Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 17, 1942:

"Washington Correspondent Gives Life Sketch of Hon. Estes Kefauver---Daniel 
M. Kidney, Washington correspondent, gives the following sketch of 
Congressman Estes Kefauver in an article to the Knoxville News-Sentinel:

Born at Madisonville, Tenn., July 26, 1903, Representative Kefauver came from 
forefathers who lived in the state for many generations. Men from both sides of 
his family fought for the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Although he was reared on a farm, the third district congressman liked neither 
farming nor schooling as well as hanging around the Madisonville courthouse
listening to the lawyers harangue.

It was while listening to this loud oratory that he decided to become a lawyer, 
Representative Kefauver contends. That decision, as it nearly always does in 
the small towns of Tennessee, led him directly into democratic politics.

Having finished the public schools in his home community, Representative 
Kefauver entered the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in the fall of 1920. 
According to schoolmates who recall that great event, he was the "countriest"
looking boy who ever came to the "Hill." 

He learned fast, however. His straw-suitcase and green suit soon went by the
boards and the next year he was awarded a prize as the most outstanding 
sophomore.

For three years he played tackle on Tennessee's crack football team and because 
he could take it without getting knocked out he earned the title "Old Ironsides." 
Young Kefauver became captain of the University track team and for years held 
the discus record there. As a senior he was editor of the Orange and White 
(the weekly school paper) and president of the student body.

Having earned an A.B. degree at the State University, he entered Yale Law 
School. If "going to Yale" sounds like fun and high society for some people,
it was just so much hard work for the youthful Tennessean. For besides 
carrying a tough law course, he had to eat and sleep and that meant such odd 
jobs as waiting on tables for meals, firing a furnace for his room and working at
Sunday jobs, such as selling books and directing athletics at an orphanage for 
spending money.

He received an L.L.B. degree from Yale in 1927.

Back to Tennessee he went and began the practice of law at lawyer he began 
his practice at Chattanooga. He first became associated with the firm of Cooke, 
Swaney & Cooke, and later became a partner in the firm of Sizer, Chambliss &
Kefauver. He also became an officer of the Chattanooga Bar Association, 
Tennessee Bar Association and the American Bar Association.

Battling the entrenched lodestars in the politics of Hamilton County caused 
him to take to politics as a sort of side-line. He headed a group of young enthusiasts
called "The Volunteers." These Young Turks tried to get the State Legislature 
to pass a bill they had drafted to replace the Justice of Peace system with the 
Council Manager plan. The group also was interested in creating Sessions Courts
 to take over the J.P. judicial duties. A hard and bitter campaign ended in defeat
for the youngsters. Later, however, both reforms became realities.

So in 1938 Representative Kefauver received the Junior Chamber of Commerce 
award as the most outstanding young man in Chattanooga.

The same year he ran for the State Senate, with poll tax repeal one of his 
principal platform planks. He lost by a few hundred votes.

Throughout these years, Representative Kefauver was active in the effort to 
get TVA power for his home city of Chattanooga. From its inception he had 
supported the TVA idea and fought the private power interests' opposition to it. 
He expects to continue to do so in Congress, he repeatedly had declared.

When Prentice Cooper became governor of Tennessee, he obtained the temporary 
services of Representative Kefauver as Commissioner of Finance and Taxation 
and the Chattanooga lawyer was reported to have turned in a remarkably good job.

During three months in Nashville he sponsored bills authorizing county consolidations, 
merging of services and offices between counties and municipalities contained 
within their boundaries. These ideas were supported and passed as law by the state 
administration. 

When the late Rep. Sam D. McReynolds (D., Tenn.), who had represented the Third 
District for 20 years and was chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the House, 
died in June, 1939, Representative Kefauver was nominated by his party to be his 
successor. He was elected in September, 1939---just in time to come to Washington 
for the special session called by President Roosevelt to repeal the arms embargo. 
His maiden speech was made on behalf of that proposal.

As in the case of all international affairs the foreign policies, he has supported the 
administration 100 percent. He voted for conscription, extension of the draft, 
lease-lend, arming ships, fortifying Guam and all the defense steps taken up to 
the time of the sneak Jap attack and the declaration of war.

Representative Kefauver is a member of the potent House Judiciary Committee. 
In 1935 he married Miss Nancy Piggott and they have a 7-month old daughter, 
Eleanor Cooke Kefauver.

Representative Kefauver is a member of the First Baptist Church in Chattanooga.
Recently he attended the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington 
and thought the sermon of the minister, Dr. Peter Marshall, so good that he had
it printed in the Congressional Record. 

That sermon contained some paragraphs regarding the necessity of having God 
on our side in both war and peace which might well sum up the political biography 
of this outstanding young Tennessean. They read:

"Our so-called faith in God for the most part has been a matter of our drawing 
up plans of our own and then calling on God to bless them. Surely it is the wrong 
way to believe in God, to outline a human program, even though it may be a 
valuable and progressive program, to put all our energies into working it out and 
calling on God to bless it.

