Merged Notices and Ads Run in Local Paper
A mix of product pitches and notices appears, including syrup of pigs cures, Hall's Catarrh Cure claim notices, building and lawn agent wanted ads, and a Johnson City normal school sale. Also references to Gum beltings, Mrs Millions Ride satire, catarrh reward claims, and Swift's Specific testimonials program.
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J. F.cuenry & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Cheney
Weer & Tevax
Van
Mrs. Million
Hilton
Mr. Million
Baccalaureate Sermon at Milligan Sunday Excursion
The E T and W N C railroad carried about a hundred citizens to Milligan for the baccalaureate service. Rev J H Garrison of St Louis delivered the meditation on I have fought a good fight and finished my course. Eight graduates sat near the platform as the sermon urged courage, virtue, and steadfast faith against evil in life and work.
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H. Garrison
St. Louis
Milligan
Hopwood
J. H. Garrison
Paul
B. & W. N. U. depot moves to new site in town
The E T & W N Hews line reports relocation of the old depot to new pillars seventy feet away with a turntable at the crossing of the Narrow Gauge and the 80's. Building foundations begin with stone for an engine house. The change endangers less near passenger traffic and frees space for the public.
New Sunday School Organized at Lusk Building
The M. E. Church South Sunday School divided to form a new school in the Lusk building on Watauga avenue. Dr J C King was appointed to succeed Will Harr as superintendent as about seventy five attendees organized at 3 30 PM with officers J W Crumley superintendent and Will Harr assistant superintendent and raised 25 for initial Sunday school purposes.
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Lusk School
Watauga Avenue
Will Harr
J. C. King
Lusk
J. W. Crumley
C. W. Carr
W. W. Faw
H. C. Austin
Sparks
S. R. Miller
A. H. Hoss
J. B. Cox
Lena Martin
Will Hara
K.C. Atkins
Milligan Commencement Highlights and Local News
Milligan ceremonies went smoothly with Alumni meetings and class exercises. A baseball game between Milligan and Johnson City club interrupted by rain stood 16 to 3 in favor of Johnson City after three innings. Rev. J. H. Garrison of St Louis delivered the annual address, praised as instructive and enjoyable. The Semi-Weekly Press debuts under Thomas and Peters. local notices mention heirs of Mrs Hillary Wade, Chicamauga Park plans, Knoxville farmers convention with Governor Buchanan, a large panther killed near Bumpas Mill, Harriet Emmet’s death in Cincinnati, and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve sold by M. A. McFarland.
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Milligan
Johnson City
Johnson City Boys
J. H. Garrison
St. Louis
Mr. Garrison
Wrinkle Your Face Or Let Light Do The Work
On the street two women debate wrinkles and light as a habit of expression. A writer urges relaxing forehead knots to avoid creases and promotes eye light over perpetual smiles. It cites habits from frowning lines to the overused smile and advises pillow choice, posture, and restraint for a calm, alert appearance.
Drummer's Romance Ends in Marriage From Matrimonial Ads
A Chicago Herald tale recounts two lovers deceived by a matrimonial advertisement. An engagement by correspondence led to a secret meet in a theater lobby with a yellow rose. They revealed their identities and married, now happily living together with children.
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Chicago
Sioux City
Mr. A
Chicago Herald
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