Potash and Laborers in Pleasant Happenings
Special to the Merald from Mr. Pleasant notes July 2 local items: Mrs. Geo Ingram visits Florence Alabama. Ernest Irwin bride arrives from Texas. Miss Merry Bostick visiting McMinnville. Rev Lem Long preached at the Methodist church. extensive plans for a P banquet tonight. A Gill leaves for Bellbuckle. Rufus Becket ill with smallpox. Policeman Freeman assaulted in Black Bottom by a Negro, nine pound phosphate rock used as weapon. assailant jailed. J Tate Jemina returns from Huntsville.
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Freeman
Merald
Mr. Pleasant
Thos. Williams
W. A. Goodrum
Florida
Geo. K. Ingram
Florence
Ala
Merry Bostick
McMinnville
Ernest Irwin
Bride
Texan
Aileen Morris
Nashville
Ed Hankenson
Lem BR. Long
Mas
Lem Long
Methodist Church
P. Banquet
WH. B. Adame
Prin. Key
J. C. Bostick
Primmy
A. B Gill
Bellbuckle
Rufus Becket
Ty d& N
Tron City
Freemen
Black Bottom
Ascalint
J. Tate Jemina
Huntaville
Rally Hill Farmer Notes and Local News Briefs
Dry weather aids wheat and oats harvests as threshers hurry to market. Local residents buy new buggies and plan social visits, while illness and a cousin's death bring sympathy. A public notice promotes Dr Pierce's medical adviser and a mail offer for the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. Pratt
A. A. Meore
Lizzie Wallace
Columbia
Annie Moore
A. A. Moore
Anne
Institute of Columbia
Dick Steel
Williamson County
Glenn's Chapel
Collins
Abner Roach
Mmany Ood
Herald
Lillie
Pierce
Kk. V. Vieree
Buitalu
N.Y
Uncalled For Letters Advertised at Local Office
A note lists names including BKearam Fannie Burke Lizzie Cas Annie Censby Manda Culdw Weil Ross Freeman Ed colin Maggie lating Mary d and others. The brief notice asks recipients to respond to unclaimed letters advertised at the local post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bkearam
Fannie
Burke
Lizzie
Cas
Annie
Censby
Manda
Lightning Claims Camp Citizen John A. Sanders
John A. Sanders a prominent Camp we citizen was struck by lightning during a July electrical storm and died last night at 10 o clock. The burial was held at 4 PM with Masonic honors from Pulaski Lynnville and Campbellsville lodges. An ad promotes Bucklen's Arm for pains and sores sold by W. F P. Woldridge.
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Lyonville
Teno
John A. Sanders
Camp We
Pulaski
Lynnville
Campbellsville
Demurrer Sustained In Dugger Estate Suit
In the circuit court Judge Holding sustained the demurrer in the case of John W. Fleming administrator of the estate of Joe Dugger deceased against the corporation of Columbia and dismissed the case. The pintal through his attorney W J Webster applied to the Bur Court. This is a damage suit for 4000. Dugger was killed by a fellow prisoner in the city lockup several years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jurge Holding
John W. Fleming
Joe Dugger
Corporation of Columbia
W. J. Webster
Bur
Buggies Stock Booms in Columbia Prices Slashed
Local dealer touts the largest ever stock of buggies in Columbia with aggressive pricing. Shoppers urged to visit as limited supply and bold discounts attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Sarrexermno &Vooscy
W.j.oakbhs
N. Main St
Tenn
Citizens
Mystic Cure Claim for Rheumatism and Neuraglia
An advert promoting a nostrum titled Mystic Cure claims to eradicate rheumatism and neuraglia within one day to eight days by acting on the system. The first dose is said to bring immediate benefit and relief appears quickly. Sold by A B Rains, Druggist, Columbia. Oct 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Rains
Columbia
Minors Central Railroad retirees under new pension plan
About 200 employees of the Minors Central Railroad retired today on a pension under a system announced by President Fish and General Manager Haratan. Pensions are based on ten years of average monthly pay with a fixed percentage added for total service. A $250,000 fund backs the scheme and any excess over $100,000 yearly accumulation goes toward pension allowances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Central Railroad
Fish
Haratan
McMillin vows to appoint best man for penitentiary post
Gov. McMillin, in a News interview, pledged to appoint the best man for the state penitentiary commissionership. He noted he has already rejected unsuitable candidates, a stance likely to be accepted at face value by readers in Chattanooga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. McMillin
Penitentiary Commissionership
Train Your Bowels Says Cas Carets Candy Cathartic
An old advertisement promotes a bowels training claim for Cas carets Candy Cathartic tablets stamped C C C. It states they train bowels like muscles or brain and are available from druggists rocin?
Columbia Coloreds Defeat Franklin at South Side Park
The Columbia colored baseball team defeated the Franklin squad Monday afternoon before a large crowd at South Side Park by a score of six to three. Highlights included Stephens good work in the box and Dudley's three base hit. Umpire Tutler. Old Buggies.
