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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Sarah Hutcherson ==================================================================== LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY JANUARY 2, 1931 ================================================================ ~~WHITEFIELD~~Misses Altie & Louise WHITEHORN and Reba HUTCHERSON spent Thursday with Mrs.Mattie HUTCHERSON. ~~HENNING~~Mrs.Nannie Adelia NICHOLS MEGEL departed this life Thursday afternoon,December 25th at her home,after an illness of three weeks.She was born in Sedalia,MO,on March 12,1869.After her marriage on September 22,1889,to J.J.MEGEL in Old Stonefort at Eldorado,ILL,they moved to Memphis in 1894,making their home there and Henning intermittently until her death.Funeral services were conducted Saturday at the family residence by Rev.E.H.HUTCHERSON,of Covington.Remains were taken to Memphis for burial in Forest Hill Cemetery.Besides her husband,she leaves three sons,L.D.MEGEL,of Kansas City,MO; J.J.MEGEL,Jr.; and Lawrence A.MEGEL,of Henning;five sisters,Mrs.Fred MUENCH,of Evensville,ILL; Mrs.Fletcher SMITH,of Stonefort.ILL; Mrs.John McSPARIN,of Stonefort,ILL; Mrs.Joe PARSONS,of McCormick,ILL; Mrs.D.O.JONES,OF Okla City,OK; two brothers.(unnamed)Two sons and one daughter preceded her in death.;Lynn Eugene MEGEL died August 21,1898 in Seymore,IN; Mary Margaret MEGEL died November 2,1900 in Memphis; and Louis Harold MEGEL died January 13,1918,in Birmingham,AL. ~~LOCALS~~Mrs.Charles MONTAGUE received quite a severe fall on the pavement in front of Stewart Furniture Co.,on the morning after the recent snow.This is a dangerous place when covered with sleet or snow and should be made safe for pedestrians. After a prolonged illness of several months,Mrs.F.M.JONES,of Paducah,KY,died Tuesday morning.She was the mother of Mrs.H.C.WILCOX. Jean Glass WRIGHT,11-weeks-old,daughter of R.H.& Frankie WILLIAMS WRIGHT died Tuesday evening,December 30,at 11:30 o’clock,at the home of her parents in Memphis.The remains were brought to Ripley Wednesday afternoon and laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery. ~~MAYOR’S COURT~~John WHITEHORN; drunk,$12.25. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY JANUARY 9,1931 ================================================================ ~~DEATH~~Mr.Sidney EVANS died last Friday evening,85 years of age,was born in Atlanta,GA on March 1,1846.Funeral services in the Church of Christ,burial in Maplewood Cemetery.Pall bearers were his grandsons,William DAILEY; Leon HUDDLESTON; Marvin HUDDLESTON and Louis NABORS,Jr.;and his sons-in-law,G.T.SMITH and Louis NABORS,Sr.He is survived by his wife and six daughters,Mrs.Albert HUDDLESTON; Mrs.Tom NABORS;and Mrs.Louis NABORS;all of Memphis,Mrs.Ada DAILEY; Mrs.G.T.SMITH and Miss Irean EVANS;all of Ripley.Two children preceded him in death,an only son,Charles Henry EVANS,at the age of three months and a daughter,Mrs.Tom H.GREEN,who died January 24,1929. ~~DEATH~~Mr.William BATES,80,died at the residence of his son-in-law,C.H.SULLIVAN,near Price,Lauderdale County,Sunday afternoon,December 28,1930,at 1:30 o’clock.Funeral services were held at the residence Monday afternoon,interment in family cemetery.He is survived by two sons,James BATES and Montelle BATES; daughters,Mrs.C.H.SULLIVAN,of Lauderdale County;Mrs.George TURNER and Mrs.Herman TURNER,both of Tipton County. ~~DEATH~~Mrs.B.S.MORRIS died at the home of her daughter,Mrs.J.B.HUNTER,on January 1,1931.She leaves four children,Mrs.H.C.D.MORRIS,of Timmonsville,SC; Mrs.C.T.AUSTIN; Mrs.J.B.HUNTER; and Mr.Sam MORRIS;all of Ripley.One sister,Mrs.Mary Lea JONES,of Blytheville,AR.The funeral was held at Mt.Pleasant Church on January 3rd. ~~MARY’S CHAPEL~~Mr.Horace LEE and family moved Tuesday to Toulon. Miss Pauline KLUTTS spent Tuesday night with her grandmother,Mrs.NEW at Conner. ~~LOCALS~~Mrs.Etta WILSON,age 55,died Tuesday at her home in the Hurricane Hill community,and was buried the following day in Holmes graveyard. Friends in Ripley deeply sympathize with Mrs.Ted WILSON in the death of her father,J.G.PROVENCE,which occurred Tuesday in Dallas,Texas. Tuesday night,the store of Jenkins & Hill was entered by would be theives who broke the plate glass in the rear door.Nothing was missed,and the presumption is that the miscreants were frightened away before they secured any loot. A typographical error last week was responsible for the name,John WHITEHORN,appearing in Mayor’s Court proceedings, when it should have been Joe WHITEHORN,and was so written.The said Joe WHITEHORN is from Tipton County,the person tried on a charge of being drunk and not John WHITEHORN,who is a good,substantial citizen of Ripley and not to be classed as a law violater. Mrs.J.W.WATERS was called to Milburn.KY,last Friday on account of the death of her only brother,E.B.SUMMERS,age 80 years.He was a civil engineer in the employ of the Government,but recently returned from service,and was at the time of his death,living with his sister,Mrs.G.L.BOSWELL at Milburn. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY JANUARY 16,1931 ================================================================ ~~HENNING~~Fire of unknown origin destroyed the baeutiful country home of Frank LEWIS east of town Friday night between 9 and 10 o’clock.The place was known as the old Frank WATSON home and was built nearly 50 years ago. ~~REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS~~Mrs.Bessie PEACOCK to G.L.FITZGERALD and Willis FITZGERALD--91 & 1/10 acres in the 5th District; $5000. ~~DEATH~~After a courageous,patient fight against odds for five years,Miss Louise JOHNSTON peacefully fell on sleep at her home in Ripley early Monday morning.She was born in Bardwell,KY on September 9,1905 and removed here with her parents twelve years ago.The funeral was held at the family residence on tuesday afternoon,interment in Maplewood cemetery.She is survived by her parents,Mr.