State moves to abolish charter of Swan Valley Railroad
Suit filed in the Circuit Court by the State of Tennessee ex rel J P MeKes and others against the Swan Valley Railroad Company to forfeit its charter alleging private use of property and not public carriage. The line runs from Carter's Creek to the Virginia Carolina Company's plant with rights-of-way claimed as a public carrier. Attorney B Greenlaw represents the complainants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Tennessee Ex Relations
J. P. MeKes
Swan Valley Railroad Company
Swan Valley Railroad
Carter's Creek
Virginia-Carolina Company
B. Greenlaw, Esq
Lawsuit Filed Against Home Insurance Company for Fire Policy
J T Bauguss files suit in circuit court through Figuers and Padgett seeking five thousand dollars on a fire insurance policy with Home Insurance Co of New York. S W Akin also sues for six hundred dollars, with defense by S M Vertrees of Nashville and J B Coffey for the defendant company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Bauguss
Messrs. Figuers & Padgett
Home Insurance Co of
New York
S. W. Akin
W. Fleming
Messia
J. 3. Vertrees
Nashville
J. 8
Greenlaw Sues L and N Railroad After Fatal Depot Incident
Greenlaw administrator withdraws suit for 8000 against L and N Railroad and its engineer over the death of Prince Frierson. In place, a new action is filed by W. S. Greenlaw administrator de bonis non seeking 1001 damages against the railroad company alone for the fatal depot incident.
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Greenlaw
Adm’r
Adelaide Frierson
Prince Frierson
L. & N. Railroad
de Bonis
Circuit Court next Monday terms set for May term
Judge Molding will convene the May term of Circuit Court next Monday with 1% civil and 16 criminal cases on the docket. The criminal docket runs through June 17 with murder and robbery trials listed for mid to late June and 28th for larceny. Two civil suits entered include damages for killing a hog and a suit over st injuries. Eskew seeks divorce. Wainright and wife sue Bird for 2000 damages alleging assault. Studio invitation noted with a closing line from Fielden Bros.
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Molding
Wil
Circuit Court
Ben Miller
A. W. Bowman
Bob Lea
Bot Jones
Wassule
John W. Thomas
Sam Massey
C. O. Hale
R. A. Wilkes
Culleoka
L. & N. Railroad
Whog
Mart McCormack
Stgtiages
Mitte
Eskow
Mesers
Salmon & Turner
Bissegie Eskew
Henry Wainright
William M. Bird
Dinning
Bird
Fire at Kettle Mills destroys building and corn
A fire at the Kennedy Delk & Co crib at Kettle Mill yesterday around 4 am totally destroyed the sod and its contents. About 2100 bushes of shelled corn and 125 bushels of car care were lost. Total losses estimated at $2000 with no insurance. Origin of the fire is unknown. Garwood's Sarsaparilla advertisement follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crib
Messrs. Kennedy, Delk & Co
Kettle Mill
Personal notices from Nashville visitors fill city scene
Frank Roberts and ae BT from Nashville are in the Chorge Lodge for a short visit. Many locals, relatives, and guests from Campbell's Station, Lyonville, Williamson, Pulaski, Lawrenceburg, and other towns call on kin or attend the street fair, with Drs. Sheddan Ragsdale and Clements returning from Shelbyville medical meeting.
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Chorge Lodge, Jr
W. Howard
St. Louie
Nashville
Austin Owen
Gertrude Martin
Campbell's Station
Mary Smith
Lyonville
Gary
Williamson County
F. Brownlow
Joseph Towler
Clarksville
Medical Association
John P. McFerrin
Birmingham
A. P. McFerrin
Lucy Shannon
Ocean Springs
Conservatory of Music
W. M. Biddle
A. B. Yeager
Waxahachie
Texas
Daily Light
Largest Insurance Firms Advertise in Tennessee Notice
Nicholson, Magruder & Co present via their agency the largest Tornado Fire Life and Accident Insurance Companies writing INSURANCE in Tennessee. Office in Brown Block. Both phones listed. 4 29 ly.
