Railroad Notes Reflect Delays and Progress Across Region
The report details delays from recent work on the Three C's line and updated progress from Augusta to Newberry, including a survey by Maj. Ramaxur and a grading plan to be let after surveying. It notes mail service launching Camden to Lancaster and optimism on the Augusta branch completion, with bonds deposited and contractor moves to Yorkville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matson
Yorkville
Anguat
Catawba
T. M. Fayasanx
Hickory Grove
Camden
Lancaster
Argueta
Newaberry
Vauradoy
Raimear
Augusta
Newberry
Aesofnd
Ramaxur
Black
Aadguita
Suuday
New Township
Thisecurty
Yorkville Enquirer
Rocky Hill
Whitner Brow
Retroad
Three O'y
Awarding the Prizes at Interstate Drill and Encampment
May 27 Nashville crowd packs the parade ground for final events. Maj. A W Wills reads the judges report naming top units in Intematae Infantry and State Drill categories and lists rankings for artillery and gatling gun contests across Louisville, Southern Cadets, Atlanta, Hermitage Guards, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nasavillle
Tesy
Maj
A. W. Wills
Thurman
Nashillle
Teyx
Charles Thurman
Nashville
Tenn
Intematate Invantry
Louisville
Southera Cadets
Atlanta
Hermitage Guards
Champion
Witt Rifles
Splatham Light Econ &Tate
Witt
Rock City
Indianapolis
Louisiana Field Artillery
Rockville
Loniaville
Dallas Rifle Company
Athinte
Lowiaville Light Artillery
Ohio
Willa Gatling Guo
Linek Zouaves
Memphis Merchants
Jease C. McComb
Louisville Light Infantry
Alamte Rifles
Memphis
Linck
B. H. Ranpollen
3D Artillery
C. B. Sartenire
W. P. Lone
2D Artillery
Board of Judges
Gov
Tilo
Louisville Courier Journal
Tennessee Democrata
Tennessee Steel H
Opposition
and Iron Company
Taylor
Wise County
Sam Dotson
Delioerts
Tennessee
Douglans
Cincinnati
Buchanan
Bawbville
Seceaa
Convicted murderer to hang July 20 at Knoxville
Hicks Carmichael, a negro, was brought to Knoxville amid a strong guard after murdering Deputy Sheriff Shipe last Sunday. He was tried before Judge Logan, found guilty of murder in the first degree, and sentenced to hang July 20. Gen Hood represented Carmichael. no plea or appeal was filed. The crowd was orderly and reports of mob violence were denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Texx
Hicke Carmichael
Shipe
Chattanooga
Logan
Criminal Court
Gen. Hood
Anpreme
Carmichael
Nashville American
Washington Notes May 1888 Bright Convention City
Washington notes describe the capital in spring splendor with thousands visiting from diverse regions. Reports cover religious conventions, political endorsements for Taylor, the Blair bill, literacy stats in the South, temperance efforts, and local Tennessee notices including Cannon county meeting, a Memphis death notice, and Perry Stove Works fire with extensive property loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Capitol
Montisigof
Tome
Begiellen
Washington
Ygonvention City
Govenor Taylor
Bob
Alf Taylor
Congress
South
Blair
Wm. B. Smyth & Co
Boston
Ria
Worth Knowing Dr Renae Discovery for Consumption
Worth Knowing reports Mr W H a merchant from Lake Itae Flay suffering a distressing cough and early consumption. He tried common remedies with little help until Dr Renae Discovery for Consumption gave immediate relief and stopped the disease from returning after use. Free trial offered at McFerrip’s Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. A Werchant
Lake Iitae
Angora
Renae
McFerrip
Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Purified Blood and Health
An advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a spring health tonic that thoroughly renovates the body, purifies blood, destroys disease germs, and cures ailments like skin eruptions and salt rheum, claiming it to be the most successful medicine for purification and vigor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Multistate notices and incidents gather from Tennessee and beyond
A compilation of local items from Athens to Murfreesboro and beyond includes appeals for a tannery in Athens a proposed opera house in Murfreesboro town incorporation for Troy and various county notes such as marriages fairs jail populations road projects crop reports and local crimes plus weather and notable deaths and accidents across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arema
Exichanges
Athens
Ooltewah
Murfreeahoro
Troy
Cotefee County
Colorado
Ruth Serford
Tullahoma
Benton County
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Railroad Notes
York
Theo C
Charleston
R. L. Taylor
Ylold
Dita
Livauppart
Taylor le
Tennewee
Loxsea
Paytor
Eohoda
Thercate
Gu Taylor
Bigs
Gus. Taylor
Up South
Hicks
CHAEL
St. Andrew
James McGrath
Supreme Council
T. I. Joseph Cernean
United States of Americhite
E. H. Gill
Royal Arch
Andrew Conaistory
John P. Steffner
A. Jackson
Abingdon
Ike T. Jobe
Johnson City
Smith
Geo
John P. Ateffner
Hamilton
Courier
Iron Company
Robert L. Taylor
Washington Notes
Woopauny
Cannon County
J. A. Jones
W. T. Mingle
Messrs
Hiarn, Mayfield and
Smitheon
Ita Teachinga
Creon
RB. L. Taylor
Mneremreian
Cleveland
Iutor
Babes
Chicago
Laura Brown Williams
Thomas Williams
Daugter
Nannie A. Brown
Carter Co. Tenn
Fay Fineurs
Laura
Moasy Creek
Baptist Church
M.C.M. Buiurr Crry
Tesq
Max
Will Cannon
Isalo
Webb
Holly Springs
Naabwille Denmgerat
Perry Stove- Works
Ouarraxoooa
Perry & Co
South Pilsburg
J. J. Gaines
Payne & Co
St Ie
Tennessee Pensions
Wasuisarox
Samuel Vance
Hodges
Reisue
Heron Overbay
Speedway
Jacob
Conrad W. Blazer
Richison’s Cove
James E. Roberta
Sweetwater
McKnight
Woodbury
James L. Whitlow
Johnon City
Benj. M. Hawkins
Mackville
Martha A
Joseph A. Hamblen
Choptack
State Democratic Committee
E8tate
Democratic Executive Committee
Thomas L. Williams
Knox
John D. McLin
Nashville Democrat
Kennedy
R. R B. Butler
Trenton Harald
Eng
A. W. Raines
Biggs
Memphis Avalanche
Grover Cleveland
Jim Cooper
Jim Riley
Esquire
J. E. Wood
J. E. Wood On Tuesday Last, At Ths Place
Cooper
Trenton
Pulaska
Hor
Obion Democrat
J. R. Adderson
Bristol
Sth
Presbyterian Institute
Anderson
Anniston Inn
New Main Street
Euclid Avenue
Vernon Street
Fairmont Avenus
John S. Hammond
Athena
Jackson
Bt. Lewin
Janeth
Milledgeville
Manchester
Tong
Nashville & Enos Ville Road
Lebanon
Deratur County
Somerville
Mure Freeshore
North Carolina
J.B. Wilder
Loulaville
Deer River
Jackson Inn Wook
Covington
Bill W. Riggins
MeMion County
Pickard
Williamson County
Houston
Texas
Cumberland
Belva Ann Lockwood
Equal Rights Party
M. Chandler
Prof. Lawrence
Jellico
Bojivar
Sheriff Anderson
Cheater County
John Dosa
White
J. Bill Patrick
Bloomington Ind
Kanes City
Kansas
Little Willie Pullman
Neshville
Phillip A. Walter
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