"The right way, I believe, has not seriously been tried in the affairs of our nation, 
and that is the attitude which seeks to find out God's will and then mobilizes all
our human resources to carry it out. The right attitude would be to say to God: 
'What wilt Thou have me do?'

"It would involve prayer when some projected policy was put before the nation 
for consideration. It would demand a series of prayer meetings rather than a 
Gallup poll. It would require the sharing of spiritual experience rather than straw 
votes.

"It is still true that 'righteousness exalteth a nation, but sin is a reproach to any people.
' There is a penalty to be paid for forgetting God."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 28, 1943:

"Madisonville Route 3---Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the 
Hiwassee Church of God for Mr. Dred Williams, the Rev. Ben Carter officiating."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 28, 1928:

"Route Two News Letter---Doshie Nichols (Belcher) was born Sept. 4, 1884 at Tree, 
Ga., where she was reared, her parents afterward moving to Tennessee, where she
has since lived. She was converted in early life at about the age of 14 years and joined
the Baptist Church, but later united with the Friends Church at Rogers Chapel. She was
married to Mr. Robert Belcher Oct. 23, 1904 and to this union five children were born, 
two girls and three boys.

Since a severe illness with typhoid fever, eighteen years ago, she had been a semi-invalid, 
but had appeared to be improving in health until the night of March 13th, when she was 
stricken with flu, which developed into double pneumonia. Her daughter, Miss Edna, 
was called home from Friendsville and all that loving hands could do proved fruitless, 
for she passed away at 1:15 o'clock A.M., March the 22nd at the age of 43 years, 
6 months and 18 days.

Mrs. Belcher was a loving wife, a sweet mother and her Christian influence will be 
missed not only in her home, but in the church and community in which she lived. She 
was always in attendance at divine worship when able to do so.

Interment was in the cemetery at the Chestua Baptist Church, the funeral being in charge of by
Revs. J.H. Atkins and J. Edward Ransome. We join their many friends in extending sincere
sympathy to the heart broken husband and children. Only the Lord can bind up the wounds made
by death."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 1, 1939:

"Mrs. William Harris died Thursday. She was 84. Surviving: her husband, William Harris, who is
95; 4 daughters, Mrs. Dorcas Stiles, of Englewood; Mrs. May Birchfield, of Gobey; Mrs. Rosa
Tallent and Miss Nannie Harris, of Tellico Plains.

She had 18 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Friday, at Beulah Church, the Rev. W.N. Cagle officiating."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 17, 1932:

"Skull Believed Identified---A skull believed to have been part of the body of 
Doodney Bivens, about 48, who disappeared from the Ball Play Community 
of Monroe County two months or more ago, was found last Thursday by Ersa 
and Emma Bivens in a branch at a point where the stream is crossed by a trail.

The lower jaw was gone, but there was no evidence that the skull had been detached 
forcibly from the torso, and an examination of the skull failed to reveal evidences of 
foul play. The manner in which the man met his death is a mystery. The skull was taken 
in charge by the Biereley Funeral Home here.

Identification was established by the teeth, according to relatives of the missing man. 
Bivens was a man of nomadic habits, remaining for a time with a relative or friend, and
then moving to another place. He lived last with Carroll Hawkins in the Ball Play section. 
He had no enemies, as far as known, and was in general an inoffensive person.

Efforts are being made to find the remainder of the body, which it is believed is not
a great distance from the place where the skull was found, as the stream did not 
appear large enough to wash the skull a great distance at a time.

Bivens is survived by four brothers, Cora Bivens, of Petros; Charles and Henry 
Bivens, of Ball Play community and Jim Turner Bivens, of Loudon County, and 
two sisters, Mrs. Rebecca Jones of Madisonville, and Mrs. Edgar Bivens, of Canada."

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 2, 1932:

"Not Guilty---Mrs. Phoebe Henry and Charlie (P.M.) Bivens were arrested last 
week by Sheriff Crowe and Deputy Hugh Webster, charged with the murder of 
Dudney Bivens. It will be remembered that a human skull was found a few weeks
 ago and was identified as that of Dudney Bivens. The officers had what they 
considered good circumstantial evidence, hence the arrest.

They were given a preliminary hearing Monday afternoon before Justices 
Kimbrough and Barr, but were turned loose for want of evidence. Several
witnesses testified that the skull was that of Dudney Bivens, but they were unable 
to fix the guilt on the defendants."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 19, 1930:

"J.P. Kennedy Meets Death---Sheriff J.P. Kennedy of this county was instantly
killed about 2:15 o'clock Wednesday morning at the Madisonville Wholesale 
Grocery Company's store here when he was mistaken for a robber, by Albert 
Jenkins, manager of the store.

