Thursday, April 30, 1908 Madisonville---Died April 24, at her home in Madisonville, Mrs. Robinson, after an illness of two weeks. The funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian church by Rev. J.L. Bachman at 10 o'clock Saturday morning. She leaves a husband and nine children, the youngest an infant about ten days old, to mourn her loss. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. Rev. Robinson has been in our midst about one year, having come here from North Carolina. Judge Casteel, better known as Ben Casteel, who left here 38 years ago to make his home in Missouri, was circulating among old friends and relatives here last week. He was accompanied by Joe Tipton and wife, of Rural Vale, and visited Frank Allison and wife a few days ago. Loudon, Route 4---The infant son of Thomas White was buried last Tuesday. They have our sympathy in this trying hour. We know what it is to have to part with loved ones. The infant child of Mr. & Mrs. Taylor Gallant was buried at Prospect Church near Philadelphia Sunday. The little infant girl, Lizzie Hensley, who has been in care of her uncle and aunt Mr. & Mrs. R.L. Marshall since the death of her mother, which occurred Dec. 9, 1907, when she was only three weeks old, was taken to her home by her father, John W. Hensley this week. Mrs. Elizabeth Chamlee, age 82 years, died at the home of her son, J.H. Chamlee, in Sweetwater, Monday morning, April 27. She had been in declining health for a number of years, and resided near Niota, Tenn., most of her life until about five months ago, when she came to Sweetwater to live with her son. She professed faith in Christ about 47 years ago and joined Mt. Harmony Baptist Church, near Niota, where she remained a consistent member until death. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. She was the wife of William Chamlee, who preceded her about fourteen years. She was mother of nine children, only three of whom survive: T.A. of Athens, Tenn.; Riley of Hackett, Arkansas, and J.H. Chamlee of Sweetwater. Funeral services were held at the home of her son, at 9:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, conducted by Rev. S.G. Grubb, followed by a very impressive talk by Dr. J. Lynn Bachman, after which the body was taken to West View Cemetery and interred. Thursday, May 7, 1908 Madisonville---Joseph Manis of Notchey Creek, who has been sick for some time, died Friday, May 1, and was buried at Notchey Creek burial ground. Mrs. Cornelia Thomas Clark, age 24 years, wife of Frank Clark, died at her home in Knoxville Tuesday. The remains reached Sweetwater on the vestibule yesterday afternoon, and the interment will take place at Rockville this morning. Thursday, May 14, 1908 Obituary of Mrs. Albert (Polly) Small. Died, at her residence in this city, at 11 o'clock a.m. Wednesday, May 13, 1908, after a lingering illness, Miss Eliza Johnson, aged 27 years and eleven months the day she died. The news of the death of Miss Eliza, while not a surprise to the members of her family, came as a sad blow to her many friends in this section. By her many admirable and amiable traits of character, she had won a warm place in the hearts of all who knew her. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater and until her recent illness was regular in her attendance at church and Sunday School. He death leaves a void in a devoted family circle, impossible to fill. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. Callie Johnson; three sisters, Misses Sadie, Maud and Lizzie, and three brothers, Cleve, Joe and James Johnson. Funeral services will be held from the residence today at 1 o'clock, conducted by Rev. S.G. Grubb, followed by interment at Old Sweetwater Cemetery. Very Old Letters---Mrs. John Jones, Sr., has in her possession two very old letters---one written 118 years ago and the other one 129 years, and were from Nathaniel Dickinson, of Robison, Va., to his brother, Daniel. These letters are prized very highly by Mrs. Jones. Thursday, May 21, 1908 Madisonville---Death has visited our community again and taken away a loving mother and affectionate wife. On May 10, at 9 p.m., Mrs. Robert Carter died at her home south of town. Rev. Munsey conducted the funeral services at 1 o'clock p.m., May 11, after which the remains were carried to Hiwassee College for interment. Mrs. Carter left a husband and three small children to mourn her loss, and a host of relatives and friends. Squire Enos White's wife near Hopewell died last Thursday and was buried the day following in the Hopewell graveyard. Rev. J.E. Robinson's little infant son died Sunday morning and was buried in the afternoon in the Madisonville Cemetery. Obituary of Orlando A. Hazzard. Mrs. Louisa Owen, wife of Mr. H.H. Morris, of