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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 1905 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. ALLEN, DEMIE: Mrs. Demie Allen, widow of Rev. Jesse Allen, died Saturday and was buried Monday at Dodson Branch. She was about 80 years of age. [Date 12/13/1905, Vol. III, No. 45, Page 1] ALLEN, RUFUS: Rufus Allen of Ada, I. T., formerly of this city, died Sunday of paralysis. His remains will be brought here for interment. [Date 5/31/1905, Vol. III, No. 17, Page 1] ANDERSON, JAMES A.: James A. Anderson of Chattanooga, son of Rev. W. J. Anderson of Bloomington, died at his home on Jan. 1, 1905, aged 29 years. [Date 1/18/1905, Vol. II, No. 50, Page 1] BALLARD, MRS. J. R.: Mr. Editor: Will you please allow me space in your paper to announce the death of Mrs. J. R. Ballard. She passed away on Feb. 20, at about 4 p. m. She was 83 years of age, born and reared in Tennessee, and had been in Texas only a few years. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. I. J. Morgan, where she and her devoted companion had been making their home for some time. Mrs. Ballard was a member of the Presbyterian church and lived a devoted christian life. Her many friends will sympathize with the bereaved family. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan have done everything in their power to make their last days the brightest and happiest times of their lives. Weep not for those who die in faith for the promise is to those who are faithful to the end. [Date 3/1/1905, Vol. III, No. 4, Page 4] BARNES, ALEX C.: Alex C. Barnes died Saturday morning, March 4, 1905, at 2 o'clock. His death was very sudden, and the whole community was shocked when the news was received. Alex was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Barnes, and about 20 years of age. He had been sick some time since but had apparently almost fully recovered. The funeral was held late Saturday evening and interment made in the city cemetery. The Herald extends the sympathy of the entire community to the bereaved family. [Date 3/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 5, Page 1] BATE, WILLIAM BRIMAGE: Born October 7, 1826, in Sumner County. Veteran of the Mexican and Civil Wars Elected to the Legislature from Sumner county in 1849. Graduated from the Lebanon Law School in 1852. Served as Attorney-General of the Nashville District for six years from 1854. Presidential Elector on the Breckinridge and Lane ticket in 1860. Private, Captain, Colonel, Brigadier-General and Major-General in the Confederate Army, 1861-65. Delegate to the Democratic National Committee from Tennessee for twelve years. Elector for the State-at-Large on the Tilden and Hendricks Ticket in 1876. Elected Governor of Tennessee in 1882, re-elected in 1884. Elected United States Senator in 1887, to succeed W. C. Whittborne; re-elected 1893, 1899, and 1905. Died at Washington, D. C., at 6 a. m., March 9, 1905. Buried at Nashville March 13, 1905, in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. [Date 3/15/1905, Vol. III, No. 6, Page 4] BILLINGSLEY, MR.: Mr. Billingsley died at his home in West Cookeville yesterday morning, of heart disease, and will be buried today near Bloomington. [Date 7/12/1905, Vol. III, No. 23, Page 1] BONE, MRS. J. M.: Mrs. J. M. Bone died at her home in Baxter Oct. 9, 1905. [Date 10/25/1905, Vol. III, No. 38, Page 1] BREEDING, JIMMY J.: One of the saddest deaths of recent occurrence in this community was that of Jimmy J. Breeding last Saturday night, Nov. 25, 1905. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Breeding and about 20 years of age. Jimmy was popular with his associates, a bright, honorable young man. The Herald joins with the entire community in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in their hour of affliction. [Date 11/29/1905, Vol. III, No. 43, Page 1] BROWN, ARTHUR: One of the promising young men of this community, surrendered Jan. 29th, to the "King of Terrors," after a severe siege of sickness. He endured with heroism the pain and misery attendant upon his illness. He was married to Tiny Byers, daughter of Foster Byers, who patiently with love cared for him to the end. His father, Felix Brown, and three sisters and the loving wife have the sympathy of many friend in this, their great affliction. