PUTNAM COUNTY HERALD

1903 - 1913

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GABBERT, JOEL C.: Joel C. Gabbert died at his home in this city today, Aug. 4, 1910 of Bright's disease. He was a veteran of the Civil war, and had practiced law in Cookeville for many years. [Date: 8/4/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 31, Page 5]

GAN, INFANT OF ARMAL: Armal Gan's little infant died last week. [Date: 5/20/1908, Vol. VI, No. 16, Page 2]

GARNER, BABY OF MR. AND MRS.: The death angel visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Garner this week, and claimed for its own their precious little baby. (Marshall, AR) [Date: 12/12/1912, Vol. X, No. 50, Page 4]

GARRISON, BETSY: Mrs. Betsy Garrison of Route 4 died on March 18, 1909. She leaves several children. Mrs. Garrison was a member of the Christian church. [Date: 4/8/1909, Vol. VII, No. 14, Page 5]

GARRISON, ELIZABETH: The death angel visited our community and claimed for its victim Mrs. Elizabeth Garrison. She leaves a husband, five children, a mother, father, three sisters and two brothers to mourn her loss. She had been sick for sometime with tuberculosis. She was a true christian woman and loved by all who knew her. Her last words were, "There is nothing in the way." Her remains were laid to rest in the Starnes cemetery. [Date: 12/12/1912, Vol. X, No. 50, Page 3]

GAW, ARMAL R.: Armal R. Gaw was killed Wednesday while trying to clean out a well for Joe Dickerson, ten miles north of Cookeville. Mr. Gaw was overcome by gas near the top of the well and fell to the bottom, about 50 feet, striking on his head and shoulders, causing instant death. Mr. Gaw was 40 years of age and a member of the C. P. church. He leaves a wife and seven children who will saddly (sic) miss him. Howard Grimsley went down after the body of Mr. Gaw and was almost overcome by the gas. [Date: 10/16/1913, Vol. XI, No. 42, Page 3]

GAW, GIRL OF ARMEL: Armel Gaws little girl died last Saturday and was buried Sunday. [Date: 9/21/1911, Vol. IX, No. 38, Page 6]

GAW, MRS. BOB: Mrs. Bob Gaw died last Thursday. She leaves a husband, four children and many friends. She was buried at Crawford cemetery. [Date: 7/26/1905, Vol. III, No. 25, Page 4]

GEER, LUCY: Mrs. Lucy Geer died at her home Saturday night. She was laid to rest Monday at McCann Town. (Sparta) [Date: 4/25/1912, Vol. X, No. 17, Page 5]

GENTRY, AGNES: Mrs. Agnes Gentry died last Friday, Sept. 13, 1907, at the home of friends near this city. [Date: 9/19/1907, Vol. V, No. 29, Page 1]

GENTRY, BABY OF JOHN: John Gentry's baby died last week. [Date: 8/18/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 33, Page 5]

GENTRY, ELIZA: The death angel visisited (sic) our community and took for its victim Mrs. Eliza Gentry, who was the loving wife of Haskal Gentry. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones. [Date: 4/7/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Page 1]

GENTRY, INFANT CHILD OF B. H.: The infant child of B. H. Gentry died on the 23rd inst. [Date: 7/27/1904, Vol. II, No. 25, Page 5]

GENTRY, MRS. MARION: Mrs. Marion Gentry died at her home at Monterey Thursday and was buried here at Gentry Cemetery Friday. [Date: 6/3/1909, Vol. VII, No. 22, Page 2]

GIBBONS, ANGELINE: Angeline Gibbons died June 22 and was buried at Clay Springs the 23rd. [Date: 7/1/1909, Vol. VII, No. 26, Page 6]

GIBSON, ACE: Ace Gibson died at his home near Bloomington, last Saturday and was buried at the Bloomington graveyard Sunday. Mr. Gibson was getting old. [Date: 11/10/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 45, Page 8]

