Southern Railway Faces Tax Rise and Tightening Economy
Richmond October meeting of Southern railway stockholders hears Harrison report on 1914 finances. Despite a 4.70 percent rise in operating expenses and higher taxes of 2.68 million, the company outlines improved equipment purchases, expanded terminal facilities, and a push for efficiency to offset a slow national business mood. The board notes taxes have risen faster than revenues, but highlights steady progress, strong public relations, and loyal staff as signs of a hopeful future for the railroad serving the southern states.
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Richmond
Southern Railway Company
Harrison
Unitedtates
United States
South
Sloan's Liniment for Lumbago and Other Aches
An old advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment to relieve lumbago rheumatism neuralgia and sciatica. It claims instant relief with back and loins application and offers a 25 cent bottle with a money back guarantee. Also mentions a homemade cough syrup recipe using onions brown sugar and hot plates for whooping cough.
Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Quick Cold Relief
A handwritten ad extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds. It claims relief follows quickly and urges a 50 cent bottle for home use. The testimonial from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio offers money back if not satisfied.
Democratic fervor and social notes from Cherokee
A Cherokee scene recounts visits by Bob Story and family, A Le Scott’s party, and others amid Democratic rallying from Rye to Worley. Local chatter mocks Ben Hooper, urges Democratic politics, and notes court-house activity, postmaster talks, and social visits. A public notice and medical advertisement close the column.
Physicians Meet in Morristown Next
Greeneville, Oct. 10. The East Tennessee Medical Association adjourned after selecting Morristown as next meeting site and electing officers for the year. It was the largest meeting with eight one physicians present. President Dr. J. W. Cox of Johnson City. first VP K. H. Woodley of Greeneville. second VP Dr. Augustus Shipley of Athens. secretary Dr. T. P. Latimore of Chattanooga. An educational rally followed in Mosheim with addresses by H. Thompson and Profs. Burleson and Mathes of East Tennessee Normal School.
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Greeneville
Morristown
East Tennessee Medical Association
Knoxville
J. W. Cox
Johnson
Clty
K. H. Woodley
Augustus Shipley
Athens
T. P. Latimore
Chattanooga
Moshelm
Greene County
Supreme Court Decides Several Civil Cases Saturday
Several civil cases are decided in the supreme court Saturday with opinions handed down. H. H. Piercy vs. City of Johnson City involves Unicol law and is reversed. opinion filed by Judge Williams. Vines & Wilson vs. Geo. B. Garman et al. concerns Washington equity, modified and affirmed by Chief Justice Nell. H. P. Pearson administrator vs. Washington College, Washington equity is affirmed.
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Supreme Court
H. H. Piercy
Johuson
Williams
Vines & Wilsin
Geo. B. Garman
Et al
Washington Equity
Nell. H. P. Pearson
Admi
Washington College
Bristol society notes visit and motor trips near Johnson City
Mrs N L Murrell of Johnson visited Bristol Thursday. Edie Wade, after a visit with her mother, planned to join Mr Wade in Johnson City Friday to return to New York. Mrs J G McFerrin hosted guests from Greeneville and Johnson City. Mrs W M Belton returns to Johnson City after Holston Heights visit. Booher party heads to Roanoke by motor. Anna Reeves visited cousins in Johnson City. Gump family hosts from Johnson City. Tate Cox with Nellie Baylor and Bess Cox enjoyed trips to Johnson City and Jonesboro.
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Bristol Herald Courier Society
N. L. Murrell
Johnson
Bristol
Edie Wade
Miller
Hes Beem
Thurman Smith
Wade
Johnson City
New Orleans
New York
J. G. McFerrin
J. W
Deaser
Gump
Martin Gump
Louis Gump
Jafar
Allen Gump
Ttate Cox
Nellie Baylor
Bess Cox
Jonesboro
Texas Wonder Cures Kidney and Bladder Troubles
An 19th century patent medicine ad promises cures for kidney and bladder ailments in men women and children. It claims relief for back rheumatism and irregularities and even diabetes. The bottle provides two months treatment and is sold by druggists or sent by mail for 1 with testimonials available from Texas and other states.
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Texas Wonder
Texas
EB. W. Hall
Oliver St
St. Louis
Sermon at Soldicen home and road safety concerns in Carter County
Dr. Ruble preached a strong Sunday sermon at Soldicen home. A Major Tip Pepper cow near the pike was struck by a car. one leg broken and the animal likely to be killed. value noted at 75 dollars. Taxpayers aim to curb reckless driving after two injuries in days. Win Lyon, former Sullivan County Developer editor, visited and bought an old Fulkerson farm house to move to Bluff City park for a tavern conversion.
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Carter County News
Ruble
Soldicen
Tip Pepper
Pike
Win
Lyon
Sullivan County
Hampton
Fulkerson
Mr. Lyon
Bluff City
ONE MORE MURDER AT SOLDIERS' HOME TRAIN INCIDENT
An old man from the Soldiers' Home attempted to derail train No. 42 near John’s son City. The train escaped harm. the man died in the morgue. The letter charges bootleggers and temperance neglect, calling for action before more deaths. Also an ad extols Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for lung troubles and cough relief.
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John’son City
Mera
D. P. Ballard
Dr. Bell
Doughnut Bet Goes Awry in Downtown Cafe
In a downtown cafe the traditional dollar for a doughnut wager proceeded with Ike betting the doughnut man. The doughnut holder won the initial stake but found the odds shifted against him when the stakes were reversed.
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Down Town
Ike
Louieville Courier-Journal
Soldier Moses Crapo Dies After Long Service at Mountain Branch
Moses Crapo, aged 43 years, a well known inmate of the Mountain Branch Soldiers' Home and Johnson City, answered the last roll. He served in the Tenth Tennessee infantry, Third brigade, Fourth Corps, Army of the Cumberland, and took part in the Mill Springs battle. He was laid to rest in the Mountain Branch circle.
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Moses Crapo
Mountain Branch
Johnson City
Tenth Tiiiania
Fourteenth Corps
Army of the Cumberland
Mill Springs
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Clinchfield Portland Cement
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Cherry
Bob Story
Dry Jenock
A. le Scott
Johr A. Scott
Sam Keplinger
Garbers
W. C. Story
Anna Beckett
Pearl Mil Fier
Uickel
Rye
Worley
Hooper
Court House
Royston
Ben Hooper
Tennessee
Washington County
Para
Sam Huffine
Esa, Depew
Harry Brockus
Nat Buck
Brockus
Virginia
Lura Greene
Butler
John Haney
Johnson Ly
Haney
Joe Greene
Alphous Greene
Paul Worley
Greenwood
Dock Scott
Ralph Boring
Union
Fac
Bob Mullens
Misses Noma
Lara Greene
Honwl Dineare
Reulres & Comatientional Trea
Fr. Caner & Co
Toledo
Pile Tor Sonstipation
SEC
Daniels
Johnson Guy Steam Bakery
Tuec
Brading-Marshall
Model Milk Co
S. B. White ~Sells
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