Thursday, January 16, 1908

    Eve Mills---Married, on Tuesday, Jan. 7th, 1908, Rev. Worley officiating, James McKee and
Miss Bertha Shaffer. It was a runaway match. The bride is only 13 years old, but as her parents
are becoming reconciled, it is not thought that the bridegroom will be prosecuted for violating the
age of consent.

    Glenloch---Mrs. Ruth Blanton, wife of L.T. Blanton, died here at the home of her daughter,
Mrs. J.A. Williams, on Saturday the 11th inst., after an illness of several months, and was buried
at Hiwassee College Sunday at 3 p.m. Mrs. Blanton was about 65 years old, and leaves a husband
and eight children, four sons and four daughters to mourn her loss. All were at her bedside.
Messrs. Clabe and Carter of Marked Tree, Ark.; Joe of Etowah, and Webster of this place. Mrs.
O.C. Moser of Chattanooga; Mrs. Tom Stead of Etowah; Mrs. D.R. Brooks of Madisonville, and
Mrs. J.A. Williams of this place. The bereaved family have our deepest sympathy in this dark
hour.

    Tell Of Killing Garret Hedden---Sheriff Pryor Watson and Deputy Thomas Blair, of Monroe
County, who were with the posse that raided the Hedden distillery on Lost Creek early Saturday
morning, have been in the city on business this week. To a reporter for the [Knoxville] Sentinel
who inquired of them about the raid and the "moonshiners," the officers said that the illicit
distillery was located in an almost inaccessible place in the mountains. Garret Hedden, the old man
who owned the still, and who was instantly killed by the officers when the raid was begun, was a
veritable terror in that section. It is said he had killed four men and had never been arrested.
According to report, Hedden had more than once sent word to Sheriff Biggs, of Polk County, that
if the officer should ever come after him, "he'd better bring along a coffin." How peculiarly wise
that advice was is shown by the developments of Saturday's raid. A coffin was needed, but not for
the sheriff.
    It was not for making "moonshine" that the officers went after Garret Hedden. He was wanted
for a graver crime. The old moonshiner was charged with having murdered his brother about eight
years ago; and it was for this and other charges thst Sheriff Biggs resolved to accept the challenge
Hedden had sent him.
    On the morning of the raid, rain was falling and the dead leaves and underbrush of the
mountains around Lost Creek were soaking. This enabled the officers to travel with comparatively
little noise. They were able to approach the moonshiner's still unheard and unseen fortunately for
themselves. They crept down the mountainside slowly, and when they grew near the still, caught
sight of Garret Hedden just outside the door. They called on him to halt, but he made a break for
the door, and five double-barreled shotguns poured a storm of lead into his body.
    It is stated that no harm was intended for Hedden's son, who was mortally wounded by the
officers. He and his brother were struck by stray buckshot when they ran to the door upon hearing
the officers shout to the old man to halt.


    Essie, the nine-year-old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Carter, who lives three miles west of
town, had the misfortune to get her leg broken between the knee and ankle on the 7th instant.

    Next to the wife beater comes the horse beater and it is to be regretted we have one or two in
this community. A horse is the most noble and faithful of animals and the man who would abuse
his horse has something lacking in his manhood.

Thursday, January 23, 1908

    Mrs. Colquit, age 77 years, mother of James, Sam and Joe Colquit of this city, who recently
moved to this place from near Loudon, Tenn., died at her home yesterday. Her remains will be
interred at Philadelphia today.

    Madisonville---After suffering untold agony for three weeks, Dr. Duncan was relieved by
death, Saturday morning about 9 o'clock. Although his death was not unexpected, the news cast a
gloom of sadness over the entire community. Dr. Duncan was about sixty years of age, and has
been a citizen of Madisonville for a number of years, having come here when a young man. He
was married twice. His first wife being the widow Jones. His present wife was Miss Mattie
Matlock, to whom he was married about fifteen years ago. To the first marriage were born five
boys and two girls. Two girls were born to the last union. Dr. Duncan will be greatly missed in all
circles. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved family.

    Madisonville---Friends were grieved to hear of the death of Mrs. W.R. Lowry at Greeneville, a
few days ago. She was born and raised near town, and numbered her friends by the score.

    Eve Mills---The angel of death has invaded our community, and on January 17, the spirit of
James Burr Hargrove returned to the God who gave it. "Tint," as he was familiarly known, was a
young man of noble character. He professed Christianity in his early life and all who knew him
believe that he kept it.
    About four months ago while apparently in the prime of life he was stricken with paralysis. He
was brought home and all that tender nursing and medical skill could do failed to stay the
messenger of death. Althoug he rallied from the first sickness and it was thought that he would
recover, but this hope could not be realized. When the second attack came all knew what it
meant. He suffered some for awhile but when the end came he had a peaceful hour in which to
die.
    The funeral service was held at the home last Sunday by Rev. J.M. Moser and was very
appropriate and impressive, after which the remains were turned over to the Masons, who laid
them to rest with Masonic honors.

