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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
4
The slate lists Sheriff James Forgey, County Register T. E. Lipscomb, Trustee James H. Kannon, County Judge Ocey Gordon, Circuit Court Clerk Willant P. Worley, and County Court Clerk A. L. Thomas.
A bold proposal urges opening a broad street south of the railroad from High to South Main, with a double viaduct and wide sidewalks to improve safety and travel. The plan, plus grade adjustments on South High Street and an overhead crossing, aims to accommodate three streets and exceptional travel needs, potentially outperforming the current proposal. It also notes university enrollment trends and media ownership questions circulating in local discourse.
The piece surveys looming judicial primaries with Bearten and Holding facing weak opposition, while the Attorney General race promises contest and scrutiny of law and order. It contrasts English taxation and war costs with domestic fire insurance rates and a school bath incident, and notes a Washington report on Senator Money, Arkansas Governor Davis, and New York City comptroller findings, highlighting corruption and governance challenges.
A garbled April report cites Acting Secretary of the Treasury and Gen. Funston commenting on Senator Hoar. The quote is incomplete, mentioning overconfidence and the senior senator, with names and roles partially obscured.
Farmers report years of poor corn crops and urge adoption of improved seed. The Columbia Mercantile Storage Co announces plan to store and sell corn oats and other grains as part of a new supply effort dating from January 17.
A robbery at a store in Stribbling Stewart County ended with the robber fatally shot during a gunfight with pursuing officers. Bloodhounds tracked the robber after a blaze of shots, a breech-loading shotgun and a .38 Marlin found on the scene, along with a badge reading Grannan's Detective Bureau Cincinnati. Other notes mention mosquitoes plaguing Jackson residents, a shoe store assignment in Nashville, a Lawrence County mineral survey funded at 6000, a Tennessee State Fair charter in Nashville, and Wade Yarber jailed for a 17 cent larceny in Hickman County Circuit Court.
The Chattanooga News notes a $10,000 appropriation to house the national elephant, urging readers to question federal spend. The Columbia Herald denounces fraud in Maury county primary charges, while the Chattanooga Times warns political corruption may shift the state’s political balance if abuses persist.
Local sale lists furniture stoves wares glassware cedarware tables cutlery lanterns lamps clocks and pictures available for bidding. Auction details show items grouped by category with emphasis on practical household needs and collector pieces.
Confederate veterans gathered for the Army of Northern Virginia reunion in Dallas on April 28, with New Orleans chosen for the next meeting. Gen Gordon faced no challenge to continue, and the election was unanimous. About 12,000 veterans attended and discussions over moving Confederate Memorial Day sparked debate as Southern women sought state flexibility on dates.
Columbus buggies appeal to buyers described as handsome goods and the Columbus cited as the best. See 25.tt Sarrenkeip and Dovsun paper at Frames, D, Prison and Son for details.
Nashville reports describe favorable weather aiding corn and cotton planting and spring crops. Wheat remains uneven with thin stands. late sowing being replaced. Spring oats and pastures grow well. potatoes and tobacco progressing though January beds frozen in some areas. Gardens late. Western division tomato plants set. strawberries fair. peaches prospects mixed due to late frosts in northern counties.
Lawrence Fron Co will hold the annual meeting for election of directors and other business. Date is Wednesday May 21 at 12 noon. Location is the Secretary's office in Noahville Tennessee. J Hite Baxin is listed as a contact.
In Nashville federal court Monday Maury County cases were disposed of. Harley Vanleer was charged with retailing liquor without a license receiving thirty days imprisonment and a $100 fine. Smith Akin faced the same charge with sixty days and a $100 fine. Hunter Brooks also charged with retailing liquor without a license received sixty days and a $100 fine.
Short notice wanted swap offer reads as a quirky classified style appeal seeking to exchange a used survey device for a Ort Whirt Bros pair of phones. The terse ad hints at a trade only, no pricing or contact details provided.
John Ivy unearthed an iron pot on Wiley McPherson’s Lane place nine miles west of Franklin Munday, containing 207 half dollars totaling 133 dollars 40 cents. The coins, in near perfect condition, appear to have been buried by a former resident years ago, despite prior searches by nearby cities.
An interest bearing investment in roof paint is presented as a durable option. The ad promises top quality roofing coatings in standard colors and urges early application to prevent weather damage. A stray line references a refrigerator and a product coded Star B12 with $15, but details are unclear.
The shop previews a range of lawns organdies and muslins in white and colors at 20 to 74 cents per yard with early summer arrivals. French lawns and gazes de soie in 25 to 75 cents, white Jap silks, and white wool fabrics are offered for graduates brides and evening attire, to be shown next Saturday and Monday.
A lively catalog of 25¢ ginghams sold this season with more to come next Saturday and Monday at 19¢ to 25¢ per yard. 82 inch wide fabrics, Vallaces insertion nets, and luxury silk and wool blends priced to clear. Navy Mistral and Axminster carpets introduced with discounts, plus new millinery and men’s clothing arrivals fueling shoppers.
Crew members of the N and St L report a jack washed away in the recent flood was found alive on Fountain Creek near a sand bar. They dug it up near the railroad trestle and say the animal survived by eating provided food through Saturday morning.
Property deals listed include T W Dodson to N W Jackson 8260 acres in district one and J A Hoffman to W B Green 306 acres in district six for 1000 66 dollars. Multiple transfers cover 4 7 10 22 23 24 wards with houses lots and land interests valued up to 3300 dollars.
An American supplier advertises wire fence to Satterfield and Dodson as the buyer, noting a sale arrangement.
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