GILL, H. S.: H. S. Gill was shot and killed last Sunday morning near Silver Point, two charges of heavy shot being fired into his body. He was riding and his horse was shot first About two years ago Gill killed Quess Moss near the same place and it is supposed that Connell Moss, a brother of Quess, killed Gill. He has not been captured. [Date: 9/22/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 38, Page 7]

GILLEM, HARVEY: FATAL WRECK ON SOUTHERN -- Work Train Ditched Near Monterey, Kills a Man and Injures Several -- Cookeville, Tenn. Aug 15. -- One of the most serious railroad wrecks that has ever occurred in this county happened yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock one mile east of Monterey, on the Southern Railway. Harvey Gillem, a white man 21 years old, living at Algood, was instantly killed. Gillem was a section hand. He leaves a wife and one child. He was a son of Prof. Jesse Gillem, a prominent teacher of the Fifteenth District of this county. Monroe Byers, the section foreman, is thought to be fatally injured. His home is at Algood. It is reported that his back is broken. Hank Bledsoe, engineer; Homer Erwin, fireman; Conductor Powers, Brakeman C. Watkins and Jesse William, a section hand, are all injured, some of them seriously and probably fatally. Several negro section hands were very badly injured, one of them, Ed Bolton of this city, being fatally injured. . . [Date: 8/15/1907, Vol. V, No. 24, Page 4]

GILLEM, RUTH: Mrs. Ruth Gillem, one of the most highly respected and probably the oldest woman in Putnam County, died Monday night at her home on Martin's Creek in the 18th district. She was 90 years old and the immediate cause of her death was cancer of the breast. She was the second wife of Samuel J. Gillem, one of the first and most prominent of the early settlers of the state. She was the step-mother of Gen. Alvin C. Gillem, distinguished Tennessee Federal general of the Civil war. She had been a devoted member of the Christian church for many years. She was the step-grandmother of Luke P. Gillem of this city. [Date: 10/10/1907, Vol. V, No. 32, Page 1]

GILLIAM, HASKELL: Mrs. Arva Gilliam's little son, Haskell, died a few days ago with fever. The little boy was loved by all who knew him. He has gone home to his father who was killed on the railroad some time ago. May the Lord bless the mother so she may meet him and father in Heaven above where all is love and there they may be a united family again. Home, sweet home, for all who love the Lord. [Date: 5/13/1909, Vol. VII, No. 19, Page 3]

GILLIAM, WM. S.: Wm. S. Gilliam died at his home three miles north of town on March 20, 1906, of pneumonia and was buried at Smyrna graveyard the following day. He was a veteran of the Mexican war and almost 80 years of age. He leaves a wife, one son, Jesse Gilliam, and one daughter, Mrs. Wiley Callan. Sympathy is extended the saddened family. [Date: 3/21/1906, Vol. IV, No. 7, Page 1]

GLOVER, MRS. ARTHUR: Mrs. Arthur Glover died last week of pneumonia, and was buried in the new Macedonia cemetery. Rev. Davis Bush conducted the burial services. She leaves a husband and five small children to mourn their loss. The writer (Paul Fitzpatrick) joins their many friends in extending his sympathy. [Date: 3/20/1913, Vol. XI, No. 12, Page 6]

GOING, KATE: Kate Going committed suicide lasts Thursday morning by hanging. She was buried Friday in Bear Creek graveyard. [Date: 3/11/1908, Vol. VI, No. 6, Page 2]

GOOCH, SARAH: The death angel visited the home of Mr. Joe Gooch Dec. 7, 1912, and claimed for its victim his beloved wife. How sad it is for the wife and mother to be taken from any home. But God knows best. She leaves a husband and seven children, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was a good, christain (sic) woman, a member of the Presbyterian Church. She was loved by all who knew her. You always met her with a glad and friendly smile. Her body was carried to White County and laid to rest in the hold home cemetery. Mrs. Sarah Gooch was 49 years old. Her maiden name was Bullock. . . [Date: 12/12/1912, Vol. X, No. 50, Page 1]

