Confederate Picket Watches Union Gunboats Fire Destruction
On April 13 1862 near Bear Creek Tennessee River a Confederate picket watched two Union gunboats and transports anchor upriver. Federals landed troops and formed near Bear Creek bridge as Confederates retreated. The bridge was set ablaze and the Union force reembarked, with the present structure praised as handsome and sturdy.
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Shiloh
Chickasaw
Riverton
Tenessee River
Tuka
Wil
Baar Creek Valley
Thack
Beidgs
Bear Creek
W. T. Sherman
Hant
Cross Roads Wedding Objections and Smuggling Tale
A May 9 wedding at Cross Roads is noted with bride Florence McCoy and groom J. Living, amid objections and a family note on life. The piece recounts a garbed encounter at a Deer place and a mutilated baby incident, plus a criminal report: U S detectives arrest several men in El Paso for aiding Chinese entry, with smuggling via Mexico and trunks used as baggage, highlighting porous passage and perilous routes.
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Cross Roads
Ison
Misa Florence McCoy
United States
el Paso
Tex
Mexico
Belmont Items of 5 10 09 from local notes
Belmont notes include visits by Dr Oscar Copeland and several residents, a pending Belmont High School principal candidacy for C W Davis, brick and timber deliveries for the school, preaching at the Baptist Church, local business trips, and social calls. Also mentions Mrs Guy Crawford death from tuberculosis and advertisements for Dr Kings New Life Pills and the rose comb white leghorn breed with breeder R D Smith.
Farming Advice From a Backward Spring in Minois
Letter from May 2 1909 from Ep Vinerre in Southern Illinois notes fair health with some deaths, a backward spring with frost that spared fruit, and wife losing early beans. He urges farmers to switch from cotton to stock raising, seed fields with clover or alfalfa, and invest in good pedigreed cattle like red poll Durhams or Herefords to boost land and profits, predicting strong corn yields in years ahead.
Early Risers Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad Card
An old advertisement promotes De Witt’s Kidney and Bladder Pills as a remedy for urinary troubles and back pain. It promises quick relief, safety, antiseptic healing, and a free trial box. Also advertises DeWitt’s Carbonized Witch Hazel Salve for cuts burns bruises and piles. Hurrah for the hen appears as a stray line.
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de Witt
EC de~ Witt & Co
Chicago
Model Drug Store
Nine cases of rheumatism eased by Chamberlains Liniment
An advertisement claims Chamberlains Liniment relieves muscular rheumatism from cold or damp conditions and promises quick relief. Cham berlains Salve is recommended for burns or scalds with rapid pain relief and healing. Sold by J C Jourdan. The ad also jokes about secrecy in charitable giving and an absent minded red man.
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Chamberlain
J C Jourdan
Births in Burns ville Practice Report by Dr L L McDougal
Dr L L McDougal of Burnsville reported births in his practice with dates. April 27 a boy to John Burlin and wife. April 27 a girl to Monroe Higginbottom. April 22 a girl to Ernest Delaney. April 24 a girl to J A Shackelford and John Barnes. He noted Supervisor Jos Marlar’s 13 year old boy with pleurisy and Mrs John McMasters improving.
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L. L. McDougal
Burnsville
Vinerre
John Burlin
Monroe Higginbottom
Ernest Delaney
J. A. Shackelford
John Barnes
Jos, Marlar
John McMasters
Elect Trustee At August Meeting For School Year
To Patrons: elect a trustee on the first Saturday in August who will engage with teachers and support the school. Attendance affects progress. encourage the teacher. Summer rally at Vernon church near R. W. Glenn's on the 2d Sunday in June with singing and preaching, dinner on the ground.
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Vernon
R. W. Glenn
Vinerre Office Promotes Fine Stationery Selection
A brief notice invites readers to visit the Vinerre office for well printed stationery on quality stock. The ad highlights craftsmanship and material quality, urging customers to explore the range and place orders.
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Vinerre
Kodol Dyspepsia Remedy Ad Boosts Digestion
An advertisement touts Kodol as a liquid that mimics digestive juices of a healthy stomach. It claims rapid digestion of meals and urges seeking wholesome food to prevent chronic dyspepsia, advising readers to ask their druggists for the product.
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Beat Creek Bridge
Rall Road
Kodak
I. W. Walker
Its. R. A. Wilson
Belmont Items
Oscar Copeland
Eastman
Messrs Brower and
Hardin
Rock Creek
George Brumley
Marietta
Belmont
Other Davis
Henderson
Tenn
Guy Crawford
T. W. Parrish
Pleasant Site
C. W. Davis
Jacinto
BD. Waddle
Dennis
S. T. Beam
Mr. Sumpter Brown
Bonneville
W. M. Brown
J. S. Stockton
Baptist Church
J.C. Hallmark of
Tishomingo
T. A. Clark
Clyda Cooper
Maritta
R. L. Shook
Corinth
L. L. Campbell
Byram
O. G. Campbell
The
T. B. Lindsey
O. L. Massey
Ayer and Lord Tie Co
W. L. Madden
Dr King
J. C Jourdan
U. S
R.D. Smith
Illinois
Minois
Viperre
Chas. Medley
J Jonah
Whale
Burnsvile
Dr. King
Cosvee
W. A. Hodges, M. D
Jourdan
Tienes Wuka
Ballard-Snow Liniment Co
T. Louis
Ballard
Smith
Houston
Texas
Ballard Snow Liniment Co
North Second Street
ST. Louis, MO
Iuka
Kodol
Jourdarn
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