near Reagan Station, died May 13th after a lingering illness. Deceased was a sister to the late J.F. Owen of this place, and of Miss Addie Owen, of Martel, who still survives. She was a good Christian woman, and had the esteem and respect of everyone. She had been an invalid for a number of years. She is survived by her husband, who is also an invalid, three daughters and four sons: Mrs. Hattie Yearwood of Knoxville; Mrs. J.O. Bogle and Mrs. Walter Lee; Ed, Owen, Walter and Charles. The funeral services took place from the residence Thursday morning conducted by Rev. H.C. Pardue, after which the remains were brought to West View Cemetery and interred, and the services concluded by Rev. Nathan Bachman. Thursday, May 28, 1908 Loudon---George, the 13-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. Joe Barger, of Loudon, was buried here Sunday. He attended the decoration here Saturday. After returning home some boys who had hired a rig at Miller Bros. Livery stable came by going out to J.H. Johnston's. They asked George to accompany them. They went to Mr. Johnston's and on to Will Kline's and returned by what is know as the Mason lane. The horses ran away and they were thrown out, George's head striking a telephone pole and he was instantly killed. The others were seriously but not fatally injured. About 250 persons attended the funeral, including a number from Loudon and some off Clear Branch. Services were conducted by Revs. A.J. Purdy and J.C. Ritter, after which the remains were consigned to the tomb to await the trumpet's sound. Calloway Thomas, an old and highly esteemed citizen of Route No. 1, Madisonville, died at his home last Wednesday after a brief illness. Funeral services were held at the residence by Rev. H.C. Pardue and the interment was at St. Mary's Church. Mr. Thomas is survived by a wife and two sons, and a host of friends who are saddened by the death of this man. Attempted Assault---Henry Stewart, who recently served a term in the penitentiary for theft, attempted to criminally assault the Misses Long, daughters of G.B. Long, miller at Howard's Mill and a highly respected citizen of this county, last week. Stewart was arrested and at the preliminary hearing before Esq. Howard was bound over to court and is now confined in the county bastile to await the action of the Circuit Court which convenes in September. Large obituary for Louisa Owen Morris (1831 - 1908). Thursday, June 4, 1908 Large obituary for Capt. John Martin Jones (1835 - 1908). Philadelphia, Tennessee---Death has again entered our midst and this time claimed one of our oldest citizens, Mrs. Cate, mother of Mrs. L. Airheart. The family and loved ones of this dear woman have the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.M. Moser at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Airheart. The floral offering was beautiful. John, Jr., son of Mr. & Mrs. John Brooks, died last Friday at Chattanooga and was buried here on Saturday at West View Cemetery. The funeral was conducted by Rev. J.L. Prater at the residence of J.C. Brooks. John, Jr., was two years old and was an exceptionally bright little fellow. Mr. & Mrs. Brooks have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. Death Invades Loudon Homes---On last Wednesday while the noonday sun was sending his effulgent rays upon the earth, and all was bright and beautiful without, the death angel entered the home of Mr. & Mrs. J.I. Simpson and took little Esco to that bright and beautiful land above. He was hardly two years old, and was beginning to make home bright and happy with his prattle and laugh. He was at an age when it is hardest to give one up and when one is missed most. It makes one think of a most beautiful flower stung by a poisonous insect and withering in the noonday sun, of a bright and beautiful light suddenly extinguished in the darknest night. But when we think about it as we should, we know it is a flower transplanted to that land of eternal blossom and song. That, instead of its being a weight and a hinderance, it should be an anchor to the soul, and we should say as David did under similar circumstances, that we can not bring the little one back, but thanks be to God who has made it possible for us to go to it. On Thursday at 10 o'clock, all that was mortal of little Esco was laid to rest in the Corinth graveyard to await the happy awakening of the saints in that glorious Resurrection Morn. Mrs. Robinson, wife of the late William Robinson of your county, died last Thursday night at her home on Fork Creek. Funeral services were conducted Saturday morning at the home by Rev. J.C. Ritter, after which the remains were taken to Loudon for burial. She leaves a number of children and a host of friends to mourn her loss. On