Columbia News Highlights of August 1892 Events
In Columbia, the daily notes Franklin baseball effort, sheriff deputies named J H Erwin G N Pickard J A Grigoby and J A Crowe. A county democratic committee meeting is set for August 29 chaired by Frank D Lander. Reports cover racing feats Hal Pointer and Nancy Hanks records, local fires, social events, market quotes, and a Confederate veterans reunion with Gen Little Joe Wheeler in attendance.
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Daily Herald
Columbia Wntd
Franklin
Ragsdale
J. H. Erwin
G. N. Pickard
J. A. Grigoby
J. A
Doc) Crowe
Frank D. Lander
Democratic Committee
W. Warfeld
Newrast Association
The
George EB
McKennan Bros
Anderson
New York
Maury, Williamson
Giles
Columbia
Gen
Little Joe) Wheeler
Alabama
J. Rotenthal
Hal Pointer
Chicago
Nancy Hanks
Ed Geers
the Daily Herald
J. M. Frierson
John T. Wooten
Lest Battery
Emma Blair
Cullecka
Hendley & Wilson
Century Club
Joe Wheeler
R. L. McKinney
Mary Wilkes
Emma Hughes
F. R. Gamble
J. M. Towler, Jr
Mary Evans
James
Ben Cowley
Williamson County
Sallie Haden
Chattanooga
Jolly Rovers
Zion
M. Brown
Sarah Fitzgerald
Knob Creek
Independent Democrats of Tennessee Stand for Honest Governance
The Independent Democrats of Tennessee reject fusion rhetoric and insist on fair dealing and honest administration. They claim regulars seek office for gain while independents prioritize state welfare, law enforcement, and tax reform, urging timely action and removal of corrupt figures.
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Bo Fong
Democratic Organa
Democrats
Tennessee
Independent Mocrata
Tennessce
Independent Democrats of
Democratic Party
Tennesnes
Maury County Crime Row Sparks Press Feud
The Chattanooga Times cites Maury County crime verses the Herald in a sparring exchange over a reported murder near Lynnville. The Times accuses the Herald of failing to acknowledge crime and enforce laws, contrasting editorial stances between the papers.
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Chattanooga Times
Columbia
Maury County
Saintly Herald
Bob Braden
Lynnville
Mt Preseant
George Owen
Herald
Sam
Independent election gloss on Woollen appointment in Tennessee
A report notes Comptroller Woollen's appointment of a revenue agent for Middle Tennessee and mentions the rejection of Thomas N. Gree of Shelby. The piece reflects local political maneuvering and administrative decisions within the state government.
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Uemocian
Woollen
Middle Tennessee
Thomas N. Gree
Shelby
Printed stationery boosts credit and address clarity
A Progressive Farmer note urges farmers to invest in printed stationery listing farm name, address, crops, seeds, and livestock. It argues printed sheets and envelopes project credibility, aid business with merchants, and improve response when contacting congressmen or officials. Buy in bulk. visit local job printers for 1000 sheets and matching envelopes.
End Comes to Long Sufferer Jos Moore of Cullooka
Jos Moore longtime Cullooka resident dies at home in his seventy seventh year after thirty years of paralysis. A Presbyterian, he was cheerful despite illness and active in community life. Survived by six children Joe Frank Nat Jim William and Mrs Pleas Wilkes. Funeral held at Cilleoka Thursday at 10:30 with Rev W T Spears. Oakes and Nichols in charge.
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Jos, Moore
Cullooka
Moore
Presbyterian Church
Joe
Frank
Nat
Jim
Willam P
Pleas Wilkes
Cilleoka
Beard removal shocks crowds in town of Culleoka
Friends of Dr. Merritt B. Smiser hardly recognized him Tuesday when he appeared without beard whiskers or mustache. His familiar facial adornment had long linked him with Senator Jim Ham Lewis though Smiser’s face was suddenly bare, causing a notable reaction among locals.
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Merritt B. Smiser
Culleoka
Dr. Smiser
Jim Ham Lewis
Ugard
Spring Hill Team to Visit Riverside Park Friday
Ray Morrison, now a Columbia favorite for his summer play on the diamond, will lead Spring Hill against the locals at Riverside Park this Friday. The contest will be the only match game of the week and should draw a good crowd, as fans seek a chance at the umpire.
