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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Sarah Hutcherson ======================================================================== ======================================================================== THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII NO.1 FRIDAY JANUARY 7,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ======================================================================= HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE-- L.C.CRAIG & Eva KING Robert POPE & Maudie JOHNSON B.T.CROCKER & Lula STAFFORD T.T.CANADA & Delphia CANADA Harvel WARREN & Georgia AREY W.N.GARDNER & Vida ARMSTRONG J.B.WOMACK & Emma McNEIL J.W.CARDWELL & Queen BOUCHER J.W.HIGGINS & Thelma TODD Cecil FOREN & Zelphe FRAZIER COLORED LICENSE-- Elmo BURNETT & Bessie WHITE Amos SMITH & Gussie OBERSON Jimmie HOUSE & Jimmie MOTLEY DEATH--Judge W.L.McFARLAND is dead.He answered the last call on the night of December 23rd,after a long illness.He was preceded to the grave by his wife some years ago.Later he saw his only daughter,Mrs.O.C.SHARP pass away.Burial was in Rose Hill Cemetery. WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Mr.R.M.HEMPHILL spent Christmas with his daughter,Miss Geneva,and other relatives at Sharon,SC. --Mrs.Mattie JAMES is spending the early part of the new year with her daughter,Mrs.John CARR at Birmingham,Ala. --Mrs.J.B.OSTEEN has returned to Idlewild,after spending the holidays with her father,W.T.HATLEY and family. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--Brooks NETHERY and Willie MORGAN,of Humboldt were united in marriage Sunday,Dec.26th at the MEALS Hotel in Gibson. --Mr.& Mrs.BRUCE and Chas.COOPER,of Huntingdon,were guests of their sister,Mrs.S.A.SAVAGE. --J.W.BOLERJACK and wife attended the funeral of Mrs.Marie HALEY in Milan Monday of last week.She was the wife of T.J.HALEY and was 81 years of age. --Fred LOFT and wife,of Chattanooga,visited their father,Jack LOFT and family last week. --BORN to Mr.& Mrs.Wylie JONES at Jackson,twins,a boy and a girl.Mrs.JONES will be remembered as Miss Fannie MEREDITH. --Mrs.George CANTRELL,of Fulton KY visited her sister,Mrs.J.L.CHANDLER. DEATH--Maurice MORPHIS died at the tubercular hospital in Davidson County,near Nashville,on Friday,Dec.24th.The remaines were brought to Humboldt on Sunday following Christmas day and interred in the Rose Hill Cemetery.He was reared in Humboldt and was about 26 years of age.He is survived by one sister,Mrs.Milton SIMMONS,of Macon,Georgia.Services were conducted at the home of Mr.& Mrs.E.W.HAWKS. DEATH--A.L.”Fate” PATTERSON died at his home just west of Humboldt,Tuesday,8 a.m.,after a short illness of pneumonia.He is survived by his wife;four sons;and four daughters.He was 61 years of age.Services were conducted at the residence Wednesday,burial in Salem churchyard. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Walter EZELLE,of St.Louis,visited his sister,Mrs.J.B.WALLIS. --Mrs.Tolbert LEWIS,of Bells,visited her grandmother,Mrs.J.W.ROSAMON. --Mrs.Lessie COX,of Amory,Miss.,visited her parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.F.RAINES. --Mrs.Annie CASEY is teaching at Wirt’s Seminary finishing the unexpired term of Miss Mary MARLOWE,who resigned to marry Lonnie MOBLEY. --Miss Clara MARLOW will return to the blind school in Nashville after spending two weeks at home. --Miss Elna WELCH,a trained nurse,of Memphis,is a guest in the home of her brother,Bennett WELCH. --Levin JAMES,of Ft.Worth,Texas,spent the holidays with homefolks,and was here for the Golden Wedding Anniversary of his parents,Mr.& Mrs.John JAMES,Sr.,on Dec.22nd.They were married December 22,1870,she the former Miss Louise CHERRY.Unto them 11 children were born.One girl died in childhood.Living are 6 girls and 4 boys;26 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildre, SOCIETY--Cards have been received in the city announcing the marriage of Miss Mattie Belle SCOTT,of Texarkana,Texas and Robert Wade PRESTON,of Okla.City,Okla.Miss SCOTT had been on an extended visit to her brother,Marshall Northcutt SCOTT at Houston,Texas and the wedding was in the parlors of the First Methodist Church on December 29,1920.She has made frequent visits here to the home of her aunt,Mrs.Albert DAWSON. --A simple yet beautiful wedding was solmnized at the parsonage of the First Christian Church on December 25th at 7:30 p.m.when Rev.HOPE pronounced the words uniting the lives of William FAULKNER and Lessie Mai JOHNSON. She is the daughter of Mr.& Mrs.J.W.JOHNSON of this city. --A wedding in the home of the bride’s parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.D.McKINLEY,in Fruitland on Thursday evening December 30th,Miss Lucille McKINLEY became the bride of Harry BENNETT. --A wedding occurred Sunday,December 26th in the parlors of the Gibson Hotel,Gibson,TN when Miss Billie Burns MORGAN,daughter of the late Mr.& Mrs.James L.MORGAN,and Brooks NETHERY,son of Mrs.J.R.NETHERY,were married. --Walter HUGGINS,son of Mrs.E.P.NASH and Thelma TODD,daughter of Mr.