Thursday, December 6, 1900 A special from Maryville says a jail delivery occurred there in which David Epler, James Hall and William Colter made their escape. Hall and Colter were subsequently captured. Epler was held for felonious assault; Hall for larceny, and Colter for larceny and barn burning. Merritt Pardoned---Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 4: Gov. McMillin today granted a pardon to J.J. Merritt, of Bradley County. This is a case of unusual interest, and the Governor has had it under consideration for some time. In granting the pardon, the Governor reviews the case as follows: "The defendant was convicted of manslaughter for the killing of P.H. Lowe, at Cleveland, Tenn. After a careful examination of the case, the board of pardons recommends the pardon, signed by a large number of influential citizens. The material facts seem to be that ill feelings had existed between the parties for some time." Madisonville, December 1---John Carson died at his home Thursday morning after quite a protracted illness. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.S. Smith. Madisonville, December 1---Mrs. Wash Wright died at her home three miles west of town, Wednesday morning, of pneumonia fever. She was sick only a few days. The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Pierce, of Knoxville. Obituary of Prof. John L. Lampson. The infant of J.H. Wilson, and granddaughter of R.N. Ragains, died at Mr. Ragains' last Saturday at 3 p.m. Mrs. Wilson, mother of the child, died when the child was just two weeks old, and her father had taken it to raise. She was five months old when she died. She was buried at Corinth, Loudon County, on Sunday. Jonas Bailey, who has been confined to his room for several months, is still in a very critical condition. His physician, Dr. Roberts, has decided that it will be necessary to perform an operation, which will be done today. The many friends of this young man sympathize with him in his protracted illness and hope for his early recovery and complete restoration to health. Large obituary of Mabel Scruggs, four year old daughter of A.B. Scruggs. Thursday, December 13, 1900 Regret, Tennessee, December 10---Mrs. Hughs died on the 6th inst. Her remains were interred at Mt. Zion Cemetery on the 9th. She was an aged lady, the mother of several children, one of whom, Selah, died a year or so ago at Sweetwater from the effect of an operation. Regret, Tennessee, December 10---Died, on the 7th inst., Newtie Harmon, aged 11 years. Deceased was nephew to the writer. He was such a studious, industrious, and, the best of all, good. Hard study broke down his health and caused cerebral inflammation, resulting in his death in about twelve hours after he became ill. Hiwassee, December 10---Miss Mary Dyer helped Mrs. Frank McKenzie lay out Mr. Trout's little baby. It went to bed well and was dead at eight o'clock next morning. Dr. Penland pronounced its death due to concussion of the brain. Article about a train wreck near Charleston, Tennessee, in which David L. Glover of Knoxville was killed. Thursday, December 20, 1900 Madisonville, December 15---Iron McSpadden, aged seventy years, died at his home, eight miles east of Madisonville, Tuesday evening. The deceased was one of the best known and highly respected citizens of Monroe County. Madisonville, December 15---Alex Morton, of Campany I, 37th Infanty, died at sea on the transport, Hancock, November 20. His remains will be shipped here by the war department for burial. He had been sick some time before leaving the Philippines, and was on his way to San Francisco. Regret, Tennessee, December 17---Died on the 11th inst., Mr. Ervin of Perfection. His remains were interred at Union, McMinn [County] on day following death. Regret, Tennessee, December 17---Died, on Ten Mile, Mrs. Davis, wife of Z.T. Davis, on the 11th inst. Deceased leaves one infant child two or three weels old. Attempted Suicide---Isaac Keltner, who resides near Pond Creek post office, attempted to take his life by cutting his throat Tuesday night. Being despondent from ill health, he secured a pocket knife from his little son, with which he made a very severe and ugly gash in the throat. But for his physical weakness, he would have been more successful in carrying out his plans. Drs. Hardin & McClain were summoned and dressed the wound and made the patient as comfortable as possible. He has sought an opportunity for some time to take his life, and says that he is prepared to die. Large obituary of Edith Scruggs, eight year old daughter of Mr. A.B. Scruggs. Friends of Mrs. Carrie