Titanic Musicians Remembered From Ocean Tragedy
The Titanic orchestra, led by Dewsbury born Wallace Hartley, included John Hume and other skilled players. On lifeboat duty when the ship sank, their devotion and music were cited as a powerful, poetic force amid disaster, with stories of Hume’s youth and Hartley’s sense of duty.
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Wallace Hartley
Dewsbury
Roy
Mauretania
Messrs. Bailey
Erins
Livercoux
Celtic
New York
John 8
Cave
Louis Cross
New York Sun
Livy
Carr
Bandmuster Hartley
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Johnson City Patient
Help the kidneys with Doan's Kidney Pills claims to cure backache and weak kidneys. A Johnson City resident testifies that the remedy relieved kidney troubles after suffering and purchasing from Whitehouse Drug Co. Endorsed by 50,000 people, price 50 cents. Sold by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co. is sole U.S. agent.
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Doan
Dow
Johnson City
W. R. Stith
Grover Street
Tenn
Tean
Whitehouse Drug Co
Bor
Foster-Milbury Co
Multalo
New York
United States
Dean
Obituary of Alburt Cherecourt in Johnson City
Alburt Cherecourt born January 1 1862 died April 20 1912 was a long time faithful G C and O Ry employee loved by co workers and citizens. He was a consistent church member and his wife and children receive local sympathy. Rest is promised and his memory is praised by the community and G A.
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Alburt Cherecourt
G. C&o. Ry
Johnson City
Calinix
G. A
Zemo Skin Remedy Ad Claims Quick Cure
An old advertisement touts Zemo as a fast acting skin balm for eczema chafing pimples dandruff and salt rheum. It promises instant relief with a vanishing liquid leaving no trace and notes availability at Johnson City City Drug Store and other leading druggists.
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Zemo
Johnson City
Our Bobs Great Speech at Hale's Springs Draws Big Praise
Senator RL Taylor impressed the Viiiting Pressmen union with a grand ornate address at Hale's Springs. The speech praised imagination and heritage, invoking Ben Franklin and Thomas Jefferson, and extolled Taylor as a world renowned orator and performer.
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RL. Taylor
Viiiting Pressmen’s Union
Hale's Springs
King of Words
Angele
Happy Valley
Bagina
Seater Taylor
Hirt
Edi
New Jerusalem
Got
Angels
Ben Pranklin
Thomas Jefferson
Morse
Celestial City
Bob Kaylor
Catarrh Cure Ad Claims Positive Result and Reward
An advertisement by J. Carney & Co of Toledo promotes Hulls Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. It asserts a definitive cure for catarrh through blood and system cleansing, offering one hundred dollars to any case not helped. The copy urges readers to send testimonials and mentions Haile Family Pills for constipation.
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Lo Ui Medical Fraternity
J. Carney &Co
Toledo
The
Grant Jarvis Poised to Lose Department Messenger Post
Washington May 4 Grant Jarvis of Hawkings County Tennessee faces removal from his Department messenger job paying 32000 a year unless yesterday's action is reversed. Although titled as messenger he has served as notification clerk. A longtime House aide linked to the late Congressman Brownlow, Jarvis was previously Knoxville chief clerk for Judge Tyler. A Republican push failed to retain him amid a clash with Mann while Austin Moon Byrnes and others argued for keeping him.
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Washington
Loase
Grant Jarvis
Hawkings County
Tenn
Jarvis
House
Brownlow
Knoxville
Uns
Judie Tyler
Tewnessee
Mann
Austin
Moon
Byrnes
Prolonging Life and Health Claims for Dr Caldwell’s Syrup
Prolonging life is discussed with claims of cleansing the body from impurities and curing ailments like dyspepsia liver troubles and indigestion. The ad offers a free sample bottle by mail and cites a price of one dollar for a bottle sold by dealers.
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Caldwell
Washington College Commencement Plans Highlight Eventful Week
Washington College begins commencement week May 12 with plans for the Queenan oration by Prof. Wa. T. Wilkinson and a sermon. Dr. W. S. Neighbors, who led recent funeral services for Senator Taylor, has promised to participate.
