On Dec 23, 2009, at 9:37 AM, Nancee Seifert wrote: > I can't find 'hide nor hair' of these folks except in the 1880 census; the > children: > > John A. Bright - 14 > Valena L. Bright - 12 > (I'm assuming they are the children of Anna Wallace by a former marriage) Nancee, Thanks a bunch for the lookup. I was planning to do that as the next step but Christmas activities kept getting in the way of genealogy <gg>. I'll poke around and see what else I can turn up as I do know there were some Brights married to Wallaces/Wallises shortly before moving to Iowa. Rick=

http://lucascountyan.blogspot.com/2007/11/all-are-sleeping-on-hill.html Merry Christmas to every one of you.. Take time to read Frank Myers' writing it's just what we need this time of year.. He's a truly gifted guy. He spent several years going between Chariton, Iowa and Mason City, Iowa as a newspaper writer; but has finally settled in Chariton. I know I haven't contributed much to Lucas County this past year, but hope to find a way to improve that this coming year. So, don't give up on me!! My Best Regards, Nancee

Richard: Thank you for the prompt reply RE. the Adair family. Jesse Franklin Adair died 14 April 1931 at Galena, Jasper County, Missouri. His death certificate is No. 14591 and is on-line at the Missouri Archives website. Louisa (Kendall) Adair's Death Cert. is also available at the same web site (No. 9144). Louisa died 11Mar 1930. Both are buried just across the MO. state line in Kansas. I found five children of Jesse and Louisa: James S. b 22 September 1876; d. 19 July 1948 (Jasper Co., MO.); Harry W., b. 19 Feb 1878, d. 5 March 1952 (Jasper Co., MO.); Luther b. 14 May 1884, d. Jasper Co., MO.; Martha, b. abt 1890 (Iowa); Phylander, b. abt 1897, not sure where. Jesse and Louisa were married at Garden Grove, Decatur County, Iowa on 30 Sept 1875 per the Decatur county Iowa marriage records. It appears the family was in Decatur County until sometime in the 1890's after which they moved to Jasper County, Missouri, near Zincite (Now Bellville I believe). They lived there for about years: i.e. the rest of their lives. Finally, in case you are interested, Louisa was the daughter of James S. & Elizabeth Ammermon Kendall. She was born in Indiana. There is a biography of James Samuel Kendall, father of Louisa on this Decatur County Website. If there are any photographs of Jesse & Louisa Adair extant, I would like to have a copy. Most likely they would be in Missouri I would think. Happy Holidays, John Kendall On Dec 21, 2009, at 6:11 PM, Richard Albright wrote: > > On Dec 21, 2009, at 2:41 PM, John Kendall wrote: > >> Sorry Rick I cannot help you with the Bright/Wood puzzle. However, I >> have a clarification question for you. Louisa Kendall Adair was >> married to Jesse Franklin Adair, a son of james Barton Adair. Was >> the Robert Adair you mentioned in your note the Father of James >> Barton Adair? >> John Kendall > > ------------------- > John, > I knew Jesse Franklin Adair was married to Louisa S. ------ > (about 1876) but I did not know her maiden name, so thank you very > much for that information. Do you have a death date/place for > Jesse? I show him born in the spring of 1850 in Mercer Co., MO. > I confirm that his parents were James Barton Adair and > Elizabeth Savin Newlin, natives of IN and TN, respectively. James > died in 1907 but for his wife I only know I last found her in 1885. > I have 14 children identified for James and Elizabeth Adair. I > connect via their son Thomas B. Adair, 1851-1924, who married Naomi > Ruth Wood, 1853-1946, on 9 Nov 1879. Thomas and Naomi had no > children. Naomi was a daughter of Henry Wood and Nancy Daft (my > direct ancestors via Nancy's sister Mary Ann Wood Bright). > James Barton Adair, father of Jesse and Thomas, was a son of > Robert "Robin" Adair and Margaret Speers. I last worked on the > Adairs in 2002, so I'm not sure if I researched Robert and Margaret > as all these are collateral lines for me. > I also connect to the Adairs through Ina Leathel Wood who > married Mr. Alma Curtis "Doc" Adair in 1912 and sister Enva Wood > who married Arthur Milo "Toots" Adair in 1917. And, John Wesley > Wood, father of Ina and Alma, who married Sarah Elizabeth Adair as > his wife #2 in 1889. And I may have overlooked another one or two > Adair cousins <gg>. I've been researching my family since 1954. > I glad to share more info or clarify anything above that seems > to not make sense. Rick, Merced, CA > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

