Lynched for shooting a farmer in Dearing Georgia
May 8 a mob of about forty unmasked men lynched Charlie Har fie a negro farm hand who shot Heyden Pearson a prominent farmer severely wounding him in Dearing Georgia. The mob riddled his body and then whipped Pearson’s family and forced them to leave McDuffie county. Pearson who was nearby remonstrating with the negro was shot multiple times and may die. No arrests were made.
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Dearing. Ga
Charlie Har Fie
Heyden Pearson
Fearo
McDuffie County
Pearson
Rev Dan Shannon Warns Albion Of Divine Wrath
In Albion Michigan on May 8 Rev Dan Shannon the first evangelist of the Baptist church stirred a crowded audience by denouncing the city as wicked and calling down the wrath of God upon Albion after a fervent prayer appeal at the close of his sermon.
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Albion
Mich
Dan Shannon
The
Baptist Church
Deen
Fourteen Foot Channel Study Board Meets in St Louis
The board appointed by the secretary of war to study a fourteen foot channel from St Louis to the Mississippi mouth held its first meeting in St Louis and elected Col Clinton B Sears U S A as president.
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St. Louis
Secretary of War
Mississippi River
Clinton B. Sears
Engineer Corps
Weather Forecast for Midwest States Tonight
Official forecast shows Illinois and Indiana partly cloudy. Lower Michigan fair with fresh northeast winds. Wisconsin fair. Iowa partly cloudy with passing showers in the west, warmer.
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Illinois
Indiana
Michigan
Wisconsin—Fair
Iowa
Chicago Board of Trade Market Quotations May 7
Chicago and East Buffalo report mixed futures with Wheat Corn and Oats quoted across May Sept and Dec contracts. Pork Lard Short Ribs and Hogs see varying prices while cash sales show specific No 2 and No 3 grades for winter and spring wheat and corn alongside live stock receipts and regional price ranges.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Ste
Choice Prairie
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Best
Six Millions for Her in Emma J Richardson Will
New York May issue details Emma J Richardson widow of Joseph Richardson who died in Charleston. The will bequeaths most of about five million dollars to niece Mrs William Tucker Washburn. Washburn’s daughter Emma Lucy receives a future share and a sizable wedding portion as she is the heir. Final remainder goes to Mrs Washburn after 500000 plus charitable gifts. Richardson drew notoriety for a seven foot frontage spite house at Lexington Avenue and Eighty second Street.
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New York
Emma J. Richardson
Charleston
William Tucker Washburn
Bridgeport
Conn
Washburn
Richardson
Joseph Richardson
Eighty-second Street
Lexington Avenue
Michigan Reforestation Efforts In Upper Peninsula
In Marquette Michigan the Cleveland Cliff Iron company conducts pine forest experiments to reforest upper Michigan pine barrens. Nurseries in Negaunee and Ager counties rate seedling white pines ready for transplanting after two years. Ninety thousand tender sprigs are set near Coalwood with more seed planted last year and plans to continue annually. It may take forty years for pines to reach marketable size.
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Marquette, Mich
May
Upper Michigan
Cleveland Clff Tron Company
Negaunee
Ager
Coalwood
Marion mayor resigns from Epworth church trustees
Mayor Louis Schertff of Marion resigns from Epworth M E church trustees after affidavits filed against ten Marion baseball players. He cites being bullied by church elements that backed his reform ticket, while confirming he remains a Methodist. In East St. Louis the AOTW finance committee audits accounts and rejects rumors of financial discrepancies.
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Marion, O
Louis Schert
Epworth M. E. Church
Frank Zuck
Ministerial Association
Marion
S&sherff
East St. Louis
Feud Violence Leaves Several Wounded in Kentucky
In Middlesboro Kentucky May S a feud sparked a pitched battle on Sugar Islander. John Howard and Martin Green were killed. Baner Howard is said to have been fatally shot. Jin and George Green were badly wounded. John Howard from Clay county is related to Jin Howard who is under conviction for Governor Goebel's murder.
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Kentucky
Middlesboro
John Howard
Martin Green
Baner Howard
Jin
George Green
Clay County
Jin Howard
Goebel
Rumor Of British Fleet Transfer To French Flag Denied
May 8 report from Paris says a continental circulating tale claimed King Edward agreed to transfer Britain’s maritime commerce to the French flag if Britain and Germany went to war. It is pronounced absolutely untrue by authorities here.
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Paris
Edward
Great Britain
Germany
Another Honor for Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt was elected an honorary vice president at the seventy-ninth annual meeting of the American Seamen's Friend Society in New York. President Eggleston reportedly spoke in the society room, noting the honor and praising Roosevelt's public service.
