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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
1
A London cable reports William J. Bryan delivering a powerful Thanksgiving address. Choate introduces him as a beloved orator, with praise from peers including the Duke of Marlborough. Bryan extols universal rights, liberty, and the moral force of thought guiding nations, praising English bravery and urging a higher global ideal.
Frank Joyce, described as a tramp, was sentenced Monday in the circuit court to fifteen years in the penitentiary for an assault with intent to kill on Mr. Pink Murphy. The sentence breaks down into ten years for the assault, three for house burglary and larceny, and two for petty larceny. Joyce pleaded guilty and sought mercy.
A historical public notice extols Peruna as a cure for colds catarrh and nervous stomachs. Endorsements come from Miss Alice O Neil Hon W J Purman and others, with guidance to contact Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio for free medical advice.
In Montgomery on November 26 Cumberland and Clemson battled to a 11 11 tie after a brisk first half. Cumberland’s Maxwell opened with a long kickoff return but the game stayed close with strong defense and swift exchanges. A late punt fumble by Sminer let Clemson reach the Cumberland 35 yard line and Fartick then scored on a crowd back, tying the game.
Nashville Tennessee November 28 The conclusion of tax aggregate made by the Evaro shows health to valuation The total valuation for State is 357702709 which will yield a State tax of 1291100 In 1802 the total valuation was 47977713 which yielded a tax of 1217571.
R G Sparrow resigns after nine years as secretary and treasurer of Columbia Cotton Mills. Watts F Embry elected to succeed him, with Sparrow joining John H Carpenter and D W Howard in phosphate business. Embry praised as expert accountant with extensive knowledge of the company books.
At Riverside Park on Thanksgiving Morgan from Fayetteville routed Branham and Hughes 40 minutes of play produced two Morgan touchdowns early, with standout efforts from N. Smith and Awnne. B H failed to penetrate Morgan’s line, fumbling often, as Captain Gil and Sherrill spearheaded Morgan’s offense in a one sided victory witnessed by 700 to 800 spectators.
Dr J H Reynolds says he has options and deeds to forty of fifty miles of right of way for an Electric Railway from Nashville to Lewisburg. He reports 21,500,000 in construction funds from W C Silver & Son of Urbana Ill, with firms backing Urbana Chicago and Pittsburgh. Survey starts tomorrow with construction crews to follow in two weeks, aiming for operation within twelve months.
Jeff McVany Dr J R Shapard and K E Richardson will address residents along the proposed Nashville and Lewisburg Electric Railroad route next week as rights of way disputes surface. Opposition has purchased overlapping rights along parts of the path in several communities including Nolenville Trinne Walboyte Eagleville Chapel Hill Holton Corner and Lewisburg. Campaign ends in Lewisburg.
The record recalls early attempts to wed by telephone with Attorney W O Salmon pursuing the first case. James Kennedy faced a hearing in Kettle Milly after a land dispute kept him from rural travel, presenting his side via telephone to the magistrate.
On Friday the circuit court jury could not reach a verdict in the case against John and Will Stephen charged with Abe il Pharoah Brewer. Nine jurors favored ten years while two urged acquittal. A prior fore ver trial had acquitted a brother on the same charge, but this jury again failed to agree.
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