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This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Mitzi P. Freeman ==================================================================== Deaths as reported in the Putnam County Herald Newspaper 1903 Source: Cookeville, Putnam County Herald 1903-1907 Roll: #201 Note: The following notation ". . ." (without the quotes) indicates that there is more information in the death notice. This information was not transcribed, because it did not contain any genealogical information. ADAMS, J. H.: Whereas, on the 3rd day of October, 1903, it pleased Almighty God to remove from the walks of men our highly esteemed brother, J. H. Adams; therefore be it Resolved by the members of Mr. View Lodge, No. 179, I. O. O. F., of Cookeville, Tenn., that by the death of Bro. Adams this lodge loses a devoted and enthusiastic member whose loyalty and love of Odd Fellowship was ardent and pure, and his community is deprived of an honest, kind-hearted and public spirited citizen, whose actions of charity and graternity strongly endeared him to all who knew him. When he realized the absolute certainty of immediate death he gave a final testimony of his appreciation of Odd Fellowship by entrusting the arrangement of this business affairs to this lodge, and we shall ever cherish his ???? and endeavor to emulate his unfaltering devotion to the principles of our noble order. Further, be it Resolved, that copies of these resolutions be furnished the local newspapers for publication and a page of the lodge records be dedicated to the memory of our deceased brother. [Date 11/18/1903, Vol. I, No. 41, Page 5] ALLEN, JESSE S.: Jesse S. Allen died at his home 2 1/2 miles north of Algood, on Aug. 15, 1902 (sic), at the age of 74 years. He was esteemed and loved by all who knew him. He was a mem- of the M. E. church and lived a consistent member of the same. Always ready to aid those who were in distress and his loving hand extended to the needy. He served under Gen. Dibrell during the war as a private soldier, and was twice married. His first wife was Miss Sarah A. Howard, his second, who survives him was Miss Addie Potter, neither of which have any children. Thus another old soldier has stacked his arms and crossed over the river to join the host who precede him and awaiting the last roll call. . . . [Date 8/26/1903, Vol. I, No. 29, Page 2] ANDERSON, MARTHA: Martha, wife of Lee Anderson, died at her home in Algood, Tuesday night, Sept. 15, 1903, and was buried next day at Dotson's Chapel. Deceased was a step-daughter of Rev. W. J. Anderson of Bloomington. [Date 9/16/1903, Vol. I, No. 32, Page 1] APPLE, NEED: Uncle Need Apple died this morning, July 29, 1903, at the residence of his son-in-law, Dr. Chilcutt in West Cookeville, after a long illness. He was in his 85th year, ailments incident to old age causing his death. The funeral will be from the house at 2 o'clock Thursday, and interment at the Cookeville cemetery. [Date 7/29/1903, Vol. I, No. 25, Page 8] BALLARD, NANCY: Aunt Nancy Ballard of near Poddyville died last Thursday evening, aged about 85 years. [Date 12/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 43, Page 2] BILBREY, CHILD OF DOCK: Thomas Bilbrey lost two children, and Dock Bilbrey one child with diphtheria. [Date 11/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 39, Page 5] BILBREY, CHILDREN OF THOMAS: Thomas Bilbrey lost two children, and Dock Bilbrey one child with diphtheria. [Date 11/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 39, Page 5] BOLES, MRS. MATILDA: Mrs. Matilda Boles died at her home near West Fork last week at the age of 93 years. She was one of the oldest women in this section and the widow of John Boles, who died many years ago. Besides children, several grandchildren and perhaps scores of great- grandchildren, she leaves at least eight or ten great-great- grandchildren, some of them ten years of age. Her husband was in his day a very popular man, having represented this district in the General Assembly. [Date 2/11/1903, Vol. I, No. 1, Page 8] BOYD, MRS. SALLIE: Mrs. Sallie Boyd, wife the late John L. Boyd, died Saturday evening and was buried Sunday at 3:30 o'clock at Salem. [Date 6/3/1903, Vol. I, No. 17, Page 4] BOYD, MRS. SALLIE: On last Saturday at 7:10 pm the victorious reaper transarted the spirit of Mrs. Sallie Boyd (nee Lyda) to another world. She was the wife of the late John L. Boyd. She had been in feeble health for several years, and her death was not a surprise to her many friends. She was a member of the M. E. church, south and often gave testimony of her hopes of a better life. She had passed the prophetic limit, being 73 years and 9 days old. . . . She was buried at Salem, in the presence of a large assemblage, the services being conducted by Bro. Robt. Dow. [Date 6/3/1903, Vol. I, No. 17, Page 8] BRASWELL, LILLIAN MAR: Lillian Mai, the one year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hick Braswell, died June 14th. It seems too bad as we look with only an earthly eye, that she should be taken from us, but God knows best; and we know "all things work together for good to them that love God." On Monday at 2 p. m. with said hearts and bowed heads her many friends with her father and mother, saw the loved one silently lowered into the grave to await the glad resurrection morn. May the Lord comfort the parents, and