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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1908

Page

8

Columbia Millary Academy tops Vanderbilt second team in rough 12–6 game

In a ragged exhibition Columbia Millary Academy defeated Vanderbilt second team 12 to 6. Errors, wild throws, and miscues dominated as Dyer led CM A with three safeties while Brock and Neal sparked the locals, though both squads showed flashes despite the chaos.

Columbia Millary Academy Vanderbilt Lee Academy Moore Taylor Brock Knox Vanderblit Iu Iy Dyer Sherrill Goldwamer Stewart Flrst Neal CM. A tSe Iuin Vistors Mioe Co. M.A Knox Moore Taylor Adame Goldwarmer Elosuaib Sheriff Foote Ab Lyle Black Ea Stewart Dyer Reed Lee Maupin Burns Wade Hevious OC. M.A

Benton Prepares for annual Tater Day festival

Paducah Kentucky April 2 Benton Marshall county readies to welcome at least 2500 visitors from Marshall Graves Calloway and McCracken counties for Tater Day the Purchase region spring festival. Farmers gather to buy seed potatoes swat horses and farm implements marking the start of spring work. The event is a longtime Mecca for purchase farmers and missed celebrations would disrupt the community.

Paducah Benton Marshall County Marshall Graves, Calloway and McCracken

Bullets Fly in the Court Room at Sandford Verdict

In Terre Haute Indiana on April 2 Henry McDonald began a revolver fight in the Circuit Court when a jury found him guilty of dynamiting a church and two stores at Sandford. Chief Dwyer died instantly, McDonald wounded, several others hit, including Chief Jones and Policeman Doyle. About twenty five shots were fired. a spectator was scarred by a bullet.

Terre Haute Ind Henry McDonald Circuit Court Room Sandford William E. Dwyer McDonald Harvey Jones Sylvester Doyle Wellman J. H. Walker

Chance to Buy a Modern Fort in New York Harbor

New York April 2 City Controller Metz plans to sell to the highest bidder Hamilton Fort at the harbor entrance if the federal government does not pay a sewer assessment of 6960 dollars. The fort, described as modern and well furnished with guns, may be offered for sale to cover unpaid local improvement charges.

New York Metz Hamilton New York Harbor

Columba Academy Band Shows Marked Improvement

The Columba Military Academy band has greatly improved, earning praise for its skill. The ensemble adds attractiveness to the school and is expected to inspire the home boys in many athletic contests.

Columba Military Academy

Mayor Biddle Urges Fire Escapes in Public Buildings

Mayor Biddle urged immediate inspection of public buildings by the Fire Committee to ensure adequate fire exits and escape routes. Insurance inspectors warned of danger. the board empowered the Fire Committee to act to mandate changes in exits at opera houses schools and theaters.

Biddle Biddie Getion

Maury Meal in Great Demand in Chicago Order

A. E. Ritter received a Chicago order for four bushels of meal from a gentleman named Gant. Ritter shipped the order today by express and notes rising demand from readers who saw his Herald advertisement for Ash ton's Mills corn meal. If this trend continues he may start a mail order department and specialty meal line.

A. EB Ritter Chicago Ashton's Mill Ritter Express Herald Herald Hut

Maury Farmers to Meet Monday for State Fair Prize

The Maury County Farmers Association will meet next Monday in the County Court room at 11 o clock to decide if the county should compete for a one thousand dollar prize offered by the State Fair Association for the best agricultural exhibit at the State Fair this fall. The secretary A E Murphy urges all farmers and interested residents to attend and support a systematic effort to succeed.

Maury County Farmers’ Association State Fair Association Mary Countians Advancment of Agriculture A. E. Murphy

Another Fire on East Hill Destroys home scene on East Hill

A fire gutted part of Katherine Ballanfant s home on East Hill and damaged household furniture. Firefighters arrived late due to a long run but then fought the blaze effectively. The house carried 200 dollars of insurance and furniture 350 dollars. loss to the house likely exceeds the insured amount.

Katherine Ballanfant East Hill Mora B. Farissang

Horses Bring Top Notch Figures at Sale

Horsemen traded briskly Monday as Ripley Steele sold two two year old geldings to James H. Kannon for a handsome sum and other sales included a Morgan colt, a gelding to Foster Dooley of Match, and a Jack to Charles Wright. W G McAdams sent two driving geldings to Nashville for 625 dollars and another for 300 dollars, plus a handsome black gelding from Kentucky bringing over 300 dollars.

Ripley Steele James H. Kannon Mr. Kannon Morgan Mr. McAdams Kentucky

Business Men's Noon Day Prayer Meeting Begins Tomorrow

The Business Men's Prayer Meeting will start at 12 m sharp Wednesday noon and end at 12 15 in the American Salvation Army Hall basement of Adkisson Bros store. Meetings continue daily with no leader appointed for the first week. All are invited to pray and meditate during their lunch hour.

Business Men's American Salvation Army Adkisson Bros Brownlow Farmers & Merchants Book

Torpedo boat destroyer sunk near Isle of Wight

Portsmouth April 20 a collision during night maneuvers between the torpedo boat destroyer Tiger and British cruiser Berwick left Tiger cut in half and sunk. Lieut Middleton on the bridge went down with the fore section. Of 59 aboard, 30 plus were rescued, many engineers and stokers.

Portsmouth Eng Elxs Mid Hetum Tiger Isle of Wight Berwick Home Fleet Portland Thesea Wiliam E. Middleton

Bon Ton's Fine Millinery Line Displays Spring Styles

The ideal weather drew a fair crowd to Bon Ton's spring opening display of millinery. The lineup features the large Baby Hat in feather color with black wings, the popular Merry Widow in Copenhagen blue and champagne, the Three Cornered Hat with matching bows, and the mushroom shape with light fluffy effects. Infants' caps are also shown. The display runs through tomorrow.

Bon Ton Copenhagen

Huntsville Radio Bond Subscriptions Secured

Huntsville Alabama April 3. The Business Men's club committee finalizes subscriptions to the Huntsville and Nashville radio bond issue. Securities from New York have been received and will be held in local banks as a guarantee.

Huntsville Ala Business Men's Club Huntsville& Nashville Radioan New York

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