Putnam County Herald

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Allen, Polly: Miss Polly Allen died last Saturday and was buried Sunday. [Date: 2/19/1908, Vol. VI, No. 3, Page 4]

Anderson, Rev. Jasper: Rev. Jasper Anderson of Bloomington was buried at the Dodson Chapel last Sunday evening. [Date: 12/23/1908, Vol. VI, No. 48, Page 1]

Apple, Wirt: Mr. Wirt Apple died at his home in this city on Sunday, Jan. 19, 1908, of pneumonia. His remains were taken to the Chestnut Mound for burial. Mr. Apple was about 60 years of age and leaves a widow and several children. [Date: 1/22/1908, Vol. V, No. 51, Page 1]

Baker, James H.: James H. Baker, son of W. R. and L. A. Baker, was born March 25, 1891; and died July 3, 1908. Jimmie was an affectionate sweet boy just entering into young manhood. Words fail to express the deep anguish his parents feel in having to give up their darling child. He was putting up a young mule, which became frightened and hit or kicked him, rupturing the bowels, from which he lived only four days. Physicians were quickly summoned and they with the assistance of fond parents and many relatives and friends did all in their power to stay the hand of death, for they were loth to give up this fair flower, this boy who seemed so much gladness and sunshine, but God loved him and called him home. He suffered intense pain but was calm, patient, and submissive to the will of Him who doeth all things well. . . . [Date: 9/16/1908, Vol. VI, No. 33, Page 4]

Baker, James: James Baker died at his home in White County on Monday, Nov. 9, 1908. He was the father of Mesdames W. W. Brown and W. M. Davis of this city. [Date: 11/11/1908, Vol. VI, No. 41, Page 1]

Barlett, Jesse: Jesse Bartlett is not expected to live at this writing. (Goree, Texas) [Date: 12/23/1908, Vol. VI, No. 48, Page 4]

Barnes, Isey Jane: Mrs. Isey Jane Barnes died Wednesday night of last week with consumption. [Date: 2/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 2, Page 2]

Beaty, G. V.: G. V. Beaty dried (sic) in this city Thursday, Feb. 6, 1908, of pneumonia, aged 61 years. He leaves a wife and one son seven years of age. His remains were sent to Nashville for burial. Mr. Beaty was a painter and came here from that city last year. [Date: 2/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 2, Page 1]

Blaylock, Mrs. James: The death angel visited the home of James Blaylock and took Mrs. Blaylock Sept. 29th. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn her loss. [Date: 10/7/1908, Vol. VI, No. 36, Page 4]

Bohannon, George: George Bohannon died at his home near the old Brown mill one day last week. Rev. G. E. Pennington conducted the funeral services. [Date: 10/14/1908, Vol. VI, No. 37, Page 1]

Bowers, Mary Masters: On Tuesday morning, May 19th, the death angel came into our midst and took from among us Mrs. Mary Masters Bowers, wife of Sam Bowers. Mrs. Bowers, was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Siomeon Masters. She having been married to Mr. Bowers on Feb. 7th 1889. [Date: 6/3/1908, Vol. VI, No. 18, Page 2]

Brandon, W. M.: Gen. W. M. Brandon, of Dover, died at his home last Thursday. Gen. Brandon was widely known throughout the State and especially in political circles. He had been a member of the Legislature from Stewart County, was Adjutant General under Gov. McMillin, and in 1906 was campaign manager for Bob Taylor in his race for Senate. Later he was appointed Attorney General for his district. Many of the citizens of Putnam County became acquainted with Gen. Brandon while he was managing Bob Taylor's campaign, and he was universally like and respected by all who knew him well. [Date: 12/17/1908, Vol. VI, No. 47, Page 1]

Breeding, John: Last Wednesday afternoon B. F. Mills shot John Breeding in the bowels, from which wound he died Thursday morning. The tragedy occurred near the power house. R. M. Breeding and John, his son, were having a fight with John Hall in which Hall was severely cut by the younger Breeding. Mills became involved in the affair, with the above result. [Date: 9/2/1908, Vol. VI, No. 31, Page 1]

Brown, Lillie F.: Mrs. Lillie F. Brown, wife of John Brown, died at the home of her father, Mr. A. P. Warren of Route 1, Sunday, Jan. 19, 1908, of consumption. She was buried on Monday at the family graveyard, Rev. W. H. Gilbert of Livingston conducting the services. She left one child about six months old. [Date: 1/22/1908, Vol. V, No. 51, Page 1]

Buckner, Will: Will Buckner is dead. [Date: 5/13/1908, Vol. VI, No. 15, Page 4]

Bumbalough, Betsy: "Death has again visited our community and claimed one of our highly reverenced and greatly loved ladies, Mrs. Betsey Bumbalough commonly known as ""Aunt Betsey"" has gone to her heavenly home where there will be no more sickness pain nor suffering. ""Aunt Betsey"" had been in feeble health for some time and on Tuesday the 18th, God saw fit to call her out of her pain and suffering here below, to Himself, where none of these pains shall be known. She was a highly esteemed and greatly beloved old lady. She leaves a husband, several brothers and sisters and a host of friends to whom we extend our heartfelt sympathy. A loving wife, a sister dear, has gone to heaven and left here. Let us all strive while here with men, to ever live so as to meet her again." [Date: 8/26/1908, Vol. VI, No. 1, Page 4]

Bussell, Infant of Mr. and Mrs. George: The baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. George Bussell of Route 5 died Feb. 29, 1908. Funeral services were conducted Sunday by W. L. Ray and J. B. Barnes. [Date: 3/4/1908, Vol. VI, No. 5, Page 1]

Bussell, William: William Bussell died at his home in the 16th District on Sunday June 21, 1908, aged nearly 89 years. He was buried in the West graveyard the following day. [Date: 7/1/1908, Vol. VI, No. 22, Page 2]