may this great affliction bring them all close to Him who said "let not your hears be troubled." [Date 6/24/1903, Vol. I, No. 20, Page 5] BROWN, SON OF HARRY: A letter has been received announcing the death of Harry Brown's little son, a grandson of G. W. Slagle. [Date 4/15/1903, Vol. I, No. 10, Page 5] BUTLER, COL. JOHN L.: Col. John L. Butler, and Ancient Odd Fellow, died here on the 1st inst., and was buried by the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a 32nd degree member. [Date 5/6/1903, Vol. I, No. 13, Page 4] BYERS, DILLARD: Death has again visited this community and claimed as its victim little Dillard Byers, three year old son of G. A. Byers and wife. He was taken Saturday night, and left his parents in sadness. He left this world smiling, and saying lets go home mamma. The funeral services were conducted at the Stewart graveyard by Rev. Wiley Gentry in the presence of many friends and relatives. [Date 9/9/1903, Vol. I, No. 32, Page 6] BYERS, MRS. F. A.: Mrs. F. A. Byers died on the 22nd inst. A noble woman is gone. [Date 2/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 3, Page 8] CANTRELL, JUDGE ROBERT: Judge Robert Cantrell of Lebanon died suddenly on Monday morning. He was born in Cannon County about 85 years ago, and was for many years a circuit court judge and one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens in this part of the state. He leaves three sons and three daughters. [Date 2/11/1903, Vol. I, No. 1, Page 1] CARUTHERS, BABY OF STEVE: The six month old baby of Steve Caruthers died last Thursday and was buried next day the Brown grave-yard. [Date 9/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 30, Page 1] CHAPIN, BROTHER H. F.: Whereas, Since the last meeting of the Cookeville Lodge, No. 266. F. & A. M., Brother H. F. Chapin has died; and Whereas, Bro. Chapin lived up to the tenets and teaching of Masonry in the highest sense, and was not a Mason in name only, but was a Mason at heart, and it was his greatest delight to meet with the brethren. He was a Mason for about thirty years. And, whereas, Bro. Chapin was a consistent member of the M. E. Church South, and was a steward for a number of years and the preachers could always depend on Bro. Chapin having his part of the collections up the support of the ministry; therefore, be it Resolved, that in the death of Bro. Chapin the lodge, church and community have lost one of their most useful members, but our loss is his eternal gain, and we hereby tender our sympathy to his bereaved widow, children and friends; and a copy of these resolutions will be spread upon the minutes of the lodge, and we request that same be published in all of our county papers, and that a copy be furnished his widow. [Date 10/21/1903, Vol. I, No. 37, Page 3] CHAPIN, BROTHER H. F.: Whereas, on the 15th day of October 1903, Brother H. F. Chapin answered to the last roll call. Brother Chapin, was born October 13, 1838, aged 65 years and 2 days. And whereas; Comrade Chapin was a charter member of Pat Cleborn Bivouac, No. 27. Cookeville, Tennessee. And whereas, Comrade Chapin enlisted in the 25th Tennessee Infantry, C. S. A., serving as a gallant and faithful soldier until the close of the war. And whereas; Brother Chapin was a consistent member and steward in the M. E. Church South, always ready to do his christian duty. He was also a Mason and Odd Fellow in good standing. Therefore, be it resolved; That in the death of Bro. Chapin this Bivouac has lost one of its most useful members; the church a devoted and earnest worker; the community, a good and useful citizen; his family, a kind and affectionate father and husband. We hereby tender our sympathy to his bereaved widow, children and friends. A copy of these resolutions will be spread upon the minutes of the Bivouac, and we request that the same be published in our county newspapers, and a copy of same be furnished his widow. [Date 11/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 39, Page 4] CHAPIN, H. F.: The community was shocked to hear of the death of H. F. Chapin, which said event occurred at his home near Double Springs Oct. 15, 1903, after a brief illness, he having suffered a stroke of paralysis the day before. Funeral services were held at the Methodist church at this place on Friday afternoon, and burial made in the city cemetery. It was hoped to publish an extended notice of the deceased in this issue, but we were disappointed in getting the facts. A good man has gone to his reward, and his death will be universally regretted wherever he was known. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the bereft family. [Date 10/21/1903, Vol. I, No. 37, Page 6] CLARK, IRMA MAY: Irma May Clark, daughter of William and Mary Clark, of near Waterloo, died on Wednesday, July 15th, aged about 16 years. [Date 7/15/1903, Vol. I, No. 23, Page 4] CLEM, BEN: Ben Clem, a queer character who has lived in this section for many year, was found in an outhouse near Monterey one day last week in a dying condition, having taken poison with suicidal intent. He died soon after begin found. [Date 12/9/1903, Vol. I, No. 44, Page 8] COOPER, REMUS: Remus, the five year old son of James Cooper died last Wednesday with fever and whooping cough. [Date 2/18/1903, Vol. I, No. 2, Page 8] COPELAND, J. E.: Venerable Citizen Passes Away Sunday Evening - The dread reaper claimed another mortal life in