Deaths and Obituaries from Nashville and Nearby Areas
Death notices report Eronst Lee Wilson Jr a two year old in Nashville meningitis funeral held at home Rev J A Molloy interment Rose Hill Cemetery. Other notices: Col Charles M Ley Mt Pisa an ex Confederate died at 82 Tree Place Hayes burial in Athens Alabama. Annie B Stamps dies Bear Creek home 38 years with eight children. Mary L Baxter widow of Nathaniel Baxter mother of Nat Baxter and Ed Londay dies at 77 in Nashville. Porter Kerr 40 dies near Spain funeral at Brick Church. James Massey Mooresville old Confederate soldier died in Dallas of colic left for reunion. James A Cook former Santa Fe resident dies at 78 in Bonham Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eronst Lee Wilson, Jr
Ernest L. Wilson
Nashville
Charles M. Ley
Mt. Pia
Chester
Tree Place
Em Hayes
John Gordon
Pena
Mt. Pleasant
Athens
Ala
Annie BE. Stamps
John Stamps
Bear Creel
F. J. Tyler
Neapolia
Mary L. Baxter
Nathaniel Baxter
Nat Baxter
Grange
Ed Londay
Porter Kerr
Spain
T. Jeff Dixon
Brick Church
Graveyar
James A. Cook
Santa Fe
J. W. Loftin
Bonham
Texas
Special Notice Henry Gitosa Exceedingly Low Priced Clothing Sale
Exceedingly low priced clothing sale advertised on West 7th Street by St Huey Gnoss. Men's suits cut from 12.50 to 7.50, another two suits from 10.00 to 5.00, a period where all 85.00 suits drop to 3.00, plus wet suits and boys knee suits with shoes and hats offered at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Gitosa
St Huey Gnoss
West 7Th St
Fracas Leads to Pistol Fire at Webb Ridley Place
Sadie Wingfield and Charity Niece, two Black residents, clashed Wednesday on the Webb Ridley property. Niece sought refuge in a cabin while Wingfield armed with a pistol bombarded the fort, firing several shots but causing no injuries. Two warrants cite carrying a pistol and shooting with intent to kill. constable Goad prepared to serve them yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Wingfield
Charity Niece
Webb Ridley Place
Wingfield
Goad
Bridge bids to take Tron Bnage out of river May 1
Maury county committee invites contractors to meet in the County Judge's office at Columbia to receive bids and let a contract for removing the Tron Bnage from the river. The Quarterly County Court schedules a meeting for May 12, 1902 at 10 o'clock a.m. Judge O Gordon presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
MO. Carr
Jas
M. Tucker
J. A. Sanders
Maury County
M. O. Gordon
Wedding Bells at Nashville as Goodall Bailey Tie
Miss Johnnie Leslie Goodall and Mr Walter A Bailey wed at the family residence on Latur street Nashville in a ceremony conducted by Rev E B Chappell with about seventy five relatives and friends present The bride wore white accordeon-pleated chiffon and carried bride roses A sunburst of diamonds given by the groom accompanied her As guests admired La France roses carnations and green white decor the couple left at 9 30 for Washington City and New York Later they will reside in Spring Hill Mr Bailey a prominent Spring Hill young man is well connected and active in social and business circles Also announced is the engagement of Miss Mary Phillips to Hen Childers with a June 4 quiet home wedding at the bride's country home Vanderbilt alumnus Mr Childers is a practicing lawyer and popular socially Nashville Banner
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Leslie Goodall
Thomas
Virginia C. Goodall
Walter A. Bailey
Latur Street
Nashville
E. B Chappell
West End Church
Phila Donelson
Josie Mumford
Bailey
Maury County
Baer
Spring Hill
John Phillips
Pulaski
Mary Phillips
Mt Childers
Childers
Law Department
Vanderbilt University
Nashville Banner
Texas Real Estate Offer Appeals Texas Buyers
