DYER COUNTY, TN - NEWSPAPERS - Dyersburg State Gazette - March 1916 ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Sarah Hutcherson ==================================================================== DYERSBURG STATE GAZETTE PUBLISHED TWICE WEEKLY--TUESDAY & FRIDAY (THERE ARE MISSING ISSUES) DYERSBURG, TENNESSEE TENN. STATE ARCHIVES MICROFILM ROLL #205 TRANSCRIBED AND SUBMITTED BY: SARAH HUTCHERSON FRIDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 3RD, 1916 CIRCUIT COURT--The trial of PRICE INMAN was concluded Thursday morning when the jury returned a verdict of guilty. Mr. INMAN, who owns a gin at Newbern, was charged with putting cotton seed in lint cotton to increase weights of bales. The LON SMITH trial began Thursday morning. It took till noon to secure a jury. SMITH is charged with killing JOHN RAY in the Waldorf Cafe on the night of August 17, 1914. He was tried on the charge last year, the trial jury failing to agree. RoELLEN--W. T. POWELL has sold his home place to WILLIE RAY and will build a new bungalow soon. Misses WILLIE McKAIN and MYRA POWELL spent Friday night with the former's sister, Mrs. STEPHENSON. BONICORD AND FINLEY NEGROES TO BE TRIED IN MEMPHIS--In the case of JULIUS MORGAN, charged with rape, a change of venure was asked for and granted. The case by permission of the Governor, was transferred to a Shelby County Court. Judge JONES will hear the case next week and Gen. MORRIS will represent the State. In the ROBERT DAVIS case for murder, the same course will be pursued. AYERS--EVANDER CHAMBERS and family have moved to Cooter, Mo. Mrs. FRANK WILHELM has been very sick with pneumonia for the past two weeks, but is improving. BERT SWINDLE and family have moved to Senath, Mo. ED WILLIAMS and family of Trenton, have moved down on the river. Misses ALMA TUBBS and ETHEL WADDLE took dinner with Miss SAMMIE KEY Sunday. Miss CARRIE TUBBS spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. GEORGE PHOENIX. MILLSFIELD--Mr. & Mrs. IVIE HARRISON visited G. M. TICKLE and family Saturday and Sunday. ELVERT WALKER did not get to go back to Dyersburg to school last week on account of being sick. WILL LANE from Gibson County, is visiting TOM LANE and family. Mr. & Mrs. IRA GURGAMUS were called to Richwell, Texas, to the bedside of their mother. A letter was received stating that she had Died and that they would return next Tuesday. Mrs. JOE PARKER is dangerously ill at this writing. ANDERSON JONES is reported to be very sick. MISS JENNIE BELL, teacher at Hurricane Hill, visited Mrs. PRICE's family Sunday. Miss CAVITT from Gibson County, is visiting Misses CARRY and MARGIA BOATWRIGHT. MILLSFIELD--Again the grim Angel of Death has taken two of our neighbor men, Mr. WILLIAM OZMENT and Mr. CHARLEY OZMENT, father and son. Each one left a family to mourn their loss. NAUVOO--Mr. & Mrs. HASSELL HENDREN of Burgie's Chapel, spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. THAD KELLY. CHESTER HENDREN will have his house ready to move in by the last of the week. LONZO GOODMAN was at W. J. HUFFINE's Sunday. BORN to Mr. & Mrs. GUY WALKER, February 25th, a fine girl. W. J. HUFFINE and daughter, GRACE, attended quarterly meeting at Union Grove last Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. J. H. HOPE, of Churchton, spent Saturday and Sunday with her sister, Mrs. E. Z. TICKLE. A quiet wedding was solemnized last Sunday afternoon at the residence of R. F. C. MOSS, when W. E. McGUIRE and Mrs. DOLLIE KIDD were married. Mr. McGUIRE is a thriving merchant of Nauvoo. Mrs. McGUIRE is the daughter of Mrs. TRIPLET. Little Ira CASTLEMAN came to the hospital to be operated on today. Miss ALLIE DEE WILSON of Rutherford, is doing nicely, after her operation a few days ago. MOUNT PISGAH--FREDDIE PAYNE and ALBERT WAFFORD, of Trenton visited Misses GRACE and LUCY PAYNE recently. Mrs. ADDIE WYRICK is in bed sick. OLLIE ROBERTSON purchased a $50 cow one day last week. Miss LORENA HOOKS and FREDDIE PAYNE, ALLEN HOOKS and Miss LUCY PAYNE, FRED DODD and Misses GLADYS WHITE and GRACE PAYNE, attended the play at Bruceville last Saturday night and had a nice time. Mrs. MARY DODD of Bruceville, is the guest of Mrs. ADDIE WYRICK at this writing. Mrs. ADDIE WILLIAMSON and little daughter, ADDIE SUE, of Grassey Springs, were guests Sunday of her mother, Mrs. NANNIE WILLIAMSON. MOUNT PISGAH--AVERY TOWNSEND, who has been missing since February 4th was found Saturday morning. His body was found in the Forked Deer River. Deceased leaves a wife; five boys, GEORGE< WALTER, DOSSON, MELVIN, and MARK; five girls, LOLA, VIVIAN, LOIS, LOUISE, and Mrs. MARK COBURN; and several relatives and a host of friends. Remains were laid to rest Saturday evening at 2 o'clock in Providence Cemetery. PLEASANT VALLEY--T. A. GRISHAM is spending the week in Dyersburg. J. C. BENEFIELD and family spent Saturday and Sunday with O. A. JONES near Prospect. Mr. JONES has been right sick. LOUIS NEWSOM is spending the week with his sister, Mrs. J. C. BENEFIELD. J. C. BENEFIELD is visiting home folks near Fulton, Ky., this week. CHURCHTON--JACK POOL, of near Wild Cat, Died at his home after suffering for many weeks. The body was conveyed to Cool Springs Sunday and buried there. A widow and five children survive him. CHURCHTON--Tatumville is mourning over the Death of her beloved citizen and neighbor, Rev. T. J. SANDERS, who Died at the home of his son Friday night. Bro. SANDERS was a devoted Baptist minister and for many years conducted services at his home church, Mt. Tirgah at Tatumville. CHURCHTON--Our social neighbor, Mrs. WM. F. MOORE, sold $160. 65 worth of chickens, eggs and butter during 1915. Mrs. MOORE always cops the prize every year for the first six chickens weighing one pound each. They are sold at the rate of one dollar per pound. Paid by our progressive merchant, JOHN HAMILTON. ERNEST BYARS has his tin lizzie tied under the shed until the cold snow leaves Churchton. ERNEST MOORE and wife of Yorkville, were guests of BILLIE BOWEN of Tatumville Saturday and Sunday and attended the Burial of Bro. SANDERS. DELHOS--Rev. THOS. J. SANDERS, 76 years old, was buried at Senter Church February 26th. Rehoboth, Senter and Tatumville and far and near people assembled to do honor and see the last of the old soldier of the cross. DELHOS--At Rehoboth February 28th, Mrs. MAGEE was buried. She was 80 years old and raised a noble family of boys. Her aged husband survives her with several sons and connections. DELHOS--A crowd of admiring young Couples visited Miss CORA PLEASANT Sunday evening. Since her return from the hospital, she has been confined closely to home. JOE WILSON has several carpenter jobs awaiting him at Geo. RODGERS, Squire HOLLAND's, and BERT MILAM's. LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. ERNEST BEAVER is sick. FRED LEONARD has returned to his home, after six months spent in Dora, Ala. Esquire WALKER, newly elected magistrate from No. 1, was in the city today. Mrs. EUGENE MENZIES returned from Detroit Saturday, where she spent two weeks. I. A. NUNN of Halls, was the guest of RALPH SINCLAIR this week and left Thursday for New Orleans. Mrs. R. W. BLAKE has as her guest at the Virginia Hotel, her aunt, Mrs. E. W. McCURREN, of Altanta, Ga. WEBB NORRIS has been in the country near Finley for the past week, on account of the illness of his father. Friends here have received handsomely engraved cards reading: "Mrs. JESSIE WILLIAMS announces the marriage of her daughter, REBECCA FERN to Mr. LAWRENCE RAY LINK on Thursday, the second of March, 1916, Memphis, Tennessee. " Miss KATE SHEPARD will entertain this evening with a box-party at the Lyric Theatre in honor of Miss OLA VAUGHN. Miss MARY THOMAS, who has been the guest of MRS. J. H. THOMAS, for two months, returned to her home in McKenzie this morning. LONNIE NIXON, who at one time lived here, DIED on a Frisco train while enroute from Arkansas to Memphis where he was to be operated on for appendcitis. Miss LULA JACKSON left Saturday for Toccoa, Ga., where she will enter school. She was accompanied part of the way by her brother, WILLIE JACKSON, of Trimble. Mrs. M. E. NUNN and Mrs. S. N. NUNN, who have been with the former's daughter, Mrs. J. L. SINCLAIR some time, left Thursday for New Orleans to visit Dr. W. P. BROOKS. WINFIELD GORDON has been appointed rural route carrier in place of LEE CARTER, resigned. Mrs. ARMINE COOK is quite sick with pneumonia. JIM BELL and JULIAN del VECCHIO spent Monday in Newbern on business. ROUTE FOUR--Mr. HENDRIX was painfully hurt a few days ago by a horse stumbling and falling