The Sweetwater Telephone Thursday, August 5, 1897 Will Melton and his brother got into a fisticuff at Woodbury [Cannon Co.] when Col. Vincent attempted to separate them. Melton set upon Vincent and fatally stabbed him twice over the heart. Melton was locked up. R.K. Ward, Jr., was remanded to jail without bail on the preliminary hearing at Paris [Henry Co.] for the killing of Wayne Dinwiddle, near Puryear. The defendant's counsel will make application for him by a writ of habeas corpus, and have instituted proceedings against an important state's witness, who is charged with perjury. The remains of W.A. Bacon, of the Centennial guard, who died Sunday, have been shipped to Philadelphia for interment. Willie Hill, age 10, was drowned in White's Creek, near Nashville, Monday. William Mays was found guilty of the murder of G.D. Massengill near Bluff City [Sullivan Co.] and was sentenced to death. Mays confessed, and implicated George Cole, who was pronounced guilty of murder in the first degree, but with extenuating circumstances, and was sentenced to the pen for life. Both are young men under 24 years of age. Miss Effie Boring, whose lover, Walter Galloway, was murdered by a Negro named Sims in Washington County a few weeks since, has died from nervous prostration, she having witnessed her fiance's death. Miss Nina E. Berry---Many hearts were saddened last week to learn of the death, on Thursday afternoon, of Miss Nina E. Berry, at the residence of her parents, Dr. & Mrs. F.K. Berry, four miles north-east of Sweetwater. Miss Nina had been a sufferer from rheumatism for a number of years, and for several months loved ones have realized that the end was near. Without a struggle or an expression of agony, she peacefully passed into death's slumber. She was 23 years of age, and a young lady of rare personal charms and mental acquirements. To do honor to her memory, there is little danger in speaking of her, of committing the offense of exaggerated eulogy. There is greater danger of doing the injustice of understatement, in commemorating a character so lovable and exemplary. She was a most affectionate daughter, a tender, loving sister, a most endearing friend, a devoted Christian. During all her years of illness and suffering, she bore her afflictions patiently and with Christian fortitude. She frequently expressed faith in Christ at an early age, and united with the Old Sweetwater Baptist Church, of which she lived a consistent member. While deprived the privilege of attending the house of worship for several months previous to her death, she held constant communion with her blessed Saviour, and enjoyed the presence of His Spirit in her heart and life. She was strongly attached to her church and Sunday School, and in the services of both, will be sadly missed., for a bright light has gone out. Her chiefest joy, and one of the strongest impulses of her generous and loving nature, was to do good to those about her, and especially to help the afflicted and distressed. She will be missed, not only in her church and in the home, but in the community where she was universally loved and esteemed by all. She leaves a beautiful memory that time cannot efface, or pen faintly represent. Truly, "death loves a shining mark." The funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. Roberson, from the residence, at 1 o'clock last Friday afternoon, after which the remains were followed to Sweetwater, by a large concourse of relatives and friends, and there tenderly laid to rest in West View Cemetery. We join the community in the general sorrow felt over her death, and extend sincere condolence to the bereaved family. Thursday, January 4, 1900 A Bloody Fight---On Thursday evening of last week, eight young men, namely, James Ewing, Ed Hornsby, Charlie King, James Hagler, Tom Peak, K. Edgemon, Luke Peak and Walter Williams left Ten Mile Stand, Meigs County, for a Mr. Hall's near Erie, Loudon County, where a party of some kind was to be given. Immediately after leaving Ten Mile Stand, four of the number rode off and left the other four, but the first four were overtaken by the others about two and one-half miles west of Erie. When those in front were overtaken, they all halted and some of them alighted from their horses and began to discuss which way they should go. The discussion resulted in Tom Peak and Walter Williams becoming angry. Williams at once left his horse and ran around Peak's horse to Peak and a fight ensued. The fighting was done altogether with knives. Peak received four wounds, either one of which was sufficient to kill him. Williams was slightly wounded. In the meantime Luke