Cookeville on Sunday when J. E. Copeland breathed his last. He had been in failing health for some months but our people were hardly prepared to hear of his death so soon after that of Henry P. Davis, who passed away about an hour before. Deceased was nearly 80 years of age and had been a citizen of Cookeville about 30 years. He was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church and a saddler by trade. The funeral was held from his late residence and was largely attended, Rev. W. H. Carr and Prof. N. J. Finney officiating. Interment was made in the city cemetery. Mr. Copeland was of a kindly disposition and was very highly esteemed by all who knew him. Verily, a good man has gone from among us. Two children survive him, Laura and Beveeridge, both of Cookeville, and our hearts go out to them in this hour of grief and sadness. [Date 3/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 7, Page 8] DAVIS, HENRY P.: Putnam County Loses One of Her Best Known Citizens - Henry P. Davis died at his home in this city last Sunday afternoon from a complication of diseases, his fatal illness being brought on from exposure and getting wet while attending the funeral of Capt. Walton Smith two weeks ago. While all knew he was very low, the news of his death was a great shock to our citizens. He was buried Monday evening with Masonic rites, Rev. W. H. Carr assisting, in the presence of an immense concourse of friends and neighbors, who came to pay their last tribute of respect to the honored dead. Henry P. Davis was born in September, 1844, in what is now the First district of Putnam county, but was then a part of White county. When the Civil war broke out, although only a boy, he enlisted in Capt. Shaw's Co. 25th Tennessee Infantry, serving his full term of twelve months, and re-enlisted in Dibrell's cavalry, with which command he served until the end of the war, participating in many battles and campaigns, and making a fine reputation as a soldier. He mustered out at Washington, Ga., in May, 1865. After the war he returned home and worked for some time at the oil wells on Spring Creek, earning money with which he paid his way through Cumberland Institute, a school then flourishing in White county. In 1870 he was elected county court clerk of Putnam county, serving efficiently for eight years. He was a member of the legislature in 1881-2, retiring with added honors. Early in life he professed religion and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church, since which time he had been an active member, and one who enjoyed a happy christian experience. He was an elder in the church at the time of his death. In the 70's he married Lydia Solomon, who survives him, as do also three daughters, Mesdames. R. P. Morgan and Whitley Hyder, and Miss Maggie; and six sons, O. M., Lem H., Roscoe, Edgar, Will and Newton. All were at his bedside but two, Lem and Edgar. He also leaves two sisters, Mesdames. Wm. Huddleston and Leroy Carr of this county, and three brothers Stephen D. and J. Richey of Texas, and John, who resides near Cookeville, as well as many other relatives, the family being large and influential. Henry P. Davis was one of the most widely known and best loved citizens of this section, and his death causes a loss that can never be filled. He was a model citizen, loyal friend and neighbor, a loving husband and indulgent father. The Herald unites with the entire community in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved ones. [Date 3/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 7, Page 8] DAVIS, WILLIS: Willis Davis died at his home 3 miles south of Cookeville on the night of the 10th, inst. [Date 8/12/1903, Vol. I, No. 27, Page 1] DENNY, LESLIE: Accidentally Shoots Himself at Granville - This community was shocked by the receipt of news Monday morning that Leslie Denny had accidentally shot and killed himself at the home of his father-in-law, Mr. Trousdale, at Granville. Leslie was the son of Judge T. L. Denny of this city, and about 20 years of age. He leaves a widow and one child. The remains were brought here for interment, the funeral occurring Tuesday evening. The entire community sincerely sympathizes with the family in their great affliction. [Date 12/16/1903, Vol. I, No. 45, Page 8] DILLON, INFANT OF TOM: The infant of Tom Dillon and wife of Waterloo died this morning July 15. [Date 7/15/1903, Vol. I, No. 23, Page 4] DUNBAR, HENRY G.: Henry G. Dunbar died at his home in Crossville Oct. 18, aged 48 years. He was one of Cumberland county's best known and most highly respected citizens. A native of Minnesota, he came south soon as the war, locating at Crossville, where he since resided. He was county court clerk master 11 years, resigning the latter office recently on account of failing health. [Date 10/28/1903, Vol. I, No. 38, Page 4] DYER, JOHN E.: John E. Dyer is dead at Quebeck. He was a member of the First Tennessee regiment in the war with Spain, seeing service in the Phillips. [Date 9/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 30, Page 1] EDWARDS, MRS. THOMAS: We are very sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Thomas Edwards, which occurred at her father's home near Leon. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss. We sympathize with them in their said bereavement. [Date 12/23/1903, Vol. I, No. 45, Page 8] ELLIS, INFANT OF MR.: Died on Nov. 29, John Smith; also the infant of Mr. Ellis. [Date 12/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 43, Page 1] ELROD, IDA: Ida Elrod died last week of meningitis. She was a daughter of James Elrod. [Date 6/17/1903, Vol. I, No. 19, Page 8] EPPERSON, MRS. MALLIE: Mrs. Mallie, wife of S. A. Epperson, and step mother of John A. Epperson, died at her home in Algood Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1903. The remains were taken to Nashville for burial, the interment being at Mt. Olivet cemetery, where services were conducted by Rev. John R. Stewart. [Date 10/21/1903, Vol. I, No. 37, Page 2] ESTILL, INFANT OF TOM: Died on the 19th, the infant of Tom Estill. [Date 8/26/1903, Vol. I, No. 29, Page 3] FRANKLIN, WIFE OF HINCKLEY: The wife of Hinckley Franklin died Saturday and was buried on Sunday at the Gentry graveyard. [Date 9/30/1903, Vol. I, No. 34, Page 3] GRIDER, INFANT OF JESS: The infant of Jess Grider died on the 14th inst. [Date 8/19/1903, Vol. I, No. 28, Page 3] GRIMSLEY, WILL HENRY: Falls Off Train Near Silver Point and is Run Over - Wednesday night about 9:30 o'clock, Brakeman Will Henry Grimsley of this place, fell between the cars near Silver Point and was killed, the wheels passing over both legs and one arm. He was brought here as soon as possible and medical aid summoned, but died about 1 o'clock. He was a son of Widow Grimsley, and an honorable your man. The funeral will be from the residence on West Side at 4 o'clock this, Thursday evening. [Date 3/18/1903, Vol. I, No. 6, Page 8] HARP, MRS. MARY E.: Mrs. Mary E. Harp, wife of M. A. Harp, and daughter of Mrs. Catherine Stockton, died at her home near Algood, on the 17th day of Aug., 1903, at the age of 29 years. She was a consistent member of the M. E. church, and was faithful to the end, and died in the triumph of a loving Savior. She left a husband, five children, the youngest an infant, a mother, brother and sisters to mourn her loss. She was loved and esteemed by all who knew here, and a multitude of people followed her remains to her last resting place. It will be remembered that just one year ago to day (17) her little daughter was drowned in Bear creek, and she has not seen a well day since; ere this she and the little daughter have joined hands in the great beyond. [Date 8/26/1903, Vol. I, No. 29, Page 2] HEDGECOUGH, WM. C.: Death visited our community last Friday and claimed for its victim Wm. C. Hedgecough, age 89 years. [Date 4/22/1903, Vol. I, No. 11, Page 5] HENRY, MISS MARIE: Miss Marie Henry died last week and was buried at the Bullock graveyard. While she had been in feeble health for some time her death came as a shock to her relatives and many friends. [Date 11/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 42, Page 2] HICKEY, IRA: Sunday evening Sam Dyer shot and killed Ira Hickey at Burton, and shattered an arm of a young man named Bussell. The crime was committed in a frenzy. [Date 12/9/1903, Vol. I, No. 44, Page 8] HICKEY, MRS.: Mrs. Hickey died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Foster, Friday evening at 10 o'clock. [Date 7/1/1903, Vol. I, No. 21, Page 5] HICKS, LENA: Lena Hicks died Sunday, of typhoid fever at the home of her step father, Edgar Kirby, just north of town. [Date 9/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 30, Page 1] HOLLADAY, FRED Y.: Fred Y. Holladay died at his home at Brotherton Wednesday of last week and was buried in the family graveyard near Gentry on Friday, under auspices of the Odd Fellows. [Date 7/29/1903, Vol. I, No. 25, Page 8] HOLLADAY, FRED Y.: An Odd Fellow Laid to Rest With the Honors of the Order - Bro. F. Y. Holladay died at his home in Brotherton, on the 23rd of July, 1903. He was a member in good standing to the Mount View Lodge No. 179, I. O. O. F. The body was removed from his late home to that of his young manhood in the 12th civil district of Putnam county and buried in the family lot by the lodge. Owing to the extremely hot weather there were but few brothers in attendance 15 in all viz: Wm. Ray, T. C. Holladay, Rev. G. W. Nackles, V. E. Bockman, O. K. Holladay, S. ?. Carr, F. E. Collier, Dr. S. D. Davis, W. R. Carlen, L. P. Gillem, J. F. Slagle, Wm. McBroom, S. D. Denny, Algood Moore and Z. P. Lee. The party left Cookeville in carriages at 7:30 a. m. and arrived at the cemetery at 11 o'clock and found a large concourse of relatives and friends of the deceased brothers awaiting their arrival. . . . [Date 8/5/1903, Vol. I, No. 26, Page 3] HOLLOWAY, JERE: Death has again visited our neighborhood and claimed for its victim Uncle Jere Holloway. He was about 75 years of age and had always been a good, peaceable citizen, a kind and affectionate husband and father. He leaves four children and several grandchildren to mourn his loss, his wife having proceeded him to the better land several years ago. Uncle Jere had been afflicted for several years and had borne it patiently, leaving bright evidences behind that he was going to a better world than this. . . . [Date 12/16/1903, Vol. I, No. 45, Page 7] HOLMAN, BEULAH: Death, with his usual companion, sadness, came into our midst on May 30th and without warning snatched from our hearts a precious little lamb, Beulah Holman. Little Beulah was only five months old, just beginning to sit alone and laugh her way into our hearts. God, in his loving kindness lent her to us as a token of His love