into a ditch with him. Miss IRMA GILBERT went to Gum Flatt to begin her school again, after several weeks vacation. FERRELL PECKENPAUGH has moved back to old Dyer County again, after living in Mo., for several years. Mrs. LULA MAYS of Middle City, was the guest of her brother, JIM WILLIAMSON Monday. Mrs. MILDRED GILBERT spent Tuesday night at Finley, guest of Mrs. LULA PATTERSON. Old GRANDPA HICKS is still confined to his bed. Mrs. TANSIL and children of Neeley's Chapel, visited her daughter, Mrs. DELLA THEDFORD the weekend. FERGUSON--The Death Angel visited the home of Mr. & Mrs. VERNON DUNAVANT February 21st and took into its cold embrace, their darling little son, GEORGE WILLARD. His remains were enterred in Church Grove Cemetery the 22nd. FERGUSON--Mr. & Mrs. PERRY JENKINS are rejoicing over the arrival of a new baby girl. She has been named SUE ALICE. Mrs. ELLA MILSAP and daughter, FLORA, of South Dyersburg, are visiting the former's sister, Mrs. FATE BURCHFIELD. Mrs. JACK NOBLIN and little daughter, LEDA OLINE, of Millington, are spending a few weeks with relatives. Miss HATTIE WILLIS is visiting her sister, Mrs. FLORENCE TAYLOR at this writing. J. F. TAYLOR is visiting his daughter, Mrs. LELA DANIEL in South Dyersburg. MENGLEWOOD--Mr. & Mrs. OLIVER FOWKLES spent from Friday till Wednesday in Dyersburg, guests of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. A. FOWKLES, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. ROY MAHON, of Caruthersville, have moved here. ROY is working at the mill. We welcome them home. JACK NORRIS was called to his father's bedside last Friday. JACK came home and reported him no better. News, as just announced: H. B. MASSEY, the high office man, was taken to Memphis from here for an operation for appendicities. SPRING TOWN--Mrs. JIM JENKINS is very ill with malarial fever. LOUISE TICKLE visited her aunt, Mrs. SALLIE HENDREN Sunday. Mrs. DORA HUNGERFORD and daughter, DIMPLE, spent Sunday with Mrs. FOWKLES. NAT NEWBILL and family from town, have moved in the house with JOE LAMBERT. BOB KIRBY--aged 75 years, Died Thursday, February 24th at the home of his son-in-law, TOM KEY, near Bonicord. He lived a consistant member of the Christian Church for 45 years. Deceased is survived by one son and three daughters. The remains were interred Friday at Antioch, after services conducted by Elder JOHN SMITH, of Jackson. Friendship News. JOHNSON SCHOOLHOUSE--Mrs. N. G. McGUIRE and children spent the later part of last week in Dyersburg with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. GRANT MURPHY. J. C. PUGH and family spent Sunday and Monday in Dyersburg with their daughter, Mrs. LUTHER SANDERS. CROSS ROADS--CHARLIE FUZZELL, who has been low with pneumonia, is better. Miss TOMMIE FITZHUGH is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. TOM JONES. Mr. & Mrs. MARVIN SMITH have a 10-pound boy. THEODORE JONES has scarlet fever. WILDCAT--JACK POOL, a farmer residing at this place, died at his home Saturday with consumption. His remains were interred in the Cool Springs Cemetery. A widow and five small children survive him. Mr. POOL was the son-in-law of JOHN ROGERS of this place. WILDCAT--MAUDE ELAM's mother-in-law committed suicide at her home near Cool Springs by taking carbolic acid. She was 73 years old. ==================================================================== TUESDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 7TH, 1916 UNIONVILLE--W. J. COBB is sick at this writing. Misses ARCHIE DAWSON and ERNESTINE WILLIAMS spent the week-end in Covington. C. C. MEADOWS was in Dyersburg Friday on business. Misses DUNN and BILLINGSLEY entertained Messrs. MOORE, MEADOWS, DODSON, and Miss WATSON Tuesday night with much eatables. C. C. MEADOWS and Miss KATHLEEN McGEE were seen driving through Fowkles Sunday evening. ALFORD CONKLIN--died March 3rd, aged 80 years. He was born in North Carolina, coming to Tennessee when a young man. He was a faithful Confederate soldier, serving 4 years in Forrest cavalry. He was a prisoner during the war for eight months. His first wife was BELLE COTTON and to this union was born two sons and two daughters. She died many years ago and he was married eight years ago to CARRIE SUTON, who survives him. One child was born to this union. He leaves a wife; two daughters; 13 grandchildren; and many relatives to mourn his loss. Interment in Elon Church Cem. THE LON SMITH--case went to the jury Friday night at 11 o'clock. The jury returned a verdict a short time after Court convened Saturday morning; the verdict, "not guilty. " DYER COUNTY CRIMINAL COURT--PRESTON SHERMAN, LURLINE CARNELL, KEMP SHERMAN, and FOSTER COOK; 4 mile law $50 and costs and 6 months in workhouse. BURGIE CLARK; obtaining liquor for another $50 costs and 6 months in workhouse. MATT WARREN; 4 mile law $50 costs and 6 months in workhouse. GUY MENZIES; carrying pistol $50 11 months 29 days. RUTH CALDWELL; petty larcency 15 days in workhouse. ARTHUR SMITH; carring pistol $50 11 months 29 days. LUTHER McLAUREN; petty larceny 30 days. ROY HARRIS; petty larceny 10 days. AARON DRAKE; petty larceny 30 days. LAPLATA--Y. W. WILLIAMS, who has been at the county farm since his brother, Geo. WILLIAMS took charge, has returned home. MRS. SUE GAMBLE--Died February 21st at Nauvoo, she being perhaps the oldest person in Dyer County at that time. She was 97 years, 9 months and 10 days old. She came from Middle Tennessee many years ago to be with her son and family. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and had been from early childhood. Her husband preceded her to that other shore 44 years ago. She is survived by children; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. Services will be conducted in the near future by Rev. STOCKTON, assisted by Rev. F. M. BRUCE. THE RESIDENCE OF J. A. ABERNATHY--on Butterworth Ave., was destroyed by fire Monday night, the family barely escaping with their lives. Mr. ABERNATHY, who is an employee of the Illinois Central Railroad Company, is in Memphis working. Mrs. ABERNATHY and the children had retired and were awakened by the roaring of flames. She had to drag the children out as they were almost suffocated. The house and furniture a total loss. BEV. PRITCHETT--Died at Finley this morning at 9 o'clock as a result of being kicked by his horse Sunday morning. Mr. PRITCHETT was 35 years of age and the son of CLARK PRITCHETT. The affair, which is regretted by everyone in the Finley neighborhood, is doubly sad as Mr. PRITCHETT was married just three months ago. His wife was Miss ROSA CLARK. Besides his wife, he is survived by his mother; four brothers; and five sisters. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Services will be conducted this afternoon by Rev. WILKES and interment will be at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. MIDDLE CITY--Mrs. A. B. DICKERSON, who has been confined to her bed with grip, now has malarial. Mrs. JANIE HEITHCOT (spelled as in paper. ), who has been the guest of Mrs. BELLE PERCIFUL for seven weeks, returned home. Mrs. EMMA BIGGERS and daughters, of Ridgely, was called to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. A. B. DICKERSON, who is quite ill. Mrs. EFFIE HOLT of Finley, was guest of her sister, Mrs. BELLE PERCIFUL Sunday. J. M. BUNNELL and family visited his brother, I. N. BUNNELL at Burgie's Chapel Sunday. TOM PARKER and wife visited her parents, Mr. & Mrs. TOM KING Saturday night. AYERS--We are sorry to say that the Death Angel has been in our midst. On last Tuesday morning, February 29th at 5 o'clock, God, in his wisdom, saw fit to take from this world of sorrow and sadness, MATTIE, beloved wife of FRANK WILHELM, to dwell with Him in His celestial home prepared by Him for His followers. MATTIE was nearly twenty-one years of age, had been married three years last January. She was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. G. T. WADDLE of this place. She was taken ill with pneumonia about two weeks ago and was very ill all during her sickness, but it was thought not dangerously so. During the time a wee baby girl was born, only living a few hours, then winged its flight back to the God who gave it. MATTIE's death was a complete shock to the friends and neighbors who loved her as she was reported to be getting better everyday. She leaves a husband; father; mother; three sisters; and three brothers to mourn her death. Her remains were laid to rest at McCullough's Chapel. LOCAL AND PERSONAL--EUGENE MENZIES, who underwent a minor operation early last week at his home, is now suffering