& mrs.James H.JOHNSTON; two brothers,Joe JOHNSTON and James JOHNSTON. ~~LOCALS~~Mrs.Sophia MODLIN,age 77 years,an inmate of the county home,died Sunday. Miss Catherine COX,who lives near Central,left Sunday for Greenville,MS to visit her aunt,Mrs.Mamie CARROLL and other relatives. Mr.L.M.MURLEY,one of the county’s oldest citizens,died Tuesday at the home of his son,M.C.MURLEY,near Mary’s Chapel,and his remains were laid to rest the following day in the cemetery at that place.The funeral was conducted by Rev.M.F.SAVAGE.Mr.MURLEY had reached the age of 93 years and three months,and had been a member of the Baptist church for 73 years.He was a man of strong contitution,and at the age of 90 years,made a cotton crop.Just before he suffered a stroke of paralysis,he sang two songs,and these were his last audible utterances. ~~WHITEFIELD~~Mr.Will HUTCHERSON and family,of Whitefield have moved to Mary’s Chapel and Mrs.Laura HENDREN and family,of Mary’s Chapel,have moved to the house vacated by Mr.HUTCHERSON. ~~MARY’S CHAPEL~~Mr.& Mrs.Will HUTCHERSON of Whitefield,have moved to the place vacated by Mr.Pete GRIMES. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY JANUARY 23,1931 ================================================================ ~~RED CROSS~~The local chapter of the American Red Cross has established headquarters at the City Club rooms,which is in charge of Mrs.J.E.PIERSON,disbursement officer,with H.L.HANNA,investigator of claiments.So far food has been furnished 325 families averaging 5 per family,who are unable to receive assistance from other sources.This county has a large number of sharecroppers and renters,who made a complete crop failure as a result of the unprecedented drought,and many are hungry and destitute of clothing to bridge them through the winter. ~~CURVE~~The grocery store owned by Roy MEACHUM and operated in connection with the Pan-Am filling station,was entered by theives Saturday night and a considerable quantity of flour,coffe,canned goods,etc.,taken. the body of Willis SCALLIONS,who died Saturday night after an illness of only two days,was laid to rest Monday morning in Concord Cemetery.Deceased had been a member of the Methodist Church here a number of years and the funeral services were conducted by the pastor,Rev.A.M.BENNETT.Mr.SCALLIONS was 80 years of age,had been married four times and was the father of 18 children,12 of whom are living.He is also survived by his wife;one brother and a number of grandchildren. ~~GATES~~Mr.John GARRETT died suddenly at his home near town Wednesday morning at 5 o’clock.Funeral services were Thursday morning,burial in Concord Cemetery.Besides his widow,he is survived by five sons,J.N.GARRETT; Ernest GARRETT; E.L.GARRETT; E.O.GARRETT; and P.O.GARRETT; also by one brother and a number of grandchildren. ~~DEATH~~Samuel Elsworth HAYNES was born September 27,1890 and died January 15,1931-age 40 years,four months and 18 days.He was the son of Mr.& Mrs.Andrew HAYNES,of Central,where he was born and reared.In 1908,he professed faith in Jesus Christ and joined the New Hope Methodist Church.In December 1913,he married Miss Edith May THOMPSON,and to them were born five children,three boys and 2 girls.He also leaves his mother, two sisters and one brother. ~~LOCALS~~See G.W.METER for hauling.Telephone 380. Mr.& Mrs.I.M.STEELE carried Elvin MODLIN to Nashville Sunday,and placed him in the home for the feeble-minded. Mr.& Mrs.A.P.BOYD and daughter and Mr.J.W.BOYD and daughter attended the funeral of Page BOYD,son of Mr.& Mrs.Walter BOYD in Blytheville,AR Saturday. Mrs.Eva M.SMITH passed away at the home of her daughter,Mrs.A.W.LACKEY in Ripley on Thursday of last week and her remains were laid to rest in Holmes graveyard the following day.She was 68 years of age,and had been aninvalid for many months,but was uncomplaining,because she was happy in a Saviour’s love and also the love and respect of a large number of friends who shared with the daughter in her ministrations and constant watchcare over her. ~~MARY’S CHAPEL~~Hubert MANESS has returned to his home in Memphis after an extended visit to his brother,Henry MANESS. ~~LUCKETT~~Mr.& Mrs.C.N.JONES are parents of a son,born January 13th. ~~WHITEFIELD~~An infant son of Jake CONNELL was buried Saturday afternoon at Mary’s Chapel. ~~HALESPOINT~~Will KELLICK and Freeman MIDYETT,of Chick,were here Sunday. ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY JANUARY 30,1931 ================================================================ ~~DEATH~~Mrs.Jane HAYNES, wife of Andy HAYNES,deceased,died Sunday at the home of her daughter,Mrs.Clara BROWN,near Central,after a brief illness.Mrs HAYNESwas taken ill while attending the bedside of her son,Ellsworth HAYNES,who died January 15.She was taken to the home of her daughter,where she developed pneumonia.Mrs.HAYNES leaves two daughters,Mrs.Emmett UNDERWOOD and Mrs.Clara BROWN,both of the Central community; and one son,Lewis HAYNES,of Ripley. ~~MARY’S CHAPEL~~Miss Letha KLUTTS spent Sunday night with Mrs.Irene HUTCHERSON at Conner. Mr.Ben HUTCHERSON and daughter,Myrtle,of Dry Hill,attended the bedside of Mr.Everett PRATER Sunday. ~~WHITEFIELD~~Junior,little son of Mr.& mrs.Jack TIMS is ill with the flu. ~~KNOB CREEK~~Mr.& Mrs.W.A.HUTCHERSON and children,spent Sunday in the R.C.BELTON home at Mascedonia. ~~WOODVILLE~~Mrs.Willie WILEY attended a birthday dinner of her aunt,Miss Emma BENNETT,near Forked Deer last Tuesday,given by her neices and nephews as a surprise,it being her 82nd birthday. ~~GATES~~Mr.& MRS.A.F.GARRETT are parents of a son born Sunday,the 25th. ~~LIGHTFOOT~~Little Willie Mary BLACK was carried to a hospital in Memphis Wednesday of last week to undergo an operation on her leg.She has been unable to walk for five months. Sunday afternoon about 4 o’clock,the death angel visited the home of W.L.McPHERSON and claimed the dear wife and mother.She had been sick only about ten days.She was almost 75 years of age and had been c Christian for many years.She leaves a husband; two daughters; Mrs.Lem MATTHEWS,of McCONNELL and Mrs.Willie MITCHELL,of Luckett; one son,John Henry McPHERSON,of Memphis. ~~ASBURY~~Mrs.Maude BILLINGS spent the weekend in Covington with her daughter Mrs.Tom KLUTTS. Mrs.Mamie WOOD was called to Lightfoot by the death of her grandmother,Mrs.McPHERSON. Mrs.Alex EDNEY and children,of Ripley,spent several days last week with her mother,Mrs.Maude BILLINGS. ~~PLEASANT HILL~~A daughter was born to Mr.