Supreme Court Affirms Columbia Gase Case Victory
The Tennessee Supreme Court affirms the $20,720.23 verdict for Harris and Cole Brothers against Columbia Water and Light in Maury County. The long legal battle, begun in 1899 over fire damage from a failed contract and a burned Columbia manufacturing plant, spans ten years with complex corporate status issues and appeals through Maury County Circuit Court to the high court. P. Piguers led the suit. W. S. Fleming and Col. Steger represented Water and Light.
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Supreme Court of Tennessee
Harris & Cole
Columbia Water & Light Cole
Maury County
Harris & Cole Brothers
Loced
Cemetery Avenue
Water & Light Company
Lie James
Lie
Whey
Harris & Cole Bros
Cole Bros
Towa
Supreme Court
Fr P. Piguers
G. T. Hughes
The
W. 8. Fleming
Columbia
Col. Steger
Nashville
Easter Service at St Peter's Celebrates Resurrected Hope
Easter at St Peter's marked by two Lord's Supper observances and a high sermon by Rev W Sp Capers on He Saw And Believed. The service contrasted Mary Peter and John at the empty tomb and reflected the power of the Resurrection. Sunday school featured Mrs Hine and Miss Ross Barnett guiding pupils with solos by Leah Jones, Lillian McGavock, and others.
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St. Peter's
Chapel of the Advent
W. Sp. Capers
Capers
Mary
Peter
John
Christ
Judas
St. Peter's Church
Hine
Ross Barnett
Leah Jones
Lillian McGavock
Frances Hardy
Mies Charlotte Hughes
Expresson
Gounod
Pune
Leo Wheat
Miller
George Martin
Stockholders Meeting Notice at Columbia Herald Co
The annual meeting of stockholders of The Columbia Herald Co. will be held in the company offices on Tuesday April 27 at 10 a m with R Farrell serving as manager.
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Columbia Herald Co
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Bob Sarten Found Dead Near Tracy City
The Herald reports Bob Sarten was found shot to death on a road one mile east of Tracy City near Kesrin Sweeton’s home. A Sweeton woman has been arrested, and Sheriff Chas Yell searches for her companion. Indications point to Sarten being lured by Rosetta Sweeton before his body was moved to the road.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Iynf
Bob Sarten
Jill Road
Tracy
City
Kesrin Sweeton
Sweeton
le Sheriff
Para Ulout
Chas
Yell
Sarten
Rosetta Sweeton
Padgett Arrives in Washington to Aid Tariff Bill Effort
Congressman Padgett arrives from Washington and remains ready to act as a body on the tariff bill. The House finished work on the bill Friday and will adjourn day to day as the Senate completes its work. Padgett has nearly recovered from a fall in Philadelphia and his arm is fully healed after weeks out of the OO. Subscribe for The Herald.
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L. P. Padgett
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Senate
Padgett
Taft Attends Easter Service at St John’s Church
Washington April 12 President Taft and Mrs Taft with their children Robert Helen and Charlie attended Easter morning service at St John’s Protestant Episcopal church marking his first Easter there since the inauguration. A crowd gathered at the Unitarian church expected to see him before learning of his St John’s plans. The Tafts exited through a parade like crowd, followed by two service men, as they walked to the White House in Lafayette Park. Mrs Taft wore amethyst silk. The day was bright and cool and Taft later rode in Potomac Park.
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St. John’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Mrs. Taft
Robert
Helen
Charlie
Mr. Taft
St. John’s
Unitarian Church
Fourteenth and
Tong
Taft
St. John's
Lafayete Park
White House
Secret Service
Mr .Taft
Potomac Park
Frost Nips Early Varieties. Lowlands Hit Hardest
A Thursday night frost and freeze slightly damaged early peach varieties, with fruit in extreme low lands most affected. Cherries and pears largely escaped harm, according to a major local grower who inspected his orchard after sunrise.
Cook Contest Closes After Heavy Vote Count
The guessing contest at Prank G. Cook's furniture store ended after a long tally. Participants correctly guessing 1508 grains of roasted coffee were Mrs. J A Dixon J W Huckaby Mrs Gus Watson and Mrs J K P Timmons. First prize 35 dollars in a china closet. Second prize 25 dollar velvet rug awarded to several winners who matched the second number. merchandise substitutions allowed.
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G. Cook
J. A. Dixon
J. W. Huckaby
Gus Watson
J. K.P
Mra. Dixon
W. Huckaby
Law's Minion Arrest Sparks Memphis Saloon Incident
Davidson deputy sheriff Al Warren arrived in Memphis with a warrant for Patrol Driver Jack Klinck and was arrested at the Majestic saloon after drawing a gun and threatening to shoot. Warren, intoxicated, was held at police HQ. Klinck faced an age of consent charge from Nashville.
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Memphis
Tenn
al Warren
Davidson County
Nashville
Jack Klinck
Majestic
Gayoso Avenue
South Third Street
Amick
Central Police Station
Condon
Warren
Klinck
Tulane
Willie Woodward
Kinick
Cure for Hives and Eczema with Dean's Ointment
Suffer no more from hives eczema or itch. Dean's Ointment offers relief for obstinate cases and is sold by all druggists. Restore comfort with this trusted remedy praised in period advertising.
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Dean
Dr Whartons Last Sermon as He Leaves for Texas
Rev T A Wharton delivered his final sermon at the First Presbyterian Church before departing for Sherman Texas where he has accepted a call to another church. He did not give a formal farewell and slipped away after the benediction. His daughters Nannie and Jessie had already moved ahead to the Texas home and the church has not announced a successor.
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T. A. Wharton
First Presbyterian Church
Sherman
Tex
Presbyterian Church
Nannie
Jessie Wharton
Maury County Farm Changes Hands
A Maury county farm of 82 acres on the Hampshire pike changed ownership from Rev. ALP. Gregory to T. M. Vors and associates for a good figure. The improved property, infertile with a favorable location, is described as an ideal country Rome.
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Maury County
Alp. Gregory
Hampshire Pike
T. M. Vors
Rome
Invasion at Judge Sheppard Home Sparks Bar Meeting
Atlanta April 10 a special Atlanta Bar Association session convened to address the raid on United States Circuit Judge W B Sheppards residence during a writ of attachment. Mrs Sheppard and children endured the seizure of furniture and clothing as armed black attackers demanded entry and insulted the family, prompting outrage from lawyers and citizens.
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Atlanta
Atlanta Bar Association
United States Circuit
W. B. Sheppard
Sheppard
United States Court
The Racket Ad Brews Spring Goods and Corsets
The store promotes the celebrated C. B. Corset with free pamphlets and customer testimonials. It lists Spring embroideries, laces, muslin underwear, patchwork, pillow covers, and neck ruching, plus enlarged wallpaper, wall moldings, curtains, window shades, china, enamelware, and gardeners’ tools, all at promotional prices.
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