from an attack of malarial and is still confined to his bed. Mr. & Mrs. R. S. WILLOCK and son, DOUGLASS, of Memphis, visited Mrs. WILLOCK's sister, Mrs. C. C. MOSS. BONICORD--Miss GLADYS NORMAN, of near RoEllen is visiting at her uncle's DICK NORMAN, this week. The revealing of the murder of AVERY TOWNSEND came as a surprise. He formerly resided near here. EDGEWOOD--W. A. CONNER was the guest in the home of DOSEY HARRELL in Noboville last week. Mrs. O. G. BARKER was the guest of her sister, Mrs. ROBERT ELLIS in Newbern recently. A LOCAL U. S. MARINE MAKES GOOD--In an official bulletin issued by Headquarters, United States Marine Corps, Washington, appears the name of JESSE B. PIKE, of this place, as having qualified as a sharpshooter in that branch. JESSE, who is a brother of JAMES D. PIKE, of Dyersburg, enlisted in the U. S. Marine Corps at its Memphis, Tenn., recruiting Station on August 7, 1915. FRIENDSHIP, TENN., MARCH 4. --ROBERT W. RIGGINS of Maury City and Miss DORA GARRETT of Chestnut Bluff were married to-day, Esq. W. B. PERRY officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. F. M. GARRETT and is one of the most popular ladies here. Mr. RIGGINS was formerly assistant of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of this city. ==================================================================== FRIDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 10, 1916 FOWKLES--BORN to Mr. & Mrs. ERNEST KING, a fine girl Friday night. Mrs. R. H. BIBBS of Edith and Mrs. CHARLIE BARCROFT of Johnson Grove are here at the bedside of their father, T. J. FITZHUGH, who is dangerously ill. Mrs. BETTIE KING, of Nauvoo, is the guest of Mrs. H. H. JOHNSON this week. Miss LOU ELLA BRADSHAW of Tennemo was the guest of Miss IDA MAE HURD Saturday and Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. BILL FITZHUGH of Halls were here to see T. J. FITZHUGH Wednesday. Mr. & Mrs. NEALIE DANIELS of Unionville, were the guests of Mr. & Mrs. C. P. PRICE Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. JENNIE GEOFERY of Dyersburg, visited her mother, Mrs. Joe GRIFFIN last week. BOGOTA--Mrs. LULA BELLE GORDON and daughter, FRANCES JEROME, left last week for their home in Shreveport, La. They have been here at her father's for two months. CLYDE SANFORD, wife and daughter were in Dyersburg last Tuesday and Tuesday night, guests of GRANVILLE PORTER and family. J. T. FITZHUGH DIES--JEFF FITZHUGH, one of Dyer County's oldest and best citizens, died yesterday morning at 3:30 o'clock, after an illness of a week of pneumonia. He was 63 years of age and had been a merchant at Fowkles for 35 years. He was an active member of the Methodist Church and lived his Christianity in his every day life. He is survived by his wife; three sons and 5 daughters. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and buried with Masonic honors. Funeral services at Palistine this morning at 10 o'clock. LITTLE MARTHA FRANCES--the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. HAL CRAIG was badly burned Wednesday afternoon at the home of Dr. JOE ACY FOWKLES. A birthday party was being given to Dr. FOWKLES and the children were there with their parents. The children were in a room to themselves playing, when MARTHA's dress caught fire. Miss EMOGENE FOWKLES wrapped the child in a rug, extinguishing the fire, but not until her little limbs were badly burned. While her burns are extremely painful, they are not necessarily dangerous. TEMPLETON--Mrs. HURSHEL HARRINGTON and children from Ridgely, visited Mrs. Annie ARMSTRONG recently. Mrs. W. W. FARRIS visited friends and relatives in Newbern last week. Elder W. E. BRUSH, wife and children from Illinois, visited Mrs. J. C. BURKEEN last week. Little HUBERT LAMBERT has pneumonia, but is reported better. OWEN GROGAN and wife have moved into our community. Miss IRENE TIDWELL visited Mrs. PAT MUHERRIN recently. CLAY McCORMICK sold a pair of mules to Mr. SWINDLE last week. H. B. MASSIE DEAD--The sad news was received here yesterday morning of the death of H. B. MASSIE, chief clerk in the office of the Mengel Box Company at Mengelwood. Mr. MASSIE had an attack of appendicitis early last week and was taken to Memphis Wednesday. He was placed in the Baptist Hospital and an immediate operation followed. He never rallied and his death came Thursday morning at 8 o'clock. Mr. MASSIE was a native of Louisville, Ky., and was an employee of the Louisville office until transferred to this office nine years ago. He had the confidence of his employers and was considered an expert accountant. He had the esteem of all the men at the Menglewood plant. His remains were taken to Somerville, Ga for interment. Mrs. MASSIE will make her future home in that town where her mother lives. MOUNT PISGAH--Dr. JOHN PARRISH of Tigrett took dinner with N. B. CHEATHAM Tuesday night. H. H. VICKERS returned Saturday from Lexington where he has been several weeks. BENTON E. LEGGETT left here Tuesday for Okla., where he will enter on government work among the Indians, provided he doesn't stop in Memphis and work in the picture business. IIRA DEATON purchased horses from JIM WORRELL and ALVIS CLARK. Mrs. LESLIE and children left here Saturday for Rialto. Mrs. VIOLA KING and sister, Miss BETTY SUE LEGGETT, visited their sister, Mrs. WILL NASH Tuesday at Kettle's Bridge. Mr. & Mrs. VIRGIL SUMMITT and little son, WILLIE, of Bruceville, visited her parents, Mr. & Mrs. JAMES WORRELL recently. Mr. & Mrs. JOHN JONES and children spent Sunday in Bonicord the guests of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. FAYTE CONDAR. Miss STELLA WALKER has her cousin, Miss REBA LEE ADCOX as her guest this week. Miss ADCOX is the daughter of Dr. R. A. ADCOX, of St. Louis. Miss VERA HAMILTON, of Humboldt has accepted a position with Coover & Ward as stenographer, succeeding Miss VIOLA BIXLER, who is now with Ashley and Campbell. AARON STAMM has gone to Halls, where he will be manager of the Stamm Store. Little RUTH RIKE, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. HARRY RIKE, is ill with fever. NATHAN LUBER, who has been manager of the Stamm Store in Halls, has returned to Dyersburg and will be accociated with Geo. Friedkin in the Famous Store. RoELLEN--Mrs. Mary POWELL has returned from Arkansas and Texas, where she has been visiting her sons. Miss MACKIE WHEATLEY of Ridgely, is staying with her uncle, going to school here on account of high water in her county. HAWKINSVILLE--ELGIE DEATON was the guest of Miss GRACE PAYNE Sunday afternoon. E. R. ROBERTSON visited his son, BUDDIE, Monday. Miss FRETA JOHNSON of Maury City, will spend a few days with her cousin, Miss MARY SCREWS. Mr. & Mrs. JEWEL HOOKS of Cross Roads, spent Saturday night with his father, M. D. HOOKS. REHOBOTH--Mrs. BETTIE HURLEY is suffering with a broken limb, caused by a cow kicking her. Mr. & Mrs. JIM MAYS are the proud parents of a daughter. Miss BESSIE CHITWOOD spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. HARRINGTON, at Senter. DICK TURNER is suffering with rheumatism. BONICORD--Misses MARY BELLE and MITTY MAI SORRELL, of Sorrell's Chapel, and GEO. COFFMAN and wife of Tigrett, attended the dance of Mrs. LIZZIE BELL's Saturday night. FREDDIE GOLDEN has bought a young horse from TOMMIE WALKER. ==================================================================== TUESDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 14TH, 1916 RAILROAD MAN TAKES OWN LIFE--FREDERICK W. BOUNDS, chief clerk in the office of the C. M. & G. R. R., shot and killed himself in the office this morning a short while after 7 o'clock. An automatic pistol was used, the ball penetrating the right temple and going clear through his temple. The porter of the building was in the adjoining office at the time of the shot. When he investigated, he found him dead on the tarpaulin in the stack room. The pistol was still in the man's hand and laying across his breast. Mr. BOUNDS left two notes, onr to Mr. CLAPP, superintendent of the road and one to his wife, no reason was given. Mr. BOUNDS came here from Memphis eight months ago. He was, before coming here, chief clerk in the office of Superintendent McCOURT of the Illinois Central, with office in Memphis. He was married to Miss MATTIE CARPENTER, of Memphis about two years ago. He was a native of Ohio and about 34 years of age. He is survived by his wife and little child, 6 months old. Interment will be in Memphis. LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mr. & Mrs. C. A. MOORE and children, Miss LEE RUBY COOPER and L. J. MOORE, spent Sunday in