Thursday, June 1, 1905

    Mittie Stephens---At the dawning of the glorious Sabbath morning, in the quietness and peace
of the day, the sweet young life of Mittie, daughter of Mr. Mrs. James Stephens, were taken from
the shadows of Earth, into the light of life.
    Mittie had been sick with consumption for more than a year, but endured her suffering without
a murmur, and trusted all to Him who doeth all things well.
    Mittie had many friends that done all they could to make her last hours as pleasant for her as
possible. She appreciated it all, and expressed her love and desire to meet then in the Great
Beyond, where there is no suffering or death.
    Rev. Clay Pardue conducted the funeral services in a most touching manner, Monday at 3
o'clock at the church, after which the remains were interred in the Christianburg Cemetery.
    To the bereaved family and friends we extend our most sincere and heartfelt sympathy.

O beloved, is the gladness
The joys of the home above;
Ours is the dreary sadness,
Bereft of the light of love,
But we wait and watch for the dawning
Of the everlasting day
When we look to meet in the morning
And tears shall be wiped away.

    Chestnut Grove---Death came to the home of Mr. & Mrs. James Stephens early Sunday
morning last, and claimed their daughter, Miss Mittie, aged about 15 years. She was just in the
bloom of life. Her death is a great shock to her family and friends. Funeral services were
conducted Monday by Rev. H.C. Pardue, followed by interment at Christianburg.

Thursday, June 8, 1905

    At Knoxville, last Saturday night, Tom Lawrence, a freight conductor of the Southern
Railroad, shot five times at Isaac Hendricks, four of the bullets taking effect and causing almost
instant death. Hendricks was a section foreman in the employ of the Knoxville Traction Company.
At the jail Lawrence stated that Hendricks came to his house to raise a fuss, and he killed him in
self-defense.

    After a protracted illness, Mrs. J.C. Pennington, died at her home in Sweetwater, Sunday
afternoon. Deceased was a woman loved and honored by a large circle of friends, and by her
consecrated Christian life and unselfish devotion to her friends and her God, had endeared herself
to everyone. She was a consistent member of the Baptist church, her membership being at
Murray's Church.
    Funeral services were held Monday, Rev. E.K. Cox officiating. The interment followed in the
cemetery at Murray's Church.
    The bereaved husband, sorrowing children and relatives have the sympathy of many friends.
Thursday, June 22, 1905

    Rev. Tom Sexton, the "blacksmith preacher," is preparing to issue from the press the story of
his life. The book will be entitled "From The Anvil To The Pulpit."
    Rev. Sam P. Jones, the evangelist, of Cartersville, Ga., will edit the book and prepare it for
publication. Mr. Jones is a friend of the blacksmith preacher. He says that Tom Sexton is one of
the most faithful ministers of the day.
    "From The Anvil To The Pulpit," the story of Tom Sexton's life, will show how the East
Tennessee blacksmith was converted. The story of Mr. Sexton's life is well known to the majority
of East Tennesseeans, but the book will be read with interest, nevertheless. It will deal with his
conversion, and with his future hopes.  ---Knoxville Sentinel.

    Friends here regret to learn of the death at Chattanooga, on Tuesday, of Mrs. Mary Upton. She
was well known in this section, and sincere sympathy is extended the bereaved members of her
family by a host of friends.

    Rev. S.S. Boyer was called to Niota to attend the funeral of the 18 months old child of W.F.
Forrest.

    Mrs. Sarah C. Patterson, wife of John A. Patterson, deceased, and daughter of Daniel and
Elizabeth Heiskell, was born at Sweetwater, Tenn., Sept. 25, 1834, died at her home in
Springfield, Mo., June 15, 1905. She but three weeks previous had returned home from a lengthy
visit to Sweetwater, where she recalled she scenes and incidents of childhood as though it had
been but a few months since she was a child. A few of her old schoolmates still linger on this side
the Jordan. With these and her own dear relatives she loved to meet, and made it her habit to go
to Tennessee every third year. On these visits she was not idle but found work for the Master
who, she delighted to honor.  She entered into such work with a zest which showed that she loved
to do it. There was usually one ot two revival meetings during her stay in Sweetwater. She did
not have to be invited to the altar when there were penitents, but volunteered her services and was
tactful and successful in leading them to the Light. We have seen, and we learn from those who
know the facts, that every one of the ten children who were at her bedside when she passed over,
are Christians and church workers.
    She had strong faith in God, and to labor for Him was one of her highest joys. Her life and
example has left an influence that will bear fruit to the glory of her Master. She was an ideal wife
and mother, an ideal Christian worker. She was known and loved by many of the Telephone
readers, and many hearts have been made sad by the announcement of her death. She was a sister
to Mrs. E.A. Hight and Mrs. E.R. Scruggs, of this city.

Thursday, July 13, 1905

    Article concerning the big fire at Sweetwater.

Thursday, July 20, 1905

    Revs. J.L. and N. Bachman were called to Bristol Monday to attend the funeral of their uncle,
Mr. George Bachman, who died Sunday.