According to Mr. Jenkins he had a tip about 2 o'clock that the store was being 
entered and he notified Sheriff Kennedy. Kennedy, with Deputy Sheriff Bob 
Roylston, arrived at the store before Jenkins and his brother, Tom Jenkins. 
The sheriff and deputy were on the north side of the building, Jenkins coming 
up on the south side. Kennedy and Jenkins approached each other at the rear 
of the store. When Kennedy saw Jenkins he advanced toward him, Jenkins 
telling him to put his hands up. At this Kennedy flashed a light in Jenkins' face 
and drew his pistol on him. Jenkins could not see Kennedy's face and thinking 
he was the robber, fired at him twice, the shots taking effect in the left of the
breast and shoulder.

This was the third time Sheriff Kennedy had been shot. First, he was shot by 
Porter Giles and seriously wounded, then a little more than a year ago he was 
shot in Polk County.

Jenkins and Kennedy had been working together on an investigation of the 
robberies which have occurred recently at the wholesale house, and had 
planned to go to Chattanooga today to investigate further. Kennedy had 
been working tirelessly in these investigations, Mr. Jenkins stated.

Kennedy served as United States Deputy Marshall for Monroe, Loudon, 
McMinn, Polk, Meigs and Bradley Counties for eight years previous to his 
election to the office of sheriff. During that time he assisted in the capture 
of hundreds of stills in his own territory, as well as assisting in many raids 
in other counties. He also worked for some time in Hamilton County, where 
he assisted in the noted Godsey raid. He was one of the most fearless officers 
Monroe County has ever had. During the two years he has been in office he 
has assisted in the capture of more than 150 stills. He had been mentioned 
as a candidate for reelection.

Surviving are his widow and the following children: Otto Kennedy of Detroit, 
Mich., Miss Nema Kennedy of Carson-Newman College, Jefferson City, Tenn., 
Ollie Kennedy, of Sweetwater, Mrs. Verna Lee North, Madisonville, and the 
following who are yet at home; Jena, Dossie, J.P., Jr., Harvey, Glenn and Paul.

Funeral arrangements have not yet been made."

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 26, 1930:

"Who And What At Central High School---We are sorry to learn of the 
tragic death of Sheriff James P. Kennedy. His daughter, Miss Jena, is one 
of our good high school students. Some of his children attend the grammar 
school here. Our school made up some money and bought a nice wreath 
of flowers. The funeral, conducted by Rev. S.W. Rutledge, was held at 
the Baptist Church on Saturday afternoon. Several our students paid their 
last tribute of respect to Mr. Kennedy by attending."

"Interesting News From Route Six---Saturday, March 21, 1930. On Tuesday 
of last week I went with Sheriff J.P. Kennedy in his car out to Madisonville 
and in only one short week dear old Jim was dead and will be buried this 
afternoon. How I miss him. Dear, generous, kind-hearted, Jim Kennedy. 
Little did I think on Tuesday of last week while we drove along light-hearted,
 merry and glad that it would be the last time I'd get to be with Jim in this 
world. Seems like I can still see him looking around at me smiling at the fun 
we were having as we drove along. I loved Jim Kennedy and I love him yet 
and always will." ---Georgia A. Stakely.

"Funeral Largely Attended---Funeral services over the remains of Mr. J.P. 
Kennedy was held in this city last Saturday afternoon in the Baptist Church 
by Rev. S.W. Rutledge before the largest crowd ever attending a funeral in 
Monroe County. The pallbearers were the sheriffs of the counties around
 Madisonville. The large number of floral offerings was evidence of the 
esteem in which he was held by those who knew him best. The relatives 
have the sympathy of all in their bereavement.

The body was laid to rest in the city cemetery."

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 1, 1931:

"Local Items of Interest---The damage suit of Mrs. J.P. Kennedy against 
Albert S. Jenkins for the killing of her husband while they were apprehending
 a burglar at the wholesale grocery house in this city, was tried Monday and 
Tuesday of this week. The jury brought in a verdict of not guilty. The case 
was hotly contested. The attorneys for Mrs. Kennedy were Judge Gamble 
of Maryville, Ray Jenkins of Knoxville and N.M. McDaniel of this city, 
while T.W. Peace represented Mr. Jenkins."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 4, 1932:

"Lakeside News Notes---We were sorry to learn of the death of Mr. Isaac 
Tinker, who died April 25. We sympathize with all in their bereavement."

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, May 11, 1932:

"Isaac Tinker died at his home on Bat Creek April 25, 1932, at the age of 
64 years. Mr. Tinker had suffered for months of heart trouble. He leaves a 
wife and the following children to mourn his departure: Mrs. Hugh 
Thompson of Madisonville, Mrs. Luther Everett of Loudon, Mrs. Brinton 
McLendon of Philadelphia, Mrs. Charles Simpson of Vonore, Clinton of 
Georgia and Isaac Jr., of this place.

