Temperance Legislation and Prohibition Debate Reflected in Tennessee
The article laments saloon power and questions who should control the public sale of intoxicating drinks. It argues for honest citizens to govern, condemns selfish interests, and calls for reform to curb crime and poverty linked to alcohol. It references prohibition debates across states and warns against concentrated corporate control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkunwas
South Gar
Ist Corporation
Tennakee Kota
Ae Lear
Local notes from Elizabethton and county life
From Elizabethton Ty Borgie visits from Butler and several baptisms occur on the Watauga River last Sunday. Johnson City resident M Jackson opens a neat grocery here as croquet games, exams, and political talk fill the week. Court began Monday with minor cases and the Wilcox Jenkins murder case adjourned to next session. Dems urge faith through hard times tied to tariff critiques. proselytizing about McKinley bills and party loyalty fills public discourse. Local ads promote coal and wood, groceries, fresh produce, and available merchandise from Jacksons, Belton, and Cartright firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Library
Messia
Suan
Clevelager
Clement
Murrell
Carrick Wilcox
Charlie Jenkins
Republican Party
Kinley
The Dead Warrior Gen July Early Military Record Review
The article extols Gen July Early as a near Jacksonian figure for the Confederacy, detailing his rapid deployments from Lynchburg to Washington and his actions across the Shenandoah Valley. It praises Early’s tactical skill against Sheridan, the capture of Martinsburg, and his defense of Winchester, asserting his superiority to Gen Longstreet and noting his restraint from alcohol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longstreet
Lungstreet
Lee
Jackson
Gordon
Bamstier
Rhodes
Loninx
Fitzhrugh Lee
Rosser
Manigees
Johnson
Beauregard
Longstreet Nn
Union Mille
Early
Lynchburg
Washington City
West Virginia
Martinsburg
Sheppardstown
Potomac
Sharpsburg
Frederic City
Monocacy
Lew Wallace
Grant
Vaughn
Tennessee
Grimes
John R. Winston
North Carolina
Brightwood
Old North State
Shenandoah
Leesburg
New York
Snyker's Gap
Sheridan
Hagerstown
Pennsylvania
Winchester
Ramsuer
Lomax
Monument and Tombstone Orders Urged Ahead of Decoration Day
Local notice urges immediate placement of orders for monuments and tombstones for Decoration Day. H Reine of Johnson City and Limestone Tennessee lists contact at 507 3t om 1t for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Reine
Johnson City
Limestone, Tenn
Tennessee
Hart Building
Literary Notes and April Magazines Highlight McClure and Leslie's
Archdeacon Parinir previews Christianity in a forthcoming McClure's Magazine April issue. R H Sherard’s feature on Wie literary cavenr and work methods is teased with details of accompanying illustrations. Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly April offers a Latin Quarter Paris piece by Charles Bradford Hudson and other illustrated articles, stories, and notable portraits. Easter egg sales by the Presbyterian Church, tax book status, and delinquents' notices accompany listings of contributors and serials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnir
McClure
Zen
R. H Sherard
Wie
Frank Leslie
Avnte Ak
Leslie
Charles Bradford Hudson
Pari
Amher
Place da Pantheon
Termudas
New York
Hencke
Count Tolstoi
Tyan the Fool
Elaine Goodale Eastman
Charles H. Crandall
Mona Irving
Judith Sencer
Lilian Whiting
Ethel Hatton Leitner
Maude A. Andrews
Nora K. Marble
A. Oakey Hall
Dorothy Deane
Virginia R. Coxe
George
Hurlbut
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Holds Annual Meeting