    Judson Coram, who has been ill for the past two weeks is in a very precarious condition, and
but little hope is left for his recovery.

    Neva Ray, the little daughter of Mr. & Mrs. W.J. Thomas, died on July 3rd, and was buried on
July 4th. She was one year, four months and eighteen days old, and the idol of a happy home. The
bereaved parents have the sympathy of a host of friends.

Thursday, July 27, 1905

    If hogs running on the streets were an indication of thrift and refinement, Maryville would rank
as one of the most refined and thriftiest town in the country.  ---Maryville Record.

    Judson Coram, who has been seriously ill for the past three weeks, is slowly improving, and his
many friends hope for his entire recovery.

    Mrs. Jane Sample, an aged and highly respected widow, died last Thursday at the residence of
her brother, Joseph Sands, Sr. Mrs. Sample lived most of her life in Missouri, but for the past few
years has been cared for at the home of her brother. Funeral services were conducted Friday by
Rev. H.C. Pardue. The interment was at Christianburg.

    Charles K. Browning, aged 43, a citizen of Greene County, was struck by lightning near
Greeneville last week and instantly killed. He was a former member of the Legislature of
Tennessee and a good citizen.

    Thursday, August 3, 1905

    We copy the following from the current issue of the Cumberland Visitor: The many friends of
Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Harrison sympathize with them in the loss of their little daughter, Annie Louise,
who died July 28th, at her home of Mrs. Harrison's parents, Mr. & Mrs. C.J. Hudson, after a
protracted illness.
    She was a bright, sweet, lovable child, and was in the home just long enough to draw the
tender cords of childish love and affection around the hearts of fond parents.
    While these dear parents feel heart-broken, and the loss which they have sustained is
irreparable, they are comforted in knowing that little Annie Louise is safe in Heaven. The
interment was in the Rockville Cemetery.

    The Nashville Banner in referring to the death of George Tipton, said: A peculiarly sad death
occurred Saturday afternoon at the state penitentiary. George Tipton, who had been sent up from
Monroe County to serve a life sentence for the murder of a Jewish peddler named Moses Koler
on May 12, 1894, died at the prison of consumption while Governor Cox was writing his pardon.
    Mr. & Mrs. J.M. Tipton, from near Rural Vale, had been here for a week endeavoring to
secure their son's release in order that they might take him home to die, for he was in the last
stages of consumption. The Board of Prison Commissioners would make no recommendation
relative to the release of the prisoner, and Governor Cox went out to make a personal
investigation, and when he saw the conditions he immediately gave instructions that the man be
released.
    It is supposed, however, that the shock of being told of his good fortune was too much for the
man, and he died within a short time. His body was carried home by his parents Saturday
afternoon.
    A short time before his death he was converted through the efforts of the chaplain, Rev. J.O.
Blanton.

    Mashville, Tenn., July 29---While Governor Cox was writing a pardon for George Tipton, a life
convict, this afternoon, a telephone message from the prison announced Tipton's death from
consumption. The governor had gone to the prison at noon in response to the pleas of Tipton's
mother and father and ex-Governor Taylor to see the man and told him he would pardon him as
soon as he could get back to his office. Tipton and R.V. Smalling murdered a peddler in Monroe
County in 1894. Smalling's sentence of death was commuted to life imprisonment but Tipton
turned state's evidence and got a life sentence.
    Tipton's body was shipped home tonight. The dead man was a son of J.M. Tipton, a former
deputy sheriff and at one time deputy U.S. marshal. Mr. & Mrs. Tipton have been here for a week
pleading for the pardon of their dying son but Governor Cox could not get an opportunity to see
him until today.

    The many friends here of Mr. O.A. Hazzard were pained last week to receive the sad
intelligence that he had suffered a partial paralytic stroke, at his home at Southern Pines, N.C. His
condition at this writing is unchanged, but hope is felt for his recovery.

    Friends here regret to learn of the death on Saturday last of Miss Caroline McDermott, the 12
year old daughter of Capt. And Mrs. John M. McDermott, of Tellico Plains. The funeral was held
Monday, conducted by Rev. J.L. Bachman.
    Capt. Charles Hulvey, while fondling with a pet rabbit Tuesday was severely bitten through the
finger.

    Thursday, August 10, 1905

    Ed (Boze) Jones, colored, son of Mrs. Ada Prigmore, of this place, lost a foot at Charleston
[TN] last week. Will Martin's work train, on which he was an employee, ran over him. He is now
at Philadelphia.

Thursday, August 17, 1905

    Mr. O.A. Hazzard, of Southern Pines, N.C., who was stricken with paralysis three weeks ago,
at Waynesville, N.C., where he had gone for a few days rest, was removed to Louisville, Ky.,
Saturday for treatment. Mrs. Hazzard was accompanied by Mr. Hazzard's physicians, and at last
reports, his condition was a little more hopeful than it had been, however, Mrs. Hazzard writes
that he is in a very precarious condition. He has no use whatever of his left limbs. His hundreds of
friends in this section, wish for his ultimate recovery, while Mrs. Hazzard has the sympathy and
prayers of all our people in her affliction. Mrs. Hazzard's address is 102 East Burnett St.,
Louisville. Ky.

