Dr.  Edwin  Wiley  Grove - Memoriam

THE PARIS  POST-INTELLIGENCER
208 East  Wood  Street
P.O. Box 310
Paris, Tennessee  38242-0310

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November 5, 2002

75 Years Ago

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic was advertised at 60 cents per bottle. It was said to be particularly effective for pale, delicate women and children. A free box of Grove's liver pills would be included with each bottle sold.

October 29, 2002

75 Years Ago

Edwin W. Grove Jr., president of  the Paris Medicine Company was here in connection with the disposition of the Seely-Grove lawsuit concerning the will of his father, the late E.W. Grove. A son-in-law, Fred Seely, had sued the estate over control of the company or a sizeable bequest.

February 12, 2002

75 Years Ago

The will of the late E.W. Grove, founder of Paris Medicine Company, was probated in St. Louis. Most of the estate, valued at between $10 and $25 million, went to his widow and children. Charities also received part of the estate.

February 5, 2002 Edition

75 Years Ago

Throngs of local citizens mourned at the bier of one of the most successful and distinguished men Paris has ever produced. Dr. Edwin Wiley Grove. Grove died in his retirement home in Asheville, N.C. Last rites were said at First Presbyterian Church here and in joint memorial service for all the community was held at first Baptist Church. Grove had amassed a fortune as founder of Paris Medicine Co., and had invented a tasteless tonic which sold nationwide. He was a philanthropist of major note, having endowed Grove High School and other local entities. He was buried in the Grove plot in the City Cemetery.

February 6, 2002 Edition

75 Years Ago

Condolences and accolades continue to pour in from all across Tennessee, following the burial of  Dr. E.W. Grove at City Cemetery. The Memphis Evening Appeal had a lengthy editorial acclaiming his life accomplishments and his philanthropy. Among local benefactors of Grove's generosity was First Presbyterian Church. Grove had donated a large portion of the funds for the erection of the new church edifice. Grove's estate was estimated to be between $5 and $7 million.

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