PUTNAM COUNTY HERALD

1903 - 1913

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SADLER, MOSS: Mr. Moss Sadler, one of Putnam county's oldest and most highly respected citizens, died suddenly following a stroke of apoplexy, at his home in the Tenth district Friday night. He was born Dec. 21, 1838, in the same community, where he lived for many years. He was married in 1866 to Miss Sallie Lee, who survives him. He served gallantly throughout the Civil war in the Confederate army. Mr. Sadler had been a member of the Methodist church for 25 years. He leaves a number of grown children. Mrs. S. S. Stanton of this city is one of his daughters. [Date: 6/12/1913, Vol. XI, No. 24, Page 3]

SAMUELS, MRS. Z.: Mrs. Z. Samuels was buried at Kearney Feb. 12th -- the mother of Jesse and Frank James. She was 86 years of age. (Kearney, Mo.) [Date: 3/2/1911, Vol. IX, No. 9, Page 3]

SAVAGE, JOHN H.: Col. John H. Savage died last week at McMinnville, closing a long and remarkable career. He was well known to many of the older citizens in this section, and greatly admired. Col. Savage was a veteran in three wars -- The Florida Indian war, Mexican war, and Civil war. He held several public offices at different times, and was in congress in the 50's. His career was a stormy one, and it is hoped his turbulent soul has found the rest in the great beyond that was denied in this world. [Date: 4/13/1904, Vol. II, No. 10, Page 4]

SCARBROUGH, MRS.: Death has visited our community and found victory over Mrs. Scarbrough she was a good old woman, well stricken in years. [Date: 3/18/1909, Vol. VII, No. 11, Page 7]

SCARLETT, SILAS L.: Silas L. Scarlett died at his home in West Cookeville Nov. 16, after a long illness and was buried at the Byers graveyard. He was 76 years of age, a member of the Methodist church and a devout christian. He leaves a wife and eight children. [Date: 11/23/1911, Vol. IX, No. 47, Page 9]

SCOTT, INFANT OF JOE: The infant son of Joe Scott died Thursday night. [Date: 3/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 4, Page 5]

SCOTT, MUNK: We have heard of the killing of Munk Scott at Bonair today. (Friday). He was a son of Sam Scott at O'Connor and a brother of Jo Scott at Ditty. He will buried at the family graveyard near O'Connor. [Date: 1/20/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 3, Page 6]

SCOTT, SAM: Mr. Sam Scott of O'Conners died the 22d inst, aged 87 years. He leaves eight sons and one daughter to mourn his loss. [Date: 3/3/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 9, Page 6]

SCOTT, SAMUEL: Samuel Scott, one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of White county, died Tuesday, Feb. 24, 1910, at his home in the Eighth district of that county. He was 88 years old. He was a gallant Confederate soldier being a member of Gen. Dibrell's regiment. He was the father of twelve children, nine of whom survive him. His wife died several years ago. One of his sons, J. W. Scott of Ditty, is a well known citizen of Putnam county. [Date: 3/3/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 9, Page 5]

SEBER, LIZZIE: The death angel has visited our neighborhood and taken Miss Lizzie Seber from our midst. [Date: 2/8/1912, Vol. X, No. 6, Page 7]

SEHON, MOTHER OF MILLARD AND SALLIE: Standing Stone Chapter met at the regular meeting in June and passed the following resolutions: Resolved, That we as a Chapter send resolutions of sympathy to our brother and sister, Millard and Sallie Sehon, on the death of their dear mother. . . . [Date: 7/20/1911, Vol. IX, No. 29, Page 5]

SELBY, MR.: Mr. Selby died at his home near Cookeville on Monday night. He was the father of L. S. Selby of this city and about 90 years of age. [Date: 6/20/1907, Vol. V, No. 16, Page 1]

SETTLE, JOEL: Joel Settle died at Gainesboro last week. He was a member of the First Tennessee regiment during the Spanish, was and saw a year's service in the Philippines. [Date: 10/28/1903, Vol. I, No. 38, Page 8]

SHAFFER, MRS. H. S.: Ike Barnhart and sister arrived here to-day from Michigan. Mr. Barnhart informs us that his father died last week, and that Mrs. H. S. Shaffer, who was known to many of our readers also died recently at her home in Sherwood, Mich. [Date: 1/17/1906, Vol. III, No. 50, Page 1]

SHANKS, CHARLES D.: Popular Young Man Loses His Life From a Railroad Accident - Thursday morning, Nov. 19, 1903, Charlie Shanks of this city, a brakeman on the T. C. railroad had an ankle and lower leg crushed while coupling cars at Crab Orchard. He was brought home and his injuries dressed, and on Friday was taken to the city hospital in Nashville in order to receive treatment of Dr. Fort, chief surgeon for the railroad company. On Saturday it was found amputation would be necessary, and accordingly his foot was taken off. The poor boy never rallied from the shock, but lingered on until Tuesday morning, when he died. His wife and mother went to him Sunday, and with his brothers Mackie and Herbert, were with him to the end. Every service mortal could render was given him, but an all wise Providence ruled to cut short the young life. The remains were brought home Tuesday night and the funeral services conducted Wednesday at 2 o'clock at Duke House by Rev. G. W. Nackles. Interment at the Cookeville cemetery under auspices of the local Odd Fellows lodge. Language is impotent to express our feeling in this hour of sadness, and through our tears, we can only extend our most sincere sympathy to the sorrowing family. Especially does our heart bleed for the bereaved mother, and the young wife and babe so rudely separated from the loving husband and father. May the Great Comforter uphold them in their sorrow. [Date: 11/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 42, Page 6]

