Pen sketch of Senator Tillman by James Creelman
James Creelman portrays Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina as a formidable, rough, and vigorous leader with a Napoleonic head and savage masculinity. The sketch notes his brutal yet honest character and his rise from mob-led reform to national legislator, praised for intellect and rough integrity.
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Ben Tillman
James Creelman
Pear
Y'S
Senator Tillman
South Carolina
America
Senate
Mc Cyeetman
Tilman
Hoar
Tillman
TH No
Mets
Col
Hell
T Nan am kh Declares Candidacy in Maury Fourth District
An official candidate notice announces T Nan am kh as a contender for magistrate in Maury County's Fourth District. The filing signals a formal election bid with party or independent designation to follow in subsequent campaigns.
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T. Nan Am Kh
Tortag
Maury Hae Adreitdt Efeerion
CMA Minstrels to Delight at Columbia Opera House
The Columbia Military Academy Minstrels offer an evening of music humor and local jokes. Star solos and a competitive drill will showcase young local talent while proceeds fund buying band instruments for the cadet band.
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Opera House
Columbia
Easy Victory for C M A in Opening Tennis Match
The first of a three game series sees Columbia fall to C M A as Collier and Cochran perform well but cannot stop the victors. Second match set for Saturday on the Columbia court in Riverside with Massid Crockett Owen and J M Dedman facing Professors Holgerton and Cox.
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Columbia
C. M.A
Columbia Court
Riverside
Massid Crockett Owen
J. M. Dedman
Holgerton
Cox
Baptist Leader Preaches as Church Hosts Endowment Gift
Dr. P. T. Hale president of South Western Baptist University in Jackson Tenn spoke at First Hapitat church Sunday morning. The church raised 1250 dollars to endow the school. Hale stayed with My, and My, Joe Browntow in the city. Rev PF C Lowell will preach at PHMIppl Sunday morning at 11 and at Berea at 3 20 p.m.
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P. T. Hale
South Western Baptist University
Jackson, Tenn
Hale
Joe Browntow
PF. C. Lowell
Berea
Fruit Tree and Plant Sale Ad at Wilkes Cullooka Tenn
Community notice lists fruit trees strawberry beds and asparagus plots available along the TLA road near Wilkes Tennessee with plants and varieties for sale and planting guidance.
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Tla
Wilkes
Cullooka
Tenn
Mt Pleasant City Election Results
Mt Pleasant residents voted Tuesday with J B Anderson and J Mankin elected at large over W H Loig. Bethal Howard won the alderman position in the first ward over H D Ruhm.
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Mt. Pleasant
J. BE. Anderson
J. Mankin
al Germen
W. H. Loig
Bithal Howard
H. D. Ruhm
Damages Sought Against L N Railroad Co in Two Suits
Alvin Daniel by next friend Fred Hanson sues in circuit court for 1999 damages for alleged personal injuries. T Maddin Voss also sues the L N Railroad Co in circuit court for 600 damages. The case filings are incomplete. H Peebles, Esq. represents the plaintiff.
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Alvin Daniel
Fred Hanson
L. & N. Railroad Co
T. Maddin Voss
H. Peebles
Faithful Housekeeper Dominates Will in Lexington Estate
Maj. B. G. Thomas, famed turf breeder of Dixiana and Hira Villa stock farms, leaves his entire $60,000 estate to Margaret Prior, his faithful negro housekeeper. Judge J. R. Morton named executor without security. To relative William K. Howe, $5,000.
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Lexington
B. G. Thomas
Nestor
American Turf
Dixiana
Hira
Himyar and
Domino
Margaret Prior
Nexro
J. R. Morton
William K. Howe
Bannockburn
S. C
Thomas
Grand Commandery Knight Templar Convenes in Bristol
The Grand Commandery of Tennessee meets in Bristol for its 44th annual conclave with about 600 Knights from the state. A parade in uniform opened the gathering, followed by an welcome address by John H. Caldwell and a reply by Grand Commander J. C. Smith. The annual sermon is set for tonight with Hugh Spencer of Memphis delivering. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup is promoted as a remedy for coughs and colds.
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Bristol
Tenn
Knighta Templar
Tennessee
John H. Caldwell
J. C. Smith
Hugh Spencer
Memphis
Dr. Wood
Nashville Chancellor rules on city railroad subscription
Chancellor Allison refused to appoint a receiver for Nashville's million dollar subscription to the Tennessee Central Railroad. He stayed further action on the bonus, ordering no issuance until the suit is decided on its merits.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Allison
Tennessee Central Railroad
Supposed death by own action near Lewisburg
Lewisburg Tenn May 24 Olle Hobby a young farmer five miles south of town was found dead hanging from a tree on Thomas Beatty’s premises near his home. Authorities believe it to be death by own action. Hobby leaves a wife.
