Lifelines and Losses Echo a Rural Community
Contained in this rural column are funeral notices, illnesses, and family updates. The piece records Dr Holt Stewart and Lovell handling services, a graveside interment at Dirsonville, a death sequence for Torvell and a child’s funeral at Glenwood, with local names like Virgil Hill, Mrs B Green, and Mr Houston Barnett cited among sickness and sympathy messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertel
Lavell
Holt
Stewart
Torvell
Virgil Hill
Bethel
W. Dagger
Dagger
B. Green
Axie
Houston Barnett
Jesus
Glenwood Cemetery
Sam
Lisanne Dor
Farmers Boost Activity as Fair Weather Returns
Stiverswell area notes with ground in good condition for planting wheat rye and potatoes for market. Miss Virginia Hill attends Prospect School while local families visit relatives and endure sickness affecting Mrs. Bill Green Mrs. Hickman and others. The item ends with a flurry of unrelated notes and a stray health ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiversville
Virginia Hill
Prospect
Giles County
Duncan
Campbell's Station
Bettie Carener
Lucy Richardson
Anna Dagger
Death and funeral notices and local updates from Theta
Miss Minnie Walker returns to school after illness. Mr. and Mrs. Mat Sewell and son Ernest visit Bethel. On Mar. 11, Jerry Miller died from brain paralysis. funeral at Theta Baptist Church. Mrs. Powell passes Mar. 1. six children and many friends mourn. services led by Revs. Isom and Hatcher. Obituaries note faith, age, and church devotion. no tobacco ad content omitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra LC
Wiley
Southport
Mra Woodson Orr
Lynneville
Mre
D. A. Dugger
Cullooke
Me le Mariett
Wilie Barnett
Cullooka
Mies Hattle Sanda
Wacole
Aleter
Mire
Lela Hickonun
Luther Wiley
Baby Wrennie
Bill Green
Hickman
Irvin Smith
Mleo
Haly Gresham
Will Dugger
Minnie Walker
Mat Sewell
Ernest
Bethel
M. GU. Petty
Jerry Miller
Miller
Bee Dawson
White
Blatemaine
Gother
Isom
Hatcher
Baptist Church
Theta
M. Church
Leo
Joubert Dies After Prolonged Illness
March 29 reports from Lourenço Marques Pretoria and London confirm Gen. Joubert’s death after a stomach ailment. The veteran commander, described as a true patriot and upright gentleman, prompted mourning in the Transvaal and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lourenzo Marques
Joubert
Pretoria
Marel
Lek
London
P. J. Joubert
Pall Mall Gazette
Piet Joubert
Kotze
Leeds
County Court Session Promises Busy Day and Reports
Next Monday's County Court session will be busy as several committees report and key business is transacted. A Poor House Commissioner will be elected to fill a vacancy, two Work House Commissioners will be flooted, jurors for May term of circuit court named, and officers appointed to wait on sessions. The court will also review expenses of past forestry and public works, with outstanding balances and prior appropriations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Howlett
Mevars
J. KK. P. Allen
J. NM. Crowe
Chenlt Court
Mt Wilaldo
Dewilde
Aincy
Courtaviil
Nik
Tie County Court
Tie HrtaLn
Henao
Newy
Chaplain Wells Blasts Philippine Army Whisky Abroad
The Rev Dr Frank M Wells former chaplain of the First Tennessee accuses Philippine Army officers and troops of widespread drunkenness on service and voyage home He cites 30000 whisky saloons in Manila and calls for abolition of regimental canteens and a fleet wide liquor crackdown as he informs Baptist ministers and prepares to protest to President McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yoas
Frank M. Wells
Chapain
First Tennessee
Army of the Phillippines
Wells
Indiana
Baptist Miniateral Convention
Wella
Washington
McKinley
Chaplain Wella
Schurman
Philippines
Manila
Cebu
Lloilo
Laon
Long
Navy
Roof
Genelie
Tablets for urinary disorders claim cure and testimonials
An ad-style piece touts tablets for kidney and bladder issues with claims of miracle recovery, lists symptoms such as back pain and frequent urination, and urges purchases for $1 with a pamphlet from Pan-American Drug Co. The text cites generic testimonials and a Columbia Tennessee address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Columbia, Tenn
Polite conduct and humanity guide a respectful life
A fragment echoes that true politeness and love for humanity define character. It notes a motto to be boldly honest and consistent in truth, citing a quote about sincerity over mere appearances.
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M. EF. Williamson
Watkins, Harlan & Evans
Ativens
T. ¥. Anthony
Promise City
Lowa
Anya
A.B. Hanna
Columbia
Ain
Citepina
Titony
Rowling Ota
Misa Polkie Thorne Fae
Vestal
Mough Weasley
Miss Currie Minor
Hear Creek
Mra
Foto Thomas
Paarl Allen
Roberts’ Bond
John ‘Thomas
Concord
Jol Thomas
Mike Antic Porgey
Santa Fe
A.V. Hull
Polk Allen
Ed Stone
Williamaport
Kad Stone
M. M. Page
Roberta’ Bend
Hendley Harris
Lorre Beno
Stivers Well
LASEA
Mane
Lee
Kingden le Gra
Mise
Ella Hinson
Lee's Corner
Carrie Derryberry
Sampin Starling Remedy CO
Chicago
New York
Victor Hugo
Mme.d Rartory
James A. Garfield
Transvaal
Mare Guerita de Valois
James Kite
Tnt
Chaplain Wells
Columbia Market
Repolt
J.C. Parks and McKennon & Nichols
Himothy
Wegen
Ini
I Rt
Picklree
Cardus
SNR
Suse Wennet
Mr. K. Fairbank Company
Leule
Vaten
Satterfield & Dodsow
Monarch
Columbia Mercantile Storage Co
Clizene
Koll
Bell
Phaeton
the Herald
Pan An
Maury Co
Daily Herald
Herald
Columbia, Tenn. P
J. P. Street & Co
Melre
Millons
Elle Tyson
Humboldt
Cal
England
John Tyron
New Tyron
Melbourne
Aston Jr
Hulmes
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