarterly Court All magistrates were present except one, Esq. J. W. CARNEY of No. 20. Tax assessors elected: Frank LIPSCOMB, No. 22; B. A. BRIGHTWELL, No. 18; John BAKER, No.16. Notaries Public elected: J. E. MONTGOMERY, No. 23; E. L. FREEMAN, No. 18; Roy SAWYER, No. 17; Geo E. BOWDEN, No. 2. Judge Hill was vested with the power to have the roof of the jail and courthouse painted. Fight Results in Suit for Damages Thursday of last week, John GREEN, residing in the “Scrougum” vicinity, near Northcutt’s mill and a neighbor named Hiram SNEED became involved in a difficulty, in which the former broke the latter’s arm in two places with a large stick. We have been unable to learn the particulars other than stated above. SNEED was brought to town and his wounds dressed. He has brought suit in the circuit court against GREEN for the sum of $1,500 and has employed L. E. HOLLADAY to represent him. F. P. HALL will represent GREEN. GREEN is reported to be worth several thousand dollars. He was sued by his wife at the last term of court for divorce, which was granted, and she was given in connection a grey mule, hailed as “Jennie Ribben.” PENICK-TAYLOR On Sunday, January 6, Mr. Param PENICK and Miss Icy TAYLOR were married at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. James TAYLOR, Brother MOORE, of Sharon, officiating. After which they in company with Messrs. Charley TAYLOR, Sam KENDALL and Misses Maggie HEARN, Ruby HENDREN and Lizzie FISHER, drove over to Pleasant Hill Church and listened to an excellent sermon by elder T. A. WAGGONER. Thence, to J. R. PENICK’s, the home of the groom where a few friends had gathered, had dinner and after a few hours pf social conversation, back to the bride’s parents, where a sumptuous supper had been prepared by loving hands and which was consumed with relish amid mirth. The groom is the third of the seven hardworking sons of Mr. J. R. PENICK, a substantial farmer of No. 14, and the bride is the lovely daughter of Mr. James TAYLOR, a prosperous family of No. 19. Young Lady Attempts to Suicide Miss Leslie PRINCE, the 25 year old daughter of Jim PRINCE, residing two miles south of Palmersville, made an unsuccessful attempt to commit suicide at a late hour Monday afternoon, taking an ounce of laudanum. Her rash act was discovered and Dr. Basil MAYO was sent for post haste. He worked heroically with the young lady, finally reviving her. She has been in bad health for some time and this is assigned as the reason for her rash act. This is the second attempt at self destruction and, we understand says she is fully determined to succeed. News Notes From No. 14 Column Mr. Herbert BECKETT and Miss Pearl COOPER, both highly respected young people of the 19th district, residing near Limbs, were married last week. Last Sunday evening, the death angel visited the hoe of Mr. Will RUTLEDGE and claimed for its own his beloved wife, Lue Ella. Mrs. RUTLEDGE died of pneumonia. Services were held at Bethany, conducted by Rev. MAXIDEN, after which she was laid to rest at the Freeman burying ground. One day during the Christmas, a surprise wedding took place at the home of Esq. G. B. BUTLER, he uniting in marriage, Mr. Rubie HARRISON and Miss Virgie CRAVENS. Mr. HARRISON is an industrious, energetic young farmer of near Mt. Pelia, while his bride is the daughter of Mr. Bob CRAVENSand a young lady of many noble traits of character, loved and admired by a host of friends and acquaintances. A mighty pretty wedding took place last Wednesday, solemnized by Rev. MAXIDEN, between Mr. Buddie VANCLEAVE and Miss Zula WYATT. The groom is the son of Mr. Allie VANCLEAVE, of near Martin, and a young man well thought of and respected by the entire community, while his bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. Geo. WYATT, loved and admired by a host of friends who wish for them a life and sunshine and happiness. Mr. Estel COLLICUTT and Miss Lena GAMMON, two respected young people were happily married at the home of the bride’s father, near Terrell, one day during the holidays. Estel is the son of Mr. W. T. COLLICUTT, who resides north of Mt. Pelia, and is a man of good character, well respected and of an excellent family; his fair bride is a very beautiful young lady of a sunny disposition and worthy esteem of any young man. Sidonia Sayings Column Miss Lizzie WELLER is teaching half the day at Hopewell. The young people had quite an enjoyable time at Mr. LACKEY’s last Saturday night. Up to Date Doings Column H. Vandolah and hands are very busy moving his saw mill to a point near Union Hall, in Henry