Local notes and trials from Weer Point April services and town life
Weer Point recounts a slow Easter in April with no services except Sabbath schools after rain hindered farming. The piece notes wheat and fruit prospects, a sermon by Rev L S Baker, births, deaths, and community events including Mrs. Alderson visiting Nashville, Hannah Anderson's death, and local letters. It also advertises Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Hall's Catarrh Cure with testimonials and local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auebao
M.T. Wastershaw
Baker
Suviay
Theta
W. K. Alderson
Nashville
Ethel Judd
Walterd
Hannah Anderson
Fitzgerald
W.d Passmore
Ander
Tim Lant
Rally Bill and Local Happenings in Water Vautry Area
Community notes report mumps in the area and illness of Willie Pratt with improvement hoped. Names mentioned include Miss Oasis Winn, Mr Herman Prattle, and Willie Smith. a funeral for 11 year old Willie Smith at Boyd Cemetery is noted with memorial lines. Local church events and school plans are listed, along with farm work, weather, and residents visiting or recovering health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Pratt
10 Moore
Franklin
Oasis Winn
Caney Springs
Hally Hill
Herman Prattle
Mise Willie Smith
Monroe Smith
Boyd Cemetery
Smanthe
Edo
Jesus
Ll 'Cloek
Rev
Whittaker
Hatcher
Broher
Létall
A. RR Roach
Mra. Wea Cook
Turkey Creek
Bear Ranta Bo
J.P. Johnson
Misa Pauline Letsinger
Santa Ie
Midat
Mra J. 1
Williams
Huntesville
Ala
Misa Emote Kinzer
Sante Felura
J. L. Williams
Vera Booker
Blackourn
Goshed
J. T. Fleming
Bethel
Ridley Staton
Orrssra
Mt Pleasant Laundry Co chartered by County Court
The County Court Clerk approved a charter of incorporation for the Mt Pleasant Laundry Co with capital stock set at $3.00. Incorporators listed are G L Ragan Geo W Killebrew H G Harlan James A Bostick and John E Brownlow as the company plans to build and operate a laundry in Mt Pleasant. A long anecdotal plea follows about an elderly woman in need seeking admission to a home for the aged, detailing her family circumstances and finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Plensant Laundry Co
G L Ragan
Geo. W, Killebrew
H G, Harlan
James A Bostick
John E. Brownlow
Pleasant
Beautiful Line of Ladies Oxfords at Popular Prices
A local merchant advertises a broad selection of ladies oxfords priced at 2.00 with 39 styles including resting tops kid ties patent tips and various heel types. The ad promises a 2.50 line and a 3.00 option as equally attractive and urges shoppers to inspect the spring collection before buying.
Kentucky Governor Dispute Faces Early Supreme Court Hearing
The Kentucky governorship dispute moved to the U S Supreme Court with Taylor and Beckham pushing for an early hearing. The agreed statement outlines both claimants exercising powers of governor, causing state offices and pardons to be contested and creating widespread confusion among state officers. The court advanced the case to be heard on the 10th, with four hours allotted for each side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kentucky
United States Supreme Court
Taylor
Beckham
John Marshay
L. H. Carter
Senate
John Th. Castleman
J. C
J. C. W. Becksham
J. C. W. Beckham
Wm. S. Taylor
Louis McQuown
Helm Brice
Tigior
Supreme Court
Early Tennessee political snows and a physician’s cure
The piece critiques Gov McMillin’s push for an early party convention aimed at governor and senate goals, arguing it harms public propriety and alienates voters. It notes professional politicians’ support and the danger of snap conventions, then adds a testimonial for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a remedy for piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMillin
Senate
Memphis
Woman sues railroad for damages over colored coach ban
Wine ni¢ Smith, a Black woman, sues Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co for $10,000 claiming violation of the colored coach law. She says on April 3 at Hardstown she boarded a first class train, sat in the colored car, and white men entered with a string of filth. They smoked drank whisky and cursed while staff ignored her protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville, Ky
Wineni¢ Smith
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co
Ant
Hardstown
Quick and Convenient Schedules East via Southern Railway
Southern Railway offers double daily Nashville departures to eastern cities with connections through Chattanooga and Asheville. First train leaves Nashville at 9:29 p.m. reaching Washington next morning at 6:42 a.m. and continuing to Baltimore Philadelphia New York with Pullman cars and dining service east of Salisbury. Second train from Chattanooga at 10:40 p.m. arrives Washington 3:50 p.m. and New York 6:03 a.m. with sleeper and day coaches to Salisbury and Salisbury to New York.
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Middle
West Tennessee
Southern Railway
Nashville
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Chattanooga
Asheville
North Carolina
Salisbur
Raintapp
Une Wn
Salsbury
Salisbury
No Inv Ments Yet In Frankfort Ky Court
In Frankfort Kentucky April 17 the amended petition of the Democratic contestants for minor state offices seeks damages for alleged usurpation. The Franklin County grand jury adjourned without a report after about ten witnesses were examined in the Goebel assassination inquiry. It is unclear if indictments were voted, but the adjournment delays action. Tallow Dick Comba’s case under half kabaok corpus proceedings was not presented. Benjamin did not appear and rumors say proceedings may be abandoned.
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Prankfort
Lere
Ake
Franklin County
Tuccoy
Goebel
Indietmetts
Commonwealth
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Our County Correspondents
Dr. Pierce
Aiden Medical
Hampshire
Mra. McClore
Rey
Bob ‘Thompson
Spencer Kittrell
Kittrell
Leftwich
Otey Thompson
Columbia
Parka
Akin & Co
Eva Everrr
Bate
Ohio
Lucas County
Frank J
RX KY & Co
Oledo
Hall
Frank J. Chenny
A. Bealy
A. W. Gueason
J. Crexey, & Co
Toledo
Water Valley
Toame
Raya
Harriet
Yuutti
A. UL
Apis Ty Columbia
Oxfords
Fop
LUMA
Tennebaen
Board OF
W. M. Cheats
Jeal
Presiden
THE
Phoenix
Columbia, Tenness
Uhealra
A. Paberrnah
I Street
She Sun
TN. Figuers
Sax Surghons
Renick Marnillion
West Jefferson
Woldridge & Irvine
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Columbia, Tennessee
Gaia
Py Te Pe Sae
J.P. Browntow
J.J. Fumeune
Wiaw
J. F. Tewsnow
T . Rea
No. W. Fay J. Bgracey
Rownlow
F. Brown
Roberts Machine and Implement Company
Russell
Horne
Roberts Machine and Implement Co
Moline Corn Planter
Keystone
J.P. Street & Co
ZEN Telepho
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