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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
8
Sellers advertise a range of fabrics including navy, brown, garnet, and black Mohair and woolen suitings. Prices listed at 1.00, 65 and 75 cents, with ginghams at 10 cents per yard and bordered flannellets in bright colors.
The grand jury report assesses multiple public institutions in the county and finds them in fine condition, with no major deficiencies noted. It outlines overall good management and stable operations across agencies.
The November term grand jury inspected Maury County public institutions in Tennessee. It commends jail conditions humane prisoner care and modern buildings. It notes thorough convict labor on the highway and recommends John L. Neilsen as superintendent. Records of county offices are neat and solvent.
The Tennessean and the Weekly Herald advertise a one year subscription deal for $3 cash, Sundays excluded, combining The Tennessean with the Daily Tennessean. The offer claims to be a less than cost proposition aimed at increasing paid up in advance subscribers.
A blaze last night wiped out three blocks in Centralia causing five families to become homeless. The fire began in a building housing a moving picture show and the total loss is placed at 100000 dollars.
The Everett farm on the Mt Pleasant pike drew a large crowd in Maury county as it sold in two tracts for an average of 96 dollars per acre, totaling 12 960 dollars for 185 acres. Pat Dooley bought 41 8 10 acres at 75 dollars per acre and Gus Watson took 93 3 10 acres with the house at 105 dollars per acre. bids could rise before confirmation.
Leonidas Polk Bivouac of Confederate Veterans met at the courthouse to urge lawmakers to print a complete Tennessee soldier roster in book form. A fifteen member committee led by Maj. W. J. Whitthorne was appointed to oversee the project. Dr. J. H. McNeilly of Nashville, a Confederate chaplain, spoke on army experiences including the Nashville advance, Franklin battle, and subsequent retreat.
Well attended session of the Maury County Teachers Association held at the courthouse Saturday with two sections. In the primary department Prof Journey spoke on Pedagogy and Miss Fannie L Smith presented Geographic Influence in American History. In the secondary division Prof James A Bostick discussed McMurray s Method and Mrs C W Mitchell spoke on Tappan s England s and America s Literature. Arbor Day observance noted as especially widespread this year. County Superintendent Prof Graham presented Carmack monument claims and teachers pledged cooperation.
Monday's mule market attracted three southern buyers and strong local activity. despite a plentiful supply the animals were not fat and few high quality mules were available. prices remained high as mules changed hands for substantial sums, with W. B. Burnett delivering seventy five males from the lower counties.
John Davis, a Black man, pleaded guilty to an attempted assault on Miss Annie Stamps after arrest Tuesday. Indicted by Grand Jury Wednesday, arraigned Friday, he was sentenced to twenty one years in the Nashville penitentiary and turned over to an officer. A large crowd witnessed the proceedings.
Fwley's Orino Laxative is advertised as curing chronic constipation by stimulating the liver and regulating the bowels so they act naturally, eliminating the need for continuous purgatives.
Mia Mary Johnson of Fonde Kentucky was found dead after a bed making accident in Middlesboro. A Winchester rifle hidden under a mattress discharged fatally while a boarder had left the weapon there. relatives and investigators reported the accidental discharge.
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