H. Bishop deeply sympathize with her in the loss of her mother, Mrs. Mary J. Walling, a most estimable lady of Portland, Oregon, whose death occurred in that city last Saturday, the sad intelligence of which was received here Monday. Two Men Killed By A Train---Prof. John W. Hyden, a well known educator, residing on his farm near Philadelphia, and John Mincy, a prominent farmer of Loudon County, were instantly killed at a railroad crossing at Philadelphia last Friday afternoon, by being struck by the eastbound vestibule train on the Southern Railway. The two men were in a two-horse wagon, on their way home from delivering a load of stave timber at the stave factory at Philadelphia, and drove across the tracks, at the upper crossing, just as the fast vestibule came to the crossing. The train was over an hour behind time, and was probably running at a high rate of speed, as Philadelphia is not a regular stopping place. The engine, in charge of Engineer John Bibb, struck the wagon fairly, dashing it to pieces and killing both the occupants instantly. One of the mules was seriously injured and had to be killed, while the other escaped without a scratch. A Negro, who was engaged in loading a car with barytes, near the crossing, noticed the approaching train, and saw the danger into which the men were unconsciously driving, and endeavored to warn them, but his cries were not heard and they met their fate, as above stated. Professor Hyden was well known in Sweetwater, and throughout East Tennessee. For three years he was principal of the Hampden-Sydney School of Knoxville. He was among the best known educators of this part of the state, and had held many other positions. When Hon. Frank Smith was state superintendent of schools, Prof. Hyden was appointed to hold state institutes at a number of points in East Tennessee. He has been for several terms county superintendent of schools in Loudon County, and has taught at Maryville, Loudon and Philadelphia. He did special institute work last summer. Prof. Hyden was 42 years old. He was born and reared in Blount County. His father, aged seventy-five, and his mother, aged sixty-seven, now live there. He attended school at Maryville College and later at Grant University. He leaves a wife and three children. Mrs. Hyden is a daughter of Dr. Mitchell, of Sneedville. Prof. Hyden was a member of the Methodist church, and was quite prominent in church circles. After resigning his position as principal of the Hampden-Sydney School, he retired to a fine farm which he owned in Loudon County, three miles from Philadelphia, where he has since lived. The funeral was held at Maryville, Saturday morning at 10:30, conducted by Rev. J.A. Ruble and Rev. J.J. Robinette. A large concourse of relatives and sympathizing friends attended the obsequies. John Mincy, who was killed at the same time as Prof. Hyden was a farmer who lived on an adjoining farm. He and Prof. Hyden was owned the stave timber they had been delivering, in company, which accounts for their being together in the wagon. Mr. Mincy was a highly respected, hardworking man and has many friends who are pained to learn of his sudden death. Mincy was a son-in-law of Andrew Purdy, of Philadelphia, and leaves a wife and three children. Thursday, October 17, 1901 Kingston, October 12---A fatal altercation occurred here about 6 o'clock this evening. Charles Tipton and Henry Bolen engaged in a fight over a trivial matter. Tipton was worsted in the fight, when Lew Tipton, a brother of Charles, came up and stabbed Bolen. He lived three hours after the stabbing when death resulted. Obituary of Anna Stuart Cook, daughter of Dr. S.B. Cook. Thursday, March 13, 1902 Ten Mile, Tennessee---Died, at his residence near Ten Mile, on Feb. 22nd, after a lingering illness---Mr. Jacob Ewing, in his 68th year. Mr. Ewing had been for a number of years a faithful member of the Baptist church and his life was a beautiful illustration of the nature and power of the Christian religion. It was like "the shining light that shineth more and more unto the perfect day." He was spared to raise a large family, his loving wife and kind and affectionate children consoled him in his last illness and smoothed his pathway to the tomb, yes, strewed it with the beautiful flowers of pious filial affection and care. May they find their reward in the comfort which Christ affords them in their bereavement. Mrs. Eva Sexton Stillwell, a daughter of Rev. Thomas Sexton and sister of Mrs. Fred Derieux, of Sweetwater, died at Knoxville Friday, aged 23. Thursday, March 20, 1902 History of James M. Reagan