Jackson's Name Sent to Senate for Postmaster Nomination
President nominates local postmaster for the fourth time. confirmation chance moves to Senate. Jackson involved as nominee.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
1
Maury County Exports Push Tallies and Farm Wealth
A Maury County report highlights strong farm shipments by firms like Greer & Co and Will makes total for new work. Volume includes thousands of pounds of poultry and meat, with weekly shipments expanding county reputation as a leading producer. John W. Jackson is renominated for Columbia Postmaster, facing Senate action and a potential four year commission upon confirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
h Parker @ Co
Seeen Greer & Co
Belver
Nirler & Co
Othen
John W. Jackson
Columbia
Senate
Jackson
Col. AM. Hughes
Congress
Mr. Jackson
Civil Service
Watt
Parker Named Government Cashier and Disbursing Agent
Charles A. Parker, cashier of the Shur National Bank, was notified of his appointment as disbursing agent for treasury funds at the post office building. The role covers paying out roughly $50,000 with responsibility for accurate accounting and prompt execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury National
Charles A. Parker
T Shur National Bank
Parker
Washington
Treasury
New Buggy House Planned for Columbia Bets on Growth
Nyamig Buggy Co plans a large new facility in Columbia in the Gamble block on Eighth Street. The building, to be repaired and expanded, will house the West and third floors for manufacturing. Key figures include John Pes connected to the Cota Military Academy and MW Robinson of the Robin Buggy and Harness Co. Shelbyville, Tenn. The venture seeks to become the South’s largest producer of wagons and bags for sale with Rob GUL Co. products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coimbia
Nyamig Buggy Co
Srk
Careful Driving Averts Accident On South Main Street
W J Andrews of Shady Grove nearly escaped death after a fire alarm Wednesday when fire engine driver John Hackney skillfully maneuvered the horses on a steep hill. Andrews' buggy was damaged but no serious injuries occurred, and Hackney’s expert handling prevented a worse collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Andrews
Shady Grove
John Hackney
South Main Street
Eighth
Mr. Andrews
Hackney
Crestview youths escape death after train collision
Percy Register and Ernest Wright of Crestview narrowly escaped a fatal train crash Saturday afternoon on Millart Road crossing en route to Mt Pleasant. The southbound train struck their vehicle, killing their horses and tearing the conveyance apart, throwing the men to the ground and causing injuries to Mr Stegister and Mr Wriebt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy Register
Ernest Wright
Crestview
Mt Pleasant
Millart Road
Stegister
Wriebt
Roosevelt's Last Annual Message Attacks Judges and Urges Civil Reform
Special to The Herald from Washington D C December 1 The annual message to Congress by Theodore Roosevelt is read in both houses and criticizes reactionary judges who deride labor laws while urging broadrailway reform postal savings banks and a parcels post The president supports stronger Interstate Commerce Commission oversight on securities and rates proposes doubling federal judges salaries and calls for injunction reform in labor disputes He also backs postal savings banks national parks forest reserves stronger health and food inspection and waterway improvements The Herald prints the full message elsewhere in the issue
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Herald
Washington, D. C
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Roosevelt
Congress
Interstate Comtheres Commission
Supreme Court
Tragedy Shocks St. Louis Again At Hirschberg Killing
D H Hirschberg prominent in Catholic Church and a director of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition was shot and killed at his St Louis home. Police doubt burglary and note no intruders found while a blood trail suggests he was shot on stairs. His wife, deaf, did not hear the shot and he died in his bedroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Dec
Iteehberg
Rowan Catholic Church
Archbishoy Glennon
Inclu
Hirschberg
Francis D. Hirschberg
James J. Blair
Isaac W. Morton
William J. Lemp
William H. Nolker
Fce
Charles H
Ragner
New York City
Coradan H. Spencer
Will Again Sell Everett Farm
The Everett farm will be re advertised and sold at the court house door on January 25 after buyers failed to meet terms at Monday's sale. A special Chancery Court term in February will confirm the sale and allow deed transfer to the purchaser. Officials expect a higher price at the next sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
Court of Chancery
Akin
Chancery Court
Court House
Teams Collide On Helms Bridge Injures Wagon Driver
An elderly man named Temple was seriously injured Monday evening when his wagon collided with a team on Helm's Bridge over Helma's branch east of town. The wagon and horse fell about twenty feet after railing broke. Temple suffered two broken ribs and heavy bruising. He was treated in town and returned home.
