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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1909
Page
6
A small town market advertises Hog Killing calls for scalder bottoms meat cutters and butcher knives alongside special bargains in Buggies Surries and Runabouts. The notice emphasizes practical supplies and equipment for butchering and farming activities.
New York Nov 26 A customs weigh er Thomas C Giddings is indicted for conspiracy to defraud the government in connection with figs imported in 1906 The move is first in a series sought by Collector Loeb to reform the service and dismissals of ten assistant weighers complete a general house cleaning Eighty three have been removed in the present readjustment of the customs service including today’s dismissals with civil service replacements planned for the vacancies
A large crowd gathered at Glendale Methodist Church for Thanksgiving services yesterday. A fine musical program pleased attendees and Hon. W. T. Galloway delivered an instructive address on the history of Thanksgiving Day.
Harlan & Evans erect a large electric sign in the shape of a shoe to advertise their shoe store. The sign spans the sidewalk and will be visible along W Seventh Street and across the Public Square, greeting pedestrians at night.
Columnists praised Friday evening’s lunar eclipse calling it the best sight yet. The sky was clear and Luna shone bright until a one hour forty five minute eclipse began at 2 15 and ended near four o clock as observers used alarm clocks to ensure they woke for the event.
Henry Beard of Obion county, formerly Maury resident, visits Columbia while night rider trials unfold in Obion. He declines jury service, noting no local night riders near Reelfoot Lake. Beard travels to visit relatives, returning to Middle Tennessee. Ends with an advertisement for Foley's Honey and Tar.
The eclipse will cover the moon for about one and a half hours with the moon entering and leaving Earth shadow in sequence. Observers are urged to view despite late hour as the event will be full and well worth watching.
County Democratic Committee declares assessments for County Court Clerk County Judge County Trustee Register Circuit Clerk totaling amounts per candidate. Payments due by noon December 11 1909 to the Secretary. If not all qualify, pro rata shares of remaining candidates to be assessed with notice on December 13. James A Smiler Chairman. JL Finney Secretary.
Mayor Biddle suspends City Marshal Morgan and Officer Stages for misconduct pending inquiry. Lancaster named temporary marshal with Sumner Armstrong as night assistant as hearing set for Tuesday afternoon behind closed doors. If cleared they are reinstated with back pay. authority cited from 1907 law.
State case against Pete Hardison for murder in the first degree resulted in a temporary judgment against his bondsmen after the defendant failed to appear in circuit court. Bondsmen named are Thos P Hardison J C Hardison J J Hardison B T Morton Join P Cheek and W M Hardison. Bond amount is 3000 dollars. The case concerns the death of Tony Steele, a Negro, allegedly murdered and found drowned with no body recovered. If Hardison does not appear by the third Monday in February, bondsmen may be liable for the full bond.
The children express gratitude for Thanksgiving remembrance from the town and community. They thank neighbors for offerings and warm quilts, especially from South Columbia, and mention Sinclair Glass for a dainty quilt.
In Nashville on November 27 Comptroller Dibrell announced J Pierpont Morgan assured that the state subscription to Peabody College will remain in local banks until a satisfactory adjustment is reached. A Danville testimonial from Jacop Sehrall praises Foley's Kidney Pills for kidney and bladder relief after long illness. Sale through druggists.
In Richmond on November 28 Former North Carolina Governor R B Glenn said Governor James M Harmon of Ohio is the Democratic party’s leading choice for the next presidential nominee. He claimed Harmon is favored in public and party opinion at every stop.
Columbia Masonic Lodge held a large gathering Thursday night. Will Mooney was raised to the Master Mason degree. Six petitions were received for the Mysteries of Masonry. A called meeting will be held next Thursday night to confer degrees.
J A Patterson merchant of Park's Station sues N C & St L railroad section foreman J L Cheatham for 5000 dollars in a circuit court slander case. Claims he said Patterson sold beer and whisky from his store and that the railroad barred trades to curb whisky, a sequel to a prior suit over coercion of trade.
Hexamethylenetetramine described as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic in Foley's Kidney Remedy. Take the product when irregularities appear to avoid serious malady. For sale by all druggists.
On Nov 20 an appreciative audience heard a talk on Education by Prof. Taylor of Moore Institute, Culleoka Tenn. Beneficial addresses by Prof Julius and Napoleon Stampa were followed by readings from Lizsie Wilkes and Mary White. Sadie Wilkes directed patriotic songs. The Herald notes this new school should become a good Maury county institution.
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