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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
3
Agatha Quarrier confronts Howard Quarrier about love and marriage while tension rises with Grace Ferrall and Captain Voucher looming. In New York, Plank, Leila, and Mortimer weigh risk as Quarrier and others plot amid a glittering Riverside stay.
Fragmentary OCR mentions a character and a plotted death with a potion or bottle. No clear date, place, or coherent events can be extracted. readers should seek a fuller source for proper summary.
An old ad copy praises Dr. King's New Life Pile for relief from severe rectal trouble and constipation. It claims miraculous cures and urges readers to protect against appendicitis, with a price of 85 cents at all druggists and subscriptions to The Heart.
A switch error by a negro porter caused southbound Louisville & Nashville train 103 to crash into northbound train 102 at Galloway Tennessee. Engineer Joe Lewis was killed instantly. fireman John Lewis and mail clerk Evans were badly injured. other crew members sustained various injuries. Officials rushed aid to the scene and to Memphis for treatment.
The Maury County Road Commission vacancy from T. J. English's resignation has been filled by the election of H. H. Hill. The board organized with J. T. Petty as chairman HH. All as clerk and T. H. Taylor as superintendent. Hill began duties amid removal charges against John L. Nelson, the workhouse superintendent, being heard.
A vacant house on Will Jacobs farm near Carter's Creek burned Saturday afternoon at three. The unoccupied building showed fire starting in the middle, with strong suspicion of incendiary cause. The logs were valued at 1200 dollars, with 1000 dollars in insurance.
A Memphis fall event runs Sept 28 to Oct 14 featuring a fast rebuilt trotting track, beautified grounds, and new buildings. Liberal premiums invite horses, mules, cattle, sheep, poultry, and farm products, plus a Woman’s, Apply, and Dog Show. Programs cover amateur and professional exhibitors with broad classes for all. Local owners, breeders, and planters are urged to request catalogues for Trek Binie Fair, Memphis, Tennessee.
A large local order for Overland cars headed to the factory this week from Pred R. Gamble highlights Columbia’s growing auto interest. The purchase includes four four cylinder touring cars and one four cylinder roadster for R. C. Church, W. J. Howard, Nelse Woolard, Grant Courtright, and Dr. B. L. Collins. Arrival is expected by week’s end for the roadster with others due later next week. W. E. Letsinger, owner of Pry Bros. garage, seeks the Studebaker agency for Columbia and may pursue other high class cars if Studebaker is unavailable.
George Vestal, a Black man, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Goad on a charge of arson in Tallassee. The July night fire at Raleigh Zelner’s house, when Zelner was away, is linked to Vestal who had lingered nearby seeking his chance. Vestal also faces a weapons charge. trial set for Saturday afternoon. Deputy Bragg assisted at arrest.
Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn Aug 10 The Pidellty Investment Company has just received a charter to build interurban street car lines from Nashville The first line will run to Gallatin and work may begin soon The Franklin line’s success spurred similar projects led by H H Mayberry president of the company and a Nashville organizer
Special to The Herald Fayetteville Tenn August 11 opening day drew large crowds as the Lincoln County Fair showcased fast horses, strong arena events, and bright floral hall exhibits. In the 2 18 pace Robert L won in a best time of 2 11 beating Ellen Miller Joe Asbell and others. The 2 10 trot went to Charley Hlime 2 14 defeating Gracey Nell Parker and more.
Murfreesboro Tennessee August 11 Will Tolbert a 30 year old farmer believed to have drowned himself weeks ago vanished near his wife’s home as Sheriff J T McKnight and deputies searched with locals. A note claimed self drowning and river drag failed to recover a body. Tolbert is heavily indebted and sought by creditors. He is believed to be hidden in nearby woods.
Berlin August 11 The rumor from London that Count Zeppelin the dirigible inventor died is unfounded. He is alive and rapidly recovering from a neck abscess operation. He has been seen walking and is reported to be in improving health. The London report claimed Kaiser Wilhelm mourned as Count Bensick stayed at The Hague.
Fragmented OCR items report Will Williams connected to TriState Pale in Memphis with mentions of Pulaski and Columbia Priday. The Herald office notes creation and distribution timing around the 16th of the month, with unclear names and events.
Lawrenceburg Tenn August 7 A Nashville Southern League scout has watched local players for days with Morton a likely call up. Morton has shown strong hitting and fielding at third base with a batting average around .410 and several stolen bases. His hometown of Anniston Alabama is noted as a favorite here and locals anticipate further attention from the team.
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