Byers, Haley: Mrs. Haley Byers, wife of Charlie Byers, died at the home of her father, John Haney, near Algood, on May 13, 1908, aged 33 years. She leaves a husband and two little boys. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Winfield Stone at the Byer's graveyard. [Date: 5/20/1908, Vol. VI, No. 16, Page 1]

Campbell, Kate: We are sorry to report another death -- Mrs. Kate Campbell died Friday morning. She leaves a husband and seven children to mourn her loss. We extend our deep sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date: 2/5/1908, Vol. VI, No. 1, Page 4]

Cane, Mrs.: Mrs. Cane died at her son-in-law Noah Wilson's last Thursday night. [Date: 10/21/1908, Vol. VI, No. 38, Page 4]

Capshaw, Hop: Hop Capshaw died at his home in this city Friday morning, July 31, 1908, after a brief illness, and was laid to rest in the cemetery at Salem. He leaves a widow and one child, Mrs. Noah Foster of Cookeville. [Date: 8/5/1908, Vol. VI, No. 27, Page 1]

Carmack, E. W.: E. W. Carmack Killed -- E. W. Carmack was killed in a street duel in Nashville on Monday afternoon about four o'clock. Robin Cooper was shot in the shoulder and is in a hospital. The trouble occurred on account of a series of editorial attacks upon Col. Duncan B. Cooper in the editorial columns of the Tennessean, of which papaer Mr. Carmack was editor. Col. Cooper became indignant at the articles and Mr. Carmach was warned to leave his name out of the paper, but failed to do so. Monday afternoon. Dol. Cooper and his son Robin met Mr. Carmack on the street, where the duel occurred. Carmack fired his pistol twice, one ball cutting young Cooers coat and the other hitting him in the shoulder. Cooper in turn fired three shots, each inflicting probably mortal wounds on Mr. Carmack. Dol Cooper was armed, but did not fire his pistol. The above statement briefly covers the facts as from reading all the Nashville dailies. The tragedy is most deplorable and caused a sensation throughout the state. The sympathy of the entire country goes out to the wife and only son of the fallen leader. The Herald prefers neither to criticise nor defend any party to the terrible affair now, choosing await the full facts and a subsidence of the inteense excitement now prevalent. [Date: 11/11/1908, Vol. VI, No. 41, Page 3]

Carr, Paulina: Death visited our community Saturday night, Jan. 25, 1908, and claimed for its victim Mrs. Paulina Carr. She leaves six children, many relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a devoted christian and had been for a number of years and was dearly loved by all who knew her. The remains were laid to rest at the West Cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev. W. B. Gentry. [Date: 1/29/1908, Vol. V, No. 52, Page 3]

Clark, Nancy: Mrs. Nancy Clark, widow of I. P. Clark, died at her home on Route 6, on Sunday June 14, 1908, aged 67 years. She was a sister of F. M. and Dave Bullock. Rev. Geo. E. Pennington conducted the funeral services. [Date: 6/17/1908, Vol. VI, No. 20, Page 1]

Cleghorn, Wife of John: Death has again visited our community and claimed for its victim the wife of John Cleghorn. She was the daughter of Jeff Robertson. She leaves a husband and a host of friends to mourn her loss. [Date: 3/25/1908, Vol. VI, No. 8, Page 4]

Cleveland, Grover: Former President Grover Cleveland died at his home in Princeton, N. J., this morning. He was 71 years of age. There is now no ex-president living. [Date: 6/24/1908, Vol. VI, No. 21, Page 3]

Clouse, Crockett: Crockett Clouse died at his home on Route 6 one day last week. [Date: 6/17/1908, Vol. VI, No. 20, Page 1]

Clouse, Son of Bevie: The little son of Bevie Clouse died Sunday. [Date: 3/4/1908, Vol. VI, No. 5, Page 2]

Cornwell, Bettie: Miss Bettie Cornwell died at the home of her sister, Mrs. Henry Pointer of Algood, June 4, 1908. She was sick only a few days. [Date: 6/10/1908, Vol. VI, No. 19, Page 1]

Cox, Nan J.: Mrs. Nan J. Cox died at the home of John A. Epperson in Algood, on Friday May 15, 1908, aged 74 years. She was the widow of R. A. Cox, and three children survive her -- Mrs. Cora Lucas of Laurens, S. C., Mrs. J. A. Epperson of Algood, and J. N. Cox of Sparta. She was a sister of Mrs. Penelope Ford of this city who died about three months ago. Mrs. Cox was buried at Gainesboro. [Date: 5/27/1908, Vol. VI, No. 17, Page 4]

Crowder, Tom: The dead body of Tom Crowder was found on the railroad track at Bennett's Siding, west of Boma, on Sunday morning. His head had been crushed. Nothing is known as to how he met death, but the jury of inquest declared that it was from being hit by a train. [Date: 8/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 28, Page 1]

Dale, W. H.: Esq. W. H. Dale Passes Away -- One of The Oldest Citizens of Clay County Answers The Summons of Death -- Celina, Tenn., Nov. 27. -- The death of W. H. Dale, of Butler's Landing, Clay County, Tenn., takes from the Upper Cumberland country one of the most useful men of this part of the State. He was one more of the old Confederates who have passed thought the dark valley. He was one of a family of six brothers who took part in the Civil War. The oldest brother was killed at Chickamauga. Four of the brothers are living, the youngest one 66 years ole. W. H. Dale would have been 73 years old if he had lived till the 10th of December. He had been a member of the County Court of Clay County about thirty years. He was a postmaster a number of years. Besides his magisterial work, he did a great deal of work as a pension agent. He was said to be one of the best legal advisers in the county, through he was not a licensed lawyer. He was a blacksmith by trade. In his young days he did a great deal of custom work for the farmers who lived around Butler's Landing. He never accumulated much property, but he owned the property where he lived, in Butler's Landing. He leaves a widow and a number of children and grandchildren. He was living with his third wife when he died. The Dale family is one of the oldest families of the State. The grandfather moved into that part of the State from North Carolina long before the State of Tennessee was organized. He took a part in all of Gen. Jackson's wars. Few men were better known in this county. He was a devout member of the church, and at the head of a Christian home. A number of his children are walking in his footsteps. His life was a great blessing to the country as well as his own family. The value of influence of the life of such a man can not be overestimated. [Date: 12/3/1908, Vol. VI, No. 45, Page 1]

