WELL KNOWN IN MEMPHIS AND BARTLETT.
Mother of Mrs. J.F. McCallum, Mrs. J.F. Cochran, I.B. Mercer and Walter Mercer -- Funeral Today.
Mrs. Sarah D. Mercer, an old and respected lady of Bartlett, Tenn., died last night at 9 o'clock, at the residence of her son-in-law, Dr. John F. Cochran, 79 Fifth Street.
Mrs. Mercer was born in Mecklenburg County, N.C. in 1829. Her maiden name was Alexander, and she came of a prominent North Carolina family. Her grandfather was one of the signers of the Mecklenburg declaration. The deceased had reached the advanced age of 75 when the end came.
Mrs. Mercer had resided in Bartlett, Shelby County, Tenn., since the commencements of the civil war, and identified herself with Sunday school and church work at that place for a number of years. She was beloved by all who knew her.
Mrs. John F. McCallum and Mrs. John F. Cochran, daughters, and I.B. Mercer and Walter Mercer, sons, survive her. The funeral will take place from the residence of Dr. Cochran this afternoon at 1 o'clock. Interment will be at Raleigh, Tenn., the family burying ground.
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Friday, November 13, 2015
WM. SIDNEY BOND IS DEAD
He Was a Young Writer of Considerable Promise.
William Sidney Bond, son of Squire W.T. Bond of Bond's Station and a young writer of considerable promise, died in Denver, Colo., Wednesday evening at 6:15 o'clock. Tuberculosis was the immediate cause of his death. He had suffered from the disease for several months, and about three months ago left Memphis for Denver, in the hope of effecting a cure. He grew steadily worse until his death Wednesday.
With Mr. Bond at the time of his death was his father, who left Denver last night for Memphis with the remains. He will arrive here over the Frisco Saturday morning at 8:25 o'clock. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Mr. Bond was still young, only 29 years old, but had shown considerable ability as a writer. His book, "His Struggle Magnificent," which came out a little over a year ago, was considered a good literary effort, and was very popular. He left another work, almost finished, when he started for the West. Up until a few days before leaving for Denver he was part owner and editor of the "Harpoon," a weekly paper published here. He was a member of the Methodist church at Bartlett, Tenn.
He is survived by his father W.T. Bond; his mother, Mrs. Hallie Deeson Bond; one brother, Dana Bond, and one sister, Miss Katie Bond, all of Bond's Station.
Note: Inscribed with a date of Aug. 30, 1911.
William Sidney Bond, son of Squire W.T. Bond of Bond's Station and a young writer of considerable promise, died in Denver, Colo., Wednesday evening at 6:15 o'clock. Tuberculosis was the immediate cause of his death. He had suffered from the disease for several months, and about three months ago left Memphis for Denver, in the hope of effecting a cure. He grew steadily worse until his death Wednesday.
With Mr. Bond at the time of his death was his father, who left Denver last night for Memphis with the remains. He will arrive here over the Frisco Saturday morning at 8:25 o'clock. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m.
Mr. Bond was still young, only 29 years old, but had shown considerable ability as a writer. His book, "His Struggle Magnificent," which came out a little over a year ago, was considered a good literary effort, and was very popular. He left another work, almost finished, when he started for the West. Up until a few days before leaving for Denver he was part owner and editor of the "Harpoon," a weekly paper published here. He was a member of the Methodist church at Bartlett, Tenn.
He is survived by his father W.T. Bond; his mother, Mrs. Hallie Deeson Bond; one brother, Dana Bond, and one sister, Miss Katie Bond, all of Bond's Station.
Note: Inscribed with a date of Aug. 30, 1911.
SQUIRE GOWEN DIES
Well Known Man Succumbs to Attack of Apoplexy.
William Franklin Gowen, respected citizen of Bartlett, Tenn., was stricken with apoplexy yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, passing peacefully away a short time thereafter.
At the time he was cheerfully chatting with his wife, Mrs. Ellen Taylor Gowen. He had not complained of feeling ill and his death was a surprise and shock to the community.
