Mis Own Grandfather Cause of Family Feud Ends in Death
A Titusville resident reportedly killed himself after a distorted belief that he was his own grandfather. A single letter explained the bizarre chain of marriage within his family, describing how he married his step-daughter, making his father his son-in-law and other tangled relations, culminating in his claim he was his own grandfather before dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Pennsylvania
Willow
Hee
All Along the Line Praises Hale's Household Ointment
Letters from Maine and Virginia readers tout Hale's Ointment for varicose veins asthma burns and rheumatism. Mrs Jacobs of Farming ton Maine says five years of varicose veins and leg sores healed. D Filey Salisbury Virginia reports asthma relief and instant burn or hurt cure. May 1892 letter from H I Simpson Lelroy New Jersey claims rheumatism cured when using the ointment. Sold by McParland & Co. 2¢ or 3¢ per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fl. Simpson
Lelroy
Hale
McParland & Co
Chicago Fire Cyclorama Draws Visitors to Michigan Ave Exhibit
A vivid description of the Chicago Fire cyclorama at Michigan Avenue and Madison Street captures visitors amid the dramatic painted conflagration. Artists recreate burning embers, toppled walls, and fiery skies, aiming for startling realism as onlookers imagine the disaster anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Madison Street
Constipation Relief Promised by Hale's Household Tea
An advertisement touts Dr Hale's Household Tea as giving immediate and permanent relief from constipation with a single dose claimed to last four days. Sold by McFarland & Co with pricing listed as 25 and 500.
His Wit Saves Him In A Duel With A Crutch Man
An Irishman avoids a duel despite pressure from friends and accepts the challenge. At the firing point a lame opponent asks to lean on a milestone, a privilege granted. The two seconds retreat to the agreed twenty fold distance as the scene tests courage and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Fragmented Youths Combat Tale From Old Newspaper
A damaged OCR passage describes a tense scene where a cripple and others argue over a favor and a milepost. Laughter disrupts plans for a fight, and the group disperses without violence as Youth’s Companion records a quiet moment from the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patanaweral
Women Admitted to the State University
The Board of Trustees votes to admit women to the university and grants them full benefits at age seventeen. A temporary building will house their facilities while a permanent women’s building plan is advanced. Women may not reside on campus except with faculty families or where male students board nearby. An association in Knoxville works to fund a permanent women’s building, with a committee aiding progress. A Tuesday meeting sparked enthusiastic momentum and several generous donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees
Knoxville
Deafness Cure Claim By Hall's Catarrh Cure
An advertisement proclaims deafness cannot be cured by local apps and must be constitutional. It blames inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube for deafness and offers one hundred dollars for any case caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circul ars from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio are promised andDruggists sold it for 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Congressman Mutcher Dead in Easton
Easton, Pa. June 24 William Mutcher Democratic member of Congress from the eighth district died suddenly this morning of heart disease at his home in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easton
William Mutcher
Kentucky Congressman Engaged to Miss Pallard
Washington June 24 announces the engagement of Representative W O Breckenridge of Kentucky to Miss Madeline Pallard who is now a guest for Mrs. Blackburn
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Washington
W. OC. H. Breckenridge
Kentucky
Mias
Madeline Pallard
Blackburn
Noted Knoxville Farmer Arrest Sparks County Sensation
A prominent and well-to-do farmer was arrested in Knox County on charges of criminally assaulting Ida Crawford a young woman of good character. Miss Crawford says the assault occurred on their way to Knox ville. The case attracts much public interest due to the parties involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Ida Crawford
Dr Hale's Household Ointment Claims Universal Cure
Advertises Dr Hale's Household Ointment as a universal remedy curing catarrh neuritis piles salt rheum inflamed lids coughs pneumonia cuts bruises barns chilblains long standing sores corns and bunions. Sold at McMarland & Co drug store in small 25 and 50 cent boxes with large size touted as cheapest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKmarland &O'S
Wipans Tabules Banished Pain
Wipans Tabules reportedly banished pain and cured dyspepsia in tested cases. Claims describe relief of indigestion and upset stomach with the remedy, noting quick action and general effectiveness across several patients.