& mrs.Robert Gilson WOOD at the Baptist hospital in Memphis Friday.Mrs.WOOD is the granddaughter of Mrs.W.R.HALLIBURTON. ~~LUCKETT~~Miss Athea McGARRITY spent the weekend in Ripley. Mr.& Mrs.Glenn MITCHELL,of Memphis,spent Monday with his parents,Mr.& Mrs.Henry MITCHELL. Mr.& Mrs.Bradie WILLIS and baby,of Monette,AR are visiting his parents,Mr.& Mrs.Rip WILLIS. Mr.& Mrs.Manley DANIELS,of Ripley,spent Sunday afternoon with her parents,Mr.& Mrs.Rob CROOK. Mr.& Mrs.John EMERSON and baby,of Ripley,spent Sunday here with her mother,Mrs.C.A.McGARRITY. ~~CENTRAL~~Lackey WEBB and Beulah APPERSON motored to Dyersburg Monday and were married. Lemon WILSON and Sue WEBB were married Saturday in Marion,AR.They were accompanied by Mr.& Mrs.Carl ADKERSON. ~~LOCALS~~Mrs.A.E.ANDERSON died suddenly at her home at Curve Wednesday evening at 6 o’clock. Mr.& Mrs.J.B.CROCKETT have moved to the suburban residence at the Fain Spring Farm Dairy,of which he is proprietor,and are now keeping house. Mrs.Blanche NUNN,of Halls,died Wednesday in the Baptist Hospital in Memphis,where she had been under treatment for several weeks.The remains were carried to Halls for interment Thursday afternoon. Billy,six-year-old son of Mr.& Mrs.Carey SOLOMON,of Nut Bush,suffered a fractured skull Friday while enroute from school,when he was struck by an auto said to have been driven by Jim CAPELL. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6,1931 ================================================================ ~~CEDAR GROVE~~Mrs.Lena WEBB is spending this week with her son,Joe BLANKENSHIP. Mrs.Scott ANDREWS and daughters, Pansy & Doris,spent Thursday with Mrs.Hughey HENDREN. ~~CURVE~~A daughter was born Tuesday to Mr.& Mrs.H.M.SUTTON.She has been named Joanne. Last Wednesday evening,January 28th,the death angel came into the home of A.E.ANDERSON,taking his beloved companion,to whom he had been married almost 24 years.Although her health had been bad for a number of years,apparantly she was as well as usual until Wednesday morning when she suffered a stroke of paralysis,from which she never rallied.Mrs.ANDERSON was born March 15,1887,and married February 3,1907.At an early age she joined the Methodist Church and was a loyal and faithul member,loving the church and all good causes,being an able leader in any and all causes for the bebefit of the community.That she was well loved was shown by the vast crowds of friends who gathered to pay her their last tribute of love and respect.She leaves her husband; one son,J.M.ANDERSON,of Memphis; a little grandson; one sister,Mrs.E.F.HALL,of Paris; and many other relatives to mourn her passing.In the church to which she belonged,her pastor,Bro.BENNETT,read a beautiful and impressive service,after which she was laid to rest in the cemetery at Gates. ~~DYERSBURG DODGE FIRM~~At the bankruptcy sale of the Anderson-Hart Motor Company,Dyersburg Dodge Agency,the company stock was purchesed by Goodloe PARTEE,of Ripley.The business was reopened Saturday and is now doing business with W.F.HART,former owner in charge. ~~MARY’S CHAPEL~~Miss Pauline KLUTTS spent Saturday night with Miss FlossieWILLIAMS at Conner. ~~LOCALS~~Maurice MILLER,doing business as A.Miller & Co.,filed a petition in bankruptcy in Memphis Wednesday.He listed his liabilities of $6667.10 and assets of $5,700.00. Ernest ARWOOD tripped and fell on the concrete pavement Saturday night and shattered his right knee cap.He was carried to Dr.Campbell’s Clinic,in Memphis,and hopes to be able to return home soon. Mrs.J.E.McCOLPIN,widow,living in Memphis,died at the home of her daughter in that city Monday night of apoplexy.Mr.McCOLPIN died 7 years ago.In addition to her daughter,Mrs.Jarrell PENN,she is survived by two sisters and one brother;Mrs.J.E.CLIFFE,of Franklin; Mrs. Waco WEBB,of Debray Beach; and Mr.Dan VAUGHEN,of Pasadena,Calif. ~~BEXAR~~John BARBOUR,of Curve,visited his sister,Mrs.Herman WEBB Sunday. Ralp & Rhea UNDERWOOD,of Flippen,spent Saturday night in the home of their grandparents. ~~FOR RENT~~Nice 6 room house ,Mrs.W.B.MIDYETT,Ripley,tennessee. ~~CROSS ROADS~~Emmett WHITE,who has been sick for sometime,is still confined to his bed. Alvin DAVIS has returned from the Baptist Hospital in Memphis where he was treated for a fractured wrist. ~~WHITEFIELD~~Mr.& Mrs.Ernest BIZZELL are parents of a daughter,born January 28th.She has been christened Clara Geraldine BIZZELL. Jerome KLUTTS & Margaret KLUTTS,of Mary’s Chapel ;Misses Jessie KLUTTS & Marjorie FERGASON,of Conner,visited the Walter WHEATLEY home Friday. ~~CONNER~~Mrs.Josie WILLIAMS spent Saturday in the Charley KLUTTS home. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 13,1931 ================================================================ ~~LOCALS~~Mrs.C.L.FOUST,of Memphis,visited her daughter, Mrs.W.W.HUTCHERSON,at Mack Monday. An 8-year-old son of Mr.& Mrs.C.D.WILLIAMS died Saturday and the remains were laid to rest in Mary’s Chapel cemetery. Mr.& Mrs.Alonzo KLUTTS and son,Bill; Robert KLUTTS and Mr.& Mrs.Dan KLUTTS,spent Sunday with the Harris BROWNS’in Jackson. Rev.J.W.WATERS in endeavoring to pull a post out of the ground at his home,broke a rib.However,he is able to be up and we predict he is through in the post business. This is to notify the public that Howard BROWN,colored,is indebted to me and George BOND,and has left our farm.Whoever hires BROWN will be held responsible his wages. James GAINES,17-year-old son of Mr.& Mrs.Max GAINES died Wednesday of last week.Funeral was the following day,the remains interred in Asbury Cemetery. ~~WHAT IS THE COLOR OF NEGRO BABIES AT BIRTH?