County. Mr. A. BEDWELL purchased a span of very fine mules from H.S. WALKER, paying him $275. Esq. W. H. RIDDLE, of No. 1, will have his sale soon and remove to Texas to reside in the future. Oak Hill Column Mr. Jack DAVIS is right sick. Miss Bessie VAUGHN is preparing for a nice entertainment at the close of school. Western Side of No. 15 Column Erbin PERRY is all smiles, it’s a boy. Mrs. W. G. COOPER is very sick. Mr. John HOLT has moved to the place he recently purchased from R. H. GALEY. Our school at Meridian is progressing nicely. Prof. A. M. STOUT is the teacher. Miss Mollie JONES gave the young people a singing last Sunday night. Northern Part of No. 8 Column Dr. O. R. BEARD is building a fine stock barn on his farm, north of town. Mr. Jim GARNER has got back in our country again; glad to have him and his family with us once more. Mr. Mortie PARSONS and Miss Zola HUNT were married last Sunday. From District No. 19 Column Brother OWENS has been employed to preach at Hopewell this year. Miss Eppie GILLESPIE, who was taken sick and had three relapses, is now able to sit up. Prof. Delmar FISHER is the busiest man in the community; two boys have come to his house, and he just quit his school, took a boy on each knee, and sits in the corner and rocks, sings, grins and endures it. From No. 6 Column (Too late for last week) Tom HIGHFILL happened to a bad accident, trying to fix up a Christmas gun, the thing went off before he got ready, hurting his hands and face badly; came near putting his eyes out. Miss Bera NEWBERRY gave her scholars at Eagle Hill a Christmas tree on Christmas eve which was enjoyed by everyone and will not soon be forgotten soon by the little ones, as it was the first one many of them had ever seen. The death angel visited the home of W. F. BEVIL on Monday, December 24, claiming for its victim the afflicted son. Milton B. BEVIL was born July 9, 1880, and died December 24, 1906, after five years of terrible suffering. Five years ago the 20th of this month he was taken sick and never had a well moment since. He bore his afflictions with great patience and never was heard to complain. He professed religion several years ago and united with the Missionary Baptist Church at Jolley Springs, where he was a faithful member till God saw fit to call him up on high; he said he was ready and willing to die, that all he dreaded was he was afraid he would die hard, but when the summons came he never struggled a single time, but just quit breathing. He will be sadly missed by this community; he was such a good boy. He leaves a father, mother, five sisters and one brother and a host of other relatives and friends to mourn his loss. Burial services were held by Bros. W. H. JACKSON and C. C. McDEARMON after which he was laid to rest at Jolley Springs by kind and loving hands. Town and County Column Mr. W. C. INSCOE carried his youngest daughter to Martin Saturday to have Dr. L. F. McKAY examine her eyes, one of which is almost entirely out and the other is in very bad condition. The doctor said that he thought that he could restore the one and save the other. Brummitt Bros sold their livery business which they recently purchased here to Messrs. Walter FREEMAN and Roscoe PARKS both of near Gleason. We are in receipt of an invitation to attend the nuptials of Mr. Albert TUGWELL and Miss Nell RAY to be solemnized at the Westminister Presbyterian church on Monday, January 14, Dallas TEXAS. They will be at home to their friends in Amarillo Texas, after February 1. Mr. Charlie BILES has again taken charge of the Sharon Tribune. Dr. LITTLE performed his first operation in the sanitarium on last Saturday. At his home in No. 1, near Sproute’s tomorrow, Esq. Bill RIDDLE will sell a lot of stock, tobacco, farm implements, etc. Mr. and Mrs. RIDDLE will leave for Texas about February 1, and Mrs, RIDDLE will spend the winter there with relatives. Our good friend, J. J. OLIVE, informs us of a serious accident to Uncle Bud TAYLOR, of Dukedom, on Sunday. Mr. TAYLOR is about 75 or 80 years of age, and fell from a buggy, breaking five ribs and otherwise injuring him. On account of his advanced age, it is feared he may not recover. Mr. J. W. SIMS, who has taken the Enterprise for twenty five years, is very enthusiastic over the monument for Confederate soldiers and shows it by contributing $5.00 to the fund. General KILLEBREW was here from Palmersville and informs us that the Palmersville bank is doing a fine business, already surpassing his expectations. In thirty days the deposits amounted to $20,000. We hear that Esq. G. A. HORNBEAK, of