Grateful Labamian Praises King's Daughters Hospital Care
E T Hollingsworth expresses deep gratitude to Miss Jenkins and the King's Daughters Hospital staff for exemplary treatment during a recent stay. He commends patient cheerfulness and kindness of the nurses and wishes the establishment continued success for all. Also reports a remarkable cure of dysentery after using Chamberlain’s remedy as advised by a Show Hill, N. J. reader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Hollingsworth
King’s Daughters
Mise Jenkins
King's Daughters Hospital
Chamberlain
B. W. Hill
Show Hill, N
Successor to Mountcastle and national committee vacancy
Aug. 12 in Washington the Democratic state central committee and the national committee elect a new member to fill the vacancy caused by Mountcastle's death. Minutes from the 1908 convention reveal the vacancy power rested with state committees, with Baltimore convention rules in effect. A matter involved currency legislation discussed with President Wilton at the White House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shington
Roo
Mountcastle
Baltimore
Wilton
White House
West Point cadet recruitment shortfall prompts education defense
Washington Aug 11 military authorities face a West Point shortfall in this year’s plebe class with the cadet battalion in camp at 615 and about fifty fewer cadets than needed. Efforts to fill gaps came from a July special exam yielding Eighteen new cadets as 108 candidates and alternates failed. Authorities cite strict entrance standards and the lure of commercial life, while stressing West Point provides a highly valuable four year education and maintenance, and that nominations by senators and representatives must arrive on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West Point
Military Academy
Iry Ja
Highlomeer
Eitie
Vaughn's 0 Makes A Dice Marathon Run Through Streets
A runaway milk horse attached to Newt F Vaughn's wagon raced through the streets at 2:30 pace then toppled the wagon at a square corner. The horse dragged the wagon upright for a block before being stopped, causing minor damage and exciting a large crowd. No serious injuries reported. Grigsby’s Liver-Lax advertised as safer than calomel ends the excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt F. Vaughn
Dan Patch
Uhian
Oldest New Yorker Hailed 800 Year Turtle Arrives in Central Park
New York reports the arrival of an enormous 464 pound deep sea turtle named The Old Man of the Pacific. Said to be 800 years old, the giant, 6 foot long creature will reside at the Central Park Zoo after a tramp steamer voyage from the California coast. Two policemen and two handlers greeted the arrival as the turtle reportedly bit a club in two and opened its mouth six inches wide.
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New York
Central Park Zoo
Pacific
California
Central Park
Costly Treatment Ends With Simple Remedy
A Whitlow Arkansas man describes costly constipation and indigestion treatments in St. Louis and New Orleans with no cure until using Chamberlain's Tablets. He reports full recovery after taking them for some time. For sale by all dealers.
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C. H. Hines
Whitlow, Ark
St. Louis
Orleans
Ree Chamberlain
Perforated with Pitchfork in Dover Vaudeville Fight
In Dover Tennessee on August 11 three Rose Killian Vaudeville Company members are jailed after a free for all during setup for a performance. A fourth is severely wounded with seven perforations from a pitchfork. All suspects await trial in city court. no bonds. An advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar Compound follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Tenn
Rose Killain Vaudeville Company
A. R. Ellison
Wis
Liv-Ver-Lax Promises Safe Digestive Relief
A natural remedy claims to replace calomel by eliminating poisons and cleaning the system. It supposedly eases constipation with pleasant action and safety for both adults and children. Sold by Stephenson Bros with a Rogery bottle guarantee at 60 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Grigsby
Stephenson Bros
Negro section hand injured on L and N railroad
A negro section hand employed on the L and N Railroad was hurt while at work under the section foreman. A twenty pound hammer being used by a fellow worker broke its handle and struck him on the head, crushing the axud. He was taken to the hospital where Dr. Pillow trephined, and he is reported in a fair way to recover. Grigsby’s Liv-Ver-Lax advertised as a liver syrup alternative to calomel.
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L & N. Railroad
Pillow
Trephying
Ice Cream Supper Friday Night At Rockside School
At the Rockside school house on Bear Creek pike an ice cream supper is planned Friday night August 15 by the Modern Woodmen of America. Proceeds support the local lodge and a cordial invitation is extended to all.