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The
Herald
Lewisburg
Tenn
Olle Hobby
Thos. Beatty
Hobby
Hersel
Bargain on 18-21 Satterfield & Dodson's
A partial ad notes a bargain at 18 21 Satterfield and Dodson's with prices cited as 275.00 and 150.00 for two horae survey elioat mew terms.
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Horae
Thie Bergain
Satterfield & Dodson’s
Good Woman Passes Away in Cumberland Parish
Mrs. A Barr died Wednesday afternoon at her South Garden Street home after a long illness. She cared for her children and was a lifelong Cumberland Presbyterian church member. Surviving are John Barr Birmingham Alabama Mrs Eugene Anderada and Mrs Rt P Dodson Columbia. Funeral Friday at 11 at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church with interment at Rose Hill. Pallbearers listed. honorary pallbearers named.
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A. Barr
South Garden Street
Rt. P. Dodson
Columbia
W.A. Provine
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Rose Hil
George E. McKennon
A. Parker
H. B. Cochran
H. L. Hendley
A. H. Foster
Joe Anderson
Meade Freirson
Dr. Riddle
E. W. Gamble
J. T. Williamson
W. B. Greenlaw
A. E. Neeley
B. A. Satterfield
Sermon at Godwin chapel and local social notes
Rev Thomas Alured of Nashville preached a fine sermon at Godwin chapel to a large audience. Bro Blackwood is quite sick. Miss Mal Walters and Miss Ora Walters of Carters Creek visited Miss Pearl Allen and Miss Bessie Allen at Roberts Bend. Maud Dawson is very sick. Hamp Joyce of Nashville visits his daughter Mrs J W Thomas. Mrs Ella Lucas travels to Nashville. Jack Dawson and his mother visited Mr R K Dawson. Janie Davin from Carters Creek visits Miss Pearl Roan. Little Echo.
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J. W. Thomas
Thomas Harris
George Harris
Snow Creek
Cam Thomas
Ella Lucas
Nashville
Jack Dawson
R. K. Dawson
Janie Davin
Carter's Creek
Pearl Roan
Little Echo
Enilla
Mra
Robert
Roberts’ Chapel
Suotey
Mai
Gs Walters
Carters Creek
Walters
Timmons
Misses Poor
Bessie Allen
Maury Davis
Carter’s Creek
Pearl Room
Godwin
Godwin Chapel
Egg Page
Ittie Trather
Vatetan
Cullooka
Moore Institute
Aline Page
Mary Hayes
W. A. Anges
Colombia
Rally Hill School Closes After Term of Thirty Enrolled
May 24 report from Rally Hill notes school closed May 18 with about thirty pupils and teacher J A Fisher, who is praised by patrons and loved by students. Several residents then mentioned: Y D Crowe returning to duty in Washington after visiting Berlin parents, and lawyer Merritt of Joplin visiting father W A Merritt.
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Rally Hill
Jnc. A. Fisher
Fisher
Berlin
Y. D. Crowe
Jnr. M. Crowe
Washington
Merritt
Joplin, Mo
W. A. Merritt
J. R. Jarratt
Spring [Hill Mat Sonecay
G. P. Pratt
Angie
Columbia Military Academy Commencement Exercises Schedule
The Columbia Military Academy outlines its closing program with events on Friday May 25 and the weekend. Highlights include a Cadet Minstrel and Drill, Battalion Drill, manual and sitting exercises, sham battle, a baccalaureate sermon by Dr R M Tinton, a competitive drill, and a graduating address by Chancellor J A Kirkland. Dr Thomas Electric Oil is advertised as immediate relief for pain.
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Columbia Military Acadet
R. M. Tinton
Nashville
J. A. Kirkland
Vanderbilt University
Mon Day's Convention Sparks Democratic Fray in Maury County
A letter to the editor defends Patterson and Cox factions amid Maury County Democratic convention turmoil. The writer claims denials of disorder while detailing protests over chairmanship counts, district votes, and delegate seating. He accuses the Herald of bias and asserts the Patterson faction faced unfair treatment and misrepresented actions.
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the Herald
Cox
Maury County
Patterson
Coxy
Dr. Collins
Kannon
Dem
9Th Dist
Crowe
Collins
Jno
M. Hurnd
Sta Dist
Har- Hor
Marder
T Sm
Lander
Frank
Rural free delivery signals required on mail boxes
Postmaster Hughes reports a Washington order effective July 1 1906 requiring rural delivery patrons to display signals on mail boxes when leaving mail for carriers to collect. Carriers will not open boxes without signals or boxes with mail for collection. Patrons without signals may attach simple devices to indicate mail. Carriers must lower signals after collection and inform routes to ensure compliance.
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Hughes
Postoffee Department
Washington
Pashoula
Young & Promient Plics
Maury County Political Controversy Reflections 1906
Thos. H. Peebles reflects on Maury County political rifts over districting and “no instruction” ballots. He asserts Cox faction influence, defense of Patterson backing, and cautions in sharing campaign plans. Dated May 23, 1906.
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Kannon
Tennertee
Patterson
Ita
Thos. H. Peebles
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