~~That the negro enters the world with a skin as light as that of a caucasin is a common notion,and frequently travelers refer to the faintly colored newly born children of the black race.Many people believe that negro babies are born white (with the exception of a black band around the body) and that a short time after birth their skins turn black.As a matter of fact newly born infants even of the white race are not really light in color.Generally caucasian children are reddish at birth,although the exact hue varies widely.The children of the darker races are lighter than their parents,and the colored child of very light parents may be indistingguishable from a white child so far as color is concerned,but ordinarily colored children enter the worls noticeably pigmented and many of them are quite dark from the beginning.As a rule the coloe deepens for several years,this is especially true in those born light.It seldom happens,however,that a newly born colored child has the deep black color of the typical full blooded adult.Decided pigmentation first appears on the ears,breast and a belt across the lower part of the back.Often it is necessary to these characteristic markings to distinguish the newly born children of Caucasians from those of the darker races---THE PATHFINDER. ~~CENTRAL~~Scott ANDREWS happened to a painful accident last week,sticking a thorn in his elbow,which confined him to his bed. Mr.& Mrs.Dewey NEWMAN,Andrew NEWMAN and family and Bob NEWMAN,of Memphis,attended the bedside of their mother Saturday and Sunday. ~~WHITEFIELD~~John SAVAGE,of Cedar Grove,is spending this week with his son,Troy SAVAGE. Mrs.Ellis ESCUE and son,Raymond,are able to be up after several days of flu. Mrs.G.H.LATHAM has received a message of the serious illness of her sister,Mrs.Bettie OVERTON at Wellwood. ~~GOLDDUST~~Emmett YOCKUM, Asa FAIN and Alfred FAIN spent Monday night at Arp. ~~NANKIPOO~~Mr.& Mrs.W.H.ABERNATHY celebrated their 45th weeding anniversary on February 7th. ~~WILLIAMSTOWN~~Miss Virgie SMITH spent Saturday night at Crutcher with her uncle,David FLOYD. ~~GLIMP~~Mr.& Mrs.Matt GAINES and children arrived Thursday from AZ to make their home here. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 20,1931 ================================================================ ~~LIBERTY BELL ON AIR~~After a silance of nearly100 years,the Liberty Bell is to be rung again.Plans have the bell tapped thirteen times,once for each of the original thirteen states,Feb.22nd,were announced by the George Washington Bicentennial Commisssion.It will be heard on a nation-wide radio hook-up. ~~GATES~~Ralph,little son of Mrs.Thelma WILLIAMS,is ill with scarlet fever. ~~THREE STORES BURNED IN BLAZE IN HENNING~~Fire originating in the Cash & Carry Co.,on the main business street of Henning,Thursday night of last week swept through three stores before the fire trucks from Ripley and Covington subdued it.They were forced to pump water from a creek across the I.C.Railroad.Total loss is estimated at $50,000.Also there was severe damage to a fourth store,Eber’s General Merchandise.The pther stores laid in ruins were the Frank Carter Grocery Co.,and the general merchandise firm of Anthony & Hargrove.The Cash & Carry was owned by J.V.ALSTON. ~~WOODVILLE~~Mr.& Mrs.Montelle SMITH are parents of a daughter born February 8th. Mr.WETZEL recently killed a large owl which measured 4 feet,4 inches from tip to tip. Mrs.Gus McKEE,who died at her home at Eylau Saturday was laid to rest Sunday afternoon at Woodville Cemetery. ~~LUCKETT~~Mrs.John EMMERSON,who has been sick for several weeks at the home of her mother,Mrs.C.N.McGARRITY,was carried to the Brownsville Hospital Saturday night. ~~DEATH~~Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the home of her daughter for Mrs.Ann E.LEIRD,wife of the late James LEIRD,whose death occurred Sunday afternoon.Mrs.LEIRD was born in Ripley November 29,1843,and lived in Lauderdale County all her life. Before her marriage,she was Miss Ann E.CALDWELL.She was 87 years old and survived by one daughter,Mrs.N.W.BARBOUR;eight grandchildren;six great grandchildren. She was a member of Edith Methodist Church. ~~HAPPY BIRTHDAY~~On Feb.17th,a gracious and lovely lady,Mrs.Mary HARDY attained the age of 79 years.On Sunday preceding this date,her sons and daughters and grandchildren gathered at her home in Forked Deer to attest their love and devotion for her,their joy in the occasion and to wish her “many more birthdays.”The placecards were Valentines bearing the dates 1856--1931.Of Mrs.HARDY’s children,only one daughter,Mrs.John HUNT,of Springfield,was absent.Those present were:Miss Rosa HARDY; Mr.& Mrs.Ira GRAY and children,of Blytheville;Mr.& Mrs.W.M.HARDY,of Tiptonville; Mr.& Mrs.T.J.HAMILTON,of Brownsville; Mr.& Mrs.A.H.HARDY,Mr.& Mrs.Lee HARDY,both of Ripley; Mrs.Mattie GRIFFIN, Miss Eugenia GRIFFIN, Mr.& Mrs.Lawson HARDY,and Mr.& Mrs.J.F.GRIFFIN,all of Forked Deer; Mr.& Mrs.Paul GRIFFEN,of Halls; Miss Mary Nell RICE,of Brownsville.Mrs.HARDY is the widow of the late Henderson HARDY. ~~LOCALS~~Mr.W.B.MIDYETT is improving after 10 days illness. Mrs.Charles BRITTIAN and children,of Central America,are visiting her sister,Mrs.P.S.SAVAGE. Rev.M.F.SAVAGE conducted the funeral of Mrs.P.G.McKEE on Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock.She was in her 65th year. Mrs.John NEWBERRY,of Yazoo City,MS is attending the bedside of her mother,Mrs.Dave WOOD who is quite ill with pneumonia. ~~MRS.G.J.UNDERWOOD~~Looking back over the years to the 15th of January,1869,we find where a little girl was born to Mr.