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. William Denham. It can be said of Arthur Brown that he is "Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep, from which none can ever wake to weep. [Date 2/15/1905, Vol. III, No. 2, Page 1] BROWN, WALTER: On the morning of Dec. 25the, Walter Brown, the little thirteen year old son of Felix A. Brown of this city, was shot and almost instantly killed near Bloomington. Walter, two of his cousins of the same name and another boy were on their way to Bloomington, one of the boys was carrying a small rifle and it is reported that in a friendly scuffle among the boys, the gun which was being carried by one of Walter's cousins was accidentally discharged, the ball striking Walter in the forehead and death soon ensued. The deceased was a polite, courteous and manly boy and the deplorable tragedy aroused the greatest sorrow of all. His grief stricken parents and brother and sisters have the heartfelt sympathy of every one. [Date 1/4/1905, Vol. II, No. 47, Page 1] BULLOCK, MRS. F. M.: The angel of death visited this vicinity Dec. 25, and claimed for its victim Mrs. F. M. Bullock. Her many friends and relatives will sadly miss her. She was loved by all who knew her, a favorite in her father's family, a devoted wife and a kind neighbor. Mr. Bullock has the sympathy of all who know him. [Date 1/4/1905, Vol. II, No. 47, Page 4] BURTON, BAMEY: Bamey Burton was born in the year 1851 and departed this life the 31st day of March, 1905, aged 54 years. She was converted when very young, joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church and lived for several year in that church. She was first married to William Congo and to them was given one child which died when very young. Then her husband died and after living a widow for some years she married Burton Carr; to them a son was given, who with his father survives his mother. Several years before her death she joined the M. E. church at Pleasant Valley, near her home, and was always at her place in the church when able. She was afflicted many years before her death, but with patience she bore all of her afflictions. . . . She was laid to rest in the Pendergrass cemetery, . . . Burial service was conducted by Bro. Alonzo Harris, . . . [Date 4/19/1905, Vol. III, No. 11, Page 4] CAMERON, MRS. MARY A.: Mrs. Mary A. Cameron died at her home in this city Sunday, Jan. 15, 1905, after a long illness. Death came suddenly, caused by heart failure. She was buried at Peeled Chestnut, White county on Monday evening. Mrs. Cameron was the widow of Jas. T. Cameron of Ditty, who died several years ago. She leaves six children, to whom, as well as other relatives, the Herald extends the sincere sympathy of the entire community. [Date 1/18/1905, Vol. II, No. 50, Page 1] CARR, LEROY: Leroy Carr, a prominent farmer, died at his home four miles south of town at 1:30 a. m., July 25, 1905, and was buried Tuesday evening at 3 o'clock in the West graveyard. He had been sick only a few days. [Date 7/26/1905, Vol. III, No. 25, Page 1] CARR, MRS. BURTON: Mrs. Burton Carr died at her home near Hudgens on March 31, 1905. The Herald has received the obituary which will appear next issue. [Date 4/5/1905, Vol. III, No. 9, Page 1] CARR, MRS. W. H.: Mrs. W. H. Carr died at her home in Algood Saturday night, leaving an infant only a few hours old. Bro. Carr has the sincere sympathy of the entire country in his hour of affliction. [Date 10/18/1905, Vol. III, No. 37, Page 1] CASH, WIDOW: Widow Cash, who lived south of town on Postoak Creek died suddenly on Monday. [Date 7/12/1905, Vol. III, No. 23, Page 1] CLINTON, MRS.: Mrs. Clinton died Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Guin. [Date 3/15/1905, Vol. III, No. 6, Page 1] COLE, BELLE: Mrs. Belle Cole died at Double Springs last Saturday and was buried at the West graveyard on Sunday. She was born and raised here and has many friends to mourn her loss. [Date 8/23/1905, Vol. III, No. 29, Page 3] COPELAND, MACK: Killed by a Train -- Mack Copeland was run over by a train and instantly killed at Lovejoy last Saturday. His head was completely severed. His remains were brought he and buried at Smyrna on Sunday, beside his wife. He left several children. [Date 7/26/1905, Vol. III, No. 25, Page 5] DAVIS, FRANKLIN: Franklin Davis died at his home miles southwest of town on Monday, August 14, 1905, and was buried the following evening. He had been suffering from consumption for about a year. [Date 8/16/1905, Vol. III, No. 28, Page 1] DIETZ, CHARLIE: Charlie Dietz, son of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Dietz of this city, died at 10 o'clock Sunday morning, Jan. 29, 1905. He had been suffering with inflammatory rheumatism for several week, and finally pneumonia developed, which was the immediate cause of his death. Charlie was about 7 years old and a bright and kindly little fellow. Of such are the kingdom of heaven. The little form was laid away in the city cemetery on Monday afternoon, services being conducted at the residence by Rev. G. W. Nackles. The Herald extends its heartfelt sympathy to the sorrowing family. [Date 2/1/1905, Vol. II, No. 52, Page 1] DIETZ, CHARLIE: Charlie Dietz was born Dec. 23, 1897, and died Jan. 29, 1905. He was a child of more than ordinary intelligence and sensibilities. He was one of those bright, witty, attractive children which always demanded attention. In the home, on the street, and everywhere he was always noticed. His picture of himself and his dog, which he had made without the knowledge of anyone, was perhaps the cutest thing he ever did. . . . [Supplement to the March 15, 1905 Issue] [Date 3/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 6, Page 0] DIXON, MRS.: Old Mrs. Dixon, who lived near Calfkiller, died recently, aged about 90 years. [Date 7/5/1905, Vol. III, No. 22, Page 1] DRAPER, B. R.: B. R. Draper died at his home two miles south of town, Sunday Sept. 24, 1905, after a long illness. He was buried at the Judd graveyard on Monday, with Masonic honors. Mr. Draper was a highly esteemed citizen, and it can be truly said of him that a good man has gone to his reward. [Date 9/27/1905, Vol. III, No. 34, Page 1] FARLEY, INFANT OF MR. AND MRS. WILL: Mr. and Mrs. Will Farley of Mayland buried an infant at Watson's graveyard Oct. 16th. [Date 10/25/1905, Vol. III, No. 38, Page 3] FLEMING, JOE PRESS: Murder at the Fair Grounds -- Last Friday Joe Press Fleming of Overton county was shot and killed by Haney Burgess of this county. Five shots were fired, four bullets hitting the unfortunate man. The killing occurred at the fair grounds, just outside the enclosure. The murder appears without cause and cold-blooded. Many conflicting reports are abroad, so we shall not attempt to give any particulars. Judge Hull recalled the grand jury Saturday and Burgess was indicted. Bail was fixed at $8,000 but bond has not been made and the accused man is in jail. [Date 10/4/1905, Vol. III, No. 35, Page 1] FREEZE, MRS. J. C.: Mrs. J. C. Freeze died at her home in this city last Thursday night, Jan. 5, 1905, and was buried the following evening. Her clothing caught fire in some manner about supper time and Mrs. Freeze was so badly burned that death followed in a few hours. The Herald extends the sympathy of the entire community to the stricken family. [Date 1/11/1905, Vol. II, No. 49, Page 1] GAW, MRS. BOB: Mrs. Bob Gaw died last Thursday. She leaves a husband, four children and many friends. She was buried at Crawford cemetery. [Date 7/26/1905, Vol. III, No. 25, Page 4] GOODWIN, J. T.: J. T. Goodwin died at his home near Baker's X Roads last Thursday and was buried Saturday, Mrs. R. E. L. Proffitt, daughter of Mr. Goodwin, attended the funeral. [Date 3/22/1905, Vol. III, No. 7, Page 1] GOSSAGE, CLARA: Our community was made sad on Monday, Sept. 18th, 1905, when the dread angel of death entered our midst and bore away Clara, the sweet little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roe Gossage, aged three years and some months. She had been sick only a few days with diptheria when God released her from all pain, and bore her spirit home. Every heart was saddened, every face clouded with sorrow, when the sad tidings were made known, for Clara was a bright, sweet little girl and a favorite with all. The bereaved parents have our most heartfelt sympathy in their great sorrow. . . . [Date 10/4/1905, Vol. III, No. 35, Page 3] GREEN, LINDAY: Linday Green died last Monday at Whitson Smith's. She was about 90 years old. [Date 3/22/1905, Vol. III, No. 7, Page 4] HALL, INFANT OF JOHN: The infant of John Hall died on the5th and was buried the 6th at the Bullington graveyard. [Date 1/11/1905, Vol. II, No. 49, Page 4] HOLLADAY, JASPER PAUL: Sad Story of a Mother's Loss -- Jasper Paul, infant son of Mrs. and L. D. Holladay, of Haileyville, Ind. Ter., formerly of this place, died Feb. 2, 1905, age six months. Mrs. Holladay tells her said story thus; "While attending my household duties, leave my baby in his carriage, the alarm was given by the child himself. Upon reaching the room I found him wrapped in flames, which resulted in death, living only three hours and twenty minutes. In trying to rescue my child from the flames I received a severe and painful burn on my left hand. Every assistance that kind friends and an attentive physician could give was tendered, but all of no avail. My husband had left on the day before for Memphis, and secured work in the switch yard. Failing to reach him I then telegraphed him at Nashville, Harriman and Cookeville. Failing to find him at all I then had my baby's body brought with me on Saturday enroute to Cookeville, for interment, in company with a young lady friend who came as far as Memphis with me. White my friend was waiting at the depot Sunday evening my husband came into the depot to mail a letter to me whereupon she informed him of the death of our baby, this being his first knowledge