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Allen, Jesse: Rev. Jesse Allen, one of the oldest citizens of Jackson county died yesterday. [Date: 12/13/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 50, Page: 1]

Andrews, Mr.: Mr. Andrews of Monterey, died last Sunday after a lingering illness. His remains were shipped to Lebanon, his old home for interment. [Date: 10/11/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 42, Page: 5]

Barnes, Mrs. J. C.: Mrs. J. C. Barnes, died at her home in Cookeville last Monday night. She gave birth to a child Monday. Mrs. Barnes was a most excellent lady, and her untimely end will be mourned by a host of relatives and friends. [Date: 11/08/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 45, Page: 5]

Bartlett, Charles: Goffton, Dec, 4. -- Charles Bartlett, who has been ill for some time, died last night. [Date: 12/06/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 49, Page: 1]

Bilbrey, Quitman: Quitman Bilbrey Dead. A. Q. Bilbrey, of Algood, died last Wednesday at Seymore, Mo., where he went some weeks ago for medical treatment. This announcement will come as a surprise to his numerous friends in this part of the State. He was a most excellent gentleman and a most thorough business man. He has been identified with the interest of Algood since it was established, and has done much to further the business of that hustling little city. We deeply sympathize with his family in their bereavement. They only reached his bedside the night before he died. He was buried in Missouri. [Date: 01/25/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 4, Page: 4]

Bohannon, Crawford: Crawford Bohannon died with fever. [Date: 02/08/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 6, Page: 1]

Bowan, Mrs.: Mrs. Bowan, of Bloomington, died last week with measles. She was a daughter of Foster Byers. [Date: 01/18/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 3, Page: 5]

Bransford, Walter: Well-Known Citizen Dead. Nashville, Aug. 9. -- Mr. Walter L. Bransford died last night at his home on the corner of Seventeenth street and Chadwell avenue, in the 50th year of his age. Mr. Bransford had long been prominently identified with the business interests of Nashville and had a host of friends, who will deeply regret to learn of his death. For many years he was connected with the trade on the Upper Cumberland, where he traveled and was very popular. [Date: 08/16/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 33, Page: 1]

Brown, Brother ofMrs. Fannie: Mrs. Fannie Brown has received the news of the death of her brother, who lives in Missouri. [Date: 02/15/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 7, Page: 1]

Brownlow, Daughter of Mrs.: Monterey, July 11, -- We are sorry to report the death of the daughter of Mrs. Brownlow who died at her home near here last Saturday. [Date: 07/12/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 28, Page: 1]

Buckner, Mrs. Isaac: Mrs. Isaac Buckner who lived east of town on Falling Water, died Monday. She was burried (sic) Tuesday, Rev. W. H. Carr officiating. [Date: 05/03/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 18, Page: 5]

Bumbalough, Infant of Tom: The infant of Tom Bumbalough died Sunday. [Date: 11/15/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 46, Page: 5]

Campbell, George W.: Lieut. Geo. W. Campbell, of the Nashville police force, is dead. Mr. Campbell was well known here, having been engaged in some extensive revenue exploits in this vicinity years ago, when he was Deputy Marshal. [Date: 11/08/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 0, Page: 5]

Carr, Mrs. James: Mrs. James Carr died at her home west of Cookeville last Monday after a lingering illness. She was buried at the West graveyard. [Date: 06/28/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 26, Page: 5]

Carr, Parice: Hudgens, Aug. 21 -- We are sorry to announce the death of Mrs. Parice Carr who died at her home last Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. [Date: 08/30/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 35, Page: 1]

Carr, Paris: Mrs. Paris Carr, who is critically ill, is not expected to live many days. She lives south-west of town. [Date: 07/26/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 30, Page: 5]

Carrington, Elmore: Elmore Carrington Dead. Elmore Carrington, who lived on Martin's creek near Bloomington, died last week. He has been in failing health for some time. Mr. Carrington,in his middle life was a prominent factor in Putnam county doing and well known over the entire county. [Date: 09/29/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 39, Page: 1]

Cason, Son of Lon: Accidentally Shot. Flynn's Lick, Oct. 3. -- The fourteen year old son of Lon Cason, was found dead in the field where he been working, yesterday. Near him lay a discharged shotgun, and he was shot in the mouth. It is thought that he accidently shot himself. [Date: 10/04/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 40, Page: 5]

