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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by transcribed by Sarah Hutcherson ================================================================================== THE STATES GRAPHIC VOLUME 40 No. 4 BROWNSVILLE, TENNESSEE FRIDAY JANUARY 3rd, 1908 ================================================================================== ---LOCAL NEWS--- Born to Mr. & Mrs. F. L. CUTHBERT, December 28th, a fine boy. BORN to Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. TAYLOR at Memphis, on December 29th, a fine boy, all doing well. John A. M. BATCHELOR, aged 81 years, died at his home in the fourth District last Sunday and was buried at Ebehezer Church the following day. The deceased had been a resident of this county for more than 60 years and noted as a pratical farmer and stock raiser. He introduced the celebrated “Clipper” breed of horses in the county, and up to within a short time of his death, personally looked after the training of his young horses. Mr. BATCHELOR was a member of the Baptist Church and took great interests in its affairs. He married late in life and is survived by his wife and one brother, Mr. J. BATCHELOR. Warren CRANDELL, who has been employed as bookkeeper by the Peoples Bank will leave for Memphis about January 5th to take charge of a set of books for the National Refining Co. ---WELL KNOWN CITIZEN-JAMES E. SEVIER STRICKEN--- James E. SEVIER, one of Brownsville’s well-known citizens, was suddenly stricken with paralysis of the brain Tuesday at 10:30 a. m. , while en route from his late home, just outside the corporation limits, to the residence of his sister, Mrs. Kittie POTTER. When near Chester’s Mill, he was seen by Mr. CANNON, who had just passed and spoken to him, to fall from his buggy. Assistance was immediately summoned and Dr. Sevier, his nephew, called Dr. SEVIER, who arrived at the side of his unfortunate uncle, as kind friends were putting him back in his buggy, at once saw there was no hope, that the grim messenger had done his work, but was sure he was recognized by the dying man. He was carried to the home of his sister, rs. POTTER, where he died the next day, (Wednesday), a t 2:30 p. m. He was 57 years of age, was born and reared in this town, and with the exception of a few years residence in Ark., had been a resident of Brownsville all his life. He had been in failing health for some time, but no one, e cept his physician, ever dreamed the end was so near. The funeral services were conducted from the residence of Mrs. POTTER yesterday at 3 p. m. by Rector Francis MOORE of the Espicopal Church of which he was a member, assisted by Rev. H. G. HENDERSON. After the services, the body was laid to rest in Oakwood Cemetery. He is survived by a loving wife and numerous relatives. Peace to his ashes. --SOCIAL AND PERSONAL--- Robert Miller, of Covington, Tenn, and Miss Omo SIMMONS, of New Orleans, were married on December 27th in the latter city. MISS Blanch HARPER and Frank WINBURN were married at the residence of the bride’s father, G. H. HARPER, of Tibbs, Sunday, December 22nd, Rev. H. D. CLIFF performed the ceremony. Mrs. WINBURN is a most charming and popular young lady. The groom is manager of the gin and mill at Gibbs. Dr. W. RAGLAND and Miss Sarah BOND, of Mercer, Tenn. were married at the Methodist parsonage in Somerville last Sunday at 3 p. m., Rev. W. A. RUSSELL officiating. Dr. RAGLAND was reared at Danceyville. Miss BOND belongs to one of the best families of Madison County. At the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. & Mrs. J. J. COPPEDGE, near this city at 4:30 p. m. December 31st, Miss M. COPPEDGE and Mr. Charles Lewis DANIELS were united in marriage, Rev. Rev. H. S. HENDERSON conducting the ceremony. MISS Willie V. JEFFREES and Mr. J. W. HUDSON were married at the home of the bride’s parents in Martin, Tenn., Wednesday at 7:30 a. m., Rev. L. N. PENLOK officiating. Mrs. Charles Budd is the guest of her mother, Mrs. A. H. CORNWALL. Dr. Charles SEVIER, of Jackson, is visiting his mother, Mrs. Cora SEVIER. Mr. & Mrs. R. T. JOYNER, of Ged, attended the COPPEDGE-DANIEL wedding. J. C. (Punch) HUTCHINSON has returned to Ark., where he is buying cotton. W. P. BUMPASS, of Puryear, Tenn., is the guests of his brother, Y. C. BUMPASS. Joe DIXON, of