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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1902
Page
3
A report to Mayor Yowst found Officer Hooten acted properly when a bystander alleged Mr Lamb carried a pistol. Lamb and others denied any weapon. The officer asked to search, was given permission, but felt only a heavy glove in Lamb’s overcoat pocket and did not continue the search.
An advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures poison in the blood and removes eruptions pimples ulcers rashes and swellings. It pledges relief from cancers tumors and humors, promises digestion aid and blood purification, and offers samples by mail from the Blood Balm Co Atlanta with free medical advice.
Clarence Allen, described as a Black boy, fatally wounded Ellen Catron at her home near the old gas hones on Saturday afternoon. Crowds gathered amid high excitement among Black residents. No witnesses to the murder. several saw Allen enter the house and flee after the fatal rounds.
The United States Fish Commission's latest report shows Uncle Sam spent 175000 in a year on propagating fish for Erie waters and other areas. The program distributed about 1 000 000 000 fish in that year across the nation.
Card From John Latta announces retirement after about thirty years in office. He thanks Editor and readers for encouragement and support, pledges good government and morals, warns local youth to resist bad influences, and expresses intent to remain a constructive public servant in the community.
A reader named Sue, writing from a medical column, claims a remedy called Herbine brings relief to many afflicted individuals. She urges friends and doctors to consider the treatment as curing them as well, signing with A. B. Rains for guidance.
Several offenders appeared in city court before Judge Erwin on Monday and Tuesday. Bud Irvine colored for fighting was fined 750 dollars. Rube Evans colored for fighting was fined 7 dollars. Annie McLearin colored for loitering around saloons was fined 5 dollars. Jones colored for drunkenness and fighting was dismissed. Reese Denton for assault and battery was continued. Gus Johnson for assault was fined and costs.
Auction style sale offering Worried syle and double width Black Henmnetta fabrics along with all-wool fillings and dress wares. Men’s pants and suits heavily reduced from original prices, including heavy all-wool winter suits and capsimere styles. Also shoes and odds ends priced to move.
Essen November 24 The late Herr Krupp's will leaves the factory to his oldest daughter Bertha to be administered by his widow until she reaches majority. He leaves 75,000 for the benefit of the employer Frau Krupp. 25,000 is allocated for the improvement of Essen.
Winchester resident M M Austin writes of his wife’s illness and his own relief after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. The remedy is praised for curing headaches stomach and liver troubles and promoting general health. Sold at Woldridge’s Drug Store on West 2nd Street.
In Charleston on November 28 the second trial of S. W. Mitchell against the Woodmen of the World for alleged injury during initiation ceremonies again resulted in a mistrial. The goat used in the initiation was produced in evidence.
Advertises Ballard's Snow Liniment as a constant favorite family remedy for burns bites and aches. Mentions price two cents, a scarce line about Rains and a one hundred dollar weight note appears.
Henry Tichoson was seriously cut by Alex Armstrong during a drunken quarrel at a negro dance opposite the Stock Yards on South High Street. Both men are described as negroes and the injuries were serious but not stated as fatal. Armstrong was arrested by City Marshal Webb and officers Hooton and Cabler, and Davia was jailed on charges of running a disorderly house.
A fragmentary note recalls Homer Hall of Went Point praising King’s New Discovery for a severe cold and weight loss. It also covers a vivid amateur football match at Sheffield grounds between the Arsenal and Sheffield Athlone club, with lineup details and a 5 to 0 Sheffield win, plus a rail wreck at Dry Crook crossing near Mt Pleasant causing traffic delays.
Odd notes from the week include rail construction on the Tennessee Central line, a woman awarded $400 in a suit, and the Secretary of the Navy reporting his first annual figures. Diplomatic moves in London and abroad accompany regional crime trials, fires, and train wrecks as Roosevelt weighs race and federal office policy.
The boycott against Schenectady Railway is ended by the Trades Assembly. Rewards totaling 14000 are offered for the arrest of A L Colling, Smugglers' Union Mines manager at Telluride. A Washington state resident seeks 500 healthy brides or husbands by writing to Plymouth PA postmaster. Silver hits a new two tone record while New York price quotes rise. A coast defense gun project from Watervliet Arsenal to Sandy Hook is described. John Norvell, a Nashville railroad brakeman, is shot at a Nashville restaurant. shooter George Frankgos, a Creek, is arrested with weapons.
The Hendley family expresses gratitude for the sympathy and support shown after a sorrowful time. They acknowledge visits, words of cheer, and flowers received during hardship, noting these acts will be cherished and remembered with gratitude through the years.
Thirty five applicants for rural route carriers were examined Friday including all for routes 31 13 and those living out of town for routes 9 and 1. One hundred twelve applicants remained to be examined Saturday. The process included a card reading contest held at the Pablo Sebont building with Chief Inspector analyzed by Inspectors Chance and Graham who arrived from Nashville.
Fragmentary note claims soldiers in the last war wrote to a ray for Beratohes Proieute Wounds Corns Sore Feet joints. Mentions Huckson Galve Bowls Botls Ulee piles and relief or no pay. References Woldridge's drug store as source.
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