Humboldt,Tennessee Friday January 9th,1929 LOCALS---A son was born to Mr.& Mrs.Robert Dement last week. THE DEAD---Mrs.M.T.Moore died at the family home about four miles west of Humboldt last Saturday.She was about 69 years of age and had resided near and in Humboldt for most of her life.Deceased is survived by her husband;three daughters,Mrs.Carl.Castleman,Mrs.Ewell Cates and Mrs.Edgar Yearwood,all of this vicinity.Burial in Rose Hill cemetery. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON---Fred Hazlewood and Miss Edna Pillow eloped to Jackson last Saturday,where they were united in marriage.They will make their home with his mother,Mrs.C.D.Hazelwood.She is the daughter of Mr.& Mrs.W.F.Pillow. H.H.Bass returned Wednesday from Jonesboro,AR.,where he attended the funeral of his sister,Mrs.Mary Hinson. Born to Mr.& Mrs.C.B.Payne on last Sunday,a girl. Mrs.Sallie Rather,77 years old,died Wednesday at the home of her daughter,Mrs.J.T.Thorn,after an illness of several weeks following a fall she had,suffering injuries from which she never recovered.She also leaves three other daughters and three sons.The body was forwarded to Holly Springd,MS.,where it was laid to rest beside her late husband. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO---Mrs.S.E.Johnson went to Memphis last week to attend the funeral of Mrs.Dainwood. Mrs.Lillian Harber and daughter,Miss Ila Mai,of Chestnut Bluff attended the funeral of their aunt,Mrs.T.N.Skelton,Friday. Charles Kirk of Atlanta,Ga.,attended the funeral of his mother-in-law,Mrs.T.N.Skelton Friday. Born to Mr.& Mrs.George Pigue on Jan,5th,a daughter. Mrs.T.N.Skelton,after long months of intense suffering with a malignant cancer,quietly breathed her last late Thursday afternoon at her home.Her daughter,Mrs.Marie Kirk of Atlanta,was continually at her bedside and shared attendence with her father,who is now heart broken over the passing away of his dear life companion.Her remains were laid to rest in the Alamo Cemetery. WEEKS DOINGS OF THE MEDINA PEOPLE---The Death Angel visited the home of Mr.& Mrs.Charles Allen,December 25th,1919,and took from them their oldest daughter,Lucille.She had been sick about a week,her death being caused by pneumonia.She is survived by her parents;four brothers;one sister,many relatives and friends to mourn her death.She was sixteen years,one month and sixteen days old.The remains were laid to rest at Antioch Cemetery Friday afternoon.

ATTENTION ALL!!!!! Cleanup date for Patterson Cemetery is Mar. 18 with a Mar. 25 rain date. If you could come I would appreciate it! Thanks, Adam ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

----- Original Message ----- From: <admin@SEE.MESSAGE.FOR.ADDRESS> To: <TnGibson@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 11:10 AM Subject: New Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum Post > Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum > A new message, "Stegall Family," was posted by Dawna Martin on Thu, 02 > Mar 2000 It is a response to "Ancestors of Horace Stegall," posted by > Rena Foster-Clark on Wed, 01 Mar 2000 > > Surname: STEGALL > > > > --- > NAME: Dawna Martin > EMAIL: dawna0605@voyager.net > DATE: Mar 02 2000 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: Would you know anything about Texas Sofronia STEGALL, born 10 Apr 1872 in Gibson Co. She wed William Wallace Crowell. Any help would be appreciated. > Thank you, > Dawna. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Gibson?admin> > >

> Looking for info - location, description, photo, etc of L.B. Harwell's > Dry Goods and Groceries in Friendship in 1905 or so. Can anyone offer > help??

