Death of General Fitz-John Porter in New Jersey
New York May 21 General Fitz-John Porter died at his Morristown home today from chronic diabetes at age 80. Porter, born August 31, 1822, was West Point graduate 1845 and served in the Mexican War. He held multiple commands, earned brevets for gallantry, and served as chief of staff in the Utah expedition before his court martial and final cashiering from the Army.
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New York
Fitz-John Porter
Morristown
N.J
John Porter
U. S.N
West Point
Belen Gate
City of Mexico
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Utah
Department of the Gulf of Mexico
Chickahominy
Peninsula
General Porter’s Court Martial Reinstatement and Career
The article chronicles General Porter’s 19th century court martial over alleged war-time disobedience, his lengthy reinstatement fight that culminated after President Hayes set up a board. It notes the board’s not guilty verdict on charges, praise for saving the Army of Northern Virginia, his 1886 congressional reinstatement as a colonel, subsequent retirement, and later roles including mining work and serving as cashier of the New York Post Office from 1893 to 1897.
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Office of Profit Or Trust
United States
Pope
President Hayes
Hayes
Porter
Army of
Northern Virginia
Regular Army
Act of Congress
Morristown
N. J
New York Post Office
Congressmen Boutelle Dead in Massachusetts Institution
Boston May 21 Ex Congressman Charles A Boutelle of Bangor Maine died at the McLean Asylum Waverly Mass after months of brain trouble He served in the Navy during the Civil War and later held Maine political roles before long service in Congress. He was born February 9 1839 in Damariscotta Maine and retired on health grounds.
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Boston
Mass
Charles A. Boutelle
Bangor
McLean Asylum
Waverly
Boutelle
Charles Addison Boutelle
Damariscotta
Lincoln County
Maine
Brunswick
Yarmouth Academy
United States Navy
South Atlantic
West Gulf
Charleston
Wilmington
Pocotaligo
St. Johns Bluff
Jacksonville
Fla
United States
Albemarle
Mobile
Mississippi Sound
New York
Whig and Courier
Vacancy in Fourth Maine District after Navy Captain's death
A cashier testifies to Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, claiming twenty years of stomach aches and constipation were relieved after using two bottles. The letter from D. F. Lange, cashier at Wabash R. R. East St. Louis, endorses the preparation sold by Thomas & Moore.
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Navy
Maine
Pepsin Syrup Co
Moticello
Dr. Caldwell
D. F. Lange
Wabash R. R. East
Dallas Telegraph College Offers Rail Way Telegraph Training
Advertisement seeks young men for telegraphy and station work with secured positions or money refunded. Dallas Telegraph College promises training in railroad service at 46-21 La Satire, Dallas Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Telegraph College
Dallas
Texas
Stray and Stolen Livestock Advertisements in Cameron
Describes stray or stolen mares and mules with colors and injuries, offering liberal rewards for delivery to Jno M and J D Hefley Company in Cameron. Includes a second notice for a dark brown horse mule and a lighter mule, with a $5 reward. Also an advertisement for HERBINE tonic claiming vitality and strength, sold by Thomas and Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jno. M. & J. D. Hefley Co
Cameron
Jno. M
J. D. Hetley Co
Cotton seed for sale by Texas Gin and Compress Co
A car load of premium North Texas cotton seed offered for cash or credit by Texas Gin and Compress Co. The advertisement emphasizes quality seed ready for market buyers seeking flexible payment terms.
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North
Texas
Texas Gin & Compress Co
Dr King's New Discovery Promises Cure for Lung Troubles
VanDotte Michigan resident J T Weatherwax credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving him from consumption and pneumonia. He notes a stubborn cough and severe lung trouble improved after months of use, with weight gain and full recovery. Trial bottles are free at Thomas Moore’s drug store. bottles 50 cents and 1.00.
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J. T. Weatherwax
Vandotte, Mich
Thomas & Moore's
Wonder man cured by Electric Bitters for back and kidney trouble
Mr C F Collier of Cherokee Iowa is described as thriving and pain free after using Electric Bitters, after a period of severe back pain from kidney trouble. The ad also promotes Tabler's Buckeye Vile Ointment for piles and general sale by Thomas & Moore with plow shop sale notices.
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C. F. Collier
Derokee
Lowa
Thomas & Moore's
Tabler
Thomas & Moore
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promoted for Wounds and Pain
Local advertisement urges cyclists to carry Ballard's Snow Liniment for accidents. It claims immediate use subdues pain, prevents swelling and discoloration, and speeds healing. Priced at 25 and 40 cents, sold by Thomas & Moore. Z. T. Siasom offers shoe repair services.
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Thomas & Moore
Bottle Remarkably Aids Customer in Shore Visit
Hartford druggist A W Sawtelle touts Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy based on a satisfied female customer and a man who recovered from coke pains after taking a dose. The remedy is sold by Thomas and Moore druggists.
