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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1907

Page

8

Rev George Beckett Love Bows To Ends His Labors In Navy

Eminent divine and educator Rev George Beckett Love dies in New York City on December 13 in the sixth year of his ministry. He guided the Columbia Institute for women after the Civil War, investing his own funds to repair and furnish it and turning it into a beacon of learning for the South. He served as Rector of St Peter's Church for two decades and left a lasting public memory as a compassionate educator and leader. He is survived by his wife and one son John, with funeral arrangements to be announced in Washington. The second item notes Lt Leroy Brooks Jr of the naval recruiting office at Cincinnati Ball resigns. the Navy declines to accept his resignation and he faces orders to sea or a court martial.

Key George Beckett Dod New York City Beckett Avbie Hopsingville Kyamy St. Matthews Louisville Columbia Bishop Quintard Sts Columbia Institute Routh St Peter's Church John St. Peter's Grand Oman Washington Metcalf Lu Leroy Brrooks, Jr Theaval Cinets’ Ball Brooks Ang Alment West Virginia Pacffc San Francisco Navy Department Navy Metcalf

Fire Destroys Alexandria Town Block in Tennessee

Special to The Herald Nashville reports a large Alexandria blaze last night destroying the main business block and about fourteen houses along the principal street. Two hotels and the Bank of Alexandria and other structures were burned, with damage estimated at thirty thousand dollars and insured for six thousand.

Herald Nashville Tenn Alexandria Bank of Alexandria

Beckham Opens Headquarters in Frankfort

Former Governor Beckham has opened headquarters at the Capitol Hotel in Frankfort with Governor Haly as chief lieutenant and Harvey McCutcheon and Eli Brown Jr. on his staff. Beckham and aides predict a smooth election, while opponents insist he will fail.

Frankfort Beckham Capitol Hotel Gev Percy Haly Harvey McCutcheon Eli Brown State Prison Board

Commutation Delays Ohio Murder Case Execution

John Soley of Cleveland faced execution after commutation papers from the Governor seemingly failed to arrive at the penitentiary. The Warden prepared to carry out the sentence but, after a call to the Governor, learned the papers were mailed and held for postage, postponing the execution.

Columbus Dee John Soley Cleveland Boley Goley

Columbia Lodge Elects Officers Amid Incomplete Report

The Columbia Lodge of Masons held a Friday meeting to elect officers. Names listed include J. A. McAlister as Worshipful Master and W. R. Hovinus Senior Warden among others, though the record is garbled and partial.

Columbian Lodge of Masons J. A. McAlister W. R. Hovinus H. Johnson B. Yooss Trenaurer He Smith A.C. Simmons Seniue Denon Ad Alexander Dancon Ws Voss Tyler

Bank funds for convict takes private ends life in note

Chicago bank carelessly collateralized loans with securities including Wisconsin and Michigan stock and Southern stock. Examining officer C H Bosworth described loans and unwinding warnings from the Comptroller as conditions worsened. He cited unsecured and memorandum loans totaling hundreds of thousands and a direct loan to the Chicago Chronicle.

Chicago C. H. Bosworth la National Bank Examiner Tallinois Southern Wisconsin and Michigan Railroad Company Walsh Enterprises John R. Walsh Chicago Natonal Bank Wisconsin Michigan Indiana

Lift Mortgage On Widow's Farm Near Nashville

In Nashville Tennessee on December 14 a mortgage was lifted from a small farm wife Mrs Warnock cares for after her husband and two sons drowned on October 11 in the Cumberland. Enquire Jake Levine raised over 600 dollars for her, the deed to the property naming her as owner so long as she does not remarry. If she remarries or bears children, the property goes to her three kids. The farm lies on Hyde's Ferry road about miles from Nashville and not liable for debts of the late husband.

Nashville Tenn Jake Levine Thomas J. Warnack Cumberland

Local fanicers get ribbons at Giles County Poultry Show

Maury county fanciers won multiple ribbons at the Giles County Poultry Show led by R. B. Hopkins on White Leghorns capturing 2nd cockerel, 1st and 3rd pullet, reserve hen and 3 pen. W. D. Cameron on Brown Leghorns took top cock and multiple runner positions. Porter Bros on White Rocks earned top cockerel and multiple hen and pullet placements. W. H. Puryear on Buff Orpingtons earned top and near top finishes across cockerel hen pullet and pen categories.