    A Sudden Death---Mrs. True, wife of Joe True, who live on Pond Creek, died at her home on
Wednesday afternoon, Jan. 15th, at 5 o'clock, after a very brief illness. She had been in delicate
health for a number of years, but on the morning of the day of her death spoke of feeling
unusually well, and her husband and sons went about their work. About 11 o'clock the youngest
son, Charlie, returned finding his mother suffering severely with her head. A physician was
summoned, but she gradually grew worse until 5 o'clock, when she died. Her remains were
interred in the Murray Church Cemetery Friday.
    Mrs. True would have been 54 years old in February, next, and had been a member of Murray's
Church for a number of years. She leaves a husband and five children, all about grown, to mourn
her sad death.

    Pioneer Railroader Dead---Samuel Y.B. Williams, 77 years of age, died at 11:30 Saturday
morning, at the residence of T.M. Sample, Kirby Avenue, Highland Park, following a lingering
illness. Mr. Williams, who was the son of Major William Williams and Sarah Cline Williams, was
born at Madisonville, Tenn., March 2, 1830. On reaching manhood he conducted a general
merchandise business at Madisonville. In 1861 Mr. Williams came to Sweetwater, where he
became agent for the old East Tennessee & Georgia Railroad. After the consolidation of the East
Tennessee & Georgia Railway and the East Tennessee & Virginia Railway, he was made assistant
agent at Knoxville, holding that position from 1868 to 1870. He was then made agent for the
consolidated roads at Bristol, and continued as agent at that place for over twenty years.
    Mr. Williams removed to Chattanooga about twelve years ago, and engaged in the coal
business, retiring several years ago from active life.
    Deceased was twice married, the first time being Miss Mary Jones. A son was born, but a few
years after the marriage both mother and son died. The second marriage was to Miss Barbara
Bogart. Three children were born, but died in infancy.
    Mr. Williams is survived by six brothers; William and G.T. Williams of Idaho; J.W.D. Williams,
J.W. Williams and Taylor Williams, the latter of whom is soliciting freight agent of the Southern
Railway, of Chattanooga, and Andrew J. Williams of Madisonville and by one sister, Mrs. S.B.V.
Bicknell of Oregon.

    J.B. Hargrove Dead---On Jan. 18, 1908, Mr. J.B. Hargrove died at his father's residence near
Eve Mills, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 19, by Rev. J.M. Moser, of
Philadelphia, Tenn., after which his body was laid to rest by his brethren of the Masonic order, in
the family burying ground.
    He was forty-two years of age, a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, having
professed faith in Christ early in life, and lived a consistent and devoted Christian life until his
death. He was also a member of the Masonic order at Philadelphia, Tenn.
    On the first Sunday in October he was suddenly stricken with paralysis at Soddy, Tenn., where
he had been engaged in the mercantile business. He was taken to Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga,
where he remained for three weeks, when he was removed to his home near Eve Mills. It seemed
he had almost recovered from the first stroke when he was, on the morning of his death, while at
the breakfast table, stricken a second time, resulting in his death a few hours later.
    "Tint," as he was familiarly known by his friends, was the fourth child and third son of T.D.
Hargrove. He leaves a father, six brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss. His mother and two
brothers having preceded him some years ago.
    The family was an unusually large one and, a remarkable thing about it was, though the
youngest is more than twenty-one years of age, the family with two exceptions, has remained at
home under the parental care. J.F. of Montague, and B.B. of Rockwood, having married only a
short while ago.

    Friends here regret to learn of the death of Dr. M.C. Duncan, of Madisonville. Dr. Duncan was
a very prominent physician of Monroe County, having practiced for thirty-five years in this
section. His death will bring sorrow to hundreds of friends in this and surrounding counties.

    C.J. Bright has returned from Knoxville where he went to be with his son who underwent a
very critical surgical operation. While there his son's four-months-old daughter died and was
buried last Sunday.

Thursday, January 30, 1908

    Article concerning the commuted death sentences of Bob Henderson and Dave Sherman of
McMinn County, Tennessee.

    Madisonville---Mrs. Upton, mother of Mrs. T.E.H. McCroskey, was seriously burned last
Monday evening while carrying fire upstairs. Her clothing was almost entirely burned off. At last
accounts she was resting as well as could be expected.

    Large article about the killing of James. John and Joe Cassady and a child if Edward Everett in
a storm.

    Mr. E. Vaughn died at his home in Samantha, Ohio, Tuesday, January 21, of typhoid fever. His
remains were brought to Sweetwater Friday and interred Saturday in West View Cemetery, the
funeral services being conducted at the Presbyterian church by Rev. J.L. Bachman.
    Mr. Vaughn was in the mercantile business in Samantha when stricken.
    He leaves a wife and two children; three brothers, Thomas, Fletcher and Atley of Reliance,
Polk Co. Tenn.; two sisters, Miss Jennie of Reliance and Mrs. C.C. Webb of Sweetwater, to
mourn his loss.
    He was born and reared in Polk County, Tenn., and was 39 years of age at the date of his
death.
    He married Miss Annie Bailey, the eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Bailey of Route 2,
Sweetwater, Tenn.
    Mr. Vaughn had many friends in Monroe and adjoining counties, where he has been known
from his childhood, who will hear of his untimely death with sorrow.

    The little seven-year-old girl of James Whitehead had the misfortune to have the two first toes
of her left foot cut off with an axe by a playmate while at play.

