Charleston to Ashland Line Deal Secured for New Rail Route
In Charleston on May 3 a sale of the Charleston Cincinnati Chicago Railroad was finalized with Samuel Hunt chairing the reorganizing committee. Bidder C. E. Hellier deposited 25000 dollars and the plan aims to complete a through line from Cincinnati to the South Atlantic seaboard, linking with the C P & W after construction to Ashland Kentucky this year.
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Charleston
South Carolina
Portsmouth
the Tribune
Samuel Hunt
Cincinnati, Portsmouth & Virginia Railroad
Investment Company of
Philadelphia
Charleston, Cincinnati & Chicago Railroad
Hellier
Purchaers
Hunt
John Goldthwaite
Boston
R. M. Morse
Simon A. Storm
Henry M. Hoyt, Jr
Huntaays
Ashland
Cincinnati
Chicago
Southeast
The
Tribune
United States
Ohio
Should Be in Every House Dr King's New Discovery Ad
J B Wilson of 311 Uiny Street Sharpsburg Pa says he will not be without Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds that cured his wife who was threatened with pneumonia after grippe Various other remedies and several physicians had done her no good Robert Barber of Gookport Pa claims Dr King's New Discovery has done him more good than anything he ever used for lung trouble Nothing like it Free trial bottles at McFarland & Co drug store Large bottles 50 and 1
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J. B. Wilson
Uiny Street
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
Robert Barber
Gooksport
McFarland & ‘A
Governor Pardons and Sentences for Larceny in Three Counties
Bardens of Sovernor Torney Nassville May 17 pardoned Elbert Oukat of Washington county and sentenced him to three years for larceny. Albert es of Shelby county received one year for larceny.
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Nassville
Turney
Elbert Oukat
Washington County
Albertes
Shelby County
German Success in Africa Report of April 21 Engagement
A telegram from the German consulate in Cape Town says Captain Francois stormed Horpkrans on April 21. The German troops Sakoloweki and three soldiers were wounded. The natives suffered eighty five killed and one hundred wounded.
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Benwis
Cape Town
Francois
Horpkrans
Sly Sakoloweki
Fine parasols and umbrellas arrive with new line
A local shop announces receipt of a fine selection of parasols and umbrellas, including a fresh line for ladies and children. The store emphasizes quality and style as it adds to its seasonal inventory.
Local notes from Watauga and nearby towns
E H Plummer of Knotville arrives on business in Watauga. Minnie Ethel Lew, daughter of Mr and Mrs John M Lew, is born. Andrew Bmalling of Sullivan visits family. Mrs Huston and children in Piney Flats. R F Powell and wife visit uncle J B Hess. John Anderson, Morristown bridge contractor, here. A R Wing resumes quarry work for Embreville furnace. O F Camp and wife of Williamsport Pa with J H Smalling. Rev M D Mitchell preaches two sermons Sunday. C W Pillabury for J C Ayer & Co. W Seneran of Pa visits Carrier Moisen & Co plant. Ed Marble of Charleston S C arrives to supervise saws. George H Garner leaves Carrier Moisen & Co to become foreman at Lenoirs. B F Scott lands a 10 lb carp. Wm Peeler an 8 lb carp. Local anglers report good sport with mighty fish. Rev Thomas Jackson from Scottsville Ky visiting his mother near death, leaves with bouquet.
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Mra
H. B. Huston
Piney Flats
R. F. Powell
J. B. Hess
John Anderson
Morristown
A Curious Patent Claim From an Old Ad Spotted
An OCR fragment hints at a medicinal patent claim promising combined economy and strength like HOOD'S with 200 doses priced at $1. The exact product name is unclear, but the line suggests a one dollar supply of a preparation and emphasizes dosage count.
Closing exercises mark city school year at Martha Wildermere and Columbus Powell
Burris and Jackson report city schools held closing exercises with strong student effort and city pride. Martha Wildermere program began 1 30 p m lasting several hours with varied, well arranged performances. Columbus Powell turnout was large and uncomfortable but performances by students, songs, recitations and declamations were skillful and praiseworthy. Invocation by Rev K G Atkins followed. Overall, the evening was lively, bright, and well spent despite crowd conditions.
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Martha Wildermere
Columbus Powell
K. G. Atkins
Worley and Pierce Tie in Johnson City Wedding
Worley J B Worley and Misa Addie Pierce both of Johnson City were united Wednesday evening in a secretive ceremony at Rev K C Atkins residence on Market Street. The bride worked in the millinery department at TE Huret Co and the groom is a book-keeper for R G Johnson furniture dealer. Tux Comar offers congratulations.
