Letters to Santa Claus from Columbia Tennessee 1901
A collection of Christmas wish letters from children in Columbia Tennessee dated December 1901. Kids request toys and gifts such as dolls, trains, air guns, drums, bicycles, wagons, books, boxes of candy, oranges, nuts, and firecrackers, with warm greetings to Santa Claus.
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Santa Claus
Basel Potts
Columbia
Tenn
Annetiese
Leroy Holman Moore
South Garden St
Columbia, Tenn
Henry McLemore
Dear Santa Claus letters from young boys and girl
A fragmentary juvenile wish list from several children requesting toys and treats. William Fprierion Meade Fprierson Uoleman Renick Bonnie Bunch write for football croquet sets rifles bows and arrows, trains, blocks, candy and nuts, some cautions about not giving firecrackers, and a note about a sister with scarlet fever.
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Santa Claus
Meade Fprierson
Sister
Nick
Uoleman Renick
Santa Clause
Bonnie Bunch
Jury Bias Claims Fail as New Trial Is Denied
The Jobo W Thomas murder case saw Judge Holding overrule the bid for a new trial after a weekend of argument in the Circuit Court. The defense claimed four jurors prejudged the case, but witnesses failed to substantiate the charges, and the defendant appealed to the Supreme Court.
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Jobo W Thomas
Circuit Court
Holding
Supreme Court
Nasking
Joe and
Jim Cole
Joe Parrish
T. J. Dalton
Lewisburg Municipal Election Outlook Declares Wide Majorities
Special to the Herald from Lewisburg dated December 10 reports brisk voting with about 125 ballots cast at noon and an expected total near 275. Expected winners include Mayor J. Adams with no opposition, Recorder Robt. Armstrong over G. W Thompson and H. K Moas, City Marshal Steve Dark over George Obal, and Aldermen Ross A Woods P C Smithson J W MeBride. Close race for fourth may go to H H Edwards R J D Crotcher or J J Long.
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Herald
Lewisburg
J. ©. Adams
Recorder
Robt. C. Armstrong
G. W Thompson
H. K Moas
City Marshall
Steve Dark
George Oba Iwill
Ross A Woods
P. C. Smithson
J. W. MeoBride
H. H. Edwards
R. JD Crotcher
J. J. Long
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Reported in Day
Advertises a remedy named Mystic Cure said to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in eight days. Claims immediate relief after the first dose and drastic improvement of symptoms. Sold by A. B. Rains, Druggist, Columbia, at an advertised price.
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A. B Rains
Draggist
Columbia
Telephone War at McMinnville Forms Citizens’ Company
A McMinnville meeting of Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph subscribers votes to form the Citizens' Telephone Company with $300 capital to supply boxes at 81 per month and pledge usage of only local company boxes. Rate hikes from 100 to 125 per cent prompt the new rival and a price war is anticipated.
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McMinnville
Leland Hume
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Company
Citizens’ Telephone Company
Cumberland
Brain Leaks and Laughter in Odd Aphorisms
A quirky collection of muddled lines on love, dress, luck, and labor. Silliness, misprints, and garbled phrases mix moral musings with odd observations about capricious weapons and market woes. The piece nods to satire while leaving readers with puns and fragments.
Valuable Polk Papers Bought By Chicago Historical Society
Chicago seeks Polk records as it acquires the private diary and correspondence of James K. Polk from Nashville heirs for 3500 dollars. The forty volumes promise deep insight into the president and his cabinet, offering impressions tied to meeting dates and candid data.
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Chicago
Ill
Chicago Historical Society
America
James K. Polk
Nashville
Polk
Bryan Says He Recovered From Presidential Fever
A Lincoln dispatch reports William Jennings Bryan has fully recovered from presidential fever. An insurance agent sought new coverage, Bryan signed for 10 000, the home office examined the form and noted his witty answer about past fevers and chills, which amused underwriters and led to approval of the policy.
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St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Lincoln
Neb
William Jennii Bryan
Col. Bryan
Col. Ryan
Home Office
Rural Free Delivery Seen As Strong Post Office Move
The report by the first Assistant Postmaster General, Mr. Johnson, heralds rural delivery as self supporting with revenue potential far exceeding other postal branches. He cites tripled gains over rural routes and fivefold over fourth class offices, aided by virgin field expansion and steady income from new routes. The report notes educational and economic impacts, especially among agricultural and farming communities, supporting broader extension of rural delivery.
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Johnson
Center-Journal
Public Land Sale in Maury County Tennessee
A decree sale in Maury County invites bids by January 6 1902 at 12 o clock noon. The land lies in the 20th district near Mrs Roan and Mrs Irvine, about 12 acres, conveyed to Amerk Phosphate Co. by Mary L Cowitt. Terms: six and two years credit with notes dated July 2, 1906, purchaser bears interest and provides security.
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Columbia
Tenn
Maury County
Tennessee
Mra. J. J. Roan
Aid Roan
Mra. St. Irvine
Brewel
Irvine
Sitit
A. Ss. Godwin
Said Godwin
Bed Kon
Amerk Phosphate Co
Mary L.cowsitt
Odin
Herembier
Iifat A
Neakin, CM
Tribute to Robert E. Lee by Sam R. Watkins in county book
The passage recalls Gen. Robt E Lee as a calm, kind, and magnetic figure who impressed Watkins and his regiment. The author notes Lee’s gentle manners, careful riding, and the respect he earned from soldiers, highlighting a personal memory of meeting the general and his courteous demeanor.
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Sam R. Watkins
Aptch
Robert E. Lee
Robino Lee
Uncle Bob
Lote
Avi
Jane
Tan
Yarey
Fragmentary Note on Fortitel Delicacy and Friendship
A scrambled passage discusses a daily task, family, and effort to avoid capitulation while preserving delicate matters. It references contemplation with oneself and a fort appears to involve fortitude and friendship in a terse, reflective tone.
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Rotert Louis Stevwi
Columbia Mercantile Trade Offers Ready Supplies
The Columbia Mercantile advertises a wide range of goods with ready stock and favorable terms. It emphasizes prompt preparation and meeting merchant needs, inviting customers to inquire about current offerings and pricing.
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Columbia Mercantile
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Pearl Potts
Santa
Leslie Martin
Fred Shepherd
Annie Lee Guest
Margaret Theenlaw
Porter
Margaret Greenlaw
Santaclaus
Santaclant
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Capic
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Castoria
James E.i Polk
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W. W. Gibbs Et al
Vs. American Phosphate Co. Et al
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