JACKSON COUNTY, TN - NEWSPAPERS - Upper Cumberland Sept 9, 1882
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(Information below is typed as is. The information is NOT to be SOLD!
Transcribed by Susie Culwell from Roll #101 Gainesboro Jackson County
Sentinel, Date: 1873 to 1902, from the Tennessee State Library and
Archives).
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T B Anderson, Sheiff, has returned from Nashville, where he, with
Campbell Morgan and W C Gore, went to carry Pippin, and Coffee, and Wash
Gipson to the Penitentiary. They landed them safely within its walls.
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Pippin and Coffee would no doubt have escaped from the Gainesboro Jail,
during the Court, but for the indefatigable watching of the Sheriff and
his guards, Cambell Morgan and Billey Gore. They deserve much praise
for their ceasless vigilance.
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If we had to be tried for our life and were innocent, we would want the
kind of jury that tried Frank Dennis. They held prayer meeting every
night before retiring.
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The Hawes House has a new sign up, calling attention of the weary
travelar to the place where he can find rest, and plenty of good things
of life to refresh the inner man.
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Wash Gipson (colored) was sent to the Penitentiary for four years at the
recent term of the Circuit Court. Only a little case of hog stealing.
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If you want a first class sign painted, Thomas J Williams is the man for
the job. He can also make a house white or any other color you want it.
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James Coffee went to Tom O'Conners Hotel for seven years for robbing two
houses, and Harv Pippin ten years for highway robbery. The way of the
transgressor is hard.
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The people refuse to enthuse much in politics this year. Unless
something is done to arouse them from their lethargy, there will not be
half a vote polled in this county in November.
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Upon the acquittal of (Frank) Dennis, was supposed by many that the case
of Em Lee would be dismissed. It was however continued untill next term
and her bond reduced to four thousand dollars.
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Eld. N B Young preached at the Poor House last Sunday and baptized two
converts....one old decrepit man who can scarceley walk a step and
another not an inmate of the poor house.
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William Berry was pardoned out of the States prison and brought up to
testify againest his confederate Harv Pippin, first having been restored
to citizenship by the Court. Bill looks much improved and we hope will
lead a better life, having been away from the path of rectitude by his
lawless cousin.
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Francis M Price was restored to all the rights of citzenship by the
Circuit const last week. Out of liqor Mr Price we learn is a good
citizen and clever man. This curse of mankind no doubt got him into all
this trouble. We are rejoiced to see him living the true life and
building up a character that entitles him to the above judgement of the
court and the esteem and confidence of his neighbors.
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FRANK DENNIS
The trial of the above named party, charged with the murder of his wife
lasted a week. The Jury got the case about one o'clock Friday evening
and brought in a verdict of not guilty, Saturday morning which was
received and evident satisfaction by the large crowd in attendance in
the court room. As there is another case to be tried depending upon the
same evidence, we will not publish the testimony. the same was purely
of a circumstantial character. The conduct of the defendant, together
with the good character proved by the defendant, thoroughly rebutted the
idea of his poisoning his wife. A post mortem examination was had
during the trial and the evidence elicited therefrom, tended rather to
exoherate than to inculpate the prisoners, the majority of the Doctors
being of the opinion that there was no arsnic in the stomach and none
pretending to swear that there was. The case was ably prosecuted and
defended. The state represted by E L Gardehire amd G B Murray, the
defe!
ndant by M G Butler, W D G Carnes. Geo. H. Morgan and R A Cox.
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Chickens are very scarce in this market.
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Beef goes very rapidly in the Gainesboro market at 4 and 5.
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Quarterly County Court comes on next Monday.
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New corn is offered in the field at one dollar per barrel.
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The new Academy on the hill is finished except painting seating and warming.
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If you want to be Booted, Shod or Shaved, go to Steve Hamiltons Shop
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The hog crop is slim in this section and with few sales. Eigh cents per
pound is asked. Buyers think they can do better.
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Rev A P Smith, Editor, is gone to
the City of Rocks this week, and the paper is being run by the Devil and
his Angel. What do you think of it?
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Our neighbor, the TRANSIT. came ont
last week. We wish it success. There is room for merit always.
Competition is the life of trade. Prof. L. J. Lowe is editor and
proprietor.
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PERSONAL
Our friend Ansel Duncan made a speech in his own defense on his trial in
the circuit court shaking up the learned Attorney General considerably.