& Mrs.George TODD,were married Sunday night,January 2nd in the home of Rev.R.V.HOPE. --Mr.& Mrs.Cecil HUDSON and son,Wm.Edward,returned from a week’s visit with her brother,James R.WATSON and family at Columbus,MS. --Mr.& Mrs.Fred ESTES,of Jackson,visited their parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.T.ESTES,of this city and Mr.& Mrs.Carey HARDISON of Fruitland. --Mrs.R.P.TEAFF,of Waco,Texas,is visiting her uncle,Rev.E.B.RAMSEY. --BORN to Dr.& Mrs.J.W.OURSLER on Thursday,December 31st,a daughter. --BORN to Mr.& Mrs.Thomas W.HEAD on Tuesday,January 4th,a son. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Mr.J.N.MIDYETT,of Jackson,was a visitor during the holidays. --L.H.MATHIS,of Shreveport,LA spent the holidays with his mother,Mrs.Joe W.MATHIS. --George H.FOX,of Mansfield,Ohio,spent the holidays with his parents,Mr.& Mrs.E.L.FOX. --John MOORE,of St.Louis,MO has been here this week,guest of his sister,Mrs.Patrick TARPY. --Mr.C.E.CRESAP was called home from Hughes,Ark.,Friday on account of the illness of his son. --Mr.J.S.McCALLUM was called to Ripley Monday by the serious illness of his mother,who has since died. --Rev.H.G.KILLIBREW,colored,for some time pastor of the C.M.E.Church,died at his home here on Friday evening,December 31st.The remains were carried to LA for burial. UNION GROVE--Jake JACKSON,young farmer and Miss Sadie HOPPER of this community,were married on Sunday,December 26th. LOCAL NEWS--Perry WADE,of Merigold,MS is visiting his parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.L.D.WADE. --Quintin R.HENRY,of Meridian,MS and Miss Birdie BOWERS,of Brazil,were married on last Saturday night at the Brazil Methodist Church. --Guy BARKSDALE,of this city,and Iona DAVIS,of Milan were married at Milan last Sunday evening. BELLS R.F.D. #3--Mrs.Ed ELLINGTON died Christmas Eve day at her home in District #1. --Elbert BOYD,of Henderson visited his parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.D.BOYD last week. SANDERS BLUFF ITEMS--Mrs.L.M.McCOLLUM spent Monday with her uncle,Mr.Charlie RADFORD at Jackson. End of January 7,1921 issue. ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXXIII NO.2 FRIDAY JANUARY 14,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE-- T.B.PHELAN & Willie WILLIAMS J.A.POWELL & Bonnie Bass BRUFF Richard R.PHELPS & Mattie N.HOLT Robert RAMSEY & Mary D.CUMMINGS A.J.CROCKER & Rosie OLIVAR A.F.GREENHAW & Anna May DOWLAND Irby TAYLOR & Ora CAMPBELL Roy SMITH & Lonie LOMAX COLORED MARRIAGE LICENSE-- Andrew BOOKER & Blanche RANDLER George EXUM & Florence HIGGS Willie MOORE & Billie RIDDICK LOCAL NEWS--Mrs.BRADBURY,of Martin,is the guest of her sister,Mrs.J.A.KLOPP. --Wade CHOATE,of St.Louis,is visiting his brother,G.N.CHOATE. --Mrs.W.E.BIRMINGHAM,Jr.,entertained with a kitchen shower on Tuesday afternoon in honor of Miss Mary HERRON,a bride of next week. --Mrs.Will JOHNSON has been quite sick this week.Her daughter,Mrs.YANCEY,of Arkansas was called to her bedside Sunday. MEMPHIS,TENN.,JAN. 8th--J.B.MIMS,of Brighton,Tenn.,was the victim Friday night of a high powered automobile going about 40 miles an hour which after it struck him,speeded up and disappeared.His neck was broken when he was thrown 15 feet. RIPLEY,TENN.,JAN.7th-DEATH--Mrs.Margaret A.McCALLUM.aged 77 years,died at her home in this city yesterday afternoon,after a long illness.Services at the Presbyterian Church,Ripley,burial in Maplewood Cemetery.She is survived by 6 children;Walter & Edward McCALLUM,both of Memphis;J.S.McCALLUM,of Humboldt; Richard McCALLUM, Miss Margaret McCALLUM ans Mrs.H.W.TUCKER,all of Ripley. DEATH--Mrs.Bettie HALE,widow of W.E.HALE;mother of John J.J.HALE and Mrs.Rab.ROE;died at her home on Main Street in Humboldt,on last Friday,January 7th,1921,after a brief illness.After a service in the home,the remains were carried to Zion Cemetery near Medina and laid to rest.She was 71 years old. DIES IN MEMPHIS--News reached Humboldt Thursday morning that Mr.Fred COLLINS had died in the early morning at his home in that city.He was reared in Gibson County,in Milan. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--Mrs.Jack HUMPHREYS,of Jackson,visited her grandfather,Mr.J.W.T.NEELY and family here last week. --Mrs.J.P.HASSELL received a message announcing the death in a hospital at Sweet Springs,MO of her sister,Mrs.WYLIE. --Mrs.J.F.FOUST,of Milan visited her mother,Mrs.W.H.HESTER,here this week. WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Friends are in receipt of cards from Jackson announcing the marriage of Miss Berta Lou TOOMS to Mr.Quilon Wayne MAER,of Memphis on Wednesday,Jan.12th.The bride was reared in Medina. --B.F.HATLEY of Pine Bluff,Ark.,is visiting his brother,William HATLEY,who is quite ill. --Mrs.F.W.HICKS has returned to Jackson after visiting her sister,Mrs.John SIMPSON. --Bailey MITCHUM of Nashville is here visiting his sister,Mrs.W.E.GAMMON. --Mr.Ewell KEATON and family of Memphis is visiting his father,Dr.W.B.KEATON and family on East Church Street. --Messrs.Jim HATLEY of Vardaman,MS;Ben HATLEY of Trenton; and William HATLEY of Jackson,with their sister,Mrs.J.B.OSTEEN,of Idlewild; are attending the bedside of their father,William HATLEY,who has been seriously ill for several days. --The marriage of Miss Ruth McDOUGAL and Arben DONOVAN was solemnized Saturday evening at the bride’s home just east of town. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS--Dr.R.J.WILLIAMS celebrated his 80th birthday on Jan.8th. --Mrs.J.J.SKIPPEN had as her guest part of the holidays her sister,Mrs.Victor CLARK,of Paragould,Ark. --Mrs.Bessie BURKS of Dyersburg,was with her parents,Dr.& Mrs J.H.CLAY,during the holidays. --Cards are out announcing the approaching marriage of Miss Gladys SHAPERO,of Syracuse,NY to Nathan LEWIS,of our town,Sunday evening,January 16th. --Mrs.Lula FLY has returned home from Memphis where she attended the wedding of her neice,Miss Nell MAGGERT.Mrs.FLY played the wedding music. --Mr.J.E.McCLANAHAN and family left this week for Owensburg,KY after a week’s visit here.They stopped over at Newbern Friday night to visit Aunt Mat McCLANAHAN. --On Friday,the 7th,there was a family reunion at the home of Mr.James McCLANAHAN,near Bells,all children and grandchildren being present. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Mrs.M.H.MOBLEY spent last week with her children,Mr.& Mrs.E.E.COLLINSWORTH in District #4. --Bud MEDLIN and Lou COOK of Maury City were married a few days since. --Oscar WILLIAMS went over in Haywood County and brought back his bride,Miss Ethel LEE. --The remains of Fayette PATTERSON,who died in Humboldt,was given sepulture in Salem Cemetery.He was reared in the Salem community and had resided there until a few years since,when he cast his lot among the people of Humboldt. --Mrs.T.M.RAINES has returned from a week’s visit with her daughter,Mrs.W.W.BEDWELL near Friendship,and has since been quite ill. --Mrs.Leonard JOHNSON of Bells,visited her parents,Mr.& Mrs.David SPRAGGINS Sunday. TIPTONVILLE,TENN.,JAN.10th--George H.SIMPSON,captain,who’s home is in Toronto,Canada and Carl FISHER,pilot,who’s home is Dayton,Ohio;of a hydro-airplane making a trip fron Cincinnati to Memphis,are beleived to have drowned when a plane,believed to be theirs fell into the Mississippi River late yesterday.Negro laborers reported an explosion and a flaming plane fell into the river. KNOXVILLE,TENN.,JAN.9th--Despite a steady downpour of rain,a crowd of about 1500 to 2000 people attended the services and burial of the body of the late Senator J.Parks WORLEY at the Bluff City. KNOXVILLE,Tenn.,Jan.8th--Mrs.Carrie HIGGINS,age 70,her daughter,Mrs.Addie FARMER,aged 38,and two grandchildren,Rea-y & Sallie FARMER,aged 8 & 7 years,were burned to death early this morning in their home near Rogersville.The fire was discovered by Mrs.FARMER,who roused her husband and told him to rescue their crippled child first,while she carried out two other children.Rushing back into the house to get the two remaining children and was hemmed in by the flames and was burned to death with her mother,despite desperate efforts of her husband and neighbors to rescue them. JACKSON,TENN.JAN.10th.DEATH--Miss Corinna A.McCORRY,prominent in U.D.C.Circles of the state and for a number of years society editor of the Jackson Sun,died at her home here this afternoon.She was born in this city April 20,1850 and had been a lifelong resident.She was a member of the Catholic Church,a sister of the late Judge Henry W.McCORRY,Mrs.Mary FREEMAN,of Memphis and Judge Thos.McCORRY of Jackson is her nephew. MASON,TENN.,JAN.10th--W.A.DUNNAGAN,a young farmer of near West,south of here and Miss Ruth McDOUGAL,daughter of Moss McDOUGAL of near Medina,were married Sunday at the home of the bride’s parents.Rev.J.E.HICKS,of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church,perforning the ceremony. MILAN,TENN.,JAN.10th--John WOMACK,farmer and stockman,and Mrs.Eunice McNEAL,of near Walnut Grove,drove to the home of Squire FISHER of the 22nd District of Gibson County and were married by that official. ALAMO,TENN.,JAN.10th--Cards are out announcing the engagement of Nathan LEVIS of this city to Miss Gladys SHAPERO,of Syracuse,NY.The wedding will occur on Sunday evening,January 16th in NY.Mr.LEVIS is one of Alamo’s best dry goods merchant. MILAN,TENN.,JAN.10th--Thomas PHELAN,a properous farmer,and Mrs.Willie WILLIAMS were married at the home of the bride,Rev.POWELL of Trenton officiating. MEMPHIS,TENN.,JAN.10th--Michael W.CONNELLY,aged 68,member of the editorial staff of the News-Scimitar,died here early Sunday at his home.He came to Memphis in 1880 and has been connected with various papers here since.He is survived by four sons and one daughter. DYERSBURG,TENN.,JAN.8th--J.R.KIRBY,a young stenographer of this city,took two tablets of bichloride mercury to-day.He had been suffering from neuralgia,and it is alleged he remarked it would be better if he were dead.He is in Dyersburg General Hospital and is not expected to recover.His relatives in Memphis have been notified. SOCIETY--Mr.