Weather and scandal mix on a Tennessee frontier page
A Nashville era column reports heavy winter weather, a Kentucky flare up, and the Mrs Julia Morrison James scandal regarding the Leidenheimer murder trial verdict of not guilty. It notes Judge J M Key's death, Chattanooga cannon gains from the Spanish American War, and calls for an end to mob law and war weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Morrison James
Frank Leidenheimer
Plaster of Paris” Company
South
J. M. Key
Chattanooga
Hayes
Sbi
James C. For
Quarterly Meeting at M E Church Honors Lewellen and Baker
The Sunday and Monday February 18 and 19 services included love feast and communion led by J N Baldwin of Deedsville and an evening sermon by Presiding Elder J A Lewellen. The Monday conference praised peace and harmony and favored renewing Brother Baker for another year while Lewellen’s term on the Warsaw District was urged to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. EK
J. N. Baldwin
Deedsville
J. A. Lewellen
Bro. Baker
Bro. Lewellen
Warsaw
Death of Mrs Matindé in Weasaw District
Mrs Matindé, wife of Mr Joli, died suddenly Monday after collapsing from what doctors attributed to neuralgia of the heart. She was about forty eight and lived with her mother near Weasaw. Funeral services were held at the Weasaw Church with interment nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matindé Ter
Joli
Ckman
Daughterkheiser
Miss
Daniel Ber
Wright
Wetasaw
Weasaw Waphurch
J. M. Baker
Dangerfield and Baber Married in Peru Romance
Nora Dangerfield and Charles Baber tied the knot in Peru on February 17 1900 at the parsonage with Br Cooper officiating. The couple then hosted an elegant supper for about fifty guests at the groom’s parents residence Mr and Mrs Daniel Baber. Gifts were received as congratulations poured in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Br. Cooper
Nora Dangerfield
Chas. Baber
Daniel Biber
Public Sale of Horses Cattle Hogs and Wheat
Samuel Berger of 234 miles north of Denver will hold a public sale on Friday February 23 1900. Items include 1 driving horse 10 head of cattle 22 head of hogs various farm implements and 36 acres of growing wheat. Credit of 8 months on sums over 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Berger
Denver
Grandmother Mackey Dies After Short Illness Near Onward
Mrs. Arthur Mackey mother of Mrs. Libbie Kirby and grandmother of A. B. Gryer died at home near Onward last Sunday after only a few hours illness. She was highly respected and well known to many in the area today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Mackey
Libbie Kirby
A. B. Gryer
Sarah Spitler
Buck
Deedsville
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Fast Healing
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for burns, bruises, sores, ulcers, boils, felons, and skin eruptions. It claims quick pain relief and healing, with a guarantee and selling point by W. L. Piper, a local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Piper
Chuggist
Guaranteed remedy cures coughs and lung troubles
A testimonial from Mrs. S. Dp of Harsh Fairport Kansas claims Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup cured her constant coughing and overall weakness. The advertisement asserts the product never fails for throat and lung issues.
Ladies of Denver Sewing at Sarah’s Home
Notices request the ladies of Denver and vicinity to bring sewing to Sarah’s home in the north-west part of town. Terms are reasonable and work will be done at her residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah
Matthias
Denver and Vicinity
North-Westor Town
W. H. Kirkpatrick
Hugh Ireland
Mexico
Denver
Peru
Harvest and church notices fill local papers
Birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. O P Cover on Feb 21. grain buyers seek all grains at Denver Elevators. Local social updates include visits by Mr. and Mrs. Sampsel of Macy, and Mr. Skinner with daughter Jessie from Twelve Mile. Obituary notes Mrs. Sarah Spitler of Deedsville. Real estate and ads for sale and services. Church events and meetings listed along with Easter date notes and postal stamp guidance.
Wanted: District Office Managers in State
Classified notice seeks several persons to represent the author in their area. Promises favorable employment with references exchanged. Enclose a self addressed stamped envelope to 8 A Park, 320 Caxton Building, Chicago.
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A. Park
Caxton Building
Chicago
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tennessee’ Letter
Nature
Kentucky
Commonwealth
Grant University
Grandma Mackey
Mrs. O. P. Cover
Paul Sampsel
Macy
Will Dell
T. H. Skinner
Miss Jessie
Twelve Mile
Geo. Woolley
Jesse Woods
Elsie
Burton Wade
D. C. Dell
J. E. Dunn
Orville
Vesta
M. E. Church
Jon
Servants of God
Mepia
Mia
M. M. McKeever
Abbeyville
Kan
Norice
W. O. Friend
SaLte
George Kessler
Dr. Peters
Anna Tracy
D.C. Dell
Charles Baker
John O'Hara
S. C. Leffel
Tri- Une
A. T. Morris
Cincinnati
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