He won his case.
Dr. Goodwin of Mayfield ws in town this week.
A letter from W B Buttler of Comanche, Texas indicates that Baily is
doing well. he wants the upper Cumberland and says he may come in to
see us all this fall.
Hon. Judge Crowley is presiding with his usual ability and fairpes. We
regret to learn is suffering much from catarrh. ((that is what it
says!))
W W Woodfalk of Nashville is in town.
Geo. G. Haile Esq has just returned from Texas. George thinks there is
no place like Tennessee.
E L Gardenhire, A A Swope, J B McMurray, H H Dillard, J W Write,
Attorney's from other counties, are in attendance upon the Chancery
Court.
We learn from the Sparta Expositor that Mrs. Elizabeth Hapton, wife of
Hon. Geo P Hampton of White County, died on the 15 instant. She is said
to have died of apoplexy. Deceased was an estimable lady. She was a
cousin of our townsmen the Morgans.
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FOR SALE!
Two fine Store Houses and lots and a dwelling house known as the Harley
property in Gainesboro.
Apply to Geo H Morgan, Agent. Sept 28.
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THE GRAND JURY
The Grand Jury of the term of the Court just closed was complimented by
Judge McConnell as being one of the best he ever saw. B A Smith
commonly known as "Uncle Ben" though seventy odd years old ws the
efficient foreman. We can say to all who know him, whetner widows or
not, that he is a spry as many a youth of 21, and we hope will be spared
many years of usefulness yet, both to his country and to the Church, of
which uncle Ben is a devoted member. he is a near relation of "Raccoon
John Smith" a noted Kentucky preacher lately passed away, also of
Senator L T Smith of Fentress. Being a Smith, of curse we love him
((this is exactly all spelled like they have it in the paper)) as do all
the little girls of Gainesboro.
T J Shoulders, Jesse? Kerby, Frank Richmond, Jonas G Dudney, Jeremiah --
-----, A Dycus, J M Loftis, Sr., J R Crabtree, J G Smith, G W Mosely,
William Gentry and J M Willmore, composed the balance of the Jury. We
are informed that they never disagreed in a single case. Twenty two
indictments and presentments were found. Eight of these were felonies,
two bing for Perjury, one for Forgery and five for Larceny. Of the
Misdemeanors, two were for carrying pistol, the balance for lewdness,
affrays, assault and battery, Public drunkness and disturbing public
worship. We learn that there were indicted five farmers, three tramps,
two doctors, one lawyer, the balance loafers
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company has been organized to establish Telephonic communication from
Nashville with all the towns in middle Tennessee. Why dont the
enterprising citizens of Gainesboro, hurry them up on this place!
********************************************* The "Free State," the
large bottom of land included in the bend of Cumberland river opposite
Gainesboro is in course of rapid improvement. It now has a voting
population of eighty, a new School house and church and may comfortable
residences. James T Anderson, our worthy Deputy Clerk & Master, and one
of the commissioners for the imporvement of Cumberland river was the
pioneer in improving it.
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The rail road will soon be completed to Sparta
The Temperance cause is looking up every where.
Next week the Circuit Court will hold at Celina.
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OBITUARY
Mrs. Sonora Etta Kirkpatrick, daughter of George M and Nancy D Putty,
and wife of Amos N Kirkpatrick, was born on the 17 day of November 1859,
and departed this life sunday, September 24, 1882, after having suffered
with a lingering fever for about two months. Deceased confessed the
Savior and became a member of the Christian Church on the 23 day of July
1875, and ever afterwards remained true to her trust and profession.
She was led to the Hymenial altar on the 10th day of January 1880, and
secured in the person of Brother Kirkpatrick, a husband faithful and
true. During her long illness he has been unremitting in his attentions
at her bedside, nourishing and cherishing her as only those can do who
truly love, and realize the sacredness of the Marriage obligations.
For two successive Sundays during the recent protracted meeting, by her
own, request the Lords supper was administered to sister Kirkpatrick
with Brother Sewell and others of the brethren and sisters, which with
the singing and prayer she enjoyed very much. On one of the occasions
being asked her favorite song by the writer she said she did not know
unless it was "The sweet bye and bye" which was sung for her, during
which, and alsoas that sweet song of the Christian, "There's a region
above " was sung, her countenance was suffused with a glow of happiness,
sublime to behold. She continued gradualley to sink untill the time
abovenamed, when she quietly feel asleep in Jesus.