& Mrs.Jack KELTNER and was christened Annie Josephine.When she was ?? old,her parents died and she lived one year with Mrs.John HAYNES at Flippen;one year with Mrs.Angie CHAMBERS near Woodville; two years with Tom KIRKPATRICK at Ripley; then she went again and lived again with Mrs.John HAYNES until the fall of 1884; when after spending a few weeks with Mrs.PURYEAR at Curve,she was married on November 20th,1884 to Mr.G.J.UNDERWOOD.It was said to have been the first home wedding to be solemnized at Curve.To this union,eight children were born,five of whom preceded her in death.Her fourth child was taken in infancy.Her sixth child was playing with a grindstone one summer afternoon in 1905,when the rock turning over,rolled across his chest,and before the lengthening shadows had changed to sunset,the spirit of little 5-year-old Frankie had gone out to meet her maker.In the summer of 1914,with two of her children,Hubert and Crystal,she united with the Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Flippen,though she professed faith in Christ at Flippen at a revival meeting in Whitefield in the summer of 1885. In the fall of 1914,her daughter,Mrs.R.L.HENDREN,died of lung trouble,which she too soon developed,as a result of months of constant nursing.She later spent eight months at Beeville,Texas,in the vain hope of recovery.Soon after her return to Tennessee,another daughter,Crystal,contracted the disease and lived 18 months,during which time she was able to stay up and do the work about the house and sick room. On June 30,1925,her son,Hubert,was shot and killed near Bells,leaving a wife and five small children,two of whom were later seriously burned,one fatally.For several months,the pain and suffering increased,and at 10 o’clock on the evening of February 12th,1931,God sent His angels to release the gentle spirit from the painracked body and carry it home.The funeral services were held in Flippen,C.P.Church on Friday afternoon,conducted by Dr.O.Olin GREEN,of Ripley,to whom she had previously given the simple but impressive testimony that “God is good and merciful.”She was laid to rest in Prospect Cemetery to await the Resurrection.She is survived by her husband; one son,A.J.UNDERWOOD; two daughters, Mrs.Malon HUTCHERSON,of this county and Mrs.Jessie BICKERS,of Birmingham,Ala. “When we think of the years she suffered, When we think of the trouble and pain That she met with such a calm endurance, Though recurring again and again, We wonder. Could we meet the trials she met with? Could we stand where she has stood? Then nearing the end of the journey, Could we still say God is good?” By: Miss Cordie Underwood. ~~MARY’S CHAPEL~~Gene BROOKS,of Conner,spent Tuesday night with Dan KLUTTS. Mrs.R.A.DAVIS,of Memphis,Mrs.Lillie HILL and Mrs.Josie KIMBLE,of Ripley,visited in the D.A.KLUTTS home Tuesday. ~~WHITEFIELD~~Mrs.Jesse KLUTTS has returned to her home in Conner after several weeks visit in the Walter WHEATLEY home. Mrs.Cora LATHAM and Mrs.Helen TIMS received several minor bruises about the head and body Saturday evening when the car in which they were riding turned over.None of the other occupants were hurt. ~~IN MEMORY~~James M.GAINES,son of Mr.& Mrs.Maxwell GAINES,departed this life February 4th,1931; aged 17years, 10 months, and 22 days.He leaves his parents,five sisters and two brothers to mourn his death.James had been in ill health for over two years.He was conscious until the last and called his mother and father to his bedside to be with him in his last hour. A COUSIN; Mrs.Keese GAINES. ~~DEATH~~The body of Walter WADSWORTH,Jr.,whose death occured at his home in Ashville,NC Saturday morning,arrived here Sunday morning.He was 27 years of age,and a son of W.C.WADSWORTH,a former citizen of Ripley.He was a member of the Methodist Church.The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of his uncle,J.H.WADSWORTH,at Hurricane Hill,conducted by his pastor,Rev.W.L.DRAKE,of Friendship.Interment in Bethlehem Cemetery. ~~MASCEDONIA~~Mr.& Mrs.Jim COX,of Memphis,spent a few days Sunday afternoon in the home of his brother,Mr.A.F.COX. ~~DEATH~~Mrs.W.L.McPHERSON was born February 28th,1856; died January 25th,1931.Known in her girlhood days as Mischie BYNAM,she was married to W.L.McPHERSON a number of years ago.She was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church at Luckett.”Oh,dear wife and mother,we are so lonely without you here,but we shall not forget the one who gave you to us,has the right to take you back to Himself.In our memory you shall linger and the light from your life shall be a guide to us as we onward go.” She is survived by her husband; two daughters,Mrs.W.S.MITCHELL,of Ripley and Mrs.S.L.MATTHEWS,of McConnell; and one son,J.H.McPHERSON,of Memphis. ~~NANKIPOO~~T.F.CATES celebrated his 59th birthday Saturday. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27,1931 ================================================================ ~~FRALEY LANDS SOLD~~A big land sale was made here last week by F.G.BARTON,trustee,of Memphis,when 2500 acres of land of the late A.D.FRALEY were sold at public outcry to the higgest bidder.Mrs.Willie FRALEY,widow of A.D.FRALEY,was the successful bidder,$22,300 for land consisting of five tracts situated in the Fourth Civil District of Lauderdale County on Island 34. ~~HENNING~~Mr.& Mrs.J.F.HARGROVEannounce the marriage of their daughter,Elizabeth,to Ryan MILLER.The ceremony took place Sept.12th at Marion,AR. ~~MARRIAGE~~Mr.& Mrs.R.M.JOHNSON announce the marriage of their daughter,Olivia,to J.L.BEST,of Fort Worth,TX.The marriage took place in Hernando,MS on December 30th,1930. ~~DEATH~~Thirty-two years of railroad service were ended Monday eveningat 7:10 o’clock,when W.D.CLARK,47 years of age,was struck by a train just as he was leaving his toolhouse.Born in Grantsborough,IL, he came to Ripley at age 22.He came here as section foreman and his faithful service held him this position until death.He entered railroad service at 15 years of age.Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Baptist Church,of which he was a member.He was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery. Pallbearers were:Robert L.WEBB; R.L.FERGUSON,of Fulton,KY; Luther HARDY,of Gates; W.B.MIDYETT of Ripley; J.H.DAME,of Henning; and E.AITKEN.He is survived by his widow; two daughters,Mary Louise CLARK and Mrs.Richmond HOWARD; his father; three sisters and two brothers. ~~LOCALS~~Mr.& Mrs.Warner PACE were called here last week by the death of Mrs.James LEIRD. Mr.& Mrs.B.C.DURHAM and Mr.& Mrs.S.S.NEIGHBORS attended the funeral of Mrs.Eula D.PRESCOTT in Memphis Wednesday.Mrs.PRESCOTT was the daughter of Mr.