Stockholders and directors met in their offices today to elect officers for the ensuing year. FB Firmstone was re-elected president, John B. Wise secretary and treasurer, and C H Niman general superintendent. A new house on Locust street near Spring is available, apply to Mrs. Charles Moore. Miss Hattie Buchong visited her sister Mrs Dr J H Presa this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
East Tennessee and Western North Carolina Railroad Company
Firmstone
John 8. Wise
C. H. Nimaon
Locust Street
Mra
Chas. Moore
Escaped From Tracy City Stockades
Six convicts escaped from the Tracy City stockades in Texas on March 12, including George Hampton. All are reported to be colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracy Crry
Texas
Stockades
George Hampton
Financial Statement Fragment from 1891 Bank Records
A partial bank statement fragment shows assets and liabilities with figures for resources cash items and real estate. It notes loans and discounts, undivided profits, capital stock, and references a sworn before notary public declaration dated February 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eal Estate
Omco
F. B
Joan
Cashier
W. B. Hannison
Dot
Manny RyseAye
Uxtra trains to Defer Service For Public Events
Uxtra trains will leave Jotingon City when necessary to accommodate the public on contracts, excursions and conventions or any public occasion, with routes adjusted to ensure access and safety for participants and spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxtra
Jotingon City
Unclear Ledger Snippet From National Bank Report
Fragmentary OCR shows numbers, capital, surplus funds, notes outstanding, deposits and certificates within a national bank ledger. Mentions directions, notaries, and directors including Paul Bhortridgh, J W Duganey, and others.
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Elizabethton
TY. R. Borgie
Butler
Watauga
M. Jackson
H.M
Athens
Lyon
Academy
McNeil’s
W. M. Belton’s
L. C. Cartright & G
F. M. George Stant
Cherry Street
W.M. Belton
Jackson’s
Cartright & Co
George & Co
Gen
W. A. Kite
Presbyterian Church
Wilburn Hodges
Hattie Buehong
J. H. Presa
Tracy City
Watauga Bank
Amy Tosn
Nate Ian
Beloit Uw
Tyalus Por Birisk
Ljolnnaw Ue
Omim
Mharleston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Molesworth
Samuel Hunt
Parchnery
Pagans
Rbieton
Enico Rose Hill
Bosas
Terwitt
Sone Goo Imai Cet
Uhaka Springs
Ove
al Floc A
Carnegie
Carnegie Depot
Atlantic A and Ohio Railroad
Mendota
Mace Springs
Marble Ness
Big Fen
First National Bank
Resources
State of
Washington
E. Crandall
J.B. Cnanpath
Denallant
Halore Tao
Garrod
Bjpans
Tabuies
Robert Burrow
Solivitorin Chancery
Johtrom Wily
Washiveron
Sullivan Carter
Dolsson
Ynloot Gulloetons
Pest Tootoss
CSP
Omcein
Barrow Botley
Fohnenn City
Tower
Thos
Martin
Jareh
Bristol
Tent
Johuson City
Tenn
Curley & Burch
Chancery
Hare Burrow Building
Edward D. Duncan
W. W. Paw
Thad A. Pax
FAW & Cox
Attorneys At Law
Solicitors In Chancery
Office—Law Block
Market Street
H. C. Hart
Justice of the Peace and Notary Public
East Market Street
J. Kirkpatrick
John H H. Bowman
Kirkpatrick & Bowman
Rowlitt
G. T. Lee
J. M. Martin
Notary Public
Justice of the Peace
Hale Building
Watanga B'k
Physicians and Surgeons
E. A. Long, M. D
Citizens Bank
Hart-Turtow
Walput Street
Nove
W. L. McCreary, M. D
West Oliugh Street
Knoxville
E. 8. Miller, Jr
M.D
W. J. Miller
Drs. Miller
Oper
Rouse Bulla
Miller
King Street
Roan Hill
KE. E. Miller
Jonson City
Omico—Hart-Barrow Building
E A. Long
Jathet
M. Peayler
Main Street
Drs. Toy & Broyles
N.W. Reeve, M. D
Omec
Meintol
Pennentee
Dre. A. Stevens
Division Street
McFarland & Co
Jann Wdry
JT. W. Whitlock
Bank and Trust Co
Jonesboro
Tennenyeo
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