Irven Roberts in Jail After Mountain City Pursuit
In Scott County Virginia officers captured Irvin Roberts, linked to the murder of Landon Crosswhite, after a multi county chase ending five miles west of Sneedville. Roberts, traveling with a blanket and old quilt, confessed only partially and sought lodging along roads as authorities trailed him with a Bristol police description. A mob rumored to seek lynching in Mountain City was reported but not confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Robertson
Bare" Moore
F. W. Davidson
J.D. Carter
Scott County
Mountain City
Johnson County
Irvin Roberts
Landon Grosswhite
Hare
Roberts
Landon Cromawhite
Jilineon County
Sneedville
Hancock County
Davy Lovell
Pattonaville
Outlawa
Shady
Wallace
Chief Caldwell
Bristol
Miller
Crosswhite
Roberta
Busted Senator Candidate Denied by New York Herald
The Herald reports, citing reliable information, that Chae now in Naples told a friend he would not be a candidate for the United States Senate from New York. The Dec 15 note labels him a candidate no longer pursuing a Senate bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Herald
Chae
Naples
United States
Mucklon's Arslin Balve Cure Advertised for Skin Ailments
An 19th century style ad proclaims Mucklon's Arslin Balve as a cure for cures for skin eruptions sores salt rheum fever terror and piles. It promises perfect calistertion or money refunded and prices at 25 cents per box by McFarland & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McFarland, & Co
World renowned Haj Household Ointment promises cures
Dr Haj Household Ointment claims to cure catarrh neovascular ailments piles and various aches with internal use and rapid relief. Advertises 26 and 6 boxes at Mobinrland Co’s drug store with low prices.
Knoxville Forgery Ring Attracts Police Scrutiny
The Times details a Knoxville forger known as R. A. Moyt and a trio possibly linked to Chattanooga. They posed as relatives, registered at the Shipp hotel without clear residences, and may involve a man named Finney and a Mrs. Howren as aliases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soidasa Age
the Times
R. A. Moyt
Knoxville
Hoyt
Chattanooga
Cing
Shipp
Times
J. J. Howren
Embreville
Tenn
Hoytia
Finney
Mrs. Howren
James Marvine
Chattanooga Times
Cure Claims Enduring Ailments With Bitters And Salve
Specimen reports that Cases in New Cassel Wisconsin recovered from neuralgia rheumatism and weight loss after three bottles of Bloviric Bitters. Edward Shepherd of Harrisburg Illinois healed after three Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Amica Salve for an eight year leg sore. Jon Speaker of Catawba Ohio healed after one Electric Bitters and one Amica Salve for five large leg sores. Sold at Mcfarland & Co. drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hl. Clifford
New Cassel
Wis
Edward Shepherd
Harrisburg
Bucklen
Jon Speaker
Catawba, O
Mcfarland & Co
Presidential Pardons Featured in Christmas Gifts Case
Waauuiveron December 15 The President granted pardons to Manuella Martinez of New Mexico for adultery Beningo Martinez of Texas for smuggling Wesley Wooten of Maryland for manslaughter Jno M Cox of Mississippi for revenue law violation with fine payment Jno T Jenkins of Georgia for perjury sentence cut J H Aymen of Tennessee for postal law violation while Morton Douglas of South Carolina received no action
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waauiveron
Manuella Martineze
New Mexico
Beningo Martineze
Texas
Wesley Wooten
Maryland
Jno. M. Cox
Missisippi
Jno.t. Jenkins
Georgia
J. H. Aymen
Tennessee
Morton Douglas
South Caroling
Internal Revenue
Best In Everything Ointment Claims World Leading Cures
Dr Ilato's Household Ointment touted as superior for cuts bruises burns sprains frost bite chilblains chapped skin and eczema with claims of remarkable cures and guaranteed results. Sold in 25c and 50c boxes via McFarland & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilato
McFarland & Co
Moloney Brumley Wedding Couples In Greeneville
Misa Leo Molaney wed BE Brumley Thursday at 7 30 PM at the bride’s Greeneville home with Rev T B McAnnis officiating a quiet ceremony followed by a reception at the groom’s home Miss Moloney known in Johnson City and visitors from there offer congratulations for a happy married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeneville
Misa Leo Molaney
BE. J. Brumley
Rev
T. B. McAnnis
Miss Molony
Johnson City
Ton Carer
Dyspepsia Cure Claims From Dr Hale's Medicine
A reader reports a three year struggle with a severe stomach illness in Adlaws New York. After using Dr Hale’s Household Medicine, the writer says a full cure was achieved and promotes the remedy at 250 and 60 cents a pint at Melarland & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlaws
N.Y
Hales
Melarland & Co
Promoting a Patent female health remedy and misinformation
An advert style excerpt promotes a tonic claimed to cure weakness and female ailments. The copy touts “Favorite Prescription” as a universal remedy, promises blood purification, and asserts guaranteed results for women’s disorders while hinting at political and financial misstatements within a broader, tangled text.
