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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1903

Page

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Opposition 10 Frazier Opposition 10 Frazier

A Memphis dispatch reports Mayor Williams weighing a bid for Tennessee governor after influence from Clarksville editor Winfield Jones and widespread supporter letters from West Tennessee. The Banner notes strong Walliams backing and heavy mail at City Hall, while Williams declines publication of the incoming correspondence. He contemplates the gubernatorial run amid prominent state interest.

Nashville Memphis Aft Winfield Jones Clarksville Daily Times Journal Williams Tennessee Williamy Mindlend Williamms Leratoed

Will He Be Good? Toll Gate Altercation Ends in Shootings

At a Nashville Pike toll gate a quarrelsome man named Mumford Green demanded fifteen cents from Newt Hood. Hood struck Green with an ax handle, Green advanced, Hood drew a pistol and fired. One bullet hit Green's arm and another struck his skull. Hood escaped with minor scratches as Green lies wounded.

Mumford Green Nashville Pike Newt, Hood Hood Mr. Hood Green

Correction of report on Sharp injury in Beechland

The Herald corrects rumors about a fatal accident involving John R. Sharp of Beechland. Mrs. Sharp was injured by a falling log on Saturday but John Sharp’s injuries are not dangerous. he is improving and expected to recover soon. He writes as Robin for the Herald and is well regarded by neighbors.

The Herald John R. Sharp Beechland

Peruna praise letter from North Carolina congressman

A letter from Congressman George H White of Tarboro North Carolina to Dr Hartman endorses Peruna as a versatile remedy for grip and catarrh. Included are testimonials from Mrs Nannie Wallace and others praising the product and urging readers to seek Dr Hartman’s free medical advice.

George Henry White Tarboro N.C Hartman Perua Representatives Home Tanington Bob Peruna Medicine Co Columbus C.t Hasan George H. White Mia Nannie Wallace Tulare Western Baptist Missionary Society Poruna Pernna Tee Ganitarium

Off for Chattanooga excursion from town and county

The Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad ran an excursion on Monday to Chattanooga via Fayetteville and Dechord. The party left at eight in the morning and arrived in Chattanooga late that afternoon, spent 24 hours sightseeing, then returned home Tuesday night. Read lists include Clarence Wortham, W B Letenger, Martin Cochran, Maury Armstrong, Will Fleming, Vivian Williams, Noble Blair, Lea Samuels, and many others from Columbia, Miss Annie Henton to Miss Columba.

Nashville & Chattanooga Mr. Brown Patton Sadie Grimer Misa Htta Akin Henderson Akin Kittis Thomas Algie Ana Roy ‘Thompson Misa Clyde Thompson Jno. Brooks Lonnie Marion Tom Brocka Require Jno T. Akin Shon Akin Hampatire Annie Mai Kinzer Lelia Sargeant Wm. McKindle

Crack Shots From West Win Prizes for Golumora Post

Captain F M Beall returned from Fort Keogh Montana where he represented the Third Regiment in the pistol contest. The cavalry team claimed eight prizes with infantry taking four and artillery two. Beall ranked sixth among twenty four shooters and earned a medal. Sergeant Brunduve of the Columbia Arsenal won fourth prize at Fort Sheridan Chicago and qualified to represent the Department of the Lakes in the Army championship this fall.

Golumora Post F. M. Beall Fort Keogh Montana Department of the Lakes Dakotas Infantry Artillery Sergt. Brunduve Columbia Arsenal Fort Sheridan Chicago

Fishing party heads for Livk Creek below Primai's

A party left Monday morning for several days fishing on Livk Creek below Primai's. Among those in the crowd were Wilson Trousdale, Oswald Trousdale, John Thomas, Jim Thomas of McCains, John Gillespie, Thon L Porter, Dock Cheek, and Billy Moore, with others to join a day or two later.

Livk Creek Primai's Wilson Trousdale Oswald Trousdale John Thomas Jim Thomas McCains John Gillespie Thon L Porter Dock Cheek Billy Moore

Court House News Docket In Circuit Court

The Circuit Court opened Monday with Judge Holding presiding and Attorney General Garner presenting cases to the grand jury. The Doterer case began with both sides ready, the jury chosen, and evidence heard in the afternoon. Mt Pleasant attorneys Hughes Chandler and Bonner for the railroad. Hatcher Fitners Rayburn for the plaintiff.