Daniels, Elizabeth A.: Mrs. Elizabeth A. Daniels died at her home in Algood Tuesday, June 24, 1908. She was about 87 years old, and a member of the M. E. Church, South. She had been an invalid for several years. [Date: 7/1/1908, Vol. VI, No. 22, Page 1]

Davis, Esmea: Easmea Davis, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fillmore Davis, died on April the 8, 1908. She was a grand-daughter of Mr. H. J. Williams of Route 1. [Date: 4/15/1908, Vol. VI, No. 11, Page 1]

DeGolia, Dr. W. S.: RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT - Whereas, since the last meeting of this Society, two of our worthy members, Dr. W. S. Farmer of Buffalo Valley and Dr. W. S. DeGolia of Crossville, have been removed from our Society by the hand of death, Dr. Farmer begin a man ripe in years, a physician rich in experience, a man whose long and useful life stands as an example to his brethren in the profession, and Dr. DeGolia a physician in the prime of life, taken away at the time when life held its greatest promises and brightest hopes for him, both of our brethren having been men of high character, lofty ideals and high conceptions of their obligations both as physicians and citizens, . . . [Date: 8/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 28, Page 2]

Denny, Fanny: Mrs. Fanny Denny, wife of Mayor T. L. Denny, died at her home in this city on Saturday Sept. 12, 1908, aged about 53 years. While she had been in poor health for some time her friends did not realize her condition, and her death was a surprise. She was laid to rest in the city cemetery Sunday afternoon, many friends being present to pay respect to the loved departed one. Mrs. Denny had been for many years a devoted member of the Christian church, and died in the triumph of christian faith. She was a daughter of the late Chas. R. and Penelope Ford, and sister of Messrs. T. D. Ford Jas. F. Ford and Miss Cora Ford and Mrs. O. Ranchfuss of this city, and Mrs. Sallie Watson of Pittsburg, Pa. Five children survive Mrs. Denny -- Mrs. H. M. Jared, Mrs. O. K. Holladay, Mrs. W. M. McCluen, Miss Clara Denny, and Master Larimore Denny, all of this city. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the family in their bereavement. [Date: 9/16/1908, Vol. VI, No. 33, Page 1]

Dow, Jordan: Jordan Dow died at his home in Monterey June 17, 1908, aged about 50 years. His remains were brought to this city for burial. Mr. Dow lived in Cookeville many years and was well known here. [Date: 6/24/1908, Vol. VI, No. 21, Page 1]

Dyer, Ira: Ira Dyer the little son of Louis Dyer died Saturday and was buried Sunday. [Date: 5/6/1908, Vol. VI, No. 14, Page 4]

Eckel, Charley: Mr. Charley Eckel died Friday and was buried Saturday in the home graveyard. He will be missed by many friends. [Date: 4/1/1908, Vol. VI, No. 9, Page 3]

England, B.: B. England of Calfkiller died Feb. 23 of consumption. Rev. G. W. Foster held funeral services at the grave. He was a son of Thomas England. [Date: 2/26/1908, Vol. VI, No. 4, Page 2]

Ensor, Mrs. Monsey: Mrs. Monsey Ensor died Saturday and was buried Sunday near Gentry. [Date: 12/10/1908, Vol. VI, No. 46, Page 1]

Farmer, Dr. W. M.: Dr. W. M. Farmer died at his home near Buffalo Valley on Saturday and was buried Monday. He was 80 years of age and had been a prominent physician for many years. [Date: 3/18/1908, Vol. VI, No. 6, Page 1]

Farmer, Dr. W. S.: RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT - Whereas, since the last meeting of this Society, two of our worthy members, Dr. W. S. Farmer of Buffalo Valley and Dr. W. S. DeGolia of Crossville, have been removed from our Society by the hand of death, Dr. Farmer begin a man ripe in years, a physician rich in experience, a man whose long and useful life stands as an example to his brethren in the profession, and Dr. DeGolia a physician in the prime of life, taken away at the time when life held its greatest promises and brightest hopes for him, both of our brethren having been men of high character, lofty ideals and high conceptions of their obligations both as physicians and citizens, . . . [Date: 8/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 28, Page 2]

Fitzpatrick, Morgan: Hon. Morgan Fitzpatrick died at the hospital in Nashville last Thursday night. He had been in failing health for some time, but his friends did not expect his death. Mr. Fitzpatrick had been several times a member of legislature, speaker of the house, member of congress and state superintendent of public instruction. He was only 39 years of age at the time of his death. [Date: 7/1/1908, Vol. VI, No. 22, Page 2]

Ford, Mrs. H. P.: "The funeral of Mrs. H. P. Ford took place at her late residence on Saturday at ten o'clock, in the presence of many friends. The services were conducted by Mr. T. J. Gregory and Mr. Jere Whitson. The choir sang ""Asleep in Jesus,"" after which Mr. Gregory read the 14th chapter of John and offered prayer. Mr. Whitson made some appropriate remarks, followed by the choir singing ""Death is Only a Dream,"" closing the services at the house. Mrs. H. P. Ford was buried in the family burial lot, beside her husband, the late Chas. R. Ford." [Date: 2/26/1908, Vol. VI, No. 4, Page 1]

France, Em: Mrs. Em France died at her home north of Algood on May 18, 1908, and was buried at Clay Springs Tuesday afternoon. [Date: 5/20/1908, Vol. VI, No. 16, Page 1]

Gan, Infant of Armal: Armal Gan's little infant died last week. [Date: 5/20/1908, Vol. VI, No. 16, Page 2]

