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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
10
The Herald serves as the election news hub. Returns from precincts will be telephoned in as counted and posted at the office. Officials are asked to assist by relaying results quickly. the paper will also provide information on all candidates and races.
T C Webster of Cross Bridges will exhibit two fine stallions Monday Sensation and Comet Sensation is the county s only registered Morgan and noted as handsome and fast Comet, by Red Star, is a large saddle stallion praised as one of the best in the state Breeders in Maury should view these horses for top roaders and saddle stock
The sale at Howard's Stock Yards in Columbia on the first Monday in April 1908 invites buyers for 28 head of extra good two year old mules. They are 16 hands high with quality bone and ready for work. Stone, Porter & White of Pulaski advertise the sale.
The Columbia Military Academy faces Vanderbilt Scrubs at the Academy field in a two game series, both starting at 3 pm. The local squad boasts its strongest lineup yet with Neal, Taylor and Dedman as pitchers, Moore and Taylor behind the plate, Beech at first, Elosua at second, Foote at third, Black at short and Burns, Lee, and Dyer in the outfield. Some Varsity players may appear. umpire selection pending.
Captain Joe P. Kidd, former Chief Raid ing Deputy in the office of Collector Sharp, passed through Columbia en route to his Lawrence county home from Oklahoma. He said he served fourteen years in the Revenue Service, recently retired, will raise cantaloupes, dabble in politics, and start a new Republican paper at Lawrenceburg with the latch string always outside for friends.
Jim Odum wed Lille Holden and W T Kinkade married Janie Harlo. Robert Coleman and Jennie Cole are listed for license processing.
A large crowd in Columbia Tennessee protested President Roosevelt's withdrawal of John W Jackson's postmaster nomination. The meeting urged deferring action until locals could be heard, adopted resolutions praising Jackson, and sent them to the President and local representatives.
Special to The Herald Nashville April 2 Governor Patterson at noon appointed Thomas E Matthews to the Fire Circuit Court of Davidson County. Judge John W Childress deceased, Mr Matthews served on the bench during Judge Childress. We must have oats meat corn lard wheat cane seed and all commodities rated on farm and pay highest market price Callender & Co Ink
The Herald expresses gratitude to its subscribers for prompt payment of dues, noting a large countywide list and long-time loyalty. It urges those who overlooked notices to remit amounts due or pay in person to comply with post office rules and retain patrons.
In a public appeal to Maury County voters Flem Thomas asks for support in the upcoming primary for re election as County Trustee. He cites heavy post holiday workload and notes no opponent, pledging faithful, efficient service and appreciation for past favors.
The Columbia Military Academy Board of Trustees held its annual meeting in the Administration building. Chancellor Kirkland and U S District Attorney Tillman were reelected to terms of six and seven years respectively. Wiggins remains president and Barthell vice president for three years. The date was moved to the first Wednesday after the first Monday in May, with a follow up meeting on May 6 to inspect the building and audit accounts.
The annual meeting of stockholders of the Columbia Herald Co. will be held at the company offices in Columbia Tennessee on Monday April 13 1908 for election of a new board of directors and other business. 321 F D Lander Genl Mgr.
The Mack Missionary Society met in the Bee ston Room for a regular monthly session. Officers elected included Mrs Mary Meek as President, Mrs R McLemore as Vice President, Mrs Richard Gant as Recording Secretary, Mrs W M Chat fie as Treasurer, and Mrs F J Ewing as delegate to Petersburg for the Woman's Presbyterian Missionary Union April 9 and 10.
The Democratic primary action will determine the outcome as M. K. Allen announces candidacy for sheriff of Maury County. The announcement signals a potential campaign, with Allen seeking party backing in the upcoming primary.
We announce Flem Thomas for Trustee of Maury county and Otey Thompson for Tax Assessor, both subject to Democratic party action. Also W T Galloway seeks reelection as Representative from Maury county in the Fifty-Sixth General Assembly, pending Democratic primary on April 4, 1908.
Hopkins says he went to Nashville on legal business and denies any Washington trip rumor. He will not seek or accept the pestonoe if offered, according to a close friend who spoke this morning.
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