Water Valley Notes and Local Visitors
Water Valley reports illness and in town visitors. Mrs W M Johnson is indisposed. Miss Rebecca Walters hosts visitors from Goshen. Kinzer and Walters relatives visit, while Blackburns, Sam Sewell, and family prepare to move to Texas. Community updates include fever cases and preparations for upcoming events.
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Water Valley
de Pest
Trust
Bethel
W. M. Johnosn
Bessie
Mil
Lillie
Susie Hiair
Mallard
Rebecca Walters
Goshen
Walter Moore
Lizaie
George Ladd
Elizabeth Fleming
Newton Laod
Mra
Thos
Johnson
Turne Croke
Lillian Kinzer
Emma Stallings
Wiliamsport
Lillian
Lula Mat Pigg
Mr. Blackburn
Rebecca Waiters
Mallara
J. 8. Johnson
Thompson Blackburn
Sam Sewell
Texas
Orestra
Farm For Sale Near Spring Hill Tennessee
100 acres of Brat class farming land two miles west of Spring Hill. Includes dwelling store-house and stock of goats at Theta. Call or address J McKee Jumewon Tenn.
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Spring Hill
Theta
Oraddrees
J. McKee
Jumewon
Tenn
Maury County Teachers Meet Sets October Program
The Maury County Teachers Association gathered at the Atheneum on September 6, 1902 with about forty members. Remarks from Superintendent Dodron, Prof Scobey and others encouraged members and a motion carried to carry over the October program with substitutes. A committee of five will prepare a five month study plan. Secretary BeechER notes adjournment to the first Saturday in October, date May 4. Fortune Favors a Texan notes Dr King’s New Life Pills aiding health in Kennedale Texas. sold at 2 cents at W P Waldridge’s store.
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Nam
Atheneum
Dodron
Scobey
Notive Committee
Lee Harris
Strayhorn
Koghan
Ragsdale
Mike Leonard
Mr. Graham
Hill
Messrs
W. E. Bostick
J. P. Graham
W. D. Strayhorn
R. L. Harris
Association
Mary 4. Beecher
Dr. King
W. P. Whitehead
Kennedale
Tex
W. P. Woldridge
Pleasant family reunion honors late Mrs Oakey near Carter's Creek
A Pleasant Family Reunion was held at Mrs A B Church home near Carter's Creek for descendants of the late Mrs Elizabeth Aull Oakey. Guests shared generous baked goods and a feast. Music games and conversation followed a warm greeting before departure, with prayers of gratitude and blessings for continued kinship.
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Elizabeth Aull Oakey
A. B. Church
Carter's Creek
Akill
Brown Church
Bruce Jones
Santa Fe
A. McConnico
Walter Petway
Thompson Station
Will
Devoured by Worms Blew Child Hunger Woes
A fragmented notice describes children crying from hunger as their food is said to be consumed by worms. The passage notes inanition and distress among families, with a few cases causing mothers to feel despair and guilt.
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Devo White
Maury County Claim Against Federal Army Searing Loss
Local residents recount property destruction during the Civil War after Union forces burned a mill five miles north of Columbia. Hughey family seeks compensation, detailing burned lumber and grain losses totaling about 14 000 dollars. The 14-year-old daughter witnessed the arson, prompting renewed claims as Congress considers redress.
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Hughey
Calumbie
Rosencran
Flughey
Kiety
Nat
Columbia
Congres
Hughey Helm
Indigestion Relief Advertised By Pre Digested Oil Remedy
John Canada of Nashville reports a case of indigestion improved by Pre Digested Oil with a claim it lets him eat solids again. The advertisement also promotes Brown Oil ointment for piles and other skin issues, listing multiple local sellers.