    Col. Sam E. and David C. Young attended the funeral at Clinton, of their cousin, D.R. Coward,
Sunday. Mr. Coward was drowned in the Clinch River Thursday night while returning home in a
boat from a fishing trip up the river. Mr. Coward was ex-mayor of Clinton and one of the best
citizens of Anderson County.

Thursday, August 24, 1905

    Declares Papa Was Murdered---Cleveland, Tenn., August 22---About six weeks ago there
appeared in the Journal & Tribune a story from Cleveland concerning the suicide of one John Lea,
which occurred about twelve miles south of this city, and just within the precincts of the state of
Georgia. The details of the story told how Lea was a married man with one child, a little girl, and
that there boarded in his home a man by the name of James Hix, who was owner, or part owner,
of a sawmill nearby in which Lea was employed.
    The article continued by telling how one evening Lea failed to return to the house until several
hours later than was customary and that Mrs. Lea and the boarder, Mr. Hix, became alarmed and
notified their nearest neighbors of his non-appearance. A search resulted and Lea was found
hanging from a low rafter in the sawmill, with his neck broken, but with his knees almost touching
the floor. A coroner's jury was summoned and sat upon the case with the result that a verdict of
suicide by hanging was returned.
    Soon after Mrs. Lea left for Sherman Heights with her little daughter, whither she was followed
at a later period by Hix. At the time of the suicide there were a number of ugly rumors afloat
concerning the gruesome event. Some of these accounted for the suicide on the ground of
humiliation felt by Lea over stories which connected his wife's name with that of his boarder.
Others, even graver, threw suspicion upon the coroner's verdict. These, though, were the merest
suspicions until a few days ago, when there developed details of the most sensational kind.
    Mrs. Lea's little girl had been sent from Sherman Heights to visit her grandmother in Murray
County, Ga., near her own home, and a few days ago stood in the yard watching her grandmother
kill a chicken to be prepared for a meal. The grandmother, before dressing the chicken, laid it
across a chicken coop until the bleeding should cease. "That," said the child, "was the way they
did my father."
    In answer to questions the child then told the story of the murder of her father, which she had
not before told. She said, because her mother and Mr. Hix had threatened to kill her if she did.
She said that on the night her father was killed he had come in after all had retired but that he was
angry with Mr. Hix and they quarreled and then fought. During the fight Hix had caught her
father and held him, at the same time showing her mother where to strike so that her father's neck
would be broken. Her mother struck the blow and her father fell back dead. Seeing this, the child
continued, Hix and her mother carried her father out and laid him across a chicken coop while
they restored the room to rights and removed the traces of the deed. The planks of the floor,
which were bloody, were turned over and the room was rearranged. Her father's body was then
washed and another suit of clothes put upon him and after that Hix and the woman had together
carried the body to the sawmill, where it was hanged in such a way as to appear a suicide. The
neighbors were then alarmed with the results before stated.
    The child's story was told in such a way as to gain it immediate credence and investigations
were at once begun which corroborated her evidence. The little girl and other witnesses were
therefore taken before the grand jury in Murray County, Ga., and indictments for murder in the
first degree were sworn out against Hix and Mrs. Lea. Hix has already been arrested and his bond
fixed at $5,000. It cannot be learned positively whether Mrs. Lea has yet been arrested at
Sherman Heights or not; but a warrant has been issued for her and all preliminaries for requisition
for her from the governor of Tennessee have been arranged, and she is probably already in the
hands of the officers.
    There is much strong feeling against the two in the community in which they lived.

    Mr. & Mrs. I.H. Wilson were called to Lenoir City first of the week to attend the funeral of
Mrs. Wilson's mother, Mrs. Johnson.

Thursday, August 31, 1905

    Morton Has Another Trial---Lon Morton, who shot and killed Zack Hooker in the 3rd district,
a week ago Sunday and who had a preliminary trial before Justice John S. Waters the next day, at
which trial he was set free, was rearrested last week at the instance of the brothers of Hooker and
brought before  Squire Brown of this city, Saturday afternoon. This hearing resulted in his being
bound over to circuit court in the sum of $1,000, on two charges. One was for carrying a pistol
and the other was on the charge of murder. Morton gave bond and was released. Attorney T.E.
Thatch represented the prosecution and Attorneys John K. Randolph and John L. Smith the
defense.  ---Cleveland Journal.

Thursday, September 7, 1905

    Yesterday afternoon while the 15 year old son of Simon Warnick was out hunting, he
accidentally discharged the contents of a loaded shotgun, almost severing the hand from his right
arm. Drs. McClain and Berry amputated the hand and arm just below the elbow.

