Monday, August 27, 1883

      About a year ago M.T. Bennett, a grocery merchant of Lebanon, was
found dead in the street near his home. A few days ago a colored man
named Bernis Richardson admitted to a colored boy that himself and
another colored man, Dan Ware, killed Bennett, who was also robbed of
about $400. The murderers were arrested and jailed.

      On the 22nd inst., about six miles from Knoxville, in the 12th District
of Knox County, John McClain and George Gwinn lost their lives in a well
which was being dug on McClain's farm. Gwinn went down into the well,
in the morning, and was overcome by carbonic gas and fell over and
became unconscious. McClain went down to rescue Gwinn and was
himself overpowered by the deadly gas. There was no one near to give aid
to the men, and McClain's little children could only look down on the dying
agonies of their father. The alarm was given, and men came, and an
unsuccessful attempt was made to bring up the bodies by a man going
down and tying ropes to them and they had to be taken out with hooks.

      Barn Burned---Mr. E.G. Jones' barn, near town, was burned last
Monday. A colored girl named Pannell, living with mr. Jones, confessed to
have set fire to the barn, having been instigated by the threats of a boy
named James Russell. The boy and girl were both arrested and brought
before Esquire Moore, who bound them over to answer at the next term of
the Circuit Court.

      Mrs. P.J. Greenway, a venerable and respected widow lady of this
place, has been quite low for some weeks past, and in all probability will
soon bid adieu to the troubles of this world.

      Mr. Hugh Gamble, of the 14th District, while mowing, in the meadow
of Mr. Samuel Henry, run his machine into a large nest of bumble-bees, and
just at this critical period his mower became clogged and his horses
unmanageable, on account of which Mr. Gamble and his team were
severely stung. Finally Mr. Gamble succeeded in unloosing and leading his
horses to a barn nearby, and in fifteen minutes one of his finest horses laid
down and died.

Monday, September 10, 1883

      Dresden has a Tom Thumb of a man, who is 21 years old, and only 35
inches high. He weighs 50 pounds, and his name is Eddie Wescott.

      At the sale of property of H.G. Mead, deceased, on the 4th instant,
near Louisville, one short-horn Durham cow sold for $101.

      Mrs. Ann Key, a widow lady, aged 93 years, died a few days ago near
the city.

      Elijah R. Nelson, wife and child, of Texas, but formerly of Blount,
arrived on a visit to friends and relatives on Monday last.

Monday, September 17, 1883

      A serious difficulty occurred at Daniel Emmett's store in Tuckaleechee
Cove on Saturday evening last. It seems that a difficulty arose between
L.W. Dunn and Jos. E. Scott, during which the latter was stabbed by the
former, perhaps fatally. Dr. Blankenship was summoned and reports the
wound a very serious but not necessarily fatal.

      Rosa Wear, colored, age 91 years, died on the night of the 12th inst., at
Preston Wear's, 3 miles north of town.

      Killed Himself---John Crisp, second son of Rice Crisp, of Cloyd's
Creek, Blount County, shot himself on Saturday, the 15th inst.
      Two rumors are current as to the manner of the shooting: one being
that enraged, he took the gun declaring that he would shoot himself, and in
a few moments the report of the gun was heard, and young Crisp, who was
about 20 years old, lay rolling in his death throes. Another report is that he
attempted to blow in the gun and shot himself.






THE MARYVILLE RECORD

Friday,  March 4, 1904

      Mrs. Goddard, wife of James A. Goddard, cashier of the Bank of
Maryville died suddenly Tuesday noon from apoplexy, just as she was
leaving the dinner table. She leaves a large family of children to mourn her
death. The remains were laid to rest in the Magnolia Cemetery Wednesday
afternoon. She had a host of friends who were shocked at news of her
sudden death.