Decatur, Ala., spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. & Mrs. G. W. DIXON. J. H. MORRIS and Miss Katherine HUDSON, attended the JEFFRIES-HUDSON marriage in Martin Wednesday. E. B. BLAIR, of Jackson and E. H. BLAIR, of Atlanta, visited their aunt, Mrs. Y. C. BUMPASS. Mr. & Mrs. E. A. KNIGHT left Saturday for Cincinnati, their future home, much to the regret to their many friends here. Miss Louise ARMSTRONG, of Paul’s Valley, Okla., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Gilford FLETCHER, east of Brownsville. A. E. HARPER, of Oran, Mo. visited his father, G. H. HARPER at Tibbs, during the holidays. MISS Ornice RAMSEY, of Chestnut Grove neighborhood has been visiting her uncle, Willie WADDELL. ================================================================================= === THE STATES GRAPHIC, FRIDAY, VOLUME 40, No.5 . JANUARY 10th, 1908.BROWNSVILLE, TN ================================================================================= === ---FROM STANTON--- Mr.& Mrs. Thomas L. MARTIN spent last week with their daughter at Blue Mountain College. John & Joseph MAXWELL, of Memphis, were in Stanton New Year’s Week. John F. BROWNE has gone to Decatur, Al., where he will reside. Mrs. BROWNE will join him in a couple of weeks. Thomas L. GIBSON left Wednesday for Muskogee, Okla., where he will make his home. ---GOV. WON’T INTERFERE------Nashville, TN., Jan.6th--- Governor Malcolm R.PATTERSON today announced that he would not interfere in the death penalties imposed upon four murderers under sentence of death in this state during the present month. One of these is that of Lee HOLDER, of Obion County, the 18 year old cigarette fiend, who murdered his own father, a minister of the Gospel, on Christmas eve, 1905. HOLDER shot his father down twice, just after he left home, to make a pastorial call, followed him across the field, and when his father fell from exhaustion, clubbed him to death. HOLDER has made two attempts to make his escape. He will hang on Friday. The other three cases are fron Knox County, among them,being the notorious desperado, John McPHERSON, who killed a man named Grant SMITH and then murdered the sheriff who was trying to arrest him. The governor granted 20 days however in order for McPHERSON to prepare for his death. His Execution is set for February 17th. The other two cases in which the death sentence was affirmed, were those of Peter TURNER, colored, who murdered his paramour in a suicidal compact, but failed to keep his end of the agreement. And John CARMACK, who murdered a man named THOMAS, robbed him and threw the body in the river. The governor is still engaged on the case of Ed TURNER, the celebrated wife murderer of Chattanoogna and three other cases. --- EXEMPLARY CITIZEN ---UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERAN AND DEVOUT CHURCH MEMBER ---PAST AWAY--- Mr. John A. CROWDER died at the family residence in this city on the 7th, 6:20 o’clock, of complications of diseases of long standing. He had been a resident of Fayette County for many years; conducting a merchantile business at Fayette County and at the same time serving as Magistrate. About eight years ago, he moved to Brownsville and engaged in Merchantizing for a time. As a member of C. K. of FORREST’s Regiment, there, as in every walk of life, was true and faithful of all duties. He was twice married, his surviving widow being the daughter of Mr. Nathan ANDERSON, of this city, two boys and two daughters survive; W. H. CROWDER of Swanee, Okla., John T. CROWDER of Whiteville; Mrs. Maggie WHITLEY and Mrs. Mattie Sue STEWART, both of Whiteville. Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. -- Tipton County Record, Tupelo, Miss., Jan.1 -- Miss Ottie RALFORD of this town married Monday night to B. C. WHITEHEAD of Memphis. The bride is the daughter of Tom RALFORD. Mrs. Robert JONES of Gremada, Miss., is guest of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ben CLARK. Ben, Harry and Brace WHITEHEAD accompanied by their uncle, Wm. RICHARD and Mr. Preston HOLDEN, of Memphis, spent Christmas Day with their parents, Mr.