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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1908
Page
3
In a violet dusk two young people walk together after a tense exchange about trust, reputation, and past actions. She questions his motives while he remains reserved, the dog watching, as they drift toward a cautious, unspoken connection and possible reconciliation.
Stephen Siward returns to a gunroom gathering with Kemp Ferrall and Grace Ferrall present as the social web around him tightens. Tension swirls with Mortimer, Alderdene, Quarrier, Belwether and others watching Siward’s fragile pride. He grapples with self doubt after the club break and the uneasy reunion hints at deeper conflicts in his circle.
An old fragment describes a farm property on Mura Route 2 in Washington and mentions a person named Ployd by name. It notes an Ariiea Salve claimed to cure horses and a weight in gold, with a comment about needing the remedy to manage the farm. Alcorn's Drug Store is cited.
In Hartselle Alabama on November 26 a house belonging to Tom Richardson burned. Richardson, his wife, mother, and three children died. The children's bodies were found in a nearby barn. A search for Richardson was begun after his disappearance. In Decatur a separate report from Somerville describes Edmondson family deaths by fire in Woodlawn Mills area with theories of robbery murder arson or lamp explosion.
Mrs M McRaney of Prentiss Mississippi describes three months bedridden from kidney and bladder trouble. After two doctors failed to help she started Foley’s Kidney Remedy and two bottles restored her health. She urges other women to try it.
Washington December 1 The start ling prospects of fourth class post offices being presided over by Democrats under Republican administrations were opened today by presidential order placing fourth class fees of Pennsylvania and thirteen other states north of the Mississippi and south of the Obfn under civil service regulations.
An auction at the Court House on December 7, 201 will feature large oaks from fide acorns now ripe on the Everett lawn. A. E. B. Davin, a Sulphur Springs grocer, endorses a remedy claim regarding habitual constipation and bowel regulation.
Herbert L Satterlee of New York is nominated to become Assistant Secretary of the Navy, replacing Truman H Newberry as Secretary of the Navy. A Republican lawyer born 1863, Satterlee has long naval ties including general counsel roles and wartime service as a lieutenant. He is linked to J P Morgan family interests through birth and law practice.
A quick feature touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a liver tonic that boosts digestion and purifies blood. It claims relief from languor headache and stomach upset by stimulating liver function and cleansing the system.
Ned W. Barton former assistant examiner at the U S patent office pled guilty to conspiracy and forgery related to granting patent rights for tungstin filaments used in electric rights Haney York Pa and Henry A Everding Philadelphia lawyer were involved in the case Judge Gould sentenced Barton to three years in prison
An advertisement claims hoarse coughs and colds can quickly heal with Boley's Honey and Tar. It promises soothing of inflamed membranes, lung healing, and expulsion of the cold from the system.
W C Kimball of New South Memphis is believed to have leaped from the Memphis bridge on Thursday night, choosing death over a split with his wife and alleged affection for Nora Acton of Avon Dale Alabama. His body was found under the Arkansas side of the river by a bridge watchman, with no signs of violence beyond the fall.
In Lexington Tennessee on a Saturday night thieves raided Belew and Wadley livery stable stealing a sample case belonging to George A Thomson a Nash ville shoe drummer. The case held many sample shoes and was opened along Cedar Street leaving pieces on display. Burglaries extended to L H Pearson grocery where porketinives candy and small goods were taken. Harmon and Howard were arrested confessed and await trial. Auction notice for Everett farm sale set for Monday December 7 at the Court House.
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