R. R. BARBRE -
Mr. R. R. Barbre, the blind cooper, died at Tate Spring on the 23rd ultimo, aged 71 years. Mr. Barabre had been
engaged making barrels for Tate Spring for the last fourteen years and was probably the best known cooper in the
state, being visited by the thousands of visitors from all sections of the country at the springs, form the fact
that he was totally blind and a most dexterous workman at his trade. He was well known in the back counties, having
for years after the war peddled cotton yarns for the Mosey Creek Cotton Factory. He was ever regarded as an upright
man, a zealous Christian, and a good citizen.
Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune, March 17, 1889 - submitted by Pam Rathbone
REV. DR. McANNALLY -
ST. LOUIS, Mo, July 12. – Rev. Dr. McAnnally, senior editor of the Christian Advocate, and one of the most prominent
men in the Southern Methodist church, died at his residence here at 11 o’clock last night. Dr. McAnnally was born
in Grainger county, Tennessee, August 31, 1817. He came to this city in 1851 and assumed charge of the Christian
Advocate.
Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (13 July 1895) - transcribed by Marla Zwakman
PRISCILLA MELINDY SKAGGS -
Mrs. Priscilla Melindy Skaggs, wife of P. H. Skaggs and mother of our well known county trustee, died at the home
of her daughter, Mrs. Homer Gilmore, Rutledge, Tenn., last evening. The announcement of Mrs. Skaggs death will
come with a shock to a great many people of this county as well as distant relatives and friends.
The deceased was born near Greensboro, N. C., and while a child, her parents moved to Knox county and settled near
Skaggston. Besides her bereaved husband she leaves three daughters and one son to mourn her loss.
The funeral will be held tomorrow morning at ten o’clock at the Hopewell church.
Daily Journal and Journal and Tribune (17 Oct. 1894) - transcribed by Marla Zwakman