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Ray Morrison
Columbia
Spring Hill Boys
Riverside Park
Wil
Inheritance Tax Case Sees Plea Overruled Judge Orders Answer
In a county court proceeding Judge McKnight overruled a plea claiming a similar chancery case, requiring the Howard defendants Gerald and Lawrence to answer Friday. Attorneys Towler, Peebles & Forgey appear for the clerk. Executor’s notice lists estate of Lave Webb with claims due within thirty days by R. L. Hays.
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Howard Heira
McKnight
Chancery Court
W. J. Towler
Peebles & Forgey
Gerald
Lawrence Howard
C. P. Hatcher
Lave Webb
R. L. Hays
Columbia
Five year old McBee child feared dead in Cemetery fire
Fire destroyed three houses at Cemetery avenue and Embargo street as crowds searched for little Joe McBee. The charred remains of Charlie and Mrs McBee’s son were found and identified by Drs. Martin and McMahon. Insurance status unclear. wind threatened nearby properties including Tucker's grocery and a pond factory.
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Charles McBee
Martin
McMahon
Cemetery Avenue
McBee
Charlie McBee
Evin Erwin
Tucker's Grocery
Foley Kidney Pills End Health Worries in Kentucky Girl
The daughter of A Mitchell of Kentucky suffered kidney trouble and health fears. after taking Foley Kidney Pills she recovered, prompting an ad praising the medicine as safe dependable and non habit forming. The ad claims women face more kidney issues and endorses Foley Kidney Pills as effective.
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A. Mitchell
Agdad
Mitchell
Foley
Woldridge Vo
Advt
Legislature To Close Saturday In Tennessee
In Nashville on August 21 senate leader McAllister said fusionists likely won’t answer the invitation to meet Tuesday to pass appropriation bills. If no response, the legislature adjourns per caucus resolution, extending the holdover session until Saturday. House members present include Maolne Cardwell Hunt Byrom Neely. Each chamber adjourned at noon tomorrow.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Senate
McAllister
Messrs
White McAlister
Lambert
Maolne
Cardwell
Humane Society Charter Applied For In Columbia
Columbia and Maury county will have a local branch of the National Humane Society. Five citizens of the city J M Dedman J M Dedman Jr W S Fleming Jr R L Taylor Jr and Hugh L Webster have applied for a charter to enforce cruelty to animals laws. The charter should be issued soon and the society will be coextensive with the county with head offices in the city. Citizens should cooperate in preventing cruelty. The charter will be received in a day or two and regular organization will follow with officers chosen and public announcements. Postmaster Antoine Deloria Garder Mich speaks for kidney and bladder health with Foley Kidney Pills as a recommended remedy. The ad ends with an in-house promotional note from WOLDBRIDGE CO.
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J. M. Dedman
J. M. Dedman, Jr
Fleming
R. L. Taylor, Jr
Hugh L. Webster
Secretary of State
Antoine Deloria
Gardner
Mich
Foley
Sax
Woldbridge CO
Advt
St Johns Church to Hold Regular Monthly Services
The oldest Episcopal church in Tennessee at Ashwood will resume monthly services beginning August 24 led by Rev. Jonnard of Mt. Pleasant with Archdeacon Windiate directing. Evening prayer and a sermon will be held the fourth Sunday at 4 p.m. to allow attendees from Columbia and Pleasant to participate.
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St. John's Church
Ashwood
Tenn
W. Armison Jonn
Ari
Church of the Holy Cross
Mt. Pleasant
T. D. Windiate
Jonnard
Partnes
Columbia
Private Here for Recruits in Nashville Office
Private I. N. Graig, moved from the Nashville office under Captain W, travels to organize U S. recruitment. He will be at the Gue, Hoore, and will remain there the rest of the week.
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I. N. Graig
Worline
Nashvile
Capt. W
U. S
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Patriota
Greer
Parke Worley
NEW Revenue Agent
Mooe
Spring Hill
Little Joe McBee
Gaby Boy
Malister
Anderson Bros
Columbia's Big
Biss
Humane Society
Columbia and
National Humane Society
Rev. Aimigon, Jonnard
the Police
N. Graig
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