Newbern, guests of Mrs. MARY MOORE and Mrs. DAVE HUNTER. Miss SARAH POWELL, who is attending the Normal in Memphis, came Friday night for a visit with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. W. POWELL. Miss CORNELIA BROWNLEE, of Chicago, was here Saturday with her sister, Mrs. CHAS. F. SMITH. Miss BROWNLEE was on her way to New Orleans. GEORGE TATUM, nephew of Ed TATUM, won first honors in oratory at Humboldt last week, in a county contest. MRS. W. R. SHERROD--who had been suffering from tuberculosis for some time, died at her home at Olive Branch Wednesday morning. Mrs. SHERROD was a member of the Methodist Episcol Church. Her husband and several daughters survive her. The remains were laid to rest in the City Cemetery. Newbern Tennessean. LOCAL AND PERSONAL--EUGENE MENZIES is able to be up after an illness of three weeks. Miss JOE COX, of Dawson Springs, Ky., is the guest of Mrs. W. H. FOWLER. Miss NINA GOODLETT spent the weekend in Hickman, with her sister, Mrs. R. E. BLOW. W. C. PARIS has sold Ford cars to WILL R. BIGGS, JIM JONES and RODERICK WATKINS. Mrs. ARMINE COOK is up after being confined at her home two weeks with pneumonia. Mrs. W. S. COOVER went to Memphis Sunday for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. JACK NETTLETON. Word has been received here of the Birth of a son to Mr. & Mrs. SHULTY RIGGS at Paducah on March 1st. Mrs. FRANKIE THOMAS and Mrs. T. ?. O'BRYAN went to Martin Sunday night, to be present at the Funeral of Miss MATTIE PIERCE, who Died Saturday night. Mr. & Mrs. Ed TATUM and Elder E. S. BAKER motored to Humboldt yesterday to attend the Funeral of Elder R. P. MEEKS. Attorney E. T. WEAKLEY is in Covington this week, assisting the Attorney-General in the prosecution of a negro muderer. ED TATUM has sold his grocery business on nichols ave. to J. E. APPLE and will begin an auto livery business in a few weeks. Mrs. ELMER NEVILS will leave this afternoon for her home in Covington, after a week's visit to Mr. & Mrs. J. W. TENNEY and family. IN MEMORY OF A GREAT MAN--Death has removed one of our most prominent citizens, Rev. T. J. SANDERS, who died at his home near Tatumville on the afternoon of February 25, 1916. Bro. SANDERS was born June 20, 1839, being at the time of his death 76 years and 8 months of age. He was a soldier in the Civil War. On Saturday night, November 3, 1869, he was ordained as minister of the gospel at Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church. He accepted the call as partor of this church in the year 1870 and served it twenty-eight years in succession. He preached here and other places fifty-one years as a Baptist Missionary Minister. He is survived by four children, T. R. SANDERS, of Tatumville, Mrs. EDD HALL, of Memphis, Mrs. H. M. MOORE and Mrs. L. HUBBARD, both of Piggott, Ark. The funeral services were held at Mt. Tirzah on Sunday February 27th by Rev. J. C. McCOY of Newbern. Interment was made in Senter Cemetery by the Masonic Lodge with usual ritualistic services of the order. (very long story with good words about a good man. ) NOTICE--I have sold the stock of groceries in my brick store on Depot Street to C. O. BRAWLEY, but am still in business on Fair Street. Tel. 682. J. J. GRILLS. UNION GROVE--BRODIE MIDGETT and sister, Miss CARROLL, were guests of their sister, Mrs. H. H. SCOTT Saturday and Sunday. MARION MORROW, who has been ill at his home, is better. LOUBET ABBOTT and family of Kenton, spent the week-end with relatives here. BOGOTA--SAM REEVES came home Saturday from Memphis, where he has been attending school, to be at the bedside of his brother, HASKELL, who is quite ill at this writing. ==================================================================== FRIDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 17TH, 1916 BONICORD--Miss ELVY STEWART spent Wednesday night with Miss CARRIE CLARK. HERMAN and EDDIE SORRELL of near Viar's School House spent Saturday night with JIM BROOKS. NANNY VAUGHN spent last Saturday night with MARY CLARK. C. A. ROGERS, Sr., has purchased a new buggy. HARRY WALKER THURMOND of Dyersburg, spent Saturday night with ROBERT BELL. MEMPHIS COP GETS GAY ON TRAIN--JOHN McCAULIFFE, a Memphis patrolman, was arrested and taken from I. C. passenger train No. 104 Wednesday night and placed in jail here charged with being drunk and flourishing a pistol on the train. Passengers were frightened by his actions and the conductor telephoned Dyersburg to have an officer at the train to take him off. Officer FINNIE made the arrest. He was fined $50 and costs and was bound over to the State. Chief PERRY, of Memphis requested Mayor CARNE to take charge of his star and pistol. HURRICANE HILL--Little MARTHA FRANCES CRAIG, who was burned badly at Dr. FOWKLES' last week, is slowly improving. Mr. & Mrs. WALTON attended the funeral service of Mrs. SHERROD at Newbern last week. SAMTOWN--H. H. HUDDLESTON and LAFAYETTE TURNER of Centerville, spent the week-end at W. D. JONES'. CHARLIE PATTERSON and Miss LUCY PATTERSON visited their aunt, Mrs. G. W. WALKER of Meacham last Monday and attended church at Prospect. Miss CARMEN spent the weekend with Miss ALLIE MERRYMAN of the PARKS farm. HARRISON RICHARDSON has a new girl baby at his house, born Saturday morning. HOSMER HOSPITAL NOTES--Mrs. MINNER BEAVER of Dyersburg, returned home Monday, improved after an operation. Mrs. J. KAIL, of Alamo, who was brought to the Hospital for an operation is recovering. E. W. WALKER returned home Saturday, improved after his operation. Miss ALLIE D. WILSON of Rutherford, who was operated on two weeks ago, returned home Tuesday, improved. Mrs. EVIE CULIPHER, of Dyersburg, is doing nicely after her operation Monday. Mrs. S. L. COKER, of Friendship, is here in the hospital for treatment under Dr. DULANEY. Miss PEARL PRIVETT, of Friendship, who was brought over for operation, is feeling fine today. Miss PEARL KIRKSEY is in the hospital for treatment. FRANK ANDERSON, of Finley, is improving and will return home soon. Little IRA CASTLEMAN, of Dyersburg, returned home Saturday, improved after his operation. Miss STELLA KISER, of RoEllen, who was brought in for operation, has returned home feeling fine. W. A. SHELTON, of Bonicord, is able to be up in a chair and will return home in a few days. LISBON SCHOOL HOUSE--The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. BUCK PIERCE of Nebonville was very badly burned Friday, while ironing with a gasoline iron when it exploded. She is not expected to live. WILLIE WILLIAMS and wife, of near RoEllen, visited at the home of his father, J. F. WILLIAMS, Saturday and Sunday. R. P. HARRINGTON is building a new house for his son, ALBERT, near his home. MIDDLE CITY--THELMA McDAVID is having chills. Mr. & Mrs. DANCE HOWARD of Kentucky, were called to the bedside of the latter's mother, Mrs. A. B. DICKERSON, who has been very ill. They will return home within two weeks. BOGOTA--FRED NANCE and family visited at Finley a part of last week, the guest of his wife's parents, Mr. & Mrs. CRAFTON. Mr. & Mrs. TATE visited Mrs. TATE's parents, Mr. & Mrs. JOURNEY and family near Lane last Saturday and Sunday. NAUVOO--Mr. & Mrs. A. S. FINCH spent Saturday night and Sunday at Burgie's Chapel, the guests of her sister, Mrs. McCLANAHAN. Mrs. R. F. SUMMERS, who has been visiting Mrs. LUKE SUMMERS in Hurricane Hill, is at her brother's, J. W. McCLANAHAN. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT--Whereas, the Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to take from our midst, Mr. A. J. FARRIS, the beloved father of Misses MARGARET and CAREY FARRIS, two of our esteemed teachers: etc; PENELOPE AVERY. ANNE HARTON. Committee. TRIMBLE--Miss STOCKTON, of near Rives, was the guest of her sister, Mrs. PACE Saturday and Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. JOHN TAYLOR, of Ripley, were guests of Mr. & Mrs. M. L. PIERCE Sunday. I. A. NOOE and son, I. A. NOOE, Jr., of Dyersburg, were guests of Mr. NOOE's sister, Mrs. TULL, Tuesday. LOCAL AND PERSONAL--I. A. NOOE and little IKE Jr., spent Tuesday in Trimble. GORDON CHAMBERS, Jr., is on the sick list. Capt. FRANK SHEPARD was in Mayfield this week on business. Miss RUTH RIKE is able to be up after three weeks' illness. Miss TOMMIE BUCHANAN is confined to her room with an attack of appendicities. Dr. J. P. BAIRD has bought a Chevrolet touring car from Dyersburg Auto Co. Mrs. CLAUDE STUTTS, of Dyersburg, is visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. ADD AYERS. Newbern Tennessean. PICKENS SHORT underwent an operation for appendicitis in Memphis yesterday at the Baptist Hospital and is doing nicely. NORTON PRICHARD, a Dyer County boy, is with Company G., engineer in the 16th Regiment, now in Mexico in pursuit of VILLA. Mrs. HARRY WATKINS and children, after a visit in Beeville and Dallas, Texas, of about two months and a half, arrived home last night. Mrs. W. A. FOWKLES and daughters, ORA MAY and FEY, will go to Memphis today for a visit of several days to Mr. & Mrs. ERNEST FINNEY. JEWELL REED has been quite sick several days of malarial fever at the home of his parents, Mr. & Mrs. JOHN H. REED on East Court street. ROY FOWKLES will leave for Beaumont, Texas, where he has signed up a contract with MIKE FLYNN, a former Southern league manager, ROY will be put in on the pitching staff of the Texas team. THE THREE-YEAR-OLD BABY--of WAYNE CAPALL, died at a hospital in St. Louis this week, following an operation. The CAPELLS formerly lived at Lenox. MOUNT PISGAH--Mr. & Mrs. M. D. HOOKS were guests Sunday of Mr. & Mrs. ED ROBERTSON. JIMMIE WARD and Miss LUNA SMITH were guests Sunday of Miss DAISY PITTS at Mt. Moriah. Mr. & Mrs. IRA PEAL will reside in Hawkinsville on J. W. SMITH's place. RUSSELL and BURLEY SMITH spent Sunday in Friendship, guests of WILLIE HAWKINS. JACK BENNETT, of Kentucky, was guest last night of FRED POWELL. Mrs. NELL McLASTER and little son, Nathan, of Spring Bridges, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. M. J. POWELL. Mrs. FLORENCE CULIPHER is very ill at this writing with typhoid fever. Misses ETHEL and WILLA ING of Grassy Springs were the guests Sunday of Miss BETTY SUE LEGGETT. Mrs. TOMMIE HOOKS and little daughter, IDONIS, of Dyersburg, are visiting her sister, Mrs. VIRGIE POWELL. Mr. & Mrs. CLARENCE WILLIAMSON spent from Friday till Sunday with her mother, Mrs. ANNA PUCKETT at Pleasant Valley. Mrs. MARY WILLIAMSON, daughter, WILLIE and son, JOHN, spent Sunday with her son, ORAN WILLIAMSON and wife at Mt. Zion. ROUTE FOUR--Miss IRMA GILBERT, who is teaching at Gum Flatt, visited homefolks at this place Friday through Sunday. Mrs. JOE CANADA of Friendship, is visiting her sister, Mrs. JIM WILLIAMSON of this place. FRED NANCE and family visited relatives here this week. Miss EVA TANSIL is guest of her sister, Mrs. DELLA THEDFORD. CHARLIE CAMPBELL and sister, Miss MARTHA, were guests of Mrs. MILDRED GILBERT Saturday. Mrs. MINNIE COULSON of Moberly, Mo., is visiting her parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. T. SMITH, of this place. BORN to Mr. & Mrs. IKE HICKS, March 10th, a baby girl. CHURCHTON--Miss Ethel MOORE is visiting her brother, ERNEST MOORE at Yorkville this week. TOM HERRIN has bought the large farm of W. E. BRYANT east of Senter Church. MENGLEWOOD--Our town is grief stricken over the sad news reaching here last week of the Death of our honorable office man, Mr. H. B. MASSEY, who had been taken to Memphis Baptist Hospital for an operation for appendicities about two weeks ago. Miss MINNIE JOHNSON of Dyersburg was a visitor last week to Miss HENRIETTA WEILER. Mrs. C. W. CRICE returned last week from Memphis, having been there with Mrs. H. B. MASSEY during the illness of her husband. Uncle TOM LISENBY, one of the oldest colored employees of the Mengel Box Co., was carried to Memphis last week for treatment. JOHNSON SCHOOL HOUSE--Mrs. LULA LEGGETT and sister, Miss EVA OLDS, visited relatives in Crockett County recently. Mrs. SANDERS and children of Dyersburg spent the latter part of last week here with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. PUGH. Mrs. DARETY, who has been sick with typhoid fever for eight weeks, is improving. Mr. & Mrs. CLAUD SUMMERLIN spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. KETCHERSON, near Bassyesville. Misses RUTH and Amy BEASLEY spent Sunday near South Fork, the guests of their cousins, Misses KATHLEEN and CARMON SPENCE. AYERS--JESSE and AL MEREDITH of Middle Tennessee visited their brother, DOSS MEREDITH and family of this place last week. MARRIAGES--SAM STUTTER to ELLA SLAUGHTER. WALTER ROBINSON to ETHEL O'NEAL. J. M. BUNN to CORA MATHEWS. BEN ROBERTS to ZERA NAIL. Geo. YOUNG to GOLDEN TATE. ==================================================================== TUESDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 21ST, 1916 PROMINENT MAN DEAD BY OWN HANDS--This community was shocked Saturday afternoon when it learned of the tragic death of JESSE T. BRADSHAW. Mr. BRADSHAW went to the home of his son, WILL, on Phillips street, while the family was away and crawled into the house through a window. He went to one of the bedrooms and using a pistol, fired a ball into his head. CUTE HOLLAND, who was passing on the street in his car, heard the shot, and went into the house, he found Mr. BRADSHAW lying on the floor in a dying condition. He rushed to town in his car, and got Dr. MOODY, carrying him to the house. Neighbors called Dr. J. G. PRICE. The doctors could do nothing for him and he died 40 minutes after the shot was fired. He left several letters to different members of the family. He was a member of the Methodist Church, the Masonic and Knights of Pythias fraternities. He was 52 years of age and was raised near RoEllen. He is survived by his wife; four sons, WILL, SAM, JESSE Jr., and PAUL; He had three brothers, C. S., S. Q., and E. P. ; two sisters, Mrs. H. P. HURLEY and Mrs. LUTHER WATSON. Interment was at Rehoboth Cemetery. CLIFFORD WHITE--a negro about 25 years of age, shot and killed ARTHUR HARTON, another negro of about the same age, Monday afternoon. The shooting took place on Depot street oppsite the plant of the Phoenix Cotton Oil Co. Two guns were being used. The HARTON negro fell dead with four bullets in his body. The other escaped unhurt. CHAS MILLER arrested WHITE and placed him in jail. CHILD SCALDS TO DEATH--Covington, Tenn., March 19. The six-year-old sone of WILLIE PATRICK, farmer, who lives near Liberty, died last night as the result of falling into a kettle of boiling water. About 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon the little fellow was swinging on a rope which was tied around a tree in his father's front yard, when the rope broke and the child fell into a nearby pot of boiling water that was being used for washing clothes. He was so badly scalded that death resulted. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT--We, your committee on the Death of our beloved and worthy Brother, W. K. OZMENT, beg to submit the following: Whereas, the Almighty Father has seen fit to take from the ranks of our Lodge, our worthy Brother, W. K. OZMENT, and while our hearts are greived, we humbly submit to the will of our Master above. Brother OZMENT was born in McNairy County, Tennessee, December, 1849, and died at his home in Dyer County, Tennessee, February 9, 1916. ETC., W. W. LAUDERDALE. E. M. JOHNSON. J. W. JOHNSON. Committee. ADMINISTRATOR's NOTICE--Having qualified as executrix of the Estate of T. J. FITZHUGH, deceased, ETC., March 20, 1916. Mrs. BETTIE FITZHUGH. LOCAL AND PERSONAL--PHIL WEBB is confined to his home this week with grip. Mrs. STATES MILLER is in Evansville, Ind., for a stay of two weeks. Little BUN YATES is recovering from an attack of pneumonia. Mrs. ERNEST BEAVER is able to be up after a few weeks' illness. JOSEPH NIXON spent Sunday in Union City with his brother, JOHN NIXON. ANDREW HENNING, of Ripley, an old Dyersburg boy spent Sunday here with old friends. LEFLETT ABERNATHY, of near Halls, has been guest this week of Mr. & Mrs. PHIL WEBB. PINK GRIDER, of Ripley, an old Dyersburg boy, spent Sunday here meeting old friends. Mr. & Mrs. JOE GINSBURG and son, HOWARD, of Memphis, are spending this week with Mr. & Mrs. H. C. GINSBURG. Dr. MOTLEY, of West Point, Miss., pastor of the First Baptist Church, is in the city visiting his son, Dr. R. L. MOTLEY. Mr. & Mrs. NEELY FOWKLES are in Newbern today to attend the Funeral of Mr. FOWKLES father, who Died there yesterday. Mrs. HENRY KEDZIE, of Memphis, has been a guest of her daughter, Mrs. ERNEST BEAVER a week. ==================================================================== FRIDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 24TH, 1916 CHURCHTON--SAM CLARK, a progressive farmer of this place, purchased the farm of the late JOHN A. HALL, which was sold at auction by Bishop & Bishop Land & Auction Co., of Dyersburg. Mrs. TOLLIE MOBERG has been here, the guest of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. PRIEST POPE and family. WILLIE GIBBONS and Miss LORA POPE, both of this place, drove to town late Wednesday evening and were married at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. R. M. VAUGHN officiating. They will reside with the groom's parents. JAMES W. FOWKLES DIES SUDDENLY--Last Monday morning this community was shocked and greived when it learned of the death of Mr. JAMES W. FOWKLES, which occurred suddenly at his home about 7:30 Monday morning. Mr. FOWKLES had been complaining for several days prior to his death, but nothing serious was thought of his condition. Saturday night he was quite ill, but recuperated, and was in his general genial mood Sunday. Death came very quickley Monday morning. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by his pastor, Rev. Dr. LEITH, assisted by Rev. J. H. THOMAS of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Interment in City Cemetery. Newbern Tennessean. BOGOTA--Mrs. CECIL PIERCE is not doing any good at this writing. She is confined to her bed all the time. Mrs. V. C. BLEDSOE sold her buggy to JOHN L. COOK. Mrs. FLORENCE BLEDSOE is teaching school at Barb Wire. CROSS ROADS--Mrs. FITZHUGH and daughter, Miss TOMMIE, of Halls, visited Mrs. T. L. JONES one day last week. WALTER SMITH has sold his trap and traded his horse for two milch cows. Misses RUTH and MARGUERITA JONES were the guests Saturday of their grandmother, Mrs. FITZHUGH, in Halls. Miss JENETTE HALL has returned home in Ripley, after three months visit with her aunt, Mrs. FANNIE SWAIN. Mrs. WELLS has been spending a few weeks with her brother, SHACLE EASON, in Crockett County. Mrs. TIPTON, of Dyersburg, is guest of her daughter, Mrs. ALBERT ANGE. CAPT. H. P. DOYLE--Yesterday, March 23, our esteemed fellow townsman, Capt. H. P. DOYLE, counted his 75th birthday. While his general health is splendid, he is practically shut-in with an incurable malady. He came to make his home with his daughter, Mrs. JOHN BENSON two years ago. Written by TOM W. NEAL. FINLEY--Miss EDNA LIPFORD has pneumonia. Miss MARY S. PRICHARD, of Halls, was a recent visitor to her sister, Mrs. W. F. JONES. J. N. NORRIS--Died March 21 at 5 a. m. at his home near Finley, after a long illness. He was within a few days of being 65 years of age. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife; two sons, WEBB, and JACK; two daughters, Mrs. PARKS and Mrs. SCRIBER. Interment in City Cemetery. WILD CAT--LELAND SMITH, south of this place, purchased a new buggy recently. He had the misfortune of losing a diamond. S. H. MORAN, of this place, is fencing to graze sheep, hogs and cattle this year. E. E. PARKS, of Trimble, was up this way recently viewing his farms. JACK PEEL's widow and children have moved into the house vacated by WHIT HEADDEN. ALBERT JACKSON of this place, purchased a fine mule last week. The store at Cool Springs has changed hands from PIERCE to LOVET. The friends of GEORGE YOUNG were somewhat surprised to learn of his marriage to Miss TATE of this place. Mr. YOUNG is an employee of Dodge Boat Co. DEAR OLD READERS--It has been a long time since I have written the State Gazette. I had almost forgotten to tell you where I am residing now. I am in Fayette County, near Summerville. There is a good deal of sickness all through our community. JEFF CRUTCHFIELD, of Dyersburg is in our vicinity to visit his wife's parents, Mr. & Mrs. T. H. MEDLIN. While out here, Mr. MEDLIN died of pneumonia. PLEASANT VALLEY--Little DOUGE LEDSINGER is sick with pneumonia. Mrs. ELZIE TILLMAN and family of Gibson County, are visiting relatives at this place. J. C. BENEFIELD and family will make their home near Fulton, Ky. They have been living near this place seven years and will be missed. Mrs. J. P. STRIBLING of Prospect, was the guest of Mrs. T. A. GRISHAM Tuesday. SAMTOWN--Misses BLANCHE JONES and IBBIE FLACK spent Sunday night with Miss LINNIE WILLIAMS. WALTER JONES and JACK McKNIGHT visited on the PARKS farm Sunday. Miss VERA WILLIAMS of this place is visiting her uncle, BOB PATTERSON, of Dyersburg this week. CHARLIE PATTERSON, of this place spent the night with G. W. WALKER of Meacham Saturday. BRYAN EASLEY of Tatumville, visited at JIM JONES' Saturday. AYERS--HAMNER FINCH, of Nauvoo, visited Miss SAMMIE KEY Saturday night and Sunday. Uncle DICK JONES left here for the Dyersburg hospital last Friday. J. W. LITTLE went to Hot Springs last Friday for the benefit of his health. MARRIAGE LICENSES--LONNIE SCOBEY to NORA HOLLARD. BRYAN MOORE to ARCHIE DAVIDSON. ERLIN DAVIDSON to LELA WALKS. W. E. GIBBONS to LOLA POPE. NAPOLEON SPAIN to EFFIE TANNER. GEO. M. BEARDALEY to IDA JACKSON. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT--Whereas, the Supreme Grand Master of the Universe has called from labor to rest our friend and brother, THOMAS JEFFERSON FITZHUGH. He was born near Palestine Church in Dyer County, November 17, 1853. He joined the Methodist Church in 1870 and was a consistant member of same to the day of his death. He was married to Miss LOU McCOY in 1877. Eleven children were born to them, six of whom are dead and five living, as follows: JOHN, MAMMIE, JEFFIE, LETTIE, and KNIGHT. The mother of these children died February 2, 1900. He was married to Miss BETTIE CURBY, May 6, 1902. These children were born to them: T. J. Jr., MARIE, and AILINE. Besides the above to mourn his loss, he leaves one brother, WILLIAM; two sisters, Mrs. TENNEY FOWKLES and Mrs. BROWNLOW; one half-brother, (not named); and two half-sisters, Miss HALLIE FITZHUGH and Mrs. JULIA BROWDER. At an early day he moved from his farm to Fowkles and engaged in the mecantile business, and was so engaged to the day of his death, March 9, 1916. He was one of the oldest merchants in Dyer County. He joined the Masonic fraternity, taking the Entered Apprentice degree in Hess Lodge No. 93, F. & A. M., June 5, 1894., passed to the Fellow Craft degree July 3, and raised to the Sublime Degree of a Master Mason August 7, the same year. He was a faithful loyal member of his lodge to the day of his death. ETC., FRED C. WATKINS. EWELL T. WEAKLEY. GEO. T. BRANDON. Committee. CARD OF THANKS--We wish to thank our neighbors and friends for their kindness shown during the illness and death of our husband and children. NELLIE RUCKER and children. A CLASS TRIBUTE--Whereas, In the sudden death of our brother, JESSE T. BRADSHAW, on March 18, 1916, at the age of 52, the Men's Bible Class of the Methodist Church, loses one of its best members, Etc., T%OM W. NEAL. M. J. HOWELL. L. C. ROBINSON. Committee. LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Mrs. A. J. FARRIS has returned from Whiteville. W. C. PARIS sold a Ford car to HARRY COTTON. Mrs. HARRY COTTON is spending the week in Newbern with relatives. Mrs. CLAUDE STUTTS and Mrs. JOHN STUTTS spent Sunday in Newbern. J. L. MOORE, of Bogota, has moved to Dyersburg to make his home on Tucker Street. WILL ROGERS has accepted a position in the office of the Forked Deer Hardware Co. Mrs. CLARENCE THURMOND left yesterday for a visit of ten days with relatives in Ripley. Mrs. BETTIE COKER, who was operated on recently at Hosmer Hospital, is improving. R. M. HUNTER, of Paragould, Ark., is the guest of his cousin, Mrs. MATTIE BARKER, of RoEllen. Dr. S. B. SHARPE and Edenton Parker Co., have bought Ford cars from W. C. PARIS this week. STERLING FOWKLES is able to be out again after being confined to his room three months due to illness. Mrs. R. S. BRYAN, accompanied by Mrs. JAS. S. ROBINSON, came from Memphis and spent Tuesday with Mrs. G. E. SCOTT. Mrs. W. J. PIERCE of Paragould, Ark., returned to her home, after several days with Mr. & Mrs. J. M. KILLIN. UNION GROVE--ELY TROUT, of Kenton, was the guest of his brother, AVERY, last Sunday. WINDES TAYLOR and family spent Sunday with her father, WM. A. BRYANT, of near Trimble. Miss ETHEL MOORE was accompanied home Saturday by her brother, ERNEST MOORE and wife, with whom she spent last week in Yorkville. Mr. & Mrs. TOM MILLER were guests of the latter's sister, Mrs. ALLEN REDDING Saturday. Mr. & Mrs. WILL T. FLATT, of Templeton spent Sunday with the latter's father, G. M. MORROW, who is quite ill at his home. HUMPHREY HARDISON, who has been confined to his room for sometime is improved. This is the only sickness he has had excepting a spell of fever in 1861. J. B. SHELBY is soon to move to Bogota. He and his family came here from Middle Tennessee over a year ago, they will be missed. FRANKLIN HALL has recently sold his gasoline tractor to Messrs. POPE and JONES of Yorkville. The gentlemen are road contractors and are pulling a new model grader with the machine. MOUNT PISGAH--BENTON E. LEGGETT has returned from Memphis. Ye writer forgot to mention in last week's items, an