Gibson COUNTY, TN - NEWSPAPERS - Humboldt Courier-Chronicle Feb - Mar 1921 ============================================================================== 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. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Sarah Hutcherson ============================================================================== Humboldt Courier-Chronicle Humboldt, Tennessee February 4, 1921 thru March 25, 1921 submitted by Sarah Hutcherson ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII NO.5 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE-- Dallas J.MAYO & Evie SMITH H.W.DANIELS & Mattie WATSON Ernest LEE & Estella EDWARDS Daniel WRIGHT & Willie DUKE COLORED LICENSE-- Henry BLAKE & Rosie WARD COXVILLE R.F.D.#10 CROCKETT COUNTY--Miss Florence SMITH,of Spring Creek is visiting her sister,Mrs.T.A.COX,and her brother,John SMITH of Fairview. --Mr.& Mrs.Jess HUDGINS,of the Dr.MEEKS farm,have a new girl in their home. --BORN to Mr.& Mrs.Ira PORTER on Wednesday,Feb.22nd,a son. WEEK’S DPOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Mr.& Mrs.J.A.RUNION,of St.Louis are visiting their sister,Mrs.D.G.BOYD. --Mrs.W.B.BOOKER,of GADSDEN,is visiting her sister,Mrs.R.L.MOBLEY,at the Methodist parsonage. --Mrs.Marian KEMP,of Greenfield,has been a recent guest of her neice,Mrs.Elmer COATES. --Mr.& Mrs.Roy GROVES,of Mobile Ala.,spent several days visiting their sister,Mrs.John M.NEWSOME on Church Street. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--A beautiful wedding at the home of the bride’s parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.F.MILES,Tuesday,January 27th at 6 p.m.,when Miss Stella MILES became the bride of James Carl DUNGAN.He is the son of Mrs.J.C.DUNGAN. --Mrs.J.H.ROZZELL entertained with a six o’clock dinner Monday evening in the home of her brother,Carl DUNGAN and bride. MILAN,TENN.,JANUARY 31. DEATH--Mrs.Ludie WILLIAMS,71,died at her home several miles northwest of Milan.She is survived by two sons,Carroll & Alex WILLIAMS; one daughter,Mrs.Bessie SELLERS.Interment followed in the Idlewild Cemetery. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Buck AUSTIN,of Jackson,spent Sunday with his mother,Mrs.H.E.AUSTIN. --Mrs.R.L.THOMPSON is spending this week in Humboldt the guest of her sister,Mrs.Vickie LOVE. --Mrs.D.B.DODSON is visiting her daughter,Mrs.John PERRY in Birmingham,Ala. --Mrs.Jim MIDYETT,of Bells,spent Monday with Mrs.Jim McMILLIN. --Mr.& Mrs.Burns WHITE and children,of Jackson,visited her father,Trustee WILSON and family here. --Mrs.Jim McMILLIN,little daughter,Mary Love,and sister,Miss Mary CATES spent the week-end in Halls,guests of Mrs.Lee BRANDON. --Postmaster J.W.EMISON is seriously ill at his home.His children,Mr.& Mrs.Colie EMISON,of Bells; Mr.& Mrs.Carl EMISON,of District #7;and Ben EMISON of Memphis are at his bedside. --Mr.C.H.EMISON,of Washington,will arrive in a few days to attend the bedside of his grandfather. --Mr.J.N.McMILLIN and sister,Mrs.Emily MIDYETT,of Bells,attended the funeral of Dr.Teck ROBINSON at Eaton Tuesday. --Mrs.N.A.McMILLIAN received a message Sunday night informing her of the death of her son-in-law,Dr.Teck ROBINSON of Eaton. SANDERS BLUFF ITEMS--Mr.& Mrs.Noah GULLET were very much greived Monday,January 31st,as they had to lay to rest one of their little twins,to await Judgement Day. --We are glad to see Mrs.Alex MULLINS able to be away from home and visiting her daughter,Mrs.W.M.STEGALL. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--James HUGHES,of Coldwater,KY is visiting his brother,Edgar HUGHES. --Fred HUGHES left the 15th for Shreveport,LA where he has accepted a position with the James Brotherton Accountants Office. MILAN,TENN. JANUARY 31st--Al CROCKER,a well-known farmer and stockman of Gibson County and Miss Rosa OLIVER,of near Ganes,six miles north of here were married. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--An aged gentleman,Thomas CARTER,died in Madison County last Friday,and his remains were interred in Raines’Cemetery Saturday.He was the grandfather of Marvin CARTER of Humboldt. SOCIETY--Mrs.Estelle EDWARDS,of East Humboldt,and Mr.Ernest LEE,of Clarksburg,West Virginia,were married at Trenton last Saturday. --Mrs.Jno.CRISP and Bill LASTER of Trenton,attended the funeral of their cousin,Mrs.Novella Hill PARSONS last Wednesday. --Mrs.Ray M.BALYEAT,of Okla.City.is here at the bedside of her mother,Mrs.J.M.BRIGHT. --Mrs.Joseph WEST,of Marksville,LA is here guest of her parents,Mr.& Mrs.G.S.LANNOM. End of February 4,1921 issue ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII NO.6 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 11,1921 HUMBOLDT.TENNESSEE ================================================================ HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE-- Sewell B.WILLIAMS & Grace KING Harry BENNETT & Lucille McKINLEY Willie KING & Jewell HAMILTON S.H.CRAIG & Myrtie STEWART W.J.HARRIS & Annie Belle YEARGIN Raymond KING & Martha JACKSON W.F.WALKER & Annie Marie POOLE W.A.DUNGAN & Ruth McDOUGAL COLORED MARRIAGES-- Talton Williams & Levy PARKER O.C.NANCE & Leathie DENNIS LOCAL NEWS--A message was received here saying that Dr.Tom CRAIG died in Memphis Tuesday.His daughter,Miss Mary,was with him in his last illness. --Mrs.Fannie MITCHELL is visiting her daughter,Mrs.Mercer TAYLOR. --Mrs.GRAVES,of Atlanta,is visiting her parents,Mr.