Non-Resident Hale Notified to Appear for Defense
In Johnson County a non resident defendant Hale is ordered to publish for four weeks in the Cosme 4 newspaper. He must appear in Chancery Court at Jonesboro on the first Monday of July 1895 to defend the bill, or the allegations will be confessed. Clerk & Master W. F. Youxa issued the order dated June 10 1895.
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Hale
Tennessee
Uhe Cosme 4
Johnson City
Jin Anid County
Chancery Court
Holden
Jonesboro
Trustee's Sale of Lots in Johnson City Tenn
By deed dated December 28 1801 and recorded in Washington County Tennessee the trustee will offer for cash the Carnegie Land Company's addition lots 11 and 12 block A Johnson City at the John Opera House during legal hours on July 23 1895 to satisfy the note of 789.00 with credits and costs of advertisement. The sale is prompted by default on the note and is conducted by trustee W W Faw with date June 23 1895.
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Washington County
Jonesboro
Tenn
F. A. Stratton
Tome
Lizzie, Hosson
Carnegie Land Company
Johnsson City
Tennessee
Joben Opera House
Johnson Loity Tennessee
W. W Faw
Quick time to Chichzo on May events for World's Fair
The E T V G Kentucky line advertises the fastest and smallest equipped trains from the South to Chicago on May 7 and May 14. It promotes tickets via E T V G and Q C routes as the recognized path to the World's Fair, with vestibule coaches for extra comfort and hotel room details at the Hotel Ingram near Chicago depot.
Preventing Future Misery With Rheumatic Twinges Notes
A historical medical blurb touts Bitters as preventive for rheumatism and related ailments. It claims rheumatic tendencies exist at birth and that Bitters banish the poison from the system, aiding digestion liver issues constipation and nervousness, with testimonials from physicians and private samples.
Quick Time to Chicago Inaugurates Fast Vestibule Trains
The B T V G Ry plans May 28 inauguration of the quickest time ever for two daily vestibule trains to the World's Fair. Rooms offered at the Hotel Ingraham opposite the Exposition entrance without extra charge, via E T V G and C roads, the recognized route to the fair.
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E.t.v.gg. Ry
Chicago
Ingram
United States
Ingraim
East Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia Railway
Reliable Southern
Cincinnati
U. T
Louisville
C. A. Desausse
Atlanta
Memphis
Tenn
L. A. Bell
C. A. Benscoter
Selma
Ala
Knoxville
B. W. Wrenn
Gen
Ticket Agt
Big Four Route to Chicago with Palace Cars
Rie Four Route offers ventibulated trains from Central Union Station with palace sleeping cars private compartments buffet cars reclining chairs parlor cars and dining service. Trains run daily Cincinnati to Indianapolis St Louis and Peoria with direct access to Chicago World’s Fair stations. Tickets available nationwide through coupon offices. D B Martin Cincinnati
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Central Union Station
Queen & Creagent
Louieville & Nashville Railroad
Chicago
van Buren Street
Auditorum, Leland and Richelieu
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Peora
D. B. Martin
Monon
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State University
Congressman Mutcher
Knox County
Dr. Hale
JM. Greer & Co
H.C. Wale, Et al
Itfriduy
E.t.v.&g. Ky
Q. &C. Rons
Tarouom
Pacific Railroad
Hoy
Lae
Chelan
Yellow Stone Park
Heaustroll Park
Kootenai
tStamararaitorates
Custer
Tth Cavalry
Sitting Bull
Puget Sound
British Columbia
Chase
St, Paul
Minntge
Rie
Mnaka Springs
A. V. Deaderigk, Propristor
RUE & CO
Augusta
Drenn Jas
Bannen
Til
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