Ballad Authorship Mystery Tied to Civil War Song
A Cincinnati contest in 1901 sought a full version and author of a Confederate era ballad cited in Stringtown on the Pike. Carrie Bell Sinclair of Savannah is named as the author after evidence supplied by a Bry an correspondence, with Wil liam J. Bryan and others contributing to the prize claims.
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Kirby Smith
Kentucky
John Ari Lloyd
Stringtown
Morgan
Lloyd
Post First
Cincinnati
William J. Bryan
St. Gregory Street
Mt. Adams
Charles W. Hubner
Carnegie Library
Atlanta
Street Car 269 Jumps Track in Nashville Viaduct Crash
In Nashville on July 12 a street car No 269 on the West Nashville line jumped the track near the Church street viaduct after 11 pm. The car with a trailer carried about seventy five passengers. Four persons suffered minor injuries and all passengers endured a severe shake up. No fatalities were reported. The car and trailer struck the viaduct railing and narrowly avoided a fall into the opening.
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Nashville
West Nashville
Chirch Street
Church Street
Dr Thachers Liver Remedy Promoted For Health Claims
M any residents claim familiarity with cures attributed to Dr Thachers Liver and Teood Arran. The texte describes supposed benefits, including relief of liver issues and related symptoms, while asserting that the remedy cleanses the blood and supports liver function.
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Thachers
Teood Arran
Toeshes
Jens Om
Coen Enedeind
Catholine
Previre
Steve Ita
Helen Keller Speaks at Halifax Deaf Institute
Miss Helen Keller, a Radcliffe undergrad who was born deaf and blind, spoke at the Halifax Institution for the Deaf and Dumb commencement last Saturday. She noted her recent use of the tongue and urged perseverance to turn obstacles into stepping stones toward opportunity.
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Helen Keller
Radcliffe
Nova Scotia
Halifax Institution For the Deaf and Dumb
Boston
Philadelphia Times
Miss Keller
Evangeline
Nashville & M dele Tennessee Railroad Company charter sought
An application for a charter was filed in the County Clerk's office for the Nashville & M dele Tennessee Railroad Company. Named incorporators include George N Tillman Joseph Thompson O H Brandon WOR Cole M M Gardner D S Williams William Nelson Jo Morgan B B Stabbing Morton B Howell D Fy Noel James McLanahlin William Litterer A S Warren Hamilton Parks and H W Benue. The plan is a railroad from Clarkesville northwestern toward the county line between Tynorisco and Kentucky with $120,000 hospital stock and a Nashville subscription of $1,000,000. The move appears to challenge rival routes from Nashville.
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Nashville
Nashville & M
Tennessee Railroad Company
George N. Tillman
Joseph Thompson
O. H H. Brandon
Wor Cole
M .M. Gardner
Williams
William Nelson
Jo Morgas
B. B. Stabbing
Morton B. Howell
D Fy Noel
James McLanahlin
William Litterer
A. S Warren
Hamilton Parks
H. W. Benue
Clarkesville
Montgomery
Tynorisco
Kentucky
Volcanic Eruptions Mentioned In Patent Remedy Ad
A fragmentary advertisement claims Arnica Salve cures chemical burns old sores fever boils corns warts and other skin complaints. It urges readers to consult Worldridge druggists for the product and its supposed effects.
Tennessee Democrat 1886 notice and historical summary
A careful reprint of a July 21 1886 issue of the Tennessee Democrat from Columbia highlights weekly publication details. It notes political tickets led by Martin Van Buren and Richard M Johnson, road commissions, Indian news on Creeks, and ads for Columbia Female Institute and Mt Pleasant Academy. It also lists stage schedules, land sales, business dissolutions, print shops, and requests for a new edition of the Tennessee Statutes.
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Herald
Tennerse Democrat
Colitia
AML
Democrat
Bynum & Cameron
Janes Madi
Gov. Oley
Alanon
Montgomery
Union Democratic Ticket
Martin van Buren
Pros Dei
Richard M. Jolngon
Franklin and Colmubia ,Torpuike Road Company
Willan BP. Campbell
Benjamin
Tappan
Robert Curtin
Willianson County
David Looney
Jauice Walker
Edward Dale
Manry County
H.R. W Hill
BH. L. Donglass
Andrew Hynes
Davidson County
Houston
Dunlap
Texas
Indian News
Ala
Mississivet
Siounipt
Alabama River
Noah Emathia
Red Man
Columbia Female Institute
A. O. Harris
Mt. Pleasant Male Academy
Henry A. Miller
Pleasant Grove Academy
J. Sowell
River
Columbia
Nashville
Florence
Huntsville
A.T. Isom
Gale
Cathey's Creek
L. Rhines & Co
Walker & Harris
Robert L. Caruthers
A. C. P. Nicholson
Tennnessee
Bar Bens
Phin
A. D BP. Nicheolsor
United States
Supreme Court
Hays
T Ist
Mt Pleasant
Up on the mountain top song and odd marriage raffle
Revenue-era notes report a Baltimore lecturer A W Hawks composing a jubilee song sung by local Black Sunday school singers with refrain about the mountain top. Also included is promotional whimsy by T F Anthony of Promise City Iowa claiming Mystic Cure and a raffled marriage scheme promising 815,000 to attract a spouse through a numbered draw conducted by impartial judges in Glen Coe, with August 1 target date.
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Stil
Glencoe
What We Woman Thinks on Modern Wives and Manners
A witty essay argues popular women gain male favor, while disrespectful daughters hinder marriage prospects. It satirizes consoling phrases and the vanity of a new dress, noting men notice only when a woman overplays cheer and praise for him and his tastes.
Saie-a Fool Offer at Glencoe Graft Scandal
Ernest Stil of Glencoe Oklahoma proposes selling 2000 tickets mouthing a marriage bargain scheme. He allegedly plans to offer 4000 shares at five dollars each to entice young women in the Glencoe vicinity, promising speculation and social gain as motive.
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Ernest Stil
Glencoe
O. T
Leach
Clint
Charbon Epidemic Bites Delta Planters In Beulah District
In Beulah, Bolivar and Coahoma counties the dreaded charbon or anthrax devastates livestock and now threatens humans. Seven Black residents die after contracting the disease while tending afflicted animals, triggering fear and labor slowdowns as carcasses are burned and affected workers abandon plantations.
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Memphis
Delta
Beulah
Bolivar Canoly
Fragmented OCR Text Echoes Errors and Odd Phrases
An unclear clipping features garbled language about printers, a named originator, a charity event, and a reverend reacting to a line about tights. The piece mixes misread words and unfamiliar names, leaving a vague account of a dispute or embarrassment surrounding a baseless claim and a quoted remark.
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Latitun
Barry
Dane
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Philadelphia
Deering
Bell
Citizens
Tennessee
Dobbins & Ewing
Tam
Klory
Old Abe
Southland
Clarksville
Tennersee Democrat
Teaued
Castoria
Gusiantes
Tee
Lgz A
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
A. B.raing
Ae HC Anes “Tie Gene Soc
Charbon
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