McNELLY, Robert – (d. 1882)

We regret to chronicle the death of Robert McNELLY, editor of the Cleveland (Tenn.) Banner.  He was extensively known throughout the State as a practical newspaper man.  He wielded a trenchant pen, was pungent, spicy and to the point.  He leaves a large circle of friends. He died on pneumonia fever on the 7th inst.

Blount County democrat. (Maryville, Tenn.), 15 April 1882. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn96091617/1882-04-15/ed-1/seq-1/>

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