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IS. Transcibed by Susie Culwell. Microfilm obtained from the TN State
Library, Role #101 Gainesboro Jackson County Sentinel Newspaper from
1873-1902))
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September 12, 1901 Gainesboro Sentinel Newspaper

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AN ATTEMPT TO KILL THE PRESIDENT.

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Leon Czolgosz, an Anarchist, fired twice at President McKinley, both
bullets taking effect.

Buffalo, N.Y, Sept 6 - President McKinley was shot and seriously wounded
by a would be assassin while holding a reception in the Temple of Music
at the Pan American Exposition a few minutes after 4 o'clock this
afternoon. One shot took effect in the right breast, the other in the
abdomen. The first is not of a serious nature and the bullet has been
extracted. The latter pierced the abdominal wall and has not been
located.

It was a few minutes of 4 o'clock this afternoon while President
McKinley was holding a public reception in the great temple of music on
the Pan American grounds that teh cowardly attack was made, with what
success time alone can tell. Standing in the midst of crowds numbering
thousands, surrounded by every evidence of good will, pressed by a
motley throng of people, showered with expressions of love and loyalty,
besieged by multitudes, all eager to grasp his hand - amid these
surroundings and with ever-recurring plaudits of an army of sympathizers
ringing in his ears, the blow of the assassin fell, and in an instant
pleasure gave way to pain, admiration to agony, folly turned to fury,
and pandemonium followed.

It was just after the daily organ recital in the temple of music that
the attempt was made. Planned with all the diabolical ingenuity of which
anarchy or nihilism is capable, the would be assassin carried out his
work without a hitch and should his designs fail and the President
survive, only to devine providence can be attributed that beneficent
results.

The President, though well guarded by United States secret service
detectives, was fully exposed to such an attack as occurred. He stood at
the edge of the raised dais upon which stands the great pipe organ, upon
his stood Presdient Milburn, of the Exposition, upon hisleft stood his
Secretary, Mr. Cortelyou.

It was shortly after 4 pm when one of the throng which surrounded the
presidential party, a medium sized man of ordinary appearance and
plainly dressed in black, approached as if to greet the President. It
was noticed that the man's hand was swathed in a bandage or
handkerchief. He worked his way amid the stream of people up to the edge
of the dais until he was within two feet of the President. President
McKinley smiled, bowed and extended his hand in that spirit of geniality
the American people so well know, when suddenly the sharp crack of a
revolver rang loud and clear above the hum of voices. There was an
instant of almost complete silence. Teh President stood stock still, a
look of hesitancy, almost of bewilderment on his face. Then he retreated
a step while a palor began to steal over his features. The multitude
only partially aware that something serious had happened, paused in
surprise while necks were craned and all eyes turned as one to the
rostrum. Then came a com! motion. With the leap of a tiger three men
threw themselves forward as with on impulse and sprang toward the would
be assassin. Two of them were U S secret service men who were on the
lookout and whose duty it was to guard against just such a calamity as
had here befallen the President and the nation. The third was a
bystander, a negro who had only an instant previously grasped the hand
of the President. As one man the trio hurled themselves upon the
President's assailant. In a twinkling he was born to the ground, his
weapon was wrested from his grasp and strong arms pinioned him down.

>From the multitude a murmur arose, spread and swelled to a hum of
confusion, then grew to a babel of sounds and later to pandemonium of
noises. Teh crowds that a moment before had stood mute and motionless,
now as with a single impulse surged forward while a hoarse cry welled up
from a thousand throats and a thousand men surged forward to lay hands
on the perpetrator of crime.

President McKinley after the first shock of the assassin's shot
retreated a step, then turned and walked to a chair and seated himself,
bowing his head in his hands. In an instant Secretary Cortelyou and
President Milburn were at his side. His outer garments were hastily
loosened, and a stream of crimson trickling down his breast showed that
he was wounded. In the meantime the guards and police were clearing the
building. The President's assailant was held by the guards in the rear
of the building, later he was turned over to Supt. Bull, of Buffalo
police.

President McKinley was then removed to the Exposition Hospital where an
examination was made. Upon examination it was found that one bullet had
taken effect in the right breast just below the nipple, causing only a
flesh wound, the other took effect in the abdomen about 4 inches below
the left nipple, four inches to the left of the naval and about level
with it. This bullet passed through the stomach, lodging in the muscles
of the back. After the examination the President was removed to the home
of President Milburn, where he has remained since, waited on by the most
noted physicians, who now feel confident that their patient will recover
from the wounds.

Leon Czolgosz, the would be assassin, says he was born in Detroit nearly
29 years ago. His parents are Russian Poles. He states he has no
accomplice and that the idea of killing the President did not occur to
him until a day or two previous. He said that he intended to kill the
president and gave as a reason thathe was an anarchist. He does not seem
to feel any remorse and claims he done his duty as an anarchist.

