Public School Commencement Grants Graduation Honors
Public School in Columbia marked a busy commencement with diplomas awarded and certificates for seventeen students. Four girls graduated with Miss Kathrine Scott valedictorian and Miss Lucy Thomas salutatorian, as Rev. Chappell delivered the address and diplomas were presented by Lynch Perry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gar Public School
Columbia
Athenaeim Hall
Katherine Scott
Lucy Thomas
Ozzie Pry
Mina Adkisson
Maurice Thompson
Achinson
Horace Milam
KB. Chappell
Nashville
Will Fleming
Berry Evans
Frank Sheddan
Charles Harrington
Norayet Dale
James
Robert Williamson
Powell Scobey
Horace Mila
Russell Thompson
Osear Dial
Margaret Jones
Libbie Tesarden
Lucy MoKvegor
May Hart
May Scott
Edna Brooke
Russell Thmopeon
Miss Walker
McKinley Rejects Any Thir d Term Nomination
Special dispatch from Washington reports President McKinley states he would not accept a nomination for a third term under any condition. He reiterates commitment to service and declines speculation about political plans. The statement frames the upcoming political climate and signals guidance for party leaders.
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McKinley
Washington
Officers Chosen by The King's Daughters Group
The King's Daughters held a meeting with Mrs Robert Willow Thorley to honor art work. It set the stage for electing Tina Ger and teachers for the Industrial School. The officers were unanimously reelected: Manager M. M. Cell, Mrs C. C. Owen, and Miss Lana B. Smith. Teachers include W. P. Morgan, H. Smith, Hasteher, Rutledge, Pearl Provine, and Eva James. The school plans to reopen in early October with expected large attendance.
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Mra
Robert Willow Thorley
Tinager
Ime M. M. Cell
Mm C. C. Owen
Lana B. Smith
Agut Masoger
Mestames
W. P. Morgan
PF. H. Smith
EB. HL Hasteher
P. Rutledge
Mises
Pearl Provine
Eva James
Not the Columbia Gusher at Bunnybrook Ky well
A garbled excerpt notes oil activity at a Bunnybrook Kentucky site. It mentions a No 2 well with estimates of ten to twenty barrels and thirty others "fuming" in Peatress county, reflecting rough oil production chatter from a historical column.
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Jayerown
Bunnybrook
Ban Turoed
Fes
Boreal
Peatress County
Governor McMillin Avoids Texas Oil Inquiry
Special to the Merald from Nashville June 1 Governor McMillin who returned from Texas yesterday talked pleasantly about his southwestern trip and the oil boon but declined to discuss the story telegraphed from the southwest of his investment there.
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Nashville
McMillin
Texas
Southwest
Court Dismisses Case on Plea to Abatement in Ridkeuts Matter
In Criminal Court last Friday the State versus Ridkeuts on appropriation of funds was dismissed on a plea to abatement and motion to quash the indictment, defense by J C Voorhierk, Eq. The State v Jay A Morgan and Charley Morgan on pollin down toll-gate was continued to September. Charley Dawson, a Scripture expositor, was fined fit town days and costs for stealing coal from Walker Co. Jim A Johnson was fined for profanity. William Ragedale charged with larceny received three months and one coat. Cam Caruthers and Fred Blick were each fined 2.50 and costs for assault and battery.
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We FM
Ridkeuts
J.C. Voorhierk
Jay A
Charley Morgan
Pallin Down & Toll-Gate
Charley Dawson
John A. Walker & Co
Jim A Johnson
William Ragedale
Cam Caruthers
Fred Blick
Anti-Saloon League Opens Tennessee Campaign in Lynnville
Rev. John Royal Harris, newly elected Superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League of Tennessee, launched his campaign in Lynnville on June 1. He preached at the Presbyterian Church in the morning and lectured at the Methodist Church at night, where a local league was formed with 50 members. E. Tate was elected President, and E. G. McCord Secretary and Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnville
Tenn
John Royal Harris
Anti-Saloon League of
Tenessee
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
E. ©. Tate
G. McCord
With a Shotgun Nashville Death by Self Inflicted Gunshot
M D Richie aged 35 formerly in grocery business and recently a city salesman for a local firm, killed himself this afternoon in his room at 116 Public Square. Found with a single gunshot wound just above the heart. He was last seen alive about two hours prior and had spoken with friends. no clear indication of intent was found.
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Nashville
Tenn
Richie
Public Square
Richey
Covington v L N Railroad jury awards damages in wagon case
Circuit Court reports the Covington versus L N Railroad suit with a jury awarding 144 damages for a two mile mule wagon. The Olney Long versus Hannah Granberg case ends in a second mistrial with jurors unable to agree, after Ned Long, deceased, participated. Noted parties are connected in the cases.
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C. G. Covington
L. & N. Railroad
Olney Long
Hannah Granberg
Ned Long
Professor Hobifield Resigns for Wisconsin Offer
Special to the Herald Nashville June 11 Dr. Alexander R. Hobifield resigns as Professor of Germanic Languages at Vanderbilt University and accepts a flattering offer from the University of Wisconsin.