Greenfield, secretary of the Farmer’s Gin Company will be a candidate for register to succeed Mr. ATKINS. It is also rumored that Esq. J. P. M. DECK, of Gleason, will be a candidate for trustee four years hence. The son of Mr. Tom HOUSE, residing in the Mt. Pelia vicinity, died at his father’s home last week. Master Charlie ALLEN is now playing the “devil” in the Enterprise office. Mr. Green TREVATHAN, Gleason’s boss contractor and carpenter happened to a serious accident on last Friday. A scaffold gave way beneath him, precipitating him to the ground and breaking his right arm. Mr. Sam BONDURANT and Mr. Addison BONDURANT and the latter’s wife desire to thank those noble-hearted neighbors and friends who so kindly and patiently ministered to Mrs. BONDURANT during her last illness, and especially thank the faithful physician, Dr. Ira J. TATUM. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Farmer’s and Merchant’s Bank in Martin, Mr. Tom RYAN was elected president over Mr. H. H. LOVELACE. Mr. Charley DICKERSON, one of the very best citizens of the Martin vicinity, died at his home, near Hall-Moody Institute, last Sunday after a two days illness of locked bowels. The deceased was about forty five years of age. He is survived by his wife, who is the daughter of Mr. J. C. CATE and seven or eight girls. Miss Lexie SMITH, who came here several months ago for her health, returned to her home at Marmaduke, Ark., fully restored. There will be a singing Sunday afternoon at 2 pm at McClain’s schoolhouse to be led by Profs. Tobe SHAW and Bob FREEMAN. The report was circulated over the southern portion of the county this week that Esq. J. R. DUDLEY, the noble son of a noble sire, Uncle Jack DUDLEY, had gotten married last Sunday, but comes the esquire in his own person and pleads “not guilty.” However, he does not say that he isn’t mighty anxious to marry – and perhaps may before the roses bloom again. Information of the marriage of Miss Forrest KILLEBREW, daughter of ex-register Wes KILLEBREW, to Dr. Cam BEELER, reached here last week. The marriage occurred at Atoka, I. T., on July 22, but was kept a profound secret until Christmas owing to the fact that Dr. BEELER, desired to complete his medical studies before assuming domestic duties. They are now in St. Louis, where he is taking a special course in medicine at Washington University. The bride is one of the prettiest and most lovable young ladies we ever knew. They will probably locate in Texas, Hanny HODGE, the Palmersville merchant, has been confined to his bed for about eight weeks. Harry (Tete) FREEMAN writes that he has located at Denver, Col., that he is enjoying good health and is well pleased with the location. Aunt Mary DRAKE, for years the postmistress at Palmersville and who is eighty four years of age, is in a low state of health and has almost entirely lost her mind. Miss Carrie VOWELL was called to Martin Tuesday to the bedside of her sister, Miss Alice VOWELL, who is very low and was carried to Nashville for treatment yesterday. The beloved wife of Mr. Houston REDDICK, residing near Pillowville, died at the family residence Tuesday, a after a lingering illness of lung trouble, aged about 65 years. Mr. Bill EDMUNDSON, aged about seventy one years , died a his home in Nashville Monday of heart trouble. His remains were brought to Gleason Thursday and interred at Hopewell after services by Eld. S. C. HEARN. The deceased was up until a few years ago a resident of No. 10 and has a large connection in this county. Cane Creek Column Evan LEWIS who moved to Paducah, Ky., about twelve months ago, is intending to come back to Tennessee soon. Ruthville News Column Richard MOSS is erecting a nice little cottage on the Clinton and Dresden road, near his father, E. M. MOSS. Mrs. Ida McDADE, wife of Jim McDADE, about five miles southeast of Fulton, died last Friday. Mrs. McDADE had been an invalid for years, but was ot thought to be in a dying condition until a short time before her death; her husband had gone to town for medicine and one of her children, the oldest was away from home teaching, and another at school. There was no one home at the time but a sister of Mrs. McDADE and one daughter. The remains were laid to rest at Walnut Grove. She leaves a husband, one son and three daughters. Hall’s Branch Budget Column Roads are so bad in this end of the county, our mail carrier, Walter SMITH is compelled to carry the mail horseback. Henderson CREASY and two sons, of near Palmersville, were here Sunday and Monday. Mr. CREASY has rented J. M. LOCKHART’s farm here and will