of it. We had passed each other twice in the switch yards, within one hundred yards of each other without being aware of the fact. I reached Cookeville on the sixth at 3 a. m. My husband, upon the receipt of the news, started for Cookeville and reached here just in time for the funeral. Our friends and relatives in Cookeville, and our friends in Haileyville extended their most loving sympathy in our sad bereavement, which we shall ever remember and appreciate." [Date 2/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 1, Page 1] HURD, INFANT OF MR. AND MRS. JOHN: The angel of death again visited the little town of Baxter on Saturday, Feb. 18, and claimed for its victim the infant of Mr. and Mrs. John Hurd, Sleep on, sweet baby; God calls thee home; He thought it best. We extend to the bereaved parents our sympathy. [Date 2/22/1905, Vol. III, No. 3, Page 4] HYDER, RUBY DOWELL: Little Ruby Dowell Hyder the thirteen months old infant of Mr. and Mrs. Whitley Hyder died Sunday afternoon after a brief illness with meningitis and the remains were interred Monday afternoon in the city cemetery. The grief stricken parents have the heartfelt sympathy of all. [Date 10/25/1905, Vol. III, No. 38, Page 1] HYDER, RUTH: Last Sunday night, the angel of death, bore away the spirit of little Ruth Hyder, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whitley Hyder. The grief stricken parents have the deepest sympathy of the entire town. Their happy home in less than two months, bereft of their only children, two lovely little girls. [Date 12/13/1905, Vol. III, No. 45, Page 4] JACKSON, BESSIE: Bessie, the 6 year old girl of Chas. Jackson, died last Monday night and was buried Wednesday at the Randolph graveyard. [Date 1/18/1905, Vol. II, No. 50, Page 1] JACKSON, MRS. J. T.: Mrs. J. T. Jackson died Friday night and was buried Sunday at Sand Springs. [Date 1/18/1905, Vol. II, No. 1, Page 50] JARED, MRS. WILL: Mrs. Will Jared of Gentry die at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. B. Bruce, Tuesday night. March, 14. [Date 4/5/1905, Vol. III, No. 9, Page 4] JOHNSON, BEDFORD: Bedford Johnson died last Sunday. [Date 11/1/1905, Vol. III, No. 39, Page 2] JUDD, WAYNE: Wayne Judd was run over and killed by a freight train Sunday night about 5:30 o'clock, just east of Sycamore Cut, about two miles west of town. His body was terribly mutilated. The remains were brought here and Esq. C. J. Davis and jury held an inquest. There is some talk that the young man had been murdered and his body placed on the track, but nothing of that character was brought out at the inquest. It appears that Judd and several other young men had been drinking, and got into a row, as is usual in such cases, after which they started up the railroad towards town. The other parties left Judd a short time before he was killed. [Date 9/13/1905, Vol. III, No. 32, Page 4] JULIAN, GEORGE W.: On Thursday nigh, Jan. 26th, George W. Julian, familiarly known as Uncle Bird Julian, breathed his last. Mr. Julian was in his eightieth year and has been a resident of Putnam county since his birth, April 25, 1825. He died after an illness of six weeks at the home of his son, Geo. Julian, and endured patiently his suffering to the end. Five children survive him and his devotion to them was the comment of the community. It is said of Uncle Bird that he was a good man, and many loved him for his kindness to them. He died in the faith of the Lord Jesus, and the funeral services were conducted at the home of George Julian, by Rev. Denham. [Date 2/15/1905, Vol. III, No. 2, Page 1] KING, JOSEPH C.: Joseph C. King died at his residence north of town on Tuesday night. He was in his 80th year, and was well known to most of our citizens. [Date 1/4/1905, Vol. II, No. 47, Page 1] KING, MARY TENNESSEE: Mrs. Mary Tennessee King, wife of Representative J. N. King, died at her home near Shipley, Tuesday, August 29, 1905, after a lingering illness of several months. She was born July 24, 1849, begin 56 years of age at her death. Mrs. King was a most estimable woman and loved by all who knew her. She was rather of few but positive words and wielded great influence for good over her family and community. She suffered a great deal, but bore her sickness with submissiveness and Christian fortitude. She called her family around her bedside and admonished them to live faithfully and meet her in heaven, saving that she would be there when they came. She told her weeping husband and children not to weep for her; that on account of her intense suffering she was making a happy exchange; that all would be well with her after her death. She leaves a heartbroken husband and seven motherless children and a host of friends to mourn their loss. Mrs. King was a kind, devoted wife and afiecionate (sic) mother, a good neighbor, and she will be greatly missed by her family and community. Her positive Christian admonitions left a deep and lasting impression upon the friends who visited her during her sickness, as well as upon her family. She was laid to rest in the family graveyard in the presence of a large concourse of friends and relatives, to await the Resurrection. Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord. . . . [Date 9/6/1905, Vol. III, No. 31, Page 3] KINNARD, RUPERT OLEN: Rupert Olen Kinnard was born Oct. 24, 1904 and died Oct 6, 1905. He was the only son in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pleasant Kinnard, and as the mother said, he was the light and joy of their hearts; but before sin could blight little Olen God reached down and plucked the unfolded flower to bloom in Heaven. To the heart-broken parents and sisters of little Olen I want to say that earth has never a sorrow that Jesus could not help to bear, for He was a man of sorrow and acquainted with grief. . . . [Date 10/18/1905, Vol. III, No. 37, Page 1] LANE, BOB: Mill Blown Up -- Last Tuesday about 9 o'clock the boiler to the sawmill belonging to Bill Lane, Nathan Burse, and Bab Wade, near Mayfield, exploded with terrible force, killing Bob Lane and Andrew Wade and completely wrecking the machinery. Lane's body was thrown about 50 yards and Wade's 50 feet. Judge H. D. Whitson was within 250 yards of the mill at the time, and says it was a terrible sight that met his gaze when he reached the spot. [Date 12/13/1905, Vol. III, No. 45, Page 4] LEE, ANGELINE: Angeline Lee died last Saturday and was buried in Smith Chapel cemetery Sunday. [Date 10/18/1905, Vol. III, No. 37, Page 3] MADDUX, MOTHER OF R. F. AND S. F.: R. F. and S. F. Maddux were summoned to the deathbed of their aged mother Friday. [Date 2/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 1, Page 4] MAHAN, MAGGIE E.: Maggie E. Mahan was born in Putnam county, Tenn., Sept. 22, 1859, and departed this life June 20, 1905, aged 46 years. She was the daughter of Rev. D. L. and Evaline McCaleb. Rev. McCaleb was once an honored member of the Central Tennessee conference, but is now deceased. Sister Maggie was married to J. P. Mahan Aug. 31, 1882. To this happy union was born two boys and four girls, all of whom are living. . . [Date 6/28/1905, Vol. III, No. 21, Page 5] MANSEL, INFANT OF KIRK: Kirk Mansel's infant child died last Friday and was buried the same day at the Spring Creek cemetery, W. B. Gentry conducting the funeral services. [Date 8/16/1905, Vol. III, No. 28, Page 5] MASSA, MRS. DILLARD: Mrs. Dillard Massa died at her home near Monterey on Monday, Oct. 30, 1905. The remains were brought here on the train and interred at the West graveyard. Deceased was a sister of P. C. Farley of this city. [Date 11/1/1905, Vol. III, No. 39, Page 6] MCBROOM, DAISY ELLER: Death has claimed Daisy Eller McBroom, wife of Samuel McBroom. She was born August 8, 1883, and confessed Christ at the age of 15 years, and departed this life August 11, 1905, aged 22 years and 3 days. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. G. W. Wilson. She left the consoling thought to her husband and child, father, sisters, brothers and friends that she died in full faith in Christ, her last words being breathed in songs of praise to the Lord that doeth all things well. She said in her dying hours not to week for her. She seemed to think of the future life which she was prepared to meet. . . . [Date 9/13/1905, Vol. III, No. 32, Page 3] MEADOWS, MRS. MILLIE: Mrs. Millie Meadows died at the home of Simmons Pippin Monday. [Date 3/22/1905, Vol. III, No. 7, Page 1] MEEKS, BABY OF CONDUCTOR AND MRS.: The baby of Conductor and Mrs. Meeks died last week, and was taken north for burial. [Date 2/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 1, Page 1] MILLER, INFANT OF J. H.: The infant child of J. H. Miller died Sunday night. [Date 2/1/1905, Vol. II, No. 52, Page 1] MILLS, W. J.: W. J. Mills died suddenly at his home south of Cookeville on Tuesday evening Feb. 14, 1905, and was buried in the family lot at Salem Wednesday. We have not learned the particulars. Uncle Billy was one of our oldest and most highly esteemed citizens, and his death is regretted by a large number of friends. A just man has gone to his reward. The Herald extends the sympathy of the entire community to the sorrowing family. [Date 2/15/1905, Vol. III, No. 2, Page 1] MONTGOMERY, MRS.: One Woman Kills Another -- Word was received here this morning that a woman by the name of Kirby had killed a Mrs. Montgomery Tuesday night by cutting her with a butcher knife. The crime occurred in this country, on Martins Creek. We have not learned the particulars, and no