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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
11
Through the generosity of Mrs Edward Ward Gsrnuck an orphan will be taken from hardship. She will furnish a room at the Tennessee Orphans Home and cover all maintenance costs for one inmate until the child reaches adulthood. The cradle from Ned Carmack Jr will be used in the furnishing and the beneficiary will be a young child.
Wheat and oats sought at top market prices. Bags furnished. Dale Grain and Feed Co. 23tf.
Winston-Salem reports a Davie county farmer Thomas Jarvis killed by his father William Jarvis near Advance. A dispute led to William stabbing Thomas across the abdomen and stamping him as he lay dying. The son died. authorities have not arrested the father.
Aug. 11 report from camp in Tennessee alleges stuffing of the ballot box at a Crockett county voting precinct. John Whitby, a judge, said he caught the guilty parties and denounced the act. Arrests followed the claim of election interference involving local candidates and supporters.
The week at Primm Springs lists registered residents including Misses Sue Ratcliffe Marian Scales and Frank Scales P Cox Blair Webster Russell Ray Wave Fariss Wave Blam Sidney Estes Milton Allen A Samuels Miss Sarah Samuels Capt and Mrs Ragsdale Mr and Mrs T L Cunningham C N North Campbell Kinnard Frank Wilhoite Alva Jefferson Leslie Church Frost Y Church Tom Ricker Miss Cora Racker Miss Nell Pinkerton G L Williams M D Page R Grisham W D Hastings Joe Brittain O N Ladd L Barker A M Warfield Mr and Mrs Eugene Foster Provine Greenlaw L Hagey Mr and Mrs Joe Hagey Edwin Bullard Miss Charlotte Farisss Hugh Fariss James Bosek Willis Russell Mr and Mrs John Brown. Campers at the springs include Capt Frank Craig and family B Alexander and family John Kinnard and family J W Mayberry and family Hugh Porter and family Dawes Frierson and family.
Dale Grain & Feed Co announces readiness to exchange cash for wheat and oats. Bags will be supplied.
In Columbus on August 12, 35 of 140 night police rebelled when ordered to guard street cars targeting strikers. Mayor Marshall dismissed the mutineers next day, while 135 special policemen were not used. Some officers feared grocers would withhold provisions if they rode cars. others cited union ties or possible future joining. The mayor later stated he had enough officers to man 50 cars as the company expected.
Charles M. Davis known as the bron cho Jack of Custer fame was buried at Western cemetery after dying at his Baltimore home. Born in Germany 68 years ago his body bore scars from Indian battles and bullets in his legs. He carried Major Reno’s last message before Custer’s charge in 1876 and later served in the U.S. cavalry rising to sergeant. He later owned a Wyoming ranch, joined a circus, acted in melodramas, married Bertha L. Johnson, and settled in Baltimore as a scene shifter at Holladay theatre. He leaves a widow and two sons.
The Terrell farm a 59 acre property in Carters Creek was sold at noon Saturday to the highest bidder by County Court Clerk Hardin W. Thomas. The land was knocked off for 622 dollars to J. W. Jamison and B. C. Jamison.
New York August 12 reports say Mayor William J Gaynor wounded in the neck shows no blood poisoning symptoms and rests well. Surgeons remain hopeful though septicaemia and possible vessel damage keep him at risk. Gallaher expressed remorse in Jersey City jail as doctors and officials maintain cautious optimism.
At the Oklahoma City convention on August 11 1920 Fred Benson was elected chairman and Jake Stallings secretary. The Ross delegation from Muskogee and the Haskell contingent were seated. Resolutions backed Gov Haskell's administration and recent state officer nominations. Senator Gore praised for honesty in the McMurray bribery case. Senator Owen spoke. William Murray joined the Cruce campaign.
John Maughan, an elderly Harlem resident, was robbed of 400 dollars and his watch by a gang of thugs. He was beaten and thrown into the North River. He survived after three hours under the pier as hordes of rats swarmed beneath the wharf. police have no clue to the assailants.
Anglers and churches meeting at Hotel Bethel to form a county desolation for the promotion of game and fish has been postponed until the first Monday in September to secure larger attendance.
In East Lake Birmingham a mechanic William Milford killed his wife with a hammer while she lay in bed after frequent quarrels. Three children begged for mercy as Milford threatened them and halted his assault after she refused to give him money. She is in critical condition. Milford fled and was reported captured at Opelika.
Senator W B Heyburn of Idaho disrupted a Wallace reception for Congressman T R Hemer by stopping the orchestra during a medley to cry out that this is a Republican meeting and no such tunes. He opposed the song Dixie and drew attention by leaping up and confronting the musicians after Hemer’s address.
Reports from across the county indicate a poor stand for the potato crop in Maury County. Early seed potatoes delayed by heavy rains failed to germinate, leading to an overall unfavorable outlook for yields and profitability. A harsh season is anticipated for potato growers.
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