Tennessee Names Misquotes and County Honors Explained
A Chattanooga Times-Observer piece reviews the article Tennessee Names noting how counties in Tennessee were named for presidents governors and notable figures. It traces Madison Monroe Roane Lincoln Polk and other counties linking their names to political times and officeholding, with historical notes on formation dates and naming claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga Times
Inter
Tennessee
Anyé
Uivir Namie Tong
Julineon County
Andrew Johnson
Wiile
Jefferson County
Thomas Jefferson
Washington
Dandridge
Jefferean Corunry
United States
Martha Dandridge
Martha Washington
Polk County
James K. Pol
Tennerace
Polk
Henry Clay
Poll County
Jackson County
Jackson
Davidson County
Lincoln County
Lincoln
Lord Cornwallis
Charleston
Cornwallis
Yorktown
Jan Sayier
North Carolina Legiala“Ite
Beowuss
United Stats
Monroe
van “Buron
Madison County
Madison
Gor
Trousdale
Bevier County
Snyior
Hin
Nervicon
Butare Tooneanta
Idborer
Wa Biowmi
Campbell
Ex Governor Campbell Legacy Amid Exposition Notes
Atlanta exposition notes discuss W. ts O Campbell and a noted justice L B Hrannicx in a historical frame. The piece highlights theatrical plans for Veudeville shows with picture screens, late specialty acts, fine orchestra, and a cafe. It reports Persia’s Shah invited participation, and confirms strong attractions like Hugenbeck’s Wild Animal Arena and Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show. The February Review of Reviews features Clark Howell’s article on the expo, aiming for wide international publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veudeville Theatre
Hugenbeck
Nate Salabury
Buffalo Bill
Atlanta
Review of Reviews
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Why Wis Mair is White and Other Senate Echoes
A Washington Post excerpt recalls Isaac Bassett, a former Senate page, recounting a Webster anecdote about a carriage and hair turning gray. The piece covers old Senate memories and notes a theatrical review of The Burglar and a claim about Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as the standard after forty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Issac Bassett
Senate
Mr Webster
Mr. Bassett
Mr. Webster
Bassett
Mannachusetts
Webster
Washington Post
Southern Railway Ads Push Regional Development
Samuel Spencer leads the Southern railway to promote national growth through its routes. New folders marketing South agricultural and manufacturing advantages highlight resources, climate, river systems, and rail access. The company invites correspondence to aid regional development, promising free assistance and patron-friendly policies. Dallas report. Ex Gov. Taylor to speak in Chicago on The Fiddle and the Bow. A stage production The Burglar draws attention for its moral themes and a child actor. Tunic Liver Pills promoted as a remedy for biliousness with 25 cent combo pack. Washington report notes a Tennessee war claims bill favorably reported to the House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Spencer
Great Southern Railway
Tts
Ann
Southern
M. V. Richards
Washington, D.C
Richards
South
National Farmers’ Alliance
Raleigh
N. C
Southern Railway
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Mississippi
Tennesse
Kentucky
Bouthero Railway
Ite
Senator Harris Voice on Tennessee Gubernatorial Probe
Col W A Henderson, Knoxville lawyer, dismisses claims the Tennessee legislative investigation into the gubernatorial race could affect Senator Harris reelection. He says the legislature judges its own membership and the probe does not touch Harris or his seat regardless of committee findings. He notes only the governor's vote investigation concerns the legislature’s acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Tennesee
Harrie
W. A. Henderson
Knoxville
Metropolitan
Poat
Col. Henderson
Southern Railway
Jin
Tennessee
Congress
Andinga
Waterloo school closes unexpectedly amid cold and snow
In Elgath district residents face fuel scarcity as cold weather bites. Water loo school closes early last Thursday one week before term end. Green Meadows meeting postponed indefinitely. Mr Burleson to Greenwood next week then Indianapolis for normal training. Julia Scott notes Burleson’s furniture quality and price. Bell’s and Hunter schools shift to Thursday to attend Greenwood commencement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Green Meadows
Greenwood
Burleson
Indianapolis
Julia Scott
Bell’s
Hunter’s
Nixon Named Collector of Income Taxes in Exoxville
W M Nixon of Chattanooga appointed collector of income taxes by Internal Revenue Collector John T Esnary in Exoxville on Feb 8. A well known Chattanooga figure and former U S marshal, he rose from a field of about one hundred applicants and has long been active in Democratic circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue Department
Exoxville
W. M. Nixon
Chattanooga
Tntarnal
John T. Esnary
Nixon
United States
