Cannot Abandon Railroad Line Under Single Franchise
Attorney General Major rules railroads cannot abandon any part of a line without forfeiting the entire charter. In the Frisco case between Wardell and Tallapoosa, 11 miles, partial abandonment is illegal if other sections remain operated under one franchise. Ouster or mundimus actions could follow if attempted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major
Frisco Railroad
Wardell
Tallipoosa
Pascola
Missouri
Toto
Sime
Kennett Democrat
Murder charges spur rearrest in Stephens case
Willie Jones, shot by Chas Stephens on the previous Sunday, was brought to town in critical condition and sent to Memphis for care. Reporters noted poor chances and a warrant was issued for Stephens, who was rearrested Monday and jailed at Chuthersville pending developments. The piece mentions small-town turmoil, a father’s alleged hardships, and local pleas for reader participation. There is also a dredge boat in testing with water levels and woodwork unfinished.
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Willie Jones
Chas
Stephens
Stunday
Memphis
Hoys
Chuthersville
Jones
Tennessee
Frick's Jambermian mills earn local praise
C W Frick a Jambermian saw mill planing mill and shingle mill man is kept busy and well patronized. He is an old citizen and the town should give him substantial patronage to boost the local economy and benefit the town.
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C. W. Frick
Auction note for two horses in Hayti
Taken up two bay and brown horses at Hayti by W P Hedge. The bay is 16 hands, about 11 years old with a white nose spot and left shoulder scar. The brown is 16 hands, about 12 years old with eight white feet and a large star. Collar mark. 15-3.
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W. P. Hedge
City Council. vacancy filled after resignation
City council met in regular session Tuesday night to fill Henry Ransburgh’s vacancy with L Letler. Bills allowed include Cinsley 12.00 for ticket lists York 225 printing Morgan 4.50 coal Juden 845.87 official duties. Collector’s January total was 269.40. Adjourned to meet Friday night.
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L. Letler
Henry Ransburgh
Bill Cinsley
Win
York
Fred Morgan
Teaster Johnson Wedding Gifts Highlight Local Charity
The Teaster Johnson wedding featured gifts from Mrs Utley Ms Kertem Mrs Nettie Popham and others including linen towels teake plates silverware and goblets. Elsie Brown the Brownie Girl entertained the crowd at the city hall on February i with a varied program. Proceeds from the event benefit the public school library.
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Teaster-Johnson
Mrs. Utley
Kertem
Nettie Popham
Jettie Sturm
Camilo Durham
Jas. Myers
Anna Dunklin
Duleia Boewant
Myrtle Foley
Anna Heare
Mama Bissett
Elsie Brown
Dr Crider Returns to Active Medical Practice
Dr G Crider and family return from Carrollton visit and announce full health recovery enabling him to resume active medical practice.
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Dre. G. Crider
Carrollton
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VOL. I
Herald
Eau
Chicago
Guitars
Mandolins
Bes
Banjos
Keen-Kutter
A. J. Jordan
Ingersoll
Chinaware
Council Proceedings
Averill
Dell
Blount’s
L. C. Averill
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