Sorry Rick I cannot help you with the Bright/Wood puzzle. However, I have a clarification question for you. Louisa Kendall Adair was married to Jesse Franklin Adair, a son of james Barton Adair. Was the Robert Adair you mentioned in your note the Father of James Barton Adair? John Kendall On Dec 20, 2009, at 3:14 PM, Richard Albright wrote: > Does anyone on the List know how the JOHN A. BRIGHT mentioned > below fits into this family? I assume one of the two wives of G.W. > ADAIR was previously married, so I'm wondering if their surnames > are maiden names or their "Mrs." names. I have ADAIR kin via both > BRIGHT and WOOD in Decatur County but so far I cannot place these > folks. My ADAIR line is via James Barton ADAIR (1828-1907), son of > Robert ADAIR. Rick > On Dec 20, 2009, at 8:56 AM, Nancee Seifert wrote: > >> Decatur County Journal >> Leon, Iowa >> Thursday, February 8, 1912 >> >> GEORGE WASHINGTON ADAIR was born in Montgomery County, Indiana, >> December 31, >> 1824. Died in Des Moines, Iowa, January 29, 1912, at the age of >> 88 years, 1 >> month and 5 days. >> >> On November 20, 1851, he was married to MARTHA WILCOX, who died in >> 1865. On >> January 22, 1869, he was married to ANNA WALLACE. Deceased is a >> member of >> the Adventist Christian Church of this city. He leaves to mourn his >> departure four sons and two daughters, viz.: MILTON ADAIR, of >> Raridon, >> Illinois; LOUIS ADAIR, of Boone, Iowa; GEORGE WESLEY ADAIR, of >> Leon; VANDONA >> ADAIR, of Des Moines; Mrs. MARY CLAREY, of Sugar Land, Texas; and >> Mrs. >> BYRTLE BOTSFORD, of Des Moines; also a step-son, JOHN A. BRIGHT, >> of Chariton >> All of whom excepting the last named and Mrs. CLEARY, were >> present at the >> funeral. > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to IADECATU- > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message

On Dec 21, 2009, at 2:41 PM, John Kendall wrote: > Sorry Rick I cannot help you with the Bright/Wood puzzle. However, I > have a clarification question for you. Louisa Kendall Adair was > married to Jesse Franklin Adair, a son of james Barton Adair. Was > the Robert Adair you mentioned in your note the Father of James > Barton Adair? > John Kendall ------------------- John, I knew Jesse Franklin Adair was married to Louisa S. ------ (about 1876) but I did not know her maiden name, so thank you very much for that information. Do you have a death date/place for Jesse? I show him born in the spring of 1850 in Mercer Co., MO. I confirm that his parents were James Barton Adair and Elizabeth Savin Newlin, natives of IN and TN, respectively. James died in 1907 but for his wife I only know I last found her in 1885. I have 14 children identified for James and Elizabeth Adair. I connect via their son Thomas B. Adair, 1851-1924, who married Naomi Ruth Wood, 1853-1946, on 9 Nov 1879. Thomas and Naomi had no children. Naomi was a daughter of Henry Wood and Nancy Daft (my direct ancestors via Nancy's sister Mary Ann Wood Bright). James Barton Adair, father of Jesse and Thomas, was a son of Robert "Robin" Adair and Margaret Speers. I last worked on the Adairs in 2002, so I'm not sure if I researched Robert and Margaret as all these are collateral lines for me. I also connect to the Adairs through Ina Leathel Wood who married Mr. Alma Curtis "Doc" Adair in 1912 and sister Enva Wood who married Arthur Milo "Toots" Adair in 1917. And, John Wesley Wood, father of Ina and Alma, who married Sarah Elizabeth Adair as his wife #2 in 1889. And I may have overlooked another one or two Adair cousins <gg>. I've been researching my family since 1954. I glad to share more info or clarify anything above that seems to not make sense. Rick, Merced, CA