& Mrs.Geo.D.BRANDENBURG received a message fron Chattanooga announcing the death of his aunt,Mrs.A.T.HAINES ahich occurred on December 23rd. --Mrs.B.F.JARRELL was called to Memphis Thursday on account of the death of her cousin,Fred COLLINS. --Mesdames Will HOLLY & Leon WILLIAMSON attended the funeral of their aunt,Mrs.Elizabeth HALE on Saturday. UNION GROVE--Mrs.Jesse COX of Coxville spent Sunday with her mother,Mrs.J.T.JAMES,Sr. --Misses Inez & Maureen DUNLAP were guests of their cousin,Miss Roma COOK Sunday. --Ralph,little son of Scott MOORE,fell Tuesday night against a churn and cut a gash in the side of his head. End of January 14,1921 issue. ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII NO.3 FRIDAY JANUARY 21,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ ON ACCOUNT OF THE DEATH--of Mrs.T.G.JOHNSON,mother of our Correspondant at Alamo,we have no Alamo letter this week.Our sympathy to the family in their grief. HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE-- J.O.ARTHUR & Mary COOPER Ellie Glasglow HOLLEY & Eva Ceclelia RYAN R.H.SMITH & Sallie AREY Joe SMITH & Alma PHILLIPS A.J.JOYNER & A.M.GRADY Alma WRIGHT & Sallie Bett McDOUGALD J.C.McFADDEN & Virgia PARHAM C.B.SHANKLAND & Mary HERRON. COLORED MARRIAGE LICENSE-- Jeff WEBB & Annie Bay NORTHCROSS Ben ROSS & Laura WOODS REAL ESTATES TRANSFERS--A.SPARKS to J.W.C.FAIN,20 acres in the 19th District,$1,300. LOCAL NEWS--A beautiful luncheon was given by Mrs.W.L.WADE and Mrs.A.S.ALDER Tuesday in honor of Miss Mary HERRON. --Dr.John H.SHANKLAND,of Birmingham,Ala.,visited his brother this week and attended the SHANKLAND & HERRON wedding. --Lewis WADE of Brazil and Mrs.Lena DONALDSON of Vicksburg,Miss.,were married in that city last Saturday where they were guests of Mr.& Mrs.W.E.WADE.They have returned to Brazil where they will make their home. --A beautiful wedding was solmnized at the Presbyterian Church Tuesday evening when Miss Mary HERRON became the bride of Charles B.SHANKLAND,of Little Rock,Ark. --J.H.REDDING of Corinth,Miss.,and Mrs.Lelia SNODDY of this city were married in Memphis Tuesday afternoon.she is the daughter of Mr.& Mrs.B.F.JONES of this city.They will make their home in Corinth. --Mrs.Ike REVELLS of Okla.City is a guest of her sister,Mrs.W.E.SEAT,Sr. DEATH--Mrs.Novella Hill PARSONS,widow of Dr.J.F.PARSONS,died at the home of her daughter. ,Mrs.Una McMURRAY in Jackson,on Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock.She is survived by two daughters,by her first husband,Mrs.Una McMILLIAN,of Jackson(NOTE the difference in last name spelling of same daughter) and Mrs.Lon B.McCALEB of Dyersburg.She also had one sister,Mrs.J.A.BAIRD of Union City,and one brother,Lee HARRIS,of Humboldt.She was 59 years of age,reared in Humboldt.The remains were brought to Humboldt Thursday morning and carried to the home of her brother,where services were held,after which the remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--John Robinson,of Memphis spent Sunday with his mother,Mrs.Emma ROBINSON. --Mrs.Clark HAYES died Friday night at her home in the 12th district.Services were conducted at Eldad Church,burial in Church graveyard. --The children and relatives of Mr.T.M.LANE are at his bedside this week on account of his serious illness. WILSON,ARK.,JAN.19th--Henry LOWERY,negro,slayer of O.T.CRAIG,prominent planter of Nodona,and the latter’s daughter,Mrs.C.O.WILLIAMSON on December 25th,has been captured by police of Elpaso,Texas and will be returned here at once.LOWERY also seriously wounded Hugh & Richard CRAIG,sons of O.T.CRAIG.Richard is still lingering near death in a Memphis hospital. DEATH--After an illness of many months,Mr.John T.BROWN,one of Humboldt’s old and most beloved citizens,died at his home on Osborne Street Saturday afternoon about 4 o’clock.He was 75 years of age and is survived by his wife;sons,Will BROWN,whose address at present is unknown; Jesse BROWN,of Clarksdale,Miss.,and John BROWN,of Albany,Ala.; daughters,Mrs.R.P.KERR and Mra.W.T.COX,of Humboldt.Services were held at the Methodist Church Sunday,burial in Rose Hill Cemetery.He was a vetern of the Civil War. WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Mr.James Dunlap has returned to Sharon,after a visit to his daughter,Mrs.Joe ROWLETT. --Mr.Grady THORN,of Gibson,is visiting his sister,Mrs.J.H.FUTRELL. MYSTERIOUSLY DISAPPEARS--Sometime Saturday afternoon ,probably about 2 p.m.,Mr.Harris J.NELSON,manager of the Tennessee Hardware Company,and one of Humboldt’s most popular business men and citizens,disappeared and his whereabouts are still unknown.Mr.NELSON was last seen on the streets at 2 p.m.,soon after this hour he was missed and general inquiry began for him.Later he was reported to have been seen about the union passenger station,at about 12:30 o’clock.Sunday morning,Mr.T.N.NELSON, father of the missing man,went to Memphis,under the impression he may have gone to that city.Later Sunday morning,the family was informed he had been seen on the M.