arrests have been made as yet. [Date 6/28/1905, Vol. III, No. 21, Page 1] MOORE, MRS. WM.: Mrs. Wm. Moore died suddenly Sunday night, June 18, at her home two miles east of town. [Date 6/28/1905, Vol. III, No. 21, Page 1] NICHOLAS, DAISY MOORE: Daisy Moore Nicholas was born July 9th, 1904, and died Sept. 24, 1905. Her sweet disposition won the hearts of those around her, and it was sad to give up this precious child. But God in His great wisdom knoweth best. He never makes any mistakes and as the heart of father and mother of little Daisy is left torn and bleeding, it is a blessed thought to know Jesus said, "I came to bind up the broken heart." . . . [Date 11/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 40, Page 3] PRESLEY, ED: The writer was sorry to learn of Ed Presley's death. [Date 5/17/1905, Vol. III, No. 15, Page 2] PRYOR, TOM: Bro. Tom Pryor died Friday and war buried in the East Baxter cemetery Saturday. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of the christians of Baxter. He leaves a wife, four children, a widowed mother and a host of friends to mourn his dead. Tom was baptized in the christian faith some two months ago by Bro. Cantrell of Cookeville. [Date 2/1/1905, Vol. II, No. 52, Page 4] REAGAN, JOE A.: Tribute of Respect -- Whereas, our zealous and well beloved brother, Joe A. Reagan, departed this life on the morning of Dec. 5, 1905; Therefore, be it resolved by the Mr. View Lodge, No. 179, I. O. O. F., that by his death this lodgde (sic) sustained the loss of a worthy, devoted and enthusiastic brother and Odd Fellow, and we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his sorrowing parents and relatives in this their great bereavement. Further, be it resolved, that copies of these resolutions be furnished the family of the deceased and to the local newspapers of publication. [Date 12/13/1905, Vol. III, No. 45, Page 4] REAGAN, JOE A.: Joe A. Reagan died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Reagan of this city, early last Tuesday morning, Dec. 5, 1905, and was buried today at 2 o'clock with Odd Fellow rites. Joe had suffered for several years with pulmonary trouble. He caught a cold a few days ago and few of his friends knew of his serious condition until the news of his death reached them. He had many friends in this section and was a bright young man. Our hearts go out in sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date 12/6/1905, Vol. III, No. 44, Page 4] SIMMONS, J. S.: J. S. Simmons was killed at Monterey by being run over by a car in the railroad yard, while he was crossing the tracks. [Date 4/19/1905, Vol. III, No. 11, Page 1] SLIGER, BABY OF JIM: The baby of Jim Sliger, who lives three miles on the Sparta road, died Sunday morning. [Date 1/18/1905, Vol. II, No. 50, Page 1] SMELLAGE, CORDELIA: This community was shocked Saturday morning by the death of Miss Cordelia Smellage. She has many friends that will be grieved to learn of her death. She was buried at the Smellage graveyard Sunday. The bereaved family have our sympathy. [Date 2/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 1, Page 4] STARNES, MRS. NANCY: Mrs. Nancy Starnes died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Isbell, in this city on December 29, 1904, aged about 90 years, and was buried in the family cemetery near Lancaster. [Date 1/11/1905, Vol. II, No. 49, Page 1] STOCKTON, MRS. MARTHA: Jan. 28th, Mrs. Martha Stockton, wife of Allen Stockton, died at her home. Mrs. Stockton has been an invalid for years, and the write who visited her many times during her last days, can say that her faith in the Lord enabled her to endure patiently her affliction, rob death of its sting, and the grave of its victory. Her husband and seven children are left to mourn. They have the sympathy of host of friends. The services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Harris at the Presbyterian church. [Date 2/15/1905, Vol. III, No. 2, Page 1] SUTTON, W. H.: Elder W. H. Sutton dropped dead at Algood Sunday morning. He was preaching at Algood Sunday morning. He was preaching at Algood and stopping with J. A. Epperson. He went to the barn to see about his team, and after awhile was found dead. Elder Sutton was well known in this section, having been pastor of the Christian Church at Sparta and Cookeville for a number of years. His ministry was successful, and he was held in high esteem by all who knew him. His remains were taken to Sparta for burial, that being his home. [Date 7/12/1905, Vol. III, No. 23, Page 1] TERRY, AMERICA: Mrs. America Terry, widow of the late John Terry, and one of the oldest and most highly resepected (sic) ladies of the county, died August 31, at the home of her son, J. W. H. Terry, three miles north of Cookeville. She was