Additional Notes in the News on David Pittman's case (1873-1876)

In a previous post,  I wrote about finding a David Pittman in court for illicit distilling.  I'm not sure if this case went on for awhile or if there were additional charges.  It appears to have been continued several times with him eventually getting 30 days in jail in May of 1876.  In October he is again mentioned but it is shown as "no action taken".  I wonder if that may have been where they checked to see if he had served his sentence.  I would imagine he had or there would have been further action needed.

From The Nashville Union  and American of Wed, 19 Nov 1873 pg. 4

From The Nashville Union and American of Tues 25 Nov 1873 pg 4

25 Oct 1874  (forfeiture) Click on the date to see view the previous post that started me looking for more on this case.

The Tennessean Tues. 2 May 1876 pg 1 

The Tennessean Sat. 21 Oct 1876 pg 3 

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Ancestors and Alcohol

The Daily Republican Banner  Sat. Oct  13, 1838 pg 1

An Advertisement from 1838 Nashville TN newspaper about wine and brandy available for sale was not that uncommon.  The earlier newspapers seem to have many advertisements where folks are either looking to purchase or to sell items used to make liquor. My Ogilvies were especially found of distilleries.  Stills and other items or ingredients used in the production of liquor were a common part of their estates.  Even shares in upcoming production of whiskey was mentioned in my 5th Great Grandfather, William Ogilvie's will(April Session 1813 Williamson Co. TN)

Nashville Whig --Wed. April 7 1813 advertisement states:
Stills
A Hynes & Co.
Are now manufacturing, and will
constantly have on hand, a number of the
best kind of Copper Stills.
Nashville, March 24, 1813

From the 1826 Madison Co TN probate records of Charles S. Barthe, I found the contents of a mercantile store listed--much of which is liquor.  As I first read though the inventory list I had wondered if it might have been a tavern due to the amount of drinks and glasses. Further along in the inventory listing there are large amounts of grains, household goods, fabrics, and medicines as well as work tools.  Perhaps the large stock of alcohol was due to it being used as more than just a good drink? It was a pain medicine, tonic, cough syrup and in some cases a disinfectant.