Right of Way Obtained for Virginia Chemical Railroad
The Virginia-Camina Chemical Co will begin work to build a railroad from Astwood Station to the Harlan phosphate mines. Landowners receive varied sums, including Emily Dixon and D Cooper Frierson at 1000 dollars, Mary Embry 150, J F Stephenson 400, CL Tyndall 2700, total around 7400, with a side track planned at the Hampshire pike crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wey
Astwood Station
Harlan
Mineary Embry
J. F. Stephenson
W. J. Prirown
CL Tyndall
Hampshire Pike Crossing
Local residents praise Brown Oil Ointment for piles and eczema
Charles Jones of 114 North College Street Nashville reports quick relief from Brown's Oil Ointment for pile symptoms. Benson of Vennville Michigan claims eczema on his mother’s side healed in three weeks. Sold by several local merchants at $1 per bottle. advertised benefits emphasize ease of use and sleep improvement after first application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jones
North College Street
Nashville
Brown
Ranjorlyebius Benson
Vennville, Mich
Waell
W. PB. Wolfridge
A. B. Reins
Marian & Crosthwatt
J. A. Titcomb
Alcorn
Big Money in Peaches at Murfreesboro Orchard Sale
In Murfreesboro on Sept 11 C D Binford sold his entire thirty acre peach orchard near Rucker to Nashville buyers. The harvest is about 6000 bushels, sold at one dollar per bushel while on the trees as fruit ripens and ships. Once considered worthless stony hill land, Binford’s venture proved highly valuable as he expands to forty acre bearing next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murfreesboro
D. C
Rutherfor
Reduced Rates to the West by Wisconsin Central Ry
Beginning September st and daily through October 102, the Wisconsin Central will sell settlers tickets from Chicago to points in Montana, Taaho, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia at greatly reduced rates. Inquiries to nearest ticket agent or T D Campbell, 214 Pike Building Cincinnati, or D C Pond, Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Central Ry
Chicago
Pointe
Montana
Taaho
Oregon
Washington
British Columbia
T. D. Campbell
Pike
Cincinnati
C. Pond
Milwaukee
Wis
T&e-W
Officer Hooten Defends Shots At Webster Hat Incident
Officer Hooten says he fired three times at the fleeing suspect near Allison Webster’s hat, arguing the bullets could not have cut the hat. He claims Webster was 40 to 45 yards behind him and that the suspect, not a boy, was between 80 and 40 years old, already under arrest. The Herald questions the officer’s actions, urging restraint and lawful use of force only in self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Heiveras
Printing Plant Costs 1.25 Million A Year
The United States government spends 1.25 million dollars annually on a large printing plant for the Congressional Record. About 100 typesetters work constantly and over 100 tons of paper are used. The facility has produced rapid results, once printing a 298 page report in one day, including typesetting, binding, and illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Congressional
Ihs
Maine
Brie
Card from Mr Webster Editor Herald
Mr Webster defends his statements and says he does not lie. He reports that Mr Hooten’s remarks prompted him to seek correction and clarify that a stray bullet insulted him, ending the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooten
Bey
Tennessee Central plans branch railroad to Huteville
Huteville Alabama September 12 The Chamber of Commerce is informed that the Tennessee Central Railroad Company has projected a branch line from Watertown Tennessee to Huteville via Wilson Cannon Bed Moore and Lincoln counties. There are no heavy grades and the construction cost would be comparatively small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huteville
Ala
Chamber of Commerce
Tennessee Central Railroad Company
Watertown
Tenn
Wilson
Cannon
Bed
Moore
Lincoln
Tennessee
King's Daughters elects Industrial School staff
A King's Daughters meeting last week drew a large crowd. At the devotional hour the business of support was handled and the Industrial School staff for the new session was elected. Manager Mrs M M Cecil Assistant Manager Mrs D C Owen Teachers Mesdaniel Morgan Hatcher Ewing Frank Smith Misses Provine Jame Elam Lena B Smith accepted. School begins the first Saturday in October. Pearl Provine Cor Secy.
