Jury Deadlock in Massey Murder Trial Prompts Mistrial
The case State v. Massey in Mt. Pleasant resulted in a mistrial as jurors split on punishment. Nine favored ten years in the penitentiary while others supported two to three years. Massey is accused of killing Walter Vaughan. Rich Allen’s murder case was continued. A second mistrial occurred after an earlier June trial left jurors split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Myney
Wother
Priday
Massey
Con Etalle
Walter Vaughan
Mt. Pleasant
Kegret
Robert Boggan
L Gant
Flavely
Staaten
Poms Vania
Philadelphi
Notable Miscellany From Global Updates
A roundup of varied items includes ancient yeast in Egyptian bread over 4000 years old, a Chinese anesthetic use 170 years ago, Yokeville DC ordinances criminalizing street walking, Boston women voting for school officers with 16 000 registered, Vienna's three year waiter school teaching French, Sacramento canyon steel rails replacing wood, Christy using Jersey hill background for a painting, arrests for drunkenness across 120 cities with $120 total, higher death rates among Black residents, Hooker T Washington denied dying at hotels, Dutch Holland wedding sweets exchanged for carved flower baskets, Belgium to introduce nickel coinage to ease business.
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Paris
China
Yokeville
D. C
Boston
Vienna
Sacramento Canyon
California
Howard Chandler Christy
San Juan
Alpine-on- the- Hudson
United States
Hooker T. Washington
Sprunggueld
Mass
Holland
Belgium
Real estate transfers listed in district records
Real estate transfers show J Mayes and wife to W J Sealey for Hygerea in Both district, 8.2 value. W K Foxall et ux to W S L Foxall covering 02 acres in 1st district for 1 000. L Hrowdlow to HL D Battle right of way to 12th district for 150. Jas A Smniaee to A E Neeley to 16th district for 0. W Hayes to E P Turner to just Sth district for 25.
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J. Mayes
W. J. Sealey
Hygerea
W.K. Foxall
W. SL. Foxall
L. Hrowdlow
HL D. Battle
Jas. A. Smniaee
A. E. Neeley
W. Hayes Ty E.P. Turner
Livestock Notes From Lincoln County Auction
HP Alexander received a load of high grade Durham calves from Lincoln County last week. Houston Thomas heads the herd from Hewack district, with stock from Gi Pristay.
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Alexander
Durham
Lincoln cOnty
Houston ‘Thomas
Gi Pristay
Elks Lodge Denounces Slander Against Padgett
At a Columbia Lodge meeting the BPO Elks unanimously condemned a recent slanderous circular aimed at Hon. L. P. Padgett. The resolutions affirm his high character, pledge continued faith, and direct copies to Padgett and local newspapers for publication. Also notes a testimonial for Mystic Care by T. F. Anthony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Lodge
B. P.O. Elk
Oar
L. P. Padett
Coimbin
Teghlar Semion
Trinity at Cedar Grove in Columbia District first round
In the Columbia District tournament first round teams face off on December 7 and 8 with Trinity visiting Cedar Grove. Other matchups include Pisgah at Pisgah on December 9 and Polaski at Polaski on December 3 and 9, with further games scheduled through December 29.
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Columbia District
Trinity
Cedar Grove
Pisgah Circuit
Pisgah
Polaski
Bigbyville
Enterprise
Ronleasant
Mt. Pleasant
South Columbia
Columbia
Culleoka
Burkes
Calleoka
Mooresville
Dee
W. R. Peebles
P. E
Educate Your Bowels Train Your Bowels Like Muscles
Public health style notice discusses training bowels and brain function with Cas earets Candy Cathartic. Mentions genuine tablets stamped C C C and cautions against bulk sales and unreliable druggists.
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Roc
Opera House Booking List for December Events
The Opera House announces December attractions including Vendome Stock Co. in Miss Hobbs on December 19, Barlow Bros. minstrel shows on December 24 with matinee and night performances, and Bowers & Dixon vaudeville on December 20.
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Vendome Stock Co
Miss Hobbs
Barlow Bros
Minstrels
Bowers & Dixon
Tax aggregates show higher 1901 collections in Tennessee
Nashville reports state Comptroller King completed tax aggregates for 1901. Total state valuation 40,459,148 with tax of 1,190,255.24, up 7,998.24 from 1900. Middle Tennessee leads in wealth, with Davidson at 51,176,580 and Shelby 43,546,026, while several counties display large variances.
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Nashville
King
Tennessee
West Tennessee
East Tennessee
Davidson
Shelby
Handlton
Knox
Manly County
Middle Tennessee
Bedford
Giles
Lincoln
Montgomery
Rutherford
Williamson
Wilson
Names Ran Out in Twin Creek Father of Twenty Two
James Fletcher of Twin Creek in this county is reported as the father of twenty two children. The latest two offspring have been named Twenty-one and Twenty-two.
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Jackson
James Fletcher
Twin Creek
Board dissolves Health Board and shifts to single physician rule
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met at City Hall on Thursday night. A petition from merchants sought to prohibit street idling and drumming, referred to the relevant committee. The Board abolished the Health Board law after a tie vote among Drs Wilkes Voorhies and Biddle and instructed the city attorney to prepare an ordinance for a single physician on the board. Budgets for the coming year were set, followed by adjournment.