& Mrs.P.J.PYPASS. --Jim PARKER,a respected colored man,died in this city Monday and his funeral was held Tuesday afternoon,burial in Oakland Cemetery. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Mrs.Tom BADGETT has returned to her home in Crockett Mills after visiting her son,Bob BOLING. --Jeff THOMPSON,of St.Louis,was called to the bedside of his sister,Mrs.Will CASTLEMAN,who died here Monday morning. --Charles WHITE,of Memphis,attended the funeral of his aunt,Mrs.Irene Thompson CASTLEMAN. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Carl THOMPSON,Jr.,of Tulare,Calif.,was here Sunday.Carl is the son of Don THOMPSON,deceased,and grandson of Mr.F.M.THOMPSON,who died in Humboldt last week. IN MEMORY OF MRS.PHOEBA WALLACE--Phoeba WALLACE was born April 8,1835 and departed this life December 17,1920,age 85 years,8 months,and 9 days.”Aunt”Phoeba was married to J.H.WALLACE November 10th,1853,and he preceded her to the Glory Land July 6th,1912.To this union eight children were born,Edgar,who died in infancy;Sallie & Lou,dying in young womanhood;five children survive:Mrs.Jennie GLEESON & Mrs.W.C.GLEESON,both of Gibson,TN; J.L.WALLACE,of Bell City,MO; W.H.WALLACE,of Cape Girardeau,MO; and J.R.WALLACE,of Medina,TN; one adopted son,W.M.WALLACE,of Wilson,AR.Burial was beside her companion in Double Springs Cemetery.--by One Who Loved Her. DAVIDSON CHAPEL--Mrs.Beulah LOWERY,wife of Albert LOWERY,died last Wednesday and was buried Thursday in Vaughn’s Chapel Cemetery.Her husband and three small children survive. A GOLDEN WEDDING--An enjoyable day last week was Thursday,Feb.3rd at the home of Mr.& Mrs.J.M.HEFLEY,3 1/2 miles west of Humboldt when a dinner was spread for their friends and relatives celebrating their 50th year of happy married life. COXVILLE ITEMS R.F.D.#10 CROCKETT COUNTY--Douglass,son of Mr.& Mrs.J.T.JAMES is ill with pneumonia --Luther EVANS,of Fairview,has been confined to his room suffering fron erysipelas. --Ira REASONS,who accidently shot himself while hunting last week is still in the hospital with a right bad wound.Septicemia had already set up when he arrived there,so a right smart of flesh had to be trimmed away. --Two estimable ladies of the Quincy community died Monday night,Mrs.John HART of pneumonia and Mrs.Will CASTLEMAN of heart failure.Mrs.HART was buried at Cairo Cemetery and Mrs.CASTLEMAN at Pond Creek Cemetery. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Mr.T.N.NELSON left Saturday for Stockton,Calif.,to visit his son,Harris NELSON. --Mr.Edd HUMMELL,who has been vising his uncle,J.B.FOLTZ and wife for several weeks,returned Monday to his home in Indianapolis,Ind. DIES IN MEMPHIS--Humboldt relatives and many friends learned Tuesday with much sadness of the death of Dr.Thomas H.CRAIG,which occurred at the Baptist Memorial Hospital,Memphis on Tuesday Feb.8th.He formerly lived in Humboldt and practiced his profession here for some years.a number of years ago he located at Johnson,s Grove,in Crockett County and had lived there most of the time since.The remains were brought back to Friendship Wednesday for interment.He is survived by his wife,Mrs.Mary CRAIG and daughter,Miss Mary CRAIG. WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Mrs.Mattie B.JAMES is at home from a protracted visit to her daughter,Mrs.John CARR,at Birmingham,Ala. --Thomas SMITH,of Fulton,KY is visiting his father,Benjamin Smith and family south of town. --Miss Lalla CARTER of Milan is visiting her sister,Mrs.W.E.ASKEW. --Etta BARNES of Medina and Guy WALKER of Jackson,were married Wednesday aftrnoon by Rev.MOBLEY. --Mr.& Mrs.Knox JACOBS,of Jackson,were guests of their sister,Mrs.Mattie GOWAN Sunday. End of February 11,1921 issue. ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII NO.7 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 18,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE-- John BUCHANAN & Bedie PATTERSON S.P.DOWLAND & Gracie ARRINGTON Willie BUTLER & Christine PETERSON LOCAL NEWS--Mrs.Charlie RICHIE od Dermott,ark.,is visiting her parents,Mr.& Mrs.F.A.COLLINS. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--Mr.& Mrs.Charles D.BROWN of Jackson,TN announce the approaching marriage of their daughter.Lucille,to Earl G.WARMATH of Gibson,TN the marriage to take place sometime in April. --Mrs.Collins BURRESS of Milan is visiting her daughter,Mrs.J.G.HOWELL. --T.H.STEWART and family of Milan spent Sunday with sister,Mrs.Fannie CASEY. --Mr.& Mrs.Moody BARKER have returned to their home in Memphis,accompanied by sister,Mrs.P.B.COOK. --Mrs.Aubrey DUNLAP,of Trezevant is visiting her father,S.J.LUCKEY and family. --BORN to Mr.