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FANCHER, BELLE: Miss Fancher Ill. -- FANCHER'S MILL, Sept. 6. -- Miss Belle Fancher, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Polk Fancher, is dangerously ill with typhoid fever. Her brother, F. T. Fancher, who had gone to Cookeville to attend Circuit court, has been summoned home. Sept. 8th. -- Miss Fancher died today. [Date: 9/9/1897, Vol. X, No. 47, Page 1] FANCHER, MRS. FRANK: Mrs. Frank Fancher, daughter of Congressman Snodgrass, died at her home in Sparta a few days ago. [Date: 10/18/1894, Vol. VII, No. 51, Page 5] FARLEY, DUG: Dug Hill, Aug. 16. -- Mrs. Dug Farley, wife of James Farley, died on Wednesday, the 12th. Her death had been expected for some time. [Date: 8/19/1897, Vol. X, No. 44, Page 1] FARLEY, SON OF JOHNSON: Last Monday afternoon, while Johnson Farley, who lives in the 20th district of this county, and his young son, aged about 15 years, were unloading logs near his home, one of the logs became fastened in some way on the wagon, and when the boy attempted to get it loose, and before he could get out of the way, the log fell and rolled upon him, causing almost instant death. His death was particularly sad. His father, who has only one leg, was unable to render him any assistance, but forced to see his son die before his own eyes. (Smith County) [Date: 2/27/1896, Vol. IX, No. 18, Page 1] FARRINGTON, ISRAEL PUTNAM: Israel Putnam Farrington, of Chicago, Ill., departed this life at the residence of C. H. Whitney, in West Cookeville, Sunday evening, June 24, 1894, a few minutes after 9 o'clock. Deceased had come to us only a short time ago and invalid. . . . Mr. and Mrs. Whitney were his only acquaintances. . . . We learn that Mr. Farrington leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his loss, in the great western city. His family was notified at once by telegram. Funeral services were held at Col. Whitney's residence late Monday evening, after which the remains were buried in the presence of a large concourse of citizens in Cookeville Cemetery. [Date: 6/28/1894, Vol. VII, No. 35, Page 5] FARRIS, HANNAH: Mrs. Hannah Farris died at her home in the fifth district, April 1st, aged 87 years. (White County) [Date: 4/11/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 23, Page 6] FARRISS, WM. L.: The sad news of the death of Wm. L. Farris, at Honey Grove, Texas, Wednesday July 25, 1894, reached Sparta, Thursday morning in the form of a telegram to the young man's father. He died from typho malaria, or slow fever, as known in Texas. Wm. L. Farriss, was twenty-four years of age, and a young man of good disposition, brilliant intellect and possessed many friends. He had been in Texas three years at the time of his death. He graduated two years ago at Blossom College, Lamar county, Texas, and afterwards taught school, being paid a large salary. In the present campaign he was the Democratic candidate for cotton weigher, a position paying $2000 per year, and would have been elected but for his untimely sickness and death. His many friends in White County mourn his loss and sympathize with the bereaved parents. (White County) [Date: 8/9/1894, Vol. VII, No. 41, Page 6] FERGUSON, ROBT.: The many friends of Robt. Ferguson here regret to hear of his death on last Friday at Jeremiah. He was in school here last winter and made many steadfast and loyal friends. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was held in universal, esteem by all who knew him. (Overton County) [Date: 1/31/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 13, Page 2] FERRIL, DAUGHTER OF MRS. JAS.: Mrs. Jas. Ferril's daughter died of fever last week. (Overton County) [Date: 1/9/1896, Vol. IX, No. 11, Page 1] FITZGERALD, ISAIAH: Isaiah Fitzgerald, former Clerk & Master of Clay county, died at his home in Celina, the latter part of last week after a lingering illness of several months. Mr. Fitzgerald was a good man, and had a host of friends in Clay and adjoining counties. (Jackson County) [Date: 4/1/1897, Vol. X, No. 24, Page 1] FITZGERALD, MARY: Mrs. Mary Fitzgerald, aunt of Thomas J. Fitzgerald, of this place died in Nashville Friday and was buried Sunday. Thos. Fitzgerald returned Monday, after attending last rights. (White County) [Date: 9/27/1894, Vol. VII, No. 48, Page 6] FLATT, INFANT OF MRS. MANDA: Died on the 27th, infant of Mrs. Manda Flatt. [Date: 1/11/1894, Vol. VII, No. 11, Page 1] FLETCHER, J. C.: Resolutions of Respect. -- We, the committee appointed by Pekin Lodge, No. 508 F. & A. M., to draft resolutions of respect and condolence because of the death of our esteemed Bro. J. C. Fletcher, who was born May 25, 1829, and departed this life Oct. 5, 1896, . . . [Date: 2/4/1897, Vol. X, No. 16, Page 1] FOOSHEE, ELIZABETH: Mrs. Elizabeth Fooshee, wife of Jonas Fooshee, of the 9th district, died Tuesday night, April 2, having taken sick Sunday. (White County) [Date: 4/11/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 23, Page 6] FORD, A. N.: