Bandit Makes Cutting Remark CLINTON, Tenn. UP) Robert Stocks insisted it wasn't robbery when he whipped out a razor and took $18 from Victor Roberts. Stocks said "I was only collecting a debt and using the razor to peel a peach. He was sentenced to five years in;prison. Mansfield News Journal, Mansfield, Ohio, Feb. 1, 1958

Utahville Girl Wed To Clinton,Tenn., Resident UTAHVILLE Remina Jane Brown, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Brown, of Utahville, R.F.D., became the bride of Kelly Cecil Narramore son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Narramore of Clinton, Tenn., December 25, 1951 in a ceremony performed at the home of the bride. Rev. David L.. Hardt officiated at the wedding which was immediately followed by a reception. Given in marriage by her father, James Brown, the bride wore a blue dress and a corsage of red roses. Mrs. Vera Kizer was matron of honor and Clifford Nevling was best man. Rev. Williams served as vocalist for the ceremony and Twila Brown as pianist. The newlyweds plan to reside in Cleveland,Ohio. Source: Progress, Clearfield, PA, January 11, 1952

Progress Report NASHVILLE (AP) Bobby Cain, the first Negro to graduate from integrated Clinton, Tenn., High School, received a bachelor's degree from Tennessee A&I University this Spring. Cain said he plans to do social work in Columbus, Ohio, for a year, then return to college for graduate study. Clinton's integration in 1956 was accompanied by violence and the school was later dynamited. Source: Stevens Point Daily Journal, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, July 24, 1961

Sam Diggs and Leppy Scarboro, while intoxicated, went to the drugstore of Frank Chapman, at Oliver Springs, Anderson County, Tenn., Wednesday and asked for "ginger ale". Chapman refused to sell it and in a fight which followed was shot through the head and instantly killed by Diggs. The latter is in jail and a lynching....(nothing further was found in the newspaper) Newark Daily Advocate, Newark, Ohio, May 24, 1889

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF IOWA IN AND FOR IDA COUNTY To whom it may concern: Whereas, on the 12th day of November A. D, 1955, a paper purporting to be the last will and testament of EFFIE KOPPLIN, deceased, late of Anderson County, Tennessee was filed in my office and by me opened and read and the 12th day of December 1955, at 10:00 o'clock a. m., appointed and fixed as the time when same will come before the Clerk, then to be held for final proof and probate as the duly executed last will and testament of EFFIE KOPPLIN, deceased, at which time all persons interested may appear and show cause why the same should not be admitted to probate. Dated this 12th day of November A. D. 1955. S. A, Dwine Clerk of District Court Arthur L. Johnson Attorney for Estate 31-3 Source: Ida County Pionerer Record, Ida Grove, Iowa, December 1, 1955

SHELBY's OLDEST WOMAN DIES AT 103 FOUND COMFORT IN HER OLD PIPE Shelbyville, May 14, Mrs. Perlisse Ann Keller, Shelby count's oldest resident, died at her home in the 2700 block, South Second street, Tuesday at the age of 106 years, one month and six days. For many years she has been a familiar figure on the streets, invariably carrying her market basket and smoking her little clay pipe. For several months her very unusual age has affected her physically, depriving her of her daily walks, but she was confined to her bed only about ten days before death. BORN IN TENNESSEE Mrs. Keller was born In Anderson county, Tennessee, March 7, 1813, and at the time of her death was perhaps, the oldest resident of Central Illinois and perhaps of the state. Her maiden name was Perlisse Ann Ridenour. About seventy-three years ago she was married to the late John Keller in Tennessee, and a year or so later came to Illinois and settled at Wabash Point, near Mattoon. Several years later the family moved to Indiana and later to this vicinity, which continued the home of Mrs. Keller until her death. For years after coming here she occupied a log cabin along the river and throughout her life was a lover of flowers, spending much of her In the spring and summer seasons in gathering wild flowers. She also had a wide knowledge of roots and herbs. KNOWN AS 'GRANNY" KELLER. Mrs. Keller was the mother of four children, two of whom are living. They are William Keller of thls city and Marion Keller of Wood River, Ill. Mr. Keller died fifteen or twenty years ago. "Granny" Keller. as the aged woman was universally called, not only reared her own children, but also a number of grandchildren. For a number of years Mrs. Keller was a member of the Christian church, but several years ago transferred her membership to the Church of Christ, which was nearer her home. The funeral will be conducted from this church at 10 o'clock Thursday morning by Elder A. L. Gopford. Burial will be in Glenwood cemetery, Source: Decatur Review, Decatur, Illinois, May 14, 1919