Humboldt,Tennessee----------Friday-----------September 1st,1916 NEWS AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS---L.P.Pickard,an old and well-known citizen of the Good Hope Vicinity,died a few days ago,aged 70 years.His wife and three daughters survive him. Marion Thorton,11 year-old son of J.T.Thorton of near Trenton,died quite suddenly on Tuesday of last week.The boy was only sick one day.The remains were buried at Dyer. Clyde Alexander of Bradford and Miss Annie B.Carter of Milan were married at the home of the bride's parents,Mr.& Mrs.R.H.Carter,on Thursday,August 31st.He is the son of Esq.J.S.Alexander. Henrietta Mitchell,a colored woman,who lives near Kenton,was run over by a freight train at Rives a few days ago and one of her arms cut off and her body badley bruised. SOCIETY--- The following invitation has been received by A.Y.Simmons to the marriage of John M.Fisher,an old Humboldt boy: "Mr.& Mrs.Alfred G.Williams request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter,Winifred Frances,to Mr.John M.Fisher,on Monday evening,September 4th,at 8 p.m. at 9 Park Street;Norwalk,Connencticut." Mr.Fisher is a son of Mrs.Callie Fisher,formerly of Humboldt,but now of Washington,D.C. RURAL ROUTE No.10---Bob Patterson of east Humboldt & Mrs.Peggy Thomas of Alamo,are at present visiting in the home of their brothers,Zan,Berry,Kinch and their sister,Miss Sack Patterson,of this place.The three former have been married and reared families,all of whom are now marrioed and gone.The others have remained in blissful singleness."Old Father Time" while passiong along,has been very kind in sparing these good people so long,and pages could be written extolling their honesty;intergrity and highstanding in the community.Their ages added together would be something near 500 years.They are the children of Captain Johnnie Patterson,deceased,of the Forked River Flat Bottom farm.

Humboldt,Tennessee----------Friday----------September 1st,1916 LOCAL NEWS---Mesdames Grey & Fowler of Florence,Ala.,attended the funeral of their sister,Mrs.H.J.Conlee,on Monday. Mrs.W.H.Clark of Union City,was a guest of Mrs.J.M.Moore Friday. MRS.W.H.CONLEE,aged 65 years,died at her home on Church Street after several weeks illness.The funeral was held at the Methodist Church Monday. THE DEAD---Paul Joseph Schneider,the infant son of Mr.& Mrs.Leon Schneider,died at the family home on South 17th Avenue Monday at 10 p.m.,after only only a feww days illness.The remains were laid to rest in Rose Hill Cemetery. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON---Mr.& Mrs.W.Z.Oliver are the proud parents of a fine boy born Sunday morning. Luster Gilly,12 year old son of Mr.& Mrs.Sam Fanning,died Wednesday after a short illness of congestion. DYERSBURG,TENN.,August 27th--A gruesome tragedy marred the Sabbeth of the little village of Roellan,when Charlie Green went home at midnight and found his mother-in-law,Mrs.Callahan,60 years of age,with her throught cut from ear to ear with a bloody razor beside her and her grandchild lying near by with it's throat also cut.Both bodies were lying in the backyard.The young couple were planning to move to Dyersburg,and this fact preyed upon Mrs.Callahan's mind,as she was fond of the 18 month-old child.She had said during the week that they would not take the little one away from her. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN---J.D.Mullins of near Atwood and Mrs.Dock Belew,of the same community,were married Wednesday. Hugh Bodkins,about 67 years old,died at his home at Cades,four miles north of Milan,this week.He was a lifelong resident of Gibson County;survived by his wife;one daughter,Mrs.Zoda Leach of Oakwood;one sister,Mrs.Jane Lowery of Crockett County.Interment in Concord Cemetery,eight miles west of Milan. AN APPRECIATION---Mrs.Georianna Oliphant Lane was born February 13th,1847;died in full triumph of the Christian's faith August 17th,1925,in Humboldt,tennessee,in the home of her daughter,Mrs.C.W.Jarrell.Mrs.Lane was buried in the Cemetery at Brazil August 18th,Rev.Duckworth conducting funeral services.Thirty six years ago,she was left a widow with two small children to fight life's battles.Nobly,she did her part.As one who loved her,will say to Hugh and Evadene,her children,press through life's battles as did your mother.--A Friend;Mrs.J.M.Bright of Gadsden. NEWS AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS---Miss Lola Anderson died at her home near Kenton a few days ago.She was about 30 years old. Mrs.Maggie Morris,wife of W.T.,died at the family home in Bells on Tuesday of last week.

