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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
8
Local notice promotes movers and shoppers to take part in a furniture sale offering moving prices. It claims more than six car loads have already arrived and more are expected, urging customers to buy as space is made available.
An advertisement warns of fuel waste from open fireplaces and old stoves and pitches Air-Tight Heaters with prices from two dollars for wood burners and nine to twenty five dollars for coal burners. It promotes Majestic and Columbian ranges and offers a free Majestic Cook Book edited by Mrs. Rover.
In Waverly Hustburg, at 8 o'clock last night, W A Matthews, a respected local, was shot from ambush and died instantly near his home. The crime remains a mystery with no clues yet. Investigators anticipate identifying the guilty party, amid rumors linking it to a prior poisoning affair involving his family.
Sheriff Pentress reports the arrest of Jesee Jones and Dade et al at Husberg on murder charges in the Waverly case of W. R. Massey. Chappell admits being an accomplice, naming Jones as the shooter. Jones, a prosperous farmer, has prior suspicion in a four months old poisoning case involving John Massey.
Vanderbilt edged the University of Nashville 1 to 0 in a brisk Thanksgiving game at Dudley. Thousands of fans watched as Mooney School from Franklin crushed Christian Brothers College 16–0. Branham & Hughes defeated McTyeire 21–0 to close the season in McKenzie Tennessee.
McMinnville voters elected the existing city government in a light turnout. Mayor Jean Walling and aldermen Wa Biles T Bastwout J M Cone Illaghan filled one year terms, with Charles Colville L Weet and W O Womack winning two seats. The group is vocally anti whiskey sellers and pledged strict enforcement.
Two Wabash trains collided near Seneca Michigan injuring about 125 and killing many as residents describe a living hell of fire. The westbound No 1% and the eastbound No 4 Continental Limited slammed together after an engineer misread orders.
Mrs John Troupe lies near terminal death after a serious neck wound inflicted by herself while attempting to emit wildfire. Physicians say there may be chance of recovery. Troupe is respected in the community and attended by Wise knead Starperii.
In Nashville on Thanksgiving morning Vanderbilt and University of Nashville students fought near the latter campus after a football game. Police separated the factions as several had black eyes and a gash on the abdomen. One Vanderbilt student F. H. Bochner was badly hurt with a severe head concussion. About 400 Vanderbilt students paraded the streets afterward amid loud cheers. An evening clash was feared if police failed to prevent it.
An old Welsh couple, destitute, left their 14 month old granddaughter with strangers as they returned to Walesa Station after the mother’s death. A local woman cared for the infant at Mrs. W. N. Wilson’s home while authorities arrange a permanent home with a childless family. Judge Ferris has been contacted in Nashville for possible arrangements.
In Morgantown on November 26 Justice Hayes heard Ann Webley confess that Minor Fields and Martha Webley are her children. The State had charged Fields with incest and revealed a ten year courtship and a unlawful marriage. Fields awaits grand jury action after being arrested yesterday and may post bond soon.
Franklin Tennessee November 28. The large granary of Sam F Fleming at Harpeth burned late yesterday afternoon. The blaze began in the third story and spread before discovery. About ten thousand bushels of millet five thousand sacks and a small quantity of wheat and peas were burned. Estimated loss about 15000 with 104 insurance. The fire's origin remains a mystery as no fire had occurred that day.
Gov McMillin granted pardons and commutations at the Tennessee penitentiary on Thanksgiving Day. Several inmates had sentences shortened or restored, fines in pistol cases waived, and a recaptured convict considered. Most cases were minor and reviewed thoroughly by the governor prior to action.
A garbled OCR fragment hints at something touching and moving, with partial phrases like seeing and sitting and a term resembling someone or something near a ’Trmscome.’ The readable bits suggest a fleeting movement or sensation described in a lyric or diary-like line.
In the Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee the Williams administrator announces a public land sale under a prior decree. On December 14 1901 at the courthouse door in Columbia three parcels in Maury County are offered including 35 acres tract 1 20 acres tract 2 44 acres tract 3 and a Cedar land tract 4 with detailed bounds and ownership history. Terms require a four year credit with notes and security. The sale date and terms follow a November 15 1901 notice.
Land sale re opening bidding notices in Maury County Tennessee decree directs bids to be received in Columbia at the Clerk and Master office. Described property lies along a public road near J Roan corner with branch meanders and heirs property. purchasers must meet interest and security requirements with equity of redemption.
In the Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee the cause of Nichols et al versus Guthrie et al directs sale of land in three Maury County tracts. First tract near Mt Joy church on Rigby Creek totals about 45 acres, offered in two then full bids. Second tract near Bigby Creek contains 100 acres. Third tract in 12th district contains about 117 acres. Terms: six to twelve month credit with cash down on tract one, no redemption. Sale held November lath, 2001.
In the Chancery Court at Columbia a testament styled cause at the October term 10h orders sale of real property to the highest bidder. Two tracts described: first a residence tract in the fourth civil district of Wayne County, Tennessee on Gillespie Gallaway Kambre and Gresham lines totaling about 0 acres. second the River tract in the 3rd civil district of Maury County bounded by Journey Cheek Duck River and Kile Pritom totaling Thacres. Payment on credit 12 and 24 months with interest from date of sale and security required. Sale set for Saturday December Lagh, 101 Tennessee. This the Lith day of November 1001 A, SN, AKIN, CAM.
A fragmented historical letter discusses themes of infidelity, ingratitude, and Christian faith. The writer questions belief and loyalty, contrasting fidelity with disbelief and judging those who abandon religion or moral commitments. The tone is accusatory and stark, reflecting personal moral outrage.
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