LINCOLN County Tn - NEWSPAPERS - Spanning the Years by Jane Waller Part 1 ************************************************************************************* Copyright. All Rights Reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm This File Was Contributed For Use In The Usgenweb Archives By: George Waller on behalf of his mother, Jane W. Waller, dec'd author of Spanning the Years. ************************************************************************************* The following is in inverse chronological order and runs from 1993-1996 and is over 200 pages. ====================================================== (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 12/18/96) 40 YEARS AGO December 20, 1956 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - "J.Paul Richardson was elected President of the Chamber of Commerce at a meeting held Tuesday. Other officers named were: Bob Hamilton, Vice President; Robert Mason, Secretary-Treasurer; Mrs. Dorothy M. Massey, Office Secretary and Manager." * * * PROSPECT - "Everyone in this community is in high spirits because of the Christmas holidays. Two girls, Sue Cassell and Sybal Kyle are particularly happy, they are wearing diamonds. "Mr. Douglas Elliott spent Sunday night with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Towry." * * * KELLY'S CREEK - "The community was saddened by the death of its oldest resident, J.W. Mitchell, 87, Saturday morning. Mr. Mitchell sustained a broken hip in Sept. 1955, after which he was a bed patient. "Harry Hill and Josephine are expected home from Knoxville the latter part of this week. "Mr. Kenneth Jones of Nashville was here with his sister's family, the Eugene Mitchells Saturday night." * * * LINCOLN THEATRE - "John Wayne in 'Sands of Iwo Jima'" * * * MISS ABBOT ENTERTAINS - "One of the first gay functions of this Christmas season was the beautifully planned dinner given by Miss Mabel Abbott on last Sunday evening at 6:00 o'clock at her home on Mulberry Ave....Seated at the table with the hostess were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. Billy Smith, Miss Louise Maddox, Mr. Carl Grimes and Mr. Billy Maddox." * * * CHRISTMAS PARTY - "Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Archer entertained with a dinner party and danced in the spacious reception rooms of their lovely country home at Elora on Saturday evening. The guests were received by the host who pinned miniature Christmas trees on each as they entered the gala event through an archway of holly illuminated with blue Christmas lights. Santa's large sleigh drawn by his favorite reindeer was laden down with packages and gifts to be exchanged at the close of the evening...." (Publish 12/11/96) (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 12/11/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO December 11 1896 K OF P RESOLUTIONS -"The committee appointed by Chevalier Lodge K.of P No.22 to draw up a paper expressive of the feelings of the order relative to the death of knight J.C. Jones, presents the following: "...He was cut down in the prime of life...To the bereaved widow...The town loses an exemplary citizen, the church an honored pastor....(signed) C.W. Johnson, R..D. Warren, Jno. B. Blake...." * * * BLANCHE - "The death angel has been in our midst. On Sunday morning, the 6th inst., Bertha, little daughter of Charlie Carroll, passed away... "On Tuesday 24th , Mr. J.L. Bishop and Mrs. Emma Moore, of Molino, were happily married at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. M.M. McFerrin..." * * * BOONS HILL - "John D. Kelso and wife, Dr. Lasater and wife and Lee Caldwell, of Fayetteville, spent Thanksgiving with Mark Childress. The gentlemen spent the day missing birds. "W.B. Gibson and family started for Texas last week to make that state his future home. Burrow is a hunter and will do well anywhere." * * * DEATHS - "Dec. 6, 1896, of old age, Mr. W.A. Patton, aged 7. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.A. Harden, burial at Unity. "On Morton creek, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1896, of consumption, Miss Nancy P. Jobe, wife of Jno. H. Jobe. Burial at Bethel church after funeral services by Rev. I.N. Kennedy." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. W.M. Hall was in town the past week to see his parents. "Miss Willa Raburn, of Beech Grove, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J.H. Cummins. "Mr. E.B. Keeling, who is now a resident of New Orleans, was in town during the past week to see his mother." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 12/11/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Sandra Poole, 109 Howell Chase, Duluth, GA 30136 "Charles Crow Bell and Emily Louise Miles Bell were my great, grandparents. They were the parents of my grandfather Austin Lee Bell. My mother was Martha Lorene Bell Sullivan, daughter of Austin Lee Bell. "I would appreciate any information about this family." * * * 40 YEARS AGO December 13, 1956 ARMED FORCES - "Beoblingen, Germany - Army Pvt. Ray B. West, son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. West, Route 6 Fayetteville, recently arrived in Germany and is now a member of the 97th Signal Battalion." * * * FAYETTEVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION - "At a recent meeting of the Fayetteville Bar Association, called by C.D. Lamb, retiring president, the following officers were elected: B.E. Holman, Pres.; R.W. Stevens, V-Pres.; and James S. Kidd, Sec. and Treas." * * * GIMLET - "Mrs. l.R. McNatt and Mrs. Raby McNatt attended the HDC Luncheon at Largen Motor Inn Wednesday. Mrs. Raby McNatt was a 100% club member, they were all honored at the luncheon. "Bro. Richard Poplin of Shelbyville will preach at the Stony Point Church of Christ Sunday at the 11:00 o'clock hour. Everyone is invited." * * * DELLROSE - "The newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Sanders will make their home on the farm of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Sanders near Cyruston. "Bobby Thornton, who is taking special training in the air force in Wyoming, is expected home this month." * * * CHENAULT HDC - "The Chenault HDC met Dec. 4th in the home of Mrs. W.B. Liles. The meeting was called to order by the Pres. Mrs. Garland Stuart. The devotion was given by Mrs. Marvin Grisham..." * * * 8th DISTRICT - "Judy Harvey of Mrs. Forbes' room recently returned from a two week visit to her parents in California, who are recovering from an automobile accident. "David Putman, a student of Mrs. Morgan's room suffered a broken arm Friday night when he fell in his home. He is now in the hospital and would appreciate cards or visits. * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Robert L. Allison, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Allison and William V. Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Gray are new initiates of Tau Beta Pi, national engineering honor society at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. "Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy McCown and son, Clint, of Arlington, Va. are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noles McCown and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Wallace." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 12/4/96) 40 YEARS AGO December 6, 1956 ARMED FORCES - "(Picture) Army Pvt. Carleen C. Tucker of Taft, recently arrived at Fort Stewart. Ga., and is now assigned to the 710th Tank Battalion. The 20-year old soldier, son of Mrs. Altie Tucker, route 2, is a tank crewman in the Battalion's headquarters and Service Co." * * * CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Towry, Helen and Linda of Fayetteville; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fanning and Phillip of Mulberry were Sunday guests of Mr.and Mrs. Will Fanning. "Jerry Young of Mt. Berry, Ga. was called here due to the death of his maternal grandfather, Mr. John Sweeney." * * * MIMOSA - "Mrs. Delma Hooper and Miss Ann Gilbert of Fayetteville visiting Mrs. William McGee Thursday. "The friends here of Mr. Sam Ladd are saddened by the death of his wife Saturday morning." * * * DELLROSE - "Mr. and Mrs. Erskine Bevels had as their Sunday guests, their two daughters, Mr.and Mrs. Frank Johnson and Mrs. Joe Lineberger and Mike of Fayetteville. "Mr. Junior Mitchell has moved his family in the Ollie Neece house near Shiloh church. * * * GIMLET - "Miss Peggy Groce spent Saturday night with Mr.and Mrs. l.R. McNatt and children and was in Shelbyville Saturday afternoon shopping. "Bro. Charles I. Womack will preach at the Stony Point Church of Christ Sunday. Everyone is invited." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Vallie Sloan who underwent surgery and was in a hospital in Shreveport, La., for three weeks is now in L'Herisson Clinic in Coushatta, La., and is reported doing nicely. "George Sorrells, son of Mr. L.D. Sorrells of Petersburg, who is attending Carson-Newman College was one of twenty six players to receive a letter in football at a banquet recently. * * * BELLVILLE - "We are sorry to report that Mrs. Ferrell is ill and absent from school. we miss her very much. Mrs. Presley Groce is taking her place this week." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/27/96) 40 YEARS AGO November 29, 1956 ACHIEVEMENT DAY AWARDS - "Corn Production 1. Henry McAlister, 2-Billy Joe Wiley...Farm and Home Electric. Girls: 1. Martha Eilen Parks, 2. Carolyn Sullivan. Boys: 1. Jimmy Wilson, 2. Hue Gordon Counts...." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Kirby McMillin, age 49....Mrs. Mattie Boyce Thomas, 83...,Mrs. Margaret Buchanan McNeal,57...." * * * HOME-OWNED SUPER MARKET - "Bob Bradley will have his Grand Opening of a completely new and modern Super Market on Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week...." * * * MULBERRY - "Mrs. Dyer Pearson was hostess to six women last Saturday celebrating her mother, Mrs. Pearl Holland's 73rd birthday.... "Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butler Daniel and children of Bowling Green, Kentucky were week-end guests of Mrs. John Daniel and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Daniel." * * * ARMED FORCES - "Sgt. Donald R. Stuart, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.E. Stuart, 500 Mulberry Ave., Fayetteville, is a member of the 11th Airborne Division in Germany...." * * * BELLVILLE - "We are happy to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Grady Wright, Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. grady Wright, Jr. and children back in our community after living in Gadsen, Ala., the past year. "Mr. and Mrs. Bert Barnes and children spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Wiseman and children." * * * PROSPECT - "Miss Bobbie Dorning and Judy Moyers spent the week- end in Cowan, Tenn., as guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Washburn. "Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walker Thanksgiving were Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Walker and sons, Ken and Larry." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. Bob Simmons and daughter, Nancy Shirley and Mrs. Vera Dobbs were the Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Will Benson in Flintville." * * * AD - "HILL'S: Bacon 1 lb. 35 cents - 5-lb Bag Oranges 29 cents..." (Publish 11/20/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO November 19, 1896 REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS - "J.B. Patrick and wife to G.F. Patrick, 40 A. 21st dis. $1,000 "Jno. V. Carter to Geo. Keith, 14 A. 23rd dis., $125 "Thos. N. Bledsoe and wife to W.A. Morrison, 122 A. 10th dis., $701." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "Miss Lizzie Kelso, one of the most beautiful and pleasant young ladies of the county, accompanied by the young ladies' man, Mr. M.F. Childress, spent Sunday with Miss Vic Sugg. "J.A. Moores is trying to assist in the central telephone office, but we think the fair and charming operator can manage things all right. He has been holding frequent communications in regard to the matter, and if he is successful may want to move the operator to Cyruston." * * * MOLINO - "Since our last the death angel has claimed as its victim, Mr. John Phagans, who died of consumption on Thursday, Nov. 12th. He was a good christian man, and leaves a family who have the sympathy of the entire community, "Rev. Wiley Sloan, of South Carolina, is visiting relatives at this place." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Sallie L. Warden, wife of Mr. Daniel Warden, died at her home 3 miles from Fayetteville ...November 16th. She was 59.... "Died at the home of her father, Mr. B.E. Lane, near Bucksnort, Nov. 16, of flux, Mrs. B.V. Brown, wife of Henry Brown, dec., aged 42 years and 5 months. She leaves an only daughter, and aged father.... "In this place, Wednesday, Nov. 11, of pneumonia, Daniel Willard, child of S.C. and S.E. Caudle, aged 4 months... "At Goshen, Wednesday, Nov. 11, of cholera infantum, Maggie, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.A. H. Hancock. aged 3 months. Burial at Macedonia "On Bradshaw creek, Sunday Nov. 15th, of inflammation of stomach, Mr. Charlie H. Williford, aged 64 years. Burial at Beach Hill" * * * (p. 2 Spanning Yrs. 11/20/96) 40 YEARS AGO November 22, 1956 HOMEBOUND TEACHING - "Jerry Cown Posey is one of the 20 students now being taught at home as part of the Lincoln County Homebound teaching program. Mrs. Cynthia Bagley heads the program and is assisted by Mrs. Mary Lamb and other teachers as the need arises..." * * * WITH OUR ARMED FORCES - "Army Pvt. Robert C. Johnson, whose wife, Frances, lives in Smyrna, Tenn., recently completed the operating room technicians course at Brooks Army Medical Center, Fort Camp Houston, Texas...." * * * ELVIS PRESLEY IN 'LOVE ME TENDER' TO START AT CAPITOL. * * * DELLROSE - "Ernie D. Hughey, who is stationed at Shreveport, La., has been a recent guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Hughey and family. "Mrs. Dorval Jean was hostess to the regular monthly meeting of the WSCS." * * * MULBERRY - "Mrs. Charles Holland attended the National League of Post Master's district meeting at the King Cotton Hotel in Memphis this week. "The 4-H Club won the trophy for the best all around Jr. club in the county, at the Achievement Day Rally last Saturday..." * * * BELLVILLE - "Ronnie Groce visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Warren and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Warren a while Friday night. "Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hines were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hines of Fayetteville." * * * PATIENTS - "Mrs. Robert Milton, Frankewing; Mr. B.B. Tucker, City, Rt.; Mrs. John J. Ayers, City, Rt.; Mr. A.R. West, Frankewing; Mrs. Grady Jones, City, Rt.; Mr. C.C. London, Petersburg..." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. Richard Hardy, Mrs. Walter Tanner, Mrs. L.K. Foster and Aaron Foster attended a performance of the Chattanooga Symphony on Monday night. "Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis spent the week-end with their daughter, Mrs. Alwyn Wright and family in Glascow, KY." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/20/96 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Margie Tucker Stewart, 930 W. Russell, Bonham, TX 75418 "My great, great, grandfather, Ebenezer Hill Jr. was born October 14, 1791. He came to Tennessee from New Hampshire in 1819. In 1825- 1862 he published and printed 'Hill's Almanac', edited by his brother, Rev. Joseph B. Hill. I would like to correspond with anyone who has one of the old Almanacs." * * * (Publish 12/13/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO November 12, 1896 DEATHS - "At Harms, Friday, Nov. 6, 1896, of fever Mrs. Jane Kennedy, aged 72 years and 8 months. She was a consecrated member of the United Presbyterian church. After funeral services by Revs. Coleman and Kennedy, the remains were laid to rest in Lebanon graveyard. "Near Prospect, Thursday, Nov. 5, 1896, of consumption, Mr. T.L. Hall, aged 18, years. He was a member of the Baptist church. Funeral services were conducted ted by Rev. J.E. Connell. "Near Goshen, Monday, Nov. 9, 1896, of consumption, Mr. O.P. Stewart, aged 79 years. He was an earnest worker in the Methodist church, and his place will be hard to fill. Burial at Bethesda church after funeral services by Rev. Reed." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Knox Reeves has returned from North Carolina. "Carl Higgins, who has been with the Petersburg Enterprise for the past year, has resigned and is now at home." * * * BLANCHE - "Since our last, death has been in our midst and took from us a good woman. Mrs. Nora, wife of Mr. Pleas Robinson, died on Tuesday, October 27th. She leaves a husband, three small children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The oldest daughter of the deceased is very sick with fever. "J.L. Anderson, our mail carrier from Fayetteville to this place, will move to his farm on Kelley's creek soon." * * * CHESTNUT RIDGE - "A singing meeting was held at the home of W.C. Wagster Saturday night, and a pleasant time was reported. Those present were Messrs. C.T. Stallings, Ollie Bartlette, Eugene Prosser, Barnie and Walter Locker, Ottie Wagster, James Redd and Misses Eliza Redd, Rose Foster, Mary Wagster, Addie Stallings and Onie Locker. "Death visited the family of Mr. C . Bryant last Wednesday night and claimed his little babe, about two months old." .(Publish 11/13/96) 40 YEARS AGO November 15, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "A large number of Lincoln Countians saw the championship football game in Atlanta, between U.T. and Georgia Tech, which the Tennesseans won 6-0 thereby gaining the mythical national championship. * * * (PICTURE) - "The City of Fayetteville has a new type street washer, International Truck, that is driven by Mr. Robert Monks, that is the first of this type machine in the endless effort to keep the streets of the City clean. It is of high pressure and will wash all refuge before it. * * * MIMOSA - "Sorry, little Brenda Gatlin and Faye McGee are on the sick list, hope they will be well soon. "Mr. Felton Buntley was Wednesday night guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.V. Buntley. * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. John D. Crews of Jackson, Mississippi is visiting her sister, Mrs. W.C. Holland and Mr. Holland at their home at Morgan Bend. PROSPECT - "Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Steelman of Harvest, Ala., were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Noles, Sr. of Fayetteville. "We hear Mr. Paul Drennon and family are moving into our community soon. We would like to extend to them a hearty welcome." * * * GIMLET - "Mrs. Raby McNatt and Mrs. L.R. McNatt attended the Annual Rally of the HDC at Central High Auditorium Saturday. "Mr. and Mrs. William Ashby, Carol and Bettilyn visited Mrs. Ida Ashby Sunday afternoon. * * * CARTER'S COLUMN - "Little Boy: 'Give me a dime's worth of asafetida, and daddy says to charger it.' Druggist: 'What's your name?' Little Boy: 'Schermerhorn.' Druggist: 'Here, boy, take it for nothing, I'm not going to spell 'asafetida' and 'Schermerhorn; too, for a dime.'" * * * PETERSBURG - "The local Lion's Club will sponsor a 'Turkey Shoot; on Saturday, Nov. 17th." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 12/13/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Mary Bryant Park, 2204 West Fifth, Stillwater, OK 74074-1817 "I am researching Briant/Bryant and Winfrey in Lincoln county. My ancestor, James T. Briant/Bryant was born in Virginia in 1790. He married Rachel, maiden name unknown, who was born 1800 in Tennessee. They were married about 1815-17 probably in Tennessee. "Was James T. a son of John and Judith Elizabeth Winfrey Bryant? * * * (Publish 11/6/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO November 5, 1896 FAYETTEVILLE - "McKinney Bros. have bought the business house occupied by S.C. Hipsh, who will move into the new building on the east side of the square. "On last Monday Mr. W.R. Locker, of Renegar, left at our office a stalk of corn that grew twenty feet high. "Mrs. E.B. Crawford, executrix of G.G. Crawford, dec'd, will sell all the personal property of his estate at public sale at the residence near Howell." * * * DEATHS - "At Camargo, Friday, October 9, 1896, of flux with typhoid fever, Clara Moore Bryant, daughter of Dr. J.D. Bryant, aged 11 months. "Near Sulphur Spring Saturday, October 31, of flux, Mrs. Lizzie Gault, wife of John Gault. "Dellrose, Tenn., October 30, 1896, of bilious flux, James Shull Patterson, son of J.L. and Lillian Patterson, aged 7 years and 12 days. "At McBurg, October 29, of inflammation of stomach, an infant daughter of M.C. and Ethel Catheart. * * * A LOYAL CONFEDERATE - "Col. J.H. Holman, of Fayetteville, elector on the 'gold bug ticket,' was Lieutenant-Colonel of the regiment of which Gov. Peter Turney was Colonel. Once when Holman had been captured by the federals, Andrew Johnson ordered the commander to give Mr. Holman the choice of the rope or the oath of allegiance. Holman replied to this offer, that 'he would try the rope for a day or two,' and if he couldn't stand it he would give his answer about taking the oath.'" * * * GIMLET CREEK - "Mr. Ollie Bartlett, of Chestnut Ridge, was visiting the family of Mr. J.J. Crane last weeks. "Misses Nannie and Ida Ashby, Mary Millstead and Mr. Ernest Ashby were visiting their uncle, Mr. J.W. Ashby, last Saturday and Sunday. * * * CAMARGO - "Mr. Crawford, of Goshen, was at this place last week with a magic lantern show." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/6/96) 40 YEARS AGO November 8, 1996 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. Chas. I. Womack has retired from the grocery business and has been one of Fayetteville's eldest and most respected merchants. "Mrs. Sam Jones of the New Hope community has brought to the Observer office a large red Cox Comb flower." * * * EISENHOWER ELECTED BY GREAT MAJORITY; LINCOLN COUNTY GIVES DEMOCRATS ABOUT 4 TO 1 MAJORITY * * * FAYETTEVILLE HONORS HAZEL KING - "The city of Fayetteville will honor Hazel King with a showing of her paintings. They will be hung in the library and dining room of R.E. Lee school for a month..." * * * MULBERRY - "Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Noblit, Gerry and Sharon of Nashville were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lane Friday night. "Mr. and Mrs. Crawford McGehee had as their guests over the week- end their sons, Malcolm from T.P.I. and Gale from Pulaski. * * * WELLS HILL-CAMARGO HDC - The Well,s Hill-Camargo HDC met at the Camargo school with Mrs. Hughey Stephens and Mrs. Carl Moore, Jr. as hostesses...." * * * DELLROSE - "Mr. and Mrs. Leon Thornton and daughters of Winter Haven,. Fla. have been recent visitors of his brother, Mr. and Mrs. Brown Thornton. "Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Glenn, Bill and Kay were recent guests of his father and sister, Mrs. Clay Crabtree and family of Boonshill." * * * KELLY'S CREEK - Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Sumners, Steven and Tommy of Athens, Tenn. spent the week-end with their parents, the Cleo Hendersons. "Friends here of Mrs. Elizabeth Forbes Arnold were grieved last week to hear of her husband's sudden death at their home at Auburn, Ala. * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevens have moved to their recently purchased home on Mulberry Avenue. "Mrs. Mary Reavis is in Leonard's hospital at Lewisburg." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/6/96 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Pat Timmerberg, 333 Northmoor Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011-2511 "I am descended from Elliot Fletcher Moffett and Catharine Stewart who were married in Fayetteville in 1847. She was the daughter of Preston Stewart. her mother's name was Nancy (Smith?). I do not know his father, but he had a brother William Moffett, who married Susan Clift. I would like to correspond with relatives or persons who have information about these people."(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/29/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Katherine P. Robinson, 5224 Doles Road, Albany, GA 31705-9229 "Edward Farris Story brought his family and the family of his deceased brother, Samuel, to Lincoln county in 1839. These brothers married sisters, Sarah and Martha Shields. "Does anyone have any information on the ancestry of these Shields sisters?" * * * (Publish 10/30/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO October 29, 1896 OREGON - "Miss Rosa Lee Lally, of Cross Roads, was visiting Mrs. J.H. Warren last week. "Bryan and free silver is all the go in this part of the county. A careful poll has been taken of this district, and it shows that Palmer will receive one vote, McKinley two and Bryan one hundred and thirty." * * * BOONS HILL - "Misses Iva and Edna Moores of Cryuston, attended the C.E. convention. "Miss Allie Dale, who is now visiting relatives at McBurg, attended the dedication of the new church." * * * KELSO - "Miss Mattie Moyers school at Stony Point will close to- morrow night with an exhibition, and we learn she has arranged an interesting program. Dr. Dickey, of Lincoln, was down at Kelso last Sunday evening to interview his sweetheart, but I suppose we needn't look for any public report of what she said in answer to the questions propounded. * * * MOLINO - "It is in a sad nature we report the death of another one of our christian friends, Mr. Neil Galloway, who had suffered with fever for several weeks. We had a wedding in our town Wednesday evening of last week. Mr. Bob Bradford and Miss Carl Hays were happily united in marriage at the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J.B. Hays. * * * BLANCHE - "Rev. A.J. Ransom, pastor of the A.R.P. church has gone to Chicota, Tex., to attend the meeting of Synod. "Several days have passed, but possibly we ought to mention the wedding in this place on Oct. 4, when Mr. Willis Smith, of Bee, was happily married to Mrs. Mollie George by Rev. Wood Bouldin." * * * COLDWATER - "Miss Mable Coats, we learn, will take up school again at the Bonner school house the first Monday in November." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/30/96) 40 YEARS AGO November 1, 1956 (Picture) - "Pictured above are Miss Betty Miller football Queen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller and Co-Captains George Massey (No.41) and Phillipp Sugg (No.44). The lovely Queen was crowned in a very colorful ceremony at half--time here last Friday night, during the game between Central and Pulaski." * * * PROSPECT - "Mr. and Mrs. Lois Steelman called to see their mother, Mrs. Ola Steelman Sunday afternoon. "The surprise birthday dinner given in honor of Mr. S. .G. Brown Sunday was enjoyed by the following: Mr. and Mrs. S.G. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Brown, Mrs. Louise Billion, Huntsville; Mrs. Hicklen, Elkwood, Ala.; Mr. and Mrs. Brady Key, Mrs. Wilma Moyers, Mr. Ernest Mitchell and Rev. and Mrs. Earl Bartlett. * * * SHIRLEY SOWELL HOSTESS - "Shirley Sowell entertained at her home on Saturday night at a Halloween Party. "The guests were as follows: Anita Oliver, Joy Smith, Neal Smith, Billie Conder, Linda Twitty, Emily Hart, Beverly Hart, Alice Welch, Kay Thompson, Janice Crabrtree, Carol Bledsoe, Ricky Dyer, Terry Crabtree, Mark Massey, Gerald Crabtree and Ray Crabtree..." * * * CARTER'S COLUMN - " Winter Ills - When widder cubs/wid ids frosty breezes/Ids chills ad coughs/Ad its colds ad sneezes. Dese widder ills/Oh, how we hade 'em/Till we get relief/Wid Mentholatum. * * * GIMLET - "Tony Parks spent the weekend with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim B. Reynolds and Jimmy. "Mrs. Oda Clark and Frances were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. Walden Mills." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Carlisle of Newbury, S.C. were recent guests of her sister, Mrs. B.W. Templeton, Sr. and other relatives in the county. "Jim Becker, who is attending Georgia Tech in Atlanta spent the week-end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Becker. "On last Tuesday evening, Oct. 23, Mrs. Odell Noblett and Mrs. Charles Amos entertained the young people of the Lincoln Baptist church with a hay ride and wiener roast..." (Publish 10/23/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO October 22, 1896 KELSO - "We sent a splendid delegation to the County Endeavor Union, which convened at Boons Hill last Thursday night....Misses Bettie Gray, Alda Taylor, Nora Cowley, Ellen, Sallie and Maggie Thompson, Dana and Maggie Routt were the visitors and representatives from this neighborhood. "Mr. B.L. Lewis is in our town to-day negotiating for a large lot of logs which have been waiting several weeks for a purchaser." * * * HUGHEY - "Miss Agnes Ralston has a good school at Sulphur Spring that will continue until Christmas. "Miss Effie Thompson's school at Goshen has close and she is at home again." * * * DEATHS - "Near Howell, Oct. 16, of flux, Mrs.. Lizzie Wade, wife of Mr. T.H. Wade, daughter of Mr.Dan A. and Mrs. Fannie Moore, and was born Dec. 8, 1874.... "Near Molino, Oct. 17, of fever, Mr. J.N. Galoway, aged 19, member of the United Presbyterian church... "Near Lincoln Oct. 18, of nervous prostration, Mrs. Margaret E. Cummins, wife of W.T. Cummins, aged 62... Five miles west of Fayetteville Oct. 20, of consumption, Mrs. Williamson, wife of T.L. Williamson. Burial at Unity..." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Capt. Nath Boon and Dr. Boon Noblett, of Boonville, attended the reunion of Forest's Escort at Nashville last week. "Dr. W.J. Higgins, of Covington, Ga., one of the best fellows in the world, with his little daughter, Ethel, is in Fayetteville visiting his friends and relatives. "Mr. B.T. Elmore and bride left on Tuesday for their home in Americus, Ga., and the good wishes of the Observer and numerous friends go with them. * * * AD - "Fresh oysters sold at all hours, and orders promptly filled. Raw oysters, select, 25 cents per pint. Remember that Coca Cola will be sold all the winter. Johnny Baggenstoss." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/23.96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES James Michael George, Psy.D, 1009 Bagley Dr., Fayetteville, TN 37334 "I am looking for information about Lt. Col. Newton J. George and his family. He served in Co. H, 1st (Turney's) TN infantry during the Civil War. He is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery (1839-1919). According to the 1850 Census Newton's father is Thomas George, aged 59, and his mother is Mary, aged 50. I have yet to identify Newton's grandfather George and this is what most interests me. I would like to somehow link Col. George with my ancestry which is most of the Georges in Lincoln county dating back to the Revolutionary soldier, William George. "N.J. George's will lists: Thomas B. George and wife, Sarah; Napoleon B. Pearce and wife, Margaret; Mollie T. Adams, daughter of D.A. George, Sr.; Mollie Franklin, wife of John M. Franklin; George M. Copeland, his nephiew (sic). He also lists two nephiews, James N. George and William F. George. I am creating a computer data base of Georges in Lincoln county and would be very interested in exchanging information with anyone who could add to this data base." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/23/96) 40 YEARS AGO October 25, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Children can have a free elephant ride at Reese Motors from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., Friday, October 26. "Central High School will have their 'Home Coming' game Friday night at the Central Athletic Field with Pulaski." * * * SQUARE DANCE - "There will be a Square Dance at Howell School on Friday night, October 26 at 7:30. Music will be furnished by George Washington Tucker and band." * * * ARMED FORCES - "Great Lakes, Ill. William A. Hendon, son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Hendon of Route 1, Elora, has been appointed squad leader of his recruit company at the Great Lake Naval Training Center...." * * * LONG TRUCKING HAULS - "Mr. Burton Towry, son of Mr. S.A. Towry, picked up 63 drums of chicken grease in Nashville and hauled it by truck to New Orleans, where it was loaded on the U.S.S. Franklin, for shipment to Greece, where it will be used as shortening. "Mr. Towry, after unloading his truck of chicken grease, went to another dock and loaded his truck with barbed wire made in Belgium and took it to a dealer in Kentucky. * * * KELSO'S OWN GRAND OLD OPRY - "Features such local stars as Melvin Esley, Grandpa Jeans, Garter sisters, Brownie Hill, that laughable couple Rod Grass field and Minnie Whirl. Don't miss it at Kelso school on October 27, at 7:45. Plenty of refreshments. * * * BELLVILLE - "Jimmie and Katie Gill are feeling better since their recent 'stay-in' with the mumps. "Miss Nancy Groce spent last Thursday night with Miss Wilma Forrester." * * * MIMOSA - "Barbara Arnold and Vivian Haynie attended a birthday party Saturday for Sherry Smith. "Mrs. William McGee and Miss Ann Gilbert visited relatives at Elkmont, Ala., Sunday." * * * PROSPECT - "Joe Gray will soon be leaving for thee service. We hope for the best. "Mr. Joel Tucker began work Monday at the Redstone Arsenal at Huntsville." * * * (Publish 10/16/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO October 15, 1896 KELSO- "Hon. A.E. Smith returned last Saturday from a canvassing tour for Bryan and Watson.and left this morning to continue his fight against the success of the free silver ticket, professing to desire the election of Bryan, and yet exerting what power and influence he may have to accomplish his defeat. O, consistency! though art indeed a jewel." * * * FLINTVILLE - "Mr. Young Siles and family returned from Texas last week. He says that there is no place now for a poor man, and if he has to starve he wants to starve in old Lincoln. "Mr. Ferrel Corder will start to-morrow for Texas to look at the country with the expectation of making that state his home." * * * DEATHS - "Near McBurg, Monday, Oct.. 5, 1896, of croup, Marie Evans, child of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Evans, aged about 5 years. Burial at Wright grave yard. "At Howell, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1896, the infant son of John and Mollie Daves." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. S.M. Payton arrived on Tuesday last from Munfordville, Ky., on a visit to her parents. "Messrs. W.F. Philpot, of Blanche, and Wallace Carter, of Savannah, may now be found behind the counter at J.C. Norris. "Mr. C.W. Lucas, of Haskell, Tex., a former resident of this county, and Wm. Inks were in town this week making arrangements for the Wild West show next Tuesday. * * * THE TOWN OFFICERS - "The newly elected board of alderman at their first meeting organized by making J.H. DeHaven mayor of the town and R.A. Conger clerk of the corporation. There were a large number of aspirants for the position of recorder, but J.A. Lumpkin proved to have the longest pole and knocked the coveted persimmon. Mr. W.L. Shofner was the successful candidate for the office of corporation tax collector.....The elevation of Mr. Lumpkin necessitated his resignation from the board and Mr. Chas. Waddle was selected to fill the vacancy. (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/16/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Roger Shires, 929 Hobson St., Harrisburg, IL 62946 "I am trying to locate any relatives of James Shires, who was born in 1812 Lincoln county. James had four children: John P., Amanda, Martha A. and Niels S. "I would like to hear from anyone who knows about this family. * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/16/96) 40 YEARS AGO October 18, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Fount Honey brought to the Observer office a sweet potato that weighed five pounds. * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Bro. Bill Sole of Fayetteville preached his first sermon at the Church of Christ last Sunday. He had an audience of 96 and they hope he will succeed in his work. "Miss Octa Corder spent last week in Nashville visiting Mr. and Mrs. Knox Baldwin, Misses Rose and Rosie Corder and Mr. and Mrs. Phillip[ Barnes." * * * CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Jennings of Molino, Mr. and Mrs. William Riddle, Ronnie and Janice of Huntland, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jennings of Fayetteville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Jennings. "Emogene Young was Sunday guest of Marthon Jean Sullenger." * * * CARTER'S COLUMN - "Bing Crosby's MOUSE TRAPS - Easy to Bait. Safe to Set. - Sanitary to Use. Only 39 cents." * * * MIMOSA - "Bro. Denny Crews brought an imposing message Sunday morning and Sunday night." "Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Partain and Mrs. Rolie Bearden were in Lynchburg recently." * * * KELLY'S CREEK - "Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Hill visited the Alton Sumners Thursday evening. "Mrs. A.E. Marks returned recently from a pleasant visit with her son's family at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma." * * * CENTRAL GIRL CHOIR - "The members of the Central High School Girl Choir consisting of 37 members, met this week in a call meeting for the purposed of electing officers: Pres. Gail Franklin; V-Pres., Jane Bates; Sec., Pricilla Scott; Asst. Sec.., Carolyn Clark; Business Manager, Barbara Watson; Reporter, Patsy Pack; Librarian, Wanda McAlister and Vera Fay Redd...." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/9/96) 40 YEARS AGO October 11, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Sure signs of approaching winter were a large flock of geese flying high tn formation last week-end and on Monday ice was reported at Dellrose. "Jimmie McCown of the U.S. Secret Service accompanied President Eisenhower to the first world series game in Brooklyn." * * * MARINE - "Santa Ana, Calif. - Woman Marine Pfc. Billie D. Rowell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Rowell of Taft, Tenn., is serving as an administrative clerk with the Food Service Section at the El Toro Marine Corps Air Station." * * * BOONEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. James Faulkner and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Burns and family went to Lake Rebecca on Sunday afternoon. "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pickle and Billie of Pleasant Grove, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Wilkes, Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilkes and Patsy Jo of Booneville were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.C.. Haynie. * * * WANTED - "Old Confederate money wanted, will also buy other types of old coins, bank notes and bonds etc. John P. Butler, 225 First Ave., Fayetteville, Tenn." * * * DELLROSE - "Mr. Douglas Mitchell attended church services and was with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Mitchell Sunday. "Mr. Douglas Hall arrived home last Friday after spending two years in Germany." * * * SENIOR CLASS ENTERTAINED - "Misss Emily Cunningham entertained the Senior Class of the Boonshill High School at her home near Cyruston...." * * * ROBERT E. LEE SCHOOL - "Miss Dysart's Fourth grade has organized The Four Leaf Clover English Club with the following officers: Pres. - Don Turpin; V-Pres. - Dennis Caldwell; Sec. - Jane Muse and Treas. - Jean Chapman...." * * * PATIENTS AT THE HOSPITAL - "Mrs. Maude Cole, City; Mrs. Lena Crane, Mulberry; Mrs. P.R.Griffin, Flintville; W.J. Kimbrough, Hazel Green;Mrs. Jerry Dickey, City; Sue Elmore, Taft; Mrs. Mary Harris, Howell; Mr. Harris Burton; Mrs. Carl Cross, Ardmore; C.E. Moyers, City...." (Publish 10/9/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO October 8, 1896 SMITHLAND - "Mr. A.M. McLaughlin, one of our former residents and best citizens, was in Smith land last week. "Dr. M.A. Keeling, Miss Maud Taylor and Mr. Mack Taylor attended presbytery Saturday and Sunday. * * * MOLINO - "We heard that a very merry crowd spent last Friday night on Elk river fishing. We did not hear just how many fish they caught but a reporter said they lived luxuriously one night, as they had Messrs. I.N. Kennedy and A.J. Ransom with the, as the are both good cooks. "Mr. Carl Harms, from Harms, was visiting Mr. W.D. Rawls and wife last week. They are both very sick with fever." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "Miss Mary Anthony, one of the prettiest girls of the vicinity, leaves to-day for the Peabody School for young ladies at Nashville. "Prof. Frank Woodard has closed out his school and he is now paying his best regards to the young ladies. * * * TOWRY - "W.W. Jarrett has moved to Huntsville. The people down there will find Will a hustler. We understand he has a good job in the Spring City. "W.J. McAlister has just returned from Texas, where he has been visiting his mother and two brothers and a number of his wife's relatives. He talks like he would rather live in Tennessee, although he thinks if a man could live on cotton and warm water he could pull through in Texas." * * * DEATHS - "On Thursday, Oct. 1, 1896, Mr. Jas. P. McGee died of pneumonia at his home near Renegar postoffice....He was 52 years...funeral conducted by Elder T.c. Little.... "Mrs. Sarah A. Bearden, wife of Gus Bearden, died of flux near Boons Hill on Friday, October 2. She was born July 5, 1860.... "Near Argyle, Oct. 5, of paralysis, Mrs. Martha Knox, aged 43 years. Burial at Lebanon after funeral services by Rev. S.J. Ranson." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/9/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES James R. Pitts, 809 Bragg Circle, Tullahoma, TN 37388 "Riley W. Pitts, son of James and Rachel Young Pitts was born March 5, 1830 and died June 2, 1898 in Lincoln county, Tennessee. Did the "W" in Riley's name stand for Washington or Westley/Wesley?....Would appeciate the answer." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/2/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Paul J. Waite, 2218 Roosevelt St., Holly wood, Florida 33020-2605 "I need help with my GOOD/GOODE family line. My great, great, great, grandfather, Richard Good died January 31, 1819 in Wilkes county, North Carolina. He married Lucy, maiden name unknown. They came to North Carolina from Virgina. They reared a family of eight children: four boys and four girls. When the boys: William, Thomas, John and Spencer, were adults they moved to Sullivan county, Tennessee. Either John or William Good was my great, great grandfather, who was the father of my great grandfather, Joseph Newland Good, born January 1, 1840 and died February 13, 1925 in Lincoln county, Tennessee. "Joseph Newland Good married 1st Sarah Spence and 2nd Emma Pitts Moyers. "I will appeciate your help." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/2/96) 40 YEARS AGO October 4, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "John R. Massey of Kelso has earned the rank of Major in the Reserve Officers Training Corps at Middle Tennessee State College. "Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of the Thomas Tire & Supply Store won a trip to the Dominion Republic through the sale of his firm's Feddfer Air Conditioners during the past few months." * * * DEATHS - "Dr. R.L. Lasater, 93, retired dentist, died Wednesday night in his sleep at his home on West College Street....Mrs. Woodrow Williamson, 39, died in Chattanooga....Mrs. Mattie Johnson Simmons, 79, died at her home in Flintville....William Ashbury Prosser, 80, carpenter of the Chestnut Ridge community, died Friday morning....William Thomas Hopkins, 79, farmer of Bellview died last Thursday....Mrs. Mary Waggoner Stacy, 79, died Saturday afternoon at Taft...." * * * MIMOSA WINS SECOND PLACE IN STATE FAIR - "Mimosa community won second place and a cash prize of $200 with their exhibit at the State Fair. Using the theme of 'A community that pulls together, prospers together.'...." * * * WOMACK ELECTED MAYOR - "Fred Womack defeated mayor P.D. Massey, who made his fifth bid for re-election in Saturdays' city race in a record vote, to become Fayetteville's youngest Mayor...." * * * CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jennings have moved to their new home near Fayetteville. Sorry to lose you. "Mr. and C.H. Yates of N.C., Mrs. J.N. Jennings and Emogene of Molino were recent visitors of Mrs. Bessie Jennings and Carl." * * * TALENT SHOW - "The Mimosa HDC sponsored a talent show at the community center Sept. 29th. Winners of the under twelve age group were: 1st a tap number by Ann Small of Mulberry....Winners of over twelve age group were: 1st Ronald Thornton of Fairview, with his guitar and a song...." * * * (Publish 10/1/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO October 1, 1896 BLANCHE - "On the 13th, the Death Angel came into our midst and bore away the spirit of Mr. Will George. "Rev. James Brown, formerly of this county, but now of Arkansas, was visiting relatives and friends in this place." * * * KELSO - "We partook of an elegant birthday dinner last Sunday at Esq. Bud McClellan's on Stewart's creek. "Dr. Hampton has arranged to build very soon, having contracted with Mr. Boyles, of Fayetteville." * * * FROM MEXICO - "Mr. E.C. Brossord received a letter from a former Fayetteville boy, who is now in Mexico....(letter signed: A.E. Hill) " * * * HOUSE BURNED - "On Wednesday, 23d, the residence of Mr. Wils Ashby was burned. He lived one and half miles from Bucksnort...." * * * DEATHS - "In this county at Argyle of congestion, Sept. 23, at 5 o'clock p.m. Mr. Asbury J. Wright. He was 54 years old and 32 years ago was married to Miss Millie Hawkins...burial at Prosperity... "Mrs. Margaret DeHaven, widow of Samuel DeHaven Haven, died Sept. 30, aged about 55.... "At Rewell, Sept. 24, of old age, Mr. J.P. Dennis, aged 73.... "Near Fayetteville, Sept. 25, Fielden Whitaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Whitaker, aged 5 years." * * * MARRIAGES - "H.J. Kent and Emma Larwood; Newman Robbins and Lillie Jones; H.O. Gunter and Nannie Nash; Roe Holder and Ella Renegar." * * * LOCAL - "Charlie Lumpkin went last Friday to Nashville with the intention of residing in the Rock City. We wish him mighty well." