Memorial Services for Gen Gordon in Memphis
The Memphis lodge of the Confederate Veterans held a large memorial ceremony at Memorial Hall for Gen. Gordon. Former Gov. M. R. Patterson delivered an inspiring address praising Gordon’s career from Congress to his wartime service and postwar leadership, honoring him as a link between old and new South.
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Memphis
General Gordon
Iy Memorial Hall
M. R. Patterson
Congress
Gordon
Patterson
Ellis
Pandora
Gen
Peevish Children and Digestive Health Ad
An old advertisement warns that stomach disturbances retard child growth and cause peevishness. It urges care of bowels, proper digestion, and offers Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for children. Free sample requests are promised from Pepsin Syrup Co. Monticello, Ala. Sold by dealers at fifty cents and one dollar.
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Pepsin Syrup Co
Monticello
Booker T Washington Denied Use of Capitol Hall
In Austin on his September or October visit Booker T. Washington, the Tuskegee educator, was refused permission to speak in the state capitol's representatives hall. A House resolution to grant the privilege was introduced but defeated without a second reading as noes outweighed support, ending the measure.
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Austin
Texas
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Ald
Representatives
State Capitol
House
Patent Medicine Endorsement from Clinton Man
An accused thief from Clinton Me. names Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the remedy for burns sores boils and piles claiming it relieves pain and heals sprains and injuries. He asserts no equal healing power exists and notes it is available only at H C Millers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E Chamberlain
Clinton
Bucklen
H.C. Millers
Public Laws on Eminent Domain for Water Works in Tennessee
The act authorizes any city or town with population eight to ten thousand to condemn springs streams and water rights for water works, pipelines and reservoirs. It requires just compensation to owners and outlines procedures for disputes and eminent domain under Tennessee law. The measure, approved by Governor Ben W. Hooper in 1911, includes transfer of authority and effective date.
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The
Star
General Assembly
State of
Tennessee
Shannon
A. M. Leach
House Representatives
N. Baxter, Jr
Tennessee House Bill 745 Amends Municipal Improvement Power
House Bill 745 amends provisions governing city street improvements in Tennessee. It broadens the tax and bonding authority for towns meeting population thresholds, changing the cited population figures in prior law from 4500–4800 to 8500–9000. The act takes effect upon passage, signed June 27 1911, with official copy on file.
Relief From Indigestion With Stomach and Liver Tablets
A Sun Lake View Ohio editor H M Young Peters reports intense distress after eating. After trying several medicines, Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets gave surprising relief and a second bottle restored a healthy stomach. For sale by all dealers.
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H. M. Young Peters
The
Sun
Lake View
Ohio
Chamberlain
Taft to Designate Thanksgiving Day November 30
Washington August 12 President Taft will designate Thursday November 30 as Thanksgiving Day this year. The last Thursday in November is traditional but November contains five Thursdays, prompting doubt. White House officials and college football organizers were consulting to set arrangements for the usual holiday events.
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Washington
Taft
White House
Salvation Army Home Dedicated on West Main Street
About two hundred attended the dedication of the Salvation Army Home on West Main Street last Sunday at 2 40. Local business leaders spoke on the need for buildings and the Army's work. The total debt around 40 000 was covered by subscriptions exceeding 500. Capt Coy and Mrs Coy led the event with Capt Henderson and others assisting. A reception for ladies followed at Mrs I B St John’s home.
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Salvation Army
West Main Street
Vapiian
Mr. Coy
Mrs. Henderson
Maj. Andrews
Ohio
Ken Wuaky
Tennessee
J. J. Vroueh
Williams
Randall
Carrimg
Walter Robertson
A. L. Marshall
Henderson Sanga Solo
Spicer
Coy
Henderson
I. B. St. John
Wm. Andrews
Kidney Pills Promise Quick Kidney Trouble Cure
A 1900s advertisement emphasizes early kidney disorder symptoms and urges prompt treatment. It touts Down's Kidney Pills as effective, cites Johnson City testimonials, and notes dealers selling for 30 cents with Foster Milburn Co. as US agents. The copy warns that neglect leads to dropsy and worsening health.