A promotional note from A J Bond Gen Land and Immigration Agent invites interest in Texas homes and thousands of acres for sale. It mentions special Homeseekers rates on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from Memphis, with ticket information limited to 21 days, and lists railways and a Pleza Texas contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Memphis
A.J Bond. Gen
Land and Immigration Agt
Pleza Texan
St. Louis
Tron Mountain
Criminal Court Disposes Of Several Cases Inerased
In Criminal Court Judge W O Gordon presided. State v Ed Webster colored larceny nol pros with costs. State v Mollie colored larceny not guilty. State v Whit Kitchen colored larceny not guilty. State v Jas Patton colored larceny not guilty. Large colored defendant charged with cruelty to animals for tails cut from a cow owned by A L Ledbetter fined 10 dollars and costs. The L N Railroad Co case for failure to provide waiting rooms at this place was continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
W. O. Gordon
Ed Webster
Nolle
Mollie
Whit Kitchen
Jas Patton
A. L. Ledbetter
L. & N. Railroad Co
Columbus headline of eccentric buyer choices
Columbus and nearby sellers present as popular items in a quirky market. Figures mention Buxpies and gurries as attractive options while Columbus is praised as the top choice. Names Sarrervikiy and Dopson appear with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarrervikiy & Dopson
Judicial Primary Saturday Returns to County Elections
The Democratic primary for Circuit Judge and Attorney General positions in Maury, Giles, Lawrence, Wayne, Hickman and Lewis counties will be held Saturday. All Democrats are urged to attend to maximize the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mth
Maury, Giles
Lawrence
Wayne
Hickman
Lewis
The First Picnic of the Season
A quaint notice invites readers to bring in old furniture for cash credit or trade in, promising cash, full credit, or exchange offers and even refinishing services to restore furniture to good as new, with a friendly patter inviting customers to share their troubles.
Personal notices of visiting relatives and travel
A list of residents and visitors in the city includes Mrs L Hutten, M E Gahand of Franklin, W L Hutten, Mrs S E Callender, W B Greenian, T A Loveb, Mrs James O Richarieon Jr, Mr. and Mrs John W Frierson, Mr and Mrs Frans Marr, K S Hopkins, Mrs M H Clift, Mrs Elizabeth Rains, Mr and Mrs Irwin Voorhies, N B Chewirs, Judge and Mr E E Erwin, Rev J W Hatcher, Gat Bryan, B Garner, Mrs Frank Everett, Mrs Walter Hastings, Maj Lawson Magruder, Mrs John A Witherspoon, J E Dickson, R C Church, W M Chenka, J W Howard, Rube Swansburg, G S Dixon, Mrs James Roberts, Alf Thom, W K R Hutton, Mrs Rivers Buford, and Miss D Milliken, among others, with several taking trips to Nashville, Pulaski, Murfreesboro, Charleston, St. Lucie Fla, and Permins Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alraseder
James
Richarieon, Jr
Murfreesboro
John W. Frierson
Charleston
Frans Marr
Nashville
K. S. Hopkins
M. H. Clift
Chattancegra
Robi Pillow
Elizabeth Rains
St. Louis
Thos. Rains
Irwin Voorhies
San Antonio
Texas
N. B. Chewirs
E. E. Erwin
Pulaski
J. W. Hatcher
Blanche
Mia
J. E. Dickson
Messrs
R. C. Church
W. M. Chenka
J. W. Howard
Permins Springs
Rube Swansburg
Dixon
McCains
Charleaton
James Roberts
Religi ous News Fragment on Jesus Message and Duty
An early religious column reflects on ascension imagery and duty of Christians to win souls for Christ. A nighttime sermon reference quotes Matthew 22:21 and questions what to do with Jesus, Christ, and the faithful response to divine dispensation.
Masst Makes The Gang-Nothing Best Material In Town
A fragment notes a claim about choosing the best materials and products from sources named Masst. It references Bee Sfieseaica and Doosis in relation to quality and prestige. The text is garbled but centers on premium items and supplier names.
