LINCOLN County Tn - NEWSPAPERS - Spanning the Years by Jane Waller Part 1
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The following is in inverse chronological order and runs from 1993-1996
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(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 12/18/96)
40 YEARS AGO
December 20, 1956
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE - "J.Paul Richardson was elected
President of the Chamber of Commerce at a meeting held Tuesday.
Other officers named were: Bob Hamilton, Vice President; Robert
Mason, Secretary-Treasurer; Mrs. Dorothy M. Massey, Office Secretary
and Manager."
* * *
PROSPECT - "Everyone in this community is in high spirits because of
the Christmas holidays. Two girls, Sue Cassell and Sybal Kyle are
particularly happy, they are wearing diamonds.
"Mr. Douglas Elliott spent Sunday night with his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Frank Towry."
* * *
KELLY'S CREEK - "The community was saddened by the death of its
oldest resident, J.W. Mitchell, 87, Saturday morning. Mr. Mitchell
sustained a broken hip in Sept. 1955, after which he was a bed patient.
"Harry Hill and Josephine are expected home from Knoxville the
latter part of this week.
"Mr. Kenneth Jones of Nashville was here with his sister's family, the
Eugene Mitchells Saturday night."
* * *
LINCOLN THEATRE - "John Wayne in 'Sands of Iwo Jima'"
* * *
MISS ABBOT ENTERTAINS - "One of the first gay functions of this
Christmas season was the beautifully planned dinner given by Miss
Mabel Abbott on last Sunday evening at 6:00 o'clock at her home on
Mulberry Ave....Seated at the table with the hostess were Mr. and Mrs.
Bobby Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Grimes, Mr. and Mrs. Billy
Smith, Miss Louise Maddox, Mr. Carl Grimes and Mr. Billy Maddox."
* * *
CHRISTMAS PARTY - "Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Archer entertained with a
dinner party and danced in the spacious reception rooms of their lovely
country home at Elora on Saturday evening. The guests were received
by the host who pinned miniature Christmas trees on each as they
entered the gala event through an archway of holly illuminated with
blue Christmas lights. Santa's large sleigh drawn by his favorite
reindeer was laden down with packages and gifts to be exchanged at
the close of the evening...."
(Publish 12/11/96)
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 12/11/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
December 11 1896
K OF P RESOLUTIONS -"The committee appointed by Chevalier
Lodge K.of P No.22 to draw up a paper expressive of the feelings of the
order relative to the death of knight J.C. Jones, presents the following:
"...He was cut down in the prime of life...To the bereaved
widow...The town loses an exemplary citizen, the church an honored
pastor....(signed) C.W. Johnson, R..D. Warren, Jno. B. Blake...."
* * *
BLANCHE - "The death angel has been in our midst. On Sunday
morning, the 6th inst., Bertha, little daughter of Charlie Carroll, passed
away...
"On Tuesday 24th , Mr. J.L. Bishop and Mrs. Emma Moore, of
Molino, were happily married at the residence of the bride's father, Mr.
M.M. McFerrin..."
* * *
BOONS HILL - "John D. Kelso and wife, Dr. Lasater and wife and Lee
Caldwell, of Fayetteville, spent Thanksgiving with Mark Childress.
The gentlemen spent the day missing birds.
"W.B. Gibson and family started for Texas last week to make that
state his future home. Burrow is a hunter and will do well anywhere."
* * *
DEATHS - "Dec. 6, 1896, of old age, Mr. W.A. Patton, aged 7. The
funeral services were conducted by Rev. T.A. Harden, burial at Unity.
"On Morton creek, Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1896, of consumption, Miss
Nancy P. Jobe, wife of Jno. H. Jobe. Burial at Bethel church after
funeral services by Rev. I.N. Kennedy."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. W.M. Hall was in town the past week to see
his parents.
"Miss Willa Raburn, of Beech Grove, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
J.H. Cummins.
"Mr. E.B. Keeling, who is now a resident of New Orleans, was in
town during the past week to see his mother."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 12/11/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Sandra Poole, 109 Howell Chase, Duluth, GA 30136
"Charles Crow Bell and Emily Louise Miles Bell were my great,
grandparents. They were the parents of my grandfather Austin Lee
Bell. My mother was Martha Lorene Bell Sullivan, daughter of Austin
Lee Bell.
"I would appreciate any information about this family."
* * *
40 YEARS AGO
December 13, 1956
ARMED FORCES - "Beoblingen, Germany - Army Pvt. Ray B. West,
son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. West, Route 6 Fayetteville, recently
arrived in Germany and is now a member of the 97th Signal Battalion."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION - "At a recent meeting of the
Fayetteville Bar Association, called by C.D. Lamb, retiring president,
the following officers were elected: B.E. Holman, Pres.; R.W. Stevens,
V-Pres.; and James S. Kidd, Sec. and Treas."
* * *
GIMLET - "Mrs. l.R. McNatt and Mrs. Raby McNatt attended the HDC
Luncheon at Largen Motor Inn Wednesday. Mrs. Raby McNatt was a
100% club member, they were all honored at the luncheon.
"Bro. Richard Poplin of Shelbyville will preach at the Stony Point
Church of Christ Sunday at the 11:00 o'clock hour. Everyone is
invited."
* * *
DELLROSE - "The newly weds, Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Sanders will make
their home on the farm of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Sanders near
Cyruston.
"Bobby Thornton, who is taking special training in the air force in
Wyoming, is expected home this month."
* * *
CHENAULT HDC - "The Chenault HDC met Dec. 4th in the home of
Mrs. W.B. Liles. The meeting was called to order by the Pres. Mrs.
Garland Stuart. The devotion was given by Mrs. Marvin Grisham..."
* * *
8th DISTRICT - "Judy Harvey of Mrs. Forbes' room recently returned
from a two week visit to her parents in California, who are recovering
from an automobile accident.
"David Putman, a student of Mrs. Morgan's room suffered a broken
arm Friday night when he fell in his home. He is now in the hospital
and would appreciate cards or visits.
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Robert L. Allison, son of Mr. and Mrs. E.C.
Allison and William V. Gray, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.E. Gray are new
initiates of Tau Beta Pi, national engineering honor society at the
University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
"Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy McCown and son, Clint, of Arlington, Va. are
visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Noles McCown and Mr. and Mrs.
Clinton Wallace."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 12/4/96)
40 YEARS AGO
December 6, 1956
ARMED FORCES - "(Picture) Army Pvt. Carleen C. Tucker of Taft,
recently arrived at Fort Stewart. Ga., and is now assigned to the 710th
Tank Battalion. The 20-year old soldier, son of Mrs. Altie Tucker,
route 2, is a tank crewman in the Battalion's headquarters and Service
Co."
* * *
CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Towry, Helen and Linda of
Fayetteville; Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Fanning and Phillip of Mulberry were
Sunday guests of Mr.and Mrs. Will Fanning.
"Jerry Young of Mt. Berry, Ga. was called here due to the death of his
maternal grandfather, Mr. John Sweeney."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Mrs. Delma Hooper and Miss Ann Gilbert of Fayetteville
visiting Mrs. William McGee Thursday.
"The friends here of Mr. Sam Ladd are saddened by the death of his
wife Saturday morning."
* * *
DELLROSE - "Mr. and Mrs. Erskine Bevels had as their Sunday
guests, their two daughters, Mr.and Mrs. Frank Johnson and Mrs. Joe
Lineberger and Mike of Fayetteville.
"Mr. Junior Mitchell has moved his family in the Ollie Neece house
near Shiloh church.
* * *
GIMLET - "Miss Peggy Groce spent Saturday night with Mr.and Mrs.
l.R. McNatt and children and was in Shelbyville Saturday afternoon
shopping.
"Bro. Charles I. Womack will preach at the Stony Point Church of
Christ Sunday. Everyone is invited."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Vallie Sloan who underwent surgery and was
in a hospital in Shreveport, La., for three weeks is now in L'Herisson
Clinic in Coushatta, La., and is reported doing nicely.
"George Sorrells, son of Mr. L.D. Sorrells of Petersburg, who is
attending Carson-Newman College was one of twenty six players to
receive a letter in football at a banquet recently.
* * *
BELLVILLE - "We are sorry to report that Mrs. Ferrell is ill and absent
from school. we miss her very much. Mrs. Presley Groce is taking her
place this week."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/27/96)
40 YEARS AGO
November 29, 1956
ACHIEVEMENT DAY AWARDS - "Corn Production 1. Henry
McAlister, 2-Billy Joe Wiley...Farm and Home Electric. Girls: 1.
Martha Eilen Parks, 2. Carolyn Sullivan. Boys: 1. Jimmy Wilson, 2.
Hue Gordon Counts...."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Kirby McMillin, age 49....Mrs. Mattie Boyce
Thomas, 83...,Mrs. Margaret Buchanan McNeal,57...."
* * *
HOME-OWNED SUPER MARKET - "Bob Bradley will have his
Grand Opening of a completely new and modern Super Market on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week...."
* * *
MULBERRY - "Mrs. Dyer Pearson was hostess to six women last
Saturday celebrating her mother, Mrs. Pearl Holland's 73rd birthday....
"Mr. and Mrs. Walter Butler Daniel and children of Bowling Green,
Kentucky were week-end guests of Mrs. John Daniel and Mr. and Mrs.
Joe Daniel."
* * *
ARMED FORCES - "Sgt. Donald R. Stuart, son of Mr. and Mrs. D.E.
Stuart, 500 Mulberry Ave., Fayetteville, is a member of the 11th
Airborne Division in Germany...."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "We are happy to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Grady Wright,
Sr. and Mr. and Mrs. grady Wright, Jr. and children back in our
community after living in Gadsen, Ala., the past year.
"Mr. and Mrs. Bert Barnes and children spent Thanksgiving with Mr.
and Mrs. Woodrow Wiseman and children."
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PROSPECT - "Miss Bobbie Dorning and Judy Moyers spent the week-
end in Cowan, Tenn., as guests of Mr. and Mrs. James Washburn.
"Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walker Thanksgiving were
Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Walker and sons, Ken and Larry."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. Bob Simmons and
daughter, Nancy Shirley and Mrs. Vera Dobbs were the Sunday visitors
of Mr. and Mrs. Will Benson in Flintville."
* * *
AD - "HILL'S: Bacon 1 lb. 35 cents - 5-lb Bag Oranges 29 cents..."
(Publish 11/20/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
November 19, 1896
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS - "J.B. Patrick and wife to G.F. Patrick,
40 A. 21st dis. $1,000
"Jno. V. Carter to Geo. Keith, 14 A. 23rd dis., $125
"Thos. N. Bledsoe and wife to W.A. Morrison, 122 A. 10th dis.,
$701."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "Miss Lizzie Kelso, one of the most beautiful and
pleasant young ladies of the county, accompanied by the young ladies'
man, Mr. M.F. Childress, spent Sunday with Miss Vic Sugg.
"J.A. Moores is trying to assist in the central telephone office, but we
think the fair and charming operator can manage things all right. He
has been holding frequent communications in regard to the matter, and
if he is successful may want to move the operator to Cyruston."
* * *
MOLINO - "Since our last the death angel has claimed as its victim,
Mr. John Phagans, who died of consumption on Thursday, Nov. 12th.
He was a good christian man, and leaves a family who have the
sympathy of the entire community,
"Rev. Wiley Sloan, of South Carolina, is visiting relatives at this
place."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Sallie L. Warden, wife of Mr. Daniel Warden, died at
her home 3 miles from Fayetteville ...November 16th. She was 59....
"Died at the home of her father, Mr. B.E. Lane, near Bucksnort, Nov.
16, of flux, Mrs. B.V. Brown, wife of Henry Brown, dec., aged 42 years
and 5 months. She leaves an only daughter, and aged father....
"In this place, Wednesday, Nov. 11, of pneumonia, Daniel Willard,
child of S.C. and S.E. Caudle, aged 4 months...
"At Goshen, Wednesday, Nov. 11, of cholera infantum, Maggie,
infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T.A. H. Hancock. aged 3 months.
Burial at Macedonia
"On Bradshaw creek, Sunday Nov. 15th, of inflammation of stomach,
Mr. Charlie H. Williford, aged 64 years. Burial at Beach Hill"
* * *
(p. 2 Spanning Yrs. 11/20/96)
40 YEARS AGO
November 22, 1956
HOMEBOUND TEACHING - "Jerry Cown Posey is one of the 20
students now being taught at home as part of the Lincoln County
Homebound teaching program. Mrs. Cynthia Bagley heads the
program and is assisted by Mrs. Mary Lamb and other teachers as the
need arises..."
* * *
WITH OUR ARMED FORCES - "Army Pvt. Robert C. Johnson,
whose wife, Frances, lives in Smyrna, Tenn., recently completed the
operating room technicians course at Brooks Army Medical Center,
Fort Camp Houston, Texas...."
* * *
ELVIS PRESLEY IN 'LOVE ME TENDER' TO START AT
CAPITOL.
* * *
DELLROSE - "Ernie D. Hughey, who is stationed at Shreveport, La.,
has been a recent guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Buford Hughey and
family.
"Mrs. Dorval Jean was hostess to the regular monthly meeting of the
WSCS."
* * *
MULBERRY - "Mrs. Charles Holland attended the National League of
Post Master's district meeting at the King Cotton Hotel in Memphis this
week.
"The 4-H Club won the trophy for the best all around Jr. club in the
county, at the Achievement Day Rally last Saturday..."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Ronnie Groce visited Mr. and Mrs. Lee Warren and
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Warren a while Friday night.
"Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hines were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Hines of Fayetteville."
* * *
PATIENTS - "Mrs. Robert Milton, Frankewing; Mr. B.B. Tucker, City,
Rt.; Mrs. John J. Ayers, City, Rt.; Mr. A.R. West, Frankewing; Mrs.
Grady Jones, City, Rt.; Mr. C.C. London, Petersburg..."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. Richard Hardy, Mrs. Walter Tanner, Mrs.
L.K. Foster and Aaron Foster attended a performance of the
Chattanooga Symphony on Monday night.
"Mr. and Mrs. Russell Davis spent the week-end with their daughter,
Mrs. Alwyn Wright and family in Glascow, KY."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/20/96
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Margie Tucker Stewart, 930 W. Russell, Bonham, TX 75418
"My great, great, grandfather, Ebenezer Hill Jr. was born October 14,
1791. He came to Tennessee from New Hampshire in 1819. In 1825-
1862 he published and printed 'Hill's Almanac', edited by his brother,
Rev. Joseph B. Hill. I would like to correspond with anyone who has
one of the old Almanacs."
* * *
(Publish 12/13/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
November 12, 1896
DEATHS - "At Harms, Friday, Nov. 6, 1896, of fever Mrs. Jane
Kennedy, aged 72 years and 8 months. She was a consecrated member
of the United Presbyterian church. After funeral services by Revs.
Coleman and Kennedy, the remains were laid to rest in Lebanon
graveyard.
"Near Prospect, Thursday, Nov. 5, 1896, of consumption, Mr. T.L.
Hall, aged 18, years. He was a member of the Baptist church. Funeral
services were conducted ted by Rev. J.E. Connell.
"Near Goshen, Monday, Nov. 9, 1896, of consumption, Mr. O.P.
Stewart, aged 79 years. He was an earnest worker in the Methodist
church, and his place will be hard to fill. Burial at Bethesda church
after funeral services by Rev. Reed."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Knox Reeves has returned from North Carolina.
"Carl Higgins, who has been with the Petersburg Enterprise for the
past year, has resigned and is now at home."
* * *
BLANCHE - "Since our last, death has been in our midst and took from
us a good woman. Mrs. Nora, wife of Mr. Pleas Robinson, died on
Tuesday, October 27th. She leaves a husband, three small children and
a host of friends to mourn her loss. The oldest daughter of the deceased
is very sick with fever.
"J.L. Anderson, our mail carrier from Fayetteville to this place, will
move to his farm on Kelley's creek soon."
* * *
CHESTNUT RIDGE - "A singing meeting was held at the home of
W.C. Wagster Saturday night, and a pleasant time was reported. Those
present were Messrs. C.T. Stallings, Ollie Bartlette, Eugene Prosser,
Barnie and Walter Locker, Ottie Wagster, James Redd and Misses Eliza
Redd, Rose Foster, Mary Wagster, Addie Stallings and Onie Locker.
"Death visited the family of Mr. C
. Bryant last Wednesday night and claimed his little babe, about two
months old."
.(Publish 11/13/96)
40 YEARS AGO
November 15, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "A large number of Lincoln Countians
saw the championship football game in Atlanta, between U.T. and
Georgia Tech, which the Tennesseans won 6-0 thereby gaining the
mythical national championship.
* * *
(PICTURE) - "The City of Fayetteville has a new type street washer,
International Truck, that is driven by Mr. Robert Monks, that is the first
of this type machine in the endless effort to keep the streets of the City
clean. It is of high pressure and will wash all refuge before it.
* * *
MIMOSA - "Sorry, little Brenda Gatlin and Faye McGee are on the
sick list, hope they will be well soon.
"Mr. Felton Buntley was Wednesday night guest of his parents, Mr.
and Mrs. J.V. Buntley.
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. John D. Crews of Jackson, Mississippi is
visiting her sister, Mrs. W.C. Holland and Mr. Holland at their home at
Morgan Bend.
PROSPECT - "Rev. and Mrs. Eugene Steelman of Harvest, Ala., were
Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Noles, Sr. of
Fayetteville.
"We hear Mr. Paul Drennon and family are moving into our
community soon. We would like to extend to them a hearty welcome."
* * *
GIMLET - "Mrs. Raby McNatt and Mrs. L.R. McNatt attended the
Annual Rally of the HDC at Central High Auditorium Saturday.
"Mr. and Mrs. William Ashby, Carol and Bettilyn visited Mrs. Ida
Ashby Sunday afternoon.
* * *
CARTER'S COLUMN - "Little Boy: 'Give me a dime's worth of
asafetida, and daddy says to charger it.' Druggist: 'What's your name?'
Little Boy: 'Schermerhorn.' Druggist: 'Here, boy, take it for nothing,
I'm not going to spell 'asafetida' and 'Schermerhorn; too, for a dime.'"
* * *
PETERSBURG - "The local Lion's Club will sponsor a 'Turkey Shoot;
on Saturday, Nov. 17th."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 12/13/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Mary Bryant Park, 2204 West Fifth, Stillwater, OK 74074-1817
"I am researching Briant/Bryant and Winfrey in Lincoln county. My
ancestor, James T. Briant/Bryant was born in Virginia in 1790. He
married Rachel, maiden name unknown, who was born 1800 in
Tennessee. They were married about 1815-17 probably in Tennessee.
"Was James T. a son of John and Judith Elizabeth Winfrey Bryant?
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(Publish 11/6/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
November 5, 1896
FAYETTEVILLE - "McKinney Bros. have bought the business house
occupied by S.C. Hipsh, who will move into the new building on the
east side of the square.
"On last Monday Mr. W.R. Locker, of Renegar, left at our office a
stalk of corn that grew twenty feet high.
"Mrs. E.B. Crawford, executrix of G.G. Crawford, dec'd, will sell all
the personal property of his estate at public sale at the residence near
Howell."
* * *
DEATHS - "At Camargo, Friday, October 9, 1896, of flux with typhoid
fever, Clara Moore Bryant, daughter of Dr. J.D. Bryant, aged 11
months.
"Near Sulphur Spring Saturday, October 31, of flux, Mrs. Lizzie
Gault, wife of John Gault.
"Dellrose, Tenn., October 30, 1896, of bilious flux, James Shull
Patterson, son of J.L. and Lillian Patterson, aged 7 years and 12 days.
"At McBurg, October 29, of inflammation of stomach, an infant
daughter of M.C. and Ethel Catheart.
* * *
A LOYAL CONFEDERATE - "Col. J.H. Holman, of Fayetteville,
elector on the 'gold bug ticket,' was Lieutenant-Colonel of the regiment
of which Gov. Peter Turney was Colonel. Once when Holman had
been captured by the federals, Andrew Johnson ordered the commander
to give Mr. Holman the choice of the rope or the oath of allegiance.
Holman replied to this offer, that 'he would try the rope for a day or
two,' and if he couldn't stand it he would give his answer about taking
the oath.'"
* * *
GIMLET CREEK - "Mr. Ollie Bartlett, of Chestnut Ridge, was visiting
the family of Mr. J.J. Crane last weeks.
"Misses Nannie and Ida Ashby, Mary Millstead and Mr. Ernest
Ashby were visiting their uncle, Mr. J.W. Ashby, last Saturday and
Sunday.
* * *
CAMARGO - "Mr. Crawford, of Goshen, was at this place last week
with a magic lantern show."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/6/96)
40 YEARS AGO
November 8, 1996
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. Chas. I. Womack has retired from the
grocery business and has been one of Fayetteville's eldest and most
respected merchants.
"Mrs. Sam Jones of the New Hope community has brought to the
Observer office a large red Cox Comb flower."
* * *
EISENHOWER ELECTED BY GREAT MAJORITY; LINCOLN
COUNTY GIVES DEMOCRATS ABOUT 4 TO 1 MAJORITY
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE HONORS HAZEL KING - "The city of Fayetteville
will honor Hazel King with a showing of her paintings. They will be
hung in the library and dining room of R.E. Lee school for a month..."
* * *
MULBERRY - "Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Noblit, Gerry and Sharon of
Nashville were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lane Friday night.
"Mr. and Mrs. Crawford McGehee had as their guests over the week-
end their sons, Malcolm from T.P.I. and Gale from Pulaski.
* * *
WELLS HILL-CAMARGO HDC - The Well,s Hill-Camargo HDC met
at the Camargo school with Mrs. Hughey Stephens and Mrs. Carl
Moore, Jr. as hostesses...."
* * *
DELLROSE - "Mr. and Mrs. Leon Thornton and daughters of Winter
Haven,. Fla. have been recent visitors of his brother, Mr. and Mrs.
Brown Thornton.
"Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Glenn, Bill and Kay were recent guests of his
father and sister, Mrs. Clay Crabtree and family of Boonshill."
* * *
KELLY'S CREEK - Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Sumners, Steven and
Tommy of Athens, Tenn. spent the week-end with their parents, the
Cleo Hendersons.
"Friends here of Mrs. Elizabeth Forbes Arnold were grieved last week
to hear of her husband's sudden death at their home at Auburn, Ala.
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stevens have moved to their
recently purchased home on Mulberry Avenue.
"Mrs. Mary Reavis is in Leonard's hospital at Lewisburg."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/6/96
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Pat Timmerberg, 333 Northmoor Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011-2511
"I am descended from Elliot Fletcher Moffett and Catharine Stewart
who were married in Fayetteville in 1847. She was the daughter of
Preston Stewart. her mother's name was Nancy (Smith?). I do not
know his father, but he had a brother William Moffett, who married
Susan Clift. I would like to correspond with relatives or persons who
have information about these people."(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/29/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Katherine P. Robinson, 5224 Doles Road, Albany, GA 31705-9229
"Edward Farris Story brought his family and the family of his
deceased brother, Samuel, to Lincoln county in 1839. These brothers
married sisters, Sarah and Martha Shields.
"Does anyone have any information on the ancestry of these Shields
sisters?"
* * *
(Publish 10/30/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
October 29, 1896
OREGON - "Miss Rosa Lee Lally, of Cross Roads, was visiting Mrs.
J.H. Warren last week.
"Bryan and free silver is all the go in this part of the county. A
careful poll has been taken of this district, and it shows that Palmer will
receive one vote, McKinley two and Bryan one hundred and thirty."
* * *
BOONS HILL - "Misses Iva and Edna Moores of Cryuston, attended
the C.E. convention.
"Miss Allie Dale, who is now visiting relatives at McBurg, attended
the dedication of the new church."
* * *
KELSO - "Miss Mattie Moyers school at Stony Point will close to-
morrow night with an exhibition, and we learn she has arranged an
interesting program.
Dr. Dickey, of Lincoln, was down at Kelso last Sunday evening to
interview his sweetheart, but I suppose we needn't look for any public
report of what she said in answer to the questions propounded.
* * *
MOLINO - "It is in a sad nature we report the death of another one of
our christian friends, Mr. Neil Galloway, who had suffered with fever
for several weeks.
We had a wedding in our town Wednesday evening of last week. Mr.
Bob Bradford and Miss Carl Hays were happily united in marriage at
the residence of the bride's father, Mr. J.B. Hays.
* * *
BLANCHE - "Rev. A.J. Ransom, pastor of the A.R.P. church has gone
to Chicota, Tex., to attend the meeting of Synod.
"Several days have passed, but possibly we ought to mention the
wedding in this place on Oct. 4, when Mr. Willis Smith, of Bee, was
happily married to Mrs. Mollie George by Rev. Wood Bouldin."
* * *
COLDWATER - "Miss Mable Coats, we learn, will take up school
again at the Bonner school house the first Monday in November."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/30/96)
40 YEARS AGO
November 1, 1956
(Picture) - "Pictured above are Miss Betty Miller football Queen,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller and Co-Captains George
Massey (No.41) and Phillipp Sugg (No.44). The lovely Queen was
crowned in a very colorful ceremony at half--time here last Friday
night, during the game between Central and Pulaski."
* * *
PROSPECT - "Mr. and Mrs. Lois Steelman called to see their mother,
Mrs. Ola Steelman Sunday afternoon.
"The surprise birthday dinner given in honor of Mr. S. .G. Brown
Sunday was enjoyed by the following: Mr. and Mrs. S.G. Brown, Mr.
and Mrs. Buford Brown, Mrs. Louise Billion, Huntsville; Mrs. Hicklen,
Elkwood, Ala.; Mr. and Mrs. Brady Key, Mrs. Wilma Moyers, Mr.
Ernest Mitchell and Rev. and Mrs. Earl Bartlett.
* * *
SHIRLEY SOWELL HOSTESS - "Shirley Sowell entertained at her
home on Saturday night at a Halloween Party.
"The guests were as follows: Anita Oliver, Joy Smith, Neal Smith,
Billie Conder, Linda Twitty, Emily Hart, Beverly Hart, Alice Welch,
Kay Thompson, Janice Crabrtree, Carol Bledsoe, Ricky Dyer, Terry
Crabtree, Mark Massey, Gerald Crabtree and Ray Crabtree..."
* * *
CARTER'S COLUMN - " Winter Ills - When widder cubs/wid ids
frosty breezes/Ids chills ad coughs/Ad its colds ad sneezes. Dese
widder ills/Oh, how we hade 'em/Till we get relief/Wid Mentholatum.
* * *
GIMLET - "Tony Parks spent the weekend with his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jim B. Reynolds and Jimmy.
"Mrs. Oda Clark and Frances were dinner guests Sunday of Mr. and
Mrs. Walden Mills."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Carlisle of Newbury, S.C. were
recent guests of her sister, Mrs. B.W. Templeton, Sr. and other relatives
in the county.
"Jim Becker, who is attending Georgia Tech in Atlanta spent the
week-end here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Becker.
"On last Tuesday evening, Oct. 23, Mrs. Odell Noblett and Mrs.
Charles Amos entertained the young people of the Lincoln Baptist
church with a hay ride and wiener roast..."
(Publish 10/23/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
October 22, 1896
KELSO - "We sent a splendid delegation to the County Endeavor
Union, which convened at Boons Hill last Thursday night....Misses
Bettie Gray, Alda Taylor, Nora Cowley, Ellen, Sallie and Maggie
Thompson, Dana and Maggie Routt were the visitors and
representatives from this neighborhood.
"Mr. B.L. Lewis is in our town to-day negotiating for a large lot of
logs which have been waiting several weeks for a purchaser."
* * *
HUGHEY - "Miss Agnes Ralston has a good school at Sulphur Spring
that will continue until Christmas.
"Miss Effie Thompson's school at Goshen has close and she is at
home again."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Howell, Oct. 16, of flux, Mrs.. Lizzie Wade, wife of
Mr. T.H. Wade, daughter of Mr.Dan A. and Mrs. Fannie Moore, and
was born Dec. 8, 1874....
"Near Molino, Oct. 17, of fever, Mr. J.N. Galoway, aged 19, member
of the United Presbyterian church...
"Near Lincoln Oct. 18, of nervous prostration, Mrs. Margaret E.
Cummins, wife of W.T. Cummins, aged 62...
Five miles west of Fayetteville Oct. 20, of consumption, Mrs.
Williamson, wife of T.L. Williamson. Burial at Unity..."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Capt. Nath Boon and Dr. Boon Noblett, of
Boonville, attended the reunion of Forest's Escort at Nashville last
week.
"Dr. W.J. Higgins, of Covington, Ga., one of the best fellows in the
world, with his little daughter, Ethel, is in Fayetteville visiting his
friends and relatives.
"Mr. B.T. Elmore and bride left on Tuesday for their home in
Americus, Ga., and the good wishes of the Observer and numerous
friends go with them.
* * *
AD - "Fresh oysters sold at all hours, and orders promptly filled. Raw
oysters, select, 25 cents per pint. Remember that Coca Cola will be
sold all the winter. Johnny Baggenstoss."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/23.96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
James Michael George, Psy.D, 1009 Bagley Dr., Fayetteville, TN
37334
"I am looking for information about Lt. Col. Newton J. George and his
family. He served in Co. H, 1st (Turney's) TN infantry during the Civil
War. He is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery (1839-1919). According to
the 1850 Census Newton's father is Thomas George, aged 59, and his
mother is Mary, aged 50. I have yet to identify Newton's grandfather
George and this is what most interests me. I would like to somehow
link Col. George with my ancestry which is most of the Georges in
Lincoln county dating back to the Revolutionary soldier, William
George.
"N.J. George's will lists: Thomas B. George and wife, Sarah;
Napoleon B. Pearce and wife, Margaret; Mollie T. Adams, daughter of
D.A. George, Sr.; Mollie Franklin, wife of John M. Franklin; George
M. Copeland, his nephiew (sic). He also lists two nephiews, James N.
George and William F. George. I am creating a computer data base of
Georges in Lincoln county and would be very interested in exchanging
information with anyone who could add to this data base."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/23/96)
40 YEARS AGO
October 25, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Children can have a free elephant ride at
Reese Motors from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., Friday, October 26.
"Central High School will have their 'Home Coming' game Friday
night at the Central Athletic Field with Pulaski."
* * *
SQUARE DANCE - "There will be a Square Dance at Howell School
on Friday night, October 26 at 7:30. Music will be furnished by George
Washington Tucker and band."
* * *
ARMED FORCES - "Great Lakes, Ill. William A. Hendon, son of Mr.
and Mrs. James W. Hendon of Route 1, Elora, has been appointed
squad leader of his recruit company at the Great Lake Naval Training
Center...."
* * *
LONG TRUCKING HAULS - "Mr. Burton Towry, son of Mr. S.A.
Towry, picked up 63 drums of chicken grease in Nashville and hauled it
by truck to New Orleans, where it was loaded on the U.S.S. Franklin,
for shipment to Greece, where it will be used as shortening.
"Mr. Towry, after unloading his truck of chicken grease, went to
another dock and loaded his truck with barbed wire made in Belgium
and took it to a dealer in Kentucky.
* * *
KELSO'S OWN GRAND OLD OPRY - "Features such local stars as
Melvin Esley, Grandpa Jeans, Garter sisters, Brownie Hill, that
laughable couple Rod Grass field and Minnie Whirl. Don't miss it at
Kelso school on October 27, at 7:45. Plenty of refreshments.
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Jimmie and Katie Gill are feeling better since their
recent 'stay-in' with the mumps.
"Miss Nancy Groce spent last Thursday night with Miss Wilma
Forrester."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Barbara Arnold and Vivian Haynie attended a birthday
party Saturday for Sherry Smith.
"Mrs. William McGee and Miss Ann Gilbert visited relatives at
Elkmont, Ala., Sunday."
* * *
PROSPECT - "Joe Gray will soon be leaving for thee service. We hope
for the best.
"Mr. Joel Tucker began work Monday at the Redstone Arsenal at
Huntsville."
* * *
(Publish 10/16/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
October 15, 1896
KELSO- "Hon. A.E. Smith returned last Saturday from a canvassing
tour for Bryan and Watson.and left this morning to continue his fight
against the success of the free silver ticket, professing to desire the
election of Bryan, and yet exerting what power and influence he may
have to accomplish his defeat. O, consistency! though art indeed a
jewel."
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "Mr. Young Siles and family returned from Texas last
week. He says that there is no place now for a poor man, and if he has
to starve he wants to starve in old Lincoln.
"Mr. Ferrel Corder will start to-morrow for Texas to look at the
country with the expectation of making that state his home."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near McBurg, Monday, Oct.. 5, 1896, of croup, Marie
Evans, child of Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Evans, aged about 5 years. Burial at
Wright grave yard.
"At Howell, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1896, the infant son of John and
Mollie Daves."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. S.M. Payton arrived on Tuesday last from
Munfordville, Ky., on a visit to her parents.
"Messrs. W.F. Philpot, of Blanche, and Wallace Carter, of Savannah,
may now be found behind the counter at J.C. Norris.
"Mr. C.W. Lucas, of Haskell, Tex., a former resident of this county,
and Wm. Inks were in town this week making arrangements for the
Wild West show next Tuesday.
* * *
THE TOWN OFFICERS - "The newly elected board of alderman at
their first meeting organized by making J.H. DeHaven mayor of the
town and R.A. Conger clerk of the corporation. There were a large
number of aspirants for the position of recorder, but J.A. Lumpkin
proved to have the longest pole and knocked the coveted persimmon.
Mr. W.L. Shofner was the successful candidate for the office of
corporation tax collector.....The elevation of Mr. Lumpkin necessitated
his resignation from the board and Mr. Chas. Waddle was selected to
fill the vacancy.
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/16/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Roger Shires, 929 Hobson St., Harrisburg, IL 62946
"I am trying to locate any relatives of James Shires, who was born in
1812 Lincoln county. James had four children: John P., Amanda,
Martha A. and Niels S.
"I would like to hear from anyone who knows about this family.
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/16/96)
40 YEARS AGO
October 18, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Fount Honey brought to the Observer
office a sweet potato that weighed five pounds.
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Bro. Bill Sole of Fayetteville preached
his first sermon at the Church of Christ last Sunday. He had an
audience of 96 and they hope he will succeed in his work.
"Miss Octa Corder spent last week in Nashville visiting Mr. and Mrs.
Knox Baldwin, Misses Rose and Rosie Corder and Mr. and Mrs.
Phillip[ Barnes."
* * *
CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jennings, Mr. and Mrs. J.N. Jennings of
Molino, Mr. and Mrs. William Riddle, Ronnie and Janice of Huntland,
Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jennings of Fayetteville were Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Walter Jennings.
"Emogene Young was Sunday guest of Marthon Jean Sullenger."
* * *
CARTER'S COLUMN - "Bing Crosby's MOUSE TRAPS - Easy to
Bait. Safe to Set. - Sanitary to Use. Only 39 cents."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Bro. Denny Crews brought an imposing message Sunday
morning and Sunday night."
"Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Partain and Mrs. Rolie Bearden were in
Lynchburg recently."
* * *
KELLY'S CREEK - "Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Hill visited the Alton
Sumners Thursday evening.
"Mrs. A.E. Marks returned recently from a pleasant visit with her
son's family at Ft. Sill, Oklahoma."
* * *
CENTRAL GIRL CHOIR - "The members of the Central High School
Girl Choir consisting of 37 members, met this week in a call meeting
for the purposed of electing officers: Pres. Gail Franklin; V-Pres., Jane
Bates; Sec., Pricilla Scott; Asst. Sec.., Carolyn Clark; Business
Manager, Barbara Watson; Reporter, Patsy Pack; Librarian, Wanda
McAlister and Vera Fay Redd...."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/9/96)
40 YEARS AGO
October 11, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Sure signs of approaching winter were a
large flock of geese flying high tn formation last week-end and on
Monday ice was reported at Dellrose.
"Jimmie McCown of the U.S. Secret Service accompanied President
Eisenhower to the first world series game in Brooklyn."
* * *
MARINE - "Santa Ana, Calif. - Woman Marine Pfc. Billie D. Rowell,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Rowell of Taft, Tenn., is serving as an
administrative clerk with the Food Service Section at the El Toro
Marine Corps Air Station."
* * *
BOONEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. James Faulkner and Mr. and Mrs.
Lawrence Burns and family went to Lake Rebecca on Sunday
afternoon.
"Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pickle and Billie of Pleasant Grove, Mr. and
Mrs. L.J. Wilkes, Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilkes and Patsy Jo of Booneville
were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.C.. Haynie.
* * *
WANTED - "Old Confederate money wanted, will also buy other types
of old coins, bank notes and bonds etc. John P. Butler, 225 First Ave.,
Fayetteville, Tenn."
* * *
DELLROSE - "Mr. Douglas Mitchell attended church services and was
with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.D. Mitchell Sunday.
"Mr. Douglas Hall arrived home last Friday after spending two years
in Germany."
* * *
SENIOR CLASS ENTERTAINED - "Misss Emily Cunningham
entertained the Senior Class of the Boonshill High School at her home
near Cyruston...."
* * *
ROBERT E. LEE SCHOOL - "Miss Dysart's Fourth grade has
organized The Four Leaf Clover English Club with the following
officers: Pres. - Don Turpin; V-Pres. - Dennis Caldwell; Sec. - Jane
Muse and Treas. - Jean Chapman...."
* * *
PATIENTS AT THE HOSPITAL - "Mrs. Maude Cole, City; Mrs. Lena
Crane, Mulberry; Mrs. P.R.Griffin, Flintville; W.J. Kimbrough, Hazel
Green;Mrs. Jerry Dickey, City; Sue Elmore, Taft; Mrs. Mary Harris,
Howell; Mr. Harris Burton; Mrs. Carl Cross, Ardmore; C.E. Moyers,
City...."
(Publish 10/9/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
October 8, 1896
SMITHLAND - "Mr. A.M. McLaughlin, one of our former residents
and best citizens, was in Smith land last week.
"Dr. M.A. Keeling, Miss Maud Taylor and Mr. Mack Taylor attended
presbytery Saturday and Sunday.
* * *
MOLINO - "We heard that a very merry crowd spent last Friday night
on Elk river fishing. We did not hear just how many fish they caught
but a reporter said they lived luxuriously one night, as they had Messrs.
I.N. Kennedy and A.J. Ransom with the, as the are both good cooks.
"Mr. Carl Harms, from Harms, was visiting Mr. W.D. Rawls and wife
last week. They are both very sick with fever."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "Miss Mary Anthony, one of the prettiest girls of the
vicinity, leaves to-day for the Peabody School for young ladies at
Nashville.
"Prof. Frank Woodard has closed out his school and he is now paying
his best regards to the young ladies.
* * *
TOWRY - "W.W. Jarrett has moved to Huntsville. The people down
there will find Will a hustler. We understand he has a good job in the
Spring City.
"W.J. McAlister has just returned from Texas, where he has been
visiting his mother and two brothers and a number of his wife's
relatives. He talks like he would rather live in Tennessee, although he
thinks if a man could live on cotton and warm water he could pull
through in Texas."
* * *
DEATHS - "On Thursday, Oct. 1, 1896, Mr. Jas. P. McGee died of
pneumonia at his home near Renegar postoffice....He was 52
years...funeral conducted by Elder T.c. Little....
"Mrs. Sarah A. Bearden, wife of Gus Bearden, died of flux near
Boons Hill on Friday, October 2. She was born July 5, 1860....
"Near Argyle, Oct. 5, of paralysis, Mrs. Martha Knox, aged 43 years.
Burial at Lebanon after funeral services by Rev. S.J. Ranson."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/9/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
James R. Pitts, 809 Bragg Circle, Tullahoma, TN 37388
"Riley W. Pitts, son of James and Rachel Young Pitts was born
March 5, 1830 and died June 2, 1898 in Lincoln county, Tennessee.
Did the "W" in Riley's name stand for Washington or
Westley/Wesley?....Would appeciate the answer."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/2/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Paul J. Waite, 2218 Roosevelt St., Holly wood, Florida 33020-2605
"I need help with my GOOD/GOODE family line. My great, great,
great, grandfather, Richard Good died January 31, 1819 in Wilkes
county, North Carolina. He married Lucy, maiden name unknown.
They came to North Carolina from Virgina. They reared a family of
eight children: four boys and four girls. When the boys: William,
Thomas, John and Spencer, were adults they moved to Sullivan county,
Tennessee. Either John or William Good was my great, great
grandfather, who was the father of my great grandfather, Joseph
Newland Good, born January 1, 1840 and died February 13, 1925 in
Lincoln county, Tennessee.
"Joseph Newland Good married 1st Sarah Spence and 2nd Emma
Pitts Moyers.
"I will appeciate your help."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/2/96)
40 YEARS AGO
October 4, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "John R. Massey of Kelso has earned the
rank of Major in the Reserve Officers Training Corps at Middle
Tennessee State College.
"Mr. and Mrs. Walter Smith of the Thomas Tire & Supply Store won
a trip to the Dominion Republic through the sale of his firm's Feddfer
Air Conditioners during the past few months."
* * *
DEATHS - "Dr. R.L. Lasater, 93, retired dentist, died Wednesday night
in his sleep at his home on West College Street....Mrs. Woodrow
Williamson, 39, died in Chattanooga....Mrs. Mattie Johnson Simmons,
79, died at her home in Flintville....William Ashbury Prosser, 80,
carpenter of the Chestnut Ridge community, died Friday
morning....William Thomas Hopkins, 79, farmer of Bellview died last
Thursday....Mrs. Mary Waggoner Stacy, 79, died Saturday afternoon at
Taft...."
* * *
MIMOSA WINS SECOND PLACE IN STATE FAIR - "Mimosa
community won second place and a cash prize of $200 with their
exhibit at the State Fair. Using the theme of 'A community that pulls
together, prospers together.'...."
* * *
WOMACK ELECTED MAYOR - "Fred Womack defeated mayor P.D.
Massey, who made his fifth bid for re-election in Saturdays' city race in
a record vote, to become Fayetteville's youngest Mayor...."
* * *
CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Jennings have moved to their new home
near Fayetteville. Sorry to lose you.
"Mr. and C.H. Yates of N.C., Mrs. J.N. Jennings and Emogene of
Molino were recent visitors of Mrs. Bessie Jennings and Carl."
* * *
TALENT SHOW - "The Mimosa HDC sponsored a talent show at the
community center Sept. 29th.
Winners of the under twelve age group were: 1st a tap number by Ann
Small of Mulberry....Winners of over twelve age group were: 1st
Ronald Thornton of Fairview, with his guitar and a song...."
* * *
(Publish 10/1/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
October 1, 1896
BLANCHE - "On the 13th, the Death Angel came into our midst and
bore away the spirit of Mr. Will George.
"Rev. James Brown, formerly of this county, but now of Arkansas,
was visiting relatives and friends in this place."
* * *
KELSO - "We partook of an elegant birthday dinner last Sunday at Esq.
Bud McClellan's on Stewart's creek.
"Dr. Hampton has arranged to build very soon, having contracted
with Mr. Boyles, of Fayetteville."
* * *
FROM MEXICO - "Mr. E.C. Brossord received a letter from a former
Fayetteville boy, who is now in Mexico....(letter signed: A.E. Hill) "
* * *
HOUSE BURNED - "On Wednesday, 23d, the residence of Mr. Wils
Ashby was burned. He lived one and half miles from Bucksnort...."
* * *
DEATHS - "In this county at Argyle of congestion, Sept. 23, at 5
o'clock p.m. Mr. Asbury J. Wright. He was 54 years old and 32 years
ago was married to Miss Millie Hawkins...burial at Prosperity...
"Mrs. Margaret DeHaven, widow of Samuel DeHaven Haven, died
Sept. 30, aged about 55....
