Lynchings and mob violence shock Carrollton community
Aug. 2 1900 Carrollton Mississippi mob hangs Betsy McCray and two relatives after coercing jail keys from local officials. Governor Longino arrives urging law and order. A second mob kills Will Price near Taliaferro neighborhood. inquest returns death by unknown hands. Additional items note Schley court appointment and Texas redistricting debate.
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Ana
Carrollton
Miss
Ortal
Mia
Taliaferro
Betsy McCray
Belfield McCray
Wa McCray
Carroll County
Jallor Dike
A. H. Longio
Speclal Trim
Jackson
Sallie Layton
Will Price
Price
Taliaferro Real Dence
Jack Taliaferro
Jack
Lyi
Fragmented musings on dogs and women in early prose
The text lists many dog breeds and their traits, noting Foxhounds cry and the silent deerhound. It praises the Italian greyhound and describes terrier behavior. It veers into a political nod about women voting and implied social power dynamics without clear resolution.
The Long Path and a Wayward Editor
A Philadelphia Record tale recalls a well meaning editor who drags a drunken husband home and almost up the stairs before realizing the mistake. He then returns to apologize as a schoolmistress agrees to walk the long path with him and begins a cautious romance on the common.
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Booth Twelfth Street
Bill
Ho Watter
Tyrone
Philadelphia
Factional Strife and Rail Powers Highlight State Politics
The piece notes factional clashes as the Burlington and Northwestern railroads wield influence in state politics. It cites James McCabe of Cornell Buffs on secret political power and suggests efforts to reshape offices, tax policies, and post office operations. A future election looms with Republican prospects emphasized.
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Texas
Austin
Tex
Aus
Semmon
First National Bank of Hie Cfty
Federal Examiner
Texan
Rallronda
Washington Powt
James McCabe
Cornell Buffs
Sayw
Burlington and Northwestern
Tataud
Subservient Judges to the Trusts Spar Over Picketing Case
A defender of civil liberties argues that federal injunctions against labor picketing threaten local self government. He claims a McKinley state judge usurps legislative and juror roles, risking army deployment to enforce local peace. The piece cites Ansonia speech against suppressing free speech and warns of federal overreach into municipal affairs.
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MckKinley
Wink
Cleveland
Atrikere
Romolon
Ltwell
Lfe
Chicago
Washington
Atatew
Europe
Ansonia
Conn
Takennto
New
Dr Chase's Ointment Promises Skin Cure and Beauty
The advertisement proclaims Dr Chase's Ointment as a universal skin remedy for eczema, erythema, itching, burns, chafing, and irritations. It claims rapid relief, gentle application, and wide use in homes across the United States, with availability from dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
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Chase
Dr. Chase
Jr. Chase
United States
A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N, Y
Hall's Catarrh Cure and Early Excursions Adverts
An 1890s classified page advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. It also lists Hawkeye health claims and testimonials, plus Hocking Valley Railway excursion deals with half fares to Louisville Dayton Mt. Vernon and Buffalo, and other destinations with travel dates and return-ride validity.
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Louisville
Mt. Vernon
Dayton
P. Uniform Bank
Buffalo Exposition
C. W. Schwenke
H. V. Ry
W. Behwenke
H. V
Logan
Buggies for sale in county by W L Gage
W L Gage advertises Columbus Buggies and other wagons at his barns behind Rempel House. He claims the buggies are worth the asking price and more and invites inquiries on prices.
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Gage
Columbus
Callon W. L. Guage
Rempel House
Dr Clarks Vegetable Liver Pill Aims At Digestive Ailments
An old advertisement promotes Dr Clarks Vegetable Liver Pill as a remedy for indigestion constipation and headaches. It claims benefits for liver troubles and notes the pill is taken before retiring with about forty pills per box and a price available at dealers or via stamp.
Bennettsville Man Praises Electric Bitters Remedy
Ealtor A Brown of Bennettsville reports wife’s relief from dyspepsia and stomach distress after using Electric Bitters. He credits the tonic with restoring strength and appetite after four bottles, calling it a grand tonic and a guaranteed cure. Available for 50 cents at Py & Case's.
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Ealtor
A. Brown
Bennettsville
8. C
Tony
Py & Case's
Excursion Rates and Ticket Sales Announced by M V Ry
The M V Ry advertises various excursion and one way ticket offers with set dates. Tickets sold daily through fall to destinations including Buffalo and Colorado areas. Special group events at Winona Lake Lancaster Camp Meeting and other assemblies are listed with sale windows and return policies. A personal notice promotes a wife seeking strong, healthy companionship.
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Mich
Bec
Wiens Lake
Ind
Logan
Denver
Pueblo
Colorado Springs
Hot Springs
Paul
Minneapolia
C.w.schwenke
H. V. Ry
Logan, C
Hocking Valley
O. W. Schwenke
M.V. RR
New York City
Buffalo
Colorado
Utah
South Dakota
Minnesota
C.&m. V. Agenta
Winona Lake
Wiona
Aecaon
Lancaster
Ohio
Notice of Probate and Alimony Petition in Hocking Ohio
Watson D Bummers legal challenge to alimony and property settlement appears in a probate notice from Hocking County Ohio. Levina Burlune petitions seek alimony and support. hearings set for July 15. Vouchers filed for settlement with guardian references and dates for probate judge actions on July 2 and 17.
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Watson D. Bummers
Ladwell Atenet
Chineston
W.va
Levin Harlimsey
Hucking County
Lovena
Hocking County
Ohio
Charles Beare Gaverdiion Hiaveh Karr
Mary B. Wince
Gettlement
Santermatter
Notices of Appointment and Public Expo Preview
Notice of Appointment for the estate of John W. Tinton and for Tharans Price deceased appointing administrators in Wooding County and Hocking County respectively. Also an expository note about Buffalo Exposition May rail sale round trip tickets from Hocking Valley Ry and Pan-American Exposition electric displays at Niagra Falls.
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John W. Tinton
Quail Tod
Dot W. Linton
Wooking County
Bow
Buffalo Exposition
Hocking Valley
Buffalo
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