Lost wife at poker bargain ends in scandal in Ulster
Edward J Thompson of Roundout New York laments a bad bargain after a neighbor Charles West won his wife Kate in a poker pot for forty five cents. The report details the ensuing turmoil with Kate staying with West, family tensions, and local authorities delaying action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Thompson
New York
Kate
Thompson
Sawhill
West
Loompson
Thomps
Mra
Sal
Kile
Mary
Ulster
Ea” Thompson
Tom” Pliney
Catskills
Pliney
Edward Thompson
Albany
Mr. Thompson
Charles West
Thompson Homestead
Edward
Congressman Bland on Silver in Bi Metallism Letter
The St Louis Chronicle prints a Richard P Bland letter urging repeal of the Sherman Act and calling for legislation based on true bi metallism. The synopsis notes the gold party aims to breathe life into reform, with the East aligning with the Republican policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Richard P. Bland
Gold Party
Wicked Editors and the Sleeper Car Honeymoon Tale
A Kentucky Central train story recounts a newly married couple's quiet honeymoon journey from Williamsburg to Cincinnati. The bride’s joke about water and a playful mishap leads to every sleeper berth in the car being exposed as the couple returns from a water break. The tale shifts to mention local papers moving to the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsburg
Cincinnati
Kentucky
Whitley County Herald
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
This is an old coupon style testimonial ad offering one hundred dollars for a cure of catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts F J Cheney and associates are honest and capable to fulfill obligations. Lists Toledo at wholesale druggists and Hull's Catarrh Cure sold by druggists for 75 cents per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
B.J. Cheney & CO
Teledo C
F. J. Cheney
Waat & Truax
Toledo
Vanpisc
Einan Manin
Teledo
Ohio
Hull
Pries
End of Hancock County Jones Greene War Nolle Prosequi
The final suit against Asa Jones was nolle prosequied at Tazewell, closing a long Greene Jones conflict in Hancock County. The Greens have been tried and convicted, with two or three sent to the penitentiary. The war left a dozen dead and many friends lost, and both sides faced brutal losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hancock County
Asa Jones
Jones
Nolle
Tazewell
Greenes
Rogersville
Honors Even in High Glee at Infanta’s Carriage Ride
A cheerful crowd lines a corner as the infanta passes in her carriage. Josiah notes her bow and gracious smile, while the narrator recalls a poetic memory of admiring a radiant star at night. The Chugwater exchange adds lighthearted exaggeration to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ster
Samantha
Publication Order in Tax Suit for District Lands in Washington County
The Deputy Sheriff returns that defendants including Joe Bowman Nick Co Horton Clark A M Jarvis Miller Ninney M J Scott J W Collinge H A Crawford Caroline Crawford O O Alderson & Bro Ben Bowers H L Brommil G D Colson John Dickinson John Dickson Keylinger E P McCurdy George Patton Richard Rogan and J Williams cannot be found in Washington County Tenn This suit is by the State for collection of taxes on certain leads described in the bill and lands located in the 8th 9th 10th and 11th Civil Districts of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bowman
Nick & Co
Horton & Clark
A. M. Jarvis
Miller & Ninney
M. J. Scott
J. W. Collinge
A. Crawford
Caroline Crawford
E. P. McCurdy
George Patton
Richard Rogan
J. Williams
Washington County
State of Tenneance
Pe Eee
Landa
Bowman
Joe
Dove
F W
Frick & Co
Jarvis
A M
Scott
Alderson, CO
Bowers
Ben
Brummit
Collson
G TD
Larawind
G D
Dickinson
John
Dickson
Jol
Keplinger
McVurdy
Patton
George
Will
Rogan
Richard
Shoecraft
Isaac
Williams
Colling, J W
Irwin
James
Crawford
Carolin
Half Fare Excursions to Arkansas Texas and West