GOODELL, CHAS. E.: Chas. E. Goodell died at Monterey at 4:45 a. m. June 10th, 1908, of Bright's disease, after only 38 hours of illness. He was buried at Clarkrange, Tenn., the 14th by the Masonic Lodge of that place. Mr. Goodell was born Aug. 4th, 1843, at Buffalo, N. Y., and moved to Illinois when a boy, in 1868 moving to Minnesota where he lived until about twenty years ago when he came to Tennessee. George and Ernest reached Monterey in time for the funeral, Frank and Roy being with him at the time of his death, as were also his brother William and wife who were visiting him. He was very popular with all who knew him, being Senior Warden of Monterey Lodge, F. and A. M. No. 066. Mr. Goodell was a member of the G. A. R., having enlisted in Co. D, 75th Illinois, and was once a member of Walter Post No. 223, at Milford, Iowa. A touching incident connected with his funeral was the large number of Confederate soldiers who joined the services. [Date: 6/17/1908, Vol. VI, No. 20, Page 1]

GOODPASTURE, JUDGE WINBORNE W.: At six o'clock, Wednesday morning, June 19th Judge Winborne W. Goodpasture, Overton County's most distinguished citizen; quietly and peacefully obeyed the beacon of the angel of death and his soul returned to God who gave it. His son, E. C. Goodpasture, his two daughters, Mrs. C. M. Hensley, of Birmingham, Ala, and Mrs. W. G. Currie, of Ada, I. T., and other relatives and friends were with him when the end came. He retained his natural buoyancy and good cheer until the last and, on the day preceding his death, expressed the opinion that he would soon recover. His burial took place at five o'clock Wednesday evening, at the family cemetery, and was attended by a vast concourse of people who sorrowfully paid their last respect to the honored dead. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Gilbert, pastor of the Southern Methodist church, assisted by Revs. Gutherie and Wilson. . . . Judge Winborne W. Goodpasture was born and reared near the historic village of Hilham, this county. He was born October 20, 1828 and at the time of his death, was in his seventy-ninth year. He was a son of John and Margie Byran Goodpasture and was the youngest of a family of fourteen children, seven boys and seven girls -- all of whom lived to have families of their own. . . . In 1854 he married Miss Martha Capps, a daughter of a prominent merchant of this place, and for more than fifty years they lived happily together, his wife having died two years ago. . . . [Date: 7/11/1907, Vol. V, No. 19, Page 2]

GOODPASTURE, MARTHA ANN: On last Monday night, at eight o'clock, death removed from our midst one of the best known and most highly respected women in the community, Mrs. Martha Ann, wife of W. W. Goodpasture. She was a converted Christian woman, a true and faithful wife and devoted mother. She has gone to her reward. For twenty years she has been afflicted, and suffered much, and during the past seven years she had been a constant care to her faithful companion, who patient watchfulness and tender devotion we have never seen surpassed. She bore her affliction with patience and submission, and in the crucible of suffering God refined and purified the gold until the image of the Father could clearly be seen in her daily life. She realized that the end was near, and frequently spoke to her her (sic) husband about it, giving him the full assurance that she was ready to go. We laid her to rest in the family graveyard where she awaits the resurrection of the just. A husband, two daughters, and a son survive her, we extend to them our prayers and sympathy. [Date: 11/9/1904, Vol. II, No. 40, Page 4]

GOODWIN, J. T.: J. T. Goodwin died at his home near Baker's X Roads last Thursday and was buried Saturday, Mrs. R. E. L. Proffitt, daughter of Mr. Goodwin, attended the funeral. [Date: 3/22/1905, Vol. III, No. 7, Page 1]

