Columbia Population Grows to 6052 in 1900 Census
The 1900 census reports Columbia’s population at 6,052, up 682 since 1890, a 12 1 percent gain. The city remains the state’s seventh largest, with Memphis Nashville Chattanooga Knoxville Jackson and Clarksville ranking above. Suburbs could push total near 8,000, with about 2,000 in surrounding areas.
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Columbia
Memphis
Nashville
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Jackson
Clarksville
Macedonia
Arsenal
Columbia Mill & Elevator
Tennessee
Bristol
Brownsville
Clevelandewington
Dayton
Dyersburg
Fayetteville
Franklin
Humboldt
Census boom in Mt Pleasant hints whiskey fate
Population rose from 465 in 1890 to 2007 in 1900, a gain of 1542, crossing the 2000 mark just eight votes shy of the four mile law threshold. The 1900 census likely won’t alter Mt Pleasant election laws as both districts remain under 2500, though_if either district hits 2500 the Dorthey law would apply only partially, causing confusion.
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Mt Pleasant
Mr. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant
Alister Stands Still in Thrill of Fame at Bethlehem
Alister commands attention as fame crowns the scene in Bethlehem, with onlookers stirred by the dramatic moment. The event centers on a moment of adulation and public recognition, marking a significant highlight for the figure involved.
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Alister
Bethlehem
Board of Aldermen Hears Railroad Plans With No Action
The Board met in adjourned session at City Hall to discuss railroad issues and street crossings. Citizens reported crowded waiting rooms and dangerous platform conditions while authorities prepared to meet with L&N and local legal counsel before formal action.
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Feldag
Medan
Cameron
Messrs
Brownlow
Voss
White
Payne
Craft
Hon
Flour
Rivers
Pulanki
G. R Craft
South Main
South Gordon Streets
Mr. Hughes
Lb & N
May Geddes
South High
South Garden
Peruna praised as a remedy for catarrh and colds
The U S Census reports high catarrh deaths and widespread illness. Mrs Belva A Lockwood endorses Peruna as a safe tonic easing cold and nervous exhaustion. General Joe Wheeler also lauds Peruna, urging readers to request the free book from Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
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Belva A. Lockwood
Peruna Medicine Co
URAL
Joe Wheeler
Coperal Joseph Wheeler
Santiago
Peruna
Sullivan
Roach
McEnery
Perune
Removolumbus
Four Whiskey Licenses Issued After Pleas-ant Population Announcement
County Court Clerk Thomas issued four licenses to saloon-keepers after Mr Pleas ant's population announcement on Saturday. M. Rosenthal was first to act, taking out a license, followed by S G Davots, E. S. Cole, and the Alabama Mercantile Co.
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Mr Pleasant
Thomas
M. Rosenthal
Ae.s G Davots
E. S. Cole
Alabama Mercantile Co
All Day Christmastide Shoot At Mt Pleasant Club
Mt Pleasant Gun Club plans an all day Christmastide shoot with Columbia club and visitors. Prizes include Robe, shoes, lamp, rifle, gold medal for best shot, cigars, pipe, cigars, silk suspenders, and other awards from local merchants. event highlights high score prizes and medals.
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Mt. Pleasant Gun Club
Columbia Club
Mt. Pleasant Chronicle
J. P. Brownlow & Son
Cooper & Gill
Warnock
Mt Pleasant Jewelry Co
Mt Pleasant
R. BR. Williams
Doss & Ta
Gen. C. Collina
Gamble Grocery Co
Lone Box
Jas, Andrews & Co
J. A. Bostick
Louis Loeb
HH Graves & Co
Celie, Garrett & Co
J. B Long & Co
J. B
Columbia
Frinrsen & Ge
Chas
Sharp
W. F. Vod
Stete
Farmer killed by falling limb in Verona area accident
Berges, a premiernt farmer near Verona, fell victim when a tree being cut down shed a limb striking him on the head. He died instantly or near instantly, leaving a wife and children. The incident occurred December 13 with Levencne reporting the death.
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Levencne
B. H. Worgess
Verona
Jon
Berges
Does Your Baking Powder Contain Alum
A brief note questions alum in baking powder and cites Ki Baking Powder as a pure cream of tartar example. The item notes concerns about ingredients and clarifies the product’s content in a buyer advisory style.
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Census Bureau
Jackson Johnson City
Morristown
Pulaski
Wood
Shelbyville
Crenton
Lollahoma
Union City
MT. F
Will
John Trotwood
Moore
Clark
Ravisw
U. S. Census
Catarr
Flex
Congressman Cummings
New York City
Amos J. Cummings
New York
Cuba
Mont Bord
Geo, F. Barker
University of Penn
Alonzo Clark
W. G. Tucker
New York State
S. W. Johnson
Yale College
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