Going, Kate: Kate Going committed suicide lasts Thursday morning by hanging. She was buried Friday in Bear Creek graveyard. [Date: 3/11/1908, Vol. VI, No. 6, Page 2]

Goodell, Chas. E.: Chas. E. Goodell died at Monterey at 4:45 a. m. June 10th, 1908, of Bright's disease, after only 38 hours of illness. He was buried at Clarkrange, Tenn., the 14th by the Masonic Lodge of that place. Mr. Goodell was born Aug. 4th, 1843, at Buffalo, N. Y., and moved to Illinois when a boy, in 1868 moving to Minnesota where he lived until about twenty years ago when he came to Tennessee. George and Ernest reached Monterey in time for the funeral, Frank and Roy being with him at the time of his death, as were also his brother William and wife who were visiting him. He was very popular with all who knew him, being Senior Warden of Monterey Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 066. Mr. Goodell was a member of the G. A. R., having enlisted in Co. D, 75th Illinois, and was once a member of Walter Post No. 223, at Milford, Iowa. A touching incident connected with his funeral was the large number of Confederate soldiers who joined the services. [Date: 6/17/1908, Vol. VI, No. 20, Page 1]

Greenwood, Jim: Jim Greenwood died last week and was buried at West schoolhouse, Rev. Pete Bela conducting the services. [Date: 4/15/1908, Vol. VI, No. 11, Page 2]

Haile, Beryl: Beryl Haile, little daughter of T. H. and Alma Haile, died Sept. 6, 1908, aged 6 years, 7 months and 6 days. Oh, the happiness of those few years and months when we had our darling with us. . . [Date: 9/30/1908, Vol. VI, No. 35, Page 3]

Hampton, J. B.: J. B. Hampton died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. O. B. Maxey of Celina, August 10, 1908, aged 76 years, and was buried at Butler's Landing beside his wife. He was a Confederate veteran and a Mason; had been trustee of Clay county two terms and was in revenue service under Cleveland. Mr. Hampton leaves two sons, J. B. Hampton of Springfield, Mo., and G. W. Hampton of Gainesboro, and four daughters, Mrs. O. B. Maxey of Celina, Mrs. Delia Butler of Hilham, Mrs. Dixie Gardner and Miss Sallie Hampton of Springfield, Mo. [Date: 8/19/1908, Vol. VI, No. 29, Page 1]

Harris, Joel Chandler: Joel Chandler Harris died at his home in Atlanta last week. Under his pen name of "Uncle Remus" he was one of our mosst widely read and best loved writers. [Date: 7/15/1908, Vol. VI, No. 24, Page 3]

Harris, Lula: Miss Lula Harris, daughter of Mrs. Nancy Harris, died at her home with measles a few days ago; we extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date: 12/23/1908, Vol. VI, No. 48, Page 1]

Hawking, Mrs.: Several attended the funeral of Mrs. Hawking at Dotson Branch last Sunday. [Date: 8/5/1908, Vol. VI, No. 27, Page 1]

Hill, Eliza: Mrs. Eliza Hill, widow of Capt. John Hill, died at her home in Dry Valley on April 13, 1908, aged about 75 years, Rev. Oal conducted the funeral services. Mrs. Hill was widely known and universally respected lady. She was the mother of John and James Hill, Mrs. Will Johnson of this county, Mrs. Perty Officer of Sparta. [Date: 4/29/1908, Vol. VI, No. 13, Page 4]

Hix, Isaac: Isaac Hix died at his home near Dodson's Branch Saturday, Feb. 29, 1908. He was about 86 years old and well known in this section. [Date: 3/4/1908, Vol. VI, No. 5, Page 1]

Holloway, Alvin: I was sorry to hear of Mr. Alvin Holloway's death, as he was a good man a christian. [Date: 5/13/1908, Vol. VI, No. 15, Page 3]

Holloway, Alvin: The sting of death has visited our section again, and took for its victim Alvin Holloway, a good moral citizen. [Date: 4/22/1908, Vol. VI, No. 12, Page 2]

Horn, George: Mr. George Horn passed away Monday the 16th. He had consumption. He was a son of Robert Horn. We sympathise with the bereaved relatives. [Date: 3/25/1908, Vol. VI, No. 8, Page 2]

Hosler, Jackson: Jackson Hosler died on Monday at the 15th of this month, at his son-in-law's, Frank Jones, and was buried in the Brotherton cemetery Tuesday at 5 o'clock. [Date: 6/24/1908, Vol. VI, No. 21, Page 2]

Howard, Fannie: Last Thursday afternoon Miss Fannie Howard was killed by a freight train on the Southern Railway near Monterey. In company with her mother, Mrs. Betty Howard, she was crossing a trestle when the train came upon them. The older woman leaped from the bridge, but her daughter was struck and fatally injured. Mrs. Howard is 79 and Miss Howard was 25 years of age. [Date: 2/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 2, Page 1]

Inman, Emily: Mrs. Emily Inman, wife of G. W. Inman, died at her home in Myra, Texas, on Jan. 2, 1908, of pneumonia. She was the only living sister of former County Court Clerk A. Bryant of Route 2. [Date: 1/22/1908, Vol. V, No. 51, Page 1]

Jackson, W. E.: Capt. W. E. Jackson, a passenger conductor on the Tennessee Central, died suddenly of heart disease at his home in Harriman last Friday. [Date: 10/7/1908, Vol. VI, No. 36, Page 1]

Jared, Ethel: Ethel Jared aged 20, died at the home of his father Sept. 7, 1908. [Date: 9/16/1908, Vol. VI, No. 33, Page 5]

Jones, Linda: Miss Linda Jones died Tuesday morning and was buried at the Shady Grove cemetery. [Date: 2/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 2, Page 2]

Judd, Mrs. John: Mrs. John Judd died at her home three miles north of town on Friday, Feb. 28, 1908, aged about 27. She was buried at the Smyrna cemetery. [Date: 3/4/1908, Vol. VI, No. 5, Page 1]