Chaffin, Baby of P. K.: P. K. Chaffin's baby died on 6th inst. [Date: 12/06/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 50, Page: 1]

Chapman, Martha K.: Martha K. Chapman dead. Mrs. Martha K. Chapman, mother of W. P. Chapin of Cookeville, and L. W. Chapin of Livingston, died at her home near Netherton on the 30th ult. Mrs. Chapin was born in 1814 in this state and lived for 81 years at the place where she died. She was married in 1836, but her husband died 49 years ago. She joined the M. E. Church south at Paran in 1830 since when she has been a content Christian in every sense of the word. She was buried in the Paran cemetery where rests the bones of her relatives. Mrs. Chapin was one of the pioneer women of the state to whom we owe so much for the heroic manner in which they toiled and assisted in developing these mountains. She was truly a good soul and leaves a large host of sorrowing relatives and friends to mourn her death. [Date: 07/05/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 27, Page: 3]

Cleek, Lyl: Lyl Cleek Killed. Yesterday afternoon about 4 o'clock, W. C. Crawford, of Overton county, shot and killed Lyl Cleek, of that county, near the depot in Cookeville. From the bystanders it was learned that the two were quarreling, or rather Cleek was abusing Crawford about the sale of certain lands in which was interested. The quarrel became so heated that finally Cleek made a rush for Crawford with a knife, when the latter pulled a revolver and fired five shots at Cleeks who fell mortally wounded pierced by thee balls. Cleek was carried to the Jared hotel where he expired within an hour. Crawford was arrested b Sheriff Alcorn and was later admitted to bail by Esq. Burton. Mr. Crawford is a prominent citizen of Overton, begin the Trustee of the county and a candidate for re-election without opposition. Mr. Clek leaves a family. [Date: 07/17/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 29, Page: 5]

Clouse, Nora: Miss Nora Clouse died at her home near Virgil April 1. She was 23 years of age. [Date: 04/12/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 15, Page: 1]

Cullom, Burr: Burr Cullom Dead. The many fiends of Burr Cullom in this part of the State will regret to learn of his death which occurred at his home in Nashville last Tuesday morning. Mr. Cullom had been in poor health for years and his friends realiized that it would only be a question of a when while until his time on earth would be past. He was a kind hearted christian gentleman. He lived in Cookeville for years where he made many strong friends who deeply sympathize with the family in their affliction. [Date: 01/11/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 2, Page: 1]

Cummings, Mrs.: Mrs. Cummings, mother of Mrs. Pleas Bohannon who lives on Falling Water, died last week. She was one of the pioneers of Cookeville, having taught school here just after the Civil war. She was a most excellent lady, and her death will be mourned by numerous friends here. [Date: 04/26/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 17, Page: 5]

Cunningham, S. E.: Hon. S. E. Cunningham, died at his home in Sparta last Monday. [Date: 09/29/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 39, Page: 5]

Daugherty, Wm.: The remains of Wm. Daughtery passed through Cookeville last Friday enroute for Livingston for interment. Mr. Daughtery was a native of Overton County, but moved to St. Louis, where he lived up to the time of his death last week. He was a brother of Mrs. W. F. Chapin of this place. [Date: 01/25/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 4, Page: 5]

Deering, Mrs.: Mrs. Deering aged ninety-three, died recently at her home in the second district. She was the mother of Noah Deering Esq., one of our prominent farmers. [Date: 03/08/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 10, Page: 5]

Dorman, Infant of E. E. : The infant of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Dorman, died yesterday morning. Some weeks ago it had the measles. from the effects of which it never recovered. It was buried today in the Cookevile cemetery, Rev. T. J. Baker, of Alexandria, officiating. [Date: 06/07/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 23, Page: 3]

Eldridge, Sam: Sam Eldridge, who lived east of Cookeville, died last week after a lingering illness with consumption. [Date: 01/18/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 3, Page: 5]

Farris, Wife and baby of Sim: Sim Farris, wife and baby died on 9th inst. [Date: 12/13/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 50, Page: 1]

