Dexter Will Mystery Turbulent and Unfound Paper
The article reports strong evidence that John G Dexter left a will, though the instrument is missing. Private letters and a predeath paper to J Briggs McLemore imply bequests to a young lady and Phintias Lodge, with doubts about intended heirs. Rumors of theft and access to his desk abound as officials withhold details. A separate railroad wreck near Summertown leaves seven dead or missing with a miraculous engine escape.
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J. Briggs McLemore
Dexter
St In
Phintias Lodge
Knighta
Pythian
Nashville, Florence & Sheffield
Summertown
Potts
Bud Mangrem
Mangrem
Tennessee Central plans bill to use Nashville Union Station
The Tennessee Central Railroad aims to secure legislative approval to enter Nashville’s Union Station and utilize Louisville and Nashville terminal facilities. The issue, long discussed, is set to become a key topic in the 1910 legislative races in the Cumberland Plateau region. In other news, an appeal from Dr. R V Pierce offers free confidential letter consultations for women's health issues, and the Opera House announces McDonald Scott’s troupe performing Life for Life starting Monday night.
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Tennessee Central Railroad
Nashville
Louisville
Cumberland Plateau
R. V. Pierce
the Invalides’ Hotel and Surgical Testitute
Buffalo, . Y
Pierce
RK. V Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Jeffersons Birthday Celebrated In Columbia The University Motto
Jefferson born April 18, 1743. 159th anniversary observed with Dr Collins Denny sermon at First Methodist Church. Motto We shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free displayed in Charlottesville structures. Columbia meeting notes list officers and lively reminiscences. Tennessee ranks high in University enrollment with Virginia and Kentucky.
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Thomas Jefferson
American Democracy
United States
University of Virginia
Collins Denny
Saint John
Jefferson's University
Charlottesville
Columbia
Wm. A. Smith
J. Bricgs McLemore
George Brown
Life of Paul Sermon Delivers Bold Message to Young Men
Dr. Collins Denny of Vanderbilt preached at First Methodist to a large young men audience. The program featured organ music, violin by Miss Mary Dale Fighera, and readings on Paul’s voyage and conversion. The speaker praised Paul for fearless purpose amid persecutions and hardships, urging men to emulate his steadfast work for the Master.
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First Methodist Church
Collins Denny
Vanderbilt University
Serviews
Kelley
T. A. Wharton
Mary Dale Fighera
Hateel Pene
Holy
Benny
Paul
Apostle Paul
Christ
Damascus
St. Paul
Apostle
Denny
Retail Clerks Association
First Presbyterian
Cumberland , Presbyterian Churches
Adams and Martin Drug Ads and Local Sermon Highlight
An early 20th century newspaper fragment promotes Adams & Martin Prescription Druggists noting discounted drug prices in Columbia. The piece also includes a long sermon excerpt about debt to the past and future, praising St Paul, plus local notices about a University scholarship and testimonials for Electric Bitters at W. P. Woldridge’s store.
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Mia
Phebe Cherley
Peterson
W.P. Woldridge
Ode
First price rise from hardware jobbers in Nashville
Nashville April 14. The start of a giants’ hardware combine pushes a 25 percent increase on all builders hardware lines. Nails excluded as an outside firm controls them. Consumers to bear higher costs as jobbers notify travelers to stop accepting orders at old prices.
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Nashville
Tenn
Cure for Rheumatism Promised by Local Ad Claim
A letter from N Porter in Columbia Tennessee praises Dr Brown’s Magic Liniment as curing eight years of rheumatism after one treatment. The ad declares the product available from local druggists and notes strong testimonial support amid a collage of travel notices and railroad arrangements for Confederate reunion travelers to Dallas Texas with Cotton Belt Route discounts for early bookings through Dr W A Smith or J L Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Tenn
Brown Chemical Co
Nashville
Brown
N. Porter
Columbia
Dallas
Texas
W. A. Smith
J. L. Jones
Medical Society elects officers at Memphis meeting
Memphis Tennessee April 10 The State Medical Society elected officers for the coming year with Dr R Miller of Chattanooga as President Dr Runyon of Clarksville as First Vice President Dr W B hs as Second Vice President and Dr ing J Roberts of Nashville as Third Vice President Dr W G Bilbro of Murfreesboro as Secretary Dr W F Glenn of Nashville as Treasurer Delegates Dr G Savage of Nashville and an alternate were named The next meeting will be in Nashville next year.
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Memphis
Tenn
State Medical Soci
R. Miller
Writtanooga
Fd. Runyon
Clarkeville
W. B. Hs
Ing J. Roberts
Nashville
W. G. Bilbro
Murfroesbore
W. F. Glenn
Land Sale in Maury County Tennessee at Columbia Court House
W. W. Gibbs and others versus American Phosphate Co. in Chancery Court Columbia Tennessee. Following a January 1902 decree, the April 26, 1902 sale at the courthouse offers land in the 11th Civil District of Maury County. Tracts total about 113 40 acres, with descriptions tied to Mrs. Swan and mill race, to satisfy a credit sale terms of six and twelve months and no redemption.
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W. W. Gibbs
American Phosphate Co
Columbia
Court House
Tennessee
Eell
Maury County
Tenn
Hall
W. W. Scott
Aury County
Geo
M. Swan
HH. Swan
Howards Corner
W.W. Scott
M. J. Scott
R. OM. C
Rolan Hull
W. A. Scott
KO. M. Oy
Mill Trace Herain
American Photo Co
Daods
W. W. Rontt
Apriat A. N
Aken, U, de M
Bridge Replacement Contract Awarded to Sty Aera
A meeting was held Saturday to replace the Fountain at Thomas Mill. The contract for the work was awarded to Sty Aera Bridge Company, with Holt Thomas and Pete Ee Raving Ee as participating parties.
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Meaars
Holt, Thomas
Pete Ee
raving _ ee
Thomas’ Mill
Sty Aera Bridge Company
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John G. Dexter
Osbouse
Cora
W. F. Wale
Opera House
Haa
McDonald & Scott Reperike Company
Greenway
Wrine
Garman Kalt Women
Jefferson
Denny Olivers
John Adams
Northwest Main Street
Mt. Pleasant, Tenn
The
Maury National Bank
Colpmala
Hughes
Park i
MeLamore
Cabd Oy
W. P. Ridley James Andrew
St Farme Ty Rfater
Cacnens
Tee. Prenaidant
Pareem ‘Caanete
W.J. Oakes
Jash
Tairway. Com
Piicas
N. Main St
Citizens
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
Columbia, Tenness
Bithal Howard , J. F. Brownlow
P. Brownlow
Jane
John W. Fry
J.J. Fleming
J. E. Brownlow
T. J. Rea
Orricens
J.P. Brownlow
J. F. Brownlow
Onabler
Phoenix
Bia
B. Greenlaw
F. Wateing
Aoe Facinfon
BITRE
ENO
Buelom
Fant
Onahise
Adams & Martin
Adams & Martin Prescription Druggists
Public Square
Woldridge
Bell Telephone
Columbia Association
Croup
J. C. Snider
Cittenden
Dr. King
Nck
W. P. Woldridge
the Herald
State Medical Society Officers
Columbia Phonograph Company
Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD
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