Judd, Sarah: This community was made sad to hear of the death of Mrs. Sarah Judd, who died Jan. 4. Mrs. Judd was a good Christian lady and was loved by everyone. [Date: 1/8/1908, Vol. V, No. 49, Page 4]

Lane, Mrs. John: Mr. John Lane's wife was buried at the West Cemetery Sunday. We extend our sympathy in the behalf of the bereaved ones. [Date: 3/4/1908, Vol. VI, No. 5, Page 2]

Lane, Mrs. John: Mrs. John Lane died on Saturday, Feb. 29, 1908, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Campbell Gentry, near Dodson's Branch, aged 45. In company with her husband and family she had just returned from Texas and had not reached her home. She was only sick a few days. [Date: 3/4/1908, Vol. VI, No. 5, Page 1]

Langford, Barnie: Will Moore killed Barnie Langford last Saturday night near Hassler's store. Langford leaves a wife and five children and was a constable of Overton County. [Date: 9/23/1908, Vol. VI, No. 34, Page 1]

Loftis, Ben L.: Uncle Ben L. Loftis died last week and was buried at the Spring Creek Cemetery. He was about 56 years old. [Date: 2/19/1908, Vol. VI, No. 3, Page 4]

Lowe, Mrs. L. J.: Mr. L. J. Lowe died at the home of her son Gid. H. Lowe, in this city on Monday, Nov. 9, 1908. She was buried on Tuesday in the Cookeville cemetery. [Date: 11/11/1908, Vol. VI, No. 41, Page 1]

Maberry, Nanny: Miss Nanny Maberry died last Thursday and was buried at Dodson's Branch Friday. The funeral was conducted by Rev. W. M. Swearingen. [Date: 5/6/1908, Vol. VI, No. 14, Page 3]

Mackey, Wife of Jess: Death has again visited our community and claimed for its victim the wife of Jess Mackey. She was the daughter of Henson Isom. It has been said that she was one of the most devoted wives and mothers, fully and freely consecrated to the duties of life, no one had more fully bestowed upon them the love and respect of family and friend than she. She leaves to mourn her loss a husband, four sons and one daughter. All extend their sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date: 3/18/1908, Vol. VI, No. 7, Page 2]

Marrow, Isham E.: Isham E. Marrow died at home near here Sept. 27th. He was born March 28, 1838. He had been almost helpless for two years. He was a christain (sic) hearted man and belonged to the Methodist church for thirty-five years. He was submissive to God's will and he said he was ready to go at any time. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss. His oldest daughter, Mrs. R. L. Keys, lives at Pomona, Tenn., and one son, Alex Marrow, at Bront, Texas, Mrs. Lon Patton lives at Wilder, Tenn., and Mrs. Ellen Swaffard resides at this place (Brotherton). [Date: 10/7/1908, Vol. VI, No. 36, Page 4]

Massa, Ammon: Two Boys Drowned - Ammon Massa, son of Travis Massa, and Carl Rice, son of J. A. Rice, were drowned in the millpond at Gentry's mill near Window Cliff on Tuesday about 11 o'clock. Together with Edgar Hickey, about 16 years old, there were in a boat which upset. The bodies were recovered in about two hours, the water being 14 feet deep. The Massa boy was 18 and the Rice boy 14 years old. [Date: 5/20/1908, Vol. VI, No. 16, Page 1]

Matheny, Sally: Mrs. Sally Matheny, wife of Winfred Matheney and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tibert Ramsey, died at her home in North Monterey Thursday morning. Mrs. Matheney was 28 years old. She leaves a husband and one child. [Date: 2/19/1908, Vol. VI, No. 3, Page 1]

McCaleb, Eva: Mrs. Eva McCaleb died Tuesday. She leaves seven children to mourn her loss. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date: 3/18/1908, Vol. VI, No. 7, Page 4]

Meadows, Lee: Tuesday night Lee Meadows was shot and killed and his father, Willie Meadows shot in the army by unknown parties Bloomington. No arrest have been made up to the time of going to press. [Date: 10/28/1908, Vol. VI, No. 39, Page 1]

Mills, John: John Mills, a former citizen of Cookeville, was killed by a freight train at his home in Como, Texas, on Aug. 27. [Date: 9/2/1908, Vol. VI, No. 31, Page 1]

Mitchell, Adelle: Mrs. Adelle Mitchell, wife of Dillard Mitchell, died at her home in this city on Sunday, Feb. 16, 1908. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Gossage. She leaves a husband and two children, a girl of 10 and a baby. Her remains were buried in the family cemetery near Baxter. [Date: 2/19/1908, Vol. VI, No. 3, Page 1]

Mitchell, Nancy Adel: Mrs. Nancy Adel Mitchell, wife of Mr. J. D. Mitchell of Cookeville, departed to be with the Lord on Feb. 16, 1908, aged 25 years. She was the daughter of Mr. D. C. Gossage. She was a faithful wife, a good mother, and a good Christian, loving and considerate to all; her departure is mourned by a large circle of friends. A husband, daughter and son will rise up and call her blessed. . . [Date: 2/26/1908, Vol. VI, No. 4, Page 1]

Mitchell, Travis: Travis Mitchell - Death has entered the home of A. Mitchell of Route 2 and claimed as its victim Travis Mitchell, aged 16 years, one month and four days. He leaves a father and mother, five brothers and two sisters to mourn his loss. [Date: 5/6/1908, Vol. VI, No. 14, Page 1]

Moore, Dorcas Pennock: Whereas, on June 13, 1908, the angel of death beckoned and the soul of Mrs. Dorcas Pennock Moore, wife of Dr. J. T. Moore, of Algood, Tenn., took its flight to God who gave it, therefore be it resolved, that we, the members of the Putnam County Medical Association, extend to the grief-stricken husband, our esteemed fellow member, our sincere sympathy in his great sorrow. [Date: 7/15/1908, Vol. VI, No. 24, Page 1]

