Burglary Gang Tied to Local Thefts and Arrests
Police link a series of early morning break ins to a gang led by Will Matthews and John Stephenson. Matthews wore a stolen coat during his arrest, with a silver dollar and an old advertising check recovered from Colquitt’s house. Officers say more suspects are in custody and at large.
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F. C. Lowell
West End
W. B Milam
West Ninth Street
Tho. D. Colquitt
South Garden
Howell
Mr. Colquitt
Will Matthews
Galloway
Ice
Stephenson
The Farmer's Wife Churn and Sour Stomach Remedies
A fragmented extract discusses a farmer's wife carefully treating a churn and likens sour stomach to churn taint. It promotes Dr Pierce's Medical Discovery as a remedy to purify the stomach and blood, claiming it removes taints and disease, noting it contains no alcohol or narcotics.
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Pierce
Cheek Severely Injured After Altercation at Jatter's Saloon
In Lynnville a white man named Cheek was badly cut and bruised by A T Sellers in Jatter's saloon on Monday afternoon. Police say Cheek drew a knife and caused the disturbance while intoxicated. Sellers struck him with a stick and was deemed justifiable, with no arrest. Cheek departed Monday evening on the accommodation train.
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Cheek
Lynnville
A. T. Sellers
Jatter
Sellers
Poor Million Struggles in London Over Digestion Ailment
An obituary styled notice recalls a poor man in London who could not digest his food. It claims Dr. King's New Life Pills would have saved him by strengthening the stomach aiding digestion and improving appetite. Set by W. P. Woldridge, Reuggint.
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London
Dr. King
W. P. Woldridge
Judge Looney Sells His Farm to Centreville Buyer
Judge E. D. Looney sold his farm about two miles from town on the Pulaski Ree to Mr. A. B. Barks of Centreville for 5500 dollars. The conveyance includes fifty acres of excellent farming land with improvements and carries no farming implements. The sale was made through Mr. T. E. Gordon, agent, this city.
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E. D. Looney
Pulaski Ree
A. B. Barks
Centreville
T. E.] Gordon
Bucklin’s Arnica Salve Cures Elderly Jonesville Man
W. H. Kuda of Jonesville Virginia recalls a child’s foot burn that healed after 80 years of sores. Bucklin’s Arnica Salve cured him when all else failed, delivering relief from burns, sores, cuts, bruises and piles. Sold by W. B. Woldridge, etc.
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Stefpre
W. H. Kuda
Jonesville
Bucklin
W. BP. Woldridge
Loo
Nashville Man Charged With Larceny In Columbia Case
Sheriff Hight of Columbia brought Capt Moore to Davidson County jail on a larceny charge for allegedly stealing a horse and wagon from Will Sexton of Richland Jay Creek fall. Sheriff Hight also returned John Lawless, colored, who had just completed a county workhouse term and was wanted in Columbia for escaping.
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Nashville
R. W. Hight
Columbia
Adams and Martin at No 1 Public Square
Adams and Martin occupy No 1 Public Square at Woldridge's old stand near Beil Telephone, marking a notable local business address and possible ownership or tenancy change.
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Adams & Martin
Woldridge
Beil Telephone
Work of the Flames in South Street House Fire
A residence of Mrs Ida Miller on South Street near the corporate limit caught fire Friday at 2 a.m. The fire brigade saved part of the house but Mrs Miller lost nearly all belongings with no insurance. Guests Flora Ewing and Lillie McQuiddy, staying with Mrs Miller, were unwell but not severely injured. Fire likely started in the kitchen from a defective fire. The house belonged to Mr Dost Frierson, financed by Mrs Geo Taylor. Sparks also set Mr W E Davis’s roof but were contained.
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Mra
Ida Miller
South St
Corporation Limite
M. Miller
Flora Ewing
Lillie McQuiddy
Ls Marshall
Miller
Carmack to Speak at North Carolina Normal and Industrial College
Washington on March 14 reports Senator Carmack accepted an invitation to deliver the address at the decennial celebration of the State Normal and Industrial College in Greensboro, N C. The call came from the entire North Carolinas Selegatin which invited him to speak.