Peak, a brother to Tom, and James Ewing ran to those engaged in the fight, apparently to stop it, but arrived too late. Ewing and Luke Peak were both slightly wounded in the arms and hands. The wounded were at once taken to the home of Mr. White Guffey, who lived near where the fight occurred. Peak died in an hour after being wounded. He was taken to the home of his mother, Mrs. T.J. Peak, near Sewee, Meigs County, on the following day. The funeral services were held at the home of Mrs. T.J. Peak at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, by Rev. J.B. McCallon. A very large number of relatives and friends were present. After the services the body was taken to the family cemetery two miles south of Ten Mile Stand, where it was interred in the presence of about five hundred people. All the young men engaged in the affair are the sons of the best families in Meigs County. The dead man was a son of the late T.J. Peak. Article containing the Resolutions of Respect for Miss Ella Coffin. Letter from Thomas E. Snead of Valley County, Montana. Thursday, January 11, 1900 Article about Henry Wilkerson of Clinton, Tennessee. Bob Hazen, a Negro, who lived at the end of Bell Avenue, Knoxville, suicided Tuesday by taking a dose of carbolic acid. Large article containing memorials to Miss Ella Coffin, who died December 17, 1899; Mrs. Sarah P. Owen, who died April 15, 1899 and Mr. J.A. Magill, who died July 12, 1899. John Bailey, aged 61, and Effie Mullin, aged 16, married at Kingsport. Thursday, January 18, 1900 A double tragedy, the result of a husband's cruelty and a wife's resent occurred six miles west of Knoxville last Friday night. Andrew Shudin, a Bohemian, shot his wife, Julia, three times and then took his own life. Mrs. Shudin is now at the point of death. Lena Gordon, a pretty 14-year old White Pine girl, ran away from home to marry, but was arrested before she reached her lover, and returned to her papa. Samuel Taylor, a widely known citizen of Memphis, was drowned Wednesday in Shell Lake, Ark., while on a hunting trip. Sent To Workhouse---Edward A. Ewers, a sailor, who claims to have been with Dewey on the Olympia, at Manila, was arrested here last week by Marshall Chambers and carried to Madisonville, on the charge of having skipped a board bill at that place. Mrs. E.B. Mann, wife of Knoxville's well known undertaker, died Tuesday morning. "Aunt" Sarah Howelton, a respected colored woman, wife of the later Peter Howelton, died in Sweetwater Monday night. Mrs. Israel Scott, of Mulberry farm, died at the family residence Sunday. The interment took place Monday morning at the Old Sweetwater Cemetery, Rev. Johnson officiating. Deceased was a highly respected lady and has many friends who mourn her departure. Ex-consul J.N. Camp, a native of McMinn County, and a cousin of Mr. G.M. McKnight, of our town, died at his home in Des Moines, Iowa, Sunday, aged 63 years. He was born in McMinn County, Tennessee; educated at Abingdon, Ill.; appointed by President Lincoln consul to Kingston, Jamaica, in 1861, where he was connected with important questions during the war; was appointed collector of internal revenue at Galveston in 1870, and in 1883 was supervisor general of customs of Texas. From 1890 to 1893 he was editorial writer on the Iowa Homestead, and for two years later was editor of the Des Moines Daily News. He married Miss Lizzie Hitchin of Kingston, Jamaica, who survives him, with three sons. Salem Mason, colored, the oldest man in the state, died recently. He was 106 years old, and was one time owned by the city of Nashville. He was for many years an employee of the city water works department. Thursday, January 25, 1900 Large obituary of Miss Sallie M. Coffin, who died January 19, 1900. Court Proceedings---The trial of John B. McGhee and his son, Joe, for the murder of Earnest Howard, was concluded at noon Tuesday, when the jury brought in a verdict of not guilty. The verdict was a surprise in many respects, as the general opinion was that a mis-trial would result. There are two other murder cases against the McGhees, one for the murder of Henry Howard, and one for the killing of James Murr. These cases will not come up this court. John B. May was called to Knoxville last Saturday by the death of his sister, Mrs. Gray. Thursday, February 1, 1900 Niota, Tenn., Jan. 29---Humphrey L. Shults died Sunday morning at 1 o'clock. Mr. Shults was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of the community. His illness was of short duration, he having taken to his bed Friday last. He leaves a wife, two children and three grandchildren. He was 77 years of age. The funeral services were conducted at the Baptist Church at 10 o'clock this morning, Rev. Moffitt officiating. Another large obituary for Miss Sallie M. Coffin, who died January 19, 1900. Obituary of Rev. W.A. Rogers in Atlanta, Georgia, who died January 28, 1900. Court Proceedings of the McGhee and Howard trial. Rev. J.C. Barb, formerly pastor of the Lutheran church at this place, and well known throughout East Tennessee, was stricken with paralysis last Friday afternoon, at his home in Caney Branch, Greene County, and died Tuesday. Mr. Barb had many friends in this city who were shocked by the news of his death. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. ---Morristown Republican. Rev. Barb was well known in this community [Sweetwater], and was a son-in-law of Mr. D.M. Moser and brother-in-law to Postmaster Pardue. We regret to learn of his death. Jail Delivery At Athens---Athens, Tenn., January 28---A jail delivery occurred here last night about 10:40 o'clock, and the following prisoners escaped: Bob Davis, charged with abduction; Ross Christman, larceny; Henry Duncan, larceny, and Newt Sexton, an insane man. The prisoners escaped by using a saw and an iron bar; the saw being used in sawing rivets and the bar as a prise. According to the statements of the remaining prisoners those escaping were aided by someone on the outside. The delivery was planned and executed for the benefit of Davis. Thursday, February 8, 1900 Letter from Victor Boyd to Isaac Lee. Mrs. E.S. Shipley, wife of Dr. Shipley, of Athens died Monday. Deceased was a most estimable woman and had many friends throughout this section who will be pained to learn of her death. In the burial of Mrs. Johnson who died near Morristown, her eight sons acted as pallbearers. Thursday, February 15, 1900 Died, at Madisonville, Monday, at 1:15 p.m., Mrs. Bettie Williams, aged 81 years. Mrs. Williams had been in failing health for some time. She lived a long and useful life, and was much loved and respected for her many virtues. The funeral occurred Tuesday at 1 o'clock. Deceased was the wife of the late Maj. William M. Williams and mother of Messrs. Taylor, S.Y.B., J.W.D. and J.W. Williams, of Chattanooga. All the sons attended the funeral. Rev. J.L. Bachman was called to Tellico Plains last Thursday to officiate at the funeral of Mrs. Curd, mother of J.H. Curd, of Jalapa. Mrs. Brad Roberts, of Fork Creek, is confined to her bed this week, as a result of being thrown from a horse on Sunday afternoon. Lon Mitchell, formerly a leading merchant of Knoxville, and a man well and favorably known in this section, died at Asheville, N.C., Tuesday, of consumption. The remains were shipped to Knoxville for burial. Deceased was born and reared at Richland, Grainger County, where, under the tutilace of his father, "Temp" Mitchell, he became an expert groceryman. Afterward he moved to Mouse Creek, where he was successfully engaged in mercantile pursuits, having made considerable money. Mrs. Susan Calloway, one of the most prominent and highly respected citizens of Monroe County, died at the family residence on the Tennessee River, near McGhee, Monday. She was the wife of the late Thomas H. Calloway, who many years ago was president of the old East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railway. The funeral occurred at Cleveland yesterday. Mrs. J.N. Pardue Dead---Nora Ann Sutton was born August 1st, 1877; died Feb. 12th, 1900. She was married August 12th, 1899 to J.N. Pardue. She had been a consistent member of the Baptist church about 7 years. This, as someone has said, is the simple outline of a life. How much there was of sweetness, of tenderness and affection and of all that go to make the real life of a Christian woman only those who knew her and loved her best, can ever know, She had but little more than budded into womanhood and has barely tasted the sweets of wedded bliss, when the angel of death called for her, and called so loudly that she could but go. How sad it seems, for one so young, and how sad indeed for her now lonely husband, but God knows best. She was a dutiful daughter, a faithful Christian, and a loving wife. To her bereaved husband and father, mother, brothers and sisters we extend deepest sympathy. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. W.A. Moffitt at West View Cemetery, where the remains were interred, on Tuesday evening. Thursday, February 22, 1900 Katy Hammontree, who died near Maryville, was ninety-three years old and had been a member of the Presbyterian church seventy years. Madisonville, February 17---Mrs. Bettie Williams died at her home Tuesday morning after a long illness. She was very old and for the past few years she has been very feeble. She was buried in the city cemetery, near town, and the funeral services were conducted by her pastor, Rev. J.L. Bachman, of Sweetwater. Madisonville, February 17---Sheriff Barr left Friday afternoon for Gallatin, Mo., after E.H. Berrong. About the 15th of January, Berrong left here, taking with him a pair of mules that were mortgaged. When he had gone it developed that he had forged his wife's name to a mortgage on his farm and the names of some of his neighbors to various notes. Some days since he wrote his son from Missouri, stating that he would remain there a few days. Then he would start for the Klondike, and when he had made his fortune he would return and pay off all his debts. His son showed this letter to one of his friends, who in turn notified the interested parties. The Sheriff then telegraphed the Sheriff of Daviess County, Missouri, to arrest Berrong and hold him, and on Friday received a telegram from Gallatin stating that Berrong was in jail awaiting the Monroe County officer. It is thought that he will secure all his creditors where there have been forgeries, and will go free. Talor Miller has been arrested on the charge of burning the barn of Squire John Proffett, at Tellico Junction, McMinn County, the first of this week. Miller has been taken to Athens and lodged in jail to await trial. The barn and contents were a complete loss, estimated at $2,000. There was no insurance on the property. The evidence against Miller is only circumstantial. He is a well known young man of Tellico Junction. Died At The Throttle---John Fetzer, an engineer on the Southern, was found dead in his engine Thursday at Greensboro. He had brought his train into Greensboro on schedule time, and had stopped in front of the station. The fireman noticed that Fetzer did not move. He stepped over to the engineer's side, and found Fetzer sitting erect, his hand still upon the throttle, stone dead. The cause of death was heart disease, with which Fetzer had long been troubled. Fetzer was 36 years old and unmarried. He had been connected with the Southern a long time, having formerly been a fireman. He was well known on the Knoxville division. Article announcing the marriage of Mr. A.H. Russell and Miss Cora Altfather at Weatherford, Texas. Kingston, Tennessee, February 17---Tete Hickey, who shot and killed Maggie Jones, a notorious woman, and seriously wounded John Billingsly near Paint Rock, this county, Wednesday night, was found dead in the woods near the home of the murdered woman. The top of his head was shot off. A shot-gun did the work It is thought that when he reflected on the crime he had committed, he shot himself. Billingsly is still alive, but is not expected to recover. He was considered a good boy by all who knew him. He was in Company B, Fourth Tennessee Volunteers, during the Spanish-American War. Obituary of Charlotte Rose Brown, four year old daughter of L.N. Brown of Pikeville, Tennessee. Rev. J.L. Bachman officiated at the funeral of three of Monroe County's oldest and most respected people last week, viz: Mrs. Susan Curd of Jalapa, 81 years; Mrs. Bettie Williams of Madisonville, 81, and Mrs. Susan Calloway of McGhee, 72 years. Thursday, March 15, 1900 Philadelphia, Tennessee, March 11---John Crippen, one of the oldest citizens of Monroe County, died Saturday night at the age of 87 years. Glenloch, March 12---Mr. John Crippen, aged 87, was buried at Rockville the 5th of this month. Madisonville, March 12---"Lyt" Stephens came down from Belltown Monday for a burial outfit for R. Dallas McDaniel, who died at his home Sunday night. The deceased was an aged Baptist minister, and was one of the most highly respected citizens of this county. Friday morning the sad intelligence reached the town that Reuben Giles, of Ballplay, had passed away at his home on the evening before. Mr. Giles had been sick only three days, was widely known, and was one of the most prominent citizens of the county. Mrs. Sam Frazier, an aged and respectable colored lady, died here Sunday afternoon. Madisonville, March 13---Carter Hamilton, a young man from the Seventh Civil District of this county, was brought here yesterday and tried on a writ of lunacy. He was placed in jail here. Hamilton is about 22 years of age. The cause of his demented condition is not known. Hiwassee College, March 12---Mrs. Will Rines' death made us sad as she used to live among us. In a drunken brawl in one of the hell holes of the town, whose owner is W.R. Bowman. John Tallent and Jim Allgood were both seriously stabbed, by one Peter Young. Tallent was