Loyal Cumberland Presbyterian Fight Plans to Raise 40000
The Cumberland Presbyterian loyalists in Nashville completed their session adjourning after lengthy talks. They subscribed over 41000, with additional pledges, to fund a legal battle against the union of the Presbyterian and Cumberland Churches. A 125000 portion will finance attorneys outside the church to avoid bias, with 15000 for other fight details and a field organizer to mobilize opposition across the jurisdiction.
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Cumberland Presbyterian Counsels
Nashville
Presbyterian and
Cumberland Churches
Cumberland and Presbyterian Church
We Council
Tulane
Joe Fussell
Seal Committee
United States
United States Supreme Court
Northern Prospene
Justice Harlan
A. N. Eshman
West Point
Mies
Cumberland
J. McClalland
Weat Pot
Foal Als
Exhman
Izeo
Eee
Geers Heads Grand Circuit Driving Purses Reach 32004
Ed Geers, the silent man of Tennessee, tops Grand Circuit driving purses with 32004 won in 1905. He drove sixteen winners, was second in seventeen, third in nine, and earned 92004. Lon McDonald, second in 1904, ends with 27160. Two hundred twelve drivers competed in 1905, down from 255 in 1904.
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E. F. Geers
Tennessee
Dilion
Hose
Lon McDonald
Gorth
Emancipation parade in Savannah ends in violence
Thousands of African Americans marched in Savannah on January 1 to honor emancipation. A newspaper man Coupt J C McHride, once US Army, was badly beaten while attempting to close the line. A streetcar conductor and a photographer were injured as violence erupted along a twelve block route. This marked the first such parade without a military escort after legislators disarmed negro companies.
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Savannah
Coupt
J. C. McHride
United States Army
Georgia
Ron
Wouldn't Wed Him Tragedy Claims Motive Misread
Birmingham claims by Mrs. Alice Jones assert Algie Corcoran killed Mrs. Johnson and then shot himself after Christmas. She says Corcoran wanted to marry Mrs. Johnson and threatened her to force consent. No eyewitnesses. initial belief included possible outsiders connected to the event.
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Birmingham
Alice Jones
Alice Johnson
Wich
Algie Corcoran
Crowds in Town Pack Busy Monday After Big Trading Day
A large crowd gathered Monday in town, the biggest in the year, with many merchants noting brisk activity. The passage mentions high prices, multiple arrests, and widespread sales, while bells rang out in celebration of the lively day.
Impoverished Soil and Blood Need Fertilizers
A chemist can test soil to determine suitable fertilizer for various crops. If blood is impoverished a doctor may prescribe tonics or a concentrated fat food to restore missing nutrients and improve digestion and assimilation.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil
Scott's Emulsion nourishes and strengthens the body when milk and cream fail. It remains palatable and beneficial for wasting bodies in both children and adults.
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Scott
Quarterly Court Meets and Bond Offer Adopted
Dickson County Court in quarterly session adjourned to February first with a new courthouse target. It unanimously approved paying 1500 for Bennett and Co to handle 150 000 bonds, a move seen saving money long term. Superintendent Murphy reported 1005 road work including seventeen hired hands, sixteen tiles of graded road, and eleven miles of macadamized road built worth 800 to 200 per mile. A Nashville telegram adds a tornado hit North Dickson at 6:80 last night demolishing several homes and unroofing others, with no lives reported.
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New Court House
Clawson, Strean & Co
Kanes City
Murphy
Work House Department
Bis
Murphy Bar
The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
North Dickson
J. Davia
J L Stanton
Joe Lane
G. H. Lockhart
Valuable Farm Sold In Real Estate Deal
An important real estate deal closed Thursday when Dr. O J Porter purchased the A G Brown river farm of 0 acres for 14 20. A dwelling on Roe aide recently purchased by Dr Poy- Pe AJL blocker for $2 000 and a house on South Main street. The deal was made by A I Blocker, the real estate man, and was rented by ???. Dr Porter will not take possession on 11 January 1407.
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O. J Porter
A. G Brown
Roe Aide
Poy - Pe
Blocker
South Main Street
Lee
Porter
Goodlettsville Rejects Cumberland Phonograph Plan
Goodlettsville Tennessee December 29 telephone agents canvassed 25 subscribers offered a rate option but residents opposed Nashville tolls and a home line. After extensive discussion they abandoned the project citing cost and local prejudice against higher telephone connections.