"At Rewell, Sept. 24, of old age, Mr. J.P. Dennis, aged 73....
"Near Fayetteville, Sept. 25, Fielden Whitaker, son of Mr. and Mrs.
L. B. Whitaker, aged 5 years."
* * *
MARRIAGES - "H.J. Kent and Emma Larwood; Newman Robbins and
Lillie Jones; H.O. Gunter and Nannie Nash; Roe Holder and Ella
Renegar."
* * *
LOCAL - "Charlie Lumpkin went last Friday to Nashville with the
intention of residing in the Rock City. We wish him mighty well."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/25/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Maurine Williams, 415 E. 52st, Boise, ID 83714
"Fannie E. Taylor, born September 1870, daughter of Henry F.
Taylor, married Thomas H. Driver on December 25, 1890. Two sons,
Arlon/Orland W. born in 1893 and Herman born 1898-99. They would
have been half brothers to my mother, born of the second wife of
Thomas H. Driver. The second wife's first name was Maggurett B.,
maiden name unknown, and I know nothing more about her.
"Thomas Driver was a barber. He was the only son of Wiley and
Dicey Gunter Driver. He had one sister, Mary Molena Driver, who
married James Peter Wakefield. She lived in Tennessee all of her life
and died in Nashville in 1944.
"Any help with this family history will be appreciated."
* * *
(Publish 9/25/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
September 24, 1896
BACK TAX SALE - "Lewis Baily, col'd 2d dis. 12 acres; Mrs. H.
Tanner, 2d dis. 82 acres; Doney heirs 8th dis. 200 acres; S.R. Smith 3rd
dis. 79 acres; Cincinnati Groce 5th dis. 160 acres; J.L. Parker 6th dis.
54 acres; Estate of John Booten, col. 8th dis. 48 acres...."
* * *
SMITHLAND - "Quite a number of our young people attended the
association at Buckeye. They were as follows: Misses Susie Copeland,
Maggie Jennings, Florence Stiles, Mollie Jennings, Julia Stiles and
Maud Taylor, Messrs. William Gilliam, Mack Taylor, Jack Rutledge,
James and Claud Jennings and Prof. Shofner."
* * *
CHESTNUT RIDGE - "Mrs. W.A. Gilbert, of Camargo, is visiting the
family of Mr. D.A. Gilbert this week.
"An ice cream supper was tendered the young people of the
community Saturday night by Miss Ezella Prosser, in honor of her
guests, Misses Enochs and McNatt, of Boonville."
* * *
ROPERTON - "In the vicinity of Roperton, on the head waters of
Kelly's Creek is found the richest farming section of Lincoln county.
Wheat, corn, oats and cotton are equal to the best produced in the state.
Farmers in this locality are well supplied with machinery of all kinds,
from a coffee mill to a clover huller, and from a corn sheller to a first-
class cotton gin."
* * *
DEATHS - "at 7:50 o'clock Friday evening, Sept. 18, 1896, Mr. Chas
H. Quimby drew the drapery of his couch around him and lay down to
pleasant dreams....
"Near Camargo, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1896 of congestion, Mr. Jas. A.
Moore, aged about 69...
"Near Cyruston, Monday Sept. 21, 1896, of fever, Mr. Wm. Beech,
aged 30 years. Burial at Prosperity."
* * *
INCORRUPTIBLE WOOD - "Mr. Jas. M. Wilson owns a place in
Marshall county in which grew five Shittim trees. He had one of them
felled and brought to Fayetteville last week to be sawed and exhibited
at the Tennessee Centennial...."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/25/96)
40 YEARS AGO
September 27, 1996
4-H BOOTH WINS BLUE RIBBON - "The Lincoln County 4-H Booth
won a first award at the State Fair. The booth titled, '4-H For The
Future'. Billie Sue Parks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Parks of
Mulberry, was the chairman...."
* * *
HERDSMAN WINS HONOR - "Mr. Maurice Thomason, Herdsman
for Hillside Hereford Farm owned by Dr. Ben H. Marshall and Sons,
was given the honor of the Best Herdsman Award of all the beef cattle
shown at the Kentucky State Fair in Louisville, Sept. 10-16...."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Mrs. Sue Collier has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Grady
Wright in Gadsden, Ala.
"Mr. and Mrs. David Cunningham of Lynchburg spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. Presley Groce and family."
* * *
BOYS IN SERVICE - "Camp Perry, Ohio - First Lt. Andrew l. Swing
33, son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Swing, Route 3, Petersburg, Tenn.,
recently was a winner in the expert classs at the National Rifle and
Pistol Matches at Camp Perry."
* * *
MULBERRY - "Gail McGehee is going to Martin College in Pulaski
and Glen Parks returned Sunday to U.T. at Knoxville.
"Martha Ellen Parks left for Jackson Mills, West Va. Thursday night
where she will attend The Inner-State 4-H All Star Conference."
* * *
WEDDING OF INTEREST - Of interest in Fayetteville and Lincoln
County was the marriage of Miss Charlotte Faye Moon,daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. E.C. Moon of Elora, Tenn., to Jerry V. McKinney, son of Mrs.
Roy McKinney and the late Mr. McKinney...."
* * *
CHAMP - "Master Jimmie Moody fell on a saw and cut his head rather
severely Saturday afternoon.
"George Jennings spent a part of last week with his maternal
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Towry of Skinem.
"Mr. Aaron Jennings attended the Regional Electrical meeting held in
Louisville, Ky."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/18/96
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Virginia L. Keefer, 2065 Beechmont Ave., Keego Harbor, MI 48320
"I am looking for any information: parents, descendants of Carr/Carson
Bailey White, who was born January 18, 1818 in Rowan county, North
Carolina. He was the son of William and Elizabeth White. Does
anyone know where he died and was buried? He married twice: Martha
Warren and Mary Elizabeth Watson in Lincoln county. He was living
in Limestone county, Alabama in the 1860 census. I will be happy to
exchange data."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/18/96)
40 YEARS AGO
September 20, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mrs. Oliva McFerrin on Green St.
celebrated her 94th birthday on Sunday September 16. She received
141 cards and the post office says this is the largest number ever
delivered to one person.
"Mrs. Melvin King won the first prize for the best work of art in the
amateur art class at the State Fair. Her painting was of a farm house
and a sagging wire fence."
* * *
COUNTY FAIR - "In the Brown Swiss cattle club show, Wilson
Bedwell took the senior and grand champion classes with his two-year
old cow, Daint Dish Sweetness. Paul Shelton's Wellhell's Gracious
Lady was named junior champion...."
* * *
OLD STONE BRIDGE - (picture) "The Old Stone Bridge across the
Elk River at the edge of Fayetteville, on the old Huntsville Road is now
under repair by the CFW Construction Co. The work is being financed
by the State Historical Society to preserve this beautiful all rock
structure that was completed in 1861...."
* * *
DELLROSE - "Mr. Howard Sherrell was in Tracy City over the week-
end on business.
"Mr. and Mrs. Glen Cunningham were with her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Lawson Mitchell last Sunday."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Rozar, Sue and Ray were Sunday
visitors of Mr. and Mrs. M.S. Rozar of Gimlet.
"Mrs. Horace Boaz of Huntsville, Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Adams and son
of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hasty were Sunday visitors of Mr.and
Mrs. Tom Groce, Joan and Dianne."
* * *
CHAMP - "Clarence Fanning and Lawrence Moorehead went to
Philadelphia, Pa. this week-end on business and also to see Howard
Moorehead, who has been in a hospital there.
"Iva Nell Ward and Rufus Parks entered MTSC on Monday of this
week. 'Happy College Days' for you is our wish."
* * *
8th DISTRICT SCHOOL - "Robert Bates of Miss Walker's room
brought a bean to school raised by his uncle in Bellville that was over 3
feet long.
"Miss Elizabeth Wiley has joined our faculty from Molino school."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/4/96
40 YEARS AGO
September 6, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT - "Bob Hamilton, President of the
Fayetteville and Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce has been
energetic and done considerable hard work since being elected.
"Self employed people were given social security benefits in 1956,
including dentists, lawyers, chiropractors, veterinarians, optometrists,
etc? Doctors are the only group of self employed not now covered by
social security."
* * *
OUR MEN IN THE ARMED FORCES - "San Diego, Calif. - James T.
Lemons, son of Mrs. Nellie I. Lemons of Taft, Tenn., graduated from
recruit training August 25 at the Naval Training Center."
* * *
CHAMP - "Sunday visitors of Mrs. Bessie Jennings and Carl were
Dwayne Walker of Illinois, Jerry Walker of St. Louis, Curtis Walker,
Mrs. Elgie Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Jennings, Buford and Danny.
"Mr. and Mrs. Lee Jennings spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. David
Stovall of Fayetteville."
* * *
GIMLET - "Miss Lucy Ann Partain and Gail from Lavonia, Michigan
have returned home after spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. Raby
McNatt and friends.
* * *
CORDERS CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frame had as their
guests Mr. and Mrs. Jess Frame of Detroit, Michigan; Mr. and Mrs.
Harris Warren of Lois and on Sunday they had a family reunion in
honor of Mrs. Spyve Tucker's birthday.
"Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Barnes and sons were the week-end guests of
Mr. and Mrs. John Corder."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Miss Ann Gilbert was the guest of Charles Mayes at Hazel
Green, Ala., Sunday.
"Mr. and Mrs. C.D. Partain were on Gimlet Monday visiting Mrs.
Oda Clark.
* * *
PATIENTS AT THE HOSPITAL - "Miss Josie Robertson, Taft; Miss
Ina Gattis, Mulberry; Mrs. Alice Whitt, Ardmore; Larry Allen Taylor,
Taft; Mr. Vernon Rozar, City, Wayne Mason, Taft; Mrs. J.L. Holly,
City; Mrs. Ulyses Collin, Flintville; Mrs. C.L. McMillan, Sr., City."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/4/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Marilyn Markow, 6705 Kings Point West, Austin, TX 78723
"Does anyone have any information on the Julia Wilson, aged 21, who
was living with Aesop and Anna Shelton on the 1860 Lincoln county
census? I will be glad to exchange information."
* * *
Mary Park, 2204 West 5th, Stillwater, OK 74-74-2817
"Was James T. Briant, who was born in 1790, the son of John Bryant
and Judith Elizabeth Winfrey? James T. died in 1850 in Marion
county, Illinois. The Bryants were in Lincoln county in 1820 and 1830.
The family traveled and intermarried with Shelton, Luttrell, Easley
families and were found in Adair county, Kentucky; Jackson county,
Alabama and Botetourt county, Virginia. I will correspond and
exchange information."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/21/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Rebecca Carter, 337 Coldwater Creek Road, Taft, TN 38488-5200
"In 1914 Mrs. Bess Ventress was teacher at the Stewart Creek
Academy, which was held at the old Liberty Methodist Church. Three
of her students were Clarence, Reeed, Floyd Koonce and Rachel Land.
As Liberty school was started in 1915, where did the students go to
school before Liberty School? Ben Corder lived at the upper part of
Stewart's Creek, would he have attended this school?
" Would Beulah, Rose and Rossie Corder have attended the Stewart
Creek Academy, which was a prescription school. What was the
difference between a prescription and regular school?
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/21/96)
40 YEARS AGO
August 23, 1956
PRESIDENT OF STATE 4-H COUNCIL - "Joe Thomas McFerrin, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas McFerrin, was elected president of the State 4-
H Council at Round-Up, which was held in Knoxville last week. Joe
Thomas was recently elected Big Chief of the All Stars. He will
represent District II. Joe Thomas will enter his second year at U.T. this
fall."
* * *
PROSPECT - "Saturday night dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mai Eslick
were Bro. and Mrs. Eugene Steelman of Harvest, Ala. and Mr. and Mrs.
E.B. Noles of Fayetteville.
"Little Montie Monks was at church Sunday, after going to Huntsville
and having his leg operated on. They have taken the cast off and he is
improving."
* * *
50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY - "Mr. and Mrs. W.L. Sowell
celebrated their golden wedding anniversary, Sunday afternoon with a
reception, given by their children, at their home near Boonshill..."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Bessie Wood Sims, 57, of Howell
community....William Medearis Smith, 77, died at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. Ben Barry....Jackie Calvin Fanning, 22, formerly of
Champ community....John McAfee, 82, retired farmer of Booneville
community....Frank Galloway, 68...."
* * *
CORDERS CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Jones and sons of
Rome, Ga., Mr. and Mrs. Ray Benson of Flintville and Mrs. Ernest
Pruitt of Flintville were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob
Simmons.
"Miss Jane Smith has returned home after spending a week in
Knoxville with the 4-H club."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Billy Downing and two children,
Mike and Deanne of Oak Ridge are spending their vacation here with
her mother, Mrs. Kathleen Cunningham.
"Mrs. Jenny Wiley and Mrs. William Hix of Winchester were here
Sunday to see Mrs. Wiley's brother, Mr. Frank Galloway.
"Mr. and Mrs. George Harvey and infant daughter, Jennifer of
Fontain City, Tenn., will be the Friday night guests of her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Eldridge Rhea."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/14/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Tillie Nixon, P.O. Box 564, Escalante, UT 84725
"I would like information about Royal Columbus Hall, who was born in
1806 in Cocke county. His wife was Ruth, maiden name unknown. He
is found in the 1870 census of Lincoln county and lived in Mulberry.
He had a son Elbert A. Hall, who was born in 1829 and married
Emaline Balch. Another son William L.V. Hall born 1828 married
Catherine Story. Royal Columbus Hall Jr. born 1832 married Lovina
Angeline Ikerd. Royal Sr. had a daughter E. Jane Hall, who married
Thomas A.J. Harshaw in Lincoln county in November 1868. Where
were Royal Sr. and Ruth after 1872?
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/14/96)
40 YEARS AGO
August 16, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Gov. Frank Clement of Tennessee on
Monday night gave what is heralded as the greatest Keynote speech in
the history of Democratic conventions.
"All Union War veterans are dead. There are still three Confederate
veterans living. One of the two living in Texas, 110 years old."
* * *
MR STEGALL RETIRES - "Mr. W.J. (Babe) Stegall went on the
retirement list last week after having gone to work for Western Union
in 1901. He is now making his home on Green St. with his sister, Mrs.
Tom Scott...."
* * *
BOONEVILLE - "Mrs. Katie Holt of Shelbyville and Miss Ella Parker
of Gotha, Florida were Monday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. P.F.
Logan and family.
"Mr. and Mrs. James Scarborough and David were week--end guests
of Mr. and Mrs. John Ingle and family."
* * *
GIMLET - "Mrs. Raby McNatt, Mrs. L.R. McNatt and children and
Mrs. Joe Groce and Dennis attended thee HDC at Booneville school,
Thursday afternoon. We are proud of Mrs. Raby McNatt for winning
first on a basket of large zinnias.
"Miss Brenda Groce spent Saturday night with Felicia McNatt."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Little Gary Forrester has been visiting his grand-
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Forrester, while his mother has been ill.
"Mr. and Mrs. Woodrow Wiseman, Trula and Katie, Mr. and Mrs.
Reuben Groce, Nancy, Judy, Wayne and Ronnie enjoyed a picnic at the
Tullahoma Lake Sunday."
* * *
LINCOLN THEATRE - "The Catered Affair starring Bette Davis,
Ernest Borgnine, Debbie Reynolds, Barry Fitzgerald."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Bedwell and daughter,
Brenda have returned to their home in West Palm Beach, Fla., after
spending their vacation here with his mother, Mrs. Maggie Bedwell and
family.
"Mrs. Lawson Myers, Jr. and two children of Paducah, Ky. have been
visitors of Mrs. Jennie B. Myers."
* * *
(Publish 8/14//96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
August 13, 1896
COLDWATER - "Mr. Mack Sanders is very low, and is said to have
consumption.
"The news of the death of Mr. Mack Sanders, who died Sunday, the
9th, has just reached us."
* * *
LINCOLN - "Miss Elenora Stevenson passed from this life Tuesday
night...She was a little past 24 years..."
Miss Cora Welsh, who has been on an extended visit to relatives and
friends in Ohio, returned home last Thursday."
* * *
BLANCHE - "A company composed of Dr. L.B. Freeman and J.L.
Bishop are erecting a grist mill near this place to be run by steam.
"Will McDaniel is now near Springfield, Tenn., working in the
tobacco business. Otie Byers is also at the same place fishing for a
job."
* * *
DELLROSE - "Mr. Mack Harrison has returned to West Point, where
he will enter school under the instructions of Prof. J.C. Goodrich.
"Mr. Lawson Alexander of Fayetteville has opened School at Spare
Jinte with flattering success.
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. J.J. Lineberger died at the home of his brother, Mr.
M.M. Lineberger, at 12:40 o'clock Wednesday morning, August 12,
aged 35....At Lincoln, August 4, Miss Elvira Stevenson, daughter of
J.W. Stevenson, aged 24 years, 2 months and 10 days...At Molino,
August 6, of typhoid fever, Mr. William Thomas Kidd, aged 20
years....Near Molino, August 7, of old age Mr. L.H. Hovis, aged 88
years and 8 months....Near Howell, August 6, of flux, Myrtle Lee,
daughter of G.W. and Fannie Powell, aged 2 years 1 month and 10
days..."
* * *
MARRIAGES - "J.E. Carpenter and Mintie Hobbs
Paul Hester and Della White."
* * *
(Publish 8/21/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
August 20, 1896
KELSO - "Fielding McDaniel has been giving polite attention to some
of Kelso's fair daughters during the past week. He is noted far and wide
for his gallantry and agreeable companionship.
"Mr. D.W. Bell and wife, who have been spending several days with
relatives in Kelso, have returned to their home in Louisville, KY.
* * *
LINCOLN - "On August 12th the children and grandchildren (with the
exception of Dr. W.S. McCown and family) of J.R. McCown gathered
at his home to celebrate his 61st birthday, also the 37th anniversary of
his daughter, Mrs. Anna Ramsey..."
"Corban Quick is well and still able to do nothing."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Molino, August 16, of typhoid fever, William Bryant,
aged 28 years....Near Molino, August 14, Greenfield, son of F.E. and
Laura Pitts, aged 3 years...At Camargo July 22, of fever Mr. A.C.
Hutchinson, aged 27 ...At Howell August 14, of typhoid fever, Eugene
P., son of Pryor and Lizzie Buchanan, aged 15 years...On Coldwater,
Monday August 17, of typhoid fever, Mr. J.W. Wright, aged 23
years...At Mulberry, August 17, Mrs. Lelia Hague, aged 28 years. She
was the daughter of Dr. G.W. Jones and in December, 1883 was
married to R.M. Hague.
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "Mr. A.C. Bostick loads a car with corn every day and
has several car loads more to ship. Mr. Lewis Bostic has four car loads
that he will haul to this place for shipping.
"The school at this place is still increasing and now numbers 85
scholars."
* * *
MCBURG - "We had the pleasure of attending the birthday dinner of
N.C. Sullivan, Esq., at his home near Hughey on the 15th; it being his
73d anniversary. Besides his 7 children and 15 grandchildren many
friends were present...."
* * *
BURNED TO DEATH - "Last Friday a little child, about two years old,
the bairn of Margaret Bright, col., fell into a pan of starch and was so
badly burned it died the next day."
(Publish 8/28/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
August 27, 1896
MULBERRY - "Dr. and Mrs. G.W.Jones and son, Charley, of Florence,
attended the burial of his daughter at this place last week.
"Jim Daniel says he is going to cut Clayton Taylor out of his
Fayetteville girl."
* * *
OBITUARY - "Brother Felix McGaugh was born May 30, 1813,
married Miss Anna Harris, who still survives him, in 1835, professed
faith in Christ 1841 and departed this life July 24, 1896...
* * *
MOLINO - "School opened here last Monday in charge of Prof.
Woodard, assisted by Miss Annie Harris and Miss Woodard. There are
about 70 on roll now and 46-50 more to start between now and
Christmas.
"Mrs. Emma McDill, who has been visiting her many friends and
relatives in this place, started a few days ago for her home in Arkansas."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. Jas. A. Lumpkin has sold his grocery business
to Mr. Hugh Francis.
"Elizabeth College, at Petersburg, was sold yesterday to satisfy a
mortgage for $2,500, held by J.G. Cummings."
* * *
DEATHS - "Dr. O.B. Hatcher died at his home at Bidwell Sunday
morning, August 23 of flux and pneumonia, aged about 52....Near
Bethel church, August 19th, of old age, Mrs. Hannah Coleman, widow
of George Coleman, aged 79....At Corder's Cross Roads, August 22, of
consumption, Mrs. Mary E. Sneed, wife of W.W. Sneed, aged 27....At
Howell August 22, of fever, Carrie Epps, daughter of Joe Epps, aged 13
years....Near Molino, August 24, Myrtle, daughter of Rufus Templeton,
aged 3 years....At Flintville, August 24, of spinal meningitis, A.D.
Stiles, son of R.W. Stiles, aged 6 years...."
* * *
(Publish 9/4/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
September 3, 1896
BOONVILLE - "There was a wedding in our town Sunday, the
contracting parties were Mr. E.E. Reager and Miss Julia Hasty, both of
this place. They were married while in their buggy by Esq. Johnson.
May their pathway be strewn with flowers.
"We have a flourishing school under the management of Prof.
Orrick."
* * *
BLAKEVILLE - "Mr. Geo. Marrs and Miss Lettie Collier, Mr. Jim
Davidson and Miss Birtie Tate, Mr. Jackson Leftwich and Miss Beatice
Ray, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Collier attended services at Medium last
Sunday.
"Mr. G.W. Daniel and wife, of Marshall county, were called to this
place by the fatal illness of their son."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Goldey Petty has been ill with fever the past week,
but is now improving.
"Mrs. Alice Allen returned Monday from a visit to her son, R.C.
Allen, at Huntsville."
* * *
GONE TO HUNTSVILLE - "Prof. R.S. Bradshaw will remove to
Huntsville at an early day, he having secured charge of the Seminary, a
historical educational institution at that place...."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Bearden's mill, Saturday, Aug. 30, of fever, Mr.
Worth Montgomery, son of Mr. Joe Montgomery, aged about 22...Near
Howell, Aug. 31, of fever, Mr. R.H. Daniel, aged 23 years 4 months
and 4 days..."
* * *
MARRIAGES - "B.L. Beech and Sallie Hearston; Jake Mitchell and
Ella Mullins; John Gray and Bettie Hurbin; and C.M. Hopper and Anna
Williams."
* * *
REAL ESTATE - "Hinton Hill to J.T. Laten, 50 acres in 21st dis."
* * *
(Publish 9/11/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
September 10, 1896
MOLINO - "Miss Iva Moores, a charming young lady from the
neighborhood of Cyruston, is visiting her friend, Mrs. Anna McCown,
at this place.
"Messrs. James McCown and Harve Kennedy, of Lincoln, were
visiting the sick at Mrs. Galloway's recently."
* * *
CAMARGO - "Four of our young people, Cecil, Harbert, Estella and
Maggie Bess Moore, are attending school at Dick White College. They
express themselves as delighted with the school.
"We learned a few days ago that on Saturday, Sept. 26, there will be a
barbecue in the grove on the farm of Mr. W.A. England, the proceeds to
purchase bibles for the Junior Endeavor Society.'
* * *
COLDWATER - "Died, after about ten months' illness, Mr. Will Bryan.
He leaves a wife and two chidlren and a large family of kindred and
host of friends. His bereaved wife and parents have our sympathy.
"On August 9th Mr. mack Sanders died of consumption. He leaves a
wife and two children.
"Died, on August 19th, little Lena, child of R.G. and Delia Hays.
"Died, August 29th, Mrs. Dora Pitts."
* * *
DEATHS - "Last Sunday morning, September 6, just after hitching up
his team to attend service at the Brick Church, Mr. George G. Crawford
fell dead at his home near Howell...aged 50...Mrs. Harriet A. Faulkner,
wife of W.B. Faulkner, was born March 25, 1854, and died at her home
at Smithland at 3 o'clock A.M. September 1...."
* * *
KILLED IN MISSOURI - "Mr. McCoy, whom the following dispatch
states was mysteriously murdered at St. Louis, was reared in this county
near McBurg: Athens, Ala., Sept. 4 - A telegram received this
afternoon by sheriff Gilbert from the Coroner of St. Louis, notifying
him that the body of his brother-in-law, Joe F. McCoy, had been
found....McCoy was on his way home from Prescott, Ariz., where he
has been living for a few years...."
(Publish 9/18/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
September 17, 1896
KELSO - "Miss Mahaley Ray and Master Wilson Taylor went to
Smithland last Sunday to see Mrs. Dr. Gilliam, who has been sick.
"Mrs. Walter Eslick, of Fayetteville, and her charming cousin, Miss
Mary Anthony, a charming young lady of Clardyville, are visiting the
family of J.A. Taylor, of Kelso."
* * *
HARMS - "Well, well, a wedding to report this time, a real nice, quiet
little affair. As the old folks would say, a sensible wedding. Mr. Hay
Halbert and Miss Lida Dickey were united in marriage at the home of
the bride on Wednesday evening, Sept. 2, at 6 o'clock, by Eld. T.C.
Little.
"Mr. A.J. Wright and wife went Saturday last to attend the Baptist
association near Buckeye."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. W.J. McAlister left last Monday afternoon for
Nile, Tex., to visit his mother and brother. His business at Towry will
be continued during his absence.
"Henderson Newsom, R. Ed Feeney and Dana McWilliams have been
elected as deacons in the Cumberland Presbyterian church and will be
ordained at the 11 o'clock service next Sunday."
* * *
DEATHS - "Sarah Stonebraker, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G.J.
Stonebraker, died at their residence in Fayetteville Monday morning,
September 14. aged 14 years....Near Kelso, Sept. 14, of cholera
infantum, Dixie Goodner, infant son of Ike and Mary E. Williamson,
aged 4 months and 14 days....At Boonville, Sept. 10, of diphtheria,
Ethel, daughter of Rev. Allen Rozier, aged 3 years and 7 months....At
Bearden's Mill Sept. 15, Lena, infant daughter of D.A. and Jennie
Moyers, aged 5 months."
* * *
ADVERTISED LETTERS - "Miss Blanche Moore, Miss Josie Bright,
Miss Kitty Porter, H.L. Wait, A.B. Dobbins, J.B. Martin, Mrs. Myra
Stewart, R.R. Wilson, J.F. Ward. J.J. Jones, P.M."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/11/96
40 YEARS AGO
September 13, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The Lincoln county Fair race track is
lightning fast and in the first race Wednesday afternoon, the 2:21 Pace,
in the first heat Davey Purdue, driven by Sam Stuckey and owned by
Ben S. Wood, came within one-fifth of a second of equaling the track
record. Davey Purdue made the mile in 2:06."
* * *
CENTRAL HIGH OFFICERS - "Class officers have been elected. The
officers are as follow: George Massey, president; Bobby Taylor, vice-
president; and Audrey Sue Rives, secretary of the senior class...."
* * *
BUSINESS SCHOOL OPENS - "Mr. Carl Harris, registrar for the
Perry Business Schools, headquarters in Brunswick, Georgia, will come
to Fayetteville either the 18th or 19th of September to begin organizing
another term business school...."
* * *
ACCIDENT - "At the Lincoln County Fair Wednesday afternoon, Mr.
Morgan Eslick, one of the fair's most ardent supporters, was run over by
a race horse on the track before the races while the horses were
warming up....(He) refused to be taken to the hospital and remained to
see the rest of the race..."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "a group of young people enjoyed a wiener roast at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Brown Friday evening.
"Mr. and Mrs. Glen Groce and Brenda were last Friday night supper
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Hayden Warden and children."
* * *
PROSPECT - "Mr. Freddie Hazlewood of Nashville and Mrs. Sue
Cassell went to Monta Sano mountain on Thursday afternoon.
"Mr. Walter Henderson of Florida is recovering nicely at the Lincoln
county hospital.'
* * *
BOONEVILLE - "Mr. Charles Ingle returned to Camp Chaffee, Ark. on
Friday and Mrs. Ingle returned to Nashville.
"Miss Nancy Logan was Friday evening dinner guest of Miss Judy
Logan."
* * *
8th DISTRICT SCHOOL NEWS - "The following teachers have
become members of the N.E.A.: Mrs. James Buntin, Mrs. Alberta
Buntley, Mrs. Ruth Morgan...."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/11/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Bob England, 9508 St. Andrews Way, Silver Spring, MD 20901-3259
"I am seeking the parents of Joseph P(?Perrin) Hamilton, reportedly
born in Bedford County, Tennessee in 1795. He died in Quitman,
Arkansas in 1884. His father's name may be Peter. A descendant's
chart for Joseph P. Hamilton is on file in the society' library. Any help
will be appreciated."
* * *
LINDOLN
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/7/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Marilyn Markow, 6705 Kings Point West, Austin, TX 78723
"Does anyone have any information on the Julia Wilson, aged 21, who
was living with Aesop and Anna Shelton on the 1860 Lincoln county
census?"
* * *
Pat Timmerberg, 333 Northmoor Drive, Ballwin, MO 63011-2511
"I am descended from Elliot Fletcher Moffett and Catharine Stewart,
who were married in Fayetteville in 1847. She was the daughter of
Preston Stewart. Her mother's name was Nancy (Smith?). I do not
know his father, but he had a brother William Moffett, who married
Susan Clift. I would like to correspond with relatives or anyone who
has information on these people."
* * *
(Publish 8/7/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
August 6, 1896
IN MEMORIAM - "...Died, at the residence of her parents in the early
morning of July 19, Miss Effie Good, in the 16th year of her age. She
was born in North Lewisburg, Champagne county, Ohio, March 19,
1880..."
* * *
KELSO - "Mr. Jacob Hamilton is in Texas on a visit to relatives there.
"Milton Renegar, of Arkansas, and James, his brother, of Bedford
county, are visiting relatives in this community.
"The vocal class taught by John Marshall is making excellent
progress."
* * *
MOLINO - "We have a singing school taught by Prof. Mitchell. He has
proven to be a worthy teacher.
"Mrs. Emma McDill, of Arkansas, is spending a few weeks with
relatives at this place."
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "Since my last letter death has visited this section and
claimed for its prize Miss Maud Harris, after two years suffering with
white swelling. She was 21 years, 11 months and 10 days old. Funeral
by Eld. Bryant; burial in the family graveyard.
"Mr. Parks, a young widower from the Providence neighborhood, was
seen on the streets of Flintville last Sunday, (he the negro says) 'toting
an umbrella over a nice piece of honey.'"
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Howell, August 2, of flux, Eugene L. Thomas, son of
W.N.. and R.B. Thomas, aged 13....At Camargo, July 30, of long
trouble, Lula Pearl Daniel, daughter of John and Kathryn Daniel, aged
11 years....Near Lincoln July 26, of brain fever, Susan Shasteen,
daughter of John and Sarah Shasteen, aged 4 years....Near Boons Hill
August 1, Mr. W.P. Sawyers. Burial at the Wright graveyard."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/6/96)
40 YEARS AGO
SIX 4-H WINNERS - "Six Lincoln county 4-H members were District
Winners in the recent judging....Jane Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. W.S. Hamilton of Boonshill won first on her frozen foods record;
Ellen Faye Monks, daughter of Mr.and Mrs. Carl Monks of Camargo,
won first place with her canning record; Joanne Ferrell, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Joe Ferrell of Mulberry won on her Health record; Ronald
Thornton, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Thornton, was first place winner
with his record on Rural Arts and Recreation; Rabon Bayless, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bayless of Cash Point, winner in Forestry; and
Jimmy Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Wilson of Boonshill, winner
in Farm and Home Electric..."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Mrs. Horace Boaz of Huntsville and Mrs. Ola Groce spent
Monday with Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hasty.
"Mrs. Hilton Sullivan spent Sunday night at Monteagle, guest of Mr.
and Mrs. E. Mansfield.
* * *
MULBERRY - "Mr. and Mrs. George Settler and children, Sherry and
Vic of Dallas, Texas spent Wednesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Newt
Dusenberry.
"Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Noblitt and children spent the week-end with
Mr. and Mrs. Murray Lane."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Doug Rambo announce the birth of
a son, Douglas Frank Rambo, who was born at the local hospital
Monday, August 6th.
"Mr. and Mrs. Billy Norman are the proud parents of a son, named
Steven Ennis Norman and was born at the Lincoln county hospital on
Friday, August 3rd."
* * *
KELLY'S CREEK - "Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Stevenson and Billy of
Coldwater, Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Luna of Blanche and the Clarence
Heards were Sunday afternoon visitors of the J.W. Mitchells, Gene,
Ruth, Harold, Phillip and Connie Jean.
"We learned with regret upon our arrival home of the passing of Mr.
Bryson Forbes. A good neighbor, a good man gone on to his reward.
"Sunday night guests of the Sumners were Mr. and Mrs. James Cole
Sumners, Jimmy and Benny of Blanche."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/31/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Mary B. Park, 2204 West 5th, Stillwater, OK 74074-2817
"Was James T. Briant, who was born in 1790 in Virginia, the son of
John Bryant and Judith Elizabeth Winfrey? James T. died in 1850,
Marion county, Illinois. The Bryants were in Lincoln county in 1820
and 1830. The family traveled and intermarried with Shelton, Luttrell,
Easley families and were found in Adair county, Kentucky, Jackson
county, Alabama, Botetourt county, Virginia and later in Illinois. I will
correspond and exchange information. Thank you."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/31/96
40 YEARS AGO
August 2, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Miss Sylvia Hall, R.M. will conduct the
13 month school of nursing at the Lincoln County Hospital beginning
Sept. 4th.
"Mr. R.M. Walker, whose name appears on today's ballot for
Constable of the 8th District, is the only candidate in our recollection
who was elected by a write-in vote,"
* * *
MISS RABY FEATURED IN MADEMOISELLE MAGAZINE -
"Miss Evelyn Hamilton Raby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Raby of
Albuquerque, N.M. is featured in the August College edition of the
Mademoiselle Magazine....Mr. Raby, her father, will be remembered as
an employee for a number of years at the Carroll Ice Cream co. Their
home was on Swanson Blvd.
* * *
CARTER'S COLUMN - "A friend is like a fiddle string - if you pull too
hard they are bound to bust."
* * *
PROSPECT - "Mr. Dalton McDougal from Washington and Mrs. D.A.
McDougal from New York have been visiting their mother, Mrs. Arney
Jeans.
"Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Dickey from Ripley, Tenn. visited Bro. Reevis
Steelman and Bro. Ebb Steelman and was at Prospect Sunday for
services."
* * *
CAPITOL THEATRE - "'THE YEARLING' starring Gregory Peck and
Jane Wyman. Friday August 9 10."
* * *
CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. Dorse Sullenger of Moore County were recent
Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr.and Mrs. Lee Jennings.
"Mrs. Della Thompson spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Walter
Thompson and Blanton of Fayetteville."
* * *
MR. AND MRS. J.P. GROOVER MARRIED 60 YEARS - "(Picture)
Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Groover of Fayetteville celebrated their 60th wedding
anniversary on July 20th. Mr. Groover is 85 and Mrs. Groover if 76.
They have five living children..."
* * *
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/24/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Virginia L. Keefer, 2065 Beechmont Ave., Keego Harbor, MI 48320
"I would like to exchange information concerning Nancy Elizabeth,
daughter of James and Lovey Connor of North Carolina-probably the
Salisbury District, Mecklenburg county- who was born about 1775.
"Nancy, using her middle name of Elizabeth, married William White.
William was born January 10, 1755 Fauquier county, Virginia. She
was probably his second wife. They married in Rowan county, North
Carolina.
"Nancy died in Fayetteville August 15, 1852. Her son, James White,
aged 43 and her thirteen year old grandson, child of Carson Bailey
White died-Nancy died of cancer and an epidemic of flux took the other
family members.
"Early Giles County by James McCallom states James Connor was an
early arrival in Pulaski and owned a tanning yard.
"Any information will be appreciated."
* * *
(Spanning Yrs. 7/24/96)
40YEARS AGO
July 26, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Builder's Supply Co., have installed a
large hammer neon sign in front of their new building on West Maple
St. that is noticeable whenever passing their place of business."
* * *
CELEBRATE 50th ANNIVERSARY - " (picture) Sunday, July 22nd
Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Sumners observed their Golden Wedding
Anniversary near Cyruston...."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Pigg and daughter, Miss Olivene
Pigg and Mr. and Mrs. Ketchum spent the week-end in Montgomery,
Ala., where they joined their son, James Cecil Pigg, who is stationed
there with the U.S. Air Corps.
"Mrs. D.B. Smith attended the 82nd birthday celebration of her
brother-in-law, W.W. Smith at the home of a son Elzie Smith, near
Frankewing on Sunday.
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Solon Campbell and children have
been visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.M. McFerrin. They left
Saturday for Commerce, Ga. to spend the week-end with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Campbell before returning to their home in
Kingsport, Tennessee.
"Mrs. Battle Bagley joined her brother, Mr. Roy Scott at Norfolk, Va.
and left by boat to go by inland water-ways to Hadlyme, Conn.
* * *
CORDERS CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. James Corder and
children were the Sunday night visitors of his mother, Mrs. Nancy
Corder as they were on their way to Palm Beach, Florida to spend their
vacation.
"Mr. Richard Benson and daughter, Eleanor Benson and Ray Benson
of Akron are spending their vacation with Mrs. Maude Benson and
other relatives.
* * *
AD - "HILL'S - High's Ice Cream 1/2 Gal. 79 cents; Picnic Hams 29
cents a pound; Brisket Cut Beef Stew 2-lbs @ 25 cents..."
* * *
CARTER'S COLUMN - "Little Willie wants to know why the kids
can't shoot fir crackers, when the grown folks keep on making H-
Bombs."
* * *
(Publish 7/24/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
July 23, 1896
BLANCHE - "School opened at this place on the 13th with a full
attendance under supervision of W.A. Holland, with Miss Tennie Little,
of Fayetteville, assistant.
"C.C. Faulkinberry and Alva Byers were here from Jackson county
last week to see home folks and attend the barbecue."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "Last Wednesday was a great day and a day never to
be forgotten by the young people here. Mr. B.H. Hobbs, accompanied
by Mr. W.A. Hampton, Mr. W.C. Sugg with Miss Tula Hobbs, Mr.
D.F. Hobbs with Miss Martha Halbert, and J.A. Moores, left
Clardyville early in the morning and drove out five miles beyond
Fayetteville, on the Shelbyville pike, to the hospitable and pleasant
home of Mr. and Mrs. Ross Whitaker, where at 11:30 o'clock Mr.
Beverly H. Hobbs and Miss Pinkie Whitaker were happily married...."
* * *
HARMS - "Two charming young ladies of Dellrose, Misses Lizzie and
Myrtle Farrar, were visiting Miss Lila Dickey last week.
"Mr. Bub Wilson, of Cyruston, can be found hanging on the fence at
Elk Valley church."
* * *
COLDWATER - "Mrs. Powell, an old respected lady who was well-
known in this section died on the 11th.
"Mr. Frank McDaniel, of Mississippi, is visiting his parents and
friends at this place."
* * *
DEATHS - "July 19, Miss Effie, the 16-year old daughter of Mr. C.F.
Goode....At her residence on the Shelbyville pike, July 20, of tumor of
the bowels, Mrs. Margaret M. Daves, widow of Mr. James C. Daves,
aged 69....Mrs. Ada Crump Irby, died on July 15, at Tunica,
Miss....Near Mulberry, July 21, Jas., son of Rev. Chas. Warren....At
Bucksnort, July 19, of flux, Mrs. Lucy E. Pamplin, wife of John A.
Pamplin, aged 53...."
(Publish 7/31/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
July 30, 1896
IN MEMORIAM - "On Tuesday, July 7, shortly before 12 p.m., Mrs.
Mattie, wife of Mr. T.A. Corder, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.A.
Hasty...On September 14, 1892, she smilingly stood before the altar and
pledged fidelity in marriage vows to T.A. Corder...She leaves a bright
little son, Horace...."
* * *
BOONS HILL - "Miss Susie Rucker, of Columbia, is the guest of Miss
Sadie Lindsay this week.
"Mr. J.R. Marshall will begin a singing school at Kelso this week."
* * *
BLANCHE - "Miss Mable Coats, at Bonner schoolhouse, and Miss
Mary Farrar, at Smith's Chapel, are reported as having good schools.
"Dr. Freeman mill is being rebuilt. It was washed away during the
last high water.
* * *
DEATHS - "J.W. Rawls, Esq., died in Nashville July 28....Mr. Travis
B. Ashby died at his home near Bellville at 2 o'clock, July
29....Clarence Gilmer Parker, son of A.A. and Elizabeth Parker, was
born May 8th, 1886 and died July 22, near Bucksnort, aged 10
years....At Bidwell, July 24, of flux, Fannie Lou, daughter of A.C. and
S.A. Smith, aged 11 years...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Kate Manning of Pennsylvania, is visiting
her Fayetteville relatives.
"Mr. A.J. Renegar left last week on a visit to his sister, Mrs. A.J.
Renegar, at Ladonia, Tex."
* * *
MARRIAGES - "John Sanders and Hettie Stevenson; H.T. Duff and
M.B. Luttrell; Edward Colbert and Sallie Hopkins; J.E. Smith and L.A.
Watkins; W.H. Sugg and Ida Smith; W.H. Manard and Luella
Birdsong."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/17/96
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Maurine Williams, 415 E. 51st, Boise, ID 83714
"I am looking for information about David George's family. He was
in the 1880 census for Lincoln co., Civil District 16. David George is
31, his wife Nancy is 27, two children: Ada, aged 6 and Margaretta B.
aged 4. David had a second marriage to F.A. George. He died in
Ardmore, AL in 1932 and it lists three daughters in the obituary.
"David and the two wives are buried in the George-Hobbs Cemetery.
It is the daughter, Margaretta B., who interests me especially. If you
have any information, please, please let me know. I will answer all
letters.
* * *
(Publish 7/17/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
July 16, 1896
BOONSHILL - "Miss Mammie Lindsay, of Nashville, is visiting her
grandmother, Mrs. A.R. Childress.
"Misses Lizzie and Eva Clark and Sadie Lindsay and a little boy of
this place attended the croquet party at the hospitable home of Mr.
Robt. McCrory, near Delina, last Thursday afternoon.
* * *
MULBERRY - "Messrs. C.T. Neeld and W.B. Jennings made a flying
visit to Boonville Sunday. Wonder what the attraction is.
"Mr. J.N. Daniel and Miss Annie Logan were the guests of Messrs.
Spencer and Frame, of Lynchburg, Sunday last. Miss Bettie Daniel is
also visiting her friends and kin at that place."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Mrs. W.H. Ladd, of Williamson county, made a short
visit to her son, W.H. Ladd, jr., last week.
"Mrs. A.N. Moore, of Camargo, and Messrs. A.T. Pylant, of Elora,
Henry Pylant, of Bonham, Texas, and Levi Pylant, of Arkadelphia,
Ark., are at the home of their parents where they were called by the
sickness of their father, Mr. J.L. Pylant.
* * *
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - "Wednesday, July 8th, was a day of
great pleasure and enjoyment at the hospitable home of Mr. and Mrs.
W.H. Hamilton near Molino. It was the celebration of the 15th
anniversary of their daughter, Miss Della Hamilton. At an early hour
the young lady was greatly surprised by the arrival of some young folks
and they were followed by others until a goodly number were present.
Those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Caughran, Dr. C.C.
Carpenter, T.I. Hamilton and Misses Rena DeFord, Minnie Sloan, Kate
Pitts, Maud Rawls, Elma Sanders, Dana Hamilton, Cora Leatherwood,
Anna Sloan, Maud Pitts, Delia Hamilton, Messrs. Elgie Hayes, Olly
Pitts, Hurly Wyatt, Bobby Caughran, Jimmie DeFord, Willie Hamilton,
Knox Pitts, Thomas Leatherwood, Clay C. Caughran..."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/17/96)
40 YEARS AGO
July 19, 1956
OLD TIMES IN FAYETTEVILLE - "As Told by William M. Smith to
Clinton R. Wallace.
