Resignation of Hicks Fuels Newport Postmaster Hopes
Newport Nov 27 The resignation of O L Hicks as Treasurer of the Soldiers Home at Johnson City stirs talk in Cocke County. Hicks aims to become postmaster in Newport, with supporters saying his ties to Gov Hooper and Rep Parrott shape the race against Gardner and Sells allies. The contest hinges on patronage and party loyalties in a Republican stronghold.
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Newport
O. L. Hicks
Soldiers’ Home
Johnson City
Hicks
Uch
G. W. Gardner
Sella
F. W. Parrott
Sells
Gov. Hooper
Gardner
Congress
Brownlow
Belle
John Neas
Exsherit
George Gardner
Neas
Boosing Ginter
Gardner Ia
Paros
Alabama
Nquar
Hoth
Hooper
Congressman Bells
Representative Parrott
Parrott
Sanders
Bella
Mr. Hicks
Bells
Gov. Hopper
Polifiers
Offce
Selle
Tihat Hicks
Flopper
Johnson City Kidney Pill Testimony Promotes Dean's Remedy
Johnson City residents endorse Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney and back trouble. Mrs M C Mumpower of 314 West Poplar Street credits the remedy with relief from dizziness, nervousness, and backache after using pills from Whitehouse Drug Co. Sold by all dealers for 50 cents. Hosier Milburn Co. and Down's are highlighted as sole U S agents.
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Johnson City
Dean
Johson City
M.C. Mumpower
W. Poplar St
Tenn
Tarase E
Whitehouse Drug Co
Hosier-Milbur Co
Huffalo
New York
United States
Down
Greeneville to Jonesboro highway plan outlined
Tamestone Nov 25 The Memphis highway commissioners of Greene and Washington Counties met in Greeneville and nearly agreed to build a great thoroughfare by way of Tusculum college Afton and Buckeye in Greene county and along the county line near W D Reming farm west of Limestone then via Limestone Washington College to Jonesboro The route is favored as the most direct and least costly to construct and maintain on well drained high ground rather than low wet areas
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Tamestone
Memphisighway Commissioners
Greene
Washington Counties
Greeneville
Tusculum College
Afton
Buckey
Greene County
Washington County
W. D. Reming
Limestone
College
Jonesboro
Dr King's New Life Pills Offered at Miller's
Satis Much Trouble. If all people knew that neglect of constipation would lead to indigestion jaundice or liver trouble they would take Dr. King's New Life Pills. Best for biliousness headache durability age at H.C. Miller's.
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Dr. King
H.C. Miller's
Watauga News Items Show Local Visits and Notices
Watauga Tenn November 2 report lists Rev J Orr from Morristown and Rev W I Fogleman from Johnson City attending quarterly meeting. Local residents visit kin, including Joseph Bownman, H K Bowman, and family. Elkanah Shell, Civil War veteran, gravely ill. Bowman reports two large hogs killed weighing 441 and 456 pounds dressed. Matthew Curtis returns from Arkansas visit. William Shell moves to new farm at Boring. George P Crouch of Johnson City visits. local activity at Watauga Academy.
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Watauga
Tenn
Orr
Morristown
Fogleman
Johnson City
Robertson
Izabeth
Swadley
Princeton
H. K. Bowman
Joseph Bownnman
Knob Creek
Shelburne Perguson
Watauga Academy
Milligan
Elkanah Shell
Garlands Brunet
Matthew Curtis
van Buren County
Arkansas
William Shell
J.B. Range
Boring
Johin
Buck
Newt Jonesboro
George P. Crouch
Optician
Bowman
Twilight of Life Digestive Syrup Ad
A dated advertising notice explains aging stomachs weaken bowel action causing constipation gas and indigestion. It promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claiming natural bowel regulation and stronger digestion with a free sample offer and nationwide sale at one dollar per bottle.
Northern's Life Sentence After Murder Conviction
Knoxville report states Robt Northern received life imprisonment after a Washington county jury found first degree murder with mitigating circumstances in the killing of Wesley Presnell. The supreme court adjusted the sentence from hanging, noting no clear mitigating factors but confirming the crime occurred in July as the two men returned home. Northern admitted shooting Presnell but claimed self defense, a claim never substantiated at the time of the crime.
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Knoxville
Supreme Court
Presnell
Preswell
Northern
Mock Arkansas druggist touts King’s New Discovery
W L Mock of Mock Arkansas claims twenty five years in the drug trade prove Dr King s New Discovery saves lives from weak lungs and severe colds He urges neighbors to try a free trial bottle or a one dollar trial with H C Miller guaranteeing the medicine
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W. L. Mock
Mock
Ark
Ila
Dr. King
H.C. Miller
Caples Rising in C and O Circles as Stevens Understudy
Richmond press notes M J Caples, fourth vice president of the Chesapeake and Ohio, has joined the rail line and will oversee operations. A former Norfolk and Western executive, Caples may rise to president someday, with Stevens relieved of much of his workload. Caples, born in Ireland, impressed Stevens in New York earlier, and rumors of a pending leadership change at C and O surface amid Caples’ rapid ascent.