for us. We feel that it was His will that she should be taken form us, to draw us nearer to Him, and we know we shall see her smiling little face when we reach our home beyond this world of grief and disappointment. [Date 6/10/1903, Vol. I, No. 18, Page 5] HOLMAN, DELIA: Death has entered the family of Mr. Tom Holman, of near Peekville, and carried off the noble spirit of his wife. Delia was born Nov. 23, 1876; departed this life Feb 26, 1903, age 26 years, 3 months and 3 days. She was a true christian, and was ever ready to "weep with those who weep, and rejoice with those who (sic) rejoice." She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her loss, with a host of friends and relatives. We would say to the bereaved ones weep not for her, but live so that when called to appear before the throne of God you ??? say as she might have said: . . . [Date 3/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 4, Page 5] HOLMAN, INFANT OF TOM: The infant of Tom Holman was buried at the Bullock graveyard Monday. [Date 6/3/1903, Vol. I, No. 17, Page 4] HOLMAN, MRS. T. W.: Mrs. T. W. Holman of Peekville died last week, Thursday instead of Wednesday, as stated in the Herald. [Date 3/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 4, Page 1] HOLMAN, MRS. TOM: Mrs. Tom Holman died Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock. [Date 2/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 3, Page 8] HUDDLESTON, CEPH: Ceph Huddleston died at his home near Gentry a week ago Sunday. He leaves a widow and three children. [Date 6/24/1903, Vol. I, No. 20, Page 1] HUDDLESTON, INFANT OF SEPH: Seph Huddleston's infant died a few days ago. [Date 5/27/1903, Vol. I, No. 16, Page 8] HUDDLESTON, MRS. BETSY: Mrs. Betsy Huddleston died Sunday evening. She was over eighty years old. [Date 6/17/1903, Vol. I, No. 19, Page 8] ISBELL, MRS. W. L.: Dies Very Suddenly of Heart Failure - This community was terribly shocked this (Thursday) morning when the news spread that Mrs. W. L. Isbell had fallen dead from heart failure at about 7 o'clock. This is the sixth death in Cookeville in little over two weeks. We will bring a full account of this sad occurrence next week. [Date 3/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 7, Page 1] JARED, MOSES A.: The many friends of Moses A. Jared in this county will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred at his home in Cureall, Mo., Sept. 28, 1903. He was 78 years of age, and a gentleman highly esteemed for his upright and honorable character. Three children who live in Putnam County survive him, B. B. Jared of Cookeville, P. Y. Jared of Buffalo Valley, and Mrs. W. A. Hollaway of Gentry. Also several other children scattered throughout the west. We extend condolences to the stricken family. [Date 9/30/1903, Vol. I, No. 34, Page 1] JULIAN, DR. R. F.: Last Thursday Dr. R. F. Julian of Bloomington was shot and killed at Baxter by Ewing Jones who was drunk. [Date 12/9/1903, Vol. I, No. 44, Page 8] KING, BABY OF J. C.: J. C. King's baby died last Wednesday, and his wife has been very sick. [Date 7/15/1903, Vol. I, No. 23, Page 1] KUYKENDALL, ISAAC: Isaac Kuykendall died Saturday and was buried at the Judd cemetery. [Date 4/8/1903, Vol. I, No. 9, Page 5] MARTIN, INFANT CHILD OF DR. AND MRS. C. P.: The infant child of Dr. and Mrs. C. P. Martin died Wednesday morning. The parent have the sympathy of the entire community in their loss. [Date 4/1/1903, Vol. I, No. 8, Page 1] MILLS, MRS. ANNA: This most excellent lady died at her home near Cookeville on June 11, 1903, aged 75 years. She was the wife of W. J. (uncle Billy) Mills, and mother of nine grown up children now living. She suffered a severe stroke of paralysis more than two years ago, and never spoke from that time till her death. She had been a consistent member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church for many years, and died in the full triumph of christian faith. Her remains were laid to rest at the Salem graveyard. Truly a good woman -- a very mother in Israel -- has gone to her reward. [Date 7/1/1903, Vol. I, No. 21, Page 4] MIMS, ERNEST: Ernest, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. L. Mims of Nashville died last Sunday morning. The remains were brought to Cookeville on the night train and buried in the city cemetery at 11 o'clock Monday. Services were conducted at the Duke House, by Rev. A. F. Zeigel. The Herald extends the sympathy of the entire community to the bereaved family. [Date 7/8/1903, Vol. I, No. 22, Page 1] MITCHELL, BROTHER JOHN: Whereas, Since the last meeting of Cookeville Lodge, No. 266, F. & A. M., Brother John Mitchell has died; and Whereas, Bro. Mitchell lived up to the teachings and tenets of Free Masonry in the highest sense; although he lived about nine miles from this lodge he was nearly always in attendance at the regular meetings. Bro. Mitchell was a Mason for about twenty years, and was a devoted christian for about twenty years; therefore be it Resolved, that in the death of Bro. Mitchell the lodge and its community has lost one of their most useful members and citizens; but out loss is his eternal gain, and we hereby tender our sympathy to his bereaved widow, children and friends, and a copy of these resolutions will be spread upon the minutes of the lodge, and we request that same be published in all the county papers, and that a copy be furnished