Twenty-One Years Ago in Columbia Chronicle and Moneymatters
The Daily Herald notes Maury County Farmers and Breeders Association met to settle floating debts for the fair with twenty-five members contributing $100 each. It reports plans for a leaner fair operation next year and mentions local court trips, political speeches, and society events, including a final issue note announcing the paper’s end on November 30, 1892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Daily Herald
W. J. Guest
Maury County Farmers and Breeders Association
Lucilla B. Folk
Jno
L. Jones
Gee, Taylor
L. P. Padgett
Lawrenceburg
H. Hatcher
Columbus
Ohio
B. B
Erwin
Col. B
Fowler
New Orleans
Columbia Board of Mayor
Knights of Pythias
the Daily Herald
A. B. Harlan
Columbia
M. Stacey
Pulaski
H. A. Armstrong
Robert L. McKinney
Louisville
Partee
Walter P. Woldridge
L. P.rown
Key
Proving
Cumberland Presbyterian
Leshville
Trial of Norman Batts Ends in Guilty Verdict
In Columbia Tennessee on November 27 191 percent the circuit court verdict found Norman Batts guilty of murder in the second degree with a fourteen year sentence. The writer praises the rapid fair trial process praising jurors, prosecuting and defense teams and judge for clear instructions and strong closing by General Frierson and General Wherson and his assistants.
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Columbia
Tenn
The
Herald
Courts of Justice
Norman Batts
Circuit Court
Friends of Law and Justice
Wherson
Frierson
Cockrell Convicted In Circuit Court For Liquor Sale
In circuit court Gus Cockrell was tried on a liquor sale charge from county court. He was found guilty and sentenced to six months in the workhouse and fined 250 dollars. Other cases disposed include Arthur Carter for indecency, three years in the penitentiary and Allen Wisner for unlawful carnal knowledge, three years.
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Gus Cockrell
County Criminal Court
Arthur Carter
Allen Wisner
Odd Fellows Elect Officers At Meeting
At the Odd Fellows meeting Tuesday night D. G. Bates was elected noble grand T. F. Fleming became vice grand S. K R. Armstrong was chosen secretary and Ben Lagarus was named treasurer.
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The
Odd Fellows
D. G. Bates
Noble
T. F. Fleming
S. K R. Armstrong
Ben Lagarus
Central Texas Flood Deepens As Rivers Rise
Flooding spans 200 by 100 miles across central Texas with Trinity Brazos and Colorado rivers overflowing. About 15,000 homeless, several deaths reported, rail service halted, and Waco worst hit with over 10,000 displaced and $75,000 in property damage. Rescue crews and military on alert amid widespread inundation.
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Dallas
Tex
Trinity
Brazos
Colorado
Texas
W. ©. Polk
Belton
B. F. Lacey
Manly
Lacy
Grand Prairie
Waco
Brazos River
South
Cotton Belt
Texas Midland
Ennis
Paris
Elgin
Houston & Texas Central
Calvert
Leon River
Temple
Trinity River
Waxahatchie
Marlin
Hetty
Terrell
Public School Officers to Meet in Nashville Session
The public school officers association meets in Nashville January 12 for a three day session in the house of representatives. Educators and friends of education are invited to attend.
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Associaton
Nashville
House of Representatives
Friends of Education
Lumsden Bros. Dissolve Firm In Match
The mercantile firm of Lumsden Bros. of Match has dissolved and William Lumsden has retired. The business will be carried on at the old stand by C. F. Lumsden.
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Lumsden Bros
Match
William Lamsden
C. F. Lumsden
Ford car turns turtle on West Seventh street
While traveling down West Seventh street just before 1 o'clock, the Ford car driven by Eugene and Kear Voss overturned, throwing them out. One wheel, the windshield and an axle were slightly damaged. the vehicle belonged to Rush Gresham.
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West Seventh Street
Ford
Eugene
Kear Voss
Rush Gresham
Options Taken On Properly Options Taken On Properly
Committees examining sites for a proposed live stock building have reviewed several locations. Considered satisfactory spots include the Frierson and Perry buildings at North Main Street corner, the Garden street garage lot, and two or three additional parcels.
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Frierson
Perry
Square
North Main Street
Garden Street
Postmaster Race Heats Up in Lawrenceburg Primary
In Lawrenceburg a new candidate W. C. Parkes, a prominent lumberman, enters the fight for postmaster. He rejects district primaries and seeks a congressman endorsement while vowing to press the issue to the President. The primary is scheduled for Saturday.
