Around Town Notes and Local Developments
Columbia locals discuss lodge meetings, a 30 pound turkey feast, and a busy courthouse docket. New hires and property purchases appear as J J Waters plans a new electric fire alarm system, plus buyers invest in homes on South Main and West End. Enthusiastic candidates and club moves shape community activity as services, bazaars, and a library shift unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Lodge of Mayons
C. H. Johnson
Firet
T. N. Figters
J. J. Waters
Cincinnati
Waters
William Waite
E. J. Grant
Henry Benner
Holding
D. P. Robbing
Maury County
Tennessee
J. Bastin Littlefield
Briggs McLemore
Mayes Avenue
Ulner Foster
Charlotte Henderson
Mary Hall Phillips
South Main Street
Cunningham
John T. Mitchell
Columbia
T. N. Figuers
St. Peter's Church
R. Berg
William B. Whittaker
Clarkeville
Brashear
Hope Rebekah Lodge
Masonic Hall
James K. Polk
House of Representatives
Ias
House
Polk
Maury Country
Juchs Polk
Local Clothier to Leave Clothing Trade for Shoes and Furnishings
Veteran merchant T. N. Piguers announces in today’s Herald that he will quit the clothing business and devote his time to selling shoes and furnishings. He notes many years in showmanship and states he will no longer operate in clothing.
Exposed strike methods cited in Shea trial and acid-egg plot
In Chicago a retracing of teamsters strike tactics surfaced as Cornelius P. Shea and Imber leaders faced Judge Ball. Schultz testified that Shea urged breaking strikebreakers by violence and acid-egg assaults on horses, with runaways seen as a significant aid. A separate House session discussed banking real estate loans and related securities amid partisan debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cornelius P. Shea
Felow Imber
Ball
Jie
Schultz
Albert Young
Shea
Sehalte
Aeth
State Street
Washington
House
National
France weighs steep duties on cotton seed and oil
Paris reports that cotton seed and cotton seed oil face near prohibitive duties, with proposed tariffs of 6 francs per 100 kilograms for seed and 12 francs for seed oil. The move aims to aid olive oil producers, drawing protest from the Commerce Commission and foreign representations from Ambassador McCormick. The contrast between commission positions influences the outcome as Parliament considers the separate matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
America
Custom Commission of the
Chamber of Deputies
France
Commerce Commission
Chamber
Foreign Office
McCormick
Roane's School Fund Investigation in Harriman
Mr McEwen an expert accountant from Nashville is examining the Roane County public school fund to locate a claimed $15000 shortage. About $8000 is said to be tied to poll tax collections. Ex Trustee D C Sparks is praised as honorable. officials expect clerical errors to account for the rest. Investigation to run the rest of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriman
McEwen
Nashville
D. C. Sparks
Sparks
Changes at Postoffice and Advertising Debates
A historical article discusses advertising tactics and reader psychology, noting how women influence purchases and how effective ads create demand. It reports a resignation and appointment within the postal carrier system, naming James D. Andrew and Adrian BE. Branch as successors, reflecting changes in local staffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrier Armstrong
James D. Andrew
Adrian BE
Carrier
Mr. Andrews
E Weene
Warring Brethren to Hold Joint Christmas Tree Event
In Lawrenceburg Tennessee on December 5 the Cumberland loyalists and union supporters suspend hostilities and plan a joint Christmas tree. The union branch will host an entertainment tonight to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrenceburg
Tenn
Union
Jackson Improves To Raise Money For City Upgrades
The Jackson city council voted to measure the floating city debt at about 80 000 dollars and to fund a new North Jackson school and a modern fire department. They will seek a 125 000 dollar bond act and legislative enablement to create paving districts and tax property for sidewalks while noting Jackson's well graveled streets but lacking sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson, Tenn
Jackson
Middle Tennessee Farmers Institute Elects Officers
Special to the Herald from Nashville Tennessee the Middle Tennessee Farmers Institute elected John Thompson Davidson county as president N H White Giles county as vice president and Robert Gallagher as secretary Resolutions already published were discussed and adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Middle Tennessee Farmers’ Institute
John Thompson
Davidson County
N. H. White
Giles County
Robert Gallagher
Motorized Circus Promises Horseless Shows Nationwide Tour
A press agent envisions next season’s Barnum show touring in motor vans guided by steam electricity and gasoline. The plan references ending the railroad era and reimagines the circus with vehicles handling transport and trucking duties. The piece notes tradeoffs for horses and the potential shift toward a fully motorized spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Bailey
Bir
Officers Elected At Camp Ground Lodge 203 K of P
At a Wednesday night meeting of Camp Ground lodge 203 K of P officers were elected for the next term. Elected: R. N. Moore C C, W. T. Galloway vice C C, Moston Prelate C. H Denton M. W, W. H. Puryear M A, Dr J B Covey KR S RW Thomas ME JO Cheek JG, W. L. Mitchell O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ground Lodge
R. N. Moore
C. C
W. T. Galloway
Vic W
Moston
C. H Denton
M. W
W. H. Puryear
M. A
Dr. J
Covey
RW. Thomas
JO. Cheek
J. G
W. L. Mitchell
Circuit Court Docket Reports Mixed Outcomes
Court slate records a mistrial in Mrs C A White vs Columbis Board of Mayor and Aldermen and A B Rains and W J Oakes. Dr E G Grant wins $30 verdict against Henry Benner. New trials granted in Huckaby vs Russell and Alvis Daniel vs L N. Melvina Kelso convicted of larceny, six months workhouse. Indictment vs B Sideney quashed. John Robinson pleads guilty to assault with intent murder and gets 3.5 years. John Nelson found not guilty of murder. Lige Phillips acquitted of larceny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. White
Board of Mayor
Columbis
A. B. Rains
W. J. Oakes
Tix
E.G. Grant
Henry Benner
J. W. Huckaby
R. H. Russell
Melvina Kelso
B. Sideney
Alvis Daniel
John Robinson
John Nelson
Lige Phillips
Postoffice Site Picked in Murfreesboro Tenn
United States Government selects a lot at West College and North Church streets near the M E Church South for the new postoffice building at a price of 7000 dollars. Property owner is H C Moore. The lot will be cleared within thirty days and the site is praised by about 90 percent of Murfreesboro residents for its central location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murfredsboro
Tenn
United States
West College
North Church Street
M. EB
Postoffice
H.C. Moore
Avery Stable
Steods Ab i
County Court Names Administratrix and Guardians
Misa Lena Cacey has qualified as administratrix of the estate of the late George Cacey. R. P. Pigg has qualified as guardian of his children. Gran P. Pratt has qualified as guardian of Frank McNeilly, who is of unsound mind.
