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Prather douglas-memphis@worldnet.att.net ==================================================================== McNairy County Independent, Jan 3, 1908 Mattie Erwin Monday morning before Christmas Mattie Erwin, colored, better known as Mattie Roberts, was found dead in her cabin in the western suburbs of town. It is through by the doctors who first saw her that she had been criminally assaulted and probably smothered to death. Suspicion pointed to her husband Sol Erwin from whom she parted. A horse track led to and from her house, and a man's tracks led to and from the door. It had rained and the tracks were plain. She was on the bed and her cloths showed liberties had been taken, though no evidence of violence was about her throat or neck to show that she was smothered or chocked. She was quite old, perhaps 65 years, and lived alone, but had moved to where she was only a few days before, clues are being followed which may result in a solving of the mystery. It is barley possible that she may have died suddenly while in a criminating position and the party fled in terror. A rug was on the footboard of the bed with mud on it that looked like it had been placed there to keep muddy shoes from the furniture. McNairy County Independent, January 10, 1908 Capt. Albert A. Anderson Capt. Albert A. Anderson of Henderson was almost instantly killed Saturday by being caught in his gin and his arm torn from the shoulder. The shock was so terrible that he died about four hours after the accident. His death will be greatly deplored by a large circle of acquaintances. He has been in public life many years. He was door keeper of the United States Congress during Speaker Crisp's term. He has held the position of Marshall of the Supreme Courts at Jackson, warden of the state penitentiary and sheriff of Chester county for three successive terms. He was a most cheerful, pleasant, affable, sincere and upright in all his dealings. His personal integrity was above question. He was a consistent member of the M. E. church. McNairy County Independent, January 31, 1908 J. F. Moore J. F. Moore, aged 71 years, living in the 2d district died Tuesday of pneumonia. He was the father of our townswoman, Mrs. J. H. Scott and an old and highly respected citizen of the county. McNairy County Independent, January 31, 1908 Kemp AGED 110 years ---- The Lady Kemp living with her son - in - law, Tom Richard, two miles north of Selmer. This old lady we have referred to before on account of her age, which is unquestionably 110 years. She has been blind and bed - ridden for months and life simply passed out of the old shell mortality. McNairy County Independent, February 7, 1908 Mary Williams After two or three weeks suffering, Mrs. Mary Williams departed this life February 1, 1908 at her home in the 1st district aged 78 years. She professed faith in Christ some forty years ago and joined the M. E. church south. She lived a consistent christian affectionate wife, a kind mother and was loved by all who knew her labors and her work shall follow her. Though she be dead yet shall she live again. She can never come back to you, but you can go to her. Oh! may we all live as she lived and died as she died, in full triumph of a living faith. She was buried in Sulphur Springs cemetery Feb. 3, 1908 - J. H. F. McNairy County Independent, February 14, 1908 W. S. Plunk Mrs. W. S. Plunk aged 72 years died Friday, 7th inst., at her home four miles north of Bethel. She was buried at Liberty on Saturday, Rev. Austin officiating. Deceased was a lifelong member of the Wesleyan church and a noble woman. She leaves her husband, Mr. W. S. Plunk. She was a mother of two children, both of whom are dead. She leaves a large number of kindred, who mourn her loss. Probably the Plunk family is the most numerous one in the county and all of them good citizens. McNairy County Independent, February 4, 1908 Mary A. Moore Mrs. Mary A. Moore died at the home of her daughter, Mrs George Kizer at Prescott, Ark., January 18, 1908, aged 86 years. She had been in poor health for some time, but was not confined to her bed, was up all morning, before she died and talked to her daughter to the last. She was born in Kemper county, Miss., married Clinton Moore of McNairy county, who died twenty six years ago, where they lived until 1875. Moved to this, Navada county, Ark., and lived here until her death at the age of 86 years. She leaves two sons and three daughters, sixteen living grand children and thirteen living great-grandchildren, some of whom are seventeen years old. She was a consistent member of the Christian church from her youth. All of her children and most of her grand children are members of the same church. which shows her influence over her family. She and her husband were well known in McNairy county where they still have many relatives and friends. Written by her grandson, Wm. C. Moore, Prescott, Ark. McNairy County Independent, February 28, 1908 J. N. Jeans Mrs. J. N. Jeans, aged 73 years, died on the 22d inst. at her home one mile south of Selmer. She had been afflicted with partial paralysis for several years and a final attack Thursday night resulted in death. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. S. H.. McCullar by her former husband Robert Redden. She was the relict of J. N. Jeans who died several years ago. She was buried Sunday in the Falcon grave yard. Rev. J. H. Curry officiated before a large concourse whose presence attested the high esteem in which she was held. McNairy County Independent, February 28,1908 Mary Jane Shelton Mrs. Mary Jane Shelton died at the home of her son, Mr. Sidney Shelton, in Selmer, Sunday of consumption, and was buried at Mt. Giliad. She was about 70 years old and an excellent woman. She leaves a number of grown children. McNairy County Independent, March 13, 1908 Where as, it has pleased God in his infinite wisdom and love to have the death angle, on Feb 22, claim the mother of Sov. Sidney Shelton, who was a member of Dewy Camp, NO 78, W. O. W. Mrs. M. J. Shelton had reached the age of 67 years, having been born and reared in McNairy county. She professed faith in Christ in her early childhood, having been united with the Baptist church about 12 years. Mrs. Shelton possessed all the faith of a true christian woman. She leaves children and relatives and friends to mourn her loss. Be it resolved, by Dewey Camp NO 78 W. O. W., that we extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones, and say, weep not for our loss is her gain. Submit to him whos depth all things well and be consoled by her pure christian character, that we may live to clasp her hand on the eternal shore, where parting no more. McNairy County Independent, February, 28 1908 Richard Murry Richard Murry died at his home near Bethel Springs Tuesday, aged about 70 years. He had been in bad health for some tome with pulmonary trouble. He was buried Wednesday at Chapel Hill. He leaves a wife and several grown children. He belonged to the old and respected Murry family, one of the old first settlers of the county. McNairy County Independent, March 13, 1908 John D. Null John D. Null died Friday and was buried Saturday, Rev. J. H. Curry conducting the burial services assisted by Rev. J. H. Maxedon. Mr. Null was 56 years and three months. He was stricken with pneumonia about one week ago. Being physically unable to withstand the disease his condition from the first was considered dangerous. Mr. Null was once in business at Falcon and afterward at Selmer, for several years he has been retired and lived a life of recluse. He disposed of his estate amounting to about $4,000 by will made in his last sickness. He was never married and therefore left no kindred nearer than two half sisters and a niece. He divided his property among them after directing his executors to use $1,000 in erecting a monument and caring for his grave. Albert Gillespie and U. S. Alexander are named as executors. McNairy County Independent, Friday September 4, 1908 Page 1 Wm. Swain Wm. Swain, aged 53 years, died at his home at Ramer last Saturday, and was buried Sunday in Ramer Cemetery. He was a good citizen and prosperous farmer. He leaves a wife and several children, and a host of friends to mourn his death