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John Canada
Putnam Street
Nashville
Eesti
Ruth For Sale
W. P. Woldridge
A.B. Rains
Hardnn & Crosthwait
J. A. Titcomb
Geo
Alcorn
Victim of Brother's Prank Leaves Miss Fowler Blind
Miss Sarah Fowler of Ithin place suffers sudden loss of vision after her brother twisted her hand in a prank. An oculist cannot find a cause and treatments from Philadelphia and New York have failed. eyelids became hard and the case is described as extremely rare in optical history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Fowler
Ithin Place
Saya
Beverly
N. J
St. Louis Republic
Miay ‘Owler
Relief in six hours with New Gren South American Kidney Cure
A medical claim reports relief of distress in six hours for kidney and bladder pain with a remedy named New Gren South American Kidney Cure. It is said to rapidly ease bladder and back pain and urinary retention, with sales noted by A. B. Rains, a druggist, on feb7-Ly.
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A. B. Rains
McDowell School Opens Promising Academic Year
McDowell School reports its strongest opening in history with 109 pupils present and enrollment nearing 200. Don Juan Padgett delivered a strong talk on public education while Misa Williams led the music department and performed a series of instrumental pieces as a new music room is being built.
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McDowell School
Don Juan Padgett
Misa Williams
Consumption Emulsion Promise Versus Neglected Disease
The notice promotes Scott's Emulsion as the cure for neglected consumption, claiming it prevents incurable outcomes and can turn health in thousands of cases. It urges immediate use at first symptoms and offers a free sample from Scott & Xowne in New York.
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Scott
Watch Dog of the Treasury Opposes County Clerk Fees
Geo W Hayes attacks county compensation practices. He opposed a plan to raise fees for the twenty five district tax assessors and saved the county about 1400 by supporting the law. He vows to oppose October term increases for the county clerk and questions clerical pay for tax book work.
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Geo. W. Hayes
Hayes
Granbery
W. Irvine
Wth Rinehann
W. H. Pecoma
A L. Thowan
Thomas
Thoman
Jennings heir seeks vast estate amid rail wage tale
David Jennings, a New York railroader and putative heir of William Jennings of Acton known as William the Rich, aims to claim property worth about a million as legal delays and financial maneuvers unfold since 1705. The Jennings family diversified into iron, furnaces, mines, and government loans, with lands and stocks in England yielding large returns as court costs and interest mount.
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York
David Jennings
William Jenning
Acton
William the Rich
Jenninge
Howphrey Jennings
Beery Vitl
Jag Seure
David Jenni
Cincinnati
Togghrer
G. T. Hughes Narrowly Escapes Runaway Crash
G T Hughes avoided serious injury when a dog dash frightened his horse on the Hampshire pike near L W Vosas store. The wagon overturned, he was thrown against a rock fence with bruises, and the horse broke the shafts and ran into town.
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G. T. Hughes
Hampshire Pike
L. W. Vosa
Ir. Hughes
Runaway Monkey Found Hidden in Old Trousers Pocket
Tony the dwarf monkey at the zoo vanished for two weeks causing worry for keeper Murray. A morning search turned up Tony in an old pair of trousers in the keeper’s clothes locker, tucked in a pocket and sound asleep after a night of adventures. Bananas and snacks disappeared during the mystery.
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Tony
Murray
Mammal House
Stock subscription suit over Virginia Tennessee Phosphate Co
J P R Carpenter sues J P Andre Motta Cornelius De Witt of Norfolk to recover unpaid capital and working capital for the Virginia Tennessee Phosphate Company formed in May 1900 with $140000 capital. The bill claims shares and cash subscriptions were not paid as agreed and seeks collection.
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Virginia-Tennessee Phosphatery
Carpenter
Ecosans of
Win
Seon Fae
Chattanooga Army Post to Erect 500000 Park Barracks
Army post plans at Chicamauga Park call for about sixty buildings including officer quarters in crescent layout. Government buys 780 acres at Cloud Springs to host permanent barracks and bids will be advertised soon. Seventh Cavalry to stay at Chickamauga Park this winter with possible addition of another regiment.