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/25/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Maurine Williams, 415 E. 52st, Boise, ID 83714 "Fannie E. Taylor, born September 1870, daughter of Henry F. Taylor, married Thomas H. Driver on December 25, 1890. Two sons, Arlon/Orland W. born in 1893 and Herman born 1898-99. They would have been half brothers to my mother, born of the second wife of Thomas H. Driver. The second wife's first name was Maggurett B., maiden name unknown, and I know nothing more about her. "Thomas Driver was a barber. He was the only son of Wiley and Dicey Gunter Driver. He had one sister, Mary Molena Driver, who married James Peter Wakefield. She lived in Tennessee all of her life and died in Nashville in 1944. "Any help with this family history will be appreciated." * * * (Publish 9/25/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO September 24, 1896 BACK TAX SALE - "Lewis Baily, col'd 2d dis. 12 acres; Mrs. H. Tanner, 2d dis. 82 acres; Doney heirs 8th dis. 200 acres; S.R. Smith 3rd dis. 79 acres; Cincinnati Groce 5th dis. 160 acres; J.L. Parker 6th dis. 54 acres; Estate of John Booten, col. 8th dis. 48 acres...." * * * SMITHLAND - "Quite a number of our young people attended the association at Buckeye. They were as follows: Misses Susie Copeland, Maggie Jennings, Florence Stiles, Mollie Jennings, Julia Stiles and Maud Taylor, Messrs. William Gilliam, Mack Taylor, Jack Rutledge, James and Claud Jennings and Prof. Shofner." * * * CHESTNUT RIDGE - "Mrs. W.A. Gilbert, of Camargo, is visiting the family of Mr. D.A. Gilbert this week. "An ice cream supper was tendered the young people of the community Saturday night by Miss Ezella Prosser, in honor of her guests, Misses Enochs and McNatt, of Boonville." * * * ROPERTON - "In the vicinity of Roperton, on the head waters of Kelly's Creek is found the richest farming section of Lincoln county. Wheat, corn, oats and cotton are equal to the best produced in the state. Farmers in this locality are well supplied with machinery of all kinds, from a coffee mill to a clover huller, and from a corn sheller to a first- class cotton gin." * * * DEATHS - "at 7:50 o'clock Friday evening, Sept. 18, 1896, Mr. Chas H. Quimby drew the drapery of his couch around him and lay down to pleasant dreams.... "Near Camargo, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1896 of congestion, Mr. Jas. A. Moore, aged about 69... "Near Cyruston, Monday Sept. 21, 1896, of fever, Mr. Wm. Beech, aged 30 years. Burial at Prosperity." * * * INCORRUPTIBLE WOOD - "Mr. Jas. M. Wilson owns a place in Marshall county in which grew five Shittim trees. He had one of them felled and brought to Fayetteville last week to be sawed and exhibited at the Tennessee Centennial...." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/25/96) 40 YEARS AGO September 27, 1996 4-H BOOTH WINS BLUE RIBBON - "The Lincoln County 4-H Booth won a first award at the State Fair. The booth titled, '4-H For The Future'. Billie Sue Parks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Parks of Mulberry, was the chairman...." * * * HERDSMAN WINS HONOR - "Mr. Maurice Thomason, Herdsman for Hillside Hereford Farm owned by Dr. Ben H. Marshall and Sons, was given the honor of the Best Herdsman Award of all the beef cattle shown at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, Sept. 10-16...." * * * BELLVILLE - "Mrs. Sue Collier has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Grady Wright in Gadsden, Ala. "Mr. and Mrs. David Cunningham of Lynchburg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Presley Groce and family." * * * BOYS IN SERVICE - "Camp Perry, Ohio - First Lt. Andrew l. Swing 33, son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Swing, Route 3, Petersburg, Tenn., recently was a winner in the expert classs at the National Rifle and Pistol Matches at Camp Perry." * * * MULBERRY - "Gail McGehee is going to Martin College in Pulaski and Glen Parks returned Sunday to U.T. at Knoxville. "Martha Ellen Parks left for Jackson Mills, West Va. Thursday night where she will attend The Inner-State 4-H All Star Conference." * * * WEDDING OF INTEREST - Of interest in Fayetteville and Lincoln County was the marriage of Miss Charlotte Faye Moon,daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Moon of Elora, Tenn., to Jerry V. McKinney, son of Mrs. Roy McKinney and the late Mr. McKinney...." * * * CHAMP - "Master Jimmie Moody fell on a saw and cut his head rather severely Saturday afternoon. "George Jennings spent a part of last week with his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Towry of Skinem. "Mr. Aaron Jennings attended the Regional Electrical meeting held in Louisville, Ky." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/18/96 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Virginia L. Keefer, 2065 Beechmont Ave., Keego Harbor, MI 48320 "I am looking for any information: parents, descendants of Carr/Carson Bailey White, who was born January 18, 1818 in Rowan county, North Carolina. He was the son of William and Elizabeth White. Does anyone know where he died and was buried? He married twice: Martha Warren and Mary Elizabeth Watson in Lincoln county. He was living in Limestone county, Alabama in the 1860 census. I will be happy to exchange data." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/18/96) 40 YEARS AGO September 20, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mrs. Oliva McFerrin on Green St. celebrated her 94th birthday on Sunday September 16. She received 141 cards and the post office says this is the largest number ever delivered to one person. "Mrs. Melvin King won the first prize for the best work of art in the amateur art class at the State Fair. Her painting was of a farm house and a sagging wire fence." * * * COUNTY FAIR - "In the Brown Swiss cattle club show, Wilson Bedwell took the senior and grand champion classes with his two-year old cow, Daint Dish Sweetness. Paul Shelton's Wellhell's Gracious Lady was named junior champion...." * * * OLD STONE BRIDGE - (picture) "The Old Stone Bridge across the Elk River at the edge of Fayetteville, on the old Huntsville Road is now under repair by the CFW Construction Co. The work is being financed by the State Historical Society to preserve this beautiful all rock structure that was completed in 1861...." * * * DELLROSE - "Mr. Howard Sherrell was in Tracy City over the week- end on business. "Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cunningham were with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawson Mitchell last Sunday." * * * MIMOSA - "Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Rozar, Sue and Ray were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Rozar of Gimlet. "Mrs. Horace Boaz of Huntsville, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Adams and son of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hasty were Sunday visitors of Mr.and Mrs. Tom Groce, Joan and Dianne." * * * CHAMP - "Clarence Fanning and Lawrence Moorehead went to Philadelphia, Pa. this week-end on business and also to see Howard Moorehead, who has been in a hospital there. "Iva Nell Ward and Rufus Parks entered MTSC on Monday of this week. 'Happy College Days' for you is our wish." * * * 8th DISTRICT SCHOOL - "Robert Bates of Miss Walker's room brought a bean to school raised by his uncle in Bellville that was over 3 feet long. "Miss Elizabeth Wiley has joined our faculty from Molino school." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/4/96 40 YEARS AGO September 6, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT - "Bob Hamilton, President of the Fayetteville and Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce has been energetic and done considerable hard work since being elected. "Self employed people were given social security benefits in 1956, including dentists, lawyers, chiropractors, veterinarians, optometrists, etc? Doctors are the only group of self employed not now covered by social security." * * * OUR MEN IN THE ARMED FORCES - "San Diego, Calif. - James T. Lemons, son of Mrs. Nellie I. Lemons of Taft, Tenn., graduated from recruit training August 25 at the Naval Training Center." * * * CHAMP - "Sunday visitors of Mrs. Bessie Jennings and Carl were Dwayne Walker of Illinois, Jerry Walker of St. Louis, Curtis Walker, Mrs. Elgie Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Jennings, Buford and Danny. "Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jennings spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David Stovall of Fayetteville." * * * GIMLET - "Miss Lucy Ann Partain and Gail from Lavonia, Michigan have returned home after spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Raby McNatt and friends. * * * CORDERS CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frame had as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Jess Frame of Detroit, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs. Harris Warren of Lois and on Sunday they had a family reunion in honor of Mrs. Spyve Tucker's birthday. "Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Barnes and sons were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Corder." * * * MIMOSA - "Miss Ann Gilbert was the guest of Charles Mayes at Hazel Green, Ala., Sunday. "Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Partain were on Gimlet Monday visiting Mrs. Oda Clark. * * * PATIENTS AT THE HOSPITAL - "Miss Josie Robertson, Taft; Miss Ina Gattis, Mulberry; Mrs. Alice Whitt, Ardmore; Larry Allen Taylor, Taft; Mr. Vernon Rozar, City, Wayne Mason, Taft; Mrs. J.L. Holly, City; Mrs. Ulyses Collin, Flintville; Mrs. C.L. McMillan, Sr., City." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/4/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Marilyn Markow, 6705 Kings Point West, Austin, TX 78723 "Does anyone have any information on the Julia Wilson, aged 21, who was living with Aesop and Anna Shelton on the 1860 Lincoln county census? I will be glad to exchange information." * * * Mary Park, 2204 West 5th, Stillwater, OK 74-74-2817 "Was James T. Briant, who was born in 1790, the son of John Bryant and Judith Elizabeth Winfrey? James T. died in 1850 in Marion county, Illinois. The Bryants were in Lincoln county in 1820 and 1830. The family traveled and intermarried with Shelton, Luttrell, Easley families and were found in Adair county, Kentucky; Jackson county, Alabama and Botetourt county, Virginia. I will correspond and exchange information." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/21/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Rebecca Carter, 337 Coldwater Creek Road, Taft, TN 38488-5200 "In 1914 Mrs. Bess Ventress was teacher at the Stewart Creek Academy, which was held at the old Liberty Methodist Church. Three of her students were Clarence, Reeed, Floyd Koonce and Rachel Land. As Liberty school was started in 1915, where did the students go to school before Liberty School? Ben Corder lived at the upper part of Stewart's Creek, would he have attended this school? " Would Beulah, Rose and Rossie Corder have attended the Stewart Creek Academy, which was a prescription school. What was the difference between a prescription and regular school? * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/21/96) 40 YEARS AGO August 23, 1956 PRESIDENT OF STATE 4-H COUNCIL - "Joe Thomas McFerrin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McFerrin, was elected president of the State 4- H Council at Round-Up, which was held in Knoxville last week. Joe Thomas was recently elected Big Chief of the All Stars. He will represent District II. Joe Thomas will enter his second year at U.T. this fall." * * * PROSPECT - "Saturday night dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mai Eslick were Bro. and Mrs. Eugene Steelman of Harvest, Ala. and Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Noles of Fayetteville. "Little Montie Monks was at church Sunday, after going to Huntsville and having his leg operated on. They have taken the cast off and he is improving." * * * 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - "Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Sowell celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, Sunday afternoon with a reception, given by their children, at their home near Boonshill..." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Bessie Wood Sims, 57, of Howell community....William Medearis Smith, 77, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ben Barry....Jackie Calvin Fanning, 22, formerly of Champ community....John McAfee, 82, retired farmer of Booneville community....Frank Galloway, 68...." * * * CORDERS CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones and sons of Rome, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Ray Benson of Flintville and Mrs. Ernest Pruitt of Flintville were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Simmons. "Miss Jane Smith has returned home after spending a week in Knoxville with the 4-H club." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Billy Downing and two children, Mike and Deanne of Oak Ridge are spending their vacation here with her mother, Mrs. Kathleen Cunningham. "Mrs. Jenny Wiley and Mrs. William Hix of Winchester were here Sunday to see Mrs. Wiley's brother, Mr. Frank Galloway. "Mr. and Mrs. George Harvey and infant daughter, Jennifer of Fontain City, Tenn., will be the Friday night guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge Rhea." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/14/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Tillie Nixon, P.O. Box 564, Escalante, UT 84725 "I would like information about Royal Columbus Hall, who was born in 1806 in Cocke county. His wife was Ruth, maiden name unknown. He is found in the 1870 census of Lincoln county and lived in Mulberry. He had a son Elbert A. Hall, who was born in 1829 and married Emaline Balch. Another son William L.V. Hall born 1828 married Catherine Story. Royal Columbus Hall Jr. born 1832 married Lovina Angeline Ikerd. Royal Sr. had a daughter E. Jane Hall, who married Thomas A.J. Harshaw in Lincoln county in November 1868. Where were Royal Sr. and Ruth after 1872? * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/14/96) 40 YEARS AGO August 16, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Gov. Frank Clement of Tennessee on Monday night gave what is heralded as the greatest Keynote speech in the history of Democratic conventions. "All Union War veterans are dead. There are still three Confederate veterans living. One of the two living in Texas, 110 years old." * * * MR STEGALL RETIRES - "Mr. W.J. (Babe) Stegall went on the retirement list last week after having gone to work for Western Union in 1901. He is now making his home on Green St. with his sister, Mrs. Tom Scott...." * * * BOONEVILLE - "Mrs. Katie Holt of Shelbyville and Miss Ella Parker of Gotha, Florida were Monday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Logan and family. "Mr. and Mrs. James Scarborough and David were week--end guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Ingle and family." * * * GIMLET - "Mrs. Raby McNatt, Mrs. L.R. McNatt and children and Mrs. Joe Groce and Dennis attended thee HDC at Booneville school, Thursday afternoon. We are proud of Mrs. Raby McNatt for winning first on a basket of large zinnias. "Miss Brenda Groce spent Saturday night with Felicia McNatt." * * * BELLVILLE - "Little Gary Forrester has been visiting his grand- parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Forrester, while his mother has been ill. "Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Wiseman, Trula and Katie, Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Groce, Nancy, Judy, Wayne and Ronnie enjoyed a picnic at the Tullahoma Lake Sunday." * * * LINCOLN THEATRE - "The Catered Affair starring Bette Davis, Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry Fitzgerald." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Bedwell and daughter, Brenda have returned to their home in West Palm Beach, Fla., after spending their vacation here with his mother, Mrs. Maggie Bedwell and family. "Mrs. Lawson Myers, Jr. and two children of Paducah, Ky. have been visitors of Mrs. Jennie B. Myers." * * * (Publish 8/14//96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO August 13, 1896 COLDWATER - "Mr. Mack Sanders is very low, and is said to have consumption. "The news of the death of Mr. Mack Sanders, who died Sunday, the 9th, has just reached us." * * * LINCOLN - "Miss Elenora Stevenson passed from this life Tuesday night...She was a little past 24 years..." Miss Cora Welsh, who has been on an extended visit to relatives and friends in Ohio, returned home last Thursday." * * * BLANCHE - "A company composed of Dr. L.B. Freeman and J.L. Bishop are erecting a grist mill near this place to be run by steam. "Will McDaniel is now near Springfield, Tenn., working in the tobacco business. Otie Byers is also at the same place fishing for a job." * * * DELLROSE - "Mr. Mack Harrison has returned to West Point, where he will enter school under the instructions of Prof. J.C. Goodrich. "Mr. Lawson Alexander of Fayetteville has opened School at Spare Jinte with flattering success. * * * DEATHS - "Mr. J.J. Lineberger died at the home of his brother, Mr. M.M. Lineberger, at 12:40 o'clock Wednesday morning, August 12, aged 35....At Lincoln, August 4, Miss Elvira Stevenson, daughter of J.W. Stevenson, aged 24 years, 2 months and 10 days...At Molino, August 6, of typhoid fever, Mr. William Thomas Kidd, aged 20 years....Near Molino, August 7, of old age Mr. L.H. Hovis, aged 88 years and 8 months....Near Howell, August 6, of flux, Myrtle Lee, daughter of G.W. and Fannie Powell, aged 2 years 1 month and 10 days..." * * * MARRIAGES - "J.E. Carpenter and Mintie Hobbs Paul Hester and Della White." * * * (Publish 8/21/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO August 20, 1896 KELSO - "Fielding McDaniel has been giving polite attention to some of Kelso's fair daughters during the past week. He is noted far and wide for his gallantry and agreeable companionship. "Mr. D.W. Bell and wife, who have been spending several days with relatives in Kelso, have returned to their home in Louisville, KY. * * * LINCOLN - "On August 12th the children and grandchildren (with the exception of Dr. W.S. McCown and family) of J.R. McCown gathered at his home to celebrate his 61st birthday, also the 37th anniversary of his daughter, Mrs. Anna Ramsey..." "Corban Quick is well and still able to do nothing." * * * DEATHS - "Near Molino, August 16, of typhoid fever, William Bryant, aged 28 years....Near Molino, August 14, Greenfield, son of F.E. and Laura Pitts, aged 3 years...At Camargo July 22, of fever Mr. A.C. Hutchinson, aged 27 ...At Howell August 14, of typhoid fever, Eugene P., son of Pryor and Lizzie Buchanan, aged 15 years...On Coldwater, Monday August 17, of typhoid fever, Mr. J.W. Wright, aged 23 years...At Mulberry, August 17, Mrs. Lelia Hague, aged 28 years. She was the daughter of Dr. G.W. Jones and in December, 1883 was married to R.M. Hague. * * * FLINTVILLE - "Mr. A.C. Bostick loads a car with corn every day and has several car loads more to ship. Mr. Lewis Bostic has four car loads that he will haul to this place for shipping. "The school at this place is still increasing and now numbers 85 scholars." * * * MCBURG - "We had the pleasure of attending the birthday dinner of N.C. Sullivan, Esq., at his home near Hughey on the 15th; it being his 73d anniversary. Besides his 7 children and 15 grandchildren many friends were present...." * * * BURNED TO DEATH - "Last Friday a little child, about two years old, the bairn of Margaret Bright, col., fell into a pan of starch and was so badly burned it died the next day." (Publish 8/28/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO August 27, 1896 MULBERRY - "Dr. and Mrs. G.W.Jones and son, Charley, of Florence, attended the burial of his daughter at this place last week. "Jim Daniel says he is going to cut Clayton Taylor out of his Fayetteville girl." * * * OBITUARY - "Brother Felix McGaugh was born May 30, 1813, married Miss Anna Harris, who still survives him, in 1835, professed faith in Christ 1841 and departed this life July 24, 1896... * * * MOLINO - "School opened here last Monday in charge of Prof. Woodard, assisted by Miss Annie Harris and Miss Woodard. There are about 70 on roll now and 46-50 more to start between now and Christmas. "Mrs. Emma McDill, who has been visiting her many friends and relatives in this place, started a few days ago for her home in Arkansas." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. Jas. A. Lumpkin has sold his grocery business to Mr. Hugh Francis. "Elizabeth College, at Petersburg, was sold yesterday to satisfy a mortgage for $2,500, held by J.G. Cummings." * * * DEATHS - "Dr. O.B. Hatcher died at his home at Bidwell Sunday morning, August 23 of flux and pneumonia, aged about 52....Near Bethel church, August 19th, of old age, Mrs. Hannah Coleman, widow of George Coleman, aged 79....At Corder's Cross Roads, August 22, of consumption, Mrs. Mary E. Sneed, wife of W.W. Sneed, aged 27....At Howell August 22, of fever, Carrie Epps, daughter of Joe Epps, aged 13 years....Near Molino, August 24, Myrtle, daughter of Rufus Templeton, aged 3 years....At Flintville, August 24, of spinal meningitis, A.D. Stiles, son of R.W. Stiles, aged 6 years...." * * * (Publish 9/4/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO September 3, 1896 BOONVILLE - "There was a wedding in our town Sunday, the contracting parties were Mr. E.E. Reager and Miss Julia Hasty, both of this place. They were married while in their buggy by Esq. Johnson. May their pathway be strewn with flowers. "We have a flourishing school under the management of Prof. Orrick." * * * BLAKEVILLE - "Mr. Geo. Marrs and Miss Lettie Collier, Mr. Jim Davidson and Miss Birtie Tate, Mr. Jackson Leftwich and Miss Beatice Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Collier attended services at Medium last Sunday. "Mr. G.W. Daniel and wife, of Marshall county, were called to this place by the fatal illness of their son." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Goldey Petty has been ill with fever the past week, but is now improving. "Mrs. Alice Allen returned Monday from a visit to her son, R.C. Allen, at Huntsville." * * * GONE TO HUNTSVILLE - "Prof. R.S. Bradshaw will remove to Huntsville at an early day, he having secured charge of the Seminary, a historical educational institution at that place...." * * * DEATHS - "Near Bearden's mill, Saturday, Aug. 30, of fever, Mr. Worth Montgomery, son of Mr. Joe Montgomery, aged about 22...Near Howell, Aug. 31, of fever, Mr. R.H. Daniel, aged 23 years 4 months and 4 days..." * * * MARRIAGES - "B.L. Beech and Sallie Hearston; Jake Mitchell and Ella Mullins; John Gray and Bettie Hurbin; and C.M. Hopper and Anna Williams." * * * REAL ESTATE - "Hinton Hill to J.T. Laten, 50 acres in 21st dis." * * * (Publish 9/11/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO September 10, 1896 MOLINO - "Miss Iva Moores, a charming young lady from the neighborhood of Cyruston, is visiting her friend, Mrs. Anna McCown, at this place. "Messrs. James McCown and Harve Kennedy, of Lincoln, were visiting the sick at Mrs. Galloway's recently." * * * CAMARGO - "Four of our young people, Cecil, Harbert, Estella and Maggie Bess Moore, are attending school at Dick White College. They express themselves as delighted with the school. "We learned a few days ago that on Saturday, Sept. 26, there will be a barbecue in the grove on the farm of Mr. W.A. England, the proceeds to purchase bibles for the Junior Endeavor Society.' * * * COLDWATER - "Died, after about ten months' illness, Mr. Will Bryan. He leaves a wife and two chidlren and a large family of kindred and host of friends. His bereaved wife and parents have our sympathy. "On August 9th Mr. mack Sanders died of consumption. He leaves a wife and two children. "Died, on August 19th, little Lena, child of R.G. and Delia Hays. "Died, August 29th, Mrs. Dora Pitts." * * * DEATHS - "Last Sunday morning, September 6, just after hitching up his team to attend service at the Brick Church, Mr. George G. Crawford fell dead at his home near Howell...aged 50...Mrs. Harriet A. Faulkner, wife of W.B. Faulkner, was born March 25, 1854, and died at her home at Smithland at 3 o'clock A.M. September 1...." * * * KILLED IN MISSOURI - "Mr. McCoy, whom the following dispatch states was mysteriously murdered at St. Louis, was reared in this county near McBurg: Athens, Ala., Sept. 4 - A telegram received this afternoon by sheriff Gilbert from the Coroner of St. Louis, notifying him that the body of his brother-in-law, Joe F. McCoy, had been found....McCoy was on his way home from Prescott, Ariz., where he has been living for a few years...." (Publish 9/18/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO September 17, 1896 KELSO - "Miss Mahaley Ray and Master Wilson Taylor went to Smithland last Sunday to see Mrs. Dr. Gilliam, who has been sick. "Mrs. Walter Eslick, of Fayetteville, and her charming cousin, Miss Mary Anthony, a charming young lady of Clardyville, are visiting the family of J.A. Taylor, of Kelso." * * * HARMS - "Well, well, a wedding to report this time, a real nice, quiet little affair. As the old folks would say, a sensible wedding. Mr. Hay Halbert and Miss Lida Dickey were united in marriage at the home of the bride on Wednesday evening, Sept. 2, at 6 o'clock, by Eld. T.C. Little. "Mr. A.J. Wright and wife went Saturday last to attend the Baptist association near Buckeye." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. W.J. McAlister left last Monday afternoon for Nile, Tex., to visit his mother and brother. His business at Towry will be continued during his absence. "Henderson Newsom, R. Ed Feeney and Dana McWilliams have been elected as deacons in the Cumberland Presbyterian church and will be ordained at the 11 o'clock service next Sunday." * * * DEATHS - "Sarah Stonebraker, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.J. Stonebraker, died at their residence in Fayetteville Monday morning, September 14. aged 14 years....Near Kelso, Sept. 14, of cholera infantum, Dixie Goodner, infant son of Ike and Mary E. Williamson, aged 4 months and 14 days....At Boonville, Sept. 10, of diphtheria, Ethel, daughter of Rev. Allen Rozier, aged 3 years and 7 months....At Bearden's Mill Sept. 15, Lena, infant daughter of D.A. and Jennie Moyers, aged 5 months." * * * ADVERTISED LETTERS - "Miss Blanche Moore, Miss Josie Bright, Miss Kitty Porter, H.L. Wait, A.B. Dobbins, J.B. Martin, Mrs. Myra Stewart, R.R. Wilson, J.F. Ward. J.J. Jones, P.M." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/11/96 40 YEARS AGO September 13, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The Lincoln county Fair race track is lightning fast and in the first race Wednesday afternoon, the 2:21 Pace, in the first heat Davey Purdue, driven by Sam Stuckey and owned by Ben S. Wood, came within one-fifth of a second of equaling the track record. Davey Purdue made the mile in 2:06." * * * CENTRAL HIGH OFFICERS - "Class officers have been elected. The officers are as follow: George Massey, president; Bobby Taylor, vice- president; and Audrey Sue Rives, secretary of the senior class...." * * * BUSINESS SCHOOL OPENS - "Mr. Carl Harris, registrar for the Perry Business Schools, headquarters in Brunswick, Georgia, will come to Fayetteville either the 18th or 19th of September to begin organizing another term business school...." * * * ACCIDENT - "At the Lincoln County Fair Wednesday afternoon, Mr. Morgan Eslick, one of the fair's most ardent supporters, was run over by a race horse on the track before the races while the horses were warming up....(He) refused to be taken to the hospital and remained to see the rest of the race..." * * * BELLVILLE - "a group of young people enjoyed a wiener roast at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Brown Friday evening. "Mr. and Mrs. Glen Groce and Brenda were last Friday night supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Warden and children." * * * PROSPECT - "Mr. Freddie Hazlewood of Nashville and Mrs. Sue Cassell went to Monta Sano mountain on Thursday afternoon. "Mr. Walter Henderson of Florida is recovering nicely at the Lincoln county hospital.' * * * BOONEVILLE - "Mr. Charles Ingle returned to Camp Chaffee, Ark. on Friday and Mrs. Ingle returned to Nashville. "Miss Nancy Logan was Friday evening dinner guest of Miss Judy Logan." * * * 8th DISTRICT SCHOOL NEWS - "The following teachers have become members of the N.E.A.: Mrs. James Buntin, Mrs. Alberta Buntley, Mrs. Ruth Morgan...." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/11/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Bob England, 9508 St. Andrews Way, Silver Spring, MD 20901-3259 "I am seeking the parents of Joseph P(?Perrin) Hamilton, reportedly born in Bedford County, Tennessee in 1795. He died in Quitman, Arkansas in 1884. His father's name may be Peter. A descendant's chart for Joseph P. Hamilton is on file in the society' library. Any help will be appreciated." * * * LINDOLN (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/7/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Marilyn Markow, 6705 Kings Point West, Austin, TX 78723 "Does anyone have any information on the Julia Wilson, aged 21, who was living with Aesop and Anna Shelton on the 1860 Lincoln county census?" * * * Pat Timmerberg, 333 Northmoor Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011-2511 "I am descended from Elliot Fletcher Moffett and Catharine Stewart, who were married in Fayetteville in 1847. She was the daughter of Preston Stewart. Her mother's name was Nancy (Smith?). I do not know his father, but he had a brother William Moffett, who married Susan Clift. I would like to correspond with relatives or anyone who has information on these people." * * * (Publish 8/7/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO August 6, 1896 IN MEMORIAM - "...Died, at the residence of her parents in the early morning of July 19, Miss Effie Good, in the 16th year of her age. She was born in North Lewisburg, Champagne county, Ohio, March 19, 1880..." * * * KELSO - "Mr. Jacob Hamilton is in Texas on a visit to relatives there. "Milton Renegar, of Arkansas, and James, his brother, of Bedford county, are visiting relatives in this community. "The vocal class taught by John Marshall is making excellent progress." * * * MOLINO - "We have a singing school taught by Prof. Mitchell. He has proven to be a worthy teacher. "Mrs. Emma McDill, of Arkansas, is spending a few weeks with relatives at this place." * * * FLINTVILLE - "Since my last letter death has visited this section and claimed for its prize Miss Maud Harris, after two years suffering with white swelling. She was 21 years, 11 months and 10 days old. Funeral by Eld. Bryant; burial in the family graveyard. "Mr. Parks, a young widower from the Providence neighborhood, was seen on the streets of Flintville last Sunday, (he the negro says) 'toting an umbrella over a nice piece of honey.'" * * * DEATHS - "Near Howell, August 2, of flux, Eugene L. Thomas, son of W.N.. and R.B. Thomas, aged 13....At Camargo, July 30, of long trouble, Lula Pearl Daniel, daughter of John and Kathryn Daniel, aged 11 years....Near Lincoln July 26, of brain fever, Susan Shasteen, daughter of John and Sarah Shasteen, aged 4 years....Near Boons Hill August 1, Mr. W.P. Sawyers. Burial at the Wright graveyard." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/6/96) 40 YEARS AGO SIX 4-H WINNERS - "Six Lincoln county 4-H members were District Winners in the recent judging....Jane Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.S. Hamilton of Boonshill won first on her frozen foods record; Ellen Faye Monks, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Carl Monks of Camargo, won first place with her canning record; Joanne Ferrell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ferrell of Mulberry won on her Health record; Ronald Thornton, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Thornton, was first place winner with his record on Rural Arts and Recreation; Rabon Bayless, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bayless of Cash Point, winner in Forestry; and Jimmy Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson of Boonshill, winner in Farm and Home Electric..." * * * MIMOSA - "Mrs. Horace Boaz of Huntsville and Mrs. Ola Groce spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hasty. "Mrs. Hilton Sullivan spent Sunday night at Monteagle, guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. Mansfield. * * * MULBERRY - "Mr. and Mrs. George Settler and children, Sherry and Vic of Dallas, Texas spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Newt Dusenberry. "Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Noblitt and children spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lane." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Doug Rambo announce the birth of a son, Douglas Frank Rambo, who was born at the local hospital Monday, August 6th. "Mr. and Mrs. Billy Norman are the proud parents of a son, named Steven Ennis Norman and was born at the Lincoln county hospital on Friday, August 3rd." * * * KELLY'S CREEK - "Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Stevenson and Billy of Coldwater, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Luna of Blanche and the Clarence Heards were Sunday afternoon visitors of the J.W. Mitchells, Gene, Ruth, Harold, Phillip and Connie Jean. "We learned with regret upon our arrival home of the passing of Mr. Bryson Forbes. A good neighbor, a good man gone on to his reward. "Sunday night guests of the Sumners were Mr. and Mrs. James Cole Sumners, Jimmy and Benny of Blanche." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/31/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Mary B. Park, 2204 West 5th, Stillwater, OK 74074-2817 "Was James T. Briant, who was born in 1790 in Virginia, the son of John Bryant and Judith Elizabeth Winfrey? James T. died in 1850, Marion county, Illinois. The Bryants were in Lincoln county in 1820 and 1830. The family traveled and intermarried with Shelton, Luttrell, Easley families and were found in Adair county, Kentucky, Jackson county, Alabama, Botetourt county, Virginia and later in Illinois. I will correspond and exchange information. Thank you." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/31/96 40 YEARS AGO August 2, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Miss Sylvia Hall, R.M. will conduct the 13 month school of nursing at the Lincoln County Hospital beginning Sept. 4th. "Mr. R.M. Walker, whose name appears on today's ballot for Constable of the 8th District, is the only candidate in our recollection who was elected by a write-in vote," * * * MISS RABY FEATURED IN MADEMOISELLE MAGAZINE - "Miss Evelyn Hamilton Raby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Raby of Albuquerque, N.M. is featured in the August College edition of the Mademoiselle Magazine....Mr. Raby, her father, will be remembered as an employee for a number of years at the Carroll Ice Cream co. Their home was on Swanson Blvd. * * * CARTER'S COLUMN - "A friend is like a fiddle string - if you pull too hard they are bound to bust." * * * PROSPECT - "Mr. Dalton McDougal from Washington and Mrs. D.A. McDougal from New York have been visiting their mother, Mrs. Arney Jeans. "Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Dickey from Ripley, Tenn. visited Bro. Reevis Steelman and Bro. Ebb Steelman and was at Prospect Sunday for services." * * * CAPITOL THEATRE - "'THE YEARLING' starring Gregory Peck and Jane Wyman. Friday August 9 10." * * * CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. Dorse Sullenger of Moore County were recent Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr.and Mrs. Lee Jennings. "Mrs. Della Thompson spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Thompson and Blanton of Fayetteville." * * * MR. AND MRS. J.P. GROOVER MARRIED 60 YEARS - "(Picture) Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Groover of Fayetteville celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on July 20th. Mr. Groover is 85 and Mrs. Groover if 76. They have five living children..." * * * * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/24/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Virginia L. Keefer, 2065 Beechmont Ave., Keego Harbor, MI 48320 "I would like to exchange information concerning Nancy Elizabeth, daughter of James and Lovey Connor of North Carolina-probably the Salisbury District, Mecklenburg county- who was born about 1775. "Nancy, using her middle name of Elizabeth, married William White. William was born January 10, 1755 Fauquier county, Virginia. She was probably his second wife. They married in Rowan county, North Carolina. "Nancy died in Fayetteville August 15, 1852. Her son, James White, aged 43 and her thirteen year old grandson, child of Carson Bailey White died-Nancy died of cancer and an epidemic of flux took the other family members. "Early Giles County by James McCallom states James Connor was an early arrival in Pulaski and owned a tanning yard. "Any information will be appreciated." * * * (Spanning Yrs. 7/24/96) 40YEARS AGO July 26, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Builder's Supply Co., have installed a large hammer neon sign in front of their new building on West Maple St. that is noticeable whenever passing their place of business." * * * CELEBRATE 50th ANNIVERSARY - " (picture) Sunday, July 22nd Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Sumners observed their Golden Wedding Anniversary near Cyruston...." * * * PETERSBURG - "Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Pigg and daughter, Miss Olivene Pigg and Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum spent the week-end in Montgomery, Ala., where they joined their son, James Cecil Pigg, who is stationed there with the U.S. Air Corps. "Mrs. D.B. Smith attended the 82nd birthday celebration of her brother-in-law, W.W. Smith at the home of a son Elzie Smith, near Frankewing on Sunday. * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Solon Campbell and children have been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.M. McFerrin. They left Saturday for Commerce, Ga. to spend the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell before returning to their home in Kingsport, Tennessee. "Mrs. Battle Bagley joined her brother, Mr. Roy Scott at Norfolk, Va. and left by boat to go by inland water-ways to Hadlyme, Conn. * * * CORDERS CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. James Corder and children were the Sunday night visitors of his mother, Mrs. Nancy Corder as they were on their way to Palm Beach, Florida to spend their vacation. "Mr. Richard Benson and daughter, Eleanor Benson and Ray Benson of Akron are spending their vacation with Mrs. Maude Benson and other relatives. * * * AD - "HILL'S - High's Ice Cream 1/2 Gal. 79 cents; Picnic Hams 29 cents a pound; Brisket Cut Beef Stew 2-lbs @ 25 cents..." * * * CARTER'S COLUMN - "Little Willie wants to know why the kids can't shoot fir crackers, when the grown folks keep on making H- Bombs." * * * (Publish 7/24/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO July 23, 1896 BLANCHE - "School opened at this place on the 13th with a full attendance under supervision of W.A. Holland, with Miss Tennie Little, of Fayetteville, assistant. "C.C. Faulkinberry and Alva Byers were here from Jackson county last week to see home folks and attend the barbecue." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "Last Wednesday was a great day and a day never to be forgotten by the young people here. Mr. B.H. Hobbs, accompanied by Mr. W.A. Hampton, Mr. W.C. Sugg with Miss Tula Hobbs, Mr. D.F. Hobbs with Miss Martha Halbert, and J.A. Moores, left Clardyville early in the morning and drove out five miles beyond Fayetteville, on the Shelbyville pike, to the hospitable and pleasant home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Whitaker, where at 11:30 o'clock Mr. Beverly H. Hobbs and Miss Pinkie Whitaker were happily married...." * * * HARMS - "Two charming young ladies of Dellrose, Misses Lizzie and Myrtle Farrar, were visiting Miss Lila Dickey last week. "Mr. Bub Wilson, of Cyruston, can be found hanging on the fence at Elk Valley church." * * * COLDWATER - "Mrs. Powell, an old respected lady who was well- known in this section died on the 11th. "Mr. Frank McDaniel, of Mississippi, is visiting his parents and friends at this place." * * * DEATHS - "July 19, Miss Effie, the 16-year old daughter of Mr. C.F. Goode....At her residence on the Shelbyville pike, July 20, of tumor of the bowels, Mrs. Margaret M. Daves, widow of Mr. James C. Daves, aged 69....Mrs. Ada Crump Irby, died on July 15, at Tunica, Miss....Near Mulberry, July 21, Jas., son of Rev. Chas. Warren....At Bucksnort, July 19, of flux, Mrs. Lucy E. Pamplin, wife of John A. Pamplin, aged 53...." (Publish 7/31/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO July 30, 1896 IN MEMORIAM - "On Tuesday, July 7, shortly before 12 p.m., Mrs. Mattie, wife of Mr. T.A. Corder, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Hasty...On September 14, 1892, she smilingly stood before the altar and pledged fidelity in marriage vows to T.A. Corder...She leaves a bright little son, Horace...." * * * BOONS HILL - "Miss Susie Rucker, of Columbia, is the guest of Miss Sadie Lindsay this week. "Mr. J.R. Marshall will begin a singing school at Kelso this week." * * * BLANCHE - "Miss Mable Coats, at Bonner schoolhouse, and Miss Mary Farrar, at Smith's Chapel, are reported as having good schools. "Dr. Freeman mill is being rebuilt. It was washed away during the last high water. * * * DEATHS - "J.W. Rawls, Esq., died in Nashville July 28....Mr. Travis B. Ashby died at his home near Bellville at 2 o'clock, July 29....Clarence Gilmer Parker, son of A.A. and Elizabeth Parker, was born May 8th, 1886 and died July 22, near Bucksnort, aged 10 years....At Bidwell, July 24, of flux, Fannie Lou, daughter of A.C. and S.A. Smith, aged 11 years...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Kate Manning of Pennsylvania, is visiting her Fayetteville relatives. "Mr. A.J. Renegar left last week on a visit to his sister, Mrs. A.J. Renegar, at Ladonia, Tex." * * * MARRIAGES - "John Sanders and Hettie Stevenson; H.T. Duff and M.B. Luttrell; Edward Colbert and Sallie Hopkins; J.E. Smith and L.A. Watkins; W.H. Sugg and Ida Smith; W.H. Manard and Luella Birdsong." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/17/96 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Maurine Williams, 415 E. 51st, Boise, ID 83714 "I am looking for information about David George's family. He was in the 1880 census for Lincoln co., Civil District 16. David George is 31, his wife Nancy is 27, two children: Ada, aged 6 and Margaretta B. aged 4. David had a second marriage to F.A. George. He died in Ardmore, AL in 1932 and it lists three daughters in the obituary. "David and the two wives are buried in the George-Hobbs Cemetery. It is the daughter, Margaretta B., who interests me especially. If you have any information, please, please let me know. I will answer all letters. * * * (Publish 7/17/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO July 16, 1896 BOONSHILL - "Miss Mammie Lindsay, of Nashville, is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. A.R. Childress. "Misses Lizzie and Eva Clark and Sadie Lindsay and a little boy of this place attended the croquet party at the hospitable home of Mr. Robt. McCrory, near Delina, last Thursday afternoon. * * * MULBERRY - "Messrs. C.T. Neeld and W.B. Jennings made a flying visit to Boonville Sunday. Wonder what the attraction is. "Mr. J.N. Daniel and Miss Annie Logan were the guests of Messrs. Spencer and Frame, of Lynchburg, Sunday last. Miss Bettie Daniel is also visiting her friends and kin at that place." * * * BELLVILLE - "Mrs. W.H. Ladd, of Williamson county, made a short visit to her son, W.H. Ladd, jr., last week. "Mrs. A.N. Moore, of Camargo, and Messrs. A.T. Pylant, of Elora, Henry Pylant, of Bonham, Texas, and Levi Pylant, of Arkadelphia, Ark., are at the home of their parents where they were called by the sickness of their father, Mr. J.L. Pylant. * * * BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - "Wednesday, July 8th, was a day of great pleasure and enjoyment at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Hamilton near Molino. It was the celebration of the 15th anniversary of their daughter, Miss Della Hamilton. At an early hour the young lady was greatly surprised by the arrival of some young folks and they were followed by others until a goodly number were present. Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Caughran, Dr. C.C. Carpenter, T.I. Hamilton and Misses Rena DeFord, Minnie Sloan, Kate Pitts, Maud Rawls, Elma Sanders, Dana Hamilton, Cora Leatherwood, Anna Sloan, Maud Pitts, Delia Hamilton, Messrs. Elgie Hayes, Olly Pitts, Hurly Wyatt, Bobby Caughran, Jimmie DeFord, Willie Hamilton, Knox Pitts, Thomas Leatherwood, Clay C. Caughran..." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/17/96) 40 YEARS AGO July 19, 1956 OLD TIMES IN FAYETTEVILLE - "As Told by William M. Smith to Clinton R. Wallace. "...There are six families still operating in various types of business that date back fifty years and more. " Wm. M. Smith Feed & Seed co., are open now on West College Street. This business was founded by Mr. Hugh Douglas Smith, the father of Mr. William Smith in 1886. This business is now managed by Mr. Smith's partner and son-in-law, Ben Barry.... "Mr. Jas. D. McKinney went into the drug store business about 1890 on the West side of the square...Now operated by Jas. D. McKinney, son of the founder, it is still a prosperous business. "The Fayetteville Observer was founded in 1850 by N.O. Wallace, the grandfather of its present operators, Clinton R. and Robert M. Wallace, Jr.... "The family of Lambs have been in the legal profession for generations. Col. James Lamb, the grandfather of Diemer Lamb, was an illustrious lawyer in the early days and his offices were in the same building now occupied by Lamb & McCown... "John Goodrich's grandfather, Mr. John Goodrich, buried in the Presbyterian cemetery, was the founder of the Goodrich General Store, on the West side of the square. The business came into being in the 1840s...Mr. John Goodrich, the grandfather of the present owner built the building on the North side of the square, now occupied by the present owner, Mr. John Goodrich... "Mr. Frank Rutledge came to Fayetteville in 1890 and opened a dry goods store on the West side of the Square....In around 1900 the Rutledge-Eakin Co. moved to the present location. This business is still operated by Mr. Carter Rutledge, the son of Mr. John Rutledge, at the same stand. "Another one of the old firms of Fayetteville was Lasater & Landess, Dentists. Dr. Lasater began his practice in Fayetteville on the South side of the Square in 1884, the year that Cleveland was elected president. He was joined in the Practice by Dr. E.S. Landess in 1897 in the building where Dr. Landess is still engaged in dental practice. "Of these old families the McKinney and the Wallace families have only daughters in the family and cannot carry the name on." (Publish 7/10/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO July 9, 1896 LINCOLN - "Mr. S.W. McCowan, one of Huntsville's most energetic young gentlemen, was here visiting his parents last week. "Prof. Keller, J.E. Ramsey, M.J. Simms and J.T. Mason were in Fayetteville Monday to secure some lumber and paint for the academy building." * * * FLINTVILLE- "Mr. Bud Hathcoat and family, of Coldwater, are visiting the family of Mr. John Malone. "Katie, little daughter of Mr. Young, was quite sick the past week." * * * KELSO-"Mrs. F.P. Fry has been seriously sick at her father's Dr. Jenkins. "We spent a part of the national holiday at the Crystal Springs, where we met a large company of jovial and refined people." * * * CAMARGO - "Death has claimed another good man from our community or adjoining neighborhood, Mr. W.F. Gattis, who moved here about 18 months ago. "We wish to have a good crowd at Prosperity on the 18th. The object of the meeting is to make arrangements for the care of the graveyard." * * * BLANCHE - "Miss Maggie Gordon is attending the State institute at Lewisburg. On her return she will be accompanied by Miss Emma Adams. Miss Adams was once our teacher at this place." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Emma Burgess Douthat, wife of Mr. W.B. Douthat, died Tuesday July 7....Charles Barnett Metcalfe was born at Fayetteville, ten., and went to Missouri about 20 years ago. Died at Poplar Bluff, June 16....Dr. W.L. Moores, died at his residence at Cyruston, July 6....At Boonville, July 7, of consumption, Mrs. Mattie, wife of T.A. Corder, aged about 25....At Brighton, July 2, of fever, Mrs. Done Jeans, wife of Plenton Jeans, aged 40 years.... Near Clifton, June 29, Sam Ramsey, aged 14 years.... Near Renegar, July 3, of la grip, Mr. Anderson, aged 83 years, buried at Kelso. (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/10/96) 40 YEARS AGO July 12, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Wednesday was the first day in July that it did not rain. It rained every day for the first ten days of the month and voided the old saying that it could not rain at night in July. "Freddie Raby of the Memphis Eureda Baptist Peewee team has pitched his fifth no-hit game. The ten year old youngster is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Raby and the grandson of Albert Hayes, all formerly of Lincoln county." * * * GOV. CLEMENT KEYNOTE SPEAKER - "Gov. Frank G. Clement becomes the first Tennessean named to deliver the Keynote Speech at the democratic Convention in Chicago this year...." * * * FROM PEA RIDGE TO POSSUM HOLLOW - "I reckon you all noticed how sad Col. Bob Twitty was last week....The way it was, they were back here on their annual visit to the old home place, having left Pea Ridge when it was still so por seven acres were required to rust a nail...." * * * MIMOSA - "Mr. and Mrs. John M. Dyer and son of Fayetteville, Miss Louise and Lilburn Oliver of Los Angeles, Calif. were Saturday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rainey. "Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Commons of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Charles Groce and children have been recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hasty." * * * BREWER FAMILY REUNION - "Over one hundred relatives from different parts of Tennessee, Ohio, Florida and Illinois met Sunday, July 8th in the yard of the McBurg school for their annual Brewer reunion." * * * MULBERRY - "Miss Charlotte Carbine from Rossville, Ga., is spending some time with her grand-mother, Mrs. Sally Smith. "Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Hurlston and little Debby were afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Towry and Magdalene." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/10/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Virginia L. Keefer, 2065 Beechmont Ave., Keego Harbor, MI 48320 "I would like to hear from descendants of William White, who was born Jan. 10, 1755 Fauquier county, Virginia and wife Nancy Elizabeth Connor. He filed a Revolutionary pension application from Lincoln county in 1833. His known children were Thomas, who married Malinda; Martha married Samuel Miles, James F. married Martha M. Payne, Carson B. married Martha Warren and then Mary Elizabeth Watson; and William Clark, who married Polly Nixon and then Eliza K. Wilkerson. I will exchange family data." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/3/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Parker C. Sams, 1301 Fox St., Findlay, OH 45840 "Fighting Charles Reese" is a book tracing Charles' experiences in two wars that secured America's freedom, and survey his life among the Cherokees and on the Tennessee frontier. In the 1780's he migrated to Sumner County, Tennessee, where he married Mary Desha. They moved on to Maury County, and then Lincoln County, where he died. This book lists both his Cherokee and white families . While in his late 50s Charles joined Gen. Andrew Jackson's expedition against the Creek Indians during the War of 1812, fighting in the same battle with his Cherokee son. Mr. Sams' book is not only a documented genealogical reference, but is a "page-turner" fascinating story. Anyone interested may contact Mr. Sams. * * * (Publish 7/3/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO July 2, 1896 KELSO - "Masters Tom Whitaker and Massay Jones, of Fayetteville, are enjoying the country with the hospitable family of Squire J.M. Dickey. "Mrs. Amanda Swanner has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Walter Lively, of Kelso." * * * BLANCHE - "F.P. Colbert, Esq., was so unfortunate last Saturday as to lose a good mare. "Johnny Vickers, of Texas, is here to see his sister, Mrs. Willie Hopwood, who is very low with consumption. "Miss Mary Farrar will take charge of the public school at Smith's Chapel, Miss Mable Coats that at Bonners', and Will Holland at Blanche." * * * FLINTVILLE - "Cholera is in a fair way to get all the porkers in this section. "Mr. W.R. Kilpatrick had the misfortune to have a fine mule shot last week by some evil designed person." * * * NOTICE - "Mr. McKinley was Monday officially notified of his nomination for president by the committee appointed by the Republican convention, and it was a time for considerable jubilee.... * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Mollie Boaz, of Buckeye, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Tennie Pylant, near Howell. "Prof. R.K. Morgan was a late caller and reports the prospects for the next term of Howell Academy as most encouraging." * * * FAMILY REUNION - "On last Sunday the relatives and friends, consisting of eighty-five persons, met at the hospitable home of Mr. J.A. Johnson in the 7th district, to celebrate the sixty-second birthday of Mrs. Elisabeth Johnson..." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 6/26/96) 40 YEARS AGO June 21, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mrs. Clyde Wilks is building a new home for her beauty shop at the corner of the Charlie McKinney lot on South Elk Ave. "In the Presidential election this fall the Democrats will center their attacks against Nixon raher than against Eisenhower and will stress that thee chances are Nixon will have to fill out the term due to the President's health." * * * MEN IN THE ARMED FORCES - "Verniece Burton, son of Verner Burton, Rt. 4, Fayetteville, Tenn., is completing his Air Force Basic military training at Lackland Air Forced Base, the Gateway to the Air Force...." * * * PETERSBURG - "The evening bridge club met with Mrs. Clayton Scott, at her home on Thursday. Mrs. Leslie Warren won high score honors and Mrs. Edward Gill the bingo. "Sonny Hicklen of Ardmore spent last week here with his aunt, Mrs. Annie Mullins and Kenneth." * * * PROSPECT - "Bobbie Dorning is attending 4-H Club over at Columbia this week. "The Lynn Paysingers and 4 girls were Sunday guests of her parents, the Dick Crosses of Cash Point." * * * MIMOSA - "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pickle of Pleasant Grove, Bedford county and Mrs. W.E. Haynie were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. B.A. Renegar. "Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hasty were in Huntsville Sunday, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Boaz." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Otis Couch and Ducky Boy had as their recent guests, Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Farrar of Shelbyville and Mrs. Paul Farrar of Mobile, Ala. "Miss Alice Holman who has been attending Lindenwood College in Mo. spent a few days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Holman before going to Camp Inky, Ocean Breeze, Fla. to act as counselor for the summer." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/3/96) 40 YEARS AGO June 28, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. W.B. Liles, who has a farm on the Eldad Road has an alfalfa field that measures near four feet in height. "SP3 Samuel A. Stratton of 209 West College arrived at Fort Mason, Washington from Japan on June 17, according to announcement of the U.S. Army." * * * JONATHAN LOGAN GARMENT PLANT NOW OPERATING - "The new 25,000 square feet Jonathan Logan Plant located east of Fayetteville on the Winchester Road, Mr. Harry Farber of New York is the manager of the plant. At the present time there are more than 90 employees at work and five or six new workers are being added daily. Eventually the total number of employees is expected to reach 200. * * * CHAMP NEWS - "Mr. and Mrs. Willie George of Skinnem, Mrs. Lizzie Sullivan of Fayetteville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim George. "Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Jennings, Jr., Mary, George and Louis were Saturday and Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Towry of Skinnem and to see Capt. Paul Towry and family of Maryland." * * * RECENT DEATHS - "Otis Lee Robinson, 81....Mrs. Annie Belle Alsup Shofner, 66....John Fulton Caudle, age 73...." * * * BELLVILLE - "Wayne Groce spent last week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Massey. "Misses Wilma Forrester, nancy and Judy Groce and Mr. Harold Rives attended the Training Union Regional Convention at the First Baptist church in Pulaski." * * * BOONEVILLE - "Bro. Wayne Gattis preached at the Booneville Church of Christ on Sunday. "Mrs. J.B. McNatt and Suzanne spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D.F. Buntley. "Mr. and Mrs. William Ashby and Carol were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rozar." * * * (Publish 6/26/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO June 25, 1896 COUNTY OFFICERS G.W. Higgins, County Judge W.B. Martin, Clerk Chancery Court B.T. Roach Clerk Circuit Court J.E. Poindexter, Clerk County Court E.M. Sherrell, Sheriff A.L. White, Register Jas. L. Buchanan, Trustee Chas. Kelso, County Surveyor R.M. Wallace, Ranger Lewis Peach, coroner E.N. Crawford, Entry-Taker Deputy-Sheriff Thos. Wilson, Petersburg. Fayetteville Constables Edd. L. McElroy and H.L. Whitaker. * * * OREGON - "W.A. Sutherland and family have moved to Huntsville, Ala. "Mrs. Davenport and little son, Forrest, from Fairburn, Ga., are visiting her father, W.W. Parkes." * * * GIMLET CREEK - "One of the most delightful events of the season was a quilting party given at the home of Mr. Tom Duff last Wednesday, June. 17. Everything was as pleasant as a marriage bell...." * * * DEATHS - "At the mouth of Mulberry Creek, of flux, June 17, James Johnson, son of W.W. and Jane Johnson, aged 13 years, 11 months and 9 days....Near Fayetteville, June 20th, of fever, Mrs. Fannie B. Bates, wife of J.S. Bates, aged 21 years 7 months and 21 days....Near Kelso, June 18, of consumption, Mrs. Victoria Williams, aged 58...." * * * (p.3 Spanning the Yrs. 6/26/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Beulah S. Manley, 71 Old Lincoln Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334 "Does anyone know the descendants and ancestors of Henry L. Smith, who married Elizabeth Arcadia Wanslow on November 24, 1838, in Lincoln county. He married his second wife, Amanda M. McClure, December 22, 1853. * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 6/12/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Mary Bryant Park, 2204 West 5th, Stillwater, OK 74074-2817 "Was James T. Briant, who was born in Virginia in 1790, the son of John Bryant and Judith Elizabeth Winfrey? Their other children were: Alexander, who married Elizabeth Anderson; Sarah, who married Shelton Luttrell; John, Jr., who married Elizabeth McNew; Randolph, who married Elizabeth Mary Alexander; William, Benjamin and possibly H.M. "The Bryants were in Lincoln co. in 1820 and 1830 before going to Jackson county, Alabama. The family traveled and intermarried with the Shelton, Luttrell, Easley and Duncan families." * * * (Publish 6/12/96) (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 6/12/96) 40 YEARS AGO June 7, 1956 RETIRED RURAL CARRIER HONORED - "On Tuesday evening May 19th the Post Office Employees had a dinner at Counts Cafe. It was an outward demonstration of appreciation for Carl Parks, retiring Rural Carrier, for the pleasant association each had by working with him. James Porter Clark acted as Toastmaster and Bro. I.C. Pullian speaker for the evening..." * * * HONORED AT SEWANEE - "Dale Sweeney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Sweeney, who finished his freshman year at The University of the South this week, has been twice honored by his fellow students by being elected, in two separate elections, to the offices of Secretary and Treasurer of the 'Organization of Independent Men'...." * * * DEATHS - "Staley Edward Gray, 65, farmer of Wells Hill....Thomas Lester Largen, 71, farmer, died Thursday ....George Henry Richardson, 82, retired farmer died Monday morning....Miss Allie Bates, 76, of Bellview community....Curtis Luna, aged 67, died in Florence, Alabama on Monday....Mrs. Mamie Sweeney Payne, 56, died Wednesday night...." * * * MULBERRY - "Mr. and Mrs. Will Moore and Rodney of Akron, Ohio are spending a month at their home in Mulberry. "Miss Martha Davis Moorehead is spending a few days at home before she will re-enter school at Murfreesboro for the summer." * * * MIMOSA - "Mrs. J. Mack Pamplin, Mrs. Jack Ray and Miss Ann Gilbert are on the sick list. "Faye McGee spent several days with Patsy Jo Wilkes at Booneville." by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO June 11, 1896 BOONS HILL - "Miss Eugenia Wilson, who has been attending the Peabody Normal, is at home enjoying a rest after eight months of hard study. "Mr. J.R. Marshall witnessed the inaugural ceremonies in Nashville last week." * * * MOLINO - "Mr. T.A. Hamilton has a new boarder. It's a boy. "The school at this place in charge of Miss Hattie Hamilton closed last Friday, and an excellent entertainment was given that night by the pupils at the new school building. * * * CAMARGO - "The 2-year-old child of Mr. John Neaves is not expected to live. "Death has again visited our community. Saturday, May 30th, Mrs. J.D. Bryant was suddenly stricken down with flux." * * * HOWELL - "Dr. Bledsoe has moved into his new house. We welcome him to our community, and hope he will be pleased with Howell. "Mr. Martin Buchanan has returned to his home near Howell after an absence of several months in Texas." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Hon. A.B. Woodard went to Chattanooga Monday to attend to a law suit. "Miss Addie Carter and Mrs. Mattie Gill left Tuesday for a visit to relatives in Chattanooga and Knoxville." * * * ACCIDENT - "Dr. F.B. Rawls had a narrow escape from mutilation and perhaps death at the Fayetteville depot last Saturday afternoon. He fell while trying to board a moving train." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/22/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Linda Bell Brisbane, 5 Dawn Dr., Churchville, PA 18966-1632 Does anyone know who the parents of James B. Bradley, who was born about 1827 in Tennessee were? He died in 1901 at Molino. I would also like to know who the parents of Henry Sanders were. He was born in 1826 in Tennessee. His daughter married. Madison Monroe Corder. Henry's wife was Nancy M. Kellon/Kellor. Who were her parents? Who were the parents. of Sarah WILSON, who was born about 1789 in Kentucky and died in Lincoln county in 1872 LCT. She married Peter Vaughn,who was born about 1780 in Washington county, Kentucky, the son of Samuel Vaughn. Sarah had a brother, James Wilson who died in 1834 near Fayetteville. * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/22/96) 40 YEARS AGO May 24, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "J.H. Howell killed a rattle snake Sunday that his dog had treed on the Mullinax farm on the Shelbyville highway. The snake was 47 inches long, having five rattlers and a button. "The new chapel for Higgins Funeral Home is nearing completion." * * * JESS LOCKER HOME BURNS - "Fire starting from an oil stove about noon last Thursday destroyed the eight-room residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Locker on the Wells Hill road about four miles south of here." * * * FRANK KELSO TO GRADUATE FROM NAVAL ACADEMY - "Frank B. kelso, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Kelso, of 113 Cherry St. Fayetteville, Tenn., is scheduled to graduate from the U.S. Navy Academy on Friday June 1, 1956...." * * * CHAMP - "Pvt. Elgie Riddle after spending his furlough with home folks is now stationed at Camp Hood, Texas. "Rufus Parks and Jerry Young of Berry College were at home the past week-end. Jerry will go to Philadelphia, Pa., for summer employment." * * * CARTER'S COLUMN - "The hardest thing to raise in your garden is your tired and aching back." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Bill Young, son of Dr. and Mrs. R.W. Young, is the newly elected vice-president of Kappa Sigma fraternity at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. "Miss Betty Flo Prosser has been elected secretary of the David Lipscomb College student Body for 1956-7. This is the highest office open to a Lipscomb woman student." * * * (Publish May 22, 1996) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO May 21, 1896 KELSO - "'How sweet the tie that binds\Our hearts in mutual love.' For George Moyers and wife the tie in this case is a ten-pound girl." "Grandma Runnels, as we call her, is spending some time with her daughter J.A. Taylor." * * * BLAKEVILLE - "Mr. Anthony Ledford of Pleasant Valley, was here last Monday to see Miss D.A. Pigg, who has been confined to her room for more than twelve months. "Masters Robert Moore and Floyd Taylor, students at Howell, spent Sunday here with their grandparents, and Mr. George Tate was here the same day with his parents." * * * BELLVILLE - "Dr. J.T. Ferguson and his winsome bridge have returned to their home at South Pittsburg, after spending several days with his parents here. "Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Dooly made a flying visit to friends in Bedford county last week." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Dr. J.W. Davis, health officer, instructs us to notify all citizens of the town to place the yard scrapings in the street and they will be carted away. "While coasting on a bicycle down the hill at the Presbyterian church last Thursday, Warren Bagley struck a son of Mr. Sam Hipsh. The little fellow was severely bruised, but is getting on all right." * * * DEATHS - "Mala, child of W.A. and Sina Webb, aged 1 year.... May 17th Miss Mattie C. Stewart,aged 17....Mrs. Jane Austin, aged 65....Mrs. Victoria M. Phillips, 37...Mrs. Marietta Marrs 24..." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/15/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Maurine WILLIAMS, 415 E. 51st, Boise, ID 83714 asks about the Taylor, Driver and Wakefield families. "Fannie E.,daughter of Henry F. Taylor, was born September, 1870. She married. Thomas H. Driver December 25, 1890. Two sons, Arlon or Orland W. were born 1893 and Herman born 1898-99. They would have been half brothers to my mother, who was born of the 2nd wife of Thomas H. Driver. Her first name was Maggurett B., and I don't have her maiden name or any other information. Thomas Driver was the only son of Wiley and Dicey Gunter Driver He had one sister, who was Mary Molena Driver and she married James Peter Wakefield. She lived in Tennessee all of her life and died. in Nashville in 1944." "I would appreciate any help in knowing more about these families." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/15/96) 40 YEARS AGO May 17, 1956 THREE BOYS TO GO TO BOYS STATE - "Three of the junior boys of Central high school will attend Boys State, which will be at Castle Heights in Lebanon June 11-18. The boys are Philip Sugg, Bill Cathey and Jerry Locke...." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Jack Sugg had the highest sales on record for the Nashville district of the H.W. Lay Co. for his last month as salesman out of Fayetteville. "At the regular meeting Tuesday the Fayetteville Elks Club voted to rent the old 'Gus Pitts' house and make this Elk headquarter in Lincoln county." * * * CAROLYN SULLIVAN SHOWS GRAND CHAMP - "Carolyn Sullivan won the grand champion class with a two year old heifer at the annual Brown Swiss Canton show here Saturday...." * * * COUNTY HDC CLUBS - "The Flintville Club met for its regular meeting with Mrs. S.H. Currey with eight members present. Devotion was conducted by Mrs. Thomas Hudson...." * * * CORDERS CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shrader, Mrs. George Whitfield and children were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dick McBay. "Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reed were visiting Mrs. Maud Bradford Sunday." * * * BIRTHDAY PARTY - "Mrs. Ernest Rees complimented her daughter, Mary, with a birthday party last Saturday.....Sand buckets of sand and balloons were given as favors." * * * JAMES HOY STEVENSON RECEIVES AWARD - "James Hoy Stevenson, recent Central high graduate received the Danforth award from W.H. Danforth, chairman of the Board of Ralston Purina Co...." (Publish May 15, 1996) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO May 14, 1896 BLANCHE - "Rev. Wood Bouldin will be absent next Sabbath attending quarterly conference. "G.T. Roper has bought the gin and engine of Patterson Bros., and will move them to his place, where he expects to run two gins the coming fall." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "A large number of our young people attended the Mt. Moriah meeting Sunday and diend with Capt. Jack Daniel, of Lynchburg. "Mr. D.F. Hobbs, jr.,, is longing for the return of Miss Marie V. from Nashville." * * * MOLINO - "Revs. Kennedy and Ransom are attending Presbytery in Maury county. They were accompanied by Mr. P.C. Askins and family and Mr. Brown McCalla and wife. "Messrs. Charley Harms and Albert Taylor passed through here Saturday evening from the railroad and say the work is moving nicely." * * * CAMARGO - "The young ladies have promised us quite a unique entertainment on Friday night, May 22, in the form of a 'gypsy encampment.' A gypsy wedding will be consummated under a tent, the participants will be dressed in the the style of the Oriental Gypsies...." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Elizabeth H. Quimby died at the residence of her son, Mr. C.H. Quimby, in this place, Sunday May 10....Near Bellville, April 14, of consumption, Mrs. Lou, wife of Silas Bradford, aged 39....At Camargo, May 5, of typhoid malarial fever, Athie D. Spray, aged 11 years...." (Publish 5/8/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO May 7, 1896 KELSO - "There was a large attendance at the Cumberland Church here yesterday to hear the sermon in memory of Mr. Starling Warren, dec'd, preached by Rev. Wm. Walker, of Lebanon. "Miss Bossie Hall, an accomplished young lady from Fayetteville, is spending some time with her friend, Mrs. F.P. Fry, of Kelso. Miss Hall is an expert pianist and we are always delighted at her visits " * * * HARMS - "Dr. Jean, of Buckeye, was a welcome visitor in our town last week. "The Cyclone Club met at N. Waite's last Thursday night; visitors present were Miss Irene Woodard, Messrs. Tom Kidd and John Drennon, from the south side of the river. We have been informed that Mr. Drennon has found a new hitching post." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Fannie Caldwell is visiting her daughter, Mrs. P.H. Dietz, in Chattanooga. "Mr. Ed. Strong and wife, of Flintville, spent last Sunday in town with his relatives. "Mrs. J.H. Holman and Claud H. Bailey are in Chattanooga attending the Baptist convention." "The village of Howell is now on the Fayetteville telephone exchange." * * * DEATHS - "Near Renegar, May 5, Mrs. Sallie, wife of Wm. Hill, aged about 33....Mrs. Mary, widow of John N. Pigg, died May 2, aged 77....Mr. W.R. McKee died February 23....Miss Cassena Robinson on May 3, aged 78...." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/8/96) 40 YEARS AGO May 10, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The Brogam Street Baptist Chapel opened its doors Sunday for the first time, with Rev. D.D Smothers taking on the duties of its pastor. This chapel is in the hospital area and its Sunday School attendance was 92. "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rambo and Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Taylor were in Louisville, among the more than 100,000 attending the 82nd running of the Kentucky Derby." * * * CHARLES RAY SMITH RECEIVES FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP AT V.U. - "Charles Ray Smith, a graduate student at Vanderbilt University, has been notified that he has received a Fulbright Scholarship for the year 1956-57. He will do graduate study in theoretical physics at the Frederick Alexander University at Erlangen, Germany....He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Smith on Bearden Mill Road." * * * JOE H. TAFT RECEIVES HONORS - "Joe Holbert Taft of Taft, who is an agriculture student of University of Tennessee, has been elected vice-president of the Agriculture Club at the University for the coming year. He was also chosen as a representative of the Club to attend an Agriculture Exposition at Blacksburg, Virginia, which met May 4-5." * * * LINCOLN THEATRE - "Jane Woman and Van Johnson in 'Miracle in the Rain'". * * * 4-H CHERRY PIE CONTEST WINNERS - "Misses Carol Brooks and Joyce Smith topped the Junior and Senior divisions, respectively, of the county wide 4-H cherry pie contest held last Saturday...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Seaman and Mrs. Ralph Askins announce the birth of a son, Steven Lawrence, who was born May 5 in Rhode Island." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/8/96) GENEAOGICAL QUERIES Tillie NIXON, P.O. Box 564, Escalante, UT 84725 I am desperate for information on Royal Columbus Hall born in. 1806 in Cocke county.Tennessee. His wife was Ruth-maiden name unknown. He is listed in the 1870 census of Lincoln county age 64. He may have lived in Mulberry. He was in Moore county. Tennessee Tax List 1872 District 1. They had a son Elbert A., born in 1829, who married. Emaline Balch; and a son William L.V., who was born in 1828,who marriedd.Catherine Story; and a son Royal Columbus Jr. born in 1832, who marriedd. Lovina Angeline Ikerd, and a daughter E. Jane, who married Thomas A.J. Harshaw in Lincoln County November 1868. I know where the children went, but where were Royal and Ruth after 1872? * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/1/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Katherine P. Robinson, 5224 Doles Road, Albany, GA 31705-9229 Edward Farris Story brought his family and the family of his deceased brother, Samuel, to Lincoln county in 1839. These brothers married sisters, Sarah and Martha Shields. Does anyone have any information on the ancestry of these Shields sisters? * * * (Publish 5/1/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO April 30, 1896 KELSO - "Mr. Rufus Solomon and wife are joyous over the arrival of a ten-pound package of heavenly bliss in the shape of a boy baby, and a similar visitation of delicious sweetness has come to the home of James Ricketts, and which is lighted by a ray of sunshine in the form of a girl baby of six pounds avoirdupois. * * * CLARDYVILLE - "Mr. S.W. Carmack, one of Lincoln county's noblest young men, was here fishing last week, he says for trout. Miss Susie, you are no trout, are you. "Mrs. Dr. Rice, of Huntsville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Doug Sugg." * * * MULBERRY - "We hope to begin work on our college by the first of May. They have the hole about completed for the furnace. "Prof. Webb, of Bellbuckle, delivered a lecture at this place on Saturday last. * * * COLDWATER - "Messrs. Logan Carpenter and W. McDaniel are not as well at present as they have been." * * * W.B. DERRICK FATALLY SHOT - "At 7:30 o'clock Saturday evening Fayetteville was startled by the tragical death of Mr. Wm. B. Derrick; another was added to the list of homicides which crimsons the history of the town...." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Bessie Ruth West, wife of John T. West and daughter of J.K. and Mrs. Dora Moores, was born January 28, 1876 and died March 4, 1896....Mrs. Temperance, wife of Rev. John W. McCormack, died at Sparta April 17, ...she was born in Lincoln co. on March 6th 1820....Mrs. E.C. Rozell, aged 36...." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/1/96) 40 YEARS AGO May 3, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The government is worried over the annual increase in pay of labor without regard to increase of productivity. "The Fayetteville Lions Club will hold their annual Broom and Mop Sale on May 15th." * * * CHARLES RAY SMITH RECEIVES V.U. HONOR - "Charles Ray Smith is one of 33 senior classmen who have been elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Vanderbilt University....Smith is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Smith, Route 6, Fayetteville...." * * * MULBERRY CREEK PRODUCES THREE ONE-HALF POUNDER - Pictured below is Miss Brenda Gatlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Gatlin of Mimosa, holding a three and one-half pound bass her dad caught. James was fishing just above the new bridge on Mulberry Creek with large minnows...." * * * LINCOLN THEATRE - "'BACKLASH' with Richard Widmark and Donna Reed." * * * CARTER'S COLUMN - "A lady customer came in the other day and stopped up at the Nut Case. she tapped a coin against the glass of the case and hollered out, 'Who waits on the nuts her?'" * * * FAMILY REUNION - "Sunday, April 29, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Jean of near Lincoln entertained with a family reunion and dinner. Those enjoying this hospitality were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jean, Mr. and Mrs. Mose Jean and daughters, Jo Lee and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. R.A. Jean and children, David and Brenda, Mr. and Mrs. Horton Jean and son, Kenneth; Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Stegar, Aubrey, Daniel and Evelyn; Mr. and Mrs. Earl Newgent, Peggy Pruitt." * * * (Publish April 24, 1996) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO April 23, 1896 LINCOLN - "Miss Ettie McCown has returned from Atlanta after a protracted visit. The doctor was very glad to see her. He says he can accompany the preacher down to her pa's house now. "The gentlemen of leisure have been fishing the nice weather and having fisherman's luck. This includes J.E. Ramsey, Parson Baker and Corban Quick-the Big three. * * * MOLINO- "Mr. Sam Cramsie, wife and sister, Miss Nellie, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Caughran and Dr. Wyatt last week. "Mr. James McCown, of Fayetteville, was visiting his father and mother last Saturday." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Dr. Jno. H. Bryson, of Huntsville, spent Sunday with friends. "Esq. C.A. Johnson, of Boonville, has been visiting his mother in Chattanooga this week. * * * DISTILLERY DESTROYED - "During last week there was a distillery destroyed within one and one-half miles of Crystal Springs which for boldness and audacity exceeds anything the revenoos have struck in this locality and establishes that in the line of gall the proprietor was an 18- karat dandy. The distillery was of 60 gallons per day capacity and had been operated, we were told, all the winter. The boldness of the venture was its greatest security....." * * * DEATHS - "Near Towry, April 19, of pneumonia, Clarence, son of Roscoe and Ida McAlister, aged about 8 months. Burial at Sandlin grave-yard." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/24/96) 40 YEARS AGO April 26, 1956 CENTRAL GIRLS RECEIVE STATE DEGREE - "....The highlight of the meeting (State F.H.A. Convention) was the awarding of State degrees, the highest degree obtainable in Home Economics. Judith Faulkner, Norma Welch, Mary Ashby and Janice Groce were among the girls to receive their State degrees in a very impressive ceremony." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Bob Neville caught a 6 pound and a 2 1/2 pound big Mouth Bass in the Rambo Lake. "The Methodist church for the first time since the auditorium has undergone some redecorating and repairs." * * * GIMLET - "Mr. and Mrs. William Ashby and Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Gill Rozar and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rozar, Mrs. Bob Shields and Barbara Sue, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Creson and Mr. Edward Rozar were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rozar and family." * * * KELLY'S CREEK - "Logan Groth, who is employed at Winchester, spent the week end with the home folks here. "Mrs. Ola Cross of Cash Point, who has been ill at the home of her daughter here, the Lynn Paysingers, returned to her home last Wednesday." * * * CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riddle are at home again near Lois, after spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Jennings. "Mrs. Odis Fanning was a recent visitor of her sister, Mrs. English of Nashville, who has been ill." * * * MRS. STRONG HOSTESS - "Mrs. Leslie Strong was hostess to the bridge club, of which she is a member on Tuesday of this wee at the Largen Hotel....Mrs. Felix Whitaker was the winner of the prize for high score...." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/24/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Robert E. Overall, 8315 Valley View Dr., Huntsville, AL 35802 "I need information on William Mason and wife Nancy of Robertson county, Tennessee, according to a Nash county, North Carolina deed on November 15, 1810 and November 14, 1811. Is William a descendant of Ralph Mason of Bertie county, North Carolina? Is William related to Solomon or Elijah Mason of Franklin county, Tennessee in 1830-40 census? * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs/ 4/10/96) 40 YEARS AGO April 12, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Four men representing Lincoln county were on a television Bible Quiz Show in Nashville last week and made an average of 97%. The men representing the county were E.H. Kennedy, Richard Hardy, Ed Sullivan and Bob Lewter." * * * FROM PEA RIDGE TO POSSUM HOLLOW - "A.L. Mitchell of Dellrose sends word that February is the month to put gourd seed in the ground. "He says further that the seed should be planted in an old shoe...." * * * GIMLET NEWS by Janice Groce - "Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Joe Faulkner were in Chattanooga Sunday. "Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ashby and Curtis were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGee and family." * * * MIMOSA NEWS by Mrs. Rollie Bearden - "Mrs. E.P. Johnson was at home for the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Parks Johnson and Jerry. "Mrs. Coy Gill has been spending several days in Nashville with her children." * * * MULBERRY NEWS by Mrs. Fred Parks - "Miss Rachel Waggoner had a tonsillectomy Wednesday morning. She is at home and doing fine." "Mr. and Mrs. Fred Daves were Friday night supper guests of Mrs. Myrtle Pitts." * * * KELLY'S CREEK NEWS by Mrs. Alton Sumners - "Mr. Cull Mullins has returned from a visit to his children in Birmingham and has closed his store on the Creek. "Recent guests of the Tom O'Neals were all her children and the Roy Wynnes of Bryson." * * * (Publish 4/10/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane WARREN Waller 100 YEARS AGO April 9, 1896 MOLINO - "Some of our young people were visiting Miss Lillie Caughran, of Fayetteville last week. "We have a splendid school at this placed under the charge of Miss Hattie Hamilton." * * * BOONS HILL - "Mr. J.B. Marshall and family, of Delina, were visiting relatives in this community last week. "Mrs. Kate Goodrich has returned home after spending quite awhile with the family of Mr. Jno. T. Goodrich, near Fayetteville." * * * CAMARGO - "Mr. Charley Spray is still improving slowly. "As Easter comes but once a year we had to have an egg super. This took place last Friday night at the home of Mr. Wm. Fife." * * * DEATHS - "Near Fayetteville, April 1, of blood poison, Mrs. Fannie, wife of A.W. Carey, aged 25.....Near Golightly, Ala., March 30, Sidney Jackson, infant son of Orlando and Rosemma Bolander, aged 1 year....On Coffee creek, Moore county, April 3, of old age, Mrs. Lucy A. widow of Wm. Marshall, aged 86....In Lewisburg, Tenn., March 29, Mrs. Ann Eliza, wife of David Jean, and daughter of Wm. P. Neeld, deceased, aged 54...." * * * PERIL OF FAST RIDING - "On last Sunday a number of bicyclists of Fayetteville went to Lynchburg....coasting down a hill, R.L. Caldwell and Geo. Goodrich came in contact...Mr. Caldwell received a knot on the head as big as a dime watermelon....What distressed him most was that his wheel suffered in the mix-up." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/3/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Noveda Metzger, P.O. Box 408, Montgomery, TX 77356-0408 "Does anyone know the descendants and ancestors of Erasmus C. Ward, who married Sophronia Waid in Moore co., TN in 1872. "Erasmus C.'s father was E.C. Ward and his grandfather Noah Ward, who was in Lincoln co in the 1820 census. * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/3/96) 40 YEARS AGO April 5, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "As of January 1st Herbert Gatlin, who has been an employee for several years, is now one of the Observer firm members on an equal basis with the two Wallace Brothers. "Mr. Charles R. Gallant, of the Gallant Funeral Home, took over the duties of Exalted Ruler of the Fayetteville Elks Club and will direct the projects and operation during the next twelve months." * * * FROM PEA RIDGE TO POSSUM HOLLOW by Albert Hines - "Any time you're in town and can't find anything to dip a drink of water with, drop in here and we'll lend you our gourd dipper....." * * * CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Jennings, Mrs. Jim Fanning, Ray and Jimmie of Huntsville were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Odis Fanning and Don. "Mr. and Mrs. Walter McWirter of Detroit were recent visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Taylor, Mr. J.A. McWirter accompanied his son home for a visit." * * * CARD OF THANKS - "We wish to thank our many friends for the beautiful florals, cards and telegrams of condolence and all other expressions of kindness extended us during the illness and passing of our beloved mother. (signed) Mr. Paul Jobe, Miss Virginia Jobe, Mrs. Paul Marquess and Mr. Thomas Jobe." * * * COMINGS AND GOINGS - "John Jennings who is attending Washington-Lee University is spending the spring holidays here and has one of his classmates as a guest. "Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Benson of Waco, Texas have been visiting relatives in Fayetteville and the county. "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bledsoe and daughter, Mary Etta and Mrs. Elbert Crumbley attended the 4th District of W.C.T.U. in Decherd on Wednesday." (Publish 4/3/96) 100 YEARS AGO April 2, 1896 BLANCHE - The death angel has again been in our midst and born away the spirit of one of our best women. On Tuesday, March 24th, Mrs. Malinda C. Simms, wife of the late W.C. Simms, died of what we believe is termed old folks consumption.... "Mr. James Towry, of Madison Cross Roads, has placed a saw mill at Blanche for the purpose of sawing axe handles." * * * HARMS - "Mrs. Bessie and Miss Minnie Harms gave a quilting on March 25th, which was Mr. Carl's birthday. "Mr. A.J. Wright's children gathered at their old home last Saturday with their baskets filled with good things to celebrate heir father's birthday. * * * FLINTVILLE - "Messrs. Charley Mims and Roy Luttrell were visiting their aunt, Mrs. Temple Taylor, last week. "Mr. W.R. Kilpatric had the misfortune to lose a fine cow last Friday night." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. J.B. Hamilton, one of the old-time friends of the Old Reliable was a late caller. He is one of the few men now living whose subscription to the Observer dates back to the beginning of its existence. "The Zollicoffer-Fulton Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold their monthly7 meeting at the residence of Mrs. J.A. Lumpkin on Friday." * * * DEATHS - "At Smithland, March 26, of old age, Mr. William George, aged 87 years. Burial at the family grave-yard. "On Stewart's creek, March 28, of consumption, Mr. Johnson Hill, son of Mr. Hinton Hill, aged 21 years. "Near Lincoln March 29, of diabetes, Lucy Neeld Dean, daughter of M.M. and Ida E. Dean, aged 7 years." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 3/27/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Marian Rogers, 4771 Mills Lane, Amelia, VA 23002 asks about Camp Forrest. To anyone who may have worked at Camp Forrest, or attended dances during the summer of 1941: Does anyone remember meeting either a Pvt. R.C. Stiff or Pfc. E.H. Johnson? Did he fit the following description: 26 years old, 5'7", and about 145 pounds. He had dark hair, blue eyes and was with the 108th Engineers. He was probably from Chicago or that area. He was a taxi driver, messenger and did odd jobs before joining the army. I am searching for someone who fits this description with initials R.C. or last name Johnson. From the pictures I have seen of Stiff and Johnson, they are strong possibilities. Anyone who knows about either of these men, I will appreciate any help you may give. * * * (Publish 3/27/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO March 26, 1896 BUCKSNORT - "The school at this place in charge of Miss Myrtle Barnes, of your town, is flourishing. "Jeff Thurman has gone to Tullahoma where he will work in the hub and spoke factory. Some girls feel badly." * * * PROVIDENCE - "Miss Ena Luna is teaching school at the Tucker academy. She has good qualifications and gentle manners. "Last Sunday was Rev. A.B. Coleman's regular appointment at this place." * * * LINCOLN - "On last Friday night a crowd of young folks spent a delightful evening at the hospitable home of Mrs. Ferrel Keller. Those present were, Misses Annie and Mattie Love, Ellie Stevenson, Ella and Laura Quick, Laura McCown, Mary Hill, Allie Kennedy, Vera Keller, Messrs. Ed. and Robt. Welch, Tom Wicks, Robt. Mason, Lev and Hugh Kennedy, Ova McCown, Dr. Dickey and Hart Keller." * * * DEATHS - "Near Camargo, March 23, of congestion of the brain, Hurley Sanders, son of C.C. and Mary Sanders, aged 4 years, 2 months and 7 days....At Mulberry, March 21, from the effects of a burn, an infant of G.W.J. and Mollie Kay, aged 8 months....Near Renegar, March 21, Tommie Lee, infant son of Willie and Callie Holder, aged about 3 years....At Renegar, March 5, of la grippe, Mrs. Josie Scott, aged 19 years. She was the daughter of John Calbert...." * * * MARRIAGES - "Elijah Hall and Ella Bias. Eddie Williams and Elizabeth G. Wright." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/27/96) 40 YEARS AGO March 29, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Albert Hines, Fayetteville humorist, on his recent trip to Cincinnati, completed arrangements whereby he will have a hour program daily on a radio station. He will do his shows by tape recordings, which means we'll have to put up with him here as usual." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Mary Katherine Albright Gearish, 90, of the Huntsville road, died Tuesday....William Albert Walker, 57, died Wednesday....Mrs. Clarence Gray died Monday, aged 41...." * * * BOONEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Filmore Creson and children were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Faulkner and family. "Mr. and Mrs. J.B. McNatt and daughter, were Friday guests of Mrs. D.F. Buntley." * * * TAFT M.Y.F. - "The Taft MYF net Sunday night at the church with eight members present. The call to worship was given by Tim Elmore followed by the scripture reading by Linda Elmore. Prayer was given by Judy Sherwood. Talks were given by Sue Elmore, Dorothy Stephens, Claudia Graham and Judy Sherwood." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Louise Maddox, Miss Betty DeJarnatt, Mrs. Itasca Gray, Mrs. Hope Gerstle, Mrs. Jean McFerrin and Miss Josephine Jones were in Lewisburg on Monday night to attend a Dutch Dinner at the American Legion tea room with members from the Pulaski, Nashville and Lewisburg chapters of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority. "Mr. and Mrs. Grady Wright, Jr. and children spent the week end here visiting relatives. Judy Groce spent Saturday evening with Billie Jo Wright." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 3/13/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Virginia H. Barnes, 101 Country Cove Drive, Clinton, MS 39056-9791 "Was George Davidson, whose estate settlement was made 30 July 1841 in Maury county, Tennessee, the son of Alexander Davidson, who died in Bedford county-later Marshall county? A deed made in 1803 Iredell county, North Carolina to George for 700 acres in Tennessee by Alexander Davidson. Was George the father or uncle of Joseph Davidson, who married Matilda Tucker in February 1824? Her father, Jeremiah Tucker, owned land adjoining George Davidson on waters of Flat creek the north side of Duck river, 1820. "Who was George's wife? Where did Joseph and Matilda live? The 1850 census does not show them. I need information on Joseph. They had relatives in Lincoln, Bedford, Dickson and Marshall counties, Tennessee." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 3/20/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Marilyn Markow, 6705 Kingspoint West, Austin, TX 78723 "In 1866 Jane Taylor was made payments from the estate of her father, Easop Shelton in Lincoln county. Cynthia Taylor made the claim for her, and it appears that Cynthia was her daughter. Jane Taylor bought the family Bible. Does anyone know who Jane married? I will be happy to exchange all information." * * * (Publish 3/20/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO March 19, 1896 KELSO - "Dr. Dickey, a promising young man of our neighborhood, has gone to Lincoln to practice medicine. "Our pastor, Rev. J.A. Foster, was visiting his parents at Petersburg the past week." * * * BELLVILLE - "The many friends of Mr. R.A. Musgrave's family will be gratified to learn that they have reached their destination, Whiteright, Texas, are keeping house and are well pleased with their surroundings. "Mrs. Mary Harris and son, Milton, recently made a visit to Bellville. Mrs. Polly Musgrave accompanied them to their home, which for the present will be her home." * * * BOONS HILL - "Miss Ella Eshman, of Delina, was in this community last week trying to get a guitar class. She succeeded in getting quite a number and will begin teaching next week." * * * COLDWATER - "Sassafras tea season is here and turnip salad and pork time is approaching, and we laboring people will be headed for good healthy living. "Allen, a four-year-old son of Will Holloway, ran away last Saturday evening and ye scribe fond him in the woods about a half mile from home." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Ada Fulton Taylor, widow of the late F.P. Taylor, died March 16, aged 37....Mr. J.M. Scoggins died in Fayetteville, March 6, aged about 38....At Cyruston, March 12, of pneumonia, Mrs.Mary E., wife of Clabe Vohn, aged 42....At Cyruston, March 15, of typhoid fever, Pleasant, son of Areh Webb, aged 3 years." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/13/96) 40 YEARS AGO March 15, 1956 ORGAN REBUILT - "A happy surprise awaited worshippers at the historic First Presbyterian Church last Sunday, when the beautiful tones of the (Chickering) piano gave place to the fuller, deeper tones of the newly rebuilt Feigemaker pipe organ....Rebuilding of the organ began just after Christmas under the expert workmanship of Garvin J. Daniel of Birmingham, Alabama...." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Avon Barham is now associated with the Halcomb Oldsmobile Co. "Mr. C.H. Wilkerson was elected chairman of the Republicans of Lincoln county." * * * BOONEVILLE - by Wanda Ruth Logan - "Several from Boonville attended the funeral and burial of Mr. J.L. Simpson. "Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bartlett spent the week end with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Loyd Reese and Miss Gail Reese returned home with them." * * * PROSPECT - "Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fanning of Monrova, Alabama were Mr.and Mrs. Horace Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walker. "Mrs. Anna Flint was called to the bed-side of her sister Mrs. Mattie Mulkey of Chattanooga, Tenn." * * * CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Corder and Gary of Smithland were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Corder. * * * CHARTER MEMBERS OF O.E.S. HONORED - "The Charter Members of the order of Eastern Star were honored at the March meeting....Lovely favors were given to the charter members present, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bledsoe, Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Twitty, Mrs. Lucille Holland and Mrs. C.S. Caughran." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/20/96) 40 YEARS AGO March 22, 1956 2 HOMES BURN AT COLDWATER - "Two dwellings and a barn in Coldwater were destroyed Saturday afternoon by a fire which threatened several other buildings before it was brought under control. "The 10-room home of J.C. Whitaker, Coldwater merchant, and an eight-room house next door owned by Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson were destroyed. All furnishings were lost except a few articles of furniture removed from the Whitaker home. "The barn was owned by Mrs. Ola McKnight...." * * * NEW OFFICERS FOR ROTARY - "....The officers are: William Fitzgerald, President; Dr. Tom Bullington, Vice-president; Bill Chandler, Secretary; S.N. Brown, Treasurer and Bob Bevills and Cathey Wilson, Directors." * * * MOVES HIGHER IN RANK - "Captain of the Naval Academy golf team, Midshipman Kelso is an outstanding student and company athlete. He will be the Deputy Brigader commander and serve as second in command to Midshipman Collier.... "Frank, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Kelso and the grandson of Mr. Frank Kelso." * * * BELLVILLE - "We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Herman Blankingship to our community from Charity. We know June will feel at home. "Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hines spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hines, Faye and Jerry of Fayetteville." * * * KELLY'S CREEK - by Mrs. Alton Sumners - "Billy Brown and Jimmy Smith of U.T. spent the holidays with their respective families on the creek, returning Sunday p.m. to their school duties. "We, the Sumners, were Thursday evening TV guests of the Monroe Hills. Found Groucho in fine form." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/6/96) 40 YEARS AGO March 8, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "President Eisenhower has left the door open for Bulganin, the big man of Russia, to visit the United States. An invitation has also been issued to Nehru of India, which he has accepted without saying when." * * * HILLARD PARSONS, JR. - "The appointment of Hillard Parsons, Jr., of H. Parsons & Son, Gulf Distributors, as chairman of the Fayetteville Chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business, was made today by G.H. Duckworth, District Manager of the Federation for this area...." * * * AIR MEDAL WITH 2 OAK CLUSTERS - "Selfridge Air Force Base, Mt. Clemens, Mich. - World War II honors catch up to Capt. Mack Hunter, 33, Cyruston-born, son of Mrs. Susan Hunter of Taft, 10th Air Force radar observer adviser to the South Dakota Air National Guard's 175th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Sioux Falls since last June 15....The medals were for helping break up an enemy raid; destroying a truck and rail convoy, and defensive front line patrols in his 31 missions over Italy and France as a radar observer in 16 months of combat service...." * * * FORD SCOTT WINS RECOGNITION IN OUTDOOR SIGN CONTEST - "...He won on the sign he did for Builders Supply on the Huntsville highway...." * * * MIMOSA - "Week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hasty were Mrs. Boyd Adams and Garv, Mrs. Ola Groce, of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Boaz of Huntsville and Jerry Johnson. "Mr. Forrest Thomas of Nashville was with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Jim Thomas for the week end." * * * (p.3 Spanning yrs. 3/6/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Joyce Wilkinson, 314 Layne Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388-2438 "I need the name of the parents of John Wesley Gault, who lived in Lincoln county, and was born March 9, 1852 and died May 23, 1923. He is buried at Pleasant Ridge cemetery, Franklin county, Tennessee. His grave is close to his son, Arthur Warren Gault (1877-1948). John Wesley's wife was Emeley Lenard. "Any information about this family will be appreciated." * * * BELLVILLE - by Wilma Forrester - "Birthdays: Happy birthdays this week are wished for Mrs. Dick Goosby and Mr. Stanley Mullins who had birthdays March 4th. "Death: Mr. Will Hale died Saturday night at his home in Bellville." * * * MULBERRY - "Mr. and Mrs. Billie Moore Henson and Debbie of Nashville spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott. "Miss Rachel Waggoner of Nashville spent the week end at home. Richard Waggoner was at home on Sunday." * * * CORDERS CROSS ROADS - by W.C. Bryant - "Mr. and Mrs. Marty Rogers of Miami, Fla. were Saturday night guests of Mr.and Mrs. W.M. Taylor. "Mr. and Mrs. Clare McClure and Mrs. Dora McClure of Birmingham were recent visitors of Mrs. Maud Bradford." * * * BOONEVILLE - "We are sorry to report that little Johnny and Danny Logan are on the sick list. "Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Armstrong and children of Nashville spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Logan and family." * * * PEA RIDGE - "In the good old days, when you took a turn of corn to mill and the miller ground it and took out his toll, there was so much of the turn left that he had to shake the sack a couple of times to get what was left of the turn back in the sack, which compares very unfavorably with the toll taken out of a turn today." * * * THREE WINNING ESSAYS IN 'TRADE-AT-HOME' CONTEST - "....Mrs. Ben Massey, Petersburg, Tennessee, Mrs. Mary Lamb, 204 Green Street, Fayetteville, Tennessee and Connie Franklin, Employee of Union National Bank...." * * * (Publish 3/6/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO March 5, 1896 BOONSHILL - "Some of our young people spent a very pleasant evening last Saturday at the home of Mr. J.P. Clark. The following were present: Misses Nannie and Mary McCrory, Ella Eshman, Lizzie, Eva and Gertrude Clark, Messrs. Mark Childress, Byrd Wilson, Holmer Marshall, Charley, Alex and Ernest Clark." * * * LINCOLN - "Prof. Keller has had quite an encouraging school so far, but several of his scholars have had to stop to get ready for making a crop. "Mr. John English, of Illinois, has been here for some time with his father and visiting old friends and relatives here and at other places in the county." * * * EVERGREEN - "Mr. J.B. George is having a well bored at his barn. "Mrs. J.W. Orrick gave an entertainment to the young folks last Thursday night which was a most enjoyable occasion. Those present were, Misses Laura Wright, Dillie Orrick, Ida and Bertha Menafee, Clara and Myrtle Carroll and Messrs. John and Robert Clift, Sam Woodard, Emmet Conwell, James and Edgar George, Elmo and Edwin Carroll, John Harris, Glen and Abe Winsett and Otha Menafee." * * * DEATHS - "Near Fayetteville, march 1, of paralysis, Miss nancy Baker, aged about 64....Near Bucksnort, march 1, of consumption, Mrs. Ella Pamplin, aged 20 years and four months....Near Lincoln, February 26, of consumption, aged 26 years. Burial at Concord church, Alabama." * * * MARRIAGES - "John Johnson and Anna Street; Wiley Reed and Maria Swain, W.H. Alexander and Susan Warden." (Publish 3/13/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO March 12, 1896 PROVIDENCE - "There was a Leap Year party given to the young people of our community at Mrs. R.H. Pitts'. The following couples were present: Elisha Johnson and Miss Summer Curlee, Claude Ashby and Miss Georgia Alexander, Joe Stewart and Miss Mary Alexander, George Johnson and Miss Fannie Luna, Lon Stewart and Miss Edna Luna, Bartlett Alexander and Miss Nannie Pitts, Andrew Buchanan and Miss Edna Alexander, Oscar Stewart and Miss Cecil Alexander, Horace Pitts and Miss Ad Lou Luna, Joe Ben Pitts and Miss Bertha Strong, Andrew Johnson and Miss Nannie Moyers, Lawson Alexander and Miss Bettie Curlee, John Jean and Miss Virginia Kelso, Stonewall Little, Curtis Tate, Wm. Luna, Rufe, John, Reese and Ed Pitts." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Mary E., wife of Mr. C.S. Wilson, March 8....February 27, of nervous prostration, Mr. Hampton Sims, aged 85....Mrs. Bessie Moores West, died of consumption at Cyruston, March 4....Mrs. Danrenda E. McAfee, aged 57 died March 3....Mr. Toose Hines died of abscess of the lungs in Kerens, Texas, February 21, aged 29...." * * * CAPT. TOM GRIFFIS - "We see in the last Athens Courier a call for Capt. T.D. Griffis, of Elkmont, to become a candidate to represent Limestone county in the next General Assembly of Alabama. The Capt formerly lived at Blanche...." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "When D.F. Hobbs, jr., speaks of Capt. Jack Daniel, of Lynchburg, he says 'Uncle Jack' has so and so. Wonder if that beautiful and interesting belle of Mulberry can explain Dave's way of talking." * * * (Publish 2/28/96) 100 YEARS AGO DELLROSE - "One of the young men of this place received a letter from Mr. Frank Woodard, of Wagner, Texas, and he said he was coming home on a visit this summer. "Mr. W.D. Medearis, of The Bell telephone Co., was here Monday, and says the line from this place to Fayetteville will soon be completed." * * * GIMLET CREEK - "Miss May Mitchell and brother, Victor, were visiting their uncle, Mr. T.V. Dusenberry, last week. "Aunt Judie Lay, of Petersburg, is visiting her sister, Mrs. T.N. Ashby. * * * CLARDYVILLE - "W.A. Hampton went to Pulaski last week with a fine drove of cattle. "We are soon to have a telephone in this part of the country, which will be of great benefit to all." * * * BLAKEVILLE - "Mr. Tillman and Miss Ettie Finley entertained a large number of their friends last Friday night. "Mr. R.H. Daniel went to Nashville two weeks ago and on his return last week he came to the conclusion that he was tired of single life, and went over and claimed Miss Anna Epps, one of Howell's most charming daughters, as his bride." * * * KELLY'S CREEK - "Mr. W.L. Smith is wearing a pleasant smile and says it is a boy. "The young people of this place had an entertainment at Mr. R.C. Smith's last Friday night and reported a nice time." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. S.C. Hipsh has gone to New York to lay in a large stock of spring goods." (Continued 100 YEARS AGO, as the Observer issue for 40 YEARS Ago was missing ) "Mr. C.S. Moores, who is engaged in the breeding of blooded stock at Cyruston, pleased us with a late visit. * * * DWELLING BURNED - "....In December, 1894, the Hairston property at the southwest corner of the square was burned and since then the town has been fortunately free from fires....(Last night) the people living on Mill street were awakened by a light shining in at the windows and arose to find the splendid dwelling of Mr. J.T. Coston was then in the power of Vulcan...." * * * DEATHS - "John M. Bright, a nephew of Col. R.L. Bright, died yesterday morning (Monday) at the residence of the latter on East Fourth street (Chattanooga).... "Notice of the death of Mrs. C.E. French, widow of Dr. Ed French, from the Cedar Key, Fla., Gulf-Coaster, of Feb. 13, 1896. Dr. French was born and reared in this place and died here a few years ago.... "Mr. A.L. Anderson died of dropsy at his home in the 12th district, February 24, aged 75. He was born June 21, 1820, and was married to Miss Elizabeth Fullerton in 1839.... "Mr. W.M. Carter, an old and respected citizen of this county, died of cancer at his home at Ego, February 19, aged 75. "At State line, near Plevna, Ala., February 17, of consumption, Mrs. Ida Lee, wife of George Scivally, aged 26 years. "At Fisk, Madison county, Ala., February 28, of typhoid fever, Mrs. Otto C. Knott, aged 35 years." * * * BADLY BURNED - "At the grist mill on west South street, owned by Dickey Bros., on Friday last Mr. Silas Dickey was severely burned on the head and hands. In endeavoring to start a fire in the furnace which was hot, he put in some coal oil and the flame shot six feet behind him...." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 2/28/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Margie Tucker Stewart, 930 W. Russell, Bonham, TX 75418 "My Great, great, grandfather, Ebenezer Hill Jr., was born October 14 1791. He came to Tennessee from New Hampshire in 1819. In 1825- 62 he published and printed "Hill's Almanac" edited by his brother Reverend Joseph B. Hill. I would like to correspond with anyone who has one of the old almanacs they might sell, or I will repay costs of copying each page and will pay postage." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 2/21/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Marbrey Honea, 83 Watermill Road, Flintville, Tennessee 37335 "I am looking for information on George T. Price. He married Susan Ann Patrick March 3, 1861 in Lincoln county. "They had two sons. It is believed George went to Van Buren, White or Warren counties, Tennessee during the Civil War. Thank you." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/21/96) 40 YEARS AGO February 23, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Reese Motors will have their formal opening on March 2nd and 3rd, at its new Home for Ford and Mercury Cars....This event also celebrates the seventh anniversary of the coming of Mr. and Mrs. Reese to Fayetteville. "Jimmie McCown has been accepted as a Federal secret Service operative and will be stationed in Charlotte, N.C." * * * FROM PEA RIDGE TO POSSUM HOLLOW - "It was reported from sources believed to be reliable that Mrs. Frances Moore while on her way to visit Mrs. Bill Posey lost a crochet needle in a 400 acre field, went back to look for the needle and found it. That practically beats a hen a pecking." * * * FFA SWEETHEART - "Shirley Pigg, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.O. Pigg of the Blakeville community, was recently chosen as F.F.A. Sweetheart of that organization and was presented an attractive campus jacket by Paul Ray King, F.F.A. President. * * * PROSPECT - "Mr. Frank Griffin of Spokane Washington is visiting his sister Mrs. Ola Steelman and the Dornings. "Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Towry and girls were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Fanning of Champ." * * * HONORS - "Miss Patsy Wilkerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.W. Wilkerson of Petersburg received a gold pin naming her Miss Homemaker of Tomorrow of the Petersburg High school from the Betty Crocker Food Co. for having submitted the best examination paper from the group of senior girls who took the examination." * * * CARTERS DRUGSTORE - "Aunt Lize sez, 'It's easy for anybody to be an angel if nobody ruffles your wings.'" * * * (Publish 2/21/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO February 20, 1896 MAIL DIRECTORY - "Railroad - leaves every day except Sunday at 2:05 P.M/; arrives at 1:50 P.M.; supplies the following offices: Kelso, Lincoln, Flintville, Oregon, Smithland, Elora, Hunt's Station, Salem, Winchester and Decherd. "Railroad, Duck River Valley - leaves every day at 2:15 P.M. arrives 1:40 P.M. Supplies Howell, Petersburg, Lewisburg, Columbia. "Lynchburg hack - arrives every day at 11 A.M. leaves same day at 1:30 P.M. Supplies Mulberry, Booneville and Lynchburg...." * * * FLINTVILLE - "Mrs. W.R. Kilpatric was called to Plevna last week to attend the bedside of her father, who is not expected to live many days. He has already past the four score. "Miss Mucy Crabtree gave the young folks a party last Friday." * * * BLANCHE - "Will Abbott of Camargo spent a few days at Blanche in waiting on the customers of Dr. Brock in his absence. "Dr. F.R. Rawls will likely move to Howell in the near future to practice his profession." * * * CAMARGO - "The noted 14th, St. Valentine's day, is also the birthday of three of our prominent citizens, Messrs. Jim McFerrin. Lee McFerrin and Dr. J.D. Bryant. The former was 59 and the latter two were 32 years old. "We now have a school taught by Miss Affie Hamilton." * * * LOCAL MENTION - "Mr. Marcus Marrs has been granted a patent for improvements on his lifting jack, which is said to be a really meritorious article, and is now in Rutherford county negotiating with people who want to buy territorial rights." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 2/14/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Sandra Poole, 109 Howell Chase, Duluth, Georgia 30136 "I would like to hear from anyone who might be kin to our families or have any information on these family names: Bell, Miles, Groves, Gravitte, Beauchamp, Haislip, Carter, Solomon, Rogers, Parker, Marwede, Bradford, Sullivan, Edmison, White, Amos, Smith, Cowan, Reese, Roland, Shaw, Lewter, Abbott, and Davison." * * * (Publish 2/14/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO February 14, 1895 SMITHLAND - "Prof. T.M. Wilson is on hand to open his school this morning. "Our reading citizens of this community are very much in favor of an investigation of the governor's election." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. J.M. Warden, an exemplary man and prosperous farmer, was in to see us Saturday. "Tolley C. Smith and little sister, of Athens, Ala., have been visiting relatives at Bellville." * * * TOWRY - "A.J. Crunk, the beef man, has moved to the Stegall farm, at Harper's Branch. "Mrs. Virlina D. McAlister, of Milan county, Texas, is visiting her children, W.J. McAlister, of this place, and Mrs. J.H. Thrasher, of Rowell." * * * DEATHS - "At Lincoln Zachariah Mansfield, aged 50, February 7, of consumption....Near this place, February 9th, Grover, son of Jno. W. and Susan Boaz, aged 2 years...." * * * CYRUSTON - "G. Warden spent Saturday and Sunday near Cyruston. Judging from the frequency of his visits, he intends to take possession of one of our young ladies soon. "Mrs. Jennie Billingsley and children, of Lynchburg, are visiting her father, W.C. Sugg. * * * HOWELL - "Papa came in to-night with an idea that pleased him very much. He says we are to have sidewalks through Howell. "Mr. Joe Scott is home from Texas." (signed) Ellen Douglas (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/14/96) 40 YEARS AGO February 16, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Theo and Chester Barnes have 6 sows that had 163 pigs in 12 months and 10 days and saved them all. How is that for a pig tail? "A. Hines strongly believes in the Groundhog's weather prediction and hasn't had on his over coat and overshoes since February 2nd." * * * BOX SUPPER - "There will be a box supper at the Booneville Community Center Friday night, February 17, and a recreation party will follow." * * * PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Garland Bevels and daughter, Peggy, and Mrs. Georgia Mitchell of Fayetteville spent Sunday here with Mrs. Blanche Crabtree. "Mrs. Frank Holloway has returned from a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Homer Freeman and family in Ripley, Mississippi." * * * MULBERRY - "Misses Billie Sue and Martha Ellen Parks were Friday night guests of Miss Carole Rees. "Mrs. Frank Scott returned Sunday by plane from Los Angeles, Calif., where she spent six weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott and Payton." * * * MIMOSA - "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Housch of Montgomery, Ala., Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Warren and son of Shelbyville were to see their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Toby Housch Sunday. "Mrs. Rollie Bearden and J.D. have been at Lynchburg to see Mrs. Carrie Hobbs, who continues quite ill." * * * SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER - "Mr. and Mrs. Dennie L. Askins were delightfully surprised on last Sunday with a joint birthday dinner, as their birthdays are just a few days apart. The scene of the occasion was in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Askins." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 2/7/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Mary Stewart Sharp, 7815 Christina, Amarillo, Texas 79121-1719 "I am searching for the birth, death date and place of burial for my great, grandfather, James Knox Polk Arnold, born about 1843, probably in Bedford county, Tennessee. His parents were Wilson C. Arnold, born about 1824, died 1857 in Bedford county and Margaret J. Sharp Cortner born about 1824, died about 1858 in Bedford county. "James married Martha Cordilia Ingle October 12, 1868. James and Martha had children born between 1869-1879: Maggie, who married John Harvey Stewart; Gertrude married Mr. Pollard; John, Samuel, and Beulah. James was living in Huntsville, Alabama in 1900. * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/7/96) 40 YEARS AGO February 9, 1956 CAMPBELL HONORED - "F.E. Campbell, bread salesman, was presented with the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award for 1955 at their regular meeting Tuesday night...." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. J.B. Hamlin of Thomas Tire & Supply Store became both a father and a grandfather on Monday. In the morning his daughter, Mrs. Jim Bonner, became the mother of a 7 lb. 14 oz. boy and that night his wife became the mother of a 7 lb. 15 oz. girl." * * * FAYETTEVILLE MAN FOUNDER OF DALLAS TEX - "Dallas' founder, John Neely Bryan, according to records in the Dallas Public Library, was a native of Fayetteville, Tennessee, where he was born Dec.. 24, 1810. "In 1839, or about that time, he and a native Cherokee Indian together made an exploratory trip through the Caddo Territory. Liking what he saw, he decided to establish a settlement in Texas, and in November, 1841, he built a cabin on the east bank of the Trinity, at approximately the site of the present old Courthouse building in 'downtown Dallas'". * * * AD - "FULLER SUPER MARKET: Del-Monte Pineapple No. 1 can 10 cents, Campbell Vegetable Soup 10 cents a can, 16 oz. jar Party Pak Sweet Pickles 19 cents, Celery Jumbo Stalk 9 cents, Camay Bath Size 2/27 cents, Doggie Dinner 5 cents a can, Neuhoffs sliced Bacon 3 lb. 29 cents, Mother's Best Meal 10 lb. 59 cents...." * * * PATIENTS AT HOSPITAL - "Brenda Eddy, Flintville; Mrs. Silena Huffman, Lynchburg; Mr. Oscar Patrick, city; Mrs. Lee Smith, Huntsville, Ala....." * * * (Publish 2/7/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO February 6, 1896 KINGS OF THE TURF - "....Of the horses I have seen race I think Morello, Clifford, Henry of Navarre, Domino, are the mighty monarchs. Of the jockeys H. Griffin is clearly the best. Last year his retaining fee, for first and second calls on his services was twenty-one thousand dollars...." * * * SMITHLAND - "Mr. Roy Copeland, originally of the firm of Franklin & Copeland, has sold his interest in the store to F.M. Franklin and removed to Bellville." * * * BOONS HILLS - "Misses Martha McDaniel and Lillie Wiley, of Union Camp Ground, were the guests of Rev. J.T. Farrar last week. "The school at this place, taught by Miss Mary McRory, is in a flourishing condition." * * * CAMARGO - "Mr. W.A. England, who went to Nashville to attend the Masonic Grand Lodge returned Saturday. "Mr. Cecil Moore made a trip to Kelso Saturday to see his aunt, Mrs. Fannie McCullough, who has had a long spell of sickness." * * * DEATHS - "Near Camargo, Feb. 2d, of pneumonia, Johnny, little son of T.Y. and Mattie key, aged 2....Near Lincoln Mr. W.M. Young, aged about 61....6 miles north of Fayetteville, of old age, Mrs. Eliza Moore, aged about 84....Near Blanche, Jan. 22, of old age, Mr. A.C. James, aged 75 years, 9 months and 21 days....Mrs. Jennie, widow of Dr. E.G. Morring, died at Elora Saturday night...." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 1/31/96 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Pamela Clevenger Rioux, 12679 W. Chaplin St., Waukegan, IL 60087 "I am looking for information on the Clevengers. All I know is that Benjerman Valintine Clevenger born July 10, 1870 and died July 4, 1956, married Sarah Jane Edward August 27, 1889 in Madison county, Alabama. She was born December 6, 1868 and died July 30, 1952. Both are buried in Rice cemetery." * * * (Publish 1/31/96) 100 YEARS AGO January 30, 1896 DELLROSE "Prof. Campbell Young,one of Winchester's bright young men, was here last Thursday enroute to Bryson to enroll his name in behalf of the school at that place and after he succeeded in getting the school he returned to Winchester to get Miss Flora Stone to assist him." * * * OREGON - "Robert Davis, of Plevna, Ala., is circulating among his many friends here. "Jas. McClure has moved to Fall Mills. We wish him much success." * * * CHESTNUT RIDGE - "Mrs. Nora Graham has been suffering several weeks with lung trouble. "Mr. Colgrove, of Fayetteville, was on the Ridge last week, interviewing householders as to their need of cooking vessels." * * * BLANCHE - "We neglected in our last to tell you that Charley Byers and Walter Woodard, after an absence of some three or four months in Texas, have returned and seem satisfied to stay with papa. No place like home. "Mr. Wallace, of Huntsville, is here and will be glad to make pictures for any one wanting anything in that line." * * * ROCKY POINT - "Mr. O.B. Thompson is irrigating his farm by cutting ditches. "Mr. Goodloe Martin, who has been busily engaged in hauling saw logs for Mr. G.P. Hunter, is now preparing to ship." * * * DEATHS - "Near Providence, Jan. 5, of diabetes, Mrs. Annie Parks, aged 27....Near Ego, Jan. 20, of croup, Johnnie L., daughter of William and Eliz. Jarred, aged 6 years....AT Clardyville, January 25, of pneumonia, George W., son of Mark E. and Martha J. Bunn, aged 17...." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/31/96 40 YEARS AGO February 2, 1956 STORM HITS SKINNEM - "A windstorm hit the Highland Rim section about 2 a.m. Monday, unroofing buildings in the Skinnem, Park City, Prospect and Kirkland communities....homes and barns were unroofed, including those were Will McAlister and Kelvie Towry." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Confucuis said, "It is better to be careful a thousand times than to be killed once. "Groce Feed House, owned by G.A. Groce at Bellville and located across from the Farmers Auction co., will have their Opening February 9th." * * * MULBERRY - "Miss Sally Johnson has gone to Detroit Michigan. She made the trip by plane. "Mr. Bob Motlow left for Florida Monday morning. He was accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Diemer Lamb and Mr. Lamb. * * * BOONEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. hasty Phelps, Mr. Albert Phelps and Mrs. O.G. Link were last Sunday night visitors of Mrs. Minnie Martin and Murrell. "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Earl Sanders of Nashville announce the arrival of a fine baby girl." * * * BELLVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Wal;ter Woods of Bessemer, Alabama, former residents of this place, were visitors here a while Saturday afternoon. "AT this time we pause to wish for Mr. Glen Rozar, much success as manager of the Kuhn's store in Lenoir City." * * * MIMOSA - "Miss Doris Lynn Buntley spent Friday night with her grandmother, Mrs. Hemphill in Fayetteville. "Mrs. Delma Hooper spent Thursday with mrs. William McGee. "Mrs. Hollis Fanning visited Mr. and Mrs. Lavoy Raby and Bobby Sunday. (Publish 1/17/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO January 16, 1896 BLANCHE - "The Death Angel claimed a victim in the person of Miss Allie Dee Roper, who died Jan. 6,,,, "Dr. J.C. Coats has been suffering severely for a week with a dislocated shoulder and other injuries received when his horse became frightened as he was getting into his buggy." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "W.A. Clift, from Howell, has removed to our village and will occupy a new blacksmith shop on College street. "Miss Martha Halbert gave an entertainment Monday night in honor of her cousin, Julius George, of Wagner, Texas." * * * FLINTVILLE - "Esq. J.T. Corder has moved his family to this place from Corder's Cross Roads. "Miss Julia Enochs, of Winchester, was here last week visiting her sister, Mrs. Hawkins." * * * ROCKY POINT - "Miss Mattie Moyers is teaching a flourishing school at this place. "Henry Luttrell has the honor of being called papa-a big girl." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "The mule trade continues active. Prices are not so good as before the slump of three years ago, but it will be remembered that for a couple of years one needed a search warrant to find a buyer at any price. "Rev. W.J. Stewart has been called to the pastorate of the Baptist church at this place and is now in charge of the congregation. Mr. Stewart is a native of this county." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/17/96) 40 YEARS AGO January 19, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "In 1954, 230 stores in Lincoln county had total sales amounting to $15,989,000. "Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Cole celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary on December 28th. Mr. Cole is 83 and Mrs. Cole is 82 years if age," * * * PROSPECT - "Eugene Steelman will be doing the preaching at Prospect Baptist church on the 5th Sunday. "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edwards and Mr. J.T. Beach of Fayetteville were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Ables, Elizabeth and Frank." * * * BELLVILLE - "The community expresses sympathy to Mrs. Lavoy Brown in the loss of her mother last wee. Also we express our sympathy to Mrs. Mamie Wiley and Mr. Floyd Swing in the loss of their brother Mr. Newt Swing. Capt. Robert Steelman, Mrs. Steelman and son, Robert, are visiting here with relatives. They have been in Germany, where Capt. Steelman is connected with the U.S. Army." * * * PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Mary Belle Scott visited her aunt, Mrs. Assie Barham Sunday afternoon. "Mr. and Mrs. Howard Luna and son of Flat Creek and her mother, Mrs. Fannie M. Raby visited his mother, Mrs. M.R. Luna and attended the ball game." * * * MIMOSA - "Mrs. Delma Hooper of Fayettteville was the guest of Mr. William McGee last Friday. "Mr. and Mrs. James Partain, Mr. B.C. Partain were in shelbyville Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Partain. * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 1/17/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Sandra Poole, 109 Howell Chase, Duluth, GA 30136 "Bennett S. and Mary Renegar Solomon were my great, grandparents. They were parents of my grandmother, James Katherine "Katie" Solomon. "She was married to Austin Lee Bell. My mother was Martha Lorene Bell Sullivan. "I would like to hear from anyone who might be related to our families or have any information on these family names: Solomons, Renegar, Bell Baker, Mansfield, Gowan, Sullivan, Anderson, Edmison or Spray." * * * (Publish 1/10/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO January 9, 1896 MOLINO - "Miss Pearl Montgomery, one of the most brilliant young ladies of our vicinity, went to Texas last week to attend school. "A marriage in high life took place at Elk Valley church last Wednesday at 2 o'clock. The contracting parties were Mr. Joe Caughran and Miss Ettie McDill, of this place...." * * * COLDWATER - "An old adage, a time for all things, so this is the time for sausage and spare ribs, and those who have them need not complain of hard times. "Miss Maggie McDaniel was thrown from a horse last Thursday and badly but not seriously hurt." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "On Thursday evening, Dec. 26th, Miss Marie V. Stone gave, in honor of her many friends, a most delightful entertainment. Dave Hobbs had such a nice time that he stayed a full week, and there is no doubt that he would still be there if Miss Marie had not returned to Nashville, where she is attending school. * * * HUGHEY - "A.J. Young and family will start for Texas on January 15th. "Miss Ida Turney spent the holidays at home. She was accompanied by her cousin, Mrs. Laura Deakins, of South Pittsburg." * * * CHESTNUT RIDGE - "Miss Addie and Mr. Edgar Stallings will leave for Petersburg to-day, where they will enter school at Elizabeth College. "May the time come when people will have higher conceptions of Christmas than beastiality, drunkenness and frivolity." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 1/10/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Deborah Dorrough Wein, 5513 S. Laredo St., Aurora, CO 80015-4066 "I am looking for information about the Kincum family. Willie C. Kinchum/Kenchum married George A. Dorough/Durough April 9, 1883 in Lincoln county. I believe her maiden name was Vaughn. I would like information about her parents. I believe she was part Cherokee and was told she was a 'Hard Shell' Baptist. George and Willie move to Kaufman county, Texas about 1895. They were my great- grandparents." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/10/96) 40 YEARS AGO January 12, 1956 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The old county jail, long known as 'the Castle on the Elk,; is being torn down after many years of service to the county. It dates back to the late part of the 19th century. "Horace McKay of Albuquerque, N.M. writes back home to friends in Lincoln County that his family is doing fine and that he has recently purchased his 33rd Ford car." * * * DEATHS - "Lewis H. Cunningham, 26....Cecil Dewey Bomar, 55....Mrs. Sara Lewis Wade, 73...." * * * FROM PEA RIDGE TO POSSUM HOLLOW - "I have talked with a lot of sorghum enthusiasts, including Gassymain Bagley and Pulaski Highway Roach, and they feel that we have been let down to where it hurts. Look anywhere and you will find sorghum that's too thick, too black, too bitter, too this, that and the other." * * * KELLY'S CREED - "Mr. Jimmy Smith and Horton O'Neal, after holiday visits with their homefolks, have returned for their respective schools, U.T. and Austin Peay. "Mrs. Bertha M. Commons of Fayetteville has moved into our midst with her sister. Mrs. Cora M. Henderson, Wayne and Kathleen and Jimmy expect to move to their farm soon." * * * CORDERS CROSS ROADS - "A/3c Ray D. Pickett has returned to AFB Wichita Falls, Texas, after spending the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pickett. "Mr. and Mrs. Earl Eakes and children were in New Hope, Alabama last week to see her mother, Mrs. E.B. Evins who had received some bad burns. "Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Ashworth have returned to their home in Rosedale, California after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shelton." (Publish 1/3/96) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO January 2, 1896 ROCKY POINT - "James and Frank White, of Texas, are visiting their native heath and relatives and friends. Sam Hopkins of the same state, is also here visiting friends. He is a young widower. Look sharp, girls. "Austin Hunter happened to a very unfortunate accident while assisting Goodloe Martin in hauling saw logs. The wagon, being on a very steep place, turned over and as Mr. Hunter was on the wagon he endeavored to leap. He fell on his face and bruised his mouth considerably, breaking off his left center incisor." * * * LINCOLN - "Mr. Geo. Baybee, from Missouri, is spending a few days with his friends here. He once lived here. "T.I. McCown expects to move his family to Huntsville to-morrow, if the weather will permit." * * * PROSPECTS OF OIL - "Besides the productive capacity of its soil, Lincoln county has untold wealth that has lain for centuries awaiting development. Our hills and ridges are the storehouse for nature's riches and there is an abundance of mineral and ore and marble and oil ready to give multiplied fortunes to the people who put them upon the market...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - :Jim, Harry and John Holman are at Bellbuckle attending Webb's school. "Mr. J.C. Norris returned Monday night from a visit to Raleigh, N.C., his former home. * * * DEATHS - "Dr. William Stewart Nov. 22, at Molino, aged 86....Mr. J.H. Hamilton Dec. 22, aged 57...Mrs. Margaret Carty, Dec. 10, aged 60,,,Mr. John H. Blair, Dec. 21, aged 63...W.A. Steed, 34.." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/3/96) 40 YEARS AGO January 5, 1956 WARREN GILL JR. HONORED - "On Tuesday, Mrs. William Gill entertained a group of children to honor her son, Warren, on his birthday. Miss Virginia Beasley of Nashville assisted Mrs. Gill in entertaining." * * * HAROLD SORRELLS ORDAINED - "Harold Sorrells, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Sorrells, was ordained for the ministry at Hannah's Gap Baptist church on Sunday....Harold is a student at the Seminary in Louisville, Ky." * * * PETERSBURG- "Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bledsoe had as their dinner guests on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eason and son, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Young of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Young of Frankewing. "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oliver were among the seventy guests who enjoyed the silver wedding anniversary supper for Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Rogers at their home on Glenwood Drive in Nashville on December 20." * * * BELLVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Forrester, Miss Wilma Forrester and Mrs. Will Forrester were in Decatur, Ala. Sunday afternoon. "Mr. Fred Hines spent Tuesday with mr. and Mrs. Pete Hines and children." * * * MIMOSA - "Mr. and Mrs. William McGee were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Woodfin at Elkmont on New Years Day. "Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilkes spent a few days with Mrs. Rollie Bearden and J.D." * * * PROSPECT - "Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Davis and family were Sunday night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Ables. "Sunday dinner guests of Bro. and Mrs. Earl Bartlett were Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Webb and children of Culman, Alabama, and Mrs. Bartlett's mother, Mrs. J.A. Nicks." (P.3 Spanning Yrs. 1/3/96) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Carroll J. Innmon, 2335 Larchmont Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150. "I am looking for information about Anthony Inman, who was on the Lincoln county tax list for 1829-1832. "Anthony migrated to Missouri, then to Arkansas and back to Missouri. He had two sons: Francis Marion Inman and Hyekiah Joseph. Later in Arkansas he married Katsey Shelton and had a large family. "His birthplace is listed in the census as North Carolina. I have details on Francis Marion Inman and his descendants and will share." * * * Publish 12/20/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO December 19, 1895 BOONEVILLE - "J.E. Boone will soon have his new store completed, and will then be ready for his stock of Christmas goods, which will be the largest ever brought to this town. "Col. Heath has rented the famous Logan farm in Moore county, and will move soon." * * * COLDWATER - "Mr. Seph Woodard and Miss Emma Damron were married on last Thursday morning at 9 o'clock by Esq. Caughran, and left immediately for the home of the groom's father, on Coldwater, where a splendid dinner awaited them." * * * BLANCHE - "A.D. Stovall is at home for a few days, but will return before New Years, and it is not likely that he will return alone if reports be true, but will inform you later. "Mr. Alex Austin and wife, of Elkton, worshipped at Blanche last Sabbath." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Capt. Jack Daniel always takes the lead in everything he undertakes. He is one of the best known distillers in the state and the calendars that he is circulating this year to advertise his celebrate 'No.7' whiskey are the most beautiful we have ever seen; they are works of art. "All that is left of the old companies, C. and D. of the 8th Tennessee Regiment-L. Peach, R.J. Small, J.M. Hall, Nashville, S.J. Leonard, G.C. Carmack and B.T. Roach, spent last Friday night together at the home of the latter in this place. This was a time of feasting and enjoyment with the brave old Confeds. * * * DEATHS - "Near Camargo, Dec. 10, Mrs. Mary Jane, wife of J.F. Clark...At Camargo Dec. 5, Mrs. Ivy, wife of Anderson Ivy...." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 12/20/95) 60 YEARS AGO December 19, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The Observer had a birthday last Tuesday-85 years old that day. "In Denver Col., all persons who drink liquor have been ordered from the relief rolls." * * * CAR ACCIDENT - "Sunday night a car in which were riding Jack Sawyers, Mitchell Barnes, Miss Maxine Hunter and Miss Virginia Pitcock overturned on the Mulberry road at the Smith bridge about two miles from town." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mrs. Henry Kerbo and Mrs. Jim Kerbo have recently returned from a visit to Huntsville. "Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reed of Liberty were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Bradford." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Brice Isom of Memphis, were called here Monday by the critical illness of Mr. Isom's father, Mr. Charlie Isom, who was in an automobile accident. "Mrs. T.A. Wooters of Harrisonburg, Va., is returning to her home today, Thursday, after a two weeks' visit with her mother, Mrs. Holman Milhous and other relatives." * * * HOWELL - "Mr. and Mrs. Cannon Burns of Shelbyville spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Prosser. "Mrs. Banks Bryant, Mrs. J.B. Broadaway, Mrs. Joe Hunter Cummings and Mrs. Clark Thomas spent Thursday in Huntsville." * * * PETERSBURG - "The R.K. Morgan court of Jr. Macabees met at the club room Saturday afternoon for their regular meeting. The director, Mrs. Henry Hackman was in charge assisted by Mrs. H.B. Whitaker. Games and a unique Christmas gift exchange and the serving of refreshments made this an ideal Christmas party." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 12/20/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Pat Timmerberg, 333 Northmoor Dr., Ballwin, MO 63011-2511 "I am descended from Elliot Fletcher Moffett and Catharine Stewart, who married in Fayetteville in 1847. She was the daughter of Preston Stewart. Her mothers name was Nancy (?Smith). I do not know his father's name, but he had a brother William Moffett, who married Susan Clift. I would like to correspond with relatives or persons, who have information on these people." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 12/13/95) 60 YEARS AGO December 12, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The first snow of the season fell today. "Walter Bunn and his crew have been busy dressing up the square in brilliant Xmas style." * * * DEATHS - "Madison Hudson, 14, was accidentally shot on a rabbit hunt by his 14-year-old friend....Mrs. Annie Murray Davis, 64....Mrs. Janie Spray Green,70,,,Mr. Jerry E. Mullins, 69....Mr. George W. Roland, 63,,,," * * * PROMOTED - "Mr. James Farrar, who returned to Fayetteville some time ago to take a position with Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc., has been made manager of the paint, wall paper and tire department at this store...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Lois Good was the week-end guest of Miss Lillian White in Nashville. "Mrs. Clarence Caughran and two sons, Bennett and Clarence were in Nashville Saturday. "Messrs. Paul Curlee and Fielden McDaniel of Big Lake, Texas, are here visiting relatives and friends." * * * DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "....The week-end was filled with visitors and people home from school. Mary Sid Medearis and Lucille Smith were home from Ward Belmont and 'Deannie' Smith and Charlotte Conger, who are taking secretarial courses in Nashville were all home....Frances Sherrell, who is going to Fall's has come home....Turner Easley from Memphis and Paul Richardson, who is in State Teachers' college at Murfreesboro....Orra Williams is coming home from Chicago...." * * * PETERSBURG - "Prayer services were held at Beasley funeral home here Tuesday for Mrs. Bessie Lee Rees, aged 55, who died in Memphis...." (Publish 12/13/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO December 12, 1895 NEW PAPER - "We have a letter stating that the Daily Morning Sun, Nashville's new paper, will be issued about the 15th of December. It has a press that prints about 10,000 an hour...." * * * MULBERRY - "Mr. Will Pitts moved to Huntsville last week. "Mr. P.H. Hamilton has moved to the house formerly occupied by Mr. Pitts" * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. B.G. Alford, of Kentucky, is down on a visit to his daughter, Mrs. H.O. Newsom. "Mr. J.D. Buchanan, one of our solid Howell friends and one of the more influential and successful men of his neighborhood, was a late caller. "Lee, son of Mr. H.L. Moore, broke an arm at the Collegiate Institute last week by falling over the balustrade to the floor beneath-a distance of about 12 feet." * * * DWELLING BURNED - "Last Saturday morning the residence of Mr. James Lane, near Bucksnort, was burned to the ground...." * * * ACCIDENTALLY SHOT - "Last Saturday afternoon at Stonesboro Mrs. Frank Nelson was accidentally shot and it is reported the probabilities are against her recovery. A young neighbor was at her home and engaged at play with a boy. The visitor had a pistol in his pocket and in a scuffle the hammer was struck and the result was the exploding of a cartridge...." * * * DEATHS - At McBurg, Dec. 7, Mr. Luther Sullivan, aged 23....Mrs. Eula Thurston, died of pneumonia at the home of her father, Mr. L.D. Sugg at Cyruston Dec. 4, aged 34....Mrs. M.E. Sugg, 69...." (P.3 Spanning Yrs. 12/13/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Irene Bolin Barnickel, 9301 Haskell Drive, Broken Arrow, OK 74014 "I am looking for information about Harvey C. Bolin, born November 1874. He married Hulda Alma Pierce January 1895 and had sons Chester Carl and Dewey Hobson. He was listed on the 1900 census in Moore county. It is said Harvey left his family August 1900 after he killed Charlie Walter White. "William and Fannie (Sanders) Bolin were his parents. Were there other siblings? What happened to the parents? Where did Harvey go? Any information will be appreciated." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 12/6/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Mona M. Johnson, P.O. Box 10023, Panama City, FL 32404-0023 needs information about the Johnson family. "Claude E. Johnson, who was born December 6, 1880 in Fayetteville and died August 25 1925 in Lincoln county, married Mable Mai Jones on September 11, 1903. He served in the Spanish-American War. "Mable Mai Jones Johnson died October 3, 1917. Claude Johnson's second wife was Minnie Lemmer Moore November 10 1920. "I need your help in finding information on Claude E. Johnson, his wives Mable Mai Jones and Minnie Lemmer Moore, and their families and descendants." * * * (p. Spanning Yrs. 12-6-1995) 60 YEARS AGO December 5, 1935 OLD AND HONORED CITIZEN PASSES AWAY - "Mr. Charles Boyles Bagley passed away at his residence on East College street Sunday morning December 1....In 1867 he entered the general merchandising business with his brother, the late T.O. Bagley. The firm being known as Bagley Bros., and they continued in business until 1901...." * * * CAPT. TOM DAY SUGG - "One of the most prosperous and successful farmer in south Lincoln county, living in Coldwater on a magnificent landed estate, was here for a short visit. He tells the editor of his recent trips to the far northwest where he went to Montana to buy mares of high grade. He brought back three carloads of these fine mares...." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "If the share-the-wealth plan will work, nobody else will. "Little Bo Peep lost her sheep, and it's understood the government is going to pay her for not finding them." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Carl Higgins and sister, Mrs. Russell Beasley of Petersburg, Mrs. Ernest Eakin and Mrs. Tom Strong are going to Nashville to hear 'Blossom Times' Thursday. "Misses Jane Medearis, Jane Strong, Suzanne Henson and Nancy Hereford are guests of Martha Gilbert in Murfreesboro." (p.Publish 12/6/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller KELSO - "Fulton Patrick and family, of Stewart's creek, have been visiting their kin, Walter Lively's family, at Kelso. "Mr. Edward Jones, who has been at Tolley's distillery for some time, has been assigned to duty at Tullahoma, and a Mr. Kercheval takes his place at Tolley's." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. Anslen McKinney and sister, Miss Maude, visited their sister, Mrs. John McClure, of Franklin county last week. "Miss Lizzie Bonner gave the men who built her home at Crystal Springs a supper and dance on the night of Nov. 7th." * * * BUCHANAN'S CREEK - "A crowd of young people met at Mr. Marcus Marrs' on Thursday to take Thanksgiving dinner. The crowd stayed that night for what is known as Big Six and all had a nice time. Those present were Misses Birdie Tate, Ells Marrs, Susie Harris, Addie Lon Luna, Eula Marrs, Mary Emma Harris, Zella Marrs, Ada Little and Fannie Marrs, and Messrs. Ellis Hamilton, Ovent Woodard, Ed. Pitts, Will Luna, Joe Ben Pitts, Smith Alexander, Matthew Luna, Rees Pitts, Stonewall Little, Tom Marrs, Rufe Pitts, Bob Tate, Will Little, Andy Johnson, Curtis Tate, Floy Marrs, Horace McKinney and wife, Jno. Marrs and wife, Tom Clark and wife, Varde McKinney and wife." * * * DEATHS - "Finetta, wife of R.W. Pitts....Mrs. Elvira, wife of James Bartlett, daughter of 'Squire Willis Foster, aged 42....Hillman Bledsoe, aged 78...." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/29/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Paula Currey, 748 Knollridge Drive, Lewisville, Texas 75067 would like to know about the Thomas family. "Rebecca Elizabeth Thomas (1847-1899), daughter of Edwin Thornton Thomas, was born in Bidwell and married James S. Smiley in 1867. They had five children. I would like to have any information about the birth, death and marriages of these five children. Any help will be appreciated. * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/29/95) 60 YEARS AGO November 28, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Taft school now owns a stove, a full set of dishes, a living room suit, and a modern primary room equipped with tables and chairs. "Mrs. M.B. Franklin has been gathering the second crop of June apples and the second crop makes better pies than the first." * * * MANSE BURNED - "The manse, a 9-room residence of the A.R.P. church at Elk Valley was destroyed by fire at 9 o'clock Monday morning....There was a policy on the building, but Mr. J.N. Leslie, the pastor, had no insurance on the contents...." * * * REAL ESTATE - "Mattie Tipps Moorhead to Adah L. Matlock, interest in 43 acres in 4th dis. "J.O. Phagan et al, to B.W. Templeton, 19.2 acres in 1st dis." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Sarah Fultz, aged 51....Mr. Hugh Wilson Mansfield, aged 67...." * * * COMPLIMENTS MR. ESLICK - "Tuesday evening Mr. J.D. Sugg complimented Mr. Morgan Eslick of Oklahoma with a six o'clock dinner. Ten were seated at the stag affair to enjoy a bountiful repast of this hospitable home in the Coldwater community. Mr. Eslick has been the guest of his uncle Mr. K.K. Eslick and other relatives." * * * SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY - "Miss Virgie Bagley was hostess Saturday with a party at her home on the Petersburg road to complement her friend, Carolyn Quoin...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Jones, Mrs. Who. Startle, Nancy Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Boxy Johnson of Huntsville, will spend the Thanksgiving season in Nashville with the family of Mrs. Jones' sister, Mrs. Leslie Cater." (Publish 11/29/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO November 28, 1895 KELSO - "Tom Pigg, John Simmons, Frank Dickey and James Solomon are representing our community at the exposition this week. "Walter Carter and his two pretty and accomplished sisters, Misses Ida and Jennie, of Flat Creek, are visiting relatives in this locality." * * * LINCOLN - "Mr. Charley Jones, wife and son passed through Lincoln Saturday on their way to visit Mr. Wesley Light. They had a gobbler in the wagon and I suppose it will be gobbled up Thursday. "Mr. Wm. G. Miller has put up a mill that will grind shucks, corn and cobs, and persons wishing good feed for their stock will do well to call on him." * * * MULBERRY - "Last Sunday Mr. F.C . Allison, of Ala., and Miss Annie Solomon, of this place,were united in holy wedlock. "Mr. Tom Elmore is all smiles; 'It is a girl.'" * * * FAYETTEVILLE ENRAGED - "Last Saturday morning Fayetteville was enraged by the announcement that during the previous night a brutal assault had been made between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock upon one of the most estimable ladies of the town...." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Martha D. Roach died Saturday Nov. 9th 1895, at the residence of her son-in-law, W.R. Cashion. She was born June 13, 1895 (sic).... "Near Bucksnort, Nov. 23, Mr. A.J. Pamplin, aged 56 years 11 months and 4 days...." * * * (p. 2 Spanning Yrs. 11/22/95) 60 YEARS AGO November 21, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "There are only eight patients at the hospital. "What ever happened to the old time grocer who stuck a potato on the snout of the coal oil can." * * * HOWELL - "Little Marie Bryant who has been seriously ill is improving. "In the death of Mr. Henry Harris the community suffered a great loss." * * * PROSPECT - "Mr. Jim White was the last Sunday dinner guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ollie Dollar and family. "Master Melson Dickey spent last Sunday with Master Grant Simms." * * * DEATHS - "Mr. T.B. Mills, aged 85....Mr. Chas. Thompson, aged 47....Mr. J.A, Dixon aged 71....Dr. James Pylant, aged 82...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Hobson and children, formerly of Sheffield, Ala., were at Sheffield recently for a joint meeting of the Legion and Auxillary. Mr. Hopson served as commander of the post and Mrs. Hopson as president of the Auxiliary the same year. "Last Saturday at the Elk Cotton Mill new machinery was being installed. The manager, Mr. Ernest Rees, was supervising the work and was very seriously hurt when he stepped backward into a machine. The foot became infected and he has suffered severely since." * * * CHURCH IMPROVEMENT - "The Primitive Baptist church at Mt. Olivet near here has recently undergone interior renovations. A new pulpit has been built and many other needed improvements." * * * (Publish 11/22/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO November 21, 1895 KELSO - "The only death to report is little Laura Ventress, on Mulberry, a sweet little thirteen-year-old girl. "The sound of the hammer and saw is heard in Kelso, telling of the improvement of our town. J.B. Coston is erecting a very nice cottage on Church street, and when a few more vacant lots are improved our village will begin 'to put on airs.' * * * BLANCHE - "On last Thursday at the residence of the bride's father, J.J. Rawls, Mr. Alec Austin, of Elkton, and Miss Maggie Rawls, were united in marriage, Rev. Wood Bouldin officiating. They left immediately for a visit to the Atlanta Exposition. Mr. Austin is one of the leading merchants of his town and Miss Maggie is one of the most beautiful and accomplished young ladies of our village." * * * COLDWATER - "On last Friday, the 15th inst., about 4 o'clock, the Death Angel visited our community and made sad many hearts by administering the death blow to Mrs. Lizzie Pepper, wife of John Pepper and daughter of Ben and Marion Cole, aged 22 days (sic). She suffered but a few days and died ten months to a day from the date of her marriage...." * * * LINCOLN - "Miss Rena Montgomery's school has closed and she with her sisters, Janie and Carrie, left for Atlanta last Friday. "Corbin Quick has undertaken to furnish us with music, I suppose. He has 'swapped' for a cow that keeps up a continual bellow and the farther away you are the better it sounds." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. J.N. Hairston, manager of the Opera House, has secured the production of Goethe's 'Faust.'" November 9, 1995 Jane Warren Waller 238 Point Clear Conroe, Texas 77304-1276 Phone: 409-856-5624 Fayetteville (TN) Observer November 21, 1895 The Dead Alive (Kansas City Journal) "Everybody remembers when the great Texas murderer, Dick Masters, was hanged," said E.M. Cary, of Waco, at the Centropolis, "but the strange death of Sheriff Winters, who sprung the trap, has been kept out of the papers. After Master's body was cut down the county physician pronouncing the murderer dead, the sheriff ordered four deputies to carry the body to his private laboratory, where the sheriff used to pursue his medical experiments alone. He was bound to dissect the powerful, well-developed body of Masters, so he shut himself up with the corpse and went to work. The sheriff moved about briskly, making a great clatter with his instruments. Several times he went to the windows and peered out, but the neighborhood was deserted. He soon discovered that the drop on the scaffold had not broken Master's neck, and the sheriff thought that was fortunate, as he always had experimented on the restoration of life whenever opportunity afforded. He laid down his instruments and began to try and restore life. The evening shadows drifted into night. It was a noisy town and the shouts and laughter of revelers could be heard everywhere. Several times the crowds passing the sheriff's room thought they heard the sounds of scuffling, and more than once a muffled shout was heard. But the pleasure-seekers on the streets passed along without giving a thought to this. On the following day Sheriff Winters failed to appear at his office. Nobody had seen him since he locked himself in the laboratory with Master's body. Finally the Mayor of the town and several deputies went to the laboratory, but rapping at the door nor shouts would bring any answer. Then they broke open the door. The sight before them nearly turned their hair gray. The room was a total wreck. The furniture was strewn about the room, smashed to pieces, and everything bore evidence of a terrible struggle. Sheriff Winters lay on the floor, dead, and the marks about his throat showed that he had been strangled. A few feet away lay the dead body of the murderer, Masters. The faces and the garments of both men bore evidence of a hard fight. The only conclusion that could be arrived at was that Masters had revived, and on regaining consciousness and strength he attacked the Sheriff and succeeded in killing him before he died himself. All this happened in the jail of Rio Grande County." (Publish 11/15/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO November 14, 1895 COLDWATER - "We regret that Mr. Geo. Stedman was called away by the Death Angle the 29th. "Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Stroud are at Cairo, Alabama visiting." * * * ELORA - "Mrs. H.C. Rives and children were visiting in Hunts-ville, Ala., during the past week. "Rev. M.M. Buckner has recently moved here with his family from Stevenson, Ala." * * * WELLS HILL - "Eld. J.R. Bradley has closed a series of meetings here, after preaching several able sermons. "Miss Fannie Cregg has returned from Pittsburg and is quite sick." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Addie Farquharson returned last week from Meridianville, where she spent the heated months "Miss Rossie Hall was forced by ill health to give up her music class at McMinnville and returned home a few days since." * * * RUNAWAY - "A few days since while Mrs. C.F. Hereford and Miss Minnie Lou Woods were driving on Bridge street and when descending the Davidson hill the harness broke frightening the horse and he ran away, but had gone only a short distance before being stopped by a pedestrian. The only effect was to badly frighten the ladies." * * * DEATHS - "Near Camargo, November 7, of old age, Mr. Erwin Stephens, aged 80....Mr. Wm. M. Omohundro, died at his son-in-law, W.R. Benson Nov. 7. He was born Goochland county, Va., July 31, 1809...." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/8/95) 60 YEARS AGO November 11, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "If money grew on trees the country would be full of grafters. "Last Monday Capt. A.W. Stevens and Capt. O.A. Anderson ascended in a balloon to a height of 14 miles." * * * BOONEVILLE - "Mrs. Ed Johnson is with her daughter, Mrs. Boone Steelman, who two weeks ago underwent a successful appendix operation at the local hospital and is now at her home doing nicely." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Messrs. Phillip Higgins, Jack Eakin and Jas. Strong Hereford attended a dance last Friday evening at Ward-Belmont college in Nashville. They were guests of Miss Mary Sid Medearis, a student at Ward-Belmont. The club of which she is a member gave the dance. "Patty Griswold of Ft. Worth, Tex., has been the charming little guest of Jane Warren the past week. * * * PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "Dear Geo.: Please give me something to put our baby to sleep at night. I sing him to sleep, but my wife hurt my feelings tonight by hollering at me to stop singing, said she would heap rather hear the baby yell." CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shelton and Mrs. Ellen Sullenger of Champ were recent visitors of Mrs. Bob Frame. "Mr. and Mrs. Beasley Jean and Miss Octa Corder were recent visitors of Mrs. Martha Corder." * * * BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - "Saturday, Nov. 9, Mrs. R.T. Moore celebrated her 80th birthday. Many of her friends and relatives came with gifts to wish her many happy returns of the day. Mr. and Mrs. Moore have been housekeeping for sixty-one years." * * * (p. Spanning Yrs. 11/15/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES William Walter Thompson, 49 Lakeview St., Southwick, MA 01077- 9610 asks about the McCulloch family. "I am looking for information on David McCulloch, who was born about 1797 in Tennessee. His wife was Mary Rachel Rhodes, who was born September 10, 1798 in South Carolina. Their children were Samuel, Rachel, Margaret, Ellen, Varena, Joseph, Thomas, Harriet and David. They lived in Lincoln county between 1817 and 1827. David's father was Thomas McCulloch from Ireland." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/8/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Veta Cox Petty, P.O. Box 121, Duncan, OK 73534 writes: "Can anyone tell me who the parents of Susan Williams, who was born about 1822, probably in Wilson county, Tennessee, were? Susan married Harrod Foutch 6 November 1839 in Wilson county. "The Foutchs had a daughter, Margaret, who was born about 1844. She married Thomas B. Cox on December 9, 1866 in Lincoln county. * * * (Publish 11/8/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO November 7, 1895 KELSO - "Miss Alda Taylor read the welcome address on the part of the Kelso society, which was highly complimented by the president of the county Union, and which was responded to in a very happy manner by Rev. A.N. Moore, of Mulberry." * * * BLANCHE - "J.j. Rawls and wife leave to-day for a visit to the Atlanta Exposition. "Rev. A.J. Ransom has returned from the meeting of Synod at Due West, S.C. and accepted a call from this place and Prosperity." * * * TOWRY - "The writer of this had a jolly time at the wedding of Mr. A,.R, Goodenough, formerly of Michigan, and Miss Katie E., daughter of Mr. W.J. Hill. Rev. A.N. Moore pronouncing the ceremony that made them Goodenough." * * * HARMS - "Mr. Carl Harms and wife were visiting her father, Mr. Tom McCown, near Molino, last week. "Mrs. A.J. Wright has returned home after spending a week with her daughter, Mrs. Travers Warden, of Buckeye." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. Thos. J. Corn returned to his home in Little Rock, Ark., last week after a pleasant visit to his sister, mrs. Henderson Nevels. "Misses Laura and Fannie Motlow attended the marriage of their relation, Mr. Lem Motlow, of Lynchburg, to Miss Clara Renegar at her parents' home in Bedford county on Wednesday." "Miss Carrie Mayhew, of Huntsville, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. R.E. Davidson." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/8/95) 60 YEARS AGO November 5, 1936 GIMLET NEWS - "Mrs. Etta Collier spent the past week with her daughter, Mrs. Alleen Groce. "Mr. and Mrs. Willie Creson had as their Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs. J.F. Creson, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Buntley and little daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gowen, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buntley, and Mr. and Mrs. Lavoy Buntley of Booneville." * * * DEATHS - William Brown Hill, 74....Mrs. Willie Hague Renegar, aged 79....Mrs. Mary Jane Maddox, aged 77....Mr. Joel Forrester, aged 62...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Messrs. Culver Dozier and James Stevens came Friday from T.P.I., Cookeville, to spend the week-end with their parents. "Mrs. Esther Bateman fell down a flight of steps at the home of Mrs. Nova Parks, South Main street, last week, breaking her arm and fracturing her shoulder bone. She is confined at the Lincoln county hospital." * * * SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS ENTERTAINED - "Mrs. Roy McKinney entertained her Sunday school class of the Baptist church last Friday evening at her home near Howell. Mesdames Paul Fulmer and J.T. Laten were assisting hostesses..." * * * BIRTHDAY DINNER - "Saturday evening Mrs. Wm. Mansfield entertained with a dinner complimentary to her husband at their home in Pulaski. Among the guests who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Strong, and Dr. and Mrs. J.V. McRady." * * * PRAYER CIRCLE - "The Fayetteville Prayer Circle met last week with Mrs. J.E. Patton at her home on East Washington street." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/1/95) 60 YEARS AGO October 31, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "W.B. Baldwin has built a residence facing on Franklin avenue between College and Market street. "Mrs. J.P. Gracy, a former Lincoln countian represented Marshall county in the public speaking contest held in Knoxville." * * * SHIRLEY STEALS NEW HEARTS - "Beyond all comparison 'Curly Top' is Shirley Temple's greatest picture. It has five new songs, all with the magical melody touch of Ray Henderson, a number of intriguing new Jack Donohue dance routines...." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Mary |Bragg, aged 30 died of heart failure in Chicago....Mr. James B. Raby, aged 86 died in Athens, Ala., October 30...." * * * PACK REUNION - "Approximately 100 persons attended the J.H. Pack reunion Sunday. The children of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Pack present were Mrs. E.B. Noles, Fayetteville, Mrs. Pearl Stevens, Shelbyville, Mrs. E.C. Rascombe, Pulaski, Oscar Pack Fayetteville, J.M. Pack, Moore county, W.B. Pack, Blakeville...." Those who could not attend were J.F. Pack, Shelbyville, Elder T.T. Pack, Nashville, and F.D. Pack, Mobile, Ala. There are 37 grandchildren and 34 great, grandchildren...." * * * PETERSBURG - "Morgan ball team won the victory over T.M.I. Friday afternoon. "Misses Ruth Bills, Bessie D. Morton and Mrs. Ida Holland of Nashville were with homefolks the week end. "Prof. and Mrs. Kenneth Morgan attended the Vanderbilt-L.S.U. game Saturday." * * * (Publish November 1, 1995) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO October 31, 1895 BUCKEYE - "Mr. J.F. Pitts says that the grandest state to his mind is Virginia. "H.B. Alexander has gone to Nashville, where he will remain for quite awhile." * * * FLINTVILLE - "Rev. Chas. Talley, of Fayetteville, filled the pulpit at Liberty church Sunday. "Mr. J.D. Bryant went to the Grand Lodge, at Greenville last week. "The still at this place will start up about the 15th of November." * * * COLDWATER - "The sick are Newt Maddox, wife and three children, Mrs. Rufe Smith, Mrs. Carrel McCown, with fever and pneumonia. George Steadman is suffering with dropsy. * * * BELLVILLE - "Mrs. Della Arnold, of Huntsville, and Messrs. James Ingle, of Shelbyville, and Charles Ingle, of Mulberry, were here last week attending the bedside of their mother. "Miss Fannie Moore is visiting her brother, J.H. Moore, in Arkansas." * * * RESOLUTION OF RESPECT - "At a public meeting to take action expressive of the sorrow caused by the death of Sheriff W.J. Rodgers....Resolved that we, the Circuit Court, the Fayetteville bar and Lincoln county officials, deeply deplore the death of our Brother Rodgers...." * * * PERSONALS - Miss Virge Bagley left this morning for Nashville to attend school." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/1/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Jane Waller, 238 Point Clear, Conroe, TX 77304-1276 asks questions about the Bland family. "William C. Bland (1807 GA-1876 Lincoln co., TN),son of John Bland, who died at Ft. Hampton 1814, and Mary Jones Bland, married Permelia (1808 SC-1885 Lincoln co., TN), daughter of Samuel Yeager. "Where in Georgia was William C. born? "What did the "C" in William's name represent? "Did their son James B. Bland have children? "Are there descendants of their daughter, Beatrice Bland Flynn, or of their son, Thomas, living in Lincoln county,? "Mary Jones Bland was a sister to Samuel Jones (1777 NC-1877 Lincoln co., TN). Their mother, Hannah, married Mr. Hopper after the death of their father. Are the Hoppers of Lincoln county related to Hannah's husband? In 1837 she was living in Blountsville, AL. * * * (Publish 10/25/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO October 24, 1895 KELSO - "Rufe Roach, the popular ladies' man, was over at Kelso Saturday and Sunday last, in company with a charming young widow from Mulberry, Mrs. Lucy Whitaker, who possesses personal beauty and grace of manner. "On Monday we were the recipients of an invitation at the home of James Coston, at a reception given in honor of Mr. J.B. Coston, who was married to Miss Alice Hamilton at her father's home on Sunday evening before. Barbee was the baby boy of his parents and his mother felt special pride in preparing an elegant dinner." * * * OREGON - "We will say that the concert given at this place was a grand success. Miss Laura Warren deserves great credit for the way she rendered her recitation. "Mrs. Cora Warren and Miss Anna Edwards, Kelso's fairest belle, were up to witness the proceedings." * * * BLANCHE - "W.W. McDaniel, who was struck with paralysis last spring, has recovered somewhat and is able to be up. Saturday, 12th inst., being his 64th birthday his relatives and friends gathered at his home. "Mr. Leroy Beggarly and wife will have a golden wedding celebration.Mr. Leroy lives at Rowell, so we hope one from that place will write you at of the event. * * * DEATHS - "Miss Mollie Pearson, 18....On Coldwater, Mr. Levi Rodgers, 80....At Millville, Robert Hatton Zimmerman, 14....At Camargo Myrtle Moyers, 6....At Towry, Miss Elizabeth M. McCluskey, 73....Near Mulberry, Mrs. Mary C. Certain, 33....Alfred Granderson March, 68...." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/25/95) 60 YEARS AGO October 24, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. Chas. Womack will preach Sunday morning at Wells Hill. "There were 1,986 bales of cotton ginned in Lincoln county from the crop of 1935 prior to October 1, as compared with 2,935 bales ginned to October 1 crop of 1934." * * * CAPITOL THEATRE - "Monday. Spencer Tracy & Virginia Bruce in MURDER MAN. Everybody 10 Cents. * * * THE PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "Mary had a little lamb/Its fleece was white as snow/That's the way the poets say/The story used to go./But now Mary has a little skirt/Its pleats are worn in halves/So every where that Mary goes/You are sure to see her calves." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. James Davidson have returned from a visit to Memphis. "Mrs. Vassar of Capshaw, Ala., is spending this week with her daughter, Mrs. Oscar Pitts and Mr. Pitts." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Myrtle McCracken, aged 56, and wife of Mr. J.W. McCracken, died near McBurg, October 22...." * * * BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - "Sunday, Oct. 13, the children and grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Lee McNatt of Booneville entertained their mother on her 65th birthday...." * * * BOONEVILLE - "Mrs. Della Wilson and son and wife, of Nashville, were recent guests of their aunt, Mrs. Ellen Russell. "Mr. and Mrs. Benn E. Parks of Nashville spent last week with his sister, Miss Hughie Parks and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Parks." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/25/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Don Martin Thomas, 447 North 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 "I am looking for information about Abraham Smith and his wife Elisabeth (Martin) Smith, who lived in Franklin and Lincoln counties, Tennessee; Hempstead, Johnson and Sebastian counties, Arkansas. "Their children: Analiza (Smith) Bean, Thomas M. Smith, Catherine (Smith) Bates, Samantha Smith, Zelphia (Smith) Hale, William Smith, John Smith, James Smith, and Edmund Smith. "I will appreciate any help that you may give me." * * * (Publish 10/18/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 60 YEARS AGO October 17, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. Benton Mills was knocked down by a car and the extent of his injuries was a cut on the forehead and a bruised limb. "An early and long winter is predicted by the old-timers, because of the early migration of the wild geese and ducks." * * * PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "Saw a T Model Ford yesterday which was almost as good as new. She was as slick as a peeled onion. The owner said all the machinery on his place was kept in tip top condition." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. L.C. Taylor has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jake Malone of Fayetteville. "Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stewart and Mrs. Dorothy Stewart were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Moody Harris of Bellview." * * * DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "....Of course we want to give the 'home boy makes good' all the credit he can get, but the best we will be able to do for Charlie Kerr this week-end when he brings his team over from Chapel Hill with every intention of beating us will be a lily. Sorry, Charlie." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. J.A. Jennings left Sunday on a business trip to Louisville. "Mr. Roy George has gone to Walnut Grove, Ala., where he is employed as teacher in the school there. "Mr. Ernest Rees and Judge A.E. Simms are delegates from the Fayetteville M.E. church in the Tennessee conference which convened Wednesday in Pulaski." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/18/95) 100 YEARS AGO October 17, 1895 KELSO - "The public school here under charge of Prof. Willie Gray closed last week, and he has left us to engage in business in Birmingham, Ala. "Cows are dying with the murrain by dozens in some parts of our neighborhood." * * * MAPLE VIEW - "The sound of the hunter's horn, accompanied by the animal magnetism of his faithful hounds, reminds us of our young days, where there was plenty of 'hog and hominy' and we used to steal hogs' heads from the dairy to give our hounds a square meal each day, that they might be able not only to run foxes but hunt the 'possum and coon." * * * HARMS - "Dr. Bob McMullen and wife have returned to their home in Texas, after a two weeks' stay. "Chas. Wilson of Belvidere, who was called to attend the bedside of his brother, Sam, who is quite sick with fever, returned home Saturday." * * * PERSONALS - "Mr. Jas. McKenzie has gone to Florida to spend the winter. "Mr. J.L. Barnett, of Salem, Va., is visiting his son, Mr. J.W. Barnett." * * * A LAUNDRY IN PROSPECT - "Since the removal of the laundry from this place our people who wear stiff and shiny shirts, slick cuffs and stand-up collars have to patronize wash-houses in other places. John Pop Holman, who understands the business as thoroughly as a Chinese just from the Celestial Empire, is here to see about establishing one. His purpose is to locate it at Wells Hill to get advantage of soft water and Rainy falls would furnish power to operate it." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/18/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Forrest F. Anderson, Jr., 2111 Stratford Road, S.E., Decatur, AL 35601. "I need proof that Charles T. Bright is the son of James Bright, the surveyor, who was born 1782 in Virginia and died in 1871 in Fayetteville. James married Nancy Morgan. "Charles married Mary Elizabeth Branham October 27, 1857 in Davidson county, Tennessee. He purchased land in Sumner county in 1876 and died there August 6, 1891. He is buried in Gallatin City cemetery. His widow, Mary Branham Bright, was buried there after her death March 22, 1908-9. "There were six known children: John Branham Bright, who was born August 6, 1858; James Milton Bright born April 1860; Charles E. Bright born November 1866; Albert J. Bright was born September 1869, and twins Mary M. and Mary B. Bright born October 1876. * * * (Publish 10/4/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO October 3, 1895 WOMEN IN THE CHURCH - "The following is from a sermon delivered by Rev. Charles McCleur, in St. Louis and printed in Words and Works. "Woman's prominence in the church as a leader is in my opinion among the greatest things we have to fear. In the first place everything which is in open violation of God's law must sooner or later prove a curse...." * * * COLDWATER - "Sorghum making is about over and farmers are now picking cotton. "The Sabbath School at Smith's Chapel is in good condition and the attendance is good. Two singing schools have been taught there lately by Randolph and Vaughn." * * * BELLVILLE - "Little Katie Bell and J.H. Dooly are among the sick. "Dr. J.T. Furgason has been at his father's sick bed, but has now returned to his home at South Pittsburg." * * * BOONS HILL - "The concert at this place on the 20th was a decided success; everybody went and enjoyed it. The same programme was rendered at McBurg the 27th. Four wagons, well loaded with jolly girls and boys, chaperoned by Mrs. J.P. Clark and Jno. R. Marshall, left here Friday afternoon for that place." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Tera, widow of Mr. C.C. James, died September 29, aged 40....Mr. Pleasant Halbert, died near Howell of old age, October 1....Near Clardyville, September 26, Mr. H.H. Hughey....Near Molino, September 26, Miss Mollie A. Kennedy, aged 34 years....Near Delina, September 29, of old age, Mr. Daniel Taylor, aged 82....Mrs. Nannie D. Pitts, about 34...." (Publish 10/11/1995) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO October 10, 1895 BLANCHE - "On next Sabbath Rev. Mr. Ranson will preach his last sermon here at least until after the meeting of the Synod of the A.R.P. church. "On last Sunday evening Misses Annie Martin and Susie Woodard were baptized by immersion by Rev. Wood Bouldin." * * * OREGON - "Mr. Brice Gray now wears a broad smile. It is a boy. "Mr. J.P. Edwards and his charming daughter, Miss Emma, were over recently from Mulberry. They were accompanied by Mr. Morton, of Florida, who is a mineralogist and came to prospect for phosphate rock." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mrs. Julia Webb came from the Arkansas swamps last week, and is staying with her father-in-law's family here for a while. She says she has enough of Texas and Arkansas." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. J.M. Price, an industrious citizen of Howell, was to see us Monday. "Newt Gattis has gone to Pulaski where a position was tendered him." * * * ORDERED TO REMOVE THE LIGHTS - "In County Court last Monday a resolution was adopted ordering the electric light company to remove the lamps from the cupalo of the courthouse within the next 60 days. The lights during bug time attract myriads of winged insects many of which beat themselves to death gainst he tower and fall on the roof and by reason of their great numbers the water in the cisterns is polluted and poisoned...." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/4/95) 60 YEARS AGO October 3, 1935 TURNING ON OF TVA - "...The tiny hand of Mary Sloan, a 10-year- old miss, daughter of the late Lawrence Sloan, who was one of the original sponsors of the program, threw the switch at a TVA substation at Ardmore, that sent electric current along approximately 46 miles of line into eight communities....In the throng that gathered at Ardmore after a mammoth parade through Fayetteville, which was estimated by some to extend more than 10 miles (1000 cars), were the governor and high officials of the Tennessee Valley Authority...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. M.C. Capham of New York City is visiting her daughter, Mrs. J.C. Peavy and Mr. Peavy. "Mrs. Phi Pitts of Ohio was here last week to visit her sister-in-law, Mrs. Will Young." * * * BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - "The eighty-fifth anniversary of W.A. Robertson was an occasion for a delightful celebration on last Sunday..." * * * DELINA NEWS - "John O. Barnes, jr. went to Murfreesboro Tuesday and entered college. He has secured board with Mrs. Maggie Faulkinberry. "Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis and new little son of Yell, visited their parents Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Reed, Sunday." * * * PETERSBURG - "Mr. B.F. Pack made a business trip to Spring Hill last week. "Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Foster attended the funeral near Springplace of her niece, Mrs. Annie Lizzie Adams." * * * HOWELL - "Last Monday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark were Mr. and Mrs. John B. Kimes of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Short and little Miss Peggy Anne Milstead." (p.Spanning Yrs. 10/11/95) 60 YEARS AGO October 10, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The six games of the world series between the Chicago and Detroit base ball teams more than $1,000,000 was paid for tickets of admission. "While the apples raised in Lincoln are all shipped the ones sold on our market later will be brought in from far distant orchards." * * * FARM BUREAU - "A three-days' terracing school is being planned for Lincoln county in connection with the soil erosion program..." * * * CAPITOL THEATRE - "Will Rogers in Doubting Thomas. A rib- rattling fun cyclone about stage-struck wives and thunderstruck husbands." * * * FISH HATCHERY NEWS - "Mr. and Mrs. Joe Benson of Dallas, Texas, are visiting his mother, Mrs. D.B. Benson. "Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Snipes and two sons are visiting friends in Mississippi." * * * PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "If Adam wore no clothes/And clothing makes the man/I'd like to know who wore the clothes/When the human race began." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. Morton Moore of Taft underwent the appendix operation Monday at the local hospital. "Mrs. Dell Patterson spent a few days last week in Peal City with Mrs. Clardy." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. J.M. Harrison, aged 50, died near Camargo, September 29....Mr. Wm. O. Pitts, aged 53 years, died at the hospital Tuesday night Oct. 6...." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/27/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Delores Wynne Curtis, Dogwood Trail.. South Pittsburg, TN 37380 "I am searching for relatives of William Thompson Coburn who was born in Franklin county, Tennessee in 1866 and died in March 1935 in Tennessee. He was the son of soldier John Coburn born 1843 and died 1921 in Tennessee. John married 1866 in Franklin county, Tennessee to Charlotte Canzada Decherd, daughter of Rev. Benjamin and Julia Henderson Decherd. John married the second time to Martha Colyar Coburn in 1870. Martha was born in 1838 in Franklin county and died in December 1894 at Coburn Town in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. She was the sister of Sarah Colyar Houston, who married William Houston, Sr. Any help will be appreciated." * * * (Publish 9/27/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 60 YEARS AGO September 26, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "There are 176 on the pay roll at the shirt plant. "The death of nearly all the chestnut trees in Lincoln county will make that nut scarce this fall." * * * PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "A long letter today from a fellow who asks this column to settle a dispute on a question of religion and since I know the two men pretty well will answer that neither of them has enough religion to argue about, so advise them to get on some other subject." * * * FISH HATCHERY - "Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stovall of Hammond, Ind., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Syler and family of Shady Grove. "Mrs. Julie Norman is visiting Mrs. Maggie Norman and two daughters, Gracie and Mattie Lou." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Melvina Jane Waite, died September 21. She would have been 94 years old Nov. 15....Mr. Joe Blakemore, aged 69 died September 23....Mrs. Nannie Holman McCollum, wife of Dr. Chas. H. McCollum of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Fayetteville died Sept. 13th...