Mr. Tinker was a highly respected citizen, a prominent farmer. He was ever 
ready to help the needy, and would often sacrifice to help a neighbor. He 
will be greatly missed in his community.

During his sickness his friends visited him from far and near, and he was 
always glad to welcome and converse with them. He lived a clean, noble, 
Christian life. He joined the Quaker Church in Blount County in early life.

During his illness he called his children to his room and asked them to
 live right, that they might him. Everything was done that loving hands 
could do. The funeral was conducted by Rev. C.C. Seagle, after which 
the body was laid to rest in the New Hope Cemetery.

Truly, a good man has gone." ---A Friend.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, December 5, 1928:

"W.M. Tinker---The grim reaper visited our community on Nov. 27, 
1928, and claimed for his victim W.M. Tinker, a highly respected 
citizen of Monroe County.

Mr. Tinker was in his 78th year. He was twice married, first to Miss 
Rena Rogers, who was his great life partner, having lived together 
for more than 40 years. His second wife who mourns his loss is Mrs. 
Sarah McKelvey. He leaves one son, Mr. Isaac Tinker, of Bat Creek.

Mr. Tinker was converted at the age of 15 years and joined the Friends
 Church. Later in life he united with the Lutheran Church.

Mr. Tinker was confined to his bed for only a short time. All was done 
for him that loving hands could do.

Funeral services were conducted at New Hope, last Thursday morning 
by Rev. Charles C. Seagle and Rev. Henslay, after which his remains 
were laid to rest in the New Hope Cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 12, 1933:

"Madisonville Route Two---Mr. O.A. Toomey passed away at his home 
after a little more than a week's serious illness with paralysis, on July 5, 
1933. He was a broad-minded citizen, a friendly friend to his friends, 
a high-toned Christian gentleman and will be missed by a large circle 
of friends. His funeral occurred on last Thursday afternoon at the 
Chestua Baptist Church, Rev. David Wolfe officiating, and interment 
was made in the Wilson-Joines Memorial Cemetery beside his first wife, 
who was Miss Emma Joines. He leaves to mourn his death a wife, who 
previous to her marriage was Miss Nelle Roberts, a son, Bruce, five 
grandchildren, nine brothers and one sister. We wish to offer sympathy 
to the bereaved.

Mr. & Mrs. Hugh Toomey, of Big Creek; Mr. & Mrs. Newt Toomey, of 
Etowah; Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Toomey of Mecca; Mr. & Mrs. Jasper 
Toomey, of Athens; Mr. Pat Toomey, of Knoxville; Mr. Tom Toomey 
and Mr. & Mrs. John Toomey, of Big Creek, and Mr. & Mrs. Robert 
Toomey attended the funeral of their brother, O.A. Toomey. One brother, 
Mr. D. Toomey, of Ohio and a sister, Mrs. Mollie Sharp of Maryville, 
were unable to attend. Mr. Robert Sharp and brother, of Maryville, 
and many other relatives and friends were in attendance."

"Interesting News From Route Six---In 1883 or 1884, Thomas L. 
Toomey bought the Andy Pickens old farm from Elijah Cagle and 
moved to it with his wife, Winnie Webb Toomey, and their ten 
children, Hugh, Newton, Sidney, Olney, Patrick, Mollie, Thomas, 
DeArmond, John and Jasper. In 1886, another son, Robert T., was 
born to them. Mr. Thomas L. Toomey died in 1900. His widow lived 
until a very few years ago. Mrs. Toomey's mother made her home 
with Thomas L. Toomey and his family. She died some years ago.

It is now evening and the sun has set. My nephew, Howard Stakely, 
called a few minutes ago and told me that Olney A. Toomey is dead.
 I am so sorry to learn of the death of this dear old school-mate, firend, 
and was my neighbor boy in our younger days. Dear old school-mate 
friend, I loved you Olney. There were eleven of the Thomas L. 
Toomey children and all are yet alive except Olney." ---Georgia A. 
Stakely.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 26, 1941:

"Three Point---We are sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Wash 
Humphreys, who died Feb. 20 at Tellico Plains."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 11, 1945:

"In Loving Memory Of Mrs. Kate Moser Brakebill---On Wednesday, 
April 4, 1945, at 8:55 p.m., Mrs. Barbara Catharine Moser Brakebill 
passed from this life to her Heavenly reward. She had often said that
 all was well with her soul; that she was just waiting for the Lord to 
take her.

Mrs. Brakebill was the daughter of the late Phillip and Julia Ann Moser, 
of Monroe County. She had been ill almost five months, having taken 
sick just after Thanksgiving. She had been able during the last few weeks 
of her life to sit up, sometimes most of the afternoons, and seemed to 
be improving. Then on Wednesday at about 8:30 she suddenly became 
seriously ill, and lived only about thirty minutes. Her last words were
 that all was well with her soul, and "goodbye."