his widow. [Date 10/31/1903, Vol. I, No. 37, Page 3] MOSCRIP, MISS MYRTLE: Once more has the grim reaper invaded our village this time claiming Miss Myrtle Moscrip as his victim, she having died at the home of her parents, Major and Mrs. R. J. Moscrip last Saturday. The funeral was held from the Christian church Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. She was a most estimable young lady. We extend the kindly sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date 5/13/1903, Vol. I, No. 14, Page 8] NUNALLY, GEORGIA A.: Georgia A. Nunally, daughter of Rev. G. W. Nunally, died at Baxter, Oct. 29, 1903, aged 14 years. We have received an obituary notice from Rev. E. W. Stone which is crowded out of this issue. [Date 11/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 39, Page 1] PHILLIPS, CLEVELAND: Cleveland Phillips, a young man living near here, died last week with typhoid fever. [Date 12/16/1903, Vol. I, No. 45, Page 8] PIPPIN, CHILD OF MR.: The child of Mr. Pippin near here (Bloomington) died of convulsions Saturday. The littler sufferer gritted two teeth out and swallowed them. [Date 4/15/1903, Vol. I, No. 10, Page 8] PLUMLEE, MRS. D. B.: Citizens of Cookeville will be pained to learn of the death of Mrs. D. B. Plumlee, which occurred at her home near Celina one day last week. [Date 5/6/1903, Vol. I, No. 13, Page 1] QUARLES, MRS. NANCY: Mrs. Nancy Quarles, wife of J. H. Quarles, was about 70 years old at the time of her death which occurred at her home in Cookeville Tenn., Nov. 12, 1903. The funeral services were conducted by this writer and Prof. S. B. Yeargan at the Cookeville cemetery on the afternoon of the 13th. Mrs. Quarles was converted in early life and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church in which fellowship she remained until her death. She was a very kind fiend and a good Christian woman. She was very fond of flowers and novelties and took great delight in cultivating her followers and fixing cure things for her house in a novel way. Many will remember her beautiful yard, particularly in early springtime. She was a great favorite with young people and would talk with them about things of interest to them. Her home was a favorite place for them to visit and have a good time. She said to me a few days before her death that she would be glad to go and cease from her sufferings. And then added: There is nothing in the way. "I want to go and be at rest. She said the same in substance to other friends." We commend the husband, who is left so lonely, to the word of God and to the good example of a Christian wife, that he may so live as to meet friends and loved ones in heaven. [Date 12/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 32, Page 6] QUARLES, MRS. NANCY: Mrs. Nancy Quarles wife of J. H. Quarles of Cookeville, departed this life Nov. 10th. 1903. Mrs. Quarles was 70 years of age, a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. She was a loving wife, an affectionate mother, a good neighbor, and above all a sincere christian woman. She was uniformly cheerful, always having a pleasant word for every one, with a cheerful, musical voice. She made each one in her company happy. Of times the writer on his way to school in passing her home, heard her sweet voice calling her chickens, "her babies;" they quickly responded to the pleasant words. Like all homes in this world death had entered it, taking an only child, Mrs. Laura Lewis. This leaves Mr. Quarles the husband very lonely indeed. He can only imitate her noble example, and hope to meet her in the "Sweet Beyond." [Date 11/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 42, Page 6] RICE, NONA ADAVILLE: Nona Adaville, daughter of J. A. and M. E. Rice, died Wednesday after noon near Window Cliff, of typhoid fever. She had been sick eight weeks and speechless for two weeks before her death. She seemed to realize that death was near, and the God would soon relieve her from her suffering. She said to her people that she was going to rest. She was a model little girl of 14 summers, and a friend to any one she met. She was buried in the Grimes cemetery near Boiling Springs church, in the presence of many relatives and friends God bless the bereaved father and mother and brothers and sisters, and if it is Thy will, that the other four children who are sick may recover. [Date 9/9/1903, Vol. I, No. 32, Page 2] RICHARDSON, MRS. JULIA: Mrs. Julia Richardson, wife of Carlock Richardson, died last Saturday of typhoid fever and was buried in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon. Besides her husband she left six children. [Date 9/23/1903, Vol. I, No. 33, Page 1] ROBBINS, BEN: Uncle Ben Robbins, colored, was killed in a runaway the other day. He was a Tennessee negro, and one of our most highly respected colored citizens (Weatherford, TX). [Date 12/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 43, Page 2] ROBINSON, INFANT OF WILL: The infant of Will Robinson died August 1. [Date 8/5/1903, Vol. I, No. 26, Page 6] ROBINSON, LEWIS: Lewis Robinson was shot by Clay Braswell at Baxter Sunday evening about 5 o'clock, and died in a few minutes. According to reports the two men had a difficulty, in which Braswell was cut with a knife by Robinson, who followed Braswell home and attempted to renew the affair, with the above result. A shotgun loaded with small shot was the weapon used. [Date 