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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
1
Dr. T A Wharton delivered a powerful sermon on The Modern Comeback and the World at the First Presbyterian Church. He condemned the church as a sun day salon and urged repentance, warning against hypocritical fault finders while defending scriptural authority and the universality of biblical truth amid contemporary criticism.
An advertisement extols Peruna as a universal cure for catarrh noting its spread from winter colds to organs across the body. Testimonials from Mrs. M. K. Bousch, Herman Ehike, B. H. Rusyan, and Archie Gudin praise Peruna for curing catarrh in nose throat stomach and more after five bottles.
A collection of reader letters extols Peruna as a cure for diverse catarrhal ailments including nasal and lung catarrh, urethral and bladder issues, kidney and stomach catarrh, pelvic catarrh, bowels, and general weak health. Testimonies claim rapid relief after taking Peruna and Manaolin, with multiple individuals naming their towns and states. The letters urge others to request free advice from Dr. Hartman of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.
County Judge WO Gordon faced contempt charges in the Circuit Court last Friday after being arrested on a bench warrant. Judge Holding said Gordon violated grand jury prerogatives by urging the jury not to indict John T. Akin for illegally holding office. The judge sentenced no punishment, noting the peculiar, public-spirited nature of the case and audience applause. Senator E W Carusack discussed post office investigation plans and hinted at Parker as a leading Democratic presidential hopeful alongside Gorman and Carmack.
Rumors say Col N N Cox of Franklin may seek the congressional nomination against LP Padgett next year. The Herald notes a state visit by Cox during which a well-known politician advised potential voters of Cox’s candidacy. Local supporters refuse comment while a key figure hints something will drop in a few days.
During a windstorm last Saturday evening a large front window frame at Maury Dry Goods Co collapsed inward. Miss Lillie Wilson of Madame Coster's dress department was struck in the back and Miss Rae, the assistant director, was hurt on the shoulder. Both are expected back at work soon.
James Wilson a young deaf mate aboard the L N railroad, was struck on the head in the porth yards and carried to Lewisburg. He was taken to Dr Pillow’s hospital and remained there until his father fetched him home Friday. Chairman Hanna invites Johean W a Georgia committeeman to a Walton banquet. Lyons has accepted.
Naenville Tenn December 12 special to the Banner reports Toy Herald opened a mysterious campaign in favor of Grover Cleveland. The piece notes a tradition that citizens shall out serve as president three terms and questions if Cleveland will be nominated by the Democrats while Roosevelt’s potential exception to the two-term rule is discussed. Washington Dec 12 Chicago chosen for the next Republican National Convention.
Knoxville Tenn Dec reports President Charles W Dabney confirmed rumors of an offer from the University of Cincinnati. Dabney has not decided his course and the likelihood of Dabney remaining in Knoxville or moving to Cincinnati is discussed amid uncertainty.
The Maury County Court is declared a legal body and Judge Fleming’s magistrate office is upheld. Judge Holding affirmed Special Judge Freming’s ruling that John T. Akin faced no valid magistrate charge and the indictment was quashed. The appeal seeks Supreme Court review next week amid debates on county court legitimacy after redistricting.
Mesere Theo and Enoch Stephenson acquire the Titcomb drug house in Columbus. The change takes effect January 1 as Titcomb moves to other ventures remaining a local resident. Stephenson, a registered pharmacist, brings years of experience. his brother Enoch is newly graduated and highly regarded by the Herald.
A damaged OCR fragment harshly characterizes Thomas Jefferson with charged phrases about virtue, distrust, and political struggle. The garbled wording shows hostility toward the figure and hints at a broader debate over his character and legacy.
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