Mrs. Brakebill will be missed in the home, the church and the community.
 She was born Nov. 4, 1858; age 86 years and five months; she was married 
to the late W.L. Brakebill on April 17, 1879, and to this union were born 
ten children, one daughter, Mrs. Leona Stapp, having preceded her to 
the grave. Surviving children are Mrs. Nettie Kinser, Knoxville; Mrs. 
Effie Booher, Corryton; Mrs. Pearl Kirkpatrick, Lakeside; Mrs. Hettie 
McSpadden, Knoxville; Mrs. Willie Tallent, near Madisonville; Harless 
and Moser Brakebill, Oxnard, Calif.; Denver of Knoxville and Paul of 
Chattanooga; also thirty grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren; 
two sisters, Mrs. Mollie Robinson of Tula, Okla., and Mrs. Neppie 
Moree of Claremore, Okla., and a host of nieces, nephews, other 
relatives and friends, to mourn her going; but our loss is her glorious 
and Heavenly gain, her eternal home with the angels around God's 
great white throne.

She professed faith in Christ early in her girlhood and united with 
St. Paul 's Lutheran Church, of which she remained a faithful member. 
She was a regular attendant at the church services and Sunday School 
as long as she was able. She loved Sunday School and church work 
and taught the little one' s class for several years. If today the communities
 would pattern after her life, the church pews would not be empty. 
She loved life, liked to see things grow, although she was almost an 
invalid for years. Her interest in people and things never waned. She
 reminded one of a beautiful, delicate, white lily, in a setting of purity 
and innocence, and her advice to others also was to follow the Golden 
Rule. She was a daily Bible reader and had a wonderful memory to the 
end. She enjoyed sermons over her radio and was a daily listener to 
"Brother Ed" of Knoxville. I visited often with Mother and sister, Willie 
Tallent, who lived with her and took the best care of her. She was kind, 
patient and gentle with our mother; everything humanly possible was 
done for Mother. I spent Easter Sunday with her and my sister Willie, 
and I shall never forget the enjoyable day we three spent together. It 
was a day of real happiness for us. Mother was apparently much better; 
she sat up and ate dinner and sat in her rocking chair most of the 
afternoon. On leaving I bent and kissed her forehead, never dreaming 
that never again would I hear her voice. I was called to her bedside on 
Wednesday about 8:30 p.m. But ere in all haste I could reach her, the 
angels said, "Come to the home prepared for God's own," and she went 
to join the angels' choir, where all who love and serve the Lord will be 
gathered together and live the richer, happier life that follows the sojourn
within this vale of tears.

Funeral services were held at St. Paul's Church on Friday, April 6, at 2 p.m.,
the Rev. R.G. Schulz of Knoxville officiating. The Vonore mixed choir 
rendered the music, singing lovely and appropriate hymns, with Miss Harvey
as accompanist. The body was laid to rest in the nearby cemetery, under 
a lovely mound of flowers, to await the resurrection. Pallbearers were 
Messrs. Elmo, Howard and Vane Kirkpatrick, Fred and Walter Kinser, 
Bruce and Sam Booher. The floral offerings were immense. The pallbearers 
served the occasion from the home. The choir and friends were flower girls, 
serving from church to cemetery. We desire to thank each one for kindness
 and assistance shown in any way during her ill health and death. May God's
 richest blessings be upon all who so kindly assisted; for the beautiful floral 
offerings and the kindness of Mr. Quinn of Loudon, who was in  charge." 
---Her daughter, Peal Kirkpatrick.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 8, 1925:

"Tellico Plains And Mt. Vernon News---The aged Widow Coppenger, of 
Tellico Plains, after an invalid life of several years, died a few days ago. I 
have been informed that she was a faithful Christian and died in peaceful 
hope and faith in Jesus to save. Her burial service was conducted by a 
Baptist minister from the Baptist church, after which she was interred in 
the nearby cemetery. The deceased was of a good family and leaves many 
kindred and friends to lament and mourn her departure."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 16, 1929:

"Mrs. Addie Tallent Jenkins was born in the year of the Lord, March 9th, 
1854, making her at the date of her death, Jan. 12th, 1929, 74 years, 
10 months and 4 days old.

She professed faith in Jesus Christ at the age of 16 years and joined Four 
Mile Baptist Church, and later moved her membership to the Oak 
Grove Baptist Church, but later her membership to the First Baptist 
Church in Madisonville.

She was married to Rev. L.A. Jenkins on the 1st day of June, 1874; to
this union 11 children were born, three of which died in their infancy 
and the youngest son, Meredith C. Jenkins, gave his life for his country
in the World War. Seven children are yet living and they are: Fayette 
Jenkins, of Vonore; Mrs. M.F. Steele, of Tellico Plains; J.R. Jenkins, 
Arthur Jenkins, Mrs. C.A. Kennedy, and Mrs. J.P. Kennedy, all of 
Madisonville; and Mrs. C.M. Kennedy, of Etowah. She has 55 
grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded to the 
grave by her beloved husband, Rev. L.A. Jenkins on April 9, 1928. The 
angel of death, as you see, visited this home three times in less than a year. 
Mrs. Jenkins leaves six brothers and five sisters and a host of friends to 
mourn her departure."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 30, 1929:

"Mrs. L.A. Jenkins was called by death on Jan. 12, 1929, at the home 
of her daughter, Mrs. J.P. Kennedy. Mrs. Jenkins was 74 years of age, 
and had been ill for several years, but had not been serious until she
took the flu a few weeks before her death.