Maury County Giles County Buff Orpingtons

Promotions at Columbia Military Academy in cadet corps

The Columbia Military Academy issues a promotions order. Adjutant rank changes follow: Lieut R Claggett promoted. Lieut Co B F D Lander Jr promoted. Sergeant Co B Bernael Fry promoted. Corp B Dedman becomes Corp W Greenlaw. Greenlaw will take lineal rank after Cadet Corp W Padgett. May 1, 19th Infantry? Buck, Prof. Mil Selene & Tactics.

Columbia Military Academy Corps of Cadets Claggett Hamilton F. D. Lander, Jr Tad Liew Bermae] Fry Lauder Corp B. Dedman Fry Corp'l Co Wm. Greenlaw Dedman Greenlaw Cadet Corp W. Padgett WM. L. Buck Mil Selene & Tactics

Natural History Solcimens From South Africa to New York

Leopold of Belgium announced a display titled Technological and natural Omens from the Common, featuring specimens from South Africa gathered for the City of New York. The program emphasizes scientific curiosities and the relation between nature and technology presented to the public.

Solcimens South Africa City of New York Jve Kine Leopold Belgium City of New York

Bill to curb courts and judges re US restraining injunctions

A bill introduced in the House by Mr. Clayton of Alabama seeks to restrain United States Circuit and District Courts and judges from issuing temporary injunctions under State laws. The measure targets such injunctions by limiting their operation and jurisdiction.

United States Circuit Clayton Alabama

New York Board Allows Extra Trial Funds for Marty Thaw

The New York Board of Estimates approved an additional 15000 dollars to conduct the trial of Marty K. Thaw. The approval grants the extra appropriation requested to cover trial expenses and related proceedings. The decision underscores ongoing handling of the Thaw case by city authorities.

Marty K. Thaw New York

City Officials Urge Congress to Help Forest Funds

Hearing set at City Hall tomorrow morning as Columbia authorities pursue action against a Packer Car Ma Grocery Co agent in Kunass City. Case centers on alleged license violations and partial sugar, spice, and Arbuckle coffee trades with prices and delivery disputed. Secretary Wilson urges immediate national forest land acquisitions in White Mountains and southern Appalachians to halt wasteful logging and protect resources.

City of Columbia Ma * Grocery Co Kunass City White Kansas City Voorbles Erwin

Evangelist Larimore Draws Large Audiences in Church

Evangelist Larimore, with over 25 years in ministry, draws vast crowds at the Christian church using Bible quotations explains verse numbers and language. He claims over ten thousand baptisms while advocating unity love and brotherhood. Services run daily this week at 3 and 7 pm with Sunday at 10 am 2 pm and 7 pm.

Evangelist Larimore Christian Church Larimore United States

No Compromise in Rate Cases Peculiar Skeleton Found

The body of a young man, son of Mrs Asseltine, was found by a hunter in Cleburne County near gold mines owned by his mother. The discovery ties to a past disappearance and leaves questions about cause of death. The father committed suicide earlier in Teere. The skeleton yielded $1.50 and some buttons. no bracelet found.

Birmingham Ala Akeletam Asseltine Fruithurst Cleburne County Aly Pegro Aspeltine

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Cure For Disease

A 100 dollar reward is offered for proof of failure to cure Catarrh. The ad states Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure known to the medical community and that Catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring constitutional treatment. The makers claim the medicine heals by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces, builds constitution, and invite testimonials from customers.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio Ita

Immunity Option Looms in Ruef Bribery Trial

San Francisco prosecutors consider granting Abraham Ruef immunity to secure his testimony against former political boss Ruef and public service corporations linked to bribery. Assistant District Attorney Francia J. Honey says full cooperation from Ruef could reveal the plot behind the Gallagher graft cases, following Ford’s acquittal and a juror’s note about missing evidence.

San Francisco Francia J. Honey Abraham Ritef Haw Henes

Itching piles relief at last in Columbia

Local resident P Freer of 47 Garden Street Columbia endorses Deane Ointment as the cure for persistent itching and soreness from piles. He reports years of discomfort ended after using the remedy bought at Adams & Martins drug store. Sold by all dealers at 6 cents. Fonten-Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole U S agents.

Columbia P. Freer Garden Street Town Dean Adama & Martin Conta Fonter-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States

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