      Sunday night at 11:30 o'clock occurred the death of Hugh L. McNutt,
one of Blount's highly esteemed and prosperous citizens at his home three
miles from town. He was born May 6, 1834, and was therefore 69 years, 9
months and 22 days old at the time of his death. He was married to Amelia
E. Tipton March 13, 1856, who died nearly three years later. Two children
were born of this union, Mrs. Arch Hitch and Mrs. Sam Clark. On
December 19, 1860 he was married to C.J. Ambrister who survives him.
Eight children were the result of this union, seven of which survive him, the
first dying at the age of one year.
      He, with his wife, were members of Mt. Lebanon Baptist Church for
many years, but frequently during his illness expressed his intention of
moving his membership to Maryville Baptist Church. Mr. McNutt was a
good citizen and a token of the esteem which the people held him was the
large concourse of friends who met at his home Tuesday to pay the last
tribute of respect to him. The funeral services were conducted by Rev.
W.L. Cate, Pastor of the Baptist Church, assisted by Dr. Wilson and Rev.
H.A. Goff, at the home, after which the large funeral cortege moved out to
Magnolia Cemetery, where the remains were tenderly laid away in the
silent city of the dead.

      Say, if a lot of the worthless dogs about town should accidentally get
killed off, wouldn't it be lonesome here?

      Mrs. Henry Rueter received a telegram Wednesday afternoon telling
that her brother at Clarksville, Missouri, had been accidentally shot and
killed that morning. She left for Missouri the next morning.

      John H. Everett and wife, newly married, arrived from Texas last
Friday morning and spent several days here visiting relatives, before leaving
for their home in Bryson City, North Carolina.

      Dunkin---Mr. Alex Vaughn who has been in the west for twenty years
is visiting his sister, Mrs. Ike Russell of this place.

      Dunkin---The funeral of Mr. Sinclair DeArmond took place at his late
residence last Tuesday morning after which the remains were taken to
Clark's Grove for interment, where song and prayer service was held and
the body viewed for the last time. Mr. DeArmond was an aged and highly
respected Christian gentleman. Much might be said in honor of the children
and the grandchildren; of their constant care and attention during his old
age and sickness, making his last days his best days. Surely they have
obeyed the fifth commandment.

Friday, March 11, 1904

      Margaret Ruth Lamon, aged 3 years and 2 months, daughter of F.H.
and Mattie Lamon, died last Friday evening, March 8, 1904, of congestion
of the brain. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence at
3 P.M. Saturday by Rev. George D. McCulloch, assisted by Rev. Herman
Goff. Burial in Magnolia Cemetery.

      The infant child of Hiram Rorex, colored, died from a combination of
whooping cough and measles and was buried Tuesday.

      Mrs. Alfred Long, nee Hudson, out at Pea Ridge, died Sunday of
consumption. She was about thirty years old.

Friday, March 18, 1904

      Little Jean, daughter of William Willard, was found dead in the chicken
house where she had gone to hunt eggs Monday evening. Her mother did
not miss her at once and when search was made she was found stiff in
death. According to all indications she died from a stroke of apoplexy,
without a particle of pain or suffering. She had been in poor health since
infancy but recently had appeared to be thriving better. Her mother was
almost frantic with grief and neighbors soon gathered the little body into
their arms and carried it into the house. Mr. Willard had gone to Knoxville
that morning to be gone all week. He was notified by telephone and came
home at once. As soon as the body was found a doctor was called, but he
could do nothing as death had taken place at least half hour before his
arrival. The child had been subject to light paralytic strokes for some time
but not much was thought of it. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday
afternoon and the remains laid to rest in the Magnolia Cemetery.

Friday, March 25, 1904

      Leonard Cupp who has been fireman on the A.K. & N., has given up
his job and entered Maryville College for the spring term. He arrived
Thursday evening.

      A two-year old son of John Teffeteller died from the effects of measles
and a combination of other ailments Monday and was buried in the Pleasant
Hill Cemetery Tuesday.

      The first court was held in the house of Abraham Wear, the second in
the house of  John Craig and following courts in the Court House.

      Graston---James McCully's baby died at Knoxville and was buried at
Mt. Tabor March 19.