accident which occurred in our community a week ago. Little J. B. RAINES, son of Mr. & Mrs. RICHARD RAINES, was up on a fence and the little fellow went to jump off and fell, breaking his arm and threw it out of place. He is improving. Mrs. ELLEN TAYLOR gave a quilting at which 3 or 5 quilts were finished. JOHN NICHOLS, of Dyersburg, was their guest. He did not have a thimble. The guests numbered 30 or 35, a delicious dinner was served by the guests after which they left for home wishing Mrs. TAYLOR many more happy days. J. W. SMITH had the misfortune of losing a fine mare Thursday night. He had been offered $225 for her, but refused, not caring to sell her. JIM SCREWS will work for DAN CLARK this year. Mr. & Mrs. JIM CHRISTMAN and little son, WILLIE, spent Sunday and Sunday night with Mr. & Mrs. E. R. ROBERTSON and family. Master C. T. CAMPBELL has gone deaf. We hope his hearing will come back to the little fellow. Mr. & Mrs. ORAN WILLIAMSON and little son, GRANT, and little Miss NETTIE GAMBELL of Mt. Zion, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. DAN WILLIAMSON. Mrs. VIRGIE POWELL and little son, OBRIE; Mrs. TOMMIE HOOKS and little daughter, IDONIS, of Grassy Springs, were guests of Mr. & Mrs. D. E. WILLIAMSON. This community was sorry to hear of JESSE BRADSHAW, the cattleman of Dyersburg, who committed suicide last week. LOCAL AND PERSONAL--The Scott Lumber Co., is building a seven-room two-story house on Sampson Avenue for BEN STAMM. The fire department was called out Wednesday morning to the E. J. BROOKS residence. Some kindling in the coal house had caught fire, was extinguised without damage. Mrs. J. H. COLLIER will return tommorrow, after a visit of two weeks in Chicago with her sister, Miss RUTH LUSCOMBE. Mrs. COLLIER will go again soon to Lynchburg, Va., to be with Miss SARAH BELL SWEARENGEN. Mrs. D. A. GARDNER received a telegram yesterday from Kansas City announcing the death of her father. His remains were taken to Marengo, Ind., for interment. FORREST McNAUGHTON left last night for that place to attend the funeral. BONICORD--MARSHALL WOOD of Dyersburg, spent last Saturday night with FARROW KEE. Miss LIPSCOMB of Greenfield and Miss O'NEAL of Tigrett, were the guests of Mrs. WALTER HILL Tuesday. Mrs. I. N. FROST, of Casper, Wyoming, is visiting relatives here. UNICE MILLER spent last Saturday night with her sister, Mrs. STEPHENSON, near Sorrell's Chapel. FOWKLES--WILOBY HENDRIX is on the sick list at this writing. Miss ALLIE GRANT of Bassyesville, visited Miss ANNA HENDRIX recently. GEORGE DAVIS and Miss CALLIE ROBERTS were guests of Miss MAY DOWNING near Bassyesville Sunday. OLIVER LIPFORD has returned from Texas, where he had been for 10 years. We are glad to have him with us. (In the same column, he has returned from Missouri??) NAUVOO--Mr. & Mrs. W. L. HENDREN and children spent Sunday with his brother, S. J. HENDREN and family at McCullough's Chapel. Mrs. Bud HENDREN and Misses EMMA LAWLER and OSSIE HENDREN spent Monday afternoon with Mrs. G. W. SIMPSON at Burgie's Chapell ==================================================================== TUESDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 28, 1916 LISBON SCHOOL HOUSE--BLISS ZARECOR is building a nice six-room bungalow on his farm near here. The wedding bells rang at JOE POPE's Wednesday night when his daughter was married to WILLIE GIBBONS. The daughter of Mr. & Mrs. BUCK PIERCE of Neboville, who was so badly burned, is reported better at this writing. MILLSFIELD--Mrs. EVA OZMENT and children have gone to live with her father, JOHN CARSON, near Fairview. The friends of ED CARSON were very sorry to hear of his Death. WILLIAM TICKLE and wife from the "Never-fail Egg Farm, " visited JOHN TICKLE's family. Little NELLIE MARGARET is some better. FIRE ON BUTTERWORTH AVENUE--The old JOHN RAY residence on Butterworth avenue was destroyed by fire Friday night. The house was the property of GEO. W. LAMBERT and JOHN C. ROGERS and was occupied by Mr. DEMEYERS and family. The family was not at home. JUST AN ERROR--In a short obituary written at the time of Mr. T. J. FITZHUGH's death, and also in today's paper, under title "Resolutions of Respect, " I notice both articles state that T. J. FITZHUGH was a consistant member of the Methodist Church till the day of his death. Bro. FITZHUGH withdrew from the church October 4th, 1904. However, he contributed liberally to the financial support of the church as long as he lived. S. M. MORRISON, Pastor. CHURCHTON--E. R. DITMORE, GREEN TOWNS, B. F. GRISHAM, and OSCAR DITMORE have their new telephone lines installed and have connected with the Cumberland at Newbern. RICE ROSE and wife spent a few days in the Brick Lane section, guests of CLINT ROSE and J. T. GIBBONS and families. MARION MORROW is still confined to his home. The community was grieved to learn of the death of our beloved friend, JAMES W. FOWKLES at his home in Newbern. We can all say he was a good man. W. A., better known as BILL ROSE, has purchased a new overland auto from L. G. NORVELL, of Newbern. PORTER GIBBONS and wife, Mr. & Mrs. JAP ALSTON spent Saturday night at the home of Mr. & Mrs. JAMES M. FLATT. ROUTE TWO--Miss MYRTLE BLACKBURN is visiting her aunt, Mrs. PERRY near Friendship. GEORGE STEVENS and EMMETT MARBERG attended the W. O. W. Lodge at Tigrett Tuesday night. Aunt PATSY PAYNE is not much better. Miss EMMA STEVENS was the guest Sunday of Mrs. DORA NUNN. LENOX--WILLIAM LOVELESS is very bad off at this writing. Mrs. R. C. DAWSON and Mrs. W. P. MERIDETH, of Dyersburg, were welcome guests of Mrs. CLARENCE WILLIAMSON last Wednesday. JOHNSON SCHOOL HOUSE--Mrs. WELLS has returned home after spending two weeks with her brother, Mr. EASON, in Crockett County. Miss EVA OLDS has returned to her home in Chicago, after six weeks here with her sister, Mrs. LULA LEGGETT. WILLARD FOLLIS of Bassyesville, was the guest of Miss DOSHA PARTER Sunday. Miss JENETTA HALL has returned to her home in Ripley, after spending some time here with her sister, Mrs. J. H. SWAIN. MRS. BETTIE FORREST--Died at her home at Burgie's Chapel Sunday, March 26, after a weeks' illness of pneumonia. She is survived by her husband; two daughters; and five sons, who have the deepest sympathy of the community. RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT--The sickle of Death has taken from us our dear Mrs. SWEARENGEN, who died December 29, 1915. Miss ROSA will be missed, not only in her church, but in our Chapter, Etc. Mrs. MODE HOWELL. Miss ALICE THURMOND. Miss MAY DOYLE. Committee. LOCAL AND PERSONAL--CLYDE WILSON was in Memphis Sunday. IRVING POOR spent Sunday in Newbern. RALPH RICE returned Sunday from Orysa. VAN LEWIS was here on business Friday. MERLE KILLOUGH was in Memphis Sunday. R. D. LANDRUM spent Sunday in Memphis. Dr. N. S. WALKER is spending a few days in Baldwyn, Miss. Mrs. A. K. ROBINSON was in Memphis Monday on business. Miss CLARA FEATHERSTONE of Ridgely spent Sunday here with relatives. R. C. WALLACE, of Memphis is the new chief clerk in the office of the C. M. & G. R. R. MARVIN JOHNSON returned last week to Andaulusia, Ala., after a visit to Dr. & Mrs. J. A. FOWKLES. HOSMER HOSPITAL NOTES--Mrs. J. D. PRICHARD, of RoEllen, who was operated on two weeks ago, will soon be able to sit up. J. F. NEELY, of Dyer, is improving every day after his operation. IRA JONES of Booths Point is getting along nicely. Mrs. WARWICK PRICHARD, of RoEllen is doing fine after her operation. Mrs. BAKER, of Menglewood, brought her baby in yesterday for an operation and returned home this morning with the baby very much improved. Mrs. SHARP, of Kenton is very much improved after her operation yesterday and will return home today. J. R. VAUGHN, of Yorkville, is very much improved after his operation a few days ago. Mrs. S. L. COKER of Friendship, is doing nicely after her operation last week. CHAS. WALTERS was operated on this morning and is doing nicely. Miss RUBY LEE MOORE was brought to the hospital today for an operation. OSCAR JOSLIN of Menglewood, is in critical condition, suffering from peritonitis. CARD OF THANKS--We wish to thank our many friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our darling baby, THOMAS HOWARD. May God's richest blessings fall upon each of them is our sincere prayer. Mr. & Mrs. R. K. RONEY and little son. CARD OF THANKS--We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the illness and death of our daughter and sister. Mr. & Mrs. G. W. TRUETT and Family. LOCAL AND PERSONAL--R. B. FRANK has bought a Buick touring car from F. D. HOBB. Mrs. T. C. HOBDAY