Friday morning the ten months old child of John Bright and wife died. It was buried at Corinth Saturday morning. Rev. A.J. Purdy conducted the funeral services. They have many friends who sympathize with them in this hour of trial. Oscar Anderson, son of Harris Anderson, ex-trustee of Loudon County, was buried at Morganton on last Thursday. Also Jefferson Hoover, son of Henry Hoover of Coytee, was buried at Hickory Valley some days ago. These young men were highly respected and were in the prime of life. They have many friends who regret to hear of their premature deaths. Miss Lizzie Lane, who lived until recently with J.D. Johnston, died at Lenoir City Friday night and was buried at Loudon Saturday. Rev. J.C. Ritter conducted the funeral. Miss Lane was highly respected. She was a good Christian lady. Thursday, June 11, 1908 Union McMinn---Grandmother Foster, of Spirit, died last week and was buried at the Foster burying ground. Will Curtis and sister were called to Tellico last Saturday on account of the death of their brother's child which occurred last Friday. Hiwassee College---Mrs. Author Thomasson, formerly Miss Blanche Clark, died at a hospital in Springfield, Mo., last Saturday. The remains were brought here and laid to rest in the College cemetery. Mrs. Thomasson was raised in this neighborhood, and nearly two years ago she was married to Prof. Author Thomasson, who is a very promising young man in educational affairs. May the peace of God console the aching hearts of the loved ones who mourn her loss. Thursday, June 18, 1908 Obituary of Mary Sue Durham, eight-month-old daughter of H.W. Durham. Andrew J. Bradley Dead---A telegram was received here yesterday afternoon from Atlanta, stating that Andrew J. Bradley had died at his home in that city yesterday morning at ten o'clock. The nature of his illness was not stated, and as the members of the family here had not been informed of his illness, the news came as a great shock, especially to his aged mother. His two brothers, D.S. and J.R. Bradley left on the vestibule for Atlanta, and it is probable that the remains will be brought here for burial, but at the hour of going to press no definite information has been received as to the funeral arrangements. Deceased was well known in Sweetwater where he had many friends. He was formerly in business in Savannah, but later removed to Atlanta. He leaves a wife and six children. Later: The remains of Andrew J. Bradley are expected to reach here at 11:42 tonight and the funeral will occur sometime Friday. Mrs. Carroll, age 93 years, died at her home 3 I/2 miles east of Sweetwater Wednesday at 11 o'clock. She had been suffering with a cancer on the left side of her face, which was the cause of death. She was converted when 16 years old, and had lived a consistent Christian ever since and was highly respected by all who knew her. She will be buried today at a burying ground near Rev. Frank Forkner's. Large obituary for Blance Clark Thomasson. The little four-weeks-old girl baby of Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Estes died last Thursday with whooping cough. A short service was held at the residence in Sweetwater Friday morning, conducted by Rev. S.G. Grubb, after which the body was taken to Corinth in Loudon County and interred. It leaves a little twin brother who has been seriously ill with whooping cough also. Chief Mitchell and Sheriff Watson went down to Chattanooga Tuesday and brought back Ed Johnson to answer to the charge of horse stealing. Johnson formerly lived in Sweetwater. Some time ago he hired a horse and buggy from J.J. Ward and sold it near Vonore. He is also wanted in Georgia for larceny. Thursday, June 25, 1908 The remains of Andrew J. Bradley, who died last Wednesday in Atlanta, Ga., were brought to Sweetwater last Thursday night and buried in West View Cemetery Friday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.L. Bachman at the residence of his mother, Mrs. A.J. Bradley. Thursday, July 2, 1908 Large obituary of Mary Sue Durham, daughter of H.W. Durham. Mrs. Ida Boyd Robertson, wife of Joseph W. Robertson, died at the family residence in Austin, Texas, June 21, 1908, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Robertson was formerly a resident of Sweetwater, where she had many friends. The news of her death was received here with regret, and her invalid husband and son have the sympathy of everyone. Mrs. Robertson was a woman whose fine mentality and noble traits of character made her life one of inestimable power for good. She was a devoted Christian, a faithful wife and affectionate mother. Her sister, Mrs. Carrie Paxton, was with her in the last months of her illness. Miss Margaret Patton died at the home of her brother, Mr. Will