& Mrs. W. J. WHITEHEAD. E. J. BOOMER, of Vicksburg, arrived here yesterday from Nashville. He was accompanied by his daughter, who is convalescing from a serious attack of typhoid fever. Miss BOMER will remain here until she is fully recovered. ---CARD OF THANKS--- To the many friends who so kindly and lovingly ministered to my husband during his last illness, I desire to extend my heartfelt thanks. Mrs.Kate W. SEVIER. ---LOCAL NEWS--- Mrs. A. B. YOUNG is much improved, after a severe week’s illness. I. W. CURLIN, of the Hanley neighborhood, celebrated his 64th birthday on January 2nd. His good wife, now 58, is the mother of 13 children, 12 of whom are now there; there are also 13 grandchildren. John HAWKINS,an old colored man, living on Hatchie Ave., just beyond the corporate limits, was arrested by Constable B. P. BOYD on a warrant sworm out by a negro, by the name of NEWBERN, Tuesday, charging Hawkins with stealing a bale of cotton. The cotton was found on HAWKINS’ property. This is not the first time HAWKINS has been arrested for stealing cotton. Heretofore, he has always managed to escape punishment but - this time, it seems the old sinner is caught dead to rights. Mrs. J. D. CURTIS, who has been quite ill, is improving. The old Aaron WALKER place was sold by George CHAMBERLAIN real estate this week. J. D. ALLISON purchased 217 acres and Mann WILLS, 60 acres; price - $30 an acre. H. P. FORRESTER and sons, George & Hugh, who purchased the Robert BAIN farm on the Fulton Road, a year ago, have arrived here and are in possession of the property. Mr. FORRESTER is from Chicago, but has lived in Brownsville before. --SOCIAL AND PERSONAL--- Dan RUSSELL announcing the approaching marriage of his daughter, Miss Lorraine to Joseph Marvin HENDREN. The marriage will take place at the family residence Jan. 22nd at 5:30 p.m. Christmas day at 3 p.m. at the residence of L. B. KING, his daughter, Miss Hattie Vera and E. C. DICKINSON were married, Rev. MARTINDALE officiating. Mr. DICKINSON is a prominent planter of the Denmark community. Miss Myrtle HUGHES and Floyd PARKS were married December 29th, 1907, at Johnsons Grove. Owing to the youthful age of the contracting parties, the parents were reluctant to give their consent, but the young couple being determined, the parental objections were withdrawn, and the happy couple were made man and wife, the groom being 17 years old and the bride, 15 years of age. The young couple will live in Brownsville. R.C.RUSSELL of San Antonio, Texas and Miss Berta HAMBLET, of Mason, Tenn, were quietly married in the presence of a few relatives and friends at the home of the bride’s sister, Mrs. R. L. MERRELL, in Memphis, Saturday evening at 7:30. The young couple left immediately for their future home at San Antonio via New Orleans. Ernest WILLIAMS and Miss Lillian COX were united in marriage at Rein on Thursday, January 2nd at 3:30 p.m. in the presence of a few of their friends, Esq. HERRING officiating. He is the son of L. S. WILLIAMS of the 5th District. The bride is the daughter of Mrs.Jesse COX of the 6th District. After January 5th, they will be at home to their friends in their home in the 5th District. Van DAVIS and Miss Lizzie STEEL were united in marriage, Sunday, January 5th, at 2:30 at the home of the bride in the 5th District, of the county, Esq. HERRING officiating. The union was solemnized in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. The groom is a son of T. W. DAVIS of the 4th District and brother of the former member of the county court of Haywood. The bride is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. C. W. STEEL of the 5th District. A wedding of unusual social interest because of the prominence of the contracting parties,was solemnized at the Methodist Church at 5:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, uniting in marriage Ivan Reginald CURRIE, a prominent business man of this city and Miss Harriet Louise JENKINS, the lovely daughter of Rev. and Mrs.W. D. JENKINS. ================================================================================= THE STATES GRAPHIC FRIDAY JANUARY 17th, 1908. VOLUME 40 No. 6. BROWNSVILLE, TENNESSEE ================================================================================= --DEATH--- J. E. MOORE, died at his home here in Humboldt last night, after a short illness,and was buried at Rose Hill Cemetery this afternoon, funeral services being conducted at the residence by Rev. E. S. HARRIS. The deceased was about 70 years of age, and was a well known citizen. He was the father of Misses Eddie & Eudora and Mr. Lyn MOORE. Mr. MOORE, for many years, lived in this county, where he