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Washington
North Carolinas
Selegatin
Senator Carmack
State Normal and Industrial College
Greensboro
N. C
Carmack
Circuit Court Adjourns After Mixed Rulings
The circuit court adjourned with a mistrial in the State v Pate Lowell in which a juror favored death, another acquitted, and a third opposed a sentence. Gilbert Wade was found not guilty of intent to murder by default. Hiro Hill and Plummer Scott faced nol pros. Miss Talitha Churche D Lochridge’s suit was dropped due to defendant’s death. Judge Holding set April 4 for special term. Retail Clerks elected officers.
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Joe Molding
Pate Lowell
Janie James
T. Pleasant
Gilbert Wade
Hiro Hill
Plummer Scott
Talitha Churche D. Lochridge
Holding
Richmond
Calared
Garwood’s Sarsaparilla Promotes Health and Digestion
Advertises Garwood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and system tonic. Claims it eases sleeplessness nervousness and exhaustion by expelling impurities that irritate nerves and collect in blood. Promises appetite boost digestion liver tone and overall health with a money back guarantee and pricing.
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Garwood
Postmaster Hughes Receives Commission and Appointments
Postmaster A M Hughes has received his commission from Washington and took charge of the post office Saturday after hours. John W Jackson, invited assistant postmaster, began duties the same time. Portmaster Hughes will likely appoint Lewis Foster as porter, replacing John Iain. Lewin, formerly of the Century Club and Bethel House, is noted as among the city’s best. The two offices are the only civil service related positions. Trade Palace stock closed out to Mr M Petri. D W Petri remains manager and will travel east Monday for further purchases.
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A. M. Hughes
Washington
John W. Jackson
Saums Pearl Farias
Portmaster Hughes
Lewis Foster
John Iain
Lewin
Century Club
Bethel House
Col. Hughes
Civil Service
L. Jonas
Trade Palace
M. Petri
D. W. Petri
Blizzard drives temperatures below freezing in Knoxville area
A Northwest blizzard chilled the region Monday dropping temperatures well below freezing with official lows around 18 degrees and other meters near or below that mark. Citizens fear damage to fruit trees while some see potential positive effects. A Knoxville resident praises Ballard’s Snow Liniment for sciatic rheumatism and includes a post office order for a large bottle.
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A. KE
Simpson
Craig St
Knoxville
Tenn
Hot Springs
Ark
Ballard
Southern Express
A.B. Rains
Fire Alarm At College Street House
Fire department responded to a Tuesday night blaze at about ten o clock in a College Street house occupied by Tom Peeler a colored man. The fire began from a defective fire and was extinguished before substantial damage occurred.
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College 1
Tom Peeler
Huge 12 000 horse order signed at St Joseph market
One of the country s largest single horse orders has been closed at the South St Joseph horse and mule market. The contract calls for 12 000 horses to be delivered at 500 a month for 24 months, with many varieties included. It is believed most are for the British army in South Africa.
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St. Joseph
South St. Joseph
South Afrea
Dock Laborers Strike Ends in La Rochelle
La Rochelle France March 16 strike of dock laborers ended as employers conceded the demands of their employees.
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la Rochelle
France
Lend Certificate Swindle Indicts Local Attorney
W Barden, a negro attorney, was indicted for larceny and obtaining money under false pretenses after selling lend certificates for 25 cents each, claiming 180 acres of land. He was arrested by Sheriff Hight and jailed. the scheme centered around Columbia land area and followed his release from the penitentiary in Tennessee. A former inmate, John Chandler, exposed the operation after meeting Harden on the street. Eli Davis testified to his role in the scheme. Harden, a familiar Columbia figure, dressed in a blue suit with a derby and side whiskers.