Moore, Mrs. J. T.: Mrs. Dr. J. T. Moore died at her home in Algood Saturday morning, June 13, 1908. Her death was sudden, she only living a few hours after being stricken. The funeral was held at Algood on Sunday. Mrs. Moore was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Pennock of Nashville. Besides her husband she leaves one little girl. [Date: 6/17/1908, Vol. VI, No. 20, Page 1]

Nelson, Charlie: Charlie Nelson, a quiet and peaceful citizen of this section, died on the 15th inst. He leaves a wife and several children and a host of friends to mourn his departure. [Date: 6/17/1908, Vol. VI, No. 20, Page 4]

Noah, Mrs. James: Mrs. James Noah die at her home in this city June 18, 1908, and was laid to rest in the city cemetery. [Date: 6/24/1908, Vol. VI, No. 21, Page 1]

Owen, Jamie: Miss Jamie Owen died at Denver, Colo. on Monday, Feb. 3, 1908, of bronchial trouble. Her remains will be buried at Franklin, Tenn., Thursday. Miss Janie was a sister of Mrs. John B. Dow of this city, and well known in society here. She was a beautiful and attractive young lady and her untimely death will be much regretted. Mr. and Mrs. Dow will attend the funeral. [Date: 2/5/1908, Vol. VI, No. 1, Page 1]

Owen, Janie: Pieran Club - . . . The following resolutions on the untimely death of Miss Janie Owen were unanimously adopted. Whereas, The Pieran Club has lost a staunch friend and supporter in the person of our former honorary member, Miss Janie Owen, who was the embodiment of womanly grace and refinement, and who won a place in the hears of each and all of us by her modesty and sweet, winning ways, We Hereby Resolve, That the Pierans deeply deplore our loss, and extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. Be it also Resolved, That a copy of these our sentiments, be sent the family and also to the press. Mrs. Chas. Jellocorce, Miss Della Stroud, Mrs. Bennett Smith [Date: 2/19/1908, Vol. VI, No. 3, Page 4]

Parkins, Levi J.: Levi J. Parkins died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. D. Franklin of this city June 4, 1908. aged 78 years, and was buried on Friday. He was a member of the Christian church. [Date: 6/10/1908, Vol. VI, No. 19, Page 1]

Peek, Cordia: Saturday, Nov. 21, 1908, death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Peek, of Rickman, Tenn., and took form their home circle, their daughter, Cordia, aged 25 years. She was a favorite not only with the family but with the entire community in which she lived and during her long illness of consumption, she was patient and uncomplaining, thinking always of the welfare and comfort of others, even to the last. When God's call came to release her she was perfectly sensible of the fact and spoke of going to Him just as she would have spoken in health of making a visit to a friend. She leaves a father, mother, three brothers and two sisters to mourn their loss. . . . [Date: 12/3/1908, Vol. VI, No. 45, Page 2]

Pendergrass, Child of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse: The child of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Pendergrass, who lives a few miles southwest of town, died Friday, June 26, 1908. [Date: 7/1/1908, Vol. VI, No. 22, Page 1]

Pendergrass, L. H.: L. H. Pendergrass died at his home in Hermosa Beach, Cal. on Jan. 6, 1908. He was a son of J. H. Pendergrass of the 8th district, and left this county about 29 years ago. [Date: 1/15/1908, Vol. V, No. 50, Page 1]

Poston, O. H.: O. H. Poston died suddenly Aug. 29. [Date: 9/2/1908, Vol. VI, No. 31, Page 2]

Price, Mollie: Death has again entered our community, claiming for its victim Mrs. Mollie Price. She leaves a husband, three children and a host of friends to mourn her. [Date: 2/29/1908, Vol. VI, No. 3, Page 4]

Ramsey, A. R.: I. O. O. Resolutions - Whereas, It pleased Almighty God to remove from the walks of men, on January 30, 1908, our highly esteemed brother, A. R. Ramsey; Therefore, Be it resolved, That, by the death of Bro. Ramsey, Mount View Lodge No. 179, I. O. O. F. has lost one of its most devoted members, his community on3e of its mosst valued citizens and consecrated christians, and his family a loving husband and kind and indulgent father. In their sorrow we tender to his grief-stricken family our sincere condolence and commend them to Him, in whose service our departed brothr found his greatest joy. Further, be it resolved, That's a page of the record of this lodge be set apart to the memory of Bro. Ramsey, and that copies of these resolutions be furnished to his family and to the local newspapers for publication. - B. V. High, E. H. Boyd, J. M. Brown, W. V. Jenkins, William Apple [Date: 2/19/1908, Vol. VI, No. 3, Page 1]

Ramsey, A. R.: Memorial Resolutions - The follwoing resolutions were recently adopted by the church session of the Poast Oak congregation of the Presbyterian Church U. S. A. Whereas, One of our membes, Bro. A. R. Ramsey, a member of this congregation and for a long while one of the ruling elders, has recently gone to his reward above: Therefore be it resolved: 1. Toat (sic) this session has lost one of its active members, the congregation a strong supporter and the community a good citizen. . . . [Date: 5/27/1908, Vol. VI, No. 17, Page 4]

Ramsey, A. R.: Mr. A. R. Ramsey died at his home about three miles north or this city today (Thursday) of pneumonia. Mr. Ramsey was a prominent and well-to-do farmer, well and favorably known in this section. [Date: 1/29/1908, Vol. V, No. 52, Page 1]

Ray, Richard: Richard Ray died May 29 and was buried at the Wilson graveyard. [Date: 6/3/1908, Vol. VI, No. 18, Page 2]

Reagan, Joseph Alexander: Joseph Alexander Reagan, little son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Reagan, died Thursday May 21, 1908, aged about 18 months. [Date: 5/27/1908, Vol. VI, No. 17, Page 4]