was reared and where he had a large acquaintances and many relatives. He was an old Confederate soldier, and for a good while was a deputy sheriff of this county. ---SOCIAL AND PERSONAL--- Mrs. Ora HANNEL and John E. TRICE were married in Claude, Texas Sunday afternoon, Rev. CLARK of the Methodist Church officiating. Mr. TRICE has just moved from here to Texas. Mrs. T. B. KING will entertain informerally this Friday afternoon from 3 to 5 in honor of Mrs. PICKETT, widow of General PICKETT. The Daughters of the Confederacy, Confederate Veterans and anyone else desiring; are invited to be present and meet this beloved daughter of the South. Charlie HOLBROOK has returned from Mobile, Ala. Dr. & Mrs. W. H. MOODY have returned from a prospecting trip to the west. Miss Eva BEAZLY has recovered from a recent illness and is now at her post in the post office. Mrs. John A. CROWDER is visiting her sister, Mrs. S. A. CARPENTER in Memphis. She will be absent several weeks. Braden BRILEY, of Vilonia, Ark., who has been visiting his kinsmen, John & Eddy COBURN of the 5th District returned home. Our old friend, J. D. MONTGOMERY, has returned from Texas to Tennessee and is now living in the lower edge of Haywood County, near the Lauderdale County line. Miss Polly SHAW, daughter of Colan SHAW, has returned home to Brownsville, Texas. Mrs. Kate W. SEVIER, widow of the late James E. SEVIER is visiting her daughter, Mrs. G. A. BISHOFF, Memphis. She will make her home with Mrs. BISHOFF and with her father, Col. HENDERSON of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Rev. James A. ANDERSON, editor of the Western Methodist in Little Rock, Ark., has returned home, after a visit of some days here, attending his brother-in-law, J. A. CROWDER, in his last illness. Dr. T. W.CROWDER, of Sherman, Texas, is visiting his sisters, Mrs. S. J. CHAPMAN and Mrs. T. D. COOPER. He was accompanied by Miss Jennie FARMER, of Danceyville, who has been visiting relatives in Texas for several months. --- LOCAL NEWS---Dr. J. B. MOODY, professor of theology in the HALL-MOODY Institute at Martin, preached at Wood lawn Sunday. Will BOND, a good negro farmer, who lives on the old Burt SMITH farm, west of town, killed hogs Tuesday, which weighed 1,122 pounds, dressed down. The largest of the three weighed 521 pounds. Marshall RUSSELL, nabbed and jailed, after a lively sprint, one night last week, Allen JOHNSON, colored. JOHNSON is one of many of the young negroes who carry pistols and alarm women in the residence portion of the town, after dark, by firing them off as they pass along the streets. He was fined $25.00 by the recorder and bound over to await action of the grand jury. Mr.Oliver CROWDER, an old and highly respected citizen of the 5th District died at his home, near Chestnut Grove Church, on January 10th, 1908 of pneumonia, aged 77 years. Interment was made the next day in the Chestnut Grove burying ground by members of the Farmers Union, of which the deceased was a member, Dr. H. P. HUDSON conducting the burial services. He is survived by a widow and numberous relatives and friends. ---FROM NUT BUSH--- Dr. W. L. SUMMERS is at Finley for a few days. B. F. MORRIS has moved to his new residence. W. S. BREWER has opened a blacksmith shop here. Miss Bertha SUMNERS is teaching school at Lone Oak. Charlie JOHNSON is building a new house on Main Street. Miss Alice WALKER, who has been attending school at Jackson, is at home. ---DISSOLUTION NOTICE--- The firms of WILLIAMS and SHERROD is this day dissolved by mutual consent. J. P. WILLIAMS retiring from the firm. All debts of the firm are assumed by Robert SHERROD BROWNSVILLE, TENN --DECEMBER 14th, 1907--J. P. WILLIAMS & ROBERT SHERROD. end of January 17th,1908 issue ================================================================================== THE STATES GRAPHIC FRIDAY VOLUME 40- No. 8 JANUARY 31st, 1908. BROWNSVILLE, TN ================================================================================== ---ITEMS FROM THE SECOND DISTRICT--- Mr. Henry JETER, who was thought to be suffering pneumonia, is slowly improving to the delight of his many friends. School at Mortons Chapel is progressing nicely with Miss Lula JETER as teacher. ---YOUNG MAN BITTEN BY A RABID DOG--- While Wiley SHORT, the 13 year-old son of J. R. SHORT, of the 4th DISTRICT was out in the field last Saturday, looking