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Johnson City
Whitehouse Drug Co
Fosters Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doun
Presbytery Meeting Notice in Oakland Presbyterian Church
The Presbytery of Holaton will meet at Oakland Presbyterian Church near Washington County Tennessee on September 6 at 7 80 p.m. B Eakin, Btated Clerk. Buy Chamberlain Jolie Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from dealers.
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Holaton
Oakland Presbyterian Church
Ae Washington County
Tenn
Wil
B. Eakin
Mineral waters exhibit at Appalachian exposition
Knoxville hosts a mineral waters feature during the Appalachian exposition from September 11 to October 1, 1911. The article argues spring development is a lucrative asset benefiting farmers, liverymen, and merchants, noting New England resorts gross about 60 million dollars yearly and East Tennessee could yield 15 to 20 million annually. It urges undeveloped springs with good potential to exhibit, compares it to timber. A Des Moines woman reports relief after one dose of Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. For sale by all dealers.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Appalachian
New, England
East Tennessee
Des Moines
Appalachian Exposition at Knoxville Promises Grand 1911 Show
The Appalachian Exposition at Knoxville Tennessee runs September 11 to October 1 1911 and aims to surpass the 1910 event with a large horse show racing poultry beach agricultural displays and big premiums including 15000 for the horse show. Government exhibits mines minerals and forestry will be highlighted with visitors including Taft and several governors and senators. The opening ceremony is planned for noon with Tennessee official Ben W Hooper presiding.
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Knoxville
Teen
Tueway
Vis
South
Madison Square Garden
Pain’s “Bate
King’s Mountain
Vesuvius
Standard Oil Pays Government Costs in Sherman Case
The Department of Justice received a payment of 42 395 09 dollars from Standard Oil in settlement of costs in the government dissolution suit under the Sherman antitrust law. The payment marked a final financial step in the government’s case against the company.
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Standard Oil
Uncle Sam
Washington
Department of Justice
Standard Oil Company
Stockholders Meeting Notice of East Tennessee and Western NC
The annual stockholders meeting of The East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company will be held at the company's office in Johnson City Tennessee on Wednesday the fifteenth of September 1911 at 12 o'clock noon. Directors will be elected to serve the ensuing year and other business may come before the meeting. John B Wise, Mit Secretary.
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East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company
Johnson City
Tennessee
John 8. Wise
Mit
Store for sale at Keebler's Cross Roads
A good paying business is for sale at Keebler's Cross Roads. The store is well located, 24 miles from a railroad and 4 miles from Jonesboro. The seller will also dispose of the store house. Addressed by Md Jacob T. Keefauver of Jonesboro Tennessee. R. FD. No 5.
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Keebler's
Jonesboro
Jacob T. Keefauver
Jonesboro, Tenn, R. FD
Astor Force Wedding Blocked by Clergy Across Faiths
The New York American reports Catholic priests and Episcopal prelates condemn Col. John Jacob Astor and Madeline Force over their marriage plans. Bishops in New York and Rhode Island bar the ceremony unless Astor proves innocence in his divorce. Newport and New York city scenes are discussed as possible locations. Continued on page two.
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Church of
Father Evers
St. Andrew's
Col. Astor
Miss Force
Evelyn Thaw
Stanford White
George Chalmers Richmond
Philadelphia
Charles & Burch
Episcopal Diocese of
New York
Episcopal Church
James DeWolf Perry
Rhode Island
Newport
New York City
Burch
Bellport
S.C
Madeline Force
Episcopal Bishops
Council of Bishops
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Public Welfare Mutiny
Leach
Mopee
Ben W. Hooper
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HA Liu
Mr. Burbage
Halbum W. Goodlor
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Salvation Army Home
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Concord
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