GOODWIN, TOM: Killed and Robbed -- The body of Tom Goodwin was found about three miles from Yankeetown in White County Wednesday morning. He had been shot through the head by some unknown person. His watch and money had been taken. Mr. Goodwin left home Tuesday afternoon to attend some traps he had set. [Date: 3/16/1911, Vol. IX, No. 11, Page 1]

GOOLSBY, MOTHER OF B. S.: B. S. Goolsby's mother died Saturday night. [Date: 2/10/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 6, Page 6]

GORE, FRANK C.: Frank C. Gore died last Saturday at 12:30 o'clock p. m., at the home of Mrs. S. A. McAllister, Nashville, after an illness of eleven days with typhoid fever. [Date: 4/7/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 14, Page 8]

GORE, MOUNCE L.: Col. Mounce L. Gore died at his home in Jackson county last Friday, June 18, 1909, aged about 68. He was a member of the Christain church, a Mason and a Confederate soldier. Col. Gore was a brave and dashing soldier, a knightly gentlemen, a Christain citizen. He leaves a wide and four children -- two sons, Frank and John J. Gore, the latter Surveyor of Customs at the port of Nashville, and two daughters, Miss Carrie Gore, of the Cookeville High School, and Miss Nell Gore. He is also survived by one brother, Samuel Gore, and two sisters, Mrs. J. M. Morgan and Mrs. W. M. Pickett. [Date: 6/24/1909, Vol. VII, No. 25, Page 1]

GOSSAGE, CLARA: Our community was made sad on Monday, Sept. 18th, 1905, when the dread angel of death entered our midst and bore away Clara, the sweet little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roe Gossage, aged three years and some months. She had been sick only a few days with diptheria when God released her from all pain, and bore her spirit home. Every heart was saddened, every face clouded with sorrow, when the sad tidings were made known, for Clara was a bright, sweet little girl and a favorite with all. The bereaved parents have our most heartfelt sympathy in their great sorrow. . . . [Date: 10/4/1905, Vol. III, No. 35, Page 3]

GRAHAM, BABY OF OSCAR: One of Oscar Graham's twin babies was found dead in bed Friday morning and the other one is not expected to live. [Date: 3/24/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 12, Page 2]

GRAHAM, MATTIE J.: The death angle (sic) visited the home of J. F. Graham Wednesday morning and laid his icy hands upon the life of his precious wife. She departed this life at the age of 69 years and after a companionship for 52 years with Mr. Graham. She leaves besides, a son and grand children to mourn her loss. She lived a Christian life and her spirit is in a better world to draw as a magnet all those who love and will follow her. After a simple burial service repeated by Rev. George Clark, the remains were laid to rest at Talihina cemetery in the presence of friends and relatives (unreadable) -- Tahilina (Okla) [Date: 8/15/1912, Vol. X, No. 33, Page 1]

GRANT, EFFIE: Mrs. Effie Grant -- The death angel has again visited our community and claimed from this world to a world unknown the beloved wife of Mr. John Grant. She was a Christian woman, a fond daughter and a loving mother. She leaves a husband, two children, father and mother and several brothers and sisters to mourn her loss, all of whom were absent but one sister, who was with her during her sickness. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Roberson of Wanette, Oklahoma. She was laid to rest at the Sand Springs cemetery. [Date: 2/6/1913, Vol. XI, No. 6, Page 3]

GREEN, CHARLES: Train Runs Away Down Silver Point Hill -- Chas. Green Killed. Last Thursday night, June 23, 1904, about 9 o'clock, a train of 12 loaded slag cars in charge of Yardmaster Webster and Engineer Cantrell got beyond control and ran away down Silver Point Hill. Seven rear cars were wrecked near Alcorn siding and Charles Green, a switchman was killed. He was thrown against a rock and his chest crushed, causing internal bleeding, his lungs becoming choked with blood, suffocating him. Haskel Jared, another switchman, and Yardmaster Webster were also on the wrecked cars, but escaped injury. The engine and five head cars remaining on the track, Engineer Cantrell and Fireman Haynes were unhurt, but had a great scare. The remains of Mr. Green were brought here and interred in the city cemetery Friday evening, Mr. Green had lived in Cookeville about a year, and had made many friends here by his steady industry and quiet, gentlemanly bearing. He was familiarly called "Bogus" by his intimates, and was a witty and agreeable companion. Mr. Green was about 40 years of age, and left a widow who will continue to reside here. His parents live in Nashville, where he also has a brother. The Herald extends its deepest sympathy to the sorrowing ones. [Date: 6/29/1904, Vol. II, No. 21, Page 6]

