Murder in Hancock County Leads to Slaying at Livesay's Store
A feud between the Greeno and Jones factions in Hancock County culminated last Wednesday morning when Hamp Greene shot James Greene in Luther, killing him instantly after a confrontation over a petition for pardon. Greene fled and remains at large as the incident harshly shadows local reputation.
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Nona
Hancock
Livesay
Luther
Hamp
Greeno
James
Jones
Hamp Greene
James Greene
Smith & Wenton
Painful oils and blood poisoning cured by Swift's Specific
Three years of painful skin eruptions and poison in the blood eased after using Swift's Specific (8.8.8) with dramatic improvement. Testimonials from Teonelades of Horse Cove Ky Rev J H Jerranson Winston NC and J J Bradley Harrison Ga praise blood purification and cure of acrofula and scrofulous affections. Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free. Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga.
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T. K. Mayfield
Horse Cove
Swift
J. H. Jerranson
Winston
N. C
J. J. Bradley
Harrison
Swipt Specific CO
Atlante, Ga
Rheumatism Cure Ad Claims from Hood’s Sarsaparilla
A dated advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a remedy for rheumatism by neutralizing blood acidity. It promises bodily strengthening and cites testimonials and endorsements from editors and merchants. It also promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure with claims of internal action and a nationwide reward for cures.
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Hood
Tts
Hall
Whites Neuralgia Cure Promises Full Relief
An 19th century medical note describes neuralgia as a nerve and muscle disease with sharp recurring pains. It claims malaria, overwork, and cold as causes and offers a product named Whites Neuralgia Cure as a bloodborne remedy. The ad-style text touts guaranteed, drug free relief if directions are followed.
Johnson City boom linked to 8 0 road and mills
The article surveys Johnson City's rapid growth led by the 8 0 railroad, Carnegie company development, and local industry. Gen Wilder predicts rail and coal connections, new furnaces and factories, and a big hotel and park planned. Real estate surges as banks open, while subscribers praise the Daily Courier.
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Bristol Daily Courter
Wilderian
Boomer
Lyle
Johnson City
Daily Courier
Johnson
C.H. Lyle
Center
Granberry Railroad
North Carolina
Cranberry Company
Rutherfordton
N. C
Wilder
Washington County
Kigsport
Sullivan County
Carnegie Company
Gen. Wilder
Sam Crumley
J. A. Martin
Ralph Boyd
Mesare
Kitu
Childers
Jobe
J. Cillan
Zephyrus
Eolus
A Great Day for Democracy Across States and Nominations
A sweeping Democratic victory day is described with electing a Democratic Governor and Legislature in Ohio, gains in New York and New Jersey, and a strong push in other states. The piece criticizes Republican figures and praises Democratic momentum, urging opponents to read the handwriting on the wall and prepare for a political storm.
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Knorville Journal
Ta Towa
Boies
Allison
United States Senate
New York
Rice
Grauehns
Wm. M. Evarts
Mahone Wan
Virginia
Massachusetts
Nebraska
New Jersey
Maryland
Pennsylvania
Nanbrillo
Ohio
Wim, Mahone
Towa
Mansa
Jer Quay
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Coluin
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Munday Beg
Oley Coy
Tex
Uleo
J. Willcoon
Horse Cave
M. A. McFerlands
Mantox, McDowsar Co. N
Three O's
Gol. P. P. Dickinson
Blue Ridge
Michell County
Col. Dickinson
Charlotte
Atlanta
Tacon & Elberton
Georgia Midland
Hudson River
New England
Central New England & Western Railroad
C’s
Jno. F. Jones
Col. P. P. Dickinson
Blacksburg
Place
Camden
Major Jones
Three O’s Company
Marion
Morristown
Tenn
N.G
Hart
Armbrust
Harris
Main Street
Hart, Armbrust & Co
Bargain Store
Harris Building
Dacen
F. A. Staatvos
Citizens Bank
Johnson City, Tenn
Johnson Gity Furniture CO
God
Jno
F. J. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Troax
Wholegale Druggars
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Wholegale Druggists
Raby
Nick
Castoria
Mis
Galery McFarland & 00
Lide & CO
al State
Fapcm
Bristol
East Tennessee
Citizens’ Bank Ia
F. A. Stratton
Sam Jones
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