Thursday, July 25, 1907 Bristol Man May Have Perished---A Bristol dispatch says that the latest information from the scene of the wreck of the steamship Columbia indicates that W.J. Bachman, prominent insurance man of Bristol, is among those who perished. He was 38 years old, and a nephew of Dr. J.W. Bachman of Chattanooga and the Revs. J.L. and N. Bachman of Sweetwater. Mr. George Underwood, aged 40 years, died Sunday afternoon after an illness of several weeks of typhoid fever. The deceased was an upright man and highly esteemed by those who knew him. The remains were taken to the country near his former home for interment. Deceased leaves a widow, a son and five daughters. Friends here will regret to know that Miss Gladys Rollins, died on last Sunday morning of spinal meningitis at the home of her mother, Mrs. M.A. Rollins, at Bristol. The funeral and interment took place at Bristol Monday. Robert, the eight-year old son of Mr. & Mrs. James Purdy, died at 12 o'clock Tuesday night at their home in Sweetwater, after an illness of several days of flux. Robert was the only son, leaving the father, mother and one sister to mourn his death, which makes it very sad. Funeral services were held at the residence at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. J.L. Prater, after which the body was interred in West View Cemetery. The bereaved family have the sympathy of everyone in this sad bereavement. Tuesday was a record-breaker---the hottest day of a very hot July. The thermometer registered 98 to 100 in the shade between the hours of 10 and 2. Wednesday was also hot and there is no promise from the weather man of any relief soon. Thursday, August 1, 1907 Erie, July 30---Mrs. Baldwin, who died last Friday night, was interred at Raglin Cemetery Sunday. Article about the death of Rev. William F. Smith, age 65 of Knox Co. TN. Whiskey Caused Fatal Shooting---A shooting affray, in which one man was fatally and three others seriously injured, occurred last Wednesday night near Fisher's Mill in McMinn County. It was a sequel to a feud of long standing between the Pearson and the Collins families. Elijah Pearson was shot through the left arm and in the left breast near the heart, and it is feared his injuries will prove fatal. Ross Pearson was shot in the left leg, and William Collins received a bullet in one arm. Foch Collins was only slightly injured, a flesh wound being inflicted by a bullet. It is said the Pearsons obtained alcoholic beverages in the town, and after imbibing they met the Collins boys, when the trouble ensued. It is not stated who fired the first shot, but both sides engaged in the shooting. No arrests have been made. Madisonville, July 29---Virgie Lee, the little ten year old daughter of Robert Manis and wife, died a few weeks ago after a short but very painful illness. She was a sweet little girl and will be greatly missed. We extend our tenderest sympathy to the bereaved parents and other relatives and friends. Madisonville, July 29---News has reached here of the death of Miss Cornelia Susan Coltharp at Nacoma, Texas, which sad event occurred June 29th. She was a daughter of Rev. Oscar Coltharp, formerly of Gudger, this county. Miss Cornelia had visited relatives here ten years ago, and also attended the Summer School of the South at Knoxville last summer. She has many relatives here who are deeply grieved. Many of them are my own relatives and I sorrow with them. ---L. Mrs. N.F. Powel was called to Jasper, Tenn., this week to attend her mother, Mrs. B.S. Hopkins, who died yesterday. The funeral will occur at Jasper today. Mrs. L.F. Jackson, mother of Mrs. W.T. Gentry, died suddenly Thursday morning in the family apartments over the store of her son-in-law, Mr. Gentry. Death resulted from heart failure. Deceased was apparently in good health and had given no intimation of any illness whatever. She had prepared dinner for the family and while serving those of her household, suddenly expired. Mrs. Jackson came here for a few months ago with Mr. & Mrs. Gentry, and until about a year ago the family lived in Middle Tennessee. She was 70 years of age. She was a devoted Christian and member of the Baptist church. Before leaving with the remains for Shelbyville, Tenn., Thursday evening, Rev. I.W. Martin conducted a short funeral service. The interment took place Friday at Unionville, near Shelbyville. Thursday, August 8, 1907 Article about the death of William J. Bachman on the steamship Columbia. Thursday, August 22, 1907 Overcome By Gas In Well---Cleveland, Tenn., August 15---James Stafford, a well digger, was overcome by gas while digging a well on J.A. Roy's farm southeast of town Wednesday afternoon, and before he could be rescued, death ensued. Mr. Stafford was about 60 years of age. He leaves a wife and family of grown children. Other diggers had given up the job on account of the accumulation