    Clarence Henry Cunningham, the three weeks old infant son of Mr. & Mrs. H.J. Cunningham,
died Friday night and was buried in West View Cemetery Saturday.

Thursday, February 6, 1908

    Obituary of little six-year-old Mary Rutherford, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. I.J. Rutherford.

Thursday, February 13, 1908

    Madisonville---Within a few short weeks, two of our old citizens have been called from time to
eternity. The first, Dr. Duncan, and then Mr. H.C.P. Horton, who died Feb. 7 at Sweetwater of
pneumonia fever. He resided many years in Madisonville, but since the death of his wife, he has
been a citizen of Sweetwater. His remains were brought to Madisonville for interment, funeral
services being conducted at the home of his son, W.K. Horton, in Sweetwater.

    Madisonville---Deputy Sheriff Tom Blair is very ill at his home. His condition is considered
very critical. Friends hope for a speedy recovery.

    Madisonville---Last Wednesday night a small house belonging to Mr. Spillman at Mt. Vernon
was consumed by fire. The house was used as a kind of store house for machinery. The charred
remains of a man were found in the ashes. At the inquest held Thursday it was supposed to be the
body of Lewis McConkey as he was in that neighborhood in company with two other men and by
some means became separated from them.

    Philadelphia, Tennessee---The infant of Mr. & Mrs. Jess Chaney died Wednesday and was
buried Thursday at the Forshee graveyard.

    Mrs. William Upton, aged seventy-three years, died Saturday afternoon at the home of Col.
T.E.H. McCroskey at Madisonville, after an illness of about two weeks. She was severely burned
some two weeks ago and suffered intensely, lingering until four o'clock Saturday afternoon. The
deceased was the mother of Mrs. T.E.H. McCroskey and leaves four children. She was a Mrs.
Barnett, of South Carolina before marrying her second husband, Mr. Upton. Her first husband
was killed in the Confederate service. After the war she came to Tennessee, marrying Col. Upton
later. Mrs. McCroskey is a daughter of the deceased by her first marriage. Funeral services were
held Sunday afternoon at the Presbyterian church, Rev. J.L. Bachman officiating.

    "Old Baldy" Dead---Mr. Bina Young, Sr., informed us Tuesday of the death of his faithful and
reliable family horse, "Old Baldy," which occurred at noon Tuesday, after twenty-four years of
service, nineteen of which was in the service of Mr. Young.
    "Old Baldy" was a familiar horse about town, most everyone knowing him. For some two years
"Old Baldy" had not been called into service, Mr. Young having retired him on full rations.

    Mr. Willie Thomas, Mrs. L.A. Thomas and son, John, and Mrs. Linnie Bilderback and son, Joe,
attended the funeral of their nephew, Hubert Spradling, son of J.T. Spradling, at Rogers Creek
Tuesday.

    John Upton, colored, dropped dead in Chattanooga Monday and was shipped to his home in
Sweetwater Monday evening for burial.

    The fifteen-months-old son of Pink Nelson died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday afternoon
in West View Cemetery.

    Will F. Johnston died at Clarendon, Texas, February 7, 1908, and his remains brought to
Sweetwater on the early morning train last Monday, and taken to Rockville Church burial ground
and buried amid the silent scenes of his early childhood.
    Mr. Johnston was a Monroe County boy, and was born and reared near Sweetwater. He was a
son of C.C. Johnston, who has been dead a number of years. He has still a number of relatives and
friends in and around Sweetwater who regret exceedingly to hear of his untimely death.
    We take pleasure in reproducing the following from the Banner-Stockman, of Clarendon,
Texas, as evidence of the honorable, upright life he had been living in the west:
    "The city was shocked at an early hour this morning by the news that William F. Johnston was
dead at his boarding house, the home of Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Kelley. He had been sick with
pneumonia for several weeks, and was known to be in a serious condition, but the report had
gained general credence the last day or two that he was improving rapidly and would recover. The
change for the worse set in suddenly last night, however, and the end came at 8:30 this morning.
His sister, Miss Ada Johnston, of San Marcos, ws with him for the past two weeks, and a cousin,
A.D. Russell, of Wichita Falls, came in this morning. His parents are dead and other relatives
scattered.
    The remains will be sent to his old home, Rockville, Tennessee, for interment, but funeral
services will be conducted by his pastor, Rev. Hilburn, at the Methodist church at 5:15 o'clock
this afternoon.
    Mr. Johnston was in his 33rd year. He had lived in Clarendon for several years, at one time
being instructor in mathematics at Clarendon College. At the time of his death he was a member
of the firm controlling the Clarendon Mercantile Company, and was active in business, social and
religious circles. No finer, cleaner, purer-living young man ever lived among us than William F.
Johnston. No one had made more true friends than he. No one could be more missed. His death is
indeed a sad loss to our citizenship. We all esteemed him as a good man, a true friend, a fine type
of young American citizenship, a model Christian gentleman.
    Peace to his ashes."