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Stevens
Tbe Chenapeake
Ohio
Richmond Ivening Journal
M. J. Caplex
M. J. Caples
Richmond
Caples
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
Carolina Clinchfield Railroad
New York
Caroling- Clinchfield
Triahman
Chas. RE. Doyle
Btevens
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Promoted by Kansas Druggist
MF Moore a Wesmoreiang Kansas druggist says he can obtain affidavits from customers claiming relief from chronic constipation indigestion and related troubles through Dr Caldwell's Cup Pepsin laxative and tonic. He guarantees results and offers a free sample by sending address to Pepsin Syrup Co 119 Caldwell Bldg Monticello Illinois. sold by druggists for one dollar.
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Wesmoreiang
Kan
M. F. Moore
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello
Dr Robinson Resigns. Donnelly Appointed Committeeman
Mountain City November 24 Dr J B D Robinson Johnson County’s representative on the flat district Republican congressional committee resigns. James Donnelly of Mountain City is appointed to fill the unexpired term and held Robinson’s proxy for the Bull’s Gap committee meeting. The transfer includes Massey proxy in the congressional race. Also notice Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets offer safe use for delicate women and children, aiding digestion.
New Ruling on Handling of Baggage
A new joint baggage tariff covers baggage handling across the Southeastern passenger association territory. Rules set free allowance, size, weight, and declared value impacts with charges starting after June 80th, 1912. Passengers may insure baggage up to 2500 dollars by paying small fees. agents will provide tariff details. The notice also briefly reviews a theater production with cast, venue, and ticket prices.
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Interstate Commission
Southeastern Passenger Association
Ohio and Potomac
Missippi Rivers
Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Railway
Carolina
Clinchfield and Ohio Railway
South Carolina
Glinchfield
Yeager Family Cites Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin
Beirne Ark resident W Yeager reports relief from malaria constipation and stomach trouble after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She invites readers to request a free sample and notes the syrup sells for about 1 a bottle.
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W. Yeager
Beirne
Ark
Ieee
Pepsin Syrup Co
Calda Ho
Wtaerletes
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Duke Hall's Pills Ad
Catarrh cannot be cured with local applications but is treated internally. Hall's Catarrah Cure claims to act on the blood and mucous surfaces and is promoted as a regular physician prescribed remedy. Also advertised are Duke Hall's Family Pills for constipation with assertions of proven tonics and family health benefits.
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Hall
Rae
J. Cheney &Co
Paleo
Duke Hall
No Politics in Appointment
Nashville November 27. The appointment of W C Large of Sevier county as deputy warden at the main prison was urged by Dr Mansey candidate for congress against Sam Sells. Prison Commissioner Beasley denies political motivation stating Large is a man of integrity free from factionalism and endorsed by both friends and opponents of Sells including Dr Massey who also supported him.
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Nashville
W. OC. Large
Sevier County
Mansey
Sam Sells
Beasley
Large
Sells
Lis
W. C. Large
Congressional Committee
Dr. Massey
Zemo and Zemo Soap Promoted as Skin Cure
An advertisement touts Zemo and Zemo antiseptic soap as a universal cure for skin and scalp ailments. It claims relief for infants to elderly across cities in America, detailing three reasons for endorsement and noting sales by The City Drug Company and P. L. Gregory, Pharmacist.
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Zemo
America
Zeno
Dolinson Chiy Ly
City Drug Company
P. L. Gregory
Pharmietst
Primary method called greatest political fraud by Taylor
Hon A A Taylor denounces unregulated primaries as the biggest political fraud, urging convention voting and recounting alleged vote tampering from non residents. He cites poll books showing discrepancies and vows to publish his signed statement in full. He corrects rumors of a recent political conference.
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A. A. Taylor
Republican Executive Committee
Bell's Gap
Executive Committee
Bull's Gap
Congress
Ale Committee
John J. Cox
R. L. Tayoo
Hannah
Mys
James I. Taylor
Nolachucky River
Otter
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Mall
Oller St
St Louis
Drupesta
der. Caldwell
Caldwell Bld
Lil
Alll
MR. Caples
Councils
MF. Moore
B. F. Stafford
Real Estate & Insurance
Johnson City, Tenn
DR. Robinson
Chamberlain
Unaka National Bank
S. C. Williams
MO D. Cox
Adam B. Crouch
James A. Pouder
Yetive
King
Berlinga
Yeager
Graustark
Geo
D. Baker
Barr McCutcheon
Memorial Hall
Tema
Vetive
Cgranstark
Grenfall Lorry
Anguish
Larry
I'R
Honra Taylor
Enecutive Committee
City National Bank
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