Fitzpatrick, Youngest Child of Rev S. N.: Rev. Fitzpatrick. The youngest child of Rev. S. N. Fitzpatrick and wife died on Wednesday at the home of J. O. Allgier near Elmwood, from whooping cough. Mrs. Fitzpatrick and her children have been visiting there for several week.s -- Carthage Times [Date: 11/22/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 47, Page: 5]

Gentry, Tommie: Quiz, Aug. 21. -- Uncle Tommie Gentry whom we reported very ill last wek, died last Sunday. [Date: 08/23/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 34, Page: 1]

Gilbert, Wife of W. H.: Mrs. Gilbert Dead. Mrs. Gilbert, wife of Rev. W. H. Gilbert, pastor of the M. E. Church, South, at this place, died Monday night after a brief illness with measles which superinduced other complicatons. This announcement will be a surprise to her friends, many of whom were not aware of her sickness. Physically she was a stout, healthy woman, and one would have thought that a long life would be her lot. But, alas, in an inopportune moment she was stricken by the grim monster. She was a true Christian lady, devoted to the cause of the Master, and was a tireless worker in the Church where she accomplished much good. She only come to Cookeville last summer, but the excellence of the woman soon made for her many warm friends who ministered to her until the end. There is a deep, genuine grief among our people for the untimely loss of the good soul, and many a sympathetic tear has fallen for the poor little ones she leaves without a mother's care. Bro. Gilbert, our prayers go out for you and yours. Funeral services were held in the M. E. Church, South, yesterday afternoon, conducted by Dr. Haggard and Bro. Baker, after which the remains were buried in the Cookeville Cemetery. [Date: 02/22/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 8, Page: 1]

Gold, Nathan: Drowned in a Creek. Gordonsville, April 30. -- Prof. Nathan Gold, of this place, and county Superintendent of Smith County, was found dead in the creek near Monoville, yesterday. About ten days ago he dismissed school on account of measles, and it was presumed that he had gone off a few days for vacation. AS he could not be heard from, search was instigated, with the above result. It is thought from the appearance of the body that he committed suicide, but no reason can be assigned for the act. He was an excellent gentlemen, and a successful teacher. [Date: 05/03/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 18, Page: 1]

Green, Mr.: Two Men Killed. Celina, Dec. 17, -- The boiler of Turner & Co's saw mill in the west end of Clay county exploded recently, instantly killing the fireman, named Pedigo, and a Mr. Green, who was standing near. The unfortunate men were scalded and mangled in a horrible manner. F. P. Pedigo was severely but not dangerously scalded. [Date: 12/20/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 51, Page: 4]

Harrison, Mrs. Oscar: A terrible accident happened to Mrs. Oscar Harrison, in whihc her clothes caught fire and was burned to death. Mr. Harrison had gone to Texas to look out a home and his wife was staying with her father, Same Johnson, but had gone to her grandfather's Thomas Johnson, on a visit, when the accident happened. She was in the house a lone at the time, and was so badly burned when discovered that she could give no particulars. The supposition is that while standing by the fire her clothes caught. [Date: 11/22/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 47, Page: 1]

Hayter, Father of Sallie: A telegram was received here last week announcing the death of Miss Sallie Hayter's father, at his home in Texas. [Date: 03/08/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 10, Page: 5]

Henry, Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Joe: Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Henry died last week. [Date: 04/12/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 15, Page: 1]

Herrin, Wiseman: Wiseman Herrin died last Saturday at his home in west side. He had been ill for some time. [Date: 11/15/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 46, Page: 5]

Hill, Ben: Killing at Livingston. Livingston, Oct. 8 -- Saturday Afternoon, Ben Hill colored was shot and killed by a young man by the name of Sparkman. Hill,it seems used some very insulting language to Sparkman, who is white, when the latter drew a revolver and fired, the shot taking effect in the bowels. Sparkman was arrested. [Date: 10/11/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 41, Page: 1]

Howard, Ida: Mrs. Ida Howard died last week with consumption. [Date: 04/12/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 15, Page: 1]

Huddleston, Louis: Louis Huddleston, aged ninety-three years is critically ill at his home near town. It isnot thought that he can survive many days. [Date: 04/26/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 17, Page: 5]