after some rabbit traps. He ran upon a stray dog in the high hedges and was suddenly attacked by the dog. The boy had a target rifle with him, but the dog was upon him before he could use it. He endeavored to beat the dog off with the rifle but was severly bitten on the arms, hands and face. A gentleman on the farm followed the dog from the scene of the encounter and overtook and killed him about a mile away. Dr. MOORMAN was called and dressed the wounds received by young SHORT. The dog’s brain was sent to Memphis for examination by KRAUS, who made an analysis and pronounced it hydrophobia. Mr. Short left with his son Thursday for Chicago, where the young man will be given the Pasteur treatment. ---A CARD--- After a business career in Brownsville, of more than seven years, we have decided to withdraw from business and take this means of returning our thanks to the many customers and friends who, in that long time have so loyally supported our efforts and patronized us so liberally, and wishing a long life, prosperity and happiness to all, we are Sincerely, SHAW & CHAPMAN. ---LOCAL NEWS--- A meeting of the Knights of Pythias was held in Humboldt Friday night. Among the speakers were Currie DIXON, and H. W. STRATTON, of Brownsville. We are glad to note that Dr. & Mrs. W. L. DUCKWORTH have decided to make Brownsville home. County Superintendent of Public Instruction OGILVIE has appointed J. P. WHITELAW a member of the County Board of Education:vice president, W. L. RICHARDSON resigned; and Wyatt WILKERSON to succeed Thomas L. GIBSON, resigned. W. W. CRANDELL resigned as Worthy ruler of the Mystic Circle at the meeting Friday night and Mr. Oscar H. JOHNSON was elected in his stead. All the officials were installed by Supreme Representative R. George SHACKELL. Sheriff E. C. KING returned Monday from DeMoines Iowa, with Buddie OVERTON, the negro charged with and indicted at the last term of Circuit Court, for murdering James Royal COLEMAN. The cause of the STATE against Buddie OVERTON, (colored), charged with murder in the first degree, will be tried next Wednesday morning. J. C. HUMPHREYS, chairman of County court; Will RIDDICK and Will CORBETT, are being predominantly mentioned as probable candidates for Representative of Crockett County. Mr. W. P. BOND and wife have gone to Okla. City, Okla. They left here Monday afternoon. Mr. & Mrs. BOND are natives of Haywood County and resided near Carolina where they own a valuable farm and comfortable home, for a number of years, Their children, all grown and settled live in the west, and with whom Mr. & Mrs. BOND will make their homes. L. E. EASTLAND has returned from a prospecting trip in TX, OK, and New Mexico. Mr. EASTLAND was highly pleased with the country and will probably locate in AMARILLO. While at Amarillo, he, in the company of two other gentlemen had an exciting fight with an eagle, and only succeeded in killing the bird after one of the gentlemen had been scratched up considerably. Two cases of smallpox, in the mild form have appeared in the county. The first case developing was that of a negro, Willey TAYLOR, at his father’s home on the old WILLIAMS farm in the 8th District. The other is on the STEWART farm in the 8th District, at the old RICHARDSON homestead, and Wilson FOWLER, a young white man with a wife and three children, is the victim. Strict quarantine has been established at both places and the health officials are doing their utmost to keep the disease from spreading. Charles R. SHERMAN & S. T. TURNER have formed a partnership under the firm name of Sherman & Turner to engage in the drygoods business. ---NEW FIRM--- Walter B. KNIGHT has purchased an interest in the grocery firm of WHITE--COMPTON, and the new firm will go into business under the name of WHITE, KNIGHT, and COMPTON. Mr. & Mrs. S. BAUMAN will be at home Sunday in honor of their son, Sam’s, engagement to Miss Floy May SEESSEL, of Memphis. No cards. Invitations have been issued to the marriage of Miss Helen GOLDSMITH and Mr. Jonas L. STERNBERGER. The marriage will take place at high noon, Monday, February 10th, at Temple Adas Israel. Miss Rennet JEFFRIES and H. P. Hudson CURLIN, son of I. W. CURLIN, of the 4th District, were married at the Baptist parsonage, in Brownsville, Thursday, January 2nd, Rev. Gilbert DOBBS officiating. Mrs. CURLIN is the daughter of W. P. JEFFERIES of