Civil Service, Railroads, and Reform Trials in 1887
In a string of items from Washington and Tennessee the piece notes health updates for Jacob Sharp and Ex Secretary Manning, political shifts under President Cleveland, and Edgerton's defense of civil service reforms. It highlights administrative changes, land reclamation battles with railroad companies, and debates over appointments, with figures like William M. Nixon, Governor Gordon, and the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad cited amid broader reform discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiusarox
D.C
Civil Service
Edgerton
Geo
Wm. Curtis
Friends of Reform
Cleveind
Post Office Department
Horace Greeley
Secretary of the Interior
Congress
Local papers clash over railroad boosterism and press intrusion
A transcribed old paper critiques regional boosters for favoring private interests over town needs. It cites a Knoxville Tribune style complaint about private reporting on Blaine and a push for boilerplate news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trans Newspaper
Knoxville Tribune
Lamar praised for public duty amid land grant clashes
The piece lauds Lamar for a sweeping land order affecting twenty five to thirty million acres and additional railroads. It mourns the death of Professor Spence F. Baird, Smithsonian Secretary and Fish Commission head, praising his lifelong scientific contribution and impact on fish propagation and food affordability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar
Spence F. Baird
Smithsonian Institute
Fish and Fisheries
Agassiz
Baird
United States
Fish Commission
Bristol Reporter notes bustling growth and varied events
The Bristol Reporter describes the Veneering Factory expanding capacity and several new buildings rising, including Sullins College and the Crowell Block. It cites local liquor rumors, the Holston Baptist Association anniversary, prohibition vote remarks, medical letters, and an astronomy-like agricultural cyclopedia advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol Reporter
Sullins College
Electric Bitters touted by Columbus dealer and other users
Interesting excerpt from Hiram Cameron of Columbus Georgia praising Electric Bitters for stomach and kidney disorders after three years of failed remedies. Major A B Reed of West Liberty Kentucky also commends the product as the best blood purifier. Sold at 50 cents a bottle at McFarland’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Cameron
Columbus
A. B. Reed
West Liberty
McFarmind
Deng
Ayer's Cherry Pectoral Adverts Bronchitis Cures
A long testimonial ad extols Ayer's Cherry Pectoral for bronchitis and croup like coughs. It claims relief, better sleep, and speedy cures from various patients across towns, praising the medicine's power to end coughing fits and restore health after severe illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
C. Siovwall
Carrollton
Henderson
Soulaburgh
Penn
Tata Wealth
Rae
Aidden
Captain Coleman's Discovery Promises Quick Relief
Aboard the schooner Free with Capt Coleman and crew using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. Instant relief and eased chest soreness reported, with his children also benefiting from a single dose. Free trial bottles available at McFarland's Drug Store. W C T U notes urge unity and membership to support God Home and Native Land work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt. Coleman
Weymouth
Atlantic City
Dr. King
Coleman
McFarland's
Nonresident Defendants Targeted by Tennessee Chancery Notice
In a Tennessee case the defendants J G Hilbrook Peter F Simmerman Leo Sinmeran and Mary Hunsaker are declared non residents. Publication is ordered for four weeks in the Camera Johnson City to notify them to appear at the Chancery Court in Jonesboro on the fourth Monday of November to plead defense or face conclusive bill. Witness A B Bowman Clerk Master notes August 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
P. Biieraux
Tennessee
J. G. Hilbrook
Peter F. Simmerman
Leo Sinmeran
Mary Hunsaker
Camera
Johnson City
Washington County
Jonesbore
A. B. Bowman
Jonesboro
Ang
A.B. Bowman
Chancery
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Tenn
Jacob Sharp
New York Sun
America
Manning
William M. Nixon
Fursace Co
Bristol
Tutax Goodson
Gordon
Georgia Lias
A. & Co Bristol
John Paylor
Elizabethton
Odin Somerset
En- Henry Pope
Boouler McGarigle
Chicago
Joe Kaylor
J. M. Bailey
Kaylor
Bailey
Virginia
Courier
Washington
Blaine
Maine
James G. Blaine
Mr. Blaine
Philadelphia
Tinea
Cleveland
Hamilton
Jefferson
Job
Herald
BLA, & CF
Becl County
Tinwilia Coal
Tron
Scott
Yatte
Beatt
Beatt County
Goatbon
Sallins College
Crowell
Kinney
Liquor Dealers’ Association of Tennessee
Holston Baptist Association
Fall Branch
Col
T. H. Reeves
Fordtown
Sullivan County
Bethna Church
Greeneville
Wm. Mullenix
Freetows
Mess
Sanford, Chamberlain & Albera
Express
Jxo
Draxton
M. D
American Agricultural Cyclopedia of Natural History
Abbott
Piedmont House
N.C
Cloudland House
Roan Mt
Piedmont
Tenteaser
J. 1
Weller, Proprietor
W.C. T. U. Department
Faite
Green
August Flower
Hucklen
M. A. McFarland
Geo. B. Naff
Maka Springs
Mies
Sourit
Exwiy
Dartmoor
Mary Jennings
West Brighton
Andress
Hospital Nore
Deaderick & Son
Rte
Beauty
Unaka Springs
Unicoi Go
Tenn Distress
Mies Dartmoor
Hinoke
Juhason City
Jones- Large
Taurn
Termeni
Rose Burrow
Sohpson City
Will Peactice
She Law
Anes Sullivan
Awellone
Tennerser
H . H. Carr
Johnson City, Tenn
Eee Harr
Attorney At Law
Supreme Couful
Knoxville
Angel
Nptorney
Elaine
A.B
Drabenick J
Joneshors
Geo. H. Berry
Truslow's Block
Ventiat
Ofice
Smith's Gallery
Pertiliud
Jonsses Orry
Hose
A.J. Barnes
Agt
Tennessey /Springe
Wrenn
Hon’ Vaiouger
Knokville, Thay
Wrury M. Caugurtas
Deis
Christian, Hoss & Hote
General Merchandise
L. Strait
East Teny, Lumber CO
East Tennessee
White Rock
Tonn
Roan Mountain
Carter CO
wSsk
Ryd
Lask
Johnson Citry
Gry
Casteria Centaur Liniment
Henderson & Pierce
Oal
Jouitors
Main Street
Bank OF
Kuxvox
Cashier
Europe
Sargent & Greenlief
J.B. Crandall
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