"...There are six families still operating in various types of business
that date back fifty years and more.
" Wm. M. Smith Feed & Seed co., are open now on West College
Street. This business was founded by Mr. Hugh Douglas Smith, the
father of Mr. William Smith in 1886. This business is now managed by
Mr. Smith's partner and son-in-law, Ben Barry....
"Mr. Jas. D. McKinney went into the drug store business about 1890
on the West side of the square...Now operated by Jas. D. McKinney,
son of the founder, it is still a prosperous business.
"The Fayetteville Observer was founded in 1850 by N.O. Wallace, the
grandfather of its present operators, Clinton R. and Robert M. Wallace,
Jr....
"The family of Lambs have been in the legal profession for
generations. Col. James Lamb, the grandfather of Diemer Lamb, was
an illustrious lawyer in the early days and his offices were in the same
building now occupied by Lamb & McCown...
"John Goodrich's grandfather, Mr. John Goodrich, buried in the
Presbyterian cemetery, was the founder of the Goodrich General Store,
on the West side of the square. The business came into being in the
1840s...Mr. John Goodrich, the grandfather of the present owner built
the building on the North side of the square, now occupied by the
present owner, Mr. John Goodrich...
"Mr. Frank Rutledge came to Fayetteville in 1890 and opened a dry
goods store on the West side of the Square....In around 1900 the
Rutledge-Eakin Co. moved to the present location. This business is still
operated by Mr. Carter Rutledge, the son of Mr. John Rutledge, at the
same stand.
"Another one of the old firms of Fayetteville was Lasater & Landess,
Dentists. Dr. Lasater began his practice in Fayetteville on the South
side of the Square in 1884, the year that Cleveland was elected
president. He was joined in the Practice by Dr. E.S. Landess in 1897 in
the building where Dr. Landess is still engaged in dental practice.
"Of these old families the McKinney and the Wallace families have
only daughters in the family and cannot carry the name on."
(Publish 7/10/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
July 9, 1896
LINCOLN - "Mr. S.W. McCowan, one of Huntsville's most energetic
young gentlemen, was here visiting his parents last week.
"Prof. Keller, J.E. Ramsey, M.J. Simms and J.T. Mason were in
Fayetteville Monday to secure some lumber and paint for the academy
building."
* * *
FLINTVILLE- "Mr. Bud Hathcoat and family, of Coldwater, are
visiting the family of Mr. John Malone.
"Katie, little daughter of Mr. Young, was quite sick the past week."
* * *
KELSO-"Mrs. F.P. Fry has been seriously sick at her father's Dr.
Jenkins.
"We spent a part of the national holiday at the Crystal Springs, where
we met a large company of jovial and refined people."
* * *
CAMARGO - "Death has claimed another good man from our
community or adjoining neighborhood, Mr. W.F. Gattis, who moved
here about 18 months ago.
"We wish to have a good crowd at Prosperity on the 18th. The object
of the meeting is to make arrangements for the care of the graveyard."
* * *
BLANCHE - "Miss Maggie Gordon is attending the State institute at
Lewisburg. On her return she will be accompanied by Miss Emma
Adams. Miss Adams was once our teacher at this place."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Emma Burgess Douthat, wife of Mr. W.B. Douthat,
died Tuesday July 7....Charles Barnett Metcalfe was born at
Fayetteville, ten., and went to Missouri about 20 years ago. Died at
Poplar Bluff, June 16....Dr. W.L. Moores, died at his residence at
Cyruston, July 6....At Boonville, July 7, of consumption, Mrs. Mattie,
wife of T.A. Corder, aged about 25....At Brighton, July 2, of fever, Mrs.
Done Jeans, wife of Plenton Jeans, aged 40 years....
Near Clifton, June 29, Sam Ramsey, aged 14 years.... Near Renegar,
July 3, of la grip, Mr. Anderson, aged 83 years, buried at Kelso.
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/10/96)
40 YEARS AGO
July 12, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Wednesday was the first day in July that
it did not rain. It rained every day for the first ten days of the month
and voided the old saying that it could not rain at night in July.
"Freddie Raby of the Memphis Eureda Baptist Peewee team has
pitched his fifth no-hit game. The ten year old youngster is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Raby and the grandson of Albert Hayes, all formerly
of Lincoln county."
* * *
GOV. CLEMENT KEYNOTE SPEAKER - "Gov. Frank G. Clement
becomes the first Tennessean named to deliver the Keynote Speech at
the democratic Convention in Chicago this year...."
* * *
FROM PEA RIDGE TO POSSUM HOLLOW - "I reckon you all
noticed how sad Col. Bob Twitty was last week....The way it was, they
were back here on their annual visit to the old home place, having left
Pea Ridge when it was still so por seven acres were required to rust a
nail...."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Mr. and Mrs. John M. Dyer and son of Fayetteville, Miss
Louise and Lilburn Oliver of Los Angeles, Calif. were Saturday night
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rainey.
"Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Commons of Miami, Fla., Mrs. Charles Groce
and children have been recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hasty."
* * *
BREWER FAMILY REUNION - "Over one hundred relatives from
different parts of Tennessee, Ohio, Florida and Illinois met Sunday,
July 8th in the yard of the McBurg school for their annual Brewer
reunion."
* * *
MULBERRY - "Miss Charlotte Carbine from Rossville, Ga., is
spending some time with her grand-mother, Mrs. Sally Smith.
"Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Hurlston and little Debby were afternoon visitors
of Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Towry and Magdalene."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/10/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Virginia L. Keefer, 2065 Beechmont Ave., Keego Harbor, MI 48320
"I would like to hear from descendants of William White, who was
born Jan. 10, 1755 Fauquier county, Virginia and wife Nancy Elizabeth
Connor. He filed a Revolutionary pension application from Lincoln
county in 1833. His known children were Thomas, who married
Malinda; Martha married Samuel Miles, James F. married Martha M.
Payne, Carson B. married Martha Warren and then Mary Elizabeth
Watson; and William Clark, who married Polly Nixon and then Eliza
K. Wilkerson. I will exchange family data."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/3/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Parker C. Sams, 1301 Fox St., Findlay, OH 45840
"Fighting Charles Reese" is a book tracing Charles' experiences in two
wars that secured America's freedom, and survey his life among the
Cherokees and on the Tennessee frontier.
In the 1780's he migrated to Sumner County, Tennessee, where he
married Mary Desha. They moved on to Maury County, and then
Lincoln County, where he died. This book lists both his Cherokee and
white families . While in his late 50s Charles joined Gen. Andrew
Jackson's expedition against the Creek Indians during the War of 1812,
fighting in the same battle with his Cherokee son.
Mr. Sams' book is not only a documented genealogical reference, but is
a "page-turner" fascinating story.
Anyone interested may contact Mr. Sams.
* * *
(Publish 7/3/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
July 2, 1896
KELSO - "Masters Tom Whitaker and Massay Jones, of Fayetteville,
are enjoying the country with the hospitable family of Squire J.M.
Dickey.
"Mrs. Amanda Swanner has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Walter
Lively, of Kelso."
* * *
BLANCHE - "F.P. Colbert, Esq., was so unfortunate last Saturday as to
lose a good mare.
"Johnny Vickers, of Texas, is here to see his sister, Mrs. Willie
Hopwood, who is very low with consumption.
"Miss Mary Farrar will take charge of the public school at Smith's
Chapel, Miss Mable Coats that at Bonners', and Will Holland at
Blanche."
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "Cholera is in a fair way to get all the porkers in this
section.
"Mr. W.R. Kilpatrick had the misfortune to have a fine mule shot last
week by some evil designed person."
* * *
NOTICE - "Mr. McKinley was Monday officially notified of his
nomination for president by the committee appointed by the Republican
convention, and it was a time for considerable jubilee....
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Mollie Boaz, of Buckeye, is visiting her
aunt, Mrs. Tennie Pylant, near Howell.
"Prof. R.K. Morgan was a late caller and reports the prospects for the
next term of Howell Academy as most encouraging."
* * *
FAMILY REUNION - "On last Sunday the relatives and friends,
consisting of eighty-five persons, met at the hospitable home of Mr.
J.A. Johnson in the 7th district, to celebrate the sixty-second birthday of
Mrs. Elisabeth Johnson..."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 6/26/96)
40 YEARS AGO
June 21, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mrs. Clyde Wilks is building a new home
for her beauty shop at the corner of the Charlie McKinney lot on South
Elk Ave.
"In the Presidential election this fall the Democrats will center their
attacks against Nixon raher than against Eisenhower and will stress that
thee chances are Nixon will have to fill out the term due to the
President's health."
* * *
MEN IN THE ARMED FORCES - "Verniece Burton, son of Verner
Burton, Rt. 4, Fayetteville, Tenn., is completing his Air Force Basic
military training at Lackland Air Forced Base, the Gateway to the Air
Force...."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "The evening bridge club met with Mrs. Clayton
Scott, at her home on Thursday. Mrs. Leslie Warren won high score
honors and Mrs. Edward Gill the bingo.
"Sonny Hicklen of Ardmore spent last week here with his aunt, Mrs.
Annie Mullins and Kenneth."
* * *
PROSPECT - "Bobbie Dorning is attending 4-H Club over at Columbia
this week.
"The Lynn Paysingers and 4 girls were Sunday guests of her parents,
the Dick Crosses of Cash Point."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pickle of Pleasant Grove, Bedford
county and Mrs. W.E. Haynie were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. B.A.
Renegar.
"Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hasty were in Huntsville Sunday, guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Horace Boaz."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Otis Couch and Ducky Boy had as
their recent guests, Mr. and Mrs. D.M. Farrar of Shelbyville and Mrs.
Paul Farrar of Mobile, Ala.
"Miss Alice Holman who has been attending Lindenwood College in
Mo. spent a few days here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.T. Holman
before going to Camp Inky, Ocean Breeze, Fla. to act as counselor for
the summer."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/3/96)
40 YEARS AGO
June 28, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. W.B. Liles, who has a farm on the
Eldad Road has an alfalfa field that measures near four feet in height.
"SP3 Samuel A. Stratton of 209 West College arrived at Fort Mason,
Washington from Japan on June 17, according to announcement of the
U.S. Army."
* * *
JONATHAN LOGAN GARMENT PLANT NOW OPERATING -
"The new 25,000 square feet Jonathan Logan Plant located east of
Fayetteville on the Winchester Road, Mr. Harry Farber of New York is
the manager of the plant. At the present time there are more than 90
employees at work and five or six new workers are being added daily.
Eventually the total number of employees is expected to reach 200.
* * *
CHAMP NEWS - "Mr. and Mrs. Willie George of Skinnem, Mrs.
Lizzie Sullivan of Fayetteville were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jim
George.
"Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Jennings, Jr., Mary, George and Louis were
Saturday and Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Towry of Skinnem
and to see Capt. Paul Towry and family of Maryland."
* * *
RECENT DEATHS - "Otis Lee Robinson, 81....Mrs. Annie Belle Alsup
Shofner, 66....John Fulton Caudle, age 73...."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Wayne Groce spent last week with his grandparents,
Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Massey.
"Misses Wilma Forrester, nancy and Judy Groce and Mr. Harold
Rives attended the Training Union Regional Convention at the First
Baptist church in Pulaski."
* * *
BOONEVILLE - "Bro. Wayne Gattis preached at the Booneville
Church of Christ on Sunday.
"Mrs. J.B. McNatt and Suzanne spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D.F.
Buntley.
"Mr. and Mrs. William Ashby and Carol were Sunday guests of Mr.
and Mrs. Milton Rozar."
* * *
(Publish 6/26/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
June 25, 1896
COUNTY OFFICERS
G.W. Higgins, County Judge
W.B. Martin, Clerk Chancery Court
B.T. Roach Clerk Circuit Court
J.E. Poindexter, Clerk County Court
E.M. Sherrell, Sheriff
A.L. White, Register
Jas. L. Buchanan, Trustee
Chas. Kelso, County Surveyor
R.M. Wallace, Ranger
Lewis Peach, coroner
E.N. Crawford, Entry-Taker
Deputy-Sheriff Thos. Wilson, Petersburg.
Fayetteville Constables Edd. L. McElroy and H.L. Whitaker.
* * *
OREGON - "W.A. Sutherland and family have moved to Huntsville,
Ala.
"Mrs. Davenport and little son, Forrest, from Fairburn, Ga., are
visiting her father, W.W. Parkes."
* * *
GIMLET CREEK - "One of the most delightful events of the season
was a quilting party given at the home of Mr. Tom Duff last
Wednesday, June. 17. Everything was as pleasant as a marriage bell...."
* * *
DEATHS - "At the mouth of Mulberry Creek, of flux, June 17, James
Johnson, son of W.W. and Jane Johnson, aged 13 years, 11 months and
9 days....Near Fayetteville, June 20th, of fever, Mrs. Fannie B. Bates,
wife of J.S. Bates, aged 21 years 7 months and 21 days....Near Kelso,
June 18, of consumption, Mrs. Victoria Williams, aged 58...."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning the Yrs. 6/26/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Beulah S. Manley, 71 Old Lincoln Road, Fayetteville, TN 37334
"Does anyone know the descendants and ancestors of Henry L. Smith,
who married Elizabeth Arcadia Wanslow on November 24, 1838, in
Lincoln county. He married his second wife, Amanda M. McClure,
December 22, 1853.
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 6/12/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Mary Bryant Park, 2204 West 5th, Stillwater, OK 74074-2817
"Was James T. Briant, who was born in Virginia in 1790, the son of
John Bryant and Judith Elizabeth Winfrey? Their other children were:
Alexander, who married Elizabeth Anderson; Sarah, who married
Shelton Luttrell; John, Jr., who married Elizabeth McNew; Randolph,
who married Elizabeth Mary Alexander; William, Benjamin and
possibly H.M.
"The Bryants were in Lincoln co. in 1820 and 1830 before going to
Jackson county, Alabama. The family traveled and intermarried with
the Shelton, Luttrell, Easley and Duncan families."
* * *
(Publish 6/12/96)
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 6/12/96)
40 YEARS AGO
June 7, 1956
RETIRED RURAL CARRIER HONORED - "On Tuesday evening
May 19th the Post Office Employees had a dinner at Counts Cafe. It
was an outward demonstration of appreciation for Carl Parks, retiring
Rural Carrier, for the pleasant association each had by working with
him. James Porter Clark acted as Toastmaster and Bro. I.C. Pullian
speaker for the evening..."
* * *
HONORED AT SEWANEE - "Dale Sweeney, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Sweeney, who finished his freshman year at The University
of the South this week, has been twice honored by his fellow students
by being elected, in two separate elections, to the offices of Secretary
and Treasurer of the 'Organization of Independent Men'...."
* * *
DEATHS - "Staley Edward Gray, 65, farmer of Wells Hill....Thomas
Lester Largen, 71, farmer, died Thursday ....George Henry Richardson,
82, retired farmer died Monday morning....Miss Allie Bates, 76, of
Bellview community....Curtis Luna, aged 67, died in Florence,
Alabama on Monday....Mrs. Mamie Sweeney Payne, 56, died
Wednesday night...."
* * *
MULBERRY - "Mr. and Mrs. Will Moore and Rodney of Akron, Ohio
are spending a month at their home in Mulberry.
"Miss Martha Davis Moorehead is spending a few days at home
before she will re-enter school at Murfreesboro for the summer."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Mrs. J. Mack Pamplin, Mrs. Jack Ray and Miss Ann
Gilbert are on the sick list.
"Faye McGee spent several days with Patsy Jo Wilkes at Booneville."
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
June 11, 1896
BOONS HILL - "Miss Eugenia Wilson, who has been attending the
Peabody Normal, is at home enjoying a rest after eight months of hard
study.
"Mr. J.R. Marshall witnessed the inaugural ceremonies in Nashville
last week."
* * *
MOLINO - "Mr. T.A. Hamilton has a new boarder. It's a boy.
"The school at this place in charge of Miss Hattie Hamilton closed
last Friday, and an excellent entertainment was given that night by the
pupils at the new school building.
* * *
CAMARGO - "The 2-year-old child of Mr. John Neaves is not
expected to live.
"Death has again visited our community. Saturday, May 30th, Mrs.
J.D. Bryant was suddenly stricken down with flux."
* * *
HOWELL - "Dr. Bledsoe has moved into his new house. We welcome
him to our community, and hope he will be pleased with Howell.
"Mr. Martin Buchanan has returned to his home near Howell after an
absence of several months in Texas."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Hon. A.B. Woodard went to Chattanooga Monday
to attend to a law suit.
"Miss Addie Carter and Mrs. Mattie Gill left Tuesday for a visit to
relatives in Chattanooga and Knoxville."
* * *
ACCIDENT - "Dr. F.B. Rawls had a narrow escape from mutilation
and perhaps death at the Fayetteville depot last Saturday afternoon. He
fell while trying to board a moving train."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/22/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Linda Bell Brisbane, 5 Dawn Dr., Churchville, PA 18966-1632
Does anyone know who the parents of James B. Bradley, who was born
about 1827 in Tennessee were? He died in 1901 at Molino.
I would also like to know who the parents of Henry Sanders were. He
was born in 1826 in Tennessee. His daughter married. Madison
Monroe Corder. Henry's wife was Nancy M. Kellon/Kellor. Who were
her parents?
Who were the parents. of Sarah WILSON, who was born about 1789 in
Kentucky and died in Lincoln county in 1872 LCT. She married Peter
Vaughn,who was born about 1780 in Washington county, Kentucky,
the son of Samuel Vaughn. Sarah had a brother, James Wilson who
died in 1834 near Fayetteville.
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/22/96)
40 YEARS AGO
May 24, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "J.H. Howell killed a rattle snake Sunday
that his dog had treed on the Mullinax farm on the Shelbyville highway.
The snake was 47 inches long, having five rattlers and a button.
"The new chapel for Higgins Funeral Home is nearing completion."
* * *
JESS LOCKER HOME BURNS - "Fire starting from an oil stove about
noon last Thursday destroyed the eight-room residence of Mr. and Mrs.
Jess Locker on the Wells Hill road about four miles south of here."
* * *
FRANK KELSO TO GRADUATE FROM NAVAL ACADEMY -
"Frank B. kelso, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas B. Kelso, of 113 Cherry
St. Fayetteville, Tenn., is scheduled to graduate from the U.S. Navy
Academy on Friday June 1, 1956...."
* * *
CHAMP - "Pvt. Elgie Riddle after spending his furlough with home
folks is now stationed at Camp Hood, Texas.
"Rufus Parks and Jerry Young of Berry College were at home the past
week-end. Jerry will go to Philadelphia, Pa., for summer employment."
* * *
CARTER'S COLUMN - "The hardest thing to raise in your garden is
your tired and aching back."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Bill Young, son of Dr. and Mrs. R.W. Young, is
the newly elected vice-president of Kappa Sigma fraternity at the
University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
"Miss Betty Flo Prosser has been elected secretary of the David
Lipscomb College student Body for 1956-7. This is the highest office
open to a Lipscomb woman student."
* * *
(Publish May 22, 1996)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
May 21, 1896
KELSO - "'How sweet the tie that binds\Our hearts in mutual love.' For
George Moyers and wife the tie in this case is a ten-pound girl."
"Grandma Runnels, as we call her, is spending some time with her
daughter J.A. Taylor."
* * *
BLAKEVILLE - "Mr. Anthony Ledford of Pleasant Valley, was here
last Monday to see Miss D.A. Pigg, who has been confined to her room
for more than twelve months.
"Masters Robert Moore and Floyd Taylor, students at Howell, spent
Sunday here with their grandparents, and Mr. George Tate was here the
same day with his parents."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Dr. J.T. Ferguson and his winsome bridge have
returned to their home at South Pittsburg, after spending several days
with his parents here.
"Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Dooly made a flying visit to friends in Bedford
county last week."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Dr. J.W. Davis, health officer, instructs us to
notify all citizens of the town to place the yard scrapings in the street
and they will be carted away.
"While coasting on a bicycle down the hill at the Presbyterian church
last Thursday, Warren Bagley struck a son of Mr. Sam Hipsh. The little
fellow was severely bruised, but is getting on all right."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mala, child of W.A. and Sina Webb, aged 1 year.... May
17th Miss Mattie C. Stewart,aged 17....Mrs. Jane Austin, aged
65....Mrs. Victoria M. Phillips, 37...Mrs. Marietta Marrs 24..."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/15/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Maurine WILLIAMS, 415 E. 51st, Boise, ID 83714 asks about the
Taylor, Driver and Wakefield families.
"Fannie E.,daughter of Henry F. Taylor, was born September, 1870.
She married. Thomas H. Driver December 25, 1890. Two sons, Arlon
or Orland W. were born 1893 and Herman born 1898-99. They would
have been half brothers to my mother, who was born of the 2nd wife of
Thomas H. Driver. Her first name was Maggurett B., and I don't have
her maiden name or any other information. Thomas Driver was the
only son of Wiley and Dicey Gunter Driver He had one sister, who was
Mary Molena Driver and she married James Peter Wakefield. She lived
in Tennessee all of her life and died. in Nashville in 1944."
"I would appreciate any help in knowing more about these families."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/15/96)
40 YEARS AGO
May 17, 1956
THREE BOYS TO GO TO BOYS STATE - "Three of the junior boys
of Central high school will attend Boys State, which will be at Castle
Heights in Lebanon June 11-18. The boys are Philip Sugg, Bill Cathey
and Jerry Locke...."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Jack Sugg had the highest sales on record
for the Nashville district of the H.W. Lay Co. for his last month as
salesman out of Fayetteville.
"At the regular meeting Tuesday the Fayetteville Elks Club voted to
rent the old 'Gus Pitts' house and make this Elk headquarter in Lincoln
county."
* * *
CAROLYN SULLIVAN SHOWS GRAND CHAMP - "Carolyn
Sullivan won the grand champion class with a two year old heifer at the
annual Brown Swiss Canton show here Saturday...."
* * *
COUNTY HDC CLUBS - "The Flintville Club met for its regular
meeting with Mrs. S.H. Currey with eight members present. Devotion
was conducted by Mrs. Thomas Hudson...."
* * *
CORDERS CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shrader, Mrs.
George Whitfield and children were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Dick McBay.
"Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reed were visiting Mrs. Maud Bradford
Sunday."
* * *
BIRTHDAY PARTY - "Mrs. Ernest Rees complimented her daughter,
Mary, with a birthday party last Saturday.....Sand buckets of sand and
balloons were given as favors."
* * *
JAMES HOY STEVENSON RECEIVES AWARD - "James Hoy
Stevenson, recent Central high graduate received the Danforth award
from W.H. Danforth, chairman of the Board of Ralston Purina Co...."
(Publish May 15, 1996)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
May 14, 1896
BLANCHE - "Rev. Wood Bouldin will be absent next Sabbath
attending quarterly conference.
"G.T. Roper has bought the gin and engine of Patterson Bros., and
will move them to his place, where he expects to run two gins the
coming fall."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "A large number of our young people attended the
Mt. Moriah meeting Sunday and diend with Capt. Jack Daniel, of
Lynchburg.
"Mr. D.F. Hobbs, jr.,, is longing for the return of Miss Marie V. from
Nashville."
* * *
MOLINO - "Revs. Kennedy and Ransom are attending Presbytery in
Maury county. They were accompanied by Mr. P.C. Askins and family
and Mr. Brown McCalla and wife.
"Messrs. Charley Harms and Albert Taylor passed through here
Saturday evening from the railroad and say the work is moving nicely."
* * *
CAMARGO - "The young ladies have promised us quite a unique
entertainment on Friday night, May 22, in the form of a 'gypsy
encampment.' A gypsy wedding will be consummated under a tent, the
participants will be dressed in the the style of the Oriental Gypsies...."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Elizabeth H. Quimby died at the residence of her son,
Mr. C.H. Quimby, in this place, Sunday May 10....Near Bellville, April
14, of consumption, Mrs. Lou, wife of Silas Bradford, aged 39....At
Camargo, May 5, of typhoid malarial fever, Athie D. Spray, aged 11
years...."
(Publish 5/8/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
May 7, 1896
KELSO - "There was a large attendance at the Cumberland Church here
yesterday to hear the sermon in memory of Mr. Starling Warren, dec'd,
preached by Rev. Wm. Walker, of Lebanon.
"Miss Bossie Hall, an accomplished young lady from Fayetteville, is
spending some time with her friend, Mrs. F.P. Fry, of Kelso. Miss Hall
is an expert pianist and we are always delighted at her visits "
* * *
HARMS - "Dr. Jean, of Buckeye, was a welcome visitor in our town
last week.
"The Cyclone Club met at N. Waite's last Thursday night; visitors
present were Miss Irene Woodard, Messrs. Tom Kidd and John
Drennon, from the south side of the river. We have been informed that
Mr. Drennon has found a new hitching post."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Fannie Caldwell is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. P.H. Dietz, in Chattanooga.
"Mr. Ed. Strong and wife, of Flintville, spent last Sunday in town
with his relatives.
"Mrs. J.H. Holman and Claud H. Bailey are in Chattanooga attending
the Baptist convention."
"The village of Howell is now on the Fayetteville telephone
exchange."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Renegar, May 5, Mrs. Sallie, wife of Wm. Hill, aged
about 33....Mrs. Mary, widow of John N. Pigg, died May 2, aged
77....Mr. W.R. McKee died February 23....Miss Cassena Robinson on
May 3, aged 78...."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/8/96)
40 YEARS AGO
May 10, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The Brogam Street Baptist Chapel
opened its doors Sunday for the first time, with Rev. D.D Smothers
taking on the duties of its pastor. This chapel is in the hospital area and
its Sunday School attendance was 92.
"Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rambo and Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Taylor were
in Louisville, among the more than 100,000 attending the 82nd running
of the Kentucky Derby."
* * *
CHARLES RAY SMITH RECEIVES FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP
AT V.U. - "Charles Ray Smith, a graduate student at Vanderbilt
University, has been notified that he has received a Fulbright
Scholarship for the year 1956-57. He will do graduate study in
theoretical physics at the Frederick Alexander University at Erlangen,
Germany....He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Smith on Bearden Mill
Road."
* * *
JOE H. TAFT RECEIVES HONORS - "Joe Holbert Taft of Taft, who
is an agriculture student of University of Tennessee, has been elected
vice-president of the Agriculture Club at the University for the coming
year. He was also chosen as a representative of the Club to attend an
Agriculture Exposition at Blacksburg, Virginia, which met May 4-5."
* * *
LINCOLN THEATRE - "Jane Woman and Van Johnson in 'Miracle in
the Rain'".
* * *
4-H CHERRY PIE CONTEST WINNERS - "Misses Carol Brooks and
Joyce Smith topped the Junior and Senior divisions, respectively, of the
county wide 4-H cherry pie contest held last Saturday...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Seaman and Mrs. Ralph Askins announce the birth
of a son, Steven Lawrence, who was born May 5 in Rhode Island."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/8/96)
GENEAOGICAL QUERIES
Tillie NIXON, P.O. Box 564, Escalante, UT 84725
I am desperate for information on Royal Columbus Hall born in. 1806
in Cocke county.Tennessee. His wife was Ruth-maiden name
unknown. He is listed in the 1870 census of Lincoln county age 64.
He may have lived in Mulberry. He was in Moore county. Tennessee
Tax List 1872 District 1. They had a son Elbert A., born in 1829, who
married. Emaline Balch; and a son William L.V., who was born in
1828,who marriedd.Catherine Story; and a son Royal Columbus Jr.
born in 1832, who marriedd. Lovina Angeline Ikerd, and a daughter E.
Jane, who married Thomas A.J. Harshaw in Lincoln County November
1868. I know where the children went, but where were Royal and Ruth
after 1872?
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/1/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Katherine P. Robinson, 5224 Doles Road, Albany, GA 31705-9229
Edward Farris Story brought his family and the family of his deceased
brother, Samuel, to Lincoln county in 1839. These brothers married
sisters, Sarah and Martha Shields. Does anyone have any information
on the ancestry of these Shields sisters?
* * *
(Publish 5/1/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
April 30, 1896
KELSO - "Mr. Rufus Solomon and wife are joyous over the arrival of a
ten-pound package of heavenly bliss in the shape of a boy baby, and a
similar visitation of delicious sweetness has come to the home of James
Ricketts, and which is lighted by a ray of sunshine in the form of a girl
baby of six pounds avoirdupois.
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "Mr. S.W. Carmack, one of Lincoln county's noblest
young men, was here fishing last week, he says for trout. Miss Susie,
you are no trout, are you.
"Mrs. Dr. Rice, of Huntsville, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Doug Sugg."
* * *
MULBERRY - "We hope to begin work on our college by the first of
May. They have the hole about completed for the furnace.
"Prof. Webb, of Bellbuckle, delivered a lecture at this place on
Saturday last.
* * *
COLDWATER - "Messrs. Logan Carpenter and W. McDaniel are not
as well at present as they have been."
* * *
W.B. DERRICK FATALLY SHOT - "At 7:30 o'clock Saturday
evening Fayetteville was startled by the tragical death of Mr. Wm. B.
Derrick; another was added to the list of homicides which crimsons the
history of the town...."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Bessie Ruth West, wife of John T. West and daughter
of J.K. and Mrs. Dora Moores, was born January 28, 1876 and died
March 4, 1896....Mrs. Temperance, wife of Rev. John W. McCormack,
died at Sparta April 17, ...she was born in Lincoln co. on March 6th
1820....Mrs. E.C. Rozell, aged 36...."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/1/96)
40 YEARS AGO
May 3, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The government is worried over the
annual increase in pay of labor without regard to increase of
productivity.
"The Fayetteville Lions Club will hold their annual Broom and Mop
Sale on May 15th."
* * *
CHARLES RAY SMITH RECEIVES V.U. HONOR - "Charles Ray
Smith is one of 33 senior classmen who have been elected to Phi Beta
Kappa at Vanderbilt University....Smith is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
Austin Smith, Route 6, Fayetteville...."
* * *
MULBERRY CREEK PRODUCES THREE ONE-HALF POUNDER -
Pictured below is Miss Brenda Gatlin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James
Gatlin of Mimosa, holding a three and one-half pound bass her dad
caught. James was fishing just above the new bridge on Mulberry
Creek with large minnows...."
* * *
LINCOLN THEATRE - "'BACKLASH' with Richard Widmark and
Donna Reed."
* * *
CARTER'S COLUMN - "A lady customer came in the other day and
stopped up at the Nut Case. she tapped a coin against the glass of the
case and hollered out, 'Who waits on the nuts her?'"
* * *
FAMILY REUNION - "Sunday, April 29, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence E.
Jean of near Lincoln entertained with a family reunion and dinner.
Those enjoying this hospitality were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jean, Mr. and
Mrs. Mose Jean and daughters, Jo Lee and Linda, Mr. and Mrs. R.A.
Jean and children, David and Brenda, Mr. and Mrs. Horton Jean and
son, Kenneth; Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Stegar, Aubrey, Daniel and Evelyn;
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Newgent, Peggy Pruitt."
* * *
(Publish April 24, 1996)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
April 23, 1896
LINCOLN - "Miss Ettie McCown has returned from Atlanta after a
protracted visit. The doctor was very glad to see her. He says he can
accompany the preacher down to her pa's house now.
"The gentlemen of leisure have been fishing the nice weather and
having fisherman's luck. This includes J.E. Ramsey, Parson Baker and
Corban Quick-the Big three.
* * *
MOLINO- "Mr. Sam Cramsie, wife and sister, Miss Nellie, were the
guest of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Caughran and Dr. Wyatt last week.
"Mr. James McCown, of Fayetteville, was visiting his father and
mother last Saturday."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Dr. Jno. H. Bryson, of Huntsville, spent Sunday
with friends.
"Esq. C.A. Johnson, of Boonville, has been visiting his mother in
Chattanooga this week.
* * *
DISTILLERY DESTROYED - "During last week there was a distillery
destroyed within one and one-half miles of Crystal Springs which for
boldness and audacity exceeds anything the revenoos have struck in this
locality and establishes that in the line of gall the proprietor was an 18-
karat dandy. The distillery was of 60 gallons per day capacity and had
been operated, we were told, all the winter. The boldness of the venture
was its greatest security....."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Towry, April 19, of pneumonia, Clarence, son of
Roscoe and Ida McAlister, aged about 8 months. Burial at Sandlin
grave-yard."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/24/96)
40 YEARS AGO
April 26, 1956
CENTRAL GIRLS RECEIVE STATE DEGREE - "....The highlight of
the meeting (State F.H.A. Convention) was the awarding of State
degrees, the highest degree obtainable in Home Economics. Judith
Faulkner, Norma Welch, Mary Ashby and Janice Groce were among
the girls to receive their State degrees in a very impressive ceremony."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Bob Neville caught a 6 pound and a 2 1/2
pound big Mouth Bass in the Rambo Lake.
"The Methodist church for the first time since the auditorium has
undergone some redecorating and repairs."
* * *
GIMLET - "Mr. and Mrs. William Ashby and Carol, Mr. and Mrs. Gill
Rozar and Kenneth, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rozar, Mrs. Bob Shields and
Barbara Sue, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Creson and Mr. Edward Rozar were
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Rozar and family."
* * *
KELLY'S CREEK - "Logan Groth, who is employed at Winchester,
spent the week end with the home folks here.
"Mrs. Ola Cross of Cash Point, who has been ill at the home of her
daughter here, the Lynn Paysingers, returned to her home last
Wednesday."
* * *
CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Riddle are at home again near Lois,
after spending a few weeks with Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Jennings.
"Mrs. Odis Fanning was a recent visitor of her sister, Mrs. English of
Nashville, who has been ill."
* * *
MRS. STRONG HOSTESS - "Mrs. Leslie Strong was hostess to the
bridge club, of which she is a member on Tuesday of this wee at the
Largen Hotel....Mrs. Felix Whitaker was the winner of the prize for
high score...."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/24/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Robert E. Overall, 8315 Valley View Dr., Huntsville, AL 35802
"I need information on William Mason and wife Nancy of Robertson
county, Tennessee, according to a Nash county, North Carolina deed on
November 15, 1810 and November 14, 1811. Is William a descendant
of Ralph Mason of Bertie county, North Carolina? Is William related to
Solomon or Elijah Mason of Franklin county, Tennessee in 1830-40
census?
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs/ 4/10/96)
40 YEARS AGO
April 12, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Four men representing Lincoln county
were on a television Bible Quiz Show in Nashville last week and made
an average of 97%. The men representing the county were E.H.
Kennedy, Richard Hardy, Ed Sullivan and Bob Lewter."
* * *
FROM PEA RIDGE TO POSSUM HOLLOW - "A.L. Mitchell of
Dellrose sends word that February is the month to put gourd seed in the
ground.
"He says further that the seed should be planted in an old shoe...."
* * *
GIMLET NEWS by Janice Groce - "Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Joe Faulkner
were in Chattanooga Sunday.
"Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ashby and Curtis were Sunday dinner guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGee and family."
* * *
MIMOSA NEWS by Mrs. Rollie Bearden - "Mrs. E.P. Johnson was at
home for the week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. Parks Johnson and Jerry.
"Mrs. Coy Gill has been spending several days in Nashville with her
children."
* * *
MULBERRY NEWS by Mrs. Fred Parks - "Miss Rachel Waggoner had
a tonsillectomy Wednesday morning. She is at home and doing fine."
"Mr. and Mrs. Fred Daves were Friday night supper guests of Mrs.
Myrtle Pitts."
* * *
KELLY'S CREEK NEWS by Mrs. Alton Sumners - "Mr. Cull Mullins
has returned from a visit to his children in Birmingham and has closed
his store on the Creek.
"Recent guests of the Tom O'Neals were all her children and the Roy
Wynnes of Bryson."
* * *
(Publish 4/10/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane WARREN Waller
100 YEARS AGO
April 9, 1896
MOLINO - "Some of our young people were visiting Miss Lillie
Caughran, of Fayetteville last week.
"We have a splendid school at this placed under the charge of Miss
Hattie Hamilton."
* * *
BOONS HILL - "Mr. J.B. Marshall and family, of Delina, were visiting
relatives in this community last week.
"Mrs. Kate Goodrich has returned home after spending quite awhile
with the family of Mr. Jno. T. Goodrich, near Fayetteville."
* * *
CAMARGO - "Mr. Charley Spray is still improving slowly.
"As Easter comes but once a year we had to have an egg super. This
took place last Friday night at the home of Mr. Wm. Fife."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Fayetteville, April 1, of blood poison, Mrs. Fannie,
wife of A.W. Carey, aged 25.....Near Golightly, Ala., March 30, Sidney
Jackson, infant son of Orlando and Rosemma Bolander, aged 1
year....On Coffee creek, Moore county, April 3, of old age, Mrs. Lucy
A. widow of Wm. Marshall, aged 86....In Lewisburg, Tenn., March 29,
Mrs. Ann Eliza, wife of David Jean, and daughter of Wm. P. Neeld,
deceased, aged 54...."
* * *
PERIL OF FAST RIDING - "On last Sunday a number of bicyclists of
Fayetteville went to Lynchburg....coasting down a hill, R.L. Caldwell
and Geo. Goodrich came in contact...Mr. Caldwell received a knot on
the head as big as a dime watermelon....What distressed him most was
that his wheel suffered in the mix-up."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/3/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Noveda Metzger, P.O. Box 408, Montgomery, TX 77356-0408
"Does anyone know the descendants and ancestors of Erasmus C.
Ward, who married Sophronia Waid in Moore co., TN in 1872.
"Erasmus C.'s father was E.C. Ward and his grandfather Noah Ward,
who was in Lincoln co in the 1820 census.
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/3/96)
40 YEARS AGO
April 5, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "As of January 1st Herbert Gatlin, who
has been an employee for several years, is now one of the Observer firm
members on an equal basis with the two Wallace Brothers.
"Mr. Charles R. Gallant, of the Gallant Funeral Home, took over the
duties of Exalted Ruler of the Fayetteville Elks Club and will direct the
projects and operation during the next twelve months."
* * *
FROM PEA RIDGE TO POSSUM HOLLOW by Albert Hines - "Any
time you're in town and can't find anything to dip a drink of water with,
drop in here and we'll lend you our gourd dipper....."
* * *
CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Jennings, Mrs. Jim Fanning, Ray and
Jimmie of Huntsville were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Odis Fanning
and Don.
"Mr. and Mrs. Walter McWirter of Detroit were recent visitors of Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Taylor, Mr. J.A. McWirter accompanied his son home for
a visit."
* * *
CARD OF THANKS - "We wish to thank our many friends for the
beautiful florals, cards and telegrams of condolence and all other
expressions of kindness extended us during the illness and passing of
our beloved mother. (signed) Mr. Paul Jobe, Miss Virginia Jobe, Mrs.
Paul Marquess and Mr. Thomas Jobe."
* * *
COMINGS AND GOINGS - "John Jennings who is attending
Washington-Lee University is spending the spring holidays here and
has one of his classmates as a guest.
"Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Benson of Waco, Texas have been visiting
relatives in Fayetteville and the county.
"Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bledsoe and daughter, Mary Etta and Mrs.
Elbert Crumbley attended the 4th District of W.C.T.U. in Decherd on
Wednesday."
(Publish 4/3/96)
100 YEARS AGO
April 2, 1896
BLANCHE - The death angel has again been in our midst and born
away the spirit of one of our best women. On Tuesday, March 24th,
Mrs. Malinda C. Simms, wife of the late W.C. Simms, died of what we
believe is termed old folks consumption....
"Mr. James Towry, of Madison Cross Roads, has placed a saw mill at
Blanche for the purpose of sawing axe handles."
* * *
HARMS - "Mrs. Bessie and Miss Minnie Harms gave a quilting on
March 25th, which was Mr. Carl's birthday.
"Mr. A.J. Wright's children gathered at their old home last Saturday
with their baskets filled with good things to celebrate heir father's
birthday.
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "Messrs. Charley Mims and Roy Luttrell were visiting
their aunt, Mrs. Temple Taylor, last week.
"Mr. W.R. Kilpatric had the misfortune to lose a fine cow last Friday
night."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. J.B. Hamilton, one of the old-time friends of
the Old Reliable was a late caller. He is one of the few men now living
whose subscription to the Observer dates back to the beginning of its
existence.
"The Zollicoffer-Fulton Chapter of the United Daughters of the
Confederacy will hold their monthly7 meeting at the residence of Mrs.
J.A. Lumpkin on Friday."
* * *
DEATHS - "At Smithland, March 26, of old age, Mr. William George,
aged 87 years. Burial at the family grave-yard.
"On Stewart's creek, March 28, of consumption, Mr. Johnson Hill,
son of Mr. Hinton Hill, aged 21 years.
"Near Lincoln March 29, of diabetes, Lucy Neeld Dean, daughter of
M.M. and Ida E. Dean, aged 7 years."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 3/27/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Marian Rogers, 4771 Mills Lane, Amelia, VA 23002 asks about Camp
Forrest.
To anyone who may have worked at Camp Forrest, or attended dances
during the summer of 1941: Does anyone remember meeting either a
Pvt. R.C. Stiff or Pfc. E.H. Johnson? Did he fit the following
description: 26 years old, 5'7", and about 145 pounds. He had dark
hair, blue eyes and was with the 108th Engineers. He was probably
from Chicago or that area. He was a taxi driver, messenger and did odd
jobs before joining the army. I am searching for someone who fits this
description with initials R.C. or last name Johnson. From the pictures I
have seen of Stiff and Johnson, they are strong possibilities. Anyone
who knows about either of these men, I will appreciate any help you
may give.
* * *
(Publish 3/27/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
March 26, 1896
BUCKSNORT - "The school at this place in charge of Miss Myrtle
Barnes, of your town, is flourishing.
"Jeff Thurman has gone to Tullahoma where he will work in the hub
and spoke factory. Some girls feel badly."
* * *
PROVIDENCE - "Miss Ena Luna is teaching school at the Tucker
academy. She has good qualifications and gentle manners.
"Last Sunday was Rev. A.B. Coleman's regular appointment at this
place."
* * *
LINCOLN - "On last Friday night a crowd of young folks spent a
delightful evening at the hospitable home of Mrs. Ferrel Keller. Those
present were, Misses Annie and Mattie Love, Ellie Stevenson, Ella and
Laura Quick, Laura McCown, Mary Hill, Allie Kennedy, Vera Keller,
Messrs. Ed. and Robt. Welch, Tom Wicks, Robt. Mason, Lev and Hugh
Kennedy, Ova McCown, Dr. Dickey and Hart Keller."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Camargo, March 23, of congestion of the brain,
Hurley Sanders, son of C.C. and Mary Sanders, aged 4 years, 2 months
and 7 days....At Mulberry, March 21, from the effects of a burn, an
infant of G.W.J. and Mollie Kay, aged 8 months....Near Renegar,
March 21, Tommie Lee, infant son of Willie and Callie Holder, aged
about 3 years....At Renegar, March 5, of la grippe, Mrs. Josie Scott,
aged 19 years. She was the daughter of John Calbert...."
* * *
MARRIAGES - "Elijah Hall and Ella Bias. Eddie Williams and
Elizabeth G. Wright."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/27/96)
40 YEARS AGO
March 29, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Albert Hines, Fayetteville humorist, on
his recent trip to Cincinnati, completed arrangements whereby he will
have a hour program daily on a radio station. He will do his shows by
tape recordings, which means we'll have to put up with him here as
usual."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Mary Katherine Albright Gearish, 90, of the
Huntsville road, died Tuesday....William Albert Walker, 57, died
Wednesday....Mrs. Clarence Gray died Monday, aged 41...."
