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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1909

Page

6

Williams and Cadets Battle in Wild Lax Baseball Game

Williams and C.M.A. met in a tense late innings showdown as Herrin hurled ten strikeouts for Williams while Beddingfield kept pace with 12 strikeouts for C.M.A. The Cadets rallied in the seventh, but Redman knocked in the winning run in the final frame as Williams pulled out a 7 6 victory. Cochrane made a key defensive play and Kilburn, Clagett, Moore, and Foote contributed on offense for C.M.A. The crowd noted sportsmanship and praised Beddingfield as a top prep pitcher in the South.

Ve Academy Williams Herrin Eirijing Molf Patterson Cochrane Yeatmin Mitchell Ptick Haseman Give McDuffod Patterson Beddingfield Ouly Tian Hla Hke M.A Moore Redman Field South Oo MA AB Eauieda Young M. Ac.c Willams Beddingfeld Andrews McDuff Foote Beddinefield Clagett Kilburn C. M.A Cowle

E W Jones Sheet Init Gasol Fuelie Anil Staays

Fragmented local notice references E W Jones Sheet, a gas station, and state action. Readable words hint at a prompt halt or filing in the South area, with Benet or Benet Col mentioned. No clear event details or dates emerge from the fragment.

E. W. Jones Init Gasol Anil Staays Einie State Adgt Benet

Maury Citizen Granted Pardon

Special to The Herald reports Governor commuted the sentence of Thomas Whitley of Maury county from bigamy conviction in 1907 to release after clemency backed by prosecutors, officials, and his wife. Whitley, previously married in Columbia after leaving Nashville, had been working with J. H. Gardner and faced legal action from his first wife. The incident led to renewed pleas for pardon from his wife and Maury county supporters.

Herald Nashville Tenn Thomas Whitley Maury County Davidson Paredons Whitley Columbia J. H. Gardner Miss Harris Thomas Harris

Troops Ordered to Humphreys County in Rising Threats

Governor Patterson ordered twenty five to thirty members of the state guard to prevent night rider trouble in Humphreys county amid the start of trial for about one dozen alleged riders. Troops were summoned ostensibly to protect the court and detain prisoners.

Herald Nashville Tenn M. R. Patterson State Guard Humphreys County Humphreys

Sincerity as foundation of mutual trust in business

A reflective piece on sincerity guiding words and deeds in commercial life. It argues truthfulness upholds trust, prevents fraud, and builds lasting relations with the bank, framing integrity as essential to real character and profitable partnerships.

Maury County Fish Laws Reminder

The Herald reprints the Maury county fish laws. It is illegal to use a seine in any stream except Duck River, where a seine may not exceed twelve feet and meshes must be at least one and one quarter inches. Fishing with hook and line is legal with landowner permission.

Maury County Herald Duck River

Civic League elects officers at Century Club meeting

The Civic League elected officers: President Miss Mary Carpenter First Vice President Mrs Fred Hardy Second Vice President Mrs Joe Hutton Recording Secretary Mrs W M Chafin Corresponding Secretary Miss Elizabeth Shaub Treasurer Mrs A Samuels. After finalizing for cleanup week the league decided to order seeds for distribution in addition to those donated by Congressman Padgett.

Civic Padgett Samuels

Farm for Sale in Maury County Tennessee 238 Acres

238 acres of first class farming land in Maury County known as the T M Hogan farm six miles west of Bigbyville and five miles from Mt Pleasant about 150 acres under cultivation two woods well watered good orchard two dwellings and two barns to be sold at public auction if not sold before Saturday June 5 1909 for particulars see C B Lowell at the farm or write him at Columbia Tenn R F D No 10 26 111

Maury County T. M. Hogan Bigbyville Mt. Pleasant C. B. Lowell Columbia, Tenn

Blacks and Whites Given Warning in Ohio Note

Pro bate Judge Samuel Te Black received a threatening black hand letter warning against a mixed marriage case. A twenty-foot rope with a note was left hanging on his office door, referencing Willis Marcand a 34 year old colored real estate broker and Stella Cunningham a 21 year old white waitress amid the marriage dispute.

