Daniel Beeler, sentenced to be hanged, November 20th, in Grainger county for the murder of Sheriff Greenlee of that county, was seen at the jail last night by a Journal reporter. By conversing with Beeler the following was learned. Beeler … Continue reading →
The unexpected and sad news that R F Galyon had died suddenly at his home 425 S Ninth street, in West Knoxville, became current on the streets yesterday morning. At his usual time of arising, Mr. Galyon got up. He … Continue reading →
Died at her home near Y Z, Grainger County, Tennessee, October 11th, 1889, Mrs. Sarah Grove, aged 70 years. Deceased was the widow of George Grove and a member of the Baptist church. She leaves nine children and many friends … Continue reading →
Near Y Z post office, Grainger County, on the 14th inst. Franklin Frazier, son of Mr. William Frazier, was killed by lightening. From what we can gather, the electrical current passed through a window in the rear part of the … Continue reading →
The wife of John Donahue, the stableman at the Broad street car stables, died last night of consumption at their residence on Third avenue. The deceased had been sick a year, but bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude. She leaves … Continue reading →
One of the oldest most respected citizens of East Tennessee is dead. The mountaineers of Grainger County will see and hear of old Uncle Eppie Hightower no more. After a months time in which the old man had taken no … Continue reading →
Died August 4, near Indian Ridge Church, in the seventh civil district of Grainger County, Tenn., John T Fennell, aged 48 years. Deceased was a sergeant of Company B, Eighth Tennessee Cavalry U. S. A. The funeral services were conducted … Continue reading →
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. B George, died Thursday night at Daisy Dell in Grainger County, where Mrs. George and children are summering. Mr. George is a employee of The Tribune and he and his family have many … Continue reading →
Died Mrs. Lizzie Cameron, an aged lady of Grainger County on the morning of June 12th. Her remains were interred at Blackwell’s Branch. Knoxville Journal — Sunday, June 17, 1888 Transcribed by Robert McGinnis and used by permission.
Continue reading →Mrs. Mary Watson, of Grainger County, Tenn. was burned to death Sunday April 1st. It is supposed she was endeavoring to light her pipe from the open fire place and losing her balance, buried her face in a bed of … Continue reading →
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