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W. Barden
Columbia
Harden
John Chandler
Chandler
Eli Davis
Grand Jury
Release of J W Harden from jail after bond forfeiture
J W Harden, arrested Saturday on larceny and obtaining money under false pretenses, was released on bond. Harden, employed as a counselor, secured release with help from Jas A Smiser and Mia Italy Halfacre. Also contains a health warning about mercury containing nostrums and an advertisement for Hall’s Catarrh Cure and Hall’s Family Pills.
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J. W. Harden
Harden
Jas. A. Smiser
Mia
Italy
Halfacre
Halls Cavarri
F.j.cheng
Toledo
Gail
Ohio
F. J. Chynity& Co
Hall
Depot policy talk as city bars L and N input
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met at City Hall to discuss the depot question but received no reply from the L and N authorities. They authorized the Mayor to appoint a three aldermen committee to confer with the Mayor, Recorder and City Attorney with the aim of reaching an understanding. President Smith and L and N officials may visit Columbia soon to meet the committee. the board adjourned to reconvene next Saturday night.
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L. & Authorities
Smith
Columbia
Rheumatism Cured in a Day Myatic Cure
An advertisement claims Myatic Cure instantly relieves rheumatism and neuralgia by removing the cause, with immediate improvement after the first dose. Sold by A. P. Hains, Druggist, Columbia. 810, 10-4.
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A. P Hains
Columbia
Representative Otey proposes $100 million for roads
Washington March 17 Representative Otey of Virginia introduced a bill to appropriate 100 million dollars for new road funding to improve the nation’s highways.
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Washington
Otey
Virginia
Willie and the bad little boys implied mischief
A terse exchange suggests mischief by the bad little boys, framed as a rhythmic or playful dialogue about what happens to those who break rules. The snippet hints at a moral contrast and potential irony in behavior.
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Willie
Easter Goods Purchase From Local Merchant Hub
Easter season prompts a general note on purchases and supply. The author cites steady upward demand, emphasis on merit in goods, and reliance on local trade relations. They express thanks and mutual support toward nearby merchants who share market access and liberal spirit.
Black bear terrorizes Porters Chapel area finally slain
For months residents of Porters Chapel and Walliam neighborhoods feared a large black bear that roamed the county. Patrick Murphy fired from his home, killing the beast in a field after a pursuit by hunters. A steel trap hung from its foot. origin unknown. locals relieved the ferocious intruder is dead.
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Porter's Chapel
Walliam
Morniont
Patrick Murphy
Mt. Pleasant
Promise City Ex-Postmaster Quoted Claim On Elixir
A printed notice reports T. FF. Anthony of Promise City Iowa stating he bought a bottle of Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and found two doses more effective than any medicine. The item suggests a sale near Ruins Draggiat in Columbia with a date of October 4.
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T. FF. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Draggiat
Columbia
Mr. John Trotwood Moore Lectures at McDowell School
Mr John Trotwood Moore entertained and instructed the McDowell School faculty and students with an afternoon lecture. He portrayed Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson, praising his character and heroic deeds as a model of courage and duty.
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John Trotwood Moore
McDowell School
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Gome
Thorn
State Happenings and Local Incidents Across County
Prof John C Drennan of Fayetteville named Superintendent of the Anti Saloon League after long involvement in the Woodbury anti liquor fight Five prisoners escaped Jasper jail in Marion County knocking Deputy Johnson down and seizing his pistol A Clarksville dispatch reports a Niolo county water surge one mile by half mile flooding low ground with four to eight inches of water Hail and fish and three inch turtles noted during the storm Spanish Snapper turtles said to be from Cuba A Gibson County storm wrecked a two story frame on Gay Barker place injuring Sam Hutchinson and his son severely with timbers down and vehicle destroyed Victims in the wrecked home and nearby losses noted plus other bonuses reported
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John C. Drennan
Fayetteville
Anti-Saloon League
Woodbury
Jasper
Marion County
Johnson
Clarkaville
Rey
Niolo
Cuba
Gibson County
Gay Barker Place
Sam Hutchinson
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