eighty-five years old, and her death was due to the infirmities incident to old age. She was a devout member of the Christian church. She is survived by several sons and daughters and a large number of grand children and great-grand-children. She was the mother of Mrs. Jere Whitson of this city. [Date 9/6/1905, Vol. III, No. 31, Page 1] THARP, SAM: Sam Tharp died last Saturday. [Date 11/1/1905, Vol. III, No. 39, Page 2] THOMPSON, W. P.: W. P. Thompson died suddenly at his home five miles northeast of town Sunday night, July 2, 1905, and was buried at Salem on the following day. He was well known throughout the county, and was a highly respected citizen. He served one term as register, retiring from that office in 1902. [Date 7/5/1905, Vol. III, No. 22, Page 1] THOMPSON, WINCHESTER P.: Winchester P. Thompson was born July 2, 1846, and died July 2, 1905. He died on his 59yh birthday. He was a noble and generous man. He embraced Christ in his 20th year and lived ever after a child of God. He was an elder of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Post Oak until a few years ago, when he withdrew from the church. He had been afflicted with rheumatism, which bowed him down, and his sufferings must have been very great, but he bore up under them all with the patience of a true Christian. Mr. Thompson had been a farmer by occupation, although he was register of Putnam county for four years, commencing in 1898. While holding that office he tried to do his duty as near as any man could. He gained many warm friends by that office. He married Miss Sarah Brown Aug. 16, 1868. She still survives him. Out of this union there were six children born, three boys and three girls, all of whom are living . . . [Date 8/2/1905, Vol. III, No. 26, Page 2] TRUETT, DR. I. C.: Dr. I. C. Truett died at Livingston Saturday, aged 73. He was one of the best known physicians in the upper country. [Date 8/2/1905, Vol. III, No. 26, Page 1] VERBLE, SR., D. A.: D. A. Verble, Sr. died at his home near Calfkiller on Thursday, April 27, 1905, aged 78 years, and was buried at the old home place on Friday at 2 o'clock, services being held by Rev. Willie Ford, Mr. Verble was a well known and highly respected citizen. He leaves several children, among them John H. Verble of Algood, former trustee of Putnam county. [Date 5/3/1905, Vol. III, No. 13, Page 1] WADE, ANDREW: Mill Blown Up -- Last Tuesday about 9 o'clock the boiler to the sawmill belonging to Bill Lane, Nathan Burse, and Bab Wade, near Mayfield, exploded with terrible force, killing Bob Lane and Andrew Wade and completely wrecking the machinery. Lane's body was thrown about 50 yards and Wade's 50 feet. Judge H. D. Whitson was within 250 yards of the mill at the time, and says it was a terrible sight that met his gaze when he reached the spot. [Date 12/13/1905, Vol. III, No. 45, Page 4] WARREN, VASCO: Little Vasco Warren died at his home near Miranda, Tenn., June 21, 1905. He was 13 years of age and was a source of comfort to his parents, who looked forward with pleasure to his bright future. His sickness of several months was attended by loving hands, but his feet touched the chilly waters of death and his spirit went home to God. . . . We sympathize with his father, mother, brothers and sisters, and remind them that their loss was only a bud transplanted from earth to bloom in heaven. Rest on, dear little Vasco, In thy narrow bed of clay, For we know that the Angels have borne they spirit away. [Date 7/12/1905, Vol. III, No. 23, Page 2] WARREN, WINFIELD: Death has again visited our community and called one of our beloved friends to rest and claimed for its victim Winburn Warren, who passed to a higher life August 23, 1905, and was buried at the home residence the following day, services being conducted by Rev. G. W. Allen. His sickness of several months was attended by loving hands but his feet touched the chilly waters of death and he went home to God. We sorrow, but not as those who have no hope yet we miss his shining face and cheerful words but we know that God dies all things well and is with us in our darkest hours. We sympathize with his father, brothers and sisters, and remind them that their loss was only a bud transplanted from earth to bloom in heaven. . . . [Date 8/30/1905, Vol. III, No. 30, Page 3] WEST, G. L.: Since our last Association our relentless enemy, with silent tread, has once more invaded our Zion and has taken to the captive prison in which the martyred slain have so long slept in silence, our brother, Elder G. L. West, who was born in Overton County, Tenn., on December 10, 1825. He joined the Baptist church the fourth Saturday in April, 1854. Licensed to preach the fourth Saturday in June, 1857. Ordained to the full work of the ministry