Thursday, September 21, 1905

    Article containing the Resolutions of Respect for Herman Scott given.

    Dr. Carl H. Barns, of Nashville, was called away Monday on account of the death of his sister,
who died at her home in Kentucky Monday morning.

    While in Louisville, Ky., last week, Mr. F.A. Carter called on Mr. & Mrs. O.A. Hazzard, and
their many friends here will rejoice to learn that Mr. Hazzard's condition is very much improved
at this time, and his physicians hope for his ultimate recovery.

Thursday, September 28, 1905

    Farmer Meets Horrible Death---William McKnight, a prominent and highly respected citizen of
McMinn County, who resided near Calhoun, met with a terrible accident last Thursday which
resulted in his death early the next morning. He was driving a young horse which took fright and
ran away, throwing Mr. McKnight from the buggy upon some stones in the road. He suffered
injuries which proved fatal within 24 hours.
    Mr. McKnight leaves a widow, four daughters and three sons to mourn their irreparable loss.
He was a prominent member of the Baptist church.   ---Cleveland Journal.
    Mr. McKnight was a brother of Mr. G.M. McKnight and of Miss Kizzie McKnight, formerly of
Sweetwater.

    Monroe County Pension Case---Washington, D.C., September 22---Benjamin G. Cottrell and
others as heirs of John G. Cottrell, a private on Company D, Third Tennessee Mounted Infantry,
recently filed an application for a rehearing by the comptroller of the treasury of a case settled in
1868 whereby Mary Cottrell, widow of John Cottrell, was paid $61.81 for services from August
5, 1864, to November 30, 1864. It is stated in the decision of the comptroller that Cottrell was
killed by guerillas, December 7, 1864, in Monroe County, Tenn., where he enlisted. His company
was mustered out December 22, 1864, and, therefore, the comptroller finds that Cottrell died in
the service of the United States, and his heirs are entitled extra pay and $100 bounty.

    In the circuit court at Madisonville last week, Tood Allgood, of Sweetwater, was sentenced to
a term of two years in the penitentiary, on the charge of malicious shooting.

    Judson Coram, who has been critically ill for the past three months, was able to enjoy a drive
this week. His many friends hope for his early complete recovery.

    Dock Moser, who was charged with having burned the barn of his aunt, was found guilty by
the jury and sentenced to a term of two years.

    Miss Valentine Spencer, colored, of Sweetwater, was arrested Tuesday by Dept. Marshall S.O.
Welch for selling whiskey at Sweetwater. She was tried Wednesday and held to court, and in
default of bond was placed in jail.  ---Madisonville Citizen.

    Mr. & Mrs. John R. Bradley attended the funeral Saturday of Mrs. Bradley's uncle, Robert
Clay Martin, who lived in Roane County, two miles north of Ten Mile. Mr. Martin died Friday
afternoon. He was a highly respected, influential citizen, and had many friends in this section who
will be pained to learn of his death.

    John Webb, father of Ben Webb, and a highly respected and well known citizen, is seriously ill
at the home of his sister, Mrs. (Dr.) Ramsey, at Tasso. Little hope is entertained for his recovery.
Crew Webb of Knoxville, and other relatives are at their father's bedside.   ---Cleveland Journal.

    Child Meets Horrible Death---Wednesday morning about eight o'clock, the seventeen months
old son of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Shearman, of near Niota, was instantly killed by wast bound
passenger train No. 12, due here at 7:55 a.m., but which was running about twenty minutes late
yesterday morning. The little one wandered away from the home and must have followed a road
through the field to the railroad track. No one witnessed the awful scene, not even the engineer or
fireman, who could have seen the crossing for a distance of a half mile had they been on the
lookout. Evidently the little one had lain down on the railing as its little body was cut in two. The
mother missed the child and instituted a search for it. Imagine her feelings when she beheld the
horrible spectacle which met her eyes as she approached the railroad crossing.
    Mrs. Frank Shearman was soon on the scene and the mother and grandmother picked up and
carried the mangled form of the little one to the house, in their aprons.
    Mr. & Mrs. Shearman have the heartfelt sympathy of everyone in their bereavement.
    Funeral services over the remains of the child will be held from the residence this morning at
ten o'clock.

    Burned To Death---Ollie May, the nine year old daughter of Dennis Thompson, who lives in
one of Mrs. Heiskell's houses on the Fork Creek road, was seriously and fatally burned about four
o'clock Monday afternoon. While near the stove, it is supposed her clothing caught fire; she
immediately ran into the yard and the fierce flames were fanned until every garment was burned.
Her sixteen year old sister who was not at home at the time, heard her cries and reached her
before her clothing was all burned. Her own hands and arms were quite seriously burned in
attempting to save her sister.
    Mr. Thompson and his family, who were recently bereaved by the death of the wife and
mother, have the sympathy of everyone in this sad affliction.
    Funeral services of Ollie May were held yesterday, being conducted by Rev. S.G. Grubb,
followed by interment at Greenbrier.

