Family Photo Friday

General Eisenhower's final Order of the Day to allied troops in Europe.
From the World War II collection of  George "Buddy" Mariencheck.
Hand-marked 14 July 1945, Amorbach, Germany

Sunday Paper: Medicinal Purposes

In 1869, George W. Grader, Jr. found it difficult to sell his wares.

02 October 1869, Boston Herald

Sunday Paper: Fortune Missing

Almost six months after the untimely death of George W. Grader I, there was a problem with his paperwork.

4 March 1896, Boston Journal

Sunday Paper: Grader Drops Dead

On 15 October 1895, George W. Grader I passed away with a flair befitting his colorful life. A fight over the boundaries of a cemetery plot ended in court. Although he was acquitted of assault charges, he didn't make it home to celebrate. Grader was a prominent citizen and inventor; news of his death was found in several papers, including The Charlotte Observer (North Carolina), Knoxville Journal (Tennessee), and the Enterprise (Ohio).

16 October 1895, Boston Herald

Family Photo Friday

Dell Ferrer Mariencheck seems pleased with her savings as she sits on the steps of the Ferrer home at 1038 Holmes, Memphis.

Sunday Paper: Reeves Laid to Rest

Part 2: 14 Nov 1880

On 14 November 1880, a quick story in the Daily Appeal noted that Meredith Reeves was buried the day before.

Reading this from a 2016 perspective, it's interesting that the paper gives no presumption of innocence. Granted, Monroe never denied killing Reeves; he said it was self defense. Either way, a modern reporter would never be this bold. Instead he'd likely be listed as the "accused killer" - especially four months before the case even sees trial.

Also of note: A quick review of the Elmwood Cemetery Daily Burial Record (1853-1919) shows that Meredith Reeves was indeed interred at Elmwood, in the Chapel Hill section. That's not too far from where Monroe Klinck spends his eternity.

The stick shown in the Left Center marks Reeves' grave. Special thanks to the Elmwood Cemetery staff
and to Wanda and John D. Klinck for their investigative and photography services.

Read Part One: 10 Nov 1880

Sunday Paper: Stabbed to Death

Part One: 10 Nov 1880

On 10 Nov 1880, James Monroe Klinck found himself in some most unfortunate trouble. At the time, Monroe was about 36 years old; he was married and had a 5 year-old daughter, Lillian, and a 3 year-old son, Jack. As is noted in both articles, he was working as a night watchman at the Southern Oil Works.


The following article appeared in the Daily Appeal on 11 November 1880:

The following article appeared in the evening edition of the Public Ledger, 10 November 1880. Note the slightly different tone.

Read Part 2: 14 Nov 1880