Hi, sorry I took so long to to reply, Betty was Russell's wife. I know his parents but that's about it. Mom always said Russell was ornery but a great teddy bear. His grandson Kenny is a big guy and lovable and looks like his grandpa. I know nothing about Betty. My husband's mom was a Price, was your dad from around Truro area? thanks Laura ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry Balow" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, December 07, 2009 9:23 PM Subject: Re: [IADECATU] Fw: George Webb Van Wert >I vaguely remember Russell Reed and do not remember his wife's name, > (Cathy?). They were friends of my parents, Buddy and Dorothy Price, and I > remember, also vaguely, visiting them and children, (seems like 3 or 4), > on > a visit back to Van Wert sometime after or around 1951. I believe Mom > kept > a Christmas card connection but do not remember it lasting after I was > grown. Just thought I'd mention since you rang a distant bell with the > mention of Russell Reed. > Sherry (Price) Balow > > > >> [Original Message] >> From: Gary & Laura Muselman <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Date: 12/7/2009 6:43:00 PM >> Subject: [IADECATU] Fw: George Webb Van Wert >> >> not sure to send this to >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: Gary & Laura Muselman >> To: Nancee Seifert >> Sent: Sunday, December 06, 2009 6:37 PM >> Subject: George Webb Van Wert >> >> >> I've just recently joined this little family of e-mailers, I found a lot > of VanWert stuff after my mom passed away this spring. My great > grandfather > was George Webb. I didn't know he had a restaurant until this letter, he > is pictured in the VanWert book on page 17, >> My grandfather Floyd "Mike" Webb graduated in 1924, my grandma Eva Sink > Webb in 1926, other relative Grace Webb Young, Neal and Isabel Sink and > Ethel Webb Reed Love - I am looking for any info for Ethel's first husband > Kenneth Reed and their son Russell. >> thanks feel free to post this if you find it interesting. >> I'll look for more stuff if you want, >> Laura Muselman >> www.iagenweb.org/decatur >> ------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > www.iagenweb.org/decatur > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 9.0.709 / Virus Database: 270.14.98/2551 - Release Date: 12/07/09 13:34:00

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1912 JAMES LEROY, son of Mr. And Mrs. J.C. MCGHEE, was born in Wayne County, Iowa October 12, 1909, and died in Woodland, Decatur County, February 11, 1912, being 2 years, 4 months of age. Our Heavenly Father has removed from our midst a precious little flower that bloomed in our home and now has faded away to be missed by those who loved and cherished him. A little chair will be vacant here but another voice will mingle with the angels around God's throne where he has been transplanted. He leaves a father, mother and two brothers to mourn his loss His little song was "Lord I'm Coming Home." Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock at the A.C. Church conducted by Rev. Stevenson, of Lineville, and interment was made at the Corder Cemetery. A large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends followed the little body to its last resting place. --------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 20, 2009 [email protected]

