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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1910
Page
8
This morning in Circuit Court motions for new trials were argued in two cases from this term. Rainey and wife won $2,000 against L and N railroad. Dr Stephens executor Hugh Merrill secured a judgment of $85. Four cases against George Simbing for illegal whiskey sales were continued to the next term.
The second and closing session of the Sixty-First Congress met at noon today in Washington. A joint committee was appointed to notify the President that Congress was ready to receive his message.
Local fur dealers face a glut and a sharp price drop of six to thirty percent over two weeks. Unseasonable weather in late fall and early winter and an excess of buyers are cited as causes boosting the dull market.
The sixteenth Maury county school to use state library funds is Theta school in the second district with A C Allen as teacher. It raised $20 and will receive $10 from the State. Maury leads the state in appreciation of public school libraries.
A nolle prosequi was entered today in the Circuit Court in the case against Officer Staggs. The action stems from the arrest of Clifford Whitaker about a year ago, described as one of the most stubbornly contested misdemeanor cases in the city.
The Pastor's Association of Columbia met at the study of Dr W T Haggard pastor of the First Methodist church J Molloy D D pastor of the First Presbyterian church was elected vice chairman The discussion of religious conditions in Columbia was led by Rev J H Athey of the First Baptist church The session was interesting and helpful Rev W T Assery led in prayer The association will meet again next Monday
Testimony concluded at 3 25 Friday and at 3 30 arguments began with J H Dinning opening for the prosecution. 25 to 30 witnesses testified on the reputations of Green and Knight. Eight hours planned for argument with four State attorneys and defense teams. The case concerns the March 17 1910 killing of C D Knight over a land boundary and fence dispute.
Friday night was reported as the coldest of the season with temperatures dropping to 20 at 6 45 this morning. Residents complain of the cold as they adjust, noting it feels harsher with damp air and overcast skies. cold stretches across both north and south regions.
The steam roller was at work today on West Seventh Street pressing stone and cinders recently laid on W Seventh and High streets. The operation is expected to greatly improve the streets once finished.
Columbia's shops present a holiday display that lures buyers with attractive windows from South Main to West Seventh. Merchants tout advertising value, showcasing jewelry revolving trees, pretty house furnishings, warm wraps, bed comforts, and a variety of festive goods. The piece also notes Rev W T Boaz resigning as pastor to lead the Tennessee Orphans Home, with no immediate successor chosen.
J W Greer of Greenwood Louisiana endured severe lumbago with paralyzing back pain requiring hypodermic injections. He credits Foley's Kidney Remedy for relief and states he is no longer troubled by the ailment.
Among the first real Christmas trees in Columbia is the display at Braly Bros jewelry store. The tree, hung with suitable gifts, is rotated by an electric current during the day, enhancing the sign's appeal. Foley's Kidney Pills advertised as tonic with quick results restore kidney and bladder action. Brooke Latham Drug Co. advertises Bavecrite for The Herald.
On the first Monday in December a large mule market drew buyers from across the state and beyond. Prices were high with bidding spirited, including a $440 pair of black mules bought by J. H. Kannon. An estimated 600 to 1,000 mules were on the market despite poor weather.
A new court devoted to domestic matters was formed by all Chicago municipal judges. It will handle wife and child abandonment and delinquency, truancy, disorganised love, lovers quarrels, and breach of promise cases, aiming to reunite couples and right child wrongs.
The Glendale school under Principal Le Roy Reynolds has raised 20 for a library, making fifteen libraries secured this year. Ten were secured by schools last year. The movement shows schools value libraries and progress is rising. The year is young and more schools may follow.
Fire Saturday partially destroyed the Nicholson school house on Bear Creek. A floor section burned out and other damage occurred, possibly forcing a temporary school suspension until repairs are made. Loss fully covered by insurance.
Second Lieutenant J R Bates of the Philippine Constabulary visits Columbia to see family. He has served months on the Inland of Ne Stone from Manila, replacing Lieut J P Doak in the command. Bates plans several days of visits before returning to the Philippines next year.
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