and Elizabeth Holt. Article about the killing of Tom Howard, in Knoxville by Josh and Moultrie Jones. History of Sweetwater given. Thursday, March 27, 1902 More history about Sweetwater. Article telling of the injury of Joe Williams, 8 year old son of M.B. Williams of Dennison, Texas. Thursday, April 3, 1902 Another article on the killing of Tom Howard by Joshua and Moultrie Jones. Philadelphia, Tennessee, March 29---Died, of pneumonia, on the 24th inst., Samuel Munsey, infant son of S.C. and Maggie Peeples. Madisonville, March 28---The many friends of Mrs. Harriet Bayless regret to learn she continues critically ill. Thursday, April 10, 1902 Obituary of Mrs. David Sullins of Cleveland, Tennessee. Philadelphia, Tennessee, April 5---W.G. Ward, who lives on Paint Rock, west of this place, woke up one morning not long ago and found his wife dead. Aricle telling of the ordination of Rev. S.G. Grubb. Thursday, April 17, 1902 Another article concerning Josh and Moultrie Jones, who killed Tom Howard. Madisonville, April 13---Mrs. J.D. Robinson, of this place who has been afflicted for several years, is now much worse, and it is feared that she cannot long survive. Article concerning the injury of Arthur Glenn in Bristol, Tennessee. Philadelphia, Tennessee, April 12---W.C. Cannon, undertaker, went to Concord Wednesday night to officiate at the funeral of Mrs. Lucinda Doak Smith, who died there Wednesday evening. Obituary of Mrs. W.M. Tredway, who lived near Morristown, Tennessee. Mrs. S.L. Wilson died at her residence in Sweetwater Monday night after a long and painful illness. Her life had been despaired of for more than a week, and the end was not unexpected. Deceased was a most estimable Christian lady, and during her short residence in Sweetwater had gained the friendship, love and esteem of all with whom she became acquainted. She leaves a devoted husband and four children. Mrs. Wilson was a Miss Taylor, of Benton, Polk County, the member of an influential family in that section. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock, from the residence, conducted by Rev. J.W. Perry, after which the interment took place in West View Cemetery. The sorrowing husband and children have the sympathy of many friends in their sad bereavement. Thursday, May 1, 1902 Death of Mrs. Harriet C. Bayless---Died at her home two miles west of Madisonville, on Wednesday evening, April 23rd, Mrs. Harriet C. Bayless, at the age of 80 years and 29 days. She had enjoyed reasonably good health for one of her great age until the 17th of last month when she received a fall which injured her hip so severely as to confine her in bed and to develop a complication of diseases which she at her advanced age was unable to combat, and so resulted in her death. The deceased was a daughter of Cyrus A. and Ann Humphreys, and was born March 24th, 1822. She professed religion and joined the Cumberland Presbyterian Church while a young girl. She was married to Dr. B.M. Bayless, July 12th, 1855, by Rev. John Tate. They raised a family of three sons and one daughter, namely: Sam A., James W., Thomas C., and Mary Letitia, all of whom are married except James W. Thomas C. Bayless and Mary Letitia Isbill live in this state, while the other sons live at Denton, Texas. The children were all present when their mother passed away, except for James W. The husband, Dr. B.M. Bayless, died Oct. 16th, 1886. The deceased had four sisters and three brothers, all of whom are dead except Mrs. Nancy McSpadden and James Humphreys. Mrs. Bayless was a woman of many admirable traits of character, being a model wife, mother, neighbor and above all, she was a devout and consistent Christian. ---County Citizen. Obituary of Mr. S.W. Flenniken, born 1850. R.A. Autry, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of Sweetwater, died at his residence in this city Thursday night at ten o'clock, after a lingering illness. He had been in ill health for several years, yet his death at this time came as a surprise to his friends and loved ones. R.A. Autry was a useful citizen, a kind husband, a loving father, a Christian gentleman. For a number of years he was engaged in a successful business in Sweetwater. He was mild and quiet in disposition, ever ready with a pleasant face and a kind hand to minister to the comfort of all around him. He leaves a wife and one daughter who have the sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement. Funeral services were held from the residence Saturday afternoon conducted by Rev. J.W. Perry, pastor of the Methodist church, of which deceased was a consistent member. The interment took place in Sweetwater Cemetery. A large concourse of friends and relatives attended the last sad rites. Thursday, May 8, 1902 Major Joseph E. Houston, one od the best known and highly respected citizens of Monroe County, died at Madisonville Monday night, at the age of 92 years. Major Houston has been prominent in Monroe County affairs for more than half a century, and has held responsible offices for more than thirty successive years, serving as Circuit Court Cler, Sheriff and Clerk and Master. He was a man of vigorous mind and character. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, at three o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.L. Bachman and Rev. Smith, of Knox County. Resolutions of respect for Mr. S.W. Flenniken given. Zach Richards, whose home is near Niota, died at Hopkinsville, Ky., Sunday night, of blood poisoning. His remains were shipped to Niota for interment. Rev. M.A. Hunt conducted the funeral services yesterday. Thursday, May 22, 1902 Moses Koller, A Peddler, Killed In Monroe County---Moses Koller, aged 35, and traveling through lower East Tennessee as peddler and drummer for Shapira & Dryser, of Knoxville, was shot down at dusk on the 14th instant near Jalapa, this county. Horace Small and George Tipton, two young men who live near Jalapa are suspected and Small is under arrest. It is said that George Tipton did the shooting. He is still in the neighborhood and will be caught. The peddler, who was a Hebrew, stopped at the Tipton house and ate dinner with the family. He sold them some goods on a credit and when asked when he would be back to collect the bill, said it would be before July if he did not get killed. This was prophetic; in two hours he was shot in the most brutal manner. The Tipton boy who is suspected, ate dinner at the same table with Koller. The shooting was done with a small rifle and pistols. One shot was from the gun. It was the fatal one. It went through his body near the region of the heart. The ball was cut out and is from the gun that Small had when he gave himself up. The proof is all circumstantial but is very strong. Two women who knew the boys, saw them sitting on the fence near the place where Koller was killed. They had the gun then. As the women went down the mountain they met the peddler going up to death. Sheriff Barr, of Madisonville, was with Police Officer Coleman on the chase. One of the boys is 22 and the other 23 years old. The neighbors say they are very bad, and Tipton's step-father said he could do nothing with the boy. More Resolutions of Respect for Mr. S.W. Flenniken. Obituary of Mr. A.M. Tredway. Mrs. W.D. Howard received a telephone message yesterday morning announcing the death of her mother, Mrs. Coston at her home in Rockwood. R.H. Allen left yesterday for Coal Creek, where his son, Robert H. Allen was killed in the terrible mine disaster of that place Monday morning. The wife of Mr. Robert Allen is one of the worst afflicted of all the women at Coal Creek. Her husband and four brothers were killed in the fatal mine. The gate of the New Jerusalem never swung further ajar than for the sweet, gentle spirit of Mrs. Jennie Wooldridge Hutsell, which took its flight thitherward at noon of April 27th. She was born May 2, 1853, and was a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Elam Wooldridge, and sister to Mrs. W.H. Lowry, and Messrs. D.M.H. and C.A.P. Wooldridge of Madisonville. Mrs. Hutsell had been a great sufferer for years, and for several days previous to her death she suffered intensely from pneumonia, but the pains were borne with that marvelous Christian fortitude and submission which characterized her whole life. Aside from the many other graces and traits of character that go to make up pure, noble womanhood and motherhood we might well call her an ideal Christian, so thoroughly consecrated, so full of Christ, and void of self, that to see and talk with her of things spiritual--as she always did---was a blessing and uplift to anyone. She felt it her mission in the world to help humanity, and this she did in her quiet, unostentatious and Christ-like way. None were ever so low but that she would stoop in tender pitying love and lend a helping hand. None were ever beyond her reach and love. She was full of good works, and while we mourn our loss, yet we thank God for the blessing He have us through this beautiful life, which was "crowned oer with goodness, with purity and love, like some white lily amid a bramble garden, fir for the nature of angel hands above." She was a loyal member of the