* * *
BOONEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Filmore Creson and children were
Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Faulkner and family.
"Mr. and Mrs. J.B. McNatt and daughter, were Friday guests of Mrs.
D.F. Buntley."
* * *
TAFT M.Y.F. - "The Taft MYF net Sunday night at the church with
eight members present. The call to worship was given by Tim Elmore
followed by the scripture reading by Linda Elmore. Prayer was given
by Judy Sherwood. Talks were given by Sue Elmore, Dorothy
Stephens, Claudia Graham and Judy Sherwood."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Louise Maddox, Miss Betty DeJarnatt, Mrs.
Itasca Gray, Mrs. Hope Gerstle, Mrs. Jean McFerrin and Miss
Josephine Jones were in Lewisburg on Monday night to attend a Dutch
Dinner at the American Legion tea room with members from the
Pulaski, Nashville and Lewisburg chapters of Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Sorority.
"Mr. and Mrs. Grady Wright, Jr. and children spent the week end here
visiting relatives. Judy Groce spent Saturday evening with Billie Jo
Wright."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 3/13/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Virginia H. Barnes, 101 Country Cove Drive, Clinton, MS 39056-9791
"Was George Davidson, whose estate settlement was made 30 July
1841 in Maury county, Tennessee, the son of Alexander Davidson, who
died in Bedford county-later Marshall county? A deed made in 1803
Iredell county, North Carolina to George for 700 acres in Tennessee by
Alexander Davidson. Was George the father or uncle of Joseph
Davidson, who married Matilda Tucker in February 1824? Her father,
Jeremiah Tucker, owned land adjoining George Davidson on waters of
Flat creek the north side of Duck river, 1820.
"Who was George's wife? Where did Joseph and Matilda live? The
1850 census does not show them. I need information on Joseph. They
had relatives in Lincoln, Bedford, Dickson and Marshall counties,
Tennessee."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 3/20/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Marilyn Markow, 6705 Kingspoint West, Austin, TX 78723
"In 1866 Jane Taylor was made payments from the estate of her
father, Easop Shelton in Lincoln county. Cynthia Taylor made the
claim for her, and it appears that Cynthia was her daughter. Jane Taylor
bought the family Bible. Does anyone know who Jane married? I will
be happy to exchange all information."
* * *
(Publish 3/20/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
March 19, 1896
KELSO - "Dr. Dickey, a promising young man of our neighborhood,
has gone to Lincoln to practice medicine.
"Our pastor, Rev. J.A. Foster, was visiting his parents at Petersburg
the past week."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "The many friends of Mr. R.A. Musgrave's family will
be gratified to learn that they have reached their destination, Whiteright,
Texas, are keeping house and are well pleased with their surroundings.
"Mrs. Mary Harris and son, Milton, recently made a visit to Bellville.
Mrs. Polly Musgrave accompanied them to their home, which for the
present will be her home."
* * *
BOONS HILL - "Miss Ella Eshman, of Delina, was in this community
last week trying to get a guitar class. She succeeded in getting quite a
number and will begin teaching next week."
* * *
COLDWATER - "Sassafras tea season is here and turnip salad and pork
time is approaching, and we laboring people will be headed for good
healthy living.
"Allen, a four-year-old son of Will Holloway, ran away last Saturday
evening and ye scribe fond him in the woods about a half mile from
home."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Ada Fulton Taylor, widow of the late F.P. Taylor,
died March 16, aged 37....Mr. J.M. Scoggins died in Fayetteville,
March 6, aged about 38....At Cyruston, March 12, of pneumonia,
Mrs.Mary E., wife of Clabe Vohn, aged 42....At Cyruston, March 15, of
typhoid fever, Pleasant, son of Areh Webb, aged 3 years."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/13/96)
40 YEARS AGO
March 15, 1956
ORGAN REBUILT - "A happy surprise awaited worshippers at the
historic First Presbyterian Church last Sunday, when the beautiful tones
of the (Chickering) piano gave place to the fuller, deeper tones of the
newly rebuilt Feigemaker pipe organ....Rebuilding of the organ began
just after Christmas under the expert workmanship of Garvin J. Daniel
of Birmingham, Alabama...."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Avon Barham is now associated with the
Halcomb Oldsmobile Co.
"Mr. C.H. Wilkerson was elected chairman of the Republicans of
Lincoln county."
* * *
BOONEVILLE - by Wanda Ruth Logan - "Several from Boonville
attended the funeral and burial of Mr. J.L. Simpson.
"Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Bartlett spent the week end with her parents
Mr. and Mrs. John Loyd Reese and Miss Gail Reese returned home
with them."
* * *
PROSPECT - "Guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fanning of Monrova,
Alabama were Mr.and Mrs. Horace Walker and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Walker.
"Mrs. Anna Flint was called to the bed-side of her sister Mrs. Mattie
Mulkey of Chattanooga, Tenn."
* * *
CHAMP - "Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Corder and Gary of Smithland were
recent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Tillman Corder.
* * *
CHARTER MEMBERS OF O.E.S. HONORED - "The Charter
Members of the order of Eastern Star were honored at the March
meeting....Lovely favors were given to the charter members present,
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bledsoe, Mr. and Mrs. Terrell Twitty, Mrs.
Lucille Holland and Mrs. C.S. Caughran."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/20/96)
40 YEARS AGO
March 22, 1956
2 HOMES BURN AT COLDWATER - "Two dwellings and a barn in
Coldwater were destroyed Saturday afternoon by a fire which
threatened several other buildings before it was brought under control.
"The 10-room home of J.C. Whitaker, Coldwater merchant, and an
eight-room house next door owned by Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson
were destroyed. All furnishings were lost except a few articles of
furniture removed from the Whitaker home.
"The barn was owned by Mrs. Ola McKnight...."
* * *
NEW OFFICERS FOR ROTARY - "....The officers are: William
Fitzgerald, President; Dr. Tom Bullington, Vice-president; Bill
Chandler, Secretary; S.N. Brown, Treasurer and Bob Bevills and
Cathey Wilson, Directors."
* * *
MOVES HIGHER IN RANK - "Captain of the Naval Academy golf
team, Midshipman Kelso is an outstanding student and company
athlete. He will be the Deputy Brigader commander and serve as
second in command to Midshipman Collier....
"Frank, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benton Kelso and the grandson of
Mr. Frank Kelso."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "We welcome Mr. and Mrs. Herman Blankingship to
our community from Charity. We know June will feel at home.
"Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hines spent Friday night with Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Hines, Faye and Jerry of Fayetteville."
* * *
KELLY'S CREEK - by Mrs. Alton Sumners - "Billy Brown and Jimmy
Smith of U.T. spent the holidays with their respective families on the
creek, returning Sunday p.m. to their school duties.
"We, the Sumners, were Thursday evening TV guests of the Monroe
Hills. Found Groucho in fine form."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/6/96)
40 YEARS AGO
March 8, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "President Eisenhower has left the door
open for Bulganin, the big man of Russia, to visit the United States. An
invitation has also been issued to Nehru of India, which he has accepted
without saying when."
* * *
HILLARD PARSONS, JR. - "The appointment of Hillard Parsons, Jr.,
of H. Parsons & Son, Gulf Distributors, as chairman of the Fayetteville
Chapter of the National Federation of Independent Business, was made
today by G.H. Duckworth, District Manager of the Federation for this
area...."
* * *
AIR MEDAL WITH 2 OAK CLUSTERS - "Selfridge Air Force Base,
Mt. Clemens, Mich. - World War II honors catch up to Capt. Mack
Hunter, 33, Cyruston-born, son of Mrs. Susan Hunter of Taft, 10th Air
Force radar observer adviser to the South Dakota Air National Guard's
175th Fighter Interceptor Squadron at Sioux Falls since last June
15....The medals were for helping break up an enemy raid; destroying a
truck and rail convoy, and defensive front line patrols in his 31
missions over Italy and France as a radar observer in 16 months of
combat service...."
* * *
FORD SCOTT WINS RECOGNITION IN OUTDOOR SIGN
CONTEST - "...He won on the sign he did for Builders Supply on the
Huntsville highway...."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Hasty were Mrs.
Boyd Adams and Garv, Mrs. Ola Groce, of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs.
Horace Boaz of Huntsville and Jerry Johnson.
"Mr. Forrest Thomas of Nashville was with his parents Mr. and Mrs.
Jim Thomas for the week end."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning yrs. 3/6/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Joyce Wilkinson, 314 Layne Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388-2438
"I need the name of the parents of John Wesley Gault, who lived in
Lincoln county, and was born March 9, 1852 and died May 23, 1923.
He is buried at Pleasant Ridge cemetery, Franklin county, Tennessee.
His grave is close to his son, Arthur Warren Gault (1877-1948). John
Wesley's wife was Emeley Lenard.
"Any information about this family will be appreciated."
* * *
BELLVILLE - by Wilma Forrester - "Birthdays: Happy birthdays this
week are wished for Mrs. Dick Goosby and Mr. Stanley Mullins who
had birthdays March 4th.
"Death: Mr. Will Hale died Saturday night at his home in Bellville."
* * *
MULBERRY - "Mr. and Mrs. Billie Moore Henson and Debbie of
Nashville spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Scott.
"Miss Rachel Waggoner of Nashville spent the week end at home.
Richard Waggoner was at home on Sunday."
* * *
CORDERS CROSS ROADS - by W.C. Bryant - "Mr. and Mrs. Marty
Rogers of Miami, Fla. were Saturday night guests of Mr.and Mrs. W.M.
Taylor.
"Mr. and Mrs. Clare McClure and Mrs. Dora McClure of Birmingham
were recent visitors of Mrs. Maud Bradford."
* * *
BOONEVILLE - "We are sorry to report that little Johnny and Danny
Logan are on the sick list.
"Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Armstrong and children of Nashville spent
the week end with Mr. and Mrs. P.F. Logan and family."
* * *
PEA RIDGE - "In the good old days, when you took a turn of corn to
mill and the miller ground it and took out his toll, there was so much of
the turn left that he had to shake the sack a couple of times to get what
was left of the turn back in the sack, which compares very unfavorably
with the toll taken out of a turn today."
* * *
THREE WINNING ESSAYS IN 'TRADE-AT-HOME' CONTEST -
"....Mrs. Ben Massey, Petersburg, Tennessee, Mrs. Mary Lamb, 204
Green Street, Fayetteville, Tennessee and Connie Franklin, Employee
of Union National Bank...."
* * *
(Publish 3/6/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
March 5, 1896
BOONSHILL - "Some of our young people spent a very pleasant
evening last Saturday at the home of Mr. J.P. Clark. The following
were present: Misses Nannie and Mary McCrory, Ella Eshman, Lizzie,
Eva and Gertrude Clark, Messrs. Mark Childress, Byrd Wilson, Holmer
Marshall, Charley, Alex and Ernest Clark."
* * *
LINCOLN - "Prof. Keller has had quite an encouraging school so far,
but several of his scholars have had to stop to get ready for making a
crop.
"Mr. John English, of Illinois, has been here for some time with his
father and visiting old friends and relatives here and at other places in
the county."
* * *
EVERGREEN - "Mr. J.B. George is having a well bored at his barn.
"Mrs. J.W. Orrick gave an entertainment to the young folks last
Thursday night which was a most enjoyable occasion. Those present
were, Misses Laura Wright, Dillie Orrick, Ida and Bertha Menafee,
Clara and Myrtle Carroll and Messrs. John and Robert Clift, Sam
Woodard, Emmet Conwell, James and Edgar George, Elmo and Edwin
Carroll, John Harris, Glen and Abe Winsett and Otha Menafee."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Fayetteville, march 1, of paralysis, Miss nancy
Baker, aged about 64....Near Bucksnort, march 1, of consumption, Mrs.
Ella Pamplin, aged 20 years and four months....Near Lincoln, February
26, of consumption, aged 26 years. Burial at Concord church,
Alabama."
* * *
MARRIAGES - "John Johnson and Anna Street; Wiley Reed and Maria
Swain, W.H. Alexander and Susan Warden."
(Publish 3/13/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
March 12, 1896
PROVIDENCE - "There was a Leap Year party given to the young
people of our community at Mrs. R.H. Pitts'. The following couples
were present: Elisha Johnson and Miss Summer Curlee, Claude Ashby
and Miss Georgia Alexander, Joe Stewart and Miss Mary Alexander,
George Johnson and Miss Fannie Luna, Lon Stewart and Miss Edna
Luna, Bartlett Alexander and Miss Nannie Pitts, Andrew Buchanan and
Miss Edna Alexander, Oscar Stewart and Miss Cecil Alexander, Horace
Pitts and Miss Ad Lou Luna, Joe Ben Pitts and Miss Bertha Strong,
Andrew Johnson and Miss Nannie Moyers, Lawson Alexander and
Miss Bettie Curlee, John Jean and Miss Virginia Kelso, Stonewall
Little, Curtis Tate, Wm. Luna, Rufe, John, Reese and Ed Pitts."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Mary E., wife of Mr. C.S. Wilson, March
8....February 27, of nervous prostration, Mr. Hampton Sims, aged
85....Mrs. Bessie Moores West, died of consumption at Cyruston,
March 4....Mrs. Danrenda E. McAfee, aged 57 died March 3....Mr.
Toose Hines died of abscess of the lungs in Kerens, Texas, February 21,
aged 29...."
* * *
CAPT. TOM GRIFFIS - "We see in the last Athens Courier a call for
Capt. T.D. Griffis, of Elkmont, to become a candidate to represent
Limestone county in the next General Assembly of Alabama. The Capt
formerly lived at Blanche...."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "When D.F. Hobbs, jr., speaks of Capt. Jack Daniel,
of Lynchburg, he says 'Uncle Jack' has so and so. Wonder if that
beautiful and interesting belle of Mulberry can explain Dave's way of
talking."
* * *
(Publish 2/28/96)
100 YEARS AGO
DELLROSE - "One of the young men of this place received a letter
from Mr. Frank Woodard, of Wagner, Texas, and he said he was
coming home on a visit this summer.
"Mr. W.D. Medearis, of The Bell telephone Co., was here Monday,
and says the line from this place to Fayetteville will soon be
completed."
* * *
GIMLET CREEK - "Miss May Mitchell and brother, Victor, were
visiting their uncle, Mr. T.V. Dusenberry, last week.
"Aunt Judie Lay, of Petersburg, is visiting her sister, Mrs. T.N.
Ashby.
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "W.A. Hampton went to Pulaski last week with a
fine drove of cattle.
"We are soon to have a telephone in this part of the country, which
will be of great benefit to all."
* * *
BLAKEVILLE - "Mr. Tillman and Miss Ettie Finley entertained a large
number of their friends last Friday night.
"Mr. R.H. Daniel went to Nashville two weeks ago and on his return
last week he came to the conclusion that he was tired of single life, and
went over and claimed Miss Anna Epps, one of Howell's most
charming daughters, as his bride."
* * *
KELLY'S CREEK - "Mr. W.L. Smith is wearing a pleasant smile and
says it is a boy.
"The young people of this place had an entertainment at Mr. R.C.
Smith's last Friday night and reported a nice time."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. S.C. Hipsh has gone to New York to lay in a
large stock of spring goods."
(Continued 100 YEARS AGO, as the Observer issue for 40 YEARS
Ago was missing )
"Mr. C.S. Moores, who is engaged in the breeding of blooded stock at
Cyruston, pleased us with a late visit.
* * *
DWELLING BURNED - "....In December, 1894, the Hairston property
at the southwest corner of the square was burned and since then the
town has been fortunately free from fires....(Last night) the people
living on Mill street were awakened by a light shining in at the
windows and arose to find the splendid dwelling of Mr. J.T. Coston was
then in the power of Vulcan...."
* * *
DEATHS - "John M. Bright, a nephew of Col. R.L. Bright, died
yesterday morning (Monday) at the residence of the latter on East
Fourth street (Chattanooga)....
"Notice of the death of Mrs. C.E. French, widow of Dr. Ed French,
from the Cedar Key, Fla., Gulf-Coaster, of Feb. 13, 1896. Dr. French
was born and reared in this place and died here a few years ago....
"Mr. A.L. Anderson died of dropsy at his home in the 12th district,
February 24, aged 75. He was born June 21, 1820, and was married to
Miss Elizabeth Fullerton in 1839....
"Mr. W.M. Carter, an old and respected citizen of this county, died of
cancer at his home at Ego, February 19, aged 75.
"At State line, near Plevna, Ala., February 17, of consumption, Mrs.
Ida Lee, wife of George Scivally, aged 26 years.
"At Fisk, Madison county, Ala., February 28, of typhoid fever, Mrs.
Otto C. Knott, aged 35 years."
* * *
BADLY BURNED - "At the grist mill on west South street, owned by
Dickey Bros., on Friday last Mr. Silas Dickey was severely burned on
the head and hands. In endeavoring to start a fire in the furnace which
was hot, he put in some coal oil and the flame shot six feet behind
him...."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 2/28/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Margie Tucker Stewart, 930 W. Russell, Bonham, TX 75418
"My Great, great, grandfather, Ebenezer Hill Jr., was born October 14
1791. He came to Tennessee from New Hampshire in 1819. In 1825-
62 he published and printed "Hill's Almanac" edited by his brother
Reverend Joseph B. Hill. I would like to correspond with anyone who
has one of the old almanacs they might sell, or I will repay costs of
copying each page and will pay postage."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 2/21/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Marbrey Honea, 83 Watermill Road, Flintville, Tennessee 37335
"I am looking for information on George T. Price. He married Susan
Ann Patrick March 3, 1861 in Lincoln county.
"They had two sons. It is believed George went to Van Buren, White
or Warren counties, Tennessee during the Civil War. Thank you."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/21/96)
40 YEARS AGO
February 23, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Reese Motors will have their formal
opening on March 2nd and 3rd, at its new Home for Ford and Mercury
Cars....This event also celebrates the seventh anniversary of the coming
of Mr. and Mrs. Reese to Fayetteville.
"Jimmie McCown has been accepted as a Federal secret Service
operative and will be stationed in Charlotte, N.C."
* * *
FROM PEA RIDGE TO POSSUM HOLLOW - "It was reported from
sources believed to be reliable that Mrs. Frances Moore while on her
way to visit Mrs. Bill Posey lost a crochet needle in a 400 acre field,
went back to look for the needle and found it. That practically beats a
hen a pecking."
* * *
FFA SWEETHEART - "Shirley Pigg, youngest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J.O. Pigg of the Blakeville community, was recently chosen as
F.F.A. Sweetheart of that organization and was presented an attractive
campus jacket by Paul Ray King, F.F.A. President.
* * *
PROSPECT - "Mr. Frank Griffin of Spokane Washington is visiting his
sister Mrs. Ola Steelman and the Dornings.
"Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Towry and girls were Sunday visitors of Mr.
and Mrs. J.D. Fanning of Champ."
* * *
HONORS - "Miss Patsy Wilkerson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C.W.
Wilkerson of Petersburg received a gold pin naming her Miss
Homemaker of Tomorrow of the Petersburg High school from the Betty
Crocker Food Co. for having submitted the best examination paper
from the group of senior girls who took the examination."
* * *
CARTERS DRUGSTORE - "Aunt Lize sez, 'It's easy for anybody to be
an angel if nobody ruffles your wings.'"
* * *
(Publish 2/21/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
February 20, 1896
MAIL DIRECTORY - "Railroad - leaves every day except Sunday at
2:05 P.M/; arrives at 1:50 P.M.; supplies the following offices: Kelso,
Lincoln, Flintville, Oregon, Smithland, Elora, Hunt's Station, Salem,
Winchester and Decherd.
"Railroad, Duck River Valley - leaves every day at 2:15 P.M. arrives
1:40 P.M. Supplies Howell, Petersburg, Lewisburg, Columbia.
"Lynchburg hack - arrives every day at 11 A.M. leaves same day at
1:30 P.M. Supplies Mulberry, Booneville and Lynchburg...."
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "Mrs. W.R. Kilpatric was called to Plevna last week to
attend the bedside of her father, who is not expected to live many days.
He has already past the four score.
"Miss Mucy Crabtree gave the young folks a party last Friday."
* * *
BLANCHE - "Will Abbott of Camargo spent a few days at Blanche in
waiting on the customers of Dr. Brock in his absence.
"Dr. F.R. Rawls will likely move to Howell in the near future to
practice his profession."
* * *
CAMARGO - "The noted 14th, St. Valentine's day, is also the birthday
of three of our prominent citizens, Messrs. Jim McFerrin. Lee McFerrin
and Dr. J.D. Bryant. The former was 59 and the latter two were 32
years old.
"We now have a school taught by Miss Affie Hamilton."
* * *
LOCAL MENTION - "Mr. Marcus Marrs has been granted a patent for
improvements on his lifting jack, which is said to be a really
meritorious article, and is now in Rutherford county negotiating with
people who want to buy territorial rights."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 2/14/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Sandra Poole, 109 Howell Chase, Duluth, Georgia 30136
"I would like to hear from anyone who might be kin to our families or
have any information on these family names: Bell, Miles, Groves,
Gravitte, Beauchamp, Haislip, Carter, Solomon, Rogers, Parker,
Marwede, Bradford, Sullivan, Edmison, White, Amos, Smith, Cowan,
Reese, Roland, Shaw, Lewter, Abbott, and Davison."
* * *
(Publish 2/14/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
February 14, 1895
SMITHLAND - "Prof. T.M. Wilson is on hand to open his school this
morning.
"Our reading citizens of this community are very much in favor of an
investigation of the governor's election."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. J.M. Warden, an exemplary man and
prosperous farmer, was in to see us Saturday.
"Tolley C. Smith and little sister, of Athens, Ala., have been visiting
relatives at Bellville."
* * *
TOWRY - "A.J. Crunk, the beef man, has moved to the Stegall farm, at
Harper's Branch.
"Mrs. Virlina D. McAlister, of Milan county, Texas, is visiting her
children, W.J. McAlister, of this place, and Mrs. J.H. Thrasher, of
Rowell."
* * *
DEATHS - "At Lincoln Zachariah Mansfield, aged 50, February 7, of
consumption....Near this place, February 9th, Grover, son of Jno. W.
and Susan Boaz, aged 2 years...."
* * *
CYRUSTON - "G. Warden spent Saturday and Sunday near Cyruston.
Judging from the frequency of his visits, he intends to take possession
of one of our young ladies soon.
"Mrs. Jennie Billingsley and children, of Lynchburg, are visiting her
father, W.C. Sugg.
* * *
HOWELL - "Papa came in to-night with an idea that pleased him very
much. He says we are to have sidewalks through Howell.
"Mr. Joe Scott is home from Texas."
(signed) Ellen Douglas
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/14/96)
40 YEARS AGO
February 16, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Theo and Chester Barnes have 6 sows
that had 163 pigs in 12 months and 10 days and saved them all. How is
that for a pig tail?
"A. Hines strongly believes in the Groundhog's weather prediction
and hasn't had on his over coat and overshoes since February 2nd."
* * *
BOX SUPPER - "There will be a box supper at the Booneville
Community Center Friday night, February 17, and a recreation party
will follow."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Garland Bevels and daughter, Peggy, and Mrs.
Georgia Mitchell of Fayetteville spent Sunday here with Mrs. Blanche
Crabtree.
"Mrs. Frank Holloway has returned from a visit with her daughter,
Mrs. Homer Freeman and family in Ripley, Mississippi."
* * *
MULBERRY - "Misses Billie Sue and Martha Ellen Parks were Friday
night guests of Miss Carole Rees.
"Mrs. Frank Scott returned Sunday by plane from Los Angeles, Calif.,
where she spent six weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Scott and Payton."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Mr. and Mrs. Robert Housch of Montgomery, Ala., Mr.
and Mrs. Lynn Warren and son of Shelbyville were to see their parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Toby Housch Sunday.
"Mrs. Rollie Bearden and J.D. have been at Lynchburg to see Mrs.
Carrie Hobbs, who continues quite ill."
* * *
SURPRISE BIRTHDAY DINNER - "Mr. and Mrs. Dennie L. Askins
were delightfully surprised on last Sunday with a joint birthday dinner,
as their birthdays are just a few days apart. The scene of the occasion
was in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Askins."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 2/7/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Mary Stewart Sharp, 7815 Christina, Amarillo, Texas 79121-1719
"I am searching for the birth, death date and place of burial for my
great, grandfather, James Knox Polk Arnold, born about 1843, probably
in Bedford county, Tennessee. His parents were Wilson C. Arnold,
born about 1824, died 1857 in Bedford county and Margaret J. Sharp
Cortner born about 1824, died about 1858 in Bedford county.
"James married Martha Cordilia Ingle October 12, 1868. James and
Martha had children born between 1869-1879: Maggie, who married
John Harvey Stewart; Gertrude married Mr. Pollard; John, Samuel, and
Beulah. James was living in Huntsville, Alabama in 1900.
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/7/96)
40 YEARS AGO
February 9, 1956
CAMPBELL HONORED - "F.E. Campbell, bread salesman, was
presented with the Jaycees Distinguished Service Award for 1955 at
their regular meeting Tuesday night...."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. J.B. Hamlin of Thomas Tire &
Supply Store became both a father and a grandfather on Monday. In the
morning his daughter, Mrs. Jim Bonner, became the mother of a 7 lb.
14 oz. boy and that night his wife became the mother of a 7 lb. 15 oz.
girl."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE MAN FOUNDER OF DALLAS TEX - "Dallas'
founder, John Neely Bryan, according to records in the Dallas Public
Library, was a native of Fayetteville, Tennessee, where he was born
Dec.. 24, 1810.
"In 1839, or about that time, he and a native Cherokee Indian together
made an exploratory trip through the Caddo Territory. Liking what he
saw, he decided to establish a settlement in Texas, and in November,
1841, he built a cabin on the east bank of the Trinity, at approximately
the site of the present old Courthouse building in 'downtown Dallas'".
* * *
AD - "FULLER SUPER MARKET: Del-Monte Pineapple No. 1 can 10
cents, Campbell Vegetable Soup 10 cents a can, 16 oz. jar Party Pak
Sweet Pickles 19 cents, Celery Jumbo Stalk 9 cents, Camay Bath Size
2/27 cents, Doggie Dinner 5 cents a can, Neuhoffs sliced Bacon 3 lb. 29
cents, Mother's Best Meal 10 lb. 59 cents...."
* * *
PATIENTS AT HOSPITAL - "Brenda Eddy, Flintville; Mrs. Silena
Huffman, Lynchburg; Mr. Oscar Patrick, city; Mrs. Lee Smith,
Huntsville, Ala....."
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(Publish 2/7/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
February 6, 1896
KINGS OF THE TURF - "....Of the horses I have seen race I think
Morello, Clifford, Henry of Navarre, Domino, are the mighty
monarchs. Of the jockeys H. Griffin is clearly the best. Last year his
retaining fee, for first and second calls on his services was twenty-one
thousand dollars...."
* * *
SMITHLAND - "Mr. Roy Copeland, originally of the firm of Franklin
& Copeland, has sold his interest in the store to F.M. Franklin and
removed to Bellville."
* * *
BOONS HILLS - "Misses Martha McDaniel and Lillie Wiley, of Union
Camp Ground, were the guests of Rev. J.T. Farrar last week.
"The school at this place, taught by Miss Mary McRory, is in a
flourishing condition."
* * *
CAMARGO - "Mr. W.A. England, who went to Nashville to attend the
Masonic Grand Lodge returned Saturday.
"Mr. Cecil Moore made a trip to Kelso Saturday to see his aunt, Mrs.
Fannie McCullough, who has had a long spell of sickness."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Camargo, Feb. 2d, of pneumonia, Johnny, little son
of T.Y. and Mattie key, aged 2....Near Lincoln Mr. W.M. Young, aged
about 61....6 miles north of Fayetteville, of old age, Mrs. Eliza Moore,
aged about 84....Near Blanche, Jan. 22, of old age, Mr. A.C. James,
aged 75 years, 9 months and 21 days....Mrs. Jennie, widow of Dr. E.G.
Morring, died at Elora Saturday night...."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 1/31/96
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Pamela Clevenger Rioux, 12679 W. Chaplin St., Waukegan, IL 60087
"I am looking for information on the Clevengers. All I know is
that Benjerman Valintine Clevenger born July 10, 1870 and died July 4,
1956, married Sarah Jane Edward August 27, 1889 in Madison county,
Alabama. She was born December 6, 1868 and died July 30, 1952.
Both are buried in Rice cemetery."
* * *
(Publish 1/31/96)
100 YEARS AGO
January 30, 1896
DELLROSE "Prof. Campbell Young,one of Winchester's bright young
men, was here last Thursday enroute to Bryson to enroll his name in
behalf of the school at that place and after he succeeded in getting the
school he returned to Winchester to get Miss Flora Stone to assist him."
* * *
OREGON - "Robert Davis, of Plevna, Ala., is circulating among his
many friends here.
"Jas. McClure has moved to Fall Mills. We wish him much success."
* * *
CHESTNUT RIDGE - "Mrs. Nora Graham has been suffering several
weeks with lung trouble.
"Mr. Colgrove, of Fayetteville, was on the Ridge last week,
interviewing householders as to their need of cooking vessels."
* * *
BLANCHE - "We neglected in our last to tell you that Charley Byers
and Walter Woodard, after an absence of some three or four months in
Texas, have returned and seem satisfied to stay with papa. No place
like home.
"Mr. Wallace, of Huntsville, is here and will be glad to make pictures
for any one wanting anything in that line."
* * *
ROCKY POINT - "Mr. O.B. Thompson is irrigating his farm by cutting
ditches.
"Mr. Goodloe Martin, who has been busily engaged in hauling saw
logs for Mr. G.P. Hunter, is now preparing to ship."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Providence, Jan. 5, of diabetes, Mrs. Annie Parks,
aged 27....Near Ego, Jan. 20, of croup, Johnnie L., daughter of William
and Eliz. Jarred, aged 6 years....AT Clardyville, January 25, of
pneumonia, George W., son of Mark E. and Martha J. Bunn, aged
17...."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/31/96
40 YEARS AGO
February 2, 1956
STORM HITS SKINNEM - "A windstorm hit the Highland Rim
section about 2 a.m. Monday, unroofing buildings in the Skinnem, Park
City, Prospect and Kirkland communities....homes and barns were
unroofed, including those were Will McAlister and Kelvie Towry."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Confucuis said, "It is better to be careful
a thousand times than to be killed once.
"Groce Feed House, owned by G.A. Groce at Bellville and located
across from the Farmers Auction co., will have their Opening February
9th."
* * *
MULBERRY - "Miss Sally Johnson has gone to Detroit Michigan. She
made the trip by plane.
"Mr. Bob Motlow left for Florida Monday morning. He was
accompanied by his daughter, Mrs. Diemer Lamb and Mr. Lamb.
* * *
BOONEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. hasty Phelps, Mr. Albert Phelps and
Mrs. O.G. Link were last Sunday night visitors of Mrs. Minnie Martin
and Murrell.
"Mr. and Mrs. Robert Earl Sanders of Nashville announce the arrival
of a fine baby girl."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Wal;ter Woods of Bessemer, Alabama,
former residents of this place, were visitors here a while Saturday
afternoon.
"AT this time we pause to wish for Mr. Glen Rozar, much success as
manager of the Kuhn's store in Lenoir City."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Miss Doris Lynn Buntley spent Friday night with her
grandmother, Mrs. Hemphill in Fayetteville.
"Mrs. Delma Hooper spent Thursday with mrs. William McGee.
"Mrs. Hollis Fanning visited Mr. and Mrs. Lavoy Raby and Bobby
Sunday.
(Publish 1/17/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
January 16, 1896
BLANCHE - "The Death Angel claimed a victim in the person of Miss
Allie Dee Roper, who died Jan. 6,,,,
"Dr. J.C. Coats has been suffering severely for a week with a
dislocated shoulder and other injuries received when his horse became
frightened as he was getting into his buggy."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "W.A. Clift, from Howell, has removed to our
village and will occupy a new blacksmith shop on College street.
"Miss Martha Halbert gave an entertainment Monday night in honor
of her cousin, Julius George, of Wagner, Texas."
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "Esq. J.T. Corder has moved his family to this place
from Corder's Cross Roads.
"Miss Julia Enochs, of Winchester, was here last week visiting her
sister, Mrs. Hawkins."
* * *
ROCKY POINT - "Miss Mattie Moyers is teaching a flourishing school
at this place.
"Henry Luttrell has the honor of being called papa-a big girl."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "The mule trade continues active. Prices are not so
good as before the slump of three years ago, but it will be remembered
that for a couple of years one needed a search warrant to find a buyer at
any price.
"Rev. W.J. Stewart has been called to the pastorate of the Baptist
church at this place and is now in charge of the congregation. Mr.
Stewart is a native of this county."
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(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/17/96)
40 YEARS AGO
January 19, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "In 1954, 230 stores in Lincoln county had
total sales amounting to $15,989,000.
"Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Cole celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary
on December 28th. Mr. Cole is 83 and Mrs. Cole is 82 years if age,"
* * *
PROSPECT - "Eugene Steelman will be doing the preaching at
Prospect Baptist church on the 5th Sunday.
"Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edwards and Mr. J.T. Beach of Fayetteville
were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Ables, Elizabeth and
Frank."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "The community expresses sympathy to Mrs. Lavoy
Brown in the loss of her mother last wee. Also we express our
sympathy to Mrs. Mamie Wiley and Mr. Floyd Swing in the loss of
their brother Mr. Newt Swing.
Capt. Robert Steelman, Mrs. Steelman and son, Robert, are visiting
here with relatives. They have been in Germany, where Capt. Steelman
is connected with the U.S. Army."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Mary Belle Scott visited her aunt, Mrs. Assie
Barham Sunday afternoon.
"Mr. and Mrs. Howard Luna and son of Flat Creek and her mother,
Mrs. Fannie M. Raby visited his mother, Mrs. M.R. Luna and attended
the ball game."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Mrs. Delma Hooper of Fayettteville was the guest of Mr.
William McGee last Friday.
"Mr. and Mrs. James Partain, Mr. B.C. Partain were in shelbyville
Sunday as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Partain.
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 1/17/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Sandra Poole, 109 Howell Chase, Duluth, GA 30136
"Bennett S. and Mary Renegar Solomon were my great, grandparents.
They were parents of my grandmother, James Katherine "Katie"
Solomon.
"She was married to Austin Lee Bell. My mother was Martha Lorene
Bell Sullivan.
"I would like to hear from anyone who might be related to our
families or have any information on these family names: Solomons,
Renegar, Bell Baker, Mansfield, Gowan, Sullivan, Anderson, Edmison
or Spray."
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(Publish 1/10/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
January 9, 1896
MOLINO - "Miss Pearl Montgomery, one of the most brilliant young
ladies of our vicinity, went to Texas last week to attend school.
"A marriage in high life took place at Elk Valley church last
Wednesday at 2 o'clock. The contracting parties were Mr. Joe
Caughran and Miss Ettie McDill, of this place...."
* * *
COLDWATER - "An old adage, a time for all things, so this is the time
for sausage and spare ribs, and those who have them need not complain
of hard times.
"Miss Maggie McDaniel was thrown from a horse last Thursday and
badly but not seriously hurt."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "On Thursday evening, Dec. 26th, Miss Marie V.
Stone gave, in honor of her many friends, a most delightful
entertainment. Dave Hobbs had such a nice time that he stayed a full
week, and there is no doubt that he would still be there if Miss Marie
had not returned to Nashville, where she is attending school.
* * *
HUGHEY - "A.J. Young and family will start for Texas on January
15th.
"Miss Ida Turney spent the holidays at home. She was accompanied
by her cousin, Mrs. Laura Deakins, of South Pittsburg."
* * *
CHESTNUT RIDGE - "Miss Addie and Mr. Edgar Stallings will leave
for Petersburg to-day, where they will enter school at Elizabeth
College.
"May the time come when people will have higher conceptions of
Christmas than beastiality, drunkenness and frivolity."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 1/10/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Deborah Dorrough Wein, 5513 S. Laredo St., Aurora, CO 80015-4066
"I am looking for information about the Kincum family. Willie C.
Kinchum/Kenchum married George A. Dorough/Durough April 9, 1883
in Lincoln county. I believe her maiden name was Vaughn. I would
like information about her parents. I believe she was part Cherokee and
was told she was a 'Hard Shell' Baptist. George and Willie move to
Kaufman county, Texas about 1895. They were my great-
grandparents."
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(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/10/96)
40 YEARS AGO
January 12, 1956
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The old county jail, long known as 'the
Castle on the Elk,; is being torn down after many years of service to the
county. It dates back to the late part of the 19th century.
"Horace McKay of Albuquerque, N.M. writes back home to friends in
Lincoln County that his family is doing fine and that he has recently
purchased his 33rd Ford car."
* * *
DEATHS - "Lewis H. Cunningham, 26....Cecil Dewey Bomar,
55....Mrs. Sara Lewis Wade, 73...."
* * *
FROM PEA RIDGE TO POSSUM HOLLOW - "I have talked with a
lot of sorghum enthusiasts, including Gassymain Bagley and Pulaski
Highway Roach, and they feel that we have been let down to where it
hurts. Look anywhere and you will find sorghum that's too thick, too
black, too bitter, too this, that and the other."
* * *
KELLY'S CREED - "Mr. Jimmy Smith and Horton O'Neal, after
holiday visits with their homefolks, have returned for their respective
schools, U.T. and Austin Peay.
"Mrs. Bertha M. Commons of Fayetteville has moved into our midst
with her sister. Mrs. Cora M. Henderson, Wayne and Kathleen and
Jimmy expect to move to their farm soon."
* * *
CORDERS CROSS ROADS - "A/3c Ray D. Pickett has returned to
AFB Wichita Falls, Texas, after spending the holidays with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Pickett.
"Mr. and Mrs. Earl Eakes and children were in New Hope, Alabama
last week to see her mother, Mrs. E.B. Evins who had received some
bad burns.
"Mr. and Mrs. O.L. Ashworth have returned to their home in
Rosedale, California after spending the holidays with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Jim Shelton."
(Publish 1/3/96)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
January 2, 1896
ROCKY POINT - "James and Frank White, of Texas, are visiting their
native heath and relatives and friends. Sam Hopkins of the same state,
is also here visiting friends. He is a young widower. Look sharp, girls.
"Austin Hunter happened to a very unfortunate accident while
assisting Goodloe Martin in hauling saw logs. The wagon, being on a
very steep place, turned over and as Mr. Hunter was on the wagon he
endeavored to leap. He fell on his face and bruised his mouth
considerably, breaking off his left center incisor."
* * *
LINCOLN - "Mr. Geo. Baybee, from Missouri, is spending a few days
with his friends here. He once lived here.
"T.I. McCown expects to move his family to Huntsville to-morrow, if
the weather will permit."
* * *
PROSPECTS OF OIL - "Besides the productive capacity of its soil,
Lincoln county has untold wealth that has lain for centuries awaiting
development. Our hills and ridges are the storehouse for nature's riches
and there is an abundance of mineral and ore and marble and oil ready
to give multiplied fortunes to the people who put them upon the
market...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - :Jim, Harry and John Holman are at Bellbuckle
attending Webb's school.
"Mr. J.C. Norris returned Monday night from a visit to Raleigh, N.C.,
his former home.
* * *
DEATHS - "Dr. William Stewart Nov. 22, at Molino, aged 86....Mr.
J.H. Hamilton Dec. 22, aged 57...Mrs. Margaret Carty, Dec. 10, aged
60,,,Mr. John H. Blair, Dec. 21, aged 63...W.A. Steed, 34.."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/3/96)
40 YEARS AGO
January 5, 1956
WARREN GILL JR. HONORED - "On Tuesday, Mrs. William Gill
entertained a group of children to honor her son, Warren, on his
birthday. Miss Virginia Beasley of Nashville assisted Mrs. Gill in
entertaining."
* * *
HAROLD SORRELLS ORDAINED - "Harold Sorrells, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Leonard Sorrells, was ordained for the ministry at Hannah's Gap
Baptist church on Sunday....Harold is a student at the Seminary in
Louisville, Ky."
* * *
PETERSBURG- "Mr. and Mrs. Bert Bledsoe had as their dinner guests
on Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Bill Eason and son, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn
Young of Nashville, Mr. and Mrs. Willard Young of Frankewing.
"Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oliver were among the seventy guests who
enjoyed the silver wedding anniversary supper for Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence H. Rogers at their home on Glenwood Drive in Nashville on
December 20."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Forrester, Miss Wilma Forrester
and Mrs. Will Forrester were in Decatur, Ala. Sunday afternoon.
"Mr. Fred Hines spent Tuesday with mr. and Mrs. Pete Hines and
children."
* * *
MIMOSA - "Mr. and Mrs. William McGee were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Walter Woodfin at Elkmont on New Years Day.
"Mr. and Mrs. Don Wilkes spent a few days with Mrs. Rollie Bearden
and J.D."
* * *
PROSPECT - "Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Davis and family were Sunday
night guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Ables.
"Sunday dinner guests of Bro. and Mrs. Earl Bartlett were Mr. and
Mrs. Floyd Webb and children of Culman, Alabama, and Mrs. Bartlett's
mother, Mrs. J.A. Nicks."
(P.3 Spanning Yrs. 1/3/96)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Carroll J. Innmon, 2335 Larchmont Drive, Mesquite, TX 75150.
"I am looking for information about Anthony Inman, who was on the
Lincoln county tax list for 1829-1832.
"Anthony migrated to Missouri, then to Arkansas and back to
Missouri. He had two sons: Francis Marion Inman and Hyekiah
Joseph. Later in Arkansas he married Katsey Shelton and had a large
family.
"His birthplace is listed in the census as North Carolina. I have
details on Francis Marion Inman and his descendants and will share."
* * *
Publish 12/20/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
December 19, 1895
BOONEVILLE - "J.E. Boone will soon have his new store completed,
and will then be ready for his stock of Christmas goods, which will be
the largest ever brought to this town.
"Col. Heath has rented the famous Logan farm in Moore county, and
will move soon."
* * *
COLDWATER - "Mr. Seph Woodard and Miss Emma Damron were
married on last Thursday morning at 9 o'clock by Esq. Caughran, and
left immediately for the home of the groom's father, on Coldwater,
where a splendid dinner awaited them."
* * *
BLANCHE - "A.D. Stovall is at home for a few days, but will return
before New Years, and it is not likely that he will return alone if reports
be true, but will inform you later.
"Mr. Alex Austin and wife, of Elkton, worshipped at Blanche last
Sabbath."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Capt. Jack Daniel always takes the lead in
everything he undertakes. He is one of the best known distillers in the
state and the calendars that he is circulating this year to advertise his
celebrate 'No.7' whiskey are the most beautiful we have ever seen; they
are works of art.
"All that is left of the old companies, C. and D. of the 8th Tennessee
Regiment-L. Peach, R.J. Small, J.M. Hall, Nashville, S.J. Leonard, G.C.
Carmack and B.T. Roach, spent last Friday night together at the home
of the latter in this place. This was a time of feasting and enjoyment
with the brave old Confeds.
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Camargo, Dec. 10, Mrs. Mary Jane, wife of J.F.
Clark...At Camargo Dec. 5, Mrs. Ivy, wife of Anderson Ivy...."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 12/20/95)
60 YEARS AGO
December 19, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The Observer had a birthday last
Tuesday-85 years old that day.
"In Denver Col., all persons who drink liquor have been ordered from
the relief rolls."
* * *
CAR ACCIDENT - "Sunday night a car in which were riding Jack
Sawyers, Mitchell Barnes, Miss Maxine Hunter and Miss Virginia
Pitcock overturned on the Mulberry road at the Smith bridge about two
miles from town."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mrs. Henry Kerbo and Mrs. Jim Kerbo
have recently returned from a visit to Huntsville.
"Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Coleman and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Reed of
Liberty were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Bradford."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Brice Isom of Memphis, were called
here Monday by the critical illness of Mr. Isom's father, Mr. Charlie
Isom, who was in an automobile accident.
"Mrs. T.A. Wooters of Harrisonburg, Va., is returning to her home
today, Thursday, after a two weeks' visit with her mother, Mrs. Holman
Milhous and other relatives."
* * *
HOWELL - "Mr. and Mrs. Cannon Burns of Shelbyville spent the
week-end with Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Prosser.
"Mrs. Banks Bryant, Mrs. J.B. Broadaway, Mrs. Joe Hunter
Cummings and Mrs. Clark Thomas spent Thursday in Huntsville."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "The R.K. Morgan court of Jr. Macabees met at the
club room Saturday afternoon for their regular meeting. The director,
Mrs. Henry Hackman was in charge assisted by Mrs. H.B. Whitaker.
Games and a unique Christmas gift exchange and the serving of
refreshments made this an ideal Christmas party."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 12/20/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Pat Timmerberg, 333 Northmoor Dr., Ballwin, MO 63011-2511
"I am descended from Elliot Fletcher Moffett and Catharine Stewart,
who married in Fayetteville in 1847. She was the daughter of Preston
Stewart. Her mothers name was Nancy (?Smith). I do not know his
father's name, but he had a brother William Moffett, who married Susan
Clift. I would like to correspond with relatives or persons, who have
information on these people."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 12/13/95)
60 YEARS AGO
December 12, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The first snow of the season fell today.
"Walter Bunn and his crew have been busy dressing up the square in
brilliant Xmas style."
* * *
DEATHS - "Madison Hudson, 14, was accidentally shot on a rabbit
hunt by his 14-year-old friend....Mrs. Annie Murray Davis, 64....Mrs.
Janie Spray Green,70,,,Mr. Jerry E. Mullins, 69....Mr. George W.
Roland, 63,,,,"
* * *
PROMOTED - "Mr. James Farrar, who returned to Fayetteville some
time ago to take a position with Sterchi Bros. Stores, Inc., has been
made manager of the paint, wall paper and tire department at this
store...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Lois Good was the week-end guest of Miss
Lillian White in Nashville.
"Mrs. Clarence Caughran and two sons, Bennett and Clarence were in
Nashville Saturday.
"Messrs. Paul Curlee and Fielden McDaniel of Big Lake, Texas, are
here visiting relatives and friends."
* * *
DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "....The week-end was filled with visitors
and people home from school. Mary Sid Medearis and Lucille Smith
were home from Ward Belmont and 'Deannie' Smith and Charlotte
Conger, who are taking secretarial courses in Nashville were all
home....Frances Sherrell, who is going to Fall's has come
home....Turner Easley from Memphis and Paul Richardson, who is in
State Teachers' college at Murfreesboro....Orra Williams is coming
home from Chicago...."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Prayer services were held at Beasley funeral home
here Tuesday for Mrs. Bessie Lee Rees, aged 55, who died in
Memphis...."
(Publish 12/13/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
December 12, 1895
NEW PAPER - "We have a letter stating that the Daily Morning Sun,
Nashville's new paper, will be issued about the 15th of December. It
has a press that prints about 10,000 an hour...."
* * *
MULBERRY - "Mr. Will Pitts moved to Huntsville last week.
"Mr. P.H. Hamilton has moved to the house formerly occupied by Mr.
Pitts"
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. B.G. Alford, of Kentucky, is down on a visit
to his daughter, Mrs. H.O. Newsom.
"Mr. J.D. Buchanan, one of our solid Howell friends and one of the
more influential and successful men of his neighborhood, was a late
caller.
"Lee, son of Mr. H.L. Moore, broke an arm at the Collegiate Institute
last week by falling over the balustrade to the floor beneath-a distance
of about 12 feet."
* * *
DWELLING BURNED - "Last Saturday morning the residence of Mr.
James Lane, near Bucksnort, was burned to the ground...."
* * *
ACCIDENTALLY SHOT - "Last Saturday afternoon at Stonesboro
Mrs. Frank Nelson was accidentally shot and it is reported the
probabilities are against her recovery. A young neighbor was at her
home and engaged at play with a boy. The visitor had a pistol in his
pocket and in a scuffle the hammer was struck and the result was the
exploding of a cartridge...."
* * *
DEATHS - At McBurg, Dec. 7, Mr. Luther Sullivan, aged 23....Mrs.
Eula Thurston, died of pneumonia at the home of her father, Mr. L.D.
Sugg at Cyruston Dec. 4, aged 34....Mrs. M.E. Sugg, 69...."
(P.3 Spanning Yrs. 12/13/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Irene Bolin Barnickel, 9301 Haskell Drive, Broken Arrow, OK 74014
"I am looking for information about Harvey C. Bolin, born November
1874. He married Hulda Alma Pierce January 1895 and had sons
Chester Carl and Dewey Hobson. He was listed on the 1900 census in
Moore county. It is said Harvey left his family August 1900 after he
killed Charlie Walter White.
"William and Fannie (Sanders) Bolin were his parents. Were there
other siblings? What happened to the parents? Where did Harvey go?
Any information will be appreciated."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 12/6/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Mona M. Johnson, P.O. Box 10023, Panama City, FL 32404-0023
needs information about the Johnson family.
"Claude E. Johnson, who was born December 6, 1880 in Fayetteville
and died August 25 1925 in Lincoln county, married Mable Mai Jones
on September 11, 1903. He served in the Spanish-American War.
"Mable Mai Jones Johnson died October 3, 1917. Claude Johnson's
second wife was Minnie Lemmer Moore November 10 1920.
"I need your help in finding information on Claude E. Johnson, his
wives Mable Mai Jones and Minnie Lemmer Moore, and their families
and descendants."
* * *
(p. Spanning Yrs. 12-6-1995)
60 YEARS AGO
December 5, 1935
OLD AND HONORED CITIZEN PASSES AWAY - "Mr. Charles
Boyles Bagley passed away at his residence on East College street
Sunday morning December 1....In 1867 he entered the general
merchandising business with his brother, the late T.O. Bagley. The
firm being known as Bagley Bros., and they continued in business until
1901...."
* * *
CAPT. TOM DAY SUGG - "One of the most prosperous and
successful farmer in south Lincoln county, living in Coldwater on a
magnificent landed estate, was here for a short visit. He tells the editor
of his recent trips to the far northwest where he went to Montana to buy
mares of high grade. He brought back three carloads of these fine
mares...."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "If the share-the-wealth plan will work,
nobody else will.
"Little Bo Peep lost her sheep, and it's understood the government is
going to pay her for not finding them."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Carl Higgins and sister, Mrs. Russell Beasley
of Petersburg, Mrs. Ernest Eakin and Mrs. Tom Strong are going to
Nashville to hear 'Blossom Times' Thursday.
"Misses Jane Medearis, Jane Strong, Suzanne Henson and Nancy
Hereford are guests of Martha Gilbert in Murfreesboro."
(p.Publish 12/6/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
KELSO - "Fulton Patrick and family, of Stewart's creek, have been
visiting their kin, Walter Lively's family, at Kelso.
"Mr. Edward Jones, who has been at Tolley's distillery for some time,
has been assigned to duty at Tullahoma, and a Mr. Kercheval takes his
place at Tolley's."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. Anslen McKinney and sister, Miss
Maude, visited their sister, Mrs. John McClure, of Franklin county last
week.
"Miss Lizzie Bonner gave the men who built her home at Crystal
Springs a supper and dance on the night of Nov. 7th."
* * *
BUCHANAN'S CREEK - "A crowd of young people met at Mr.
Marcus Marrs' on Thursday to take Thanksgiving dinner. The crowd
stayed that night for what is known as Big Six and all had a nice time.
Those present were Misses Birdie Tate, Ells Marrs, Susie Harris, Addie
Lon Luna, Eula Marrs, Mary Emma Harris, Zella Marrs, Ada Little and
Fannie Marrs, and Messrs. Ellis Hamilton, Ovent Woodard, Ed. Pitts,
Will Luna, Joe Ben Pitts, Smith Alexander, Matthew Luna, Rees Pitts,
Stonewall Little, Tom Marrs, Rufe Pitts, Bob Tate, Will Little, Andy
Johnson, Curtis Tate, Floy Marrs, Horace McKinney and wife, Jno.
Marrs and wife, Tom Clark and wife, Varde McKinney and wife."
* * *
DEATHS - "Finetta, wife of R.W. Pitts....Mrs. Elvira, wife of James
Bartlett, daughter of 'Squire Willis Foster, aged 42....Hillman Bledsoe,
aged 78...."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/29/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Paula Currey, 748 Knollridge Drive, Lewisville, Texas 75067 would
like to know about the Thomas family.
"Rebecca Elizabeth Thomas (1847-1899), daughter of Edwin
Thornton Thomas, was born in Bidwell and married James S. Smiley in
1867. They had five children. I would like to have any information
about the birth, death and marriages of these five children. Any help
will be appreciated.
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/29/95)
60 YEARS AGO
November 28, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Taft school now owns a stove, a full set
of dishes, a living room suit, and a modern primary room equipped with
tables and chairs.
"Mrs. M.B. Franklin has been gathering the second crop of June
apples and the second crop makes better pies than the first."
* * *
MANSE BURNED - "The manse, a 9-room residence of the A.R.P.
church at Elk Valley was destroyed by fire at 9 o'clock Monday
morning....There was a policy on the building, but Mr. J.N. Leslie, the
pastor, had no insurance on the contents...."
* * *
REAL ESTATE - "Mattie Tipps Moorhead to Adah L. Matlock, interest
in 43 acres in 4th dis.
"J.O. Phagan et al, to B.W. Templeton, 19.2 acres in 1st dis."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Sarah Fultz, aged 51....Mr. Hugh Wilson Mansfield,
aged 67...."
* * *
COMPLIMENTS MR. ESLICK - "Tuesday evening Mr. J.D. Sugg
complimented Mr. Morgan Eslick of Oklahoma with a six o'clock
dinner. Ten were seated at the stag affair to enjoy a bountiful repast of
this hospitable home in the Coldwater community. Mr. Eslick has been
the guest of his uncle Mr. K.K. Eslick and other relatives."
* * *
SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY - "Miss Virgie Bagley was hostess
Saturday with a party at her home on the Petersburg road to
complement her friend, Carolyn Quoin...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Jones, Mrs. Who. Startle,
Nancy Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Boxy Johnson of Huntsville, will spend the
Thanksgiving season in Nashville with the family of Mrs. Jones' sister,
Mrs. Leslie Cater."
(Publish 11/29/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
November 28, 1895
KELSO - "Tom Pigg, John Simmons, Frank Dickey and James
Solomon are representing our community at the exposition this week.
"Walter Carter and his two pretty and accomplished sisters, Misses
Ida and Jennie, of Flat Creek, are visiting relatives in this locality."
* * *
LINCOLN - "Mr. Charley Jones, wife and son passed through Lincoln
Saturday on their way to visit Mr. Wesley Light. They had a gobbler in
the wagon and I suppose it will be gobbled up Thursday.
"Mr. Wm. G. Miller has put up a mill that will grind shucks, corn and
cobs, and persons wishing good feed for their stock will do well to call
on him."
* * *
MULBERRY - "Last Sunday Mr. F.C . Allison, of Ala., and Miss
Annie Solomon, of this place,were united in holy wedlock.
"Mr. Tom Elmore is all smiles; 'It is a girl.'"
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE ENRAGED - "Last Saturday morning Fayetteville
was enraged by the announcement that during the previous night a
brutal assault had been made between the hours of 2 and 3 o'clock upon
one of the most estimable ladies of the town...."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Martha D. Roach died Saturday Nov. 9th 1895, at the
residence of her son-in-law, W.R. Cashion. She was born June 13,
1895 (sic)....
"Near Bucksnort, Nov. 23, Mr. A.J. Pamplin, aged 56 years 11
months and 4 days...."
* * *
(p. 2 Spanning Yrs. 11/22/95)
60 YEARS AGO
November 21, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "There are only eight patients at the
hospital.
"What ever happened to the old time grocer who stuck a potato on the
snout of the coal oil can."
* * *
HOWELL - "Little Marie Bryant who has been seriously ill is
improving.
"In the death of Mr. Henry Harris the community suffered a great
loss."
* * *
PROSPECT - "Mr. Jim White was the last Sunday dinner guest of Mr.
and Mrs. Ollie Dollar and family.
"Master Melson Dickey spent last Sunday with Master Grant Simms."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. T.B. Mills, aged 85....Mr. Chas. Thompson, aged
47....Mr. J.A, Dixon aged 71....Dr. James Pylant, aged 82...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Hobson and children, formerly
of Sheffield, Ala., were at Sheffield recently for a joint meeting of the
Legion and Auxillary. Mr. Hopson served as commander of the post
and Mrs. Hopson as president of the Auxiliary the same year.
"Last Saturday at the Elk Cotton Mill new machinery was being
installed. The manager, Mr. Ernest Rees, was supervising the work and
was very seriously hurt when he stepped backward into a machine. The
foot became infected and he has suffered severely since."
* * *
CHURCH IMPROVEMENT - "The Primitive Baptist church at Mt.
Olivet near here has recently undergone interior renovations. A new
pulpit has been built and many other needed improvements."
* * *
(Publish 11/22/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
November 21, 1895
KELSO - "The only death to report is little Laura Ventress, on
Mulberry, a sweet little thirteen-year-old girl.
"The sound of the hammer and saw is heard in Kelso, telling of the
improvement of our town. J.B. Coston is erecting a very nice cottage
on Church street, and when a few more vacant lots are improved our
village will begin 'to put on airs.'
* * *
BLANCHE - "On last Thursday at the residence of the bride's father,
J.J. Rawls, Mr. Alec Austin, of Elkton, and Miss Maggie Rawls, were
united in marriage, Rev. Wood Bouldin officiating. They left
immediately for a visit to the Atlanta Exposition. Mr. Austin is one of
the leading merchants of his town and Miss Maggie is one of the most
beautiful and accomplished young ladies of our village."
* * *
COLDWATER - "On last Friday, the 15th inst., about 4 o'clock, the
Death Angel visited our community and made sad many hearts by
administering the death blow to Mrs. Lizzie Pepper, wife of John
Pepper and daughter of Ben and Marion Cole, aged 22 days (sic). She
suffered but a few days and died ten months to a day from the date of
her marriage...."
* * *
LINCOLN - "Miss Rena Montgomery's school has closed and she with
her sisters, Janie and Carrie, left for Atlanta last Friday.
"Corbin Quick has undertaken to furnish us with music, I suppose.
He has 'swapped' for a cow that keeps up a continual bellow and the
farther away you are the better it sounds."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. J.N. Hairston, manager of the Opera House,
has secured the production of Goethe's 'Faust.'"
November 9, 1995 Jane Warren Waller
238 Point Clear
Conroe, Texas 77304-1276
Phone: 409-856-5624
Fayetteville (TN) Observer
November 21, 1895
The Dead Alive
(Kansas City Journal)
"Everybody remembers when the great Texas murderer, Dick Masters,
was hanged," said E.M. Cary, of Waco, at the Centropolis, "but the
strange death of Sheriff Winters, who sprung the trap, has been kept out
of the papers. After Master's body was cut down the county physician
pronouncing the murderer dead, the sheriff ordered four deputies to
carry the body to his private laboratory, where the sheriff used to pursue
his medical experiments alone. He was bound to dissect the powerful,
well-developed body of Masters, so he shut himself up with the corpse
and went to work.
The sheriff moved about briskly, making a great clatter with his
instruments. Several times he went to the windows and peered out, but
the neighborhood was deserted. He soon discovered that the drop on
the scaffold had not broken Master's neck, and the sheriff thought that
was fortunate, as he always had experimented on the restoration of life
whenever opportunity afforded. He laid down his instruments and
began to try and restore life. The evening shadows drifted into night. It
was a noisy town and the shouts and laughter of revelers could be heard
everywhere. Several times the crowds passing the sheriff's room
thought they heard the sounds of scuffling, and more than once a
muffled shout was heard. But the pleasure-seekers on the streets passed
along without giving a thought to this.
On the following day Sheriff Winters failed to appear at his office.
Nobody had seen him since he locked himself in the laboratory with
Master's body. Finally the Mayor of the town and several deputies
went to the laboratory, but rapping at the door nor shouts would bring
any answer. Then they broke open the door. The sight before them
nearly turned their hair gray. The room was a total wreck. The
furniture was strewn about the room, smashed to pieces, and everything
bore evidence of a terrible struggle. Sheriff Winters lay on the floor,
dead, and the marks about his throat showed that he had been strangled.
A few feet away lay the dead body of the murderer, Masters. The faces
and the garments of both men bore evidence of a hard fight. The only
conclusion that could be arrived at was that Masters had revived, and on
regaining consciousness and strength he attacked the Sheriff and
succeeded in killing him before he died himself. All this happened in
the jail of Rio Grande County."
(Publish 11/15/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
November 14, 1895
COLDWATER - "We regret that Mr. Geo. Stedman was called away by
the Death Angle the 29th.
"Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Stroud are at Cairo, Alabama visiting."
* * *
ELORA - "Mrs. H.C. Rives and children were visiting in Hunts-ville,
Ala., during the past week.
"Rev. M.M. Buckner has recently moved here with his family from
Stevenson, Ala."
* * *
WELLS HILL - "Eld. J.R. Bradley has closed a series of meetings here,
after preaching several able sermons.
"Miss Fannie Cregg has returned from Pittsburg and is quite sick."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Addie Farquharson returned last week from
Meridianville, where she spent the heated months
"Miss Rossie Hall was forced by ill health to give up her music class
at McMinnville and returned home a few days since."
* * *
RUNAWAY - "A few days since while Mrs. C.F. Hereford and Miss
Minnie Lou Woods were driving on Bridge street and when descending
the Davidson hill the harness broke frightening the horse and he ran
away, but had gone only a short distance before being stopped by a
pedestrian. The only effect was to badly frighten the ladies."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Camargo, November 7, of old age, Mr. Erwin
Stephens, aged 80....Mr. Wm. M. Omohundro, died at his son-in-law,
W.R. Benson Nov. 7. He was born Goochland county, Va., July 31,
1809...."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/8/95)
60 YEARS AGO
November 11, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "If money grew on trees the country
would be full of grafters.
"Last Monday Capt. A.W. Stevens and Capt. O.A. Anderson
ascended in a balloon to a height of 14 miles."
* * *
BOONEVILLE - "Mrs. Ed Johnson is with her daughter, Mrs. Boone
Steelman, who two weeks ago underwent a successful appendix
operation at the local hospital and is now at her home doing nicely."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Messrs. Phillip Higgins, Jack Eakin and Jas.
Strong Hereford attended a dance last Friday evening at Ward-Belmont
college in Nashville. They were guests of Miss Mary Sid Medearis, a
student at Ward-Belmont. The club of which she is a member gave the
dance.
"Patty Griswold of Ft. Worth, Tex., has been the charming little guest
of Jane Warren the past week.
* * *
PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "Dear Geo.: Please give me something
to put our baby to sleep at night. I sing him to sleep, but my wife hurt
my feelings tonight by hollering at me to stop singing, said she would
heap rather hear the baby yell."
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. Jim Shelton and Mrs.
Ellen Sullenger of Champ were recent visitors of Mrs. Bob Frame.
"Mr. and Mrs. Beasley Jean and Miss Octa Corder were recent
visitors of Mrs. Martha Corder."
* * *
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - "Saturday, Nov. 9, Mrs. R.T. Moore
celebrated her 80th birthday. Many of her friends and relatives came
with gifts to wish her many happy returns of the day. Mr. and Mrs.
Moore have been housekeeping for sixty-one years."
* * *
(p. Spanning Yrs. 11/15/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
William Walter Thompson, 49 Lakeview St., Southwick, MA 01077-
9610 asks about the McCulloch family.
"I am looking for information on David McCulloch, who was born
about 1797 in Tennessee. His wife was Mary Rachel Rhodes, who was
born September 10, 1798 in South Carolina. Their children were
Samuel, Rachel, Margaret, Ellen, Varena, Joseph, Thomas, Harriet and
David. They lived in Lincoln county between 1817 and 1827. David's
father was Thomas McCulloch from Ireland."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/8/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Veta Cox Petty, P.O. Box 121, Duncan, OK 73534 writes: "Can
anyone tell me who the parents of Susan Williams, who was born about
1822, probably in Wilson county, Tennessee, were? Susan married
Harrod Foutch 6 November 1839 in Wilson county.
"The Foutchs had a daughter, Margaret, who was born about 1844.
She married Thomas B. Cox on December 9, 1866 in Lincoln county.
* * *
(Publish 11/8/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
November 7, 1895
KELSO - "Miss Alda Taylor read the welcome address on the part of
the Kelso society, which was highly complimented by the president of
the county Union, and which was responded to in a very happy manner
by Rev. A.N. Moore, of Mulberry."
* * *
BLANCHE - "J.j. Rawls and wife leave to-day for a visit to the Atlanta
Exposition.
"Rev. A.J. Ransom has returned from the meeting of Synod at Due
West, S.C. and accepted a call from this place and Prosperity."
* * *
TOWRY - "The writer of this had a jolly time at the wedding of Mr.
A,.R, Goodenough, formerly of Michigan, and Miss Katie E., daughter
of Mr. W.J. Hill. Rev. A.N. Moore pronouncing the ceremony that
made them Goodenough."
* * *
HARMS - "Mr. Carl Harms and wife were visiting her father, Mr. Tom
McCown, near Molino, last week.
"Mrs. A.J. Wright has returned home after spending a week with her
daughter, Mrs. Travers Warden, of Buckeye."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. Thos. J. Corn returned to his home in Little
Rock, Ark., last week after a pleasant visit to his sister, mrs. Henderson
Nevels.
"Misses Laura and Fannie Motlow attended the marriage of their
relation, Mr. Lem Motlow, of Lynchburg, to Miss Clara Renegar at her
parents' home in Bedford county on Wednesday."
"Miss Carrie Mayhew, of Huntsville, is the guest of her sister, Mrs.
R.E. Davidson."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/8/95)
60 YEARS AGO
November 5, 1936
GIMLET NEWS - "Mrs. Etta Collier spent the past week with her
daughter, Mrs. Alleen Groce.
"Mr. and Mrs. Willie Creson had as their Sunday guests Mr. and Mrs.
J.F. Creson, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Buntley and little daughter, Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest Gowen, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Buntley, and Mr. and Mrs.
Lavoy Buntley of Booneville."
* * *
DEATHS - William Brown Hill, 74....Mrs. Willie Hague Renegar, aged
79....Mrs. Mary Jane Maddox, aged 77....Mr. Joel Forrester, aged 62...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Messrs. Culver Dozier and James Stevens came
Friday from T.P.I., Cookeville, to spend the week-end with their
parents.
"Mrs. Esther Bateman fell down a flight of steps at the home of Mrs.
Nova Parks, South Main street, last week, breaking her arm and
fracturing her shoulder bone. She is confined at the Lincoln county
hospital."
* * *
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS ENTERTAINED - "Mrs. Roy McKinney
entertained her Sunday school class of the Baptist church last Friday
evening at her home near Howell. Mesdames Paul Fulmer and J.T.
Laten were assisting hostesses..."
* * *
BIRTHDAY DINNER - "Saturday evening Mrs. Wm. Mansfield
entertained with a dinner complimentary to her husband at their home
in Pulaski. Among the guests who attended were Mr. and Mrs. Clinton
Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Strong, and Dr. and Mrs. J.V. McRady."
* * *
PRAYER CIRCLE - "The Fayetteville Prayer Circle met last week with
Mrs. J.E. Patton at her home on East Washington street."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 11/1/95)
60 YEARS AGO
October 31, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "W.B. Baldwin has built a residence
facing on Franklin avenue between College and Market street.
"Mrs. J.P. Gracy, a former Lincoln countian represented Marshall
county in the public speaking contest held in Knoxville."
* * *
SHIRLEY STEALS NEW HEARTS - "Beyond all comparison 'Curly
Top' is Shirley Temple's greatest picture. It has five new songs, all with
the magical melody touch of Ray Henderson, a number of intriguing
new Jack Donohue dance routines...."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Mary |Bragg, aged 30 died of heart failure in
Chicago....Mr. James B. Raby, aged 86 died in Athens, Ala., October
30...."
* * *
PACK REUNION - "Approximately 100 persons attended the J.H.
Pack reunion Sunday. The children of the late Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Pack
present were Mrs. E.B. Noles, Fayetteville, Mrs. Pearl Stevens,
Shelbyville, Mrs. E.C. Rascombe, Pulaski, Oscar Pack Fayetteville,
J.M. Pack, Moore county, W.B. Pack, Blakeville...."
Those who could not attend were J.F. Pack, Shelbyville, Elder T.T.
Pack, Nashville, and F.D. Pack, Mobile, Ala. There are 37
grandchildren and 34 great, grandchildren...."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Morgan ball team won the victory over T.M.I.
Friday afternoon.
"Misses Ruth Bills, Bessie D. Morton and Mrs. Ida Holland of
Nashville were with homefolks the week end.
"Prof. and Mrs. Kenneth Morgan attended the Vanderbilt-L.S.U.
game Saturday."
* * *
(Publish November 1, 1995)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
October 31, 1895
BUCKEYE - "Mr. J.F. Pitts says that the grandest state to his mind is
Virginia.
"H.B. Alexander has gone to Nashville, where he will remain for
quite awhile."
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "Rev. Chas. Talley, of Fayetteville, filled the pulpit at
Liberty church Sunday.
"Mr. J.D. Bryant went to the Grand Lodge, at Greenville last week.
"The still at this place will start up about the 15th of November."
* * *
COLDWATER - "The sick are Newt Maddox, wife and three children,
Mrs. Rufe Smith, Mrs. Carrel McCown, with fever and pneumonia.
George Steadman is suffering with dropsy.
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Mrs. Della Arnold, of Huntsville, and Messrs. James
Ingle, of Shelbyville, and Charles Ingle, of Mulberry, were here last
week attending the bedside of their mother.
"Miss Fannie Moore is visiting her brother, J.H. Moore, in Arkansas."
* * *
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT - "At a public meeting to take action
expressive of the sorrow caused by the death of Sheriff W.J.
Rodgers....Resolved that we, the Circuit Court, the Fayetteville bar and
Lincoln county officials, deeply deplore the death of our Brother
Rodgers...."
* * *
PERSONALS - Miss Virge Bagley left this morning for Nashville to
attend school."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/1/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Jane Waller, 238 Point Clear, Conroe, TX 77304-1276 asks questions
about the Bland family.
"William C. Bland (1807 GA-1876 Lincoln co., TN),son of John
Bland, who died at Ft. Hampton 1814, and Mary Jones Bland, married
Permelia (1808 SC-1885 Lincoln co., TN), daughter of Samuel Yeager.
"Where in Georgia was William C. born?
"What did the "C" in William's name represent?
"Did their son James B. Bland have children?
"Are there descendants of their daughter, Beatrice Bland Flynn, or of
their son, Thomas, living in Lincoln county,?
"Mary Jones Bland was a sister to Samuel Jones (1777 NC-1877
Lincoln co., TN). Their mother, Hannah, married Mr. Hopper after the
death of their father. Are the Hoppers of Lincoln county related to
Hannah's husband? In 1837 she was living in Blountsville, AL.
* * *
(Publish 10/25/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
October 24, 1895
KELSO - "Rufe Roach, the popular ladies' man, was over at Kelso
Saturday and Sunday last, in company with a charming young widow
from Mulberry, Mrs. Lucy Whitaker, who possesses personal beauty
and grace of manner.
"On Monday we were the recipients of an invitation at the home of
James Coston, at a reception given in honor of Mr. J.B. Coston, who
was married to Miss Alice Hamilton at her father's home on Sunday
evening before. Barbee was the baby boy of his parents and his mother
felt special pride in preparing an elegant dinner."
* * *
OREGON - "We will say that the concert given at this place was a
grand success. Miss Laura Warren deserves great credit for the way she
rendered her recitation.
"Mrs. Cora Warren and Miss Anna Edwards, Kelso's fairest belle,
were up to witness the proceedings."
* * *
BLANCHE - "W.W. McDaniel, who was struck with paralysis last
spring, has recovered somewhat and is able to be up. Saturday, 12th
inst., being his 64th birthday his relatives and friends gathered at his
home.
"Mr. Leroy Beggarly and wife will have a golden wedding
celebration.Mr. Leroy lives at Rowell, so we hope one from that place
will write you at of the event.
* * *
DEATHS - "Miss Mollie Pearson, 18....On Coldwater, Mr. Levi
Rodgers, 80....At Millville, Robert Hatton Zimmerman, 14....At
Camargo Myrtle Moyers, 6....At Towry, Miss Elizabeth M. McCluskey,
73....Near Mulberry, Mrs. Mary C. Certain, 33....Alfred Granderson
March, 68...."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/25/95)
60 YEARS AGO
October 24, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. Chas. Womack will preach Sunday
morning at Wells Hill.
"There were 1,986 bales of cotton ginned in Lincoln county from the
crop of 1935 prior to October 1, as compared with 2,935 bales ginned to
October 1 crop of 1934."
* * *
CAPITOL THEATRE - "Monday. Spencer Tracy & Virginia Bruce in
MURDER MAN. Everybody 10 Cents.
* * *
THE PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "Mary had a little lamb/Its fleece
was white as snow/That's the way the poets say/The story used to
go./But now Mary has a little skirt/Its pleats are worn in halves/So
every where that Mary goes/You are sure to see her calves."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. James Davidson have returned from
a visit to Memphis.
"Mrs. Vassar of Capshaw, Ala., is spending this week with her
daughter, Mrs. Oscar Pitts and Mr. Pitts."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Myrtle McCracken, aged 56, and wife of Mr. J.W.
McCracken, died near McBurg, October 22...."
* * *
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - "Sunday, Oct. 13, the children and
grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. Lee McNatt of Booneville entertained
their mother on her 65th birthday...."
* * *
BOONEVILLE - "Mrs. Della Wilson and son and wife, of Nashville,
were recent guests of their aunt, Mrs. Ellen Russell.
"Mr. and Mrs. Benn E. Parks of Nashville spent last week with his
sister, Miss Hughie Parks and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Parks."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/25/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Don Martin Thomas, 447 North 200 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84103
"I am looking for information about Abraham Smith and his wife
Elisabeth (Martin) Smith, who lived in Franklin and Lincoln counties,
Tennessee; Hempstead, Johnson and Sebastian counties, Arkansas.
"Their children: Analiza (Smith) Bean, Thomas M. Smith, Catherine
(Smith) Bates, Samantha Smith, Zelphia (Smith) Hale, William Smith,
John Smith, James Smith, and Edmund Smith.
"I will appreciate any help that you may give me."
* * *
(Publish 10/18/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
60 YEARS AGO
October 17, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. Benton Mills was knocked down by
a car and the extent of his injuries was a cut on the forehead and a
bruised limb.
"An early and long winter is predicted by the old-timers, because of
the early migration of the wild geese and ducks."
* * *
PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "Saw a T Model Ford yesterday which
was almost as good as new. She was as slick as a peeled onion. The
owner said all the machinery on his place was kept in tip top condition."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. L.C. Taylor has been visiting Mr.
and Mrs. Jake Malone of Fayetteville.
"Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stewart and Mrs. Dorothy Stewart were visiting
Mr. and Mrs. Moody Harris of Bellview."
* * *
DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "....Of course we want to give the 'home
boy makes good' all the credit he can get, but the best we will be able to
do for Charlie Kerr this week-end when he brings his team over from
Chapel Hill with every intention of beating us will be a lily. Sorry,
Charlie."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. J.A. Jennings left Sunday on a business trip to
Louisville.
"Mr. Roy George has gone to Walnut Grove, Ala., where he is
employed as teacher in the school there.
"Mr. Ernest Rees and Judge A.E. Simms are delegates from the
Fayetteville M.E. church in the Tennessee conference which convened
Wednesday in Pulaski."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/18/95)
100 YEARS AGO
October 17, 1895
KELSO - "The public school here under charge of Prof. Willie Gray
closed last week, and he has left us to engage in business in
Birmingham, Ala.
"Cows are dying with the murrain by dozens in some parts of our
neighborhood."
* * *
MAPLE VIEW - "The sound of the hunter's horn, accompanied by the
animal magnetism of his faithful hounds, reminds us of our young days,
where there was plenty of 'hog and hominy' and we used to steal hogs'
heads from the dairy to give our hounds a square meal each day, that
they might be able not only to run foxes but hunt the 'possum and
coon."
* * *
HARMS - "Dr. Bob McMullen and wife have returned to their home in
Texas, after a two weeks' stay.
"Chas. Wilson of Belvidere, who was called to attend the bedside of
his brother, Sam, who is quite sick with fever, returned home
Saturday."
* * *
PERSONALS - "Mr. Jas. McKenzie has gone to Florida to spend the
winter.
"Mr. J.L. Barnett, of Salem, Va., is visiting his son, Mr. J.W.
Barnett."
* * *
A LAUNDRY IN PROSPECT - "Since the removal of the laundry from
this place our people who wear stiff and shiny shirts, slick cuffs and
stand-up collars have to patronize wash-houses in other places. John
Pop Holman, who understands the business as thoroughly as a Chinese
just from the Celestial Empire, is here to see about establishing one.
His purpose is to locate it at Wells Hill to get advantage of soft water
and Rainy falls would furnish power to operate it."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 10/18/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Forrest F. Anderson, Jr., 2111 Stratford Road, S.E., Decatur, AL 35601.
"I need proof that Charles T. Bright is the son of James Bright, the
surveyor, who was born 1782 in Virginia and died in 1871 in
Fayetteville. James married Nancy Morgan.
"Charles married Mary Elizabeth Branham October 27, 1857 in
Davidson county, Tennessee. He purchased land in Sumner county in
1876 and died there August 6, 1891. He is buried in Gallatin City
cemetery. His widow, Mary Branham Bright, was buried there after her
death March 22, 1908-9.
"There were six known children: John Branham Bright, who was born
August 6, 1858; James Milton Bright born April 1860; Charles E.
Bright born November 1866; Albert J. Bright was born September
1869, and twins Mary M. and Mary B. Bright born October 1876.
* * *
(Publish 10/4/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
October 3, 1895
WOMEN IN THE CHURCH - "The following is from a sermon
delivered by Rev. Charles McCleur, in St. Louis and printed in Words
and Works.
"Woman's prominence in the church as a leader is in my opinion
among the greatest things we have to fear. In the first place everything
which is in open violation of God's law must sooner or later prove a
curse...."
* * *
COLDWATER - "Sorghum making is about over and farmers are now
picking cotton.
"The Sabbath School at Smith's Chapel is in good condition and the
attendance is good. Two singing schools have been taught there lately
by Randolph and Vaughn."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Little Katie Bell and J.H. Dooly are among the sick.
"Dr. J.T. Furgason has been at his father's sick bed, but has now
returned to his home at South Pittsburg."
* * *
BOONS HILL - "The concert at this place on the 20th was a decided
success; everybody went and enjoyed it. The same programme was
rendered at McBurg the 27th. Four wagons, well loaded with jolly girls
and boys, chaperoned by Mrs. J.P. Clark and Jno. R. Marshall, left here
Friday afternoon for that place."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Tera, widow of Mr. C.C. James, died September 29,
aged 40....Mr. Pleasant Halbert, died near Howell of old age, October
1....Near Clardyville, September 26, Mr. H.H. Hughey....Near Molino,
September 26, Miss Mollie A. Kennedy, aged 34 years....Near Delina,
September 29, of old age, Mr. Daniel Taylor, aged 82....Mrs. Nannie D.
Pitts, about 34...."
(Publish 10/11/1995)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
October 10, 1895
BLANCHE - "On next Sabbath Rev. Mr. Ranson will preach his last
sermon here at least until after the meeting of the Synod of the A.R.P.
church.
"On last Sunday evening Misses Annie Martin and Susie Woodard
were baptized by immersion by Rev. Wood Bouldin."
* * *
OREGON - "Mr. Brice Gray now wears a broad smile. It is a boy.
"Mr. J.P. Edwards and his charming daughter, Miss Emma, were over
recently from Mulberry. They were accompanied by Mr. Morton, of
Florida, who is a mineralogist and came to prospect for phosphate
rock."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mrs. Julia Webb came from the
Arkansas swamps last week, and is staying with her father-in-law's
family here for a while. She says she has enough of Texas and
Arkansas."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. J.M. Price, an industrious citizen of Howell,
was to see us Monday.
"Newt Gattis has gone to Pulaski where a position was tendered him."
* * *
ORDERED TO REMOVE THE LIGHTS - "In County Court last
Monday a resolution was adopted ordering the electric light company to
remove the lamps from the cupalo of the courthouse within the next 60
days. The lights during bug time attract myriads of winged insects
many of which beat themselves to death gainst he tower and fall on the
roof and by reason of their great numbers the water in the cisterns is
polluted and poisoned...."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 10/4/95)
60 YEARS AGO
October 3, 1935
TURNING ON OF TVA - "...The tiny hand of Mary Sloan, a 10-year-
old miss, daughter of the late Lawrence Sloan, who was one of the
original sponsors of the program, threw the switch at a TVA substation
at Ardmore, that sent electric current along approximately 46 miles of
line into eight communities....In the throng that gathered at Ardmore
after a mammoth parade through Fayetteville, which was estimated by
some to extend more than 10 miles (1000 cars), were the governor and
high officials of the Tennessee Valley Authority...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. M.C. Capham of New York City is visiting
her daughter, Mrs. J.C. Peavy and Mr. Peavy.
"Mrs. Phi Pitts of Ohio was here last week to visit her sister-in-law,
Mrs. Will Young."
* * *
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - "The eighty-fifth anniversary of W.A.
Robertson was an occasion for a delightful celebration on last
Sunday..."
* * *
DELINA NEWS - "John O. Barnes, jr. went to Murfreesboro Tuesday
and entered college. He has secured board with Mrs. Maggie
Faulkinberry.
"Mr. and Mrs. Paul Davis and new little son of Yell, visited their
parents Mr. and Mrs. M.A. Reed, Sunday."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mr. B.F. Pack made a business trip to Spring Hill
last week.
"Rev. and Mrs. J.W. Foster attended the funeral near Springplace of
her niece, Mrs. Annie Lizzie Adams."
* * *
HOWELL - "Last Monday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Will Clark
were Mr. and Mrs. John B. Kimes of Kansas City, Mo., Mr. and Mrs.
Oliver Short and little Miss Peggy Anne Milstead."
(p.Spanning Yrs. 10/11/95)
60 YEARS AGO
October 10, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The six games of the world series
between the Chicago and Detroit base ball teams more than $1,000,000
was paid for tickets of admission.
"While the apples raised in Lincoln are all shipped the ones sold on
our market later will be brought in from far distant orchards."
* * *
FARM BUREAU - "A three-days' terracing school is being planned for
Lincoln county in connection with the soil erosion program..."
* * *
CAPITOL THEATRE - "Will Rogers in Doubting Thomas. A rib-
rattling fun cyclone about stage-struck wives and thunderstruck
husbands."
* * *
FISH HATCHERY NEWS - "Mr. and Mrs. Joe Benson of Dallas,
Texas, are visiting his mother, Mrs. D.B. Benson.
"Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Snipes and two sons are visiting friends in
Mississippi."
* * *
PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "If Adam wore no clothes/And clothing
makes the man/I'd like to know who wore the clothes/When the human
race began."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. Morton Moore of Taft underwent the
appendix operation Monday at the local hospital.
"Mrs. Dell Patterson spent a few days last week in Peal City with
Mrs. Clardy."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. J.M. Harrison, aged 50, died near Camargo,
September 29....Mr. Wm. O. Pitts, aged 53 years, died at the hospital
Tuesday night Oct. 6...."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/27/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Delores Wynne Curtis, Dogwood Trail.. South Pittsburg, TN 37380
"I am searching for relatives of William Thompson Coburn who was
born in Franklin county, Tennessee in 1866 and died in March 1935 in
Tennessee. He was the son of soldier John Coburn born 1843 and died
1921 in Tennessee. John married 1866 in Franklin county, Tennessee
to Charlotte Canzada Decherd, daughter of Rev. Benjamin and Julia
Henderson Decherd. John married the second time to Martha Colyar
Coburn in 1870. Martha was born in 1838 in Franklin county and died
in December 1894 at Coburn Town in South Pittsburg, Tennessee. She
was the sister of Sarah Colyar Houston, who married William Houston,
Sr.
Any help will be appreciated."
* * *
(Publish 9/27/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
60 YEARS AGO
September 26, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "There are 176 on the pay roll at the shirt
plant.
"The death of nearly all the chestnut trees in Lincoln county will
make that nut scarce this fall."
* * *
PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "A long letter today from a fellow who
asks this column to settle a dispute on a question of religion and since I
know the two men pretty well will answer that neither of them has
enough religion to argue about, so advise them to get on some other
subject."
* * *
FISH HATCHERY - "Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stovall of Hammond, Ind.,
is visiting Mr. and Mrs. W.I. Syler and family of Shady Grove.
"Mrs. Julie Norman is visiting Mrs. Maggie Norman and two
daughters, Gracie and Mattie Lou."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Melvina Jane Waite, died September 21. She would
have been 94 years old Nov. 15....Mr. Joe Blakemore, aged 69 died
September 23....Mrs. Nannie Holman McCollum, wife of Dr. Chas. H.
McCollum of Fort Worth, Texas, formerly of Fayetteville died Sept.
13th...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. M.H. Kennedy announce the birth of
their son, Eldridge, last Thursday, Sept. 19.
"Mr. J.E. Caldwell and daughter, Miss Aileen, spent the week-end in
Nashville. Mrs. Caldwell returned with them after a weeks' visit with
her daughter and sister.
"Among Middle Tennesseans who won honor roll ranking at U.T., are
the names of some Fayetteville students: O.P. Pitts, Jr., Chas. Bagley,
Drusilla Hardin and William Buchanan."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/27/95)
100 YEARS AGO
September 26
HAWTHORNE - "The young folks of the neighborhood went to the ice
cream supper last Friday night and report that they had a nice time.
"J.B. Pitts, Walter Brown and Jim White attended the dedication of
the Chickamauga park.
* * *
OREGON - "Misses Anna Edwards, Nora Cowley and Ella Dickey a
trio of Kelso's fairest belles attended the meeting here last week.
"Uncle Dan Bowan from near Huntland is visiting his children here."
* * *
BLANCHE - "Those who attended the dedication of the National Park
at Chattanooga last week from our village were Dr. L.S. Freeman, D.C.
Rawls, J.J. Rawls and son, Tommie. Thirty-two years ago Dr. Freeman
was on the same ground as sergeant.
"W.P. and J.R. Forbes and Otie Byers have gone to Decatur on a
business trip."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Margaret Lock, aged 75....Mrs. Jane Clark Oldham,
aged 55,...Mr. J.R. Kennedy, aged 44, Miss Eva Askins, aged 22..."
* * *
PERSONALS - "Mrs. John W. Loyd returned Saturday from a visit of
several weeks to Washington.
"Mr. August Janson and wife, of Canton, Ohio, are on a visit to his
sister, Mrs. Jim M. Waggoner.
"Cornelius Taylor has returned from Atlanta with its big exposition
content to stay in Fayetteville where the pretty girls live.."
* * *
JACK FROST - "According to the katydid sign the time is close at hand
when we may expect a visitation from Jack Frost."
* * *
(Publish 9/20/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
September 19, 1895
KELSO - "The Hawthorne and Kelso teams played a match game of
ball here last Saturday, when the banner of victory was carried off by
Hawthorne - 18to 13.