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Nicholson, Magruder & Co
Writing !Insurance
Tennessee
Brown Block
Interesting Guessing Contest in Columbia Rites Prizes
The Danny Hewat held a guessing contest offering 817.50 in silver for correct or near correct answers to twenty questions about firms or articles advertised in Columbia. First prize is ten silver dollars, second ten silver half dollars, third ten silver quarters. Answers will be published Saturday and prizes awarded Monday. About 15 entries so far.
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Danny Hewat
Rites
Columbia
American Wire Fence Prices Drop at Sarveaemiy & Doosox
Wire fence sellers Sarveaemiy and Doosox advertise lower prices on American wire fencing, inviting customers to compare quality and value at their outlet. The notice highlights reduced rates and fresh stock arrivals to attract buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarveaemiy & Doosox
Ex-soldier claims robbery after Philippines return
James M. Polluck, a California resident visiting here, says a stranger swindled him out of 140 and his watch Tuesday afternoon. He had secured post office orders for 250000, then, intoxicated, was directed to a boarding house. Mrs Holcomb alerted her husband and an officer, and Polluck admitted the theft. The unknown man fled. police pursue him.
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James M. Polluck
Philippines
Polluck
California
John Holcomb
Bound Over in Whipping Case Involving Mariah Dooley
Mariah Dooley, charged with cruel whipping of Hilliard Jones, a five year old boy, was bound over to the Circuit Court after waiving examination before Esquires Hayes and Guest. The boy testified to the abuse. Dooley’s bond was set at 200 and she remained jailed. Dave Syken, alleged to be involved, was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariah Dooley
Hilliard
Jones
Esquires
Sail Saturday for New York from Southampton
Mr RLee iees received a cable from Mr Andrew Fry at London stating that he and Mr Will Ridley would sail Saturday for New York from Southampton on the last logis They will reach home about June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rlee Iees
Andrew, Fry
London
Will Ridley
New York
Southampton
Selling Buggies In South Columbia With Quality and Price
Local advertiser promotes buggies with emphasis on quality and value. Notes visits by Miss Willie Mai and Annie Lee Toton of Pulaski, Miss Rath Hayes returns from Lewisburg, and Miss Kate McClellan and Miss Mami Ulopten travel from Franklin for weekend. mentions William Cardwell of Blackpool and Ki Mrs of Lewisburg visiting relatives in South Columbia. Cultivators praised for adjustments and work quality by Bee Savtenriaco & Dovsos.
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Willie Mai
Annie Lee Toton
Pulaski
Minnie Lee Weatherford
Rath Hayes
Lewisburg
Kate McClellan
Mami Ulopten
Franklin
Ross Thomas
Florence
Ala
South Columbia
William Cardwell
Blackpool
Local Notes Report Rain Benefits and Community News
Rain benefits vegetation as town reports on various happenings. Names include Miss Amy Gartner recovering, Mrs. W. H. Davie thanks for strawberries, and Will Barker buying farm goods. Reports cover arrests, Odd Fellows visiting, shop changes, and plans for the street fair.
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Youses
B. J. Joyce
Amy Gartner
al Ankisson
Phone Iit
Joe Lee
Toecombia
Ali
Bell
God Daw
Will Barker
W. HE. Davie
Phinteas Lodge
P. Hindan
Ab Adkimion
Aronnthus Tne Season Prices Slashed Across Departments
The season is well advanced and ARONNTHUS announces large stock across every department remains. To reduce the surplus, prices have been revised downward along the entire line.
Tempting Prices Highlighted in Local Sales Ad
A brief local notice advertises tempting prices on assorted goods in a storefront sale. The feature lists discounted items and emphasizes limited quantities as shoppers flock to the sale.