Johnson, S. J.: Capt. S. J. Johnson Dead. Capt S. J. Johnson, died at his home in White county last Friday. He had been in good health up to a short while before his death, when he complained of an uncomfortable feeling in the region of the heart, and in a short time, he was stricken. The trouble was pronounced dropsy of the heart. Capt Johnson was one of the best known men in this part of the state. He was a gentlemen of the high order, an industrious, progressive and prosperous farmer. He was a Captain in the Confederate army, in which capacity he won distinction for his gallantry and ability. His untimely end will be deeply deplored by a large number of friends and relatives. He was the father of Miss Lee Johnson of this place. [Date: 01/18/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 3, Page: 4]

Jones, Oscar: Bloomington, March 26. -- Oscar Jones, son of Joseph Jones, of this place, was shot and instantly killed here yesterday afternoon at four o'clock by Winton Johnson. It has been hard to get at the facts that led to the killing. It seems that there had been bad feeling between the two parties prior to this time. However the evidence brought out by the Coroner's inquest was to the effect that Jones was in his father's barn, when Johnson passed by. He called to Jones to come out, at the same time abusing him. Some words passed between the two who were standing about ten steps apart. Johnson drew his pistol and first four shots, and then ran. Jones fell and only lived three minutes. The shot which produced death entered his right breast and passed through the lung and came out. He was also shot through each hand. It was claimed that Jone did nothing but throw up his hands. In accord with this testimoney the jury brought in a verdict that Jones came to his death by pistol shots fired by Winton Johnson and that the killing was premeditated murder in the first degree. For some time after the killing Johnson remained in hiding, but this morning came to his father's house near here and sent word to Sheriff Alcorn that he would surrender. He was taken to Cookeville and lodged in jail. He will be given a preliminary hearing at this place next week. [Date: 03/29/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 13, Page: 1]

Judd, Leitha: Hudgens, Oct. 31 -- We are sorry to report the death of aunt Leitha Judd which occurred last Saturday. She was buried Sunday. [Date: 11/01/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 44, Page: 1]

Kirkpatrick, Sallie: Granville, Aug 13. Thursday at the home of her brother-in-law, Miss Sallie Kirkpatrick suicided by hanging herself. Death was slow, as it was caused by strangulation since the body touched the floor almost, and the feet were drawn up. The act was premeditated, as the careful arrangement for it showed. Dejected spirits, owing to ill health, was the couse (sic), as the lady had been a cripple and a sufferer for years. She belonged to one of the foremost families in the county. The burial took place hear the home on Dry Fork, a few miles from this place. [Date: 08/16/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 33, Page: 1]

Lewis, Joseph E.: Jeremiah, May 8, -- Joseph E. Lewis, of the 10th district, died of pneumonia fever a few days ago. Left wife and six little children. He was burried (sic) at Marlowe graveyard. [Date: 05/10/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 19, Page: 1]

Lindsey, Wife of Bolivar: Bolivar Lindsey's wife died Sunday morning and will be buried today at the Cooke graveyard. [Date: 03/22/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 12, Page: 1]

Marchbanks, William: Wm. Marchbanks Dead. Wm Marchbanks formerly a resident of this place, died at his home in Sparta last Friday after a brief illness. He was buried Saturday at Salem, two miles from this place where rests the bones of relatives. Mr. Marchbanks was a splendid gentleman and his death will be mourned by numerous relative and friends this section of the state. [Date: 03/29/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 13, Page: 4]

Martin, Et: Last Friday night, Et Martin died at his home in Cookeville, after a lingering illness. He had been in poor health for years, in fact he was never stout, which was to a lage degree responsible for his retiring disposition. Mr. Martin was the youngest son of the late Dr. J. P. Martin and was a pharmacist by profession. He was a first class prescriptionist, but on account of ill health, has done but little work for a long period. He leaves a wife and little son, mother, sister, brothers and numberous friends to mourn his loss. He was buried Saturday in the cemetery. [Date: 06/07/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 23, Page: 3]

Mayberry, Matildia: Matildia Mayberry, mother of Esq. J. M. Mayberry died the 28inst at her sons in Jackson county, after a long spell of illness. She was buried at the family grave yard Saturday evening at 5 o'clock. [Date: 08/02/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 31, Page: 1]

