Remains of Benjamin Moagar- THE LATE TEA AMIS TLARTISON Interred at Crown Hill
In a marchlike tribute before about 15,000 mourners, the funeral for Benjamin Moagar- THE LATE TEA AMIS TLARTISON took place at Crown Hill cemetery. President McKinley and numerous officials attended. Honorary pallbearers included Gen. Tracey John Wanamaker and Lew Wallace. Active pallbearers featured James Whitcomb Riley and Newton Tarkington among others. The service was simple, tasteful, and well conducted under springlike weather.
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Crown Hill
McKinley
Bienes F. Tracey
New York
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
W. H. H. Miller
Iodianapolis
John W. Noble
St. Louis
Charles Foster
Fostoria
Lew Wallace
Indianapolis
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Wm. A. Woods
Iudianapolis
A. L. Mason
James Whitcomb Riley
Evans Woollen
Barry J. Milligan
Clifford Arrick
Wm. Dobbs
Harry 8
New
Howard Dale
John, L. Grifiths
Newton B. Tarkington
Hilton A. Brown
Samuel Reid
Salutes Fired At Arsenal Honoring Ex President Harrison
The War Department ordered salutes at Columbia Arsenal in memory of ex President Harrison. Thirteen cannon fired at sunrise, forty five at sunset, drawing spectators. A Louisville judge notes past criticisms of Harrison’s second marriage but cites lack of full context. Harrison left most wealth to his second wife and her child, after gifting a sum to his first family. His son and daughter contested portions of the will as they followed his Todpolis residence.
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Columbia Arsenal
War Department
Harrison
Arsenal
Gen. Harrison
Louisville
del. Russell B. Harrison
Mary Harrison McKee
Fodtenopolis
Dam
Russell
Daugh
Tod Polis
Loulavilly
Civeiunati Eoquirer
Harrison the man who shaped a nation and public life
A portrait of William Henry Harrison highlighting a long public career six years as a senator and a life in politics since 1856. The piece notes his public service, dislike of conflict, kindness yet stubbornness, and the influence of family lineage including a president grandfather and a signer of the Declaration of Independence. It mentions his ambition, law practice, and limited athletic skill, with anecdotes from colleagues and associates.
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Ned
Yard of Pork Prank At Local Meat Market
A lighthearted note from Lapeer recounts Ramarty entering a meat market and asking for a yard of pork. The proprietor, responding with humor, handed over three feet instead, a playful mismeasurement that amused both parties.
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Ramarty
Lapeer
Resolutions on Death of General Harrison and Convention Bill
The legislature reports resolutions on General Harrison's death. A convention bill failed in the House by civilizational standards, while Nashville electric light bill passed in the Senate with four no votes. County politics and local charter repeal debates are noted, with sentiment favoring representatives in matters touching their counties. Political contention and party alignment influence the actions in Henderson and Nashville.
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Herald
Ashville
Nitevelien
Heme
Hay
Harrison
Nasavinen
Mar
Lexington
Henderson County
Lincaster
Senate
Nashville Electric Uubt
Grovels Tasteless Chill Tonite Formula Questioned
A reader questions the chilly drink Grovels Tasteless Chill Tonite claiming the formula is simply Tron and Quinine in a tasteless form with no care or pay. The note highlights concern over ingredients printed on the bottle.
Supreme Court Grants New Trial In Browning Murder Case
The Supreme Court on Saturday delivered opinions in two cases. State v W J Hammond of Pulaski involved a December 1809 killing tied to a business dispute. The court found first degree murder not supported by the record and ordered a new trial, while deeming the killing cruel but not premeditated. State v Will Mays of Maury involved an assault and battery conviction which the court reversed, remanding for further proceedings.
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Browning
Supreme Court
W. J. Hammond
Giles Law
Hammond
Lang
T. M. Browning
Pulaski
Snodgrass
Cas
Hammord
State
Will Mays
Mays
Masterly South American Nervine Panic Cure Promises Relief
The advertisement touts a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It claims immediate relief from the first dose and no disappointment, urging invalids to try the remedy as a safe health booster sold by A B Reixs, a druggist in Columbia Ten o.
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A.B. Reixs
Fire destroys Giles County Record office in Pulaski
Fire at 4 o clock dawn in Pulaski nearly wiped out the Waive Grotton building housing the Giles County Record editors Asra and Hendon. Loss estimated around 4000 with 1000 insurance. Adjoining law office of Woodward and Hon BB Slick also damaged but insured. Pulaski Citizen plant offered to aid in publishing the Record.