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Goorlaville
Tenn
Plaice
Enta Blin
Centre
Nashville
Youne
Terrible Eczema Heals After Cuticura Treatment
A six month old boy suffered widespread eczema with crusted and bleeding skin until a European medical trip and Cuticura products brought rapid relief. Within ten weeks his skin cleared and became unusually white, prompting praise from F. Hobral of the C. Ee Hobrath Compai.
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Atrono Hannarn
Ehad
Europe
Thesesale
Bitty
Alan Beam
F. Hobral
C. Ee Hobrath
Gen Joe Wheeler Aide for Police Commissioner Race
In Philadelphia on December 29 a report from New York claims Gen Joseph Wheeler is a top candidate to fill the police commissioner post vacated by McAdoo. Wheeler’s friends express confidence, while talk of timing for Mayor McClellan’s selection remains undisclosed. Wheeler, a retired U S Army general and Confederate cavalry commander, would draw full pay if named.
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Philadelphia
New York
Joseph Wheeler
MccAdoo
Whee Er
McClellan
Wheeler
United States Army
Carmack to Speak at Auditorium in Tennessee Campaign
The Times reports U S Senator B W Carmack of Tennessee will speak at the Auditorium Wednesday night amid strong local Democratic support. A large escort plans to meet him, with a demonstration in his honor and a vigorous reply to recent opposition. In Lewis County a Democratic meeting backed Patterson for Governor and primary alignment with Cox and others. The Charlotte mass convention endorsed Patterson, Bell for re-election, and urged unity on the gubernatorial ticket with a May primary likely.
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Chattanooga
Sunstar
Car Mack
the Times
B.w. Carmack
United States
Tennessee
Carmack
Lewis County
Hobeowald
Tenn
Jan. l
Democratic Executive Committee
Schubert
Mr. Patterson
Guy
Cox I
Unite States
Cox
Fred M. Carter
Perry County
Te Olver
Frea Schobert
Hoteris
Mye
Patteroy
Pri
Suns
Judge Gordon's Report on Court Disbursements
Judge W C Gordon's quarterly court report details disbursements for the past term, listing expenditures and allocations. The record notes overall spending levels and specific disbursement categories, reflecting county financial activity and oversight.
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W. C. Gordon
the Quarterly Court
Carmack criticizes ex-governors on prohibition remarks
Senator Carmack addressed an audience in Nashville replying to Gov. Taylor’s prohibition charges. He cited votes on the prohibition amendment and accused Taylor of delaying duties for a champagne banquet en route to Nashville. Carmack noted both parties' platforms favored voter submission and planned to speak tomorrow in McKenzie amid rain.
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Sireenfield
Tena
Dec
Carmack
Rome
Welter M. Camp
Jimme
Senator Carmack
Ate
Gov. Taylor
Aria
Gov
Taylor
Gov Taylor
Seoator Carmack
McKenzie
Martz
Sharon
Bradford
Milan
Nashville grocer to open cash grocery in Columbia
A G Hill, the Nashville cash grocer with thirteen stores, plans an exclusive cash grocery in Columbia around January 20. He has rented the Grove Block store from County Clerk Thomas and appointed T L Cunningham to manage. Barber partners Shuneman Love and Ketchum move to Brown Block. Nichols & Guest shift their shop to South Main Street near City Meat Market.
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A. G. Hill
Nashville
Ahan
Capitol
Jinitt
Capitol City
Columne
Hull
Columbia
Grove Bloox
Thomas
T. L. Cunningham
Thia
Columbia Establishment Messrs. Shuneman
Love and Ketchum
Barbers
Brown Block
Sellars
Messrs
Nichols & Guest
West End
City
South Main Street
Woman named first coal oil inspector in Tennessee
Gov. Cox appointed Maggie Reed Shook Saturday to be Coal Oil Inspector at Tracy City, succeeding her late husband Joe Shook who was killed in the Tracy City mining disturbances. Shook was a union miner, with some doubt over whether his fatal shot was intentional.
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Tennassew
Gov. Cox
Maggie Reed Shook
N'ravy City
Joe Shook
Shook
Tracy City
Hey
Granery Burned Near Mt Pleasant Farm Church
Fire destroyed an old brick granary on the John M. Gray farm near Mt. Pleasant pike on Hybour Friday. Loss is about 4000 dollars for building contents include 14 acres of corn and cotton seed meal and feed stocks. Insurance carried with Gor won Nicholson & Co. in New York. Origin of the fire unknown.
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John M. Gray
Mt. Pleasant Pike
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Dickso
Goodlettsville
Eczema
Little Boy
Joe Wheeler
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Missioner McAdoo
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