Rousing Meeting Spurs Opposition to Depot Plan in Columbia
A Monday night gathering at the Court House attracted many residents to oppose the railroad depot proposal. Speakers argued the contract favors the railroad, warns of hidden costs, street closures, and a costly sewer obligation. A five member committee was appointed to study the plan and present the opposition before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen.
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Court House
L. A. Goslin
Atlones
Capt. Goslin
Maj
J. T. Williamson
Maj. Williamson
Columbia
Bothell
Peters
Colombia
High Street
South Min Street
Railroad Company
Railroad Company, As He Stands Before the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of
Sapien
Maj. Whithorne
Remedy for Poor Digestion Through Nourishing Diet and Herb
The passage extols beauty and strength from pure blood and strong digestion. It advises nourishing food and a small dose of Herbine after each meal to aid digestion and improve skin and facial appearance. It warns that poor digestion leads to weakness and a dull complexion, and promises visible improvement with the remedy.
Accidentally Shot Memphis Businessman Watkins Overton
Memphis April 14 Watkins Overton a leading young Memphis merchant died instantly after he discharged a pistol while reloading at dinner with his wife and three children He had just returned from the races and remarked on burglaries being common His father Col John Overton was notified by telephone and Mrs Overton a daughter of Napoleon Bonaparte III is mentioned as distressed.
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Memphis Tenn
Watkins Overton
Memhis
Mr. Overton
Ataira
Overton
Col
John, Overton
Naseville
Napoleon Th
Bis
Ex-Postmaster Praises Cure for Rheumatism
T. F. Anthony of Tr Town claims two doses of a remedy he bought from A. B. Matus, druggist, Cold Colum, cured his rheumatism and outdid any medicine he ever sold.
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T. F. Anthony
Tr Town
A. B. Matus
Colum
Suspect Policeman Kills Saloon Keeper in Chattanooga
Chattanooga April 18 Policeman W H Brown in civilian clothes shot and killed Robert Gleason a well known South Side saloon keeper after an altercation at Gleason's place Brown had been patrolling saloons on Sunday crowds gathered threatening lynching The incident sparked great excitement and a large crowd of Gleason's friends confronted the scene in Chattanooga Tennessee Columbia South Carolina also reports Wade Hampton funeral attendance Thousands paid respects as the state hosted the funeral obsequies of John Calhoun and Wade Hampton in Trinity church yard
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Brown
Robert Gleason
South Side
Citizens
Gleason
Gleasons
Columbia
Wade Hampton
Trinity Church Yard
John ©. Calhoun
Monument to Leonidas Polk Unveiled Near Atlanta
A monument to General Leonidas Polk the Confederate leader known as the Fighting Bishop was unveiled yesterday at Lost Mountain twenty miles from Atlanta Maj Gideon Morris and wife erected the shaft on the site where Polk was struck by a Federal shell on 15 1864 commemorating the battle memory in Georgia April 11
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Atlanta
Leonidas Polk
Lost Mountain
Gideon Morris
Poll
Struuck
Bird-Shot For Tiger
Disease metaphor warns consumption as a stealthy tiger. It urges Scott's Emulsion as a remedy to strengthen the body, soothe lungs, and slow advancing illness, promising a free sample.
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Scott
Theody
In Memoriam for John C Dexter Knight of Pythias
An obituary notice from Phin Tin Lodge Cincinnati honors John C Dexter who died April 10 1902. It notes his constant lodge attendance and high honors from Phin tins Lodge, his valued counsel, and his devotion to Knights of Pythias principles. The Grand Lodge Tennessee loses a zealous officer. resolutions call for mourning badges and minutes to publish the notice.
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John C. Dexter
Cincinnati
Ohio
Bro
Dexter
Pythias
Lod
Phintins Lodge
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Tennessee
Castle Hall
Masterly South Amerie Nervine Cure Promises Relief
Distressing stomach disease claimed to be permanently cured by South Amerie Nervine. The ad touts a universal remedy for stomach weakness and indigestion with a sure, thrat dose and marvelous relief. It urges readers to visit A B. Ralos, a druggist, for purchase.
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South Amerie
Onic
A B. Ralos
Draggiat
Air Ships Prospects Meet With St John Official
Alberto Hanto-Dumont of fame arrives to discuss exhibition of navigation by air with St John official. He cites hopes for American airships and envisions a principal airport for the world, signaling ambitious plans for future aviation infrastructure.
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Albreto Hanto-Dumont
Sir- Ie
St. Jone
Newee
Worl
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Peenante
STAR
NAVY
Piper Heidsieck
J. T
BRICE
Greenville
Amives & Bank Te
Enilos Sor Kaite
Bai
Ayater
VER
Anfaune
Rearwena
C. Hy. Brown
Folsom Avenue
St. Louis
Cremo
Old Virginia
American Cigar Company
Ppers
Figuers
Main
Wen
Eumnere
South Main
Walker Scott
James A Smiser
Brainer
Memphis
Himeel
Gen. Hampton
Tiger
Sorat
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