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Chattanooga
H. J
Sloeum
Chicamauga Park
Cloud Springs
Chieeee Park
Waynesboro Republican Newspaper Suspends Publication
The Waynesboro Tribune, a Republican paper, has suspended publication. The absence notes a loss of local press and the office is described as well equipped, with speculation about ownership. An unrelated medical claim about Bucklen's Arnica Salve is mentioned.
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Waynesboro, Tenn
Waynesboro Tribune
D. K
Circuit Court Convened and Adjourned
The September term of the Circuit Court opened on Monday with Sheriff Forgey calling the court to order. Judge Holding then adjourned until next Monday when jurors and officers are to be present.
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Forgey
Armor Plate Skin: Down’s Bullet Imbed Revealed
Hyde Park officers report Thomas G. Downs, dubbed the bullet proof burglar, was found to have a bullet embedded in his back. Downs previously claimed to be shot seven times on Lake avenue near Forty First street by Officers Mesham and Birmingham on August 25. He confessed one bullet struck him but caused no harm and remains lodged.
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Fiftieth Street
Thomas G. Downs
Fead
Hyde Park
Downs
Mesham
Birmingham
Lake Avenue
Forty Hirst Street
Medical Observation on Croup Symptoms for Infants
The note describes typical croup onset with hoarseness and cough in infants, advising frequent rest and exposure to fresh air. It mentions Horehound syrup as a traditional remedy and cautions against external throat applications.
Bartholins Identified in Exhumation at Riceville
The buried body at Riceville Island was exhumed and confirmed as Willits Bartholin, the Chicago double murderer. Identification was made by Wm Mitchell, Bartholin’s murdered sweetheart’s brother, and Chicago Lt. Andrew Bohan, with dentist Dr A J Coay showing the lower jaw and gold crown teeth central to the case. The body was moved to Chicago for further legal action.
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Riceville
Willits Bartholin
Chicago
Wm. Mitchell
Bartholin
Andrew Bohan
A. J. Coay
Lieut
Bohan
Dyspeptic FA Foster Finds Relief with Herbine
A letter from Salt Lake City by 21 Years a Dyspeptic, FA Foster, reports indigestion relief after using Herbine. He says one bottle cured him and he is tapering with a second, adding he has recommended it to five friends who are also being helped.
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FA. Foster
Salt Lake City
A. B. Raine
A Saloon Succumbs to Unexpected Closure
The Lan Adcock saloon closed its doors and suspended business after the fixtures were damaged. Local authorities reported the stoppage following an incident that led to the closure.
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Lan Adcock
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Maury County Teachers’ Association
Maury
Mleak
Sranty Deere
Girl
Scott & Howne
Chemiaty
Pearl Street
Gee
Anew
the Treasury
G. W. Hayes
Railroay
England
Dr. Gillam
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Adams & Martin
Philadelphia Ledger
Chattanooga Army Post
W. H. Brown
Locaville
Ind
Heath
Waynesboro
Republican
W. Reer
McCon’ Pellevillo
Buckien
Cui Burne
Brisissa
P. Woldridge
W. J. Oakes
Ieee
J. Oaes
Main St
Columbi
the Maury National Bank
Columbla
Tennessee
Carriar
C. Chareh
B. Ratna
T. Huches
R. W. McLamore
Amonite
Bert
Churct
W M. Chaairera
Prp Reker
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank, Columbia, Tennersers
Tao
W. Fe
John W. Frr
Tae
Bithal Howard
J. F. Brownlow
the Phoenix .”. Bank
Paldiq Capital
Burplus
Ieee Y Y Freanon
Jon Rine
WB Greenlawd
F ‘Oaebisr
Golumbia Phonograph Company WO
Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD
Tydian
Memphi
Oately
Jy Thrnough
W.g-Adans
T. PA
EW. Ladeaume
G. P
Louis
Iowa
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