DIED – Four miles west of this place, on the 26th ult, after a lingering illness of some five months, Mr. Harvey ALLISON, aged about sixty years. Source: Cleveland Banner, 1 February 1872. Paper available online at the Google News Archive. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=mCmIWee0OMYC.
Gen. Robert Stoddard EWELL — The distinguished soldier and most estimable citizen, died at his residence, near Spring Hill, in Maury county, on the morning of the 25th ult. Source: Cleveland Banner, 1 February 1872. Paper available online at the Google News Archive. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=mCmIWee0OMYC.
Breach of Promise — A breach of promise case absorbed the attention of the Federal Court, this week at Knoxville, in which Mrs. Melinda PUTNAM was plaintiff and W.G. DAVIS defendant. The jury in the case returned a verdict on Monday giving Mrs. PUTNAM $4,000 damages. Source: Cleveland Banner, 25
Fire at Rogersville – The railroad depot at Rogersville, Hawkins county, in this State, was destroyed by fire on Monday night of last week. It is supposed to have been the work of an incendiary. Source: Cleveland Banner, 25 January 1872. Paper available online at the Google News Archive. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=mCmIWee0OMYC.
The town of Benton can boast of one of the best schools in the State, there being in attendance upon it 175 pupils. It is under the control of the Rev. W.H. CRAWFORD, who has proved himself one of the most efficient instructors in the State, and we predict that
Capt. J.A. HALL, of Ducktown, Polk county, Tenn., wants information relative to the whereabouts of his son, W.G. HALL. He was last heard of at Lebanon, Texas, in July last. Anybody knowing anything about him will confer a favor by addressing Capt. J.A. HALL, Ducktown, Tenn. Source: Cleveland Banner, 18
On Monday last Captain John TONKIN, of Ducktown, dropped in upon us, looking at hale and hearty as a young gentleman of twenty-five. The Captain says everything is brisk and prosperous in that direction. Source: Cleveland Banner, 11 January 1872. Paper available online at the Google News Archive. http://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=mCmIWee0OMYC.
Locals Mrs. Jim SWAFFORD was returned to Broyles Sanitarium, Dayton, last week for further treatment,and is reported to be improving. Dr. D.A. GREER is reported to be resting fairly well at his home where he is ill. His many friends hope he will soon be well. Mr. and Mrs. James
Cold Spring News Mr. and Mrs. Columbus SCARBOROUGH and daughter, Edna spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Polk WEBB and family before leaving for California where they will make their home. Evelnea BEDWELL, Louise RHEA, Joyce ANGEL, Elizabeth ANGEL and Johnny COOLEY were the Sunday guests of Josephine PENDERGRASS. Wanda
Nine Mile Locals Miss Janice WALKER of Chattanooga spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Billie WALKER. Mr. and Mrs. Edd WORTHINGTON have moved to their farm they bought from Mr. and Mrs. Columbus SCARBOROUGH. Mr. Arch WALKER is ill, and went to a Veteran’s Hospital last week,
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