& Mrs.W.M.SHAVER last Friday,a fine boy. WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Mrs.Ida GOWAN has returned from a visit to her sister,Mrs.James McCOLLUM at Humboldt. --Miss Elizabeth BARBEE spent Sunday with her sister,Mrs.G.Frank BURNS,at Milan. --Mrs.Mitchell ORR,of Wildersville is visiting her sister,Mrs.Sam EDWARDS on East College Street. --Following a beautiful wedding ceremony Monday evening at the bride’s home at Lavinia,uniting Miss Susie COLEMAN and Mr.Damon WATT,of Spring Creek,the bridal couple motored to Medina and an elegant reception was tendered by the groom’s sister,Mrs.W.J.BOONE. SANDERS BLUFF NEWS--We are sorry to hear of the death of Mr.James BLACK.Our sympathy to the bereaved ones. --We are sorry to hear of the death of the little baby of Mr.& Mrs.Myrt BLACK. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Messrs.Will & John DODSON attended the funeral of thier uncle,Dr.Tom CRAIG last week. --Mrs.R.L.THOMPSON was called to Bells Wednesday to the bedside of her brother,Mr.Ike BOLING,who has double pneumonia. --Mrs.Tom CRAIG,of Johnson’s Grove,spent Friday and Saturday with her sister,Mrs.David DODSON. --Dr.Tom CRAIG died at his home at Johnson’s Grove on Tuesday of last week.his death came as no surprise as he had been in failing health for some months.His remains were laid to rest at Mt.Zion. --Mr.James PATRICK,of Huntingdon was called to the bedside of his mother,Mrs.S.F.PATRICK,who is quite ill. --Mrs.Hill BURNETT and daughter,Caroline,spent the week in Bells with her grandmother,Mrs.WORRELL. DYERSBURG,TN Feb.11th--Doyle BECKETT,a young man arrested here yesterday on suspicion of being implicated in the killing of Laddie May ADCOCK,11-year-old daughter of William ADCOCK,after an examination of about 3 hours by officers was locked in jail.At about the time BECKETT was arrested,Frank SHAW,aged 22,was arrested at Lenox,four miles from the crime scene.About 1 a.m.this morning SHAW plunged the blade of a pocket into his stomach,he was brought to Dyersburg and placed in a local hospital. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Dr.R.A.KIMBROUGH,of Blue Mountain,Miss.,was here Saturday,guest of his sister,Mrs.W.E.DUNLAP. --Mr.Sam LEWIS left Monday on a short trip before going to Okla.City,Okla.to take charge of the local office of the United States Specialty Corp. COXVILLE ITEMS R.F.D.#10 CROCKETT COUNTY--Mr.& Mrs.Wheeler BYRD are the proud parents of a fine boy,born Saturday night. --Mr.& Mrs.J.R.CULP are rejoicing over the arrival of a new grandson in the home of Mr.& Mrs.L.M.CULP. --Mrs.F.P.DRINKARD,aged 86 years,was buried at Salem C.P.Church,this county,last Monday.Since her companion died several years ago,she had been making her home most of the time with her eldest son at Laneview,Gibson County.Five children,as well as her husband had preceded her to the Great Beyond.Surviving children are: B.F.,of Laneview;J.B.,of GADSDEN; Edd & R.C.,both of the old homeplace and Mrs.W.P.HALL of Hicksville. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Mrs.Annie NOWELL,of Bells,is visiting her parents,Mr.& Mrs.G.E.TODD.She expects to join her husband in Tulsa,Okla.,where they will reside in the future. --Mr.& Mrs.Paul JAMES,of Union Grove,visited their parents,Mr.& Mrs.Newt PATTERSON. --On the night of February 6th,the spirit of Mr.R.S.MATTHEWS took its flight to realms unknown.Gor many months he had been a sufferer,with a cancer on his face,so death came as a release to his meek and gentle spirit,which returned to God who gave it.He served throughout the Civil War,and always cherished the memory of the Lost Cause.He died at the home of his son,Bob Lee,in Madison County.This son and his wife cared most tenderly for their aged father.After 82 years of service and devotion,his feeble body was tired and ready to lay him down in the last long sleep,to await the Resurrection morn.He leaves his wife,three sons and three daughters. UNION GROVE--Miss Lyda HOPPER,of Montezuma,TN,is the charming guest of her sister,Mrs.Ethel REASONS. SOCIETY--On Wednesday evening,January 19th,at the home of the bride’s parents,Miss Mildred UTTERBACK and David James CRADDOCK were married. --Mrs.Viola PEARSON,formerly of Memphis,guest here of Miss Emma JAMES,left Friday for New York,where she will make her home with her daughter,Miss Jean TOLLEY. --Mr.& Mrs.L.C.HOLCOMB and daughter,Charlotte Ellen,of Lexington,are visiting their parents,Mr.& Mrs.E.M.HENDERSON. --Miss Odie HUNDLEY,of Whiteville,TN is spending this week in Humboldt,the guest of her sister,Mrs.T.M.CLAUNCH. End of February 18,1921 issue. ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII NO.8 FRIDAY FEBRUARY 25,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE-- L.L.WHITAKER & Realder LOWERY Jack LOONEY & Sadie MARTIN R.A.KELLOW & Annie PENDERGRIFF Brown KERR & Nannie D.POPE Charley WILLIAMS & Pearl MATHENEY Wm.V.CLIMER & Annie Mai WILLIAMS S.L.ROBINSON & Dora LAWRANCE Barnie REPLOGIE & Linnie PIERCE LOCAL NEWS--Thomas FREEMAN,of Enid, OK arrived Sunday evening to be at the bedside of his mother,who died Monday evening. --Mrs.O.B.FREEMAN died at her home on Church Street Monday about 8 p.m. after a long illness.Services at the Baptist Church,burial in Oakland Cemetery.She is survived by her husband;three children,Mrs.Leibig HUNT,Thomas and Robert FREEMAN. COXVILLE ITEMS,R.F.D.