M. Patton on Sunday evening at 9:15 o'clock, June 28th, 1908. She came of a long line of Godly ancestry. Taught to pray and love Jesus by her parents, in early life she joined the Presbyterian Church and ever witnessed a good confession. She was zealous and active in every good work of the Master until laid aside in her long illness. A woman of grace and dignity, refinement and culture. Pleasing and attractive, she was dearly beloved. Devoutly pious, circumspect in walk and conversation, she reflected the graces of Christianity. By her patience and submission during her long sickness, she commended the power of sustaining grace to all who ever visited her. It has been said of her that she was never known to utter or to encourage an unkind speech. Where she was best known she was best loved, though all her acquaintances were her friends. That one so loved and useful should have been taken is one of those providential mysteries of which the only solution is "Even so, Father for so it seemeth good in thy sight." In such a faith as this we have laid her to rest, banked high her couch with flowers and watered it with our tears. But through our tears we see the bow of promise and we "look for that blessed hope and the glorious appearing of our Saviour Jesus Christ." Her translation makes Heaven nearer and dearer and richer, to all her loved ones. "With us her name shall live Through long succeeding years, Embalmed with all our hearts can give Our prayers and our tears." Route 4, Loudon---The estate of the late James Wiley Blair is soon to be divided among the churches of Loudon County excepting the M.E. Church. By the terms of this will his property went to his wife until her death, then it was to be sold and divided among the churches. Judge John J. Blair has been appointed by the county court to sell the property and make the division. The property is valued at from sixteen to twenty thousand dollars. Thursday, July 11, 1908 Obituary for Miss Bessie Powel of Dalton, Georgia. Buried in Rogersville, Tennessee. Mrs. Julia Boggess, of Euchee, and Miss Ula Lee King, of Decatur, drove over Friday and visited their Aunts, Misses Mary Jane and Feb King. On their return home Monday, when in two miles of Decatur, their horse ran away, throwing Mrs. Boggess out and dragging her some distance, when picked up she was thought to be dead, but proved to be not seriously injured. Miss King heroically held on to the lines while the horse ran a half-mile and was left in the buggy when the horse tore loose. ---Athenian. The gathering of the Indians here last week brings to mind to many of our citizens the time when the Indians were frequent visitors to our town. The wares they sold consisted mainly of cane baskets woven in various colors. Often the small Indian boys would have their bows and arrows, and would turn them into account by shooting for pennies and nickels. Those were full breeds, very few of whom are seen today. ---Madisonville Democrat. Mrs. Robert P. Martin, mother of Rev. I.P. Martin, presiding elder of the West Knoxville district of the M.E. Church, South, of Sweetwater, died at the home of her son, William R. Martin, three miles north-east of town, Monday afternoon at three o'clock, after a protracted illness. She was 73 years of age, and for 58 years had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. Deceased was a daughter, and the last surviving member of Major Adam K. Meek, and until two years ago resided near Strawberry Plains. Since that time she has made her home with her son, William R. Martin. She was possessed of all the attributes of a well-rounded Christian character, and she had a wide family connection by whom she was much loved. Nothing afforded her more pleasure when she was able than when she was dispensing charity and relieving the suffering of others. She was a faithful wife, a devoted mother, a kind, warm-hearted friend and neighbor. Funeral services were held from the residence at three o'clock Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. J.L. Bachman. Mrs. Martin was survived by her husband, Robert P. Martin, three daughters and two sons: Mrs. Hopkins of Chambers, Ga.; Mrs. Moore of Atlanta, Ga.; Mrs. J.R. Trent of Trentville, Tenn., and Rev. I.P. and W.R. Martin of Sweetwater. Killed At Tellico Plains---Alf Saffles was shot and killed by Joe Henry at Tellico Plains last Saturday night. The killing occurred in the bowling alley. It is alleged that a woman figured in the case. Henry was inside and Saffles tried to force admittance when he was shot. Both were married, although Saffles and his wife are parted. Both men have a reputation as being dangerous and it is not likely that Henry will suffer much penalty. Henry has a wife and two children. Saffles was