Humboldt,Tennessee----------Friday----------August 25th,1916--- ANTIOCH & BAKER'S CHAPEL---Mr.& Mrs.Charlie Hyde of near Milan,attended the funeral of their little nephew,the little son of Mrs.Norman Preston,at Antioch Saturday. MR.ARTHUR WHITE died at the home of his step-father,Ed Martin,August 9th,and was buried at Antioch on the 10th.He leaves his wife and two little children. The Death Angel visited this vicinity last Thursday and took as its victim,Mr.W.E.BOND,aged 73 years.He was a member of the Baptist Church at Antioch,and was a good man.He leaves his wife and six children.Burial at Antioch. KENNETH LOUIS PRESTON,the little three year old son of Mr.& Mrs.Norman Preston,died last Friday morning at their home near Friendship.The remains were brought to Antioch Saturday morning and buried. LOCAL NEWS HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN---J.O.Love spent the first of the week at the bedside of his brother,Oscar Love,at Dyersburg,during the last hours of his life.Mr.Love died Tuesday. MRS.NANCY WARMACK,mother of R.N.Warmack,formerly of this city,died at her home in Jackson Monday.She was 73 years of age. THE DEAD---Colonel John W.Rosamon--well-known throughout the state as a promoter of better farming conditions and farm life,and one of the most useful citizens of this section,died at his home near Gadsden last Saturday.He was 73 years of age.(very lengthly story of his acheivements).The remains were buried in the Rosamon graveyard near the Rosamon home Sunday.He is survived by his wife;three daughters and four sons. OSCAR M.LOVE---formerly of Humboldt,and a brother of Jenor O.Love ,of this city,died at his home in Dyersburg Tuesday.Oscar was born in Trenton,the son of Dr.& Mrs.C.T.love,who died in Humboldt over 20 years ago.He was about 64 years,survived by his wife;two daughters,Mrs.Maude Payne and Mrs.E.W.Tatum. TENNESSEE NEWS BRIEFLY TOLD---William Grantham,a farmer,aged about 60 years,was struck and killed by a south bound freight train at the depot in Covington at 8 o'clock last Friday. SANDERS'BLUFF ITEMS---Will Logan & Miss Ala Kent were united in marriage last Sunday. NEWS NOTES FROM SALEM---There was a wedding in this vicinity the 11th of August,uniting Doss Thomas and Edgie Hopper. SOCIETY---Mr.& Mrs.R.N.Warmack and daughter,Annie Laura,of St.Louis,were here Wednesday,the guests of O.C.Sharp and daughter,Mrs.J.W.McGlathery.They were enroute from Jackson,where thet attended the funeral of Mr.Warmack,s mother.

----- Original Message ----- From: <admin@SEE.MESSAGE.FOR.ADDRESS> To: <TnGibson@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2000 10:37 AM Subject: New Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum Post > Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum > A new message, "Monroe JONES, b. 1875," was posted by David Jones on Thu, > 02 Mar 2000 > > Surname: Jones > > > > --- > NAME: David Jones > EMAIL: dajones@klondyke.net > DATE: Mar 02 2000 > QRYTEXT: I'm searching for any info about Monroe JONES, b. 1875 in Tennessee. On the 1900 census, he was living in the 6th Civil District, Gibson County, in the town of Eaton. He was a boarder in the household of Amos Childres. I believe Monroe may have been the son of Sam and Mary Jones of Humphreys Co., Tenn., but I'm not sure. Does anyone have any info about Monroe? Thanks, Dave. > . > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Gibson?admin> > >

Responding to query of Ldfrje@aol.com posted 29 Feb on TNGIBSON. I have gleaned a great deal of information regarding the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in general within the URL http://www.cumberland.org There is not much on Gibson Co per se, but it may provide more information than I have searched so far.