McBride, John: John McBride, died at his home near Hudgens last Tuesday of consumption. He was buried in the West graveyard. [Date: 03/01/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 9, Page: 5]

McKinley, Abe: Shot Over a Poker Game. -- Last Saturday Rolly Quinn, Boone Nicholas and Hugh Hogan (white) Abe McKinley, Berry Ferrell and Jess Scruggs (colored) were engaged in a poker game, in the strip of woods just east of town, opposite the home of Dr. J. B. S. Martin. During the progress of the game Abe McKinley, so the story goes, announced that he had lost a dime in the leaves and began hunting for it. Quinn told the negro that he was a liar and proceeded to draw a large 44 caliber pistol and fired at Abe, who jumped up and started to run, when a second shot brought him down. Berry Ferrell went to Abe's assistance, and as he did so, Quinn sent a couple of bullets dangerously near Berry's wool. This had a tendency to induce Berry to make time for town, which he did, giving the alarm that murder and great disturbance was going on out in the brush. In the mean time Scruggs began riding the saplings in an effort to escape the leaden hail. Quinn seeing his evolutions sent a pair of 44 balls at the fleeing form, but which did no harm further than quicken his pace. Quinn handed his revolver to Nicholas and started after Abe, throwing rocks. Abe was knocked down three times before reaching the public road. People in the vicinity were attracted by the shots and arrived on the scene in time to prevent further disturbance. Sheriff Alcorn, Deputy Jared, Constables Judd and Shipley soon arrived and arrested Nicholas, Quinn and Hogan having made their way to West Cookeville in a buggy, where they were arrested a few minutes later. It developed that in shooting, Quinn had shot himself in the knee, the same ball lodging in Hogan's leg, both wounds being very painful. Quinn, Nicholas and Hogan were arraigned before Magistrate Davis upon a charge of assault with intent to murder. In the examination it developed that Hogan was not really a party to the shooting and was discharged as defendant. The other two were held to await the action the Circuit Court. In the absence of bail they were committed to jail. McKinley is dangerously wounded, and it is very doubtful if he lives. The pistol wound is in his stomach and hip. His head is badly beaten up and the skull fractured. [Date: 03/08/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 10, Page: 4]

McKinney, John: Killed His Father. Chestnut Mound, Aug. 27. -- This community was shocked today by an unfortunate occurrence. John McKinney was shot and instantly killed by his fifteen year old son. McKinney had a reputation of being harsh and cruel to his family, and had repeatedly beaten his son. Today he started towards the boy with a stick, when the youngster grabbed a double barreled shot gun and fired both loads into his father killing him instantly. [Date: 08/30/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 35, Page: 1]

Medders, Mrs.: Leon, March 20, -- Mrs. Medders, an aged and respected lady, died very suddenly Saturday night. [Date: 03/22/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 12, Page: 1]

Morgan, George Hamilton: Geo. H. Morgan -- Passes Away at His Home in Cookeville -- Well Known in this State -- For May Years a Distinguished Mason and Politician -- Past Grand Master of Masons -- A Lage Crowd Attended the Funerla Services and Burial -- With extreme sorrow we announce the death of Hon. George Hamilton Morgan which occurred at his home in Cookeville on the morning of July 28th, 1900 caused by cancer of the throat, from which he ha suffered for nearly twelve months. He was born in Jackson county Tennessee Sept. 5th 1841, and was the son of Rev. D. M. Morgan a minister of ability and note in the Baptist church. He was mainly educated in the schools of his native county, before and after the late war between the states. At the command of his native state he entered the war in 1861 as a private in Hamilton's Battalion, which was afterwards attached to Dibrells Brigade, in which command he served throughout the war as Adgt. General -- A glorious old Brigade whose record can never be blotted from the pages of history or the memory of man. (See Text file). [Date: 08/02/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 31, Page: 1]

Nichols, David: David Nichols, one of the pioneers of this country, died at his home n the lower end of this county on the 4th inst. He was one of the old time gentlemen, a man of sterling integrity and character. He was the father of Mrs. T. C. Holladay of this place. [Date: 07/12/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 28, Page: 5]