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Jarnigan services Services for Theodore R. Jarnigan, 84; who died Monday in Lorain after a long illness,will be 1 p.m. Monday in Sharp Funeral Home; Oliver Springs, Tenn., where friends may call 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. Gervin Walls, pastor, of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church, Oliver Springs, where Mr. Jarnigan was a member, will officiate. Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Oak Ridge, Tenn. In Lorain, friends will be received 2-4 arid 7-9 p.m. today at Dombrowski and Wohlever Funeral Home. Born in Harriman.Tenn., Mr. Jarnigan lived in Lorain from 1946 until retiring as head ship-, per with The Shovel Company in 1973. He returned to Tennessee following his retirement and made his home in Coalfield until moving back to Lorain last year to live with his daughter, Florence Apple of Lorain. Other survjvors include, sons, Ted, David, and Johnny, all of Lorain; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Jarnigan was preceded in 'death by his wife, Leona M. (nee Graham), in 1985; and a grandson, Mark, in 1985. Source: Chronicle Telegram, Elyria, Ohio, Nov. 12, 1989

No unfortunately that was all. You might want to check with the Southern Baptist Assoc. or Primitive Baptist.

Angela, Is there any more information on who the Crawford was in this article? Thanks, Melinda -----Original Message----- From: AngelaMeadows3@aol.com [mailto:AngelaMeadows3@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, January 06, 2005 8:37 PM To: TNANDERS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TNANDERS-L] Baptist Revival Baptist Revival Straight Creek PINEVILLE, April 11 - The Baptists are holding a revival in the community church at Straight Creek. The Rev. Mr. Roach of Lafollette, Tenn., is the preacher and the singing is being conducted by Mr. Crawford of Clinton, Tenn. The largest crowds ever assembled in the camp for church services are reported. Source: Middlesboro Daily News, Middlesboro, KY, April 11, 1923 ==== TNANDERS Mailing List ==== Do not spam or send derogatory comments to any other subscriber to this list. It will happen once and then you will be permanently removed.

Baptist Revival Straight Creek PINEVILLE, April 11 - The Baptists are holding a revival in the community church at Straight Creek. The Rev. Mr. Roach of Lafollette, Tenn., is the preacher and the singing is being conducted by Mr. Crawford of Clinton, Tenn. The largest crowds ever assembled in the camp for church services are reported. Source: Middlesboro Daily News, Middlesboro, KY, April 11, 1923

Rites in Lansing, Mich., for Former Local Resident Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 pm in the Colonial Chapel, Lansing, Mich., for Sam Abernathy of Lansing, 64 year old former resident of this vicinity, who died suddenly, Monday April 28, at 6 a.m. of a heart attack. The Rev. Julius Fischback was assisted at the service by Rev. Harry Disney, of Detroit, brother in law of Mr. Abernathy. Internment was in Deepdale cemetery in Lansing. Born Nov. 17, 1882 in Dixon, Tenn., Mr. Abernathy with his family came to southern Illinois in 1913 and resided at Muddy until five(?) years ago. While here he was employed at Salvera (?) mines no. 1 and no. 12, and for the past five years has been employee of the ? factory, in Lansing. Besides his widow, formerly Ethel Disney of Coal Creek, Tenn., he is survived by their 12 children: Mrs. Edith Morris, Evansville, Ind.; Ralph, Benton Harbor, Mich., Mrs. Freida Owen, Carter Mills, Carl (?) Abernathy and Mrs. Wanda (?) Potts, Harrisburg; Mrs. Vernon Tarrant, Mrs. Thelma Wainwright, Mrs. Ruth Hufstedter, Elbert, Francis Norman and Blanche Abernathy, Lansing. All of the children were present for their father's funeral, with the exception of Mrs. Owen, who went to Lansing, but was called home Wednesday because of the serious illness of her young son, whose condition is improved. Other relatives attending from here were Joyce Potts and Lou (?) Abernathy, granddaughters; and Charles and Jordan Disney, brothers of Mrs. Abernathy. Source: Daily Register, Harrisburg, Illinois; May 6, 1947 Note: This was very difficult to read; so please check names before putting them in your tree!