----- Original Message ----- From: <admin@SEE.MESSAGE.FOR.ADDRESS> To: <TnGibson@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 2:54 PM Subject: New Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum Post > Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum > A new message, "Hanks,Cooper,Kemp, Brown," was posted by Lynne Hanks on > Wed, 01 Mar 2000 > > Surname: Hanks, Cooper, Kemp, Brown > > > > --- > NAME: Lynne Hanks > EMAIL: lynne@mlec.net > DATE: Mar 01 2000 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: Looking for Arthur Sparrow Hanks,married to Elizabeth Kemp. And William Thomas Cooper married to Sarah Brown, Also, John Calvin Hanks and john Calvin Kemp possibley in the civil war.. > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Gibson?admin> > >

Humboldt,Tennessee----------Friday----------Aug.25th,1916--cont. Mr.James Madison Stone,of Denmark,has been a recent guest of his great-neice,Mrs.Fannie Cates,on East Church Street.Mr.Stone bears the distinction of being 103 years old and is still hale,hearty and active.He was born in 1812 during Madison's first administration as President and was named for him. BELLS R.F.D.No.3---The many friends of Perry Casey will regret to hear of his death in Union City last week.The remains were buried at Rose Hill Cemetery,Humboldt.Perry was born and raised near Fruitvale. Arthur Casey was called to Union City last week on account of the illness of his brother. Mrs.Sallie Ann Permenter was thrown from her buggy one day last week and had her back sprained. One of Edgar Dungan's boys has malarial fever. Tallie Emison & Miss Lucy Casey were married Sunday evening. Mr.Henry Arnett,a well-known citizen of this section,died Monday at his home near Cypress Church of paralysis.He leaves a wife and four children.Burial in Cypress Cemetery. NEWS AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS---Mrs.Henry Conley died at her home in the 7th District of Crockett County Sunday of last week. Curtis McDaniel and Miss Helen Norman of the 23rd District were married at the home of Esq.Couch in the 19th District a few days ago. Basil Agee and Miss Nettie Lipper of the Friendship vicinity were married at the home of Esq.Robertson,near the above named place on Wednesday of last week. Miss Ruth Teague died at the home of her mother at Dyer on Wednesday of last week.She was 14 years of age.The remains were buried in Good Hope Cemetery. Jacob Fushs,a farmer of the Milan vicinity,died at his home on Tuesday of kast week.He was a German by birth,but had lived in this country many years.He is survived by his wife and two children. The oldest house in Dyer was destroyed by fire one day last week .the old building belonged to Miss Callie Carroll. Capt.,& Mrs.S.P.Reed had a family reunion at their home near Dyer last week in honor of Capt.Reed's 75th birthday. Clayton Mauldin Nunn & Miss Terra Goff were married at the home of the bride's parents,Mr.& Mrs.A.L.Goff in Bells,on Tuesday of last week.The groom is the son of J.C.W.Nunn.

Humboldt,Tennessee----------Friday----------August 25th,1916 LOCAL NEWS---Egbert Freeman was here Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother,Wiley Freeman. Miss Nina Freeman,of Jackson,attended the funeral of her uncle,Wiley Freeman,Tuesday. The remains of MR.W.E.FREEMAN,who was killed in a boiler explosion at the plant at the Harlan-Morris Mfg.Co. in Jackson Monday,were brought here Tuesday and interred in Oakland Cemetery. J.H.Dement of Dyer,attended the funeral of W.E.Freeman here Tuesday. W.G.Sanderfer was struck by lightening Sunday evening and painfully injured.He had gone to the barn to see about some stock when it happened.A small boy saw him fall and called for help.He is still confined to his bed. RURAL ROUTE No.3---Mr.Ollie Jones and family and Mr.& Mrs.Luther Duffey attended the burial of Col.Rosamon at Gadsden Sunday. BRAZIL BRIEFS---Mrs.George Lane of Jackson,died last Friday and was buried Saturday at Zion.She was the mother of Hugh Lane of Jackson.The family once lived at Brazil. Born to Mr.& Mrs.F.Stott,on August 18th,a fine boy. Mr.Wiley Freeman,of Jackson,who was killed instantly in the explosion at the stave mill at that place Monday morning,was a brother of Mr.Ham Freeman,of this place,and once lived in Brazil. Mr.& Mrs.Joe McClaran attended the funeral of Wiley Freeman,In Trenton,Tuesday. Mr.& Mrs.J.A.Butler attended the funeral of Wiley Freeman in Trenton Tuesday. Miss Margaret Freeman & Mr.Ham Freeman went to Trenton to attend the funeral of their brother. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON---Mr.& Mrs.Walter Sanders are the proud parents of a fine baby girl. ROUTE 10,CROCKETT COUNTY---Henry ARNETT was buried at Cypress today. CROCKETT COUNTY NEWS FROM ALAMO---One of the little twin boys of Mr.& Mrs.Oscar Howell died Wednesday night. Lightening killed several horses in the storm here Tuesday afternoon,including two for Joe Nick Clark. WEEKS' DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE---Mr.& Mrs.James A.Futrell have issued invitations to the approaching marriage of their dayghter,Grace Dennison,to Sidney Fletcher Hall,Jr., of Porum,OKLA.The marriage will occur on Wednesday evening,September 6th at their new country home "Oaklawn",west of Medina. Mrs.James Wallace entertained several relatives and friends with an elaborate dinner on Sunday in honor of her mother's (Mrs.Monroe House ) 80th birthday. The funeral service of Mrs.J.L.HOLLOMON,was conducted by Rev.R.L.Drake at Centerville Sunday afternoon.Mrs.Hollomon had been a sufferer for many months and her death came not as a surprise to relatives and friends.She was 62 years of age,and a devoted Christian from her childhood.She leaves her husband and several grown children.