Columbus Ohio Samuel Te Black Twain Willis Marcand Stella Cunningham

Cat makes record on return from long journey

Ban Francisco April 10 Exiled in disgrace to Sonoma County from the home in this city of his mistress Miss Hazel Woods Jacques a fine an ora cat has returned covering the distance of sixty odd miles in record time Jacques had been raiding bird cages and preying on small chickens in his neighborhood To save him from death at the hands of irate neighbors Mrs Woods sent him to a friend near Sonoma Two days ago he was reported missing When Mrs Woods opened the door to take in the milk she found Jacques his dusty coat and tail almost black with dust from his long tramp trying to get the lid of the packet to devour its contents

Ban Francisco Sonoma County Hazel Woods Jacques Inis Mine Woods Sonoma Hisanowy

Shorty Shelton Turned Into A Real Sport

Shorty Shelton a midget from Giles capital has changed boarding house and now rooms at Hotel Webb. He left Hood's Palace Hotel after stealing Mrs Hood's purse containing $70, then was seen with navy plug and matches. Officers pursued, he fled on a horse to the north, later returned, paid $5.60, and was bound over to Judge Holding's court for transgressions.

Shorty Shelton Giles Webb Hood's Palace Hotel Whitley Goad Vanderbilt Fariss Holding

Seven Day Wonder On College Hill Egg Hatch Art Mystery

A College Hill tale reports Ella Town discovers a freshly laid egg in a hen nest bearing a two color design resembling a cross moon and maple leaf. The egg’s markings spark rumors of Easter significance and spring chicken threats as Dr. T. W. Stephens presents the finding to The Herald office.

College Hill Ella Town Dorking T. W. Stephens Herald

Child Burn Relief Cited With Electric Oil Claims

Mrs Nancy M Hanson of Hamburg New York reports her child was severely burned on face neck and chest. After applying Dr Thomens electric Oil the pain ceased and the child fell into a restful sleep, according to her account.

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promises Kidney Support

A spring health note urges Foley's Kidney Remedy as a tonic for strained kidneys after winter. It claims to purify blood by stimulating kidney function and to impart new life and vigor with a pleasant taste.

Foley Rodney GEO, &. Alcorn

Steeple Jack’s Long Plunge Leaves Painter Injured

Steeple Jack who painted the Court House tower arrived in Columbia by a pullman. He has had bad luck since, recently falling 85 feet from a smokestack in Memphis. One ankle broken and he remains very lame.

Steeple Jack Court House Columbia Memphis

Designs Exhibited for Monument to Senator Carmack

An advisory meeting of the Carmack Memorial Association of Maury county reviewed monument plans and bid prospects. Artist Frank Boardman presented a bas relief profile of Senator Carmack and a small clay model. McNeel Marble Co. offered designs and capable production, while W. E. Brittain pledged to prepare designs. Subscriptions to reach about $6,700 were urged, with checks sent to Secretary B. R. Farrell in Columbia Tennessee.

Carmick Memorial Association Maury County Farmers & Mirchiants Bank Commnties Frank Boardman Columbia Boardman Senator Carmack Davia McNeel Davis Booth W. E. Brittain B. R. Farrell Columbia, Teno

Foley's Orino Laxative Praised by Oneonta Father

Mr F G Fritts of Oneonta New York says his daughter greatly benefited from Foley's Orino Laxative, praising it as the best remedy for constipation and liver trouble. The ad endorses the product as mild pleasant and effective for women and children and good spring medicine that cleanses the system and clears the complexion.

F. G. Fritts Oneonta Foley Geo Alcorn

Senator Turner Visits This City in Columbia

State Senator Clarence Turner arrived in Columbia on Friday and departed Saturday on private business and to visit his brother, Judge W. B. Turner. A prominent administration member, Turner has shaped last session’s legislation and chaired the inaugural committee while also serving on the Educational Committee during the recess.

Clarence Turner Columbia W. B. Turner Turner Senate

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Wite Laws Phre Battie—Herrin Bingatta Je Whilyme Pilin Tin’ Willams C.M. A Wil- Name Nathan Poley Pobert Berg Scuma Intobe Fee Watch Pewtiel Mock Mamraner Farrell Dean Night Rider Farmers & Merchants Bank Maury National Bank The Phoenix National Bank Joe L. Hutton H. O. Fulton W. A. Dale Maury Civic League Mary Carpenter Cat Hood's Memorial Association E. R. Farrell Senator Turner Louis Barker
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