    H.C.P. Horton Dead---On February 7, 1908, at the residence of his son, W.K. Horton, H.C.P.
Horton died after a brief illness of pnuemonia. His remains were taken to Madisonville where he
was laid to rest in the Madisonville Cemetery where other members of the family were buried.
    Mr. Horton was one of Monroe County's oldest citizens. He was born in Washington County,
Tenn., April 8, 1833, but removed to McMinn County early in life and from there to Madisonville,
where he reared a large and useful family of ten children---five boys and five girls, two of which
have preceeded Mr. Horton to the Great Beyond. Mrs. John McCallie of Mascow, Idaho; Mrs.
John S. Richards of Colfax, Wash.; Mrs. W.B. Campbell of Titus, Tenn.; W.E. Horton of
Georgetown, Tenn.; C.C. Horton of Orme, Tenn.; W.K. and Miss Nannie Horton of this city,
remain to mourn the loss of the father.
    Mr. Horton removed to Sweetwater from Madisonville two years ago where he resided with
his son, Walter, until the date of his death. He was a Confederate soldier, serving as a private in
Capt. John R. Neal's Confederate Cavalry until the close of the war. When the war was over Mr.
Horton, like many other old soldiers, accepted the result and devoted the remainder of his long
and useful life to making a good citizen and rearing and educating his large family. Humble as it
may seem to some, no one's life could be devoted to a better or nobler cause.
    The Telephone mingles its tears with those of the bereaved family, at the loss of a good citizen
and a noble father, and offers its sincerest condolence.

Thursday, February 20, 1908

    Madisonville---Mrs. E.C. Upton, who was so seriously burned a few weeks ago, died Feb. 8,
1908, at the home of Col. T.E.H. McCroskey, and was buried Sunday afternoon in the
Madisonville Cemetery, Rev. J.L. Bachman conducting the funeral services. She was married to
J.J. Barrett in Abbyville, N.C., in 1854. To this union were born four children, Mrs. T.E.H.
McCroskey, Mrs. Irene McCroskey and John P. and W.P. Barrett of Greenwood, S.C. She was
married a second time to W.A. Upton, of Monroe County, in 1867. To them were born three
children, Mrs. Kate Bradley, James and Thomas Upton, all living in Monroe County.

    Madisonville---Uncle Lewis Hunt, father of L.A. Hunt, died at the latters home Tuesday
evening about 5 o'clock. His remains were laid to rest in the Madisonville Cemetery Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. Munsey conducting the funeral services. Mr. Hunt was about eighty-seven years
of age.

    Philadelphia, Tennessee---Little Ivan, the eight-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Fred Griffitts, died
at his home near here Sunday, Feb. 9th, of pneumonia. Ivan was a bright and beautiful child. He
was a student of Bogart High School, and his devotion to his teacher was beautiful, always
meeting her of mornings with a smile and some little offering in the way of fruits or flowers. The
school attended the funeral in a body. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.M. Moser at
the Methodist church, after which the precious body was laid away to rest in the Philadelphia
Cemetery, there to await the coming of the blessed Savior who said, "Suffer little children to
come unto me." Grieve not fond parents for Ivan. The chain is only one link shorter to draw you
nearer Heaven, and the sympathy of the community is yours in this hour of bereavement.

    Obituary of Mrs. Hiram Smith, age 79, of Bradley County, Tennessee.

    Obituary of Will F. Wells of Ooltewah, Tennessee.

    Friends here extend sympathy to Miss Alice Strain, of Atlanta, who recently was bereaved by
the death of her aged mother. The remains were brought to Cleveland, Tenn., for interment.
Deceased was a most estimable Christian woman, and for a number of years prior to her removal
to Atlanta, resided in this place.

    A.J. McCallon, of Lenoir City, was here Tuesday on his way to Ten Mile where he was called
on account of the death of his mother, who died Monday after a brief illness of pneumonia.

    Large article in memory of William F. Johnston.

Thursday, February 27, 1908

    Union McMinn---A little infant child of Thomas Wilson died Friday and was buried at Union
McMinn Saturday. Uncle Eldridge Neil, aged 79 years, a highly respected colored man, died last
Thursday morning at his home near this place, and was laid to rest in the white cemetery. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. John Conar. We are sorry to note the death of Mrs. Harriet
Conar, formerly of this place but now of Mexico. She died a few days since of pneumonia. The
deceased was a daughter of Harvey Manis, of this place. Amanda Moore (col.), of this place died
last Friday.

    "Uncle Tommy" Presley Dead---Died of pneumonia, at the home of his son, T.B. Presley, last
Thursday, Thomas Presley, aged 87 years, four months and six days.
    "Uncle Tommy," as he was called, was another of Monroe County's oldest citizens who have
died within the last few months. He was born and reared in Monroe County where he has resided
all his life. He was a veteran of the Civil War, served three years in the Federal Army, and was all
his life a profound "Union man" up to and during the Civil War, and an equally as pronounced
Republican up to the day of his death.
    He was a blacksmith by trade and had a reputation far and near as an expert in horse-shoeing.
He married Miss Nancy Ann Wiggins in 1855, and reared a family of five children. Four of them
are still living and reside in and near Sweetwater. They are: Mrs. Savannah Berry, G.W. Presley,
T.B. Presley and Elijah Presley.
    Thus one by one the cycle of time cuts down our older citizens, and others are marched along
the same beaten track to meet a similar fate.