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Rockside
Bear Creek Pike
Modern
Woodmen of America
Railroads May Reduce Rates Amid Legal Action
Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn August 12 railroads proposed a two and a half cent passenger rate and coupon payments pending a decision in the Alabama suit. The matter was taken under advisement by the railroad commissioners. Ad: Dr Thomas Belzetic Oil for burns cuts and emergencies 25c and 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nashville Tenn
Alabama
Raiload Commissioners
Lightning strikes kill cows in Hastings barn row
Henry Deitrich found eighteen registered cows dead in a row in his Hastings barn after a bolt ran the length of stalls. The barn itself was undamaged. An advertisement promotes Burdock Blood Bitters at $1.00 with warnings of symptoms like stomach upset and headache.
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Hastings-On
The
Hudson, N
Henry Deitrich
Ice cream supper at McCains School
There will be an ice cream supper at McCains for the benefit of the school on Friday night August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCains
Osteopaths Conven tion Draws 15000 At Kirksville
Dr M 4 O'Bryan returns from the seventeenth annual osteopaths convention held in Kirksville Missouri last week. Delegates from across the country attended on the birthday of Dr Andrew Taylor Still. The program featured a barbecue, speaking, and music with demonstrations. For the first time a Southern doctor Dr P H Woodall of Birmingham was elected president.
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M. 4. O'Bryan
Kirksville
Andrew Taylor Still
P. H. Woodall
Birmingham
County work on the roads praised under Supt Richardson
The county work house crew directed by Superintendent Richardson is praised for road improvements on the pike between Bigbyville and Mt. Pleasant. The grade over the hill is being changed to reduce danger and ease travel, with work from Reece's church west over the ridge noted as particularly good. Calomel is Mercury, while Grigsby’s Liv-Ver-Lax is advertised as safe, with Stephenson Bros. marketing the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Richardson
Bigbyville
Mt. Pleasant
Reece
Market Quiet With Small Chickens Weakening Prices
A quiet market tone overall with little change in prices. Produce and fruits stay in demand. poultry shows slight weakness in small chickens while larger items hold. Wholesale quotes from Columbia and Nashville reflect steady grains, seeds, and fats, with several commodity prices noted and one local arrest for bad checks.
Railroad Time Table for Columbia Arrival and Departure
Northbound trains include No 4 limited arriving 1 30 am departing 1 37 am No 6 Decatur arrival 8 20 am departure 8 20 am No 90 Columbia accommodation 11 00 am No 2 east time arrives 6 05 pm depart 6 10 pm No 4 and 24 divisions list accommodated arrivals and departures. Southbound section lists United No 1 arriving 3 42 am depart 3 45 am No 9 Columbia accommodation 9 25 am No 5 Decatur accommodation 5 25 pm 6 30 pm No 98 Columbia accommodation 6 35 pm and more. End of schedule shows Simms ticket agent contact.
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Columbia
Malin Line
Hastern Oexprese
Seon
Decaturrives
Feparts
Plenet
Ne Pleasant
Sheffield
United
Senatia
Decater
Rives
Simms
Agmet Ce
Eleventh Cavalry to Attend Tennessee Fair and Chattanooga Reunion
Washington Aug 12 The War Department approved requests by Senator Luxe Leu Senator Shields and Representative Burns for the Eleventh Cavalry to attend the Tennessee State Fair. The regiment is also slated for the Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Chattanooga and for a conservation exhibition in Knoxville. The visit to Knoxville is set for the last week in October. Senator Les pursued the matter with Secretary of War Garrison, who was at Spokane, and today received confirmation by telegram that the orders were granted.
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Washington, D.C
Luxe Leu
War Department
Shields
Burns
Eleventh Cavalry
Tennessee
Moon
Chattanooga
Austin
Knoxville
Seinster Les
Garrison
Spokane
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Arvard
Ofice
Labamian
Maury Hospital
West Powt
Vaughn
Grigsby
Hammer
Ask Stephenson Bros
Rockside School
Ry Dgan
Thomas
Belzetic Oil
Byrne
M’cains
Ask
MT. Pleasant Pike
Coberumbia
Callender & Co
Colum
Bla Mill & Elevator Co
Ashton
City Mi
Nashville
Sarah Staggs
Sarah F Segs
Sheri Sam Hurditon
Davidson County
Cablander & Co
Buack
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