of gas and Mr. Stafford had been warned of the dangers attendant upon the work, and he willingly took the job. He had not been down in the well more than twenty-five minutes before he called for help. The bucket was lowered and he climbed in, but when about half way up he fell out and before he could be rescued, death ensued. Letter written by Mary Josephine Janeway Hansard in 1904 from Pineville, Kentucky. Thursday, August 29, 1907 Another letter written by Josephine Janeway Hansard. Madisonville, August 26---J.M. Murr, a lumber man of near Maryville, was struck and instantly killed by a Louisville & Nashville passenger train here tonight. The accident occurred at the passenger station. Murr was struck by the Louisville & Nashville flyer which passes this station for Knoxville at 8:30 o'clock. Probably a hundred persons were assembled about the depot awaiting a local passenger train at the time of the accident, but of all this crowd there was not a single eye-witness to the tragedy. Murr was seen walking about the station only a minute or two previous to the passage of the train which does not stop at this station, and the rumble of the receding train had not ceased to be heard before he was observed lying dead not three feet from the track, and yet no one saw him come to his death. When the crowd gathered around the lifeless form, it was found that there was a large gash in the back of the head, the left arm was cut off and the left leg broken. It is thought that the engine caught Murr at the back of the head and slapped him against the track, the wheels severing the left arm and mangling the left lower limb. The dead man was 35 years of age and lived near Maryville where his wife is. He came to Madisonville on business this morning and had gone to the station tonight and was waiting to board the local train to go home when struck by the through train. Thursday, September 5, 1907 Philadelphia, Tenn., August 31---Mr. Benjamin Cooley, aged about seventy-five years, who lives near Cedar Fork, on Paint Rock, is reported to be in serious danger of blood poisoning from a flesh wound. Two Boys Drowned---Jim Brewster and John McMahan, aged 12 and 7 respectively, sons of Jess McMahan, were drowned yesterday afternoon in the large pond on the McBroom place, near Christianburg. The boys were attending school at Christianburg and left there about 2 o'clock. They stopped on their way home at the pond and went in swimming. The circumstances under which they were drowned are not known. After their failure to return home at the usual time, their parents were alarmed, and search was instituted by a large company of citizens of the community. The clothing worn by the boys was found near the pond, and search for the bodies continued until after 9 o'clock last night, when they were recovered from a hole some fifteen feet deep. Great excitement prevailed in the community and hundreds of people joined in the search. The funeral of the boys will take place at Christianburg today at 1 o'clock. Thursday, September 12, 1907 Poem in memory of Miss Mattie Tilley. Madisonville---S.H. Richards, aged about 78 years, one of the oldest settlers in this county, died at his home two miles from town last Sunday after an illness of but about three weeks. Heart failure is ascribed as the cause of his death. Interment was made at the cemetery in Madisonville with Masonic honors. John Osborne, of Raymond, Wash., who twenty-seven years ago was a resident of this county, is in this vicinity visiting friends and the scenes of his childhood. Mr. B.F. Price, one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of this community, died at his home in Sweetwater last Thursday afternoon at four o'clock after an illness protracted through several years. He was in his 72nd year. Deceased was a native of Virginia, but was reared in Ohio, and moved to Sweetwater twenty-five years ago. He was a member of the church of the United Brethren, but as there was no church of his belief here, ne never identified himself any other. He took a deep interest in religious matters and during his residence here he has organized a number of Sunday Schools in the community, and always took a great interest in this work. He was a man of deep religious convictions, and died in the hope of the Christian. Mr. Price had given minute directions as to his funeral, and selected the songs and scripture to be used. He had requested Rev. J.L. Bachman to conduct the funeral service, and Dr. J.L. Prater to assist. The services were held Friday afternoon from the Methodist church in accordance with the wishes of the deceased. He leaves a devoted wife and adopted daughter, Mrs. Annie Price Bushong, of Leipsic, Ohio. The remains were laid to rest in West View Cemetery. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends. Thursday, September 19, 1907 Philadelphia, Tenn.