Officer, Wife of James: The wife of James Officer, who lives near Monterey, died last Tuesday. [Date: 09/29/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 39, Page: 5]

Onstott, Edna: Miss Edna Onstott, daughter of the late Col. J. H. Onstott, formerly of this place, died suddenly of apoplexy at her home in Nashville last Friday. [Date: 03/15/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 11, Page: 5]

Owens, Nancy: Quiz, July 17, -- We are sorry to say that Aunt Nancy Owens, of this place, died last Friday evening at 7 o'clockd and was laid to rest at 5 o'clock Saturday evening in the Cox grave yard. [Date: 07/17/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 29, Page: 1]

Pedigo, Mr.: Two Men Killed. Celina, Dec. 17, -- Thye boiler of Turner & Co's saw mill in the west end of Clay county exploded rectly, instantly killing the fireman, named Pedigo, and a Mr. Green, who was standing near. The unfortunate men were scalded and mangled in a horrible manner. F. P. Pedigo was severely but not dangerously scalded. [Date: 12/20/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 51, Page: 4]

Pendergrass, L. P.: Mr. L. P. Pendergrass died at his home at Waterloo last Sunday morning after an illness of several weeks. He was buried at the West grave yard, five miles south-west of Cookeville, on Monday by the Msonic Lodge of this place. He was a member of the C. P. church and a highly respected citizen. He leaves a wife and several children who have the sincere sympathy of every one who knew him. [Date: 06/14/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 24, Page: 3]

Pendergrass, Lewis: Uncle Lewis Pendergrass died at his home at Waterloo last Sunday. He was buried at the West graveyard, near here last Monday. [Date: 06/14/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 24, Page: 1]

Pendergrass, Son of Wm.: Killed by a Falling Tree. Last Friday, ______ son of Wm. Pendergrass, wo lives on Cane creek, five miles south-west of Cookeville, was accidentally killed hunting. He, with another boy, had "treed" a squirrel and were cutting down the tree. Pendergrass got back out of the way of the falling tree, but when it was nearly down, it jumped from the stump and fell on the boy mashing hm almost into jelly. He was buried the next day at the Stewart graveyard. [Date: 01/11/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 2, Page: 1]

Powell, Infant of Mr. and Mrs. Sam: The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Powell, of Nashville, died last week. The parents have may friends who sympathize with them in the bereavement. [Date: 11/22/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 47, Page: 5]

Puckett, G. W. : G. W. Puckett a very old and prominent citizen of DeKalb county died at his home near Smithville last week. Mr. Puckett was a noted man in many respects and his wide circle of firends will regret to learn of his death. [Date: 08/30/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 35, Page: 5]

Puckett, Luther: A Good Citizen Dean. It is with much regret and genuine sorrow we announce the death of Luther Puckett, which occurred at his home in DeKalb county last Thursday evening, caused by pneumonia fever. Mr. Puckett was about thirty-three years old and left a wife and five little children. He was a prominent farmer and was well and fa orably known in Putnam, DeKalb, White and Smith counties, in all of which he had many friends. He was an active, intelligent man, a devoted member of the Methodist Church, a moral, upright,christian gentleman, for whom a larger circle of devoted friends are bowed in grief and sorrow. Deceased was a brother of Judge J. W. Puckett, of Cookeville, and Hentry Puckett of DeKalb county, and a cousin of the editors and manager of the Press. He was buried at the family grave yard on the old homestead on last Sunday in the presence of a large and sorrowing crowd of neighbors and friends. He was prefectly couscous until the last and expressed himself ready but regretted to leave his wife and children. . . [Date: 11/01/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 44, Page: 1]

Randolph, Mrs. John: Mrs. John Randolph died last week at her home east of town. She had measles. [Date: 03/15/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 11, Page: 5]

Ransom, Kit: Killed at Meagsville. Meager information reached here yesterday of the killing of Kit Ransom near Meagsville, Jackson county. He was walking along the road when he was shot from ambush and killed. The party who did the shooting is not known. [Date: 08/23/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 34, Page: 5]