the 6th District. Mr. & Mrs. Max KORNIK & Saul BAUMAN, of Memphis will spend a few days with their parents, Mr. & Mrs. S. BAUMAN. Miss Hanna RUBIN, of Memphis, who has been the charming guest of Miss Rebecca BAUMAN, will leave for her home Friday. On Sunday, January 28th, 1908, at 2:30 p. m. Mr. Walter DRAKE and Miss Willie GORDON, were united in marriage at the home of Esq. W. H. JOYNER, in a large presence of a large number of relatives and friends, Esq. JOYNER officiating. Mr. DRAKE is the son of Mr. George DRAKE of the 5th District. They will make their home with the groom’s mother. On Wednesday evening last, at 8 o’clock, between 40 and 50 friends of Mr. W. W. WAGNER assembled at the elegant home of that gentleman, to celebrate his 51st anniversary, it was and will remain a red letter occasion in the memory of everyone of the guests. Mrs. Joe P. DUNLAP of Clarksville, is a guest of Mrs. D. D. SHAW. Miss Ella HUGHES, of Nashville, is the guest of Mrs. F. R. OGLIVIE. Jonas B. FELSENTHAL is able to be out after a hard tussle with rheumatism. Mr. & Mrs. George W. LYLE are visiting Mrs. LYLE’s sister, Mrs. C. A. MOORER, in Sherman, Texas. W. F. WATKINS and family have gone to Seymour, TX., to spend several months. We regret to give them up, but hope the health of their son, Howard, may be entirely restored. Captain W. F. HUFFMAN, aged about 65 years died at his home in the 4th District near Haralson’s mill, Sunday afternoon. The deceased was a native of PA, and served in the army of northern VA under Jubal A. EARLEY. He had been a resident of this county for a number of years and is survived by a wife. Mrs. J. E. CARVER, wife of S. H. CARVER, the well known cotton buyer, died at the residence of Mr. W. J. TAYLOR, Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock, aged about 68 years. Deceased was born in Ala., and married in Memphis many years ago. Coming here from Memphis some ten years since, the couple have made their home living in a very retired manner. Mrs. CARVER was of a retiring disposition, having few friends but those very few with whom she became intimate recognized in her a great woman of great refinement and cultivation, and an exalted and loveable nature. The remains were interred at Oakwood on Wednesday evening, Rev. Gilbert DOBBS officiating. The sympathy of our community goes out to the sadly afflicted husband. Mr. James A. WILEY died at his home in Woodville, Tuesday morning, January 27th, 1908 at 1 a. m. The deceased was born near Oxford, Miss., in 1841. In 1861 he joined the Confederate Army as a private in the Second Mississippi Calvary, and at the surrender was adjutant of his regiment. Mr. WILEY removed to Tennessee some years after the war and settled in Woodville, this county, where he engaged in the mercantile business. He was a member of Hiram S. Bradford Bivouac, and stood well among his comrades, who will read the announcement of his death with sincere sorrow. Comrade WILEY was a brave and loyal soldier and a good citizen, and his passing reminds us that the line of gray is growing thinner each year, and no one can tell when and for whom “taps” will sound next. The Memphis Commercial Appeal, of Sunday last contained the following notice, which relates to a family who made their home here during their brief and beautiful, though hapless married life. Mrs. KLYCE was a woman of much beauty of person and endeared herself to all with whom she was thrown in contact, and Mr. KLYCE has the sympathy of all our people, who have known and respected him all his life. The remains arrived on the 3o’clock train Sunday evening and were accompanied to Oakwood by a large concourse of friends, where H. G. HENDERSON performed the last sad rites. ”At the age of 24 years, and a bride of but six months, Mrs. Thomas N. KLYCE died early yesterday morning at the home of her father, A. W. CARTER. Death came after a brief but terrible struggle with consumption. Deceased was married but just half a year ago and came with her husband, a railroad man to Brownsville. But a short time after the wedding the first attack came on her. Her condition became serious and she was removed to Memphis. Mrs. KLYCE leaves her parents and one brother, Mr. W. A. CARTER of the Arkansas River Packet Company, to mourn her loss. The funeral services will be held at the residence this morning. ” END of JANUARY 1908