TURNER, W.K. – (d. 1871)
Hon. W.K. TURNER, Judge of the Davidson County Court, died at his residence, in Nashville, on the 10th inst. Source: Whig & Tribune. 18 August 1871. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
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MOORE, T.V. (Rev.) – (d. 1871)
The Rev. Dr. T.V. MOORE, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Nashville, died in that city on Saturday last. Source: Whig & Tribune. 12 August 1871. Available online at Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers.
Calvin Logston To Be Hung (1871)
Calvin LOGSTON, the murderer of the GALAWAY family, will be hung on the 21st of August. It is thought that he will be swung off in Nashville, in consequences of the insecurity of the jails in the counties in which he has heretofore been incarcerated. — Banner. Source: Whig & Tribune.
ROBERTSON, Abbot L. (d. 1871)
The surviving members of the glorious old 6th Tennessee Infantry, C.S.A., will hear with regret of the death of this gallant and distinguished young officer, which occurred in the vicinity of Nashville, on the 3rd inst. He entered the service of the Confederacy when only sixteen years of age, and
Alumni Meeting (1907)
The city alumni of Roger Williams University, met at the home of Dr. BANDY, Tuesday evening, January 15. Rev. KINNEY acted as chairman and Miss MALLORY, secretary. Dr. BANDY offered a resolution to appoint a committee to form some plan for soliciting funds for the rebuilding of the school. The
Seventy-Seven Years Old (1907)
Mrs. Nelson T. Merry, of 316 Eighth avenue, North, was 77 years old last Saturday, Jan. 12. She is in good health, able to attend church regularly and has been a member of the church 65 years. Two of her daughters, Mrs. Emma Dunlap, and Mrs. Adella Mitchell, are with
Teacher of Pedagogy (1907)
Miss Gertrude Hadnott, teacher in the Academic department of Tuskegee Institute, spent several days studying in Fisk University. Miss Hadnott returned to her work last Friday. Her many friends will be pleased to learn that she has charge of the department of Pedagogy. This new position comes to Miss Hadnott
Celebrate Second Anniversary (1907)
A limited number of friends were entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Louis K. Thomas, of 1305 Jackson street, in honor of the second anniversary of their marriage. Monday, January 14, from 8 to 12pm. Cards and games were the principal features of the evening. Cakes and ices were served at
Surprise Party (1907)
The kind members and friends of Salem A.M.E. Church gave to Rev. I. J. Edwards and wife a delightful surprise party last Friday night at 9:15. The party, led by Mr. W. H. Shelby, assembled around the table of the front room, where Mr. Shelby presented the many good things
Six O’Clock Dinner (1907)
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben O’NEAL, of 1810 Thompson street, gave a six o’clock Monroe Page, of <…..> dinner, Jan. 4, 1907, in honor of their uncle, Mr. Monroe PAGE, of McCrary, Ark. A seven-course menu was served. The guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Daniel BATTLE; Mr. and Mrs. Wm.