City: Humboldt
ROOK, Charles Wesley, journalist; born Weakley Co., Tenn. in 1869; son of A. and Bell (Johnson) ROOK; Scotch-Irish descent; educated public schools; occupation in youth, printer; married Kate SENTER in 1895; member Elks and K. of P.; purchased West Tenn. Leader in 1890, operated to 1896; founder Somerville Journal 1896; also editor Middle South Mag.; connected with real estate interests; founded Courier-Chronicle in 1902 and is at present editor; elected Mayor of Humboldt Dec. 6, 1909; 24 years a resident of Humboldt; member Board of Education five years; organizer and present secretary of Humboldt Tri-Co. Fair Assn.; Democrat.