      Townsend---Two children of Wright Maranville succumbed to the
measles and were buried during the last two weeks.

Friday, April 1, 1904

      Elmer McCully, son of John McCully, died Thursday evening at 10
o'clock of consumption, at the home of his father. He was nearly 22 years
old. Burial at Mt. Tabor Cemetery this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Rev.
McCulloch and Rev. Goff will conduct the funeral services.

      A child of Henry Clark, colored, who lives three miles beyond
Wildwood, died Wednesday evening from small pox. Henry and his wife
and another child are also in bad shape with the disease.

      Dunkin---James Goins, colored, died Friday morning after a long illness
with consumption.

      Townsend---One of the grandest reunions which have been held for
years occurred at the home of John and Peggy Myers at Tang, Tennessee
on Monday, December 28, 1903, at which forty-six children and
grandchildren were present, beside eight visitors. Jim Myers, a son, and his
family, from Sumas, Washington were present, also W.B. Myers and family
from Knox County. In fact it was one of the most remarkable reunions
which have ever been held in this locality. Never again will those who were
present have the opportunity of being together again, or at least on this
earth.
Friday, April 8, 1904

      Rev. Claudaus B. Lord was 88 years old Wednesday. He still enjoys
good health and spends a great deal of his time reading. He was actively
engaged in the ministry from the time he was 22 years old until a few years
ago.

      James Lowery Caldwell, son of William L. and Mary Caldwell, died
April 2, after a lingering illness of heart disease. His family removed to
Texas to this county when he was four years old. He grew up and attended
Maryville College two or three years. Here he made a profession of his
faith in Christ and united with New Providence Church. He married Miss.
Nannie George about four years ago at Coal Creek, Tennessee. They
settled on a farm near here two years ago for the benefit of his health. He
met death beautifully and with Christian faith. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Dr. McCulloch in New Providence Church and he was
laid to rest in Magnolia Cemetery.

      Bank---Mrs. William Suttles died Friday after a lingering illness and
was buried at Salem.

Friday, April 15, 1904

      L.P. McNeilly, son of J.T. McNeilly of Miller's Cove, who recently
returned from army services, died Thursday after a brief illness with
consumption.

Friday, April 22, 1904

      Mrs. Hester Irwin Eagleton, died April 19 at the age of 61 years. She
was married to Mr. John Eagleton some 20 years ago by Rev. P.H. Henry.
      She has struggled with poor health for many years and finally died from
consumption. She was an earnest Christian, a kind, faithful wife and left a
good record behind when she entered into rest.
      The funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, 2 P.M. at Clark's
Chapel by Dr. George D. McCulloch and Rev. P.H. Henry. A large
congregation of friends were present. A general sympathy is felt for Mr.
Eagleton, who, though improving, was not able to attend the funeral.

      Viola, oldest daughter of Rev. J.T. Reagan of Earl Park, Indiana, died
Wednesday after a short illness with inflammatory  rheumatism. She was
about eighteen years old. The remains are to be brought to this city for
burial Friday morning. The young lady had but recently recovered from a
siege of scarlet fever and this left her so weakened that she could not resist
the inroads of the rheumatism.

      I.T. Nuchols, commonly known as Doc, died suddenly Monday noon at
his home near Block House. He had been here in town in the forenoon and
soon after returning home, dropped dead from heart trouble. He was about
64 years old and was one of the substantial citizens of the county. He was a
Confederate veteran of the Civil War. Burial Tuesday in the Piney Grove
Cemetery.

      William, son of J.D. Howard of near Brick Mill, died Sunday. He was
in school at the college here and took the measles. On this account he went
home but soon returned, suffered a relapse and had to quit again, and from
the consequences of his last illness died last Sunday.

      Capt. Pate and about twenty members of the militia went to Miller's
Cove last Friday to take part in the funeral of L.T. McNealy, formerly of
the U.S. Regular Army, whose last wish was that he be buried with military
honors.