Rich, Ode: Quarreled Over Debt. Byrdstown, March 17, -- Two respected citizens of Pickett county, John Miller and Ode Rich, had a difficulty over a debt a few days ago, which resulted in Miller stabbing Rich in the abdoman. The wound may prove fatal. [Date: 03/22/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 12, Page: 1]

Roberts, Child of Ammonette: The child of Ammonett Roberts who lives two miles east of town, died last night. [Date: 11/29/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 48, Page: 5]

Roberts, Emmett: Killing in Overton -- Last Saturday at a picnic in Overton county near Spring Creek, Arch Burgess Col, of Algood, shot and killed Emmett Roberts of that place, also colored. It seems that the two boys went up to the picnic together in a buggy, and after their arrival were eating some develed ham when a dispute arose and they began fighting. About the same time Roberts drew a knife and Burgess a pistol. They were separated by James Mercer and as he shove them apart Burgess fired, the ball striking Roberts behind the left arm, killing him almost instantly. Burgess was arrested by officer Shirley. He was tried before Justice Walton Smith, Monday and was bound over to the next term of the Livingston court. He gave bond in the sum of $2,000. [Date: 09/06/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 36, Page: 5]

Robinson, Kitty: Mrs. Kitty Robinson died at her home east of here last Sunday, of old age. [Date: 11/15/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 46, Page: 5]

Shanks, S. R.: The public will regret to learn of the serious illness of Mr. S. R. Shanks, of this place. It is not thought that he can survive many days. [Date: 07/12/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 28, Page: 5]

Sherrel, Widow: The widow Sherrel who lived near Brown's mill, died yesterday. [Date: 03/01/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 9, Page: 5]

Slagle, Infant of Eugene: Eugene Slagle's ten months old child died Tuesday of whooping cough. [Date: 11/08/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 45, Page: 5]

Sliger, John: John Sliger, whose age was one hundred years, died at his home near Cookeville Tuesday. He was an energetic, intelligent citizen of his day, and was one of the early settlers in this part of the State. [Date: 03/15/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 11, Page: 5]

Sliger, Johnnie: Old uncle Johnnie Sliger is not expected to live. [Date: 02/15/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 7, Page: 1]

Stockton, Allison: Sheriff of Overton Dead. Livingston, Dec. 4. --Allison Stockton, Sheriff of Overton county, died at this place last night with fever. Mr. Stockton was a young man, and only assumed the duties of his office last September. He was making an excellent Sheriff, and his untimely end is deeply deplored. There has been a good deal of fever here this fall. [Date: 12/06/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 49, Page: 1]

Terry, Elijah: Elijah Terry, who lived four miles north of town, died last week. Mr. Terry was a prominent factor in Putnam county, but for years has been in invalid. He was a farmer and accumulated a good living. He was the head of a prominent family. [Date: 07/12/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 28, Page: 5]

Terry, Lige: Uncle Lige Terry one of the oldest citizens in this district, died at his home last Thursday. [Date: 07/12/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 28, Page: 4]

Thoman, Marion Cecil: Marion Cecil Thoman. Died on Aug. 10th in Sparta, Marion Cecil, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Cyril Hugh Thoman. Only four months and a half was the little one permitted to brighten the home of its parents, then . . . The little pall-bearers were Lorine and Lena Wilson, Lilly Pope and Rowena Dibrell, who during its brief stay on earth had found much pleasure in watching over it. [Date: 08/16/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 33, Page: 5]

Todd, Thos.: Monterey, July 2 -- Thos. Todd was instantly killed by lightening at this place yesterday. He was laying on a bed in the house with his head near the wall. Lightening struck a tree near the house glancing off hit the house. Mr. Todd was a miner and leaves a family. [Date: 07/05/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 27, Page: 1]

West, Mrs. Martin: Mrs. Martin West, of Ditty, died last Sunday. [Date: 01/18/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 3, Page: 5]

Whitaker, Infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. M.: Void, April 3 -- The infant of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Whitaker died last Friday. [Date: 04/05/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 14, Page: 1]