Romantic wedding unites Bristol couple in Knoxville
In Knoxville on Dec 16 a quiet romantic wedding joined William Lasher and Mrs Cora Connelly of Bristol Tennessee. The ceremony at Mrs Mra Kl. VM Hoeiskell Street house was led by Rev J B Brasier and Rev S D Long Lottsville Mo. Refunds and friends from Bristol witnessed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Hrasier
D. Long
Railway directors chart route from Gate City to Paint Rock
The Carolina Greeneville and Northern Railway directors met in Greeneville to plan construction starting soon. The line will run from near Gate City Virginia on the South Atlantic and Ohio Railway to Paint Rock North Carolina, connecting with the Richmond and Danville Railway, with a projected branch from the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina, Greeneville, and Northern Railway
Greeneville
South Atlantic and Ohio Railway
Gate City
Paint Rock
N.C
Richmond and
Danville
Pan-Ton Pan-Tina Trial Bottles At McParland’s Drug Store
An old advertisement touts Pan-Ton Pan-Tina claiming to cure coughs and colds, strengthen lungs, relieve asthma, and ward off influenza and croup hazards. Trial bottles offered free at McParland's drug store with emphasized health benefits and strong language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan-Ton
McParland
Major Fitzgerald to Lose East Tennessee Virginia Georgia Role
The Comer reports an upcoming management change at the East Tennessee Virginia and Georgia Railway around January 1 with Major Edwin Fitzgerald, traffic manager, likely to depart amid sharply declining earnings in the traffic department, totaling as much as 100000 to 139000 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comer
East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railway
Edwin Fitzgerald
Major Fitzgerald
Trafic
Dr King s New Discovery For Coughs And Colds
Try this remedy for coughs colds and throat chest or lung trouble with a guaranteed relief or money back. La Grippe sufferers found rapid recovery and a free trial bottle offered at McFarland Co s Drug Store with large sizes 50c and 1.00.
Remodeling Planned for United Court House in Pewin
Chas A B Hall of this city has drawn plans for remodeling United County Court House at Pewin. Work will begin soon with slight changes that will greatly improve appearance and utility. The project aims to enhance the building’s stature and functionality after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Unieni
Pewin
That Is Dr Pales Household Cough Mare Forewarns Consumption
A miswritten ad warns that neglecting a cold leads to consumption and claims Dr Pales Household Cough Mare cures all coughs. It mentions two bottle prices and Melarland & Co drug store as the retailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pale
Melarland & Co
Bank to Open in Erwin On April First
A new bank organized in Erwin with capital of 50000 dollars will open on April first utilizing J F Toney’s new building. The article notes the bank’s unnamed notes and references local business movements. Also includes assorted medical ad copy for B B D blood purifier and various ailments and testimonial-like claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
J. F. Toney
Record Cargo Surges at Johnson City Station
An East Tennessee passenger brakeman remarked yesterday that he never arrived in Johnson City without finding baggage to load, and more of it than at any other station along the line. The report highlights unusually heavy freight and luggage flow at the hub station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Tennesswe Passager
Johnson City
Hustetter Stomach Bitters Almanac Promoted by Hosteller Company
The Hosteller Company of Pittsburgh promotes a year opening Almanac on Hustetter’s Stomach Bitters. The publication claims wide reader interest, detailed calendar and astronomical calculations, and multilingual printing. Free distribution without cost through a broad network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inos
Fitaburgh
Holland
Promises of Quick Health Remedies Promote Trusted Catalogs
An old advertisement fragment promotes tonics and tablets claiming cures for many ailments. It touts Rochester Lamp Co as a New York publisher and Magazine Wide Awake, with tempting offers like a free trip and other premiums for work near home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Rochester Lamp Co
New York
Gmo
Adil Bo
Wide Awake
Adareia W
Kelloeg
Bex
Haston
Mats
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Irven Roberts
Ken
Crry
Lucas
A. D
G. W. Gleason
Herald
Dana
United
Mucklon
Arslin Balve
Haj
Citizen
Enbreville
Carliste
Price
Lottsville, Mo
Hot Springs
The
East Tennessee
Unted
Neerland & Co
BANK
ENWIN
Fon Binok
Tuewley
Tore
Anid
la Vestite
McParland & O
Tutt
Crawford
W. H. Crawford
Heron
Huteau
Waah’s St
Scott
Beott & Bowne
Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
House Committee of Appropriations
Wilsand
Folly
Makahisi
Unica
Kipans Kinny
Ripans
Ripa
Weis
W.L. McCeary
M.D
West Nch Street
Fem
Yan
J.H. Moninger
Second Avenue
HIGH
PALR
Main Street
Kitest
Gaunt Building
OR. G. M. Peavler Eybbar
Salmor
Yardville
Teno
Oliver
George E
NAFP
J. H. Brunner
Main St
I. T.hill
Johnson City, Tenn
Beatty
Rye Rit
Logon
Addie Daniel
Washington, NJ
Proeppt
Kavindia Hom
Hy James
Bronchitie
Arthanm
Wottle
Toeft Craddock & CO
Race Street
Philadelphia
Pei Wtroy
Parker
Lannee
Euler
C. F. Brown
C. F. Brown Chemical CO
Ole Proprietors
John St
New Yor
Pan
Orks Gomoiutoa
Anton Cube
Kasuraccuno
Litaaseaa
Guts
J. P. Dromgoole
Touleville
UE & CO
Augusta
Sims
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