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J. B. Worley
Misa Addie Pierce
K. C. Atkins
Market St
Johnson City
Te, Huret & Co
Main and
Spring Ste
R. G. Johnson
Tux Comar
Hart Building torn down for new block on Market Street
The old Hart building on Market Street and the Square was removed yesterday. A large force of men is clearing debris for the erection of a stately new block. Brick work is subcontracted to J. J. Adams, brick contractor, to push the project to completion.
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Hart
Market Street
J. J. Adams
Minor law violation case in Piedmont saloon
Dan Kreiher of the Piedmont saloon was brought before Esquire J M Martin Wednesday for a violation of the state minor law, was fined and fined total money amounting to 22.15 dollars. An offhand remark suggests a person named Elizabeth signed later as Elinabeth. The item appears to be a brief local legal notice with unclear surrounding dialogue.
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Dan Kreiher
Piedmont
Esquire
J. M. Martin
Conta
Burglar Gang Fails to Loot Beaver Deposit Bank
In Pittsburg May 11 the Beaver Deposit Bank suffered a failed safe explosion at 4 am. The outer case was blown but the inner safe with over 230000 in cash and securities survived. Thieves escaped with about 200 in silver from the outer ante. no clues found. The bank, nicknamed Senator Quay's bank, is Beaver County's oldest financial firm.
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Pittsburg
Beaver Deposit Bank
Beaver
Enio
Mper
Senator Quay
Where's Cummins At Mutuals Resolve Duel Threat
In Memphis on May 17 a threatened duel between Appeal Avalanche president W A Collier and Commercial editor W Carmack was amicably settled by four mutual friends including Gen W Gordon and Capt J H Martin, with Capt A D G Wynn chosen as fifth arbitrator. The agreement rests on mutual retractions of offensive published remarks.
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Memphis
W. A. Collier
Appeal
Avalanche
W.carmack
Gen
W. Gordon
JH. Martin
Col. Collier
Col. M. 0. Galloway
Josiah Patterson
Mr. Carmack
A. D.G. Wynn
Cutting Surape at Boucher Camps Ends in Stabbing
At the Boucher logging camps near Embreville on Clark's creek a disturbance Saturday night left Blanken ship fatally stabbed by a man named Edwards. The principal wound struck the left chest between the fifth and sixth ribs, placing the victim in critical condition. The cause is unknown but attributed to excessive Carolina moonshine.
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Boucher
Clark’s Creek
Embreville
Edwards
Carolina
The Widdle and The Bow by Col Taylor Delights Waco Audience
Col Taylor, former Tennessee governor, enthralled a full hall in Waco with humor, pathos, and vivid violin storytelling. His lecture mixed scenes of rural life, family, and history, using music to depict joys, sorrows, and the brutality of war, ending with a music filled apostrophe to art.
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The
Young Men‘ Christian Association
Waco
Col
Bob” Taylor
Tennessee
Taylor
Teanesace
Alf
Courney
Helle GA de Tennessee Mountaine
Jimming
Goldsmith
Mothe Hubbard
Obhid
Taylor Reed
Col Taylor
New Middlesborough Enterprise Launches Emigration Drive
A new organization led by Gol A. A. Arthur of Middlesborough Ky proposes to spur emigration and industrial growth, focusing on iron and steel. Col. Arthur sails for Europe May 20 to raise capital. a public meeting at 9 a.m. in Hart Borrow building will launch the company and start stock subscriptions.
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Gol A. A. Arthur
Middlesborough
A. B. Bowman
E. ©. Malcolm
American Association
Col
Tt. i Matson
Maj
Campbell
E. Crandall
Firet National Bank
Watauga Bank
W. M. Poqua
F. Camp
N, G. Love
W. G. Mathes
W. L. McRarland
Arthur
Europa
Witch
Col. Arthas
Hart Borrow
Chas, T. Ware
Spring Time Catarrh Cure Offers Free Booklet
A period piece promotes Peruna as a spring remedy for catarrh. It claims winter delays cures, urges starting treatment now, and explains Peruna cleanses digestion and nourishes the blood. It invites readers to request a free booklet from The Drug Manufacturing Co. Columbus Ohio.
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Columbus
Ohio
Conductor Parrott Killed on Bristol Streetcar Line
The Bristol streetcar tragedy claims conductor Al. Jyott born in Dluwutville. The incident occurred mid-journey on the B.A. & C. line near Bristol Wednesday.
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Conductor Parrott
Balt Link
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