SHANKS, CHARLIE D.: Charlie D. Shanks, whose sad death occurred in a Nashville hospital Tuesday morning, Nov. 24th, was a young man of good appearance, industrious habits, and had many friends. On the 24th of September 1902, he was married to Miss Kate Hunter of Goffton, Tenn. . . . Our friend being only about 27 years of age, his accidental injury and sudden death all add to the sadness of the general fact. The funeral service on the afternoon of the 25th, was very largely attended. Mr. View lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows, of which the deceased was a loyal member, had a large delegation on hand and they conducted the burial services. . . . [Date: 12/9/1903, Vol. I, No. 44, Page 6]

SHANKS, CHAS.: Bro. Chas. Shanks, it seems, never rallied after his leg was amputated, and died on the 24th inst. He was brought home and buried in the Cookeville cemetery with the honors, on 25 inst. A committee on resolutions on the death of Bro. Shanks was appointed. [Date: 12/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 43, Page 3]

SHIELDS, MRS. JAS. K.: Mrs. Jas. K. Shields died at the home of brother in DeKalb county last Friday. She had many friends here, having lived here at one time. She left her husband and one son. [Date: 6/17/1903, Vol. I, No. 19, Page 8]

SHIPLEY, BELLE: Mrs. Belle Shipley, wife of Levi Shipley of near Calfkiller, died May 15, 1908, and was buried at Clouse Chapel. Bro. Finley conducting the services. [Date: 5/20/1908, Vol. VI, No. 16, Page 1]

SHIPLEY, G. W.: On last Friday, Jan. 10, 1908, at two o'clock the park shadow of death entered the home of G. W. Shipley and claimed for its victim the head and stay of that family. He was about 40 years of age and a whole-souled, Christian man, always ready to lend a helping hand to the needy and distressed. He was converted and joined the Methodist church when a boy, in which he lived until a few days before his death, when he withdrew from that church and joined the Christian order. He expressed himself as being ready to die, but craved so much to get well in order that he might do more in the cause of the Master. But our ways are not God's ways, so He said it is enough, come up higher. He suffered intensely for the last three months of his life but bore it with great patience. We sympathize with the fatherless boys who need a father's guiding hand so much in life, and the widow who will miss the protection of her husband. But the dear Lord who suffered not a sparrow to fall will care for the widow and orphans. So we know God doeth all things well. . . . [Date: 1/15/1908, Vol. V, No. 50, Page 1]

SHIRLEY, J. T.: As briefly stated last week Mr. J. T. Shirley died in a hospital in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday night, July 10, 1913. His remains were brought home Friday on the non train, and the funeral conducted from the home at 3 o'clock by Rev. W. E. Doss of Watertown, former pastor of the Methodist Church in this ciy (sic). Mr. Shirley was one of the best known traveling men in this section and had an extensive acquaintance. He is survived by his wife and three children, Miss Edna, Jas. C. and Frank all of this city. [Date: 7/17/1913, Vol. XI, No. 29, Page 3]

SHOEMAKE, JOSIE: Many hearts were made sad when on Thursday morning, April 17, 1913, God in his wisdom called Mrs. Josie Shoemake to higher service. She had come from her home at Bloomington Springs to visit with her children at Cookeville, was taken seriously ill and died within a week. She had every care and attention which loving hands and medical skill could give but to no avail. Hers was a life of usefulness and good deeds, through the 66 years of her life she was ever active in ministering to those about her who needed help. She had been a widow for several years, but bore her life of loneliness with as much fortitude and cheer as anyone could. All her children except one were with her to the end. She was unconscious for several days, and left no dying testimony, but a life of service and Christian work is more satisfaction to those she left. . . . Two sons and four daughters survive her. Her remains were carried to Smith county to the old family burying ground for interment. [Date: 5/1/1913, Vol. XI, No. 18, Page 2]

SHORT, LUCY: Mrs. Lucy Short was buried at Clouse's Cemetery last Thursday. She was very old and had been in poor health for some time. [Date: 10/14/1909, Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 2]

SHOULDERS, SON OF MR. AND MRS. C. C.: The little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Shoulders died Monday, March 23, 1908, pneumonia. [Date: 3/25/1908, Vol. VI, No. 8, Page 1]

SIDWELL, KATE: Mrs. Kate Sidwell of Celina, died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. L. Hunter of Algood, last Friday, after a long illness. She was buried in the Cookeville cemetery on Saturday, a large number of friends following her remains to their last resting place. [Date: 10/14/1909, Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 8]