cut in the neck, side and back, the neck wound being a dangerous one, while Allgood got an ugly gash in the face. Young was arrested and gave bond in the sum of $1,000. Mrs. Martha Hicks, widow of the late G.W. Hicks, of Madisonville, died at the family residence in Sweetwater, Sunday afternoon at one o'clock. The announcement of the death of this good woman was received by the many friends of the family with sincere sorrow. Deceased was born in Madisonville (then Tellico) July 31, 1827, and lived there until nine years ago, when the family removed to Sweetwater. Her maiden name was Whitson. She accepted Christ as her Saviour when quite young and became a member of the Baptist church of Madisonville, where her membership remained until the time of her death. She was a most estimable Christian woman, and a useful worker for many years in her church. She always used her influence for the elevation and betterment of humanity everywhere. All who knew her were her friends, made such by her sweet, Christian manner, purity of life and character. Late Sunday afternoon, realizing that the end was near, she summoned each of her children and grandchildren, to her bedside, and spoke words of comfort and cheer to each one, assuring them that all was well with her, and that she was waiting for the call of the Master, to come up higher. The events of that day will remain with each member of the family as a sacred legacy. The surviving members of the family are Messrs. J.C., G.F., and J.W. Hicks; Misses Alice and Addie Hicks, of Sweetwater, and Robert M. Hicks of Savannah, Ga. The funeral services were conducted from the residence Monday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. J.C. Maness and Rev. W.A. Moffitt, officiating. The remains were tenderly laid to rest in West View Cemetery. The Telephone joins the friends of the family in extending heartfelt sympathy. Thursday, March 22, 1900 Another Old Citizen Passes Away---Death has entered another happy home in this community, and claimed as honored and respected citizen, Mr. J.D. Lowe, who resided on Pond Creek. Mr. Lowe had been in failing health for several months and his death was not unexpected. He passed peacefully to the Great Beyond, last Sunday morning at seven o'clock. Deceased was well and favorably known throughout this section. He held the esteem and good will of everyone who claimed his acquaintance. He was a conscientious, Christian gentleman, a kind and considerate husband and father. He will be sadly missed, not only in the home, but in his community. At the time of his death, he was in his sixty-seventh year. He was a faithful and valued member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church. A devoted wife and an only daughter, Miss Alice Lowe are the only surviving members of Mr. Lowe's family. A brother to the deceased, Mr. Lafayette Lowe, resides at Loudon, and was at his bedside during his last illness. The funeral services were conducted from the residence Monday morning, by Rev. Matthews, of Niota, after which the interment took place in West View Cemetery. The attendance on these services were largely attended, despite the inclement weather, and attested of the high esteem in which the deceased was held in the community. To the bereaved wife and daughter, many hearts go out in deep sympathy. Thursday, April 12, 1900 Miss Myra Williams, daughter of the late Maj. William Williams, of Madisonville, died at 1:25 o'clock Monday morning at the Erlanger Hospital, Chattanooga, after an illness of several months duration. Miss Williams was a woman of many accomplishments, and noted for her singularly sweet disposition, which won for her many friends. During her illness she was subjected to much pain, but never a word of complaint did she utter, and when she died it was with a consciousness that she would be at rest forever. Deceased was a sister of Talor Williams and A.J. Williams, of Chattanooga. The funeral was held at the residence of Taylor Williams Monday night, and the remains were shipped to Madisonville, via Sweetwater, Tuesday morning, where the interment took place. R.W. Johnson, a student in Sweetwater College, who was called home last week by the illness and subsequent death of his mother, has returned. Mr. Johnson's home is at Half Moon Island. Robert Gibson, a student in Sweetwater College, was called to Chattanooga Saturday night, by the death of his aunt, Mrs. C.C. Lewis. Rev. J.C. Maness went to Chattanooga yesterday afternoon, to officiate at the funeral, this morning, of Miss Hattie Fouts. Thursday, April 19, 1900 Mrs. Sophia Bacon, widow of the late N.P. Bacon, died at her home in Loudon on the 10th instant. She leaves surviving one child, Charlie H. Bacon. Three years ago the family of N.P. Bacon consisted of himself, wife and two sons, Charlie and James, aged respectively 18 and 15 years. At that time all were in good health. Three of the family have been taken, while only one survives. Mrs. Nancy Wallis, wife of Mr. Thomas Wallis, died at her home near County Line Monday. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W.A. Moffitt. Deceased was a woman universally loved and respected in the community. Thursday, April 26, 1900 Mrs. John H. Mulkey, wife of supervisor Mulkey of the Southern Railway, died at her home in Cleveland Saturday night. Obituary of 12 year old Margaret Jones, daughter of Reps and Mary Jones of Knoxville. John W. Ball, one of the best known traveling men in this part of the State, died at the Ocoee House at Cleveland, early Friday morning after a few days illness. His death was due to pneumonia fever. Mr. Ball was traveling for a wholesale tobacco house at the time of his death, but had lived in Cleveland for a number of years. At one time he worked for the old Mansfield Mill Co., and later for the Sykes Milling Co. His remains were shipped to Bristol Friday for interment. Died At The Age Of 104---A special from Dayton, Tenn., says: Mrs. Mariah Wilkey, the oldest person in Rhea County, if not in Tennessee, died here Monday morning at 7 o'clock. Mrs. Wilkey was born in Buncombe County, N.C., Dec. 23, 1796. In 1819 she was married to Roger Wilkey, with whom she removed to Rhea County, just eight years after the organization of the county, where she has since resided. She continued in good health and was able to get about as she pleased until about a month ago, when she was compelled to take her bed. Mrs. Wilkey leaves three sons and four daughters, William and Richard Wilkey of Dayton; Mrs. Kate McJunkin of Pin Hook; Mrs. Vine Rogers of Loudon, and Misses Lucinda and Rebecca Wilkey of Dayton, the oldest being 66 years of age and the youngest 32. She also leaves eighty-one grandchildren and sixty-one great grandchildren, all residing in Rhea, Meigs and Loudon Counties. In Memoriam---Mrs. Nancy E. Wallis, wife of Thomas Wallis, was born May 6th, 1839. Departed this life April 16th, 1900, in the 61st year of her age. She professed faith in Christ when eleven years old and soon afterward united with the Baptist church near her childhood home in Claiborne County, Tenn. She lived a faithful, Christian life. She loved truth, virtue and honesty. She possessed in a high degree all those qualities which belongs to true Christian womanhood. She was ever mindful of the comfort and happiness of those about her. Her kind, loving soul went out in tenderest sympathy and unbounded charity for all humanity. Her last illness was attended with great suffering which was borne with Christian patience and submission to God's will. She never murmured but simply trusted Jesus and waited for God to call her weary spirit home. The day following her death, appropriate funeral services were held at the home, participated in By Revs. H.C. Pardue, J. Janeway, and W.A. Moffitt, after which her remains were interred in the cemetery at County Line. Many beautiful flowers were placed upon her grave, emblems of her pure soul, now blooming in the Paradise of God. "Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth; yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labors and their works do follow them." A sorrowing husband, now in his 89th year, four sisters, three brothers, and many other relatives survive to mourn her loss. Our loss is her gain. ---J.L. Thursday, May 3, 1900 Lewis Hawkins has returned from Tellico Plains, where he went last week on a sad mission. His aged father died, and his visit was to attend the sad obsequies. Mr. Hawkins' father was 73 years old, and leaves several children to mourn his loss. ---Sentinel. Triple Hanging---Three murderers were hanged at McMinnville, April 25, from the same scaffold: William Brown, aged 35; John C. Brown, aged 59, and Sonnin Crain, aged 40. Strenuous efforts were made to save the condemned men but to no avail. Brown was convicted of the murder of his wife, being found guilty jointly with his brother John, and both were sentenced to hang. John, however, was killed in jail by Crain, for which the latter hanged. Crain was convicted originally of murdering a man named Snelling over a game of craps in October, 1898, and was sentenced to ten years in prison. Watson while drunk assassinated Jim Hillis Dec. 21, 1898, calling him from his house and shooting him down over an imaginary grudge. Obituary of 12 