Inspection Order Targets County Turnpikes
Acting for the United States Postal Department Judge W O Gerdes orders LS Lamar L H Pitagerald and J M Gregory county turnpike superintendents to inspect county pikes for charter compliance. Excludes Carters Creek and the Columbia Godwin Santa Fe pikes. focus on Horace Rainey holdings. Government may file in federal court if reports are adverse, alleging tolling beyond legal requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Postal Department
W. O Gerdes
Lamar
L. H. Pitagerald
J. M. Gregory
Turnpikea
Carters Creek
Columbia
Rainer
Seats rearranged to improve acoustics in circuit court
The circuit court room seating and bar were completely reconfigured to enhance acoustics. The Judge's stand and bar moved to the center, seating split about evenly between rear and front areas, and the judge's bench accessible via new stairs. The arrangement aims to ease hearing for jurors witnesses and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Interium
Easiey
Fell From Bridge Pier And Killed
Special to The Herald Nashville Aug 14. C W Jeffries foreman of the bridge construction company fell seventy two feet from the east side pier of the Cumberland River bridge in this city this morning and was instantly killed. His fall was caused by a crow bar slipping and striking his arm. The pain caused him to lose his balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
C. W. Jeffries
Bridge Construction Company
New Cumberland River
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh Containing Mercury
Warning against mercury based remedies for catarrh notes mercury damages smell and the entire system. Recommends prescribed medicines only. Mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and Hall's Family Pills for constipation available through druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J Cheney & Co
Price
Campbell Waives Examination In Mt Pleasant Case
J T Campbell the detective formerly under alias 5 H Graham at Mt Pleasant waived examination before Justice Rosa on Friday and was bound over to the Circuit Court. He posted bond for his next term appearance and denies the charges of malicious threats against Harry Harlan. He says he acted to investigate the Washington Long killing and claims his arrest was false and meant to discredit him as an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Campbell
5. H Graham
Mt. Pleasant
Harry Harlan
Justice of the Peace Rosa
Circuit Court
Campbell
The
Herald
Daily Herald
Columbia
Tennessee
Nashville
Washington Long
Harry Granbery
Mt Pleasant
Davidson County
C. D. Johns
MS Pleasant
Choice Fruits femaleule i foe dew ist of fruit fogs vies
A garbled OCR note from Culledka Tennessee references Choice Fruits and a person named Wilkes. The readable text mentions fruit fogs, a voter or event context, and a names fragment, but lacks clear action or outcome.
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Femaleule i
Wilkes
Culledka
Tenn
Typhoid Fever Spreads in Dry Fork Area near Mt Pleasant
Typhoid fever has struck the Dry Fork neighborhood about five miles south of Mt Pleasant Tennessee. Several families are affected. A week ago a daughter of A. Qalj died and yesterday Mr Gill succumbed. His eldest son is also ill with the disease and his life is in danger. Mr Odil, a well known farmer and leading member of the M B Church South, is among those affected as the community grows alarmed by the illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Tenn
Dry Fork
Qalj
Gill
Alsa Viowi
Odil
M. B. Church
South
Beasley Nominated by Republicans for Congress in Centreville
Evans Republicans have nominated J. B. Beasley of Centreville for Congress. Beasley is a prominent Hickman county lawyer and the present postmaster. The other wing has not yet nominated, but Padgett is expected to be the likely winner if elected.
Union Services Draw Large Crowd In Warm Evening
Ed Bullion a brakeman for Nashville Provence and Sheffield division of L N was fatally injured Saturday night at Lawrenceburg when a coupling caused a train to lurch. He died early Sunday at Dr Pillow's infirmary. He left a wife and children in South Columbia. Remains to Napier for interment. Union services at First Methodist church drew a large crowd as four churches shared the pulpit and a strong sermon by Dr A G Dinwiddie followed a well received musical program.