SIMMONS, J. S.: J. S. Simmons was killed at Monterey by being run over by a car in the railroad yard, while he was crossing the tracks. [Date: 4/19/1905, Vol. III, No. 11, Page 1]

SIMS, TOM: Fatal Accident - Tuesday morning of last week Tom Sims, colored was killed by a Tennessee Central freight trains at the crossing near R. P. Morgan's residence. Sims was driving a team belonging to the Cookeville Roller Mills, hitched to a wagon with no bed and collided with the train. He was thrown under the engine and badly mangled. His team was not hurt and the wagon slightly damaged. Sims was a respected negro and had lived here many years. [Date: 2/10/1909, Vol. VII, No. 6, Page 5]

SINGLETON, HENRY: Uncle Henry Singleton, an old time negro died at Winchester Thursday. He served through the civil war as body servant to ex-Gov. Peter Turney, and was a life-long democrat. His funeral was conducted by Ned Gregory, another negro who fought in the Confederate army. [Date: 3/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 4, Page 4]

SLAGLE, AL: Al Slagle died at his home near Cummins Mill last Sunday. He had been in poor health for several years. [Date: 9/30/1908, Vol. VI, No. 35, Page 1]

SLAGLE, GEORGE: Mr. George Slagle died of fever the 9th, leaves a wife, one girl, four boys and a host of friends to mourn his loss. [Date: 1/19/1911, Vol. IX, No. 3, Page 2]

SLAGLE, MATTIE: Mrs. Mattie Slagle died Friday night. [Date: 2/10/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 6, Page 6]

SLAGLE, MRS. A. W.: On Sunday, May 26, 1907, the grim monster, death, entered the home of A. W. Slagle and claimed for its victim the sweet, gentle wife and mother of that home. It seemed from the very beginning that death's arrow was too well aimed to miss its mark and so her spirit took its flight from whose bourne no travler har (sic) ever yet returned to tell its tidings. She was about 50 years of age, a devote member of the Methodist Church, ever ready to held the needy or distressed and on her dying bed admonished her husband and children to meet her in a better land. So tired eyer (sic) and lips are closed forever and the great mystery of life is veiled in the mystery of death. . . [Date: 6/13/1907, Vol. V, No. 15, Page 4]

SLAGLE, RUBY: Baby Suicides -- Ruby Slagle, six year old daughter of Filmore Slagle, of Double Springs, ended her life at her home Monday, jumping into a well. Recently the child unusually pretty and attractive, by handling a bottle of acid she had picked up, was fearfully burned about the face and hands, the burns leaving ugly scars. Greatly distressed by this the, child brooded over the scars. She is said to have declared her purpose to jump into the well. She was closely watched but yesterday while her parents thought her asleep she carried out her purpose. They were attracted by her screams as she struck the water but reached her too late. [Date: 8/15/1912, Vol. X, No. 33, Page 8]

SLAGLE, WM. H.: Wm. H. Slagle died at his home a few miles south of Cookeville last Saturday, March 4, 1911, aged about 83 years. He was buried at Lovelady Sunday evening. He was the father of John Slagle of this city. [Date: 3/9/1911, Vol. IX, No. 10, Page 5]

SLIGER, BABY OF JIM: The baby of Jim Sliger, who lives three miles on the Sparta road, died Sunday morning. [Date: 1/18/1905, Vol. II, No. 50, Page 1]

SLIGER, DILLARD: Cousin Dillard Sliger was shot and killed at Oakwood, Texas, on June 3. Particulars not known. [Date: 8/17/1911, Vol. IX, No. 33, Page 2]

SLIGER, DIMPLE: Mr. and Mrs. Joe Sliger have been called upon by the angel of death to give up their little daughter, Dimple. She was born April 4, 1909, and called away June 27, 1910. We sympathize with the bereaved father and mother. . . . [Date: 7/14/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 28, Page 7]

SLIGER, KIT: Kit Sliger departed from this world March 31. He had been a member of the Church for a number of years. He leaves a wife and one grandchild and several friends to mourn his loss. [Date: 4/4/1912, Vol. X, No. 14, Page 10]

SLIGER, LOU: Miss Lou Sliger, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Sliger, was called from earth to heaven on Sept. 28. She was converted at the age of 14 and has lived a consistent Christian life. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. W. Baxter of this city. [Date: 10/3/1912, Vol. X, No. 40, Page 5]

SLIGER, MAGGIE: On March 10 we were called on to attend the funeral of sister Maggie Sliger. She was about 25 years old when she died, she had been married only a few year, but death which respects neither age nor condition came to her on Sunday March 10. She leaves a husband and one child besides a mother, father, brothers and sisters. . . . [Date: 4/4/1912, Vol. X, No. 14, Page 10]

SLIGER, THOS.: We learn that Thos. Sliger, a respected farmer who lived a few miles north of this city, died Christmas day. [Date: 1/2/1913, Vol. XI, No. 1, Page 3]