We are sure that our loss is grandmother's gain, because nowhere 
could we have found a more devout and more lovable Christian 
character. We are sure that she is asleep in the arms of Jesus, reaping 
that grand reward which awaited her in Heaven. We know that she 
is relieved of her sufferings and is resting as she never rested before. 
We know that it was a relief to her to close her eyes in death, never 
again to suffer and bear the worries and hardships of life.

Indeed we are sure that our loss is her gain, however that consolation 
does not keep her loved ones from grieving over her departure. Yet, 
they would not wish her back in this world. But her death has left a 
wound in their hearts which only time can heal. Time can only keep 
them from longing to see that beautiful little gray-headed woman, 
who was an inspiration to all who knew her.

In all her years of illness, grandmother never grew irritable or cross. 
She was a loving wife, a loving mother, a loving grandmother, and 
a loving friend, and she will be missed greatly.

But this dear old lady has only paid the penalty that we all must pay 
sooner or later, and trust that we all will be as glad to see our Maker 
as she was.

We wish to thank our friends for their kind offerings during her long 
illness, also for the beautiful flowers. We wish to thank Dr. Kimbrough 
especially for his faithfulness and help during her long illness."

----A Grandchild.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 21, 1928:

"Rev. L.A. Jenkins, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens 
of Monroe County, died at his home in this city last Saturday in his 77th 
year.

Mr. Jenkins had been in declining health for some time and his death was 
not unexpected. All that loving hands could do to stay the hand of 
death was of no avail. He was a loving husband and father, a good 
neighbor and a true friend of man. He leaves a wife and several 
children to mourn his death.

Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist church Monday 
morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. N.W. Ellis, assisted by Rev. King, 
of Trigonia and Rev. L.N. Patterson. The remains were laid to 
rest in the city cemetery.

The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement."

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 28, 1928:

"Obituary---Rev. L.A. Jenkins was born in Sevierville, Sevier 
County, Tenn., May 14, 1851. He professed religion at Four Mile 
Church in Blount County and joined the Baptist church while a boy.

He married Miss Addie Tallent June 1, 1874. To this union was born 
eleven children. Three died in infancy. One son, Meredith, died while
 in the service of the U.S. Army overseas. Mr. Jenkins leaves a wife, 
seven children, two sisters, three brothers, forty-eight grandchildren 
and fourteen great grandchildren to mourn his loss.

The children living are as follows: Mr. Fate Jenkins, of Vonore, Tenn.; 
Mrs. Dossie Steel, of Tellico Plains, Tenn.; Mr. John R. Jenkins, of 
Madisonville, Tenn.; Mr. Arthur Jenkins of Madisonville, Tenn.; 
Mrs. Bertha Kennedy, of Madisonville, Tenn.; Mrs. Esther Kennedy, 
of Sweetwater, Tenn.; Mrs. Nora Kennedy, of Etowah, Tenn.

Rev. Jenkins was ordained to the full work of the ministry of the Gospel 
in 1903. He has pastured some fourteen churches since that time, giving
 at all times himself as a true minister should. The weather never got
 too cold, rainy, or snowy for Brother Jenkins to go to his appointments.

Brother Jenkins was of the evangelical type of preachers. He preached a 
full salvation through the blood of Christ, free to all that would accept 
and had many converts to the Christianity that our Lord and Savior Jesus 
Christ instituted here upon this old earth for poor lost souls. We have no
 way by which we can calculate the number of lost souls that he effectively 
led to Christ, but we have the testimony of hundreds of men and women 
throughout this and adjoining counties of his interest and tireless work in 
the Kingdom of our Lord.

Brother Jenkins moved to Madisonville from Vonore, Tenn., in 1921 
where he has lived a life that was a Christian model to all those who 
came in contact with him, until he died March 17, 1928."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 27, 1929:

"Jury Failed To Agree---Dutch and Virgil Summey, charged with the 
murder of Jim McMahan, last December, was tried here this week in 
criminal court. The defendants contended that he was shot accidentally
 by his 15 year old step son. Dr. Sharp, the attending physician, testified 
that the deceased told him the little boy did it.

Mrs. McMahan, little son and daughter testified that Virgil had the old 
man down beating him in the back of the head, when the old man told 
the boy to go and get the gun and shoot them off of him. That when
 the boy came out with the gun, Dutch took it away from him and 
fired the fatal shot.