South Columbia Move and Local Incident Summary
Mr Frank Newsom and family left Decatur for Nashville to reside there. A maddog caused excitement near 4 am. Rev J F returned to Elkton Giles county on Monday. Little Mamie Evans was ill at her parents home on Carpenter street. Miss Lizzie Reed of Sandy Hook was visiting Miss Lela Reese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Newsom
Decatur
Nashville
jBnator
J. F
Elkton
Giles County
Mamie Evans
Carpenter Street
Lizzie Reed
Sandy Hook
Lela Reese
For Sale Cheap A Beautiful Lot and Dwelling
Corner High and 13th streets offers a valued lot with dwelling and a store house. Apply at this office.
Assignment Filed In 25th District Trade
M A Hurt a general merchandise dealer in the 25th district named C A Moore as trustee on a Wednesday assignment. Largest creditors listed are Jan Sloan & Co. at 104.54 dollars EW Gamble Grocery Co. at 70.64 dollars and Columbia Grocery Co. at 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.A. Hurt
C. A. Moore
Jan, A. Sloan & Co
EW. Gamble Grocery Co
Columbia Grocery Co
Lawrence Iron Company Shareholders Meeting Notice
Lawrence Iron Company announces its annual meeting of shareholders to elect directors and transact other business. The meeting will be held Wednesday, May 21, at 12 noon, at the secretary's office in Nashville Tennessee. Hite Bamix secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Iron Co
Nashville
Tenn
Hite Bamix
Secty
Local social notes and travel plans across Maury and surrounding counties
Baggies and bugegiest visit Mrs. Mahon near Dark's Mill while Mrs. Buford’s health sours. Miss Willie Belle Guest heads to Nashville for the Eagles Carnival, and attorney Henry M. Scales of Oklahoma City visits Columbia. Dr. A. S. Pettie eyes Asheville for a Baptist Convention, while Messrs Dobbins Ewing at Lewisburg gain interest in a new house. Elizabeth McLemore of Columbia visits Mrs. Smithson. Ted Sullivan returns from illness. Rev. W. R. Peebles departs to Dallas for a Methodist conference, with Texas visits to Wichita and Midlothian. Maury county folks attend the Bailey Goodall wedding in Nashville. The city shows a large stock of coats at Sarreevizio & Consox, urging shoppers to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Scales
Oklahoma City
Okio
Scales
Clarksville
Tenn
A. S. Pettie
Asheville
N. C
Clayton
Moore
Lewisburg
Mesars, Dobbins & Ewing
Elizabeth McLemore
Columbia
W. P. Smithson
Ted Sullivan
Ted
Giles County
W. R. Peebles
Dallas
Texas
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Revbles
Tennessee
Wichita
Midlothian
Nashville
Maury County
Bailey-Goodall
Mary Bailey
W. B. Greenlaw
Missea Bessie
Susie Belle Moore
W. E. Greenlaw
W. M Cheairs
J. T. Meadore
Live Stock Notes From Local Trade figures
Will Ridley bought a nice horse of Wiley Warfield Monday. Kim Granbery bought a horse from Dr. Williamson. Charley Wright bought twelve ponies. J T Alexander of Mt Pleasant bought four livery horses at Harlan's stable Monday. Will Burnett bought a car load of cattle this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Ridley
Wiley Warfield
Kim Granbery
Dr. Williamson
Charley Wright
J.T. Alexander
Mt. Pleasant
Harlan's
Will Burnett
Around Town notes and local mishaps in brief
Ber J G Voorties suffers grip illness while Tom Mitchell tumbles nine stairs at Athenaeum. Blackberry bloom hints at winter linger. J P Poll moves to South Garden. Keight visits Red Boiling Spring. Worn Workers of First Methodist meet this afternoon. Writ of unlawful detainer favors Mrs Brown. Mrs Biles pays costs. Boys selling cream near White Spring church face police action for noise. Banks repaint buildings. Judge Erwin loses cow to train. Leslie Davis ill with appendicitis. Mrs Powell and Sims Latta cited by misfortune. local ads claim sturdy, affordable screen doors and windows by F Vaughan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.G. Voorties
Tom Mitchell
The
Athenaeum
J.P. Poll
P. J. Raith
South Main Street
South Garden
Cleveland Lene
Bethel Howe
Jor Keight
Red Boiling Spring
First Methodist Church