Deceased was a faithful attendant upon the meetings of the church and
Sunday School and evinced to the day of her death the beauty there is in
being a christian. In her early demise we are again reminded that the
grim monster respects neither the old nor the young, those who possess
beauty of person nor loveliness of character - ALL ! All are subject
alike to his ravages. On Monday evening after appropriate funeral
services by Bro N B Young, her remains were burried in the town grave
yard, a large concourse of people attending the church and at the grave.
Besides her bereaved husband and many relatives and friends, sister Etta
leaves an infant child of tender age, that will neer know its mother
here.
But while our hearts are clouded with gloom of present seperation, we
can sing with the poet:
"Dearest sister thou hast left us,
Here thy loss, we deeply feel,
But 'tis God that hath bereft us.
he can all oour sorrow heal.
Yet again we hope to meet thee,
When the day of life is fled,
Then in heaven with joy to great thee,
Where no farewell tear is sheed."
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One of the most daring murders that ever occurred was comitted on the
train between Chattanooga and Knoxville last week. Sherrif W T Cates
and his Deputy John Conway, left Chattanooga for Knoxville with three
prsoners, John Taylor convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years
imprisonment, J L Carter convicted of manslaughter, and an old negro for
larceny. They were taking them to the Supreme Court at Knoxville. At
Sweet watter three men boarded the train and took their seats quietly
near the Sheriff and his party. At Philadelphia they sudenly attacked
the Seriff and his Deputy, shooting Conway in the back of the head
without warning. Sheriff Oates fought manfully but fell dead pierced by
three bullets. One of the murderers was wounded in the arm. They took
charge of the train and compelled the engineer and fireman to run aat
the rate of sixty miles an hour till they reached Lenoirs, where the
three with Taylor the released prisoner rushed from the train, cut the
telegraph wires, and mounted horses in waiting for them and made good
their escape. Two of the murderers were brothers of Taylor and the
other a friend.
Governor Hawkins and Hamilton County have offered rewards amounting to
fifteen thousand dollars for the apprehension of the murderers.
The prisoner Carter who was released made no effort to escape, but very
quietly took charge of the negro and delievered him and himself to the
authorities at Knoxville.
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S D Hamilton says he will have a mess of
roasting ears next Sunday. "who rah" for Steeve.
This week the Thememeter has averaged nearly 100 degrees Fahr., in
Gainesboro.
Lewis K Smith has received a commission from the Governer appointing him
to enumerare the qualified voters of Jackson County. No better
selection could have been made.
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DIED Miss Jane M. Henson, daugher of
Samuel and Bershebe Henson, departed this life June 15, aged, 16 years.
********************************* The Brooks' sale was under full blast
yesterday. A great crowd was on the ground. Things sold at tolerably
fair prices. The sale will continue today.
********************* No assessment blanks have yet been furnished
Jackson County. Mr. Butler, County Court Clerk, says he supposes that
the State doesn't want any tax out of our people. If that is it, we
don't care. Do you! ********************************** H W Williams
sent a drove of cattle to Wilson County, this week for the benefit of
the pasture. This brings before us the need of more blue grass in
Jackson County. The Agricaltural and Mechenical Associaation will meet
on the first Monday. **********************************
NON RESIDENT NOTICES
Sallie E Anderson vs Caleb Anderson in Chancery at Gainesboro Tennessee.
Aug 15, 1882
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Non Resident Notices
R V Brooks vs J N Hix in Chancery at Gainesboro, Tennessee
On motion of cmpl't by solicitor and it appearing to the satisfaction of
the Clerk and Master from an allegation in compl't bill which is sworn
to the def'ts, Minnie Herring, Lena Herring, Ellen E Rogers, Wm P
Brooks, Allen L. Brooks and Mary M Brooks are Non residents of the State
of Tennessee so that the ordinary process of law cannot be served on
them. It is there fore ordered by the C & M that publication be made in
the Upper Cumberland a newspaper published in the town of Gainesboro
Tenn. for 4 consecutive weeks, commanding said non resident def'ts to
appear before the Chancelor of the Chancery court on or before the 4th
Monday in September next and plead answer or demur to compl'ts bill,
otherwise therallegation in comp'ts bill be taken for confessed and teh
cause proceeded with.
August 22, 1882
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