cheatham obit, various elizabeths, new resort, light snow

1909-12-30 - Henderson Gold Leaf

  • Obituary for W. T. (Will?) Cheatham Jr., who had been in failing health for some time; druggist, postmaster, saved those kids from that train, all around mensch
  • Want ads for horses
  • Joe and Earle Watkins are visiting from Davidson
  • William C. Watkins visiting from Roxboro
  • Miss Lizzie Watkins home from Peace Institute
  • Miss Bessie Watkins home from Peace Institute
  • I’m honestly not sure which is which
  • Captain Jimmie Cooper is on the mend after illness
  • R. S. McCoin is still in the hospital and not improving
  • Maggie Cheatham administering estate of her late husband W. T. Jr.
  • Mrs. Edwards is recovering from typhoid fever
  • Minstrels at the Grand Theatre
  • A light snow on Christmas
  • Record low temperature of minus 4 (F)
  • Miss Kelly’s emergency appendectomy
  • Owen Davis, deceased
  • Jennie & Lizzie Cheatham have a summer resort in Hendersonville and will now open a winter one in Florida – “Cortez, about 9 miles from Bradentown” – the club building of the Hunting and Fishing Club. Brand new! Lighted with acetylene gas!