Mr. S.L. SAUL went, last Wednesday, to Sweetwater, Tenn., where his son, W.S. SAUL, was burned out the night previous. His loss, some $14,000, is largely covered by insurance. The fire was caused by the pyrotechnical amusements of young America … 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 →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 →
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 →
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 →
The main business square of Sweetwater, Tenn., was destroyed by fire Christmas evening at 10 o’clock. Mr. Wm. S. SAUL, late of Bristol, lost nearly all his goods, but had some $10,000 insurance. Source: Bristol News, 1 Jan 1878, pg. … Continue reading →
Nearing an Accident – On the 5th inst., Mr. John SPROLES came near losing his life at Page’s Saw Mill, three miles north of town. Attempting the hazardous feat of passing from the front of the saw, under the sash, … Continue reading →