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Chamberlain
A. W. Sawtelle
Hartford
Conn
Money to Lend at 8 Percent on Land in Cameron Texas
Ford Chacbere Sharp are lawyers and loan agents offering vendor's lien notes on homesteads bought and extended. No delay in on the money. Office upstairs northwest room in the courthouse Cameron Texas.
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Ford, Chacbere Sharp
Cameron
Texas
Stove Wood and Property for Sale by J S Hefley
500 cords of good dry stove wood offered in any quantity. Call 35 to place an order. J. S. Hefley also advertises farms unimproved lands and city property for sale and money to lend by Newson & Litre. British Red Bug Poison sold for 25 cents a bottle with brush at Geo A Thomas' drug store.
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J. S. Hefley
Newson & Litre
Geo. A. Thomas
Beware of a cough cures with Chambers Cough or
Coughs indicate possible consumption or bronchitis and early treatment helps. Chamberss Cough Remedy is touted as successful in curing coughs and related diseases, with a money back guarantee if not beneficial. Sold by Thomas and Moore, druggists, and a 25 cent British Red Bug Poison for bed scalding is advertised by Geo. A. Thomas in Cameron.
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Thomas & Moore
Chamberlain
70 to R H Johnsons for rings at post office building
Siesons shoe shop on Belton street advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with plain formula showing iron and quinine. No care No pay offer appears with the 650c 16 B1 0 code.
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R.H. Johnson
Grove
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic for Malaria Fever
An ad touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as the best remedy for malaria chills and fever described as iron and quinine in a tasteless liquid. It promises no cure no pay and lists price at five cents.
Cure for Calf Scours Advised by Stock Raiser Wm Abbott
Wm Abbott of Tyndall South Dakota, an extensive stock raiser, states Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails for calf scours. He uses a teaspoonful in water as directed for adults after each excessive bowel movement, usually one dose suffices. For sale by Thomas and Moore.
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Wm. Abbott
Tyndall
Chamberlain
Thomas & Moore
Regional Excursion Schedule and Educational Events
A list of upcoming excur sions and meetings across the U S with dates in June through August. Events include the American Academy of Medicine American Medical Association Old Point Comfort Virginia National Travelers Protective Association Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association and others. Also notes commencements at the University of Texas and Epworth League convention. Local agent contact J W Kavanaugh and pharmacy board meeting in Bryan Texas set for June 11 1901.
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Old Point Comfort
National Travelers Protective Association
Dallas
Tex
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association
Waco
Texas Christian Convention
Add-Ran University
Kansas City
Imperial Council
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Sherman
Texas State Teachers’ Association
Texas State Epworth League
Milwaukee
Wis
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protestive Order of Elka
Chicago
International Convention Baptists Young People’s Union of America
Louisville
Knights Templar
Buffalo
N. Y
Texas University
University of Texas
Austin
Texas
Epworth League
San Francisco
Cal
National Shooting Band
Shell Mound Park
Colored Teachers Association of Texas
San Antonio
Paul Guin College and Educational Congress
J. W. Kavanaugh
W.S. Keenan
P. A
Galveston
Board of Pharmacy of the
20Th Judicial District
Bryan
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Bradferd
Bradfield
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Geneal Porter
Sige
Hard Lake
Congressman Boutelle
Santa Fe
W. S. Keenan
Galveston, Texas
Satire
Wonder
Jim Coleman
Z.T. Siasom
Florence Newman
Newman
Gray
Sieson
I Belton Street
WM. S Toltz
Cameron, Texas
Vane
E. W. Grove
St. Louis
Dellas
E.jartin
A. E
G. C
St. Paul, Minn
American Academy of Medicine
American Medical Association
C. N. Green & Bro
M. C
Weaver Bros
Simeon
J. P. Creed
O. L. Kidd
Henderson
Sam Streatmay
K. Freeman
Emerson, Streetman & Free
A. P. Taylor
Ed. F. Engilahs
Court Wong Cameron
Ives J. Moons
Ofte
Moore Building
Fenavses
J W. Hudson
Milan
Txad
J C. Reese
TEXA
Cameroun
Eire National Vente
Germa
W.T. Hefley
LL. D
Hride
Plpley
McBride & Watson
First National Bank
W. *. McGakuun
Court House
Rex
W. Mowdy
Lawrence
Walter Nelson
Nelson & Little
B.J. Baskin’s
Srencen Rorp
W. R. Cual Joum M
Saan
Fore
One
SHARP
Tiorneys
D * Monroe
Geo, A
Attorney-At-Law
Cameron, Milam County
Reese & Sa
Thomas
W. A. Nasou
W. K. Dickinson
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