---Thomas S. Henderson, who lived at the head of Steekee Creek, a veteran of the Civil War, died suddenly last Wednesday, aged about sixty-three years, leaving a widow and two children to mourn his loss. Interment at the Robinson Cemetery. Joseph Grayson, a well known and respected citizen, died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jasper Trotter, on the Love farm, Thursday, September 12, after a protracted illness. Deceased was born on July 4, 1847. He leaves a widow who was his second wife, and one son and one daughter. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater. He was a conscientious, Christian gentleman, a citizen respected by all who knew him. For a number of years he had charge of the Browder Mill west of town, but for the past several years has lived on his farm southeast of this city. Funeral services were held from the residence of Jasper Trotter, Friday afternoon, conducted by Rev. I.W. Martin. The interment took place in West View Cemetery. Circuit Court, Madisonville, Tenn., September 17---Of the three big murder cases to come before this court, one, that of Robinson and Duggan, has been continued, and the other is still before the jury just before the noon recess---that of James Thomas, charged with felonious assault resulting in the death of Lafayette Stuart at Tellico Plains last October. Thursday, September 26, 1907 The infant child of Joe Sledge died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock, and was buried Wednesday. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.L. Bachman at the residence. Sunny Side Items---For the third time within the last six months the angel of death has visited this community. This time taking the spirit of Miss Mattie Lee Cathcart, who died at her home here Wednesday, Sept. 18, after a lingering illness of 10 months. She was born Sept. 30, 1885, was converted to Christ and joined the Old Sweetwater Baptist Church in 1899. Through all her sickness she was patient and cheerful, and was conscious to the very end, and left a bright testimony that all was well with her soul. It seems that a death could not be more sad. A young woman in the very bloom of life with noble purposes, bright prospects and lofty ideals toward which to strive, should be taken from the stirring scenes of life to the tongue less silence of the grave. But all who knew her feel the assurance that her soul is free from sorrow and pain, and that she is at rest with all the good and true. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at Hiwassee College, after the tenderest words of our language had been spoken by her teacher, Pres. J.E. Lowry, and a tribute of flowers by her schoolmates and friends. We cannot understand this sad dispensation but it has come and we can only trust in wisdom of Him who doeth all things well. Thursday, October 3, 1907 Silent Testimony To The Past---An observing correspondent of the Etowah Enterprise gives the following which is interesting to students of history: "On the lower road that leads from Etowah to Athens, at Wesleyannah, M.E. Church, South, there is a well-kept cemetery. Impelled by curiosity, I strolled through that silent little city, where sleep the inanimate dust of some dear friends of youthful days. In viewing the monuments and reading the inscriptions, I was singularly impressed by the following unique, epitaph chiseled in a neat, little, marble memorial" "Remember man, as you pass by, As you are now, so once was I. As I am now, so you must be; Prepare for death and follow me." Another grave was marked by a pine board or plank, about one and one-half inches thick and abouy 12 inches in width, firmly set in the ground, with name of person and date of death printed on the board, with lampblack. I suppose, in excellent style. The letters are as legible as the day on which printed and the board is in very good state of preservation, notwithstanding it has stood the storms and wear of thirty-three years, having been placed there in the year 1874, according to the date it bears." Again we are made sad to note that death has entered the family of one of our members and taken the dearly loved mother. On August 19, 1907, Mrs. Sarah C. Jackson McMahan, mother of our brother Horace B. McMahan, died after a brief illness. Sarah C. Jackson was born January 13, 1838. Was a member of the Presbyterian church in early life. After her marriage to John C. McMahan she joined the Methodist Episcopal church. She was a resident of McMinn County all of her life. She leaves to mourn her death two daughters and four sons. Her husband died several years ago. Resolved, That we as a body tender to our brother our heartfelt sympathy in the great loss of his dearly loved mother. Resolved, That a copy be placed on the records of Sweewater Grange, No. 1114, also a copy furnished The Telephone for publication, and a copy sent to our brother, Horace