The latest report as we go to press are to the effect that the President
is out of danger and will recover.
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A NOBLE AND HONORED CITIZEN PASSES AWAY.

Wade H Graves was born in Smith county, Nov 10, 1832. He was married to
Elvira E Teel in Jackson County Jan. 1st 1857. During their married life
they have lived on the old Teel Homestead on Jennings creek. Seven
children were born of this marriage of whom only three survive the
father - Mrs. Nettie Draper, George B Graves, and Mrs. Lena Pate. he
departed this life Aug 28, 1901. He professed religion in the fall of
1856 at old Hickory Grove church under the preaching of Rev Jessie
Ellis, and united with the M. E. church at that place and was a faithful
member. He held his membership there until the fall of 1875 when he
united with the Baptist church at Pleasant Valley under the preaching of
Elds. Smith and Smithwick, who at that time organized a little church at
that place. Mr. Graves being one of the first to join the little band of
God's workers and erect a house to worship in. He lived a true and
faithful member up to the last minute of his life. Soon after he united
with ! the Baptist church he was ordained Deacon and held the office up
to his death. His seat in the church ws never vacant when in his power
to reach the church house, but of late years his afflictions have been
such that they confined him at home and deprived him of the happy
privelege he loved so well.

Mr Graves was a Mason, a member of Tanniehill Lodge No 133, Gainesboro,
and was always at his post of duty as long as his health permitted. He
lived a pure and spotless life, and in all his dealings with his fellow
men he was upright and honest. He was unselfish in his ways, and lived
not for self alone but for the good of others. He was ever ready and
willing to lend a helping hand to the widows and orphans and never
turned the poor, empty handed, from his door. He was kind and polite to
eveybody. The little children loved him and he always had a smile and
tender word for them and to the young men and young ladies he always
gave a word of encouragement, and during his afflictions they did not
pass him by because he was old and helpless, but gave him their most
tender attentions, visiting his, trying to comfort him and help him to
while the long weary hours away. He was a kind and loving husband, a
tender and devoted father. He leaves a wife, three children, three grand
chil! dren, one sister and a host of friends to mourn his loss.

Mr Graves will be sadly missed by everybody. He has been an invalid for
20 years, his sufferings were indescribable, but he bore them with
christian fortitude, and was never heard to murmur because they were
laid upon him. He would say, "I can bear them for it is all right for it
to be so." During his last sickness he was patient although his
suffereings were untold agony, but he was never heard to complain. He
spoke of death calmly and said it had no sting. In his dying moments he
said "I have ofted thought of the song "Jesus can make a dying bed as
soft as downy pillows are' and He has made mine so. He called each
member of his family to his bedside and told them not to grieve for him,
as he was going home, and for them to meet him there. He said he hated
to leave them, but that God would take care of them, and it would not be
long until all would be together again. He called his friends to him and
had a talk with each one and requested them to meet him in heaven. He
retai! ned his great strenth of mind until the last meoment of his life,
and transacted business until a few hours of his death, and when the
final moment came, without a struggle, and like a babe cradled in its
mothers arms, he calmly, peacefully fell asleep in the arms of Jesus and
breated his life out sweetly.

The funeral services took place at 10am August 29 at Pleasant Valley,
conducted by Eld. Ramsey and Dr. Jones. An immense crowd was present and
every heart seemed heavy with grief. After services were over, the body
was borne back to the old home and laid to rest in the family burying
ground.
(Carthage Post requested to copy.)

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While on a trip t Granville last week we were somewhat surprised at the
reports current in that part of the county, concerning the scarlet fever
in Gainesboro. The number of cases has been greatly exaggerated as also
has been the severity of them. As was reported in The Sentinel last week
there is nothing serious in the situation. There has at no time been but
a few cases in Gainesboro and most of them very light. One death is all,
out of the several cases we have had. There is no cause for alarm over
the situation here.

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LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

"I know not what the truth may be, I tell it as t'was told too me."

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Chickens are in demand.

Warm days and cool nights.

D B Johnson made a trip to Cookeville Monday.

L A Smith, of Celina, was in our town Sunday.

Mrs. M L Gore, of Roaring River was in Gainesboro Tuesday.

The Editor made a business trip to Granville last Friday returning
Saturday.

Carter & Quarles have a word or two to say to you in their ad this week.
Read it.

L B Anderson, the druggist has a new ad this week. Look it up and read
what he says.

S C Butler and wife, of Sparta, are the guests of his parents M G Butler
and family this week.

