Willis Murder Case Proceeds as McDonald Testifies
In Mt Pleasant a murder trial nears a verdict as W J McDonald, the only witness to see the fatal shooting of Mrs Willis, testifies the defendant Henry Willis fired two shots at his wife then two more at others before crossing the street and asking if she was dead. The state rests after presenting witnesses about the tool chest threat and Willis’s stated intention to kill himself.
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Henry Whiiis
W. J. McDonald
Henry ‘Willig
Mt. Pleasant
Willis
Holding
Henry Renfroe
Ab Hood
Jim Hood
Ward McDonald
Columbia
Massey
Mack
Kirk Wood
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
Back ache and kidney ache linked, claim strong kidneys lead to overall health. J G Hendricks deputy clerk of Cummings St Preaklin Tenn testifies benefits of Doan's Kidney Pills. Sold by dealers, 60 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Doan
J. G. Hendricks
Cummings St
Preaklin
Tenn
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
New York
United States
Fragmentary OCR Note Sparks Pocket Gun Mention
An unclear OCR fragment hints at a man named Watson and a pocket gun in a confrontation. Details are garbled, but suggests a tense exchange or possible weapon display without clear chronology or outcome. No verifiable names, places, or dates can be confirmed from the unreadable text.
Foley's Honey and Tar for sore throat and cough relief
Foley's Honey and Tar is recommended for sore throat and cough relief. Many sufferers from tonsillitis asthma and bronchial conditions have found comfort and relief using this remedy. S Alcorn notes its effectiveness.
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Foley
Packers Need Southern Hogs
Houston Thomas of Nashville says large packing firms plan to source 1,000,000 bags from Southern growers after extensive trips to major packing concerns. The piece notes widespread packer demand and urges attention to kidney health with Foley's Kidney Remedy.
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Houston Thomas
Nashville
Mr. Thomas
Northwest
Maury County urged to fund State Normal School
A call to Maury County residents to support locating and funding the State Normal School, arguing its immense future value beyond the cost and urging magistrates to approve the necessary appropriation. Also ad for Dr Thomas electric oil claiming cures for croup cuts sore throat and lameness.
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Maury
Maury CO. Normal School
Baby
Willie
Mama
Grandma
Dr. Thomas
Suicide over Amish hooks and eyes prompts disinheritance claim
Levi Yoder, of Massillon Ohio, killed himself after his mother’s will disinherited him for preferring buttons over hooks and eyes. A former State Hospital patient, he had settled back home and refused to revert to Amish dress, triggering the fatal act.
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Massillon
Levi Yoder
Here
Yoder
State Hospital
Look Your Best With Bucklen Arnica Salve For Skin Ailments
A vintage plea for Bucklen Arnica Salve claims it cures pimples sores and eruptions and softens skin. The ad touts uses from pimples to cracked lips and chapped hands and notes a 25 cent price at all druggists.
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Bucklen
Indictment Not Required For Prohibition Violations Court Rules
In Montgomery on June 21 the supreme court ruled grand jury indictments are not essential in prohibitions violations. The State vs W V Pearson case in Moile was restored to the docket after a jury trial motion was struck. Judge Semmes held that indictment is required to proceed to trial, aligning with Nash. verdicts involving jury demands go directly to trial court on the showing. This decision strengthens enforcement of the prohibition law.
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Montgomery
Ala
Supreme Court
W. V. Pearson
Moile
Semmes
Nash
Young flagman seriously hurt in railway accident
Luther Hazelwood, a young flagman, was seriously hurt Friday when an engine on No. 96 struck him, throwing him across the track against a post. The incident occurred as trains operated near the station, with authorities investigating the circumstances of the collision.
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Luther Hazelwood
Highland Park to gain street lights and sidewalk path
Residents along Highland Park avenue near the town line plan to extend Columbia Water & Light Co wires and install street lights. They will build a concrete sidewalk along the east side from the existing path toward South Main street, with portions already completed.
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Highland Park Avenue
Columbia Water & Light Co
Corporation
South Main Street
Andreson’s Grocery
Zealand Damage After Dover Collision In Heavy Fog
The Red Star line steamer Zealand arrived at Southampton with a big hole in her bow and bent plates after a collision east of Dover in thick fog. An unknown vessel was the other ship and its fate remains unclear. Few passengers noticed the incident, and the Zealand may dock for repairs.
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Southampton
Red Star Line
Zealand
Here
Dover
Columbia Lambs Lose Tight Game in Last Inning
Special to The Herald Lewisburg Tenn June 19 The Columbia Lambs dropped a 5 to 3 decision to Lewisburg after a hard fought game that stayed close throughout Wood pitched well for Columbia while Lewisburg pulled ahead with three runs in the fourth and added two in the ninth to seal the victory The Lambs tied it briefly in the sixth and again in the eighth but Lewisburg rallied late to win and will likely meet Columbia again soon.
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Herald
Lewisburg
Tenn
Columbia Lambs
Woods
Columbia
Lewinburg
Short
Fas
Lewisburg Ru
Lambs
Lewishure
Ams
Thirieh
Toll Keeper Gets a Spin on Murfreesboro Road
Franklin, Tenn June 21 An Nashville motorist named Horton paid a dime at the Murfreesboro road toll gate and sped toward town with Capt J Smith the toll keeper chasing in a bid for two cents change The car and crew roared through town at 2 40 The captain declared capture by a bold bandit A small posse pursued but met the turnout returning The recorder fined the owner $25 for speeding through town He offered to wheel the captain home.
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Franklin
Tenn
Nashville
Horton
Murfreesboro
J. ©. Smith
Ike
Nashville Pike
Man Tears Up Father’s Will in New Orleans
June 16. Dr William McMillan, a U S Customs employee, ripped his father’s will after learning he would receive less than his younger brother. The mutilated document was filed in Civil District Court for probate after a family friend advised probate to enable a private division of about 1000 dollars in property.
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New Orleans
Wiliam = McMilan
United States
Civil District Court
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Alcorn
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