Thursday, March 4, 1908

    Killing At Madisonville---Bud Gilaspie was shot and killed by his brother, Sam, at Madisonville
Monday. Reports show they were engaged in a drunken row at the home of their father, Charles
Gilaspie. Bud was advancing on his brother with rocks, when Sam emptied the contents of a
shotgun into his body, killing him instantly.
    Sam was immediately taken into custody and was given a preliminary hearing before Esq.
Minnis Wednesday, on the plea of self defense.
    The Gilaspie's are the remaining members of a family of desperate Negroes. Bud was shot by
Lee Kile about a year ago and almost killed. Arthur, another brother, was charged with burning a
barn near Madisonville some years ago but escaped the penitentiary on some technicality, but was
afterwards sentenced for rape and served a term. Another brother, John, was hung by a mob at
Loudon about 17 years ago for the murder of a Mrs. Gray.

    Chestnut Grove---We are sorry to learn that the condition of Mrs. Sarah Cloninger is not very
much improved after a recent stroke of paralysis.

    "Uncle" Miles Lenoir, (col.) an old veteran soldier, who had a severe stroke of paralysis a few
weeks ago, is still very low.

    Greasy Branch---Thomas Lee was called to South Pittsburg [TN] Monday to attend the funeral
of his sister who died at an early hour that morning.

    Large obituary for  Will F. Wells of Ooltewah, Tennessee  (1882 - 1908).

    James Franklin Wallis---The subject of this sketch, James Franklin Wallis, was born August 28,
1840. Was converted when eighteen years of age at his home. His loveable, practical, Christian
character was ever shown brightest in his own home. In early life he united with the Baptist
church and later with the Methodist Episcopal church when first organized at Mt. Tabor, and it
was mainly through his efforts that we have a neat, comfortable church in which to worship. In
early youth he was married to Miss Dodson. One son blessed this union. After her death he was
married to Miss Mary C. Buttram in the year 1877. With her the remaining thirty-one years of his
pure life was spent until his death which occurred February 28, 1908. After suffering untold
agonies from a complication of diseases his pure spirit was permitted to take its flight to the God
who gave it, there forever to enjoy the bliss of Heaven with loved ones who have gone before. Be
patient, dear wife, God will send his Holy Spirit to comfort and sustain you in your loneliness and
bereavement. Besides his wife, he leaves one son, one brother, one sister and a host of relatives
and friends to mourn his loss. Surely the church and the community in which he lived has suffered
an irreparable loss in the death of dear Uncle Frank. May God bless us all and make us more like
Him.   ---Emma M. Harmon.

    Large obituary for H.C.P. Horton.

    Mrs. M.L. Thompson of this place received a telegram Monday announcing the death of Mrs.
M.J. Rogers, of Branford, Conn. She was the only living sister of Mrs. Thompson and was 72
years of age at the time of her death.

    Miss Tilda Bonine, age about 25 years, died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Doc Sherlin, near
New Bethany Church, Route 2, Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, after a long illness of
consumption. Interment was at Niota Wednesday afternoon.

Thursday, March 12, 1908

    Madisonville---Monday evening, March 2, about 5 o'clock, Sam Gillespie, colored, shot and
killed his brother, Bud, in their parent's yard. Whiskey and gambling was the cause of the terrible
deed. At the preliminary hearing Sam was discharged on the ground of self defense, as was
proven before the full court of the district, Squires Minnis, Bayless and Carter.

    Glenloch---A.L. Hitch, of this place was called to Vonore Thursday by the death of his father,
J.H. Hitch of that place. Two of Mr. Hitch's brothers are here, one from Mississippi and the other
from Texas.

    Article telling of the train accident that killed N.V. Rader of Knoxville.
    Mrs. Levi J. Satterfield---This good woman passed away on the 5th of March, 1908. Margaret
Matilda Moore was the daughter of Charles and Martha Conley Moore. She was born at
Andrews, N.C., Sept. 3rd, 1849. She married Levi James Satterfield at Andrews, N.C., Feb. 19,
1867. Mr. Moore and family, together with Mr. Satterfield and wife moved to Pond Creek in
Sept. 1869. In 1885 Mr. Satterfield moved to Sweetwater, bought property and has ever been one
of our most worthy citizens. There were born to this union two sons and one daughter. Mrs.
Satterfield was a great sufferer for many years from rheumatism and yet of the most patient and
uncomplaining. Every effort was made to relieve her suffering. The husband tenderly kept her for
years every summer in the high latitude of the mountains to protect her from the heat and to give
her the advantages of medicinal waters. She grew gradually worse, at last losing the sight of both
eyes. It was pathetic to hear her speak of the stillness of life while she sat in darkness.
    She was an exceedingly industrious woman. She loved her home, honored her husband and
lived for her children. She was a kind neighbor, open-hearted and generous. Her home was big
enough in the day when God took  her sister, Mrs. Wilkins, leaving two little daughters to take
them into the home and become a real mother to them.
    She gave assurance to her loved ones that it was well with her. God had been kind and good to
this family, keeping them under His hand in love for more than forty years, without a death.
     The funeral was held at the Presbyterian church March 6th by Rev. J. Lynn Bachman and the
body laid to rest in West View Cemetery in the presence of a large circle of relatives and friends.

    Erie---Miss Margaret Raby of Paint Rock died last Saturday. Her remains were interred
Sunday.

