Comet reports steep grade on 8. A. & C. RR excursion to Estillville
In the July 7 1887 issue The Comet notes excursion trains ran into Estillville on the 8. A. & C. RR but struggled at Walker's Mountain where two cars were max per run. Officials say grade is 190 feet per mile, yet four cars seem possible. Authors doubt freight viability against rivals and discuss consolidation talks with Magnetic Line.
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Estillville
Walker's Mountain
Charleston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Jake Sharp in Ludlow Street Jail as Birthday Nears
Jake Sharp, held at Ludlow Street Jail awaiting bribery sentence, grows gravely ill. Friends fear for his health as his seventieth birthday approaches tomorrow, with his wife always at his bedside.
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New York
Jake Sharp
Ludlow Street
Bia
Crank Cally Harasses Governor Taylor Over Masonry Claim
A man, giving the name Harwell or Harwood, frightened Governor Taylor at Nasavins on July 6. He claimed Masonry ties and insisted the governor devote time and money to the order, ending with a demand for a thousand dollars. Mr. Pearcy intervened and persuaded the man to depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasavins
Harwell
Harwood
Taylor
Govenor
Pearcy
New South and Virginia mining concerns organized in Virginia
Prominent figures from Springfield Massachusetts and several states met in Alexandria to form the New South mining and improvement company and the Virginia mining and improvement company. Both align with the Charleston Cincinnati and Chicago railroad project, each authorized for 6.5 million dollars with substantial early subscriptions. The New South group elected Rosser as president Wilder as vice president and McIntyre as secretary treasurer. Virginia organization to complete by mid July. The CC and C railroad runs about 600 miles from Charleston to Ashland with 225 miles under contract for next January.
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Springfield
Maas
A.B. Harris
H. K. Baker
G. Wesley
M. C. Butler
South Carolina
John T. Wilder
Thomas E. Matson
Tennessee
Thomas L. Rosser
L. H. Shields
Virginia
R. A. Johnson
John Bearley
Boston
Alexandria
New South Mining and Improvement Company
Virginia Mining and Improvement Company
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Railroad
Kentucky
Charleston, Cincinnati and Chicago Road
William G. McIntyre
Chateston, Cincinnati and
Chicago Road
Charleston
D.C
Ashland
County road plan from Jonesboro to Johnson City outlined
April county court committees viewed ground Tuesday and chose a route avoiding the railroad. Use the old road four miles to Rader's Hill, bridge the railroad, ascend toward Johnson City, join the present road near Clark farm, then proceed to Johnson City. Route promises gentle grades and could shorten distance to about ten miles. Report due Monday for county court decision. Also obituaries and local notices follow, including Mrs A J Tilson of Asheville and Dr J Wy Pierce family notes. Backlen's Arnica Salve advertisement ends the item.
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Jonesboro
Johnson City
Rader
Jolson City
Otis
Mherald & Tritwur
Asheville
N. C
A.J. Tilson
Misa
Laura J Pierce
East Town
J. H. Pierce
Pierce
Rogersville
J. Wy Pierce
Tate's Spring
Kyle Smith
St.Olan
W. C. and
Stant Pierce
W C T U Department Urges Prohibition and Membership
The W C T U department notes growing interest and adds new names each meeting while aiming to enroll every woman in the city. It urges a firm stand for prohibition, invites all girls over 16, and reports a June 26 city hall temperance meeting with speeches by Jeane Marr and T H Reeves.
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Messrs
Jeane Marr
T. H. Reeves
J. Wellborne
Washington Letter on Banking and Reform Currents
Washington Letter discusses the Fidelity National Bank of Cincinnati suspension, praises Democratic administration while noting debt reduction and Pension Office gains, and exposes alleged misdeeds at the Patent Office. It cites clerical dismissals, district reorganizations, and a $33,000 shortfall tied to Lev Bacon, with calls to “open the books” and broaden investigations. It also reports June currency changes and shifts in Treasury cash.
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Peru
Waswixoros
Treasury
Trenholm
Fidelity National Bank of Cincinnati
United States
Pension Office
Bureau
Patent Office
Lev. Bacon
Zack Chandler
Lamar
Bacon
Ture
Hendricks
John L. Norris
Tilden
Treasury Department
Give Them A Chance Lungs and Breathing Machinery
A health ad extols Beechees German Syrup for clearing lungs and airways. Claims 75 cent bottle cures colds coughs croup pneumonia catarrh and obstructions. Also praises Ayers Pills for digestion appetite and bowel regulation with numerous testimonials across towns and ages.
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Beechee
Excitement in Paris Texas Over Memory Discovery
Remarkable recovery of J. B. Corley in Paris Texas after consumption threat. A trial bottle of Dr King s New Discovery brought relief, followed by continued use of the medicine and memory system. Strong endorsement by Mark McFarland s Drug Store.
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Paris
Tex
J. B Corley
Dr. King
Pilla
Fesk
Trisl
Nfe
Mark
McFarland
Tragic Bristol Fourth of July Train Incident
A drunken altercation on an excursion train leaving Bristol led to gunfire and the death of Amanomnel Thornton among about 2,000 ride rs. The accident occurred after a brawl among passengers, with officials noting no additional fatalities so far and praising the railroad for passenger safety.
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Tenn
Johnson
Backlen
M. A. McFarland
W. C. T. U. Department
The
South
Springfield Republican
Texas
Washington
Igor
Tao
Ayers
M. Logan
Wilmington
Toomuwneest
Haifa
Chirk
Danbury
Cott
Pwyn
Tom
Lillius
Neal
Peters Henry C. Netix
Ayemway
Rockport
Sue
Pio
Ayer
Dr. C
Pomona TL Horsers
Pomona, N. C
Greensboro
Salem
Richmond & Danville
Pludmont
Horder
Addons J
van Lindley
Prop'r
Pomona
N.C
C. G. Mitchell
Mnaka Spring
Erwin
A.V. Deaderick & Son
Vaaka Springs
Unicoron
EB. Tenn
Tower Horo
Twain
Proctor Hany
W.W. Antor
Judah P. Benjamin
Buckley
L's Beyer
Fifth Avenue
Columbia Law
Yale
Meriden
Norwich
Welleste
Cal
Penn
Loisette
Tena
Wayrk
Capiyal
Clark & W’crary. Contractors & Builders
Ercal College
Texinayon Xy
App & Ost Business College
Troe
Bristol
Yeater- Hay
Aman Omnel Thornton
B. Kirby
Markham Street
Little Rock
Arkansas
Grent
Mtomney
LAW and Hunterro R
Chancery
Julmaon City
Torn
Law
Chanvery Court
Sullivany
Carter Johnson
H. J. Cark
Johnson City, Ten
Attorney AT Law
East Tennenkee
Supreme Courte
Knoxville
J ©. Angel, As
Elizabethton
A.B. Drangmes Jel Bers
Paderick & Bes, Atturseye & Qounsellors AT Law
Geo
TH. Barry
Trimlow's Block
Eisenliethton
Sam W. Rhea
Main St
Antth
Wier M. Canney
W Monae
Christian
Hoss & Haden
Johnson City, Tenn
Casseria Centaur Liniment
East Tem
White Rock
Tran
Bit
Roan Mountain
RJ. Lusk
Johnson City, Dean
Tallowew
ALHO
Onlor
Henderson & Pierce
Main Street
Bank OF Johnson CY
Europe
East Tennessee
Sargent & Greenhofs
Tima
J.B. Crandali
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