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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1909
Page
8
The article notes rising values for polecat and other fur hides as prices surge, with dealer Louis Bar paying up to 2.50 per skunk hide. It details varied skunk types, the impact on fashion furs, and how tariff effects ripple through Columbia’s fur market and local hunter activity.
Thomas Brooks Dr Beasley and Hutus Lovell return from New Mexico with reports of forty acres each bought at 120 dollars per acre. They praise fertile soil and salubrious climate and expect rental income without management. They plan no rapid move westward.
Ida Tucker through attorney Piquers files for absolute divorce from Joe Tucker in Chancery Court. She seeks custody of their child, temporary and permanent alimony, and an injunction preventing property removal. Judge Holding grants limited injunction on real estate, allows use of husband’s car, and appoints clerk to manage income for complainant’s maintenance. Allegations describe two years of alleged incurable illness and severe mistreatment including curses, furniture destruction, and denied medicines.
Reports say King Leopold of Belgium suffers a grave intestinal obstruction with leg dropsy. Doctors remain hopeful yet cautious after late consultations. Cardinal Mercier to administer last rites if needed while the King remains under careful watch at the palace.
If you lack time to exercise the product Dean's Regulats claims to prevent constipation. It offers a mild and easy action without griping. Ask your druggist for them. 6c.
A rescue party led by State Mine Inspector Long entered the Baker mine of the West Kentucky Coal Company in Weatherport Kentucky to reach six imprisoned joiners believed entombed by yesterday's blast. A fire rages on the second level as efforts to reach them proceed with low chances of penetration. The six workers, the only ones in the mine at the time, remain unnamed.
The personal injury suit of Amanda Bullion administrator against L N Railway was settled Friday with the defendant agreeing to pay 4000. The case stemmed from the death of her husband who was seriously hurt at Lawrenceburg last August and died about thirty minutes after arriving at Dr Pillow's Infirmary. The original suit sought 25000.
At the regular Columbia Masonic lodge meeting held Thursday night an interesting discussion covered the memorial planned to be given by Me focu lodge to the Masonic Widows' and Orphans' Home at Nashville. Several suggestions were offered but no decision was made.
The lodge conferred the sublime degree of Master Mason upon David Page of South Columbia, a achievement highlighted as a source of pride for the fraternity, supported by voluntary contributions.
Magelo Hal a registered pacer owned by County Trustee Fern Thomag died Bondky from congestion. The animal was a valuable one worth several hundred dollars for The Karate subscription.
Washington reports the death of Red Cloud, famed Sioux leader of the Fort Laramie era. Omaha editor W.S. Peters recalls Red Cloud rose to power in 1805, led 5000 followers, opposed railroad expansion through Sioux lands, and fought against U.S. forces until his capture at the Pine Ridge reservation.
An advertisement urges readers to recall Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds and to refuse substitute remedies. It notes the product is for sale by all druggists.
Maury farmers led by Judge W. Gordon attend the Middle Tennessee Farmers Institute in Nashville. The Maury delegation ranked among the largest, with broad interest and instruction noted by attendees. Participants included Green Fitzgerald, Weatherly, W. G. Russell, J. Shaw, J. Meroney, John Wilkes, W. J. Murphy, Lonnie Brooks, and others.
Henry Willis continued his testimony in circuit court claiming emotional insanity as his defense. The defendant described the killing of his wife Mrs Willis with details from previous testimony while two McDonald witnesses, the doctor who treated her, and Butler Moore testified for the state. The court recessed with Willis still on the stand and the case awaiting rebuttal witnesses.
The Herald ran a 25 cent pay ad offering copies of The Tennessean for certain dates in 1908. Responses poured in from Somers Store to Leftwich Bridge and beyond, with many numbers arriving late and some long discarded. The ad demonstrated the paper’s effectiveness as an advertising medium.
Jacon Sebrall of 432 South Street Danville writes that after thirteen months of kidney and bladder trouble he was treated by several doctors. Seven weeks ago he began Foley's Kidney Pills and reports steady improvement and offers to share his experience with anyone interested. Sold by all druggists.
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