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Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1907

Page

8

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Land Sale in the Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee

Dan Maxwell in the Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee will sell at noon on August 17 1907 at the courthouse the land described in the decree bounded by Sid Dooley Alex Blair Edmond Wale and E B Erwin lying on the outskirts of Columbia about four and a half acres. Terms Credit six and twelve months cash 125 dollars day of sale. Sale free from redemption. W Akin C M notices dated July 1 1907.

Edmond Wale E. B. Erwin Anderson Maxwell Isaac Myers Hook N Hien W. AN. Akin

Ripper Notoriety Strangler Stirs New York District

In the foreign district known as the Brave Yard on First Avenue, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth Streets, a child’s mutilated body was found, marking a spree that mirrors last week’s murders. Katie Pritschler, daughter of a restaurant waiter, vanished a week ago and was killed the same night. The area, filled with foreign residents, has seen prior brutal killings near the old Thirteenth Street cemetery. Her father, Carl Pritschler, reported her missing and posted notices. the body was recovered near his plaque and home within a block. The case remains unresolved after weeks of fear.

New York Braveyard Firs Avenue Thirteenth Fourteenth Street Btest Vletim Katie Pritschler Thirteenth-street

Mrs Small Flays Women’s Clubs At Planters’ Club

Mrs Sam Small wife of the Georgia evangelist criticizes women’s clubs and beneficent organizations for neglecting real home life and steering young women toward wage work outside the home. She calls for clubs to focus on home values, notes women’s rising salaries, servant problem, and critiques cafe managers who employ white girls under black workers. She cites her lineage and connects Booker T. Washington to local attitudes.

ST. Louis Sam Smui Planters Bite Today Wctt. Uf Stull Small Igno Thomas D. Arnold Congress Jackson Robert T. Small

Land Sale Notice in Maury County Tennessee Decree Detail

Court orders sale at noon in Columbia Tennessee of two parcels in Maury County part of a Civil District Ward property. First tract fronts High Street with 44 feet 4 inches, second fronts High Street with 50 feet, both running 180 feet to Frierson street. Sale is cash, dated July 19, 1947.

Lucy J. Sheppard Court House Columbia Tennessee Maury County Tenn Crhinbta W.C. Sheppard Home Place High Street Albert Walker Frierson Jennie Wigfall Lowery W. ©. Sheppard Maury County A. & L. Association Op High Frierson Street Htt A.N Akin, C. & M

Bad accident at Ridley crosses rural rail line

A wagon and team owned by four men named Ragan were struck by a train at the Ridley crossing Saturday afternoon. Two colored men in the wagon were seriously injured. One mule was killed and another injured with a broken hip. The wagon was destroyed.

Ragan Ridley Crossing

Twain declines Roosevelt invitation over land trip in hearse

Mark Twain writes Mayor Parsons from Tuxedo Park that he will not attend Roosevelt's Memphis visit on October 3. He insists he will not make another overland journey until he travels in a rubber tired hearse, otherwise he will cancel.

Cairo Lil Mark Twain George Parsons Roosevelt Mississippi River National Waterway Association Memphis Tenn Clemens Tuxedo Park N. Y Mr. Parsons T. Clemens

Smith Thomas Wins Good Purse at Decaturville Race

Smith Thomas won a good purse of $1,000 at Decaturville Wisconsin last week with Randy Hal in the final time of 2 10. The rider finished fourth aboard the Buddy. He is entered to race this week at Pekin Illinois.

Smith Thomas Decaturville Randy Hal Smith Buddy Pekin

Mansfield Slowly Dying in North Woods Ambersind Cottage

In Saranac Lake New York Aug 4 the American actor Richard Mansfield known as Beau Brummel Baroo Chevical and Dr Jekyll lies in a cottage at Ampersind among mountains after severe injuries and illness. His wife and brother say he is improving slightly while they seek specialists in Montreal and New York. Though no immediate danger of death is seen grave doubts remain he may never leave his bed.

Saranac Lake N. Y Beau Brummel Baroo Chevical Dr. Jeky Richard Mansfield North Woods Ampersind Manafield Montreal New York

Fatal Fault In Youth Shopping Impulse Sparks Debate

A fragment quotes a heated exchange about a young person’s susceptibility to impulse buying. The terse dialogue hints at concerns over maturity and self control in consumer choices. No further context is provided.

Monster fine against Standard Oil shocks Chicago courts

In Chicago today Judge Landis fined Standard Oil Company $29,240,400 for 1,462 counts of violating the Elkins law on rebates, the largest infraction penalty in history. The court outlined further actions against the Chicago & Alton, Chicago & Eastern Illinois, and Chicago Terminal railroads and their officers, with indictments to follow under conspiracy statutes. A government report by Commissioner Herbert K. Smith accuses Standard Oil of price manipulation over decades, noting profits and dividends vastly exceeded initial investment and asserting the public harmed by higher petroleum costs.

