Reelfoot Lake Origins and Interstate Waterways
A detailed look at Reelfoot Lake's origin linked to the 1811 12 earthquakes with water spreading across an eighteen mile by three to eighteen mile tract. The text notes interstate water links with the Mississippi and Obion rivers and cites US jurisdiction over bridges and draw spans. It also traces timber development around the lake and its shift to a fishing economy, with Chicago highlighted as a major market.
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Kehoe
Echo
Ortin
San Francisco
Mississippi Valley
Reelfoot Lake
Obion River
United States
William M. Hewitt
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Orever
Robert J. Chester
William Connoll
Ursburg
West Tennessee
Finch
Reelfoot
Wey
Chicago
Lake Reelfoot origin tied to 1411 quake and flood
The lake formed after Reelfoot creek’s old channel was dammed during the 1411 to 1412 convulsions, filling the sunken basin with water while the land subsided. Trunks of submerged trees, roots deep below the surface, and the lake’s steady growth mark its emergence as a popular wildlife and fishing area with improving future resort potential.
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Col
J. B. Killebrew
Tennessee
Reelfoot Creek
St Louis
Mobile
New Orleans
Nashville
Memphis
Reelfoot Lake
Long Branch
Stratoga
Visit Fork
Rankin
Col. Taylor
Tiptonville confession ties Rankin killing to Walnut Log
In Union City Tennessee on October 27 Will Flack recites a confession from Tid Burton linking the Lake County whip incident to the Rankin killing at Walnut Log. Burton says he was present at Walnut Log hotel around 7 pm, fished all night, heard shots but did not know their cause. Camp Nemo reports say Quintin Rankin’s killers may face execution as Ferriner names ten to twelve suspects and is moved toward Nashville or Memphis for safekeeping.
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Union City
Tenn
Will Flack
Tiptonville
Burton
Squire Wynne
Walnut Log
Walnut+ Log
Capt
Rankin
Samburg
Col. Taylor
Capt. Rankin
Tie
Col.Taylor
Hickman
Tom Johnson
Night Riders
Camp Nemo
Reelfoot Lake
Quintin Rankin
Tennessee
Gov. Patterson
Ferriner
Frank Ferriner
Nashville
Memphis
Jackson
Col. Tatum
Night rider roundup yields strong evidence and more arrests
Gov Patterson probes witnesses for three hours as evidence builds in the night rider case. About eighty five locals jailed since troops arrived, with twenty three more brought in today. Captains and others detained include Jolnkon, Johnson, and Knight, while Major Martin and detachments add eight to ten more prisoners.
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Patterson
Ferriner
Tom Jolnkon
Hornbeak
Ha Cousin
Garrett Johnson
Spout Springs
Will Watson
Lake County
Wynne
Fred Pinion
Thorn
Pris Ners
Fred Pin
J. A. Johnson
J. Knight
Canny Lonlight
Maj. R. Martin
Guy. Patterson
Hin Lent
Night Rider
Announcement of Purchase of J W Printing Outfit
Announcement that the buyer has purchased the printing outfit and goodwill of J. W. in a business transfer. The notice notes the acquisition includes equipment and customer relationships and signals continuity of operations under new ownership. The document is brief and agency-like with formal tone.
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Dr. King
L. A. Bartlett
Guilford
Maine
H. ©. Miller
Murder suspect named in Pankin killing case
Authorities confirm the identity of a suspect linked to the Pankin murder. The report notes the individual who fired the first shot and outlines ongoing police actions and investigations.
Governor declares ample evidence to convict night riders
Camp Nemo near Reelfoot Lake reports Gov. Patterson asserting the state holds strong proof against night riders tied to the Rankin murder. He cites confessions and police testimony, says up to 35 men were involved, with key witnesses being Ferriner, Hogg, Morris, and Tid Burton. Prisoners, including Garrett Johnson and Will Watson, are moved for safekeeping as the case advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Nemo
Reelfoot Lake
Rankin
Gov. Patterson
Union City
Quinten Rankin
Capt
Col. Taylor
Frank Perriner
Taylor
Nashville
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Bucklen
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Sandy” Toole
Smarty
Washington Herald
Iowa
Mra. Coulter
Harpers Weekly
Hone Laundry CC
BANK
Washington County
Johnson City
Tid Burton
N Jnl
Clowe
Mra
Ada Li
Croom
Vaughn, Liss
H. O. Miller
Chamberlain
Kemade
J. W
Cass Printing Company
J. W. Cass
C. H. Lyle
United
J. E. Crouch
Buffalo
Johnson City, Tenn
Pankin
David Parker
Payette
Gettyeburg
Miller
Willie
Lish
Jon Mneane
Tommy Tubbs
Dean
Rewi Tiver
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