Duck River Valley Oil and Gas Co Formed in Marshall County
A new 4000 acre oil venture, the Duck River Valley Oil and Gas Co, is formed by prominent Columbia men in Marshall County. Incorporators include John D. Dobbins F J Ewing Robt C Hering A B Reins Will Ridley and W J Howard. Capitalization is 90000 with growth options. Plans call for prospecting developing buying selling lands and building refineries and a branch railroad to reach oil. They expect wells to be drilled within sixty days with two existing yard wells on the property.
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Columbia
Marshall County
Ander
Duck River Valley Oil and Gna Co
John D. Dobbins
F. J. Ewing
Robt
C. Hering
A. B. Reins
Will Ridley
W. J. Howard
Duck River Valley
Robi
Ewing
Herald
Twelve Presbyterian Pastors in Columbia Tennessee
Earliest Presbyterians in Columbia built a brick church in 1822 8 on Garden and Sixth streets. The list names Gideon Blackburn Robert Henderson D D Robert Hardin Thomas Scott Joseph Sherman LL D OC P Wing William Mack D D A Hurtpence A L Kline J M P Otts D D J C Mitchell F B Webb D D and notes Sherman died in Nashville in a stagecoach accident while returning to Yarmouth Maine for summer vacation.
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Columbia
Tenn
Court House
First Presbyterian Church
Garden and
Sixth Streets
Gideon Blackburn
Robert Henderson
Robert Hardin
Jackson College
Thomas Scott
Joseph Sherman
Ll.d
Sherman
Nashville
Yarmouth
Maine
P. Wing
William Mack
D.D
A. Hurtpence
A. L. Kline
J. M. P. Otts
J. C. Mitchell
F. B. Webb
Movement of Phosphate From Mt Pleasant District July Totals
Railroad figures show July phosphate movement from Mt Pleasant district at 27 080 tons domestic and export. January totals reach 225 067 tons of all rock shipped from the field. Includes domestic and export breakdowns and a grand running total for the year.
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Mt. Pleasant
Animal Show at Elks Carnival Promises Rare Entertainment
The Elks Carnival features an animal show praised as unmatched and entertaining to all attendees. Bizarre claims cite Garevod's Barsaparinia as a supposed cure, with A. B. Raise listed among presenters.
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Garevod
Barsaparinia
A. B. Raise
Winning Fame and Fortune in the Railway World
The Denver Illustrated Weekly lauds G. W. Martin of Denver as a rising figure in western railways now with St. Louis and San Francisco Consolidated Lines. Born in Columbia, he rose from private secretary to executive, praised for integrity, intellect, and success, with Southern roots and a gentleman’s word guiding his career.
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Denver
Colorado
G. W. Martin
St. Louis
San Francisco
Mr. Martin
Columbia
Thomas G. Martin
Mt. Pleasant
Heap
A. M. Wingfield
Col. Ensley
Alabama
Memphis
Little Rock
Caldwell
Arkansas Supreme Bench
Frisco
The
Illustrated Weekly
Martin
Invitation to hear Rev. J O Guerrant at First Presbyterian
To the People of Columbia a call announces Rev J O Guerrant will conduct a series of religious meetings in the Presbyterian church guiding souls in Columbia and nearby areas. The note invites unchurched and fallen individuals to attend, stressing mercy, redemption, and the church’s mission to seek and save the lost alongside various church leaders’ signatures.
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First Presbyterian Church
J. O. Guerrant
Kentucky
Presbyterian Church
Columbia
Dr. Guerrant
Leondemo Thes
Sinnera
Satan
God
Church
Earth
Chriava
H. B. Titcomb
J. P. Street
W. F. Embry
F. J. Ewing
W. B. Gordon
T. E. Gordon
A. M. Looney
W. 8. Fleming
W. B. Dobbins
A. D. Frierson
Eidera 1St Presbyterian Church
Willopus-Wallopus Improves City Square Debate Grows
The willopus wallopus was put to work on the square Tuesday and citizens may judge if the investment is wise. The square will be dug up and regraded and the machine's work has been perfectly satisfactory. Several gentlemen once opposed now support the purchase.
Primms Resort Season Nears Final Thinning Crowd
The Mt Primms crowd is thinning as the season closes. The Primwa pay resort sees a rapid drop in visitors in the next few days, though this season has been among the best with several events drawing five hundred people at a time.
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Primwa
Primms
Ladies Oxfords at Cost Sale Features Wide Selection
About 200 pairs of ladies fine Oxfords offered at cost and below, with ranges from 82.00 to 3.00 for various styles. Includes 10 pairs of Indica black and tan Oxfords, misses and children's slippers, and reduced prices aimed to ease pocketbooks.
Mt Pleasant Happenings and Local Notes
Mt Pleasant Tennessee Aug 24. Mr and Mrs N B Stewart hosted an ice cream supper for P D Youngbloods 31st birthday. Book Lovers Club met with Mrs Chas S Jackson. Anti-Saloon League met at Cumberland Presbyterian church with business discussed. Miss Mable Humphries of Huntsville Alabama visiting Miss Ide Hildreth. Granbery Jackson left for Buffalo with Tennessee Press Association. Mrs Jno Early and Mrs Gallagher visiting Mrs J L Gregory. George Killebrew recovering from illness. Lisa Virgin Lockhart returned from Santa Fe. Miss Lacy Regenold visiting Miss Lela Regenold. Geo C Collins leaving for Huntsville Alabama to start dry goods and furniture business. Church meeting times changed to 730. Misses Pearl and Maggie Ingram back from extended visit to Dyersburg Memphis and Nashville.