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Misa Lena Cacey
George Cacey
R. P. Pigg
Gran P. Pratt
Frank McNeilly
Runaway horse kills driver at funeral procession
In Luce Dale Mississippi yesterday evening a horse attached to a hearse bearing Dr. W. B. Brewton's father's remains ran away as the procession began to the cemetery. Oscar Pariness, 22, the driver, was killed. The casket was thrown to the ground and the corpse exposed to view, causing considerable excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Lucedale
Miss
W. B. Brewton
Oscar Pariness
Cash for the cops in Memphis dispute escalates
Memphis Tennessee December 4 Vice Mayor Walsi and Commissioner Bruce allied with policemen's backers as Mayor Malone orders no checks issued until Chief O'Haver's trial Thursday. City workers face funding difficulties meeting obligations amid the controversy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Walsi
Bruce
Malone
O'Haver
Greatest Pearl Necklace The Countess Henckel Owns
A report claims the world's most magnificent pearl necklace is now with Countess Henckel. It comprises three famed chains once celebrated in history. One piece, valued at $60,000, was bought from a Spanish grandee and is called the Virgin of Atokha necklace. The second wore the Naples queen’s, and the third, Eugenie’s famous necklace, recently sold to a London jeweler for $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countess Henckel
Spain
Naples
Eugenie
London
Piteburg Dixpatch
Natural and political elements discussed in dialogue
A fragmented dialogue references natural elements, naming water and air, and asks about political elements. It mentions Bobby-Papa and Pape-Pire with unclear connections, creating a brief, cryptic exchange about fundamental forces and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Papa
Pape
Clifton Flood Drowns Dozens As Dam Breaks
Eight lives are said to be lost in a great flood at Clifton Arizona after the Detroit concentrator dam broke sending a wall of water down Chase Creek. Wires are down between Morenci and Clifton, the central telephone station is unsafe. It is believed Clifton is practically washed away and the Copper Queen Hotel may have been swept away with at least fifty missing. Downriver reports confirm fifty drownings but lines are down and confirmations scarce.
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Morenci
Arle
Dec
Clifton
Detroit
Chase Creek
Morenc
EL Paso
Texas
Ariz
Copper Queen
Phoenix
Supreme Court Hearing on Tenn Sheriff Contempt Cases
United States Supreme Court opened arguments in contempt cases against Sheriff John F. Shipp of Hamilton County Tennessee and 27 others charged with conspiracy to lynch E Johnson. Government argued jurisdiction proper. defense contends federal courts lacked authority and thus no contempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Department of Justice
John F. Shipp
Hamilton County
Tenn
E. Johnson
Supreme Court
Chattanooga
Hoyt
Shipp
United States Circuit Court
Johnson
Death Ends Cash for Death Wound Pact Case
In Dyersburg Tennessee Bert Pilliam died from wounds after an agreement paid by Hilton and his family promised non prosecution of Ben Whitson who shot Pilliam in a dispute over a month ago. Whitson faced bond but claimed self defense and is not to be prosecuted per the pact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyersburg
Tenn
Hiss
Bert Pilliam
Ben Whitson
Hilton
Whitton
Whitson
Marriage Licenses in Local Notices
Will Wiking wed Miss Zula Dugger J F Walker to Miss Anna Due. Louis Posey to Miss Auntie Brewer. Aten B Harlan to Mian Daigy Roan. Tom Wilcos to Miss Mattie Williams on record in marriage notices.
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Will Wiking
Zula Dugger
J. F. Walker
Anna Due
Louis Posey
Auntie Brewer
Aten B. Harlan
Mian Daigy Roan
Tom Wilcos
Mattie Williamson
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T. N. Figgers
Wash Taylor
McKennon, Anderson & Fos
Startling Story AT
Bill
National Bonks Authority
Mr. DeArmond
Williams
Representative Hill
Conn
Roane's School Fund
KAPP
Maxwell House Blend Coffee
Cheek - Neal Coffee CO
Nashville, Tenn, Moliston, Tex
Circuit Court
Murfreesboro
Bic
Winsboro
Cash
Oyer County
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