      Bank---Jackson Wehunt, an aged and respected citizen and a veteran of
the sixties, died this week.

      Louisville---A telegram was reached a few days ago by the relatives of
Babe Bussell, colored, stating that he had died from small pox in the city of
Cincinnati. It will be remembered that he shot the guard and escaped from
the Maryville jail a few months ago, and has been hiding from justice since
that time.

Friday, April 29, 1904

      Mrs. Sarah A. Davis, widow of the late Lebow Davis, died at the
residence of her daughter, Mrs. L.L. Gardner, seven miles south of this city
Friday night. She was in her eightieth year and was the mother of Robert
Cannon of Greenville, South Carolina, A.S.J. Davis of Blue Ridge,
Georgia, Mrs. Emma Rice who teaches in Knoxville, and Mrs. Gardner.
Mrs. Davis was a daughter of Capt. W.B. Williams of this county, and only
three out of a large family survive her. They are Mrs. Melvina Gamble of
Gamble, Mrs. Margaret Atkinson of this place and W.H. Williams of
Greenville, (TN). The funeral was held Sunday and the remains were laid
to rest in Magnolia Cemetery.

      Jim Webb's baby died Monday morning and was buried in the Pleasant
Hill Cemetery Tuesday.

      Rockford---Lowry Reed died Monday, April 25, and was buried
Tuesday at Clark's grave-yard.

      Bank---Annie, the three year old daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Frank
Kidd, died on Wednesday April 20, and was buried at Logan's Chapel on
Thursday afternoon.

Friday, May 6, 1904

      Hubert Best, son of William Best, near Carpenter's Campground, died
Sunday after a lingering illness. He was about eighteen years old. Burial in
the Campground Cemetery. A post mortem examination showed that he
had been suffering from a malignant tumor in the abdomen, which had
baffled the physicians, who could not diagnose his case to any satisfaction.

      Andrew Pinkney Bayliss was born February 27, 1851, in Montgomery
County, Tennessee, died in Maryville, May 2, 1904, aged 53 years, 2
months, and five days.
      While he was yet a very small child his parents removed to Jefferson
County, Illinois, where he lived until about seventeen years of age, when
the family returned to Tennessee, locating in Blount County. This was his
home nearly all the time until his death.
     He married Elizabeth J. Cupp in 1872, and they had four children, three
of whom survive him. They are Mrs. Rankin McConnell and Blanche
Bayliss of this city, and J.B. Bayliss of Knoxville. His wife also survives.
      He was one of a family of seven children, of who three survive him
namely, L.M. Bayliss of this city, Mrs. F.P. Morton of Knoxville and T.P.
Bayliss of San Francisco. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Church, and
was laid to rest in Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Tuesday forenoon, Rev. Cate
conducting the funeral services.

      Mrs. Gib Porter, colored, died Sunday in child-birth with twins. Burial
Monday. They had been married but a short time.

      Bank---James Barbra, a young man who left a few weeks ago for the
state of Illinois has returned home. Jim is of the opinion that there is no
place like home, and likes that old tune "The cat came back." He says he
likes the sunny south best.

      Clover Hill---There is a man died at the Pauper's Home last week by
the name if Titleo.



Friday, May 13, 1904

      Freddie, the four-year old son of Joseph Peters at Friendsville had his
head crushed under a wagon wheel last Friday and died from the injuries
Monday. His father was hauling rails and the child was riding with him
when the wagon struck a rut and the child fell off and under the wheel, the
wheel passing over his head. He lived in great pain until Monday.

      Louisville---Mrs. Sam Swaggerty died of consumption last Thursday.
Her remains were interred Friday at Ballard's Chapel. She leaves a husband,
three small children and numerous relatives and friends to mourn their loss.

Friday, May 20, 1904

      Caught A Queer Beast---Some considerable excitement has been
caused near Sevierville by the capture of a strange animal which looks like
a walrus and has six webbed feet. The natives are wholly unable to make it
out.