Thursday, October 4, 1905

    Andrew J. McAllister, one of the best known citizens of this city, died at the family residence,
118 Early Street, yesterday afternoon at 2:25 o'clock of bright's disease. Mr. McAllister had been
in ill health for several months, but he had been confined to his bed only about two weeks. He was
born near Madisonville, Monroe County, Jan. 23, 1847, and was therefore nearly 59 years of age.
He was reared on a farm and was left an orphan at an early age, having left the care of a large
family upon his shoulders. He removed to this city in 1867 with his brothers and sisters. He was
married to Mrs. Martha Bell, of Ooltewah, March 5, 1882, and two sons and two daughters were
born to their union, as follows: Samuel J. McAllister, who recently completed his education at the
University of Tennessee, and William L. McAllister and Misses Mary E. and Edith L. McAllister.
He also leaves a step-son and step-daughter, Arthur and Miss Nellie E. Bell, all of whom reside at
the family home.  ---Chattanooga News.

    The following notice of the death of Hugh L. Fry, brother of William Fry, of this place, and a
pioneer resident of Sweetwater, is taken from the Nashville Banner of last week:
    "Hugh L. Fry died in the Soldier's Home Hospital Sunday of general debility and was buried in
the home burying ground yesterday. Mr. Fry was born in Monroe County in 1833 and enlisted in
Company G, Fifth Tennessee Infantry, in March 1862. He was captured in the winter of 1864 at
Marion, Va., and surrendered on May 5, 1865, at Washington, Ga., after having served in the
Confederacy in many engagements.
    On March 12, 1902 he was discharged from the Old Soldier's Home at his own request, but
was re-admitted in February 1903, where he remained until death relieved him Sunday.

    The funeral service over the remains of the little seventeen months old son of Mr. & Mrs. Tom
Shearman, who was killed by a train, near Niota last Wednesday, was held by Rev. J.A. Burrow,
of Nashville. A large concourse of relatives and friends attended the service.

    John B. Montgomery, of Knoxville, and brother, James Montgomery, of Arkansas, were here
last week for the purpose of having monuments placed at the graves of their parents, who are
buried near Glenloch.

    Mr. John Webb, a faithful layman of our Centenary Church, Knoxville, is seriously ill at the
home of Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey, at Tasso, Mrs. Ramsey being his sister. Mr. Ben Webb, of
Cleveland, Mr. Crew Webb and sister, Miss Robie, both of Knoxville, have all been at their
father's bedside. Few men in the world are better than Brother John Webb.  ---Midland
Methodist.

Thursday, October 11, 1905

    James Long, Dave Stephens and Sam Clark vs. the State of Tennessee. From Monroe County.
The plaintiffs in error were convicted of rape and given a sentence of ten years in the penitentiary.
The majority of the court is of the opinion from all the facts of the case that the judgment should
be affirmed. Judge Shields dissents.

    Miss Nannie Cross passed peacefully away at the home of her sister, Mrs. Laura Johnston,
Tuesday night shortly after eleven o'clock. She had been in declining health for more than a year,
and her death was not unexpected. She herself realized several days ago that she must soon leave
this place of suffering and death, and pass into the Great Beyond "far from this world of toil and
strife" to be ever present with the Lord.
    In a moment, while talking with her loved ones and friends, almost at midnight, she dropped
her head and died. One moment here, the next in Paradise. In this way she passed through the
valley of the shadow, and found no evil. She lived her quiet, consistent life, silently endeavoring to
do her duty to God. Ever bright and happy, she endured her sufferings patiently, and frequently
expressed her readiness to go when the summons came. Every detail of her funeral had been
carefully planned several days ago, and directions were given as minutely as if she had been
planning for a pleasure trip.
    Miss Cross had been a faithful member of the M.E. church, south, for a number of years.
    A brief funeral service was held from the residence of Mrs. Johnston last evening at seven
o'clock, conducted by Rev. J.L. Bachman, being attended by a number of sympathizing friends.
The remains will be conveyed to Knoxville this morning, and later to Byington, Tenn., the old
home of the deceased, where another service will be held, followed by interment in the Ball Camp
Cemetery. She is survived by her aged mother, who is very feeble, five sisters and six brothers. To
Him, who doeth all things well, we would commend those sorrowing friends.

Thursday, October 19, 1905

    Over A Century Old---Knoxville, Tenn., October 11---"Grandma" Eveline McGhee, colored,
died here today at the reputed age of 112 years. She has a daughter who is 82 and a grandson
who has served thirty years in the regular army. The aged negress was born in Monroe County
and as a slave was owned by the father of Col. Charles M. McGhee, Knoxville's richest citizen.