& O.Railroad between Carroll Switch and Jackson,and that he was afoot and walking toward Jackson.This report was given in by Mr.Mit STOKES. Thursday afternoon,a telegram was received by Mr.T.M.NELSON,dated Louisville,KY Jan.,20,1 p.m.,and signed H.J.NELSON,asking that $200.00 be wired to him at Winchester,KY and saying,”I’m coming home.”Mr.T.N.NELSON left last night for Winchester,hoping to find his son there. SANDERS BLUFF ITEMS--We are sorry to hear of the death of Mr.Charlie MITCHELL. “TWARTED LOVE”--Henry HAWKINS,of Humboldt and Miss Willie May GOOSEMAN,aged 16 years,of Bells,attempted to stage a runaway marriage during the holidays.They went to Trenton with some friends to buy a “pair of license” but Ma GOOSEMAN was made aware of their intentions and promptly stopped the proceedings by calling on an officier to take charge of the couple.After a few words the wedding party disintergrated. DEATH-BELLS,TENN.,JAN.18th--The remains of Willis Y.HITER were brought here last Thursday from LA,at which place he died.He was reared near Bells,and went to LA several years ago,where he has been a successful teacher in one of the largest schools in the state.He leaves a young wife,mother,two brothers and three sisters.The burial took place in Bellvue Cemetery. DEATH-BELLS,TENN.,JAN.18th--Mr.George W.TATUM,a well-known citizen of Crockett County,died Monday night at his residence in Bells,at the age of 76 years.He leaves his wife and a host of relatives and friends,burial in Bellvue Central. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Mr.Dave NEILSON,of Nashville,was called to Humboldt Saturday on account of the death of his step-father,Mr.John T.BROWN. --Mr.Jesse BROWN,of Clarksdale,Miss.,and Mr.J.F.BROWN,of Albany,Miss.,attended the funeral services of their father,Mr.John T.BROWN on Sunday. DAVIDSON CHAPEL--Mrs.KNOX,of Cades,is spending several days here at the bedsidw of her daughter,Mrs.Will PATRICK. --BORN to Mr.& Mrs.Will PATRICK on January 9th,a girl. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Mrs.A.T.HORINE,whose death occurred a few days since at Chattanooga,was for many years a resident of this place.Her husband,A.T.HORINE,was the pioneer fruit grower and especially strawberry raiser,in this section of country. --Relatives of Hilliard DUNLAP have been notified of his death,which occurred recently at his home in Okla.He was reared to young manhood near here.At the time of his death,he was proprietor of a chain of twenty stores,the annual business of which amounted to about one million dollars.He was a near relative of J.K.DUNLAP and Mrs.W.Z.RAINES.He married Miss Julia CORNATZER,who survives him. SOCIETY--The marriage of Miss Evelyn PORTER of Gadsden and Mr.Emmett GRIGGS,of Mason’s Grove,was solemnized Tuesday evening in Jackson.She is the daughter of Mr.& Mrs.J.D.PORTER,he is a son of Esq.and Mrs. R.B.GRIGGS. --A quiet wedding was solemnized Sunday afternoon at the rectory of the Sacred Heart Church between Eva Cecilia RYAN,daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Jno.RYAN of Brownsville and Eddie Glasglow HOLLEY by Rev.Father C.REID. --The Fort Wayne,Ind.News contained the following:”Miss Janie REYNOLDS,daughter of Mr.& Mrs.R.N.REYNOLDS of S.Webster Street,Fort Wayne;and McLeary BLAKEMORE,formerly of Humboldt,Tenn.,were married at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the home of the parents of the bride. (McLeary is the son of Mrs.Callie BLAKEMORE and the nephew of Mr.Wiley BLAKEMORE,of Humboldt. --Mrs.T.A.NOONER,who has been visiting her father,Mr.T.Q.WARMATH and sister,Mrs.Wilford J.THWEATT,left Tuesday for her home in Grenada,Miss. --Mrs.Jennie ROBERTS and daughter,Miss Annie,attended the funeral of her sister,Mrs.T.G.JOHNSON at Alamo. --Mrs.B.H.WHITLEY,who has been here guest of her daughter,Mrs.E.B.JOHNSON left Sunday for her home in Memphis. --Mrs.W.H.McKNIGHT left Saturday for Ripley,where she will visit her daughter,Mrs.W.W.CRAIG. End of January 21,1921 issue. ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII NO.4 FRIDAY JANUARY 28,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ HAPPENINGS AT THE COUNTY SEAT MARRIAGE LICENSE--J.A.KARNES & Clara BRADLEY Johnnie A.HOLMES & Golda PASCHEL Odie J.COTHAM & Annie JOYCE Robert STILLS & Bertha SHEPERD COLORED MARRIAGE LICENSE--Robert ROSS & Laura BRADFORD L.C.FLY & Mabel SCOTT George MAYS & Della TRICE Elmer NOTHERN & Elberta ELLINGTON LOCAL NEWS--N.A.CRESAP,of Humboldt spent several days last week with his daughter,Mrs.Solon HARRISON. --Mrs.Robert GIDEON og Jackson is at the bedside of her mother,Mrs.Z.BIGGS,who has been quite sick. --Mrs.Russell PATTERSON entertained in honor of her daughter,Sarah’s 11th birthday on last Saturday afternoon. VISITS HOMEFOLKS--After an almost nation-wide search,with no clue as to his whereabouts being obtained,and when family and friends were in despair,letters arrived from Mr.Harris NELSON for wife and mother.He wrote from San Pedro,Calif.,saying he was in that city and would write for his wife to join him as soon as he was settled. COXVILLE ITEMS. R.F.D.#10 CROCKETT COUNTY--Dr.R.J.WILLIAMS,after a few weeks’visit with his daughter,Mrs.Ernest LEMOND at Gadsden,has returned home. --Messrs.E.S.& J.M.COX were in Alamo visiting their uncles and aunts;Mr.