buried at Big Creek Monday. ---Madisonville Democrat. Thursday, July 16, 1908 Madisonville---Carl Moody, oldest son of Ben Moody and wife, died Wednesday afternoon, July 8, of typhoid fever, and was buried Thursday morning in the Lutheran cemetery at St. Paul Church. He had been sick only a few days and his death was a shock to the community. Friends in Monroe were grieved to hear of the sad death of Robert Cannon, who was drowned in Holston River Friday afternoon. He was the son of W.S. Cannon, who for many years was a resident of Madisonville. The afflicted family has the sympathy of the entire community in their sad bereavement. Philadelphia, Tennessee---Mrs. Maggie Scott, wife of Lee Scott, died Friday morning and was buried at the Cleveland graveyard, Rev. J.M. Moser conducting the funeral services. Mrs. Scott was a good Christian woman. She leaves a husband and six little children to mourn their loss. "Yes she is dead and not until the belfry of eternity shall toll out the funeral of time shall they behold her again." In this sad thought there is an ocean of grief, whose dark and bitter waves engulf the heart in everlasting burial and before whose surging billows sympathy herself stands mute and bows the head in voiceless anguish. And yet despite all this, upon the lowering clouds there is seen a rainbow of comfort, for she was a Christian and we believe that this wife and mother dwells with the Angels in blissful immortality. Obituary of Frances Elizabeth Wiley Buchanan, age 68, who died at Fayettville, Arkansas. Thursday, July 23, 1908 Madisonville---Relatives and friends of J.B. Calfee were grieved to hear of his death, which occurred at his home in Arcolla, Dade County, Mo., June 19, 1908. He had been in failing health since Christmas. He was a brother of Mrs. S.Y. Minnis, she being the only surviving member of a family of six. Mr. Calfee was born and raised near Madisonville, went to Kentucky at the close of the war where he was married to Miss Susan Ford, then he moved to Missouri where his wife died. Several years after he was married to Miss Lizzie Wilkins. To this union were born three children---two girls and one boy. His second wife had also preceded him to the Better World about 15 years ago. He was 71 years old June 30. He was a Mason, having joined them at this place before the war. Was a member of the Cumberland Church, in which he had lived a consistent Christian for many years. Mr. & Mrs. H.N. Minnis were called to Madisonville Wednesday morning on account of the serious illness of their nephew, John Franklin Pardue, who died at 4 o'clock that afternoon. Thursday, July 30, 1908 Obituary of Willie Jerome Frank, son of H.P. Frank. Spirit---On July 18th Mrs. John Prior after a lingering illness fell asleep safe in the arms of Jesus. She was a devoted Christian, being a member of Union McMinn Church for 32 years. She died in the triumph of the faith. Her funeral was conducted at Union McMinn by Rev. Janeway. She leaves a husband, five children and many friends to mourn her loss. Large obituary for John M. Jones, Sr. The little four-months-old child of Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sample died Wednesday morning and interment takes place this morning at Christianburg. Mr. & Mrs. Sample have the sympathy of a host of friends in this bereavement. John Franklin Pardue, the fourteen-year-old son of Mrs. Linnie Minnis Pardue, died at the home of his grandfather, S.Y. Minnis, at Madisonville last Wednesday afternoon, after a brief illness lasting from Monday. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.E. Robinson, assisted by Rev. H.C. Pardue, and his remains were buried in the Madisonville Cemetery Thursday. The John Robinson Circus brought one of the largest crowds to Sweetwater that the city has seen in a good many years. They came from all directions and in all manner of conveyances imaginable. The show did not disappoint anyone. The clowns did their parts, their riders were in evidence, lemonade and popcorn vendors were on the scene and everything that it takes to make a typical circus day was on hands. The writer was pleased to meet as the press agent the famous clown of a decade ago, Johnny Lowlow. When only a boy Johnny did the clown stunts with the greatest of ease and always was a big draw card for the Robinsons. He is now past the average life of man but is as sprightly as a man much younger. The big crowd in the city was a very orderly one and there were no disturbances to mar the pleasures of the day. Thursday, August 6, 1908 Constable In Trouble---Sam Walker, a constable from Madisonville came over Friday with an execution for a small amount against E.L. Bonine who is conducting a grocery store in the Scruggs building near the