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King’s Daughters
Miss Black
Suportanos
Industrial School
Mra M. M. Cecil
Mra D
CC. Owen
Mesdaniel Morgan
Hatcher
Ewing
Frank Smith
Proyine
Jame Elam
Lena B. Smith
Pearl Provine
Cor
Untitled note on infant care and worm infestation treatment
A fragment describes children crying from hunger due to food not being assimilated and eaten by worms. It mentions White's Dream as a remedy, and the mother of A. B. Raine is noted with surprise and joy at the children thriving after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
A. B. Raine
Students' Club Elects Officers and New Members
A Friday Reading Rooms meeting of the Students' Club elected Mrs. W. P. Morgan president and Mrs. Robert Pillow, Mrs. A. McFerrin, Miss Lucy Floyd to officer posts. Miss Blanche Scott and Miss Jane Elam were chosen as new members. A called meeting is scheduled at 3:20 PM Monday to transact important business.
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Students’Club
Reading Rooms
W. P. Morgan
Robert Pillow
McFerrin
Lucy Floyd
Ana Treas
Blanche Scott
Jane Elam
Hoodoo Bag for Sale in Estate Advertising
A. J. Morton colored administrator of the Peter Mayes estate lists property for sale, including a "Hoodoo Bag." The notice touts the bag as a well trained, reliable item available to a colored brother at bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Morton
Peter Mayes
Peter Frierson
Peter Shake
Not a Place or Task Lacks a Feather’s Weight Without 4 Woman 10
Poem fragment asserts there is no thing in life or fate without a woman. The distich emphasizes the weight of a woman's presence as essential to existence, duty, and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Heaven
Scott's Emulsion Promises Strength to Blood Makers
An ad extols Scott's Emulsion as a rich fat source from cod liver oil that feeds bone marrow and spleen to produce new blood. It targets pale school girls and invalids, claiming the product fattensthe blood and strengthens the body's blood-forming organs for better health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Roosevelt Displeased With Sermon at Opter Bay Memorial
The first anniversary of President McKinley’s death was observed nationwide with special church services. Roosevelt, reportedly displeased with a Canton sermon linking wealth concentration to providence, was seen reacting to the address by Rev. Washburn. The report notes the sermon’s themes and Roosevelt’s reaction during the service. The piece then abruptly shifts to an unrelated advertisement for Botanic Blood Balm, detailing uses and a mail-order offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
United States
Canton
Washburn
Iowurred Te Dinare
Roosevelt
McKinley Memorial Sertioom
Bishop Gatlor Chosen To Preach Missionary Sermon
Bishop Thomas F Gailor of the Tennessee diocese is selected to deliver the missionary sermon at the West Missionary Council of the Episcopal Church in America. The gathering, in Holy Trinity Church Philadelphia, opens September 24 and brings bishops clergy and laity for a major church conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas F. Gailor
Diocese of
Tennessee
West Missionary Council of the Episcopal Church In America
Holy Trinity Church
Philadelphia
Off for Knoxville From Tennessee Entry
A group of four young men departed Tuesday to enter the University of Tennessee program. John Cochran, J King, Pan Gant and Jesse Raney will join the enrollment cohort as they pursue opportunities in Knoxville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enr of Tennesse
John Cochran
J. King
Pan Gant
Jesse Raney
New Electric Lines Form Nashville and Columbia Railways
Conference to consolidate two electric rail propsals into a single corporation likely named the Tennessee Inter-Urban Railway. Capital stock to rise to 60,000 with bonds filed for 25,000 to protect Nashville funds. Plans include rights of way, surveys, roadbed, traction cars, power houses, and contracts to be let soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville and Gallatin
Nashville and Columbia Electric Rail
Churetay
Wilcox
Devaylan Wilkie
Franklin
D. W. Spillers
E. A. Christian
Gallatin
Tenmensee
Secretary of State
I 4
Ruth
Pennsylvania
Recorder 8B
City of
Nashville
C. W. Roth
Frank P. Bond
Jay Securities
Will Probated For Mrs Myra Whowpaon In County Court