& Mrs.Cal SMOTHERS and Mr.& Mrs.J.R.FARROW,who have been in very poor health. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--Mr.Thomas M.LANE,78,died early Tuesday morning at the home of his son-in-law,O.M.FLY,in this city.He leaves his wife;children,R.H.LANE and Mrs.J.C.WOOD,of Jackson; Mrs.O.M.FLY and Mrs.Roy MORGAN of Gibson; and Mrs.Will SHEARD,of Trenton.A sister and three brothers also survive him.After services at the residence,the body was laid to rest in White Rose Cemetery. --Dr.J.H.ROZZELL was called to Hazel,KY,Thursday to attend the funeral of his nephew,Renzo FRIZZELL,who was killed in an auto accident Monday at Colliersville,Illinois. --Mr.ALLISON,of Vardaman,Miss.,attended the funeral of his son-in-law,John STAVELY,here Sunday. --Mr.John STAVELY,about 35 years of age,died Saturday afternoon at his home two miles north of Gibson.Services were held at Double Springs Sunday,burial in Double Springs Cemetery.He leaves a wife,two small children.a sister and several brothers to mourn his death. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Mr.A.J.HAYS,of Mercer,was guest of his brother,W.C.HAYES and family the weekend. --Mrs.Jim FARROW and son,P.G.,were weekends guests of her sister,Mrs.Almyr CATES at Brownsville. --BORN to Mr.& Mrs.Lee BRANDON on Sunday,Jan.16th,a son. --Mrs.T.G.JOHNSON,wife of Green JOHNSON,mother of Annie ROONEY, Nebhut and Hamlett JOHNSON, Mrs.J.E.McCLANAHAN and Mrs.J.B.EMISON,died at her home on Main Street last Tuesday.She had lived in Alamo since her marriage to Dr.JOHNSON some forty years ago.She was 64 years of age.Burial in Alamo Cemetery. --Dr.M.READ was called to Memphis to the bedside of his little son,Charles Edward,who with his mother,has been in a hospital,very ill of blood poison caused by a tooth. --DAVIDSON CHAPEL--James,little son of Mr.& Mrs.Jabe DAVIDSON,is very low with diphteria. --Mr.& Mrs.Billie DAVIDSON,of Laneview,spent Monday at the bedside of their little grandson,James DAVIDSON. IN MEMORIAM--Mrs.A.T.HORINE,Sr.,of Chattanooga,Tennessee at 11:30 p.m.Thursday morning,December 23,1920,found the pearly gates ajar at the portals of Heaven,and she entered therein,leaving many sorrowing friends and relatives to mourn their loss.Two sons,Victor C.HORINE,of El Centro,Calif.,and Alonza T.HORINE,of Detroit,Mich.;two daughters,Misses Lillian & Beatrice HORINE,of Chattanooga; a brother,Judge D.B.D.SMELTZER,of Iola,Kansas,also M.F.H.SMELTZER of Van Buren,Ark.;two sisters,Mrs.Ellen M.SANNER,of Middleton,Maryland and Mrs.Amanda S.KISSELL of Heagerstown,Maryland,all survive her.She had been confned to her home for a number of years with acute Bright’s disease.Mr.& mrs.HORINE lived for years near Gadsden,moved to Virginia 26 years ago,then to Chattanooga where Mr.HORINE died of paralysis 19 years ago.She was laid to rest beside him in beautiful Forest Hill Cemetery--Her Loving Neice;Mrs.Geo.D.BRANDENBURG. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Miss Ruth JAMES of Bells,spent the weekend with her parents,Dr.& Mrs.F.C.JAMES. --Mrs.Bettie THRONBERRY,of Wartrace is visiting her Brother,R.K.STEVENS,and other relatives. --Tom RICHARDSON of near Center Church,died last Tuesday.He leaves his wife and several sons. End of January 28,1921 issue. ************************************************************************ ================================================================ 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 cronicle 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. ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII No 14 FRIDAY APRIL 8,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ LOCAL NEWS--Thomas FREEMAN & Ilene JONES were married in Humboldt late Saturday at the home of Mr.& Mrs.Murray WADE.He is the son of O.B.FREEMAN,of this city.She is the daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Alex JONES,of this city. --J.F.HEFLEY,aged 75 years,died at his home here last Thursday.Interment in Oakland Cemetery.His widow and seven children-three daughters;Mrs.John STEWART, Mrs.V.V.HARRIS and Miss Margaret HEFLEY of Okla City; and four sons,Frank of New Orleans, Clark of Helena,AR, Thomas of Ardmore,OK, and Henry of this city,survive him,all of whom ,except Mrs.STEWART,attended the funeral. --County Court was in session here Monday,and some important business was transacted.Mrs.Mercer W.TAYLOR was appointed Register to fill the unexpired term of her husband,M.W.TAYLOR,who has been missing from this city since January 1st. --Mrs.Mary Louis COPELAND is visiting her brother,W.G.CONNER. --Dr.A.B.JONES,of Jackson,is visiting his daughter,Mrs.W.W.HERRON. --Mrs.JOURNEY,of Washington,D.C.,is visiting her mother,Mrs.J.W.RAMSEY,who has been ill several weeks. --Robert CRAFTON visited his sister,Mrs.R.E.FREEMAN last week. --Miss Virginia HASTE has returned to her home in Memphis after a visit to her aunt,Mrs.Charlie PYBASS. --Mrs.W.B.MILLS,of Memphis,is visiting her sister,Mrs.Marc ANTHONY. WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Miss Mattie Lou RUNIONS,of Oakwood,is guest of her aunt,Mrs.D.G.BOYD. --Mr.Jerre