Cleveland
Hin
Hood's Barasparilla Named Cure All For Seasonal Decay
The piece extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as best for spring疲 seasonal weakness and blood purification. It notes Enema use for prostration and contrasts with a long-awaited vacation while mentioning Sensual Patterson departing for Demerara and a stage play The Burglar with a touching scene about Editha and her stepfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Editha
Hoxire
Death of a Hero in Bristol Remembered as Bridge Defier
The Bristol Courier recalls James Keelan, a heroic defender of the Strawberry Plains bridge during the Civil War. He died in poverty in West Bristol from capillary bronchitis and old wounds after singlehandedly repelling a Federal attack. His funeral was arranged by J G Bondurant and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firistol Courier
Horatiun
Jamen Keelan
Strawberry Plaine
Bristol
J. G. Bondurant
Julio Keelan
Samuel P. Carter
Tennesese
Holston River
Strawberry Plains
Keslan
Carter
Keelan
Hia
Emory and Henry Clarion
Keulan
Macaulay
Desert
Earth
Godun
Alone He Faced the Foe and Won His Reward
A fragmented passage describes a lone figure meeting a foe, defending a bridge, and enduring toil. It suggests the hero’s fate is sealed by his maker, with satisfaction and reward already realized in a solemn, solitary victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckley
McFarland & Co
Young student walks to Nashville for business college
A seventeen year old named Marlin FoMyttetal, son of Prof Motte of Howes Creek, walked 200 miles to Nashville in twelve days to enter Peabody Business College. He notes cold weather but praise for hospitality, including a letter from W R Hicks of Clinton. He stayed at Nicholson House with Prof J F Craughon and plans to enroll Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin FoMyttetal
Motte
Hoowe's Creek
Nashville
Pea Draaghon
Business College
Coner
Tulnvon City
Sannaryet
Metiotal
WR. Hicks
Clinton
Second Judicial Circuit
Mat l
W. R. Jons
Metetal
Nicholson House
J. F. Craughon
American
California weather and rail politics dominate news
California's weather is described as delightful and crops thriving while Indiana debates a bill to suppress the railroad pass, seen as a malign agent. The Alabama House passes Allen Stockholders' Bill sought by Louisville Board of Trade. Congress' inaction hurts government finances, raising interest costs by 539,159 dollars annually compared with issuing three percent bonds via the Administration Bond Bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Alabama House
Allen Stockholders
Louisville Board of Trade
Southers Railway
Congress
Mointain
Honda
Record Cold Shirts Town as Frost Deepens
The past week set a cold record with Sunday morning 12 degrees below zero. Snow covers the ground and Cedar Creek Academy will close this week. Reverend W A Adcock preached at Hale's Chapel and plans to return to Knox county for two to three months. D Cox of Free Hill reports a dry kiln fire destroying about 3000 feet of fine lumber last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs S D Hall hosted a young people's entertainment in Inez Saturday night for their nephew, with several neighbors attending. February 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Millie Johnson
Dilelow
Mary DeVault
Wehool
Cedar Creek Academy
W. A. Adcock
Hale's Chapel
Adcock
Knox County
Cox
Free Hill
D. Hall
Inez
Fordtown
Mtr
Hall
Meena Ble
Martin Jamee
DeVault
Ollia DeVault
Martin
Mardi Gras discounted rail fare to New Orleans and Mobile
The Southern railway offers round trips to New Orleans and Mobile at reduced rates for Mardi Gras. Tickets on February 23 24 and 25 with return within fifteen days from sale. Information on tickets rates and schedules available from any outlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
New Orleans
Sina Tines Es Attanoogs
Atlanta
Mobile
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ae EE Ottiwad Rse
Hood
Tam
Wood
Adek
Huistioro
Wiss
Chancery Court
Johnson City
Washington County
Tennessed
J. W. Ouro
Uesigen
Francis Taylor
Jobe
Curnnzie Land Company
Johnsonity, Tean
Pirchavor
W. F. Youre
C. W. Honas
Golerk
Chancery
Johnson Ity
J. W Our
Ve. Mary F. Thomioren
Anid Court
Fenry
Jim City
Tenn
Carnegie Land Company
Jonson City
Omplainant
W. FP. Yousa
W. Hunow
Sakamen
Oye Nursery
Bidok
Tyr Torn
Southern Nursery Co
Winchester
Foun
Aireavitt Conven
Etraeiareren
Beatae
W. Ts O Campbell
Superior Court
L. B. Hrannicx
Qollier
State Department
McDonald
Tohoran
Persia
Wis
Mair
Redhandl Od
Otterd
ENTE
Dallas
Tex
R L. Taylor
West
Chicago
Associated
Traly Jberal
Wofford & Co
Tennessee War Claims
Wasnixeros
Bellahoover
House
Senator Harris
Elgath District
W. M. Nexon
Sensual Patterson
Demerara
Andy J. Patcreon
Demarara
Capitol
Richardson
Patterson
Horatius
Herolam
Marlin MW
Mettetal
California
Spurgin
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!