move to same as soon as weather permits. J. M. LOCKHART, of Lockhart’s store, north of Dresden, has a little girl quite badly burned. Little Annie fell into the fire one day last week, burning her face, hands and one side of her body, and her mother got one of her hands badly burned in extinguishing the blaze. There has been quite a lot of moving since Christmas. Frank BLACKARD moved to Jewel vicinity, and Will CANTRELL to the place vacated by him. Ed JONES to a new house built by Robert PERRY on “chicken” road and Sam JONES to house vacated by him. Albert DARNELL to Bro. W. M. HEATHCOTT, near Dresden, and Bill UNDERWOOD to the house vacated by him, near Toddsville, and Messrs. Ed GILLIAM and Bob WATSON and families to place vacated by Will CANTRELL on J. G. TODD”S farm. Public Wells Column Mr. BEARD has moved near Gardner, and Clarence Rogers NEAR Travis Chapel. Miss Ethel HAMM began school here Monday and now has 28 scholars. Arthur McGEHEE tells me that Hall-Moody Institute opened with about 25 new scholars, making their enrollment near four hundred. We learn that B. A. BRIGHTWELL was appointed by county court to fill out the expired term of W. S. MILES as tax assessor, he having resigned. From Route 4, Martin Column Mr. John MORGAN has moved to Paducah, and Mr. J. G. GARDNER has vacated the Morgan place and Mr. Jim WIND has vacated Mr. J. G. GARDNER’s place. Mr. Sam THOMPSON is wearing a happy expression, a boy was born December 24. Corinth and New Salem Column Mr. J. S. BRYANT, of Antlers, I. T., is here this week visiting friends and relatives. Mr. Prare COER and Miss Pearlie DORTCH were married a few days ago, Mr. B. W. BRUCE, officiating. The B. W. BRUCE place has been purchased by Mr. Clarence CHANDLER; consideration $3,250. Land is still going up in this community. Last Thursday, Mr. Obe CHANDLER was taken sick. The disease was so terrible that he could be heard for one half mile screaming and gasping for breath and a doctor was called at once and an on examination found it to be cramp colic. Cloverdale News Column Mrs. John MARTIN and Mr. David CROCKETT are very sick at this writing. Mr. Tom STEPHENSON moved into our midst last week. Mr. Sam CROCKETT has another boy. The young people were given an entertainment by Mr. and Mrs. Fred BROOKS. Tumbling Creek Column Mr. Glen VERDELL was very sick one night with something like colic. Mr. Charley Dowd has finished repairing the bridge across Tumbling Creek that has so long been impassable. Mr. Jim HIGHFILL is going to move to Henry County, to his father’s and Berkley WHITE is going to occupy his place the coming year. Mr. Walter BAKER and Miss Maud JOHNSON have been quietly married. The groom is the son of Mr. Clint BAKER, a nice and highly respected man of this vicinity. J. B. FELTS has been commissioned to organize Farmers’Unions in Weakley and Henry counties. Middle Fork News Column Miss Willie T. ALLEN is not well. Winfred GRIFFITH has moved from Allen DEASON’s place, Buck TAYLOR moving to the place vacated by GRIFFITH. Bill HAYS has moved to his new dwelling, J. C. STEPHENSON to the place vacated by HAYS; Abb OLIVER to the place vacated by OLIVER and John HARPER to the place vacated by STEPHENSON. Jonesboro Jots Column Tom MARLEY bought Jim OVERTON’s place last week, paying $2,500. Will GRISSOM is going to build another room to his dwelling. Harvey LEWIS has moved to Dr. ELINOR’s place. Harvey sold his place to John LEWIS last week. Alford COLEMAN tells me he has gone in to the poultry business and is also studying the bee culture. The next thing he intends to get is a wife. Last Sunday evening brought an end to a very pleasant and long courtship affair. When Esq. J. R. Dudley said the words that made Will McKINNEY and Miss Clyde HALL man and wife. Peck’s Pickings Column School at Holt’s is progressing nicely under the skilled management of Laura Shaw. Mr. Henry HOLT and family have moved to the place recently occupied by Jake BROWNING. Odie MOORE, of near Peck, gave the young people a party last Friday night. Rev. Ben ELISBERRY is in a very bad condition on account of his arm and hand. Mr. Lonney YOUNG and family moved to those parts last Sunday from near Ward’s Chapel. Mr. Charley HORNBUCKLE, deceased, was born in Carroll county, near McLemoresville, and was a faithful Christian at the time of his death; he was forty seven years old, a good neighbor, loving husband and a model citizen; he leaves a wife, five children, three brothers and two sisters to mourn his death, he was a member of Prospect Church.

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