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Helma
Temple
Money Plentiful Here Yestarday At Bank
The Farmers and Merchants Bank saw busy cash transactions yesterday with deposits by individuals 61270.08 and checks 3196.39, plus other bank dealings totaling over 100000.00. Net deposits rose by 20000.00 as bank officers forecast a new era of prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Transac
Profitable Hog Crop At Cross Bridges By John Cecil
Maury county farmer John Cecil of Cross Bridges posts high hog profits this year selling hogs worth 1840 dollars and butchering twenty five for home use. He reports ample stock to potentially double the result next year and notes strong hog market rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
John Cecil
Cross Bridges
Fire damages Riverside home of Sam Hayes
Fire damaged the Riverside residence of Sam Hayes this morning causing about 25 dollars in damage. The blaze started in the rear where no fire had occurred recently and the cause is unknown. Prompt action prevented a major blaze. Insurance covers the loss with Farrell and Lipscomb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam la. Hayés
Riverside
Joxs
Farrell & Lipscomb
Stable contract set for brick replacement at Ruttle stand
Mrs. Win Ruttle has set a contract for a brick stable to replace the one destroyed by fire at the old Ruttle stand. Construction will proceed rapidly. The building is estimated to cost about $2,000.
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Win] Ruttle
Ruttle
Officers elected by K. P. Lodge
At a Camp round Lodge K of P meeting in Glendale on Wednesday night the following officers were elected W. H. Puryear Chancellor Commander J. O. Cheek V C WL Mitchell Prelate 8 J Davie Master of Work Leroy Reynolds M A Joe Fleming 1 G J 8 Gorey R 8 R N Moore M FR
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Camp Round Lodge K. of P
Glendale
W. H. Puryear
J. O. Cheek
V. C
WL Mitchell
J. Davie
Leroy Reynolds
Joe Fleming
Gorey
R. N. Moore
Enormous Yield Irish Potatoes Record Set in Maury County
Mr. Denton of Glendale reports a remarkable Irish potato harvest on twelve acres, selling 2009 barrels total with prices from 1.00 to 2.00 per barrel. He notes potential gains with stump removal and improved cultivation, including a first crop of 028 barrels and additional seed sales.
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MM Unis
Maury County
GR. Denton
Glendale
Denton
C. D. Park
Cullooka
FB. Clawson
Bootleggers Go To Work House
County Criminal Court disposed of several cases on Tuesday including a desertion charge against Gus Cockrell. Other outcomes: Frank Wilton fined $5 and costs for assault and battery. Mack Evins $10 and costs for vagrancy. Levy Wheeler $50 and costs for carrying weapons. Mack Evans thirty days on the county road. Walter Carter one day and costs for petit larceny. Several other cases were reset or continued. six defendants—Horace McChristian Buster Woodard Henry alias Toot Lewis—received six months on the county road and $50 fines for selling liquor without license.
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County Criminal Court
Gus Cockrell
Frank Wilton
Mack Evins
Levy Wheeler
Mack Evans
Walter Cartner
Lucy Coleman
A. W. Davis
Billy Sheppard
Clarence Scott
Simon Jackson
Clarence Odil
Ody Davis
Over 200 Mules Sold Here Amid High Prices
More than 236 mule heads, valued around 38000 dollars, changed hands as the mule market opened late and is expected to stay strong. Buyers included J. W. Howard & Co, R. L. Hayes, Marshal Billington, Reed & Dunn, A. F. Dorch, Abraham Bros, London and Hightower, J. Wy Scoggina, and Whittaker & Galbreath. Some lots contained colts and exceptionally fine animals from Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Howard & Co
R. L. Hayes
Marshal Billington
Franklin
Reed & Dunn
Atlanta
A. F. Dorch
Hawkinsville
Abraham Bros
Birmingham
London
Hightower
Lewisburg
J. Wy Scoggina
Whittaker & Gailbreath
Indiana
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Iukey
Banate
Chas. A. Parker
Robinson-Pigg Company
J. Andrews
MT. Pleasant
Theo. Roosevelt
LABOR
D. Hirschberg
Everett Farm
Helm’s Bridge
THE
K. P. Lodge
R. Denton
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