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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1909

Page

12

Will Abated Here in Maury County Probate Notice

The will of Nannie Jackson, of Silver City New Mexico, is admitted to probate in Maury County Court. George G. Hughes of Columbia is named executor. estate details include $5000 to the Old Woman's Home Nashville and $1000 to the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society Brooklyn. remainder to Rufus Jackson. Notice of protest by Charles and Granberry Jackson has been withdrawn.

Jenny Far Charles Granberry Nannie Jackson Silver City New Gee Mt. Pleasant Suey Mattie Blanche Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society Brooklyn N. C Nashville Tenn Rufus Jackson George 7. Hughes Columbia Tme Ind Oy Charles and Granberry Jackson

Post Office Move Possible by November if Fixtures Arrive

Officials warn the new post office building move may shift to January if fixtures fail to arrive within two days. If fixtures arrive by November 10 the transfer proceeds as planned, but delays could push the move to after mid month and disrupt the year start.

Ted Lowe Mothuster Jackson Alrealy

Governor buys normal site for state school move

A Clarksville dispatch reports Governor Mitleman has essentially completed the purchase of Dunlap and Neat fare lands near Clarksville for a normal school site. The two hundred acres, about a mile from the city, will host the Midile Tennessee school, with the governor approving the move as residence.

the Herald Nashville Tenn Clarksville Gov

W S Young Sells Photo Gallery In Florida Move

W S Young sells his photo gallery and plans to leave for Florida. He expects to remain for a season and will hire staff, hoping the climate will permit operations to continue in Agpatichteota.

W.S. Young Sells Photo Gallery Land of Flowers Young Hag Horton Agpatichteota Florida Seythi Young Ind Pemmin

Wide Open Primary Debated for Judicial Nominees in Tennessee

After a three hour deadlock the Democratic Committee adopted a wide open primary for judges and attorney general. Peebles and McLaurine secured the plan, with changes allowing counties to name election officers. Poll tax and Dortch provisions sparked fierce debate among Maury, Wayne, Lawrence, Giles, Hickman, and Lewis officials, ending in a March 12 1910 primary schedule.

Democratic Committee Frierson Turner Peebles-McLaurine Peebles Smiser Giles Lewis McLaurine Jock Mewars Maury County Wayne Lawrence Columbia James A. Smiser Pherson Tennessee Enern Democratic Executive Committee Eleventh Judicial Circuit Hickman Maury

Nominations in the Circuit for Democratic judge and attorney generals

The section states that the candidates with the highest votes across the circuit will be declared the Democratic nominees for Judge and for Attorney General. It also notes qualification dates and eligibility conditions for candidates.

Wald Primary Ballot Rules and Voter Qualifications

The text outlines Wald primary election rules for 1910 voters including party pledges and eligibility. It states white Democrats qualified to vote for General Assembly members may participate, with no registration or poll tax prerequisite, and describes ballot format and printing of candidate names on plain white paper ballots.

General Assembly Meir Hanor Quid Yermary

Officers of Election Duty Set For March Primary

Section 5 outlines one officer three judges and two clerks per voting place in each county. Representatives name officers by county and require lists from candidates at least fifteen days before March 12, 1910. If lists fail, committees may appoint Democrats of integrity. Officers to be sworn and published in each county ten days before the primary.

Judicial Circuit J. A. Smiser Soia

Democratic nominees and candidate filing rules for 1910

The document outlines how committee chairs notify and canvass reform returns to nominate Democratic candidates. It specifies that Democrats wishing to run for Judge and Attorney General of the Eleventh Judicial Circuit must file by noon on the last Saturday of January 1910, by signaling intent in writing to the committee secretary at Columbia Tennessee. If only one candidate qualifies for an office, that person is declared the party nominee.