#10 CROCKETT COUNTY--Ira REASONS was dismissed from the hospital about a week ago,but is not yet able to walk.His wound was considerably worse than was first thought. --Ozie BRASFIELD,who was wounded while fooling around with dynamite Christmas,can now get about some on crutches. --T.E.ROSS and daughter,Miss Annie Lee,made a hurried trip to Woodland Mills,Obion County,one day last week,to the bedside of his aged mother,who died and was buried Monday. --Mr.& Mrs.Henry HEFLEY have a new boy in their home. DEATH--Mrs.Martha WILLIFORD died at the home of her daughter,Mrs.L.H.PIERCEY Monday,after a short illness of blood poison.She was 85 years old and survived by four children.Burial at Hopewell. DEATH--Annie Will,the little 10-year-old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Ollie JONES,died at the family home about one mile north of Humboldt on Thursday night.Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. BEAUTIFUL HOME DESTROYED BY FIRE--The home of Mr.& Mrs.E.A.CRADDOCK at the corner of 17th Ave. and Mitchell Street was completely destroyed by fire at an early hour Saturday morning.Mr.& Mrs.J.B.ODOM,who occupied rooms in the second story were singed and only escaped by jumping from a second story window.They lost all their possessions that were in the house,except a few clothes they grabbed before jumping.They suffered some painful burns and the former a sprained back when he jumped to the ground.Mr.CRADDOCK,wife and children got out with the clothes they had been wearing.Misses Orbyn CRADDOCK and Ruth STINSON,who had rooms in the house,escaped only with their night clothes and robes. NEWS FROM ANTIOCH & BAKER’S CHAPEL--Miss Nors DeBERRY is spending this week in Oldfield as a guest of her sister,Mrs.A.B.GLOVER. --Miss Gladys DeBERRY was a guest of her grandparents,Mr.& Mrs.J.W.BAKER. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--A wedding was solemnized February 22nd at 8 p.m.at the home of the bride’s sister,Mrs.O.T.YATES,Memphis;when Miss Bessie WALKER became the happy bride of George DAVIS,of Tyrone,NM Rev.NEAL officiating.Little misses Bessie & Essie YATES,twin neices of the bride were ring bearers. --Virgil CLIMER & Annie Mai MILFRED,prominent young people of New Enterprise community were married last Saturday at the home of Esq.R.D.ESTES,who officiated. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Mrs.R.D.DODSON,after a pleasant months’ stay in Birmingham,AL with her daughter has returned home. --Mrs.John PERRY,of Birmingham,AL is visiting her mother,Mrs.Dabney DODSON and other relatives. --The friends of Mrs.J.C.MURPHY surprised her with a “Stork Shower” Friday at the home of her mother,Mrs.CANADAY. --Little Roy FOLLIS,of Memphis,is sick with pneumonia at the home of his grandparents at Liberty Hall.His mother was called to his bedside Sunday. --Miss Anna WORRELL left Monday for Kingsland,AR to be with her sister, Mrs.J.B.JONES,who is ill. --Taylor WHITE,of near Quincy and Florence OLDHAM,of this city were married Wednesday evening. IN MEMORY OF R.S.MATTHEWS--In the Hart cemetery,February 7th,1921,he was laid to rest beneath the sod and the dew,to await the Judgemant Day.In the spring of 62,he responded to his country’s call.He was one of the sixty-five brave men who volunteered in Captain McKENNIE’s Company,of Gadsden. IN MEMORY OF JAMES BLACK--On Friday,February 11th,the home of Mrs.James BLACK was made very sad as the Death Angel came and took from them, Mr.James BLACK,one whom they dearly loved.He was 78 years, 1 month, and 11 days of age.Mr.BLACK was twice married.First he married Miss Mollie MARTIN,Nov.30,1865 and they journeyed through life together many years together.Twelve Children were given them,and he had to lay her to rest September 21,1891.Afterwards,he was married to Mrs.Mandy THOMPSON,they had 28 years together,then he was called away to await her coming.One child,Floyd,was given them.He was a good father.He raised three grandchildren and two step-sons;Feak & Willie THOMPSON. Feak was with him until death. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Harvey JACKSON has been confined to his bed with pneumonia. --Mr.Clifton SMITH,formerly of Columbus,miss.,now of Memphis,spent the week-end with his wife’s parents,Mr.& Mrs.C.T.HAMILTON. --Joe JAMES,son of Mr.& Mrs.J.W.JAMES,who suffered a badly broken arm some days ago,has been in a Memphis hospital this week having the arm reset.He was accompanied by his aunt,Miss Emma JAMES. --Mr.Harris NELSON,who arrived in Humboldt last week with his father, Mr.T.N.NELSON,who had gone to California seeking him,has been quite ill since,suffering from nervous prostration. UNION CITY,TENN.,FEBRUARY 22nd--Mr.& Mrs.Pink CLOYS,whose home is on North Cheatham Street,this city,have been married 71 years in May.Six children were born to them,all of whom are married.He is now 93 years of age and she is 88. SOCIETY--Born to Mr.& Mrs.Coleman NICHOLS on Friday,February 25th,a daughter. --Born to Mr.& Mrs.Herman HOLDER on Tuesday,February 22nd,a daughter. End of February 25,1921 issue. ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII NO.9 FRIDAY MARCH 4,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE-- A.W.LANNOM & Katie MONTGOMERY J.W.LONGWORTH & Lela DAVIDSON A.H.LEWIS & Lee HALLABAUGH R.M.DYER & Fern CROOM Coy C. BARRON & Annie Joe MALLETT Henry DAVIS & Nina McEWEN Charles J.SAPP & Willie CHRISTIANBERRY COLORED LICENSE-- Joe HALE & Mary PYLES Mose WORD & Viester MOORE Jno.SIMMONS & Bessie WILLIAMS LOCAL NEWS--Mr.& Mrs.J.W.JETTON Sr.,celebrated their 50th anniversary at their home a few miles from town. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--Elmer HUNT,of Humboldt spent Sunday with his father,J.H.HUNT. --Calvin MORGAN,of Camp Dix,NJ was called home Sunday on account of the serious illness of his mother,Mrs.J.S.MORGAN. --Mrs.H.H.WELLER and children,of Memphis,are visiting her parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.R.FLY. COXVILLE ITEMS R.F.D.#10 CROCKETT COUNTY--Messrs.Henry & eugene McCORD,of Mason’s Grove visited in the home of their brother,Bob McCORD last week. --J.R. COX spent part of Thursday in the home of his daughter,Mrs.Ed MITCHELL,of south Gadsden. --Mr.& Mrs.Isham BURROW,of Gadsden,spent Monday in the home of their son,Oscar and his wife,more especially for the purpose of being in the company of their new granddaughter,who was born one day last week. DEATH--This community lost one of its best citizens and neighbors Monday morning,when Esq.Thomas P.HOPPER passed to his reward.His body was laid to rest in Salem Cem.by Salem Church,where he had so often met with neighbors and friends to worship God.The wife of his first marriage and mother of eight children,had preceded him to the “Better Land”,leaving four sons who still survive.He was 70 years old.A few years ago he was married a second time to a woman who so faithfully and patiently stayed him and administered to his every want and need. DEATH CLAIMS THREE CITIZENS OF BELLS--While this town and community was in sadness Wednesday evening because of the death of a precious good mother,and sweet spirited Christian woman,Mrs.Virginia BARNES;little did we think the dawn of Thursday morning would bring the added sorrow of the deaths of Mr.& Mrs.J.E.CASEY.Mrs.BARNES died at 2 p.m. Wednesday; Mrs.CASEY at 1 a.m. and Mr.CASEY at 4 a.m. Thursday morning.Mrs.BARNES and Mrs.CASEY had been sick for less than a week; The death of Mr.CASEY was caused by the shock of the death of his wife,as he was downtown Wednesday,and was as well as usual.As we go to press Thursday morning,we will say more of these good people,who have been prominent in the affairs of the social,financial and religious life of Bells and community for the past thirty years or more in our next issue.---The BELLS SENTINEL. WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Mrs.Hilton MILLS has returned to her home in Memphis after visuting her parents,Mr.& Mrs.D.H.BOBBITT. --Mr.& Mrs.Baxter BOONE,of Jackson,with Mr.& Mrs.Neil BOONE,of Paducah,KY are attending the bedside of their father,Mr.R.R.BOONE,who has been seriously ill for several weeks. --Mr.Barney REPLOGLE,of this city and Linnie PIERCE,of FRIENDSHIP,were united in marriage Saturday evening. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Death entered the home of Mr.Sam WARREN Tuesday at 6 o’clock and claimed their only boy,age 4 months. --Mr.Ike BOLING,after two weeks illness,died at his home in Bells Friday at 9:30 a.m.Services were held at the Christian Church in Bells,burial in Bellview Cemetery.He was about 56 years old,and is survived by his wife;eight children;two sisters and three brothers. HORSE KILLES LITTLE CHILD--The little baby son of Mr.& Mrs.Fred SANDERS,of near Sanders’Bluff,southeast of Humboldt,was kicked by a horse last Saturday afternoon,and almost instantly killed.Mr.& Mrs.SANDERS were riding in a buggy and the baby was in the mother’s lap.The horse became frightened when a strap broke and the buggy ran up on it,and began kicking.One of the cruel hooves struck the 20-month-old baby on the head. NEWS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Mr.& Mrs.Robert E.WARREN attended the funeral of little Annie Will JONES at Humboldt last Friday. --Mr.& Mrs.T.P.JONES attended the funeral of their neice at Humboldt Friday. --Ed.REEVES and sister,Miss Bettie attended the funeral of their neice,Annie Will Jones Friday. --Mr.& Mrs.H.W.REEVES were in Humboldt Friday,attending the funeral of their neice,Annie Will JONES. --Mrs.Vos BUCKNER and two children,Gelda & Johnie,spent the week-end with her sister,Mrs.Kirb KENNER. --Mrs.Annie CASEY was called Thursday to the bedside of her neice,little Annie Will JONES,whose death occurred Thursday. BELLS,TENN.,MARCH 1-DEATH--Mr.Henry LEWIS,age 67 years,died suddenly at the home of his son,two miles west of Bells,Friday morning.His wife preceded him to the grave nearly 12 months ago.He leaves three grown sons.Burial in Bellvue Cemetery. IN MEMORY--On last Saturday,Feb.25th,the home of Mr.