The trial resulted in a hung jury. The defendants were represented by
 Peace & Sloan, while A.G. Bailey assisted Attorney General Witt."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, September 26, 1934:

"Aunt Belle Lynch, (col.) as she was known to many of the white friends 
here, died at her home here Tuesday morning, after a lingering illness. 
She was 67 years old. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 this afternoon 
(Wednesday). She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Wilkerson."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 29, 1936:

"James N. Cole, 64, died at his home here Thursday, April 23, after 
a lingering illness. Funeral services were conducted from the Baptist 
Church in Ducktown, Saturday, April 25th, with Rev. Org Foster 
officiating. Burial followed in the Zion Hill Cemetery.

Surviving are his widow, two sons and a daughter; Clyde and Carl, 
of Atlanta, Georgia, and Mrs. J.L. McMahan, of Ducktown. Also 
four brothers and one sister survive him."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 16, 1932:

"Luther Torbett---Funeral services for Luther Torbett, 33 years of
age, were held Tuesday afternoon from the Notchey Creek Baptist 
Church by the Rev. W.G. Smiley. Mr. Torbett's death occurred 
Monday at his home in the Christianburg community. Besides his 
wife the following children survive: Orville, Greeley, Bruce, 
Kenneth, Leon and Darwin.

The family have the sympathy of all in their bereavement."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 22, 1941:

"Madisonville Route 2---Mr. Roberts, an aged gentleman, passed 
away at the home of his son last week. The funeral occurred at 
the Chestua Baptist Church on Wednesday and was conducted 
by the Rev. L.R. Creasman. He leaves several children, two of 
whom reside on this route. They are Carl and W.T. Roberts. 
We join the many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved 
ones."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 6, 1929:

"Interesting News From Route Six---I am very sorry to learn of 
James G. Mitchell, J.A. Robinson and Mrs. Phillip Roberts all 
being dead. Mr. Mitchell was one of my old school teachers. Mr. 
Robinson was a life-long friend of mine. Mrs. Roberts was a 
good woman. I would extend sincere sympathy to all the bereaved 
relatives and friends of Mrs. Roberts, Mr. Robinson and Mr. 
Mitchell." ---Georgia A. Stakely.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, October 16, 1929:

"Interesting News From Route Six---Saturday evening, Oct. 12, 
1929. Hon. Phillip Roberts, a highly respected aged citizen of Mt. 
Vernon died yesterday and was buried this afternoon in old Eleazar 
Camp Ground Cemetery. He died at the home of his daughter, 
Mrs. Dora Roberts Atkins. Rev. W.N. Cagle conducted the funeral 
services. Thus one by one, the dear old people are passing out 
from this world. Seem like I can almost still hear Phillip Roberts 
at old Eleazar Sunday School singing:

"Savior, more than life to me,
I am clinging close to Thee."

His was a beautiful voice. I know that now it is well with him 
forever." ---Georgia A. Stakely
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 6, 1932:

"Interesting News From Route Six, March 31, 1932---Someone 
tells me that Aunt Rose Coffin is sick and not expected to live. 
Aunt Rose is seventy-nine years old. She was set free in 1863 
when she was ten years old. She was a slave in ante-bellum days; 
she and her mother were Stakely colored people. I am sorry to 
hear that Rose is so sick. Were she only well now, she could
 tell us about all these old souvenirs and about many other 
old-time doings in Madisonville." ---Georgia A. Stakely


Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, April 23, 1941:

"In Memoriam---In memory of our dear mother, grandmother 
and aunt, Rose Coffin, who departed this life April 16, 1932,
about 3 a.m.

"Jesus came for you, for He wanted another angel.
To live in His home above.
So He took our precious mother
To share His peace and love.”
Signed: Minnie Coffin, Hugh Edington, Mary Ella Upton 
and Paul Coffin."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 24, 1926:

"Grover Bivens Killed---Carl Bivens of the Ballplay neighborhood, 
shot and killed his brother, Grover Bivens, last Saturday. The 
murder seemed wholly unwarranted, as no hard feelings existed 
between the two men, but rather a case of too much liquor.

Grover Bivens was moving out of the valley and had everything 
on the wagon, with the exception of his rifle. When he went for
his gun, Carl had picked it up and when Grover asked for it, 
Carl replied, "No, I'll not give you the gun, but I'll give you 
a bullet at a time" and fired three shots in the body of his brother. 
He was brought to Madisonville and lodged in the county jail. 
His preliminary hearing will be had next Saturday.

It is said that Carl is very penitent and is at a loss to know it all 
came about. He does not remember of having committed the 
crime and is very much worked up over the entire matter."

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, March 24, 1926:

"Fifteen Years In The Penitentiary---The trial of Corra Bivens, 
charged with killing his brother, Grover Bivens, was had Tuesday
 and the jury sentenced him to the penitentiary for fifteen years.