The will of the late Mrs Mra 8 M Whowpaon has been filed for probate in the County Court. All property is left to the daughter Miss Myraapeew, named executrix of the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
M. Whowpaon
Myraapeew
Burning Gusher Fails to Reignite in Texas Oil Field
Beaumont Texas September 14 the burning gusher ceased on its own around 3 this morning plunging the field into darkness Tonight officials say the well may be choked and will require cleaning before resuming production An excursion drew only faint signs of activity aside from rusted gear and ash piles near derricks Daughters kept on guard all day a meeting is planned next week to organize hill petter protection efforts but the field’s overall loss appears light and the reason for the shutdown remains unclear
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Devine
Tangled Senatorial Race in Tennessee District
In Tullahoma on September 1, reports describe the Eighteenth district contest as unsettled despite committee meetings and conventions. A Lynchburg group set Sept. 25 as the primary date while disputes over ballot access and notice deadlines create ongoing confusion among hopefuls and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bean
Tullahoma
Tenn
Lynchburg
Institute opening fills Columbia boarding rooms
The Columbia Institute opened with a chapel service and all but two rooms filled in the old building, steam heated rooms fully spoken for, and delays limited to boarding department notices. Visitors included Mrs Webster and others as Rev Capers spoke. The institute will open at 8 45 daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Institute
Webster
Allison
Arnica Salve cures long ailments at local shop
A reader from Meton nelleville reports three years of illness treated by doctors with plies and fistula, but only Buck Arnica Salve cured Burns Brasses Cuts Corns Sores Froptions Salt Rheum Piles. the remedy available at W. P. Wolkdrintje’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nop Douwed Welier
W. A. Creer
Metonnelleville
Arnica
W. PB. Wolkdrintje
Lost papers recovered after ad in Herald
In Jameson Mr A H McKay reported losing papers in town on Monday. He advertised in the Herald and they were returned soon after. A letter from R 1 Foster of Salt Lake City praised Herald ads for locating lost property and endorsed a remedy for indigestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. McKay
Jameson
Herald
New Board of Examiners Appointments Listed
James R. Garfield, President of the U S Civil Service Commission, was appointed to the local board Civil Service. The notice lists new board members and assigns positions within the examination body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Board of Examiners
James R. Garfield
U. S Civil Service Commission
Memo
Local Board
Civil Service
Cates Chosen Attorney General and Reporter in Tennessee
Knoxville Tennessee September 11 After four days of balloting the Supreme Court judges selected Charles T. Cates Sr of Knoxville as Attorney General and Reporter on the one hundred thirtieth ballot. Support from West Tennessee members and an East Tennessee member plus Bear evidence aided Cates as judges shifted after Cockroft of Dyersburg could not be elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Supreme Court
Charles T. Cates
West Tennessee
East Tennessee
Cates
Shields
Neil
Beara
Cockro
Dyersburg
Relief in Six Hours From Alx Health Cure
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by Now Great South American Kidney Cure. Claims prompt relief of pain in bladder, kidneys, and back, with rapid relief from urinary retention. Advertises quick care and urges readers to obtain remedy from A. B. Rains, druggist. Feb j-ly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Rains
Million Dollars Pledged for Philippines Episcopal Work
Prominent donors including Pierpont Morgan and Senator Hanna sign a pledge to fund Episcopal Church missions in the Philippines. The plan envisions a fixed income of 1 million dollars to be managed by Morgan’s bank, with Gerald Thomas and others contributing to cathedral and parish-building efforts in Manila and nearby areas.
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New York
Pierpont Morgan
Senator Hanna
George Nee Millar
James L. Houghteling
Chicago
William H. Croker
San Francisco
Samuel Mather
Cleveland
Episcopal Church
Philippines
United States
Suw
Morgan
Brent Jis
Manila
George ©. Thomas
Philadelphia
Geto
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