Ad for Dentist W.S. McCombs of Murphy
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 23 February 1904. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
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WHITAKER, James M. – (d. 1904)
The sudden death of Mr. James M. WHITAKER at his home near Andrews on February 7th, was a great shock to his many friends. He was apparently in good health – was well and stout, although he was in his 78th year.
He ate a hearty supper on Saturday evening, talked and laughed freely with his family that night before retiring. As was his custom he was first up on Sunday morning and made a fire. He then lit his pipe to take his usual morning smoke. While smoking he fell from his chair. His wife, who lay in bed in the room, gave a scream which brought his son to his side, and who found that his father was dead.
Mr. WHITAKER was born in Macon county on March 1, 186; was married to Miss Elizabeth KIMSEY on May 15, 1853. In September, 1863, he enlisted in the Confederate army and was a faithful soldier. In the year 1863 in a battle near Greeneville, Tenn., he was shot, the bullet remaining in his person five years and four months, when it was extracted by his father and a brother at his bone.
Eight children were born to Mr. and Mrs. WHITAKER – seven girls and one boy, all of whom survive him.
April 10, 1903, at their home one mile west of Andrews, they celebrated their golden wedding. All the children were present except the son, John, who was in the west. There were twelve grand children, three great-grand children, and other relatives present.
The deceased was out of a family of sixteen children, ten boys and six girls, all of whom grew to man and womanhood. Two boys and five girls are alive now.
His only son, John, who has been west most of the time since 1880, came home on the 14th of last December to make a short visit home, but since his father’s death will remain to look after his affairs.
Mr. WHITAKER was a man held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. In addition to his immediate family he is survived by twenty-one grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was laid to rest in the Baptist cemetery Monday, the 8th. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. — W.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 23 February 1904. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
BASS, J.H. – (d. 1896)
Died of His Injuries
The remains of J.H. BASS passed down yesterday enroute to Marietta. BASS was a brakeman of the Marietta and North Georgia road, and while switching cars at Alleghany was run over and injured to such an extent that he died at 1 o’clock Friday morning. — Blue Ridge Record
It will be remembered that Mr. BASS visited Murphy a short time ago and spent several days as the guest of his friend, Mr. R.L. KING. He made many friends who will regret to hear of his tragic death.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 23 June 1896. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
A.B. Garnett Discovers Minerals (1896)
A.B. GARNETT, who is here with Mrs. HITCHCOCK and her daughter, Mrs. COIT, from California, doesn’t want professor stuck to his name, and still he has made some valuable discoveries in mineral on this estate. Mrs. HITCHCOCK has concluded to put this large and valuable property on the market, and we can say from our own personal knowledge that here is a chance for money to double itself by investment.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 23 June 1896. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
Child of Henry Coatney Dies (1896)
Mr. Henry COATNEY, who is working on the court house, of Atlanta, received a telegram last Wednesday from his wife, who was visiting at Knoxville, that their little child was dead. It was a crushing blow to the fond father, for he did not know that his baby was even sick. Its death was sudden, but we did not learn the cause. Mr. COATNEY left the same morning for Knoxville.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 23 June 1896. Available at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
W.H. Rawlston Visits (1895)
W.H. RAWLSTON, of Maryville, Tenn., spent the past week visiting his relatives, the Meroneys and Pattons, leaving for his home yesterday.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 10 September 1895. Available at ChroniclingAmerica: Historic American Newspapers.
Mrs. W.S. McCombs Returns Home (1895)
Mrs. Dr. W.S. McCOMBS, after an extended visit to relatives at Blairsville, returned last Friday, accompanied by her brother, Tom BUTT.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 10 September 1895. Available at ChroniclingAmerica: Historic American Newspapers.
Mrs. Todd Visits (1895)
Mrs. Rebecca TODD, from the eastern part of the State, is visiting her brother, E.P. KINCAID, who has been quite sick.
Source: Cherokee Scout (Murphy, NC). 10 September 1895. Available at ChroniclingAmerica: Historic American Newspapers.