SMELLAGE, CORDELIA: This community was shocked Saturday morning by the death of Miss Cordelia Smellage. She has many friends that will be grieved to learn of her death. She was buried at the Smellage graveyard Sunday. The bereaved family have our sympathy. [Date: 2/8/1905, Vol. III, No. 1, Page 4]

SMITH, BABY OF JIMMIE: The death angel visited Jimmie Smith's and took his baby home to rest. [Date: 7/8/1909, Vol. VII, No. 27, Page 2]

SMITH, CHAS.: R. P. Morgan received a telegram today from Howard Smith, at Wichita, Kansas, stating that his brother, Chas. Smith was shot and killed on Tuesday night at Silver City, New Mexico. He was killed in the discharge of duty, being a deputy sheriff, and trying to arrest the man who shot him. The remains will be shipped to this city, arriving Sunday or Monday, and will be laid to rest in the Smith graveyard. [Date: 8/1/1907, Vol. V, No. 22, Page 1]

SMITH, CHILD OF JAMES: The little child of James Smith died Friday and was buried at Paron Saturday. [Date: 7/8/1909, Vol. VII, No. 27, Page 6]

SMITH, CHILD OF S. Y.: S. Y. Smith's little child died last week and was buried at Dodson Branch last Friday. Funeral services were conducted by Brother Swearingin. [Date: 12/14/1911, Vol. IX, No. 50, Page 10]

SMITH, DAUGHTER OF OLIVER: The death angel visited Oliver Smith's home and took one of his little girls. She was a school girl and her seat is vacant in the school room but it is filled in that happy home where all is joy and peace and love. [Date: 2/9/1911, Vol. IX, No. 6, Page 2]

SMITH, EDGAR: Edgar Smith, the ten year old son of Austin Smith, died Sunday evening, Aug. 23, of typhoid fever, and was buried the next day in the family graveyard near Quiz; ten miles north of town. We extend the sympathy of the entire community to the bereaved family. [Date: 8/26/1903, Vol. I, No. 29, Page 1]

SMITH, FANNIE PITMAN: Mrs. Fannie Pitman Smith died last Saturday and was buried on Sunday at Dodson Branch. [Date: 6/16/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 24, Page 8]

SMITH, FRANK: Frank Smith died in Kentucky two years ago in September and the remains were taken up and brought back to Overton County the 16th of Dec. and buried in the Paran Cemetery. [Date: 12/19/1907, Vol. V, No. 42, Page 2]

SMITH, GEN. W. G.: Gen. W. G. Smith died at his home in Sparta at 5:30 o'clock on Monday afternoon, aged 80 years. He had been in feeble health for some time, and had been confined to his home, but was up until Saturday, when the family was summoned. Gen. Smith was Sparta's oldest citizen, and was well known not only in White County, but throughout Middle Tennessee, especially amongst the old Confederates, he being commander of the G. G. Dibrell Reunion Brigade. He was a prominent lodge man having been given high honors by both the Masonic and Odd Fellows' lodges. Born in North Carolina in 1828 Mr. Smith came to Tennessee at an early age. When the war came he organized a company which was attached to the Twenty-fifth Tennessee Confederate Regiment, being Captain of Company C. He assisted in raising the Eighty-fourth Tennessee Regiment and was elected Lieutenant-Colonel of the regiment and served throughout the war. Returning to this county after the war he went into business, began reading law and was admitted to the bar in 1878. He held the office of Circuit Clerk for some years. [Date: 3/18/1908, Vol. VI, No. 6, Page 1]

SMITH, INFANT OF FOWLER: Fowler Smith's infant child was buried at Dotson Branch last week. Funeral services were conducted by Eld. J. S. Holloway. Eld. Jim Draper preached at Zion last Sunday. [Date: 8/12/1908, Vol. VI, No. 28, Page 4]

SMITH, INFANT OF S. H.: The little infant of S. H. Smith died last Friday. [Date: 3/17/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 11, Page 7]

SMITH, J. J.: We notice with sorrow the death of our old friend and brother. J. J. Smith of Smithville. [Date: 7/27/1904, Vol. II, No. 25, Page 1]

SMITH, J. W.: Last Friday morning J. W. Smith was found dead in the stable of J. R. Douglass. Mr. Smith lived about a mile east of town, and had come in to get some horse shoes. As he started home he stepped into the stable and dropped dead, and was discovered a few minutes later. Mr. Smith was a farmer and highly esteemed citizen. He moved here several years ago. His wife and several children are left to mourn his sudden death. [Date: 12/14/1911, Vol. IX, No. 50, Page 1]

SMITH, JOHN: Died on Nov. 29, John Smith; also the infant of Mr. Ellis. [Date: 12/2/1903, Vol. I, No. 43, Page 1]