Walter Sadler, who has been sick for some time is again at his post of
duty with Quarles 7 Sadler.

mrs. Frank Cooper and two children, of Livingston, are the guests of Dr
Fowler's family this week.

Mrs. B L Quarles and children are visitng her sister Mrs. Wm Tinsley in
Tinsleys Bottom this week.

Misses hallie Windle and Carrie Barnes, of Livingston were the guest of
Dr Fowler and family last week.

The fall term of the Pleasant Hill Academy opens Sept 17 for a 14 weeks
term. W E Wheeler, Principal.

For Sale. A $100 photograph outfil, in good condition. A rare bargain.
Will be sold cheap. Address or call at this office.

Dr W H Caldwell wishes us to say that he is in Monterey and will not be
at his office in Granville, until the 20th of this month.

Mrs. Jennie Netheron, of Sherman, Texas, and Miss Leona Haile, of
Flynn's Lick, were visitors in Gainesboro Yesterday.

On account of an increased demand on our advertising space this week we
have been compelied to leave out some interesting reading matter.

Misses Lola Chapman, Vallie Rawley, Mrs. ida Britton, Bedford Johnson
and alta Smith were initiated into the mysteries of the K & L of H
Saturday night.

H E Cohen wishes to inform the person who took his watch from his room
that their idenity is known to him and unless they return said watch at
once, he will prosecute them.

The school directors of the 1st district request the patrous and
teachers to meet them in the court house in Gainesboro next Saturday at
10 o'clock to discuss matters of interest to both.

Bro W B Shrigley will begin a protracted meeting at the Christian church
in Gainesboro next Sunday. Bro Shrigley is too well known here too need
any words of praise from us. Every body is cordially invited to attend
the meeting.

Don Murray who has been connected with this office for some time severed
his relations with us this week and will leave today for Chattanooga. It
is with regret that we see him go but are proud that we can recomend him
so higly as a good workman and an upright young man.

The family of G B Murray and his son T B Murray and family will leave
today for Chttanooga where they will make their future home. It is with
regret that the citizens of Gainesboro see them leave, but all join in
wishing them sucess in their new home. Messrs Murray are both lawyers of
ability and good citizens and their families are both charming and well
liked by everyone.

On Tuesday Sept 3rd at Claremore, I T (Indian territory), Homer Draper
was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Young. The Bride was teh
accomplished and beautiful daughter of Judge M B Young, who was a
prominent lawyer of this place. The happy couple start out in life with
flattering prospects of success, as the young groom is one of the rising
business men of the growing city of Claremore. We wish the contracting
parties every joy and success this life can give.
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INSOVENT NOTICE.

S H Carver Admr. of J A Dycus, dec'd have this day suggested the
insolvency of the personal estate of J A Dycus, dec'd.

Gainesboro, jackson County Tenn, for the 1st Monday, in March 1901.

This Sept 2, 1901. T. C Gailbreath Clk by J H Chaffin D C

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COUNTY AT LARGE.

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NEWS OF THE WEEK TOLD BY OUR EFFICIENT CORRESPONDENTS.

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NORTH SPRINGS.

Fodder pulling is the order of the day here. Nice weather to take care
of it. Those who have been pulling say that corn is cut off
considerably.

G B Graves, who came from his business to see his father during hsi
sickness, about two weeks ago, returned Saturday.

Mrs. Nettie Draper, of Gainesboro, who has been here since about a week
before her fathers death returned home Friday.

Haywood Jenkins, of this place, bide farewell to friends and relatives,
and started to make his future home in Texas, last Monday. We hope that
he may meet with success in his new home.

Eld Mack Moore, of Mass, Tenn., preached at the Church of God at this
place Saturday night sunday at 11 am, and 4 pm. he is an able man in the
scriptures, having given them his life study. His main topic was warning
the bretheren against voting for either the Democratic or Republican
parties, since they won't place a plank intheir platforms against
licensing the sale of liquors, urging them as christians to vote for the
Prohibition party as it was pledged to check the sale of liquor as a
beverage. He is a worthy man, although we could not indorse all his
teachings.

Isaac Spears and wife, of Mass, attended church here Sunday.

J P or F? Griffith, and Jacob Jenkins, of this place attended the
teachers association at Rough Point last Saturday and report a good
time. Also our sectretary Mr. Huffines at his post of duty doing his
whole duty, and supplying the teachers with Long Jonnie that he traded
his farm for sometime ago.

There is some excitement over scarlet fever here, but we don't think it
is very serious here.



Aunt Annie Clark, who has been visiting her son, W B Clark, of
Greeenwood since May last has recently returned home.

J J Pate, has been hauling boards for a day or two. Joe likes the job
but says he would rather teach school.