Rice, Carl: Two Boys Drowned - Ammon Massa, son of Travis Massa, and Carl Rice, son of J. A. Rice, were drowned in the millpond at Gentry's mill near Window Cliff on Tuesday about 11 o'clock. Together with Edgar Hickey, about 16 years old, there were in a boat which upset. The bodies were recovered in about two hours, the water being 14 feet deep. The Massa boy was 18 and the Rice boy 14 years old. [Date: 5/20/1908, Vol. VI, No. 16, Page 1]

Robinson, Mrs.: Mrs. Robinson, widow of Wm. Robins, died at her home in Dry Valley on March 24, 1908. The funeral was conducted by Rev. G. E. Pennington. She was about 68 years of age and a highly respected lady. [Date: 4/29/1908, Vol. VI, No. 13, Page 1]

Shipley, Belle: Mrs. Belle Shipley, wife of Levi Shipley of near Calfkiller, died May 15, 1908, and was buried at Clouse Chapel. Bro. Finley conducting the services. [Date: 5/20/1908, Vol. VI, No. 16, Page 1]

Shipley, G. W.: On last Friday, Jan. 10, 1908, at two o'clock the park shadow of death entered the home of G. W. Shipley and claimed for its victim the head and stay of that family. He was about 40 years of age and a whole-souled, Christian man, always ready to lend a helping hand to the needy and distressed. He was converted and joined the Methodist church when a boy, in which he lived until a few days before his death, when he withdrew from that church and joined the Christian order. He expressed himself as being ready to die, but craved so much to get well in order that he might do more in the cause of the Master. But our ways are not God's ways, so He said it is enough, come up higher. He suffered intensely for the last three months of his life but bore it with great patience. We sympathize with the fatherless boys who need a father's guiding hand so much in life, and the widow who will miss the protection of her husband. But the dear Lord who suffered not a sparrow to fall will care for the widow and orphans. So we know God doeth all things well. . . . [Date: 1/15/1908, Vol. V, No. 50, Page 1]

Shoulders, Son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C.: The little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Shoulders died Monday, March 23, 1908, pneumonia. [Date: 3/25/1908, Vol. VI, No. 8, Page 1]

Slagle, Al: Al Slagle died at his home near Cummins Mill last Sunday. He had been in poor health for several years. [Date: 9/30/1908, Vol. VI, No. 35, Page 1]

Smith, Gen. W. G.: Gen. W. G. Smith died at his home in Sparta at 5:30 o'clock on Monday afternoon, aged 80 years. He had been in feeble health for some time, and had been confined to his home, but was up until Saturday, when the family was summoned. Gen. Smith was Sparta's oldest citizen, and was well known not only in White County, but throughout Middle Tennessee, especially amongst the old Confederates, he being commander of the G. G. Dibrell Reunion Brigade. He was a prominent lodge man having been given high honors by both the Masonic and Odd Fellows' lodges. Born in North Carolina in 1828 Mr. Smith came to Tennessee at an early age. When the war came he organized a company which was attached to the Twenty-fifth Tennessee Confederate Regiment, being Captain of Company C. He assisted in raising the Eighty-fourth Tennessee Regiment and was elected Lieutenant-Colonel of the regiment and served throughout the war. Returning to this county after the war he went into business, began reading law and was admitted to the bar in 1878. He held the office of Circuit Clerk for some years. [Date: 3/18/1908, Vol. VI, No. 6, Page 1]

Smith, Infant of Fowler: Fowler Smith's infant child was buried at Dotson Branch last week. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. J. S. Holloway. Eld. Jim Draper preached at Zion last Sunday. [Date: 8/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 28, Page 4]

Smith, Mrs.: Mrs. Smith, a sister of Mrs. M. W. Harp of Algood, died at her home in Rabun Gap, Ga., on Tuesday. She will be buried at Oak Hill Thursday, Mrs. Smith was a daughter of Judge Cannon of Overton County. [Date: 6/17/1908, Vol. VI, No. 20, Page 1]

Smoot, Francis: Little Francis Smoot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Smoot of this city died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1908, aged about seven years. [Date: 9/9/1908, Vol. VI, No. 32, Page 1]

Stewart, Infant of Lewis: The infant daughter of Lewis Stewart died the 16th, about 4 o'clock and was buried the next day in Brotherton cemetery. [Date: 6/24/1908, Vol. VI, No. 21, Page 2]

Stout, Maggie: Mrs. Maggie Stout died Sunday at 11 o'clock a. m. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date: 3/18/1908, Vol. VI, No. 7, Page 4]

Terry, Mrs. Nora: Mrs. Nora Terry committed suicide Sunday afternoon, by hanging herself, in the smoke house, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pointer, two miles east of this city. She had been in poor health for some time and is supposed to have brooded over her illness until her mind became unbalanced and caused her to commit the rash act. Her death came as a great shock to her relatives and friends. She was about thirty years old and leaves a small son. [Date: 12/10/1908, Vol. VI, No. 46, Page 1]

Vanderpool, Daisy: Mrs. Daisy Vanderpool died Sunday at her home two miles north of this city of typhoid fever. Her remains were interred near her old home in Smith County, on Tuesday. [Date: 12/10/1908, Vol. VI, No. 46, Page 1]

Walker, Byrdie: On last Friday, April 17, 1908, the dark shadow of death entered the home of John Walker and claimed for its victim Mrs. Byrdie Walker. she was a real Chistian (sic), ready to lend a helping hand to the need and ditressed (sic). she suffered intensely for a few days. Our ways are not God's ways so he said, come up higher. [Date: 4/22/1908, Vol. VI, No. 12, Page 4]

Walker, John: Mr. John Walker died Friday and was laid to rest to rest (sic) in the cemetery at Algood. [Date: 4/8/1908, Vol. VI, No. 10, Page 3]

