Davidson County TN Archives News.....Death of John C. Thompson, etc. February 4, 1873
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Library Of Congress February 4, 1873

Source: Library of Congress,chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/

Partial abstract of newspaper, Nashville Union & American, Tuesday, February 4,
1873

New Advertisements: The co-partnership existing between MOULTON & REED has been
dissolved, and J.M. REED, of the old firm, and T.J. YARBROUGH have purchased the
entire stock, and under the name and style of REED & YARBROUGH will continue the
wholesale grocery and commission business at the old stand, corner of Broad and
Cherry streets. They are both good business men, and withal clever and
accommodating. Success to the new firm.

Farm for sale, lease, or rent by Jo. H. VANLEER, 76 and 78 South Market street.

Injured: Sunday night Patrick FAHEY while coupling cars at the Chattanooga depot
had one of his feet caught by the brake beam and painfully mashed. He is doing
well, and is not permanently injured.

Painful Accident: Sunday evening Mr. H. SPITZ,residing at 383 South Cherry
street, fell down a flight of steps and fractured both bones of her left leg. 

Important Will Case: Last Saturday in the Circuit Court of Montgomery county,
Judge James E. Rice presiding, the will of the late Frederick THOMPSON, leaving
a life estate and all of his property to his wife, and at her death to go to the
board of publication of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, was set aside under
an issue of devisavit vel non. A motion for a new trial was asked for and being
overruled, an appeal to the Supreme Court was prayed. The case involved the best
legal talent of the Clarksville bar, and created much interest.

An Old Lady Found Dead in Her Bed: An inquest was held by D.N. NEYLAN, Esq.,
upon the remains of Mrs. Polly Potts, who was found dead in her bed yesterday
morning. The deceased came to this city sometime back from Franklin, and located
near the Cotton Factory, in North Nashville, in order to be convenient for her
daughter, who was employed in that establishment. (More)

Death of John C. THOMPSON (This is John Claiborne Thompson): We announce this
morning with regret the death of Maj. John C. Thompson, one of the most
prominent members of the Nashville Bar, and one of our best and most useful
citizens. He died on Sunday last, after an illness of several months. (Much more
on the character of Mr. Thompson, tributes from his colleagues).

Melange: A lady who is not thoroughly posted in natural history asked a friend
who was going to Utah to bring her a couple of Mormons for her aquarium.
Applicants for admission to the "anxious seats" at Georgia revival meetings are
searched for whisky bottles and revolvers. All such "truck" found upon them is
appropriated for the extension of the gospel.

DEATH OF J.C. THOMPSON: Meeting of the Bar…Respect to the Memory of J.C.
Thompson: in the Supreme Court rooms at 9 1/2 o'clock, E.B. MCCLANAHAN, Esq.,
announced the death of the Hon. John C. Thompson, on the 2nd of February, 1873.
(Tributes and resolutions follow. Mr. Thompson participated in the State
Convention of 1870)
Pall-bearers were then appointed, as follows: M. VAUGHN, J.C. GAUT, J.D. RICE,
Col. T.H. MALONE, Col. Baxter SMITH, John LELLYETT, Gen. J.M. QUARLES, J.P.
HELMS, J.H. SHANKLAND, C.D. BERRY, S. WATSON, Jr. In order to enable the members
of the bar to attend the funeral services, the meeting then adjourned to 4
0'clock, P.M. (More resolutions and testimonials)…Several members of the bar
were misinformed as to the adjournment of the meeting held in the forenoon. Much
regret was felt on this account, as some of the warmest friends of the deceased
failed to attend the afternoon meeting.

THE PULPIT: Funeral Discoursed Delivered Sunday, First Presbyterian Church. The
funeral services of the late Mrs. C.B. MCNAIRY took place…in the afternoon.
Sermon delivered by Rev. J.H. MCNEILLY...

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