left Thursday for a week-end visit to her sister, Mrs. JOHN HOWELL in Obion. T. N. MAYNARD has moved from Janesville, Wisc., to Dixon, Ill. He is getting closer to home with each move. A baby boy arrived last Saturday at the home of Mr. & Mrs. VERNON MURPHY. His name is VERNON MILES. Word was received here this week announcing the arrival of a daughter last Saturday to Mr. & Mrs. J. L. JAMES at thier home in Caruthersville, Mo. Miss FLORENCE BOWLING after visiting her sister, Mrs. H. G. TURNER, returned to her home at Rossville, Tenn. Mrs. TURNER accompanied her home. WAYNE, two-year-old son of WILLIAM and PAULINE CAPELL, Died on March 10 in Barn's Hospital, St. Louis, with tuberculor meningitis. The CAPELL family is well-known in the vicinity of Dyersburg, Newbern and Lenox. LURLENE CONNELL was shot by the work house guard this morning while working with the workhouse gang on the roads in the 13th District. The negro attempted to escape and refusing to halt, the guard fired. The negro was taken to the hospital and will be okay. ==================================================================== FRIDAY AFTERNOON MARCH 31, 1916 BONICORD--JOHNNIE WOODS, of Stokes, who has been in school at Bowling Green, Ky., was in our midst Sunday. Mrs. EARL MILLER, who has been at the bedside of her mother, has returned home. Some of the neighbors of Mrs. DAVE PARISH cut and hauled her a nice lot of wood Monday and Yuesday. Mrs. I. N. and WILS FROST visited Dr. J. W. FROST at Fruitland the first of the week. CURLEE SMITH, of this place and Miss MITTIE MAI SORRELL, of Sorrell's Chapel, were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at Sorrell's Chapel Church, Rev. MORRISON officiated. MRS. EUNICE FINNEY--wife of R. G. FINNEY, Died Wednesday at a hospital in Jackson, following an attack of pneumonia. She was Miss EUNICE KIRBY before her marriage to DICK FINNEY lass than a year ago. She was a member of the Baptist Church and was 23 years of age. Her remains were brought to Dyersburg Thursday and funeral services were conducted at the home of B. W. LANIUS this morning by Dr. M. D. AUSTIN, her pastor. Interment in McCullough Cemetery. UNION GROVE--Miss KATHLEEN BLAIRE of Paragould, Ark., is visiting in the home of E. A. McCORKLE. Mrs. ROY CROWE is quite sick at this writing. After visiting the Misses LOGGINS and UTLEY, of Yorkville, Miss MAURINE TOWNS was accompanied home Monday by Misses UTLEY and BLONDELLE BONE. MACIE D. FRYE, of Dyer, and Miss LULIE V. POPE of this place, were married quietly at Trenton Wednesday afternoon. FINLEY--F. E. JONES and family are occupying the house recently vacated by JOHN HICKS, Jr. Mr. HUMPHREYS, of Lenox, was taken very suddenly ill with pneumonia while papering Mr. PHELPS house. He is at Mr. LEWIS' house. E. E. RAWLES has sold his fine farm and will probably go to Arkansas. Miss KATHLEEN RAWLES is in Memphis for an extended visit to her sister, Mrs. N. K. MOODY. Mr. & Mrs. W. F. JONES and Mrs. P. B. JONES left Wednesday for Hernando, Miss., to attend the Funeral of the latter's mother, Mrs. BEN CLIFTON. CROSS ROADS--Mrs. MARY SUDBURY is real sick at present. BUD LOVE and family of Halls, visited Mrs. SUDBURY recently. Mrs. CORA GOURLEY is very sick. Mrs. ERA DeMOSS and two children from Blue Grass, are spending a few days with Mr. & Mrs. J. H. SWAIN. ALLEN HOOKS and sister, Miss LORENE, of Mt. Pisgah, spent Wednesday night with their brother, JEWEL HOOKS and wife. SAMTOWN--LINNIE and VERA WILLIAMS visited their aunt, Mrs. ROBERT LEDSINGER Wednesday night and attended the musical entertainment at T. A. GRISHAM's. Miss GRACE CALDWELL, who has been visiting Miss CAROLYN JONES, has returned home to Union City. Mr. & Mrs. J. N. RUNNIONS of Lane, passed through Samtown last week, enroute to their son, WALTER RUNNIONS. REHOBOTH--ERNEST WOOD has returned home from the Western Hospital at Bolivar. SCOTT WRAY has the mumps. ERA SIMMONS had the misfortune of getting his hand cut very badly Tuesday evening. JULIUS MORGAN--the negro charged with criminal assault on a white girl at Bonicord, was tried in Memphis Tuesday, the jury bringing in a verdict of guilty. The negro was tried before Judge HARSH. Attny- Gen. TOM MORRIS for the State. BOGOTA--SCOTT GIFFORD from Benton County is here at the bedside of his sister, Mrs. CECIL PIERCE. Mrs. ETHEL GIFFORD from Dyersburg, is at the bedside of her sister-in-law, Mrs. CECIL PIERCE. JOHNSON SCHOOL HOUSE--The little girl of Mr. & Mrs. PERIGEN is real sick. Miss ELLA GOOCH, of Green Hill, is visiting Mr. & Mrs. WILL BARNES this week. INSOLVANT NOTICE--Having been appointed administrator of the estate of J. T. BRADSHAW, deceased, ETC. March 31, 1916. J. I. SMITH, Admr. MRS. J. M. McKNIGHT--died Monday at the home of her son, B. D. McKNIGHT in Friendship. Mrs. McKNIGHT was 70 years of age and is survived by four sons. The remains were carried to Dyer Tuesday for interment. LOCAL AND PERSONAL--Rev. H. S. McCORD is at McKenzie this week. SIMON WOOLFSON is here from St. Louis, visiting relatives. J. M. BRYAN of Chattanooga, was guest Thursday of J. C. CAMPBELL. Mrs. C. H. COLLINS and little son have returned to their home after a week with her parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. H. ANDERSON. Mrs. JOE DALEHITE and little neice, DOROTHY JANE, returned home in Paducah Thursday morning, after a visit to Mrs. ROY McCUAN. REDD BROTHERS drove 152 head of cattle through town yesterday, taking them from the IKE JONES' place to the bottom. JIM BIGGS has bought a Buick touring car from F. D. HOBB. Mrs. J. H. HANNAH is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. O. HARRELL. Mr. & Mrs. TAL BUTTERWORTH are in Louisville the guests of her aunt, Mrs. ARNN. Elder E. S. BAKER and two daughters, MARY ALICE and MARTHA ROSS, are spending today in Jackson. Capt. and Mrs. J. M. BRACKIN have returned from Tampa, Fla., where they spent the past winter. TWO OF THE TOWNSEND BOYS--recently confined in jail here, charged with the murder of their father, AVERY TOWNSEND, have bobded and are now out of jail. The two giving bond are LAESON TOWNSEND and WALTER TOWNSEND. Their bonds aggregated $3, 000. This leaves only one of the family, GEORGE TOWNSEND, now in jail, his bond being fixed at $5, 000. Mrs. TOWNSEND and her daughter, LULA, were released at the preliminary hearing. Tri-County News. LENOX--On last Thursday morning at 9:20 o'clock, a dark cloud of sorrow overshadowed the once happy home of Mrs. WILLIAM LOVELESS, when the Death Angel took in its embrace, her loving companion, WILLIAM LOVELESS. Mr. LOVELESS is survived by a wife; four sons; and one daughter, Mrs. PEARL PETTY, all of whom were present at his death. SOUTH DYERSBURG--DILLARD PARISH, with his family, have moved to Obion to make their future home. Mrs. JAKE PARKER is quite sick with pneumonia. Mr. & Mrs. FANNY BRIGANCE have recently moved to Missouri. Mrs. ROBERT BRIGANCE entertained a number of her young friends, with and apron and necktie party. CHARLIE CARVER won the prize for the neatest hem and daintiest stitches put in the aprons. The party given in honor of her sister, Miss EFFIE COBURN. HOMER JOHNSON spent last Sunday in Obion, visiting his sister, Mrs. JESSE FINNIE. Miss WILLIE McMACKIN and brother, CHARLEY, were recent visitors in the home of W. W. SHEPARD. HERMAN PLEASANT spent last week here with his sister, Mrs. HENRY GIBSON. TAUTE SMITH, of Lenox, visited his sister, Mrs. DOSS CAMPBELL last week. Mrs. NELLE FOWKLES of St. Louis, visited the home of her brother, C. M. NEELY. Mrs. WM. MILSAP spent a part of last week near Ferguson with her neice, Miss IRENE BURCHFIELD, who is dangerously ill with fever. Mrs. F. M. THOMAS, of Memphis, is visiting her sister, Mrs. J. W. JOHNSON. TENNEMO--ALVA LITTLE and family moved here one day last week, also CHARLEY McMACKIN, they are partners. EARLY BRADSHAW and little GERTRUDE PRATT are very sick at present. EAST END--O. K. and LELAND SMITH were in Trenton to purchase new buggys. ERNEST MOORE and wife of Yorkville, spent Monday here with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. W. F. MOORE. MIDDLE CITY--ESTHER POWELL of Dyersburg was the guest of JULIA SPRAGGINS from Friday til Sunday. Mrs. SALLIE HENDRON visited her sister-in-law, Mrs. LULA MAY Sunday. Mr. & Mrs. FRANK BIGGERS, of Ridgely, came Sunday to the bedside of her mother, Mrs. A. B. DICKERSON, who is still confined to her bed. GRANDMA McLAIN and daughter, Mrs. JESSE WHITE, visited her son, Mr. & Mrs. TOM McLAIN. Mr. & Mrs. EULON PREDEW, of RoEllen, were visiting his sister, Mrs. GEO. SEATON Sunday week.