B. McMahan. Done by order of Sweetwater Grange, No. 1114, in regular session, September, 1907. ---Committee. In the death of Mrs. Thornton Wood, Pond Creek Valley has lost one of its loveliest characters. Mrs. Wood died at the residence of her parents, Judge and Mrs. W.E. Johnson, Friday, Sept. 20, and was buried in the Old Sweetwater Cemetery Sunday, Sept. 22, funeral services having been conducted at the Cleveland Baptist Church by the Rev. H.J. Calloway. As Aley Johnson, Mrs. Wood was one of the most popular young women of Pond Creek Valley. After her marriage she was numbered amongst its kindliest and queenliest matrons. A lover of music, birds and flowers, she possessed those qualities which attract and hold beautiful friendship. She leaves her aged parents, her husband, a son, William Paul Wood, aged 11 years, and a sister, Mrs. Tansy Margraves. Thursday, October 10, 1907 Death Sentence Affirmed---The Supreme Court affirmed the death sentence passed by the McMinn County Court on three Negroes, Bulah McGhee, Bob Henderson and Dave Sherman. They killed one Hicks at Athens last December. Nov. 16 is the date fixed for the triple hanging. The sentence from the same county against W.A. Long, a member of the bar, to two years in the penitentiary for begetting an illegal child from his wife's sister, was affirmed and he was also ordered to appear before the court October 10 and show cause why he should not be disbarred. Joe Jones, eldest son of the late Robert A. Jones, a former citizen of Philadelphia, Tennessee, died of apoplexy Oct. 3rd, 1907, at his home in Greenfield, Mo. Died, Oct. 9, Susie Perkins, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Perkins. Rev. I.W. Martin conducted the funeral service. Thursday, October 17, 1907 The first born of a Knoxville pair is named Elijah George Alexander Joshua Ray Columbus Jesse Samuel Bishop. The reason little E.G.A.J.R.C.J.S. Bishop bears this brief cognomen is that he is the first child to be born in the family in twenty-five years. They had probably accumulated these names, and having them in stock gave them to the first baby that came along. Mrs. Robert S. Wilson, of Niota, died last Friday morning after a protracted illness of some weeks. Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church at Niota by Revs. I.W. Martin and J.L. Bachman. An unusually large crowd was in attendance, as Mrs. Wilson had been for many years a consistent and very useful Christian. She was greatly beloved by all. The floral offerings were beautiful and profuse. Interment in the Niota Cemetery. We are informed that Mr. Levi Thomas, a prominent farmer of Route 8, was very seriously kicked by a horse yesterday while shoeing same. We have no particulars, more than that he was kicked in the face, and was unconscious for quite awhile. Hubert, the little one year old son of L.J. Hartsock, died at their home in Knoxville last Friday. The remains were brought to Sweetwater Saturday morning, and after a short service at the grave, conducted by Rev. S.G. Grubb, was interred in West View Cemetery. Miss Vada Bennett, 27 years old, died Friday at her home in Madisonville. The remains was brought to Christianburg Saturday where funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.C. Pardue, and interment followed at that place. Thursday, October 24, 1907 Letter from T.S. Haskins of Meno, Oklahoma. Large obituary of Lillian Boyd Wilson, wife of Robert S. Wilson. Thursday, October 31, 1907 Charles Lotspeich, a former resident of Sweetwater Valley, and a brother to Mrs. J.J. Browder, died at Abilene, Texas, October 4th. He was 77 years of age, and a man highly esteemed by all. Prior to his removal from this place, he resided on the old Lotspeich homestead, one mile west of town, on what is now known as the Compton or Lee place. He is survived by his two sons. A family of South American Indians have been camping near Martin's livery stable for several days. They are traveling over land and bound for Canada. In fact they are going from an extremely hot climate to an excessively cold one. The squaw is footing the expenses of the trip by "telling fortunes" much to the amusement of our citizens. Thursday, November 7, 1907 Letter from T.S. Haskins of Iola, Kansas. Thursday, November 14, 1907 Mr. John Webb, an aged citizen of our county, died Friday Nov. 8, and was buried at Christianburg burying ground the following Saturday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. H.C. Pardue. The little two-weeks old infant of Mr. & Mrs. Walter Roberson, died Monday and was buried at Greenbriar Tuesday afternoon. The first snow of the season fell Monday night, and Tuesday morning had very much the appearance of winter. The first snow last year came on November 14th. Thursday, November 28, 1907 Another article concerning the death sentences given to Bob Henderson, Dave Sherman and Bula McGhee in McMinn