GREEN, LINDAY: Linday Green died last Monday at Whitson Smith's. She was about 90 years old. [Date: 3/22/1905, Vol. III, No. 7, Page 4]

GREENWOOD, DILLARD: Dillard Greenwood died at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Greenwood of this city last Thursday, April 25, 1907. His home was near Waterloo, but he had been here for two weeks for treatment. Mr. Greenwood was 28 years of age and leaves a wife and two children. The Herald extends sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date: 5/2/1907, Vol. V, No. 9, Page 1]

GREENWOOD, JIM: Jim Greenwood died last week and was buried at West schoolhouse, Rev. Pete Bela conducting the services. [Date: 4/15/1908, Vol. VI, No. 11, Page 2]

GREENWOOD, LILLY: Mrs. Lilly Greenwood died last Wednesday and was buried at the Poptar (sic) Spring cemetery. [Date: 2/3/1909, Vol. VII, No. 5, Page 1]

GRIDER, BILL: Uncle Bill Grider died a few days ago leaving several children and a host of friends to mourn his loss. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date: 3/18/1909, Vol. VII, No. 11, Page 10]

GRIDER, INFANT OF JESS: The infant of Jess Grider died on the 14th inst. [Date: 8/19/1903, Vol. I, No. 28, Page 3]

GRIFFIN, WM: W. Griffin died at his home in Dry Valley last Friday, Aug. 2, aged, 68 years. He was a Union Soldier, and well known in this section of the county. [Date: 8/8/1907, Vol. V, No. 23, Page 1]

GRIMES, HARVEY: The death angel visited our community and claimed for its victim Mr. Harvey Grimes, who was about 81 years of age. He leaves several children and a host of friends. [Date: 11/7/1912, Vol. X, No. 45, Page 2]

GRIMES, MELONEE: Miss Melonee Grimes, daughter of Henry Grimes, entered into rest Sept. 10, 1911, at her father's home in west Cookeville, after an illness of several months. . . . She was laid to rest in the West cemetery in the presence of a large crowd. [Date: 10/19/1911, Vol. IX, No. 42, Page 7]

GRIMES, MELONEE: Miss Melonee Grimes died at her home in Cookeville last Sunday morning and was buried at West cemetery Monday, funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. B. Gentry. Melonee was a christain (sic) girl and dearly loved by all who knew her. [Date: 9/21/1911, Vol. IX, No. 38, Page 3]

GRIMSLEY, WILL HENRY: Falls Off Train Near Silver Point and is Run Over - Wednesday night about 9:30 o'clock, Brakeman Will Henry Grimsley of this place, fell between the cars near Silver Point and was killed, the wheels passing over both legs and one arm. He was brought here as soon as possible and medical aid summoned, but died about 1 o'clock. He was a son of Widow Grimsley, and an honorable your man. The funeral will be from the residence on West Side at 4 o'clock this, Thursday evening. [Date: 3/18/1903, Vol. I, No. 6, Page 8]

GRISSOM, BOB: Bob Grissom died a few days ago of cancer on the liver. (Rock Island) [Date: 2/6/1913, Vol. XI, No. 6, Page 1]

GWALTNEY, MRS. CHAS.: Mrs. Chas. Gwaltney died suddenly at her home in Cookeville Monday night, Dec. 19, 1904. The remains were taken to Smith for burial. [Date: 12/21/1904, Vol. II, No. 46, Page 1]