SMITH, MATILDA CATHERINE: Matilda Catherine Smith was born at Nettle Carrier, Overton County, Tennessee, on July 27, 1847, and died August 28, 1911. Her parents were Rawlins and Matilda Johnson. She was married in early womanhood to Allen Smith whom she survived a number of years. Of the six children born to them only two sons, D. M. and John O. Smith are living, both of whom were with her and cared for her in her last sickness. Her only living brother, T. F. Johnson of Putnam County, and her sister, Mrs. Center Brown of Livingston, were also with her. Mrs. Smith was converted in early life and became a member of the Cave Springs congregation of the C. P. Church, and for more than forty years had lived a consistent chrstian (sic) life. She had been a great sufferer, but bore all her afflictions with patience. Her ill health has confined her at her home mostly for the last fifteen years, but she was always found cheerful and full of interest, being a woman of rare intelligence. On the eve of August the 29th, at the hour of sunset, her remains were laid to rest in the family burying ground upon a beautiful eminence overlooking the community she loved so well, and where her life had been spent. . . . [Date: 9/14/1911, Vol. IX, No. 37, Page 7]

SMITH, MRS.: Mrs. Smith, wife of Rev. Fount Smith of this place, died Tuesday. Her funeral was conducted Friday afternoon at the Presbyterian church by Rev. W. H. Carr and the remains were interred in the town cemetery. She was a devout christian lady and leaves a heart-broken husband and three little children to mourn her loss. [Date: 3/25/1903, Vol. I, No. 7, Page 8]

SMITH, MRS.: Mrs. Smith, mother of John O. Smith of Algood, died last Monday. We failed to hear the particulars. [Date: 8/19/1903, Vol. I, No. 28, Page 1]

SMITH, MRS.: Mrs. Smith, a sister of Mrs. M. W. Harp of Algood, died at her home in Rabun Gap, Ga., on Tuesday. She will be buried at Oak Hill Thursday, Mrs. Smith was a daughter of Judge Cannon of Overton County. [Date: 6/17/1908, Vol. VI, No. 20, Page 1]

SMITH, S. H.: Mr. S. H. Smith died at the home of his son, Dr. Jeff Smith of Algood, on Sept. 21, after a short illness. Mr. Smith was about 85 years of age and one of the best known and most highly esteemed citizens of DeKalb county. [Date: 10/2/1913, Vol. XI, No. 40, Page 3]

SMITH, SY: Mr. Sy Smith, a member of the Dotson Branch Local Union, No. 1249, died last Sunday night and was buried at the Dotson Branch cemetery by the F. E. & C. A. The pallbearers were Frank Chapman, P. A. Mayberry, A. W. Mayberry, John Hawkins, C. H. Allen, and W. C. Hix. [Date: 1/16/1913, Vol. XI, No. 3, Page 3]

SMITH, WALTON: Capt. Walton Smith is dead. About 9 o'clock Monday night his noble spirit took its flight to realms of eternal bliss. While we all knew there was very small chance for his recovery, the announcement that Capt. Smith was dead cast a pall over the entire community, and with hushed voice the the news was spread from neighbor to neighbor. The funeral was held at the Cumberland Presbyterian church Tuesday afternoon at 3, and despite the pouring rain, the building was crowded to its capacity with people who desired to pay tribute to the dead. The Masons and Odd Fellows marched in a body from their halls to the residence and thence to the church, and the beautiful service of the latter order was read, after which Rev. Zeigle made some very appropriate remarks. The remains were laid to rest in the family lot near the residence of the deceased. We hope to be able to give a sketch of Capt. Smith's life in the next issue of the Herald. The Herald extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved family, both for itself and its every reader. [Date: 3/11/1903, Vol. I, No. 5, Page 1]

SMITH, WHITSON: We are sorry to learn of the death of Whitson Smith. [Date: 11/21/1912, Vol. X, No. 47, Page 4]

SMITH, WM. FARRAR: Gen. Wm. Farrar Smith, better known as "Baldy" Smith, one of the prominent figures of the civil war died at his home in Philadelphia Saturday. Gen. Smith's death, it is said reduces the number of living corps commanders of the civil war to four. [Date: 3/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 4, Page 3]

SMITH, JR., CHILD OF MR. AND MRS. W. E.: A child of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Smith, Jr., died Monday, May 6, 1912, aged about one year. [Date: 5/9/1912, Vol. X, No. 19, Page 5]

SMOOT, FRANCIS: Little Francis Smoot, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Smoot of this city died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1908, aged about seven years. [Date: 9/9/1908, Vol. VI, No. 32, Page 1]

SNODGRASS, CHILD OF MR. AND MRS. C. E.: The 18-month old child of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Snodgrass died yesterday morning after a lingering illness of several weeks with pneumonia. The remains will be interred in the cemetery here today. The bereaved family have the sympathy of a host of friends. -- Crossville Chronicle [Date: 1/27/1904, Vol. I, No. 51, Page 6]

