Tennessee News History From 1890s Remembered
A reminiscence describes the early Tennessee newspapers and the rise of the Tennessee Messenger around 1890 91. Speakers recount editors printers and operations, including Hampton Brothers Newland and others, with a note on G A R gatherings and Cowan’s Grove.
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Es News
Tennessee
Henry Hampton
R Boys
Pfost
Hampton Brothers
Augusta
T. E. Newland
Gilbert
Charlie
Chester
Charlie Trew
Ager
Arlie Trew
Newlands
Cowan’s Grove
Rye field devastation as engine sparks ignite grain
Joliet Illinois July 28 A runaway wagon from the Ben Fishburn farm southwest of Ottawa set off a chain of fires. Sparks from a threshing machine engine ignited a wagon load of rye and then the field. Three wagons burned and the grain loss was heavy. Both horses were badly burned.
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Associated Press
Joliet, Ill
Ben Fishburn
Ottawa
Lightning Strike Hits Barn Injuring Two Men Near Macomb
A bolt struck the W. L. Heberer farm barn north of Macomb during a 2:00 PM storm. Two men Bud McKee and Jimmie McHone were knocked to the ground. a horse was also struck but survived. The strike caused splintered boards and no other major damage.
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W. L. Heberer Farm
Macomb
Heberer
Bud McKee
Jimmie McHone
Archie Applegate
Thorse
McHone
Bud
Kenneth
Pottery Worker Cuts Hand Tries to Catch Falling Jug
Benj. Decker Jr. injured his right hand at Buckeye pottery this morning while catching a broken jug. Three stitches were needed to close the wound after medical aid from Dr. B. D. Jenkins.
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Benj. Decker Jr
Buckeye Pottery
B. D. Jenkins
Brother Held After Turpentine Fire Fatality
Detroit on July 28 reports Hermann Schmanski aged 60 died in a hospital from burns after a quarrel with his brother who reportedly threw turpentine on him and touched a match to his clothing. The brother is in police custody.
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Associated Press
Detroit
Mich
Herman Schmanski
Old Normal reunion draws despite heavy rain at Macomb fairgrounds
Professor I F Meyer praises the Macomb Old Normal reunion held at the fairgrounds amid downpour. 800 to 1000 attendees enjoyed floral hall displays, a Blandinsville band concert, a fried chicken lunch, and a large group photo. Speakers included Mayor McLean and George W. Miller. long‑time teacher Thomas Gil, age over 90, shared reminiscences.
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Prccine
Macomb Fair Grounds
Blandinsville
R. D. Robinson
Galesburg
McLean
Macomb
John Bayliss
Normalites
George W. Miller
Kansas City
Meyer
William Prentiss
Chicago
Sol. K
Englevale
Kan
Thomas Gil
Roland Hollock
Regu
Fort Sheri
Leans
Governor Small Leaves Case to Attornies for Now
Governor Small returns to Chicago after overnight at home in Kankakee and postpones his embezzlement case as state funds treasurer. He resumes executive duties and plans road inspections in Lake, Kane, Will, Coles counties, and more, amid ongoing legal actions and arrest warrant dispute.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Small
Kankakee
Springfield
Lake County
Elgin
Kane County
Will County
Coles County
Mester
Sangamon
Governor to Return Sparks Watchful Waiting Across State
Outside Sangamon county the situation settles into patient watchful waiting on both sides until the governor returns to the capitol. The standoff remains unresolved as officials await the governor’s return to lead the next steps.
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Sangamon County
Tri County Fair at LaHarpe in Fall
The Tri County Fair association of LaHarpe Illinois plans a four day fair from September 6 to 9 with hog and cattle barns, a new floral hall costing 5000 dollars, running water electric lights and cement floors in pens. Racing features include 1000 dollar stake races and late closers. Send requests for premium lists to Secretary J W Minich LaHarpe.
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J. W. Minnich
LaHarpe
Ill
Visiting in McDonough County Now
Mr and Mrs F Buchanan and daughter of Silver Creek Nebraska are visiting relatives in McDonough county. Buchanan's origins trace to Good Hope area, with daughter of Mr Buchanan tied to Good Trope. They spent today with Sheriff B L Sapp and will return by auto in two weeks after a month long visit.
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F. Buchanan
Silver Creek
Neb
McDonough County
Buchanan
Good Hope
William Heath
Orville Hudson
Good Trope
Crabb
Nebraska
B. L. Sapp
Bushnell Officers Enforce Traffic Law
Bushnell police chief Clark Hanks and night patrolman James Turner crackdown on auto code violators. Docket shows Heschel Simmons and Robt Herschel of Bushnell plus Lester Yeast of Macomb charged with speeding and L W Bastiach of Adair cited for using no lights.
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Bushnell
Clark Hanks
James Turner
Justice of the Peace Sowers
Herschel Simmons
L. W. Bastiach
Adair
Robt. Herschel
Lester Yeast
Macomb
Wheat yields lift Marin county farmers through market slump
About 500000 bushels of wheat are projected from 29429 acres in the county with an average yield near twenty bushels per acre. Oats are not as strong with fields around twenty five to thirty five bushels. Threshing is well along and corn remains in good shape, signaling a light fall plowing period.
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Marin
McDonough
Farm Bureau
Canine Shot by Chief Purdum After Possible Fit
An offending dog, which showed signs of a possible fit, was shot yesterday afternoon behind the city building by Chief Purdum. The incident ends the animal’s run with the city authorities.
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Purdum
Industry Bandvols and Big Baseball Showdown
A large crowd is expected Sunday at the Macomb fair grounds for a baseball game between Industry and Macomb at three oclock with Mr McFarren of Galesburg umpiring. An Industry band concert will run from 230 to 3 oclock and admission is fifty cents for adults and twenty five cents for children amid high local interest.
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Industry
Macomb
Macomb Fairgrounds
McFarren
Galesburg
Rushville
Expect Disarmament Conference November 11
Washington reports open path to negotiations among United States and major powers on a conference date and venue for arms limitation talks with Japan accepting a seat. Officials foresee agreement on Washington as meeting site November 11 with little opposition. O A Rodgers and wife return home from a two week auto vacation visiting Bloomington and other points.
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Associated Press
Washington
United States
Japan
Harding
Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Glen Greer in New Boston
Mr and Mrs Glen Greer of New Boston welcome a baby boy born last night at Holmes hospital. The birth adds a new member to the Greer family and local joy in New Boston.
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Glen Greer
New Boston
Holmes Hospital
Settlement Planned in Statutory Offenses Case
Fred Livermore of near Rosedale, a soldier, was apprehended at Camp Grant by local officers. He prepared preliminary plans for a settlement of the case charging statutory offenses today in Justice Falkenthal's court. The case is expected to be settled tomorrow.
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Fred Livermore
Roseville
Camp Grant
Justice Falkenthal
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Vement Associa- Park
Reents
Rengine Sparks
Rye Field
Erer Farm
I. F. Meyer
Schop
Tri-County Fair
Madonough
McFarron
O. A. Rodgers
Woolworth
Bloomington
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