The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway offers excursion tickets to Arkansas, Texas, and Southwest Missouri on August 2 and 3, valid for return within thirty days at the lowest limited fare. West of the Mississippi River stopovers allowed. Two daily fast trains between Tennessee and Southwest via Nashville, McKenzie, and Memphis. Consult local agents or W. L. Danley for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Chattanooga
Mrs. H. C. Rhea Sees Health Restored by Household Tea
Milford Nebraska resident Mrs. H. C. Rhea suffered from female weakness and liver and kidney troubles. She credits Dr. Hale's Household Tea with full health restoration. Available at McParland & Co’s Drug Store for 250 and 50e per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Rhea
Milford
Neb
Westward excursion on one fare round trip sale
The E T W G Railway offers round trip tickets to Arkansas Missouri Texas and Kansas on August 2 and 4 at a single fare. Tickets valid for return within 60 days from sale and include stopovers west of the Mississippi. Agents listed in Chattanooga Knoxville Bristol and Knoxville public notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T., W. & G. Railway
Arkansas
Missouri
Texas
Kansas
Mississippi River
E.T
E. T. Charlton, DP & T A, Chattanooga, Tenn
JL Milam
T P
Knoxville
Tennn
A Benseater
Tenn
Ed Warren
TC A
Bristol
W R Kerr
P A
W Wrenn
Corbett Exhibition Spark in Midway Heated Debate
James Corbett, champion boxer, faced opposition from Midway Chicago directors who deem his exhibitions brutal and degrading and voted to discontinue his services at the Natatorium in the Midway. The concessionaire may lose a key act as Corbett drew large crowds, influencing finances. Ford W. Peck defends the educational aim of The Fair while opposing Corbett’s fighting displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Corbett
Midway
Chicago
L Skely
Ford W. Peck
Corbett
To Chicago In 25 Hours
This notice announces a through sleeper to Louisville via the Monon route with 8, A. and C, and N railroads. It promises superior accommodations at the same rates as other lines out of Briare tol, arranged by the Natural Tunnel route and L. N. RR. Tickets and sleeping car space secured at BS, A. & QO depot, telephone No. 80. 47246.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andl, & N
Louisville
Monon
Briaetol
Elephone
United Commercial Travelers Excursion to Chicago
Special train leaves Cincinnati Sunday July 28 at 8 a.m. via C, I, D and Monon Route for a ten day excursion. Round trip departs at 7:00 for return. Everything first class. E O McCormick G P T A Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial
Chicago
Cincinnati
C, 1
Monon
E. O. McCormick
G. P
T. A
Cinccinnati
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Lost
Soker
Edward MH. Thompson
Aile
Renin
Lot
Gold
Congressman Bland
Silver
Wicked Editors
State OF Tennessee
Cuaneeny
William Bardencrat
Johnson
Johnson City
Ateneath
Andes & Pea
Oaks & Miller
Burson
Meredith
Griffi Love
Dunn
Andes
Francis
Baylesa & Luttrell
Hunt
Culver
Smith
Ee Oake
Miller
Holloway
Young
Oury
Clark, Carr
Harrington
Hoss
Market St
Tannery Co
Hamton Gateway
Rhcuataskney
Manning
Wilder
Carter
Gregg
Gammon
Day
T Adams
Truslow
Wilburn
Gearaley
Alley
Watauga
Burrow
Datton
Grimes
Wolfe
R R
Lacy Wises
Boyd
Wilson
Felts
Cambridge
Claiborne Street
Devault
Lawson
River
Franum
Ole
Murray
Ledford
Him Corbett
Physicians and Surgeons
N. H. Reeve
M. D
Ofince
Main Street
Tennessee
DR. G. Mt. Peavler
Bristol, Tennessee
W. L. McCreary
M.D
West Inch Streets
ExOx Vile
Trnresser
Mille
Robert Burrow
Washi Sullivan
Johneon
Franz
Buacm, Johnson Ty, Tem N & Burua
Attorneys At Law Sud
Eloom
Harr-Burrow
Edward D. Duncan
Omflce
Marr-Burrow Building
H. C. Hart
Justice of the Peace & Notary Public
Moe
Second
Srorgee
Nafp
South
Govter
Plisher's
Cricasa
Pago Therestleman
Pat Oe
DE. J. P. Drpmgoole 4 CO
Scientific American Agency
Far
Frade Marks
Gesian
Coryricuts
Fun ‘& g'Gos
Bugauwaye
Patair
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