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Note: aps the most remarkable of these was Dr. Jeptha Fowlkes, who came to Memphis nearly forty years ago. He was a regularly-educated physician, but did not, we believe, practice his profession in this city. In 1849-50 he edited a vigorous newspaper known as Fowlkes' Herald, and in 1861-1863 conducted the Avalanche; at one time, we believe associated with Dr. Sam Bard. He was of those who gave origin to the Southern Pacific Road, locating it, in 1858, on the line of the thirty-fifth parallel of latitude. He had boundless faith in the coming greatness and wealth of Arkansas, and invested there much of his wealth. He died in January, 1864. He was fearless, impulsive, devoted to his friends, and violent in assaults upon his enemies, and therefore the popularity of his newspapers.
Note: Four gentlemen by this name filled at one time, prominent places in the eyes of Memphis. Perh
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