Tennessee Highway Improvement Plan Organized in Nashville
Nashville October 12 The Memphis Bristol Highway Association proposes a statewide movement to form the Tennessee Association for Highway Improvement. Citizens are urged to hold mass meetings November 6 to elect delegates for a Nashville assembly November 9 at noon. Delegates will join the American Association for Highway Improvement meeting in Richmond November 20 1911 and seek legislative charter authority.
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Nashville
George A. Gowan
Memphis To
Bristol
Asanointtare
Veurer Ry Holl
Tetkensee
Memipliste Brintel Highway Association
Donn
State Capitol
Tennessee Association For Highway Improvement
Ach County
Rebs
Wirih
Nustiville
American Association For
American Association For Highway Improvement
Richmond
Texas Wonder promotes kidney and bladder relief
A peculiar Texas patent medicine claims to cure kidney and bladder troubles in men and women by removing gravel and diabetes symptoms. It promises general nerve and bladder relief, with mail order treatment and a stated price of two minutes per dose. Sold by druggists from Oliver Street in St. Louis.
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Texas
Dali
Oliver St. St. Louis
Holston Baptist Association 25th Anniversary Observance
Holston Baptist Association marks its twenty fifth year with a homecoming event planned near Cheroker Tap- Hiskehureh, about twelve miles southwest of the city. Dr W S Trrlell, an evangelist, chairs the observance which celebrates 128 years since the association’s founding. The group comprises 6 214 members with about 4 000 Sunday school students taught by 26 teachers and includes 49 church edifices within its bounds. The occasion is expected to draw many attendees.
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Cheroker Tap- Hiskehureh
Thin City
Short Place
Holston Association
Tennessee
W. 8
Trrlell
Lowa! Evangelist
Aged Man's Case Reversed by Court
The Supreme Court reversed the handling of Charles Holloway, 72, who faced a criminal court charge involving a life girl. State officials argued the lower court decision should not stand and the bench announced the reversal after reviewing the record and evidence.
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Supreme Court
Charles Holloway
Gen. Chas, T. Cale
Knoxville Sentinel
Doans Kidney Pills End Backache Claim in Tennessee Ad
A Tennessee reader recounts back pain relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Whitehouse Drug Co. The testimonial praises prompt relief and strong recovery, urging others with backache or kidney trouble to use Doan's. The note mentions Foster-Milburn Co. as U.S. agent and includes pricing. The piece also references highway association activities and a statewide mass meeting push for Memphis to Bristol highway work.
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Sallie Campbell
Claiborne Street
Johnson City
Tenn
Whitehouse Drug Co
Doan
Kal
Foster-Mibury Co
Huffalo
New York
United States
Down's
Uate Ne Militier
Wp'é Hock
Tan Offehtly
Coaditiewnns
Bristol
Gill
A. Quwan
Senator Taylor Endorses Statewide Primary Speech
Senator Taylor urged a statewide primary at Richardson hotel after a large turnout at the circuit court room. County Judge G B McCallum introduced him as he argued for national road improvement and party unity, endorsing open primary for all Democrats from governor to down ballot.
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Polaski
Ger
Ui—Kenater
Robert L. Taylor
Tvey Automobiles
Richardson Hotel
Tn Jmy
Circuit Cout
la Stasion Heil
Circuit Court Room
Taylor
G. B. McCallum
Win
Bax
Down
Jin
Self cures and elixir claims in midwestern paper items
The piece links Mr Ridgill of Briceville Texas and Mr Harms of Wabash R I to self cure stories using Dr Caldwell's Syn Pep sin. It promotes free sample bottles and states the product is sold for 50 cents to 1 dollar. Also mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure with a bold promise and a money back offer.
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Howard
Roy
Hall
Death sentence handed down to Robert Northern
A jury at Jonesboro found Robert Northern guilty of murder in the August 10 Kinbreville case. Judge Harmon imposed death and set December 1 for execution. The defense claimed self defense but Northern’s motive to rob the victim after the killing weakened that angle. Lawyers debated the verdict for hours before sentencing.
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Jonesboro
Robt
Northern
Wealey Preanel
A. A. Taylor
Kinbreville
Harmon
Miprlerer
Proenelt
Ttle
Guy 8
Chase
Ala. Taylor
D. A. Vines
Baw
J. R . Gardner
Help the Blind to Help Themselves in Tennessee Effort
A Tennessee appeal urges expanding a Memphis workshop for the blind to lift adults from idleness. It cites Dr. Samuel Howe’s legacy, economic waste of blindness, and local need in a state census showing 2,112 totally blind residents. Six men currently learn broom and mop making, seeking broader training and self-support.
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Samuel Howe
Adam
F. P. Lewis
Buffalo
New York Commission For the Blind
Board of Trustees of
New York School For the Blind
J. P. Crawford
School For the Blind
Nashville
United States Census Department
Tennessee
Memphis
Massey Sees District Politics Ahead of Sells Nomination
Dr Massey of Sevierville talks district political prospects in Knoxville on elections for Congress. He notes an opponent to Bells in the First district may be chosen within ten days while Sells seeks renomination. He says he is not aggressive but could run if needed. J B Cox and J W Howard are named as possible rivals.
