Rail Line Progress and Railroading Leaders Report
Reports detail the Camden to Rock Hill contract work by Black's and Cambdon crews, with M C Lewis completing trestles and bridges. Key structures include the 1140 foot Bullock's Creek trestle and a 15 foot King’s Creek trestle, using 1,869,459 feet of timber. Yorkville Enquirer notes engineer Col Matson predicting Camden to Black's trains by September, as grading nears completion and a new iron bridge and passenger depot are planned.
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Cambdu
Cherleewon
Rutherfordtan
M.C. Lewis
Rock Hill
Howe
JD Dole
Arnhern
J. Wistar Allison
Sul Goforth
McClain
King's Creek
Werren Bullock's Creek
Black's
Beyoud Catawba
Nota Vayditly
Waxhaw Creek
Jayora
Griffin & Gority
Ior
Smith & Lathrop
Maye
Kinsley
Crosby & Jackine
Yorkville Enquirer
Col. Matson
Charleston
Cincinnati
Chicago
Camden
Black’s
Dor
Junie W. Thompson
Ro Kineles
Capt
Cradg
Jacking
A Life Game of Cards and Partners in Fate
A narrator reflects on the unequal dealing of life likening it to a card game. One player holds many hearts while another risks everything for a single card. An old lady watches, noting that those with poor starts seldom win, while partnership and courage matter as life’s hand unfolds.
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Roscoe Conkling
Unica
Elisa
T. Roscoe Conkling
Uies
N. Y
Dutia
Jane
A. D
Roscox Coxnunna
Nessels
Ellis Ho Rubeerte
Hopkins
Hopking
Mr. Roberts
William J. Kernan
Ator Ney
Mr. Conkling
Tver
Tharriage
Ielton
Miter
Coming Contest Split View in 1888 Presidential Race
A reconstructed view from the Chelnwail Enquirer explores the 1888 contest between Grover Cleveland and James G. Blaine. Editors weigh party dynamics, tariff plans, and public sentiment, predicting Cleveland’s renomination and a likely Democratic win due to Republican weaknesses and governance concerns.
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Alpine
Cleveland
Chelnwail Enquirer
Lowing
The
Lind Ate
Diefender
Donserata
McCleveland
Ponddenty
Ireland
Lis Bertween
Grover Cleveland
James G. Blaine
Democratic Party
Treasury Department
Repubican
Attempted Forced Marriage Case Reportedly Aired
Camden police protect 16-year-old Anna Hoepmer from Frank Gerwen who pressed for marriage. The girl left her Pine Street home after Gerwen’s persistence and abuse, and Gerwen was fined after her report. She fears for her safety and seeks continued police protection. The note mentions a Philadelphia Tin monthly issue and literary contents including Lake Champlain essays and works by Frederic Mather and Emily Pierce.
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Anna Hoepmer
Camden
Frank Gerwen
Gerwen
Pine Street
Annie
Fnfly
Philadelphia
Moses
Ood
Lake Champlain
Bow Arrow Point
American Associationy
Frederic
Mather
Lake
Champlein
Faure
Emily Pierce
Dk. Walmage
Warner's Safe Cure touted by doctor in 1887 testimony
A physician reports using Warner's Safe Cure seven bottles in his practice to treat a severe diabetic attack. He asserts the remedy eradicated the illness and claims it has no equal for kidney and liver diseases. The testimonial dates span December 13, 1887, to January 1888.
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Tess
Terx
Warner
Henry Barron
Lockport
J. 5
Higgins
Denver
Cal
Barton
Fronterick O. Eddy
Nichilson
Prost &O
Market Street
Enoch McMahon
Anderton
Ind
Jhaike
J. M. McVerrin
Warner’s Tippecanoe the Best Cure Announcement
A resident writes from an 1887 date praising Warner’s Sule Cure and Warner’s Tippecanoe the Best for long dyspepsia relief. After years of suffering on Broadstone, the writer claims significant health improvement and increased appetite and weight.
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Taokao
Tye
Warner
Purifies the Blood Warner Remedies Travails in Florida
A Memphis man recounts Bright's Disease in 1887 and describes illness across Bewrick and Sweetwater. He credits Warner's Safe Cure and Safe Pills with restoring health after years of pain, weakness, nettle rashes, and a Florida climate change. He weighs 112 pounds before treatment and notes improvement after several bottles.
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Memphis
Tenn
Court Street
Bewrick
Bright
Warner
AEM Lin Cures Female Ills and Warner's Remedies Endorsed
AEM Lin claims cure for female ills weighing 186 pounds and praises Warner's Safe Remedies. The testimonial notes perfecting the leg and recommends others try the remedies based on its own benefits.
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Warner
Vast Ledger of Tragic Incidents and Scandals Across Towns
A long string of notices reports deaths from railway accident and suicide, murders and arson, smallpox outbreaks, elopements, robberies, and police incidents across Pennsylvania New York and beyond. Notable items include Ezra Fing killed near Socanton Pa, Ridgeway N Y farmer’s suicide, a jealous grocer in Alleghany City Pa shooting, ship fire case in San Francisco, and ex senator Fair’s bank payout.
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Fair
Nevada Bank of
Obion County Notes and Regional Updates
Obion county reports include a June normal institute in Carthage and a summer program at Obion Normal College. Local deaths, church resignations, depots, a Browneville catfish claim, crop conditions, and a masked robbery incident in Parie are noted along with wheat versus cotton economics and a Tracy City suicide attempt. Rural news from Giles, Sumner, Grundy, and surrounding areas closes with medical tonic ads.
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Carthage
Obion County
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James Baker Hoxste
James Baker Moxey
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Mobile & Ohio
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Zilpha DePue
Knoxville
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Burnside
Hoxsie
East Tennessee & Virginia
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Rhode Island
Jane Brother
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Gray Cemetery
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William H Kirby
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Charlotta Chronicle
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Tal South
Black Feet
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Frank Leslie
Ae Mong
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Socanton
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Thurles Turner
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Mr. McMahon
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R.C. Burrows
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Lehigh Valley
Ithaca
Mia Case
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Milford
Del
Sidney Peterson
Ry. G. Trens
Hieldpeed
Southern Baptists
Stavs
Richmond
Northern Baptist Convention
Washington
Trenton
James Riley
James Cooper
Cooper
Riley
Parr
Morris
Newark
Ark
Saya
Bae
J. Hy Young
Jallalie Valley
Thy Browssville Canning Company
I. HL. Crockett
Jcirett
Trimble
JW. Bryan
Watertown
Doyle College
Browneville
Obion Normal College
John Timateron
Cullen
Mil Obion County
Vu Nugroes
Sumner County
Forrest
Grundy County
M. Fitegorall
Cumberland? Presbyterian Church
Camidon
Jones Conley
Temperance Hall TeKilhectivity
Union
Ily
Che Celet
Columhi
FIM
J. Hy Roberts
East Jackson Methodist Church
Converslone
Obion Democrat
Tracy City
Waw Willy
Carecoll County
Hippenton
Crope Dee
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Parie
Ineles Sorogs
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Giles County Democrat
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Hiedric Bitters
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