Flew the Coop (1894)
The article below describes the escape of an alleged horse thief in Centerville, TN. Source: Nashville American, page 8, 30 September 1894.
Bloody Fight (1894)
Knxoville, Sept. 29 – A bloody fight occurred between two prisoners in the Knox County jail this afternoon, in which John STANLEY, a murderer now under sentence of death, was stabbed four times by John ROGERS, an incendiary from Blount County. The prisoners had been turned loose in the corridor
Held For Murder
Article lead: The preliminary trial of Bob BRYANT and Howell BRYANT, for the murder of John SEAVERS a few days since, was held at Lavinia yesterday. Source: Nashville American, page 8, 30 September 1894.
Katzenberger’s Will (1894)
The following article describes the will of Memphis resident Moses H. KATZENBERGER, President of the Mechanics’ Savings Bank. Source: Nashville American, page 8, 30 September 1894.
Mrs. John Ashford Home (1894)
Mrs. John ASHFORD, of Vanderbilt University, is at home again, after a six months’ visit to England and the Continent. During her travels she visited many of the noted cathedrals and met a number of organists and composers of international reputation. Her study was devoted principally to sacred music, a
EARLY, J.F. – (d. 1894)
J.F. EARLY, formerly of Nashville, died at Sanford, Fla., Friday night and will be buried to-day. Mr. EARLY was well known and had many friends here. He was the father of Jno. EARLY, who is connected with the Southern Methodist Publishing House. Source: Nashville American, page 4, 30 September 1894.
DANDRIDGE, Bettie – (d. 1894)
Mrs. Bettie DANDRIDGE, wife of Justice DANDRIGE, died at her home, 51 Washington street, Friday afternoon, after an illness of only ten days. The announcement of her death was to her many friends a shock attended with sincerest sorrow. The funeral services will be held at Carroll street Church this
BRANHAM, Elizabeth S. – (d. 1894)
Mrs. Elizabeth S. BRANHAM, wife of the late A.G. BRANHAM, of this city, died very suddenly Friday night at 12 o’clock at the home of her nephew, J.R. FERGUSON, in Montgomery County, four miles from Clarksville. Mrs. BRANHAM was on a visit to relatives in that section of the State,
DANDRIDGE, Bettie – (d. 1894)
DIED — At her late residence, No. 51 Washington street, Sept. 28, at 2:15 pm, Mrs. Bettie DANDRIDGE, wife of E.E. DANDRIDGE. Funeral at Carroll street Church, Sunday, Sept. 30, at 2pm , by Rev. Dr. R.A. YOUNG. Friends and acquaintances invited. Burial at Mt. Olivet. Source: Nashville
Not Expected To Recover (1894)
Dr. McGraw, the Snake Charmer, Bitten by a Rattler Springfield, Tenn., Sept. 29 –RADr. J.W. McGraw, the snake charmer and soap man, was bitten by a rattler this evening and is not expected to live. He is now at the Springfield hotel and medical aid is in attendance. Source: Nashville