Thursday, March 19, 1908

    Chestnut Grove---Death visited the home of Mr. & Mrs. John McBroom and claimed their little
son, Sherman. The remains were interred in Christianburg Cemetery. Rev. H.C. Pardue
officiating, spoke words in a most able and feeling manner. The bereaved parents have our most
heart-felt sympathy.

    Madisonville---Monroe County comes again to the front with another foul murder. Two weeks
had not passed since the Gillespie murder, when last Thursday night as he was leaving the home
of a neighbor, Huse Ervin was shot from ambush and instantly killed. One Will Moore has been
arrested. At the inquest he said Frank Jenkins did  the shooting. Jenkins is still at large. It is
rumored that he is to give himself up to the proper authorities.

    Mrs. M.O. Martin, wife of S.J. Martin, died at her home in McMinn County, about eight miles
west of Sweetwater on Wednesday, March 11th, 1908. Mrs. Martin was born Oct. 31st, 1835;
was married to S.J. Martin January 24th, 1856, to which union three children were born, two of
them are still living---Thomas Martin, who resides at the Uncle Tommy Wallace place three miles
west of Sweetwater, and Mrs. T.C. Osborne who resides near the same place.
    Mrs. Martin professed faith in Christ in November 1864, at County Line and joined a Baptist
church which was then at that place, and at the time of death her membership was at Union Grove
where she had belonged for a number of years. Mrs. Martin was a consistent and useful member
of the church and was loved and honored by all who knew her. Besides the aged husband and two
children she has one sister yet living and a number of grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn
her death.
    Funeral services were held at Murray's Church Friday morning at 11 o'clock, conducted by
Revs. James Pardue and S.G. Grubb, after which the body was interred in the Murray Church
burying ground.

    Greasy Branch---Mrs. Byrd Riddle was buried at Fender's Sunday morning. A large crowd
attended the funeral.

    Fair View---Mrs. Jack Petty died at this place Saturday morning and was laid to rest Sunday in
the Philadelphia Cemetery. Mrs. Petty was very old. She leaves a husband and five children to
mourn her loss.

    Charley Watson, the ten-year-old son of S.G. and Maranda Watson, died after a two weeks'
sickness, at the home of his parents last Friday and was buried Saturday in West View Cemetery.
    Rev. J. Janeway has been suffering with an attack of the la grippe for several days. We hope for
his early recovery. His age and feeble health makes this attack more severe with him.

    It is reported that Dillon Rogers, of Madisonville, while at church Sunday, had a stroke of
paralysis, and is in a very serious condition, never having spoken since stricken.

Thursday, March 26, 1908

    Eve Mills---Mrs. Margaret Blackman, the wife of Maj. L.M. Blackman, died March 12th and
was buried in the private burying ground near here. She was a good wife and mother, and a kind
neighbor. The family have a host of friends who sympathize with them in their bereavement.

    Article telling of the killing of J.W. Davis by D.D. Edwards at Alton Park, Tennessee.

    Hiwassee College---Jo Foshee who died near Rockville last Friday was buried in the Hiwassee
Cemetery on last Saturday. Mr. Foshee buried his son at this same place about ten days ago.

    Madisonville---Frank Jenkins, charged with the murder of Huse Ervin in connection with Will
Moore, came in last Wednesday morning and surrendered to Sheriff Watson. At the preliminary
hearing before Esquires Minnis, Bayless and Carter the boys were bound to court.

    Madisonville---Thursday evening, March 19, while milking, Mrs. Joe Russell suffered a stroke
of paralysis. Her condition remains slightly improved.

    Madisonville---Joe Forshee, an aged citizen of Fork Creek Valley, died suddenly of heart
failure last Friday. Mr. Forshee was the father-in-law of our townsman, A.J. Stapp.

    Madisonville---Miss Hammontree, a blind lady and skilled musician, has been the guest of Mrs.
L.A. Hunt for several days.

    Union McMinn---Mrs. Ella Bryant, wife of Joe Bryant, died last Friday night after lingering for
several months with consumption. She was a devoted Christian wife and mother. She leaves a
husband and three small children, her parents and many friends to mourn her loss. Her remains
were laid to rest in McMinn Cemetery at 12 o'clock Sunday. Funeral services were conducted by
Rev. J.A. Conar. Mrs. Bryant was a daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Thompson of near Pine Grove,
and was 29 years old.

    Fair View---An infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Will Berry was buried last Sunday afternoon at the
Old Sweetwater Cemetery.

    Article about the killing of Sheriff William Walker  and Grant Smith of Knox County,
Tennessee, by John McPherson and father.

    Mrs. S.D. Stone, who suffered a stroke of paralysis last week, died at her home at the late
Thomas Forkner place last Sunday night at 11 o'clock. Funeral services were held at Forkner's
Chapel at 2:30 Monday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.L. Prater, after which the body was
interred in the cemetery at that place.

    Mrs. D.A. Rhea, who was reared near Sweetwater and who as Mittie Hatchett, was known and
loved by many of the older people of this community, died at her residence in Groesbeck, Texas,
March 13th and was buried the following Sunday in Faulkerburge Cemetery. An aged husband
and five sons and three daughters survive her. The daughters are Mrs. L.E. Burgess and Mrs.
Vivian Davis of Dallas, and Miss Elizabeth Rhea of Groesbeck, Texas.