    Willie Ragain Dead---W.T. Ragain, oldest son of R.N. Ragain, died at his home in Sweetwater
on last Sunday morning of typhoid fever. His death came as a great surprise, as he had been ill
only a few days, and had not been considered dangerously ill until Saturday morning when he
took suddenly worse and gradually grew weaker until death came Sunday morning at 1:40
o'clock.
    His body was taken to Corinth Baptist Church, four miles east of Philadelphia, Sunday
afternoon, where funeral services were conducted by Rev. S.G. Grubb, after which the body was
laid to rest in the burying ground at that place by the members of Sweetwater Valley Lodge, No.
280, I.O.O.F., which order her had been a faithful member for several years.
    He was 25 years, 8 months and 17 days old when he died. He professed faith in Christ two
years ago, but for some reason had not joined the church. He was a regular attendant of Sabbath
School and other religious services, and told several different parties on the night of his death that
he was ready to die. He was kind and gentle in his manner, and was loved by all who knew him.
    The heart-broken father, brother and sisters have the deepest sympathy of all in this sad hour.

    Mr. Samuel Price Thompson, one of Sweetwater's oldest and most highly respected citizens
passed away at an early hour last Saturday morning, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. John A.
Pickel. He had been in declining health for several years, although he had not been confined to his
bed but a short while. Had he lived until December 30, he would have been 86 years of age.
Deceased was born in Virginia and come to Tennessee in 1868, and to Sweetwater in 1885.
    He was a man of strong Christian character, and one who delighted to read and meditate upon
God's Word. He lived a quiet, unostentatious life and was a friend to the poor and distressed. For
a number of years he was bookkeeper and confidential man for one of the largest wholesale firms
in Knoxville. As an accountant, he had few equals. Since the death of his companion several years
ago, he has made his home with his daughter, Mrs. John A. Pickel.
    Funeral services were held from the residence Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, being
conducted by his pastor, Rev. J.L. Bachman. The remains were interred in West View Cemetery.
    Surviving the deceased are Mrs. John A. Pickel, Messrs. W.H. and J.M. Thompson of
Sweetwater, Mrs. Allison of Wytheville, Va., and George Thompson of Talladega, Ala.

    Letter written by John J. Browder of Oakesdale, Washington, mentioning S.D. Forkner and
Andy Hudgens.

    R.S. Kimbrough Dead---The following is taken from a Dallas, Texas, paper. Mr. Kimbrough is
a nephew of Mrs. S.E. Young, of this city.
    Former State Senator R.S. Kimbrough of Mesquite, died at that place yesterday afternoon as
12:45 o'clock as the result of injuries received in a runaway accident last Monday.
    Mr. Kimbrough had long been prominent in commercial and political circles. He served in the
Legislature one term, retired for one term and was then elected to the State Senate. He was
identified with many enterprises which have served to make Mesquite what it is today. He
established a newspaper and a bank, was instrumental in securing the approval at the polls of an
issue of bonds for the erection of one of the finest independent schools in the State and at the time
of his death was promoting a project to construct an interurban line from Dallas to Mesquite.
    It has been thirty-one years since Mr. Kimbrough came to Mesquite. He engaged in the
mercantile business and built up a flourishing trade.
    The deceased was born in Monroe County, Tennessee, fifty-four years ago. When a young man
he taught school in Arkansas and while in that State married a Miss Wasson. She died soon after
he came to Texas, where, for a time, he continued to teach school. In 1885 Mr. Kimbrough
married Miss Jennie Curtis. He is survived by his widow and three sons; Joseph Kimbrough, who
is cashier of the First National Bank of Mesquite; R.S. Kimbrough, Jr., and Spaulding Kimbrough.
    Politically, Mr. Kimbrough was a life-long Democrat. He was an ardent supporter of James S.
Hogg and supported the ex-Governor in all his political fights. He was a warm supporter also of
William J. Bryan, but in the last National campaign took no active part, although advising his
friends to support Parker. Mr. Kimbrough was a member of the Baptist church and president of
the Mesquite School Board. He was also president of the Mesquite National Bank and president
of the Mesquite Co-opperative Company.
    Funeral services will be conducted at Mesquite this afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. P.C. Scott,
pastor of the Baptist church at that place. The pallbearers will be: Aug. Posch, Jack Dempsey,
H.H. Bennett, L.S. Darling, S.P. Marshall and J.C. Rugel, all of them life-long friends of the
deceased. Interment will be at the Mesquite Cemetery. Many will go from Dallas to attend the
funeral. Judge Thomas F. Nash, Judge of the Fourteenth District Court, will hold no session of his
court today in order that he may attend the funeral. Mr. Kimbrough and Judge Nash were friends
of long standing.

    The Supreme Court last week affirmed the decision of the lower court as to Cagle and Curtis,
who killed Lee Rasor, near Vonore over a year ago. Cagle must serve ten and Curtis five years in
the penitentiary.

    Carroll Emmerson, a respected young man of Sweetwater, died yesterday afternoon at the
home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. Thompson, near the woolen mill. He leaves a wife and two
children. Funeral services will be held at Murray's Church, conducted by Rev. S.G. Grubb,
followed by interment at Maurray's Church burying ground this afternoon.