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Kennedy announce the birth of their son, Eldridge, last Thursday, Sept. 19. "Mr. J.E. Caldwell and daughter, Miss Aileen, spent the week-end in Nashville. Mrs. Caldwell returned with them after a weeks' visit with her daughter and sister. "Among Middle Tennesseans who won honor roll ranking at U.T., are the names of some Fayetteville students: O.P. Pitts, Jr., Chas. Bagley, Drusilla Hardin and William Buchanan." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/27/95) 100 YEARS AGO September 26 HAWTHORNE - "The young folks of the neighborhood went to the ice cream supper last Friday night and report that they had a nice time. "J.B. Pitts, Walter Brown and Jim White attended the dedication of the Chickamauga park. * * * OREGON - "Misses Anna Edwards, Nora Cowley and Ella Dickey a trio of Kelso's fairest belles attended the meeting here last week. "Uncle Dan Bowan from near Huntland is visiting his children here." * * * BLANCHE - "Those who attended the dedication of the National Park at Chattanooga last week from our village were Dr. L.S. Freeman, D.C. Rawls, J.J. Rawls and son, Tommie. Thirty-two years ago Dr. Freeman was on the same ground as sergeant. "W.P. and J.R. Forbes and Otie Byers have gone to Decatur on a business trip." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Margaret Lock, aged 75....Mrs. Jane Clark Oldham, aged 55,...Mr. J.R. Kennedy, aged 44, Miss Eva Askins, aged 22..." * * * PERSONALS - "Mrs. John W. Loyd returned Saturday from a visit of several weeks to Washington. "Mr. August Janson and wife, of Canton, Ohio, are on a visit to his sister, Mrs. Jim M. Waggoner. "Cornelius Taylor has returned from Atlanta with its big exposition content to stay in Fayetteville where the pretty girls live.." * * * JACK FROST - "According to the katydid sign the time is close at hand when we may expect a visitation from Jack Frost." * * * (Publish 9/20/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO September 19, 1895 KELSO - "The Hawthorne and Kelso teams played a match game of ball here last Saturday, when the banner of victory was carried off by Hawthorne - 18to 13. "James Ricketts and wife have returned to Gurley, Ala." * * * COLDWATER - "In the afternoon of last Sunday, Miss Vic Towry was married at the residence of her father, Mr. I.J. Towry, to Mr. William C. Tanner, of Birmingham, Miss., Esq. I.N. McCluskey officiating. The bride is one of Lincoln county's fairest daughters, cheerful and amiable. The groom is an enterprising young man, and may happiness attend him and his bride down the pathway of life." * * * BOONVILLE - "Prof. Warden is no longer a bachelor, but is now enjoying the pleasures of a married life. Girls, do not pine your lives away, but hope in the future there will be some sweet Day. "Thos. Corder and Dr. Graham are building additions to their houses, which will add greatly to the appearance of our town." * * * ANNUAL REUNION - "There was probably a greater attendance at the reunion of Confederates in Fayetteville last Thursday than has ever gathered with the veterans...The rosy, round-limbed queen of peace/Has broken war's array/His hosts, disarmed, are silver haired/And all are boys in gray." * * * DEATHS - "Capt. Iverson T. Rodes, aged 57....Mrs. Rosa Whitaker, widow of the late Mark Whitaker, Sept. 8...Mr. John J. Summerford, 51...." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/20/95) 60 YEARS AGO September 19, 1935 CELEBRATION AT FAYETTEVILLE AND ARMORE, Oct. 1st OF TURNING ON TVA CURRENT THRU RURAL LINES - "....The Lincoln County rural electrification network, when completed, will compromise approximately 110 miles of line serving the communities of Camargo, Molino, Blanche, Elora, Kelso, Coldwater, McBurg, Boonshill, Lincoln, Flintville, Bellville, Howell Hill, Taft, Cyruston, Cash Point, Bellview, Frankewing, Mimosa, Kirkland, Liberty, Brighton, Yukon, Pearl City and Egam...." * * * HURT IN COLLISION - "Knox Stewart and Loring Mullinax, members of the Central High football squad, were returning home Monday night from practice on a motorcycle. On the Shelbyville highway three miles from town they collided with a truck driven by W.G. Quarles. Stewart and Mullinax sustained severe hurts, but no bones were broken...." * * * PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "We know him as Old Ten Percent/The more he made the less he spent./The more he got the less he lent./He's dead-we don't know where he went/But if to hell his soul was sent/He'll own the furnace and charge 'em rent." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Davis Thornton of Atlanta came Monday to see her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Bagley. "Mr. Warren Thompson left last Saturday for Florida to make it his home. Mrs. Thompson will join him later." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Ira Damron, wife of Marion Damron, aged 55....Mr. Berry F. Richardson died at Charity....Mrs. Sarah E. Ogle, aged 65, widow of T.J. Ogle, on September 18...." * * * CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL - "Messrs. Dixie L. Conger, Jim Montgomery, Will V. Lindsay members of the county board of education, visited the school Friday afternoon...." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/20/1995) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Paula Currey, 748 Knollridge, Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067 asks: "I would like information on any or all of the following people: Emily Katherine Thomas married James Crawford Pylant April 14, 1868. They had three children: Emily born 1869; George Crawford born 1872; and Lon Pylant born 1874. They all moved to Texas. James had four children by a previous marriage to Lydia Bonner: William born 1855; Mary born 1856; Elizabeth born 1860 and Samuel born 1854. Any help will be appreciated." * * * (Publish 9/13/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 60 YEARS AGP September 12, 1935 DEATHS - "Mr. Chas. M. White, 45 years, Sept. 4....Mr. John T. Davis, aged 34, September 19, 1935 (sic). * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - The charming little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Groce was awarded the blue ribbon in the baby contest at Petersburg during the colt show." * * * PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "A little Fayetteville boy swallowed a quarter and his mother reports no change yet." * * * POETICAL PEGGY (Williams Lumber co. ad) - "The plaster falls; From leaky walls; Through unprotected decks; And that's why goofs; Who won't reroof; Get it in the neck." * * * HOWELL - "Mrs. Will King returned home Monday after a month's visit with her son, near Asheville, N.C. "James Clayton has accepted a position in the Central High School. He will fill the vacancy left by Prof Bridges." * * * HOME DEMONSTRATION NEWS - "Girls Clothing Contest - Ailene Monks, Camargo, won first prize for the group of girls over fifteen years of age,...Ann Moore, Molino, won first prize in the group of girls under fifteen years of age....After the contest at the Legion Hall, the entire group of girls with Mrs. H.B. Warren, the County 4-H Leader, was taken to the Gift Shop and served ice cream...." * * * CAPITOL THEATRE - Friday Free Bank Account Night-'It's a Small World with Spencer Tracy and Wendy Barris." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/13/95) 100 YEARS AGO September 12, 1895 BOONS HILL - "We are getting along nicely with the new church and hope to have it completed by the first of October. "Mrs. A.R. Childress and Miss Fannie McDaniel visited relatives at Delina last week." * * * HUGHEY - "Miss Ida Turney left last Friday for Jasper, Tenn., to take charge of a class in elocution in the college at that place. "Mr. Luther Smith is building a new house." * * * BLANCHE - "W.P. Forbes had a horse badly cut by a barbed wire fence last week. "There was a birthday dinner given at the home of W.L. McAnn on last Saturday. We did not learn his age, but he shows that the frosts of many winters have fallen upon him. The honeymoon may be over for many, but the molasses season is about on us now, so we will have a sweet time for another month. There has gotten to be very little money in the business but as much good eating as ever." * * * ACCIDENT - "While riding his wheel on Bridge street Saturday last Phil Warren collided with John 'n' Jane. He was knocked down and a wheel of the cart passed over the bike, but the little fellow was uninjured." * * * HARMS - "A.J. Wright and wife visited kin at Mulberry last week. "Thos. Kidd and Bob Wilson were in Harms dear hunting a few evenings ago. The last we heard of them they were still waiting. That's right, boys, be patient. "Esq. Jean and wife, of Buckeye and also Walter Brown and wife were the guests of Will Jean last Sunday. "Among our visitors last week were the bright faces of our young friends Misses Nellie Cramsie and Ella Hamilton and Messrs. Richard Kirby, Sam Cramsie, Will McKenzie, of Fayetteville." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/13/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Henrietta D. Rapp, 3335 Bottom Road, Fallon, NV 89406-8869 would like information about the Busby, Street and Armstrong families. "Zachariah Busby was born about 1797 in South Carolina. He married Sarah Street, who was born in 1818 in Lincoln county. Her parents were Solomon Street and Mary Armstrong. I would appreciate any information about these families." * * * (Publish 9/6/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO September 5, 1895 CLARDYVILLE - "Miss Tennie West, of Cyruston, is spending the week at Dellrose with Mrs. Bruce. "Con Sugg attended the stock sale at Pisgah last Saturday, and reports having seen his best girl." * * * GOSHEN - "Walton Hancock last Saturday went to Elora on his wheel and reported a pleasant trip. "James Brents, of Elora, came down here last Friday. The rain caught him and he had to protract his visit. He was on his wheel and got mud bound." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "The contractors will finish the walls of Miss Lizzie Bonner's house at Crystal springs to-day. While it will look odd from the other buildings it will be one of the best in the lot. Every piece of timber used in the building will be oak and just as it grew in the woods, except trimming and notching. There will not be the mark of an axe on any of the pieces." * * * LINCOLN - "Miss Anna Mason improves very slowly. She has been in a very serious condition but has good attention from Drs. Coston and Jean, while the neighbors here have been very kind and willing to do what they could for her. * * * DEATHS - "At Dellrose, Sept. 1st of typhoid fever, Marie Bell, wife of W.B. Ashworth, aged 30 years....Near Kelso, Aug. 29 of old age, Mrs. Sarah Nix, aged 80....At Camargo, Aug. 28th Lula B. Fife, wife of Wm. L. Fife, aged 27....Miss Ollie Buchanan died at Howell, Aug. 29....In Franklin co. Mr. William S. Waggoner,67 .." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/6/95) 60 YEARS AGO September 5, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The Lincoln Coffee Co. has moved to Spon corner. "On Labor Day, last Monday, three persons an hour were killed in the United States by automobiles. "Under the laws of Tennessee it is unlawful for a truck to be driven at a faster rate than 35 miles an hour." * * * SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY - "Mrs. Clay Smith complimented Mr. Smith's mother, Mrs. Rufus Smith, with a spend-the-day party at her home on west College street Wednesday. Mrs. Smith was 94 years old on that day, and it is fitting that the children and grandchildren and in- laws should all honor her on this birthday, and to make it a day long to be remembered." * * * ENTERTAINS GUESTS - "Mrs. John R. Crowder entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of her son, Paul, and his visitor, Miss Mary Brown Hill. Seated at the table were seven of Paul's former classmates." * * * BELLVILLE - Little Miss Louise Marshall is staying with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Brown and going to school. "Mr. Jessie Waggonr and little son, spent Sunday night with his mother, Mrs. D.J. Waggoner." * * * HOWELL - "Miss Martha Buchanan of Fayetteville visited the school Wednesday and gave an inspiring talk in the seventh and eighth grades. "Mrs. Margaret Castleman returned to Birmingham Monday, after spending several weeks with her father, Mr. Will Thomas. "Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Prosser spent Sunday in Shelbyville to attend a birthday dinner given in honor of Mr. Oliver Kimes." * * * (Publish 9/6/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Lucy Wilson, 209 Cascade Drive, Athens, AL 35611 asks: "Phobe Ables married Hiram King Denton. What Ables line was this? How was she related to the Warner family?" * * * Ninetta Graham Porter, 873 East Streed Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110-7936 would like to hear from anyone with information of the Caldwell, Provine and Givens families of Lincoln county. * * * (Publish Aug. 30, 1995) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO August 29, 1895 KELSO - "One death we have to report this week, that of a little infant 9 weeks old of Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Fry, of Kelso. "Miss Lula Riddle, of Moore county, stopped over with relatives near Kelso on her way to take charge of her music class at Repp, Ala." * * * BLANCHE - "On Monday of last week Presley Malone met with a serious accident at Meridianville, Ala., while hauling lumber to Huntsville. He was going down a hill when the breast chain broke and the team ran away. He was dragged several steps and seriously bruised. "Last Saturday there was a reunion of the Coats family at the home of J.H. Coats....Dr. Tom Coats, one of the brothers, of Plano, Texas, was present." * * * FLINTVILLE - "Ed Mims is learning the express business under Messenger Crockette. "Misses Elma Carter and Bertha Strong, of Fayetteville, visited here Saturday." * * * DEATHS - "Mr. Ebbie Sloan died of typhoid fever in this place August 23, aged 25....Mrs. Jennie Bell, wife of Mr. H.L. Whitaker, died of nervous prostration August 23....At McBurg, Aug. 21, of malarial fever, Mrs. Renny Cathcart, aged 34....Near Fayetteville, Aug. 20., of fever Asker Moyers, son of B.J. and Susan Moyers, aged 18 years and 9 months....Near Flintville, Aug. 16, of old age, Mr. Richard George, aged 92 years 7 months and 25 days...." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. Aug. 29, 1995) 60 YEARS AGO August 29, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Lawson Myers is considering making the race for congress against Ridley Mitchell. "Constables W.D. Gray and D.H. Scott destroyed a 500 gallon still this week in Teal Hollow. "Ralph Lloyd of Taylor's filling station was knocked in the head and thirty or forty dollars taken off of him." * * * HOWELL - "Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Clark of Akron are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark. "Master Rufus Scott Steelman and Master Homer Welsh, Jr. were Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steelman. "Mr. Robt. Harris of Canada, was Monday night guest of his cousins, Mrs. Hume March and Mr. John Ward." * * * VICE-COMMANDER - "Mr. J.W. Winsett was elected last week Vice- commander of Middle Tennessee at the state convention of the American Legion held in Memphis...." * * * THE PILL ROLLER COLUMN - "Uncle Mose says 'The Lord loves a cheerful giver, but he ain't got nothing against a careful giver, either.'" * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "After spending the week-end with the family of Mr. John R. Jones, Hutton Rees Jones has returned to his work with the Associated Press in Memphis. "Mr. Hiram Higgins left Monday for Cincinnati, on business. He was accompanied by Mrs. Higgins, daughter Miss Louise, Misses Annie Neeld and Rachel Dryden. "Mrs. John Lindsay and children, Betty Jean and Tommy, Mrs. Eula Murphy and Miss Claudia Huston visited Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Matlock, Jr. in Nashville last week." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. Aug. 29m, 1995) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Sandra S. Poole, 109 Howell Chase, Duluth, Georgia 30136 wants information on her father's and mother's parents, who are James Elmer Sullivan and Mayme Myrtle Cunningham. Also, Austin Lee Bell and James Katherine Renegar. Any information will be appreciated. * * * (Publish August 23, 1995) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 60 YEARS AGO August 22, 1935 ROTARY CLUB - "...A committee was appointed, consisting of James Becker, chairman, H. Parsons and Clinton Wallace, who are to get in tough with certain communities outside of Fayetteville with the idea of sponsoring programs for these particular communities." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Horace McKay, Jr. lost $18 between his home and the bank Tuesday. "A dozen or more fish hawks have been killed at the fish hatchery. "Mrs. Rufus Smith of Coldwater will be 93 years of age Sept. 4. She is in the best of health and there is only one older person in Lincoln county." * * * THE PILL ROLLER - "Dear Sir: What would you do with an old cistern? "Cut it up into post holes. G.F.C." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Messrs. Phillip Higgins of Fayetteville, Hurley McFerrin, Miss Octa Corder, Mr. and Mrs. F.B. Bryant and family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Bryant. "Mrs. Maggie Moore of Liberty has been visiting in the community." * * * DEATHS - "Mr. David L. Askins died August 18...Mr. Alvis B. Eadsley, 43 years died at Dellrose Aug. 22..." * * * LOST - "White Spitz dog, about grown. Brown spot in front of right ear. Name is Ty. Call 636 or 31, and receive reward." (Page 2 Spanning Yrs. August 23, 1995) 100 YEARS AGO August 22, 1895 A TEDIOUS WORK ENDED - "For the past fifteen months Mr. Geo. H. Newman, of Fayetteville has been in the State of Washington, commissioned by the government, settling the Spokane Indians in permanent homes..." * * * HAWTHORNE - "On last Saturday J.A.Thurman, Smith Alexander, Curtis Tate, Edd Pitts, John Evans and his sister had the pleasure of enjoying a very nice time at the croquet party at the residence of Mr. Harris, near Howell. "H.L. Alexander attended the tent meeting at Delina last Sunday." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "On Thursday last Mr. Lewis Peach began the work of laying the foundation for the new C.P. Church. The congregation hopes to be in it by cold weather. "Miss Maggie Barrett, of Lewisburg, is spending the week in town with her sister, Mrs. J.W. Bell." * * * DEATHS - "August 19th Mr. Frank O. McCown, crossed the line that separates this land from the plains of eternity. He was 57 years....On August 11th the family Samuel Rowe was saddened by the death of his little son Sammie Boone Roe, who was just 15 months old....Near Diana, August 15th of consumption, Mr. G.W. Griffis, aged 44 years...."At McBurg, August 14th, of flux, Jennie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Smith....Near Wells Hill, August 10th of congestion Mr. P.T. Moore, aged 74 years and 3 days. Burial at Prospect....Near Molino, August 19th an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Galloway." * * * LEFT TOWN - "There used to be cats of the pole variety, that called Fayetteville their home, but they have packed their perfume bottles and hied themselves hence." * * * (p.3 Spanning Years Aug. 23, 1995) QUERIES John P. Kooncee, 1821 37th Street, Somerset, WI 54025 is looking for information on George Koonce, 1792-1863. He married Mary "Polly" Houston Enloe. I would like to hear from any descendants of this Koonce or Enloe family. * * * (Publish August 16, 1995) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO August 15, 1895 LINCOLN - "Miss Anna Mason was taken suddenly ill at church yesterday, had something like a congestive chill. She was better in the evening and was removed to her home. "There is to be a birthday dinner at John R. McGown's today. We might say a double birthday dinner, as both his and his eldest daughter, Mrs. Anna Ramsay's birthday is Aug. 12." * * * KELSO - "Miss Allie Dale, a beautiful and very pleasing young lady from Petersburg, and daughter of Rev. W.T. Dale, rendered important help in the song service during the meeting." * * * BOONVILLE - "Prof. Warden has a flourishing school at this place. He is assisted by Miss Sallie Smith. "Huldah has a little beaux, his name is Georgie C., and every where that Hulday goes her George is bound to be. He went with her to church one night, and when the preacher prayed, he sang the Veil of Beulah till we all got much dismayed." * * * BUCKEYE - Last Tuesday night quite a number of Prof. H. Bartlett Alexander's friends and relatives were invited to attend a birthday party given him by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Alexander, at their pleasant home." * * * DEATHS - "At Towry, August 10, of flux, Mr. J.H. Towry, aged 23 years and 8 months. burial at Pleasant Grove. he was married Dec. 28, 1892 to Miss Piney Wheeler. "At Molino, August 13, of fever, Ed. A Caughran,aged 21... "Near Fayetteville, August 8, an infant son of Wm. and Rainey Hambrick..." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/16/95) 60 YEARS AGO August 15, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Theodore Wilson has leased the O.W. Baites filling station on North Elk avenue. "Lawyer J.A.Lineberger has announced that he will make the race for congress in the next election." * * * HOWELL - "Mr. and Mrs. Cannon Burns of Shelbyville, spent the week-end with Mr. and mrs. G.C. Prosser. "Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bryant entertained with a dinner Wednesday given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Bryant of Akron." * * * DEATHS - "Mr. W.C. Wisdom, aged 59 years....Mr. T. Cooper White, aged 74....Mr. a.W. Morgan, aged 78 years....Joe Sledge, 18 years old and son of Mrs. Hardin Sledge was killed by a tree falling on him...." * * * BELLVIEW - "Bobby Tucker is recovering from a tonsil operation. "Little Marion Cole of Huntsville is spending a few days with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wells." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Mansfield spent the week-end with their daughter, Mrs. H.M. Gowan and Mr. Gowan, of Mimosa. Mrs. Mansfield remained for a few days. "Mr. Geo. Simmons is quite sick at his home. Sunday night at his home he suffered a severe stroke." * * * PETERSBURG - "Mr. M.P. Marsh and children and Mr. B.C. Dysart of Columbia have been on a vacation trip to Memphis and other places. "Tom Stephenson had his tonsils removed last week and is recovering satisfactorily." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/16/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Carl R. Robertson, 2825 Dominique Drive, Galveston, TX 77551 states that he has Silvertooth and Robertson ancestors from the Lincoln county and Moore county area, and he would like to correspond with descendants of those lines. "I am especially interested in information about the parents of John Silvertooth. His father was a George Silvertooth, who died in Mercer county, Kentucky in 1788. Also, need parents of Loddick/Loderick, whow as born 1783 in Virginia and died in 1880 in Lynchburg." * * * "(Publish August 9, 1995 SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO August 8, 1895 CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. Jim Holder had the misfortune to get his arm broken last Thursday, by being thrown from his horse. "Crystal Springs is on a boom if reports be true. Two more buildings are to be put up soon. Hope the good work may continue until we have a summer resort second to none in the State." * * * MOLINO - "There will be a picnic on Elk River Saturday, near Robert Drennon's, given in honor of Mr. Gilliland's family. Both old and young are invited to come and bring a lunch." * * * AD - Wanted everybody to know that I.W. Grizzard makes a specialty of Funeral Undertaking. He will furnish you with the neatest and finest Coffins, Cases and Caskets for the least price. He makes no charge for Hearsing, Washing and Shrouding." * * * KELSO - "Mrs. Horne, a sister of Dr. Hampton, and her beautiful little daughter ware visiting her relatives in Lincoln county. Their home is near Athens, Ala. "Misses Ella and Lilly Hamilton, two of the fairest daughters of your town, are visiting friends here and attending the protracted meeting." * * * DOUBLE WEDDINGS - "There was a double marriage at Mulberry Tuesday evening of the clandestine kind, at the home of Esq. Chas. Blackwell, Rev. B. McNatt performing the ceremony. The high contracting parties were Mr. Ben Logan and Miss Docia Derror, and Mr. Jack Tucker and Miss Laura Derror. The brides are sisters. We hope they may never have to regret the vows they have taken, but that love and peace may always abide. * * * (Publish August 2, 1995 SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO August 1, 1895 MCBURG - "We had two weddings here a few days ago, namely, Garner Alsup and Miss Emma Holt, and Roy Woodard and Miss Minnie Houston. "J.H. Turner is going to read medicine under Dr. Holbert." * * * HARMS - "The social last Friday night at Mr. Fes. Kennedy's given in honor of Mr. Charles Griffith, of Atoka, was greatly enjoyed by all. "Robt. Drennon and wife and Mrs. McCown were visiting at Harms this week." * * * THE PEARL INDUSTRY - "The beds of Elk river and the larger creeks in Lincoln county are paved with mussles that contain pearls, and divers find hunting the gems profitable employment....Some have made more than two dollars a day...." * * * RUCKUS AT RED OAK - "Not very long ago there appeared at Red Oak a negro from Ohio named, Joe Woldridge who claimed to be possessed of an occult force and had a good trade in selling 'conjure- bags' to those who desired supernatural power...." * * * BLANCHE - "A birthday dinner give to Mr. A.C. Gleghorn on the 8th of July, his 75th anniversary...on that occasion there was present an uncle of his, Mr. Robert Gleghorn of Texas, who left this county forty- four years ago. He went first to Arkansas where he lived more than twenty years before going to Texas. He is very active and hearty for his age, 83.... Frank McDaniel, of Obion county, and Ben McDaniel, of Ark., have been at home for several days to attend the bedside of their father." (Publish July 26, 1995 SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO July 25, 1895 KELSO - "Messrs. Grisby and Williamson are giving the tin roofs in Kelso a new coat of paint, which adds a great deal to the respectable appearance of our town. "James Harbin, who has been in Gurley, Ala., for two years, will return to Kelso this week, we learn, and will take charge of his old home and go into business here again." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "Mrs. Kate Whitaker, wife of Mr. Polk Whitaker, died at Millville Sunday, the 21st and was buried at the Sugg grave- yard at Cyruston. The lawn party at the residence of Col. W.C. Sugg last Friday night, in honor of Miss Mary Jones, was one of the most agreeable occasions we ever attended." * * * MARY'S GROVE - "Prof. Thos. F. Towry has been very sick for the past few days. "G.Y. Green, of Fayetteville, was visiting his mother Sunday last." * * * PERSONALS - "In 1860 Mr. H.B. Smith removed to Texas and made his first return last week when he visited his brother, J.H. Smith, Esq., of Swan creek. "Mr. Joe Dickey, of Harms, made a business trip to Huntsville this week." * * * DEATHS - Mr. Henry Warren died at his home at Oregon, of old age, July 22, aged 81....Mrs. Mattie A. Buchanan, wife of Trustee Jno. L. Buchanan, died July 17, aged 36....Mrs. Amanda McElroy, wife of Mr. R.C. McElroy, died July 24, aged about 60....Near Camargo, July 16, of old age, Mr. Thomas Daniel, aged 85...." (Publish July 19, 1995 SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO July 18, 1895 MCBURG - "Mr. P.B. Smith is happy over the arrival at his house of a wee one of the masculine gender. "Mr. Pink Owens was thrown from his mule a few days ago and jarred up considerably, getting one of his fingers broken." * * * BLANCHE - "Rev. A.J. Ransom, of North Carolina, who is to supply the A.R.P. pulpit at this place during the summer, preached a good sermon last Sabbath. "W.W. McDaniel, who was struck with paralysis some two weeks ago, is very low this month, almost unconscious." * * * LOCALS - "At LaCrosse, Wis., last Saturday, J.D. Parks' trotter, Fannie Holman, won a 7-heat race and got a record of 2:16 3/4 and Roscoe got third money in his race. "There was a double marriage at County clerk Poindexter's office yesterday morning. The high contracting parties were W.L. Holder and Miss Lillian Webb,and Will Holder and Miss Ella Cambron. The parental objection, no doubt, that caused the elopement was because of the youthfulness of all concerned except Esq. McKinney, who tied the knot." * * * ROCKY POINT - "T.V. Renegar, of Normandy, spent the past week with his sister, Mrs. J.A. Snoddy. "Miss Mollie Tucker, of Tucker's Creek, has been spending several days with her sister, Mrs. J.M. Caldwell." * * * DEATHS - "Near Howell, July 12, of flux, Mrs. Frances Brown, wife of S.R. Brown,aged 65....At Golightly, Ala., July 10, of consumption, Mrs. John W. Hulsey, aged 39...." * * * Fayetteville (TN) Observer July 18, 1895 (St. Louis Republic) One of the oddest human freaks to ever see the light of day in this or any other country, is Herman Schepler, who was born at Cleveland, Ohio, in 1884. At last accounts the little fellow was living with his parents on St. Clair street, in the above named city, and was as bright and happy as boys of his age usually are. Herman has a handsome, intelligent-looking face and shapely, sunburnt hands. In fact to all outward appearances, he is an ordinary boy, but those who know him best say that the only parts of his anatomy that are covered with common human skin are his face, neck, hands and feet, and that the other portions of his body are literally incased in tiny, dark-blue fish scales. From the neck to the ankles this wonderful coat of mail so thoroughly covers the body that not the slightest section of skin bearing any resemblance to that of a human being is visible. The family were perfectly horror-stricken when the little "fish baby" was born, and for more than seven years managed to keep the matter a profound secret. However, little Herman's playmates soon learned that their companion was a veritable fish. This soon leaked out and the matter became public. I understand that doctors and professors who have recently examined the boy are unanimous in pronouncing him to be the 'eighth wonder of the world." (Publish July 12, 1995 SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO July 11, 1895 OREGON - "J.P.D. Roseborough, of New Market, Ala., is visiting his many friends here. We are always glad to meet with Uncle Porter. "E. Griffin is the happiest man in town. It is a 10-pound boy." * * * COLDWATER - "Since our last the dreaded monster, Death, has been in our midst. An infant of Forest Baker, aged 17 months. On June 20 little Allie, daughter of Rice Williamson was called away. Both had flux. Mrs. D.M. Sanders died of consumption on the 4th inst." * * * BUCKSNORT - "Mrs. Jennie Warden and little son, Bryant, of Mulberry, visited friends and kin in this place. "Eld. J.G. Woods and daughter, Mrs. Fleming, of Fayetteville, and Miss Daisy Newman, of Buckeye, were visiting the family of Dr. C.D. Curlee last week." * * * HUGHEY - "Misses Ida Turney and Emma Puckett went to Blanche last Friday to visit the latter's sister, Mrs. Griffie Twitty. "Mrs. Wm. Garrett and her son, Turner,and granddaughter, Ozelle, of Cornersville, are making their regular annual visit to her brother, H.T. Childs." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Elizabeth C. Thomison died July 3, aged 80 years and 7 months....Mr. Luther C. Prosser, aged 28...At Howell Mr. R.D. McMullen, aged 72....Near Lincoln July 4, Mrs. E.E. Woodard, wife of Abner Woodard, aged about 73....Near Molino, July 9, of abscess in the throat, son of W.H. and Jane Bradford, aged about 3 years." (Publish July 5, 1995 SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO July 4, 1895 HAWTHORNE - "Thursday of last week there was given a lawn sociable at the residence of Mr. J.J. Cole in honor of the Greeneys. The following young men and ladies were there: J.B.Greeney and Miss Edna Alexander, Mit Johnson and Miss Ellie Evans, Andy Johnson and Miss Elma Lane, George Harris and Miss Ad Lou Luna, Adolphus Luna and Miss Daisy Newman, John F. Pitts and Miss Lou Jones, Tom Newman and Miss Summers Curlee...." * * * BLANCHE - "Rev. G.G. Parkinson, late of the seminary at Due West, S.C.., preached an interesting sermon to a large congregation at Prosperity last Sabbath. He will go to his work at Little Rock about July 1st.... The biggest thing that has occurred in our community for some time was the barbecue at this place Friday last, given by the Masons...." * * * QUARTERLY COURT - "The salary of the jail physician was fixed at $100 a year. "Theo Harris was elected Fish Commissioner at the salary fixed by law." * * * LOCALS - "The family of Mr. C.G. Bagley are now occupying their cottage at Crystal. "Rev. S.W. Walker and wife, of St. Augustine, Fla., are visiting his father at Goshen. * * * DEATHS - "Mr. Robert P. Fenney, June 26, aged 83...Mr. J.N. Cannon, aged 57....Miss Martha Branson,aged about 60....Near Camargo, June 26, of flux, Clark, son of W.L. and L.B. Fife, aged 1 year and 11 months." (Publish June 28, 1995 SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO June 27, 1895 BUCKEYE - "Mr. Frank Kelso, formerly of our neighborhood, but now a citizen of your town, on last Thursday evening at 3 o'clock at the hospitable residence of Mr. Bob Koonce, plucked one of the fairest blossoms to be found in the valley of Stewart's creek in the person of Miss Birdie Koonce... "J.A. Thurman says he fails to enjoy opening gates any more, and will spend the remainder of his days in bachelorhood. * * * HUGHEY - "L.K. Taylor, of Ripley, is visiting his relatives here. "Miss Emma Puckett spent last week with her cousin, Mrs. Nora Hughey." * * * CYRUSTON - "A crowd of young people gathered at Mrs. Wilson's the other evening. Those present were Misses Iva Moores, Nell Cramsie, Martha and Susie Halbert, Mary Hobbs and Sallie Baxter and Messrs. Robert and Ed McCown, Sam and Paul Cramsie, Horace Baxter and Charlie Hobbs." * * * DEATHS - "Three miles north of Fayetteville, June 23, Lemuel, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thomison, aged 8 months...On Coldwater, June 20, of flux, Allie May, daughter of J.R. and R.H. Williams, aged 2 years....Near Bethel, June 20, of cancer, Miss Susan C. Tool, daughter of John R. Tool,aged 51 years....At Bucksnort June 22, of consumption, Miss Annie Bell Edmondson,aged 15 years....Five miles west of Fayetteville, June 22, of scrofula, Thomas Eaks, son of Wm., Eaks, aged 23 years and 8 months....At Corders, June 25, of consumption, Mrs.Missouri Corder, wife of John Corder and daughter of Britain Weeks, aged about 41....At Renegar, June 24, of consumption, Mr. Frank Whitworth, aged 58 years." * * * (Publish June 21, 1995 SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO June 20, 1895 KELSO - "Mr. Rolly Dyer, of Tracy City, is among his kinsfolk-'Squire Carter's family, of Kelso. "Mr. Bill Taylor and wife, of Mulberry, were mixing with their relatives here a few days ago." * * * HARMS - "Mr. James Alexander was out gathering cherries last week, and he climbed a tree which was smaller than himself, and the limb gave way and he came down before he was ready. We are glad to know that he is able to be out again. "J.W. Wilson has lost five very fine shoats. It is supposed from eating pricklypears." * * * ELORA - "Prof. E.E. Bearden has out a handsome announcement of his school, the Elora Institute, which opens again for the fall term. "Died, May 28, Mrs. Lucy E. Kelley, wife of Chas. Kelley." * * * MARRIAGE - "Mr.P.B. Marsh, of Petersburg, was married to Miss Mary Hall, in Nashville, at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning, June 12..." * * * BELLVILLE - "Prof. Conder and Messrs. Joel Goodrich and Ed Ingle attended the closing exercises of Terrell College last week. "Mrs. Adlaide Ingle has come to make her home with her son, W.H. Ingle. We are glad to have her among us. * * * DEATHS - "Mr. Elias Ashby, formerly of this county, died near Rally Hill, Boone county, Ark., May 26....Mrs. L.J. Dale, wife of Rev. W.T. Dale, died at Petersburg June 6...." * * * (Publish June 1995) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO June 13, 1895 THE FISH LAW - "House Bill No. 422...Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Tennessee, That it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to catch, kill or wound any fish in any of the steams, lakes, rivers, or ponds in the State of Tennessee by seine, traps, gun, grabbling with hands, gig, poison, dynamite, or in any way or by any contrivance or device whatsoever, except by rod or line or trot line...." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "If you could but see us this beautiful day as we sit on a tow sack in the shade of a hackberry you could realize the difference between a town dude and a one-gallus farmer boy.... "Last Sunday was Children's Day at Dellrose. Those attending from this place in the way of young people were Miss Tula Hobbs with Floyd Burt, Miss Vic Sugg, W.B. Yowell, Con Sugg, D.A. Hobbs, jr., W.A. Hampton, J.H. Clardy and wife, J.G. Woodard and others." * * * CYRUSTON - "I was going along the pike the other day and met Hay Halbert with a grin on his face two feet long. I couldn't imagine what had happened until two or three days afterward when I heard that Miss Mary Anthony had returned home." * * * DEATHS - "Eight miles west of Fayetteville, Saturday, June 8, of old age, Miss Jennie Wyatt, aged 88 years and one day....At Union Camp Ground, June 6, of dropsy, Mr. James Hayes, aged 80...Near Camargo June 8, of fever, wife of Richard Moore, aged 22 years." * * * DISTILLERY DESTROYED - "Revenue officers made a raid south of Blanche into Alabama last week and destroyed a distillery...." (Publish June 7, 1995 SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO June 6, 1895 COLDWATER - "Mrs. Lum Smith is on the sick list, also Cleveland Smith and Mrs. Monroe Sanders. "Ben Cole says the reason he walks so high when plowing is because he wears boots, but people that have plowed on the ridge like myself knows where he learned that sawbriar step." * * * FLINTVILLE - "J.M. Cambron, Ed Mims and W.S. Cambron attended the closing exercises of the New Market school last Friday. "Mrs. Blair of Trundel's X Roads, is visiting relatives here." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Our sick are no better at this time. Old Uncle R. George will be trying the realities of an unknown world before this is in print. "Mrs. G.C. Carmack and children spent a week at the old home on the ridge and returned to Stonesboro last Saturday." * * * HARMS - "Miss Daisy McLeod, a beautiful young lady, who has been visiting her friend, Miss Ada Wilson, returned home at Belvidere Monday. "Miss Lillie Wiley, a very charming young lady, who has been suffering with scrofula, left Monday morning for Bailey Springs." * * * DEATHS - "Mr. Henry Henderson died at his home near Macedonia, of kidney trouble, May 31...." * * * MARRIAGES - "Henry McAlister and Mattie Summerford "J.R. Gibson and S.E. Smith. "Colored: "John Sherrell and Lizzie Neil "John Isom and Marry Norris." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/9/95 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Ruth Wynn, 6 County Road 155, Iuka, MS 38852 "Samuel A. Hopkins was born about 1780 in South Carolina. He was living in Lincoln county in 1857. Samuel married Rebecca Bailey in Logan county, Kentucky on November 13, 1810. Their daughter Rebecca Bailey Hopkins was born in 1819 in Alabama. She was married on August 3, 1839 in Lincoln county to Ridley B. Wynn/Wynns. "I would like to correspond with anyone interested in these families." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/2/95 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Dora Mae Turner, P.O. Box 9053, Chandler Heights, AZ 85227. "Does anyone know the date and place of death of Thomas William Whitworth, who was born about 1770 in Virginia and his wife, Martha Ann Hicks. They lived in Lincoln county by 1836 and later. Their children included Elizabeth, who married Mr. Lee; Martha Ann married Edmond Walker; Nancy married Mr. Goforth; Mary married Mr. Shoemaker, Celina married Charles S. Howell, Russell married Jane C. Sanders; Fields married Susannah (?Patrick); James, Thomas, John, William, Alexander and Andrew McCartney married Alpha Ann McGee. "Fields and Susannah Whitworth are my ancestors. They moved to Cape Girardeau county, Missouri before 1836." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/26/95 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Stephany W. Wingard, 9 Jones Road, Taft, Tennessee 38488. "William Edwards was born in 1757 in Orange county, North Carolina. He married Rebecca Ann Brewer in 1775 in Chatham county, North Carolina, and died in 1837 in Robertson county, Tennessee. They had three sons: Oliver C. born in 1776; Edward and William. Their two daughters were Alicy and Anna. "William served in the Revolutionary war at some point. He had a brother, John, living in Simpson county, Kentucky in 1837. There may possibly be another brother or a cousin, Robert Edwards, who died in 1831 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Oliver's family-or part of it-moved to St. Francois county, Missouri, probably after 1839. * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/19/95 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Mrs. Jack E. Cunningham, 5100 John D. Ryan Blvd., Apt. 735, San Antonio, Texas 78245. "I would like information about the parents of John T. Clark and Rebecca Berry. John T. Clark was born in 1805 in Tennessee and died September 1865 in Grayson county, Texas. He and Rebecca were married October 1, 1826 in Lincoln county. Rebecca Berry was born in 1811 in Kentucky and died October 29, 1849 in Clarksville, Red River county, Texas. Was she related to the Thomas Berry aged 60-70 in the 1840 census of Lincoln county? Could her mother have been an Ennis? "Thank you for your help." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/12/95 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Rebecca Carter, 337 Coldwater Creek Road, Taft, Tennessee 38488. "My grandmother, Mrs. Fenton Locker, had a sister Paralee Denton, who married Capt.. Willis. Capt. Willis was drowned in the Tennessee river during the Civil Ear. What was his full name? Where is he buried? Did they live on state line? What year did Paralee Denton marry Younger Flynt? (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/5/95 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Robert Allen Gray, 303 Green Street, Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334. "Rufus King Locker, who was the older brother to Fenton Locker, gave land for the Liberty Church of Christ. R.K. Locker, Sr. said he wanted to live to see the church built. They had a big day when it was finished and a few days later R.K. Locker Sr. died. "At his funeral a man and a woman sang,'Safe in the Arms of Jesus,'and 'Pass Me Not.' These singers looked like and sounded like they could be Homer Rodehever and Virginia Asher, noted Gospel singers. "Was Rufus King Locker named for the Rufus King, who was on the national ticket for President of the U.S.A.?" * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 6/28/95 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Mildred Gean Mason, 1524 Bridlewood Drive, Florence, AL 35630 would like information about the Mason family. "I am seeking information on the parents and other family members of James Lee Mason-full name was James Madison Albert Jackson Levi Roy Mason. He was full blooded Cherokee and his wife was Louisa Hall, who was one half Cherokee. James was born in the Cumberland Mountains at Cumberland Gap near Chattanooga. They had six known children: Ben, Marion, Tom, William Allen, John and Joe. James was supposed to have been an Indian Scout in the Civil War and died after the battle of Shiloh. (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 6/21/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Virginia H. Barnes, 101 Country Cove Drive, Clinton, MS 39056-9791 would like to know about the Davidson family. Was George Davidson-originally from Iredell county, North Carolina, the father or grandfather of Joseph, who married Matilda Tucker in February 1824 in Maury county, Tennessee? Jeremiah Tucker, Matilda's father, owned land adjacent to George Davidson's land on the water of Flat Creek on the north side of Duck River, April 1820. Joseph was on the 1832 tax list, Maury county. He is not on the 1850 census. Matilda may have died July 1863. Was Elizabeth the wife of George? Who were James and John Davidson near George on the 1830 census? Who was the George Davidson, who died before July 1841? I need information on Joseph and Matilda's family. * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 6/14/95 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Paula Currey, 748 Knollridge Drive, Lewisville, Texas 75067 would like to know about the Thomas family. "Edwin Thornton Thomas married Elizabeth Frances (McGaugh) Beasley at Spring Place in Marshall county, Tennessee in 1884. I would like to get information as to the three Beasley children and/or descendants. Clemmie born 1856 married Cyrus Cathey; Sallie born 1858 married Professor Douglas Allen; John Felix born 1860 and died 1928, became a minister and is buried in Fayetteville. I do not know if he married. Any help will be appreciated. * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 6/7/95 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Jane Warren Waller-see address below-would like to know about the Oliver family. The Lincoln county 1820 census lists John, William, Samuel and Rosanna Oliver. Benjamin Oliver, who was born about 1788 in Virginia, probably Charlotte county, made a statement in a document that he had come to Lincoln county in 1831 from Campbell county, Virginia. Benjamin's children were Pleasant, Mildred, wife of Joseph Torrance; Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Jackson Smith; Jeannetta P., wife of Isom Hosea Smith; Sarah, wife of Argyle Wells; William and Charles Benjamin. After the death of Benjamin's first wife, Rebecca Mason, he married Elizabeth, widow of Timothy Simpson Eakes. Pleasant Oliver and his sister, Mildred Torrance left Lincoln county and settled in Fulton county, Arkansas. The William Oliver listed in the 1820 census had children who also moved to Fulton county, Arkansas. Were these Olivers related? * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/9/95) 60 YEARS AGO August 8, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Ernest Thompson is carrying his arm in a sling. Last Saturday a scaffold fell with him and broke a bone in his arm. "Grady Wright has been appointed foreman over all the roads in Lincoln county. He has been the foreman for the state highway department for the last fifteen years." * * * BOYS LEAVE FOR CMTC - "The following Lincoln county boys are among those that have left for Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., for the CMTC: Joe Billy Loving, Paul Simmons, Jas. Stevens, Gene Wall, A.C. Jackson. The CMTC stands for Citizens Military Training Camp, however the boys interpret it as meaning crazy men take chances." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. Hurley McFerrin was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Fife. "Mrs. Dillie Corder and daughter, Annie and Mr. B.T. Benson of Kelso, wee the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Corder." * * * DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "One of the most appropriate things that I have heard of since my last report was the swimming party that Mrs. Homer Rowe gave for her nieces last Tuesday afternoon. Days like these, that is about all one can do. Mrs. Rowe's visitors are Mary Eva Kelly from Jeff, Ala., and Sara Burwell from Huntsville." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Cordelia Gilbert Wagster, aged 78....Mr. Walter Caldwell, aged 55...Mr. H.B. (Henry) Bryant, aged 68....Mr. George T. Waggoner, aged 75....Nellie Davis Honey, 2-year-old child of Mr. and Mrs. Collins Honey...." * * * PETERSBURG - "Mr. B.G. Bills was in Louisville, Ky., for the week- end." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/2/95) 60 YEARS AGO August 5, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "There is a movement on foot in England to revive picturesque windmills. The Tennessee legislature is full of them. "The black widow spider is in our midst. One was killed last week at the home of Mrs. E.K. Blair, and one Tuesday morning at the apartment of Mrs. T.D. Dyer on Franklin avenue." * * * LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA - "James H. Marshall, son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Marshall of Coldwater, has just received his Masters degree from the University of Tennessee and is entering the University of California at Berkeley, Calif., to work toward his Ph.D. degree...." * * * DELINA - "Mr. Tillman Finley and youngest son, Russell, went to Lawrenceburg Sunday to attend the funeral of his father's brother, Mr. Wm. Finley. He was a devout Methodist. "Miss Bettie Parks of Farmington and Miss Mattie Parks of Tracy City, visited their brother, Mr. Will Parks and wife during the past week, but returned home Friday. * * * DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "And now through the crack in the fence- We saw Mary Jane Wallace and Jack Grosser, Suzanne and Joyce Henson and a lot of the others in their neighborhood selling 'ice cold lemonade, 5 cents.' "Congratulations to John D. Marsh on his 'Melody of Memory' that is being featured by none other than Don Pedro and his orchestra." * * * DEATHS - "Marvin Rhodes, 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rhodes....Basil Frizzell, 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Grissell...Mrs. Mattie Copeland Vaughn,aged 24....Mrs. Ida Porter, aged 61...." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/22/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Mona M. JOHNSON, P.O. Box 10023, Panama City, FL 32404- 0023 I am desperately seeking information on W.C. BROWN born October 1849. He married Margaret E. JOHNSON 23 October 1873 in Lincoln county by M.R. HARP, MG. I believe W.C. BROWN's family is in 1850 census of Lincoln county: John BROWN b. 1828 NC, wife Louisa J., born 1827 NC and William C. born October 1849, TN. He was not found in 1860 or 1870 TN census. He was perhaps living in Missouri or elsewhere. In 1879 W.C. & M.E. (JOHNSON) BROWN sell their interest in Eliza MOFFETT JOHNSON'S estate to his brother-in-law, Angus JOHNSON, Lincoln county. W.C.and family are not found in 1880 TN census. The 1900 TN census shows.: William C. BROWN born October 1850 TN and John W. BROWN born October 1858 TN both single, and living with their sister Mary A born June 1862 and her husband John C. SMITH born February 1842 TN with their 2 daughters: Willey M. born September 1896 TN and Emma born February 1898 TN. Need help!! Were they divorced? Who are their children if they had any? Where did they die and of what? Etc. * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/26/95) 60 YEARS AGO July 25, 1935 HOWELL - "A fish fry was given recently on Cane Creek with the following present: Mr. and Mrs. Thad Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Hulsey and son, Leddie, all of Fayetteville, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Davis and family of Howell, and Mr. Arthur Barnes of Hughey." * * * DELINA - "Mrs. Tom Head of Shawnee, Okla., visited her cousins, Mrs. Charlie Sullivan and Mr. Eugene Taylor and family Sunday night and also made short calls on other Delina relatives. Mrs. Head was formerly Miss Virgie Taylor and lived in this neighborhood with her parents, Mr.and Mrs. Robt.. Taylor. She had been away 20 years." * * * DEATHS - "Mr. Thomas Earl Story, aged 54....Mrs. Esther May Cheatham, aged 42....Mrs. Lula Mae West Campbell, aged 30....Mrs. Maud Waggoner Lane died in Jacksonville, Fla. July 21...." * * * PETERSBURG - "Mr. Oliver Russell March and bride of Norris dam have returned from a visit to relatives here. "Mrs. John W. Foster, son, Howard, and daughter, Miss Della Mai, of Greeneville, Tex., have arrived for a visit to her father, Mr. Jesse Muse and sister, Mrs. Quint Barham." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Little Jim McCown, Jr., was brought home Tuesday from the local hospital where he underwent the appendix operation last week. "Mr. and Mrs. James McKinney and little daughter, Sallie, have returned from their vacation on Lookout Mountain. "Little Ross Rives is spending the week with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Rives on the Shelbyville pike." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/19/95) 60 YEARS AGO July 18, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Last Saturday near Harms Cecil McNatt was in Elk river grabbing and caught a cat fish which weighed 53 pounds and it required the combined efforts of three men to land it. "Charles Bercheen has been notified that he is a prize winner in the nation wide Palmolive contest." * * * RED OAK - "Miss Lillie Vance Collins spent last week with her brother and family, Malcolm Collins of Dellrose. "Mr. and Mrs. Porter Smith and daughters, Vallie Lynn and Janis spent the week-end with their former neighbor, Mr. and Mrs. Allison Waursham of Beech Hill." * * * DEATHS - "Mr.Edward H. Abbott, aged 59....Dr. Marion Dorset in Washington last Sunday. He was at the head of the bio-chemical division of the U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry, and a noted scientist, best known for his discovery in 1917 of the serum now widely used for the prevention of hog cholera...He is a relative of Mrs. L.L. Sheddan of Fayetteville." * * * DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "Last Sunday evening Mary Sid Medearis gave a buffet supper to compliment Irene Patton from Athens, who has been visiting Mary Sid, Eleanor Sherrell and Orra Williams. Helen Kirby, Annie Neeld Dryden and Louise Higgins drove Mrs. (Josephine Kirby) Hendricks Mitchell back to her home in Greeneville, Miss. Tuesday" * * * GARDEN PARTY - "Last week Gloria Rees was hostess at her home with a garden party. About thirty-six of the belles and beaux of the future society were invited to make merry on this occasion...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER July 18, 1935 Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Hamilton received the following interesting letter from their son, who is doing missionary work in India. Montgomery, India, June 6, 1935- My Dear Loved Ones: You have of course read about the awful earthquake in Bluckistan, where the city of Quetta was completely destroyed with the exception of the military station. Of course, we were too far away (600 miles) to be affected. This one was much nearer us than the one several months ago in the Province of Beliar and Orissa. This earthquake claimed probably 60,000 people dead, and one-half that number injured. We are very much concerned about the missionaries there of the church of England, all Christian workers of the mission hospital and city. The report is that the mission hospital, along with the government hospital, both of which were in the city proper, were completely destroyed. One person who came from there said that even the place of the hospital could not be located. If that is true of course there would be nurses and various helpers living in the hospital and would have been killed. I have written two letters of inquiry. About three special trains per day have been passing through Montgomery with wounded people and refugees. The sights are terrible beyond description. Many people have died in transit to some hospital. We are taking care of about 30 patients in our mission hospital here. The city of Quetta, they say, looks like a past burial ground. It was in the mountains about 6,500 feet above sea level. The city proper had about 450,000 in habitants. The district around for about 25 miles was affected. The building material was of stone and brick chiefly. Hence those who were pinned down under this heavy material had little opportunity to escape. The quake came at 3 a.m. when all were asleep. A second earthquake came on Sabbath, two days after, at about 2:30 p.m. It is said that if the city had not already been destroyed it would have been destroyed by this one. What was left of any half standing walls were leveled to the ground by the second quake. The fact that there was a large military station there with several thousand of British soldiers was a great blessing. They took over the city at once. Martial law was declared and the work of excavating people from under the debris was begun at once. Other troops were rushed to the spot. Many lives were saved in this way. We have all been greatly moved and rendered almost unfit for work. This great calamity is on the lips and minds of every one. Frances and the children are all well, I am off today to Cleieleiwatue, where our summer school begins. Love to all - Buford. (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/5/95) 60 YEARS AGO July 4, 1935 PROF. R.K. MORGAN, SR. SCHOOL FOUNDER DEAD - "Prof. R.K. Morgan, sr., 71 years of age, distinguished educator and founder of Morgan school preparatory institution for boys, died at his home in Petersburg Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, following an illness of 16 weeks...." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Dick Kirby went out into the pasture to look after his cattle and the boss man of the herd gave chase to Dick and ran him up a tree and kept him there for three hours by his pawing and bellowing and butting the tree. Bill and Berry Williams are staging another one of their boxing shows in their backyard arena on the night of July 4." * * * QUARTERLY COURT - "The bridges at Bearden mill and Harms were ordered repaired. These structures were erected for wagon and buggy traffic and are not durable enough to carry the heavily loaded trucks and tractors...." * * * MARY'S GROVE - "Misses Ruby Campbell and Audry Abbott spent Saturday night with Miss Madeline Sisco. "Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Fultz and son, Clay, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Scruggs." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Sarah M. Thompson, 72....Mrs. Ida Metcalf Ware, aged 77....Thomas D. Sugg, aged 6 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Sugg...." * * * FROGVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Pleas Towry had as there Sunday supper guests Mr. H. Smith and Miss Nannie Jean. "Mr. Wilburn Jean is making his plans to go back to Union to finish his degree." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/12/95) 60 YEARS AGO July 11, 1935 DEATHS - "Mr. William Ralston, aged 74....Mrs. Elizabeth Williams, aged 64....Mr. M.J. Farrar, aged 82....Mrs. Sarah L. Land, aged 75....Mr. W.W. Turner, aged 73....Mr. James F. McCullough, aged 80...." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Prof. Harry C. Weir, former instructor at the York Agricultural Institute, has been elected a member of the faculty of the Flintville High school, as a teacher of Vocational agriculture. * * * WOMAN'S SCREAM THWARTS HOLDUP - "An attempt to hold up Mrs. J.E. Widner's filling station on the Pulaski highway was frustrated last Wednesday night when Mrs. Widner screamed. Her son, Walter Widner sitting on a porch 100 yards away, heard her and rushed to the rescue, and upon his arrival the would-be bandit departed..." * * * PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "The biggest liar we have seen recently was the guy who came in today with a black eye and said a cat jumped through the window and knocked a knob off the bed post and hit him in the eye." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Miss Lucy Warren was the Sunday guest of Misses Louise and Virginia Taylor. "Mr. and Mrs. Green Pitts were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bradford." * * * KELLY'S CREEK - "Little Miss Doris Broadaway of Huntsville is spending a few days with Mary Alice Paysinger. "Miss Mable Wynne has returned to Decatur, where she is training to make a nurse, after spending a two weeks' vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Wynne." * * * (p,2 Spanning Yrs. 6/28/95) 60 YEARS AGO June 27, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "George Beavers, col., who said he was more than 100 years old, died near Fayetteville recently. "The dehydrating plant eight miles out on the ridge has begun construction. The name of the company is the Golden Ridge Packing Corp." * * * RED OAK - "Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smith and family enjoyed a birthday celebration at Mrs. Herman Smith's at McBurg last Sunday. "Mr. Lloyd Hobbs fell in the field last Thursday with a heart attack and is in a dangerous condition." * * * KELSO - "Prof. and Mrs. Jarred Simmons of Dalton, Ga., are spending their vacation with Mr. Simmons' mother, Mrs. Minnie C. Simmons. "Mrs. Elizabeth Sorrells of Fayetteville spent last Friday night with Mrs. J.M. Shelton and daughter, Moss Aileen." * * * BELLVIEW - "Misses Irene and Cleo Sisco spent the week-end with Mrs. Clayton Albright. "Mr. and Mrs. Davis Swinford and daughter, Annie Sue, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Swinford." * * * DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "Wednesday night Sadie Buchanan and Edna Anderson gave a hay ride for the two Nashville visitors, Jane Bagley and Virginia Templeton....Mrs. Bob Drane whom you know as Thelma Ashby was here for a few days with her parents." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Evalina Collins Faulkner, aged 35....Mrs. Sallie Reese, aged 71....Mrs. Elizabeth Steelman Warren, aged 75....Mrs. Sarah E. Thompson, aged 72....Mr. L.B. Barnett, 87...." * * * Fayetteville Observer June 27, 1935 DEATHS - Mrs. Elizabeth Steelman Warren, aged 75 years, died Last Thursday afternoon, June 20, 1935, at her home on Chestnut Ridge, following a week's illness. She was a member of the Baptist church. Funeral services were conducted on Friday afternoon at the residence by Eld. T.W. Mitchell of Manchester, followed by interment in Old Orchard cemetery at petersburg. she is survived by her husband, T.W. Warren; two daughters, Mrs. J.H. dunn and Mrs. G. Neece of Chestnut Ridge; and several grandchildren. (p,2 Spanning Yrs. 6/21/95) 60 YEARS AGO June 20, 1935 DEATHS - "Mr. J.A. Bateman, aged 71....Mrs. Ella Scott Lindsay, aged 52....Mr. L.S. (Dink) Barnett, aged 87....Mrs. Lois Murphy Ellis, wife of Rev. M.T. Ellis, pastor of the A.R.P. church at Yukon....Mr. Robert Melvin Dunniven, aged 29...." * * * AN OLD SWORD - "In 1836 when the troops were congregating to go to Florida to fight the Seminole Indians, the volunteers assembled at Fayetteville and bivouacked west of town in the Crooked Spring section. Will Gray, who lives in that addition was digging on his lot a few days ago and three or four feet beneath the surface found an old sword. The blade is about three feet long and rusty. The wooden hand holt has long since rotted, but the hilt, which is brass, is in perfect condition." * * * BELLVILLE - "Home coming was observed at the Baptist church first Sunday in June. Dinner was served on the ground. "Little Miss Louise Marshall is spending a week with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Brown." * * * THE MOLINO DEMONSTRATION CLUB - "The afternoon meeting met at the home of Mrs. Ralph Templeton...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Elizabeth Goodrich is leaving today, Thursday, for Albany, Ga., to join a party of friends on a ten days' house party at Daytona Beach, Fla. "Miss Celia Lynn Pitts has returned from a stay in Nashville and Franklin." * * * HOUSE WARMING PARTY - "Mr. and Mrs. James D. McKinney were hosts Sunday with a house warming party at their new home on Mulberry avenue. Fourteen of Mrs. McKinney's immediate family of Shelbyville were dinner guests." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 6/7/95) 60 YEARS AGO June 6, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "More than 500 persons have lost their lives in the floods of the western states and the Mexican valley. "Wm. Lee Yearwood was first place with his mare in the three year old class at the horse show last Thursday night at Lynchburg." * * * DEATHS - "Mr. Harvey D. Medearis, aged 81....Mrs. nannie G. Stein, 82....Mr. Frank Faulkner, 81....Mr. Jepp F. Waggoner died may 31....Mr. Hiram B. Partain died June 3...." * * * HOWELL - "Miss Mary Morgan Conaway was Sunday dinner guest of Miss Elaine Eskman. "Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Noles of Fayetteville were Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and mrs. H.C. Harris." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "A new class at the Methodist Sunday school was organized Sunday with young married couples as members, Mr. Robt. Fulton is the teacher. "Mr. and Mrs. Allen Campbell and son, Allen, Jr., left Friday for their home in Detroit, after a ten days' visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jno. F. Sweeney on the Mimosa road and Mr.and Mrs. J.A. Campbell of Shelbyville. * * * PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "I know folks who cast no bread on the waters unless they think it will return in the form of a three layer cake with icing on it." * * * RED OAK - "Mrs. John T. Smith has returned to her home in Arkansas, after a few weeks' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Turner and Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of McBurg. "Annie Frances Coble is in Fayetteville visiting her aunt, Mrs. Vesta Story." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 6/14/95) 60 YEARS AGO June 13, 1935 SUMMER CAMP - "The girls' summer camp, Camp Ha Chame, at Crystal Springs, directed by Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Gearish and Miss Mary Elizabeth Turner had a 'wet' start Saturday, June 8....Schedules were handed out with the organization of two clans, the 'Chiggers' and the 'Fleas'-the presidents being Josephine McWilliams and Mary Bagley...." * * * FAMILY REUNION - "On June 8, at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs.Walter White of near Fayetteville, Mr. White's brother and sisters with their families and other near relatives met...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Nell Cowley is at home for the vacation from the Business College in Bowling Green, Ky. "Miss Ruth Sandlin spent the weekend with Misses Marie and Edna Montgomery." * * * GRADUATES FROM PEABODY - "Among the class of 156 graduates which received degrees from Peabody College for Teachers last week is Frances Kelso, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelso, of Fayetteville, who received the degree of Master of Arts...." * * * DELINA - "Miss Sara Barnes left Sunday for Black Mountain near Asheville, N.C. where she will spend three months in summer school. "Mr. J.B. March died Sunday afternoon at his home in Delina." * * * BIRTHDAY PARTY - "Little Miss Elaine Haynes was the hostess Saturday afternoon of a party to celebrate her birthday. In the unique contest Marjorie Sowell was winner of the first prize and Mary Eakin second winner...." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/24/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Robert E. Overall, 8315 Valley View Dr., Huntsville, AL 35802 needs information about Samuel Mason, who made his home at the mouth of Cedar Creek in Campbell county in 1816. Was he related to Solomon Mason, who received $75.00 for his services on a flatboat which left the mouth of Cedar creek in 1816? * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/24/1995 60 YEARS AGO May 23, 1935 DEATHS - "Doris Boaz, 13 years old, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Boaz....Mrs. Lorene Sloan Nelson in Columbia, S.C....." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. Hiram Higgins and Mr. William Hatcher attended the State Embalming Association in Nashville first of the week. "Mesdames E.S. Landess, Clinton Wallace, Carter Rutledge and Massey Jones went to Manchester today, Thursday, to attend a bridge luncheon given by Mrs. Womack." * * * PETERSBURG - "Mr. A.E. Redd, aged 74, and a life long citizen of the Petersburg community until a few months ago moved to Shelbyville , died at his home from pneumonia, May 18...." * * * DELINA - "Delina only had two high school graduates this year, Wilfred Massey finished the course at Cornersville and John O. Barnes received his diploma from Morgan school in Petersburg. * * * REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS - "Geo. D. McCown to T.A. Patrick 50 acres in 22d dis., $175. "B.W. Carmack to R.O. Chest, 2 lots in 8th dis., $825." * * * HOWELL - "Home Coming Day was observed at the C.P. church Sunday. In the afternoon both the Dickey and Delina quartet gave a number of beautiful selections...." "Mr. Bryant Cashion returned to New Mexico Saturday after spending his vacation with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Bryant. "Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Taylor and family, who have recently moved from Dallas, Texas, visited relatives here this week. * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/17/95) 60 YEARS AGO May 16, 1935 FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Arthur W. Smith of Lincoln has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Herbert McCown, of Due West, S.C., who formerly lived here. "Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Morgan of Knoxville, and his parents of Texas, were in Mulberry, Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr. Ike Rutledge." * * * BRIDGE PARTY - "Mr. and Mrs. H. Parsons were hosts last week for the Thursday night bridge club at their home on Washington street....Mrs. William Hatcher and Mr. A.H. Hatcher, Jr., received the high score prizes." * * * RED OAK - "Mr. and Mrs. Tom Turner have as guests this week their daughter, Mrs. John T. Smith and children of Arkansas. "Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffis were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Whitsett Sunday." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mrs. Bob Frame and Miss Pearl Tucker were Sunday guess of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Bryant. "Mrs. J.A. Fitch of Huntsville, is spending a few weeks with her sister, Mrs. Bob Frame." * * * DEATHS - "I.C. Rutledge, aged 82, died May 11....Mrs. Elizabeth Smith Gray, aged 70, and widow of Mr. O.P. Gray, died May 12....Mrs. A.J. Griffis, aged 75, died suddenly April 24...." * * * PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Maggie Green leaves this week for an extended visit to relatives and friends in Texas. "Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Matthews, of Franklin, were week-end guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Pigg. "Mrs. Roger Hickman has returned from a week's visit to relatives in Chattanooga." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/17/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Jennie Faye Ellis, 138 S. Stewart, Lancaster, TX 75146. Phone: 214- 227-4817 announces the Elerson Family Reunion. This reunion will be held Saturday July 15, 1995 at Tyler State Park, Tyler, Texas. "If John Elerson, who was born in 1775, or Joseph Elerson born 1806, or Eliza Meeks was your relative, you will not want to miss this chance to join your cousins. "Related names include: Ball, Clark, Downing, George (of Lincoln county, Tennessee), Jones, Rose and many, many more. (Publish May 17, 1995 SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO May 16, 1895 DEATHS - "Mrs. Blanche Bonner Wright, wife of Mr. W.M. Wright, jr.,died in Nashville May 9....On May 12, Mr. Samuel H. Sloan was found dead in bed at the residence of Mrs. E.M. Sloan, near Molino. His home was in Shelby county, Tenn., and he was on a visit to relatives....Mr. C.Y Douthat died near Clardyville, of old age, May 11....Near McBurg, May 10, Mrs. Mary, wife of Julius West, aged about 37.... * * * ROCKY POINT - "Rocky Point is the name of a beautiful school house, situated on the rugged hills about two and a half miles east of Kelso.... "Mrs. Jesse Parks, of Mulberry is visiting her brother, Mr. John Snoddy." * * * BLAKEVILLE - "Mrs. H.H. Bledsoe, of Petersburg, and Mrs. Wiley Ellis of Bidwell, visited Miss D.A. Pigg last week. "A.C. Long was in Marshall county a few days ago." * * * FLINTVILLE - "Mr. G. Warden, of Kelso, was in Flintville last Tuesday. "Rev. A.F. Rankin of Bellbuckle, delivered an able discourse at the C.P. church Sunday." * * * BLANCHE - "Mr. Spears and wife, of Rowland, Ala. came up last Wednesday to the home of her parents to celebrate her birthday. "Our school at this place will close the first of June. It has been very successfully managed by Prof. S.C. Tigert. * * * MARRIAGES - Colored: E.D. Kelso and Mary Carter. Jacob Perkins and Mary Barber." (Publish May 24, 1995) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO May 23, 1895 HARMS - "Mrs. Walter Eslick, of Fayetteville, visited her sister, Mrs. J.C. Whitaker, recently. "Messrs. Will Lauderdale and Tom Wallace were chasing a mad dog in this neighborhood last Friday." * * * LOCALS - "Lewis & Williams are sawing on an average of from 15,000 to 20,000 feet of lumber a day, and if necessary can saw 30,000 feet in the same time. "Esq. J.D. Parks shipped his horses to Red Oak, Iowa, yesterday. He took Roscoe, Fannie Holman, Lucy Gordon, Jug and Almont Keeman. At Red Oak they meet Ed Geers and the other big horsemen of the county." * * * DEATHS - "Near Millville, Saturday, May 18, from the effects of a burn, Veria Beddingfield, child of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Gatlin. aged 3 years. "Near Molino, May 15, of Pleurisy, Robert, son of R.C. Pearson,aged 17 years..." * * * MARRIAGES - "J.B. Deil and Martha Prince P.T. Woodruff and M.E. Crunk." * * * DECORATION SERVICES - "Last Thursday was the day appointed by the Shackleford-Fulton Bivouac for decorating the graves of the Confederate heroes, who are sleeping beneath the sod in Lincoln county...." * * * LOCALS - "The citizens of Lincoln county who are in favor of the free and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1, are hereby requested to meet at the court house at Mon. 1:00 p.m." (Publish May 31, 1995) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO May 30, 1895 CORDER'S - "We have had a good many visitors to and from our neighborhood for the last two weeks. Miss Alice Partain has been on a visit to M.M. Dean's family. Mr. John Abbott and wife and Dr. Brock and wife were visiting at John T. Corder's last week. * * * MOLINO - "Last Wednesday a number of young people visited Miss Rena Montgomery at the hospitable home of Messrs. Caughran. those present were Misses Ada and Una Wilson, Lida Waite, Nellie Cramsie, Mamie Griffis, Jennie Galloway, Maggie McCown, Ettie McDill, Hattie, Affie and Carrie Hamilton, Mary Caughran, Cora, Eva, Maggie and Delia Askins, Rena Montgomery and Messrs. Worth Montgomery, David Hamilton, Thomas McDill, Henry Thompson, Hugh and John Caughran, Ira Galloway, Dennie Askins, Rob Drennon, Edd and Joe Caughran and Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Sloan..." * * * BELLVILLE - "Messrs. J.F. and Hale Ladd are at their father's home attending the bedside of their sick brother. "Mr. Felix Moyers, of Colorado, an old Mexican soldier, visited Mr. H.H. Colter this week, on the the small number of their company living in Lincoln county. * * * DEATHS - "Near Molino, May 26th, Mrs. Polly Harwell, aged 80....On Swan Creek, May 22, Mrs. Sarah Jane, wife of Jas. Bedingfield, aged 29....Near Molino May 23, of fever, Mrs. Mary Jane, wife of W.H. Bradford, aged 21....Miss Catharine M. Bright, daughter of the late James and Nancy Bright, of this place, died in Clarke county, Kentucky May 22...." * * * COLDWATER - "Mr. E.P. Hodge is visiting his little daughter Bonnie, at Mr. J.J. Sheffield's." (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/10/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Robert E. Overall, 8315 Valley View Dr., Huntsville, AL 35802 needs information on Samuel Mason, who made his home at the mouth of Cedar Creek in Campbell county, Tennessee in 1816. Was he related to Solomon Mason, who received $75 for his services on a flatboat which left the mouth of Cedar Creek in 1816? * * * (Publish 5/10/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO May 9, 1895 BLANCHE - "Mr. W.W. Twitty returned Saturday from a trip to Obion county, where he has been in the interest of his nursery. "Dr. Holland, of Mulberry, has been on a visit to his father, Mr. Jesse Holland, the past few days." * * * HAWTHORNE - "Prof. J.A. Stewart is our present school teacher and he is giving the line of education its due. "The young men met at this place to for a debating club." * * * HARMES - "Miss Beatrice McMillen attended the protracted meeting at Prosperity this past week. "Mr. I.W. Kirby was seen passing through Harms a few days ago in search of his Pearl of great price." * * * FLINTVILLE - "D.L. and S.S. Harris attended Federal court at Nashville last week. "The still at this place has closed down until the new crop of corn comes in." * * * LOCALS - "Mr. J.M. Owen was on the way last Saturday to visit his mother at McBurg. At Elora he discovered the loss of a $20 bill and turned back to search for it. "Mr. J.C. Colbert brought last Saturday the first strawberries to the Fayetteville market this season. * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Ophelia Hill died suddenly of heart disease at the residence of her father, Mr. E.M. Scott, near Howell, May 2, aged 27....Near McBurg, May 4, of dropsy, Mrs. Sallie Clark, wife of Jas. Clark, aged 64....Mrs. Polly Cooper, widow of Mr. Hiram Cooper, died May 3, at Mulberry...." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/10/95) 60 YEARS AGO May 9, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mrs. R. McCown's name was drawn for a free finger wave at Kuhn's Beauty Shop this week. "Major Warren Bagley's invention, the airplane camera, has been placed recently in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. * * * BLANCHE HIGH SCHOOL - "Friday evening May 10, 8 o'clock the seniors are presenting a play, 'Everybody's Getting Married.' Admission 10 and 20 cents." * * * DEATGS - "Mrs. Cordie Wright, wife of Robt. Harris, died at Frankewing. She was born December 27, 1876, and died May 7....Mr. William Ernest Cunningham, age 47, died at Boonshill, May 6....Mr. Claud Brock died at Ardmore, May 8....Miss Amanda (Birdie) Smith was born November 7, 1867, and died May 7....Mrs. Mollie Copeland Franklin, widow of J.N. Franklin, died April 21, aged 77...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. W.C. Dale, Miss Sadie Dale, and Mr. and Mrs. James Moore and Mrs. J.W. Darrah spent Sunday in Chattanooga guests of relatives. "Mrs. W.D. Hazlewood and little son, Roy Thompson, arrived Sunday, April 28, from Miami, Fla., for a month's visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Thompson of Cyruston." * * * RED OAK - "We are sorry to report that Mrs. Laura Abbott is very ill. "Miss Mamie Loyd Wakefield and Reta Luna were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wright. * * * PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Ida Callahan of Nashville is guest of Mrs. John Cummings. Other guests during the week were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Darnell of Palmetto." GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Pat Tennon, 4630 S.W. "H" Avenue, Lawton, OK 73505-7826 is interested in the Kennedy family. "I am looking for information on Mary Jane Kennedy, third wife of Ezekiel Kennedy, living at Flintville, Lincoln county, Tennessee August 1892. Was she a widow of ______ Bray? (Publish May 3, 1995) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO May 2, 1895 MOLINOA - "Miss Etta McDill is in Petersburg working at the millinery trade with the Misses Blake. We wish for her a pleasant trip and speedy return, as we miss her so much in our society. "That unwelcome guest, Death, was again in our midst Tuesday, April 16, when Mr. B.B. Bryant sank into death's cold embrace, then returned on Friday the 19th and bore away the spirit of the wife of Mr. R.C. Peasrson." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "Misses Tula Hobbs, Vic and Sabra Sugg, Mollie DeFord and Messrs. W.Y. Sugg and W.B. Yowell attended church Sunday at Howell. "Mr. D.J. George, of Plano, Texas, is visiting relatives here." * * * LOCALS - "Young boys are now sans socks and shoes, so that the crop of stone-bruises will be about as usual this year. "There was a baptizing in the town creek at the place formerly known to the boys as 'Old Funny.' Fifteen people were immersed.." * * * MARRIAGES - "J.W. Morris and Mollie Waggoner "Pat Simmons and Betta McGehee "J.H. Sulliger and Josie Eslick Colored: "Berrie Williamson and Bettie Bradley "Charley Neal and Bettie Steele." * * * LOCAL - "Dr. E.E.Stone, a graduate of the Atlanta Medical College, one of the foremost institutions of the south, has located at Dellrose." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/3/95) 60 YEARS AGO May 2, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. Ed. H. Davis of Molino, has a prized goat that brought to his farm a fine set of quintupletts last week. This makes of her thirteen kids in sixteen months, two sets of quintuplets and one of triplets. * * * 4-H RALLY - "Last Saturday the streets of Fayetteville presented aa very colorful view with the 250 club girls and boys parading in their white and green caps...led by the Fayetteville band they marched around the square..." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Sara Theresa Tucker McOchee, aged 70, April 24....Mr. John H. Cummins, aged nearly 88 years, May 1. He was born in Fayetteville and has lived here all of his life....Mrs. D.T. Myrick died at the hospital April 27....Mr. Alee F. Morgan, aged about 65 years, died of heart trouble at a hotel in Washington, D.C. He was born and reared in Fayetteville...." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/26/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Virginia H. Barnes, 101 Country Cove Drive, Clinton, MS 39056-9791 asks about the Woody family of Lincoln county. "The will of William Woody names his wife, Jane; daughters: Jane Woody, Sarah Hilton, Biddy Huff, Betsey Buchanon, and Nancy Fulington. His sons named were: William Bank Woody and John Woody. The will was signed July 16, 1814. Was William Woody from Ireland and the one who accompanied Robert Graham, Foard, and Collett families to America about 1790. This group was in North Carolina temporarily. Any information about this family would be appreciated." * * * (Publish 4/26/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO April 25, 1895 PETERSBURG - "Knights of Pythias will be organized at an early date. "Miss Etta McDill, of Molino has accepted a position with the Misses M. and E. Blake, and has entered upon her duties. She is a niece of Mrs. G.C. Eshman." * * * PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S ASSASSIN - "A special to the Courier- Journal from Paducah, Ky., says: 'Squire Dugger, a prominent merchant of Unionville, Ill., a few miles from Paducah, and Master Commissioner of Massa county, was in the city yesterday. "He said that last week he received a long letter from John Wilkes Booth, who is alive in South America...." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Capt. W.P. Tolley is down from Rutherford county visiting in his old neighborhood. "There was a musical at Mr. Bill Taylor's last Saturday night by the Hardin Banjo Band and N.W. Neeld." * * * COLDWATER - "Dr. Wright who is suffering with scrofula, has gone to Bailey Springs, Ala., to stay awhile and see if his health improves. "Mr. Brooks and family left recently for Texas." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Maggie Wright Hamilton, wife of P.G. Hamilton and daughter of A.J. Wright, died near Cyruston, April 17, aged 24....Mr. B.B. Bryan died of old age at his home at Molino, April 15, Mr. Bryan was first married to Miss Mary Hicks in 1842 and his second marriage was to Miss Eliza Smith in 1881....Near Molino, Spril 19, of congestion Mrs. C.N. Pearson...." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/26/95) 60 YEARS AGO April 25, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mrs. Bill Mason was the fortunate one at the Capital Theatre last Friday night. She was awarded $40 in cash. "R.C. Carroll was in Mississippi last week looking for locations for his Blue Bird Ice Cream stores." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Lemmie Thomas Collins,, aged 47 April 22..." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Rev. Bernard McBride of Oakhill, Ala., spent the week end here as guest of Miss Jean Pressley. "Miss Martha Buchanan of Clarksville spent the week end with her sister Mrs. Dave Hobbs." * * * THE PILL ROLLER - "Georgie Porgie puddin' in pie/Kissed the girls and made 'em cry/And then he laughed ;til he was faint/To see the tears wash off the paint." * * * DINNER PARTY - "Dr. and Mrs. W.L. Barnett entertained at dinner Sunday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Taft of Taft, Tenn., a recent bride and groom. Mrs. Taft is sister of Mrs. Barnett. Seated at the table with the host and hostess were the honor guests, Mr. and Mrs. Taft, Mr. and Mrs. I.B. Halbert of Howell, Mr. David Sloan of Taft, Miss Docia Masters of Celina, Miss Lucy Bell Robertson of Taft and Tom Barnett of Petersburg. The central ornament of the table was a black bowl of scarlet tulips and white Iris with black and scarlet candles." * * * CAPITAL THEATRE - "See 'Little Sampson; in person on the stage. He will baffle you with amazing feats of Herculean strength....He breaks 1 inch rope with hands; Bends a buggy axle around his neck; Blows up inner tube with lungs until it bursts; Swings heavy man with teeth and allows 6 men to attempt to strangle him with a rope..." (Publish April 19, 1995) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO April 18, 1895 BLANCHE - "Dr. Coats and wife and son, Morris were in your town a few days ago trading. "Misses Mary Hutchinson and Evie Twitty and Messrs. Charley Byers, Bob Vickers, Ben Bouldin and Sam Twitty were visiting friends at Clardyville Sunday." * * * PERSONALS - "J.R. Purvis, a former typo of this place, now of Washington, D.C. is here on a visit "Messrs. B.P. Gray of Smithland, and C.A. Johnson of Boonville, are in Nashville as Federal jurors." * * * Mr. C.B. Bagley was granted a patent on his wagon nut. This is a great improvement over the old nut that screws on the thimble-skeln and is so made that it can never lose off, and of course prevents much aggravation and inconvenience...A letter from the American Patent Association, at Philadelphia, says that the nut is of unusual merit and proposes to form a company with $50,000 capital and pay him $15,000 capital and pay him $15,000 in cash besides allowing him $9,500 stock in the company. The letter also advises him not to sell his patent for less than $30,000." * * * MARRIAGES - "Geo. Hunter and Mamie Haley Pleasant Jones and Ella Murray" * * * DEATHS - "At Delina, April 15, of paralysis, Mrs. Arminta D. Taylor, aged 78....Near Bucksnort, March 27, of typhoid fever, Noland Lane, son of Green and Sallie Lane, aged 17 years and 8 months....On Coldwater April 10, of pneumonia, G.W. Jones Flynn, son of H.A. and Beatrice Flynn, aged 19 years and 1 month." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/19/95) 60 YEARS AGO April 18, 1935 VANDERBILT ALUMNI MEET - "A luncheon was enjoyed at the Pope hotel last Friday at noon by the local members of the Vanderbilt alumni association....Among the local alumni who attended the luncheon were Sen. Horace Sherrell, Ernest Rees, H.T. Holman, Paul Gaunt, Dr. Richard Young, Albert Hayes, Miss Lois Harper, Thomas Davidson, James Moores, and others...." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "There is not a business house or residence in the town of Fayetteville that is not now occupied? "A heavy cloud of dust from the devastated west was blown over this section last Thursday evening. It filled your eyes and nostrils and was very stifling, as well as darkening the rays of the sun." * * * THE PILL ROLLER COLUMN - "I would like to gently whisper/Through this foolish rhyme/The Pill Roller was a handsome guy/ Once upon a time. Miss ____" * * * DELINA - Relatives have received the notice of the serious illness of Mrs. Lutie Hobbs West at the home of her daughter in New Jersey. "Mr. Eross Liles is building a new sanitary concrete cow barn. "We are sorry to say that Everett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Franklin is dangerously ill." * * * DEATHS - "E.W. Daniel, aged 64 years, of Huntsville, Ala.,...Robert Frame, aged 58 died at his home at Corder's Cross Roads, April 14....Mrs. Mollie Kirkpatrick Wade, aged 76, died April 11....Paul D. Norman, aged 36 died in Fayetteville died April 16...." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/19/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Patricia Tennon, 4630 S.W. "H" Avenue, Lawton, OK 73505-7826 would like to know about the Fackewton/Faulkner family. "James H. Bray, born in Tennessee, married Sarah Fackewton, who was born in Ireland. Margaret C. Fackener married Richard Smith on February 25, 1847. Amanda Fackenter married William Smith November 18, 1850 and Robert Fackender married Ann O'Quinn November 4, 1855. Are they brothers and sisters with surname of Faulkner? I need to know the parents of James H. Bray and Sarah Fackewton." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/11/95) 60 YEARS AGO April 11, 1935 COLDWATER SCHOOL - "The Coldwater school will present the play 'Magic Gifts' on Wednesday night April 17, 7:45 o'clock. Everyone invited. Admission 10 and 15 cents." * * * SWEEPSTAKE WINNER - "It comes out that a Fayetteville born woman was enriched to the extent of $71,737 when Blue Prince finished second in the Irish Sweepstakes run two weeks ago. "She is the former Miss Dora Simpson, native of Fayetteville, and is a sister of Adolph Simpson of Fayetteville. She is now Mrs. Gayne Norton of Los Angeles, Calif...." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Madame Fashion now decrees that the stylish hat for the girls is about the size and shape of a pie pan. "Don Rutledge has a bird dog that has given birth to 13 puppies in her last litter." * * * MULBERRY GIRL MAKES RECORD - "Miss Judith Bailey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Bailey of Mulberry, made the Merit List at the University of Chattanooga for the first quiz period of the second semester....In the recent popularity contest held on the campus by the University Echo, the student paper, Judy was elected 'the cutest girl' She is a member of Chi Omega and the Y.W.C.A. She is a graduate of the Lincoln County High School...." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Laura Arnold Tucker, aged 70. and widow of Albert Tucker, died at her home in the 4th district....Mr. Wm. G. Faulkner, aged 83 years and 17 days died of paralysis at his home near Booneville Tuesday afternoon...." * * * PIANO RECITAL - "The pupils of the piano class from the 8th district school gave a recital at the home of Mrs. J.C. Goodrich. Those appearing were Margaret Ready, Florence and Julia Askins, Avis Jones, Virgie and Jack Bagley, Virginia Lincoln..." (Publish April 12, 1995) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO April 11, 1895 SHOE SUPERSTITION - "When you buy a pair of new shoes never put them on a shelf higher than your head, unless you want to bring bad luck, and if you blacken them before you have had both shoes on you may meet with an accident, or even have a sudden death. This is an ancient Irish superstition. The Scotch girls believe that if they drop their shoes before they have been worn trouble will ensue, while a French lady losing her heel is sure of some disappointment in love....You must not put your right shoe on your left foot or your left shoe on you right foot, nor must you put your left shoe on before the right unless you want bad luck. This superstition dates back to one of the emperors of Rome, who, it is recorded, put on his left shoe first one morning and came near being assassinated during the day." * * * HARMS - "Miss Eula Hamilton was the guest of Miss Lida Dickey last week. Prof. R.W. McCown closed his school at this place on March 29." * * * BLANCHE - "Last week Joe Thompson had a filly killed by Sam Farrar's horse. Miss Mary Farrar had ridden to her school at Bonner's. The horse was turned in with the filly and no man being near the lot it was killed before help could reach it. "Tom Rawls said that Charlie Byers told him that he had heard that Tom Blair thought that Will McDaniel said that Ava Byers told him that Walter Woodard heard that Bob Vickers said that Will told him that Charlie McDonald said that Sam Twitty took his best girl to church not long since, and was going to get a new suit." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/11/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Robert E. Overall, 8315 Valley View Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 asks about the Wright Bible. "I need information on the Jacob Wright family Bible record published in Middle Tennessee Family History by Mabel Tucker and Helen Marsh. "This record lists '__ B Mayson born 20th April 1802 was married July 10th Anno 1824 and Mary P. Mavion was born June 3 AD 1825' Who has this Bible now? Does anyone have more information on B. Mayson and his daughter, Mary Mayion." (This name was spelled both ways in Mr. Overall's letter. jww) * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/6/95) 60 YEARS AGO April 4, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The contract has been let for Bedford county's new court house. It will cost $130, 000. "Loyd Caughran is now connected with H.N. Rees clothing store, and would appreciate his friends coming in to see him." * * * THE PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "Stingy? Well, I should say so. You couldn't get a dime out of some folks with a stomach pump." * * * SHADY GROVE - "Mrs. J.R. Syloer and son Buford, and daughter, Gertrude, were called to Athens, Ala., on account of the illness of her granddaughter. "Mrs. Nora Bradley is at the bedside of little Tommy Arnold, who was seriously burned." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. W.T.Drennan and son Arthur, of Rocky Ford, Colo., were called here on account of the illness and death of his father, Mr. R.M. Drennan. "Mrs. Lawrence R. Jones and Miss Phoebe Shofner left Monday for Washington, D.C., for a month's study in the art of teaching a nursery school. "Mrs. T.A. Patrick and her daughter, Sara, spent the week-end in Whiteville with her mother, Mrs. Francis Thomas." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Lizzie King Partain, aged 83 died March 30....Mr. William F. Jared died in the 4th district at Crystal Ridge. He was born August 17, 1863 and died March 27....Mrs. L.R. Bevill of Oak Grove died March 25....Mrs. Ann Eliza Runnels Bateman, died March 30...." * * * BOONEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham of Kingsport were last week guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.d. Cunningham and Mrs. Freeman of Mulberry." * * * SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO April 4, 1895 THE BAY TOMS- "...Mr. Bryant brought Kentucky or Kittrell's Hal to this county. It was crossing this horse on the high bred saddle mares of the county that produced the different branches of the Hal family, known as the Snow Heel. Henry Hal, General Hardee, The Clipper and Tom Hal, or Gibson's sire of Hal Pointer....Bay Tom, 2:23, was the first horse I put in the 2:30 list, and if he was not a Christian he had at least been in the Cumberland Presbyterian church, for one of his former owners, while on a booze, rode him right up the steps into a country church...." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Old Uncle Tom Taylor is partially paralized. He cannot help himself very much and can talk but little that can be understood. "Andy Malone of Gurley, Ala. has moved back to old Lincoln. "Frank Fry has moved to Kelso to go into the drug business." * * * PERSONALS - "Miss Bessie Lawler, one of the belles of Gurley, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. R.L. Mason. "Hon. T.F. Towry, our member of the legislature, went to Nashville on Monday last and is now in the midst of the conflict." * * * DEATHS - "The Sparta, Ill., Plaindealer: Wm. T. Wilson died at the home of his son, Matthew, in this city Thursday morning, March 28, 1895...The deceased was born in Lincoln county, Tenn., in February 1820, and came to Illinois in 1841...." "Near Bunker Hill, Giles county, March 20, of paralysis, Mrs.Nancy Y. Dale, aged about 81 years. Member of the C.P. church. Burial at Lebanon near Molino." * * * (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/6/95) GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Clara Staggs, C.& W. Boarding Home, P.O. Box 807, Waynesboro, TN 38485. Phone 615-722-3015. "My name is Clara Staggs and I own and operate a boarding home in Tennessee. I have a client, who has resided with me since 1968. "Before that time she was in the state hospital. The last contact with any member of her family was at that time. "Ms. Bertie is ninety years old now, and gets around like a fifty year old. "I would like to know if she has family living or anyone who knew her. Her records were burned in a fire. I'm, also, wondering if there is a family burial place for her. NAME: Bertie Sullivan D.O.B. October 21, 1904 PLACE OF BIRTH: Fayetteville, Lincoln county, Tennessee. PARENTS: Names unknown BROTHERS: None SISTERS: 1 NAME: W.A. Rowe Anyone who has information about Ms. Bertie Sullivan please contact me at the above address or phone number. * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/4/95) 60 YEARS AGO January 3, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The expression 'all that goes up must come down' does not apply to taxes. "Raymond Moyers & Co. sold more than a ton and a half of candy during the Christmas season." * * * BOONSHILL SCHOOL DAMAGED BY FIRE - "At 8 o'clock last Sunday morning the Boonshill high school building was discovered to be on fire....damage to the building and equipment is approximately $3,000...." * * * CARTER'S DRUG STORE - "If curing 2,000 cases of itch entitles a druggist to a crown in heaven Carter's Drug Store is settin' pretty. 50 cents. "The most satisfying thing about being a blame fool is a fellow never finds it out." * * * DEATHS - "Mr. James C. Shofner, December 31, aged 89....Mrs. Julia Steele Eslick, aged 82, January 2....Mr. Albert J. 'Red' Simmons, December 21, ...Mr. Joseph Dean McClellan, aged 65...." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mrs. Grace Ward has returned to her home in Oklahoma after spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Neal Warren. "Messrs. James Bryant and Leon Gault are at home from the CCC Camp." * * * DINNER PARTY - "Miss Lannie Haynes and Mr. Felix Buchanan were hosts the first of the week with a dinner party...guests were Misses Orra Williams, Lera Strong, Mary Sid Medearis, Lucile Landess, Edna Anderson, Judith Bailey, Sadie Buchanan and Messrs. John Matthews, Sam Bagley, Ernest Rees, Jr., Hal Rees, Bob Henry Walker of Athens, J.D. Motlow and Fillmore Cannon." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/11/94) 60 YEARS AGO January 10, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Both girls and boys' basketball teams of Central high school won from Shelbyville high in Shelbyville Tuesday night. Boys, 20-16, girls 25 to 18. "Rayford Ellis, of Delina, who is attending the University of Alabama is a member of the team that played New Year's day at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif." * * * QUARTERLY COURT - "Albert W. Wilson of Boonshill, was elected to the county board of education to fill the vacancy caused by the death of C.E. Clark. "Twenty-four families in the various districts of the county were reported as needing help." * * * DELINA - "Prof. L.I. Mills of Petersburg, enjoyed a bird supper with Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sanders Wednesday night. "Mr. and Mrs.Walter Butler, who are out from Texas visiting Marshall and Lincoln county relatives visited the latter's sister, Mrs. Tom Davis, Tuesday night. They were accompanied by their mother, Mrs. Owens and daughters, Misses Pattie and Lorena Owens of Petersburg." * * * DEATHS - "Reuben Franklin Stiles died Monday afternoon....Miss Elizabeth March died January 8,...she was born February 3, 1838...Mrs. Alice Smith, aged 71, at Red Oak Jan. 6.... * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Cora Stubblefield is visiting her daughter, Mrs. L.L. Speed, and Mr. Speed of Florence, Ala. "Mr. "Hub" Smith went to Hot Springs Saturday for a vacation of a few weeks. "Rev. Ellis Bearden of Sewanee spent the week-end here with his aunt, Mrs. Ellis Blake." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/18/94) 60 YEARS AGO January 17, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Within the past year there has been four deaths in the March family, two brothers, a sister and a cousin. "The hospital force is expecting to move into the new building next week." * * * SHADY GROVE - "Mr. Benie Syler, James Jones and Edd Hill of Hurdlow were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Clark Friday. "Mrs. Gertrude Hardeman is visiting her brother Ben Nash of Molino." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Messrs. Cecil Allen and Leland Medearis and Miss Carles Allen left Wednesday for Louisville, where they will attend the Coca-Cola bottling company convention. "Mr. Sherwood H. Daniel has gone to Pulaski, where he has accepted a position in the radio department at the Abernathy Hardware Company." * * * HOWELL - "A number of friends of Mrs. Cliff McGeehee surprised her with a party on her birthday, Wednesday evening. "Naomi Smith and Virginia Moore spent Friday night with Miss Irene Clark in Fayetteville and attended the ball game at Central high." * * * PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Geo. Stephenson, in company with Mesdames J.M. Greer, J.A. Montgomery and D.B. Smith spent Thursday in Lewisburg as luncheon guests of her mother, Mrs. D.B. Clayton, and attended a W.C.|T.U. Meeting in the Afternoon. * * * TEACHER'S EXAMINATION - "I am advised by Commissioner Walter D. Cocking that a teachers' examination will be held in Lincoln county at Fayetteville on Jan. 25, 26, if there is sufficient demand. L.J. WALL, Supt. of Schools." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/25/95 60 YEARS AGO January 24, 1935 REMINDER OF A BIG TREE - "The largest poplar tree ever cut in Lincoln county came off the Boone Small (now March) place in 1896. It was approximately 7 feet in diameter and was hauled to the Williams & Swainson saw mill by J.J. Daves, Chas. Landess and John Buntley. Mr. Landess got some of the timber from which he carved a spoon and fork which he sent to J.J. Stone at Elk Horn, W. Va. A few days ago Mrs. Stone gave the spoon and fork to Mr. Landess' widow, Mrs. Myrtle Prosser Landess." * * * LOCAL BOY MAKES GOOD - "Friends here will be glad to learn that Harry Warden, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Warden of near Fayetteville, made the highest average grade of any member in his class during the fall quarter. Young Warden is a freshman at Tennessee Tech at Clarksville. He was formerly a student at the Lincoln county central high school here." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Mary Kidd, aged 77, January 22....Mr. Wiley Ortner, aged 65 years, January 23....Mrs. Martha Jordan Kimes, aged 72 years, near Howell....Mrs. Fannie, widow of Robt aged 81, January 16....Mrs. Emily E. Rogers, aged 74, in Shelbyville....Malcolm Jennings, aged 27 years, died in Franklin county, Jan. 29....Willie C. Caldwell, 52, of Elora, died Saturday....Mrs. Saddie Stewart, wife of Lem. H. George, aged 60, January 15....Mrs. Mary Marshall Dale, aged 82, January 17...." * * * CAPITOL THEATRE - Tuesday, Jan. 29 with Irene Dunne and John Boles in 'The Age of Innocence.' Wednesday & Thursday 'The Barretts of Wimpole Street' with Fredric March and Charles Laughton." * * * AD - "Refill your Coal Bin NOW! Try our Battle Creek Coal. Gray & Moores." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. Feb.. 1, '95) 60 YEARS AGO January 31, 1895 PLANE DOWN AT KELSO - "A broken cylinder caused the forced landing Sunday afternoon of a Waco cabin plane on R.D. Cowley's farm at Kelso. "James Davis of Houston, Texas, was bringing Mrs. J.A. Schott, her sister, and her son, H.A. Schott, Jr., to Sewanee where young Schott was to enter the University of the South....The three passengers came to Fayetteville where they got a taxi to take them to Sewanee...." * * * PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY - "The 53d birthday of President Franklin D. Roosevelt was observed in 7,500 different places on the evening of January 30, for the benefit of children suffering with infantile paralysis. "At the Rambo Garage in Fayetteville, Lincoln county people gathered together to fittingly commemorate this occasion. More than five hundred people were in attendance...." DEATHS - "Mrs. Delia Taft, aged 62, died January 27....Mrs. Jessie M.Rawls, aged 76, died at her home in Taft, January 23....Mrs. Jean McKeand, wife of R. Don Warren, aged 32, died in a Memphis hospital....Mr. Louis Gatlin, aged 67, died near Dellrose....Miss Rachel Dorris Markham, aged 20 years, January 24....Mr. Willis H. Whitaker, aged 54, January 29....Mr. James L. Robertson, aged 77, died of paralysis at Taft, January 27...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Katherine Green left Saturday to accept a position as librarian in Central High School of Louisville, Ky. "Mr. George Moyers and daughter, Mrs. Parks Scott and little six- year-old son, Billy, returned Wednesday from Hot Springs, Ark., where they have been since Christmas. "Mrs. Fred George fell Saturday at her home on the Jackson highway and broke her arm." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/15/95) 60 YEARS AGO February 14, 1935 RURAL ELECTRIFICATION - "Sixteen carloads of pole line materials and wire have been ordered and will be here in a few days. This project will cover the entire county and will be completed by early fall...." * * * DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Thirty-seven years ago at 9:45 Friday night the Maine was blown up in Havana harbor and the Spanish- American war precipitated. "Brune Richard Hauptmann was condemned to the electric chair Wednesday by the jury that tried him for the kidnap-murder of baby Lindbergh." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. John F. Beasley, formerly Miss Frances Brown, died February 12, in Pulaski....Mrs. Fammie Pearce, aged 47, February 7....Mrs. Susie Hall Gabard, aged 83, February 8....Rev. Ernest Merrill, aged 56, in Calvert, Texas, February 1....Mrs. Nancy Halbert Harris, aged 84, February 10...she was the last charter member of the Howell Brick church." * * * CAPITOL THEATRE - "Monday James Cagney in 'The St. Louis Kid'. Wednesday & Thursday, Katherine Hepburn in 'The Little Minister'." * * * GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED - "Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Hopkins of the Taft community celebrated their golden wedding Tuesday...Mrs. Hopkins was before her marriage Miss Mary Jane Towry and was the daughter of Smith and Nancy Jane Warren Towry. Mr. Hopkins is 74 and Mrs. Hopkins 68." * * * CARTER'S DRUG STORE - "They say a certain young fellow has a head like a door knob because any woman can turn it. * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/22/95) 60 YEARS AGO February 21, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Horace McKay was in Detroit last week and rode home in a new Ford. "In driving a car it is much better to have the crank in the tool box than at the wheel." * * * NEW OFFICE BUILDING - "The occupants of the new county office building met last Monday to give it a name....of forty-one names the name suggested by Ed Muse was selected, and hereafter it will be known a 'People's Building.'...." * * * CARTER'S DRUG STORE - "Dear Mr. Carter: Why does my teacher ask me so many questions? Don't she know nothing at all? Willie B." * * * CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. J.H.B. Rowe have returned home after spending a week with their granddaughter, Mrs. Carl Hendon of Alabama. "Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bradford were the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dee Bradford of Liberty." * * * DELINA-"Last Monday afternoon Mr. Calvin Burgett and Miss Vardie Lott of Huntsville, Ala., drove to the home of Esq. Tillman Finley and were united in marriage.... "Miss Nannie Clift, one of the teachers in Cornersville school, visited her brother, Mr. Gowan Clift and wife Thursday night." * * * DEATHS - "Mr. J.B. Davis, aged 74, February 19....Mrs. Ada Jackson Simmons, aged 42, in Shelbyville....Mrs. Sallie Warden Buntley, aged 68, died at Corder's Cross Roads, February 13....Mrs. Kate Hancock Schnetzler, aged 42, died at her home at State Line, February 19....Jesse Langston, born near Flintville, June 5, 1858, died near Melissa, Texas January 26....father of twenty-one children...." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/1/95) 60 YEARS AGO February 28, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Messrs. Leland Medearis and R.C. Carroll were in Michigan first of the week feeding the wild ducks on Coca-Cola and Blue Bird ice cream. "Six little girls in the 7th grade of Robt. E. Lee school scored 100 in the mid-term examination: Jane Strong, Marie Ready, Martha Carroll, Lois Welch, Josephine Pack and Rachel Hovis." * * * KELSO - "Miss Hilda Winford, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Simmons, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Cowley and Mr. Joe Pigg attended a mule sale at Decherd last Thursday. Mr. Cowley had some mules in the sale. "Miss Iva Loyd, Mrs. Ola Honey and Mrs. Maggie Rutledge spent last Friday with our beloved club member, Mrs. Joe Moore, who is slowly recuperating from a very serious burn." * * * DEATHS - "The body of Joe A. Martin, aged 53 years, former deputy sheriff at Hamilton county, who died Wednesday, February 20, was brought to Fayetteville for burial....Mr. Wm. S. Dickey, aged 73, died near Molino, February 26...." * * * BIRTHDAY DINNER - "Vallie Lynn Smith entertained her young friends with a dinner on her eleventh birthday, on February 24th...." * * * PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Betty Williams Smith, aged 70, wife of Hunter Smith, died at her home near Richmond, February 24.... "Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hart, Mr. Jas. Arthur and Mr. and Mrs. D.B. Smith attended the funeral of Mr. John Davis at Boonshill last week." * * * THE PILL ROLLER - "I've seen a house without a chimney\And a boat without a sail,\But the coldest thing in winter\Is a shirt without a tail." (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/8/95) 60 YEARS AGO March 7, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The Observer telephone is No. 58 and we would be awfully well pleased for you to call us when you have a news item. "The Observer has been going to the home in which Mr. J.B. Bryan of Coldwater lives for 78 years. He lives at the home of his father, Mr. A.N. Bryan, who lived there when he first subscribed for the Observer in 1857." * * * "THE PATSY" TO BE PRESENTED - "The Lincoln County Woman's Club has secured the services of C.A. Gearish, a professional Chautaugua and Little Theatre play director, to stage that ever popular and wholesome 3-act comedy 'The Patsy.'...." * * * BUSINESS CARDS - "Jacob M. McWilliams, M.D., Practice limited to Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat....J.W. Holman, Attorney-at-Law, Southeast Corner Public Square....Bagley & Bagley, Real Estate, Insurance and Loans, Office K.P. Building Phone 30...." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Fourney Jacobs, 53, Huntsville, March 4...Mr. Wiley Spray, 79, Frogville, March 4....Mrs. Fannie Rives, Skinem, March 2....Mrs. Maggie Jackson Harrison, 42, Dellrose, March 5,....Mrs. Lizzie Cummins Vann, 75, Feb. 28, at Vann....Mrs. Margaret Creson Wade, 88, February 27....Mr. George Grissam, 34, at Lincoln, February 28....Esq. J.J. Martin, near Dellrose, March 4, native of Lincoln county born April 26, 1846...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Misses Lillian White, Mildred Clark and Lois Good, who are attending the Woman's college in Athens, Ala., spent the week-end with their parents. ..."Elder and Mrs. D.E. Mason and son, David, of Sulphur Springs, Tex. are here visiting their children, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mason and Mr. and Mrs. Sumners Wilson." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/15/95) 60 YEARS AGO March 14, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "In Ripley's 'Believe it or not' is pictured a paper of pins that Miss Mag Chafin of Lincoln county, Tenn., used 59 years. "Mrs. Lou Warden of Fayetteville has been issued an honor badge for 15 years continuous service with the telephone company." * * * THE PILL ROLLER - "Dear Mr. Carter: I've been trying to catch a husband for the past 20 years, but with no luck. Do you suppose I'm using the wrong kind of bait? Miss ____ I've observed that the kind you catch by fishing in nearly all cases should have been thrown back. Stop fishing. G.F.C." * * * DEATHS - "Mrs. Fannie Revis, March 2, at Bellview....Gideon Ezell George, aged 76, at Dellrose, March 10....J.A. Warren, 55, at Bellville....Mr. Lee Caldwell, aged 77, March 12, native of Mulberry....Double funeral services for Mrs. Iva Hamilton Carter, aged 74 and her daughter, Mrs. Grace Hastings, aged 47, both died March 10....Mrs, Ella Whitaker Rees, aged 78, at her home in West End, March 8...." * * * BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY - "The friends and relatives of Mrs. Rena Ladd of Mulberry avenue, gave her a surprise Sunday morning in honor of her 74th Birthday.... "On March 3, Mrs. Ida Formwalt was hostess of a birthday dinner in honor of her sister, Mrs. Hayden Edwards...." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Nancy Jones underwent a tonsil operation at the local hospital Saturday. "Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Moore and son, Milton, left today for Detroit, to make their home in the future." * * * 100 YEARS AGO February 7, 1935 DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Several cases of rabbit fever is reported over the county. "Mr. Virgil Yearwood sold nearly three hundred mules on first Monday." * * * AT THE HOSPITAL - "....Miss Mildred Abbott, appendix, Mr. Jas. Erwin, Belvidere, appendix, Mr. Jake Hamilton, a major operation...." * * * DELINA - "Mr. Clive Adams presented his wife with a handsome new upright piano last week. "Mr. Rufe Hunter was the guest of his niece, Mrs. otis Sullivan during the past week." * * * KELSO - "Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Whisenant and little son, Jimmie, of Fort Payne, Ala., are here visiting Mrs. Whisenant's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Winford. "Miss Kathleen Pruitt spent last Friday night in Fayetteville with Miss Dot Anderson and attended the ball game at Central high." * * * FAYETTEVILLE - "Misses Frances Kelso, a student at Peabody, Maude Carter, Laura Gray Kirby, Josephine and Roberta Motlow all of Nashville, spent the week-end at home with the homefolks. "Miss Ruth Cline of Chattanooga, spent the week-end with Miss Marie Ready. "Since the opening of the new hospital Mrs. Lizzie Hobbs has furnished a room in memory of her daughter, Taffy Tula Hobbs." * * * (p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/ (Publish 1/11/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO January 10, 1895 COLDWATER - "The Death Angel has visited our midst recently. Mrs. Mack Campbell, daughter of Mr. Newt Maddox, died the 4th inst. "Mr. Eli Wright and Miss Florence Raby were married, in Moore co., on Dec. 20. We hope for them a pleasant and prosperous journey through life. * * * SMITHLAND - "A.M. McLaughlin, who sold out his store to Franklin & Copeland, has moved to Fayetteville. "Mr. Mack Franklin has moved to the house originally owned by A.M. McLaughlin. Mr. Roy Copeland has moved into the house occupied by J.C. Stubblefield, Esq., and the latter now occupies the Street house. * * * THE SOCIAL CIRCLE - "To-day at the residence of her son, T.O. Bagley, Mrs. Eliza B. Bagley will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her birth... "Twenty years ago last Saturday, Jan. 5th, Dr. T.P. Holman and wife stood before the minister and took the marital vows....They celebrated the event by a China Wedding to which almost fifty invitations were issued...." * * * DEATHS - "Near Camargo, Jan. 4, Pryor Womack, son of Mrs. Callie Womack, aged 8....At Bucksnort, Jan. 8, an infant of E.L. and Elizabeth McGehee, aged 5 months.....On Tucker's Creek, Jan. 2, Mrs. Letitia, wife of Nath Reed, aged 50 years" * * * MARRIED - "Colored-H.L.P. Jones and Mattie Fannon; Robert Tate and Julia Buchanan." * * * (Publish 1/18/95) SPANING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO January 17, 1895 CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mrs. J.E. Bray and little daughter, Myrtle, of Round Rock, Texas, are on a visit to her brother and sister. "Tom Stevenson and Mahew Smith from Waxahachie, Texas, are visiting their parents and kin in old Lincoln and several others that I will not mention." * * * BELLVILLE - "J.M. Steed is in very feeble health. "Byrom Ingle of Huntsville, recently made a visit to his cousin, Edd Ingle, of this place." * * * CYRUSTON - "Virgie Wells, of Bunker Hill, has been making frequent trips to Clardyville and Cyruston lately. "Miss Nannie Hamilton, who spent the holidays with relatives here, has returned to school at Dickson." * * * HOWELL - "Mr. H.C. Dyer has moved his mother to Howell and is keeping boarding house. "Three of Charley Sloan's boarders left him from the lack of food and quilts. Last week he bought a load of pumpkins and a sack of cow peas and they boys have come back." * * * OBITUARY - "Brother J.A. Cantrell was born February 11, 1868, and died Dec. 17...He leaves a devoted wife and two children..." * * * DEATHS - "Near Ego, Jan. 8, Mrs. Patsy Miles, aged about 74...At Bucksnort, Jan. 11, Mr. Hardy Warden, aged 74...Near Lincoln, Jan. 13, of old age, Mr. John Nunley. aged 67..." * * * (Publish 1/4/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO January 3, 1895 BLANCHE - "The young folks were tendered a social gathering at the home of W.L. McAnn on the eve of the 24th; also, at J.W. Rawls' (little Johnny's) on the 27th, and at Mrs. Mat Twitty's on the 29th. "The annual reunion of the Forbes family occurred at the home of Mrs. E.J. Forbes on December 27th. Every family was represented except that of Mr. Thomas Moore, of Molino, who married the youngest daughter...." * * * COLDWATER - "Dr. L.Y. Hays and Laps Good made a flying trip to Birmingham. "Joe Morrison, wife and children will leave for Texas January 3d or 4th, where they expect to make their future home." * * * BUCKEYE- "Lawson Alexander seems to have some attraction from home lately. "O.S. Stewart has been sick the past week with a severe cold." * * * DEATHS - "Near Camargo, Dec. 29, of pneumonia, J..H. Billians. "At Bucksnort, Jan. 1, of pneumonia, William Homer, son of W.C. and Jane Warden, aged 13 years and 5 months. "Miss Caroline M. Diemer died Thurs., Dec. 27, at the residence of her brother, S.T. Diemer..." * * * PERSONALS - "Prof. R.E.L. Dinwiddie, of Florence, spent the past week in town with relatives. "Mr. R.J. McKinney and bride, of Chattanooga, were visiting his parents last week. "Miss Fannie Higgins has been in Marshall county the week past with her sick sister, Mrs. Jno. F. Beasley." (Publish 1/25/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO January 24, 1895 REAL ESTATE - "A.J. Pamplin to J.A. Pamplin, 61 acres in 7th dis. "S.C. Hipsh to C.S. Swainson, 2,360 acres in 19th dis." * * * OREGON - "There was a wedding here the 1st Sunday in this month that was just a bit romantic. Chas. Benson and Miss Nannie Griffin, of this place, met at the Sulphur Springs and at the appointed hour, 10 o'clock, in the presence of a large crowd, they were made same as one. Rev. Lanston officiating." * * * BELLVILLE - "There was a party given at the residence of Mr. Bun Bell last Thursday night which was greatly enjoyed. Those present were: "J.D. Cole and Miss Armada Steed, Milton Harris and Miss Sue Furgason, Dr. Cannon and Miss Pearl Eads, Fount Ladd and Miss Mary Talbot...." * * * PERSONALS - "Mr. T.R.W. Crane, of Oak Hill, one of Lincoln county's most upright men, was a late caller. "Misses Maud, Maxie and Mary Grigsby, left Monday last for Sacramento, Ky., to visit their grandmother." * * * DEATHS - "At Kelso, Friday, Jan. 11th, of dropsy, Mrs. Dealpha Campbell, aged 72, burial at Prospect....At Towry, Jan. 19th, of paralysis, Mrs. Sallie Sawyers, aged 72. Burial at Pleasant Grove...." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "Mr. Walter Eslick, of Fayetteville, will be in our town sparking this week. "Hog cholera has been raging for some time in this section." * * * (Publish 2/1/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO January 31, 1895 HARMS - "Mr. J.W. Wilson and family have moved into our midst. "Last Friday night quite a number of young ladies called on the Messrs. Kirby. They had a pleasant time." * * * HAWTHORNE - "Miss May Pitts is boarding at Mr. J.I. Pearce's of Fayetteville and going to school. "The toll gate keeper of the Huntsville pike has one regular customer, the first settler of Bucksnort." * * * SMITHLAND - "Prof. T.M. Wilson was in this neighborhood last week looking after the interest of his school. "Mrs. Jennie Jones, of Huntland, was visiting her sister, Mrs. W.Y. Taylor. * * * COLDWATER - "Mrs. Mollie Rhodes and three children, after a visit of six months among kin, left for her home in Texas last Saturday. "Miss Dell Sheffield, of Coldwater, has charge of the school at Bee Spring. * * * DEATHS - "At Goshen, Jan. 29, Mrs. Mary R.E., wife of Wm. Ashworth, dec., aged 74....Near Kelso, Wednesday, Jan. 16th, of consumption, Mrs. Martha Nix, wife of Mr. Samuel Nix, aged 64..." * * * HUB AND SPOKE FACTORY - "That a handle and hub factory is to be established in Fayetteville is a certainty. Stock to the value of twenty-two hundred dollars has been subscribed...Besides the people who operate it, it will give employment to teamsters and wood choppers and will otherwise be of incalculable benefit." (Publish 2/8/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO February 7, 1895 OREGON - "On Saturday, Feb. 2nd, there was a birthday dinner given to Mr. Henry Warren, who has reached his 81st anniversary. But we are sorry to report the old gentleman was sick and could not enjoy it. * * * MOLINO - "There was an entertainment last Monday night at the residence of D.F. Askins. Those present-Misses Rena Montgomery, Lillie Caughran, Ettie McDill, Eva and Maggie Askins, Maggie McCown, Jennie Galloway, Carrie Hamilton, Delia Askins, and Messrs. Ira Galloway, Ovid Wiley, Eddie, Joe, Carl and Hugh Caughran, Worth Montgomery, Homer McCown, Dennie and Elgie Askins. * * * LOCALS - "The past week three cars of cattle, two of hogs and one of mules have been shipped from the Fayetteville stock yards. Last Friday Parks Bros. shipped twenty steers to Cincinnati that averaged 1,487 pounds, and a finer lot of beeves never left this county. * * * 85th ANNIVERSARY - "The 85th anniversary of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church was appropriately observed by that congregation in Fayetteville last Sunday....On Feb. 4, 1810, the C.P. Church was organized in the home of Rev. Samuel McAdoo, in Dickson county, Tenn., two other ministers taking part in the organization. From that beginning the church has in eighty-five years grown to something more than 180,000 members...." * * * DEATHS - "At Cyruston at the home of Mr. C.H. Cunningham, Feb. 4, of consumption, Miss Sealy Story, aged 75...." * * * (Publish 2/15/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO February 14, 1895 FLINTVILLE - "Miss Maud McKinney is visiting friends at Huntland. "L.O. Bostick shipped a car of fine hogs north Saturday." * * * CIRCUIT COURT - "Grand Jury-J.C. Stubblefield, foreman, T.J. Burris, Joseph Lock, M.L. Dickey, G.M. Pylant, A.N. Hughey, J.W. Fleming, N.N. McClellan, D.C. Stevenson, Kenneth Stevens, J.T. Gray, Jno. B. Sullivan, J.A. Carloss." * * * FAYETTEVILLE FIGURES - "The books of the corporation tax assessor show there are 614 town lots and houses in the town of an average valuation of $296.38. To run the town $4,875.50 is yearly collected from the people, which is sixty-five cents on the $100 worth of taxable property. In addition to this the state and county tax is $1 on the hundred, thus making a total tax of $1.65 for Fayetteville people. No wonder that the cold sweat appears on a town man at tax-paying time." * * * MEMBERS OF SHACKLEFORD-FULTON BIVOUAC - "You are earnestly requested to attend the regular meeting of the Bivouac on Saturday, March 2nd, 1895, to decide who will represent the Bivouac in the grand reunion of Confederate Soldies at Houston, Texas, May 20- 23d, 1895...." * * * TOWRY - "A.J. Crunk, the beef man, has moved to the Stegall farm, at Harper's Branch. "Mrs. Virlina D. McAlister, of Milan county, Texas, is visiting her children, W.J. McAlister, of this place, and Mrs. J.H. Thrasher, of Rowell. "O.J. Bolander has a very bad case of flatula, but I think Dr. Davis of Fayetteville will bring him around all right. (Publish 2/22/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO February 21, 1895 BOONSHILL - "Mr. Hence Cunningham was thrown from a mule last week and very painfully but not seriously hurt. "Mr. Chas. W. Hobbs, of Cyruston, worships with us occasionally, and spends the afternoon with one of our fairest girls. * * * A FAMILY REUNION - "For several years it has been the custom of the children and relatives of Dr. Wm. Stewart to give him a birthday dinner. Accordingly on the 13th day of February, his 86th birthday, they met at his home on the hill, near Molino, sor that purpose...." * * * DEATH - "Near Molino, February 16, of hives, Sallie, daughter of J.C. and Sallie Lincoln, aged 4 months. * * * NON-RESIDENT NOTICE - "Wm. L. Moores, Admin., &c. vs John M. Moores, et als. "In the above cause pending in the Chancery County of Lincoln county it appearing to me, W.B. Martin, Clerk and Master of said Court, from complaint's bill, which is sworn to, that the defendants, Elbridge K. Moores, Cyrus W. Moores and Julius Hamilton, are non- residents of Tennessee, and reside in the state of Texas...." * * * ADVERTISED LETTERS - "John G. Buchanan, P.G. Butler, Miles Brazier, col., W.A. Carter, Miss Lou Edmondson, Mrs. Daisy Hayden, HJenry Purdy, Miss Archie Ray, I.M. Smiley, J.W. Smith, J.P. Thomison, Isaac Vanzant, Mrs. Eliza Williams, Capt. Jasper G. Wilbourn. J.J. Jones, P.M." * * * (Publish 3/1/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO February 28, 1895 SUNDAY THOUGHTS - "Controversy in religious matter pays no dividends. "The blind would never find out they were blind if somebody with eyes didn't tell them so. "The man who looks through cobwebs will see spiders everywhere." * * * MOLINO - "Miss Rena Montgomery has been visiting friends in Palmetto the past two weeks. "Oscar Taylor, of Samville, and Albart Taylor, of Howell, were the guests of their sister, Mrs. S.A. McDill last week." * * * BUCKEYE - "Dr. B.L. Jean left Tuesday for Lincoln, where he will practice medicine. "On last tuesday night the young people came together at the residence of Mr. Jim Woods...." * * * DEATH - "Mrs. Priscilla, wife of Mr. John H. Cummins, died in this place Monday, aged 36...." * * * MARRIAGES - "Chas. Davenport and Beatrice Parker; Ben Garrison and Lena Wilson; John T. Southerland and Dora A. Harmoning. Colored: Henry Keith and Mary Lou Crawford; A.W. Fulton and Mariah Ford." * * * HOTEL SOLD - "The hotel property in this place has been sold by Mrs. Pettey to Mr. Ed. Pope, the consideration being $7,500. There is not a more enterprising man in the town than Mr. Pope, and as the hotel is in need of repairs he will at once have the needed work done...." (Publish 3/8/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO March 7, 1895 MCBURG - "We have a weather prophet in our neighborhood, Mr. Nathan Gary, he prophesied 27 snows and we have had 26. "Mrs. Pardon has moved back from Arkansas to this place, to keep house for her grandchildren. * * * GIMLET CREEK - "Miss Fannie Whitaker, of Mulberry is spending several days with her sister, Mrs. Yancy Dusenberry. "J.W. Ashby and his little daughter, of Mulberry, visited his mother, Mrs. Nancy Ashby, recently." * * * COLDWATER - "The rude hand of death has been in our midst again. Mrs. Mary Mullens, after an illness of about a week, died Friday, the 3rd, at 9 a.m. "Campbell & Marshall have their mill in good trim and are anxious to see people coming with corn. * * * PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT - "Last Friday evening Miss Mary Battle celebrated the sixteenth anniversary of her birth with a party." * * * LOCALS - "Mrs. J.D. Tillman desires to sell her piano. It is an old but very handsome instrument, of mahogany, has never been abused, is in good condition-restrung a few months ago, and new hammers put on. It is a Chickery Grand, and will be sold at a bargain. "Capt. Robt. B. Green, of San Antonio, Texas, has been appointed judge by Gov. Culberson. His father, Mr. N.O. Green, formerly lived in Fayetteville, and his mother is a daughter of Col. Jas. Fulton, who for years was at the head of the Fayetteville Bar. Judge Green is only 30 years of age." * * * (Publish 3/15/95) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO March 14, 1895 BELLVILLE - "We have recently heard of the death of Mrs. Nancy March. For several years her home was in this village....A few years ago she went with her son, R.P. March, to Windom, Kan. * * * MCBURG - "Mrs. Mildred Robinson has gone to Kinston, Texas, to visit relatives. "W.D. Sawyers and wife went to Bunker Hill last Sunday to attend the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Tom Story." * * * COLDWATER - "Monroe Sanders has bought Lewis Strong's farm, containing 200 acres for which he paid $8,150. "James Clardy, wife and little son atended church at Smith Chapel last Sabbath. * * * MINISTER TILLMAN - "Hon. James D. Tillman, of Fayetteville, the newly appointed U.S. Minister to Ecuador, will leave in a few days for his post of duty, and as Mr. Tillman was born and grew to manhood in our county, it is but natural that our people should feel an interest in him...." * * * HARMS - "Henry Waite threshed 112 bushels of oats for Fount Pitts Tuesday. It seemed almost like summer to hear the humming of the thresher. "The latest news that we have is that Paul Cramsie has been Wait- ing." * * * DEATH - "Near Camargo, Monday, March 7, of pneumonia, Loaton Cannon; aged 53 years. Burial at Sandlin graveyard." * * * DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN Taken from the Fayetteville Observer February 14, 1895 Mrs. Sarah E. Brewer, aunt of Mrs. C.A. Diemer, died in Nashville Saturday last aged 83 years. She was a native of this place, and inherited a good estate. Her husband died soon after marriage leaving her in poor health and her possessions soon disappeared. She went to Cuba in the capacity of governess. While there she opened a boarding house and prospered, after a time she was proprietor of the leading hotel in Havana and accumulated a fortune. She made guests of all Confederates who sought that city for some years after the war. She made a home for Jefferson Davis and family, Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Gov. Isham G. Harris and many other eminent Southerners until their return to the United States. Mrs. Brewer was a zealous member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and gave thousands to the maintenance of churches at various places. (p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/16/94 GENEALOGICAL QUERIES Nancy A. Sicotte, 2047 Byron St., Palo Alto, CA 94301 asks about the Taylor and Hamilton families: "I am looking for information from the descendants of Nancy Hamilton, who was born in 1806. She married Hugh Taylor about 1831 in Lincoln county. "Their children were Marcus, John, Mary, William, Hugh, and David. This family appears on the 1850 census, but not on the 1860. Where did they go? "Nancy's parents were John Hamilton and Martha Greer, both from South Carolina. They came to Lincoln county about 1810." * * * (Publish 11/23/94) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO November 22, 1894 PETERSBURG - "The new pastor of the M.E. Church, South, Rev. E.W. Brown, and his family, were the victims of a donation party on Monday night, improvised by the members of his church. "Miss Pauline Anderson, an accomplished young lady from Fayetteville, is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. W.B. Moore." * * * LYNCHBURG - "Our friend Daniel Blythe was at home this week. He says that work on the Christian church at Howell is progressing nicely. "Dr. Hickson, of County Line, killed a hawk a few days ago which measured three feet nine inches from tip to tip." * * * PERSONALS - "Mr. L.J. Warren, of the mail service is at his home near Petersburg hunting pleasure and partridges. "Mr. H.E. Johnson is now in Waco and will probably engage in business in that Texas town. Like the tails of Little Bopeep's sheep, his curls were left behind." * * * OREGON - "James M. Moyers and family paid their aged grandfather, Henry Warren, a visit a few days ago. Phillip Harris, of Birmingham, Ala., paid his old friends a flying visit last week. Phillip left here in his youth a poor boy, but returned to his old friends happy and prosperous. * * * DEATHS - "Near Howell, Nov. 16, 1894, of hip disease, Mr. Jas. W. Davis, aged 32....Near Kelso, Nov. 14, of cancer, Mrs. Missla, wife of W.B. Carter, aged 50 years....At McBurg, Nov. 14, of liver complaint, Mrs. Saltta, wife of Allen Coble, aged 78... Near Buckeye, Nov. 18, of dropsy, Mr. George Dempsey, aged 70..." Fayetteville (TN) Observer Nov. 22, 1894 DOUBLE WEDDING At 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Nov. 21, 1894, at Lebanon church, near Molino, there was a double wedding, the brides being the daughters of Mr. P.C. Askins, Rev. Wiley Sloan, of Troy, S.C., officiated and solemnized the sacred rites of matrimony most impressively. The contracting parties were- Mr. S.H. Galloway and Miss Iva Askins. Attendants Ira Galloway and Miss Cara Askins, Ovid Wiley and Miss Eva Askins Mr. A.L. IRA and Miss Ollie Askins. Attendants: G.M. Stewart and Miss Lillie Caughran, Robt. M. Rowlett and Miss Etta McDill. Ushers: E.A. Caughran and Hugh Kennedy. The church was filled with people anxious to witness the nuptuals (sic) and who attested by their attendance to the popularity of the contracting parties and showed an interest in their happiness and prosperity. Young people never enter the matrimonial state under more auspicious environments, not a cloud darkens the cerulean blue of the sky and friendly winds will drive their barques into the port of perfect peace and domestic felicity. From the church the bridal party repaired to the residence of Mr. askins, where a sumptuous repast awaited them. Today they will be banquetted (sic) at the residence of Mrs. L.A. Galloway, and to-morrow they will be tempted to the performance of masticatory deeds by a plethora of appetizing substantials and delicacies at the hospitable home of Mrs. Nora Sloan. (Publish 11/30/94) SPANNING THE YEARS by Jane Warren Waller 100 YEARS AGO November 29, 1894 LYNCHBURG - "Jarmon Porter, col., died at his home near Lynchburg, Friday night, Nov. 19. He was about 78 years old, and during his life he had accumulated good property, and was, perhaps, the wealthiest man of his race in this section of the State. He owned a good river farm and other property. He leaves a wife and several children." * * * CLARDYVILLE - "Tom Stone, of Pulaski, was in this section buying cattle last week. "Misses Lida Dickey and Lizzie Farrar went to Blanche Sunday." * * * RENEGAR - "John Keith, of Plano, Texas, is visiting W.J. Ventress. "Misses Mary and Esther Williams, of Fayetteville, are visiting the family of J.P. McGee." * * * DEATHS - "Mr. A.J. Smith died at Bellbuckle on Thursday, Nov. 22, of paresis. aged 39....Noah Hampton ..born in Lincoln county, on Jan. 8, 1841, and was married to Mary C. Stevenson Sept. 18, 1866. He moved to Shelby county, Tenn., in 1868 and from there removed to Green county, Ark., in 1876, and died on Nov. 14. He leaves a wife and two daughters....Near Bellville, Nov. 23, of typhoid fever, Miss Louisa Victoria Orrick, aged 22 years and 2 months...." * * * HUGHEY - "Misses Mollie Childs and Ida Barnes and Ellis Hamilton are visiting their friends at Ostella, Marshall county. "Miss Annie Childs is attending school at Howell. * * *