A. N. Ford, Esq., died at the home of his father in the Fifth district last Friday, of consumption. He had been unwell ever since last spring, but very few were apprised of his real condition. Mr. Ford was a young lawyer of ability, though he had not been devoting his time exclusivley to his profession. He was twice elcted Superintendent of Public Schools of Putnam county, and served the public with entrire satisfaction, so far as we know. He had been a member of the Baptist church for the last ten years. He leaves a wife and one child and many friends who sincerely grive over his loss. [Date: 8/4/1898, Vol. XI, No. 44, Page 5] FORD, JAMES: James Ford, the stonemason, member of the firm Chandler & Ford, who lives near Bluff Creek, went a few days ago to see a sick brother at Smithville. The brother died, and before Mr. Ford could return home he also was stricken with pneumonia, and succumbed to the dread malady. Mrs. Ford died at her home near Bluff Creek, Wednesday night, with the same disease. Upon the arrival of the remains of James Ford from Smithville Wednesday, Dr. J. S. Cambell of Gordonsville, examined the body and ordered it to be interred at once, Mrs. Ford was also buried as soon as arrangements could be made. The fatality of the disease resembles black tongue whose fearful ravages once before in this community are well remembered. Rev. J. B. Jordan preached the funerals of both decedents. [Date: 2/11/1897, Vol. X, No. 17, Page 1] FORD, NANCY: Mrs. Nancy Ford, of Void, died last week, after a short illness with the grip. Mrs. Ford was 72 years old, a member of the Baptist church, and a most excellent lady. She was the mother of Esq. Green Ford of this place. [Date: 3/19/1896, Vol. IX, No. 21, Page 5] FORD, SON OF A. N.: The little son of the late A. N. Ford is dead and laid to rest Friday by the side his father at Sand Springs. [Date: 10/27/1898, Vol. XII, No. 4, Page 1] FORSHEE, JONAS: Mr. Jonas Forshee, a valuable citizen of Cherry Creek neighborhood, died suddenly Tuesday night, Oct. 24th, 1897, of hemorrhage of the lungs. (White County) [Date: 11/4/1897, Vol. XI, No. 3, Page 8] FOSTER, C. V.: C. V. Foster, Sr., father of Mrs. W. I. Chandler, of Carthage, died at his home near Lebanon. He was over eighty years of age. (Smith County) [Date: 9/26/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 47, Page 1] FOSTER, JUDY: Mrs. Wm. Foster, better known as "Judy" died at her home in Bloomington last Sunday, at an advanced age. [Date: 8/3/1899, Vol. XIII, No. 31, Page 5] FOWLER, GEORGE CLARK: George Clark, the year old baby of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Fowler, died Monday morning. It had been quite ill for some time. The parents have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in their sad affliction. [Date: 8/4/1898, Vol. XI, No. 44, Page 5] FRANKLIN, GEORGE: George Franklin, of this place, died last Sunday morning. He leaves a wife and two little children to mourn his death. George joined the church a few days before he died, and we have reasons to believe he was prepared for the final summons. [Date: 7/1/1897, Vol. X, No. 37, Page 1] FRASER, NANCY: Mrs. Nancy Fraser, wife of Thos. Fraser and mother of County Register H. L. Fraser, died Sept. 14, 1895. She was born in 1818. (White County) [Date: 9/26/1895, Vol. VIII, No. 47, Page 1] FRAZIER, CHILD OF BIDA: The five-year-old child of Bida Frazier died Sunday night of membraneous croup. [Date: 11/10/1898, Vol. XII, No. 6, Page 5] FRAZIER, MRS. FOX: A telephone message to Rev. Walkup last Friday conveyed the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Fox Frazier, who died at her homje near Temperance Hall last Thursday. (Dekalb County) [Date: 2/3/1898, Vol. XI, No. 16, Page 8] FREEZE, INFANT OF MR. & MRS. A. C.: The infant of Mr. & Mrs. A. C. Freeze of Waterloo, died Tuesday morning, and was buried yesterday. [Date: 2/13/1896, Vol. IX, No. 16, Page 5] FREEZE, JOSEPH CRAWFORD: Maj. J. C. Freeze Dead -- On Wednesday of last week as the sun was sinking behind the western horizon (sic) the life of Maj. J. C. Freeze ebbed peacefully away, and at 5:20 o'clock the soul of this good man, had gone to the God who gave it. His injury and subsequent death were a painful surprise and shock to people beyond expression. On the Saturday previous to his death he with his son A. C. left his store for dinner, and while on the plank sidewalk near his home he tripped over a loose board, and fell full length upon the walk, his face and stomach striking heavily. With the assistance of two men he walked him, and Dr. J. E. Dyer sent for who upon examination found that besides bruises on the face, Maj. Freeze had sustained internal injuries which in all probabilities would prove fatal. Dr. J. B. S. Martin was called in and the two skilled physicians did all in their power to save the sufferer, but he was at once beyond medical aid. It was hoped that his splendid physical resistance and will power would be sufficient to bridge