Watermelon season ends as Crumley seeks weddings and news
Local notes tell of Crumley paying for eddie glow and Putty at Hoot and Side’s with plans to marry Komnebrdy. Town buzz includes jail for carrying a pistol, new clothing stock from Mothner, and busy shopping at Hunt & Side’s. Readers hear of traveling visitors, railroad crowds, and ongoing town improvements.
Debut Debate Highlighted Tennessee Rivalry at Masonic Hall
The Hon. KR J. Taylor, son of Nat Taylor and brother of AML Taylor, faced Republican opponent Mankine in a sharp Nashville debate on the State electoral ticket. Attendees praised Taylor's wit and forceful, concise facts, predicting broad support as the canvass continues.
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Masonic Theatre
Nashville
Mankine
Mr. Taylor
Nat. Taylor
Aml Taylor
Landon C. Haynes
Bob
Fisher
Blaine
Tragedy in Greeneville Ends in Murder and Suicide
In 1888 Maj. B T Johnson killed Maj. Edgar Henry at Hayneville furnace near Greeneville after learning of his wife’s affair. Johnson, a Pensignor Examiner, learned of the liaison, his wife confessed, and she died by suicide on December 5, 1888. Johnson surrendered to the sheriff in Greeneville.
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Greeneville
B. T. Johnson
Maj
Edgar Henry
Hayneville Furnace
Major Johnson
East Tennessee
North Carolina
Johnson
Remore
Jameson
Tudianapolle
Wil Moairy
Henry
Mayneville Vine
Abney
Jonson
Greanevilly
Cheriil
Mulligan letters and political volley surge in press
A jumble of campaign notes cites Stephen W. Dorsey, Jim Jaine, Mulligan letters, Blaine support, and Republican paper reactions. The piece mentions a saloon incident involving Henry Chay’s grandson, John Allison Jr of Jonesboro and a Memphis Appeal remark on Allison’s charm and influence.
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Blaine
New York
Hine
Mulligan
United States
Mulligat
Henry Chay
Tuataville
Suuday
Clay
John Allison, Jr
Jonesboro
Tenn
State
Memphis
Tax Comer Pricing Letter Draft Shown in Milan Context
Fragmentary note states tax material will be furnished from now until Sunday in November for 25 cents and until January for 50 cents. Payment by postal note costs three cents, or use postage stamps if notes unavailable. Quote: No one will ever know from month disposed a single dollar in Milan. Blaino to Fisher.
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Milan
Blaino
Fisher
Truly in King’s New Discovery for Consumption Promises Relief
A promotional notice touts Dr J B Mish and Son offering trials of King’s New Discovery for coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever lung diseases and throat pains. It claims the remedy saves many from an early grave and lists a large bottle price of $1.00.
Electric Bitters Advertisement Claim
A mid seventeenth century style sales pitch touts Electric Bitters as a cure for low spirits poor appetite and bilious ailments. It promotes rapid improvement new life and strength with a bottle sold by Dr J B Hash and Son at fifty cents.
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J. B. Hash
Railroads and timetable notes from 1584 era collapsed lines
A garbled 19th century rail systems snippet lists connections among towns across Northwest, West, and Southwest regions. Mentions Atlanta area routes, Ohio divisions, Louisville, Jeffersonville, Norfolk and Western, and multiple state lines. Includes a long list of stations, lines, and a timetable note claiming an 1584 effective date with Pullman and dining car references.
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