      John Hanna of Clover Hill died Tuesday after an extended illness. He
was about sixty-four years old. Burial in Centenary Cemetery Wednesday.


      Dunkin---Mrs. Martha McFadden, mother of J.M. McFadden of this
place, died Friday night at her daughter's, Mrs. Selina Wright of Long
Hollow after a lingering illness of several weeks and was buried at Mt.
Moriah Sunday.

      Clover Hill---David Wear died Thursday at 12 o'clock and the funeral
services were held Friday morning, and the remains were taken to the
family grave yard near Dunkin.

Friday, May 27, 1904

      Kate, the five-year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. William Teffeteller,
died Thursday of membranous croup. The funeral is today with burial in the
Middlesettlements Cemetery.

      W.C. Garland of Miller's Cove lost a dear child May 17, and had it
buried in Cades Cove. An old gentleman by the name of Jim Runian came
with Mr. Garland to the burying not thinking of having to be placed in the
tomb only two days later. He took sick at C.G. Gregory's and only lived
about 24 hours. He never gave any impression as to what he thought of his
future welfare and though one penny was all in his possession and a
stranger. It is hoped that he was rich in grace and went to where no one is
a stranger. He was put away very nicely and no one knew him only by
name. It is thought that it is milk sickness that is causing sickness and death
in Mr. Garland's family. Mr. Garland himself took sick before he got home
from the funeral services of his child.

      Clyde Wilburn, a little son of Taylor Wilburn, accidentally chopped all
the fingers off the left hand of his little cousin, Lawson Wilburn a few days
ago. Dr. W.R. Douthit dressed the wound and found it necessary to
amputate a part of the hand.






Friday, June 3, 1904

      Mrs. Ellen Stallion died last night at the home of her father-in-law,
Hodson.

      Lafayette Prater, one of Knox County's prominent citizens was buried
at Holston College, May 30.

Friday, June 10, 1904

      Aunt Lucinda Everett died Thursday afternoon from old age. She lived
on the Sevierville Road, two miles east of here. For some time she had
been declining and just died from old age, or general debility, without any
particular ailment.

      A small boy of Dart Hunt near Louisville was burned by an exploding
lamp Monday evening and so badly injured that he died from the burns.

      Elijah George died Wednesday morning from typhoid fever after an
illness of several weeks. He was twenty-eight years old, and for the past
seven and one-half years had been employed in Herman Rueter's bakery as
baker and general assistant. He was an industrious and honest young man
as is shown by his holding the one place so long. The funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Leeper at the A.M.E. Church and the remains laid to
rest in the Methodist Hill Cemetery, Thursday.

      At the advanced age of 78, after a lingering illness of two years, Mrs.
S.T. Post departed this life on June 3, and was buried in Saturday in
Maryville Cemetery. She was for many years a consistent and active
member of the Society of Friends.
      Funeral services were conducted at the home by the Rev. George D.
McCulloch, D.D., and were attended by a large number of friends who
showed this last affectionate tribute to one who has been a respected
resident of Maryville for nearly 21 years.
      In Dr. McCulloch's remarks suitable and tender reference was made to
the many virtues and excellencies of the Christian character of the departed
and lessons of resignation were drawn from the text "Thy will be done." A
quartet consisting of Miss. Annie Magill, Mrs. David Young, Mr. John M.
Clark and Dr. J.A. McCulloch furnished sweet music, singing some of the
best loved and most appropriate hymns.
      A large circle of friends unite in extending sympathy to the aged
husband, S.T. Post, and to his children, Mr. F.H. Post and Mrs. R.W.
Barton of Knoxville, Mrs. L. VanFossen of Dunsmuir, California and Mrs.
Herman Goff of this place. Other relatives in the north and west and in
Maryville also are left to mourn her loss.

      According to the Johnson City Staff, James Whitehead, aged 97, has
with the aid of his sons, killed 125 bears during his lifetime.

      Mrs. Jack Clark (colored) living north of town died Tuesday. She was
one of the finest of the old regime of colored people in this community. She
had attained a great age.