    Rev. J.L. Bachman was called to New Market last Thursday to preach the funeral of Miss Lena
Anderson, of that place. Miss Anderson will be remembered here as a student in Sweetwater
College, having matriculated the last year of Mr. Bachman's connection with the institution. She
was a bright, sweet girl, and many of her old schoolmates are grieved to learn of her death.

    The eleven year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Richard Boggess, formerly of Texas, who now
live near Ten Mile, died last week if diphtheria.

Thursday, October 26, 1905

    The death of Calvin Denton at his home in Sweetwater last Friday morning at one o'clock,
while not unexpected, was a great shock to his relatives and friends. He had been critically ill for
more than a month with typhoid fever. Deceased was thirty-six years of age, and was a highly
respected citizen, and one of the town's most energetic and promising young businessmen. He
was a member of the firm of Guthrie, Bradley & Co., until that firm dissolved after the fire in July.
He was a man of great industry, and of strong individuality, true and warm-hearted to his friends.
Whatever else may be said of him, those who knew him best will attest his strength of moral
purpose and pride in exalted manhood. Being by nature, a man of determined purpose, strong
impulse and quick in action, he was easily worried, but for this weakness, his warmest friends
extended the hand of charity.
    Thirteen months ago he was married to Miss Lena Hormell, who with one child, survives him.
Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Saturday afternoon, conducted by Rev. I.P.
Martin. Numerous floral offerings attested the esteem in which the deceased was held. The
interment took place in West View Cemetery.
    The bereaved wife and the little one have the sympathy of a host of friends.

    Death of Little Roy Hudgens---The death angel has visited another home in Sweetwater, and
this time claimed Roy, one of the five months old twin sons of Mr. & Mrs. D.F. Hudgens.
Tuesday night the spirit of the little one took its flight and returned to God who gave it.
    The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends in their deep affliction, but they are
comforted by the fact that God doeth all things well, and that they have one bright jewel on the
farther shore. Funeral services will be held from the residence at ten o'clock this morning,
conducted by Rev. E.K. Cox. The interment will be in West View Cemetery.
    A telegram was received by W.N. Magill Tuesday announcing the death Monday night of his
aunt, Mrs. P.H. Hardin at Rome, Ga. Mrs. Hardin was the youngest sister of Mrs. J.F. Magill and
has frequently visited relatives at this place. She has many friends and relatives here who are
saddened at the loss of this good and useful woman. She leaves only one child, Sam Hardin, now
of Rome, Ga., but who was formerly connected with the Magill Hardware Co., at Chattanooga.
Her husband has been dead for some years.   ---Madisonville Democrat.

Thursday, November 2, 1905

    Article containing the Resolutions of Respect for W.T. Ragain given.

    Walter R. Gallaher, youngest son of Mr. & Mrs. A.H. Gallaher of this place, recently resigned
the position he held for 12 years with the Southern Railroad Co., in the auditing department at
Washington, D.C., and accepted work under Uncle Sam, down at Panama, to which far away
country he started Tuesday. Now it can be said that Loudon will have a finger in the building of
the great canal.  ---Loudon Record.

    Mr. John Manis, an old Confederate veteran died at the home of his daughter near Bryant's mill
Saturday, Oct. 28, age about 78 years. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Janeway at
Union McMinn Church on Sunday the 29th, and his remains were interred at the burying ground
at that place. He leaves a widow and several children to mourn his departure.

    Mrs. Thomas Martin died at her home near Blue Springs on Oct. 25th, and was buried the 26th
at Murray's Church burying ground. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. Janeway.

    Friends here are saddened by the news just received of the hopeless illness at Oxford, Fla., of
Miss Flora Boyd, formerly of this place, where her childhood and girlhood were spent.

    Col. J.H. Johnson and son are in the midst of their sweet potato patch digging. Up to last
Saturday they had dug 2,200 bushels and have yet from five to seven hundred bushels in the
ground. This is the largest crop they ever raised, and is by far the largest crop in the county.  
---Loudon Record.

    Mr. Joe Peak caught four coons and two squirrels out of one tree last Thursday, and it wasn't a
good day for game either. This statement is vouched for by two of Mr. Peak's neighbors, and they
are truthful citizens, however, as much can be said of Mr. Peak. This report breaks the record, so
far as we have been informed.

    Mrs. Esther Scruggs Yearwood, widow of the late Col. H.B. Yearwood and sister of Dr. A.D.
Scruggs and the late Dr. R.F. Scruggs, of this place, died at her residence at County Line
Saturday afternoon from debility, due largely to advanced age, being at the time of her death 78
years old.
    Mrs. Yearwood was one of the oldest citizens of the valley and was connected with two of its
most prominent families. Five sons survive: Capt. R.J. Yearwood of Mississippi; Horace
Yearwood of Mexico; F.C. Yearwood of Careyville; William and D.B. Yearwood of this place,
and a number of grandchildren.
    During her active life Mrs. Yearwood was a woman of strong character, much appreciated for
her sterling qualities of heart and mind. Of late years age and infirmities have kept her in the
seclusion of her home.
    She was a valued member of the First Baptist Church, of Sweetwater.
    Funeral services were held from the residence Monday morning at nine o'clock, conducted by
her pastor, Rev. E.K. Cox, and Rev. J. Janeway. The interment took place in Sweetwater
Cemetery. A large concourse of relatives and friends attended the last sad rites.