ANL Eleventh Judicial Circuit Columbia, Tenn

Fund deposits required from candidates under 1919 election rules

Section 10 outlines cash deposits to fund printing of poll lists and tally sheets. It names amounts for Judges and Attorney General candidates, sets deadlines, and directs refunds pro rata if unspent. It requires no compensation for officers and allows deficit coverage if a candidate withdraws.

Second Team of C. M. A. Banquet Held at Red Seal Bakery

The second team of Columbia Military Academy were seated to a four course dinner at the Red Seal Bakery Wednesday night by Captain Lex Stone. Covers were laid for twenty two and an excellent menu was served.

Columbia Military Academy Red Seal Bakery Lex Stone

Watchers Authorized at precincts under voting rights

The text states that each candidate to be voted for may name a watcher at every voting precinct in the Circuit. The watcher has the right to be present on all occasions to watch and witness the casting of ballots, the counting, and the certification of the returns.

Sub-Committee Given Powers to Implement Election Procedures

The Sub-Committee members present are charged to perform duties for their counties and to prescribe uniform poll hats and tally sheets. They will distribute these to precinct officers and oversee all incidentals to ensure fair and honest treatment of every candidate.

Auction Sale of Bithal Howard Estate in Maury County TN

Auction on December 20 exposes for sale the farm personal property of Bithal Howard deceased one mile from Enterprise Maury County Tennessee beginning nine in the morning with horses mules sheep hogs farming tools reapers mowers binders drills harrows corn and more. Terms cash under ten dollars notes for twelve months with security at six percent. Also rental of 735 acre farm one mile from Enterprise and 110 acre tract part of James Howard farm on Campbellsville pike four miles from Columbia to be awarded to highest bidder W J Howard Adm.

Bithal Howard Enterprise Maury County Tennessee Bithal How Lard Ee Enterprise James Howard Campbellaville Pike Columbia W. J. Howard

Horse Sale in Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee

In the Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee a decree from October 1909 directs the sale of horses described in the decree. The sale will be Monday January 3 1910 at 12 noon at the courthouse door to the highest bidder for cash with no redemption.

William Hopps Chancery Court Columbia Tennessee Court House

Returns of Votes Certified and Delivered to County Chair

The return of votes cast in all precincts and counties shall be sworn and certified. Officers judges and clerks shall use poll lists and tally sheets identical to regular elections, kept in duplicate, and delivered to the county executive committee chairman after polls close.

Tarriet Enol Yelus Preetnet Cortiiel

Eleven Carloads Of Horses And Mules Shipped Out

Local dealer urges farmers to fatten stock before sale as Columbia mule market remains strong. Over two days eighteen carloads of livestock left stock yards including horses, mules, cattle, and hogs, with about two hundred eighty five animals valued around fifty thousand dollars. Prices were high but demand limited by farmers holding stock. market expected dull through December and better sales possible after January.

Columbia Manly Matthews Brothwere’ Stables Atlanta

Tennessee Dairy Association Convenes Annual Session

The Tennessee Dairy Association met in the Senate chamber with President G. C. Brown of Spring Hill delivering the opening address. W. G. Bogle read the welcome. Prof. KE Barnes of Knoxville discussed improved vaccination influence on milk supply. J. A. Ponser of Raleigh spoke on parm butter making.

Herald Nashville Tenn Dee Tennessee Dairy Association Senate Chamber G. C. Brown Spring

University of Dixie charter issued for Cookeville

Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn December 8 charter granted for the University of Dixie to be built at Cookeville under Christian Church auspices with academic and manual training departments and modern facilities. It aims to be among the largest educational institutions in the South with Cookeville business leaders as incorporators.

Herald Nashville Tenn University of Dixie Cookeville Christian Church Cookevine

Five Hogs Worth More Than Two Hundred Dollars

In Maury county John Cecil of Cross Bridges raises fine hogs. This week he delivered five hogs to Columbia weighing 2704 pounds and received a check from J. C. Parks for over 200 dollars, likely a record value for his lot.

Maury County John Cecil Cross Bridges

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