      A True Man Is Gone---The death of E.E. Kidd, or "Ed" Kidd as he was
familiarly called, caused the writer true heartfelt sorrow, because in said
death, we lost one of the warmest and truest of personal friends. With a
close acquaintance extending through nearly two score years, estimate of
him is that he was a very superior character. Altogether, I was his pastor
and Presiding Elder for more than a decade of years, during which time I
often shared the kindness and hospitality of his house. And now that "Ed"
sleeps under the flowers, these visits come back to me as a most delightful
memory, and causing serious reflection. 
      Mrs. Mary Swan, wife of Sam Swan died Thursday, and her remains
were interred Friday at the Louisville Cemetery. She was a good woman
and leaves many relatives and friends to mourn her loss.

Friday, June 17, 1904

      Mrs. Davenport, an old lady who had been living with her son in this
city for some time past, died Tuesday morning and was taken to
Morristown for burial. She had a hard time catching the train, being obliged
to make three attempts at it before she finally succeeded in getting away to
her funeral on Wednesday noon.

      Mrs. Lee Parker died Wednesday morning after an illness and much
suffering of several days. Funeral services were held Thursday.

      A child of Porter, colored, died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday. In
spite of the cheap coffins supplied, this child was buried in a common store
box.

      Cades Cove---Death has robbed Uncle Noah Burchfield of the
grandchild he was raising. Death again invaded C.C. Gregory's home,
taking his youngest child. The funeral was held Tuesday, June 14.

      Route 2---Little Willie, the seven months old daughter of W.B.
Ammons was called to her Heavenly home, Monday morning at 5 o'clock.
The little infant entered where there will be no sorrow, as the death angel
hovered around her bed-side to claim as its victim the darling child. Willie
was one of the most pleasant children, she was always bright and smiling
face. The funeral services were held at Mt. Lebanon by Rev. W.A. Catlett.
After which the remains of the dear little babe was laid to rest in the Mt.
Lebanon Graveyard. We are sure that little Willie is at rest. She is now one
of the bright, happy angels. The bereaved family has the heart felt sympathy
of their friends.

Friday, June 24, 1904

      Mary Henry, colored, went to Knoxville from her home near Rockford
Tuesday and was shipped back a corpse Wednesday. She put up with a
friend and there met a former lover who shot her five times, causing her
death within twenty minutes. Three women have been murdered in
Knoxville in the last nine months and the murderers have escaped
punishment. Mary Henry's remains were brought here for burial
Wednesday.

      Bank---W.H. McNelly of Eusebia died Wednesday morning at 5
o'clock, after a lingering illness of several months duration. He was a
member of the Eusebia Presbyterian Church, and leaves eight children to
mourn their loss. His wife having died about two years ago. By his death
the community loses one of its best citizens. The funeral took place at
Eusebia Cemetery at 10 o'clock Thursday morning. Mr. McNelly was 55
years of age.

      A child of William Stinnett from beyond Springfield was buried in
Magnolia Cemetery Monday morning.

      Leonard Cupp who played with the Maryville College Baseball Team
this spring has signed with Manager Moffett of Knoxville and played his
first game with that aggregation Wednesday, acquiting himself well, as
usual.

      While cutting wheat last week Lem Everett made a miss stroke and
split one of his fingers. He is having a time with it.

      Isam Robinson, colored, aged about 40, died Tuesday near Rockford.
Burial Wednesday, a large number of friends attending.

      Springfield---Jimmie, the 7 month old babe of Charles Stinnett, died at
their home near here at 7 o'clock Sunday morning and was buried at Cedar
Church Monday. The father and mother have the sympathy of all their
friends.

Friday, July 1, 1904

      Aged Farmer Gone---George Henry, aged 78 years, an old citizen of
this county and well known here, died at his home near Bank, Thursday
afternoon, at 2 o'clock. The funeral services will be conducted at Logan's
Chapel, Wildwood Springs, Friday afternoon.