railroad. He entered the store and asked Bonine for the keys, stating that he had an execution. Bonine asked that he show his authority and Walker showed him a folded paper. Bonine insisted that he unfold the paper and read it. This Walker did not do. One word brought on another, Bonine insisting on seeing the constable's authority until, it is alleged, Walker drew his gun stating it was his authority. Bystanders interfered, and later Marshall Mitchell arrested Walker taking him before Recorder Lowry who fined him. Walker appealed the case to court. Shortly after Bonine swore out a states warrant. This case was before Esquire Lenoir. Walker waived the case to court. Mr. John Pennington, of Spokane, Wash., was a pleasant caller at this office Tuesday. Mr. Pennington is visiting his uncle, J.C. Pennington, and other relatives, after an absence of forty years in the west. He was born in Pond Creek Valley and taken to the west when but a boy. Born in Tennessee and reared in the west, Mr. Pennington has the good cheer of the south mingled with the dash of the west making an all-around citizen and jolly good fellow. A fine horse belonging to Will Thomas dropped dead Monday morning while driving to a milk wagon, enroute to Sweetwater. The friends of Mrs. J.W. Berry sympathize with her in the death of her mother, Mrs. W.E. Watkins, of Chattanooga. Mrs. Watkins died while visiting her brother in Knoxville. The funeral occurred at Chattanooga today. Mrs. Mabel Clark Dickey---Died, at her residence in this city, at 10:30 o'clock Saturday evening, August 1st, 1908, Mrs. Mabel Clark Dickey. Mrs. Dickey was the wife of Mr. D. Wesley Dickey, the local freight agent for the Southern Railway. She was the daughter of the late Capt. W.L. and Mrs. Mary Clark, and was born at Sweetwater, January 18, 1875. She was married January 19, 1907. Besides the bereaved husband she leaves motherless a little daughter only a few hours old at the time of her death. She is also survived by her aged mother, one brother, C.L. Clark, and one sister, Mrs. R.C. Copenhaver, of Abingdon, Va. The news of Mrs. Dickey's death came as a sad blow to her many friends in this city. How mysterious seem the ways of Providence, but God seeth the end of all things from the beginning and "doeth all things well." Knowing this, we should bow in humble submission to His will. Her glorious spirit follows a number of relatives and friends; how glorious it will be to meet them again where death is a stranger and parting will be no more. "The Lord loveth whom he chasteneth." Truly has one of Sweetwater's happiest homes been robbed of a most lovable character, but Heaven has been made richer, and more attractive than ever before to the bereaved household. Mrs. Dickey was a loved and valuable member of society and of her church. Actively and intelligently participating in social and benevolent affairs, combining with the utmost faithfulness and efficiency in domestic duties, it may well be said that her death leaves a void impossible to fill. Since early childhood she has been a devoted member of the Methodist Church, and held a warm place in the hearts of all the people of Sweetwater. Funeral services were held from the family residence Monday morning at 10 o'clock, conducted by Rev. I.P. Martin and her pastor, Rev. J.L. Prater. The high esteem in which the deceased was held was attested by the large number of real sympathizing friends who attended the funeral. Many floral emblems and beautiful, fragrant flowers spoke words of love and sympathy to the sorrowing. The interment took place in West View Cemetery. Thursday, August 13, 1908 Dr. E.L. Harmon, one of the best known citizens of Ten Mile Valley, died at his home at Regret, Saturday morning, after a brief illness of typhoid fever. Deceased was highly respected in his community and many friends will regret to learn of his death. He is survived by a wife and several children. The interment took place Sunday. Sarah H. Hamby, of Rockwood, died Friday afternoon, of dyptheria. She was a very bright and attractive child, and during her visit to relatives here formed many acquaintances among young and old. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of friends here. The interment took place Saturday. Thursday, August 20, 1908 Miss Byrd North---Died, at the home of her brother, John H. North, Thursday night last, Miss Byrd North, aged 19 years, 6 months and 19 days. Deceased had a host of friends who are pained on account of her death. For four weeks she had been confined to her bed with typhoid fever. She was a devoted Christian, having professed faith in her Savior four years ago in a meeting conducted by Rev. Elliott at Murray's Church, of which she later became a member. She prayed often during her illness and a short while before her death sand "Nearer My God to Thee." She is survived by seven brothers and five sisters, all were present at the funeral except Mrs. R.B. Callahan of Fork Creek and W.C. North of Portland, Oregon. The funeral was held at Murray's Church Friday afternoon, and was conducted by Rev. S.G. Grubb, after which the remains were interred at that place by the side of her parents who preceded her some ten years ago. The funeral was very largely attended. Thursday, August 27, 1908 Madisonville---Little Eva Mary Brakebill, granddaughter of J.P. Brakebill, died at his home Thursday, Aug. 20th, after a two-weeks illness. She had come home with her grandfather from Oklahoma about three months ago. Her parents arrived here a few moments after she died. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. Obituary of Madaline Hamby, six-year-old daughter of Dan and Josie Hamby of Rockwood, Tennessee. Obituary of Alton Grady Holman, two-year-old son of Thomas W. Holman of Chattanooga, Tennessee. Met Death In A Well---Overcome by the gas and fumes from a stagnant well, George Bell met a peculiar death at McDonald's farm east of Knoxville last Thursday morning. Overcome by the foul air, he fell from the bucket in which he had been lowered into the well and was wedged so tightly at its bottom that a line tied to his wrist to draw him out pulled off the left hand, and another man, lowered into the well to get him out, was also effected by the fumes and had a narrow escape from death. Bell had been employed to clean out the well on the McDonald farm. About eight o'clock Wednesday morning he was lowered into the well. Nearing its bottom, he became effected by the foul air and gas and called to those at the windlass to draw him up. The endeavored to do so but by the time the bucket had been hoisted ten or twelve feet, Bell was overcome by the fumes and fell out of the bucket. The bottom of the well is very narrow and Bell's body was wedged into the narrow section. One of the men at the windlass entered the bucket and started down to Bell's assistance, but the fumes effected him and he had to be hurried to the surface. It was fully four hours after Bell fell into the well before his body could be released and hoisted to the surface. A line was attached to his arms to draw him from the well and this line cut into the left wrist, pulling off the left hand. Mr. Bell is a son of Henry Bell who lives on Route 2, and a brother of Ed Bell who lives in Sweetwater. Pony Hicks, age 58 years, who has resided in Sweetwater for many years, died at his home last Friday afternoon at 5 o'clock from the effects of a cancer in his temple. Funeral services were conducted from the residence on Saturday at 2 o'clock in the afternoon by Rev. S.G. Grubb, after which his body was interred in West View Cemetery. He leaves a wife, six children and many friends to mourn his death. H.C. Holder returned last week from Newport where he was called on account of the death of his father who died near that place on Friday, August 14th. Thursday, September 3, 1908 Obituary of Mary Davis, wife of J.A. Davis of McMinn County, Tennessee. The many friends here of R.M. Cleveland, of Chattanooga, were pained to learn of his death which occurred at his Oak Street home in Chattanooga last Saturday night shortly after eight o'clock. Mr. Cleveland was for many years prominently identified with the business interests of Sweetwater, was for some time Mayor of the town, and was held in high esteem by a wide circle of friends. After leaving Sweetwater he engaged in the grocery business in Chattanooga, but later disposed of his business and for several years has held a traveling position. Funeral services were held from the residence Sunday afternoon, Rev. J.W. Bachman officiating. The interment took place in Forest Hill Cemetery. Messrs. J.C. Waren, G.F. Hicks and S.T. Jones, were among the number who attended the funeral from here, and acted as pallbearers. The bereaved widow and children have the sympathy of many friends here. Fingers Cut Off---Mr. I.P. Presley, an employee of U.S. Beard's planing mill, had the misfortune of losing one finger of the left hand and having the thumb very badly sawed last Thursday. He was operating one of the big rip saws at the mill when in some way his hand was caught with the above result. Little Richard Derieux, son of Mr. & Mrs. F.P. Derieux, aged two years, died suddenly on Tuesday morning. The funeral services were conducted at the home by Rev. W. Pyott. Rev. J.T. Sexton, father of Mrs. Derieux, came down from Knoxville to attend the funeral. ---Lenoir City News. News was received here yesterday of the death of Rev. J.H. Calloway, the popular pastor of the Old Sweetwater Baptist Church.