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de A. D. Mamey
Sevierville
Hamet
Bells
Dr. Massey
Massey
Sells
United States
Jns. B. Cox
J. W. Howard
Greeneville
Aiso
World Growing Better Through Charity Efforts
Mrs. W. W. Gould of Pittsfield New Hampshire credits Electric Bitters with curing her long stomach and kidney troubles after other medicines failed. She praises the tonic as the best liver and kidney remedy and urges others to try it, noting it helps any woman. See at H. C. Miller's.
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W.W. Gould
Pittsfield
N. H
Ihe Aatetersi
H. C. Miller's
Mrs James M Johnson Stricken By Stroke In Rogeraville
Rogeraville October 14. Keen regret here over Mrs James M Johnson’s serious condition after a stroke of paralysis. Her daughters Mrs Joe Cass and Mrs Guy Smith of Johnson City are with her. She is highly esteemed locally with many friends hoping for recovery.
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Rogeraville
James M. Johnson
Joe Cass
Guy Smith
Johnson City
Johnston
Medical Syrup Promises Quick Constipation Relief
Strong claims urge throwing away violent pills and cathartics and using Dr Caldwell's Syrup, a home remedy for stomach, liver, and bowel issues. It guarantees results and offers a free sample by mailing an address to Caldwell Syrup Co., 119 Caldwell Building, Monticello, AL. Sold by dealers at 50 cents and $1 per bottle.
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In Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldg
Monticello, al
Appointments Made by Election Commission
Nashville October meeting adjourned after about an hour as the state board of elections filled vacancies across counties and conducted routine business. Appointments listed include Grainger S R Wester Independent J E K Williams Democrat B C Samsel Republican Hancock Wiley Cantrell Independent Greene Ed Robinson Independent Luther Greene Republican Sevier J W Mulendore Democrat Unicot P B Smith Independent Isaac R Love Republican Washington I R Taylor Democrat.
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Nashville
State Board of Elections
Grainger
S. R. Wester
J. EK. Williams
B.C. Samsel
Hancock
Wiley Cantrell
Greene
Ed Robinson
Luther Greene
Sevier
J. W. Mulendore
Unicot
P. B. Smith
Isaac R. Love
Washington
I. R. Taylor
Blood Balm cures skin and blood diseases and is offered free
An advertisement touts Blood Balm for blood impurities and skin ailments with claims of curing blood poison, cancer, carbuncles, scrofula, and eczema. It urges purchases from local drugstores and notes sample free while listing places and authorities promoting citizen self support and a Tennessee association drive.
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Atlanta
Gia
Wardle Friberg
Miller's Drug Store
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
Michigan
Maryland
Connecticut
Tennessee
W. Ekann
College Street
Memphis
Unusual Sowliety Marriage Monday Afternoon
Peculiar wedding in Socliek as Ki Nosepaint marries Sal Fourthixh with mock ceremony. Next-best man J Naught tried singing. police halted him. Groom, dejected, led to magistrate Ele, attire described with satirical detail. Bride to take in washing. couple to live together after court term if groom clears.
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Ki Nosepaint
Drisq Sal
Socliek
Squire Miller
Sla
J. Naught
Keely Institute
Jonesboro
Timely advice saves two lives in Marengo Wis
A letter touts Dr Le New Discovery as a remedy for a grave cough described as consumption. The writer credits timely advice from Mr J Walloughby of Marengo with preventing tragedy and saving both herself and her little boy. The ad promises a cure for lung troubles at 50 cents and one dollar per bottle with a guarantee by H C Jer.
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J. Walloughby
Marengo
Wis
H.C. Jer
Quality of a Good Teacher and Buckien’s Arica Salve Ad
An advertising notice extols self rule and praises Buckien's Arica Salve as the perfect healer for cuts burns sores and many conditions. It claims cures for sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and piles and promotes a 25 cent price at H C Miller's.
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Buckien
H.C. Miller's
Finding of jury ignored in desperate murder case
Jonesboro Oct 16. The supreme court interference may delay execution of Robert Northern who faces hanging December 12 in Nashville. Judge Dion Harmon rejected the jurys finding of mitigating circumstances and the case proceeds through appeals. Northern claimed self defense as the motive while prosecutors built a circumstantial case from the scene at Tayes Spring and the nearby farm.
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Knoxville
Northern
Circuit Court
Purday
A. A. ‘Taylor
J.T. J. Williams
Wesley Presnell
Presnell
Nothern
Pressnell
Northerton
Tate Spring
Withers
Mrnday
Grainger
Harmon
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Unika National Bank
C. Williams
MO D. Cox
Adam B. Grouch
James A. Pouder
Senator Taylor
Ridgill
Briceville
Tex
Me. Harms
Wabash R. I
Bernent
Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup Co
Caldwell Bldy
Monticello
Sec
London
Robert Northern
Court of Justice
Chamberland
First District
J. M. Johnston
Election Commission
City National Bank
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