The crime took place a few weeks ago in the Ball Play community, 
without any provocation. Grover was moving and had all of his 
goods, with the exception of his gun, which was in Corra's 
possession. When he asked for the gun, Corra is quoted as saying, 
"Yes, I'll give it to you, but only a ball at a time," when he began 
shooting, killing him instantly.

The affair is a very unfortunate one, as Corra is a young man, and 
should he serve his sentence, the best part of his life will be spent
behind bars. Surely "The way of the transgressor is hard."

Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 24, 1926:

"Cases Confirmed---The State Supreme Court handed down the 
following decisions last Saturday in Monroe County cases:

Corra Bivens, for the murder of his brother, Grover Bivens, who
was given 15 years in the penitentiary."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, July 1, 1925:

"The remains of J.R. Cole, aged 24 years, were shipped here 
Tuesday from Knoxville and funeral services were conducted 
from the Methodist church at 10 o'clock by C.A. Kennedy. 
The body was laid to rest in the city cemetery. He was the son 
of J.M. Cole, formerly of this city. This is the sixth death in the 
family with that dreaded disease, consumption. Only the father
and two sons remain, who are residing in New Mexico."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, January 13, 1932:

"Local Items of Interest---The remains of Mrs. J.N. Cole, who 
died in Athens, was brought here Sunday. Funeral services were
held in the Baptist church, Sunday morning at 10 o'clock by Rev. 
W.G. Smiley, after which the remains were laid to rest in the city 
cemetery."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, November 22, 1939:

"Social And Personal---Mr. Bob Snider was found dead near the
home of his brother, Worth Snider, in the Corntassel community, 
Friday night. He was about 48 years of age. Death apparently was 
due to a heart-attack or other natural causes. Funeral services were
held at Corntassel, followed by burial in the cemetery there."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 25, 1941:

"Edgar Lee---Funeral services for Edgar Lee, who was killed by a 
train near Reliance on Sunday night, were held at Notchey Creek
Baptist Church on Monday afternoon, the Revs. George Watson, 
W.R. Haun and Hoyt Shadden officiating. Burial was in Sunset 
Cemetery.

Mr. Lee was 32 years of age. He was employed at Fort Loudon 
Dam. He and his family had been spending a few days fishing on 
Hiwassee River.

He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Alma Rhea Haun;
 two small children; his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Lee, and 
several brothers and sisters."

"Mount Vernon---Our community is in sympathy with Mr. &
Mrs. Charlie Lee in the death of their boy, Edward."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 17, 1942:

"Mrs. R.A. Fields, 69, died at her home near Vonore early Saturday. 
Surviving are her husband; two sons, Gridley Fields of Maryville and 
Vick Austin Fields of Vonore; five daughters, Mrs. H.R. Fipps, Mrs. 
George Best and Mrs. Joe Miller, of Maryville; Mrs. James Black
 and Miss Nona Fields, both of Vonore; and two brothers, Will 
Jenkins of Philadelphia and Life Jenkins of Loudon; eight grandsons
 and four granddaughters.

Funeral services were held at the Williamson's Chapel Methodist
Church on Monday afternoon, followed by burial in the 
cemetery there."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, August 4, 1943:

"I was sorry to learn of the death of Naomi, the wife of Jimmie 
Montgomery, colored. Jimmie and his little family have my 
deepest sympathy in their sad bereavement. Jimmie was a most 
faithful and trusted servant to me for many years, and it grieves
 me very much to learn of his wife's death."

-----Vastine Stickley.
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, June 23, 1926:

"Tellico Plains Route One---Mr. Nick Borin died at his home June 
16, 1926, at the age of 89 years. Funeral services were conducted 
by Rev. Nelson Cagle. His remains were laid to rest in the family 
cemetery. He leaves three sons, Dr. Will Borin, of Illinois, Mr. 
Zeke Borin and Mr. Marion Borin, near Tellico Plains and several 
grandchildren and a host of friends. They have our sympathy. 
Weep not loved ones, let us prepare to meet him."
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Madisonville Democrat, Wednesday, February 27, 1929:

"Ezekiel Wilson Borin was born Jan. 25, 1862, and passed away 
Jan. 28, 1929. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.E. 
Vaughn, and his body was laid to rest in the Shady Grove 
Baptist Church Cemetery to await the Resurrection of the 
Just.

He was married to Emma Cass on July 3, 1884. To this union was 
born eleven children; J.B. Borin, Mrs. H.E. Myers, Mrs. C.F. 
Shadden, Nath, Jennie and Theodore Borin, of Tellico Plains; 
Mrs. C.L. Harris, of Knoxville; Mrs. F.L. McClellan, of 
Englewood; Doss and Frank Borin, of Etowah, and Geneva 
Borin, who preceded her father to the Glory Land 22 years ago.

Mr. Borin was a member of the Shady Grove Baptist Church, and 
had been a "Soldier of the Cross" for about fifty years. He was
 a true, loving father."
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