"James Ricketts and wife have returned to Gurley, Ala."
* * *
COLDWATER - "In the afternoon of last Sunday, Miss Vic Towry was
married at the residence of her father, Mr. I.J. Towry, to Mr. William C.
Tanner, of Birmingham, Miss., Esq. I.N. McCluskey officiating. The
bride is one of Lincoln county's fairest daughters, cheerful and amiable.
The groom is an enterprising young man, and may happiness attend him
and his bride down the pathway of life."
* * *
BOONVILLE - "Prof. Warden is no longer a bachelor, but is now
enjoying the pleasures of a married life. Girls, do not pine your lives
away, but hope in the future there will be some sweet Day.
"Thos. Corder and Dr. Graham are building additions to their houses,
which will add greatly to the appearance of our town."
* * *
ANNUAL REUNION - "There was probably a greater attendance at the
reunion of Confederates in Fayetteville last Thursday than has ever
gathered with the veterans...The rosy, round-limbed queen of peace/Has
broken war's array/His hosts, disarmed, are silver haired/And all are
boys in gray."
* * *
DEATHS - "Capt. Iverson T. Rodes, aged 57....Mrs. Rosa Whitaker,
widow of the late Mark Whitaker, Sept. 8...Mr. John J. Summerford,
51...."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/20/95)
60 YEARS AGO
September 19, 1935
CELEBRATION AT FAYETTEVILLE AND ARMORE, Oct. 1st OF
TURNING ON TVA CURRENT THRU RURAL LINES - "....The
Lincoln County rural electrification network, when completed, will
compromise approximately 110 miles of line serving the communities
of Camargo, Molino, Blanche, Elora, Kelso, Coldwater, McBurg,
Boonshill, Lincoln, Flintville, Bellville, Howell Hill, Taft, Cyruston,
Cash Point, Bellview, Frankewing, Mimosa, Kirkland, Liberty,
Brighton, Yukon, Pearl City and Egam...."
* * *
HURT IN COLLISION - "Knox Stewart and Loring Mullinax,
members of the Central High football squad, were returning home
Monday night from practice on a motorcycle. On the Shelbyville
highway three miles from town they collided with a truck driven by
W.G. Quarles. Stewart and Mullinax sustained severe hurts, but no
bones were broken...."
* * *
PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "We know him as Old Ten Percent/The
more he made the less he spent./The more he got the less he lent./He's
dead-we don't know where he went/But if to hell his soul was sent/He'll
own the furnace and charge 'em rent."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Davis Thornton of Atlanta came Monday to
see her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C.B. Bagley.
"Mr. Warren Thompson left last Saturday for Florida to make it his
home. Mrs. Thompson will join him later."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Ira Damron, wife of Marion Damron, aged 55....Mr.
Berry F. Richardson died at Charity....Mrs. Sarah E. Ogle, aged 65,
widow of T.J. Ogle, on September 18...."
* * *
CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL - "Messrs. Dixie L. Conger, Jim
Montgomery, Will V. Lindsay members of the county board of
education, visited the school Friday afternoon...."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/20/1995)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Paula Currey, 748 Knollridge, Drive, Lewisville, TX 75067 asks:
"I would like information on any or all of the following people: Emily
Katherine Thomas married James Crawford Pylant April 14, 1868.
They had three children: Emily born 1869; George Crawford born
1872; and Lon Pylant born 1874. They all moved to Texas. James had
four children by a previous marriage to Lydia Bonner: William born
1855; Mary born 1856; Elizabeth born 1860 and Samuel born 1854.
Any help will be appreciated."
* * *
(Publish 9/13/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
60 YEARS AGP
September 12, 1935
DEATHS - "Mr. Chas. M. White, 45 years, Sept. 4....Mr. John T.
Davis, aged 34, September 19, 1935 (sic).
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - The charming little daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Allen Groce was awarded the blue ribbon in the baby contest at
Petersburg during the colt show."
* * *
PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "A little Fayetteville boy swallowed a
quarter and his mother reports no change yet."
* * *
POETICAL PEGGY (Williams Lumber co. ad) - "The plaster falls;
From leaky walls; Through unprotected decks; And that's why goofs;
Who won't reroof; Get it in the neck."
* * *
HOWELL - "Mrs. Will King returned home Monday after a month's
visit with her son, near Asheville, N.C.
"James Clayton has accepted a position in the Central High School.
He will fill the vacancy left by Prof Bridges."
* * *
HOME DEMONSTRATION NEWS - "Girls Clothing Contest - Ailene
Monks, Camargo, won first prize for the group of girls over fifteen
years of age,...Ann Moore, Molino, won first prize in the group of girls
under fifteen years of age....After the contest at the Legion Hall, the
entire group of girls with Mrs. H.B. Warren, the County 4-H Leader,
was taken to the Gift Shop and served ice cream...."
* * *
CAPITOL THEATRE - Friday Free Bank Account Night-'It's a Small
World with Spencer Tracy and Wendy Barris."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/13/95)
100 YEARS AGO
September 12, 1895
BOONS HILL - "We are getting along nicely with the new church and
hope to have it completed by the first of October.
"Mrs. A.R. Childress and Miss Fannie McDaniel visited relatives at
Delina last week."
* * *
HUGHEY - "Miss Ida Turney left last Friday for Jasper, Tenn., to take
charge of a class in elocution in the college at that place.
"Mr. Luther Smith is building a new house."
* * *
BLANCHE - "W.P. Forbes had a horse badly cut by a barbed wire
fence last week.
"There was a birthday dinner given at the home of W.L. McAnn on
last Saturday. We did not learn his age, but he shows that the frosts of
many winters have fallen upon him.
The honeymoon may be over for many, but the molasses season is
about on us now, so we will have a sweet time for another month.
There has gotten to be very little money in the business but as much
good eating as ever."
* * *
ACCIDENT - "While riding his wheel on Bridge street Saturday last
Phil Warren collided with John 'n' Jane. He was knocked down and a
wheel of the cart passed over the bike, but the little fellow was
uninjured."
* * *
HARMS - "A.J. Wright and wife visited kin at Mulberry last week.
"Thos. Kidd and Bob Wilson were in Harms dear hunting a few
evenings ago. The last we heard of them they were still waiting. That's
right, boys, be patient.
"Esq. Jean and wife, of Buckeye and also Walter Brown and wife
were the guests of Will Jean last Sunday.
"Among our visitors last week were the bright faces of our young
friends Misses Nellie Cramsie and Ella Hamilton and Messrs. Richard
Kirby, Sam Cramsie, Will McKenzie, of Fayetteville."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 9/13/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Henrietta D. Rapp, 3335 Bottom Road, Fallon, NV 89406-8869 would
like information about the Busby, Street and Armstrong families.
"Zachariah Busby was born about 1797 in South Carolina. He
married Sarah Street, who was born in 1818 in Lincoln county. Her
parents were Solomon Street and Mary Armstrong. I would appreciate
any information about these families."
* * *
(Publish 9/6/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
September 5, 1895
CLARDYVILLE - "Miss Tennie West, of Cyruston, is spending the
week at Dellrose with Mrs. Bruce.
"Con Sugg attended the stock sale at Pisgah last Saturday, and reports
having seen his best girl."
* * *
GOSHEN - "Walton Hancock last Saturday went to Elora on his wheel
and reported a pleasant trip.
"James Brents, of Elora, came down here last Friday. The rain caught
him and he had to protract his visit. He was on his wheel and got mud
bound."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "The contractors will finish the walls of
Miss Lizzie Bonner's house at Crystal springs to-day. While it will
look odd from the other buildings it will be one of the best in the lot.
Every piece of timber used in the building will be oak and just as it
grew in the woods, except trimming and notching. There will not be
the mark of an axe on any of the pieces."
* * *
LINCOLN - "Miss Anna Mason improves very slowly. She has been in
a very serious condition but has good attention from Drs. Coston and
Jean, while the neighbors here have been very kind and willing to do
what they could for her.
* * *
DEATHS - "At Dellrose, Sept. 1st of typhoid fever, Marie Bell, wife of
W.B. Ashworth, aged 30 years....Near Kelso, Aug. 29 of old age, Mrs.
Sarah Nix, aged 80....At Camargo, Aug. 28th Lula B. Fife, wife of Wm.
L. Fife, aged 27....Miss Ollie Buchanan died at Howell, Aug. 29....In
Franklin co. Mr. William S. Waggoner,67 .."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 9/6/95)
60 YEARS AGO
September 5, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The Lincoln Coffee Co. has moved to
Spon corner.
"On Labor Day, last Monday, three persons an hour were killed in the
United States by automobiles.
"Under the laws of Tennessee it is unlawful for a truck to be driven at
a faster rate than 35 miles an hour."
* * *
SPEND-THE-DAY PARTY - "Mrs. Clay Smith complimented Mr.
Smith's mother, Mrs. Rufus Smith, with a spend-the-day party at her
home on west College street Wednesday. Mrs. Smith was 94 years old
on that day, and it is fitting that the children and grandchildren and in-
laws should all honor her on this birthday, and to make it a day long to
be remembered."
* * *
ENTERTAINS GUESTS - "Mrs. John R. Crowder entertained at dinner
Sunday in honor of her son, Paul, and his visitor, Miss Mary Brown
Hill. Seated at the table were seven of Paul's former classmates."
* * *
BELLVILLE - Little Miss Louise Marshall is staying with her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Brown and going to school.
"Mr. Jessie Waggonr and little son, spent Sunday night with his
mother, Mrs. D.J. Waggoner."
* * *
HOWELL - "Miss Martha Buchanan of Fayetteville visited the school
Wednesday and gave an inspiring talk in the seventh and eighth grades.
"Mrs. Margaret Castleman returned to Birmingham Monday, after
spending several weeks with her father, Mr. Will Thomas.
"Mr. and Mrs. G.C. Prosser spent Sunday in Shelbyville to attend a
birthday dinner given in honor of Mr. Oliver Kimes."
* * *
(Publish 9/6/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Lucy Wilson, 209 Cascade Drive, Athens, AL 35611 asks: "Phobe
Ables married Hiram King Denton. What Ables line was this? How
was she related to the Warner family?"
* * *
Ninetta Graham Porter, 873 East Streed Drive, Midwest City, OK
73110-7936 would like to hear from anyone with information of the
Caldwell, Provine and Givens families of Lincoln county.
* * *
(Publish Aug. 30, 1995)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
August 29, 1895
KELSO - "One death we have to report this week, that of a little infant
9 weeks old of Mr. and Mrs. F.P. Fry, of Kelso.
"Miss Lula Riddle, of Moore county, stopped over with relatives near
Kelso on her way to take charge of her music class at Repp, Ala."
* * *
BLANCHE - "On Monday of last week Presley Malone met with a
serious accident at Meridianville, Ala., while hauling lumber to
Huntsville. He was going down a hill when the breast chain broke and
the team ran away. He was dragged several steps and seriously bruised.
"Last Saturday there was a reunion of the Coats family at the home of
J.H. Coats....Dr. Tom Coats, one of the brothers, of Plano, Texas, was
present."
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "Ed Mims is learning the express business under
Messenger Crockette.
"Misses Elma Carter and Bertha Strong, of Fayetteville, visited here
Saturday."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. Ebbie Sloan died of typhoid fever in this place August
23, aged 25....Mrs. Jennie Bell, wife of Mr. H.L. Whitaker, died of
nervous prostration August 23....At McBurg, Aug. 21, of malarial fever,
Mrs. Renny Cathcart, aged 34....Near Fayetteville, Aug. 20., of fever
Asker Moyers, son of B.J. and Susan Moyers, aged 18 years and 9
months....Near Flintville, Aug. 16, of old age, Mr. Richard George,
aged 92 years 7 months and 25 days...."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. Aug. 29, 1995)
60 YEARS AGO
August 29, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Lawson Myers is considering making the
race for congress against Ridley Mitchell.
"Constables W.D. Gray and D.H. Scott destroyed a 500 gallon still
this week in Teal Hollow.
"Ralph Lloyd of Taylor's filling station was knocked in the head and
thirty or forty dollars taken off of him."
* * *
HOWELL - "Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Clark of Akron are visiting Mr. and
Mrs. Will Clark.
"Master Rufus Scott Steelman and Master Homer Welsh, Jr. were
Wednesday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Steelman.
"Mr. Robt. Harris of Canada, was Monday night guest of his cousins,
Mrs. Hume March and Mr. John Ward."
* * *
VICE-COMMANDER - "Mr. J.W. Winsett was elected last week Vice-
commander of Middle Tennessee at the state convention of the
American Legion held in Memphis...."
* * *
THE PILL ROLLER COLUMN - "Uncle Mose says 'The Lord loves a
cheerful giver, but he ain't got nothing against a careful giver, either.'"
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "After spending the week-end with the family of
Mr. John R. Jones, Hutton Rees Jones has returned to his work with the
Associated Press in Memphis.
"Mr. Hiram Higgins left Monday for Cincinnati, on business. He was
accompanied by Mrs. Higgins, daughter Miss Louise, Misses Annie
Neeld and Rachel Dryden.
"Mrs. John Lindsay and children, Betty Jean and Tommy, Mrs. Eula
Murphy and Miss Claudia Huston visited Mr. and Mrs. W.D. Matlock,
Jr. in Nashville last week."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. Aug. 29m, 1995)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Sandra S. Poole, 109 Howell Chase, Duluth, Georgia 30136 wants
information on her father's and mother's parents, who are James Elmer
Sullivan and Mayme Myrtle Cunningham. Also, Austin Lee Bell and
James Katherine Renegar. Any information will be appreciated.
* * *
(Publish August 23, 1995)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
60 YEARS AGO
August 22, 1935
ROTARY CLUB - "...A committee was appointed, consisting of James
Becker, chairman, H. Parsons and Clinton Wallace, who are to get in
tough with certain communities outside of Fayetteville with the idea of
sponsoring programs for these particular communities."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Horace McKay, Jr. lost $18 between his
home and the bank Tuesday.
"A dozen or more fish hawks have been killed at the fish hatchery.
"Mrs. Rufus Smith of Coldwater will be 93 years of age Sept. 4. She
is in the best of health and there is only one older person in Lincoln
county."
* * *
THE PILL ROLLER - "Dear Sir: What would you do with an old
cistern?
"Cut it up into post holes. G.F.C."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Messrs. Phillip Higgins of Fayetteville,
Hurley McFerrin, Miss Octa Corder, Mr. and Mrs. F.B. Bryant and
family were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Bryant.
"Mrs. Maggie Moore of Liberty has been visiting in the community."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. David L. Askins died August 18...Mr. Alvis B.
Eadsley, 43 years died at Dellrose Aug. 22..."
* * *
LOST - "White Spitz dog, about grown. Brown spot in front of right
ear. Name is Ty. Call 636 or 31, and receive reward."
(Page 2 Spanning Yrs. August 23, 1995)
100 YEARS AGO
August 22, 1895
A TEDIOUS WORK ENDED - "For the past fifteen months Mr. Geo.
H. Newman, of Fayetteville has been in the State of Washington,
commissioned by the government, settling the Spokane Indians in
permanent homes..."
* * *
HAWTHORNE - "On last Saturday J.A.Thurman, Smith Alexander,
Curtis Tate, Edd Pitts, John Evans and his sister had the pleasure of
enjoying a very nice time at the croquet party at the residence of Mr.
Harris, near Howell.
"H.L. Alexander attended the tent meeting at Delina last Sunday."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "On Thursday last Mr. Lewis Peach began the work
of laying the foundation for the new C.P. Church. The congregation
hopes to be in it by cold weather.
"Miss Maggie Barrett, of Lewisburg, is spending the week in town
with her sister, Mrs. J.W. Bell."
* * *
DEATHS - "August 19th Mr. Frank O. McCown, crossed the line that
separates this land from the plains of eternity. He was 57 years....On
August 11th the family Samuel Rowe was saddened by the death of his
little son Sammie Boone Roe, who was just 15 months old....Near
Diana, August 15th of consumption, Mr. G.W. Griffis, aged 44
years...."At McBurg, August 14th, of flux, Jennie, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Smith....Near Wells Hill, August 10th of congestion Mr.
P.T. Moore, aged 74 years and 3 days. Burial at Prospect....Near
Molino, August 19th an infant son of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Galloway."
* * *
LEFT TOWN - "There used to be cats of the pole variety, that called
Fayetteville their home, but they have packed their perfume bottles and
hied themselves hence."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Years Aug. 23, 1995)
QUERIES
John P. Kooncee, 1821 37th Street, Somerset, WI 54025 is looking for
information on George Koonce, 1792-1863. He married Mary "Polly"
Houston Enloe. I would like to hear from any descendants of this
Koonce or Enloe family.
* * *
(Publish August 16, 1995)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
August 15, 1895
LINCOLN - "Miss Anna Mason was taken suddenly ill at church
yesterday, had something like a congestive chill. She was better in the
evening and was removed to her home.
"There is to be a birthday dinner at John R. McGown's today. We
might say a double birthday dinner, as both his and his eldest daughter,
Mrs. Anna Ramsay's birthday is Aug. 12."
* * *
KELSO - "Miss Allie Dale, a beautiful and very pleasing young lady
from Petersburg, and daughter of Rev. W.T. Dale, rendered important
help in the song service during the meeting."
* * *
BOONVILLE - "Prof. Warden has a flourishing school at this place.
He is assisted by Miss Sallie Smith.
"Huldah has a little beaux, his name is Georgie C., and every where
that Hulday goes her George is bound to be. He went with her to
church one night, and when the preacher prayed, he sang the Veil of
Beulah till we all got much dismayed."
* * *
BUCKEYE - Last Tuesday night quite a number of Prof. H. Bartlett
Alexander's friends and relatives were invited to attend a birthday party
given him by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Alexander, at their
pleasant home."
* * *
DEATHS - "At Towry, August 10, of flux, Mr. J.H. Towry, aged 23
years and 8 months. burial at Pleasant Grove. he was married Dec. 28,
1892 to Miss Piney Wheeler.
"At Molino, August 13, of fever, Ed. A Caughran,aged 21...
"Near Fayetteville, August 8, an infant son of Wm. and Rainey
Hambrick..."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/16/95)
60 YEARS AGO
August 15, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Theodore Wilson has leased the O.W.
Baites filling station on North Elk avenue.
"Lawyer J.A.Lineberger has announced that he will make the race for
congress in the next election."
* * *
HOWELL - "Mr. and Mrs. Cannon Burns of Shelbyville, spent the
week-end with Mr. and mrs. G.C. Prosser.
"Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bryant entertained with a dinner Wednesday
given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Bryant and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert
Bryant of Akron."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. W.C. Wisdom, aged 59 years....Mr. T. Cooper White,
aged 74....Mr. a.W. Morgan, aged 78 years....Joe Sledge, 18 years old
and son of Mrs. Hardin Sledge was killed by a tree falling on him...."
* * *
BELLVIEW - "Bobby Tucker is recovering from a tonsil operation.
"Little Marion Cole of Huntsville is spending a few days with his
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wells."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. H.M. Mansfield spent the week-end
with their daughter, Mrs. H.M. Gowan and Mr. Gowan, of Mimosa.
Mrs. Mansfield remained for a few days.
"Mr. Geo. Simmons is quite sick at his home. Sunday night at his
home he suffered a severe stroke."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mr. M.P. Marsh and children and Mr. B.C. Dysart of
Columbia have been on a vacation trip to Memphis and other places.
"Tom Stephenson had his tonsils removed last week and is recovering
satisfactorily."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/16/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Carl R. Robertson, 2825 Dominique Drive, Galveston, TX 77551 states
that he has Silvertooth and Robertson ancestors from the Lincoln
county and Moore county area, and he would like to correspond with
descendants of those lines.
"I am especially interested in information about the parents of John
Silvertooth. His father was a George Silvertooth, who died in Mercer
county, Kentucky in 1788. Also, need parents of Loddick/Loderick,
whow as born 1783 in Virginia and died in 1880 in Lynchburg."
* * *
"(Publish August 9, 1995
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
August 8, 1895
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. Jim Holder had the misfortune to
get his arm broken last Thursday, by being thrown from his horse.
"Crystal Springs is on a boom if reports be true. Two more buildings
are to be put up soon. Hope the good work may continue until we have
a summer resort second to none in the State."
* * *
MOLINO - "There will be a picnic on Elk River Saturday, near Robert
Drennon's, given in honor of Mr. Gilliland's family. Both old and
young are invited to come and bring a lunch."
* * *
AD - Wanted everybody to know that I.W. Grizzard makes a specialty
of Funeral Undertaking. He will furnish you with the neatest and finest
Coffins, Cases and Caskets for the least price. He makes no charge for
Hearsing, Washing and Shrouding."
* * *
KELSO - "Mrs. Horne, a sister of Dr. Hampton, and her beautiful little
daughter ware visiting her relatives in Lincoln county. Their home is
near Athens, Ala.
"Misses Ella and Lilly Hamilton, two of the fairest daughters of your
town, are visiting friends here and attending the protracted meeting."
* * *
DOUBLE WEDDINGS - "There was a double marriage at Mulberry
Tuesday evening of the clandestine kind, at the home of Esq. Chas.
Blackwell, Rev. B. McNatt performing the ceremony. The high
contracting parties were Mr. Ben Logan and Miss Docia Derror, and
Mr. Jack Tucker and Miss Laura Derror. The brides are sisters. We
hope they may never have to regret the vows they have taken, but that
love and peace may always abide.
* * *
(Publish August 2, 1995
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
August 1, 1895
MCBURG - "We had two weddings here a few days ago, namely,
Garner Alsup and Miss Emma Holt, and Roy Woodard and Miss
Minnie Houston.
"J.H. Turner is going to read medicine under Dr. Holbert."
* * *
HARMS - "The social last Friday night at Mr. Fes. Kennedy's given in
honor of Mr. Charles Griffith, of Atoka, was greatly enjoyed by all.
"Robt. Drennon and wife and Mrs. McCown were visiting at Harms
this week."
* * *
THE PEARL INDUSTRY - "The beds of Elk river and the larger
creeks in Lincoln county are paved with mussles that contain pearls,
and divers find hunting the gems profitable employment....Some have
made more than two dollars a day...."
* * *
RUCKUS AT RED OAK - "Not very long ago there appeared at Red
Oak a negro from Ohio named, Joe Woldridge who claimed to be
possessed of an occult force and had a good trade in selling 'conjure-
bags' to those who desired supernatural power...."
* * *
BLANCHE - "A birthday dinner give to Mr. A.C. Gleghorn on the 8th
of July, his 75th anniversary...on that occasion there was present an
uncle of his, Mr. Robert Gleghorn of Texas, who left this county forty-
four years ago. He went first to Arkansas where he lived more than
twenty years before going to Texas. He is very active and hearty for his
age, 83....
Frank McDaniel, of Obion county, and Ben McDaniel, of Ark., have
been at home for several days to attend the bedside of their father."
(Publish July 26, 1995
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
July 25, 1895
KELSO - "Messrs. Grisby and Williamson are giving the tin roofs in
Kelso a new coat of paint, which adds a great deal to the respectable
appearance of our town.
"James Harbin, who has been in Gurley, Ala., for two years, will
return to Kelso this week, we learn, and will take charge of his old
home and go into business here again."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "Mrs. Kate Whitaker, wife of Mr. Polk Whitaker,
died at Millville Sunday, the 21st and was buried at the Sugg grave-
yard at Cyruston.
The lawn party at the residence of Col. W.C. Sugg last Friday night,
in honor of Miss Mary Jones, was one of the most agreeable occasions
we ever attended."
* * *
MARY'S GROVE - "Prof. Thos. F. Towry has been very sick for the
past few days.
"G.Y. Green, of Fayetteville, was visiting his mother Sunday last."
* * *
PERSONALS - "In 1860 Mr. H.B. Smith removed to Texas and made
his first return last week when he visited his brother, J.H. Smith, Esq.,
of Swan creek.
"Mr. Joe Dickey, of Harms, made a business trip to Huntsville this
week."
* * *
DEATHS - Mr. Henry Warren died at his home at Oregon, of old age,
July 22, aged 81....Mrs. Mattie A. Buchanan, wife of Trustee Jno. L.
Buchanan, died July 17, aged 36....Mrs. Amanda McElroy, wife of Mr.
R.C. McElroy, died July 24, aged about 60....Near Camargo, July 16, of
old age, Mr. Thomas Daniel, aged 85...."
(Publish July 19, 1995
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
July 18, 1895
MCBURG - "Mr. P.B. Smith is happy over the arrival at his house of a
wee one of the masculine gender.
"Mr. Pink Owens was thrown from his mule a few days ago and
jarred up considerably, getting one of his fingers broken."
* * *
BLANCHE - "Rev. A.J. Ransom, of North Carolina, who is to supply
the A.R.P. pulpit at this place during the summer, preached a good
sermon last Sabbath.
"W.W. McDaniel, who was struck with paralysis some two weeks
ago, is very low this month, almost unconscious."
* * *
LOCALS - "At LaCrosse, Wis., last Saturday, J.D. Parks' trotter, Fannie
Holman, won a 7-heat race and got a record of 2:16 3/4 and Roscoe got
third money in his race.
"There was a double marriage at County clerk Poindexter's office
yesterday morning. The high contracting parties were W.L. Holder and
Miss Lillian Webb,and Will Holder and Miss Ella Cambron. The
parental objection, no doubt, that caused the elopement was because of
the youthfulness of all concerned except Esq. McKinney, who tied the
knot."
* * *
ROCKY POINT - "T.V. Renegar, of Normandy, spent the past week
with his sister, Mrs. J.A. Snoddy.
"Miss Mollie Tucker, of Tucker's Creek, has been spending several
days with her sister, Mrs. J.M. Caldwell."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Howell, July 12, of flux, Mrs. Frances Brown, wife
of S.R. Brown,aged 65....At Golightly, Ala., July 10, of consumption,
Mrs. John W. Hulsey, aged 39...."
* * *
Fayetteville (TN) Observer
July 18, 1895
(St. Louis Republic)
One of the oddest human freaks to ever see the light of day in this or
any other country, is Herman Schepler, who was born at Cleveland,
Ohio, in 1884. At last accounts the little fellow was living with his
parents on St. Clair street, in the above named city, and was as bright
and happy as boys of his age usually are. Herman has a handsome,
intelligent-looking face and shapely, sunburnt hands. In fact to all
outward appearances, he is an ordinary boy, but those who know him
best say that the only parts of his anatomy that are covered with
common human skin are his face, neck, hands and feet, and that the
other portions of his body are literally incased in tiny, dark-blue fish
scales. From the neck to the ankles this wonderful coat of mail so
thoroughly covers the body that not the slightest section of skin bearing
any resemblance to that of a human being is visible. The family were
perfectly horror-stricken when the little "fish baby" was born, and for
more than seven years managed to keep the matter a profound secret.
However, little Herman's playmates soon learned that their companion
was a veritable fish. This soon leaked out and the matter became
public. I understand that doctors and professors who have recently
examined the boy are unanimous in pronouncing him to be the 'eighth
wonder of the world."
(Publish July 12, 1995
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
July 11, 1895
OREGON - "J.P.D. Roseborough, of New Market, Ala., is visiting his
many friends here. We are always glad to meet with Uncle Porter.
"E. Griffin is the happiest man in town. It is a 10-pound boy."
* * *
COLDWATER - "Since our last the dreaded monster, Death, has been
in our midst. An infant of Forest Baker, aged 17 months. On June 20
little Allie, daughter of Rice Williamson was called away. Both had
flux. Mrs. D.M. Sanders died of consumption on the 4th inst."
* * *
BUCKSNORT - "Mrs. Jennie Warden and little son, Bryant, of
Mulberry, visited friends and kin in this place.
"Eld. J.G. Woods and daughter, Mrs. Fleming, of Fayetteville, and
Miss Daisy Newman, of Buckeye, were visiting the family of Dr. C.D.
Curlee last week."
* * *
HUGHEY - "Misses Ida Turney and Emma Puckett went to Blanche
last Friday to visit the latter's sister, Mrs. Griffie Twitty.
"Mrs. Wm. Garrett and her son, Turner,and granddaughter, Ozelle, of
Cornersville, are making their regular annual visit to her brother, H.T.
Childs."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Elizabeth C. Thomison died July 3, aged 80 years and
7 months....Mr. Luther C. Prosser, aged 28...At Howell Mr. R.D.
McMullen, aged 72....Near Lincoln July 4, Mrs. E.E. Woodard, wife of
Abner Woodard, aged about 73....Near Molino, July 9, of abscess in the
throat, son of W.H. and Jane Bradford, aged about 3 years."
(Publish July 5, 1995
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
July 4, 1895
HAWTHORNE - "Thursday of last week there was given a lawn
sociable at the residence of Mr. J.J. Cole in honor of the Greeneys. The
following young men and ladies were there: J.B.Greeney and Miss
Edna Alexander, Mit Johnson and Miss Ellie Evans, Andy Johnson and
Miss Elma Lane, George Harris and Miss Ad Lou Luna, Adolphus
Luna and Miss Daisy Newman, John F. Pitts and Miss Lou Jones, Tom
Newman and Miss Summers Curlee...."
* * *
BLANCHE - "Rev. G.G. Parkinson, late of the seminary at Due West,
S.C.., preached an interesting sermon to a large congregation at
Prosperity last Sabbath. He will go to his work at Little Rock about
July 1st....
The biggest thing that has occurred in our community for some time
was the barbecue at this place Friday last, given by the Masons...."
* * *
QUARTERLY COURT - "The salary of the jail physician was fixed at
$100 a year.
"Theo Harris was elected Fish Commissioner at the salary fixed by
law."
* * *
LOCALS - "The family of Mr. C.G. Bagley are now occupying their
cottage at Crystal.
"Rev. S.W. Walker and wife, of St. Augustine, Fla., are visiting his
father at Goshen.
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. Robert P. Fenney, June 26, aged 83...Mr. J.N. Cannon,
aged 57....Miss Martha Branson,aged about 60....Near Camargo, June
26, of flux, Clark, son of W.L. and L.B. Fife, aged 1 year and 11
months."
(Publish June 28, 1995
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
June 27, 1895
BUCKEYE - "Mr. Frank Kelso, formerly of our neighborhood, but now
a citizen of your town, on last Thursday evening at 3 o'clock at the
hospitable residence of Mr. Bob Koonce, plucked one of the fairest
blossoms to be found in the valley of Stewart's creek in the person of
Miss Birdie Koonce...
"J.A. Thurman says he fails to enjoy opening gates any more, and will
spend the remainder of his days in bachelorhood.
* * *
HUGHEY - "L.K. Taylor, of Ripley, is visiting his relatives here.
"Miss Emma Puckett spent last week with her cousin, Mrs. Nora
Hughey."
* * *
CYRUSTON - "A crowd of young people gathered at Mrs. Wilson's the
other evening. Those present were Misses Iva Moores, Nell Cramsie,
Martha and Susie Halbert, Mary Hobbs and Sallie Baxter and Messrs.
Robert and Ed McCown, Sam and Paul Cramsie, Horace Baxter and
Charlie Hobbs."
* * *
DEATHS - "Three miles north of Fayetteville, June 23, Lemuel, infant
son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thomison, aged 8 months...On Coldwater,
June 20, of flux, Allie May, daughter of J.R. and R.H. Williams, aged 2
years....Near Bethel, June 20, of cancer, Miss Susan C. Tool, daughter
of John R. Tool,aged 51 years....At Bucksnort June 22, of consumption,
Miss Annie Bell Edmondson,aged 15 years....Five miles west of
Fayetteville, June 22, of scrofula, Thomas Eaks, son of Wm., Eaks,
aged 23 years and 8 months....At Corders, June 25, of consumption,
Mrs.Missouri Corder, wife of John Corder and daughter of Britain
Weeks, aged about 41....At Renegar, June 24, of consumption, Mr.
Frank Whitworth, aged 58 years."
* * *
(Publish June 21, 1995
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
June 20, 1895
KELSO - "Mr. Rolly Dyer, of Tracy City, is among his kinsfolk-'Squire
Carter's family, of Kelso.
"Mr. Bill Taylor and wife, of Mulberry, were mixing with their
relatives here a few days ago."
* * *
HARMS - "Mr. James Alexander was out gathering cherries last week,
and he climbed a tree which was smaller than himself, and the limb
gave way and he came down before he was ready. We are glad to know
that he is able to be out again.
"J.W. Wilson has lost five very fine shoats. It is supposed from
eating pricklypears."
* * *
ELORA - "Prof. E.E. Bearden has out a handsome announcement of his
school, the Elora Institute, which opens again for the fall term.
"Died, May 28, Mrs. Lucy E. Kelley, wife of Chas. Kelley."
* * *
MARRIAGE - "Mr.P.B. Marsh, of Petersburg, was married to Miss
Mary Hall, in Nashville, at 6 o'clock Wednesday morning, June 12..."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Prof. Conder and Messrs. Joel Goodrich and Ed Ingle
attended the closing exercises of Terrell College last week.
"Mrs. Adlaide Ingle has come to make her home with her son, W.H.
Ingle. We are glad to have her among us.
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. Elias Ashby, formerly of this county, died near Rally
Hill, Boone county, Ark., May 26....Mrs. L.J. Dale, wife of Rev. W.T.
Dale, died at Petersburg June 6...."
* * *
(Publish June 1995)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
June 13, 1895
THE FISH LAW - "House Bill No. 422...Be it enacted by the General
Assembly of the State of Tennessee, That it shall be unlawful for any
person or persons to catch, kill or wound any fish in any of the steams,
lakes, rivers, or ponds in the State of Tennessee by seine, traps, gun,
grabbling with hands, gig, poison, dynamite, or in any way or by any
contrivance or device whatsoever, except by rod or line or trot line...."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "If you could but see us this beautiful day as we sit
on a tow sack in the shade of a hackberry you could realize the
difference between a town dude and a one-gallus farmer boy....
"Last Sunday was Children's Day at Dellrose. Those attending from
this place in the way of young people were Miss Tula Hobbs with
Floyd Burt, Miss Vic Sugg, W.B. Yowell, Con Sugg, D.A. Hobbs, jr.,
W.A. Hampton, J.H. Clardy and wife, J.G. Woodard and others."
* * *
CYRUSTON - "I was going along the pike the other day and met Hay
Halbert with a grin on his face two feet long. I couldn't imagine what
had happened until two or three days afterward when I heard that Miss
Mary Anthony had returned home."
* * *
DEATHS - "Eight miles west of Fayetteville, Saturday, June 8, of old
age, Miss Jennie Wyatt, aged 88 years and one day....At Union Camp
Ground, June 6, of dropsy, Mr. James Hayes, aged 80...Near Camargo
June 8, of fever, wife of Richard Moore, aged 22 years."
* * *
DISTILLERY DESTROYED - "Revenue officers made a raid south of
Blanche into Alabama last week and destroyed a distillery...."
(Publish June 7, 1995
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
June 6, 1895
COLDWATER - "Mrs. Lum Smith is on the sick list, also Cleveland
Smith and Mrs. Monroe Sanders.
"Ben Cole says the reason he walks so high when plowing is because
he wears boots, but people that have plowed on the ridge like myself
knows where he learned that sawbriar step."
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "J.M. Cambron, Ed Mims and W.S. Cambron attended
the closing exercises of the New Market school last Friday.
"Mrs. Blair of Trundel's X Roads, is visiting relatives here."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Our sick are no better at this time. Old
Uncle R. George will be trying the realities of an unknown world before
this is in print.
"Mrs. G.C. Carmack and children spent a week at the old home on the
ridge and returned to Stonesboro last Saturday."
* * *
HARMS - "Miss Daisy McLeod, a beautiful young lady, who has been
visiting her friend, Miss Ada Wilson, returned home at Belvidere
Monday.
"Miss Lillie Wiley, a very charming young lady, who has been
suffering with scrofula, left Monday morning for Bailey Springs."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. Henry Henderson died at his home near Macedonia, of
kidney trouble, May 31...."
* * *
MARRIAGES - "Henry McAlister and Mattie Summerford
"J.R. Gibson and S.E. Smith.
"Colored: "John Sherrell and Lizzie Neil
"John Isom and Marry Norris."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/9/95
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Ruth Wynn, 6 County Road 155, Iuka, MS 38852
"Samuel A. Hopkins was born about 1780 in South Carolina. He was
living in Lincoln county in 1857. Samuel married Rebecca Bailey in
Logan county, Kentucky on November 13, 1810. Their daughter
Rebecca Bailey Hopkins was born in 1819 in Alabama. She was
married on August 3, 1839 in Lincoln county to Ridley B.
Wynn/Wynns.
"I would like to correspond with anyone interested in these families."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 8/2/95
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Dora Mae Turner, P.O. Box 9053, Chandler Heights, AZ 85227.
"Does anyone know the date and place of death of Thomas William
Whitworth, who was born about 1770 in Virginia and his wife, Martha
Ann Hicks. They lived in Lincoln county by 1836 and later. Their
children included Elizabeth, who married Mr. Lee; Martha Ann married
Edmond Walker; Nancy married Mr. Goforth; Mary married Mr.
Shoemaker, Celina married Charles S. Howell, Russell married Jane C.
Sanders; Fields married Susannah (?Patrick); James, Thomas, John,
William, Alexander and Andrew McCartney married Alpha Ann
McGee.
"Fields and Susannah Whitworth are my ancestors. They moved to
Cape Girardeau county, Missouri before 1836."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/26/95
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Stephany W. Wingard, 9 Jones Road, Taft, Tennessee 38488.
"William Edwards was born in 1757 in Orange county, North
Carolina. He married Rebecca Ann Brewer in 1775 in Chatham county,
North Carolina, and died in 1837 in Robertson county, Tennessee.
They had three sons: Oliver C. born in 1776; Edward and William.
Their two daughters were Alicy and Anna.
"William served in the Revolutionary war at some point. He had a
brother, John, living in Simpson county, Kentucky in 1837. There may
possibly be another brother or a cousin, Robert Edwards, who died in
1831 in Lebanon, Tennessee. Oliver's family-or part of it-moved to St.
Francois county, Missouri, probably after 1839.
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/19/95
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Mrs. Jack E. Cunningham, 5100 John D. Ryan Blvd., Apt. 735, San
Antonio, Texas 78245.
"I would like information about the parents of John T. Clark and
Rebecca Berry. John T. Clark was born in 1805 in Tennessee and died
September 1865 in Grayson county, Texas. He and Rebecca were
married October 1, 1826 in Lincoln county. Rebecca Berry was born in
1811 in Kentucky and died October 29, 1849 in Clarksville, Red River
county, Texas. Was she related to the Thomas Berry aged 60-70 in the
1840 census of Lincoln county? Could her mother have been an Ennis?
"Thank you for your help."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/12/95
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Rebecca Carter, 337 Coldwater Creek Road, Taft, Tennessee 38488.
"My grandmother, Mrs. Fenton Locker, had a sister Paralee Denton,
who married Capt.. Willis. Capt. Willis was drowned in the Tennessee
river during the Civil Ear. What was his full name? Where is he
buried? Did they live on state line? What year did Paralee Denton
marry Younger Flynt?
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 7/5/95
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Robert Allen Gray, 303 Green Street, Fayetteville, Tennessee 37334.
"Rufus King Locker, who was the older brother to Fenton Locker,
gave land for the Liberty Church of Christ. R.K. Locker, Sr. said he
wanted to live to see the church built. They had a big day when it was
finished and a few days later R.K. Locker Sr. died.
"At his funeral a man and a woman sang,'Safe in the Arms of
Jesus,'and 'Pass Me Not.' These singers looked like and sounded like
they could be Homer Rodehever and Virginia Asher, noted Gospel
singers.
"Was Rufus King Locker named for the Rufus King, who was on the
national ticket for President of the U.S.A.?"
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 6/28/95
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Mildred Gean Mason, 1524 Bridlewood Drive, Florence, AL 35630
would like information about the Mason family.
"I am seeking information on the parents and other family members
of James Lee Mason-full name was James Madison Albert Jackson
Levi Roy Mason. He was full blooded Cherokee and his wife was
Louisa Hall, who was one half Cherokee. James was born in the
Cumberland Mountains at Cumberland Gap near Chattanooga. They
had six known children: Ben, Marion, Tom, William Allen, John and
Joe. James was supposed to have been an Indian Scout in the Civil War
and died after the battle of Shiloh.
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 6/21/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Virginia H. Barnes, 101 Country Cove Drive, Clinton, MS 39056-9791
would like to know about the Davidson family.
Was George Davidson-originally from Iredell county, North Carolina,
the father or grandfather of Joseph, who married Matilda Tucker in
February 1824 in Maury county, Tennessee?
Jeremiah Tucker, Matilda's father, owned land adjacent to George
Davidson's land on the water of Flat Creek on the north side of Duck
River, April 1820. Joseph was on the 1832 tax list, Maury county. He
is not on the 1850 census. Matilda may have died July 1863. Was
Elizabeth the wife of George? Who were James and John Davidson
near George on the 1830 census? Who was the George Davidson, who
died before July 1841? I need information on Joseph and Matilda's
family.
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 6/14/95
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Paula Currey, 748 Knollridge Drive, Lewisville, Texas 75067 would
like to know about the Thomas family.
"Edwin Thornton Thomas married Elizabeth Frances (McGaugh)
Beasley at Spring Place in Marshall county, Tennessee in 1884. I
would like to get information as to the three Beasley children and/or
descendants. Clemmie born 1856 married Cyrus Cathey; Sallie born
1858 married Professor Douglas Allen; John Felix born 1860 and died
1928, became a minister and is buried in Fayetteville. I do not know if
he married. Any help will be appreciated.
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 6/7/95
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Jane Warren Waller-see address below-would like to know about the
Oliver family.
The Lincoln county 1820 census lists John, William, Samuel and
Rosanna Oliver. Benjamin Oliver, who was born about 1788 in
Virginia, probably Charlotte county, made a statement in a document
that he had come to Lincoln county in 1831 from Campbell county,
Virginia.
Benjamin's children were Pleasant, Mildred, wife of Joseph Torrance;
Elizabeth, wife of Andrew Jackson Smith; Jeannetta P., wife of Isom
Hosea Smith; Sarah, wife of Argyle Wells; William and Charles
Benjamin. After the death of Benjamin's first wife, Rebecca Mason, he
married Elizabeth, widow of Timothy Simpson Eakes.
Pleasant Oliver and his sister, Mildred Torrance left Lincoln county
and settled in Fulton county, Arkansas.
The William Oliver listed in the 1820 census had children who also
moved to Fulton county, Arkansas. Were these Olivers related?
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/9/95)
60 YEARS AGO
August 8, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Ernest Thompson is carrying his arm in a
sling. Last Saturday a scaffold fell with him and broke a bone in his
arm.
"Grady Wright has been appointed foreman over all the roads in
Lincoln county. He has been the foreman for the state highway
department for the last fifteen years."
* * *
BOYS LEAVE FOR CMTC - "The following Lincoln county boys are
among those that have left for Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., for the CMTC: Joe
Billy Loving, Paul Simmons, Jas. Stevens, Gene Wall, A.C. Jackson.
The CMTC stands for Citizens Military Training Camp, however the
boys interpret it as meaning crazy men take chances."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. Hurley McFerrin was the Sunday
guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Fife.
"Mrs. Dillie Corder and daughter, Annie and Mr. B.T. Benson of
Kelso, wee the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. B.T. Corder."
* * *
DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "One of the most appropriate things that I
have heard of since my last report was the swimming party that Mrs.
Homer Rowe gave for her nieces last Tuesday afternoon. Days like
these, that is about all one can do. Mrs. Rowe's visitors are Mary Eva
Kelly from Jeff, Ala., and Sara Burwell from Huntsville."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Cordelia Gilbert Wagster, aged 78....Mr. Walter
Caldwell, aged 55...Mr. H.B. (Henry) Bryant, aged 68....Mr. George T.