& Mrs.Ellis B.DICKEY. Another negro child,4-years-old,of the Kirk DEWALT family,died of meningitis in Memphis Wednesday and two of the older children,6 and 8 years of age are being treated in the isolation hospital in Memphis for the same disease.The youngest child,two-years-old,died in Ripley on Feb.14th,at which time the other children were carried to the hospital. ~~FLIPPEN~~Ahost of friends and relatives attended the funeral services of Mrs.A.W.CHIPMAN Sunday afternoon.She died in the Brownsville Hospital Saturday night at 7:30 o’clock after undergoing several operations.She was laid to rest at Mary’s Chapel Cemetery.Mrs.CHIPMAN was 24 years of age and was the daughter of I.J.HAMMONDS. ~~CURVE~~After an illness of only a few days,E.M.HALL,died Monday morning at the home of his son,W.R.HALL,with whom he had made his home for a number of of years.He was in his 68th year and had spent most all his life in Lauderdale County.He was a member of the Methodist Church,a devout Christian,and devoted father to his daughter and four sons,all of whom were with him in his last hours.They are Mrs.Amy CRAWFORD,of Danceyville; Raymond HALL,of Unionville; E.M.HALL,W.R.HALL, and Ralph HALL,of Covington,Curve and Memphis respectively.He also leaves two sisters.he was laid to rest in Halls Cemetery,next to his wife,who preceded him in death about 17 years ago. ~~ASBURY~~Mr.& Mrs.Hermam RHODES entertained the young people Saturday night. Mrs.Ed GRAMMER returned home Saturday after an extended visit to her son,Will POWELL,near Henning. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY MARCH 6,1931 ================================================================ ~~ASHPORT~~Ernest METER and Ernie WOODS are on the sick list. Barney ALLEN happened to a very painful accident Friday afternoon.While repairing a pump,a chain broke,and knocked out several of his teeth. ~~WHITEFIELD~~Mrs.Lizzie HUTCHERSON,of Flippen,spent Thursday with Mrs.Rowry CRAIN. ~~MARY’S CHAPEL~~Miss Pauline KLUTTS spent the weekend with Mrs.Maggie WILLIAMS at Conner. Mrs.M.A.WHITE and three children returned Sunday from a weeks’ visit with her son,Lonnie WHITE at Toulon. ~~CURVE~~A son was born Sunday to Mr.& Mrs.S.E.MARSHELL. ~~ASBURY~~Mrs.Fannie MATTHEWS and Mrs.Grover METER,of Ripley,spent Friday afternoon in the home of H.C.LUTON and family. Mr.Cecil WILLIS and Miss Beatrice BARNES were quietly married Thursday evening of last week at the home of A.B.WHITE,J.P. ~~GATES~~Mrs.Odie DEW,who died at her home here Friday morning after a lingering illness,was laid to rest in Gates Cemetery Saturday morning after funeral services by Rev.W.B.PERRY.She is survived by her husband and seven children. The remains of Mr.W.L.DOERR,who died at the Baptist Hospital in Memphis Monday morning,were brought here Tuesday for burial.Services were conducted at the Baptist Church,after which the remains were laid to rest in Gates Cemetery.He is survived by one daughter,Mrs.H.B.HUBB,of Holliday; one son,Colon DOERR,of Memphis;and two sisters,Mrs.Davis BENTLEY & Mrs.Emmett BRANTLEY. ~~LOCALS~~Henry YOUNG and son,Lonnie,of Memphis,spent Sunday with his father,J.E.YOUNG,at Dry Hill. It tried to snow Tuesday,which was a reminder to some of our older citizens that the biggest snow that ever visited this section was in March,1886. Saturday,Mrs.G.G.McLEOD was received of two boxes of cakes from school children in Greece for the drought stricken school children of this county.One box was distruibuted by the Red Cross here and one by the Halls Chapter.This was a lovely manifestation of world friendship on the part of the faraway tots,whose love for other tots in distress prompted the donation. ~~MARRIAGE LICENSES~~Finis JORDON and Brooksie METER. ~~GOLDDUST~~Jim JOHNSON,C.C.ANDERSON Jr.,and Alford FAIN were in Ripley Monday. Finis JORDON and Brooksie METER surprised their many friends by driving to Ashport Friday night and getting married. Those on the sick list are Mrs.Ella METER; and Mrs.Willis FITZGERALD. ~~GLIMP~~Mr.& Mrs.Al CROOK are parents of twin boys,born Thursday night. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY MARCH 13,1931 ================================================================ ~~HENNING~~The remains of T.A.BLACKWELL,whose death occurred in Bay City,TX on Sunday,arrived Wednesday morning and was buried in Poplar Grove Cemetery at 10 a.m.He was the second son of the late R.A.and Louise BUSHE BLACKWELL.He leaves two brothers,A.P.BLACKWELL and E.M.BLACKWELL,of Henning;two sisters,Mrs.Walter PARTAIN,of Lake Village,AR and Mrs.Ira BARFIELD,of Henning. ~~KNOB CREEK~~On March 9th the Death Angel visited this community and bore away the sweet spirit of R.L.FOWLER,age 77 years.He professed faith in Christ and joined the Baptist Church in early life and lived a true upright Christian life.On March 4th,1879,he was married to Miss Della CHEEK.To their union was born five children,four girls and one boy,all of whom with the wife and mother survive; also 24 grandchildren and one sister.He was laid to rest Tuesday in Enon Cemetery. ~~GOLDDUST~~Acie FAIN is visiting his sister at Arp. Dink PRESNAL,of Yarbo,AR spent a few days last week in the C.M.METER home. After an illness of only a few days,Mrs.Lee SANDERS died at her home Monday morning.She was in her 53rd year and leaves to mourn her death,her husband;two sons and two daughters of this place,and Ola SANDERS of Blytheville.She was laid to rest in Mt.Pleasant Cemetery. ~~IN MEMORY~~In sad but loving memory of my own dear darling mother,Mrs.Lou McBROOM.She departed this life March 7th,1931,age 57 years,one month and seventeen days.She was sick for eight days of bronchial pneumonia at the Lauderdale County Home. Her Loving Daughter,Mary. ~~ASHPORT~~Mrs.J.W.YOUNGER broke her arm last week. Mr.& Mrs.Bates FARMER have announced the approaching marriage of their daughter,Emma Jewell,to Mr.James R.LOVELACE. Little Charlie HUGHES happened to a very painful accident while playing at school.He fell and fractured a bone in his ankle. ~~MARY’S CHAPEL~~A daughter was born March 5th to Mr.& Mrs.Tom ERSA. Miss Maizie HUTCHERSON,of Conner,spent Monday night with Miss Pauline KLUTTS. ~~LOCALS~~A daughter was born Tuesday to Mr.