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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
4
The ballot lists James Forgey for Sheriff, T. E. Lipscomb for Register, James H Katinon for Trustee, Ovey Gordon for County Judge, Willard P. Worley for Circuit Court Clerk, and A. J. Thom s for County Court Clerk. The OCR text shows misreads but confirms names and offices in the ticket.
The article argues the proposed South Main underpass risks dangerous congestion and hidden dangers for horses and vehicles. It claims the plan, drawn by the railroad, favors a depot move and could burden taxpayers and residents, urging careful study before approval on a third reading despite protests.
A Philadelphia paper urges that a newspaper’s prime duty is informing readers with full news and fearless comment. It argues corruption, not leaders, undermines law and calls for curbing corporate power. It rails at New York’s McKinley monument funding and notes a rail heiress’s wedding gift as pin money for a tariff joke.
At a city meeting on the depot proposal, Mr. Staker and Major Whitthorne clashed over figures on increased property value and railroad taxes. Estimates range from a $200 to $1,200 annual city tax shift, with total costs potentially reaching $20,000 including damages and legal fees. The editorial urges consulting voters, avoiding street blockades, and favors a gradual incline with pedestrian access over the proposed hole and long stairs.
The text urges a fair compromise on Ganleo Street and South Main Street changes with residents paying half land costs and damages. It notes a steel trust earning over 11 million in the year, with dividends and funds for improvements, and hints at political influence supporting a Republican campaign. It also mentions a Florida court finding a turpentine operator guilty of virtual slavery and public revolt against high profits.
A local shop announces a handsome selection of pictures far surpassing any display. April 21 James Bros. are improved. The Imperial plow is offered as the best option for buyers. Bee tt Satterfield & Dodson.
All over Manila reports Gen Malvar has surrendered to Brig Gen Bell at Lipa Batangas, with insurgent forces in Laguna and Batangas capitulating. Bell asserts his influence can quell movements in Tayabas and Cavite and capture holdouts, while Malvar orders complete surrender to nearest American force Gen Wheaton. Resistance in the department ends, allowing detainees to return home to plant crops.
Farmers are urged to switch to new seed corn varieties with both yellow and white kernels. The Columbia Mercantile Storage Co advertises prices for deed corn oats peas and related grains in a dated notice from January 17.
Cultivators priced lower as stock remains at Jasta. Come and see to Satterfield and Dodson for deals and availability.
Joseph W. Allen Nashville pioneer dies at age 85 after guiding Union Bank of Tennessee through its wind up. He paid 25 percent in cash and redeemed $1.5 million in circulation. Bank papers ground up for paper mill by court order. Omnibus public building bill may provide $250,000 for city needs.
An afflicted person with sciatica in Townville, Sedgwick writes of long pain and crutches until Ballard's Snow Liniment. After using three bottles, they report relief and now walk without crutches to tend to the farm. They claim the liniment is the greatest ever used and recommend it to others.
Fragmentary line suggests Columbus dealers tout a Sass Bass Ponte item as good, with skepticism implied by a dealer dispute involving Satterfield & Dodson.
Right early in the season to say good bye to all this season s fine Foulard Silks but we don t want the Summer Solstice to find a yard of these beauties here. We never sold so many Foulards before. Hence we ve only twenty nine patterns left but they are as handsome as any Foulards you ve seen this season.
Prices on foulards for next Saturday and Monday. 75c to 85c foulards 58c a yard. $1 foulards 7c?e a yard. $1.40 foulards 98c a yard. Fifteen styles plus black satin and silk goods advertised with low prices. Also yard wide black taffeta at $1.00 a yard. Japanese corded goods, Penangs, Madras, Ginghams and millinery specials for next Saturday and Monday. Ample stock of dresses, skirts, and men’s wear showcased with strong price ranges and new spring lines.
At a called meeting with Mrs. W. M. Biddle the Reading Room was moved from the Dunnington house to the lower floor of Dr. Grant's building behind the Bethel House. The rooms have been improved and will offer excellent and more commodious quarters. The room is open day and night to the public, who are invited to call.
Real estate transfers listed with names and districts including Brisco to Briscoe in 12th district and Godwin to Foster in 20th, plus various deeds and prices. Also an ad for Columbus Buggies Surries and Photons and a showroom message from Satterfield and Dodeon inviting downtown visitors to see Columbia vehicles.
Special to the Herald from Nashville reports the U S Court of Appeals at Cincinnati reversed a libel verdict involving John Underwood and defendants A Cunningham and the M I Publishing House The Nashville District Court had awarded Underwood 15000 against Cunningham and the Publishing House and 10000 against Cunningham individually The case stemmed from a publication in the Confederate Veteran edited by Cunningham alleging issues of Underwood’s conduct during the Battle Abbey ceremony
An advertisement urges homeowners affected by the recent flood to replace damaged fences with American Wire Fence. It claims the product stands up to water and wind and is the best option, offered by Tftterfield & Dodson.
Special to the Herald reports General Wade Hampton died at 9 o clock this morning in Columbia, aged eighty four years. A Confederate Lieutenant General, he later served as governor of South Carolina and was a grandson of the earlier Wade Hampton. He was famed as a nobleman and loyal southern hero who remained true to his convictions.
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