Night Riders Murder Lawyer in Tennessee
Reports from Union City and nearby towns recount a night-rider raid at Reel Foot Lake linked to land company fishing rights. Capt Quentin Rankin was murdered and Col R Zachary Baylor escaped after witnessing Rankin hanged and shot. Col Taylor reportedly killed. Governor Patterson offered a $10,000 reward to assist the investigation as troops were ordered to quell the violence.
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Nashville, Tenn
Reelfoot Lake
Patterson
Quentin Rankin
R. Z. Taylor
Judge Taylor
Bayou
Rankin
Union City
Tenn
Col
Quintin Rankin
Trenton
Ward
Walnut Log
Haynes
Lake County
Taylor
Sid Waddell
West Tennessee Land Company
Reel Foot Lake
Tiptonville
R. Zachary
Baylor
Carpenter
Wupper
Judge Harris
Harris
Captain Rankin
DeWitt's Salve Endorsed By J. H. Gwynn Route
An advertisement touts DeWitt's salve for burns bruises and scratches with testimonial by J. H. Gwynn promising quick relief. The copy highlights Hazel as a soothing aid and claims it is the best salve for minor skin injuries.
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DeWitt
J. H. Gwynn
Mrs Burns Suffered Nervous Break-Down From Gold Stress
National correspondent for W R C Suffered nervousness and a general breakdown attributed to the strain of handling two gold related matters. The report notes personal distress and seeks sympathy for the journalist.
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W R. C
Restored to Health by Vinol
A Memphis reader describes Vinol restoring appetite and curing cough and nervousness after illness. The ad claims Vinol provides cod liver medicine without oil and adds iron, offering a money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The Ashoe Drug Co. promotes the remedy in Mount Airy Tennessee.
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W. T. Burns
Memphis
Tenn
Vinci
Ashoe Drug Co
Mount Airy, N
Tragedy Claims Little Girl at Scene
The parents rushed to the scene of the tragedy but the child had already died. This report notes the immediate response of the family and witnesses as authorities investigated the event.
Parable Sayings on Faith Service and Growth
A collection of moral maxims on faith duty and character. The phrases urge sacrifice humility patience solitude and sincere service over hollow creed. They warn against pride ridicule pessimism and hypocrisy while stressing grace growth and purposeful action.
The Reason For Divorce Lawyer Cartoon Quote
A cartoon shows a moth eaten man in an office asking why divorce is desired. He says a hat bill would be eliminated by divorce, noting lawyer fees would be about one fifth the hat’s price, framing the joke in Puck’s humorous tone.
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Woebegone
Puck
The Skeleton and the Castle builder
A compact aphorism notes that family troubles linger beneath appearances. It suggests dreamers who chase grand schemes may also seek tangible rewards, underscoring a paradox between imagination and practical earnings.
Sad Accident in King Claims a Young Life
In King a 13 year old girl, Lucy Hall, was accidentally shot by her 15 year old brother while handling a loaded shotgun near her, dying minutes later. Parents were away at the time and the community mourns the loss of a popular local child.
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Lucy Hall
C. O. Hall
King
Prostitution of Free Prank in Campaign Mailings
A partisan attack claims Republicans use government mails for free national distribution of slander against Bryan. A pamphlet endorsing Taft is circulated with a speech by a Republican congressman claiming “twelve years of Bryanism.” Critics call the tactic outrageous and bound to backfire.
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Bryan
Taft
Col R B Creecy Oldest Editor in State Dies at 97
Elizabeth City Oct 22 Col R B Creecy editor of the Elizabeth City Economist and the oldest newspaper man in age and service in the state died this morning at 97. A well known figure in eastern North Carolina he was an alumnus of State University and remained a friend of the institution. The state mourns his passing.
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Elizabeth City
Col
R. B. Creecy
You cannot establish your city in heaven by dodging your c
A terse moral retelling quotes a proverb about not avoiding responsibility to reach a better place. The line implies that ethical conduct shapes community outcomes rather than evasive actions. No named individuals or organizations are present.
Why Colds Are Dangerous and Need Quick Care
A passage warns that ordinary colds can lead to pneumonia chronic catarrh consumption and other infectious diseases. It asserts cold increases susceptibility and favors germ lodgment, urging Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the fastest cure sold by Gwynn Co.
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Gwynn Co
Chamberlain
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Night Riders
Tennessee
Vinol
Heaven
Steller
FAIRBANKS, MORSE @ CO
Chicago, Hl
MT. Airy, N. C
Lovill & Banner
Mount Airy
the News
P. O
Surry
State Auditors
R. W. Reece
F. L. Smith Hdw. Co
Hake Cates
VOSC
America
Seld
R. J. Bowen
BRO
North Carolina
Peice
Roanoke
E. M. Coulter
WEW Home Sewing Machine Company
Orange
Mass
Uwlome
J D. Jenkins
Mt. Airy
N. D
Mount Airy News
J. E. Johnson
Post Office of
New Subscriver
Tao
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