Mack Smith, of Cub Creek, aattended Church here Sunday, but he seemed to
be interested in going in the direction of Dock Hix's instead of mr
Shoulders, this time.

peter Clark, and family of Haydenburg, attended church here Sunday. 

The people here are sad to hear the shooting of President McKinley, at
Buffalo N Y last week, and hope that the shot is not fatal, such is very
deplorable and this is the tird time in the history of ournation the
chief magistrate, has been ruthlessly shot down at the hands of a
villian. McKinley was a fairly good president and we hope that he may
live to serve out his full term
Sept 9 SHELTON.

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BAGDAD

James Hackette has gone to Nashville.

Eld. R B Draper preached an interesting sermon at the Christian chruch
Sunday.

The Bagdad base ball team crossed bats with the Wartrace base ball team
last Saturday. At the end of nine innings the score stood 18 to 3 in
favor of Bagdad.

Lawson Pearson is very ill at this writing. Drs. Dotson and Hargis were
with him today.

R V Haggert preached two interesting sermons to a large and attentive
audience here last week.

Several of this place aattended meeting at Hickory Grove last week.

Mrs. Fannie Draper, of Rough Point, returned home today after a short
visit here.

Hardy Cook and Willie Barrette went to Big Branch again last night.

Prof. J D. Smigh went to the Horseshoe Bend last Sunday.

Plenty of sickness at this writing.

GANSETTE.

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MARENGO

The school at this place is closed on account of scarlet fever.

Miss Lousette Overton has dismissed her school to attend the bedside of
her sister, Mrs. J C Phillips, who is not expected to live.

The protracted meeting closed at the Arbor Saturday.

N H Whittaker and wife spent yesterday with Joe Loftis and wife.

Miss Clemma Myers, of Windle, who has been visiting friends here
returned home the other day.

Miss Mary Barlow visited at J W Morgan's last Tuesday.

Aunt Margaret Smith who has been spending a week with friends and
relatives here, has returned home.

Little Ula and Ruth Morgan visited their grandmother, Mrs. Amanda Morgan
last sunday night.

Maggie masters and Polly Ann Mercer spent last Thursday with Amanda
Morgan.

A FRIEND.

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LEON.

Add. Terry and family, Will Terry and family visited G W Pointer sunday.

Misses Lizzie Terry and Kate Pointer called at J H Cummin's Sunday.

Mattie and Benton Jaquess visited relatives near Leon Sunday.

Sallie, little daughter of Woodfork and Ollie Pippin, died Sept 2nd. The
bereaved ones have our sympathy.

Tilman Pippin is very often seen at Wm. Pippin's. Wonder what that means.

Owen Jaquess and wife visited J W Kimes and wife Sunday.

Chas. R Countis visited home folks Saturday and Sunday.

George Bullington attended church at Gentry Sunday.

Billy Williams and family visited James Chaffin and wife Sunday.

Farmers are very busy taking care of hay this week.

Sept 10 HYACINTHE.

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NEW BETHEL.

The Teachers Institute which met here last Saturday was one of the best.
While they had no program fro the meeting would just let some member of
the band name a subject and they would move right on. The Institute was
honored with a large crowd. Dinner was served on the ground and Sect.
Huffines said there was six basket of provision spread on teh ground and
seven baskets full taken up so it is supposed that all had a plenty to
eat.

Mrs. Hol Jones has returned from a visit to her sisters who is sick on
head of Flynn's creek.

Prof. Pippen and Mr. Bilengsly of Ivy Gap was in our midst Saturday.

Ambros Veatch and Miss Annie Woodward attended the institute.

Mrs. Nannie White visited her sister Mrs. Nin Long the last of last
week.

Misses Essie Gailbreath, Minnie Reeves and Theo Hogg, spent the night
with Miss Tomie and Clara Brooks.

Quite a number of the Whitleyville crowd were teh guest of Miss Belle
and Asia Wheeler Saturday night.

B R Brown and L C Hall will attend the fair at Rome.

Johnie McCawley who has been sick for some days is up again.

The chld of Andrew McCoin who has been sick for sometime died last
Wednesday night.

The following partys 

S F McCawley and Miss Marietta Hogg

B R Brown and Miss Theo Hogg,

R R Clark and Miss Cara Johnson 

had quite a nice time while out driving Sunday morning.

The school here has been dismissed for a couple of week.

Bro Carter of Layfatte, will hold a protracted meeting at this place,
beginning on the fifth Sunday in this month.

Lewis Stephens, who left here some time ago and went to Texas has made his return.

Mrs. Mollie Brooks has been confined to her room for some days.

McCawley Bros & Herod are building another side room to their store house.

Miss Minnie Terry who has been visiting here for the past week returned home to day.

Sept 9 HAMP

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