Texas and Tennessee Coalfields and Meridian Picnic Report
A vivid field report describes travel from Alabama to Memphis and Texas, noting small crops, busy Dukes Springs, and the Cotton Belt connection to Waco. It highlights the Meridian Old Settlers Picnic with 000 attendees, speeches by Nelson Phillips of Dallas, balloon ascensions, fireworks, and Macedonia singing. Also covered are local police actions in Meridian with Marcus Beck’s arrest on bench warrants and a perjury case in Ellis County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Memphis
Alahwana
Mistiessey
Tennesse
Rome
Dukes Springs
Waco
Texas
Texa
McLennian Onanty
Waow
Athens
Corsheantin
Catton
Metis
Wien
Metsregon
Hosa
Abatai
IH. Benthicety Ltd
Howeadt
Rowland
Ueration Patel
Meridian
Old Settlers Regnion
Buscque County
Nelnon Phillips
Dallas
Baloon
Macedonia
Johnny Impressions and Odd Anecdotes at Train Seat
A noisy scene on a crowded train features a man arguing with a boy named Johnny over behavior and manners. A humorous remark leads to a confrontation, followed by a casual interaction about growth and social expectations. The piece shifts to a medical note highlighting childhood bowel disorders and praising Chamberlain's remedies sold by Price & Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price & Mitchell
Odom & Walton's Sell Watches at One Dollar
An ad notes guaranteed watches with chains for $1.00 at Odom & Walton's. A sleeper in a sleeping car caused a rattle and the other passengers protested, while one man claimed the noise did not disturb him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odom & Walton's
Mason
Fragmented and tangled 19th century prose on reform and families
Witness a sprawling concourse of names, places, and tales from a bygone era. The piece weaves social advice, legal troubles, and domestic anecdotes, mentioning figures like United States Marshal Green, a magazine scandal, childrearing guidance, and urban life in New York and beyond. The text blends moral exhortations with sharp portraits of society and law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose
Haneed
Caeeie
Ania Fey
Hur Mstigonens
Indienne
Jou Pratt
Gorman
Cleburne
Duling
United States
Marahal Green
Federal Court of
Morgatt
Ax Serene
Garufedna
Womack Handles Welch Ice Cream Sale in Town
In a local event, Womack manages Welch ice cream sale in town. Hest noted in community notices and residents lined up for treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womack
Welch
Hest
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nye
Trent
Worncockle
Hornbackly
Mark Beck
Meridian Beth
Beck
Shwiby
Sharge
Horntuckle
Renee
Pras Breen
Valley Mills
Olla Stanfoyd
Srvest
Guyal Santa Fe
Ellis
Meat County
Maryill News
Medion
Anitay Dotter
Willee
Isles
Chamberlain's Cully
Tull
Johnny
Jooklng
Seanning
Talih
Ermen
Jn. K. Swit
Trenton
Tena Weiv
Youngit
Joli
Jim Wif
John
Minter
Belton
Houser
Kreis
Jas Toanah Sanitilistay
Annie Pal
Pia
el Tee
Fankiui
Rotheslunie Wits
Wiltexam
Port Ae
Essivision
elmraTi
Helier
Ania
Willy Yanvane
Peru
Invstty
Mts
Ewan
Wudersen
Gerd Jan Ae Elgg
Joeeatty
Reetnraaly
Tor
Anney
Ibieayn
Central Park
Aninny
Darkey
Kay
Chile
Omlom
Walton
Alpliant Weill
Agian
Ponthoy
Sutton Plot
Tig Haies
Seains
Rae Anton
Oven Franny Ennent
Weill
Ron Science
New York World
B.B. B
Kansas City
Colebs
Sven Lynn Tie Eller
D. Nemir
Barbar Shop
Brooks
Clifton
G.W. Collins
Clifton, Texas
Jootm
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