Waggoner, aged 75....Nellie Davis Honey, 2-year-old child of Mr. and
Mrs. Collins Honey...."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mr. B.G. Bills was in Louisville, Ky., for the week-
end."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 8/2/95)
60 YEARS AGO
August 5, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "There is a movement on foot in England
to revive picturesque windmills. The Tennessee legislature is full of
them.
"The black widow spider is in our midst. One was killed last week at
the home of Mrs. E.K. Blair, and one Tuesday morning at the apartment
of Mrs. T.D. Dyer on Franklin avenue."
* * *
LEAVES FOR CALIFORNIA - "James H. Marshall, son of Mr. and
Mrs. W.J. Marshall of Coldwater, has just received his Masters degree
from the University of Tennessee and is entering the University of
California at Berkeley, Calif., to work toward his Ph.D. degree...."
* * *
DELINA - "Mr. Tillman Finley and youngest son, Russell, went to
Lawrenceburg Sunday to attend the funeral of his father's brother, Mr.
Wm. Finley. He was a devout Methodist.
"Miss Bettie Parks of Farmington and Miss Mattie Parks of Tracy
City, visited their brother, Mr. Will Parks and wife during the past
week, but returned home Friday.
* * *
DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "And now through the crack in the fence-
We saw Mary Jane Wallace and Jack Grosser, Suzanne and Joyce
Henson and a lot of the others in their neighborhood selling 'ice cold
lemonade, 5 cents.'
"Congratulations to John D. Marsh on his 'Melody of Memory' that is
being featured by none other than Don Pedro and his orchestra."
* * *
DEATHS - "Marvin Rhodes, 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Rhodes....Basil Frizzell, 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. M.F.
Grissell...Mrs. Mattie Copeland Vaughn,aged 24....Mrs. Ida Porter,
aged 61...."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/22/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Mona M. JOHNSON, P.O. Box 10023, Panama City, FL 32404-
0023
I am desperately seeking information on W.C. BROWN born October
1849. He married Margaret E. JOHNSON 23 October 1873 in Lincoln
county by M.R. HARP, MG. I believe W.C. BROWN's family is in
1850 census of Lincoln county: John BROWN b. 1828 NC, wife Louisa
J., born 1827 NC and William C. born October 1849, TN. He was not
found in 1860 or 1870 TN census. He was perhaps living in Missouri
or elsewhere.
In 1879 W.C. & M.E. (JOHNSON) BROWN sell their interest in
Eliza MOFFETT JOHNSON'S estate to his brother-in-law, Angus
JOHNSON, Lincoln county. W.C.and family are not found in 1880 TN
census. The 1900 TN census shows.: William C. BROWN born
October 1850 TN and John W. BROWN born October 1858 TN both
single, and living with their sister Mary A born June 1862 and her
husband John C. SMITH born February 1842 TN with their 2
daughters: Willey M. born September 1896 TN and Emma born
February 1898 TN. Need help!! Were they divorced? Who are their
children if they had any? Where did they die and of what? Etc.
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/26/95)
60 YEARS AGO
July 25, 1935
HOWELL - "A fish fry was given recently on Cane Creek with the
following present: Mr. and Mrs. Thad Smith and family, Mr. and Mrs.
J.W. Hulsey and son, Leddie, all of Fayetteville, Mr. and Mrs. Theo
Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Grady Davis and family of Howell, and Mr.
Arthur Barnes of Hughey."
* * *
DELINA - "Mrs. Tom Head of Shawnee, Okla., visited her cousins,
Mrs. Charlie Sullivan and Mr. Eugene Taylor and family Sunday night
and also made short calls on other Delina relatives. Mrs. Head was
formerly Miss Virgie Taylor and lived in this neighborhood with her
parents, Mr.and Mrs. Robt.. Taylor. She had been away 20 years."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. Thomas Earl Story, aged 54....Mrs. Esther May
Cheatham, aged 42....Mrs. Lula Mae West Campbell, aged 30....Mrs.
Maud Waggoner Lane died in Jacksonville, Fla. July 21...."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mr. Oliver Russell March and bride of Norris dam
have returned from a visit to relatives here.
"Mrs. John W. Foster, son, Howard, and daughter, Miss Della Mai, of
Greeneville, Tex., have arrived for a visit to her father, Mr. Jesse Muse
and sister, Mrs. Quint Barham."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Little Jim McCown, Jr., was brought home
Tuesday from the local hospital where he underwent the appendix
operation last week.
"Mr. and Mrs. James McKinney and little daughter, Sallie, have
returned from their vacation on Lookout Mountain.
"Little Ross Rives is spending the week with his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. J.A. Rives on the Shelbyville pike."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/19/95)
60 YEARS AGO
July 18, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Last Saturday near Harms Cecil McNatt
was in Elk river grabbing and caught a cat fish which weighed 53
pounds and it required the combined efforts of three men to land it.
"Charles Bercheen has been notified that he is a prize winner in the
nation wide Palmolive contest."
* * *
RED OAK - "Miss Lillie Vance Collins spent last week with her
brother and family, Malcolm Collins of Dellrose.
"Mr. and Mrs. Porter Smith and daughters, Vallie Lynn and Janis
spent the week-end with their former neighbor, Mr. and Mrs. Allison
Waursham of Beech Hill."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr.Edward H. Abbott, aged 59....Dr. Marion Dorset in
Washington last Sunday. He was at the head of the bio-chemical
division of the U.S. Bureau of Animal Industry, and a noted scientist,
best known for his discovery in 1917 of the serum now widely used for
the prevention of hog cholera...He is a relative of Mrs. L.L. Sheddan of
Fayetteville."
* * *
DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "Last Sunday evening Mary Sid Medearis
gave a buffet supper to compliment Irene Patton from Athens, who has
been visiting Mary Sid, Eleanor Sherrell and Orra Williams.
Helen Kirby, Annie Neeld Dryden and Louise Higgins drove Mrs.
(Josephine Kirby) Hendricks Mitchell back to her home in Greeneville,
Miss. Tuesday"
* * *
GARDEN PARTY - "Last week Gloria Rees was hostess at her home
with a garden party. About thirty-six of the belles and beaux of the
future society were invited to make merry on this occasion...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE OBSERVER July 18, 1935
Mr. and Mrs. O.A. Hamilton received the following interesting letter
from their son, who is doing missionary work in India.
Montgomery, India, June 6, 1935-
My Dear Loved Ones: You have of course read about the awful
earthquake in Bluckistan, where the city of Quetta was completely
destroyed with the exception of the military station. Of course, we
were too far away (600 miles) to be affected. This one was much nearer
us than the one several months ago in the Province of Beliar and Orissa.
This earthquake claimed probably 60,000 people dead, and one-half
that number injured. We are very much concerned about the
missionaries there of the church of England, all Christian workers of the
mission hospital and city. The report is that the mission hospital, along
with the government hospital, both of which were in the city proper,
were completely destroyed. One person who came from there said that
even the place of the hospital could not be located. If that is true of
course there would be nurses and various helpers living in the hospital
and would have been killed. I have written two letters of inquiry.
About three special trains per day have been passing through
Montgomery with wounded people and refugees. The sights are terrible
beyond description. Many people have died in transit to some hospital.
We are taking care of about 30 patients in our mission hospital here.
The city of Quetta, they say, looks like a past burial ground. It was in
the mountains about 6,500 feet above sea level. The city proper had
about 450,000 in habitants. The district around for about 25 miles was
affected. The building material was of stone and brick chiefly. Hence
those who were pinned down under this heavy material had little
opportunity to escape. The quake came at 3 a.m. when all were asleep.
A second earthquake came on Sabbath, two days after, at about 2:30
p.m. It is said that if the city had not already been destroyed it would
have been destroyed by this one. What was left of any half standing
walls were leveled to the ground by the second quake. The fact that
there was a large military station there with several thousand of British
soldiers was a great blessing. They took over the city at once. Martial
law was declared and the work of excavating people from under the
debris was begun at once. Other troops were rushed to the spot. Many
lives were saved in this way. We have all been greatly moved and
rendered almost unfit for work. This great calamity is on the lips and
minds of every one.
Frances and the children are all well, I am off today to Cleieleiwatue,
where our summer school begins. Love to all - Buford.
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/5/95)
60 YEARS AGO
July 4, 1935
PROF. R.K. MORGAN, SR. SCHOOL FOUNDER DEAD - "Prof.
R.K. Morgan, sr., 71 years of age, distinguished educator and founder
of Morgan school preparatory institution for boys, died at his home in
Petersburg Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, following an illness of 16
weeks...."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Dick Kirby went out into the pasture to
look after his cattle and the boss man of the herd gave chase to Dick
and ran him up a tree and kept him there for three hours by his pawing
and bellowing and butting the tree.
Bill and Berry Williams are staging another one of their boxing shows
in their backyard arena on the night of July 4."
* * *
QUARTERLY COURT - "The bridges at Bearden mill and Harms were
ordered repaired. These structures were erected for wagon and buggy
traffic and are not durable enough to carry the heavily loaded trucks and
tractors...."
* * *
MARY'S GROVE - "Misses Ruby Campbell and Audry Abbott spent
Saturday night with Miss Madeline Sisco.
"Mr. and Mrs Gilbert Fultz and son, Clay, spent the week-end with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Scruggs."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Sarah M. Thompson, 72....Mrs. Ida Metcalf Ware,
aged 77....Thomas D. Sugg, aged 6 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. J.C.
Sugg...."
* * *
FROGVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Pleas Towry had as there Sunday supper
guests Mr. H. Smith and Miss Nannie Jean.
"Mr. Wilburn Jean is making his plans to go back to Union to finish
his degree."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 7/12/95)
60 YEARS AGO
July 11, 1935
DEATHS - "Mr. William Ralston, aged 74....Mrs. Elizabeth Williams,
aged 64....Mr. M.J. Farrar, aged 82....Mrs. Sarah L. Land, aged 75....Mr.
W.W. Turner, aged 73....Mr. James F. McCullough, aged 80...."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Prof. Harry C. Weir, former instructor at
the York Agricultural Institute, has been elected a member of the
faculty of the Flintville High school, as a teacher of Vocational
agriculture.
* * *
WOMAN'S SCREAM THWARTS HOLDUP - "An attempt to hold up
Mrs. J.E. Widner's filling station on the Pulaski highway was frustrated
last Wednesday night when Mrs. Widner screamed. Her son, Walter
Widner sitting on a porch 100 yards away, heard her and rushed to the
rescue, and upon his arrival the would-be bandit departed..."
* * *
PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "The biggest liar we have seen recently
was the guy who came in today with a black eye and said a cat jumped
through the window and knocked a knob off the bed post and hit him in
the eye."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Miss Lucy Warren was the Sunday
guest of Misses Louise and Virginia Taylor.
"Mr. and Mrs. Green Pitts were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Willard Bradford."
* * *
KELLY'S CREEK - "Little Miss Doris Broadaway of Huntsville is
spending a few days with Mary Alice Paysinger.
"Miss Mable Wynne has returned to Decatur, where she is training to
make a nurse, after spending a two weeks' vacation with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. L.C. Wynne."
* * *
(p,2 Spanning Yrs. 6/28/95)
60 YEARS AGO
June 27, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "George Beavers, col., who said he was
more than 100 years old, died near Fayetteville recently.
"The dehydrating plant eight miles out on the ridge has begun
construction. The name of the company is the Golden Ridge Packing
Corp."
* * *
RED OAK - "Mr. and Mrs. Lee Smith and family enjoyed a birthday
celebration at Mrs. Herman Smith's at McBurg last Sunday.
"Mr. Lloyd Hobbs fell in the field last Thursday with a heart attack
and is in a dangerous condition."
* * *
KELSO - "Prof. and Mrs. Jarred Simmons of Dalton, Ga., are spending
their vacation with Mr. Simmons' mother, Mrs. Minnie C. Simmons.
"Mrs. Elizabeth Sorrells of Fayetteville spent last Friday night with
Mrs. J.M. Shelton and daughter, Moss Aileen."
* * *
BELLVIEW - "Misses Irene and Cleo Sisco spent the week-end with
Mrs. Clayton Albright.
"Mr. and Mrs. Davis Swinford and daughter, Annie Sue, were Sunday
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Swinford."
* * *
DEAR SALLY, REALLY - "Wednesday night Sadie Buchanan and
Edna Anderson gave a hay ride for the two Nashville visitors, Jane
Bagley and Virginia Templeton....Mrs. Bob Drane whom you know as
Thelma Ashby was here for a few days with her parents."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Evalina Collins Faulkner, aged 35....Mrs. Sallie
Reese, aged 71....Mrs. Elizabeth Steelman Warren, aged 75....Mrs.
Sarah E. Thompson, aged 72....Mr. L.B. Barnett, 87...."
* * *
Fayetteville Observer
June 27, 1935
DEATHS - Mrs. Elizabeth Steelman Warren, aged 75 years, died Last
Thursday afternoon, June 20, 1935, at her home on Chestnut Ridge,
following a week's illness. She was a member of the Baptist church.
Funeral services were conducted on Friday afternoon at the residence
by Eld. T.W. Mitchell of Manchester, followed by interment in Old
Orchard cemetery at petersburg. she is survived by her husband, T.W.
Warren; two daughters, Mrs. J.H. dunn and Mrs. G. Neece of Chestnut
Ridge; and several grandchildren.
(p,2 Spanning Yrs. 6/21/95)
60 YEARS AGO
June 20, 1935
DEATHS - "Mr. J.A. Bateman, aged 71....Mrs. Ella Scott Lindsay, aged
52....Mr. L.S. (Dink) Barnett, aged 87....Mrs. Lois Murphy Ellis, wife
of Rev. M.T. Ellis, pastor of the A.R.P. church at Yukon....Mr. Robert
Melvin Dunniven, aged 29...."
* * *
AN OLD SWORD - "In 1836 when the troops were congregating to go
to Florida to fight the Seminole Indians, the volunteers assembled at
Fayetteville and bivouacked west of town in the Crooked Spring
section. Will Gray, who lives in that addition was digging on his lot a
few days ago and three or four feet beneath the surface found an old
sword. The blade is about three feet long and rusty. The wooden hand
holt has long since rotted, but the hilt, which is brass, is in perfect
condition."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Home coming was observed at the Baptist church first
Sunday in June. Dinner was served on the ground.
"Little Miss Louise Marshall is spending a week with her
grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Brown."
* * *
THE MOLINO DEMONSTRATION CLUB - "The afternoon meeting
met at the home of Mrs. Ralph Templeton...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Elizabeth Goodrich is leaving today,
Thursday, for Albany, Ga., to join a party of friends on a ten days'
house party at Daytona Beach, Fla.
"Miss Celia Lynn Pitts has returned from a stay in Nashville and
Franklin."
* * *
HOUSE WARMING PARTY - "Mr. and Mrs. James D. McKinney
were hosts Sunday with a house warming party at their new home on
Mulberry avenue. Fourteen of Mrs. McKinney's immediate family of
Shelbyville were dinner guests."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 6/7/95)
60 YEARS AGO
June 6, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "More than 500 persons have lost their
lives in the floods of the western states and the Mexican valley.
"Wm. Lee Yearwood was first place with his mare in the three year
old class at the horse show last Thursday night at Lynchburg."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. Harvey D. Medearis, aged 81....Mrs. nannie G. Stein,
82....Mr. Frank Faulkner, 81....Mr. Jepp F. Waggoner died may
31....Mr. Hiram B. Partain died June 3...."
* * *
HOWELL - "Miss Mary Morgan Conaway was Sunday dinner guest of
Miss Elaine Eskman.
"Mr. and Mrs. E.B. Noles of Fayetteville were Sunday afternoon
guests of Mr. and mrs. H.C. Harris."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "A new class at the Methodist Sunday school was
organized Sunday with young married couples as members, Mr. Robt.
Fulton is the teacher.
"Mr. and Mrs. Allen Campbell and son, Allen, Jr., left Friday for their
home in Detroit, after a ten days' visit with their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Jno. F. Sweeney on the Mimosa road and Mr.and Mrs. J.A. Campbell of
Shelbyville.
* * *
PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "I know folks who cast no bread on the
waters unless they think it will return in the form of a three layer cake
with icing on it."
* * *
RED OAK - "Mrs. John T. Smith has returned to her home in Arkansas,
after a few weeks' visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Turner and
Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of McBurg.
"Annie Frances Coble is in Fayetteville visiting her aunt, Mrs. Vesta
Story."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 6/14/95)
60 YEARS AGO
June 13, 1935
SUMMER CAMP - "The girls' summer camp, Camp Ha Chame, at
Crystal Springs, directed by Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Gearish and Miss Mary
Elizabeth Turner had a 'wet' start Saturday, June 8....Schedules were
handed out with the organization of two clans, the 'Chiggers' and the
'Fleas'-the presidents being Josephine McWilliams and Mary Bagley...."
* * *
FAMILY REUNION - "On June 8, at the hospitable home of Mr. and
Mrs.Walter White of near Fayetteville, Mr. White's brother and sisters
with their families and other near relatives met...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Nell Cowley is at home for the vacation
from the Business College in Bowling Green, Ky.
"Miss Ruth Sandlin spent the weekend with Misses Marie and Edna
Montgomery."
* * *
GRADUATES FROM PEABODY - "Among the class of 156
graduates which received degrees from Peabody College for Teachers
last week is Frances Kelso, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kelso,
of Fayetteville, who received the degree of Master of Arts...."
* * *
DELINA - "Miss Sara Barnes left Sunday for Black Mountain near
Asheville, N.C. where she will spend three months in summer school.
"Mr. J.B. March died Sunday afternoon
at his home in Delina."
* * *
BIRTHDAY PARTY - "Little Miss Elaine Haynes was the hostess
Saturday afternoon of a party to celebrate her birthday. In the unique
contest Marjorie Sowell was winner of the first prize and Mary Eakin
second winner...."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/24/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Robert E. Overall, 8315 Valley View Dr., Huntsville, AL 35802 needs
information about Samuel Mason, who made his home at the mouth of
Cedar Creek in Campbell county in 1816. Was he related to Solomon
Mason, who received $75.00 for his services on a flatboat which left the
mouth of Cedar creek in 1816?
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/24/1995
60 YEARS AGO
May 23, 1935
DEATHS - "Doris Boaz, 13 years old, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Horace Boaz....Mrs. Lorene Sloan Nelson in Columbia, S.C....."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. Hiram Higgins and Mr. William Hatcher
attended the State Embalming Association in Nashville first of the
week.
"Mesdames E.S. Landess, Clinton Wallace, Carter Rutledge and
Massey Jones went to Manchester today, Thursday, to attend a bridge
luncheon given by Mrs. Womack."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mr. A.E. Redd, aged 74, and a life long citizen of the
Petersburg community until a few months ago moved to Shelbyville ,
died at his home from pneumonia, May 18...."
* * *
DELINA - "Delina only had two high school graduates this year,
Wilfred Massey finished the course at Cornersville and John O. Barnes
received his diploma from Morgan school in Petersburg.
* * *
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS - "Geo. D. McCown to T.A. Patrick 50
acres in 22d dis., $175.
"B.W. Carmack to R.O. Chest, 2 lots in 8th dis., $825."
* * *
HOWELL - "Home Coming Day was observed at the C.P. church
Sunday. In the afternoon both the Dickey and Delina quartet gave a
number of beautiful selections...."
"Mr. Bryant Cashion returned to New Mexico Saturday after
spending his vacation with his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Bryant.
"Mr. and Mrs. Ewing Taylor and family, who have recently moved
from Dallas, Texas, visited relatives here this week.
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/17/95)
60 YEARS AGO
May 16, 1935
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Arthur W. Smith of Lincoln has returned
from a visit to her sister, Mrs. Herbert McCown, of Due West, S.C.,
who formerly lived here.
"Mr. and Mrs. E.H. Morgan of Knoxville, and his parents of Texas,
were in Mulberry, Saturday to attend the funeral of Mr. Ike Rutledge."
* * *
BRIDGE PARTY - "Mr. and Mrs. H. Parsons were hosts last week for
the Thursday night bridge club at their home on Washington
street....Mrs. William Hatcher and Mr. A.H. Hatcher, Jr., received the
high score prizes."
* * *
RED OAK - "Mr. and Mrs. Tom Turner have as guests this week their
daughter, Mrs. John T. Smith and children of Arkansas.
"Mr. and Mrs. Walter Griffis were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam
Whitsett Sunday."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mrs. Bob Frame and Miss Pearl
Tucker were Sunday guess of Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Bryant.
"Mrs. J.A. Fitch of Huntsville, is spending a few weeks with her
sister, Mrs. Bob Frame."
* * *
DEATHS - "I.C. Rutledge, aged 82, died May 11....Mrs. Elizabeth
Smith Gray, aged 70, and widow of Mr. O.P. Gray, died May 12....Mrs.
A.J. Griffis, aged 75, died suddenly April 24...."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Maggie Green leaves this week for an extended
visit to relatives and friends in Texas.
"Mr. and Mrs. Joe S. Matthews, of Franklin, were week-end guests of
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Pigg.
"Mrs. Roger Hickman has returned from a week's visit to relatives in
Chattanooga."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/17/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Jennie Faye Ellis, 138 S. Stewart, Lancaster, TX 75146. Phone: 214-
227-4817 announces the Elerson Family Reunion.
This reunion will be held Saturday July 15, 1995 at Tyler State Park,
Tyler, Texas.
"If John Elerson, who was born in 1775, or Joseph Elerson born 1806,
or Eliza Meeks was your relative, you will not want to miss this chance
to join your cousins.
"Related names include: Ball, Clark, Downing, George (of Lincoln
county, Tennessee), Jones, Rose and many, many more.
(Publish May 17, 1995
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
May 16, 1895
DEATHS - "Mrs. Blanche Bonner Wright, wife of Mr. W.M. Wright,
jr.,died in Nashville May 9....On May 12, Mr. Samuel H. Sloan was
found dead in bed at the residence of Mrs. E.M. Sloan, near Molino.
His home was in Shelby county, Tenn., and he was on a visit to
relatives....Mr. C.Y Douthat died near Clardyville, of old age, May
11....Near McBurg, May 10, Mrs. Mary, wife of Julius West, aged
about 37....
* * *
ROCKY POINT - "Rocky Point is the name of a beautiful school
house, situated on the rugged hills about two and a half miles east of
Kelso....
"Mrs. Jesse Parks, of Mulberry is visiting her brother, Mr. John
Snoddy."
* * *
BLAKEVILLE - "Mrs. H.H. Bledsoe, of Petersburg, and Mrs. Wiley
Ellis of Bidwell, visited Miss D.A. Pigg last week.
"A.C. Long was in Marshall county a few days ago."
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "Mr. G. Warden, of Kelso, was in Flintville last
Tuesday.
"Rev. A.F. Rankin of Bellbuckle, delivered an able discourse at the
C.P. church Sunday."
* * *
BLANCHE - "Mr. Spears and wife, of Rowland, Ala. came up last
Wednesday to the home of her parents to celebrate her birthday.
"Our school at this place will close the first of June. It has been very
successfully managed by Prof. S.C. Tigert.
* * *
MARRIAGES - Colored: E.D. Kelso and Mary Carter.
Jacob Perkins and Mary Barber."
(Publish May 24, 1995)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
May 23, 1895
HARMS - "Mrs. Walter Eslick, of Fayetteville, visited her sister, Mrs.
J.C. Whitaker, recently.
"Messrs. Will Lauderdale and Tom Wallace were chasing a mad dog
in this neighborhood last Friday."
* * *
LOCALS - "Lewis & Williams are sawing on an average of from
15,000 to 20,000 feet of lumber a day, and if necessary can saw 30,000
feet in the same time.
"Esq. J.D. Parks shipped his horses to Red Oak, Iowa, yesterday. He
took Roscoe, Fannie Holman, Lucy Gordon, Jug and Almont Keeman.
At Red Oak they meet Ed Geers and the other big horsemen of the
county."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Millville, Saturday, May 18, from the effects of a
burn, Veria Beddingfield, child of Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Gatlin. aged 3
years.
"Near Molino, May 15, of Pleurisy, Robert, son of R.C. Pearson,aged
17 years..."
* * *
MARRIAGES - "J.B. Deil and Martha Prince
P.T. Woodruff and M.E. Crunk."
* * *
DECORATION SERVICES - "Last Thursday was the day appointed by
the Shackleford-Fulton Bivouac for decorating the graves of the
Confederate heroes, who are sleeping beneath the sod in Lincoln
county...."
* * *
LOCALS - "The citizens of Lincoln county who are in favor of the free
and unlimited coinage of silver at the ratio of 16 to 1, are hereby
requested to meet at the court house at Mon. 1:00 p.m."
(Publish May 31, 1995)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
May 30, 1895
CORDER'S - "We have had a good many visitors to and from our
neighborhood for the last two weeks. Miss Alice Partain has been on a
visit to M.M. Dean's family. Mr. John Abbott and wife and Dr. Brock
and wife were visiting at John T. Corder's last week.
* * *
MOLINO - "Last Wednesday a number of young people visited Miss
Rena Montgomery at the hospitable home of Messrs. Caughran. those
present were Misses Ada and Una Wilson, Lida Waite, Nellie Cramsie,
Mamie Griffis, Jennie Galloway, Maggie McCown, Ettie McDill,
Hattie, Affie and Carrie Hamilton, Mary Caughran, Cora, Eva, Maggie
and Delia Askins, Rena Montgomery and Messrs. Worth Montgomery,
David Hamilton, Thomas McDill, Henry Thompson, Hugh and John
Caughran, Ira Galloway, Dennie Askins, Rob Drennon, Edd and Joe
Caughran and Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Sloan..."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "Messrs. J.F. and Hale Ladd are at their father's home
attending the bedside of their sick brother.
"Mr. Felix Moyers, of Colorado, an old Mexican soldier, visited Mr.
H.H. Colter this week, on the the small number of their company living
in Lincoln county.
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Molino, May 26th, Mrs. Polly Harwell, aged 80....On
Swan Creek, May 22, Mrs. Sarah Jane, wife of Jas. Bedingfield, aged
29....Near Molino May 23, of fever, Mrs. Mary Jane, wife of W.H.
Bradford, aged 21....Miss Catharine M. Bright, daughter of the late
James and Nancy Bright, of this place, died in Clarke county, Kentucky
May 22...."
* * *
COLDWATER - "Mr. E.P. Hodge is visiting his little daughter Bonnie,
at Mr. J.J. Sheffield's."
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 5/10/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Robert E. Overall, 8315 Valley View Dr., Huntsville, AL 35802 needs
information on Samuel Mason, who made his home at the mouth of
Cedar Creek in Campbell county, Tennessee in 1816. Was he related to
Solomon Mason, who received $75 for his services on a flatboat which
left the mouth of Cedar Creek in 1816?
* * *
(Publish 5/10/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
May 9, 1895
BLANCHE - "Mr. W.W. Twitty returned Saturday from a trip to Obion
county, where he has been in the interest of his nursery.
"Dr. Holland, of Mulberry, has been on a visit to his father, Mr. Jesse
Holland, the past few days."
* * *
HAWTHORNE - "Prof. J.A. Stewart is our present school teacher and
he is giving the line of education its due.
"The young men met at this place to for a debating club."
* * *
HARMES - "Miss Beatrice McMillen attended the protracted meeting
at Prosperity this past week.
"Mr. I.W. Kirby was seen passing through Harms a few days ago in
search of his Pearl of great price."
* * *
FLINTVILLE - "D.L. and S.S. Harris attended Federal court at
Nashville last week.
"The still at this place has closed down until the new crop of corn
comes in."
* * *
LOCALS - "Mr. J.M. Owen was on the way last Saturday to visit his
mother at McBurg. At Elora he discovered the loss of a $20 bill and
turned back to search for it.
"Mr. J.C. Colbert brought last Saturday the first strawberries to the
Fayetteville market this season.
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Ophelia Hill died suddenly of heart disease at the
residence of her father, Mr. E.M. Scott, near Howell, May 2, aged
27....Near McBurg, May 4, of dropsy, Mrs. Sallie Clark, wife of Jas.
Clark, aged 64....Mrs. Polly Cooper, widow of Mr. Hiram Cooper, died
May 3, at Mulberry...."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/10/95)
60 YEARS AGO
May 9, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mrs. R. McCown's name was drawn for a
free finger wave at Kuhn's Beauty Shop this week.
"Major Warren Bagley's invention, the airplane camera, has been
placed recently in the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C.
* * *
BLANCHE HIGH SCHOOL - "Friday evening May 10, 8 o'clock the
seniors are presenting a play, 'Everybody's Getting Married.'
Admission 10 and 20 cents."
* * *
DEATGS - "Mrs. Cordie Wright, wife of Robt. Harris, died at
Frankewing. She was born December 27, 1876, and died May 7....Mr.
William Ernest Cunningham, age 47, died at Boonshill, May 6....Mr.
Claud Brock died at Ardmore, May 8....Miss Amanda (Birdie) Smith
was born November 7, 1867, and died May 7....Mrs. Mollie Copeland
Franklin, widow of J.N. Franklin, died April 21, aged 77...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. W.C. Dale, Miss Sadie Dale, and Mr. and
Mrs. James Moore and Mrs. J.W. Darrah spent Sunday in Chattanooga
guests of relatives.
"Mrs. W.D. Hazlewood and little son, Roy Thompson, arrived
Sunday, April 28, from Miami, Fla., for a month's visit with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.T. Thompson of Cyruston."
* * *
RED OAK - "We are sorry to report that Mrs. Laura Abbott is very ill.
"Miss Mamie Loyd Wakefield and Reta Luna were week-end guests
of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wright.
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Ida Callahan of Nashville is guest of Mrs. John
Cummings. Other guests during the week were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford
Darnell of Palmetto."
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Pat Tennon, 4630 S.W. "H" Avenue, Lawton, OK 73505-7826 is
interested in the Kennedy family.
"I am looking for information on Mary Jane Kennedy, third wife of
Ezekiel Kennedy, living at Flintville, Lincoln county, Tennessee
August 1892. Was she a widow of ______ Bray?
(Publish May 3, 1995)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
May 2, 1895
MOLINOA - "Miss Etta McDill is in Petersburg working at the
millinery trade with the Misses Blake. We wish for her a pleasant trip
and speedy return, as we miss her so much in our society.
"That unwelcome guest, Death, was again in our midst Tuesday, April
16, when Mr. B.B. Bryant sank into death's cold embrace, then returned
on Friday the 19th and bore away the spirit of the wife of Mr. R.C.
Peasrson."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "Misses Tula Hobbs, Vic and Sabra Sugg, Mollie
DeFord and Messrs. W.Y. Sugg and W.B. Yowell attended church
Sunday at Howell.
"Mr. D.J. George, of Plano, Texas, is visiting relatives here."
* * *
LOCALS - "Young boys are now sans socks and shoes, so that the crop
of stone-bruises will be about as usual this year.
"There was a baptizing in the town creek at the place formerly known
to the boys as 'Old Funny.' Fifteen people were immersed.."
* * *
MARRIAGES - "J.W. Morris and Mollie Waggoner
"Pat Simmons and Betta McGehee
"J.H. Sulliger and Josie Eslick
Colored: "Berrie Williamson and Bettie Bradley
"Charley Neal and Bettie Steele."
* * *
LOCAL - "Dr. E.E.Stone, a graduate of the Atlanta Medical College,
one of the foremost institutions of the south, has located at Dellrose."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 5/3/95)
60 YEARS AGO
May 2, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mr. Ed. H. Davis of Molino, has a prized
goat that brought to his farm a fine set of quintupletts last week. This
makes of her thirteen kids in sixteen months, two sets of quintuplets
and one of triplets.
* * *
4-H RALLY - "Last Saturday the streets of Fayetteville presented aa
very colorful view with the 250 club girls and boys parading in their
white and green caps...led by the Fayetteville band they marched
around the square..."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Sara Theresa Tucker McOchee, aged 70, April
24....Mr. John H. Cummins, aged nearly 88 years, May 1. He was born
in Fayetteville and has lived here all of his life....Mrs. D.T. Myrick died
at the hospital April 27....Mr. Alee F. Morgan, aged about 65 years,
died of heart trouble at a hotel in Washington, D.C. He was born and
reared in Fayetteville...."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/26/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Virginia H. Barnes, 101 Country Cove Drive, Clinton, MS 39056-9791
asks about the Woody family of Lincoln county.
"The will of William Woody names his wife, Jane; daughters: Jane
Woody, Sarah Hilton, Biddy Huff, Betsey Buchanon, and Nancy
Fulington. His sons named were: William Bank Woody and John
Woody. The will was signed July 16, 1814. Was William Woody from
Ireland and the one who accompanied Robert Graham, Foard, and
Collett families to America about 1790. This group was in North
Carolina temporarily. Any information about this family would be
appreciated."
* * *
(Publish 4/26/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
April 25, 1895
PETERSBURG - "Knights of Pythias will be organized at an early date.
"Miss Etta McDill, of Molino has accepted a position with the Misses
M. and E. Blake, and has entered upon her duties. She is a niece of
Mrs. G.C. Eshman."
* * *
PRESIDENT LINCOLN'S ASSASSIN - "A special to the Courier-
Journal from Paducah, Ky., says: 'Squire Dugger, a prominent merchant
of Unionville, Ill., a few miles from Paducah, and Master
Commissioner of Massa county, was in the city yesterday.
"He said that last week he received a long letter from John Wilkes
Booth, who is alive in South America...."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Capt. W.P. Tolley is down from
Rutherford county visiting in his old neighborhood.
"There was a musical at Mr. Bill Taylor's last Saturday night by the
Hardin Banjo Band and N.W. Neeld."
* * *
COLDWATER - "Dr. Wright who is suffering with scrofula, has gone
to Bailey Springs, Ala., to stay awhile and see if his health improves.
"Mr. Brooks and family left recently for Texas."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Maggie Wright Hamilton, wife of P.G. Hamilton and
daughter of A.J. Wright, died near Cyruston, April 17, aged 24....Mr.
B.B. Bryan died of old age at his home at Molino, April 15, Mr. Bryan
was first married to Miss Mary Hicks in 1842 and his second marriage
was to Miss Eliza Smith in 1881....Near Molino, Spril 19, of congestion
Mrs. C.N. Pearson...."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/26/95)
60 YEARS AGO
April 25, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Mrs. Bill Mason was the fortunate one at
the Capital Theatre last Friday night. She was awarded $40 in cash.
"R.C. Carroll was in Mississippi last week looking for locations for
his Blue Bird Ice Cream stores."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Lemmie Thomas Collins,, aged 47 April 22..."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Rev. Bernard McBride of Oakhill, Ala., spent the
week end here as guest of Miss Jean Pressley.
"Miss Martha Buchanan of Clarksville spent the week end with her
sister Mrs. Dave Hobbs."
* * *
THE PILL ROLLER - "Georgie Porgie puddin' in pie/Kissed the girls
and made 'em cry/And then he laughed ;til he was faint/To see the tears
wash off the paint."
* * *
DINNER PARTY - "Dr. and Mrs. W.L. Barnett entertained at dinner
Sunday evening for Mr. and Mrs. Joe Taft of Taft, Tenn., a recent bride
and groom. Mrs. Taft is sister of Mrs. Barnett. Seated at the table with
the host and hostess were the honor guests, Mr. and Mrs. Taft, Mr. and
Mrs. I.B. Halbert of Howell, Mr. David Sloan of Taft, Miss Docia
Masters of Celina, Miss Lucy Bell Robertson of Taft and Tom Barnett
of Petersburg. The central ornament of the table was a black bowl of
scarlet tulips and white Iris with black and scarlet candles."
* * *
CAPITAL THEATRE - "See 'Little Sampson; in person on the stage.
He will baffle you with amazing feats of Herculean strength....He
breaks 1 inch rope with hands; Bends a buggy axle around his neck;
Blows up inner tube with lungs until it bursts; Swings heavy man with
teeth and allows 6 men to attempt to strangle him with a rope..."
(Publish April 19, 1995)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
April 18, 1895
BLANCHE - "Dr. Coats and wife and son, Morris were in your town a
few days ago trading.
"Misses Mary Hutchinson and Evie Twitty and Messrs. Charley
Byers, Bob Vickers, Ben Bouldin and Sam Twitty were visiting friends
at Clardyville Sunday."
* * *
PERSONALS - "J.R. Purvis, a former typo of this place, now of
Washington, D.C. is here on a visit
"Messrs. B.P. Gray of Smithland, and C.A. Johnson of Boonville, are
in Nashville as Federal jurors."
* * *
Mr. C.B. Bagley was granted a patent on his wagon nut. This is a great
improvement over the old nut that screws on the thimble-skeln and is so
made that it can never lose off, and of course prevents much
aggravation and inconvenience...A letter from the American Patent
Association, at Philadelphia, says that the nut is of unusual merit and
proposes to form a company with $50,000 capital and pay him $15,000
capital and pay him $15,000 in cash besides allowing him $9,500 stock
in the company. The letter also advises him not to sell his patent for
less than $30,000."
* * *
MARRIAGES - "Geo. Hunter and Mamie Haley
Pleasant Jones and Ella Murray"
* * *
DEATHS - "At Delina, April 15, of paralysis, Mrs. Arminta D. Taylor,
aged 78....Near Bucksnort, March 27, of typhoid fever, Noland Lane,
son of Green and Sallie Lane, aged 17 years and 8 months....On
Coldwater April 10, of pneumonia, G.W. Jones Flynn, son of H.A. and
Beatrice Flynn, aged 19 years and 1 month."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/19/95)
60 YEARS AGO
April 18, 1935
VANDERBILT ALUMNI MEET - "A luncheon was enjoyed at the
Pope hotel last Friday at noon by the local members of the Vanderbilt
alumni association....Among the local alumni who attended the
luncheon were Sen. Horace Sherrell, Ernest Rees, H.T. Holman, Paul
Gaunt, Dr. Richard Young, Albert Hayes, Miss Lois Harper, Thomas
Davidson, James Moores, and others...."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "There is not a business house or
residence in the town of Fayetteville that is not now occupied?
"A heavy cloud of dust from the devastated west was blown over this
section last Thursday evening. It filled your eyes and nostrils and was
very stifling, as well as darkening the rays of the sun."
* * *
THE PILL ROLLER COLUMN - "I would like to gently
whisper/Through this foolish rhyme/The Pill Roller was a handsome
guy/ Once upon a time. Miss ____"
* * *
DELINA - Relatives have received the notice of the serious illness of
Mrs. Lutie Hobbs West at the home of her daughter in New Jersey.
"Mr. Eross Liles is building a new sanitary concrete cow barn. "We
are sorry to say that Everett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Franklin is
dangerously ill."
* * *
DEATHS - "E.W. Daniel, aged 64 years, of Huntsville, Ala.,...Robert
Frame, aged 58 died at his home at Corder's Cross Roads, April
14....Mrs. Mollie Kirkpatrick Wade, aged 76, died April 11....Paul D.
Norman, aged 36 died in Fayetteville died April 16...."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/19/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Patricia Tennon, 4630 S.W. "H" Avenue, Lawton, OK 73505-7826
would like to know about the Fackewton/Faulkner family.
"James H. Bray, born in Tennessee, married Sarah Fackewton, who was
born in Ireland. Margaret C. Fackener married Richard Smith on
February 25, 1847. Amanda Fackenter married William Smith
November 18, 1850 and Robert Fackender married Ann O'Quinn
November 4, 1855. Are they brothers and sisters with surname of
Faulkner? I need to know the parents of James H. Bray and Sarah
Fackewton."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/11/95)
60 YEARS AGO
April 11, 1935
COLDWATER SCHOOL - "The Coldwater school will present the
play 'Magic Gifts' on Wednesday night April 17, 7:45 o'clock.
Everyone invited. Admission 10 and 15 cents."
* * *
SWEEPSTAKE WINNER - "It comes out that a Fayetteville born
woman was enriched to the extent of $71,737 when Blue Prince
finished second in the Irish Sweepstakes run two weeks ago.
"She is the former Miss Dora Simpson, native of Fayetteville, and is a
sister of Adolph Simpson of Fayetteville. She is now Mrs. Gayne
Norton of Los Angeles, Calif...."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Madame Fashion now decrees that the
stylish hat for the girls is about the size and shape of a pie pan.
"Don Rutledge has a bird dog that has given birth to 13 puppies in her
last litter."
* * *
MULBERRY GIRL MAKES RECORD - "Miss Judith Bailey,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Bailey of Mulberry, made the Merit List
at the University of Chattanooga for the first quiz period of the second
semester....In the recent popularity contest held on the campus by the
University Echo, the student paper, Judy was elected 'the cutest girl'
She is a member of Chi Omega and the Y.W.C.A. She is a graduate of
the Lincoln County High School...."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Laura Arnold Tucker, aged 70. and widow of Albert
Tucker, died at her home in the 4th district....Mr. Wm. G. Faulkner,
aged 83 years and 17 days died of paralysis at his home near Booneville
Tuesday afternoon...."
* * *
PIANO RECITAL - "The pupils of the piano class from the 8th district
school gave a recital at the home of Mrs. J.C. Goodrich. Those
appearing were Margaret Ready, Florence and Julia Askins, Avis Jones,
Virgie and Jack Bagley, Virginia Lincoln..."
(Publish April 12, 1995)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
April 11, 1895
SHOE SUPERSTITION - "When you buy a pair of new shoes never
put them on a shelf higher than your head, unless you want to bring bad
luck, and if you blacken them before you have had both shoes on you
may meet with an accident, or even have a sudden death. This is an
ancient Irish superstition. The Scotch girls believe that if they drop
their shoes before they have been worn trouble will ensue, while a
French lady losing her heel is sure of some disappointment in
love....You must not put your right shoe on your left foot or your left
shoe on you right foot, nor must you put your left shoe on before the
right unless you want bad luck. This superstition dates back to one of
the emperors of Rome, who, it is recorded, put on his left shoe first one
morning and came near being assassinated during the day."
* * *
HARMS - "Miss Eula Hamilton was the guest of Miss Lida Dickey last
week.
Prof. R.W. McCown closed his school at this place on March 29."
* * *
BLANCHE - "Last week Joe Thompson had a filly killed by Sam
Farrar's horse. Miss Mary Farrar had ridden to her school at Bonner's.
The horse was turned in with the filly and no man being near the lot it
was killed before help could reach it.
"Tom Rawls said that Charlie Byers told him that he had heard that
Tom Blair thought that Will McDaniel said that Ava Byers told him
that Walter Woodard heard that Bob Vickers said that Will told him
that Charlie McDonald said that Sam Twitty took his best girl to church
not long since, and was going to get a new suit."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/11/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Robert E. Overall, 8315 Valley View Drive, Huntsville, AL 35802 asks
about the Wright Bible.
"I need information on the Jacob Wright family Bible record
published in Middle Tennessee Family History by Mabel Tucker and
Helen Marsh.
"This record lists '__ B Mayson born 20th April 1802 was married
July 10th Anno 1824 and Mary P. Mavion was born June 3 AD 1825'
Who has this Bible now? Does anyone have more information on B.
Mayson and his daughter, Mary Mayion." (This name was spelled both
ways in Mr. Overall's letter. jww)
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 4/6/95)
60 YEARS AGO
April 4, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The contract has been let for Bedford
county's new court house. It will cost $130, 000.
"Loyd Caughran is now connected with H.N. Rees clothing store, and
would appreciate his friends coming in to see him."
* * *
THE PILL ROLLER'S COLUMN - "Stingy? Well, I should say so.
You couldn't get a dime out of some folks with a stomach pump."
