On This Day: June 23
Every now and then, we like to revisit the archives on specific dates - just to see what was going on at JWK & Co. It’s fun to see old articles, news items, advertisements, etc. This week, let’s check out what was happening on this date, June 23.
1895
Kelly adds Admiral Cigarettes to his inventory as he becomes sole distributor.
1896
Nancy Bell cigars are added.
1897
We’ve discussed this article already. (It’s still a favorite of our Historian!)
1898
Imported Ginger Ale. Read more about them here.
1898
That Wild Cherry Phosphate sounds interesting . . .
1898
The purest and best whisky sold at the present time - Deep Spring Tennessee Whisky.
1905
This article mentions Deep Spring Distillery, but it also references the early importance of the Belt Railway.
1906
Louisa Short Longmire was Lizzie Kelly’s only sister.
1908
If you know what is good, this whiskey will attract your attention.
1911
The Kelly heirs had 139 lots to sell. Kelly amassed an impressive real estate portfolio.
1912
This marks the first time 13-15 W 9th Street was sold. This skyscraper never happened, though, due to Henson’s death.
1917
Milo was a non-intoxicating malt beverage sold as a soft drink. Prohibition was in full swing in TN, so JWK & Co signed on to distribute these kinds of beverages.
