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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
8
An altercation occurred in front of a moonshiner’s place when a man accused others of drinking. A confrontation followed with threats and a stabbing allegation. Morgan reportedly struck the assailant, who then drew a knife and wounded the worker’s hand in the ensuing struggle.
The advertisement touts King's New Discovery for consumption, pneumonia, bronchitis, and related illnesses as the quickest, surest cure. W. P. Woldridge sells the medicine, guarantees satisfaction or refunds money, with large bottles priced at 10 cents and 1.00, and trial bottles offered free.
A serious wreck on the West Point branch of the N I and S railroad occurred Monday afternoon when a freight car broke down and overturned the caboose. Conductor Harlow sustained dislocated shoulders and other injuries but is expected to recover. Brakeman Allen Richardson and two African American laborers were injured, one severely, with reports that one worker has died.
The advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for cats, corns, burns, bruises, sores, scalds, boils, ulcers, felons, aches and all skin eruptions. It claims a perfect pile cure and promotes a 250% box at W P Woldridge’s for purchase.
In City Court W A Seifried who runs the saloon near the depot was fined 82 and costs 78 for keeping his place open on Sunday. City Marshal Latta and Officer Hooten hid near the rear entrance from before dawn until Seifried opened doors. They found three men inside. it was Seifried's first offense and the judge imposed the minimum fine.
A mass Republican convention in Maury County adopts a strong platform praising McKinley and Roosevelt, endorsing GOP policies and national honor. A delegates list shows six white men and one colored member, prompting protests from the latter who complains of being snubbed and notes the slate was prearranged.
The delegate’s appointment of Dr. Braxton in his stead completes the action as the convention adjourns.
White's Cream Vermifuge earned a world wide reputation as the best worm destroyer and tonic for weak children. It neutralizes stomach acidity, improves digestion and assimilation, strengthens the nervous system, and restores health and vigor to childhood. 25 cents at A B Rains.
Berlin reports both potential Dutch heirs are German. If Queen Wilhelmina dies childless, William Ernest of Saxe Weimar would inherit but is expected to renounce. The next heir is Prince Henry XXXII of Reuss, age 24, a naval lieutenant stationed at Kiel.
Fragmentary ad copy touts Bradfield's Female Regulator as a remedy for menstrual pain and irregularities. It claims miraculous effects and direct action on the uterus to ease cramps and discomfort.
The United States sows over 40 million acres of corn and 40 million of wheat while harvests top 2.0 billion bushels. Elevators, from small rail depots to vast district facilities, enable efficient movement to ships and domestic markets, with four or five buildings used to transfer cargo before loading aboard vessels. The piece highlights extensive storage capacity and the modern handling system described by D Allen Willey in Engineering Magazine.
Readable portions show sayings on possession labor employment and wisdom. The lines mix archaic wording about loss profit and effort, with references to a mule and motivation. Overall, the text forms a collage of aphoristic maxims without a single clear narrative.
In Tron City Taine De Hae nom iat is cited by World authorities as the scene of a fatal shooting. Tom Gilbert and Meta in the hands of suspects are noted as key names in the case, with local officials reporting signs of distress and possible welfare concerns at the time.
Mrs Frank Chiasson of Patterson Louisiana reports severe malaria symptoms improvement after stopping doctors medicines and using flerbine sample then two bottles. She credits the remedy with complete cure and recommends flerbine. Herbine 50c bottle sold at A B Rains.
The speaker reflects on faith and penitence through the image of cavalry and the cross. He states repentance requires aligning with the ideal man shown by Christ and pursuing noble self-improvement in imitation of these exemplary figures. He urges emulation of lofty conduct as the sane path to moral renewal.
East Tennessee shipments surge with twelve to fifteen carloads sent daily to destinations including Cincinnati. The strawberry season in the district is at its height and will last about two more weeks.
Special session of the County Court was held Monday by order of Judge Gordon. The main action was a resolution to appropriate 4500 dollars or as needed for constructing a new bridge across Duck River to replace the Iron Bridge destroyed by Hood.
Rev Dr Polemus H Swift of Chicago asserts in this devotional piece that death initiates life and growth. He argues that decay is a channel for God given potential, using images of acorns, seeds, bulbs, and flowers to illustrate spiritual transformation toward purity through Christ.
A jumble of fragmented lines presents mixed reflections on strength, struggle, and opportunity. The garbled text mentions courage, beliefs, and time as money, with stray words suggesting personal resilience and value in enduring hardship.
A fragmentary note from Obiengo Newa speaks in paradox about avoiding disliked men and the burden of self-promotion. It hints that prosperous men attract envy, and that some people linger near ball merchants to pass time while others barely endure the common, everyday scenes.
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