Walton, Wm. B.: "Capt. Wm. B. Walton died at his home near Nashville recently. The death of Capt. Walker leaves but one survivor of that splendid regiment that marched out from Tennessee under William B. Campbell -- Thos. Pentecost. Capt. Walton was the last surviving of the regiment. He was born in Carthage, Smith county, Tennessee, April 19, 1824. His grandfather, William Walton, founded the city of Carthage, donating the ground upon which the courthouse and other public buildings were built. He also built the old Walton road, which was a noted highway through portions of that county in old times, and upon the line of which much of the Tennessee Central railroad was afterward built. In 1846, when the war broke out between the United States and Mexico, Capt Walton raised a company of volunteers in Smith county, which constituted one of the companies in the famous regiment commanded by Col. Wm. B. Campbell (afterward governor), which regiment justly won the soubriquet of the ""Bloody First,"" the name that has always attached to it. On the bloody field of Buena Vista this regiment, side by side with noted regiment of Mississippi Rifles, commanded by Col. Jefferson Davis, was even in the forefront on the sanguinary field, and won the highest encomiums from the commander-in-chief, Gen. Zachary Taylor. This regiment afterward participated, conspicuously, in all of the important engagements of Gen. Taylor in Mexico, and later, under Gen. Winfield Scott, in his march on the city of Mexico, and was present at the capitulation of that city, when the American forces entered the halls of Montezumas." [Date: 8/19/1908, Vol. VI, No. 29, Page 2]

Watson, John B.: Esq. John B. Watson of the Third district died at his home last Thursday of typhoid fever. He was buried at the family graveyard near Brown's Mill on Friday. Mr. Watson's entire family, six in all, were down with fever at the time of his death. He was well known and a highly esteemed citizen. [Date: 1/8/1908, Vol. V, No. 49, Page 2]

Watson, Mrs. Ambrose: Mrs. Ambrose Watson died at her home Jan. 25, and her remains were laid in the Paron cemetery Jan. 27. [Date: 1/29/1908, Vol. V, No. 52, Page 2]

Webb, Daughter of S. D.: S. D. Webb's daughter of La Fayette died last week. [Date: 8/19/1908, Vol. VI, No. 29, Page 4]

Webb, Maud: Our vicinity (Route One) was made sad on last Friday, May 8, 1908, when God in his great power saw fit to take fro the home Mrs. Maud Webb. Maud had been enduring the most intense suffering for three months when God released her from all pain and bore her spirits home. For several years she had been a member of the M. E. church. She leaves a husband three children and one brother to mourn her loss. The entire family has our heartfelt sympathy in their great sorrow; no doubt to-night but what Maud is at rest. [Date: 5/13/1908, Vol. VI, No. 15, Page 2]

West, Effie: Miss Effie West, age about 10 years died last Wednesday at her father's W. M. West of Sparta, and was buried at West school-house cemetery. [Date: 8/26/1908, Vol. VI, No. 30, Page 4]

West, Etta: On Thursday, July 30, 1908, Etta West, little daughter of Dillard and Carrie West of Algood, died, after a long illness. She was buried at the Phillips graveyard, Rev. Fount Smith conducting the services. [Date: 8/5/1908, Vol. VI, No. 27, Page 4]

Wilkes, John S.: Judge John S. Wilkes of the supreme court died at his home in Pulaski on Sunday. He was 67 years of age and had been in failing health for two years. He served in the Confederate army as a Captain in the Third Tennessee Infantry. Judge Wilkes was appointed to the supreme bench in 1893 by Gov. Turney and had been a member of that August tribunal for 15 years. [Date: 2/5/1908, Vol. VI, No. 1, Page 3]

Willett, Mrs. S. E.: Mrs. S. E. Willett died at her home two miles east of Cookeville on Wednesday night, July 1, 1908, aged about 50. [Date: 7/08/1908, Vol. VI, No. 23, Page 1]

Williams, J. H.: J. H. Williams died at his home in West Cookeville on Saturday, Nov. 14, 1908, aged about 70. He served in the Confederate army. Mr. Williams leaves several grown children. His wife died but a few weeks ago. [Date: 11/18/1908, Vol. VI, No. 42, Page 2]

Williams, Mrs. Champ: Mrs. Williams, wife of Sheriff Champ Williams of Clay county, died at her home in Celina on Thursday, July 30, 1908, after an illness of about two months. She was a member of the Christian church and a lady of most lovable character. She leaves four children, all living in Celina. [Date: 8/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 28, Page 1]

Williams, Mrs. Ransom: Mrs. Ransom Williams died at her home east of this city on March 4, 1908, and was buried at the West graveyard on Thursday. [Date: 3/11/1908, Vol. VI, No. 6, Page 1]

Williams, Nora: Death visited our community Sunday night and claimed for its victim Mrs. Nora Williams. She leaves two children and relatives and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a devoted christian and had been for years, and was loved by all who knew her. The remains were laid so rest at the West Cemetery, services being conducted by Rev. Henry Carr. [Date: 1/22/1908, Vol. V, No. 51, Page 1]

Wilmoth, Infant of Quiny: Quiny Wilmoth's baby died Saturday night. [Date: 3/4/1908, Vol. VI, No. 5, Page 2]

Winchester, William: William Winchester, a highly respected citizen of this city died Saturday night at his home in West Cookeville, of pneumonia. His remains were interred Monday afternoon near his old home near Laurel Hill. He leaves a wife and several children. He was a member of the Methodist Church and an upright gentleman [Date: 12/10/1908, Vol. VI, No. 46, Page 1]

Wright, Jesse Ledord: Jesse Ledord Wright was born in Putnam County, Tenn., March 2, 1858; was married to Miss Mary Buck September 12, 1880, and in 1888 moved to Texas. God blessed this union with eleven children, one having preceded him. Ten are left with the mother to mourn his untimely death. He was converted and joined the Methodist Church at about 13 years of age. For years he has served the Church as an official. At the time of his death, July 19, 1907, he was on the Board of Stewards. He was a consistent Christian. . . . [Date: 1/29/1908, Vol. V, No. 52, Page 3]