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J. D. Woodward
Slick
Metranes
Record
W. B. Romine Tas
Pulaski
Hall’s Catarrh Cure Adverts Sold by Druggists
The fragment describes a pharmaceutical pitch warning about mercury containing ointments and potions and promotes Hall’s Catarrh Cure sold through druggists. It cites suppliers and cautions readers about dangerous ingredients and counterfeit products in the market.
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Syatem
Chenay de Co
Fire destroys Frierson estate residence at Mt Pleasant
A Mt Pleasant fire gutted a Frierson estate residence occupied by J P McCormack in the afternoon. Loss to the berth about 2000 dollars with 1000 dollars insured. Several outbuildings including two barns and other structures nearby were also destroyed. Insurance agents Grion & Rutledge represented the risk.
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Frierson
J. PL McCormack
Pleaaust
Grion & Rutledge Agente
Interesting Document Shows Confederate Obligation Roll
A veteran letter details a May 3 1865 Charlotte document from 1st Sergeant W H Mitchell listing Confederate officers and men who swore not to take up arms against the United States and could return home. The reverse lists the company roster with names and units across Union and Confederate lines. Includes a Missouri广告 segment and an unrelated medicine ad, reflecting period miscellany.
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W. H. Mitchell
Wednessee Regiment Cavalry
Congress
Charlotte
N.C
Joe EB. Johnston
Aru
Sherman
U.S Army
North Carolina
United States
Asad Fremon
J.A Cochran
Union
I. B. Bryant
Zod Bive
Mason
W.eh. Michell
J. A. Gracey
Fountain Creek
W. R. Gresham
Scipion Thompson
Thompson Station
W.T. Hardison
4Th Corp
Berlin
Pii
Andrews
M.P
Silver Creek
Branch
REJ
Caskey
J. A
Crau
W. E
Cockrill
Calhoun
J N
Silver Top
Denham
Dilchay
W.U
Frivtson
J H
Ashwood
Frierson
Oxford
Miss
Fry
Henry
Lynnaville
Gracey
Hardison
H. A
Henderson
Mt. Pleasant
McRae
Rudy Hill
Park
G. W
Perkins
D. C
Scribner
Cullooka
Westmoreland
R. W
Watkins
D. F
Croas Bridges
White, J. L
Calleoka
Fire destroys Wade residence near Pulaski
A blaze this afternoon in Giles Penaski Tean burned R Wade's house four miles west of Pulaski. The new home, built only a few years ago, was valued at 2000 with insurance of 1000. Fire blamed on a defective kitchen chimney flue. only a small amount of furniture saved.
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Penaski
Tean
R Wade
Pulaski
A Slick Artist Conned Shops in Columbia
A well dressed young man using the alias CU A Hughes checked into the Cottage Hotel in Columbia and claimed Southern Railway employment. He inserted two blank checks from T J Shaw’s saloon, forged one for sixteen dollars in Shaw’s name and passed it as B A Hughes at a downtown store, receiving goods and cash. He left town and has not been heard from. about twenty, clean shaven with sandy hair and a thick upper lip.
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Columbia
Cottage Hotel
CU. A. Hughes
Southern Railway
T. J. Shaw
B. A. Hughes
Hughes
C. C. C. Candy Cathartic Ad Warns Against Fraud
The advertisement urges buyers to seek Cascarets Candy Cathartic on every tablet with the famous C. C. C. mark. It warns never to buy bulk or accept substitutes and cautions about counterfeit products from druggists.
General Harrison Poem and Health Ad from Indianapolis News
The piece reports James Whitcomb Riley's today published poem honoring General Harrison and the nation, describing grief and pride beneath the flag. A health ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills at Woldridge’s drug store, claiming they improve stomach liver kidneys and bowels and boost brain and body power.
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Inpranaporis
Ind
Mireh James Whitcomb Riley
Lndianapolis News
Columbia
Hao
Auidier
Tim
Dr. King
Woldridge’s
Desperate Prisoner Shoots City Judge in Winchester
March report from Winchester describes H. C. Brannan, a local reporter, seriously wounded by a prisoner named Dede Shadow whom he had encountered in City Court. The attack occurred as Brannan covered proceedings in the city.
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Winchester
Herald
Winxtheerne
Tlity
H.C. Brannan
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