      Springfield---We are sorry to report that the 8 months old child of
County Supt., H.B. McCall, died Friday morning at 5 o'clock. It was
interred at Clark's Grove Saturday. The bereaved parents have the
sympathy of the entire community.

Friday, July 8, 1904

      David Whitehead, near Montvale, died Tuesday, aged 83 years. He had
been in poor health for some time. The funeral services were held at Six
Mile Church Wednesday and the remains laid to rest in that cemetery.

      At Sevierville, the town marshall, S.F. Rogers, shot and killed Cal
Lewallen, whom he had arrested for being drunk and disorderly, last
Monday. The marshall claims that Lewallen offered resistance to such an
extent that it became necessary for him to shoot in order to protect his own
life.

      Mary Armstrong from south of town was declared of unsound mind
and taken to the asylum at Knoxville Wednesday.

      Lawrence Long's little baby boy died Wednesday morning, aged about
two years. The funeral was Thursday morning, with burial in Magnolia
Cemetery.

      Cades Cove---Jasper Lawson, widower, has a charming daughter but
he will not let anyone court her. We would advise him to court a little less
himself as the daughter seems to think what is right for dad is right for her.

      George Henry, one of the most prominent citizens of the 12th District,
died June 30, at 5 o'clock P.M., after a short illness in the 77th year of his
age and was buried at 3 o'clock in the Wildwood Cemetery July 1, after the
funeral services at the Southern Methodist Church of which he was a
member. Mr. Henry was a man who will be greatly missed by the
community. He was a man of the strictest integrity and by merit held the
confidence and esteem of the community in the very highest degree. Mr.
Henry was a successful man of affairs and leaves a considerable estate and
is survived by two sons, Duff and Tobe.









Friday, July 15, 1904

      Friday morning while guarding prisoners at the county quarry on
Rocky Ridge, Iva H. Hodge accidentally dropped his gun which was
discharged, the bullett taking effect in his breast and killing him instantly.
      Word was at once sent to town and doctors hurried there, but long
before they could reach him, he was dead. The bullet had penetrated the
heart and left the body at the back. The body was at once brought to town
and taken to (W.B.) Lawrence's undertaking establishment and later
removed to the home of the deceased. The funeral services were conducted
Saturday afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic and Junior Order
fraternities of which he was a member, and the body laid to rest in
Magnolia Cemetery.

      Mart Davis of the Thirteenth District, died Thursday morning. He was
a well known farmer of the north-east part of the county and was about
seventy years old.

      Louisville---Mrs. Martha Taylor, an aged and highly respected colored
woman, died of pneumonia Monday morning. She was the mother of the
noted colored evangelist, Dolly Taylor.

Friday, July 22, 1904

      A dispatch in a Chicago Daily, Tuesday, says "Andrew McMurry of
Maryville, Tennessee, and Miss. M. Purviance of Troy, Illinois, were
married yesterday in the Tennessee State Building at the World's Fair."
They are coming from St. Louis to Chattanooga by boat and then by rail to
this city, arriving Friday evening (tonight). Andrew has been away from
here most of the time the past few years. They thought to spring a surprise
on the folks here, but the Chicago paper gave them away.

      A small child of G.R. Kagley near Yellow Sulpher died Thursday
morning.

      Samuel McCammon, a resident of the Thirteenth District, died
Wednesday afternoon from an attack of apoplexy. He was about 58 years
old, and had been ailing with heart trouble for some time. His wife and six
or seven children survive him.

      William Stinnett's baby died Monday and was buried in Cedar Church
Cemetery Tuesday.

      Mentor---Mrs. Eli Moore received a telephone message to attend the
funeral of her brother's child at Middlesettlements Tuesday.

      Friendsville---Jerry Simerly of this place died on Monday morning
about 8 o'clock. Uncle Jerry as he is called by most everyone was about 94
years old and had lived in this county all his life. He leaves a number of
children, all however are grown. He was buried at Holston College. The
services being held by the Reverends Saintette and Jones.