County. Miss Polly Wicker, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. M.C. Wicker of Pond Creek, died of tuberculosis last Friday. Cherry Branch---The death angel visited the home of Mr. & Mrs. Mack Wicker Wednesday night at 6 o'clock, and claimed for its own, their daughter, Polly, and bore her away to her immortal home. But death did not come before he was welcome. Deceased had suffered with consumption for some time till God in his wisdom saw fit to relieve her and take her to her reward. Deceased was an upright Christian and a consistent member of the church and lived a life worthy of imitation. She leaves a number of friends and relatives who will miss her sweet smiling face and gentle voice. To know her was to love her. Our loss was her gain. Funeral services were held at Murray's Church and remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Murray's. William M. Edwards was the son of Zenus A. and Nancy Edwards. He was born July 20th, 1839 in Eastanalle in the County of Monroe and died in Sweetwater Nov. 21, 1907. He married Miss M.E. Roberts June 22, 1882 who died May 20th, 1906. He leaves a family of three daughters, Sammie, Nannie and Lizzie and one son, William. Mr. Edwards was a member of the Presbyterian church in Sweetwater. Those who knew him longest loved him best. He was an honest, upright man and a true Mason, a devoted, kind father and an earnest, humble Christian man. Nearly his whole life was spent within this county. He was the last member of his father's family. His last illness was protracted and of great suffering. He had no doubts whatever of his acceptance as a child of God. His confidence was steadfast to the very end. He leaves a good name and Christian example for his loved ones, which is better than gold. Thursday, December 5, 1907 Article of the hanging in McMinn County of Beulah McGhee. Mrs. Elizabeth J. Brakebill Moser of Philadelphia, widow of the late Daniel M. Moser, died at an early hour last Saturday morning at Chattanooga, where she had been taken a week previous for the purpose of having an operation performed. Her death was a great shock to her family and friends. Mrs. Moser was the daughter of William Brakebill, of this county and was reared near New Hope Church. She is survived by three daughters and four sons: Mrs. M.L. Blankinship of Kensee, Ky.; Mrs. T.S. Bible of Mowhawk, Tenn.; Mrs. J.M. Pardue of Sweetwater; Rev. J. Morgan Moser, James Barb Moser, J.C. Moser and Harris Moser of Loudon County. One son, Ira M., died some years ago. She was 68 years of age. Deceased was a devout Christian, a woman universally loved and respected. She was a member of the Lutheran church, devoted communicant. No hand ever ministered more tenderly to the wants of the poor and needy. She was worthy of the high esteem and respect in which she was held. The remains were brought from Chattanooga to Sweetwater Saturday evening, and the funeral was held from the Presbyterian church Sunday morning at eleven o'clock, being conducted by Rev. J.L. Bachman. The interment took place in West View Cemetery. Columbus, Georgia, November 28---In the superior court, Frank Reed, a young white man pleaded guilty to murder and was given a life sentence in the penitentiary. Several months ago Reed shot and mortally wounded John Bellamy, another young man who subsequently died at his home at Sweetwater, Tenn. The circumstances of the tragedy were quite sensational, as Reed was stationed in the second story of the Jordan City Hotel and shot Bellamy as he was walking along the street. Just before firing he motioned to a man who was walking along the street with Bellamy to get out of the way to avoid being hit. Thursday, December 12, 1907 Madisonville, Tennessee---All that was mortal of William Hicks, son of Mrs. Lou Hicks, was laid to rest in the M.E. Cemetery Friday afternoon. He was sick only a few days, and his death was unexpected. He was forty-two years old. Rev. Munsey conducted the funeral services at the home. H.B. Guy happened to a sad accident, while killing hogs Friday. While carrying hot rock to a barrel of water, one busted, a piece of the rock striking the sight of his left eye and putting it out. W.H. Ghormley was in Chattanooga last week attending the funeral of his father, who died suddenly Monday morning. Sunny Side---Just at this writing, news reaches of the death of Mrs. John Henslee. The writer does not know the particulars of the sad occurrence. The deceased leaves a husband and six or seven children to mourn her loss. The bereaved ones have our deepest sympathy. Fair View---The people of this community are very sorry to hear of the bad accident which happened to Mr. Howard Barnett last Saturday morning while feeding a corn shredder, he had the misfortune of getting his right arm torn off. J.F. Key Is Dead---The people called him Fletcher Key. He was educated in Hiwassee