* * *
SHADY GROVE - "Mrs. J.R. Syloer and son Buford, and daughter,
Gertrude, were called to Athens, Ala., on account of the illness of her
granddaughter.
"Mrs. Nora Bradley is at the bedside of little Tommy Arnold, who
was seriously burned."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mr. W.T.Drennan and son Arthur, of Rocky Ford,
Colo., were called here on account of the illness and death of his father,
Mr. R.M. Drennan.
"Mrs. Lawrence R. Jones and Miss Phoebe Shofner left Monday for
Washington, D.C., for a month's study in the art of teaching a nursery
school.
"Mrs. T.A. Patrick and her daughter, Sara, spent the week-end in
Whiteville with her mother, Mrs. Francis Thomas."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Lizzie King Partain, aged 83 died March 30....Mr.
William F. Jared died in the 4th district at Crystal Ridge. He was born
August 17, 1863 and died March 27....Mrs. L.R. Bevill of Oak Grove
died March 25....Mrs. Ann Eliza Runnels Bateman, died March 30...."
* * *
BOONEVILLE - "Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cunningham of Kingsport were
last week guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.d. Cunningham and
Mrs. Freeman of Mulberry."
* * *
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
April 4, 1895
THE BAY TOMS- "...Mr. Bryant brought Kentucky or Kittrell's Hal to
this county. It was crossing this horse on the high bred saddle mares of
the county that produced the different branches of the Hal family,
known as the Snow Heel. Henry Hal, General Hardee, The Clipper and
Tom Hal, or Gibson's sire of Hal Pointer....Bay Tom, 2:23, was the first
horse I put in the 2:30 list, and if he was not a Christian he had at least
been in the Cumberland Presbyterian church, for one of his former
owners, while on a booze, rode him right up the steps into a country
church...."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Old Uncle Tom Taylor is partially
paralized. He cannot help himself very much and can talk but little that
can be understood.
"Andy Malone of Gurley, Ala. has moved back to old Lincoln.
"Frank Fry has moved to Kelso to go into the drug business."
* * *
PERSONALS - "Miss Bessie Lawler, one of the belles of Gurley, is the
guest of her sister, Mrs. R.L. Mason.
"Hon. T.F. Towry, our member of the legislature, went to Nashville
on Monday last and is now in the midst of the conflict."
* * *
DEATHS - "The Sparta, Ill., Plaindealer: Wm. T. Wilson died at the
home of his son, Matthew, in this city Thursday morning, March 28,
1895...The deceased was born in Lincoln county, Tenn., in February
1820, and came to Illinois in 1841...."
"Near Bunker Hill, Giles county, March 20, of paralysis, Mrs.Nancy
Y. Dale, aged about 81 years. Member of the C.P. church. Burial at
Lebanon near Molino."
* * *
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 4/6/95)
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Clara Staggs, C.& W. Boarding Home, P.O. Box 807, Waynesboro, TN
38485. Phone 615-722-3015.
"My name is Clara Staggs and I own and operate a boarding home in
Tennessee. I have a client, who has resided with me since 1968.
"Before that time she was in the state hospital. The last contact with
any member of her family was at that time.
"Ms. Bertie is ninety years old now, and gets around like a fifty year
old.
"I would like to know if she has family living or anyone who knew
her. Her records were burned in a fire. I'm, also, wondering if there is a
family burial place for her.
NAME: Bertie Sullivan
D.O.B. October 21, 1904
PLACE OF BIRTH: Fayetteville, Lincoln county, Tennessee.
PARENTS: Names unknown
BROTHERS: None
SISTERS: 1
NAME: W.A. Rowe
Anyone who has information about Ms. Bertie Sullivan please contact
me at the above address or phone number.
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs.
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/4/95)
60 YEARS AGO
January 3, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The expression 'all that goes up must
come down' does not apply to taxes.
"Raymond Moyers & Co. sold more than a ton and a half of candy
during the Christmas season."
* * *
BOONSHILL SCHOOL DAMAGED BY FIRE - "At 8 o'clock last
Sunday morning the Boonshill high school building was discovered to
be on fire....damage to the building and equipment is approximately
$3,000...."
* * *
CARTER'S DRUG STORE - "If curing 2,000 cases of itch entitles a
druggist to a crown in heaven Carter's Drug Store is settin' pretty. 50
cents.
"The most satisfying thing about being a blame fool is a fellow never
finds it out."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. James C. Shofner, December 31, aged 89....Mrs. Julia
Steele Eslick, aged 82, January 2....Mr. Albert J. 'Red' Simmons,
December 21, ...Mr. Joseph Dean McClellan, aged 65...."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mrs. Grace Ward has returned to her
home in Oklahoma after spending a few days with her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. Neal Warren.
"Messrs. James Bryant and Leon Gault are at home from the CCC
Camp."
* * *
DINNER PARTY - "Miss Lannie Haynes and Mr. Felix Buchanan
were hosts the first of the week with a dinner party...guests were Misses
Orra Williams, Lera Strong, Mary Sid Medearis, Lucile Landess, Edna
Anderson, Judith Bailey, Sadie Buchanan and Messrs. John Matthews,
Sam Bagley, Ernest Rees, Jr., Hal Rees, Bob Henry Walker of Athens,
J.D. Motlow and Fillmore Cannon."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/11/94)
60 YEARS AGO
January 10, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Both girls and boys' basketball teams of
Central high school won from Shelbyville high in Shelbyville Tuesday
night. Boys, 20-16, girls 25 to 18.
"Rayford Ellis, of Delina, who is attending the University of Alabama
is a member of the team that played New Year's day at the Rose Bowl
in Pasadena, Calif."
* * *
QUARTERLY COURT - "Albert W. Wilson of Boonshill, was elected
to the county board of education to fill the vacancy caused by the death
of C.E. Clark.
"Twenty-four families in the various districts of the county were
reported as needing help."
* * *
DELINA - "Prof. L.I. Mills of Petersburg, enjoyed a bird supper with
Mr. and Mrs. Alex Sanders Wednesday night.
"Mr. and Mrs.Walter Butler, who are out from Texas visiting
Marshall and Lincoln county relatives visited the latter's sister, Mrs.
Tom Davis, Tuesday night. They were accompanied by their mother,
Mrs. Owens and daughters, Misses Pattie and Lorena Owens of
Petersburg."
* * *
DEATHS - "Reuben Franklin Stiles died Monday afternoon....Miss
Elizabeth March died January 8,...she was born February 3, 1838...Mrs.
Alice Smith, aged 71, at Red Oak Jan. 6....
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Mrs. Cora Stubblefield is visiting her daughter,
Mrs. L.L. Speed, and Mr. Speed of Florence, Ala.
"Mr. "Hub" Smith went to Hot Springs Saturday for a vacation of a
few weeks.
"Rev. Ellis Bearden of Sewanee spent the week-end here with his
aunt, Mrs. Ellis Blake."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/18/94)
60 YEARS AGO
January 17, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Within the past year there has been four
deaths in the March family, two brothers, a sister and a cousin.
"The hospital force is expecting to move into the new building next
week."
* * *
SHADY GROVE - "Mr. Benie Syler, James Jones and Edd Hill of
Hurdlow were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Clark Friday.
"Mrs. Gertrude Hardeman is visiting her brother Ben Nash of
Molino."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Messrs. Cecil Allen and Leland Medearis and
Miss Carles Allen left Wednesday for Louisville, where they will attend
the Coca-Cola bottling company convention.
"Mr. Sherwood H. Daniel has gone to Pulaski, where he has accepted
a position in the radio department at the Abernathy Hardware
Company."
* * *
HOWELL - "A number of friends of Mrs. Cliff McGeehee surprised
her with a party on her birthday, Wednesday evening.
"Naomi Smith and Virginia Moore spent Friday night with Miss Irene
Clark in Fayetteville and attended the ball game at Central high."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Geo. Stephenson, in company with Mesdames
J.M. Greer, J.A. Montgomery and D.B. Smith spent Thursday in
Lewisburg as luncheon guests of her mother, Mrs. D.B. Clayton, and
attended a W.C.|T.U. Meeting in the Afternoon.
* * *
TEACHER'S EXAMINATION - "I am advised by Commissioner
Walter D. Cocking that a teachers' examination will be held in Lincoln
county at Fayetteville on Jan. 25, 26, if there is sufficient demand.
L.J. WALL, Supt. of Schools."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 1/25/95
60 YEARS AGO
January 24, 1935
REMINDER OF A BIG TREE - "The largest poplar tree ever cut in
Lincoln county came off the Boone Small (now March) place in 1896.
It was approximately 7 feet in diameter and was hauled to the Williams
& Swainson saw mill by J.J. Daves, Chas. Landess and John Buntley.
Mr. Landess got some of the timber from which he carved a spoon and
fork which he sent to J.J. Stone at Elk Horn, W. Va. A few days ago
Mrs. Stone gave the spoon and fork to Mr. Landess' widow, Mrs.
Myrtle Prosser Landess."
* * *
LOCAL BOY MAKES GOOD - "Friends here will be glad to learn that
Harry Warden, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Bryant Warden of near
Fayetteville, made the highest average grade of any member in his class
during the fall quarter. Young Warden is a freshman at Tennessee Tech
at Clarksville. He was formerly a student at the Lincoln county central
high school here."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Mary Kidd, aged 77, January 22....Mr. Wiley Ortner,
aged 65 years, January 23....Mrs. Martha Jordan Kimes, aged 72 years,
near Howell....Mrs. Fannie, widow of Robt aged 81, January 16....Mrs.
Emily E. Rogers, aged 74, in Shelbyville....Malcolm Jennings, aged 27
years, died in Franklin county, Jan. 29....Willie C. Caldwell, 52, of
Elora, died Saturday....Mrs. Saddie Stewart, wife of Lem. H. George,
aged 60, January 15....Mrs. Mary Marshall Dale, aged 82, January
17...."
* * *
CAPITOL THEATRE - Tuesday, Jan. 29 with Irene Dunne and John
Boles in 'The Age of Innocence.' Wednesday & Thursday 'The Barretts
of Wimpole Street' with Fredric March and Charles Laughton."
* * *
AD - "Refill your Coal Bin NOW! Try our Battle Creek Coal. Gray &
Moores."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. Feb.. 1, '95)
60 YEARS AGO
January 31, 1895
PLANE DOWN AT KELSO - "A broken cylinder caused the forced
landing Sunday afternoon of a Waco cabin plane on R.D. Cowley's
farm at Kelso.
"James Davis of Houston, Texas, was bringing Mrs. J.A. Schott, her
sister, and her son, H.A. Schott, Jr., to Sewanee where young Schott
was to enter the University of the South....The three passengers came to
Fayetteville where they got a taxi to take them to Sewanee...."
* * *
PRESIDENT'S BIRTHDAY - "The 53d birthday of President Franklin
D. Roosevelt was observed in 7,500 different places on the evening of
January 30, for the benefit of children suffering with infantile paralysis.
"At the Rambo Garage in Fayetteville, Lincoln county people
gathered together to fittingly commemorate this occasion. More than
five hundred people were in attendance...."
DEATHS - "Mrs. Delia Taft, aged 62, died January 27....Mrs. Jessie
M.Rawls, aged 76, died at her home in Taft, January 23....Mrs. Jean
McKeand, wife of R. Don Warren, aged 32, died in a Memphis
hospital....Mr. Louis Gatlin, aged 67, died near Dellrose....Miss Rachel
Dorris Markham, aged 20 years, January 24....Mr. Willis H. Whitaker,
aged 54, January 29....Mr. James L. Robertson, aged 77, died of
paralysis at Taft, January 27...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Katherine Green left Saturday to accept a
position as librarian in Central High School of Louisville, Ky.
"Mr. George Moyers and daughter, Mrs. Parks Scott and little six-
year-old son, Billy, returned Wednesday from Hot Springs, Ark., where
they have been since Christmas.
"Mrs. Fred George fell Saturday at her home on the Jackson highway
and broke her arm."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/15/95)
60 YEARS AGO
February 14, 1935
RURAL ELECTRIFICATION - "Sixteen carloads of pole line
materials and wire have been ordered and will be here in a few days.
This project will cover the entire county and will be completed by early
fall...."
* * *
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Thirty-seven years ago at 9:45 Friday
night the Maine was blown up in Havana harbor and the Spanish-
American war precipitated.
"Brune Richard Hauptmann was condemned to the electric chair
Wednesday by the jury that tried him for the kidnap-murder of baby
Lindbergh."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. John F. Beasley, formerly Miss Frances Brown, died
February 12, in Pulaski....Mrs. Fammie Pearce, aged 47, February
7....Mrs. Susie Hall Gabard, aged 83, February 8....Rev. Ernest Merrill,
aged 56, in Calvert, Texas, February 1....Mrs. Nancy Halbert Harris,
aged 84, February 10...she was the last charter member of the Howell
Brick church."
* * *
CAPITOL THEATRE - "Monday James Cagney in 'The St. Louis Kid'.
Wednesday & Thursday, Katherine Hepburn in 'The Little Minister'."
* * *
GOLDEN WEDDING CELEBRATED - "Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Hopkins
of the Taft community celebrated their golden wedding Tuesday...Mrs.
Hopkins was before her marriage Miss Mary Jane Towry and was the
daughter of Smith and Nancy Jane Warren Towry. Mr. Hopkins is 74
and Mrs. Hopkins 68."
* * *
CARTER'S DRUG STORE - "They say a certain young fellow has a
head like a door knob because any woman can turn it.
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/22/95)
60 YEARS AGO
February 21, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Horace McKay was in Detroit last week
and rode home in a new Ford.
"In driving a car it is much better to have the crank in the tool box
than at the wheel."
* * *
NEW OFFICE BUILDING - "The occupants of the new county office
building met last Monday to give it a name....of forty-one names the
name suggested by Ed Muse was selected, and hereafter it will be
known a 'People's Building.'...."
* * *
CARTER'S DRUG STORE - "Dear Mr. Carter: Why does my teacher
ask me so many questions? Don't she know nothing at all? Willie B."
* * *
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mr. and Mrs. J.H.B. Rowe have
returned home after spending a week with their granddaughter, Mrs.
Carl Hendon of Alabama.
"Mr. and Mrs. Willard Bradford were the week-end guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Dee Bradford of Liberty."
* * *
DELINA-"Last Monday afternoon Mr. Calvin Burgett and Miss Vardie
Lott of Huntsville, Ala., drove to the home of Esq. Tillman Finley and
were united in marriage....
"Miss Nannie Clift, one of the teachers in Cornersville school, visited
her brother, Mr. Gowan Clift and wife Thursday night."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. J.B. Davis, aged 74, February 19....Mrs. Ada Jackson
Simmons, aged 42, in Shelbyville....Mrs. Sallie Warden Buntley, aged
68, died at Corder's Cross Roads, February 13....Mrs. Kate Hancock
Schnetzler, aged 42, died at her home at State Line, February 19....Jesse
Langston, born near Flintville, June 5, 1858, died near Melissa, Texas
January 26....father of twenty-one children...."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/1/95)
60 YEARS AGO
February 28, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Messrs. Leland Medearis and R.C.
Carroll were in Michigan first of the week feeding the wild ducks on
Coca-Cola and Blue Bird ice cream.
"Six little girls in the 7th grade of Robt. E. Lee school scored 100 in
the mid-term examination: Jane Strong, Marie Ready, Martha Carroll,
Lois Welch, Josephine Pack and Rachel Hovis."
* * *
KELSO - "Miss Hilda Winford, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Simmons, Jr., Mr.
and Mrs. R.D. Cowley and Mr. Joe Pigg attended a mule sale at
Decherd last Thursday. Mr. Cowley had some mules in the sale.
"Miss Iva Loyd, Mrs. Ola Honey and Mrs. Maggie Rutledge spent
last Friday with our beloved club member, Mrs. Joe Moore, who is
slowly recuperating from a very serious burn."
* * *
DEATHS - "The body of Joe A. Martin, aged 53 years, former deputy
sheriff at Hamilton county, who died Wednesday, February 20, was
brought to Fayetteville for burial....Mr. Wm. S. Dickey, aged 73, died
near Molino, February 26...."
* * *
BIRTHDAY DINNER - "Vallie Lynn Smith entertained her young
friends with a dinner on her eleventh birthday, on February 24th...."
* * *
PETERSBURG - "Mrs. Betty Williams Smith, aged 70, wife of Hunter
Smith, died at her home near Richmond, February 24....
"Mr. and Mrs. Luther Hart, Mr. Jas. Arthur and Mr. and Mrs. D.B.
Smith attended the funeral of Mr. John Davis at Boonshill last week."
* * *
THE PILL ROLLER - "I've seen a house without a chimney\And a boat
without a sail,\But the coldest thing in winter\Is a shirt without a tail."
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/8/95)
60 YEARS AGO
March 7, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "The Observer telephone is No. 58 and we
would be awfully well pleased for you to call us when you have a news
item.
"The Observer has been going to the home in which Mr. J.B. Bryan of
Coldwater lives for 78 years. He lives at the home of his father, Mr.
A.N. Bryan, who lived there when he first subscribed for the Observer
in 1857."
* * *
"THE PATSY" TO BE PRESENTED - "The Lincoln County Woman's
Club has secured the services of C.A. Gearish, a professional
Chautaugua and Little Theatre play director, to stage that ever popular
and wholesome 3-act comedy 'The Patsy.'...."
* * *
BUSINESS CARDS - "Jacob M. McWilliams, M.D., Practice limited
to Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat....J.W. Holman, Attorney-at-Law,
Southeast Corner Public Square....Bagley & Bagley, Real Estate,
Insurance and Loans, Office K.P. Building Phone 30...."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Fourney Jacobs, 53, Huntsville, March 4...Mr. Wiley
Spray, 79, Frogville, March 4....Mrs. Fannie Rives, Skinem, March
2....Mrs. Maggie Jackson Harrison, 42, Dellrose, March 5,....Mrs.
Lizzie Cummins Vann, 75, Feb. 28, at Vann....Mrs. Margaret Creson
Wade, 88, February 27....Mr. George Grissam, 34, at Lincoln, February
28....Esq. J.J. Martin, near Dellrose, March 4, native of Lincoln county
born April 26, 1846...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Misses Lillian White, Mildred Clark and Lois
Good, who are attending the Woman's college in Athens, Ala., spent the
week-end with their parents.
..."Elder and Mrs. D.E. Mason and son, David, of Sulphur Springs, Tex.
are here visiting their children, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mason and Mr. and
Mrs. Sumners Wilson."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 3/15/95)
60 YEARS AGO
March 14, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "In Ripley's 'Believe it or not' is pictured a
paper of pins that Miss Mag Chafin of Lincoln county, Tenn., used 59
years.
"Mrs. Lou Warden of Fayetteville has been issued an honor badge for
15 years continuous service with the telephone company."
* * *
THE PILL ROLLER - "Dear Mr. Carter: I've been trying to catch a
husband for the past 20 years, but with no luck. Do you suppose I'm
using the wrong kind of bait? Miss ____
I've observed that the kind you catch by fishing in nearly all cases
should have been thrown back. Stop fishing. G.F.C."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mrs. Fannie Revis, March 2, at Bellview....Gideon Ezell
George, aged 76, at Dellrose, March 10....J.A. Warren, 55, at
Bellville....Mr. Lee Caldwell, aged 77, March 12, native of
Mulberry....Double funeral services for Mrs. Iva Hamilton Carter, aged
74 and her daughter, Mrs. Grace Hastings, aged 47, both died March
10....Mrs, Ella Whitaker Rees, aged 78, at her home in West End,
March 8...."
* * *
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY - "The friends and relatives of Mrs.
Rena Ladd of Mulberry avenue, gave her a surprise Sunday morning in
honor of her 74th Birthday....
"On March 3, Mrs. Ida Formwalt was hostess of a birthday dinner in
honor of her sister, Mrs. Hayden Edwards...."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Miss Nancy Jones underwent a tonsil operation at
the local hospital Saturday.
"Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Moore and son, Milton, left today for Detroit,
to make their home in the future."
* * *
100 YEARS AGO
February 7, 1935
DID YOU KNOW THAT? - "Several cases of rabbit fever is reported
over the county.
"Mr. Virgil Yearwood sold nearly three hundred mules on first
Monday."
* * *
AT THE HOSPITAL - "....Miss Mildred Abbott, appendix, Mr. Jas.
Erwin, Belvidere, appendix, Mr. Jake Hamilton, a major operation...."
* * *
DELINA - "Mr. Clive Adams presented his wife with a handsome new
upright piano last week.
"Mr. Rufe Hunter was the guest of his niece, Mrs. otis Sullivan during
the past week."
* * *
KELSO - "Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Whisenant and little son, Jimmie, of
Fort Payne, Ala., are here visiting Mrs. Whisenant's parents, Mr. and
Mrs. T.J. Winford.
"Miss Kathleen Pruitt spent last Friday night in Fayetteville with Miss
Dot Anderson and attended the ball game at Central high."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE - "Misses Frances Kelso, a student at Peabody,
Maude Carter, Laura Gray Kirby, Josephine and Roberta Motlow all of
Nashville, spent the week-end at home with the homefolks.
"Miss Ruth Cline of Chattanooga, spent the week-end with Miss
Marie Ready.
"Since the opening of the new hospital Mrs. Lizzie Hobbs has
furnished a room in memory of her daughter, Taffy Tula Hobbs."
* * *
(p.2 Spanning Yrs. 2/
(Publish 1/11/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
January 10, 1895
COLDWATER - "The Death Angel has visited our midst recently.
Mrs. Mack Campbell, daughter of Mr. Newt Maddox, died the 4th inst.
"Mr. Eli Wright and Miss Florence Raby were married, in Moore co.,
on Dec. 20. We hope for them a pleasant and prosperous journey
through life.
* * *
SMITHLAND - "A.M. McLaughlin, who sold out his store to Franklin
& Copeland, has moved to Fayetteville.
"Mr. Mack Franklin has moved to the house originally owned by
A.M. McLaughlin. Mr. Roy Copeland has moved into the house
occupied by J.C. Stubblefield, Esq., and the latter now occupies the
Street house.
* * *
THE SOCIAL CIRCLE - "To-day at the residence of her son, T.O.
Bagley, Mrs. Eliza B. Bagley will celebrate the 80th anniversary of her
birth...
"Twenty years ago last Saturday, Jan. 5th, Dr. T.P. Holman and wife
stood before the minister and took the marital vows....They celebrated
the event by a China Wedding to which almost fifty invitations were
issued...."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Camargo, Jan. 4, Pryor Womack, son of Mrs. Callie
Womack, aged 8....At Bucksnort, Jan. 8, an infant of E.L. and Elizabeth
McGehee, aged 5 months.....On Tucker's Creek, Jan. 2, Mrs. Letitia,
wife of Nath Reed, aged 50 years"
* * *
MARRIED - "Colored-H.L.P. Jones and Mattie Fannon; Robert Tate
and Julia Buchanan."
* * *
(Publish 1/18/95)
SPANING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
January 17, 1895
CORDER'S CROSS ROADS - "Mrs. J.E. Bray and little daughter,
Myrtle, of Round Rock, Texas, are on a visit to her brother and sister.
"Tom Stevenson and Mahew Smith from Waxahachie, Texas, are
visiting their parents and kin in old Lincoln and several others that I
will not mention."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "J.M. Steed is in very feeble health.
"Byrom Ingle of Huntsville, recently made a visit to his cousin, Edd
Ingle, of this place."
* * *
CYRUSTON - "Virgie Wells, of Bunker Hill, has been making frequent
trips to Clardyville and Cyruston lately.
"Miss Nannie Hamilton, who spent the holidays with relatives here,
has returned to school at Dickson."
* * *
HOWELL - "Mr. H.C. Dyer has moved his mother to Howell and is
keeping boarding house.
"Three of Charley Sloan's boarders left him from the lack of food and
quilts. Last week he bought a load of pumpkins and a sack of cow peas
and they boys have come back."
* * *
OBITUARY - "Brother J.A. Cantrell was born February 11, 1868, and
died Dec. 17...He leaves a devoted wife and two children..."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Ego, Jan. 8, Mrs. Patsy Miles, aged about 74...At
Bucksnort, Jan. 11, Mr. Hardy Warden, aged 74...Near Lincoln, Jan. 13,
of old age, Mr. John Nunley. aged 67..."
* * *
(Publish 1/4/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
January 3, 1895
BLANCHE - "The young folks were tendered a social gathering at the
home of W.L. McAnn on the eve of the 24th; also, at J.W. Rawls' (little
Johnny's) on the 27th, and at Mrs. Mat Twitty's on the 29th.
"The annual reunion of the Forbes family occurred at the home of
Mrs. E.J. Forbes on December 27th. Every family was represented
except that of Mr. Thomas Moore, of Molino, who married the
youngest daughter...."
* * *
COLDWATER - "Dr. L.Y. Hays and Laps Good made a flying trip to
Birmingham.
"Joe Morrison, wife and children will leave for Texas January 3d or
4th, where they expect to make their future home."
* * *
BUCKEYE- "Lawson Alexander seems to have some attraction from
home lately.
"O.S. Stewart has been sick the past week with a severe cold."
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Camargo, Dec. 29, of pneumonia, J..H. Billians.
"At Bucksnort, Jan. 1, of pneumonia, William Homer, son of W.C.
and Jane Warden, aged 13 years and 5 months.
"Miss Caroline M. Diemer died Thurs., Dec. 27, at the residence of
her brother, S.T. Diemer..."
* * *
PERSONALS - "Prof. R.E.L. Dinwiddie, of Florence, spent the past
week in town with relatives.
"Mr. R.J. McKinney and bride, of Chattanooga, were visiting his
parents last week.
"Miss Fannie Higgins has been in Marshall county the week past with
her sick sister, Mrs. Jno. F. Beasley."
(Publish 1/25/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
January 24, 1895
REAL ESTATE - "A.J. Pamplin to J.A. Pamplin, 61 acres in 7th dis.
"S.C. Hipsh to C.S. Swainson, 2,360 acres in 19th dis."
* * *
OREGON - "There was a wedding here the 1st Sunday in this month
that was just a bit romantic. Chas. Benson and Miss Nannie Griffin, of
this place, met at the Sulphur Springs and at the appointed hour, 10
o'clock, in the presence of a large crowd, they were made same as one.
Rev. Lanston officiating."
* * *
BELLVILLE - "There was a party given at the residence of Mr. Bun
Bell last Thursday night which was greatly enjoyed. Those present
were:
"J.D. Cole and Miss Armada Steed, Milton Harris and Miss Sue
Furgason, Dr. Cannon and Miss Pearl Eads, Fount Ladd and Miss Mary
Talbot...."
* * *
PERSONALS - "Mr. T.R.W. Crane, of Oak Hill, one of Lincoln
county's most upright men, was a late caller.
"Misses Maud, Maxie and Mary Grigsby, left Monday last for
Sacramento, Ky., to visit their grandmother."
* * *
DEATHS - "At Kelso, Friday, Jan. 11th, of dropsy, Mrs. Dealpha
Campbell, aged 72, burial at Prospect....At Towry, Jan. 19th, of
paralysis, Mrs. Sallie Sawyers, aged 72. Burial at Pleasant Grove...."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "Mr. Walter Eslick, of Fayetteville, will be in our
town sparking this week.
"Hog cholera has been raging for some time in this section."
* * *
(Publish 2/1/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
January 31, 1895
HARMS - "Mr. J.W. Wilson and family have moved into our midst.
"Last Friday night quite a number of young ladies called on the
Messrs. Kirby. They had a pleasant time."
* * *
HAWTHORNE - "Miss May Pitts is boarding at Mr. J.I. Pearce's of
Fayetteville and going to school.
"The toll gate keeper of the Huntsville pike has one regular customer,
the first settler of Bucksnort."
* * *
SMITHLAND - "Prof. T.M. Wilson was in this neighborhood last week
looking after the interest of his school.
"Mrs. Jennie Jones, of Huntland, was visiting her sister, Mrs. W.Y.
Taylor.
* * *
COLDWATER - "Mrs. Mollie Rhodes and three children, after a visit
of six months among kin, left for her home in Texas last Saturday.
"Miss Dell Sheffield, of Coldwater, has charge of the school at Bee
Spring.
* * *
DEATHS - "At Goshen, Jan. 29, Mrs. Mary R.E., wife of Wm.
Ashworth, dec., aged 74....Near Kelso, Wednesday, Jan. 16th, of
consumption, Mrs. Martha Nix, wife of Mr. Samuel Nix, aged 64..."
* * *
HUB AND SPOKE FACTORY - "That a handle and hub factory is to
be established in Fayetteville is a certainty. Stock to the value of
twenty-two hundred dollars has been subscribed...Besides the people
who operate it, it will give employment to teamsters and wood choppers
and will otherwise be of incalculable benefit."
(Publish 2/8/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
February 7, 1895
OREGON - "On Saturday, Feb. 2nd, there was a birthday dinner given
to Mr. Henry Warren, who has reached his 81st anniversary. But we
are sorry to report the old gentleman was sick and could not enjoy it.
* * *
MOLINO - "There was an entertainment last Monday night at the
residence of D.F. Askins. Those present-Misses Rena Montgomery,
Lillie Caughran, Ettie McDill, Eva and Maggie Askins, Maggie
McCown, Jennie Galloway, Carrie Hamilton, Delia Askins, and Messrs.
Ira Galloway, Ovid Wiley, Eddie, Joe, Carl and Hugh Caughran, Worth
Montgomery, Homer McCown, Dennie and Elgie Askins.
* * *
LOCALS - "The past week three cars of cattle, two of hogs and one of
mules have been shipped from the Fayetteville stock yards. Last Friday
Parks Bros. shipped twenty steers to Cincinnati that averaged 1,487
pounds, and a finer lot of beeves never left this county.
* * *
85th ANNIVERSARY - "The 85th anniversary of the Cumberland
Presbyterian Church was appropriately observed by that congregation
in Fayetteville last Sunday....On Feb. 4, 1810, the C.P. Church was
organized in the home of Rev. Samuel McAdoo, in Dickson county,
Tenn., two other ministers taking part in the organization. From that
beginning the church has in eighty-five years grown to something more
than 180,000 members...."
* * *
DEATHS - "At Cyruston at the home of Mr. C.H. Cunningham, Feb. 4,
of consumption, Miss Sealy Story, aged 75...."
* * *
(Publish 2/15/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
February 14, 1895
FLINTVILLE - "Miss Maud McKinney is visiting friends at Huntland.
"L.O. Bostick shipped a car of fine hogs north Saturday."
* * *
CIRCUIT COURT - "Grand Jury-J.C. Stubblefield, foreman, T.J.
Burris, Joseph Lock, M.L. Dickey, G.M. Pylant, A.N. Hughey, J.W.
Fleming, N.N. McClellan, D.C. Stevenson, Kenneth Stevens, J.T. Gray,
Jno. B. Sullivan, J.A. Carloss."
* * *
FAYETTEVILLE FIGURES - "The books of the corporation tax
assessor show there are 614 town lots and houses in the town of an
average valuation of $296.38. To run the town $4,875.50 is yearly
collected from the people, which is sixty-five cents on the $100 worth
of taxable property. In addition to this the state and county tax is $1 on
the hundred, thus making a total tax of $1.65 for Fayetteville people.
No wonder that the cold sweat appears on a town man at tax-paying
time."
* * *
MEMBERS OF SHACKLEFORD-FULTON BIVOUAC - "You are
earnestly requested to attend the regular meeting of the Bivouac on
Saturday, March 2nd, 1895, to decide who will represent the Bivouac in
the grand reunion of Confederate Soldies at Houston, Texas, May 20-
23d, 1895...."
* * *
TOWRY - "A.J. Crunk, the beef man, has moved to the Stegall farm, at
Harper's Branch.
"Mrs. Virlina D. McAlister, of Milan county, Texas, is visiting her
children, W.J. McAlister, of this place, and Mrs. J.H. Thrasher, of
Rowell.
"O.J. Bolander has a very bad case of flatula, but I think Dr. Davis of
Fayetteville will bring him around all right.
(Publish 2/22/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
February 21, 1895
BOONSHILL - "Mr. Hence Cunningham was thrown from a mule last
week and very painfully but not seriously hurt.
"Mr. Chas. W. Hobbs, of Cyruston, worships with us occasionally,
and spends the afternoon with one of our fairest girls.
* * *
A FAMILY REUNION - "For several years it has been the custom of
the children and relatives of Dr. Wm. Stewart to give him a birthday
dinner. Accordingly on the 13th day of February, his 86th birthday,
they met at his home on the hill, near Molino, sor that purpose...."
* * *
DEATH - "Near Molino, February 16, of hives, Sallie, daughter of J.C.
and Sallie Lincoln, aged 4 months.
* * *
NON-RESIDENT NOTICE - "Wm. L. Moores, Admin., &c. vs John
M. Moores, et als.
"In the above cause pending in the Chancery County of Lincoln
county it appearing to me, W.B. Martin, Clerk and Master of said
Court, from complaint's bill, which is sworn to, that the defendants,
Elbridge K. Moores, Cyrus W. Moores and Julius Hamilton, are non-
residents of Tennessee, and reside in the state of Texas...."
* * *
ADVERTISED LETTERS - "John G. Buchanan, P.G. Butler, Miles
Brazier, col., W.A. Carter, Miss Lou Edmondson, Mrs. Daisy Hayden,
HJenry Purdy, Miss Archie Ray, I.M. Smiley, J.W. Smith, J.P.
Thomison, Isaac Vanzant, Mrs. Eliza Williams, Capt. Jasper G.
Wilbourn. J.J. Jones, P.M."
* * *
(Publish 3/1/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
February 28, 1895
SUNDAY THOUGHTS - "Controversy in religious matter pays no
dividends.
"The blind would never find out they were blind if somebody with
eyes didn't tell them so.
"The man who looks through cobwebs will see spiders everywhere."
* * *
MOLINO - "Miss Rena Montgomery has been visiting friends in
Palmetto the past two weeks.
"Oscar Taylor, of Samville, and Albart Taylor, of Howell, were the
guests of their sister, Mrs. S.A. McDill last week."
* * *
BUCKEYE - "Dr. B.L. Jean left Tuesday for Lincoln, where he will
practice medicine.
"On last tuesday night the young people came together at the
residence of Mr. Jim Woods...."
* * *
DEATH - "Mrs. Priscilla, wife of Mr. John H. Cummins, died in this
place Monday, aged 36...."
* * *
MARRIAGES - "Chas. Davenport and Beatrice Parker; Ben Garrison
and Lena Wilson; John T. Southerland and Dora A. Harmoning.
Colored: Henry Keith and Mary Lou Crawford; A.W. Fulton and
Mariah Ford."
* * *
HOTEL SOLD - "The hotel property in this place has been sold by Mrs.
Pettey to Mr. Ed. Pope, the consideration being $7,500. There is not a
more enterprising man in the town than Mr. Pope, and as the hotel is in
need of repairs he will at once have the needed work done...."
(Publish 3/8/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
March 7, 1895
MCBURG - "We have a weather prophet in our neighborhood, Mr.
Nathan Gary, he prophesied 27 snows and we have had 26.
"Mrs. Pardon has moved back from Arkansas to this place, to keep
house for her grandchildren.
* * *
GIMLET CREEK - "Miss Fannie Whitaker, of Mulberry is spending
several days with her sister, Mrs. Yancy Dusenberry.
"J.W. Ashby and his little daughter, of Mulberry, visited his mother,
Mrs. Nancy Ashby, recently."
* * *
COLDWATER - "The rude hand of death has been in our midst again.
Mrs. Mary Mullens, after an illness of about a week, died Friday, the
3rd, at 9 a.m.
"Campbell & Marshall have their mill in good trim and are anxious to
see people coming with corn.
* * *
PLEASANT ENTERTAINMENT - "Last Friday evening Miss Mary
Battle celebrated the sixteenth anniversary of her birth with a party."
* * *
LOCALS - "Mrs. J.D. Tillman desires to sell her piano. It is an old but
very handsome instrument, of mahogany, has never been abused, is in
good condition-restrung a few months ago, and new hammers put on. It
is a Chickery Grand, and will be sold at a bargain.
"Capt. Robt. B. Green, of San Antonio, Texas, has been appointed
judge by Gov. Culberson. His father, Mr. N.O. Green, formerly lived in
Fayetteville, and his mother is a daughter of Col. Jas. Fulton, who for
years was at the head of the Fayetteville Bar. Judge Green is only 30
years of age."
* * *
(Publish 3/15/95)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
March 14, 1895
BELLVILLE - "We have recently heard of the death of Mrs. Nancy
March. For several years her home was in this village....A few years
ago she went with her son, R.P. March, to Windom, Kan.
* * *
MCBURG - "Mrs. Mildred Robinson has gone to Kinston, Texas, to
visit relatives.
"W.D. Sawyers and wife went to Bunker Hill last Sunday to attend
the funeral of their uncle, Mr. Tom Story."
* * *
COLDWATER - "Monroe Sanders has bought Lewis Strong's farm,
containing 200 acres for which he paid $8,150.
"James Clardy, wife and little son atended church at Smith Chapel
last Sabbath.
* * *
MINISTER TILLMAN - "Hon. James D. Tillman, of Fayetteville, the
newly appointed U.S. Minister to Ecuador, will leave in a few days for
his post of duty, and as Mr. Tillman was born and grew to manhood in
our county, it is but natural that our people should feel an interest in
him...."
* * *
HARMS - "Henry Waite threshed 112 bushels of oats for Fount Pitts
Tuesday. It seemed almost like summer to hear the humming of the
thresher.
"The latest news that we have is that Paul Cramsie has been Wait-
ing."
* * *
DEATH - "Near Camargo, Monday, March 7, of pneumonia, Loaton
Cannon; aged 53 years. Burial at Sandlin graveyard."
* * *
DEATH OF A GOOD WOMAN
Taken from the Fayetteville Observer February 14, 1895
Mrs. Sarah E. Brewer, aunt of Mrs. C.A. Diemer, died in Nashville
Saturday last aged 83 years.
She was a native of this place, and inherited a good estate. Her husband
died soon after marriage leaving her in poor health and her possessions
soon disappeared. She went to Cuba in the capacity of governess.
While there she opened a boarding house and prospered, after a time
she was proprietor of the leading hotel in Havana and accumulated a
fortune.
She made guests of all Confederates who sought that city for some
years after the war. She made a home for Jefferson Davis and family,
Gen. E. Kirby Smith, Gov. Isham G. Harris and many other eminent
Southerners until their return to the United States.
Mrs. Brewer was a zealous member of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church, and gave thousands to the maintenance of churches at various
places.
(p.3 Spanning Yrs. 11/16/94
GENEALOGICAL QUERIES
Nancy A. Sicotte, 2047 Byron St., Palo Alto, CA 94301 asks about the
Taylor and Hamilton families:
"I am looking for information from the descendants of Nancy
Hamilton, who was born in 1806. She married Hugh Taylor about 1831
in Lincoln county.
"Their children were Marcus, John, Mary, William, Hugh, and David.
This family appears on the 1850 census, but not on the 1860. Where
did they go?
"Nancy's parents were John Hamilton and Martha Greer, both from
South Carolina. They came to Lincoln county about 1810."
* * *
(Publish 11/23/94)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
November 22, 1894
PETERSBURG - "The new pastor of the M.E. Church, South, Rev.
E.W. Brown, and his family, were the victims of a donation party on
Monday night, improvised by the members of his church.
"Miss Pauline Anderson, an accomplished young lady from
Fayetteville, is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. W.B. Moore."
* * *
LYNCHBURG - "Our friend Daniel Blythe was at home this week. He
says that work on the Christian church at Howell is progressing nicely.
"Dr. Hickson, of County Line, killed a hawk a few days ago which
measured three feet nine inches from tip to tip."
* * *
PERSONALS - "Mr. L.J. Warren, of the mail service is at his home
near Petersburg hunting pleasure and partridges.
"Mr. H.E. Johnson is now in Waco and will probably engage in
business in that Texas town. Like the tails of Little Bopeep's sheep, his
curls were left behind."
* * *
OREGON - "James M. Moyers and family paid their aged grandfather,
Henry Warren, a visit a few days ago.
Phillip Harris, of Birmingham, Ala., paid his old friends a flying visit
last week. Phillip left here in his youth a poor boy, but returned to his
old friends happy and prosperous.
* * *
DEATHS - "Near Howell, Nov. 16, 1894, of hip disease, Mr. Jas. W.
Davis, aged 32....Near Kelso, Nov. 14, of cancer, Mrs. Missla, wife of
W.B. Carter, aged 50 years....At McBurg, Nov. 14, of liver complaint,
Mrs. Saltta, wife of Allen Coble, aged 78... Near Buckeye, Nov. 18, of
dropsy, Mr. George Dempsey, aged 70..."
Fayetteville (TN) Observer Nov. 22, 1894
DOUBLE WEDDING
At 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, Nov. 21, 1894, at Lebanon church,
near Molino, there was a double wedding, the brides being the
daughters of Mr. P.C. Askins, Rev. Wiley Sloan, of Troy, S.C.,
officiated and solemnized the sacred rites of matrimony most
impressively. The contracting parties were-
Mr. S.H. Galloway and Miss Iva Askins. Attendants Ira
Galloway and Miss Cara Askins, Ovid Wiley and Miss Eva
Askins
Mr. A.L. IRA and Miss Ollie Askins. Attendants: G.M.
Stewart and Miss Lillie Caughran, Robt. M. Rowlett and Miss
Etta McDill.
Ushers: E.A. Caughran and Hugh Kennedy.
The church was filled with people anxious to witness the nuptuals (sic)
and who attested by their attendance to the popularity of the contracting
parties and showed an interest in their happiness and prosperity. Young
people never enter the matrimonial state under more auspicious
environments, not a cloud darkens the cerulean blue of the sky and
friendly winds will drive their barques into the port of perfect peace and
domestic felicity.
From the church the bridal party repaired to the residence of Mr. askins,
where a sumptuous repast awaited them. Today they will be banquetted
(sic) at the residence of Mrs. L.A. Galloway, and to-morrow they will
be tempted to the performance of masticatory deeds by a plethora of
appetizing substantials and delicacies at the hospitable home of Mrs.
Nora Sloan.
(Publish 11/30/94)
SPANNING THE YEARS
by
Jane Warren Waller
100 YEARS AGO
November 29, 1894
LYNCHBURG - "Jarmon Porter, col., died at his home near
Lynchburg, Friday night, Nov. 19. He was about 78 years old, and
during his life he had accumulated good property, and was, perhaps, the
wealthiest man of his race in this section of the State. He owned a good
river farm and other property. He leaves a wife and several children."
* * *
CLARDYVILLE - "Tom Stone, of Pulaski, was in this section buying
cattle last week.
"Misses Lida Dickey and Lizzie Farrar went to Blanche Sunday."
* * *
RENEGAR - "John Keith, of Plano, Texas, is visiting W.J. Ventress.
"Misses Mary and Esther Williams, of Fayetteville, are visiting the
family of J.P. McGee."
* * *
DEATHS - "Mr. A.J. Smith died at Bellbuckle on Thursday, Nov. 22,
of paresis. aged 39....Noah Hampton ..born in Lincoln county, on Jan. 8,
1841, and was married to Mary C. Stevenson Sept. 18, 1866. He
moved to Shelby county, Tenn., in 1868 and from there removed to
Green county, Ark., in 1876, and died on Nov. 14. He leaves a wife
and two daughters....Near Bellville, Nov. 23, of typhoid fever, Miss
Louisa Victoria Orrick, aged 22 years and 2 months...."
* * *
HUGHEY - "Misses Mollie Childs and Ida Barnes and Ellis Hamilton
are visiting their friends at Ostella, Marshall county.
"Miss Annie Childs is attending school at Howell.
* * *