Local Jail Break Sparks Police Dragnet
Reports describe Hoover and John Pressley escaping through a brick wall at the county jail after feigned illness as Sheriff Elmore and guards slept. A wall breach, a case knife and iron poker were used, with fugitives described as Pressley about 25, six feet tall with a scar, Hoover about 5'8" with a dark complexion and mustache. A $25 reward was posted for each man, with telegrams sent to multiple points as authorities pursue them.
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Hoover
Elock
Elmore
Pressley
Robinson
John Preasley
Chas
Knox
James Wilson
Louisville
Amooth
Picnic and political rally near Brosella prepares for cross river action
The article notes a gathering near Brosella on the 27th inst with debates on county issues. Speakers include Howard B Parker for the Democrats J B Allen for the Republicans Nat O Dryden and BR Walton for the Murphies and T BR Reid for the Grangers. A Greenback candidate is expected. A live stock stock club is planned and Hamp & ice is mentioned for latest cloth styles. The piece also recounts local road funding efforts and a doctor’s charitable trip from New Hartford to Memphis to aid the afflicted, funded privately.
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Pionts At & B. Hopkins
Brosella
Howard
Parker
J. B. Allen
Nat
Dryden
BR. D. Walton
Murphies
T. BR. Reid
Grangers
C. O. Bonds
New Hartford
Pike County
Memia
Tennessee
Montgomery
Troy
Colored Knights Parade and Local Civic Event in Troy
Last Friday a colorful parade by the Knights of Tebor and Daughters of the Tabernacle, led by a colored brass band, drew local spectators through town to a grove near Troy for a festive gathering. The article outlines the origins of the Knights of Tebor in Galena and notes the group’s aims to aid the colored race, provide for widows and orphans, and ensure proper burial. It also mentions political canvassing and community notices, including local speakers and business ads, with references to medical and legal residents and upcoming sales in Troy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Tebor
Daughters of the Tabernacle
Troy
Order of the Knighta of Tabor
Galena
Ill
Order of Twelve
Ttus
Morse
South
Order of Daughters of the Tabernacle
Knights of Tabor
National Grand Temple
Greenback Convention Nominates Lincoln County Ticket
Delegates of the Greenback party met in Troy last Monday and nominated a county ticket. The convention represented 464 votes, with A. F. Downing receiving 104 and Levi J. Garrett 160 for representative. Ticket includes Probate Judge H. Jones, Associate Justice, Circuit Clerk Wan Carter, Clerk E. W. Freeman, Sheriff Peter Norton, Assessor John Norton, and Treasurer Wa Norton.
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Greenback
Greenback Party
Lincoln County
Troy
A. F. Downing
Levi J. Garrett
A. F. Downs
H. Jones
I du
Ocean
Wan
E. W. Freeman
Mel Carter
Sherif—Peter
John
Norton
Fresh bread and pastries at M Helliriegel's City Bakery
Ten dollars reward advertised for a loss and recovery related to a note about fresh bread cakes and meals kept on hand at M Helliriegel's City Bakery. The short notice emphasizes steady availability of bakery items.
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M. Helliriegel'o City Bakery
In Troy Daughter Born to A M Veneau Wife
September 8, 1878 in Troy a daughter was born to the wife of A M Veneau weighing 11 4 pounds.
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Allowaty
Onecare
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Troy Herald
Fisher & ¢ Co
Local and County News
C. M. Hamilton
Dalat
Tod Ste
Fiano
Hamilton
the. M. Hamilt
Ie Bhoca
M. Hamilton
East & Birkhead
Hellregel
City
Murphy
L. Wright
Webb City
Tasper County
Charley
Cummings
Sedalia
J. M. McLellan
E. J. Rice
Louisiana
W. W. Edwards
Maria Halleck
St. Charles
Edwards
Cap-au-Gris
Cuivre
Herald Office
Edwarda
Eng
Christian Church
New Hope
Eli. J. H. Matthews
Clarksville
Aug. Kuhne
John D. Davis
John H. King
Sara J. Davis
John Gentry
Cscape
Trey
Falmouth
Preea
Hand & Canoe
Beck Petey
Pic “Ter Editora Herald
Lovell
Moxley
Democrata
Ingram
B. Moxley
M. L. Lovell
J. W. Jameson
T. Ingram
Samuel Howell
Woolfolk
Colbert
Mozley
Per Yi
Jacnson
H. S. Parker
W. EF. Brown
C. W. Mastin
J. T. Gilmore
T. G. Hutt
Alexander Muda
T. R., Reit
W. A. Woodson
Bae Committee
Sino Die
J. E. Moseuer
Ch'mn. F. Wine
Beo'y
Ee ‘A Hs Hap & Jacuson
Payneaville
Wm. Errett
Mt. Verne
New , Hope
Baptist Church
Bitar Hope
O. W. Avery
Neveral Gen
Wm. P. Cannon
Cincinnati
T. G. Bydnor
Hand & Jackson
Evana Bros
Sea Iti
Marttin
Chaos
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