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Ed Bullion
Nashville, Provence & Sheffield
Lawrenceburg
Dr. Pillow’ Infirmary
Bullion
Columbia
South Columbia
Napier
First Methodist Church
Methodist
Baptist
Cumberland Presbyterian
First Presbyterian
A. G. Dinwiddie
First Presbyterian Church
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Coughs and Asthma Relief
An old advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar provides immediate relief for asthma and throat and lung troubles. It asserts cures for stubborn cases and declares the remedy free of harmful drugs, naming GBO and ALCORN.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Medals for Columbia High School Pupils
Two medals will be awarded next year at Columbia High School. One for the declamation winner among young men and one for the reading winner among young ladies. Eligibility is limited to members of the two school societies. The awards aim to spur better student achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Reading
High Bchool
Eight Admitted After Revival at Philipp Church
W T Bear concluded a eight day revival at Philipp Christian church near Godwin. Attendance remained strong throughout the meeting and eight individuals joined the church, signaling a hopeful harvest of souls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Bear
Philipp Christian Church
Godwin
A Grand Family Medicine for Dyspepsia and Liver Trouble
A testimonial from Frank Conlan of New York praises Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine. It helps dyspepsia liver issues back and weak kidneys,regulates digestion purifies blood and restores vigor. Sold under guarantee at Geo and Al Corns drug store for 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conlan
Houston St
New York
GEO, & Alcorn
Crop Conditions Improve Slightly Across United States
Agricultural department reports on August 1 show U S crop conditions 2 percent above last year but 1 percent below the ten year average. Gains cited in winter wheat hay cotton tobacco corn and barley with apples and flax lagging. potatoes down about 5 percent and oats near 10 percent below average. South Atlantic states show 4 percent better than last year and 6 percent above average, with rice and potatoes below trend. In the South Central states conditions are 8 percent above last year and 2 percent above average. cotton remains at trend, corn up 3 percent, hay 5 percent, wheat 6 percent, tobacco 5 percent, and peaches 10 percent above average. Apples down 12 percent and potatoes sorghum and sweet cane slightly below average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
South Atlantic States
South Central States
Ashton Mills Offer Liberal Prices For Wheat Corn And Oats
Ashton Mills advertises liberal prices for wheat corn and oats with new sacks supplied by J B Ashton. The notice emphasizes favorable terms and prompt service for farmers seeking to sell grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashton Mills
J. B. Ash
J. B. Ashton
Pure Food Show Appears Set for Success
The Pure Food Show, once facing waning support, gains renewed momentum as Columbia merchants pledge cooperation. Space fills quickly with booths on the floral hall lower floor and inviting displays in the Woman's Department upper floor. Experts will conduct practical demonstrations making the feature both attractive and instructive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Amely
Ashton Mills Offer Liberal Prices and Furnish New Sacks
Ashton Mills advertises liberal prices and furnishes new sacks. J. B. Ashton signs the notice with a local business emphasis, indicating a stock and supply promotion for customers seeking affordable goods and packaging.
Eighteen Cent Suit Dismissed in Toll Gate Case
The salt of the Columbia, Godwin and Santa Fe Turnpike Co. sued over eighteen cents for a toll gate dog incident at Base Lucas. The case before Mny. Guest ended with a verdict for the defendant and the plaintiff taxed with costs. Lawyers W. S. Fleming for the plaintiff and Hatcher brothers for the defendants. An appeal was taken to the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Godwin & Santa Fe Turnpike Co
Base Lucas
Fleming
CG. P.hatcher
Circuit Court
Suit Filed Over Eighteen Cents Toll Dispute
A case mirrors a long running Guthrie region goose dispute as Columbia Godwin and Santa Fe Turnpike Co sues Rose Lucas near the pike over eighteen cents toll. Lucas’s hogs allegedly passed the gate, prompting the suit that could become a record trial. a prior similar five cent toll case decades ago grew to over $500 in costs.
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Giles County
Squire Guest
Columbia
Cape
Columbia, Godwin & Santa Fe Turnpike Co
Rose Lucas
Pike
Lucas
Lucag
Colombia & Hampshire Turnpike Co
Bil Garner
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
A Boon to Elderly People Kidney Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Fuley’s Kidney Remedy as a boon for elderly people. It claims the product stimulates urinary organs corrects irregularities and tones the whole system urging immediate use to regain vigor. GEO. S. ALCORN.
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Fuley
Ley
Geo
Alcorn
Gregory to Notify James S Sherman at New York Ceremony
Be L Gregory of this town chosen by the National Republican Convention at Chicago as Tennessee member of the committee to notify James S Sherman of his nomination as Vice President. He left yesterday to attend the notification ceremonies at Great Neck New York next Tuesday. Gregory will visit Buffalo and Syracuse before returning home.
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MT. Pleasant
Tenn
BE. L. Gregory
Chicago
Tennessee
James §. Sherman
Republican Party
Jerday
Grea
N.Y
Gregory
Buffalo
Sinemra Malle
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Rom Bridge
A. S. Odil
J. S. Beasley
Congress
Evans
Padgett
Studebaker Wagons
U.S
Kentucky
Andrew
South Main Street
Hendley
Erierson Aban
M. E
Pure Food Show
Plaintiff Turnpike Company
Columbia, Godwin and
Santa FE Pine
Jas. S. Sherman
E. L. Gregory
Utica
May Manton
Wastman
Colgete
Swansburg
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