year old Margaret Jones, daughter of Reps and Mary Jones of Knoxville. Terrible Tragedy At Lyon's View Insane Asylum---Knoxville, Tennessee, April 27---Miss Mary B. Carter, an insane patient at the Lyon's View Insane Asylum, five miles west of this city, was instantly killed last night by Mrs. Agee, another patient. Mrs. Agee imagined Miss Carter was throwing a bucket at her, and she deliberately struck Miss Carter on the head with a bed slat, killing her instantly. Neither was considered violently insane. Miss Carter was the daughter of Rev. W.B. Carter, a leading minister of Elizabethton, Tenn., and a niece of Gen. Carter, of the Federal Army, who headed the bridge-burners in East Tennessee in the sixties. No blame is attached to the officials of the asylum on account of the killing, as all attendants were on duty. Thursday, May 31, 1900 Rev. J.F. Wampler, pastor of the Southern Methodist church at Charleston [TN], died of pneumonia last Thursday afternoon. He was a popular minister and was about fifty years of age. The funeral services were conducted Friday by Revs. Burrow and Maness, after which the interment took place near South Pittsburg. James May was called to Knoxville Monday morning on a telegram announcing the death of his brother-in-law, James Stewart, who was killed near the Tennessee Producer's Marble Co., Sunday night. Thursday, June 7, 1900 Long obituary for Lelia May Yearwood, daughter of Thomas and Lavinia Yearwood, who died June 3, 1900. Charles Moreland is dead. A message was received in this city last night by Mr. J.C. Waren, conveying the sad intelligence of the death of his nephew Charles Moreland, which occurred at Washington yesterday. He was in the hospital having an operation performed when he died. Charles was a member of the first battalion of engineers of the regular army, and was a brother of Samuel Moreland who died at Lenoir City one month ago. It is understood that the remains of the young man will be brought here for burial. Rev. J.L. Bachman was called to Loudon Tuesday morning to officiate at the funeral of Mrs. Lay Johnston, mother of Messrs. Hugh M., Sam M. and Thomas H. Johnston. Thursday, June 14, 1900 Cleve, the fifteen-year-old son of Joe Samples, living near town was attacked Monday afternoon by a hive of bees that were swarming and was so badly stung as to be rendered unconscious. Dr. T.M. Roberts was called and gave relief to the young man. At this writing he is still improving. Funeral of Charles Moreland---The remains of Charles O. Moreland, who died in Washington on the 5th inst., reached Sweetwater Friday. The interment took place that afternoon in the cemetery at Old Sweetwater Church, conducted by Revs. J.L. Bachman and W.A. Moffitt. A number of friends were present to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. His brothers, Walter Moreland of Washington and Thomas J. Moreland of Knoxville, accompanied the remains to Sweetwater. Charles Moreland was just 22 years of age, and had been with the engineering corps of the United States at Pillets Point for three years, his services being satisfactory in every way. He was an upright, conscientious young man, a member of the First Baptist Church of Sweetwater, and his death is deeply deplored by a host of friends in this section. Peace to his ashes. Dr. T.G. Magee suffered a partial stroke of paralysis early Tuesday morning. The sad announcement was a great surprise to his many friends in this city, as Dr. Magee was enjoying his usual good health when he retired Monday night. The paralysis affects principally the limbs of the left side. Dr. Magee is almost 80 years of age and his condition is considered critical. His only son, Charles H. Magee, formerly of Knoxville, is in San Juan, Porto Rico, where he holds a responsible government position. The remains of the ten months old son of Mr. & Mrs. Will Willson, Jr., were brought here from Harriman Tuesday night for burial. The interment took place yesterday in Sweetwater Cemetery. Thursday, June 21, 1900 Obituary for Lelia May Yearwood, who died June 4, 1900. The friends of Major J.F. Crawley, who has been confined to his room for several weeks, will regret to learn that he is growing gradually worse, and it is feared he cannot recover. Mrs. J.M. Washburn, of Dayton, mother of Mrs. R.H. Beard, died Wednesday morning, after an illness of three months. Mrs. Beard was not well enough to attend the funeral. Thursday, June 28, 1900 Hiwassee College, June 25---Rev. W.B. Stradley, one of the best known preachers of the M.E. Church, South, died Saturday night at the home of his father. Brother Stradley was a good man. He had at heart