    Henrietta Humes, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Humes, of Vonore, Tenn., died of
typhoid, October 24, was buried on October 25, in the Vonore church burial ground.
    She was reared beneath a roof where love dwelt and reigned with gentle sway the entire
household, although not the eldest of the children.
    To have been with Henrietta ten minutes was to view a character that dwelt in green fields,
beneath a clear, blue sky, no stubble of envy or jealousy in her sweet life, simply a revelation that
her joys came from within, and were of her own making.
    Each day saw her perform the duties lying nearest her and the harder the task the broader the
smiles, and no soul, truer to duty, ever made its flight to God.
    To the loving parents who worshiped her, she has left a legacy of faithfulness never to be
diminished.
    Doubly sad, to our mortal view, was the taking of her away from the new life into which she
was about to enter, when strongest arms and greatest love awaited to share with her burdens of
life, but

"Safely, safely, gathered in.
Far from sorrow, far from sin,
Passed beyond all grief and pain,
Death for her is truest gain."

---G.H. Rogers

Thursday, November 9, 1905

    Article containing the Resolutions of Respect for Esther Yearwood given.

    Article containing the Resolutions of Respect for D.F. Hudgens given.

    Monday afternoon about six o'clock, John, familiarly known as "Nickel" Tallent, son of John
Tallent, the shoemaker, was thrown from R.E. Porter's delivery horse, and his foot catching in the
stirrup, the boy was dragged some distance and badly hurt. Dr. Roberts attended him and while
his injuries are quite serious, they are not considered necessarily fatal. It is hoped that he will pull
through alright.

    News was received here early Monday morning of the suicide at his home near Philadelphia of
Daniel M. Moser, a highly respected farmer and member of a family prominent in this section. Mr.
Moser arose Monday morning and did some of the chores about the house and stepped out. When
his son, Harris, had gone to the barn, and while his wife was engaged in her household duties, he
returned to his room, and secured a 22 claibre rifle, went out on the porch and shot himself in the
forehead, the ball passing through his head. No one about the house heard the fatal shot, and
when his son returned from the barn, he found his father lying dead on the porch.
    For some months Mr. Moser has shown indications of an unbalanced mind and he no doubt
committed the deed in a moment of mental aberration.
    Deceased was born and grew to manhood in Monroe County, where he had a host of friends. A
few years ago he left Sweetwater valley and located in California, where he remained two years.
Returning, he purchased the Caldwell farm about one mile from Philadelphia. He was 66 years of
age. He leaves a widow and three daughters, Mrs. J.M. Pardue of Sweetwater; Mrs. M.L.
Blankenship of Sylvia, Tenn.; Mrs. J.S. Bible of Greene County; and four sons, Rev. Morgan
Moser of Rhea County; Cecil, Harris and Barb Moser of this county.
    Funeral services were held from the Methodist church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev.
J.L. Bachman. The interment was in West View Cemetery.

    Cleveland, Tenn., November 6---The remains of John Webb, who died at the home of his sister,
Mrs. Ramsey, in Tasso, yesterday, after an illness of many months, were brought to this city for
interment today, the funeral services conducted by Rev. D. Sullins, being held from the home of
Mrs. Amanda Allen at 11 o'clock. Mr. Webb was a resident of Cleveland for many years, but
removed later to Knoxville, where he resided until a year ago, since which time he has made his
home with his sister in Tasso. He leaves several children, among them B.M. Webb and Miss Roby
Webb, of this city. There are many friends here and elsewhere who will mourn his death as that of
a splendid man and Christian gentleman.

    Rockwood, Tenn., November 6---Three days ago ex-Attorney General F.D. Owings, full of life
and buoyant with hope, was making his associates happy with his great good humor and joyful
disposition. Today he lies a corpse in his home. The joyful companions have become weeping
mourners. No greater shock has ever come to a community than the death of the loved and
honored citizen.
    On last Friday, Gen. Owings and a party of friends were on an outing on the house boat
"Reba." They had spent the evening near Euchee hunting and were returning to the boat. When
near the bank Gen. Owings set his gun down. There was an opening between the roots of a tree
that was covered with recently fallen leaves. The gun went down this opening and was discharged
by the hammer striking a root. The charge entered Gen. Owings' forearm. The arm was skillfully
amputated next day and he came from under the operation with every reasonable appearance of
speedy recovery. His conditions suddenly changed for the worse, however, and the end came
today. Gen. Owings will be missed as almost no other would be missed in this community. He was
a lover of justice, the impersonation of truth, the soul of honor. He was loved for his virtues,
honored for his character, and will be mourned by the entire community.