SNODGRASS, ELISA: Died: On Tuesday, March 31st, 1910, Mrs. Elisa Snodgrass, at her home here, aged 78 years and some months. Mrs. Snodgrass had been in feeble health for some time. A number of relatives were here at the time of her death. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. Dobbs, at the home of the deceased, and the remains were interred in the cemetery here Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Snodgrass leaves the following sons and daughters to mourn her loss: J. T. Snodgrass, Judge C. E. Snodgrass, Mrs. E. G. Tollett and Mrs. Jennie Swofford of this place; Mrs. Holman Hinds of Rockwood, Tenn., Judge Dave Snodgrass of Chattanooga, Mrs. Vance Carrick of Sparta, Tenn., and Dr. Sevier Snodgrass of the State of Texas. The death of Mrs. Snodgrass closed a long and eventful life, in which a mother's care and encouragement was rewarded by the high positions achieved by her distinguished sons. -- Crossville Chronicle [Date: 4/28/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 17, Page 1]

SNODGRASS, WILLEY: Willey Snodgrass, who lived near Baker's X Roads, died Wednesday of pneumonia. He was a brother of Fayette Snodgrass of Monterey. [Date: 5/6/1909, Vol. VII, No. 18, Page 3]

SPARKS, SON OF MR. AND MRS. LEVI: The death angel has again visited our vicinity and claimed for its victim the little two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Sparks. [Date: 2/10/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 6, Page 6]

SPEAKMAN, MRS. TOM: Mrs. Tom Speakman, who has been sick for some time, died last Sunday, and was buried in the city cemetery on the day following. She leaves a husband and several children. [Date: 7/1/1903, Vol. I, No. 21, Page 1]

SPEAKMAN, WM: Wm. Speakman died at his home in this city June 21, 1907, and was buried in the city Cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mr. Speakman was nearly 85 years of age, and a respected citizen. He is survived by his wife and seven children, Mrs. W. M. Smoot, Mrs. Nina Embry, Vance and John Speakman of this city; Mounce Speakman of South McAlester, I. T., Hall Speakman of Scottsville, Ky; and Tom Speakman of Jackson county. [Date: 6/27/1907, Vol. V, No. 17, Page 1]

SPECK, WALTER: This community (Algood) was made sad to hear of the death of Walter Speck. Walter was a highly esteemed man and was thought well of by every. [Date: 12/19/1907, Vol. V, No. 42, Page 2]

SPIVEY, BENTON: New has just reached here that Mr. Benton Sprivey died this morning. He was raised here on Sugar Creek, and a young man about 25 years old. The bereaved ones have our sympathy. The Lord's will be done and not ours, for he knows best. [Date: 9/11/1913, Vol. XI, No. 37, Page 3]

SPURLOCK, MRS.: Mrs. Spurlock was buried last week (Algood). [Date: 4/8/1909, Vol. VII, No. 14, Page 7]

SPURLOCK, MRS. JOHN: Mrs. John Spurlock died last week. [Date: 11/4/1903, Vol. I, No. 39, Page 5]

STAFFORD, ANDERSON: The death angel visited the home of Mr. Mack Dudney and claimed for its own Mr. Anderson Stafford. The bereaved ones have our deepest sympathy. (Gainesboro) [Date: 2/20/1913, Vol. XI, No. 8, Page 2]

STAFFORD, MRS. CLEVELAND: Mrs. Cleveland Stafford of Flynn's Lick was accidentally shot and killed by her uncle, Lon Jones, while he was cleaning a loaded revolver. The bullet passed through his hand and the heart of his niece. [Date: 3/23/1911, Vol. IX, No. 12, Page 4]

STAFFORD, WILLIAM: William Stafford died Saturday and was buried Sunday afternoon at the McBroom cemetery. [Date: 6/13/1912, Vol. X, No. 24, Page 8]

STALEY, E. D.: E. D. Staley died at his home in this city about 4 o'clock Tuesday morning, Dec. 9, 1913, after a painful illness of about three years. He was just past 70 years of age, and had lived here practically all his life, and by thrift amassed a fortune. Mr. Staley served as a Confederate soldier though the Civil war; was an Odd Fellow for forty years and an official in the Cumberland Presbyterian church for many years. He was a quiet, unassuming man, a Christian gentleman, respected by all. He leaves his wife and three sons, Will R., I. D. and A. A. Staley, all of Cookeville. The funeral was conducted from the Cumberland church Wednesday afternoon, the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. R. Goodpasture, burial being made in the city cemetery under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. [Date: 12/11/1913, Vol. XI, No. 50, Page 3]

STAMPS, J. J.: J. J. Stamps died at his home in this city Dec. 26, 1905, and was buried in the city cemetery the following day. He was 71 years old and served in Matheney's Company, Murray's Regiment of the Confederate army. [Date: 1/3/1906, Vol. III, No. 47, Page 1]

STAMPS, SON OF LEE: The death angel visited the home of Lee Stamps last night and took away their little boy. [Date: 6/23/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 25, Page 5]

STAMPS, WILLIAM: Williams Stamps died at his home near Bilbrey last Saturday night. He took sick about 3 o'clock and died at eight. He was 70 years of age, leaves a wife, eight girls, two boys and several grand children. [Date: 6/16/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 24, Page 3]