M.E. Church, South, and though she rests from her labors, still her works do follow her, and many will rise with her children and call her blessed. Truly, "For her to live was Christ, and to die was gain." He was glorified through her life, likewise in her death for she died praising Him who gave and took her well filled life. During the song---"An Angel Band, Around Me Stand," and in the arms of her children she was heard to say, "It is nothing to die, nothing, nothing! Jesus is standing by me, every pain has ceased." A few moments later she whispered with radiant face, "I'm almost over," then passed "over" to greet and await other loved ones. We grieve not as those without hope for we know she is truly asleep in Jesus and enjoying a sweet rest. She leaves two sons and one daughter, who do credit to her name and memory. May the incense of her beautiful life shed its unwasting fragrance along the pathway of her heart stricken children, and those whose lives hers touched. Thursday, May 29, 1902 The new Southern Methodist Church at Vonore is to be dedicated the first Sunday in June. Dr. Sullins of Cleveland will preach the dedicatory sermon. Thursday, June 5, 1902 Mr. Monroe Hawkins, one of the oldest and best known citizens of this community, died Saturday afternoon at his residence in Sweetwater, after a lingering illness. Deceased had been a resident of Sweetwater for many years and had made many friends who regret to learn of his death. He was held in high esteem by the people of Sweetwater and wherever he was known. He was a man of determined purpose, strong impulse and quick in action; he was a man of great industry, doing as he was able every duty in life. He was a good citizen, neighbor, husband and father. He was a consistent member of the Methodist church of this place. He was seventy-two years old. A wife, two daughters and four sons survive him. Funeral services conducted from the residence were held by Rev. J.W. Perry, Monday morning at 9 o'clock, followed by interment in West View Cemetery. Mrs. McCarroll, mother of William T. McCarroll, died at the residence of the latter on the Young farm Saturday night after a protracted illness. Deceased was 68 years old and had been a consistent member of the Baptist church for forty years. She was a highly respected lady, love by all who knew her, and her influence for good in the community has been felt for many years. A more earnest, faithful worker for the Master and for the uplifting of humanity never lived. Funeral services were held from the residence Sunday afternoon, conducted by Rev. W.A. Moffitt, followed by interment in the cemetery at Prospect. Dr. Hoge, one of the oldest and best known physicians of Athens, died Sunday after a lingering illness. He was the father of postmaster, Will Hoge. A reward of $750 has been offered for the arrest of George Tipton, accused of killing the peddler, Koller. The Jews have offered $500 of this amount and Gov. McMillin the other $250. No trace of Tipton's whereabouts have been learned and it looks like he will escape. Smallin is in jail here and an indictment for murder in the first degree was found against him this week. ---Madisonville Democrat. Mrs. J.C. Hicks received the sad intelligence Tuesday of the death of her aged father, Dr. Patton, of Murphy, N.C. Mrs. Hicks and Mrs. Airheart, of Philadelphia, left yesterday morning for Murphy. The friends of S.S. Hutsell and wife sympathize with them in the loss of their two-year-old son, whose death occurred Tuesday morning. The remains were carried to Sewee for burial yesterday. Thursday, June 12, 1902 Minks Va. Turkeys---Mr. J.C. Waren is the champion mink killer. He lost twenty-four young turkeys and a lot of chickens in two nights first of the week. Being aroused on Monday night by a disturbance among his chickens, he and his dog succeeded in killing five minks, making quick work of them, and the Sheriff says it "wasn't a good night for minks either." Samuel J. Hope, one of the best known citizens of this community, died at his residence east of Sweetwater Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock, after a brief illness of cholera morbus. He was sick less than a week and from the severe symptoms attending his case from the beginning, it was feared that he would not recover. Deceased was an honest, upright man and a good citizen. He always attended strictly to his own affairs. He had no religious convictions, yet his word was his bond and he made no pretense at what he was not; he was faithful to his obligations and true to his friends. He was 64 years of age and had lived in this