Two Hillsboro Men Arrested for Arson
Two Hillsboro men were arrested after a fire at the Tarlton building housing J H Zachary Furniture and J Barry Sympson studio. Investigators found bed clothing on a piano used by Sympson and Tom Gardner, with a can of coal oil in a sleep room. Gardner posted bond. Sympson remained under guard. Loss estimated at $8000, insured. This marks a second arson attempt in six weeks. The text includes an unrelated critical digression from Morgan News.
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Hillsboro
Tarlton
J. H. Zachary Furniture Company
J. Barry Sympson
Mr. Sympson
Tom Gardner
Elmhurst
Jask
Sympton
Gardner
Gardner Discharged After Preliminary Hearing
Tom Gardner was discharged after an examining trial related to the fire in the Tartlton building Sunday night. No testimony supported further action and the county attorney dismissed the complaint. J Barry Sympson remains jailed with defense council hired. grand jury action undecided. Roy Sympson, brother, arrived from Waco. Henedy Games advertises a collapsible tube remedy for piles at 50 cents.
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Tom Gardner
Tarlton
J. Barry Sympson
Council
Roy Sympson
Waco
Hillsboro Mirror
Sparkman-Ward Wedding In Hillsboro Rumor
Robert E. Sparkman district clerk of this county married Minnie Ward of Italy last evening. The couple rode the Katy Flyer to Austin and San Antonio after the ceremony as friends from Hillsboro gathered to celebrate.
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Robert E. Sparkman
County
Minnie Ward
Italy
Austin
San Antonio
Bob
Hillsboro
Hillsboro Mirror
Reverend T N McKee Delivers Sermon at Stewart Home
Last Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Tom R Stewart Rev T N McKee father of A H McKee near 90 preached a fine sermon to a small invited group. McKee has long service and strong familiarity with the scriptures and is always enjoyed by his friends.
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Tom R. Stewart
T. N. McKee
A. H. McKee
McKee
Whitney Messenger
Pills Claim Quick Relief for Bilious Headache
Advertisement noting Rings Little Liver Pills claim to cleanse the system and improve skin. Sold by Price & Mitchell for 25 cents.
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Price & Mitchell
Tyler Commercial College Promises Career Training
Advertisement urges readers to enroll in Tyler Commercial College Texas promising high paying business careers after courses in bookkeeping shorthand typewriting teletype and station work. It touts a 1500 student annual enrollment and a cash guaranteed catalog. A separate Hillsboro crime note reports an incendiary attack on a major business, two arrests and pending charges inflaming local nerves.
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America
Tyler Commercial College
Tyler
Texas
Byrne
State
U.nt
Death of M D L Walker Veteran Civil War Veteran Passes
Mr M D L Walker died at 10 am last Friday at his son J J Walker’s home five miles north of Itasca. He was 83 years old and died after his wife’s death left him despondent. Born in Georgia in Upton county, he lived in Texas five years and served throughout the Civil War in the Tennessee army. A Primitive Baptist and a Mason for 52 years, he is survived by six children, three sons and three daughters, with funeral held Saturday at Covington conducted by Rev W H Crawford. Itasca Item, Wednesday.
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M. D. L. Walker
J. J. Walkker
Itasca
Georgia
Upton County
Texas
Tennessee
Primitive Baptist Church
Butler, Ga
Florida
Moroney Found Not Guilty in Vagrancy Case
After a brief absence the jury in the Oscar Moroney vagrancy case in the corporation court returned a not guilty verdict. A large crowd watched as the defense offered no witnesses. Officials plan to file several similar complaints in the near future.
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Oscar Moroney
Corporation Court
Spring Winds Heal All Ailments with Pinesalve Carbolized
An old ads card promotes Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts sores burns chapped lips hands and face. It claims soothing and healing benefits by Price and Mitchell.
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Price & Mitchell
Texas attorney general praised for railroads ties in senate
The Statesman asserts that the attorney general in his Texas senate days showed extreme servility to corporate interests, acting to please railroads and opposing measures they disliked. The Hamilton Herald notes Dayson aligned with railroads on consolidation bills, claiming corporations found a faithful ally in him.
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The
Statesman
Texas
Texas State Senate
Austin Statesman
Hamilton People
Dayson
Hamilton Herald
Dennis Named Rival in AG Election Cartoon Exchange
A fragment notes a candidate allied with the current attorney general slated to challenge for a railroad post, with hints of political maneuvering and opposition. The piece reads as an anecdotal political sketch referencing a potential showdown.
Colquitt Seeks Re election For County Office
Local note reports Commissioner Colquitt running for re election in San Antonio area politics. The brief mentions code of San Antonio and small favors received, reflecting a civic update from Austin.
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Colquitt
San Antonio
Austin Statesman
Man’s Kidney Bladder Trouble Healed by Pineules
Powderly Texas man S G Williams reports years of kidney and bladder pain ending after a 30 day Pineules trial. He claims relief with a money back guarantee if not satisfied, as advertised by Price & Mitchell.
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S. G. Williams
Powderly
Texas
Price & Mitchell
Star Shines on Sunday leaves daily edition
The Waco Morning Star announces its final suspension as a daily paper though it will continue to publish on Sundays. Editor A. M. Kennedy, a strong supporter of Senator Bailey, remains associated as the paper shifts to a weekly Sunday appearance.
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Waco
Tex
Waco Morning Star
A. M. Kennedy
Bailey
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Remedy Ad
An advertising note promotes Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial trouble. It claims the product is pleasant to take gentle laxative and expels phlegm, sold by Price and Mitchell.
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Price & Mitchell
Oklahoma state star joins the U S flag design
Washington March 2 The navy department issued an order to arrange the 46 stars in six rows on the American flag to represent Oklahoma. The first third fourth and sixth rows will have six stars while the second and fifth will have seven stars.
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Washington
Oklahoma
Navy Department
Pineules Trial Offer for Back Aches and Kidneys
A 30 days trial offer promotes Pineules for back pain and rheumatic aches. Claims improvement for kidneys bladder and blood with broad age suitability and money back guarantee. Price & Mitchell advertised as sellers.
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Price & Mitchell
Fort Worth Record Subscription Rates Noted
The notice advertises subscription options for the Fort Worth Record offering daily delivery at 75 cents per month or 7.50 per year and semi weekly at 1 dollar per year or 50 cents for six months.
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Ft. Worth
Electric Bitters Endorsed By San Francisco Architect
Prominent architect Norman R Coulter of the Dilbeck Building in San Francisco endorses Electric Bitters as a tonic medicine. He says it helps stomach liver and kidney disorders and strengthens the system. The product is touted as a superior spring medicine and blood purifier sold for 50 cents at Price Mitchell's drug store.
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Norman R. Coulter
Dilbeck
San Francisco
Price & Mitchell
Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer &Co
Binghamton, N.Y
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