STANTON, LARK: On last Wednesday Jan. 19 Lark Stanton died at St. John at the home of Sidney Stanton. He was 63 years old. Had been living in Dickson for the past 30 years, where he had been engaged in the saw-milling business. About 2 1/2 months ago he brought his wife, who was in very poor health, to St. John, where her father, Moss Sadler, and connection live, where in a few days she died. Mr. Stanton had been married twice but had no children. [Date: 1/27/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 4, Page 5]

STARNES, MRS. JERE: Mrs. Jere Starnes died at her home in this city on Monday, Jan. 27, 1913, at about 12 o'clock, non, after a long illness, and was buried at Smyrna on the following day. Mrs. Starnes was about 60 years of age and a sister of Mr. J. H. Quarles of this city. She had been a member of the Methodist church for forty years. [Date: 1/30/1913, Vol. XI, No. 5, Page 3]

STARNES, NANCY: Mrs. Nancy Starnes died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. J. Isbell, in this city on December 29, 1904, aged about 90 years, and was buried in the family cemetery near Lancaster. [Date: 1/11/1905, Vol. II, No. 49, Page 1]

STEPHENS, J. F.: J. F. Stephens, express messenger on the shopping train was shot and instantly killed in his car as the train was leaving Boma last Friday morning. J. H. Thomas did the shooting. He boarded the train at Boma, went into the express car and picked up Stephens pistol. When told to put it down he shot Stephens in the head and again after he fell also shooting at Conductor Owen and the porter. Thomas is said to be insane. He has a family and lives near Boma. He was arrested, brought here, placed in jail and indicted for murder in the first degree. [Date: 6/3/1909, Vol. VII, No. 22, Page 1]

STEWART, CHILD OF W. L.: The 9 month old child of W. L. Stewart of Cookeville died Saturday and was buried at this place Sunday. [Date: 7/13/1904, Vol. II, No. 23, Page 3]

STEWART, CLAUDE: Last Sunday morning at 5:30 o'clock the death angel visited our little town and claimed for its victim Claude Stewart. He has been sick for about five years, but had been able to go about some. For the last few weeks he had been very ill and it makes us sad to think of one suffered untold agonies. . . . [Date: 3/20/1913, Vol. XI, No. 12, Page 6]

STEWART, ESSIE ELLIS: Resolution of Respect -- Whereas, It has please Diving Providence to remove from the walks of life our esteemed sister, Mrs. Essie Ellis Stewart, wife of Bro. M. P. Stewart, whose death occurred at their home near Pleasant Valley on June 19, 1913; Therefore, Be it Resolved by the members of Pleasant Valley Local No. 1224, if the F. E. & C. U. of America, That in the death of Sister Stewart our Union has lost a loyal and worthy member, her husband a sympathetic and devoted wife, their children an indulgent and loving mother, and her neighbors a truthful and unselfish friend. . . . [Date: 8/21/1913, Vol. XI, No. 34, Page 3]

STEWART, GIRL OF NOAH: Noah Stewart's little girl died March 2, aged 5 years, 8 months and 14 days. [Date: 3/7/1906, Vol. IV, No. 5, Page 3]

STEWART, INFANT OF LEWIS: The infant daughter of Lewis Stewart died the 16th, about 4 o'clock and was buried the next day in Brotherton cemetery. [Date: 6/24/1908, Vol. VI, No. 21, Page 2]

STEWART, NANCY: Mrs. Nancy Stewart, who lived near here, died Jan. 13 at the advanced age of 92 years, was laid to rest at the Hill graveyard. She leaves five children. Mrs. Tom Mitchell, Mrs. Geo. Johnson, Mrs. John Jared, and Mrs. Jane Williams, and Mr. Billie Shugart. Her daughter Mrs. John Jared has been in feeble health for some time and Is not expected to live. [Date: 1/23/1913, Vol. XI, No. 4, Page 3]

STEWART, S. P.: Rev. S. P. Stewart died last Friday at his home in the Seventh district. The writer extends his sympathy to the bereaved family and friends. He was a Free-will Baptist minister. [Date: 6/16/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 24, Page 8]

STEWART, SAM: Rev. Sam Stewart died at his home near home Friday, June 3, 1910, and was buried at Stewart Cemetery Saturday; he leaves a wife and several children. [Date: 6/9/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 23, Page 6]

STEWART, T. W.: The following notice is taken from the Indianapolis Star of October 12: treasurer of the Eaglesfield-Stewart Company, manufacturers of hard wood floring (sic), died at his home early yesterday morning of bronchial pneumonia, with which he had been ill two weeks. Mr. Stewart was a native of New York State, having came to Indianapolis in 1859 as messenger for the American Express Company. For four years before coming to Indianapolis he was in charge of the A. J. Crawford iron mills in Gadsen, Ala., and later was superintendent of the Knoxville & Nashville Railroad. Besides being secretary-treasurer of the Eaglesfield Stewart Company he was a stockholder in the Eaglesfield Lumber Company. He was also a member of the G. A. R. He is survived by a widow, Ellen W. and two daughters, Mrs. Jesse E. Burnette of Lafayette, Ind. and Mrs. Addison Brown of Kansas City. The funeral will be held at the home at 3 o'clock this afternoon and burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. Funeral and burial will be private. The above notice was sent to Mayor John B. Dow by Frank E. McLaughlin. Mr. Stewart lived in Cookeville for several years and his many friends in this section will be grieved to learn of his death. [Date: 10/24/1912, Vol. X, No. 43, Page 4]