Does anyone on the List know how the JOHN A. BRIGHT mentioned below fits into this family? I assume one of the two wives of G.W. ADAIR was previously married, so I'm wondering if their surnames are maiden names or their "Mrs." names. I have ADAIR kin via both BRIGHT and WOOD in Decatur County but so far I cannot place these folks. My ADAIR line is via James Barton ADAIR (1828-1907), son of Robert ADAIR. Rick On Dec 20, 2009, at 8:56 AM, Nancee Seifert wrote: > Decatur County Journal > Leon, Iowa > Thursday, February 8, 1912 > > GEORGE WASHINGTON ADAIR was born in Montgomery County, Indiana, December 31, > 1824. Died in Des Moines, Iowa, January 29, 1912, at the age of 88 years, 1 > month and 5 days. > > On November 20, 1851, he was married to MARTHA WILCOX, who died in 1865. On > January 22, 1869, he was married to ANNA WALLACE. Deceased is a member of > the Adventist Christian Church of this city. He leaves to mourn his > departure four sons and two daughters, viz.: MILTON ADAIR, of Raridon, > Illinois; LOUIS ADAIR, of Boone, Iowa; GEORGE WESLEY ADAIR, of Leon; VANDONA > ADAIR, of Des Moines; Mrs. MARY CLAREY, of Sugar Land, Texas; and Mrs. > BYRTLE BOTSFORD, of Des Moines; also a step-son, JOHN A. BRIGHT, of Chariton > All of whom excepting the last named and Mrs. CLEARY, were present at the > funeral.