HARDISON,of Ridgely,is visiting his daughter,Mrs.Tessie ANDREWS. --The funeral service of Mr.R.R.BOON was conducted Wednesday morning by Rev.HICKS at the Cumberland Church,interment in Hope Hill Cemetery.His wife,two sons,and one brother survive him. COOPER ROE KILLED BY SHERIFF MAINORD--Cooper ROE was killed by Sheriff MAINORD,of Madison County Thursday morning.This news came by telephone about noon.ROE resisted arrest and started on the Sheriff with a razor when the officer fired the fatal shot.It was also stated that ROE attempted to slash his wife with the razor when the officer came up.This killing followed a sensational shooting here Monday morning when ROE went to the home of Jim DAVIS and filled his body with shot.DAVIS was a brother-in-law of ROE’s wife,who was making her home there since an estrangement with her husband some time ago.Mr.DAVIS,while pretty badly peppered with shot is said to be recovering.Cooper ROE was a son of Mr.J.W.ROE,of this city,and was reared here. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--Earl G.WARMATH,son of Mr.& Mrs.J.T.WARMATH,and Miss Elizabeth BROWN,daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Charles BROWN,of Jackson,TN were married at the First Baptist Church at Jackson Wednesday at high noon. --Mrs.Martha HARDEN,84 years,died Thursday night at the home of her daughter,Mrs.J.W.BOLERJACK,after a short ilness of erysipelas.She leaves the one daughter;five sons,John of Guthrie,KY, James of Caruthersville,MO, Ed of Jackson, Joe of Memphis, and Ulie of Gibson.Services were held at Double Springs were the bady was laid to rest beside her husband,A.R.HARDIN. --O.M.FLY received a telegram Monday from John TILLMAN at Cooper,TX announcing the death of Mrs.TILLMAN. --J.E.FOREN,wife,and son,Tyree,attended the funeral of Mr.Bob FOREN at Davivson’s Chapel Tuesday. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Mrs.Aggie MORRIS,who for several years has made her home here with her son,Mr.C.H.MORRIS,left Sunday for Memphis,where she will make her future home. --Miss Callie HUGLEY,after several weeks visiting her sister,Mrs.S.A.RONK, has returned to her home in Kenton. --The sad news of the death of Jeff THOMPSON of St.Louis was received last Friday.His mother,Mrs.Edgar THOMPSON left immediately to attend the funeral. ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM GADSDEN--Mrs.Robert JONES of Yorkville,is a guest in the home of her brother,Henry EDWARDS and wife. --Mrs.Wilson WILLIAMS spent last week with her son,Will BROWN,near town. --Misses Anna & Lida,daughters of John TURNER,of District #11,are guests of their aunt,Mrs.Verna JONES. --Mrs.Minnie REEVES visited her sister,Mrs.Genie CRADDOCK,near Union Grove last Wednesday. --Orris COX,popular teacher of Cross Roads school,was with his brother,E.B.COX,Friday night and attended school exercises. --The children,relatives and friends of Mr.Wilson WILLIAMS met last Sunday to celebrate his 91st birthday.For many years this has been their custom and each occasion they think will be the last.He is now quite feeble and perhaps not many more reunions will be his to enjoy. DAVIVSON CHAPEL--Mrs.John HASSELL,of Trenton,has been at the sick bed of her sister,Mrs.McLEAN since last Thursday. --After an illness of some time,Mr.Rob FOREN died Nonday morning.His remains were buried in Davidson Chapel Cemetery Tuesday.Services were conducted by his pastor,Rev.HUCKABA,of Laneview.He was a good Christian man,a member of the SAlem Baptist Church.He leaves aged parents;two brothers;one sister;a wife and seven children. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Mr.W.H.KEATHLEY attended the funeral of his aunt,Mrs.W.W.SWINK at Kenton Wednesday. --Messrs.O.C.SHARP & T.Q.WARMATH attended the funeral of Mrs.Sallie JONES,which occurred at the Raines graveyard Tuesday. COXVILLE R.F.D.#10 CROCKETT COUNTY--Miss Rachel CRADDOCK,high school girl of Humboldt,accompanied by her aunt,Gracie Dean COX home,and spent last week with her. --Mr.Joe McLEARY,a prominent citizen of District #2 was a visitor in the home of his nephew,J.C.COX and family at Cox’s Chapel last Sunday. --Ray McLOTHLIN,of the Center Church community who,while in a state of mental depression a few days ago,attempted to end his life,was carried to the insane asylum one day last week. --Miss Ola Mae CRADDOCK,of Humboldt,who completed her first term of school last week at Warren’s Grove and is now enjoying a visit in the home of her grandparents,Mr.& Mrs.J.R.COX,of this place. SOCIETY--The many friends of the bride in Humboldt will read with interest the following:The marriage of Miss Mary Alice FOX to Lester Raymond CASH on Easter morning at St.John’s Church in San Bernardino,CA. --Mr.