Humboldt,Tennessee Friday June 16th,continued IN & AROUND MEDINA---Born to Mr.& Mrs.Babe Parrish,on the 8th,a fine boy.Mother and baby reported well. BRAZIL BRIEF---The storm last Monday night did considerable damage throughout this community,several houses being destroyed,one of which was the residence of Sol Clark. Handsomely engraved invitations are being received by the many friends of Wade Choate of St.Louis,telling of his engagement and marriage to Miss Frances Graham of Carrolltown,MO.,which will occur on June 28th. J.N.Midyett--telephone 58-We have a complete line of the very best staple and fancy grocries and can save you money on many items.Give us a trial.Your patronage appreciated.Promp delivery to all parts of the city. BELLS,R.F.D.No.3---The little eight year old son of Mrs.Hardy Emison died last Friday,after several days' illness with malarial fever.Funeral services were conducted at Cypress Church. Mr.& Mrs.Jessie Watkins of Haywood County,attended the burial of their brother,Ira Emison,at Cypress Saturday. Walter Stevenson's baby is seriously sick and not expected to live. SANDERS' BLUFF NEWS---Mr.& Mrs.G.W.Stigall was called to the bedside of her mother,who died and was buried on Saturday.(not named). END OF THIS ISSUE

Hi everyone. The old section of the Bradford Cemetery is now complete and online. Just visit the cemeteries page and click on Bradford OLD. I will be working on the new section this week and may get a fourth of it on-line by the end of the week. If the weather permits and if I can schedule it around the basketball games, I may get through with the rest of the cemetery by the end of this month. Adam ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

----- Original Message ----- From: "JOHN BLANKENSHIP (Humboldt Historian)" <johnblankenship@click1.net> To: "Vicki Shaffer" <tngibson@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 7:29 PM > > Vicki, > > I would like you to post this message to all the subscribers! > > MITCHELL CEMETERY > Anyone interested in seeing or wanting directions e-mail me at > johnblankenship@click1.net. > > Thanks > JOHN BLANKENSHIP >

----- Original Message ----- From: <admin@SEE.MESSAGE.FOR.ADDRESS> To: <TnGibson@worldnet.att.net> Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 5:38 PM Subject: New Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum Post > Gibson Co. Tn Query Forum > A new message, "Pratt/Lowrance," was posted by Diane Fitzgerald on Tue, > 29 Feb 2000 > > Surname: Pratt > > > > --- > NAME: Diane Fitzgerald > EMAIL: dianf@usit.net > DATE: Feb 29 2000 > URL: http:// > QRYTEXT: I am looking for any info on my great grandmother, Allie Ellendor Pratt. She was an orphan and was taken in by two different families. She was born in 1857 approx. and lived in Rutherford, TN, Gibson Co.. She married my ggf, Robert Daniel Lowrance on 12-24-1873. They moved to Texas then later back to Dyer. She died in Dyer in 1934.Death cert. says "Pratt" for father and for mother, not known. We do not know if she was originally a Pratt or if this was the name of one of the families who helped raise her. If anyone knows of a person by this name that might have lived in a family in Gibson Co. during this time frame, I would appreciate hearing from you. Since she appeared in two different homes and was between censuses, I have been unable to locate her. > Diane Fitzgerald at dianf@usit.net > . > > > This is an automatically-generated notice. > > <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tn/Gibson?admin> > >