& Mrs.Fred SANDERS was made sad on account of the untimely death of their little son,Earnest Watson,1 year- 8 months and 11 days old.Burial in Antioch. LOCAL NEWS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Mr.Garner ALMQUEST,of Jackson,spent Sunday here with his sister,Miss Lurline ALMQUEST. IN MEMORY--Mrs.Martha WILLIFORD,who was born Jan.29,1836,died Feb.21st,1921,at the age of 85 years and 23 days.She was the mother of 12 children; 51 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. SOCIETY--A wedding of much interest was that of Miss Annie Joe MALLETT,daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Macklin MALLETT,and Mr.Coy C.BARRON,was solemnized on last Saturday evening at the home of the bride in Brazil,TN. --Miss Fern CROOM,of near town,and Robert DYER,of Oakfield were united in marriage Sunday afternoon at the home of the broide’s father,Paul CROOM. --A wedding of interest was that of Carl KEENAN,of Yazoo City,MS and Ruth PARHAM,of Jackson,TN which occurred in Jackson Wednesday. --The funeral of Mr.R.D.STEPHENSON was held in Jackson Wednesday.He formerly lived in Humboldt,being manager of the Coca-Cola Bottling Works. End of March 4,1921 issue. ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII NO.10 FRIDAY MARCH 11,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE O.P.MATTHEWS &Mary L.HAYNES Will ANDREWS & Myrtle BLACKWELL F.F.BRUFF & Burner DOWLAND COLORED LICENSE Horace BANETY &Roxie CARNES J.A.BAILEY & Myrtle CORLEY William GANAWAY & Lurline BUCHANAN LOCAL NEWS--Mrs.Hugh LOVE,of Humboldt,was the guest of her sister,Mrs.W.G.CONNER Monday. COXVILLE ITEMS, R.F.D. #10 CROCKETT COUNTY--The community around Fruitvale and Gadsden and the county in general lost a splendid citizen when Esq.Silas EMISON died last Saturday. --The community around Salem Church and adjoing territory lost a most exemplary citizen when Mr.Joe BLACK “crossed over” last Friday evening at 8 p.m. He was 77 years old,a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--Mr.Frank BRATCHER,of Okla.,is here visiting his brother,W.A.BRATCHER and family.This is his first visit since he left here 30 years ago. Mr.Wheeler GRIGGS was called to Mason’s Grove Sunday to the bedside of his brother,Bob GRIGGS,who is dangerously sick. CARD OF THANKS--We want to thank the numberous friends and neighbors for the many acts of kindness during the illness and death of our little daughter,Dorris Anne. signed: J.A.CARTER and family. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Marvin CARTER,of Humboldt,came over to attend the funeral of his little sister last Saturday. --Miss Carrie BOALS,of Maury City,attended the funeral of her grandfather last Saturday. --Musedora WILLIAMS,of Humboldt,was a recent visitor in the home of her aunt,Mrs.E.L.LEMOND. --Mrs.JONES,of Wartrace,attended the funeral of her brother,Mr.J.C.BLACK. --J.R.GEORGE,wife and children,of near Humboldt,and John BLACK,of Covington,attended the funeral of their father,J.C.BLACK,Saturday. --The infant daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Alfred CARTER died Friday,its little body was given interment Saturday at Raines Cemetery. --Miss Edna GRIGGS,of Nashville,came home to be with her father during his serious illness. --Mrs.Nannie HELMS,of Jackson,is with her father,R.B.GRIGGS,at Mason’s Grove. --Mrs.Addie HART,of Ripley,was called to the bedside of her brother,Esq.R.B.GRIGGS. --Harry WILSON and Clara EMISON,of Quincy,were married Saturday afternoon. --Another of Crockett’s magistrates has answered the last summons--Esq.Silas EMISON,whose death occurred last Saturday.His remains were interred at Cypress Sunday.He was about 50 years of age,he leaves a wife and four children. --Another vernerable patriarch,J.C.BLACK,has been called to his eternal home,Friday,he was 76,He leaves his wife,with whom he lived over 50 years;two sons;five daughters;burial was in Salem Cemetery. WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Mrs.Bernice JOHNSON has returned to Jackson,after a visit to her sister,Mrs.Homer SIMPSON. --Miss Frances SHARP,of Lexington,is visiting her mother,Mrs.John FOSTER. --Mrs.W.B.DUCK,of Scott’s Hill,and Mrs.F.M.ROBINSON,of Meridian,MS have been recent guests of their sister,Mrs.R.H.WITT. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Little Dorris Anne CARTER,eight months old daughter of Mr.& Mrs.J.A.CARTER,of near GADSDEN,died early Friday morning of pneumonia and was buried Saturday morning at Raines Cemetery. FRIENDSHIP,TENN.,MARCH 6th--Mr.& Mrs.G.L.HAMLET,of Crockett Mills,this county,announce the marriage of their daughter,Rose Lee,to Carl Winston DROKE,of this city;wedding to take place in April at the Christian Church there. SOCIETY--A wedding of interest to a number of Humboldt people took place in Chicago,Saturday afternoon,March 5th when Frances JEFFRIES became the bride of John Orin KELLEY. --On Saturday evening,March 5th,a quiet wedding occurred at the Baptist Church,when Mary HAYNES became the bride of Phil MATTHEWS. --Mr.& Mrs.Thomas W.HEAD and son,Thomas Jr.,went to Memphis Sunday to visit their brother and sister,Dr.