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Washington College
Wa. T. Wilkinson
W. S. Neighbors
Benator Taylor
Electric Bitters touted as malaria cure in old ad
In a brisk testimonial, Win Fretwell of Lucama NC claims Electric Bitters killed malaria germs in his blood, cured chills and fever, and restored appetite and strength after long suffering. The ad urges five bottles and notes benefits for stomach liver and kidney issues, sold by J C Milfer.
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Win. Fretwell
Lucuma
N.C
J. C. Milfer’s
Mrs Martha Blair St John Remembered in Watauga Home Service
Funeral rites for Mrs Martha Blair St John widow of G W St John were held five miles east of Johnson City at the St John home overlooking the Watauga River. Rev W S Neighbors and Rev W M Morrell led the services. Mrs St John spent winter in Florida and died after visiting London with sister in law Mrs Tracy Blair. Her sons and daughter arrived as her illness grew critical. she died within hours. Buried beside her husband in the family cemetery. Widely praised for charity and support of the poor and young preachers in the community.
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Johnson City
St. John
Watauga River
Orday
Neiphbon D.D
Bristol
W. M. Morrell
Maretha B. St. John
G. W.st. John
Florida
Prank 15
Mather
Watauga
M. E. Eliures
South
Texans Admire New Life Pills Says Wallman in SA
Hugh Wallman of San Antonio writes that Dr King s New Life Pills give new life and energy. He and Wile claim they are the best made and suit stomach liver or kidney troubles. Available for 25 cents at H C Miller s.
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Hugh Wallman
San Antonio
Dr. King
Wile
H.C. Miller's
Decision on Insurance Business Sparks Major Ruling
Nashville May 4 A sweeping ruling from A Y Liew Cates to the Tennessee Insurance Department states that corporations may subscribe to insurance plans beyond their corporate limits, redefining eligibility and scope of coverage in a landmark decision.
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Nashville
Tennessernsurance Department
A. Ty. Liew. Cates
Insurance Statutes Target Reciprocal Underwriting Agencies
The Attorney General notes that certain groups may claim power to engage in insurance business by association or as agencies, surpassing North Carolina statutes. Deputy Insurance Commissioner M. d Joseph sought opinion two months ago to determine legality, with insurers and underwriters urged to align with the law. Also advertised: Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a laxative remedy, with a free sample offer from Pepsin Syrup Co.
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North Carolina
Gener
First Services With the New Minister Hanlin Arrives
The Christian church began the ministry of R. R. Alamlin with about 60 attending Bible school despite rain. Morning sermon on Holding up Minister's Ends cited Moses' hands. Evening service crowded with attentive listeners, highlighting Christ’s examples and early Bible study. The city welcomes Hanlin as a capable speaker and the church optimistic about growth.
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R. R. Alamlin
Christian Church
Bible School
Saron
Mar
Moses
Hanlin
Johnson City Residents Prepare for Macon Confederate Reunion
Many Confederate veterans from Johnson City travel to Macon Georgia for the annual reunion. Mayor Dickinson appoints Capt Cy J Burchfield to act during his absence. Martha L Martin will miss the gathering due to her grandmother’s death.
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Macon
Dickinson
Cy J. Burchfield
Martha St. John
Martha L, Martin
Bean
Judge Lindsay Speaks At Jonesboro Rally Endorsing Taft Sells
In Jonesboro Tennessee May 6 jurist Lindsay spoke at a mass meeting of Sells Republicans of Washington County endorsing Taft Hooper and Sells while condemning Roosevelt opposition. A solid Taft delegation was urged to Nashville, with Lindsay noting no aim to stir party strife. The meeting adopted the resolutions after J J Mrading presented them.
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Jonesboro
Tenn
Washington County
Taft
Hooper
Sells
Nashville
Roosevelt
A. Shipley
Lindsay
Knoxville
J. R. Gardner
Gardner
Geo. EB. Burbage
W. Price
Shipley
Sells Bo
Woman visits studio with eleven dollars for childrens photos
A curious encounter at Cargille's studio ends with a woman offering eleven dollars for children's photographs. She asks about prices and leaves expressing intent to return, citing budget limits.
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Cargille
Charlie
Madant
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