Whooping cough is prevalent in Murphy and Cherokee county. The infant of Hulda JOHNSON was buried here last week, its death caused by this disease. It seems to be raging more in the county than in town. It is to be hoped that no more deaths will follow as the result of the ravages of this terrible enemy of children.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 23 June 1896. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
Charley HICKMAN was arrested in Shoal Creek Township for assault with deadly weapons and other charges Saturday. He was brought to town and put in jail Sunday by deputies Hugh SNEED and Quince DAVIDSON.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 23 June 1896. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
Mrs. John REID, of Andrews, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. S.W. DAVIDSON.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 23 June 1896. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
J.M. ALLEN, who was shot four times at Atalla, Ala., on the 22nd of August, has been brought home by his father, J.K. ALLEN, of Beaverdam, and will soon be himself again.
Source: Cherokee Scout, 10 November 1891, page 4.
Died, on last Monday morning at Persimmon Creek, Mr. D.M. COLLINS, father of Sheriff COLLINS, after a protracted illness.
Source: Cherokee Scout, 10 November 1891, page 4.
Capt. J.W. TATHAM, of Valleytown, had a heavy stroke of paralysis. His condition, we are sorry to say, is extremely perilous.
Source: Cherokee Scout, 10 November 1891, page 4.
On the 27th ult., a serious accident, and one that may prove fatal, occurred at a logging camp on the Tennessee river, this county, in which a young man by the name of Quiet, of Calhoun, Tenn., was shot by Alex JENKINS, of this county. It seems from what we can learn of the particulars, that JENKINS had been book-keeper for Mr. SHERMAN, the man who had charge of the logging contract, and in settling with SHERMAN claimed <…>3 more than SHERMAN thought was right. The difference soon brought on hot words, and finally SHERMAN struck JENKINS with his fist, whereupon JENKINS drew his pistol and fired at SHERMAN, the ball glancing his ear and striking Quiet in the breast, ranging toward the left shoulder. JENKINS is still at large. Whisky had a great deal to with the row. — T.M.
Source: Cherokee Scout, 10 November 1891, page 1.
Allen LOVINGGOOD, son of T.B. LOVINGGOOD, who has been in Alabama for sometime, is visiting his parents at this place. Allen was married while away, but did not bring his bride with him.
Source: Cherokee Scout, 10 November 1891, page 1.
Excerpted from the “Items from Hangingdog” column:
On Sunday, Oct. 25th, there was a double wedding at this place, the contracting parties being Ben DOCKERY and Miss Sarah J. JENKINS, Clemy DAVIS and Miss Sarah NICKELSON, Squire R.H. LOVINGGOOD, officiating.
The ceremony occurred at Mrs. Sarah NICKELSON’s house, and was witnessed by a large crowd of friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ben DOCKERY had a reception Sunday afternoon at Mr. Eli PALMER’s residence. A delightful meal was served to the guests, who vied with each other in wishing the bride and groom a long and prosperous life. Mr. and Mrs. Clemy DAVIS‘ reception occurred on Monday at Rev. W.H. DAVIS’ residence. The table was loaded with good things, and the large crowd present were lavish in their wishes that time would deal gently with them and that they would finally, hand in hand, safely enter the pearly gates.
Source: Cherokee Scout, 10 November 1891, page 1.
J.B. CRAIGMILES, of Bryson City, spent Thursday night in town with his parents. He left Friday for Atlanta, to view King Solomon. Joe informs us that he will soon take control of the Mountain Home Journal, published at Asheville.
Source: Cherokee Scout, 10 November 1891, page 1.