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Mr. Pleasant
Tonn
N. B. Stewart
P.D. Youngblood
Frederick Hardy
Pete Ce
A. W. Southworth
Brook Farm
Anti-Saloon League
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Mable Humphries
Huntsville
Ala
Ide Hildreth
Granbery Jackson
Buffalo
Tennessee Press Association
Nashville
Jno
Mors. Jackson
T. M. Gallagher
J. L. Gregory
George Killebrew
Clarksville
Lisa Virgin Lockhart
Santa Fe
Miss Lacy Regenold
Memphis
Lela Regenold
Geo. C. Collins
Huntaville
Mrs. Collins
Pearl
Maggie Ingram
Dyersburg
Mt. Pleasant
Tobacco Cure Claim Promises Quick Restorative Results
Advertisement offering a cure for tobacco use and related weakness. Claims a full recovery in ten days, with guarantees and a mail address in Sterling Chicago or New York for orders. Contains exaggerated figures and misspelled words typical of period ads.
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Chicago
New York
West End Pickups Guest Greetings and Visits
Pearl ar is the guest of Misnes Cora and Carrie Gibson. Mr and Mrs Jim Prosewell left Monday for a visit to Athens Alabama. Mr Jim Goodwin and family of Nebo were guests of Mr and F Gibson last week. Mr and D Brown and daughter Virgie were guests of friends here a few days this week.
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Oe Pearl Ar
Misnes Cora
Carrie Gibson
Jim Prosewell
Athens
Ala
Jim Goodwin
Nebo
F._ Gibson
D. Brown
Virgie
Arsenal Property Shipping Begins From Columbia Arsenal
The Columbia Arsenal commenced shipment of arms, ammunition and machinery this week under Chief of Ordnance orders. About 12 earloads are to be shipped to Fort Rock Inland. Major Rockwell expects to depart around October 16 and says he has heard nothing yet about the final disposition of the Arsenal property but expects word within five days.
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Columbia Arsenal
Rockwell
Saturn
S Herald
Department
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement urges readers to buy and try Cascarets Candy Cathartic tonight. It claims genuine tablets stamped C. C. C and cautions they are never sold in bulk, available at all druggists for 10 cents.
A Lovely Serenade by Dogs Draws Maury County Crowd
A Friday night scene in Maury County features a large canine audience in Columbia enjoying a serenade on the square. The writer urges enforcement of the dog law and warns that many more such nights could drive someone to the insane asylum.
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Columbia
Maury County
What’s Your Face Worth in Liver Trouble Cure
A glossy 1900s style ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for liver trouble and pockmarked complexions. It promises clear rosy cheeks, a fair complexion, and cheap prices at Woldridge’s Drug Store with bold, persuasive claims.
Crap Shooters Caught at South Side Park
Sheriff Hight and Constable Good busted a Sunday craps game at South Side Park arresting twelve Black participants. One man fought the roll, but police interrupted and the players paid fines or sent to jail. others face possible chain gang if unable to pay or provide security.
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Sheriff Hight
Constable Good
South Side Park
Joe
Registration Snapshots From Ninth District Vote
Registration books for the Ninth district show 1285 voters registered. Many reside outside city limits and cannot vote in the municipal election unless they own real estate inside the corporation. Registration reopens for three days before the election.
Farmer's Institute Planned in Columbia by Agriculture Chief
Captain Thomas H. Paine Commissioner of Agriculture visited Columbia on department business and told a Herald reporter that arrangements are to be made to hold a Farmer's Institute in the city soon.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Propa
Toledo
F. J Cheney
Triax Wholesale
To- 10
Cho, Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Ohio
Farmer's Institute
Columbia
Thomas H. Paine
Agriculture
Herald
Serious Accident Near Taylorsville Hurts Local Resident
Last Sunday Mr James Ballard, a respected Taylorsville resident, attempted to jump a small stream on the way to church. His foot slipped and he sustained a serious jol. His hip joint was broken. He is about 60 years old.
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James Ballard
Taylorsville
Ballard
City Court Dismisses Second Exe In Drunkenness Case
The trial of Ninian Evara and Otey Dockery for drunkenness and disorderly conduct was heard before Judge Erwin Beeniin, with the proceeding proceeding to a halt as the second exe was dismissed.
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Ninian Evara
Otey Dockery
Erwin Beeniin Peat Sone Ona
Sod
The Best Prescription for Malaria Fever Relief
A fragment notes Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic claiming to ease malaria fever symptoms. The text is garbled but presents generic health remedy language without clear dates or sources.
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Grove
Big Peaches
Mr G E Sweat of South Columbia was seen near the streets Monday morning, a brief local sighting reported without further details.
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G E, Sweat
South Columbia
Arrest of Estella Jones on Larceny Charge
Sheriff Hight arrested Estella Jones on a larceny charge Saturday in Nashville.Jones, described as colored, was taken into custody after an expina sent ean-Nashville wees the neorees on 8 charge of Larceny. She was wanted in Nashville that evening.
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Sheriff Hight
Estella Jones
Nashville
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