& Mrs.D.A.AIMONE,of Mt.Olive,IL announce the marriage of their daughter,Violet,to Mr.James R.JARRELL,Jr.,on the 2nd April,1921. --Mrs.Sallie WATKINS returned Monday from Louisville,KY where she spent the winter with her granddaughter,Mrs.J.S.LOUGHMILLER. End of April 8,1921 issue. ************************************************************************ ================================================================ THE COURIER-CHRONICLE VOLUME XXIII NO.15 FRIDAY APRIL 15,1921 HUMBOLDT,TENNESSEE ================================================================ HAPPENINGS AT THE CPOUNTY SEAT LOCAL NEWS--Mrs.L.F.YATES has returned home.She was accompanied by her little grandaughter,Rosaline CUNIFF. --Rev.R.M.WALKER,of Jackson,visited his daughter,Mrs.Clyde BIRMINGHAM last week. --Mrs.Robert FULWOOD,of Memphis,is visiting her parents,Mr.& Mrs.J.H.BARNETT. --Mrs.McGILL,of Philadelphia,is visiting her brother,Judge H.V.HOLMES. UNION CITY,TN APRIL 14--Brooding over business difficulties,following assignment Monday of the Dahnke-Walker Miling Company,in addition to personal assignment,George DAHNKE,56 years,who was one of the wealthiest men in Tennessee,drank carbolic acid at 6 o’clock yesterday afternoon and died four hours later.He was born in Murphysboro,IL.He leaves his wife,seven children and a brother. COXVILLE ITEMS, R.F.D.#10 CROCKETT COUNTY--Walter NIX has a little girl right sick with pneumonia. --Mr.& Mrs.Roy QUINN,of the Dr.MEEKS farm,have a new girl at their home. --Mr.& Mrs.Bud MEDLIN spent Sunday visiting their brother-in-law and wife,Mr.& Mrs.Neuma HOPPER of Salem. --Mesdames W.A.THOMAS & C.E.HUDGINS visited Miss Sallie PATTERSON Monday.Aunt Sack as she is known,has been in very poor health for a long time and her two aged brothers,Berry and Zan are also very feeble. --Mrs.Paralee BETTS,after spending last week with her son and wife,Mr.& Mrs.Dee BETTS,at Humboldt,is now in the home of her daughter,Mrs.Will REASONS,who is on the sick list. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON--Mr.& Mrs.Lonnie HALE received a message from Carlsbad,NM Monday stating that their son,Clyde,was dying.The young man had been in low state of health for several years and had gone there to try to regain his health.He was about 23 years old. --BORN to Mr.& Mrs.Durley CROCKER,a fine boy. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO--Mrs.Sterling PERMENTER and children,of Memphis are visiting relatives and friends here this week. --The news was received here Sunday morning of the death of little Charles Edward REED,son of Dr.& Mrs.M.S.REED,which sad event occurred in Memphis.His remains were carried to Cotton Plant,AR for interment. NEWS FROM ROUTE #5--Mr.A.J.HYDE has just received a telegram that his son,Clyde,who has been in AZ for his health is dead. WEEK’S DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE--Mr.& Mrs.J.H.MOUNT have returned from a visit to their daughter,Mrs.C.L.LWEELLYN at Nashville. --Misses Ruth & Mary LASSITER,of Trenton,are guests of their aunt,Mrs.Minnie LEWIS,west of town,on Jackson Road. --J.G.MARRS,of Dyer,spent several days with his son,Rev.O.A.PMARRS and family at the Methodist parsonage. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN--Mr.& Mrs.W.J.DARETY,of the Zion neighborhood received a telegram Monday stating that the remains of their son,John H.DARETY,who was killed in France,had reached the United States and would be forwared home for burial. --The body of George GARRETT,who was killed in action in the great battle of Ypres,in France,has reached home and will be buried in Rose Hill Cemetery Sunday at 2 p.m.ORRIN C.KOLWYK Post of the American Legion will attend the funeral in a body. INTERESTING ITEMS FROM GADSDEN--Mr.& Mrs.J.H.MURCHISON,of Maury City,were here at the funeral of their great aunt,Mrs.Sallie JONES,last Tuesday. --Mrs.W.O.WILLIAMS has her sister,Miss Mary Lou LEE,of Haywood County as her guest. --Mr.& Mrs.L.H.HARRIS,of Bells,attended the funeral of his sister,Mrs.JONES,last Tuesday. --Mr.& Mrs.ROSAMON,of Ripley,MS were guests last week with his mother,Mrs.J.W.ROSAMON. --Clyde RICHARDSON is about the happiest man in Gadsden,just because its a boy. --Dr.& Mrs Raymond HARRIS and Mrs.J.H.HARRIS,of Bells,came up to the funeral of their aunt,Mrs.Sallie JONES last Tuesday. --Mrs.Silas EMISON and children, Don Malcolm and Ruth, spent last Sunday with her mother,Mrs.Abe TAYLOR. --On last Tuesday,the remains of Mrs.Sallie JONES were brought here from Jackson where she died and given burial in Raines Cemetery.Mrs.JONES formerly resided in this community,but had for a number of years made a home with her daughter,Mrs.J.T.WARREN in Jackson.Besides Mrs.WARREN;three sons,Frank,Oscar and Walter survive. SOCIETY--On last Thursday evening Miss Trula GALLION and Hugh NEILSON were married in the home of Mr.& Mrs.C.H.FERRELL on Osborne Street.The bride is a neice of Capt.FERRELL and had lived here with them for some years.The groom is the son of Mrs.John T.BROWN,was reared in Humboldt.He served in the army in France. --Mrs.E.W.HAWKS returned Wednesday from Memphis,where she has been at the bedside of her sister,Mrs.WADE,of Brazil,who underwent an operation at a local hospital Monday. --Miss Emma MATTHEWS left Sunday for Coldwater,KY to visit her sister,Mrs.F.C.CARNELL,and be at the bedside of her little neice,who has been quite sick. End of April 15,1921 ************************************************************************