Angela I posted that article on the Fentress County List. I thought it was worth the YORK researchers to see it..Thank you Milly WARD Piros My mind is lightning one brilliant flash and pooooffffffffffffffffffffff it's gone. Rootsweb Administrator for Anderson, Campbell and Fentress Tennessee Counties

New Sergeant York in Uncle Sam's Army Los Angeles (AP)??? There's a new Sergeant York in the service, a 23-year-old cousin of hero Alvin York of World War I fame. The new non-com is Sgt. J. T. York of Clinton,Tenn. - first name Jennie, and she's in the women's army corps. Source: Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, October 22, 1943

AT Coal Creek, Tenn., on the 20th Delphi Ross, a thirteen-year-old colored girl shot and killed John Hamilton, a mulatto, who had attempted to assault her. Source: New Era, Humeston, Iowa, July 28, 1887

Brothers Fight and Go Insane Over Argument About the Bible Knoxville, Tenn., September 2 Matthew and Luke Duncan, brothers, of Frost Bottom, in Anderson county, Tennessee, preachers of the Baptist persuasion, fought and went insane over an argument about the Bible. This occurred last Saturday, and after the fight, they had both took to the woods. Matthew was captured yesterday and taken to Oliver Springs. He fought savagely when taken, knocking down several men before being overpowered. During the night at Oliver Springs, he was lashed to a post for safe-keeping. Today he was committed to the State Hospital for the Insane at Lyons View. His brother Luke is still at large in the woods. They fought following an argument over who has supreme power, the Lord or the devil. Matthew maintained that God has no power over the devil, and Luke took the other view. They argued, until both went insane. They are between 35 and 40 years old. Source: Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, GA, Sept 3, 1913

Sentenced to Life Terms Knoxville, Tenn - Nov. 25 Henry Fritts and Robert Hughes were sentenced at Wartburg, Tenn., today to serve terms of life imprisonment for the murder of George Edmonds at Oliver Springs last spring. Both men will be brought to Knoxville for safe keeping pending an appeal to the Supreme court. Source: Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, GA, November 26, 1904

Knoxville. Dec. 8. Mynatt Leach was hanged at Clinton, Anderson county, Tenn., for the murder of J. D. Heck, superintendent of the Coal and Coke company at Coal Creek on Feb. 17 last. Heck was shot in ambush. His young wife was en route to meet him and witnessed the murder. Source: Steubenville Herald, Steubenville, Ohio, Dec. 9, 1897

Stolen Car Captured A car stolen from a man named Brashier at Clinton,Tenn.,by two boys was captured at Pineville Wednesday by Charles Stewart, night policeman. The two boys escaped, sheriff E. A. Cox of Clinton came for the car Friday morning and passed through Middlesboro en route to Clinton during the afternoon. Source: Middlesboro Daily News, Middlesboro, KY; February 17, 1923

AT Chatanooga, Tennessee, one day last week, the baggage master was handling baggage he noticed a horrible stench arising from one of the boxes addressed to R. F., Wallace, Clinton, Tenn. On removing the top of the box he discovered a corpse packed in lime, Detectives are after the mystery. Source: Coshcoton Daily Age, Coshcoton, Ohio, March 22, 1884