Chicago Inite Kevesaw M. Landis Federal District Court Sandard Oil Company Elkins Landis John D. Rockefellers Trust Laude United States Judge Landis Chicago & Alton Chicago & Eastern I Ilinois Chicago Terminal Railroad Rockefelters J. A. Moffat Standard of Company Chicago & Eastern Mllinois Chicago Terminal Indiana Roosevelt Herbert K. Smith Standard Oly Company Standard Standard Oil Company Sandard Smith

Father and son die in well while cleaning near Birmingham

James Garrity and his 17 year old son died from gas while cleaning a well at Refuge, Alabama. Both men entered the well to free the bucket, were overcome, and perished. another man found them expiring after descending. In Clinton, Mississippi, a grand jury returned six count indictments against Fred Magill and his wife for the death of Mrs. Pet Magill, including murder by poison and various methods. The defendants pleaded not guilty as court set potential trial dates for November, with motions and consolidation considerations ongoing.

Birmingham Ala James Garrity Hison Refuge Clinton, DL Grand Dry Pet Magill Fred Magill California Abewer Marei Faye Graham Magill Pet Magill Gee Magill Fred Cochran

Virginia railroads surrender to rate clash over two-cent fare

Richmond Va Aug 3 The railroads operating in Virginia have surrendered under pressure from the legislature to amend the constitution so the two cent passenger rate set by the state corporation commission can take effect The rate should go into effect within about thirty days though details remain unsettled between state representatives and railroad lawyers

Richmond Virginia State Corporation Commission

Diamonds Found Near Murfreesboro In Pike County

Dr George King of New York and Henry Washington with a group of bankers spent January searching Henry Huddlestons Pike county farm. They report 140 diamonds ranging from a quarter to six and a quarter carats were found on a single tract in a volcanic formation akin to the Kimberly mine. Estimated value between 150000 and 200000 dollars.

Little Rock Ark Murfreesboro Mike County George King New York United States Geological Survey Tiffany & Co Dr. King Henry 3. Washington Pike County Henry Huddleston South Africa

Lawrenceburg Starts Cantaloupe Shipments to Pittsburg

Lawrenceburg sent the first car load of sweet mountain Rockford cantaloupes yesterday to Pittsburg, Pa. The shipment brought handsome remuneration to the growers. The cantaloupe industry in Lawrence County ranks among the state's most valuable crops in this region.

Lawrenceburg Enn Pittsburg Lawrence County

Why Went Away in a Weather Talk

A fragment shows dialogue between Mia and Charley about leaving a room and discussing the weather. The exchange hints at social propriety and approval of conversation, with Mia noting it may not be proper to hear what Charley intends to say.

Burrenly Mia Charley

Bank Reorganization Planned At Gallatin Today

Nashville Tenn Aug 4 The stockholders of the People's Bank at Gallatin will meet Monday to take over the bank under a reorganization scheme. They voted no assessment of 60 percent of their holdings to meet the deficiency caused by the defalcation of Cashier Harris.

Nashville, Tenn People's Bank At Gallatin Harris

Kirkpatrick Out as Davidson County Aide. Moore Named

Nashville Aug 4 G B Kirkpatrick assistant attorney general of Davidson county resigns over conflict between big path ic and private practice J Washington Moore named to the vacancy He is an old Vanderbilt man long active in state and county politics He managed Benton McMillins campaign in his race for United States senator against the late Senator Bate

Nashville Tenn G. B. Kirkpatrick Davidson County Bigpathic J. Washington Moore Moore Vanderbilt Benton McMillin United States Bate

Man Fined For Imbibing On Train In Palestine

Palestine Texas August 4 The first arrest and conviction under the new law making it a misdemeanor to drink on a train in the state occurred yesterday. A white man was fined ten dollars after a south bound train stopped nearby and a bottle was taken from him. A state ranger aboard the same train arrested him for the offense. The report includes a dubious testimonial from J H Waller of Sunbury Ohio about Burdock Blood Bitter.

Palestine Tex Hanor

Also Mentioned on This Page

South Main Street de Fi. Cartner Chancery Dan Maxwell Jack the Ripper Wark Strangler Mrs.smallflays Women’s Club Don Mann Dawson Ridley Mansfield Monster Fine Standard Oil Big Robber Trust Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company Hiim Self Clinton Arkansas Kirkpatrick J. W. Moore Man J. H. Waller Sunbury Ohio
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