Mr. Gowen had long been a resident of Shelby County and was for many years a justice of the peace and member of the county court. He had many friends in Memphis and other parts of the county.
Squire Gowen is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ellen Taylor Gowen; his mother, Mrs. M.E. Gowen; five sons, Taylor B., C.G., W.T., James E. and Paul A. Gowen, and three daughters, Mrs. Hattie Dickey, Mrs. O.H. Thomas and Mrs. Linnie L. Bledsoe. He was in his 77th year.
It was announced last night that the funeral would take place Monday at the family residence at Bartlett at 11 o'clock. Interment will be in the church cemetery at Egypt, in this county.
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William Franklin Gowen, respected citizen of Bartlett, Tenn., was stricken with apoplexy yesterday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, passing peacefully away a short time thereafter.
At the time he was cheerfully chatting with his wife, Mrs. Ellen Taylor Gowen. He had not complained of feeling ill and his death was a surprise and shock to the community.
Mr. Gowen had long been a resident of Shelby County and was for many years a justice of the peace and member of the county court. He had many friends in Memphis and other parts of the county.
Squire Gowen is survived by his widow, Mrs. Ellen Taylor Gowen; his mother, Mrs. M.E. Gowen; five sons, Taylor B., C.G., W.T., James E. and Paul A. Gowen, and three daughters, Mrs. Hattie Dickey, Mrs. O.H. Thomas and Mrs. Linnie L. Bledsoe. He was in his 77th year.
It was announced last night that the funeral would take place Monday at the family residence at Bartlett at 11 o'clock. Interment will be in the church cemetery at Egypt, in this county.
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A BEAUTIFUL TRIBUTE
Paid to the memory of Little Allie Williford by her Schoolmates of the Jefferson Street School
The remains of little Allie Williford were laid in their final earthly resting place yesterday in Elmwood, in the presence of a large concourse of bereaved friends who knew the bright little girl during her short career in this world. The funeral was touching, and not a few tear-stained eyes appeared in the gathering.
One of the most beautiful tributes ever paid a friend was tendered by Allie's schoolmates yesterday morning. She had attended the Jefferson Street School, and among her associates were a classroom full of happy little children, who have not as yet learned the trials and hardships of the battle with life. When their beloved little friend and classmate was snatched from their midst one little boy, not yet 6 years of age, went to his teacher, Mrs. Landis, and suggested that each pupil should pay some tribute to their departed friend. Yesterday forenoon each classmate of Allie's brought a pure, white rosebud to school, and during a brief exercise, they filed to Allie's vacant seat and placed them, one by one, upon it. The desk was draped in white mourning.
The remains of little Allie Williford were laid in their final earthly resting place yesterday in Elmwood, in the presence of a large concourse of bereaved friends who knew the bright little girl during her short career in this world. The funeral was touching, and not a few tear-stained eyes appeared in the gathering.
One of the most beautiful tributes ever paid a friend was tendered by Allie's schoolmates yesterday morning. She had attended the Jefferson Street School, and among her associates were a classroom full of happy little children, who have not as yet learned the trials and hardships of the battle with life. When their beloved little friend and classmate was snatched from their midst one little boy, not yet 6 years of age, went to his teacher, Mrs. Landis, and suggested that each pupil should pay some tribute to their departed friend. Yesterday forenoon each classmate of Allie's brought a pure, white rosebud to school, and during a brief exercise, they filed to Allie's vacant seat and placed them, one by one, upon it. The desk was draped in white mourning.
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- Possibly written in 1896.
BARTLETT VISITED BY SECOND BLAZE
EARLY MORNING FIRE CAUSES DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT MORE THAN $15,000
Fire at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday almost wiped out the business section of Bartlett, Tenn., on the Louisville & Nashville railroad, destroying two stores and a warehouse and burning the postoffice. The total loss is estimated at more than $15,000. The property and stock is partially covered by insurance.