the welfare of the church and souls. It is with pain and a sense of loss that we must part with our dear friend. The family have the sympathy of the entire community. Mrs. John McGill, of Dayton, Ohio, and Rev. Charlie Stradley, of Virginia, are at home for a short time, being called here by the death of their brother. Rev. W. Bascom Stradley, pastor of the Trinity Methodist Church of Atlanta, died Sunday morning at the residence of his father, Dr. J.R. Stradley, near Hiwassee College, to which place he had gone two weeks ago, suffering from general nervous debility. His death was not unexpected. Rev. Stradley was a prominent and popular minister. For some time he was pastor of a church in Los Angeles, Cal., and also had been prominently identified with the mission work of his denomination. The funeral services were held at 8:30 o'clock Monday morning, in the church at Hiwassee, and were conducted by Drs. Lovejoy and Bigham of Atlanta and Rev. J.C. Maness of this city. The interment took place at Hiwassee. The two-year-old son of Mr. & Mrs. T. Blair, of Paint Rock, died Saturday, after a brief illness. The interment took place Monday at Cleveland. Maj. J.F. Crawley Passes Away---After an illness of several months duration, Maj. J.F. Crawley, of Sweetwater passes away yesterday afternoon at 4:10 o'clock. For several days his condition has been quite critical and the end did not come as a surprise to his family and immediate friends. Maj. Crawley was born in December 1817 and at his next birthday would have been 83 years of age. He has lived in Sweetwater for a number of years and was held in high esteem by all who claimed his acquaintance. Funeral services will be held from the residence at 11 o'clock this morning, conducted by Rev. J.C. Maness. The interment will take place this afternoon at three o'clock at New Hope Cemetery on Pond Creek. Thursday, July 5, 1900 Madisonville, June 29---Thompson Ghormley, one of the oldest citizens of Monroe County, died at his home at Sink, near Tellico Plains, Tuesday night. Mrs. Martin, an aged and respected Christian lady, of Niota, died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Matheny, Tuesday night. Mrs. Martin was the mother of Mrs. G.B. Johnson of Sweetwater. She had been in ill health for several years and her death was not unexpected. Funeral services were held yesterday at Niota, and the remains reached here this morning on the 6:45 train. The interment took place immediately, in West View Cemetery. Messrs. John R. and A.P. Gaines attended the funeral of their cousin, Mr. Sam Anderson, near Loudon Monday. Thursday, July 12, 1900 Hiwassee College, July 10---Judge Trammell, an old Hiwassee boy, and a friend of the Dyer family, passed away at his home in Marietta, Ga., on the 28th. A grand, noble man gone. A Spaniard In Town---Among the arrests made this week by Marshal Chambers was that of Refugio Flores de Medrano, a Spaniard, who was on board a freight train, "hoboing" his way from New York to Mexico. He was tried before Recorder Jones, found guilty, and is now working out his fine on the streets. Large obituary for Rev. James A. Wallace, age 64. J.H. Bushong Dead---The announcement of the death of Mr. Joseph H. Bushong, which occurred at his residence three miles west of Sweetwater, Tuesday night, at twelve o'clock, was received with much surprise, and with sincere sorrow, by his many friends in this community. Very few had even heard of his illness, which was of short duration, and to the members of his family, the end came with a suddenness and force impossible to realize. The cause of his death was peritonitis. Deceased was born in Ohio and removed to Tennessee about fifteen years ago, and has since been engaged in farming. He was a man of great industry, good habits and sound judgment. In all his dealings he was governed by just and honorable principles. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian church at Small's, McMinn County. He leaves a devoted wife and seven children, four sons and three daughters, besides a large circle of relatives and friends, in this and other states, who will be deeply grieved on account of his death. Two of his sons, Joe and Charles are in Ohio, and will not reach here for the funeral services, which will be held this morning at County Line. Rev. M.A. Hunt will conduct the services at nine o'clock, after which the interment will take place in the County Line Cemetery. We join with the community in the general sorrow felt over his death. Mrs. A.M. Tredway is at the bedside of her father, Mr. H.W. Smith, who is dangerously ill at his home at Blue Springs, in Bradley County.