Sudden Death — Miss Letitia Gaines KEYS, daughter of Mr. Jno. T. KEYS, died very suddenly on Friday night last, about one o’clock. Miss KEYS’ mind had been affected for the last 18 months or two years. About twelve months … Continue reading →
The following article appeared in the 22 Jan 1878 issue of the Bristol News noting the gifting of a chandelier to the M.E. Church by Mrs. J.H. WOOD.
Continue reading →Births –– On Moore Street, Goodson, Va., on Friday, Dec. 28, 1877, the wife of Mr. M.D. ANDES of a daughter — Daisy Staritt. Source: Bristol News, 1 Jan 1878, pg. 3. Available via ChroniclingAmerica.gov
Continue reading →Married – On Wednesday the 9th inst., by Rev. H.R. SMITH, at the residence of the bride’s brother-in-law, Maj. J.W. HORTENSTINE, John F. LOWRY and Miss Susan E. CAMPBELL. Source: Bristol News, 15 Jan 1878, pg. 3. Available via ChroniclingAmerica.loc.gov.
Continue reading →Births – On Wednesday the 9th inst., on Mary Street, Goodson, wife of Mr. A.F. SENTER of a daughter — Beulah W. Source: Bristol News, 15 Jan 1878, pg. 3. Available via ChroniclingAmerica.loc.gov.
Continue reading →We take pleasure in making the announcement that this gentleman and his family will in a few days, remove to Bristol and permanently locate among us. Mr. BAKER expects to open a male school on or about the 21st of … Continue reading →
DIED – On the 15th of Dec., 1877, 15 miles south of Greenville, Tenn., of pneumonia and dyptherie, Mr. R.S. WASHAM. Aged about 44 years. He was a brother of Mr. L.C. WASHAM, of this vicinity. Source: Bristol News, 8 … Continue reading →
The following article appeared in the 8 Jan 1878 issue of the Bristol News. It provides details of a self-accidental shooting of Peter VADEN, late of Montgomery County, VA. He was in the company of David TRANBARGER, Walter COOK. He … Continue reading →
Married – On the 18th day of December, 1877, at Maiden Spring, Tazewell county, Va., at the residence of the bride’s father, by H.S. BROWN, Mr. Alex H. GREEVER and Miss Jane M. BOWEN, daughter of Gen. R.T. BOWEN. Source: … Continue reading →
Mr. D.B. CHILDRESS, late of this town, saved most of his good in the Sweetater fire, though in a damaged condition. The loss of his building and other damage will be between $3,000 and $4,000. Source: Bristol News, 1 Jan … Continue reading →