Bob Taylors Fiddle and the Folly of His Campaign
A historical look at Bob Taylor a Tennessee campaigner famed for fiddle talent and folksy charm. The piece recalls his unlikely 1878 bid against Pettibone, how audiences expected only yarns and music from him, yet he pursued Congress with stubborn, humorous persistence.
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Bob Taylor
Joleson City
Dayton
Lele
Tennessee
Nature
Lin Slunsbers
Congress
A. Ilettibone
Pettibone
Bob
Hum
Epera
Hint
Bobealen
Bydod
Nerode
Poltibone
Holton
Bolt
Hadle
Ile
Lin
Portihane
Supreme Judges Appointed for Tennessee Eight-Year Term
Gov Turney and Secretary Morgan signed commissions for W. K. McAlister W Caldwell W D Beard D Snodgrass and John Wilkes to sit as Tennessee’s supreme court for eight years. The new court will convene in Knoxville September 10 for the East Tennessee session. About 5600 magisterial commissions and 100 other judicial offices were issued. A drug ad for Ramons Tonic Pills follows.
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Nasuviate
Gov. Turney
Morgan
W. K. McAliater
Caldwell
W. D Beard
D. Snodgrass
John 8. Wilkes
Supreme Court of Tennessee
McAlister
Snodgrast
Capitol
Monteagle
Supreme Court
Knoxville
East Tennessee
Try Cottoline at M. Jacksons Dr Hale's Ointment
An old advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a universal remedy. It claims cures for catarrh rheumatism piles and many ailments, including pneumonia cuts and burns, with internal use and external salves sold at McKarland & Co's drug store.
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Soldat McKarland & Co's
Bob Taylor victory and Tennessee campaign anecdotes
A whimsical political reminiscence centers on Bob Taylor and Pettibone in Tennessee. It recounts a mule campaign moment, lively stumping, and a joint discussion offer before a final landslide for Taylor. Additional notes cover local appointments, a six year chancery court term for R J Tarbett, and endorsements of Dr Hale’s Household Cough Care.
Prices for Dry Goods Allegheny Market
OCR text listsOW prices for various fabrics including dotted muslin 30 per yard Victoria lawn 30 per yard dotted mull 5 cents Pacific suiting cloth 124 cents per yard ginghams 5 cents per yard
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Victoria Lawn
Pacific
Shoe Stock at Johnson City Prices
A Johnson City ad proclaims a large stock of shoes for ladies and gentlemen at unusually low prices. It invites inspection of the extensive assortment and emphasizes outlet timings and location.
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Johnson City
Columbus Marchbanks to headline Tennessee lecture tour
Chattanooga press notes Col Columbus Marchbanks will tour as an entertainer with Gov. Taylor during 1860s season under De Long Rice management. Marchbanks praised as orator, actor and humorist with mimicry and rich anecdotes, paired with Taylor’s visions and dreams. The item lauds his prior canvassing for Cleveland and Hendricks and predicts strong success on the platform.
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Columbus
Marchbanks
Col. Marchbanks
Tennessee
Tyob
Bob” Taylor
Unlor
DeLong Rice
Johnson City
Wil
Col. Marchbank
Goy. Taylor
Chattanoga Times
Col
Columbus Marchbanks
Ren “Stomp” Apeiker
Colonerpark
Mr. Rice
Gov. Taylor
Marehbanka
Bob
Gol. Marchbanks
Masic
Chattanooga News
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Ank Wofford & Co
M. Jackson
Atlanta
the Times
Gump Bros
Opera
Siples
Bob Tayhor
Bre Mondorns
Tennesse
Alo. Smith Restins
Shielix
R. L. Torhoit
A. O. Smith
Chancery Court
Bristol
R. J. Tarbott
Smith
Shiels
Torbett
Ofice
Shielda
Hale
Great Paige
McFarland & Co
Deuggists
Mra. B.C. Rhea
Millard
Net
Triton
McKinley
Chicapge
Dr. Price
Home of Representatives
Washington
JH. Preas & CO
Ile and Retail
Johnson City, Tenn
Hob Taylor
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