Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1874-10-27
TENNESSEE NEWS.

A new wooden factory is to be erected at
Maryville.
A pelican was killed near Jackson few
days ago.
The buckwheat crop in upper East Ten
nessee is unusually good, and large guam
tity las been raised.
Messrs. Chumley * Carrier have com
menced the erection of foundry at john
son City, in Washington county.
The Jackson COUTjeg-Herald reports that
nearly one hundred new buildings have
been erected in that place this year.
Raymond Maburv, of Sumner county, fell
from a tree while hunting cOOns a few
mornings since, and was instantly killed.
The residence of Mr.. AIcTeer, of Blount
county, was destroyed by fire a few days
ago, together with most Of the contents
Mr.. L. A. Heartsill, of BlOunt county,
who removed TO Texas with his family
about two months ago, has returned TO his
former home. He is now satisfied that there
is no place like Tennessee.
Two brothers, Wilbur and Auce Frank
lin, Of Franklin county, got into difficulty
few days ago, when the1atter struck the
former in the head with a rock, fracturing
the skull.
An old gentleman named Altman, of
Weakley county, had his leg broken by his
horse falling upon him a short time ago.
Subsequently lie had it amputated, but
his nerves were so severely shocked that he
died.
A few nights ago eight boys belonging to
the brick-yard at johnson City went out
hunting, and after going some distance one
cOlored boy, aged eleven, struck another
colored boy, aged thirteen, on the neck with
a stick, which produced instant death.
Sampson Hirsch was brought before the
grand jury of Greene county, and for refusing
to testify, on the ground that It would i'm
plicate himself, was placed in limbo, but
was afterwards released with a fine of S25.
An appeal was taken TO the Supreme Court.
The LgWchJUrg Sentinel states that an
infant child of VIM. johnson, of Moore
county, was found dead in bed few morn
iDgS since. Its mother had gotten break
fast, thinking her child was only sleeping,
but when she went to arouse it, found it
dead. The cause Of its death is unknown.
The JOReSbOrO Herald and Tribune
states that a few DAYS since there was found
in dense forest, three miles north of that
place, lot Of ladies' clothes, consisting of
dresses, shoes, shawls, etc. The citizens Of
the neighbOrhood know nothing of any one
losing them, and have some fears that a
murder has been committed.
The johnson City Times learns from
the agent of Messrs. Hunter x Frost, of
Fredericksburg, Va, manufacturers Of the
celebrated Farmers Friend Plow, that
the firm contemplate establishing branch
factory at johnson City. The timber used
in the manufacture of this pillow is shipped
from Ohio, and may be Obtained in any
county in East Tennessee. They also de-
sire to use the Carter county metal.
The GdlIGtn TeRneSSeedn says: 4 cor
respondent informs us that the case of
Uncle Peter Suite, before the Baptist
Church, for being a member Ofthe Grange,
came up for hearing on the 18th inst, and
1t was decided that he could not hold his
membership in the church, and at The same
time belong TO the order Of Patrons of
Hushandry. Uncle Peter called for let
ter, but filled to get it. The church pro-
pose trying him the third Saturday in
November, IS a rebellious member.
The Woodbury. Press says: Joel Buck
er's mare, Dnah, has bore of the blue rib
bon wherever she has been exhibited. Al
Shelbyville she paced 40 yards in 1907;
premium $50. At Huntsville she paced 4
mile in 2:3G; premium $50. She also took
the first premium at McMinnyille, under
the saddle. Fly-by-Night, belonging to A.
RUcker, took the premium at Shelbyvillc,
in harness. At McMinnville he took the
premium in harness and under the saddle,
irotling, and also for the best walking
horse.