STOCKTON, MARTHA: Jan. 28th, Mrs. Martha Stockton, wife of Allen Stockton, died at her home. Mrs. Stockton has been an invalid for years, and the write who visited her many times during her last days, can say that her faith in the Lord enabled her to endure patiently her affliction, rob death of its sting, and the grave of its victory. Her husband and seven children are left to mourn. They have the sympathy of host of friends. The services were conducted by Rev. J. A. Harris at the Presbyterian church. [Date: 2/15/1905, Vol. III, No. 2, Page 1]

STOCKTON, NOAH: Death has again visited our neighborhood, claiming for its victim Noah Stockton. He was about 50 years of age, and has always been a good, peaceable citizen, a kind and affectionate husband and father. He leaves a wife and three children, several brothers and sisters to mourn his loss. Though there is an empty seat around the hearthstone, a vacant chair at the table and the house made so lonely and sad by the mysterious hand of Providence, yet God doeth all things well. [Date: 5/18/1904, Vol. II, No. 15, Page 6]

STOCKTON, NOAH N.: Editor Herald: As many of Bro. Noah Stockton's relatives and friends are readers of your columns. I am requested to write a short sketch of his life and ask you to please publish. Bro. Noah Stockton was born Sept. 16, 1853. Died May 5, 1904. Professed faith in Christ when a boy, under the preaching of Bro. A. L. Goodloe. He joined the M. E. Church South shortly after conversion and remained faithful to the end. He was married to Miss Minerva Matheny about twenty years ago. To this marriage were born two boys and one girl. The widow and children survive him. . . . [Date: 6/1/1904, Vol. II, No. 17, Page 2]

STOCKTON, SALLY: Aunt Sally Stockton died Sunday night at 6:30 and was buried Tuesday at 11 o'clock, at Paron. She was 85 years old and an excellent christian lady. [Date: 1/20/1904, Vol. I, No. 50, Page 3]

STONE, CHARLIE: Charlie Stone, colored, of this city was drowned while bathing in a creek at Wilder last Sunday. He was a young man and leaves a wife and small child. [Date: 6/23/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 25, Page 5]

STONE, LAURA: The sad news reach here this morning of the death of little Laura Stone of Baxter. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Stone. Laura was a sweet child and dearly loved by all who knew her. She had been sick only three weeks. [Date: 6/9/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 23, Page 6]

STOUT, ARTHUR: Arthur Stout, son of M. R. Stout, died at his home near Park Hill (OK) Aug. 5th. [Date: 8/18/1910, Vol. VIII, No. 33, Page 4]

STOUT, MAGGIE: Mrs. Maggie Stout died Sunday at 11 o'clock a. m. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family. [Date: 3/18/1908, Vol. VI, No. 7, Page 4]

STRONG, EVA: The death angel visited Steve Strong, and claimed for its victim Miss Eva Strong, deceased being 15 years and 14 days old. She leaves many friends to mourn her loss. [Date: 11/4/1909, Vol. VII, No. 45, Page 6]

STULTZ, MARTHA J.: Mrs. Martha J. Stultz died Saturday, June 5 at her home in Nashville, and was brought to this city for burial. She was the widow of Henry Stultz, who died several years ago. Mrs. Stultz lived here a number of years and was well known in this city. She was about 76 years of age, and a noble woman. She leaves one child, Mrs. Ella Hogan of Nashville. [Date: 6/10/1909, Vol. VII, No. 23, Page 9]

SULLIVAN, SON OF JOHN E.: The 12 year son of John E. Sullivan of Ditty was instantly killed this morning by a saw log rolling over him. [Date: 2/14/1906, Vol. IV, No. 2, Page 1]

SUTHERS, SARAH: Sarah Suthers died about two miles from this place (Rodney, Arkansas) a few days ago. [Date: 10/5/1911, Vol. IX, No. 40, Page 7]

SUTTON, W. H.: Elder W. H. Sutton dropped dead at Algood Sunday morning. He was preaching at Algood Sunday morning. He was preaching at Algood and stopping with J. A. Epperson. He went to the barn to see about his team, and after awhile was found dead. Elder Sutton was well known in this section, having been pastor of the Christian Church at Sparta and Cookeville for a number of years. His ministry was successful, and he was held in high esteem by all who knew him. His remains were taken to Sparta for burial, that being his home. [Date: 7/12/1905, Vol. III, No. 23, Page 1]

SWETT, BERT: Bert Swett died at his home in Brotherton last Friday, leaving a wife and three small children. [Date: 9/2/1909, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page 5]

SWIFT, HARVE: Mrs. Harve Swift died last week at the home of her father, Mose Grant. She leaves a husband and a baby, a father and mother, brother and friends. [Date: 7/27/1911, Vol. IX, No. 30, Page 2]