Hell-fire Beat and the Hen Roost Ambush Tale of a Moonshiner Pursuit
A Philadelphia Times account recalls a 1873 chase in Eastern Tennessee and West Virginia. An undercover officer tracks “Big Ugly” Clayton in the Hell-fire Beat, befriending Lizzie and Janie Clayton while plotting to seize the moonshine operation. The plan unravels as Lizzie foils the trap, aiding the sheriff and leading to a dramatic escape and uncertain romance.
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Tennesies
West Virginia
Troy
Stone Mountains
North Carolina
Hen Roost
Virginia
Wisman
Alwas
Washington
Greeneville
Jenks
Metropoli
Weil
Tikan
Lize
Julie Cornwall
Netinus
Theed
Clayton
Big Ugly
Jobe
Lize Clayton
Lisle Jane
Jon
Lizzie
Julie
Size
Jube
Orh
MD Ghiim
Sreekon Weans
Bill Dickson
Liza
Lesa
Ito
Janie
Dicknon
Dickson
Greenville
Hellfire
Jobe Cornwall
Janie Clayton
Philadelphia Times
Beware of Mercury in Catarrh Ointments
Warning against catarrh ointments containing mercury and urging prescriptions from reputable physicians. Highlights Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective, taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. Mentions Ripans Tabules and sale by druggists with price references.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Go
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney
Gubernatorial Conspiracy Plot Reported in Nashville
A group of younger Pittsburgh and Tennessee figures allegedly plot to overthrow Governor Turney, forming a conspiratorial faction led by Jared M. Mead. They recruit wealthy backers and a staff of skilled organizers, with a Nashville meeting planned to map a rise to power. Chattanooga supporters quietly bolster the effort as the time and details remain undisclosed.
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Charraxoogs
Jan
Turney
Jared M. Mead
Mweer
Nashville American
Nashville
Te Watter
Electric Bitters Prove Remedy for Headache Constipation
Cure for headaches and chronic ailments offered by Electric Bitters. The advertisement claims permanent relief and notes the medicine tones the bowels. Encourages all afflicted to try the remedy, available in large bottles for fifty cents at McParland and Co.
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McParland and Co
Cure of Smallpox Remedy Claims Public Trial
Public figure Bonard Hines claims a three day cure for smallpox using cream of tamter mixed in hot water. He cites the Liverpool Mercury and Boston Post as sources noting thousands cured without lasting marks or blindness. The remark frames his public reputation as a precaution against skepticism.
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Bonard Hines
Liverpool Mercury
Boston Poat
Guaranteed Cure for Consumption and Colds Offer
Advertises Dr King's New Discovery for coughs colds and chest troubles with a money back guarantee after a fair trial. Trial bottle free at McLeland and Cols Drug Store. Large size 50 cents and 100.
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Arland & Cols
Wrights Candidacy Stirs Shelby County Politics
A Memphis area political melee centers on Gen Luke E Wright with Harris and Torney opponents plotting against him. Gov. Torney visits Memphis aiding Clapp, eyeing a U.S. Senate seat. Ex Gov John P RicHavan comments on Tennessee’s tense campaign year and possible Alliance moves.
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Beege
Tutusy
Luke E. Wright
jAlerghie
Wright
Feroyial Viller Olla
Harris Sao
Ty Ve & Hare
Ant Hara
Mie
Williams
Cla
Luke EB. Wright
Torney
Harrie
Harris
Turnaut
John P. Bichavan
Nashville
Praga
Nasho
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Internal Revenue
Hood
Ripans
PETA
Pary
Ross
Buin
Vines
Oto Beat Cataloguan
Wanz & Neuner
Louisville
Banish Patn
Gov. Turney
Shelby Connty
Price
Johnson City
Roller Mills
Pearl
Wory
Watauga
Biddle & Ellsworth, Limited
Daal Wiek
Dio Ciaveri
Neaowersta
Miri
Eas
Hanset
Dolilia
Dead Vickey
Lance Morning
Mlaein
Double Aseaone
Charwar Prat
Atv
James ViCi
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