    Isaac Curtis, a former resident of Sweetwater, died at his home in Chattanooga last
Wednesday, after a brief illness.

    Friends here regret to learn of the death at Lenoir City on Tuesday, of Mrs. Frank A. Weiss,
the beloved wife of the general manager of the Holston Manufacturing Co., at that place. The
funeral will occur today.

Thursday, April 2, 1908

    Mrs. S.D. Stone whose maiden name was Miss S.D. Hicks, was born March 13th, 1834, and
was married to Clark W. Stone March 4th, 1855, to whom were born twelve children, five boys
and seven girls, three of which died when infants. She is survived by eight children of whom are
Mrs. Mary Mitchell of Tellico Plains; S.H. Stone of Praria Grove, Ark.; J.H. and Miss Minervia
Stone of Sweetwater; Mrs. Samp Stephens and Mrs. Josie Vincent of Loudon County; W.T.
Stone of Troupe, Texas and Mrs. A.J. Bellamy of Sweetwater.
    Her home has never been clear of an orphan---sometimes two. She was very industrious all her
life. She was ever ready to help those in sickness and distress. It seemed as if she could not do
enough for those in need of attention. To know her was to like her. But she has gone from our
midst. She cannot come again, but we have the promise that we can go to her. This is a great
promise.
    The family have our sincere sympathy.   ----A Friend.

    Mrs. Elizabeth Callahan Peace, of Madisonville, Tenn., died at 8:30 Tuesday morning at the
residence of her son, Patrolman Robert Peace, 115 Cherry Street, Chattanooga, Tenn., following
a short illness. Mrs. Peace went to Chattanooga three weeks ago after spending the winter with
her daughter, Mrs. J.T. Irgleheart, of Meridian, Miss. She had intended to return to her home in
Madisonville about a week ago when she became ill.
    Mrs. Peace, who was 71 years of age, was born and raised near Sweetwater. She was married
to Cyrus Peace, a prominent mechanic of Madisonville. Mr. Peace died a number of years ago.
    Besides her son, Robert Peace, and her daughter, Mrs. Irgleheart, Mrs. Peace is survived by
three other sons, T.W. Peace who was the last candidate for Congress from the Third District on
the Republican ticket; Frederick Peace and Earl Peace, all of Madisonville.
    The body was taken back to Madisonville by way of Athens and Etowah Wednesday morning.
The funeral was held from the Madisonville Methodist Church at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon,
the Rev. Dr. Bachman, of Sweetwater, officiating. The interment was in the family burying
ground at Madisonville Wednesday evening.
    Mrs. Peace was a very prominent and devoted member of the Southern Methodist Church at
Madisonville, and was loved and admired by all who knew her. Her death will be a great loss to
the church circle in her town.

    Erie---Mrs. Ella Bryant of near here died last Saturday from pulmonary consumption. Her
remains were interred at the Union McMinn Cemetery. She leaves a husband and several children
to mourn her loss.

    Erie---Died, on Saturday the 21st, Columbus Thompson, aged 29 years, son of William
Thompson of Sweetwater. He leaves a wife and one child, 8 years old. He has been sick for a long
time. His remains were interred at Mt. Zion Cemetery, Rev. Evans of New Hope circuit
officiating.

Thursday, April 9, 1908

    Madisonville---Sheriff Watson accompanied by Sheriff Biggs of Polk County, arrested two men
the night of the 2nd, by the names of Tallent and Smith, for shooting another man in Polk County.
They were caught near Rural Vale and taken to Polk County.

    Christianburg---Mrs. Betsy McDaniel, of near New Bethany, died last Thursday night and was
buried at Christianburg Friday evening. Rev. Frank Falkner conducted the funeral services.

    Hiwassee College---James Henegar, who lived near this place, passed away at 5:30 o'clock last
Monday morning. His remains were laid to rest in the Hiwassee College Cemetery.

    Large obituary for Elizabeth M. Callahan Peace (1837 - 1908).

    Large obituary for James J. Cassidy (1853 - 1908), John T. Cassidy (1881 - 1908) and Joseph
G. Cassidy (1886 - 1908).

    Mrs. Harriet Oliphant Ballard died last Friday at the residence of her son-in-law, W.C. Dodson,
of Athens, at the age of 87 years. Her death was due to heart failure. She was a most estimable
Christian woman, and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. W.C. Dodson, of Athens, and a host of
other relatives in this section. The interment took place Sunday afternoon at Athens.

    Miss Addie McBroom, aged twenty-seven years, died at her home in West Sweetwater at 12
o'clock Monday night after a lingering illness of several months with consumption. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. S.G. Grubb at Christianburg Church, near her old home, at 11
o'clock Wednesday morning.
    Miss McBroom was a daughter of Martin McBroom, who died some two years ago. She was a
highly respected young lady and a devoted member of the Baptist church of Sweetwater.

    Greasy Branch---A little child of Mr. & Mrs. James Barr, of Pond Creek, caught fire Friday
evening near here and died in a few hours. Mr. & Mrs. James Richards' child, of Sweetwater, was
buried at Murray's Friday.

Thursday, April 16, 1908

    Madisonville---George Wilkins of New York City, formerly a citizen of Madisonville fifty years
ago, when a boy of 18, was in town for a short time last week viewing old scenes. But few, if any,
of his old associates are here now.