community a number of years. A number of grown children and grandchildren survive him. Funeral services were held from the residence Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. M.A. Hunt, followed by interment in West View Cemetery. We erroneously stated in last week's Telephone that Mr. Monroe Hawkins, who died on May 31st, was a member of the Methodist church, and that the funeral was conducted by Rev. J.W. Perry. Mr. Hawkins was a member of the Sweetwater Presbyterian church and Rev. J.L. Bachman conducted the funeral services. James May received the sad intelligence Saturday of the death of his oldest sister, Mrs. James B. Jett, of Oklahoma Territory. Mr. G.W. Bailey received a telephone message early yesterday morning, announcing the sudden death of his brother, Thomas Bailey, who resides at Lake Ottosee, Knox County. He left on No. 12 to attend the funeral. Thursday, June 19, 1902 James Eston Sherling, son of J.R. and Maggie Sherling, born Feb. 26, 1901, died June 13, 1902, at Chattanooga. Interment in West View Cemetery, Sweetwater, June 14th. Funeral service conducted by Rev. W.A. Moffitt. Thursday, June 26, 1902 Philadelphia, Tennessee, June 21---The sad news came over the wires Tuesday that Mrs. J.W. Towle, of Bearden, was dead. Mr. & Mrs. Towle lived near here for several years, and were respected by all who knew them. S.Y.B. Williams, of Chattanooga, has been visiting here this week. Mr. Williams is over 70 years of age, and was a former resident of this place. His first marriage was to a Miss Jones, of this place. She died and he then married a Miss Bogart, also a resident of this town, and who too, has joined the silent majority. James Mitchell, son of the late Thomas Mitchell, who went to Ladonia, Texas, a few weeks ago, died at that place last Wednesday, of typhoid fever, aged about 22 years. The body reached here Saturday morning and after a funeral service in the M.E. Church, South, conducted by Rev. Johnson, pastor of the M.E. church at Pond Spring, assisted by Rev. J.W. Perry, the body was interred in West View Cemetery. Deceased was a highly respected young man, and had many friends who are grieved on account of his death. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all in their sorrow. Ben Sharp, a Negro boy, son of Bob Sharp, who lives near town, was shot Sunday afternoon with a 22 calibre pistol, three bullets entering the back near the top of the shoulder blade, inflicting painful, though not serious wounds. The boy does not know who shot him, but claims that it was a white boy who had ordered him to leave a berry patch in Mr. Beardshear's field and the shooting was done on his refusal to do so. The sad news was received here Sunday afternoon of the death at San Antonio, Texas, of Hugh M. Owen, youngest son of the late Capt. J.F. and Mrs. Owen, of this place. His death occurred early Sunday morning after a lingering illness. Hugh Owen was one of the most promising and popular young businessmen of Sweetwater, having been employed for some time in the Southern Railway freight office here, until about a year ago, when failing health compelled him to seek a change of climate. Since leaving Sweetwater he has visited many of the leading health resorts in Montana, California, Colorado and New Mexico, finding only temporary relief. Twenty days ago he left California for San Antonio, expecting to spend some time with his brother, Charles D. Owen. From the time he arrived there he grew gradually weaker until death came as above stated. Deceased was 25 years old on June 24th. He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church of this place and a Mason. A host of friends are deeply grieved on account of his death. Charles D. Owen reached here yesterday at noon with the body, and at three o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon, funeral services, conducted by Rev. J.L. Bachman, will be held in the Presbyterian church, followed by interment in West View Cemetery. One sister, Mrs. W. Henry Adkins, of Pony, Montana, and two brothers, Charles D. Owen, of San Antonio, Texas, and Ross F. Owen, of this place, survive him. Thursday, July 3, 1902 Mr. James Mitchell, a young man who recently came to Ladonia [Texas], died at the residence of W.B. Tipton, Wednesday afternoon about 2:30 o'clock, after an illness of three or four weeks. It was a sad death, the young man being far from home and attended only by the kind-hearted friends who were moved to sympathy by his unfortunate condition. Mr. Mitchell came to Texas in April and was for a short time engaged in work at Bonham. When contractor