11/18/1903, Vol. I, No. 41, Page 6] ROCKWELL, MRS. JAMES: Mrs. James Rockwell died at her home in the third district on Tuesday morning, after an illness of several months. [Date 2/11/1903, Vol. I, No. 1, Page 1] SCOTT, INFANT OF JOE: The infant son of Joe Scott died Thursday night. [Date 3/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 4, Page 5] SETTLE, JOEL: Joel Settle died at Gainesboro last week. He was a member of the First Tennessee regiment during the Spanish, was and saw a year's service in the Philippines. [Date 10/28/1903, Vol. I, No. 38, Page 8] SHANKS, CHARLES D.: Popular Young Man Loses His Life From a Railroad Accident - Thursday morning, Nov. 19, 1903, Charlie Shanks of this city, a brakeman on the T. C. railroad had an ankle and lower leg crushed while coupling cars at Crab Orchard. He was brought home and his injuries dressed, and on Friday was taken to the city hospital in Nashville in order to receive treatment of Dr. Fort, chief surgeon for the railroad company. On Saturday it was found amputation would be necessary, and accordingly his foot was taken off. The poor boy never rallied from the shock, but lingered on until Tuesday morning, when he died. His wife and mother went to him Sunday, and with his brothers Mackie and Herbert, were with him to the end. Every service mortal could render was given him, but an all wise Providence ruled to cut short the young life. The remains were brought home Tuesday night and the funeral services conducted Wednesday at 2 o'clock at Duke House by Rev. G. W. Nackles. Interment at the Cookeville cemetery under auspices of the local Odd Fellows lodge. Language is impotent to express our feeling in this hour of sadness, and through our tears, we can only extend our most sincere sympathy to the sorrowing family. Especially does our heart bleed for the bereaved mother, and the young wife and babe so rudely separated from the loving husband and father. May the Great Comforter uphold them in their sorrow. [Date 11/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 42, Page 6] SHANKS, CHARLIE D.: Charlie D. Shanks, whose sad death occurred in a Nashville hospital Tuesday morning, Nov. 24th, was a young man of good appearance, industrious habits, and had many friends. On the 24th of September 1902, he was married to Miss Kate Hunter of Goffton, Tenn. . . . Our friend being only about 27 years of age, his accidental injury and sudden death all add to the sadness of the general fact. The funeral service on the afternoon of the 25th, was very largely attended. Mr. View lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which the deceased was a loyal member, had a large delegation on hand and they conducted the burial services. . . . [Date 12/9/1903, Vol. I, No. 44, Page 6] SHANKS, CHAS.: Bro. Chas. Shanks, it seems, never rallied after his leg was amputated, and died on the 24th inst. He was brought home and buried in the Cookeville cemetery with the honors, on 25 inst. A committee on resolutions on the death of Bro. Shanks was appointed. [Date 12/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 43, Page 3] SHIELDS, MRS. JAS. K.: Mrs. Jas. K. Shields died at the home of brother in DeKalb county last Friday. She had many friends here, having lived here at one time. She left her husband and one son. [Date 6/17/1903, Vol. I, No. 19, Page 8] SINGLETON, UNCLE HENRY: Uncle Henry Singleton, an old time negro died at Winchester Thursday. He served through the civil war as body servant to ex-Gov. Peter Turney, and was a life-long democrat. His funeral was conducted by Ned Gregory, another negro who fought in the Confederate army. [Date 3/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 4, Page 4] SMITH, CAPT. WALTON: Capt. Walton Smith is dead. About 9 o'clock Monday night his noble spirit took its flight to realms of eternal bliss. While we all knew there was very small chance for his recovery, the announcement that Capt. Smith was dead cast a pall over the entire community, and with hushed voice the the news was spread from neighbor to neighbor. The funeral was held at the Cumberland Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 3, and despite the pouring rain, the building was crowded to its capacity with people who desired to pay tribute to the dead. The Masons and Odd Fellows marched in a body from their halls to the residence and thence to the church, and the beautiful service of the latter order was read, after which Rev. Zeigle made some very appropriate remarks. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot near the residence of the deceased. We hope to be able to give a sketch of Capt. Smith's life in the next issue of the Herald. The Herald extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved family, both for itself and its every reader. [Date 3/11/1903, Vol. I, No. 5, Page 1] SMITH, EDGAR: Edgar Smith, the ten year old son of Austin Smith, died Sunday evening, Aug. 23, of typhoid fever, and was buried the next day in the family graveyard near Quiz; ten miles north of town. We extend the sympathy of the entire community to the bereaved family. [Date 8/26/1903, Vol. I, No. 29, Page 1] SMITH, GEN WM. FARRAR: Gen. Wm. Farrar Smith, better known as "Baldy" Smith, one of the prominent figures of the civil war died at his home in Philadelphia Saturday. Gen. Smith's death, it is said reduces the number of living corps commanders of