& Mrs.Raymond D.HENDERSON. --Miss Ruth BARRY left for her home in Stuttgart,AR after visiting her aunt, Mrs.G.T.RAY. --Miss Katherine BARRY left for her home in Lexington after visiting her aunt,Mrs.G.T.RAY. End of March 11,1921 issue ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII VOLUME 11 FRIDAY MARCH 18,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE--H.M.Wright & Maggie Lee ARNOLD S.T.PACK & Evie Ella NEWSON Grady HINSON & Mai RICHARDSON COLORED--J.A.BAILEY & Myrtle CORLEY Eulus WEBB & Amanda JAMES LOCAL NEWS--Miss Kathleen BLAIR,of Jackson,was the guest of her sister,Mrs.E.C.SOLOMON Sunday. --N.A.CRESAP,of Humboldt,visited his daughter,Mrs.Solon HARRISON Sunday. WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Dr.G.W.OLIVER was called to Columbia Wednesday to attend the bedside of his sister,Mrs.Emma Smith,who is seriously ill. --Mrs.Mattie B.JAMES left Tuesday for Memphis,accompanining her neice,Mrs.Carl SHELTON,of Greenfield,who was taken for an operation for acute appendicitis. --A large attendance at the funeral service of Miss Jennie PARRISH,conducted by her pastor,Rev MOBLEY at Hope Hill Tuesday afternoon,bore evidence of the love and esteem in which she was hels by relatives and friends.”Aunt Jennie”was 71 years of age.She is survived by two brothers.The following relatives;Mr.& Mrs.Thomas PARRISH; Mr.& Mrs.Ed PARRISH; Mr.& Mrs.James Replogle,of Jackson; Mesdames Kate & B.D.WHITE and Miss Emma WHITE of Lexington also attended. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--Mrs.Meg MORGAN,50 years,wife of J.S.MORGAN,died at her home near here Monday afternoon,after an illness of several months.She is survived by her husband,two sons,Calvin & Robert; three daughters,Mrs.T.L.BURNS; Mrs.W.O.SLOAN; and Mrs.John PHILLIPS;six brothers,R.T., J.B., W.F., Sam, Roy, and N.H.BOLERJACK.Services were held at the residence by Rev.HICKS,the body laid to rest in White Rose Cemetery. --Mrs.John WITT,Mrs.Jessie FLY and Miss Bessie NEALY attended the funeral of Mrs.M.W.WHEELER at Milan Tuesday. --BORN to Mr.& Mrs.O.D.STEPHENSON on Tuesday,a fine girl. SANDERS BLUFF ITEMS--We are glad to know that the son of Mr.& Mrs.Myrt BLACK,who has had pneuminia is improving. --We are glad to know that Mr.Charlie NELSON,who has had pneumonia is improving. --On last Thursday,the home of Mr.& Mrs.Callie PETERSON was made sad by the death of their little son,J.C.,who was two years,3 months, 18 days.The remains were laid to rest at Antioch Cemetery Friday. DEATH--The sad news resched friends in Humboldt Monday that Joe EXUM had passed away of typhoid pneumonia at the family home,over the river in Madison County.He was a son of the late M.B.EXUM and a brother of Mrs.G.J.ADAMS,of this city.Funeral services were held in the family home,burial in Hollywood Cemetery,Jackson. DEATH--F.M.NEWHOUSE,Sr.,died at the home of his son,W.L.,in Boonville,MS on Sunday March 18th.He was about 80 years of age.He lived most of his life near Humboldt.He is survived by two sons,W.L.,of Boonville and James of Humboldt; one daughter,Mrs.Lizzie BANKS,of Trenton. DALLAS,TEXAS EVENING JOURNAL--Mrs.Hardina J.HARPER,93 years old,died at the home of her daughter,Mrs.W.H.McCALLUM Sunday at 4 a.m.She was the widow of B.J.HARPER,she came to Dallas in 1880.She was a native of Gibson County,Tennessee and married Mr.HARPER in 1850.She is survived by four children;Mrs.CULLUM; Mrs.S.B.BOLICK; Ben J.HARPER and James HARPER,all of Dallas;27 grandchildren;40 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great-grandchildren. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Mrs.H.B.NANCE was called to Fulton to the bedside of her neice,Miss Katherine BROWDER,who is very ill. --BORN to Mr.& Mrs.Tom BUCKINGHAM,a little daughter. IN MEMORY--L.R.GREGORY-Born Feb.12,1852.Died at Tyler,MO March 13,1921.Age 69 years,1 month,1 day.He was a citizen of Madison County for more than 50 years.He is survived by his widow;five sons:Will, Charlie, and John,all of Madison County;Elmer,of Tyler,MO and Ernest,who is in France with Uncle Sam’s Army; three daughters: Mrs.Ida KING,of Madison County;Mrs.Lizzie CRAMER and Miss Mayme GREGORY,of Chicago; one sister,Mrs.Lizzie APPLETON,of MS; 15 grandchildren. NEWS OF ANTIOCH AND BAKERS CHAPEL--Mrs.Fred KEY,of Jackson,spent the weekend with her mother,Mrs.S.A.NOWELL. --Misses Sadie Lou and Rubye THOMPSON and Hazel RHODES of the Sanders Bluff community were recent visitors of their grandparents,Mr.& Mrs.J.W.BAKER. --Mr.T.B.TOOMES,of Medina,spent several days last week with his sister,Mrs.Sarah BAKER. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Olive & Edris CRADDOCK,of Humboldt,visited their grandmother,Mrs.JINNETTE recently. --Mrs.Virgil HOPPER of Chester County,recently visited her mother,Mrs.Abe TAYLOR. --A wee daughter arrived recently to brighten the home of Mr.& Mrs.John NELSON.She wears the name Mary Evelyn NELSON. --Merlin MILLER and Mary McMILLAN of District #1 were married last Saturday evening.She is the daughter of Mrs W.A.MARCUM; he is the son of Mr.& Mrs.David MILLER. LOCAL NEWS HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Mr.J.N.MIDYETT,of Jackson,spent Sunday with Humboldt relatives and friends. --Ben DARETY,who has a position with a drainage company at Oxford,MS is at home visiting his parents,Mr.