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Columbia Colored
Franklin
South Side Park
Stephens
Dudley
Beore
Innit
On Parade Builds Display of Oxford Footwear
On Parade features a grand Oxford display with up-to-date footwear for ladies. The collection includes Oxfords and strap slippers in heavy soles and military heels for street wear as well as lighter soled dress wear with high French heels. Prices start at 14 per pair and 3.50.
Strap Sandals Highlighted as Artist Creations
Antiquity of sandals noted and a showroom feature for Strap Sandals by Artist. Patent Kid and Fine Glove Kid lines offer 2 and 3 strap models with french heels, bead trim, priced from 1 50 to 3. Buyers urged to view before purchasing.
Extreme Heat Hits Many Cities Across Nation
A severe heat wave caused 131 fatalities with 78 in New York and high prostration counts. Pittsburg Allegheny reported 18 deaths, Philadelphia seven, Chicago and Cincinnati five each, St. Louis six. Lancaster Pa topped temperatures at Lud degrees, as storms and rain eased conditions later. Crowe's Tasteless Chill Tonic advertised as best malaria remedy.
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New York
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Philadelphia
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Lancaster
Theodoratorma
Printer Boy to Printer Founder: Ben Franklin’s Early London Quest
In 1725 a nineteen year old American arrives in London seeking work. He proves skilled at printing, eventually returning to America to shape publishing, politics, and science as a printer, author, Postmaster General, ally of independence, and father of Poor Richard’s Almanack.
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London
America
American
Nathaniel
Nazareth
Philip
Con
Philadelphia
Searly
Toor Richard
Teachers Institute sessions brighten Thursday program
The Nashville school teachers convened for a multi day institute with Prof. Sewell and Prof. Page delivering lectures. Readings by Miss Mattie Tomlinson and Miss Ellen Friel drew praise. new hires include Evie Hughey and Mattie Andrews. Adjournment followed a Circuit Court session listing forty indictments. marriages filed Tom Garrett to L J Andrews and Torrell Spencer Turpin to Vestal Davisen.
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Sewell
Nashville
Page
Mitchell
Tennessee
Lawson
Mattie Tomlinson
Colleoka
Mariah
Mal Scribner
Master Cowden Oxteen Ming
CN Pell
Misa Kos Lee Owen
Franklin
Thompson
Chapel Hil Academy
Institute
Palvaki
Evie Hughey
Elkton
Mattie Andrews
Jlughey
Bostick
Andrews
Clay
Thane
Moore
F. J. Tyler
London
Brandon
Lawcon
Tom Garrett
L. J. Andrews
Torrell Spencer Turpin
Vestal Davisen
Tart Proverbs and Bizarre Local Ads Run Afoul of Scrutiny
A garbled ad filled with proverbs and odd claims floods the page. It touts misquoted lines about youth, pride, and restraint, then pivots to a sale offering old newspapers at ten cents per fifty or per hundred bottles of Garwood's Sersaparilla at a local establishment in Garwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Land Sale Notice
The Herald reports a land sale notice appears in today’s edition. Public bidders are informed of the auction details and terms of sale as published by local authorities.
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Ian
Kali Works
MT. Pleasant
RALLY
Ing
Henderson
AC Harris
Johnaun
Jones
Melbourne
Teevias
Marble
Jean
Martin
Koma
Osborne
Ned
Potty
James
S Doe
H.W Baniss
P.M
W. F P. Woldridge
Demurrer
Ted Uolumbia
Bore —Stephens
Obon
F— Sweeney
Campbell
Tutler
Barterenice & Consox
Carmack
Snator Carmack
Orient
Philippines
Chattanooga News
China
Jone
Marquis Tsong
Sian Fu
Pekin
Grand Council
Kai Feng Fa
Ho Nan
Wengete
YaApe War
Wmed Ag
THE
Teachers’ Institute
Ellen Friel
W.T. Moore
Tiptonville
Misa Mickie Thompson
Thompson Station
Etta Tinmions
Godwin
Garwood
Sersaparilla
Bloca
Waarantesa Tocure
A. EB
Haima
W. W. Gibbs
American Phosphate Co
Chancery Court
Court House
Bell
F.J. Moore
Astake
Diford
Jane Janeal
Axi
the Herald
J. P. Street & CO
Deadrick and Square
Maury National Bank
Columbia, Tennessee
Church
G. T. Hughes
Parker
Wien
W. M. Onbat
W. P. Ridley Games
RL. McKinney
J.D. Barrow
J.0
Wooten
W.M. Cheairs
A. Pareber
Cashett
Farmers’ & Merchants’ Bank
J.P. Brownlow
J. R. Gracy
Jno
W. Fry
J.J. Fleming
J. H. Brownlow
T. J. Roa
John W. Fry
Bithal Howard, J.P. Brownlow
J. F. Brownlow
the Phoenix
Bank Columeta
P. Mtreat
John W Frlerson
John A. Oakes
John D. Dorbing
Hutton
Greenlaw
D. F. Watking
Principiem
OP. Street Inc
W. Prierson
J J. L. Button
Fant P
Cumberland
Montengie
New York School of Expression
New York City
F. Townsend Southwick
Lieve Stebbins
Iddrese W. Ppayne
Vin Mootesaue
Buffalo
Boston
Fourth Ave
Louisville
J. Gates
Louieville
Seeeupa
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