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The
Herald
Nashville
Alexander R. Hobifield
Vanderbilt University
University of Wisconsin
Columbia Institute Board Extends Lease and Honors Miss Bryant
At the annual meeting the Board of Trustees extended the school lease to Miss Bryant for five more years and adopted a resolution praising her efficient management. Attending were Bishop Gailor, Wiggins of Sewanee, Col. Yeatman, Dr. W. M. Biddle, W. P. Weldridge, and others. The Phineas Lodge Knights of Pythias held Friday night elections with Fred Latin and others named as officers, while Kelley Massey advanced to the third rank and I. A. Smith to the second.
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The
Columbia Institute
Miss Bryant
Hounl
Bishop Gailor
View Omacentias Wiggins
Sewanee
Col. Yeatmain
W. M. Biddle
Eos
W. P. Weldridge
Phinteax Lodge
Knigths
Pythina
Fred Latin
BO Me
Uranville
Alfred Brazier
M. A
Wu, Boyd
Mlw
Kelley Massey
Sagi
Rinith
Secon
Barn Destroyed on Delivia Place Near Town
The barn of Mt. T. J. Shaw on the Delivia place near town burned Saturday afternoon. It contained farming sta sements harness provender and other items. The loss is several hundred dollars with no insurance.
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Mt. T. J. Shaw
Delivia Place
Family Ties and News Travel to Fort Worth
A fragment from the Philadelphia Press notes Joe Maxwell travels to Fort Worth for a future endeavor. The item hints at kinship and residence in Buffalo, suggesting a personal connection while reporting the move. Further context is unclear due to fragmentary text.
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Buffalo
Philadelphia
Use-Away Paper Sale and Sheriff in Carrolton Event
The Herald offers old papers at 10 cents per hundred in a brief sale. Sheriff Joseph Merrill of Carrollton Ga saved a prisoner from a mob by firing to disperse the crowd at the jail, killing one and wounding two others.
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Herald
Joseph Merrill
Carrollton
Beorg
Justice First and Charity Afterwards in Public Debate
A dense editorial segment questions whether God or Nature bear blame for social ills such as child labor and inequitable taxation. It argues for justice in government, fair law interpretation, and removal of predatory wealth, urging that justice precede charity and calling for reform through ballots and public pressure.
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Nature
God
United States Court
Victor Hoge
Adeijtibe
The Divorce Question and Modern Rights of Women
A historical discussion tracing how civilization shifts have redefined the wife from slave to equal, noting Roman and Greek precedents, the rise of divorce through law, and the American social context. It argues for state provisions to dissolve unhappy marriages to spare citizens from loveless homes and social burden.
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Hero Henain
Greece
Andromache
Penelope
Homer
Rome
Hashwod
Justinian
German Empire
Kmave
Socrates
Isin
Nuntippe
Uelekau
Ancient Grandfather Clock Sold by Scott Heirs
Ly ile Tennessee January 4 Professor W J Smith of this place has bought from the Scott heirs in Manry County an old fashioned grandfather clock over a hundred years old. It came to the Scott family via Samuel Scott's father who took it to Ireland about 1804 then emigrated to North Carolina and finally Maury County where it remained until recently. The clock stands seven feet tall and was described as handsome.
Fourth of July Parade Plans in St Louis Rise
The Fourth of July Celebration association in St Louis is finalizing details for a parade and centennial celebration of the Declaration of Independence. Railroads prepare to move large crowds with a one fare round trip for distances 20 miles or more over three days. King and Queen receive special audience. envoys travel by royal carriages to the palace with officials and dignitaries in attendance.
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St. Louis
Loigoo
Lenton
Edward
Bier Mexaitha
Mowrish Amitanmdheer
Kalile Myheduph Mewebhil
St. Noes Palace
Ford Lainie
Behl MacLean
Morocen
Mine Fire Destroys Equipment in Shamokin Virginia
A blaze at Luke Fidler voltlery No 4 dope yard Saturday damaged several large bodies of ore and forced the abandonment of the yard and surrounding slope. Firemen contained the fire as crews worked to re open the area. About a thousand men and boys were reported idle. Garwood's Sarsapariila is advertised in the notice.
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Shamokin
Luke Fidler Voltlery
Satantay
Shett
Coal Row
Cevera
Sailor's cry helps raise ancient Rome obelisk in place
Historic account from Jack Frost recalls how wetting ropes freed the Egyptian obelisk is prayer of sailors, enabling the monument before St. Peter's in Rome to rise into its proper position amid engineers' dismay. A second tale from American Machinist covers a Dunkirk ship's broken propeller, fixed by splitting the boss and using water pressure to separate halves, yielding long awaited glory for the Yankee assistant engineer. The piece ends noting British plans to rename Pretoria Victoria and the queen's quiet rebuke at the idea.
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St. Peter's
Rome
Antwerp
Dunkirk
France
Ant-iworp
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Shelbyville
Twau
Jane
Weimler
Columbia Gusher
Benton
Criminal Court
Anti-Saloon League
Circuit Court
Dr. Hobifield
West End
Joe Maxwell
Ft. Worth
Justice
Charity
Sarrkerrein & Donson
Philadelphia Times
the Herald
Hesseries
Crimp
Vatterfield & Dodson
Princeton
Olie
Pinceton
Noddine
University
Mexander Hall
Cresiient Matton
Vines Pralion
Ralph Salford
Tap & Thompson
Alec Jinem
Dewith Y
Seucohinge
Stein
Maseboll
King and Gulcn
Klos
Quees Ales
Pidler Cotliery
Shhmemokin
Garwood
B. Ratra
Jack Frost
Fratierr
Pretoria
Victoria
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