Humboldt,Tennessee Friday June16th,1916 LOCAL NEWS---Mrs.J.C.Givens was called here by the death of her father,Mr.Winstead. The remains of Mrs.Marshall were brought here Sunday from Gadsden for burial in Oakwood Cemetery. DEATH---W.T.WINSTEAD,who resided with his family on Fork Hill,was run over and killed by the north bound local freight on the M.& O.railroad while it was switching in the Yard Monday morning.He was 60 years of age and is survived by his wife and six children. DEATH---MRS.LYDE COTTON died at her residence in Dyersburg Monday.She was 74 years old,related to several families in Humboldt.She was born in Rutherford County and moved to Dyersburg in 1873 when she married Thomas Cotton.She leaves her daughter,Nell Cotton,her two sons,Harry & Dan Cotton.Mr.N.M.Stewart attended. the funeral. DEATH---CURTIS STEPHENSON,about 22 years of age ,was killed Sunday morning when he fell between the cars of an Illinois Central train.He caught the train intending to go to Medina. NEWS AMONG OUR NEIGHBORS--- MRS. EMMA HARRISON BLOCK and MRS.MARY GAUGH,both well-known ladies of Jackson,died at their homes in that city,Saturday morning.Mrs.Block was 71 years old and Mrs.Gaugh was 58. Mr.& Mrs.Victor R.Kernodle of the 12th District lost her 5 year-old son,Glen,on Friday,June 2nd.The remains were buried at Concord Church on Saturday. MRS.HIGHT,aged 87,died at her home in Milan on Thursday of last week.The remains were buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Milan. MRS.HATTIE CARTER died last week at the home of her nephew,Hardy Martin at Milan.She was 75.Burial in Carter's graveyard. TULUS ROGERS,a citizen of the section just north of Trenton,died on Wednesday of last week.Burial in Grier's Chapel graveyard.He leaves his wife and four children. Two houses,the residences of Sam Wood & J.S.Clark,east of Trenton,were blown to pieces by the big storm on Monday night of last week,no one was hurt. NEWS FROM SALEM---The Death Angel visited the home of Mr.George Todd,and claimed for it's victim,Mrs.Todd's mother,Mrs.Marshall,who had been suffering for a long time. WEEKS DOINGS OF MEDINA PEOPLE---Rev.Alvin West,of Jackson,conducted the funeral service of Mr.Curtis Stephenson Monday afternoon at Hopewell Tabernacle.He leaves a brother and two sisters. The death of MR.JOE J.PARRISH,which occurred Tuesday evening after an illness of several months,removes one of the oldest citizens of Medina.He was in his 83 year.Interment at Hope Hill Cemetery. Mr.CLAY BARNES,a farmer living east of Medina on the Spring Creek Road,died Wednesday morning of paralysis.Burial in Hope Hill Cem. He is survived by his wife ,two daughters and one son.