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Richmond
Lawrenceburg
W. C. Parkes
Argentina Tariff Strain Triggers Wheat Import Relief Plan
Washington December 4 Assistant Secretary Hamlin ordered collectors to enforce retaliatory duties on wheat and products against Argentina and most nations. Under the new tariff law wheat and products are admitted free from countries that grant similar U S access. Argentina maintains a duty on semolina a wheat product though leaders favor repeal.
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Washington
Argentine Republic
Hamlin
Aregntina
United States
Argentina
Congress
Dr L C Chisholm 93 Dies in Nashville After Long Service
Former Columbia resident Dr L C Chisholm died in Nashville at age ninety three after a life of good deeds. Funeral at J D Pope home in Nashville led by Elder TB Larimore, followed by interment in Tuscumbia where his wives are buried. He was long a member of the Christian church and credited with promoting the Lute grape in Nashville years ago.
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L. C. Chisholm
Nashville
J. D. Pope
TB. Larimor
Tuscumbia
de. Chisholm
The
Christian Church
A Bigger Contract
A fragment hints at a dispute over support obligations including a daughter a French maid two poodles and a pet monkey, suggesting a negotiation or court action on financial support and dependents. The text lacks clear names or places.
Central Texas Floods Claim Lives and Cause Major Damage
Heavy rains swelled the Trinity Brazos and Colorado rivers flooding Fort Worth Waco and Austin. Five people drowned in Bell County as the flood damaged tracks delayed trains. Austin saw ten thousand dollars of waterfront damage and a 40 foot river stage menaced a two million dollar dam project while the Brazos overflowed at Waco and Vernor faced waters rising along the Oklahoma line.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Ft. Worth
Waco
Austin
Bell County
Trinity
Brazos
Colorado
Oklahoma
Vernor
Bugle Call Debuts as Creditable School Publication
The Bugle Call, first issue of the Columbia Military Academy monthly, shows an illuminated cover with Old Glory and attractive ads. While initial launch difficulties occurred, the paper promises improvement and builds on a strong November debut.
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Bugle Call
Columbia Miitary Academy Monthly
Cotham Bros Promote Local Buying Over Mail Order
Cotham Bros urge customers to buy at home, inviting comparisons with mail order catalogs. They promise complete stock, quick access to any item, and guaranteed satisfaction with personal service to resolve issues. They claim local purchases benefit the town and insist on matching or beating mail order prices for equal goods.
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Udvt
Corn Club Boys Complete Show In Memphis
West Tennessee corn club boys from most counties compete in Memphis for prizes totaling over $1,000. The event is hosted by the business men's club and the U S department of agriculture with standards set by the department. J R Fewell oversees the show in his role as assistant state agent.
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Memphis
Tennessee
Business Men’s Club
United States Department of Agriculture
J. R Fewell
Official program outlines Boys and Girls Club reception in Washington
The Agriculture Department released the official program for the annual reception of champion Boys and Girls Agricultural Club members, to be held in Washington December 11 to 18. Delegates will meet President Wilson, receive diplomas from Secretary Houston, attend Senate and House sessions, view hearings on agriculture, and visit multiple federal sites and museums with a theater party and special conferences on Girls Club work.
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Herald
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Houston
Senate
House
Massachusetts
Ohio
Utah
Iowa
Michigan
Colorado
Hirbitt House
Arlington Cemetery
Ft. Meyer
Potomac
Mount Vernor
Capitol
Congress
Agriculture
Government Printing Office
Navy Yard
Pan-American Union Building
Potomac Park
Cargoran Art Gallery
Zoological Park
Bill to create war volunteers gains House approval
Washington December 4 the house passed the Hay army volunteer bill to place war volunteers on equal footing with the regular army. It allows the President to organize volunteer regiments for war when he deems war imminent or ongoing. Volunteers enlist for war and officers are appointed by the President with limited regular officers per regiment.
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Washington
Mann
House
E Hay
Senate
Regul Jar
National Guard
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Maury County
R. F. Moore & Son Livery Barn
John Thomas
J. Caperton
D.C. Phillips
Monroe la
J. W. Howard
Wayne County
J. W. Irwin
McMinnville
Mt Pleasant
Joe H. Fussell
Lewisburg
Central
Ford Machine
Earl Voss
Live Stock Building Committee
Uncle Sam
Cadet 18
Cotham Bros
Corn Club
Business Men's Club
Bill
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