& Mrs.Wm.H.STEEN.She has been named Carolyn Campbell STEEN. J.C.DIAL,age 62,died Monday at his home near Arp,and was buried the following day at Grace Cemetery. Lonnie GOAD,night police,who is confined to his home with a cripple foot,is slowly improving.His position is being filled by Mr.BORDERS. John HILL attended the funeral of his mother-in-law,Mrs.G.M.SAVAGE,at the First Baptist Church in Jackson Tuesday morning.Services were conducted by her son-in-law,Rev.M.E.DODD. The remains of K.J.GWYN,who died Friday after a long illness,were brought to Ripley and laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery Saturday afternoon. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY MARCH 20,1931 ================================================================ ~~MARRIAGE LICENSES~~Alfred FAIN and Miss Margaret NELSON. ~~CIRCUIT COURT~~Odell HUTCHERSON,No.150;public profanity. Odell HUTCHERSON,No.274; Driving a car under influence of an intoxicant. Odell HUTCHERSON,No.321;receiving and transporting,etc. R.B.BAPTIST; Judge. ~~GOLDDUST~~Mr.Alford FAIN and Miss Margaret NELSON,both of this place,were married at Ashport Wednesday night.They were accompanied by Miss Emily NELSON and Mr.Robert METER. Earline SWIMS,of Ashport,spent Thursday with Ella & Earline METER. Emmett YOCKUM & Acie FAIN spent the weekend with relatives at Arp. Olin BRIGGS, Oscar GLIMP,Beatrice DRAKE and Lorene Glimp,of Luckett,were Sunday visitors here and were accompanied home by Emily NELSON. ~~LOCALS~~Raymond,son of Mr.& Mrs.Joe WILLIAMS,is ill with pneumonia. Wilson,son of Mr.& Mrs.Alf CALDWELL,is quite ill with heart trouble. Edna HUTCHERSON,of Blue Mountain College,MS,spent the weekend with her parents,Mr.& Mrs.Dave HUTCHERSON. Dan A.KLUTTS and sister,Mrs.Lillie HILL,spent a few days this week with their brother,Robert KLUTTS,in Cleveland,MS. Elizabeth MOORE, Mont LEWIS and Ed KLUTTS came home Wednesday from Univeristy of Tennessee for a few days visit. Henry SMITH,son of J.C.SMITH,who joined the Navy last January,is home on a 12-day-furlough.He is stationed at Great Lakes. Dorothy Ann,infant daughter of Mr.& Mrs.R.E.JACOB,of Jackson,TN who passed away Thursday night,March 12th at the Webb-Williamson Hospital in Jackson was laid to rest in Maplewood Cemetery in Ripley Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Mr.Britt HERRON died Saturday afternoon at his home near Nankipoo.Funeral services were held in Melville Church Sunday afternoon at 3:30,burial in Ennon Cemetery.He was 41 years old and is survived by his wife,who was Miss Ida SMITH,and two daughters,Nellie and Lorene HERRON. ~~CEDAR GROVE~~Mrs.J.W.HOEFT and daughter,Effie,were called to Rosemark Tuesday by the serious illness of her aunt,Mrs.McCRIGHT fell and broke her hip,she is in her 90th year. ~~MARY’S CHAPEL~~Mrs.Nettie MOORE is confined to her bed as a resuly of a burn received by falling on a hot stove and overturning a kettle of hot water. ~~LUCKETT~~Miss Emily NELSON,of Golddust,is visiting friends and relatives here. ~~CURVE~~A daughter was born March 12th to Mr.& Mrs.C.S.YORT,Jr.She has been named Montre Jean. ~~ASHPORT~~Mr.& Mrs.Walter MUELLER and children,spent Sunday at Golddust with her parents,Mr.& Mrs.Will NELSON. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY MARCH 27,1931 ================================================================ ~~LOCALS~~Noah LEWIS,colored,charged with transporting liquor,was arrested in Dyersburhg Wednesday by Deputy C.T.WILLIAMS and brought to Ripley to jail. Mr.Victor ANDERSON,who died in Chicago Sunday,was a brother-in-law of Mrs.E.F.WILSON. Mr.& Mrs.Lee HARDY attended the funeral of J.T.HARRIS in Rives Friday.He was Mrs.HARDY’s grandfather and formerly resided in Ripley.He had reached the ripe age of 85 years. Thursday of last week,Frank AMMONS and son,Junior,5-years-old,while riding a stalk cutter across the highway north of town,were struck by a car.Neither was seriously hurt,although Junior was thrown several feet. News was received Wednesday by Mrs.Kate NORWELL,of the sudden death of her nephew,Walter Scott RAINEY,Jr.,following an accidental gunshot wound.Deceased was the only son of W.Scott RAINEY,Sr.,of Cairo,IL anfd the late Mrs.RAINEY,who passed away last August. The five white men captured last week by Sheriff COUGHLAN’s deputies when they raided a still on Hatchie River,who gave their names as:George COTTON, D.HOLDWELL, Arnold RICE, W.H.PINSON, and Leonard MATTHEWS,were bound over to Circuit Court.All secured bond and was liberated.The negro,Ben OTTERBRIDGE,captured with the white men,and who was shot,was taken to Memphis.He will be tried as soon as he is able to return here. ~~IMPROVES~~The condition of Ann SHOFFER,17,of Trimble,who was accidently shot in the neck in a high school play there Friday night,was reported not critical at the Methodist Hospital-Memphis.The members of the cast were handling a revolver intended for use in the play,when the weapon,which was believed to be unloaded,was discharged.The bullet entered her neck,passing directly thru,and emerging at the right rear of the neck.She was not paralyzed by the wound as first reported.She is the neice of J.M.TAYLOR,of Ripley,and Mrs.M.L.PIERCE,of Trimble,with whom she resided. ~~MARY’S CHAPEL~~Mr.C.H.KLUTTS happended to a painful accident Monday,cutting off one finger while splitting stovewood. ~~SENIOR AT UNION~~Mrs.Lena KOONCE was born at Ripley,TN,the daughter of Mr.& Mrs.C.B.CRIHFIELD,she attended the schools in Ripley,graduating in 1925.She entered Union in the fall of the same year.Lena is one of the most pleasant girls on the hill and the school missed her during the two years she taught in 1927-29,and will miss her when she receives her B.S.degree in May.Cardinal & Cream--Jackson,TN. ~~RIPLEY MARINE RE-ENLISTS~~Recruiting Station, 20 South Main Street,Memphis,reports the re-enlistment of Thomas D.HARGETT,of Ripley,TN.He is a former Marine,and having re-enlisted for another four years with the Soldiers of the Seas,he is again looking forward to taking part in the interesting activities of the Corps.He applied for re-enlistment on March 20,1931 and was transferred to Atlanta,GA.He is 22 years of age and the son of Mrs.Dovie HARGETT,of Ripley. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE FRIDAY APRIL 3,1931 ================================================================ ~~GOLDDUST~~Those on the sick list include Mrs.C.M.METER. ~~LIGHTFOOT~~Mrs.E.S.METER and son,Preston,and litle Robert KERNOODLE,of Memphis,visited here last week. ~~ASHPORT~~Mrs.Bates FARMER has returned home after two weeks visit with her father,Mr.ADAMS,at Bells. Misses Lucille & Lilas NELSON,of Golddust,spent the weekend with their sister,Mrs.Walter MUELLER. Mr.& Mrs.Bates FARMER and family,of Jones’Slough,spent Sunday with their daughter,Mrs.James LOVELACE ~~GATES~~Mrs.G.T.HALLIBURTON happened to a very painful accident Tuesday morning when she fell in the yard at her home and fractured her hip.She was carried to a Memphis clinic for examination and treatment. The residence of B.W.GHOULSON,occupied by J.W.TROSPER,with contents,was destroyed by fire about 8 o’clock Thursday morning of last week.The fire was caused by an overheated stove.Both building and contents were partially covered by insurance. ~~LOCALS~~Mrs.Dave HUTCHERSON is ill with the flu. John Nello LANGLEY,21-year-old son of J.A.LANGLEY,died on March 26 and was buried at Grace on the 28th. Mrs.Mattie BURCHAM,who lived on the Albert BROGDEN farm near Asbury,died on March 25th,and was buried the following day at Poplar Grove. An earthquake Tuesday wrecked the city of Manaqua,Nicaraqua,and 2000 were reported dead.Recurrance of shocks interfered with the relief work.The friends of Lt.Luke FINLEY and Mrs.FINLEY,nee Annie Sue TUCKER,were quite anxious about their safety until Wm.TUCKER,Jr.received a message that they were unharmed by the quake.They live about 35 miles from the scene of the destruction. Thomas AMMONS and son,Junior,who were riding on a stalk cutter on the highway north of Ripley, were struck by a car,the child being thrown 30 feet and rendered unconscious for several hours,are recovering.Mr.AMMONS is still unable to work and is suffering from internal injuries. Sgt.Odie L.SIMPSON spent a few days last week with parents,Mr.& Mrs.Andrew S.SIMPSON near town.Sgt.SIMPSON has been with Uncle Sam for 11 years,it having been seven years since he was home.Two years he was at Plattsburg,N.Y.,and the past five years he has been in Honolulu,Hawaii.He left Saturday for St.Louis,MO where he will be stationed.Mrs.SIMPSON and baby will remain in Hawaii until summer. ~~CROSS ROADS~~Aaron QUEEN,who was seriously wounded last week,was carried to the Baptist hospital in Memphis Saturday. ~~DEATH~~Funeral services for N.I.LANKFORD,of Brownsville,who died today,will be held tomorrow morning at the Methodist Church,of which he was a member.He was 73 years of age.Mr.LANKFORD was apparently in good health yesterday.He was found dead in bed early this morning by his wife.He was born in Henning in 1858 and was married to Miss Sallie COPPEDGE.They came to Brownsville 20 years ago.He was city marshell, county road commissioner, deputy sheriff,and licensed auctioneer. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Mrs.Floyd COBB and Miss Margaret LANKFORD, of this city, and Mrs.Roy COFFMAN,of Center Hill,Fla; three sons, J.B.LANKFORD,of Brownsville; Milton LANKFORD,of Jackson; and Richard LANKFORD,of Nashville; one brother, M.P.LANKFORD,of SC; and two sisters,Mrs.R.L.BRYN and Miss Josie LANKFORD,both of Memphis. ================================================================ ================================================================ LAUDERDALE COUNTY ENTERPRISE RIPLEY,TENNESSEE RIPLEY APRIL 10,1931 ================================================================ ~~DEATH~~Dickson,TN,April 4th. Dan McCORD,one of Decatur County’s respected and beloved citizen,died Friday night at his home in Tennessee City.His death was not expected.He was the son of the late Calvin M.& Sidney McCREARY McCORD,was in his 70th year.He was a member of the Church of Christ,and until his health failed,took an active interest in the activity of his community.He is survived by his wife,Sophia RICE McCORD; four children,Rice McCORD,of McEwen; Mrs.H.I.COPELAND,of Ripley; Miss Dixie McCORD and Dan McCORD,Jr.,of Tennessee City; 8 grandchildren; one sister,Mrs.William C.BEST & one neice,Mrs.Arthur E.BEARD,of Kingston Springs. ~~CAR LEAVES LEVEE AT ASHPORT.BOY KILLED~~Funeral services were held Saturday at Holmes Cemetery for Buford HOLCOMB,13 years,stepson of Phillip MILLER,who was instantly killed Friday afternoon ten miles west of Ripley,when the car in which he was riding went off Coal Creek levee.Mrs.MILLER, Mrs.Bob MURLEY,& Mrs.Jim BROWN were the other occupants of the car.Mrs.MILLER received severe cuts about the lower limbs and body bruises.Others were uninjured.The party was enroute to Ripley from their home at Ashport,when MILLER lost control of the car,causing the accident. ~~GOLDDUST~~Will SUMMERS and son,Buck,of MO,spent a few days last week in the C.M.METER. ~~SOCIETY~~Mr.&Mrs.James Albert HUTCHESON are announcing the engagement of their daughter,Mary Louise,to Howard Stephen DAVIS,of Horn Lake,MS.The exact date of the marriage will be announced at a luncheon to be given by the youger set on Saturday at the Jefferson Davis Hotel,by Mrs.Val WILLIAMS,of Millington and Mrs.W.T.SAVAGE,sisters of Miss HUTCHESON. ~~ASHPORT~~Misses Earline & ella METER,of Golddust,were Sunday guests in the BOOKOUT home. While returning home from Ripley Thursday of last week,a car overturned with Mr.& Mrs.Oscar GRIGGS,Rev.HUGHES and wife & Mrs.Oscar GRIGGS and baby,but no one was seriously hurt. Buster SMITH & Miss Nona SMITH were called to the bedside of their mother,Mrs.J.L.SMITH,who is quite ill with pneumonia at her home in Williamstown. ~~MARY’S CHAPEL~~Odell HUTCHERSON and wife,of Conner,spent Sunday in the H.J.MANESS home. Miss Mazie HUTCHERSON,of Conner,spent the weekend in the Will HUTCHERSON,and was accompanied home By Miss Louise HUTCHERSON