Flood Wrecks Groveland Fences and Water Levels Rise
Floods across Groveland and Knob Creek cause extensive fence losses and record high water in Silver and Fountain creeks. Reports cite destroyed bridges, moved families, and homes flooded up to beds, with heavy damage to corn and wheat and many residents evacuated or stranded. Nearby areas report back waters of Duck River flooding farms and schoolhouses, with rail bridges washed away and widespread property loss. Key names include RB A Furgus, W A Denham, Oliver Brothers, D F Davidson, Florence Denham, John Edmerson, Dailey Cheatham, Walter Gilliam, and local residents observing the rising waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponytail Corck
Silver Creek
Silver Créek
Fountain Creek
John Edmerson
Florence Denham
Pountain Creek
Thomas Mill
Fonouta Creek
Walter Gilliam
Watson Bros
Robin
Knob Creek
Duck River
Measre
Sam Williams
Nick Page
Clayton Church
Brunson
Nashville and Clarksville Railroad accepts stock ordinance
Jere Baxter filed with Recorder Byrne his acceptance of the Nashville and Clarksville Railroad Company ordinance authorizing the mayor to subscribe 1 100 000 of the capital stock. He agrees to all conditions and will carry out stipulations in good faith. The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Trev Martin in Jackson fell and broke his neck and lived for some time after the injury. Governor McMillin and staff returned from Charleston after Tennessee day at the Exposition with limited social reception beyond the governor and a few officials. Drew Minton of Gibson county, 94, suicided Sunday by drowning in a pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere Baxter
Nashville and
Clarksville Railroad Company
Recorder Byrne
Nashville
Trev
Martin
Jackson
Guv
McMillin
Charleston
Drew Minton
Gibson County
Botanic Blood Balm Advertisement Claims Cure for Rheumatism and Catarrh
An advertisement asserts Botanic Blood Balm cures rheumatism and catarrh after exposure, promising relief from bone and joint pain, throat irritation, and offensive breath. It claims to purify the blood, reduce swelling, and offer free medical advice with prepaid treatment, inviting readers to write Dr. Gillam in Atlanta Georgia for trouble description.
Maury Chapter Daughters of Confederacy Meeting
The Maury Chapter will hold its annual meeting with Mrs. Sue Gray Dunnington this afternoon April 4 at 2 30. Election of officers for the new year and delegate selection for the State convention at Gal latin will take place. Members urged to attend and pay fan dues. Mrs. E H Hatcher President sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury
Daughters of Confederacy
Sue Gray Dunnington
Gallatin
E. H. Hatcher
Presi
Distressing stomach cure touted by masterly South American remedy
An advertisement proclaims a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims immediate relief from the first dose and asserts the remedy never fails, with bold promises of a permanent cure for all sufferers. Sold by A. B. Raine, druggist, feb7-ly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Rats
A. B. Raine
Two Local Boys Charged With Chicken Theft Near Fair Grounds
Bob Williamson and Edgar Webb, two Black youths living near the Fair Grounds, were arrested by Deputy Sheriff Chaorch for stealing chickens from W. J Stephenson. They allegedly visited many roosts south of town. They were bound over to the Criminal Court by Judge Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Williamson
Edgar Webb
Fair Grounds
Chaorch
W. J Stephenson
Criminal ‘Court
Hen. Hayes
Two Train Hoppers Run Over
A 10 year old boy John Jordan was killed instantly in Decatur Alabama while jumping on trains in the Louisville Nashville yard. A second youth John McCartney, about 12, was fatally injured at New Decatur Alabama when attempting to hop a moving freight train. His leg was ground to a jelly and he suffered serious injuries to his body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jordan
Louisville
Decatur
Ala
John McCartney
New Decatur
Louisville & Nashville
Osteopathy praised and discussed by Brown Godwin
A testimonial letter from M Hunter of Columbia Tennessee extols Osteopathy and thanks Dr Godwin for relief from pain. The piece defends osteopathic practice against fraud accusations, argues against drug overuse, and urges sufferers to seek examination without cost. It cites public skepticism and promotes natural bodily self regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godwin
Zara
Brown Godwin
Columbia, Tenn
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West 7Th St
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Santa Be Pike
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Zion
Ohloe
Ise
Black Prince
Court House
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A. F. Brown
Wood
Reyes
Luther Thompson
Emma Jones
Geo. Jones
Maggie Helton
R. 8. Craig
Cornelia Hardi
Louisville Liquor Intercsta Ee
Ant Prohibition League
National Protection
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Med
M. Hunter
Nashville American
Birwingkaw Age-Herald
Bryan
Age-Herald
The
American
Chattanooga News
D. Y. Hallock & Sons
Nashville Pike
Brown
Eugene Alexander
Columbia
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Milwaukee
Hassell
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Roberts Machine Co
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