    Madisonville---Harreld Hicks, of Route 4, aged 50 years, died Saturday evening, and was
buried Sunday at Big Creek.

    Mrs. Frank Honey died at her home in Sweetwater Tuesday afternoon, after a lingering illness
of several months with consumption. She leaves a husband and five children, the youngest only 18
months old and the eldest 13 years. Funeral services were conducted from the residence at 12
o'clock Wednesday by Rev. S.G. Grubb, after which the body was taken to Murray's Church for
interment.

    Mrs. N.B. Goforth, relict of the late lamented Dr. Goforth, died at her home in Riceville Friday,
March 27, aged 70 years.

    Chestnut Grove---Mrs. Betsie McDaniel age 73 years, died quite suddenly at her home
Thursday at 6:30 p.m. Mrs. McDaniel's maiden name was Roy, one of the oldest resident families
of this community.
[This article was meant to be in the April 9th issue.]

Thursday, April 23, 1908

    She Took Her First And Truant Husband---Returning to his home near Jonesboro, Tenn., after
he had been mourned as dead for five years, John T. Strong found his wife, now 32 years old,
married to William Curtis and two children born in this union. Curtis had married Mrs. Strong
fully believing her husband was dead. It was decided to allow Mrs. Strong Curtis to settle the
perplexing matter by deciding between the two men. She chose her first husband and now Curtis,
who says he loves her, will institute formal proceedings to annul the marriage between himself and
the woman. Strong had been in the Army in the Philippines.

    Information Wanted---The following portion of an unsigned letter from Pond Creek, in 1864,
to the wife of Captian Witt, who was then living in Kentucky, is published with the hope that the
author's name may be ascertained by the family of Captain Witt, who now live at Lenoir City.
    Any information regarding the communication should be addressed to Sterling P. Witt, Cashier
of the First National Bank, Lenoir City, Tenn:

Pond Creek, Tenn., Sept. 14, 1864
Mrs. M.A. Witt,

    "Dear Madam: By the request of your husband, I write you a few lines. I can deeply sympathize
with persons who are deprived of all communication with their friends "from past experience"
therefore take great pleasure in communicating to you what little I know of Capt. Witt.
    There were a great many Kentuckians in the late raid into E. Tennessee and at Sweetwater.
Capt. Witt was detailed "August 20th" with about 20 men to come to our neighborhood and press
horses. They called at fathers for breakfast and also in the afternoon to feed and rest their horses,
during which time the Captain gave me a brief history of his life. He talked a great deal about you
and the children, and showed me a lock of his baby's hair. He told me to state to you that himself
and Co. are all in good health and fine spirits---all buoyant with the hope Wheeler would go into
Ky. The Captain told me that he had lost his coat containing all your letters---was regretting the
loss very much. Said he was wearing a borrowed coat. I suppose he was from the fact it was a
"citizen's coat." Said he left cloth with a tailor in Georgia to make a suit, was ordered away
before he could get it. He wishes you to state to Dr. English that his son, Duvall, was captured by
their command, and that he is now a prisoner with Gen. Stoneman."

    Death of Robert L. Browder---At 7:50 p.m., April 16, 1908, Robert L. Browder died after a
lingering illness of several months duration. Funeral services were held at the Presbyterian church
Saturday, conducted by Rev. J.L. Bachman, assisted by Rev. S.S. Boyer, of Riceville, Tenn., after
which his remains were laid in their final resting place in West View Cemetery.
    Robert L. Browder was born at the old Browder homestead on Pond Creek, July 27, 1874, and
was the youngest son of the late James M. Browder by his first marriage. He leaves a
step-mother, Mrs. Lizzie A. Browder, four brothers and four sisters: James P. and Clyde A., of
Chattanooga; John J., of Oakesdale, Wash.; Horace L., of this city, and Mrs. J.N. Heiskell; Mrs.
W.K. Horton and Miss Zelma Lee Browder of Sweetwater, and Mrs. A.A. Green of Boyd, Texas.
    In the death of Robert L. Browder, Monroe County loses a good citizen, Sweetwater an
exemplary young man and the church a devoted, faithful, consistent and useful member. Though
afflicted from childhood to a degree that would have made most men an invalid and a burden to
others, he was industrious and energetic, and he labored at such work as his condition would
permit, and did not only sustain himself, but through his industry and economy accumulated some
property, where but few under like circumstances would have been a burden to friends and
relatives.
    Generous, noble-hearted, honest---yes, truly can the sculptor carve on his monument, "Here
lies an honest man."

    Mrs. Thomas Bellamy, who has been sick for several months with consumption, died at the
home of her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Frank Powers, in Sweetwater, Wednesday morning at 3 o'clock.
Funeral services will be held at the Presbyterian church this morning at 9 o'clock, conducted by
the pastor, Rev. J.L. Bachman, after which interment will take place in West View Cemetery.

    Rev. J. Janeway attended service at the Baptist church here Sunday and spent the afternoon
and night with W.A. McDonald. Rev. Janeway has been confined to his home all winter very
closely on account of feeble health and age. Few men are as well informed in the Scriptures as
Rev. Janeway. Besides making the Bible a life study, he has read it through annually for a number
of years---a total of thirty-five times.