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa February 22, 1912 'SCHOOL NOTES' Editors: Esther Henry, Ada Dale * * * * * "The heights by great men reached and kept, Were not attained by sudden flight, But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upwards in the night." -- Longfellow. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades will have a Washington's birthday program in the high room Friday afternoon. The physics class are studying electricity and a direct current from the city plant has been installed in the laboratory for lighting purposes and also for experimenting. Mrs. Margaret Sears visited the 3rd and 4th grades Friday afternoon of last week. Mrs. Gass visited high school Friday. The seniors and high school teachers had a surprise party for Prof. Gass at his home Monday evening. -------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 20, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, February 22, 1912 HENRY MARSHALL was born in St. Charles County, Missouri, November 16, 1838, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. W.F. DURNAL, of Barron, Wisconsin February 4, 1912. At a very early age he moved with his parents to Calhoun County, Illinois, where he lived until 1852. Then he moved to Grant County, Wisconsin, where he lived until the opening of the Civil War. He enlisted in Co. G 3rd Wisconsin Cavalry and spent three years and three months in his country's service. In 1866 he came to Garden Grove, Iowa, near which place he spent most of the remainder of his life. July 4, 1869, he was married to Miss EMELINE BLAIR, who preceded him to the great beyond April 1, 1900. To this union were born three children, PAULINE, who died in infancy; GEO. B., of Milestone, Sask., Canada; and Mrs. W.F. DURNAL, of Barron, Wisconsin. He is also survived by two brothers and two sisters, FRANCES W. MARSHALL, of near Deer Plain, Illinois; J.W. MARSHALL, of Kansas City, Mo.; Mrs. JULIA ANER, of Deer Plain, Illinois; and Mrs. CATHERINE HOOTS, of Cuba, Mo. He was a charter member of Weldon Post G.A.R. No. 426 and later of the post at Bangor Wisconsin, and Barron. Mr. MARSHALL was beloved by all who knew him. He was prominent in Grand Army circles and took a keen interest in the affairs of his community, the State of his residence and the nation. Especially was Mr. MARSHALL interested in the progress of Decatur County where he had resided for so many years. The remains were brought to Garden Grove where interment occurred on February 7th, Rev. Allen Judd being in charge of the funeral services. Our people sympathize deeply with the bereaved children and relatives. --------------------------------------------- Card of Thanks ~~ We desire to express our appreciation to the many friends for their sympathy and assistance before and following the death of our beloved father. -- Mrs. Jessie Marshall Durnal, George B. Marshall. ------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 20, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, February 8, 1912 Funeral services over the body of S.K. CARMEAN were conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Presbyterian Church, Rev. E.N. Bradshaw officiating, and at the cemetery by the Masonic Order. A large company of sorrowing friends were present as a token of respect to the departed. S.K. CARMEAN was born at Mediapolis in Des Moines County, May 7, 1865, and died at his home in Leon, Iowa, February 3, 1912. He came to Leon with his parents when a small boy and had resided in Leon ever since, being engaged in the mercantile business most of the time. He was married to EDITH MAY CRAIGO, June 19, 1889. Three children were born to them, BARDEN SWIFT, LYDON STOWE and DEWEY SAMPSON, the last two dying in infancy. The oldest, BARDEN SWIFT, aged 19, with his mother is left to mourn a devoted father and husband. Besides his wife and son, he leaves to mourn his loss an aged mother and one brother, GEORGE W., who resides at Albia, Iowa. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church at Leon, Iowa, and no one can say but that he was an exemplary Christian, husband and father. He was also a member of the Masonic Order at Leon. SAM, as he was familiarly called, was known by almost every one as an energetic business man. He suffered intensely the last few months of his life, yet bore his sufferings without a murmur. "And so for me there is no sting to death, And so the grave has lost its victory. It is but crossing with bated breath, And white, set face a little strip of sea. To find the loved ones waiting on the shore, More beautiful, more precious than before." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 20, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, February 8, 1912 GEORGE WASHINGTON ADAIR was born in Montgomery County, Indiana, December 31, 1824. Died in Des Moines, Iowa, January 29, 1912, at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 5 days. On November 20, 1851, he was married to MARTHA WILCOX, who died in 1865. On January 22, 1869, he was married to ANNA WALLACE. Deceased is a member of the Adventist Christian Church of this city. He leaves to mourn his departure four sons and two daughters, viz.: MILTON ADAIR, of Raridon, Illinois; LOUIS ADAIR, of Boone, Iowa; GEORGE WESLEY ADAIR, of Leon; VANDONA ADAIR, of Des Moines; Mrs. MARY CLAREY, of Sugar Land, Texas; and Mrs. BYRTLE BOTSFORD, of Des Moines; also a step-son, JOHN A. BRIGHT, of Chariton All of whom excepting the last named and Mrs. CLEARY, were present at the funeral. Funeral service was held in the Christian Church at Leon by the Pastor, Rev. J.S. Coffin, Thursday afternoon, January 21, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Leon Cemetery. -------------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 20, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, February 8, 1912 The bean supper given last Saturday evening at the G.A.R. Hall by the G.A.R. And the W.R.C., was well patronized. The supper was a success. On Monday dinner was also served and again patronage was good. The camp fire Saturday evening at the M.E. Church was well attended in spite of the inclement weather. The program as announced in last week's Journal, was carried out. The address by Captain Lot Abraham, of Mt. Pleasant, Department Commander of the Iowa G.A.R. was splendid and received the very close attention of the audience. He told of war times, relating many incidents of those strenuous days, sang a number of old army songs, and told something of the organization and work of the G.A.R. He is a pleasing speaker and those present enjoyed a great treat, everyone enjoyed his address and especially was it appreciated by the old soldiers. Captain Abraham was a good soldier and a capable commander. During the evening he told of paroling 5,020 confederate soldiers, the recital of the incident proving highly interesting Captain Abraham met many of our people while in the city and all enjoyed his visit with us very much. While here he was a guest of Captain J.D. BROWN, State Senator from this district. J.H. EVANS, of Leon, was a member of Captain Abraham's company during the war. Sunday evening he spoke at the Christian Church greatly pleasing a good sized audience. Captain Abraham departed Tuesday morning for Bedford where he had an engagement to speak that evening. ---------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 19, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, March 7, 1912 On last Wednesday afternoon at one-thirty occurred the marriage of LESTER GARDNER and Miss LELA SANGER, both of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J.S. Coffin, Pastor of the Christian Church, at his home on Church Street. Mr. GARDNER is the son of Mr. And Mrs. WILL GARDNER, of Leon. He is a splendid young man, being characterized by good habits and industry. Miss SANGER is the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. GEORGE W. SANGER, who live just a short distance northeast of Leon. She is a charming and accomplished young lady and will make for her husband a worthy and fitting companion. Both of these young people are not only well known here, but are favorites among the young people. The wedding came as somewhat of a surprise as they had kept the secret well guarded. They left on the afternoon train for Shenandoah where the bride has a sister, and where they will visit for some time. Their many friends here wish them a long and prosperous life. ---------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 19, 2009 [email protected]