College. In the early fifties he married Miss Maggie Peace of Madisonville. He served in the Army of the Confederate States. Afterwards he sold goods at Philadelphia, Tenn. In 1876 he was given a position in the post office in Philadelphia, Pa., which he held continually through all the changes of administration for thirty-one years a very remarkable record. Last Saturday he died at his home in the "city of brotherly love," leaving an afflicted widow. Two daughters survive him: Miss Nannie Key and Mrs. Gordon Watt. His brothers, Judges David M. and Summerfield Key, died a few years back. His only sister, Mrs. John H. Brunner, survives in her eighty-second year, the last member of the family of Rev. John Key, who died in 1854. ---A Friend, Dec. 8, 1907. A Serious Accident---On last Saturday morning, while feeding a corn shredder on the Thomas Forkner farm, three miles southeast of Sweetwater, Howard Barnett was caught in the shredder and right arm completely torn off. If it had not been for sudden stopping of the machine by the engineer, and prompt assistance given by T.L. Presswood and others present, Mr. Barnett would have undoubtedly lost his life. It took great effort to prevent him from being dragged into the machine. His arm was corded with a cord of binder twine and kept from bleeding until medical aid could be obtained. Drs. Roberts and McClain amputated the arm above the elbow, and, at last reports Mr. Barnett was doing as well as could be expected. Mr. Barnett was an industrious, hard-working young man and has the sympathy of many friends in his serious misfortune. Thursday, December 19, 1907 Letter to Santa Claus from Louise Pickel, age 7 of Sweetwater. His Work Goes On---Rev. J. Janeway, who is known all over East Tennessee, almost personally, by everyone, having served as pastor of many of the most prominent churches is confined to his home almost all the time now on account of age and disabilities, yet the great and good man is constantly engaged in some way in helping someone, and in shaping up everything in a most perfect way for his departure from earth to Heaven.. We had the very great pleasure of again visiting him on last Sunday afternoon, as we returned from our appointment at New Bethany Church, he having sent conveyance there for us. When we arrived at the home we found there another of our most prominent ministers, Rev. H.C. Pardue, and it was a very pleasant afternoon for us. Before leaving, Brother Janeway presented us with some $10 or $12 worth of his select books, saying that he wanted to place his books where they would be helpful. We prize them very much. The good work set on foot by him goes on and will go on when he is no longer with us. There is no end to a good work so well begun. Brother Janeway marries numbers of people who go to his home for that purpose and often when he is unable to sit up, he marries couples sitting up in bed. ---S.G. Grubb. Thursday, December 26, 1907 Letter from Bertha Emerson, age 10 of Sweetwater. Thursday, January 2, 1908 Forkner's Chapel---The death angel visited the home of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Thurston and claimed for its victim their little two weeks old son. Madisonville Route Six---Miss A.J. Bogart died at the home of her parents here on Tuesday evening, and was buried Christmas Day at Nocthey Creek. Rev. H.P. Boatman conducted the funeral services. Amanda was a member of the Baptist church at Bethlehem. She was truly a child of God and left this world without a single enemy. Hers was a long, painful illness and loving friends did all within their power for her, but God has called her to come up higher, and she is at rest forever. Madisonville Route Six---Joseph Brennon, of Norman, Oklahoma, died at his home there a few days ago, and within five hours after his death, a little grandson of his also died, there being then two corpses in Mr. Brennon's home. Mr. Brennon left Monroe County several years ago. William Moser and son, of Cairo, Illinois, are here on a visit to Mr. Moser's old home near Hiwassee. Mr. Moser is a Monroe Countian, having moved to Illinois twenty-nine years ago, this being his first visit here in that many years. Thursday, January 9, 1908 McMinn County Man Relieved Of Two-Year Sentence---W.A. Long, of McMinn County, was relieved of a two year sentence by Governor Patterson Tuesday. Long was convicted in October 1907. His application for executive clemency was recommended by the trial jury, the bar of Athens, officials and citizens, and because of statements and affidavits produced since the trial. Madisonville---The six months of child of Alvin Irons and wife, died last Wednesday, of pneumonia, and was buried at Nocthey Creek, Thursday. An Old Citizen Dead---George Snider, age 89 years, who lived with his daughter, Mrs. Richard McNabb, on Pond Creek, and who resided in Sweetwater several years