Hasel Padgett
Semson
Hethell Howse
Julia Brown
Mra Lou Biles
Easy Jax Tucker
Mra Brown
Moory National Bank
W. P. Woldridge
E. E. Erwin
A. F. Brown
Leslie Davis
Jesse Powell
Sims Latta
L. P. Padgett
F. Vaughan
East Sth Street
Hammonds Case Opens in Pulaski Circuit Court
The Circuit court in Pulaski Tennessee began trial of W J Hammonds who shot and killed T H Browning on the Public Square December 29 1899 in a dispute over a note and an account. A jury was selected with little trouble. Hammonds has two prior murder convictions one reversed by the Supreme Court for lack of premeditation and the second verdict set aside after two weeks due to juror prejudice. The newest style in ladies Chatelain Bags or wrist bags just received at The Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski
Tenn
W. J. Hammonds
T. H. Browning
Hammonds
Supreme Court
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MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Justin
Seod -Ettow J. B
RES
Jersey Cattle Public Sale in Spring Hill Tennessee
Jersey cattle sale announced for Tuesday May 27 1902 at M C Campbell's Spring Hill farm Tennessee. Ninety head from noted herds of Campbell Warren Gardner and Huntington offered to highest bidder. Catalogs available from M C Campbell Spring Hill Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. CC. Campbell
Spring Hill
Tenn
Jersey
M. C. Campbell
N. Warren
M. M. Gardner
H. A. Huntington
M.C. Campbell
Arkansas Governor Pardons Black Man on North Residency Condition
Gov Davis of Arkansas pardons a Negro convicted of assault with intent to kill on the condition he relocate to Massachusetts. He cites sympathy for the poor oppressed Negro in the North as a factor in the move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Davis
Arkansas
Massachusetts
Archbishop Corrigan Dead in New York May 1
Archbishop Corrigan died at 11 20 tonight in New York. The announcement notes his passing and references lingering dispute over the archdiocese leadership. The obituary mentions the church and associates, with no further biographical details provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbishop Corrigan
New York
Post-office Adds Clerk Here as Cochran Is Appointed
The Post-office Department authorized an extra clerk in the local post office and Ernest H. Cochran, then acting substitute, has been appointed to the position. His appointment takes effect immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post-office Department
Ernest H. Cochran
Rubber Tires Rush to Help Satterfield for New Robber
A garbled note mentions tires and a person named Satterfield seeking prompt work. It appears to reference replacing or obtaining rubber tires and an implied urgency for service or labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satterfield
Voters letter disputes Sowell endorsements in 1902 race
Lawrence County Democrats deny circular by H B Sowell claiming broad lawyer endorsements for his Attorney General bid. They say only two listed names practice actively in Lawrenceburg and several cited endorsers support Garner. The group asserts Sowell misleads voters and Garner enjoys strong local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Sowell
Maury
Lawrencelarg
Garner
Lowell
Lawrenceburg
Sowell
Lawrence
Sarna
Lawrence County
H. Meredith
Cham
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Watkins, Harlan & Evans
Ernest Lee Wilson, Jr
Annie Stamps
Wit
Bailey Gooval
Childera Phillips
Columbus
Cumumsion Furniture OU
Phowce
C. H. Sharp
J. B
St. Lucie, Fla
Religious News
Christ
South Columbia
Lawrence Iron Company
M. E. Williamson
Sarreevizio & Consox
J. K. Farrxey
W. H. Livacoma
Citizens Phone
Will Barker
J. Barker
Meat
Bere
Alee Satterfield & Dodson
Bee Sarrenvieiy & Dovsox
G. W. Nichols
Waera & Dopson
Mt Pleasant Furniture Co
Apl-Am
Matthews Cemetery
Mies Ethel Davia
Maury National Bank
U. S
Tate
Kenewr Tm Bawa
POL
Sted
Nima
State
Tres
Kar
Rei Mae
Caabier
Tavans
AL Ahams
M. H. J. Hepsey
Notary Public
M. P. Merrill
Boone
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