Whiteaker, T. J.: Monterey, Dec. 1 -- A tragedy, the first in the history of Monterey, occurred yesterday and has aroused the indignation of the entire populace. By the side of the old Walton road, in the southeastern part of Monterey, in his humble home, over whose door for over half a centery the word "welcome" has every been written to every wayfarer, T. J. Whiteaker lies cold and dead, slain by his own grandson, Jackie Whiteaker, who has made his hime from infancy until now under the old man's roof. The fact realtive to the killing, so far as obtainable, are about as follows: T. J. Whiteaker had been in Monterey the most of Friday afternoon, haqving some horse-shoes repaired or upset at one of the blacksmith shops , and left about 4 o'clock to go home.ON Commercial street, opposite Red Man's monument he encountered his grandson, Jackie Whiteaker, in controversy with a gentleman named Cooper. The young man had been upon the railroad switch tracks where some parties had a jug of whiskey, and had become to some extent intoxicated and was threatening to use his knife on Cooper without an provocation whatever. The old gentleman interferred to stop the controversy and tried to prevail on ;his grandson to go on home. This semed to aner young Whiteaker, and the old man, seeing his intercessions were without acail, left. He had not gone more than 200 yards before he was overtaken by his grandson, who demanded a mule the old gentleman was leading and took it away from him, and either pushed or knocked the old man down and abused and threatened him with injury. The old gentleman on recovering his feet picked up a stick with which to defend himself. This seemed to frenzy Whiteaker, who immediately plunged a knife into his grandfather's neck just under his left ear, making a wound about three inches in length and very deep, from the effects of which the old man died instantly within 100 yards of his own door, several members of the family who were in the yard witnessing the crime. Young Whiteaker then ran to the house secured his pistol and came back up the road, threatening vengeance to anyone who obstructed his path, and fired two shots at one of the women of the family who had gone to the assistance of the old gentleman. Just above Mr. Flemings sawmill he was met by Constable Weeks, who demanded his surrender. Whiteaker raised his pistol with both hands, leveled it at the Constable, but fortunately the weapon, a 44-caliber revolver, failed to fire. Weeks shot twice, one ball taking effect in Whiteaker's left hand, and the second striking him in the left hip. Dr. R. L. Ray summoned and examined the wounds, pronouncing neither necessarily dangerous. Young Whiteaker is now in jail at Cookeville. T. J. Whiteaker was almost 90 years of age and had only recently partially recovered from three months illness. He was very feeble. His slayer is a strong, powerful young man, about 21 or 22 years of age. "Uncle Jeff" will sadly be missed, He was one of the landmarks f his section of the State. He was a compendium of reminiscences, an authority on the happenings of long ago. His aged wife survives him, as well as his daughter, the mother of his slayer. Jackie Whiteaker has a young wife, and all these good women are heart broekn over the said affair. [Date: 12/06/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 49, Page: 1]

Wilhite, R. W.: In Loving Memory. R. W. Wilhite was born Jan. 12, 1879, departed this liefe Nov. 4, 1900. Age 21 years, 9 months and 22 days. He professed religion and joined the C. P. Church at the early age of twelve, and lived a devoted christian life till the crue hand of death snatched him away. Surely the gods love a shining mark. He left a vacant place which never can be filled. . . [Date: 11/15/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 46, Page: 1]

Yeargan, Ben: Ben Yeargan Drowned. Murfreesboro, August 20. -- Ben Yeargan, a farmer who live3d in the Barfield neighborhood, was drowned in Smith's Pond, which is about three miles from Salem, Saturday evening. Mr. Yeargan was seized with cramps, and before assistance could reach him he sank. The body was recovered. Funeral services were conducted over the remains last evening by Rev. J. W. Cullom. Much regret is felt over Mr. Yeagan's untimely fate. Mr. Yeargan was a brother of Prof. S. B. Yeargan of Cookeville, who left for Murfreesboro, Monday. [Date: 08/23/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 34, Page: 1]

Young, Will: Severed the Jugular. Sparta, Tenn., Sept. 30 -- Will Young had his throat cut, severing the jugular vein, by Walter Marshall, both colored last night at the home of Marshall. Little beyond this is known, Marshall's wife begin the only witness. Young ran a few steps and fell dead. No cause is known for the deed, as they were thought to be friends. The colored populationisquite stirred up. Marshall made his escape. He has a bad reputation. Young belong to one of the best colored families in this section. [Date: 10/04/1900, Vol. XIV, No. 40, Page: 1]