H.E. Peters, of Bonham, came to Ladonia the young man accompanied him, and for several weeks was engaged in carpenter work here. He was an industrious, gentlemanly young fellow whose manly bearing won for him the confidence and esteem of associates. Shortly after arriving at Ladonia he was stricken with fever and though given the best of attention, never rallied from the attack. A cousin, Mr. J.T. Putman, of Ecor, was notified of his death and reached here Wednesday afternoon. Under instructions, the body was embalmed and shipped to his old home in Sweetwater, Tenn., where the mother of the deceased lives. All who had formed the acquaintance of the young man speak of him in the highest terms, and there is genuine sorrow over his untimely death. ---The Ladonia (Tex.) News, June 20, 1902. Marriage announcement of Miss Lelia Barrow of Elizabethtown, Kentucky and Prof. William D. Hudgins of Mulberry, Tennessee. Another obituary for Hugh M. Owen. Mr. & Mrs. W.N. Magill passed through the city Tuesday afternoon enroute to Guntersville, Ala., where they were called by a message announcing the death of their nephew, Carl Neely, the fourteen-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. E.O. Neely, of that place. Young Neely was engaged in one of the factories of Guntersville, and accidentally fell or was thrown upon a vast revolving shaft and instantly killed. The unexpected death of Mrs. L. Hubert Carlock has cast gloom over the city. As Miss Mae Templeton, Mrs. Carlock was a popular society leader, and as a young matron she has been greatly admired and loved. ---Journal & Tribune. Miss Cora Kelly, a popular public school teacher, of Chattanooga, while driving through a grove of trees in Meigs County, near Dayton, was killed Saturday afternoon by a falling tree. Her companion was uninjured. Robert, the eleven months old son of Mr. & Mrs. D.P. Scruggs, died yesterday afternoon, after a protracted illness. The parents have the sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement. While the death of little Robert was not unexpected, yet it was a great shock to the parents and friends when the end came yesterday. Truly, we may say "the Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord." Funeral services will be held at four o'clock this afternoon, conducted by Rev. W.A. Moffitt. The interment will follow in Sweetwater Cemetery. Thursday, July 10, 1902 Hiwassee Collge, July 7---In the death of Mr. Evan Forshee, we have lost one of our best neighbors. His death occurred Thursday and he was buried Friday at the Dyer Graveyard. Hiwassee College, July 7---Mrs. Sarah Winder, nee Forshee, was buried Wednesday. She died Tuesday of last week. Reward Of $200 Offered---B. Shapira, the well-known merchant at 208 Gay Street, Knoxville, is in receipt of a letter from Governor Benton McMillin concerning the reward offered by the Governor for the arrest of Joe Tipton, who killed Moses Kohler, the peddler in Monroe County, May 13. The Governor says he offered $200 reward for the arrest and conviction of Tipton and he has sent the proclamation to the Sheriff of Monroe County. Mrs. Will Byrum died at her residence in Sweetwater, last night after a lingering illness. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church at Philadelphia. Thursday, July 17, 1902 Mrs. Bina Young was called to Philadelphia Sunday by the death of her father, Mr. J.B. Rudd, one of the best known and most highly respected citizens of that place. Deceased was about 75 years of age. The funeral and interment took place at Philadelphia Monday afternoon. News of the death of Henry M. McCroskey, which occurred at his home on Fork Creek early Monday morning was a surprise to his many friends in this city. About two weeks ago, while Mt. McCroskey was treating a horse for fistula, he accidentally cut his finger and his system became inoculated with the virus from the animal, which resulted in blood poison with the above result. Mr. McCroskey was a member of one of the most prominent and influential families in this section. He had a host of friends who will be pained to learn of his death. He leaves a large family of grown children. Funeral services were held from the residence Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. M.A. Hunt, followed by interment at the family ground. Thursday, July 31, 1902 Cherry Branch---A host of friends regret the death of Miss Carrie Wilson who died at her home last Thursday at 10 p.m. Deceased had suffered for more than one week with typhoid fever. She was an upright Christian and a consistent member of the Methodist church. She