the civil war to four. [Date 3/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 4, Page 3] SMITH, JOHN: Died on Nov. 29, John Smith; also the infant of Mr. Ellis. [Date 12/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 43, Page 1] SMITH, MRS.: Mrs. Smith, wife of Rev. Fount Smith of this place, died Tuesday. Her funeral was conducted Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church by Rev. W. H. Carr and the remains were interred in the town cemetery. She was a devout christian lady and leaves a heart-broken husband and three little children to mourn her loss. [Date 3/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 7, Page 8] SMITH, MRS.: Mrs. Smith, mother of John O. Smith of Algood, died last Monday. We failed to hear the particulars. [Date 8/19/1903, Vol. I, No. 28, Page 1] SPEAKMAN, MRS. TOM: Mrs. Tom Speakman, who has been sick for some time, died last Sunday, and was buried in the city cemetery on the day following. She leaves a husband and several children. [Date 7/1/1903, Vol. I, No. 21, Page 1] SPURLOCK, MRS. JOHN: Mrs. John Spurlock died last week. [Date 11/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 39, Page 5] THOMAS, JOE: Last Friday morning, between seven and eight o'clock, Joe Thomas was found dead in the road which leads from his house to the public road, about one half mil east of this place and about a quarter of a mile from home. The neighbors had heard three shots fired. Lum Hickey coming along the road found the body and carried the news to Mrs. Thomas, and then went to notify Esq. Barr who summoned a jury to investigate the killing. It was found that the person or persons who did the shooting were concealed behind a log some 15 steps from the road. On examining the body it was found that 35 shot entered it from about the hips up, only two entering the head. All were buck-shot but four. It appeared that he died instantly and the had been shot once after he fell to the ground. The verdict of the jury was that he came to his death at the hands of unknown persons who were lying in wait for him. His wife made a statement that his life had been threatened because he was accused of reporting the wildcat still that was recently found in the Cain Hollow. He was buried on the 6th at the Allison graveyard near Pine Fork, in the presence of a large concourse of friends. He leaves a wife and three little children in a helpless condition. [Date 6/10/1903, Vol. I, No. 18, Page 8] THOMPSON, LITTLE GIRL: The little girl, about two years old, of W. H. Thompson fell in the fire at their home Saturday and died from burns Tuesday evening. The remains were taken to Burns, Tenn., for burial. The Herald extends sympathy to the grief-stricken family. [Date 12/9/1903, Vol. I, No. 44, Page 8] TURNEY, PETER: Peter Turney, ex-governor of Tennessee, died at his home in Winchester on Oct. 19, 1903, aged 76 years. He was one of the best known men in the state, having been a member of the supreme court 22 years and governor two terms, as well as having made a fine record during the was as colonel of the First Tennessee Infantry. [Date 10/21/1903, Vol. I, No. 37, Page 6] WALKER, MRS. NINA: Mrs. Nina Walker, wife of Jabe Walker, died at he home on the West side last Friday of consumption and was buried Saturday in the Bohanon graveyard near Browns mill. [Date 3/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 7, Page 1] WALLER, MRS. R. B.: Mrs. R. B. Waller died last Saturday, Dec. 12, 1903, at the home of R. O. Gentry in this city aged about 62 years, and was buried at the Maxwell graveyard Sunday. Her husband died Oct. 2 of this year. [Date 12/16/1903, Vol. I, No. 45, Page 1] WHILHITE, MRS. CARRIE: . . . Mrs. Carrie Whilhite (nee Mills) was born Jan. 26, 1871; departed this life June 17, 1903. She had but entered it seemed into what promised to be a useful life. She leaves behind a husband and three small children to mourn her loss, with a host of friends and relatives. . . . [Date 7/1/1903, Vol. I, No. 21, Page 3] WOMACK, INFANT OF R. R.: R. R. Womack has returned from Laguardo. His babe died last week before he got to see it. [Date 6/3/1903, Vol. I, No. 17, Page 1] WOMACK, MARIE TIPTON: Marie Tipton, daughter of Newton and Cornelia Tipton, was born December 10, 1875, at Laguardo, Tenn., where she grew to womanhood. Professed Christianity September 5, 1897, was baptized and made member of the Baptist church on that date. Was married to Robert R. Womack September 15, 1898, coming immediately to Cookeville, where she since lived. Died May 4, 1903, and was buried in the family lot a Laguardo the following day, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. Carney, in the presence of fully 500 people who came to mourn at her bier. . . . [Date 5/27/1903, Vol. I, No. 16, Page 8] WOMACK, MRS. R. R.: The entire community was saddened when the news spread that Mrs. R. R. Womack was dead. She died Monday, May 4th, at 10 o'clock, surrounded by her husband, her mother and several friends and neighbors. She had presented her husband with a daughter on Wednesday, and got along very well until Saturday night, when she suddenly grew worse. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to our friend and neighbor in his great loss, and also to the parents and other relatives and commend them the all-wise Father for comfort in their great sorrow. [Date 5/6/1903, Vol. I, No. 13, Page 1]