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May 29, 1885
The State Rights Democrat
Albany, Linn County, Oregon
What is this article about?
A letter from Tennessee postmaster J.T. Duty warns of Rev. Thomas M. Joyner, a Methodist preacher who deserted his wife and two sons to flee to Oregon with his wife's niece, Lottie Hall, and faces charges of other crimes.
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The S. F. Oregonian contains a letter from J T Duty, Postmaster at Bradford Store, Knox county, Tennessee, under date of May 9th, warning the people to look out for one Rev. Thomas M Joyner, a one horse Methodist preacher. The letter says that the reverend rascal deserted his wife and two sons and skipped out to Oregon with his wife's niece, named Lottie Hall. Joyner has a long list of crimes charged up to him according to reports. Look out for him.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Family Drama
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Betrayal
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Family Desertion
Preacher Scandal
Fugitive Warning
Adultery
Oregon Escape
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Thomas M Joyner
Lottie Hall
J T Duty
Where did it happen?
Bradford Store, Knox County, Tennessee To Oregon
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Thomas M Joyner
Lottie Hall
J T Duty
Location
Bradford Store, Knox County, Tennessee To Oregon
Event Date
May 9th
Story Details
Rev. Thomas M. Joyner deserted his wife and two sons in Tennessee and fled to Oregon with his wife's niece Lottie Hall, amid reports of other crimes; postmaster J.T. Duty warns people to watch for him.