The big general store of Ernest J. Hood, with its stock, was destroyed, as was also the grocery and meat store of H.J. McKelvey, adjoining it. The postoffice as burned, but Mrs. Charles Sedinger, postmistress, saved the stamps, money orders and other things of value.
All the telephone wires are down and Bartlett was cut off entirely from the telephone service Wednesday morning.
The gin owned by Mrs. Dave Gotten and operated by Appling Brothers, and the brick store owned by Mrs. Sedinger and her sisters, were saved by a change in the wind and by the heroic work of citizens, including women.
Several citizens said they heard a muffled explosion about midnight as though a safe had been blown. Mayor Charles Sedinger believes the fire was of incendiary origin.
This is the second large fire in Bartlett in little more than a year. The general store of T.J. Dunagan and the postoffice were burned last year, following a series of robberies in the town.
Note: Inscribed with a date of Dec. 3, 1918.
Fire at 2:30 a.m. Wednesday almost wiped out the business section of Bartlett, Tenn., on the Louisville & Nashville railroad, destroying two stores and a warehouse and burning the postoffice. The total loss is estimated at more than $15,000. The property and stock is partially covered by insurance.
The big general store of Ernest J. Hood, with its stock, was destroyed, as was also the grocery and meat store of H.J. McKelvey, adjoining it. The postoffice as burned, but Mrs. Charles Sedinger, postmistress, saved the stamps, money orders and other things of value.
All the telephone wires are down and Bartlett was cut off entirely from the telephone service Wednesday morning.
The gin owned by Mrs. Dave Gotten and operated by Appling Brothers, and the brick store owned by Mrs. Sedinger and her sisters, were saved by a change in the wind and by the heroic work of citizens, including women.
Several citizens said they heard a muffled explosion about midnight as though a safe had been blown. Mayor Charles Sedinger believes the fire was of incendiary origin.
This is the second large fire in Bartlett in little more than a year. The general store of T.J. Dunagan and the postoffice were burned last year, following a series of robberies in the town.
Note: Inscribed with a date of Dec. 3, 1918.
HE CAME FROM A FIGHTING FAMILY, SO HE'S IN THE WAR
LOUIS A. KENNY, JR.
The son of Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Kenny and the grandson of two fighting Confederate soldiers, Louis Kenny couldn't help fighting in this war. He enlisted last May in the regulars and is now stationed at Bisbee, Ariz., preparatory to overseas duty.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2015
ALIMONY FOR MRS. ROTH
Harry Roth's Divorce Bill Takes Bad Turn for Him.
Harry P. Roth started out to get a divorce from Mrs. Kate Bond Roth, charging that for two years she had abandoned him by preferring to live on her farm at Bartlett instead of in Memphis with him, but she came back with a cross-bill seeking separate support and maintenance. Yesterday morning Chancellor Heiskell got his first whack at the situation when she asked for attorney's fee and alimony pending the hearing of the case. His lawyer made a strong plea against it on the ground that she had a farm worth from $5,000 to $7,000 and an income from the sale of her flowers of at least $60 per month, but failed to impress the court. Chancellor Heiskell held that he should pay Mrs. Roth's lawyer $50 to start with and pay her $50 out of his salary of $5,000 per year with the gas and electric company, this to be increased if Roth did not cooperate in having an early hearing of the case on its merits.
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Harry P. Roth started out to get a divorce from Mrs. Kate Bond Roth, charging that for two years she had abandoned him by preferring to live on her farm at Bartlett instead of in Memphis with him, but she came back with a cross-bill seeking separate support and maintenance. Yesterday morning Chancellor Heiskell got his first whack at the situation when she asked for attorney's fee and alimony pending the hearing of the case. His lawyer made a strong plea against it on the ground that she had a farm worth from $5,000 to $7,000 and an income from the sale of her flowers of at least $60 per month, but failed to impress the court. Chancellor Heiskell held that he should pay Mrs. Roth's lawyer $50 to start with and pay her $50 out of his salary of $5,000 per year with the gas and electric company, this to be increased if Roth did not cooperate in having an early hearing of the case on its merits.
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