was eighteen years of age. Her smiling face will be missed by both old and young. Prof. Samuel R. Brown, aged 60 years, and a veteran teacher in the public schools of Knox County, was on Tuesday morning instantly killed at Concord, by a work train engine. He was a valued member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, an honored citizen and a Mason. Thursday, August 7, 1902 Large obituary for Henry Montgomery McCroskey. Captain E. Cleveland Jones, aged 52, and one of the best known citizens and merchants of Loudon, died Monday at noon very suddenly. Deceased was widely connected in this and Loudon Counties and was preminently identified with business interests in Loudon. He was an ex-Confederate soldier. His death will be deeply mourned. A wife and several children survive him. The funeral service was held at Loudon Tuesday afternoon, followed by interment at Old Sweetwater Cemetery. The obsequies were largely attended. Thursday, August 21, 1902 Philadelphia, Tennessee, August 16---Mr. T.A. Robinson and son, T.G. Robinson, of Denton, Texas, are guests of the elder Robinson's brother-in-law, J.A. Boyd. Mr. Robinson was a former resident of Bat Creek Valley, Loudon County, but left here in 1875. He has been a resident of Denton, Texas, 21 years. Mrs. A.G. McDonald, of Tellico Junction, died Saturday morning after a lingering illness of many months with that dreadful disease, consumption. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church. The funeral services were conducted at the church at Tellico Junction by Rev. Jewell, and the interment took place at the Cochran Graveyard on Sunday morning. ---Athens Post. A Pioneer Baptized---Uncle Nat Smith was baptized into the Baptist church at Mount Vernon Sunday by Rev. Toney Lewis. Uncle Nat is over 90 years old and is probably the oldest citizen of James County and is hale and hearty. He was interpreter for Gen. Scott in the Indian Wars of the 1830's, and is a veteran of three wars. ---James County Times. Thursday, August 28, 1902 Madisonville, August 22---Thomas Leslie, of Rural Vale after a lingering illness, died at his home this week. His only child, Mrs. Sam Walker, of Maryville, was at his bedside. Hiwassee College---Mr. Charlie Axley, whose death occurred last Tuesday at his home near Madisonville, was laid to rest Wednesday at the Dyer Graveyard. He had been ill for some time. Dr. R.F. Scruggs is in receipt of a communication from Rev. Solon McCroskey, of Garfield, Washington, conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his youngest daughter, Miss Bessie McCroskey, which occurred on the 13th, instant. Miss McCroskey was a noble Christian girl, a constant benediction to her family. She had just passed her twentieth birthday. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of relatives and friends in this county. A dog belonging to John Jordan, which had all the symptoms of having the rabies, was killed by Eugene Johnson at his mother's home Monday. Ira Moser, aged 30, a son of Mr. & Mrs. D.M. Moser, died at the home of his parents near Sweetwater Friday, after a brief illness. Deceased was a highly respected young man and leaves a host of relatives and friends who are pained to learn of his death. The interment took place in West View Saturday afternoon. Thursday, September 4, 1902 News was received here Tuesday afternoon of the death of John B. Whitman, Jr., at the home of his parents in Atlanta, Ga. Deceased was about fourteen years of age and had been in delicate health for some time. The immediate cause of his death was inflammatory rheumatism. Mr. & Mrs. Whitman have the sympathy of their many Sweetwater friends in their bereavement. The interment took place yesterday in Atlanta. First Automobile Seen In Sweetwater---Mr. Austin Austelle, of Atlanta, Ga., and his chaffeur, Mr. Charles Swanson, of New Haven, Conn., arrived in the city Monday night from Knoxville, via the automobile. These gentlemen are enroute from Washington to Atlanta, having traveled the entire distance, 761 miles on their automobile. Mr. Austelle is a graduate of Yale College; he is a young man, youthful in appearance and is always ready to talk about automobiles. He will spend several months at his home in Atlanta. His automobile is one of the very finest made and is run by gasoline. Mr. Austelle and Mr. Swanson intended to proceed on their journey Tuesday afternoon, but owing to the condition of the roads on account of the light rain, they were compelled to remain over another day. The auto was viewed by hundreds of Sweetwater people with a great deal of curiosity.