Carpet and Matting Department headline
We have been told that we have the prettiest line of Japanese Matting ever displayed in Columbia. Our prices will convince you that we cannot be undersold. Save on matting remnants at low prices.
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Ln Columbia
Marriage Announcement for Ernest Sheppard and Family
A nonuser account of family relations notes multiple money-saving opportunities and announces that Ernest Sheppard will be associated with him in his work. The text expresses joy with many friends wishing them great success in their endeavors.
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Ernest Sheppard
Notice to creditors of Barr and Oakes winding up firm
Creditors are required to come forward and settle within 30 days to enable a settlement with the executrix of Mr Barr's estate. The firm Barr & Oakes is to be wound up to effect the settlement.
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Barr & Oakes
Barr
RATHER HANDY WITH HIS GUN
Nashville resident Mr. Gilbert Logue visiting at Oc tie Cherry’s home on Fifth street started to run when an officer fired two shots in the air thinking him an intruder. Logue, with money on him, cried murder as the chase ended at the depot. officers apologized for the haste amid neighborhood excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Logue
Nashville
Octie Cherry
Fifth Street
Franklin
Voss
Dooley
Mr. Logue
Largest stock of buggies and carriages offered in Columbia
With the largest stock of buggies surries phaetons and buckboards ever offered in Columbia over a hundred jobs on the floor. Come a Jumping and get some of the good things from Sarrenviain Dopaoy.
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Columbia
Sarrenviain & Dopaoy
West End Notes Highlight Local Visits and Moves
Miss Kila Pickard returns home after a week with friends and relatives. Mr and Mrs Whit Kitchen and Mr and Mrs Jim Precewell plan a two week visit with relatives in Wayne county. Mire Veal Pite stays with Misses Cora and Carrie Gibson. Miss Mary Runsell recently visited Miss Cora Gibson. Mr and Mrs Gaines of Tenth Street have moved to a house owned by Mr Ussery in West End.
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Kila Pickard
Whit Kitchen
Jim Precewell
Wayne County
Mire Vearl Pite
Cora
Carrie Gibson
Mary Runsell
Cora Gibson
Mr. Gaines
Tenth Street
Mr. Ussery
West End
Red Seal Brad See Ceria Incident At Cy Grae Plant
A brief report notes Brad See Ceria encountered an incident yesterday afternoon at the Cy Grae and Feed Company plant. No damage resulted and no injuries were reported.
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Ceria
Cy Grae & Feed Co
Peete Yea aianes ta sere by K BA eet palo by which aan Naelate accuracy
Unable to determine readable facts from the provided fragmented OCR text. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or events emerge to describe a coherent news item.
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Welde Potianne
Betrothal and Wedding Announcements Stir Community
Local society pages note Betrothal of Dave Hoately to Lillian Gienn with family attending, and approaching marriage of Bunion Pearl Mieka to Robert Burnt Cooper. Other nuptials include Levies Caldwell and Miss Corindiladong’s ceremony attended by Nashville and New Orleans connections. Readings recount travel and social observations surrounding forthcoming and recent weddings.
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Dave Hoately
Lillian Gienn
Ehlain Nastville
Bogeteay
Nownville
Abe Bauman
Phelan
S Chineliter
Mies Bunion Pearl Mieka
Robert Burnt Cooper
Plant
Weill
Fennel
North Muh Street
Colombie
Mise Corindiladong
Founer
Lontsiaos
Thas Bible
Nashville
Dr Padgett resigns from University chair in Tennessee medical dept
The Nashville American reports Dr Frazel Padgett has resigned the chair of physical diagnosis at the University of Tennessee medical department to focus on his home practice. The piece portrays him as a leading diagnostician and cautions parents against early school quitting, arguing education builds lasting preparation and opportunity.
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Padgett
Nashville
South
Tennessee
Pagett
University of Tennessee
Tts
Padwett
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Chicago
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Adkins
Torrie
Leon Rucker
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