until, only a few months ago, died last Thursday morning, Jan. 2, at 5 o'clock after a brief illness of paralysis. Funeral services were conducted at the residence Thursday evening at 7 o'clock by Rev. S.G. Grubb, and the remains were taken to Prospect, near Philadelphia, and interred Friday. Mr. Snider was probably the oldest man in the county and enjoyed good health and was remarkably strong for a man of his age, until stricken with paralysis just a few days before his death. Noted Moonshiner And Outlaw Killed---Garret Hedden, a noted moonshiner and outlaw, was killed, his nephew, John Hedden, was mortally wounded and his son, Charles, seriously wounded the result of the attempt of a posse to capture the elder Hedden in the mountains of Polk County last Saturday morning. The posse, headed by Sheriff Birch Biggs, of Polk County, and Sheriff Watson, of this county, surrounded Hedden's illicit distillery on Lost Creek, in Polk County, and attempted to capture Garret Hedden, who refused to obey their command to surrender and was shot down. Hedden's son and nephew attempted to run into the distillery, presumably to get guns, and were also shot down. The nephew, John Hedden, will die, it is reported, and the son, Charles Hedden, is badly wounded, although the wounds are said to be not necessarily fatal. Four shotguns and Winchester rifles were found in the distillery. The posse was attempting to capture Garret Hedden for the killing of his brother, William, several years ago, and strange to say, the nephew, who was mortally wounded, is a son of the brother whom Garret Hedden had killed. Garret Hedden has been one of the most noted moonshiners and outlaws that ever frequented the East Tennessee mountains and the members of the sheriff's posse which went out in search of him knew that they were dealing with a desperate criminal and determined to take no chances, and Hedden, when he declined to obey the command to surrender, was shot down. Several shots were fired and it will never be known who killed Hedden. Garret Hedden killed his brother, William, in what is known as the Hedden settlement, several years ago, about nine, it is said. The killing occurred iver an Indian who worked in the Hedden distillery. William Hedden was about to cut the Indian with a knife, it is said, when Garret told him that if he did he (Garret) would kill him (William). The latter slashed the Indian and Garret killed him on the spot. Strange to say, no effort was made to bring Garret Hedden to justice for several years. He was known as a desperate man and a dead shot, which probably had something to do with his immunity from the officers of the law. About a year ago Sheriff Biggs procured a warrant for Hedden and has since been looking for him. A posse was organized and Saturday morning the officers started out to find Hedden in his mountain retreat. In the party were Sheriff Biggs and Deputies Joe Williams and Gus Barcley, of Polk County, and Sheriff Pryor Watson and Deputies Blair and Chambers, of this county. The officers surrounded the distillery and were close to it before being discovered. Garret Hedden stepped out, presumably for some water. Sheriff Biggs twice ordered him to surrender and throw up his hands but he declined to comply with the commands and started to run back in the house, when several shots were fired and Hedden fell dead. He was shot in the head and neck. The two boys, Charles and John Hedden, were near the house and also started to run in, supposedly to get their guns, and they were also shot down. John Hedden was shot through the bowels and it is not thought that he can live. Charles Hedden was seriously but probably not mortally wounded. Another son, older than Charles, with a helper, was at the place, but they were not harmed. John Hedden was about eighteen years of age and was the son of William Hedden, who was killed by Garret several years ago. Charles Hedden was about sixteen years of age. Garret Hedden was about sixty years of age and leaves a wife and three children. He was a brother to Riley Hedden, who was sentenced to the penitentiary a few months ago for an attempt at criminal assault on the person of a young girl. The Hedden distillery was located near the waters of Lost Creek, about three miles from Reliance, a station on the L. & N. Railroad. It is a very large distillery, located in a very rough and almost inaccessible spot. Knoxville revenue officers went to the scene last Sunday and destroyed the still, which was one of the largest ever captured in this part of the State. Later: John Hedden, who was mortally wounded, died Monday. Death Of An Infant---Mr. & Mrs. Drayton Cousin awoke Friday morning and found their six months old babe dead in bed. The little one had passed away during the night, presumably from smothering. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of a wide circle of friends.