Story in the Reedy paper Sept. 1904
Possum Tail
Wade Dye reports that the great possum which has been fattening on Dusauce Dye's paw paws was killed by the orator and statesman, T.W. Dye..It weighed 75 pounds, and was the largest one grown in these parts. A generous portion was given to C.F. Doolittle, which in a measure atoned for the loss of his favorite possum. Dusauce will make an overcoat out of the hide for winter.

From the Pointer newspaper, Reedy
CAIN'S RUN
February 1906
C.F. Doolittle has gone to raising possums and rabbits and says there is more pay in that than in raising cattle and sheep. But he is very much grieved for the loss of his old hound Queen. She was about fifteen years old, but she is dead at last.

Vivian Doolittle 22 marr. Elva Riddle 25..in Roane co....June 25, 1916