him over, but he had received injuries which to men of ordinary powers of endurance would have succumbed much sooner. He lingered along gradually sinking until Wednesday evening, when he yielded to the intense pain he had suffered. Maj. Freeze had all the aid that physicians and careful nurses could bestow, and his last hours on earth were made as pleasant as possible. Several times did those who were with him think that each breath would be his last, but as often did his system rally and he would revive. He was conscious until within a short while of his death. At 1 o'clock Wednesday morning he summoned his family around his bed side and bade them all goodbye admonishing them to be good to one another, and directing what dispositions should be made of his property. He faced death with a tranquil Christian fortitude and was ???? Cool and composed. His body was taken charge of Thursday by Cookeville Lodge No. 266 F. & A. M. and carried to the C P church at 2:30 p. m. where impressive funeral services were conducted by Rev. W. H. Carr the choir rendering some beautiful and choice selections. The large auditorium and Sunday School room were filled to their utmost capacity by friends of the deceased, who come to pay a farewell tribute to the man they all loved. At the conclusion of the service his remains were laid to rest in the cemetry (sic) with masonic hones, in the presence of a large concourse of people. [Date: 9/3/1896, Vol. IX, No. 46, Page 1] FREEZE, JOSEPH CRAWFORD: His Life and Characteristics -- Joseph Crawford Freeze, was born in Green county seven miles from Greenville July 13th 1826, and was seventy years one month and twelve days of age at the time of his death. His parents moved to Overton county, near Hilham when he was but seven years old. In February 1848 he came to Putnam county and commenced life as a clerk for Bob Burton at what was then known as Cross Roads, two miles north east of this place. He lived there until 1856, the year after Cookeville was established, when he built the first store house here on the site of the present one and has continued his residence ever since, with the exception of two years that he was in the war. He was married in 1858 to Margaret S. Bounds who lived where Peekeville now is. Six girls and two boys were born to them, three girls and one boy, with his wife survive him. In 1862 he enlisted in the Confederate army and served two years with honor to himself and country. He was elected captain and subsequently major. After the war he returned to his business, and by his splendid ability accumulated a comfortable fortune. He joined the Cumberland Presbyterian church I 1873 and from that time forward was it mainstay and pillar. It was through his effort that three churches have been built here, and the church and Sunday School owe more to him than any other man. He was one of the pioneers and land marks of the town always on the side of morality and right. Energy and promptness were his slogan. He was seriously?? Honest and punctilious even to the minutest detail. He was authority on all events and happenings -- posed a wonderful memory. There was not a man in town who was more loved and no man so completely held the confidence of our people as he. He took great pride in the development of the country and always threw his whole soul in and of his undertakings. We do not wish to be extravagant in our praise of this truly good man, but we can say of a truth that the death of no man would be more regretted by our citizens than that of Maj. Freeze. His life was one of usefulness, and his influence will live in the hearts of those who knew him. May his good soul rest in peace. [Date: 9/3/1896, Vol. IX, No. 46, Page 1] FREEZE, NEWTON: Newton Freeze died Sunday night before Christmas and was buried at Camp Ground Tuesday. (Overton County) [Date: 1/9/1896, Vol. IX, No. 11, Page 1] FRENCH, J. C.: Mr. J. C. French, of Monroe, died very suddenly last Saturday morning. He was one of the best citizens of Overton county and has or many years been a worthy member of the Masonic fraternity. He was buried at Monroe Monday by the Masons. (Overton County) [Date: 4/15/1897, Vol. X, No. 26, Page 1] FULTON, MALINDA: An Aged Negress. Tullahoma, Jan. 14 -- Old "Aunt" Malinda Fulton, a negress, died a few days ago. She was 112 years old, and by well authenticated records was born the slave of Colonel John Washington, brother of General George Washington, on an estate that is now in West Virginia. The old negress knew every member of the Washington family, and up to the day of her death talked interestingly of them. After the death of the Washingtons she drifted to Tennessee in an early day and has lived in Tullahoma many years. She was full blooded African, black as ebony, but her body was shriveled and shrunken with age. She was faithful and honest above the average of her race in intelligence. [Date: 1/20/1898, Vol. XI, No. 14, Page 1]
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