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Board of Health
Cures Eczema by Botanic Blood Balm claims
Promote a blood based cure for eczema and itching humors with Botanic Blood Balm. Advertising copy touts cures, trial treatment free, and prepaid offer via Dr Gillam of Atlanta. Includes testimonials and a railroad wreck hazard anecdote.
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Gillam
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Elven
Lim
Christmas Window Displays Showcase Local Shops
Christmas spirit fills the city as shop windows glow with gifts for all. Notable displays by P. worn e Maury Goods Co, A. B. Rains, the Racket, Dobbins & Ewing, and Mc Kennon Anderson & Foster attract the eye, with the bride doll as a centerpiece for young girls.
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Santa Claus
P. Worne Maury ‘Goods Company
A. B. Rains
Dobbins & Ewing
Mere Sparks on Despising Love and Ignorance
A fragment reflecting on human love and the purity of noble purpose. It condemns contempt for knowledge and notes ignorance as particularly contemptible when it mocks what it does not possess. The text explores moral values without a clear contemporary event context.
Men’s Underwear Ad Offers Variety and Prices
An ad showcases men’s underwear options from cotton fleece to silk plush, with prices ranging from 60 cents per garment to $1.50. Options include cotton ribbed, plain and fancy, wool fleece, and new styles in men’s p a nts priced from $1.00 to $1.50 per garment.
Arson Charged in Santa Fe Store Burnings Indictments
Grand jury indicted Wes Green and Jim Ed Johnson for arson in the Santa Fe area, accusing them of burning Cook Bros and J B Satterfield stores months ago. Deputies arrested Green and Johnson. rewards from store owners and insurers were offered amid local outcry. A negro detective aided the investigation, with detectives remaining at work on the case.
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Wes Green
Jim Ed Johnson
Cookros
J.B. Satterfield
Santa Fe
Sherif Ed Hight
Green
Johnson
Firea
Green and Johnson
K of P Officers Elected and Robbery Suspect Arrested
At a Phintias Rights of Pythias meeting J B Mc Lenore was named Chancellor Commander and other officers were elected. A driver for W H Davis was held as a suspect in local robberies. O Neall’s stolen watch and a chain were recovered by Davis and turned over. Court binding proved insufficient but the case continued.
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Phintias Rights of Pythias
J. B. McLenore
G. L. Coleman
Alf Brazier
W. P. Boyd
J. 5. Coffey
K. R.S
BR. G. Irvine
W. J. Towler
C. J. Porter
Doc O'Neal
Colorel
W. H. Davis
Columbia
Libelling Mr. Padgett and the Cecil circular
The circular by Mr Cecil attacking Congressman Padgett drew strong condemnation from Columbia papers. Padgett has filed civil action to vindicate his name and pursue criminal charges against the accuser, a move seen as both personal vengeance and a political maneuver benefiting Mr Teach.
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Mr. Padgett
Franklin Eet
F Cecil
Congressuain
Old Soldiers Record From Winchester Civil War Vet
Perience M M Austin, a civil war veteran from Winchester Indiana, writes about his ailing wife and the long illness and efforts to care for her health at home. The fragment hints at medical efforts and local store references, showing a personal wartime veteran's note in a small town paper.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
No Guerrilla Warfare. We are a Christian People
Fragmentary remarks claim a defeat and urge a purge while referencing Robert E. Les and a call for rational action in a biblically framed context. The text is garbled with misspellings making precise meaning uncertain but shows ideological themes and a named individual.
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Fosus
Robert E- Les
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Adams & Mart
Prescription Druggiata
No 1 Public Square
Woldridge’s
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Gina
Colum
Dr. Pierce
Elks Lodge
L. P. Padgett
Brother Padgett
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Towa
A. B. Raina
Opera House
TAX Aggregate
Maury
Candy Cathartic Tract
Marr Rorteeed Ag
Bertee Seaety Sanpang
SSUES
Falkville
Ala
Simpson
Hall
F.J. Cheney
Toledo
C. Wetho
P. I Cheney
Weal & Truax Wholesale Truggist
Toroiedo
Cho
Ing. Kinnan & Marvin
Edwin Clapp
T. N. Figuers, the Shoe Man
Cook Bros
Butterfield’s
Mia
Phebe Cherley
Peterson
W.P. Noldridge
West End
J. ‘T. Batts
Howell
Murn
William
Cathey’s Creek
Croup
Mra.d.Spider
Tttenden
Dr. King
W. BP. Woldridge
Brick Merceri
Satteen Walsis
Sally
Lacates
Alchel
John Adams
Halvor
Lard Presses
J.p.street
W.j.oakrgs
W. J. Oakes
N. Main St
Columbia, Tenn
The
Maury National Bank
Umbia, Tenn
Ourrent
M. ©. Chareh, Rain
R. W. McLemore
Board OF Dikfotore
W. P. Ridley James Andrews
AR. L. McKinney
J.D. Barrow
Wooton
W. M. Cheaira
Eec
Churkor
M. Cheaters
Nen
A. Parker
Caabetr
Parters’ & Merchants’ Bank
J. P. Brownlow, JR. and
Jno, W. Fry
J.J. Fleming
J. EB. Brownlow
T. J. Road
John W. Fry
J. P. Brownlow
Presidenc
Bithal Howard
J. F. Brownlow
the Phoenix .”. Bank Conte
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