Local Carnival and Town News Highlight Knoxville Visit
A long list of residents travel to Knoxville Carnival events this week including Mr and Mrs Gildersleeve and Rev I W Barnett. Visitors return from Nashville and Bristol as Johnson City people attend the fair and gatherings. The Great Wallace Shows arrive, drawing large crowds, with a two-ring performance praised for safety and variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. W. Barnett
Geo, T. Wofford
Wallace
Nelsons
Martello
Wrentz
Kidney Cure Advertisement Promises Refund Guarantee
An old style ad touts Smith's Sure Kidney Cure and a “positive guarantee” with refunds if cures aren’t achieved. It claims wide demand and urges purchase through local druggists. The copy uses archaic phrasing about ailments and treatments and references healing remedies for kidney and related issues.
Cun Japely Cathierite Consternation Admonition
A fragmented adlike item mentions a string of meaningless terms and names, including Cun, Japely, Cathierite, and Gloucestershire influence. The readable bits suggest a humorous or nonsensical notice with references to a mock advisory and persistent constipation.
Ohio River and Charleston Railroad Branch Completed
The branch between Blackburg and Gaffney on the Ohio River and Charleston Railroad has been completed and trains will run over it in a few days. Plans are under way to extend the branch to Sparburg South Carolina, as stated by the Company.
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Ohio River and
Charleston
Blackaburg
Gaffney
Sparburg
8. C
Wilson
B. White
Mrs W K Martin Hosts Attractively For Friday Night
Mrs W K Martin charmingly entertained a small group last Friday evening. Vocal and instrumental music, games, and delightful refreshments were enjoyed. Guests included Misses Winston Valley Head Ala Beasie Stanley Effie Sue Wood Lila Taylor Efe Smith Mamie King Pearl Painter Lena Anderson Leola Martin and Messrs Herndon James Crumley Lit Wood Will King.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Martin
Misses Winston
Valley Head
Ala
Beasie Stanley
Effie and
Sue] Wood
Lila Taylor
Efe Smith
Mamie King
Pearl Painter
Lena Anderson
Leola Martin
Messrs
Herndon
James Crumley
Lit Wood
Will King
Tinware The Bee Hive reveals contrast in aging styles
A vivid critique contrasts an aged woman described as a real joy with a wrinkled trembler in false hair and youthful finery, portraying the saddest sight as she sits in the scene. The piece uses biting humor and social commentary characteristic of a local column.
The Bee Hive Hardware Ad Promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills
A humorous note promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills distributed by McFarland & Co Chicago. The copy claims the pills ease constipation headaches, malaria and liver troubles, offering a free sample box to NM Beckin & Co. It asserts the product is vegetable and non deleterious, and that it strengthens the stomach and bowels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NM Beckin & Co
Chicago
Dr. King
McFarland & Co
Cascarets Guard Against Yellow Fever Germs
An old advertisement touts Cascarets as a reliable safeguard against Yellow Fever by destroying germs in the bowels and throughout the system. The copy claims Cascarets prevent new germs and promote safety for young and old, urging purchase from druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Jack
Fragmented The Bee Hive notice and travel ad text
A crusty old bachelor narrator comments on a remark about women's finances and teeth. The piece shifts to a cluttered travel and tree sale advertisement with many misread names and locations, urging readers to drop a postal reply for Stark Trees and related travel routes via Alabama Southern Railroad and other lines.
Hart and Smith Dress Goods Sale Notice
Hart and Smith advertise dress goods values to interest shoppers featuring two toned novelties fancy mixtures plain cashmeres all wool flannels four inch wide all wool serges six inch wide all wool fancy mixtures and related fabrics in a ready to entice sale listing.
Missionaries to Ma Tangens and college notes in Rogleraville
Miss Annie Bryan Miller and Miss Axtel head to Hancocke county as missionaries to Ma Tangens. Dr L A Bider mourns the death of Victor N Bidez, Belgium treasury director general. Rogleraville Synodical College enters its fortieth eighth session with new staff and music department growth. An oct 2 concert by the college orchestra is planned. Sheriff Altinon named raiding deputy strengthens Brownlow’s county position amid a heated political contest. Also advertised are Shaker Digestive Cordial and Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey remedies, with testimonials and cautions about proper digestion and throat treatment. Yellow Jack prevention ads and Dr Miles' Pills appear in the text.
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Annie Bryan Miller
Limestone
Axtel
Our
Hancocke County
L. A. Bider
Synodical College
Victor N. Bidez
The
Treasury of
Belgium
Rogleraville Synodical College
Atudents
Smith Wooldridge
Kiblem
Dr. Bell
Queen Heaters and nickle trimmings shown at The Bee Hive
An old time advertisement touts Queen Heaters as pretty with nickel trimmings for sale at The Bee Hive. The piece also markets Smith's Sure Kidney Cure as a universal remedy for kidney trouble and various ailments, claiming immediate relief and permanent results, with a local Missouri dealer listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
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Myrtle, Avenue
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Chas, Wofford
I. N. Reckner
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Capt
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Pheodoe Hackar
Jones
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A. M. Stuart, Jr
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Boring
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Ohio
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W. P. Harris
Georgia
Tuewley
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Herry
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Barton and Parrott
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Mudge Smith’s
Alabama
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Corydon
J. B. Hall
Chattanooga
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Roa
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New York
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Poy Dulaney
Ike
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Prof Brown
R. A. Wood
Geo. A. Ross
Brush
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J. B. Bnaprxo
Electric Light Office
Wat” Belton
Sheriff Campbell
J. . Gulliher & Co
Cologne
Lailien Aid Society
W. W. Lickens
Myrtle Avin ‘Ienne
Neighbors
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Tria
Dr. Miles
Pam Pitte
Washington County
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E. K. Hunt
TP. Riggs
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L. J. Shipley
Waxnon
Miles
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SB South
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Coxx
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W. L, Taylor
JS. Galliher & CO
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Brading Bros
Johnson City, Tenn
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Hudgins & CO
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Hotel Inperil
R. W. Farr
Ip 108 Ae
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Teno
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Watauga River
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Cox
Warner H. Epps
George R Datcan
W. Z. Taylor
George R. Duncan
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W. W. Epps
George R. Dune
Warner 1
Epps
George R. Dun
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