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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
11
A dramatic report describes Mrs. Cowper, wife of Archibald Cowper, dying by suicide at a Middletown hotel after a stage life and a series of tragedies. The narrative covers her marriage, the related deaths, the autopsy groundwork, and the scene of the fatal act. Police and officials investigate as mourners gather.
Public Printer John Leech sent his resignation to Provident Ekocnevelt and asks to be returned to mercy work in Manila, with Samuel Bi Donnelly of Brooklyn named as a successor. The change takes effect December 1, and health issues followed the strain of the job.
Mrs Lene Curter of The aetrem filed a petition in bankruptcy on November 1 1907 seeking discharge from all debts owed to Nathaniel A Prenthi. Creditors are notified the United States district court will hear the discharge on December 7 and may attend to object.
The article recounts long legal wrangling over a Davidson count murder case, noting prosecutors seek an immediate trial date and that both sides have gathered unseen evidence. It mentions a grand jury indictment within twenty four hours and hints at startling testimony to be revealed at trial.
The parade and school program celebrated Artor Day with songs, recitations, and essays by primary to secondary pupils. The crowd filled Columbia streets for the football event and prominent attendees included many local families, Columbia Institute students, and about seventy five Columbia Military Academy cadets.
The Tennessean advertises a thin paper offer with the Daily Tennessean for any year at 3 dollars, cash in advance. The pitch stresses “less than cost” value to attract paid up in advance subscribers and invites readers to subscribe.
New York November 27 The driver William Luttgen who piloted W K Vanderbilt s Mercedes in the Vanderbilt cup race was fined 100 and sent to the Tombs for one day for repeated speed law offenses He appeared in the court of special sessions at about 11 am and was released at 4 pm He is well known to police for prior arrests and convictions and works as a demonstration driver for an auto firm He sought help from Assistant District Attorney Derby before arraignment to avoid a fourth conviction that would mandate imprisonment
MEMPHIS Tenn Nov 27 Found guilty of bootlegging whisky and other alcohols including wocktalla a jury in federal court today recommended Mrs L A Richman a handsome widow and the prisoner to the mercy of the court Judge McCall said he would pass sentence later The government presented testimony showing that Mr Richman who lives in the eastern part of this county supplied the entire community with liquor.
R. Weston sold his three year old colt Silver Gentry to E. H. Harriman for $2,000. The sale occurred Thanksgiving day by telegram. The colt is sired by John R. Gentry and his dam is by Prince Pulaski.
Columbia Lodge of Elks holds its annual memorial for departed members at the Opera House Sunday afternoon December 6 at 3 o clock. Graves at Rose Hill will be decorated afterward. Hon. James H. Anderson of Chattanooga will deliver the memorial address. The program includes opening ceremonies, vocals, violin and cornet solos, a memorial address, and closing benediction.
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