Can anyone tell me about the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Gibson County? LE

Humboldt,Tennessee June 9th,1916 continued TENNESSEE NEWS TOLD BRIEFLY---Arthur Love died at Bristol Monday as the result of a blow received on the head by a brickbat at the hands of Henderson McNutt.Both were boys of about 19 years of age. Dr.W.L.Tadlock,41,of Talbott's near Morristown,and his nephew,Hubert Deatherage,25,living at Harriman were killed,and Mrs.Talbot,35,fatally injured Monday night when their auto was struck by the Carolina Special,a Southern Railway fast train. The body of J.P.Dolan,who was drowned in the Tennessee River at Jacksonville Friday,where he was working on thr bridge of the Nashville,Chatanooga & St.Louis Railway,was recovered early Monday and sent to his home at McEwen,TN. The body of Arlo Green was discovered in an old well near Cassville a few days ago.Young Green disappeared April 29th.A well-known citizen and a negro were arrested. As a result of a pistol wound,accidently inflicted Sunday morning,Miss Hester Scott,aged 20,daughter of John Scott was killed in her home 10 miles south of Lexington.Silas Little,son of John Little was with her when the accident occurred. SOCIETY---The marriage of Miss Olivia Pauline Clark and Mr.John P.Sharp was celebrated at high noon Thursday at the M.E.Church,Rev.Duckworth officiating. On Sunday afternoon,June 4th at the parsonage of the Jackson circuit,a marriage was solmnized,when Mrs.Annie DeLoach Shelton of near the city became the wife of Charles Edwin Day,a business man of Jackson Born to Mr.& Mrs.Joe Loughmiller on Saturday June 3rd.,a daughter. Dr.& Mrs.D.T.Andrews of Medina,attended the funeral of Mrs.Jane Bethshares on Thursday here. THE DEAD---Mrs.Lucretia Cox died at her home on Main Street & 17th Avenue,Sunday afternoon at 2:50,after a long illness,and the remains were buried in Rose Hill Cemetery Monday morning.She was the widow of M.T.Cox,who died some years ago,and is survived by two sons,Messrs.Fred & Will Cox;one daughter,Mrs.W.A.Senter.She was about 65 years of age. MRS.JANE BETHSHARES died at her home in this city on Wednesday night at 8:30,after three weeks illness.Shw was in her 74th year and is survived by one son,T.B.Bethshares and one daughter,Mrs.John M.Ray of Memphis.Her husband died a number of years ago.Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery..

Humboldt,Tennessee Friday June 9th,1916 continued-- MRS.SALLIE BRYANT,49 years old,died at her home in Milan early Sunday morning,after a lingering illness.She was the widow of Jack Bryant.She is survived by two daughters,Mrs.Hazel Eldridge of Memphis & Miss Gladys Bryant;two sons;Herman & Jack Bryant ,both of Milan;one sister,Mrs.Bettie Owenly of Huntingdon;one brother,E.E.Blankenship of Milan.Interment in Oakwood Cemetery. COOKVILLE,R.F.D.No.10---Born to Mr.& Mrs. Bob Hopper,a fine girl. LOCAL HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN---Mr.Gwynne Ewing,of Paris,attended the Clark-Sharp wedding here Thursday. Sharp P.Caldwell & son,Ford, of Trenton,attended the Clark-Sharp wedding here Thursday. Charles W.Scott of Nashville,is visiting his sister Mrs.A.R.Dodson.He is convalescing from a recent operation.His little daughter,Edith Emily,is slowly inproving from an attack of measles and other complications. The following relatives attended the funeral of MRS.ANNIE LUCERTIA COX here Monday morning;Mr.& Mrs.William DeLoach,Mrs.Katie DeLoach and Mr.Turner DeLoach of Carroll County;Messers.Walter & Lewis Cox,Misses Mattie lou & Jeanie Hicks of Jackson. The remains of an infant child of Mr.& Mrs.Frank J.Scheffold of Tamms,Illinois,were brought here for interment Tuesday.Mrs.Scheffold will be remembered ar Miss Pattye Beirl,formerly of Humboldt.The little body was accompanied by Mr.Scheffold,his mother and Mr.Bookstaver of Tamms. INTERESTING NEWS FROM GIBSON---Last Sunday,just after preaching at the M.E.Church,Mr.J.W.Wilkinson & miss Annie Mai Lee were united in marriage in the parsonage,Rev.G.J.Carman officiating.The happy couple left for the home of the bride's uncle,Charles Turpin,where a reception was tendered them. The Stork has started out on another journey,and left a bouncing big boy at Oscar Sloan's. Miss Ruth Casey has returned from Milan and was accompanied home by Miss Mattie V.Stewart.