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Roosevelt
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
American Seamer’s Friend Society
Egg
Isas
Baseball Scores From May 1 With Several Weather Notes
In Chicago May 1 reports show league games with Boston beating Philadelphia in ten innings 3 to 1. New York 2, Brooklyn 1. Pittsburgh weather. American: Chicago routed Cleveland 9 to 1. St Louis defeated Detroit 8 to 4. weather noted in Philadelphia Washington game. Association: Kansas City beat Indianapolis 6 to 2. St Paul 8, Toledo 6. Milwaukee 4, Louisville 1 amid weather. Minneapolis weather. Western: Pueblo 8, Denver 4. Omaha 6, Lincoln 0. Sioux City 2, Des Moines 1. Sioux City hosts.
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Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
New Yok
Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburg
Cleveland
St. Louis
Detroit
Washington
Kansas City
Indianapolis
St. Paul
Toledo
Milwaukee
Louisville
Minneapolis
Buy Right Cattle Key to Profitable Beef Production
An Iowa State College outline argues that half the secret is buying right. Seek feeder cattle that are deep chested, thick in the thigh, with uniform age size and color. Avoid dairy or slender cattle. prioritize vigor, balance, and uniformity for profitability. The illustrated steer tied to a grand champion lineage underscores breeding and consistency.
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J. C. McLean
Lowa
Chicago
University of Minnesota
Ohio State University
Breeding Boar Symmetry Emphasized in Herd Notice
A livestock breeder highlights the importance of symmetry of parts in the breeding boar. The note stresses balanced conformation as a key trait for successful breeding and animal quality.
Breeders urged to replace old brood mares with young fillies
A Horse Breeder article advises breeders to sell brood mares before age fourteen and replace them with promising fillies aged three to five. It warns that nonproducers decline in value and that small farmers can profit by prioritizing young stock over aging mares.
Feeding Sheep Silage in Stockman’s Advice
A National Stockman and Farmer writer answers if silage pays for sheep. He notes feeders are pleased with results, building a silo only pays if the operator plans to stay in the business, and silage remains for cattle if sheep feeding ends. He cites a cement concrete silo 15 by 30 near a winter home used to grow hothouse lambs, with the owner highly pleased after the first winter.
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National Stockman
Foley's Kidney Cure Proves Victory for Willimantic Man
In Willimantic Connecticut Alvin H Stimpson credits Foley's Kidney Cure with a full recovery after years of failed remedies. He states four bottles cured him and he is now free from kidney trouble. Sold by all druggists.
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Foley
Alvin H. Stimpson
Willimantic
Conn
Munn & Co
Scientific American
New York
F St
Washington
Description of ideal boar traits and sow quality
The text outlines ideal boar features including a neat compact body straight legs and deep well developed hind quarters. It emphasizes selection from a uniform litter and a broad sow mother with strong milk, noting glossy coat and hard bone as quality indicators. It then shifts to farm land bargains and regional excursion offers by the Iowa Central Railway with schedules and prices.
Dr King’s New Discovery Praised as Cure by Local Resident
Alexander Benton of Fort Edward New York credits Dr King’s New Discovery with curing his asthma six years ago and aiding a relative’s incipient consumption. He claims the medicine ended a terrible cough and left other symptoms gone. Stewart’s Pharmacy guarantees it with 50c and 1.00 prices and a trial bottle free.
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Alexander Benton
Fort Edward
N. Y
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Against Despair Find Value in Everlasting Worlds
A contemplative reflection urges steadfastness amid transience, urging focus on enduring realms beyond passing events. It emphasizes resilience and living with purpose despite temporary troubles.
Keep Bowels Regular with Dr. King's New Life Pills
An advertisement jokes about alimony and divorce from your appendix while praising Dr King’s New Life Pills as gentle and guaranteed by Stewart's pharmacy. It cites 25 cents and adds a quip about a wasps nest signaling absence of flies, closing with a cartoon-style credit line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Stewart
Spains Quickly Cured and Eczema Cure Promoted
A collage of remedies and ads mentions Cham berlain's Pain Balm for sprains, Electric Bitters for eczema and blood tonics, and a Peoria excursion by Iowa Central Railway. Notes a boy cured by Electric Bitters and promotes 50-cent remedies at Stewart's pharmacy. Includes a travel ad for Sunday trips to Peoria with round trip 2.00 from Brigh ton.
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Mystic Shriners’ Convention
Conference of German Baptist Brethren
Los Angeles
Cal
Iowa Central Ry
San Francisco
A. B. Cutts
Minneapolis
Minn
Magis
Twin Cities
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Brighton
St. Paul
Mayls
Chamberlain
Cook & Sherman
N. A. Adams
Henrietta
Stewart's
Peoria
Iowa Central Railway
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Batate
Michigan Cliffs Iron Company
Angus Steer
New England States
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Dakota
Minneapolis and
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NEW Empire
Farmers
G. P
T. A
Minneapolis, Minn
California
Beulah Rowley
Champoeg
Oregon
Cardus
Ladies’ Advisory Department
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Gardui
S.S.S
K. Steen
Madison Street
FE. Vrooman
J. K. Steen
Sprague Correspondence School OF Law
McCartney S&s Son
New York Times
Farmer Jones
Puck
Wisdom
the Luncs
Ir. King
Ley
Eley & Company
Bacha
DiGuns
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