Holding Garner Doterer Messrs G. T. Hughes Percy 8. Chandler Mt. Pleasant Jade J. Bonner Nashville Ty N. Railroad B. HW Charles Hatcher J. P. Fitners Fr.b. Rayburn Sttormeye

The Wages of Sin and Roosevelt’s Lawframe

A political column cites Theodore Roosevelt on law and morality, arguing a nation cannot commit crime with impunity and that rulers who defy law risk civilizational collapse. It contrasts republican policy, quotes Jefferson and Franklin, and ends with a sermon on consequences and the wages of sin.

Roosevelt Ihrdiana Roonevelt Republlcan Jefferson Franklin Wang

Visitors Battle Decatur In Close Friday Baseball Game

Decatur and Columbia fought a tight baseball matchup as Spencer led a strong Decatur effort with three hits while Barnett and Collins contributed, though Huntsville and Pulaski also posted wins. Decatur’s seventh inning rally fell short as Columbia held on for the win.

Candia Decator Tery Pylant Wheeld Spencer Bert Spenere Decatur Clapp Palmer Smiser Nolley Merrill Womble Frepencer Fieher Barnett Nese

Game Warden Advises Land Owners on Shooting Permits

Col H Acklen Tennessee State Game Warden issues guidance to farmers and landowners on cooperation with wardens, establishing county permits for hunting on private property. The plan offers tax relief potential through seasonal shooting privileges, requires written permissions, and promotes deputy wardens to enforce laws while sharing proceeds with landowners.

Why Do You Say That Now Youre Not to Say That

Henry Brunner recounts a tense exchange as Candor and another speaker volley lines about memory and the past. The dialogue centers on a June day in the woods, lingering questions, and uneasy confessions between two unnamed speakers.

Enid

Real Estate Transfers in Area Reports

Real estate notices show H Pennington transferring 22 acres to J M Cavender, with 1000 value, plus Mondo Frierson and spouse to Charles W Robinson for a lot in the seventh district of Salgehie, valued at 300. Further transfers include L Henderson and spouse to 200 acres in the ninth district, all in local land records.

H. Pennington J. M. Cavender Vis 7Th District Mondo Frierson Chas W. Robinson City of Salgehie L Henderson Logals ‘Et. A Ih Distner

Education Shaping Men Through Privilege and Perseverance

A discussion on education echoes from thinkers Wallinott Franum Ronkin and Channing. It argues that early access to schooling builds opportunity and character, while those denied face later obstacles yet can still value learning as a path to personal and social benefit.

Clawwes Wallinott Channing

Sneak Thieves Break In On Mooresville Pike

Thieves entered the Murphy residence on the Mooresville pike while the family attended church Monday. They stole a Winchester rifle, a pistol, five boxes of cartridges, and seven or eight dollars. A cold watch and a vein belonging to Mrs Murphy were left untouched. No arrests or solid clues have been found as officials from Lab search the area.

Pink Murphy Mooresville Pike Thelves Mr. Murphy

Mobile clergyman named Assistant Book Agent

Rev Dr H J Lamar of Mobile accepted the post at the Methodist Publishing House. A fire at the Wateou hotel and nearby structures was declared incendiary in origin.

H. J. Lamar Mobile The Methodist Pubiiening House Wateou Hotel

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Frazier Willams Newt Hood North White Chattanooga Company K Court House News Hoosevelt Ana Mr. Roosevelt Babylon Busch R. H. E. Decatur A ‘Columbia Hunteville Lawler Huntsville Lawler and Bwain Gilbert Meeo Riverside Park Collins Matthews Foster Mac Gamble Ivac Fisher Harnett Pitener Bates Pulaski Dickens Huntsville Coons Schwenk McBride Dickens, Loan Swaim Crockett Valaski Gamble Brothers Twin City Gambles Giles Merritl Daniela Leighton Anpiston Caletb Powers Georgetown W. 8 Taylor Indianapolis Robbins William Goebel Jhey H. Avklen Tennesee Jaat General Assembly Buit Tenover Sporsmen Spoksmen Bureau of Information Joseph Hm, Acklen Rae A Sprak Heretic Talia Ted Henry C. Brunner
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