the third Saturday in October, 1865. He died at his nephew's January 3, 1905, near his home in Overton County, to which place he had moved a short time before his death. His age was 79 years, 23 days. . . . [Date 10/4/1905, Vol. III, No. 35, Page 4] WEST, G. L.: Elder G. L. West was born Dec. 10, 1825, in Overton County, Tenn. He embraced religion in early life and began preaching about 1862, but owing to the Civil War was not ordained to the ministry till Oct. 21, 1865, by Elder Allen Deatherage, moderator, and J. C. Jackson clerk, at the old Jarry church house in Heartsaw Cove, Overton county. He continued preaching and was much admired by many that heard him. He was a man with good intellect and has done a great deal of preaching throughout this mountain country. He made warm friends wherever he went. He belonged to the United Baptist church, but other denominations loved him. He was a faithful minister and worked hard to save souls for Christ. Bro. West was a man of great hospitality and gave much to the poor and need, asking nothing or his ministerial labors. Most of his life he conducted a farm for his living doing most of the labor himself. He was a man that was looked on by many neighbors as being their leader. Among many other charitable deeds of his life, in 1883 he built a church house that cost him of his own earning six or seven hundred dollars, which he left for the use of the church to which he belonged. In August 1903, Bro. West was struck with paralysis and lingered several days dangerously ill, but after some time slowly revived till he could sit up in a chair, but was almost helpless for sixteen months. He could not get to the table for his meals or two and from his bed without help. On the 20th day of December, 1904, he was again taken suddenly ill and claimed himself that his time was up, but revived until Jan. 3, 1905, when Jesus said: "It is enough, come up higher and receive your reward for your labors," and we believe that Bro. West will wear a crown with many stars and jewels in it, for he was a man that did great good all over this country. His body was laid in the graveyard near the church he built. Bro. West leaves a wife and many friends to mourn over their loss, but there loss is his everlasting gain. [Date 2/22/1905, Vol. III, No. 3, Page 1] WEST, STEPHEN: Stephen West, one of the oldest men in the upper country, is dead at Starpoint. He had been confined to his room five or six months on account of a fall hurting his hip, from which he could not walk, but his general health was very good up to a short time before his death, which occurred Oct. 2, 1905, his age being 96 years, two months and one day. All his children execpt (sic) his youngest daughter, Mrs. Jan Harrison of Kemp, I. T., many of his grandchildren and great- grandchildren were with him in his last days. . . . Mr. West was an uncle of Esq. C. J. Davis. [Date 10/18/1905, Vol. III, No. 37, Page 1] WEST, W. C.: W. C. West was laid in the family graveyard Jan. 21, 1905. He was about 83 years old and will be badly missed about Burton. [Date 2/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 1, Page 4] WHEAT, FANNY: Death has again entered our town and robbed us of one of our choicest mothers. Mrs. Fanny Wheat, wife of Phil Wheat, died Friday, Aug. 11, 1905, and was buried in Algood cemetery Saturday, the services being conducted by Rev. W. H. Carr. Five children survive their mother, John, of Ashland City, Joe, Lafe, Philip, and Hester, of this place. Hester being the youngest. Mrs. Wheat was 52 years old, and a better mother never lived. She was sick for some time prior to her death but was a patient sufferer, and her exit out this world and entrance into the great beyond was sweet and peaceful. She was an earnest Christian woman and the home that has always known a mother's love has been silently taken away. Her life has been such that the impression of mother on her children will always remain a comforter. A loving husband has lost the companion who has nobly stood by him for more than a quarter of a century. Mrs. Wheat was born in Bowling Green, Ky. [Date 8/16/1905, Vol. III, No. 28, Page 2] WRIGHT, J. P.: J. P. Wright was born April 8, 1863, and died at his home four miles south of Cookeville on April 27, 1905. I knew James Wright from childhood until death. . . . James Wright professed faith in Christ at 15 years of age. I was standing by him when he embraced Christ. He made a bright profession, joined the M. E. church and lived a consistent christian life, . . . [Date 5/10/1905, Vol. III, No. 14, Page 1] WRIGHT, JAMES: James Wright died at his home three miles south of Cookeville Friday, April 28, 1905. We have failed to learn the particulars. [Date 5/3/1905, Vol. III, No. 13, Page 1]