Thanks again, Nancee. Lester (William Lester) Gardner is my third cousin 2X removed. I was nice to have this wedding announcement. I wouldn't have half as much as I do on my Thomas family with the Decatur Co. Page, and you are a major contributor to it. Your work is very appreciated. Donna Greeley, CO

This is a Message Board Post. Reply to the message or author by clicking on the link below. *************************************************************************** MESSAGE: (#257931) Re: OLD BRICK HOUSE WEST OF VAN WERT <http://iagenweb.org/boards/decatur/queries/index.cgi?rev=257931> AUTHOR: Kara Weiershaus DATE: 12/18/2009 at 20:21:15 Reply To: (#257343) OLD BRICK HOUSE WEST OF VAN WERT Author: Kim Nizzi Date: 12/14/2009 at 14:06:06 Surnames: NIZZI I too would be interested in any history of this house. I believe that my ggg grandparents, John Murry and his wife America Jane Thompson Murry built this house around 1872. They did own the land.

Does anyone have any relationship to BESS (COWDEN) BROWN?? I have 2 columns of a letter she wrote from San Benito, Texas in 1912 -- however, don't have the beginning of the article... The next trip to the Leon Library, I will get the first part of the article copied. Looks like she has a pretty good sense of humor in her writing... Nancee

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, January 18, 1912 PAULINE BISHOP was born August 20, 1830, near Pulaski, Oswego County, New York, and died January 10, 1912, at the home of her son, H.A. HILLIKER, 214 12th Street, Des Moines, Iowa. She was united in marriage to STEPHEN HILLIKER, September 15, 1847, to which union three children were born. MARY JANE, who died at the age of 13 years; H.A. HILLIKER, with whom she has made her home for the past five years, and CHARLES L. HILLIKER, who died May 15, 1909 in Pulaski, New York. She became a Christian and united with the Methodist Church when but a young girl and like her husband who preceded her in death five years, had lived throughout her life a Christian. Mr. And Mrs. HILLIKER came to Iowa 30 years ago, settling in Leon where they made their home until Mr. HILLIKER's death, although an invalid for more than two years, her last and fatal illness was of short duration and at the noon hour she passed peacefully away. The funeral took place in Leon, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted by E.M. Hoff, Pastor of the M.E. Church. ----------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 18, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 28, 1911 MINT PATTERSON, brother of Mrs. J.R. BASHAW, died December 19th, at his home at McCurtain, Oklahoma, where he had resided for a number of years. He is well known to older residents of this county, having been a resident of this community for many years. Particulars concerning the funeral have not been learned as yet. The bereaved relatives have the sincere sympathy of all in this sad hour. ---------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 18, 2009 [email protected]

Decatur County Journal Leon, Iowa Thursday, December 28, 1911 Mrs. WM. BRIGHT, who resides with her husband and family nearly opposite the school house, related to us an incident she witnessed a few days since which illustrates the utter brutality a man is capable of when influenced by passion and whiskey. Her attention was attracted by a man's loud talking and going to the window she saw a team passing in which was seated a man and woman, the latter carrying a child on her lap, and just as she reached the window, she was horrified to see the man draw back his clinched fist and strike the woman a powerful blow on the side of the head. The woman was knocked senseless and would have fallen from the seat to the ground had not the man caught and dragged her limp form back. The team had gone perhaps fifty yards before the woman seemed to have regained consciousness and began crying and screaming, and seeing Mrs. BRIGHT, who had rushed to the door to assist the woman in calling for help, grasp the reins from the man's hands and attempted to stop the team and throw herself out of the spring wagon. The man however, wrenched the lines from her hands and lashing the horses into a run drove rapidly northward, the woman still weeping and screaming. It was raining quite hard at the time and no others seemed to have been in sight or hearing. Mrs. BRIGHT did not know the people, but can give a good description of them. The man was probably under the influence of liquor but a man who is capable of committing such an act is a coward and a brute, drunk or sober. -- Lineville Tribune. ---------------------------------------------------------- Copied by Nancee(McMurtrey)Seifert December 18, 2009 [email protected]