& Mrs.W.J.DARETY near Zion End of March 18,1921 issue. ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII NO.12 FRIDAY MARCH 25,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE--S.M.BELL & Mollie MOUNT C.C.COX & Nora KING Watt GORDON & Ida HUDSON R.F.CAVANESS & Freda HASSELL Guy C.TRIMBLE & Cleo POWELL LOCAL NEWS--Billie BRETT,of Memphis,spent the weekend with his grandmother,Mrs.Ella BANKS. --T.J.SIMMONS,Jr.,of Martin,visited his grandmother,Mrs.Ella BANKS,Sunday. --Mrs.Lee BAILEY died at her home on High Street Saturday morning.Services at the residence by Rev.DAVIS,interment at Olive Branch.She is survived by her husband and daughter. BELLS,R.F.D. #3--A large crowd attended the sale of the late J.E.CASEY estate at Bells Saturday --Andy CASEY moved his family to Bells this week to look after the farming interests of his brother,the late J.E.CASEY. --Sanford PERMENTER is recovering from pneumonia. --Mrs.J.A.McALISTER died Monday at her home in Bells,after several months illness of tuberculois.She leaves a husband and several children,burial was in Bellvue Cemetery. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--R.E.HUNT and his wife and Roy LAWLER,attended the funeral of their aunt,Mrs.Lee BAILEY at Trenton Tuesday. --Naomi PHIFER,of near Milan,visited her uncle,O.K.PORTER and his family this week. --BORN to Mr.& Mrs.Everett WALDRON last Friday,a fine girl. --Mr.R.L.LUFFMAN,about 50 years old,died at his home here Wednesday.He leaves six children.The body was carried to Lessenberry’s Chapel for burial. WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Mrs.Oscar BODKYN,of Bardwell,KY is visiting her parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.H.MOUNT. --Mrs.D.B.ROWLETT will spend the Easter season with her daughter,Mrs.Gerald LOVELL,at Greensville,KY. --Mrs.H.C.JOHNSON has returned to Jackson after visiting her sister,Mrs.Frank RAINES. BURNS CAUSE CHILD’S DEATH--With sad heart we chronicle the death of one of the most lovable children we had in our midst,Master J.E.HAYS, 5-year-old and only child of Mr.& Mrs.W.C.HAYS,which sad event occurred Tuesday night at 12 o’clock.While Mrs.HAYS was preparing lunch Tuesday,the little fellow ran into the coal oil stove,turning it over,catching his clothing on fire,and before his mother could extinguish the flames,he was burned so severely that death was only a matter of a short while.He was known by nearly all our people,as he stayed at the produce house a great deal of the time.His place in the M.E.Sunday School will be sadly missed,as he was there every Sunday. COXVILLE ITEMS R.F.D.#10 CROCKETT COUNTY--Mrs.J.B.MILLARD was visiting her sisters,Misses Mell & Sallie SIMS,last Monday. --Mrs.E.P.MITCHELL,of South Gadsden,with her two daughters,Mary & Dora,spent the weekend with her parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.R.COX. --Messrs.J.M.& E.B.COX were visitors in the home of Mr.& Mrs.J.C.SMITHERS at Alamo Sunday.These fine old people have been very feeble for some time. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Mrs.Lucy WALKER,of Paris,is here at th bedside of her brother,Clyde MORRIS,who is quite ill. --Mrs.S.E.JOHNSON was a guest over Tuesday of her cousin,Mrs.Ollie GRANT of Bells. --Miss Robbie WATSON,of Elizabeth arrived Monday to be at the bedside of her sister,Mrs.Leslie VERNON,who is quite ill at her home on Main Street. --Miss Mary CATES has resigned her position in the Maury City School on account of illness.She will leave in a few days for Halls to be with her sister,Mrs.Lee BRANDON. --Mrs.J.L.WAINWRIGHT was in Maury City last week to see her sister,Mrs.O.E.LEMOND,who is ill. --Our town was thrown into a state of sadness Sunday morning,when news of the death of Uncle Buck LAMBERT was wired over the county.He died Saturday at the home of his daughter,Mrs.Dorsey BRASFIELD,in Friendship.He was quite old.After services,his remains were laid to rest in Pond Creek Cemetery. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Mrs.Will NOWELL and sister are visiting their parents,Mr.& Mrs.George TODD,near town. --Mrs.Pauline BRANCH,a trained nurse,of Memphis,visited her brother,Harry WILSON last week. --Miss Mary WILSON and brother, Dean, of Alamo, visited their brother, Harry WILSON last week. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Perry HUGHES,of Brownsville,left Sunday, the 20th,for Shreveport, LA to visit his brother,Fred. --Prof.H.H. ELLIS returned last week from Dover, TN where he was called by the death of his father. --Little Jack SHARP,baby son of Mr.& Mrs.J.P.SHARP,had the painful misfortune Thursday to fall from his velocipede and break the large bone in one arm. SOCIETY--Mr.& Mrs.C.J.CUSTER announce the marriage of their daughter,Martha Vance to Jay Horace PICKETT Monday,March 21st,1921.They will make their home in Memphis. --BORN to Mr.& Mrs.Dorsey WRAY on Sunday,March 20th,a daughter. End of March 25,1921 issue. ********************************************************************************