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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1909

Page

6

Woman seeks absolute divorce after alleged 100 plus beatings

Mrs. Martin files for absolute divorce from Will Martin charging 32 years of marriage with cruelty and more than a hundred beatings. Court grants injunction preventing him from withdrawing bank funds and other property actions. Martin released on bond after arrest following a confrontation with officers. money allegedly hidden at home could not be found.

Poly Han Gs Merin Pand Wil M. Martin Clack J. H. Dinning Hudee Holding Junction Oawipe Phoenicspon Bank Maury National Bank Martin Goad Butts Will Martin H. P. Piquers Oteers Soney

Turkeys Worth As Much As Porkers In Local Market

Record high turkey prices shock readers as demand spikes. Local dealers report turkeys selling at par with hogs, with one bird reaching 21.20 and a sixty pound gobbler valued above 11.20. Prices climb wholesale to 27 cents a pound, sparking worrymary about supply. A second ad promotes a cough remedy for children without opioids.

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Mrs Ann B Sloan Called Home in Columbia

The unexpected death of Mrs. Ann Batie Sloan occurred Saturday at 9 15 am at her home at corner Walker avenue and W Eighth street in Columbia. Cause was heart failure after indigestion. She was active in the First Methodist church and survived by eight Sloan children and a brother and sister. Funeral Sunday at City Road Church with burial at Spring Hill cemetery. Pallbearers and train details listed. An advertisement for Donn’s Ointment follows.

Ann’ Batie Sloan Walker Avenue Eighth Street Columbia First Methodist Church James E. Sloan James A. Sloan Allen D. Sloan Clarry T. Sloan Chas A. Sloan Kendrick Sloan City Road Church Nashville H. B. Blue J. W. Cherry Spring Hill Cemetery Madison Station Parlora of Oakes & Nichols W. B. Lockridge Robi. Pilsow Roy Alford Roy Alford, Oc. A. Parker Fulton R. J. Harlan S. F. Ashton J. B Ashton Willnderson C. W A J. M. Gray George Stratton J. M. Wilson M. T. Stratton W. A. Ogden J. T. Stratton Everett Doolittle

Bold thieves operate at Jackson Tennessee

A band of thieves has been active in Jackson over the past two to three weeks with numerous robberies of stores and dwellings. Last night a flagman named Boone Books of the N and St L Railway was held up by two men in the area.

Martin Trial Postponed Due to Defendant Illness

The preliminary assault with intent to murder trial for Will Martin was postponed in magistrate court because the defendant is ill with pneumonia likely. The hearing is rescheduled for December 23. A Cumberland University versus Columbia Institute basketball game is canceled for now due to players leaving for Christmas and a referee dispute over Cumberland's coach officiating.

Will Martin Martin Columbia Institute Cumberland University Cumberland Lebanon Vanderbilt

For Sale High Grade Jersey Cows

High grade Jersey cows for sale all fresh or springers available from one to carload. Contact J T Jennett by phone for details.

J.T. Jennett

Maury Docket Called First at Supreme Court Session

Special to The Herald from Nashville Tennessee reports the Maury County docket occupying the spotlight as the Supreme Court convened. Irvine and Irvine faced H. P. Figuers and W. J. Webster in the opening case, with one additional chancery matter on the docket. The major criminal case involves the Coopers, father and son, convicted in the Carmack murder, postponed until after the holidays.

Herald Nashville Tenn Maury County Supreme Court Irvine& Irvine H. P. Figuers W. J. Webster Beth Maury County Chancery Coopers Carmack

Kidney remedy praised by Claremont woman for long kidney illness

Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire reports buying Foley's Kidney Remedy about a year ago and says it cured a severe kidney trouble of several years. She calls it grand medicine and recommends it. For sale by all dealers.

Joyce Claremont, N. H Foley

Otter Fur Sold For Thirteen Dollars In Maury County

One of the few otters sought in Maury county fell to hunter Will James of Bear Creek. The glossy three foot otter hide was sold today to Louie Barker for 13 dollars, valued as a fine specimen.

Maury County Will James Bear Creek Louie Barker

Inspection Drive Targets Maury County Rural Routes

Fourth Assistant Postmaster General orders systematic inspection of Maury county rural routes to gauge road and bridge conditions. Routes failing to meet standards risk service discontinuation. carriers assist in inspections and report findings to postmasters for remedial action.

Washington Pastowmeter Jackson Maury County Postoflce Jackson P. V. Degraw Asst

Bargain Clothing Sale Highlights for Women and Men

A local ad lists ladies and misses golf gloves from 110 to 456 pairs, ladies knit shawls and mufflers, children’s sweaters, men’s sweaters and gloves, neckwear, silk mufflers, handkerchiefs, dress shirts, plush robes, and rubber shoes. Prices range widely from a few cents to several dollars, with emphasis on value and assortment.

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Cotton acreage sought for 1910 by Columbia Cotton Mill Co

Cotton mill seeks 2000 acres to plant with cotton in 1910. They will supply seed and guarantee 8 cents per pound for seed cotton and add more as market allows for deliveries on or before November 15, 1910. Columbia Cotton Mill Co. offers terms and wants reliable growers.

Columbia Cotton Millco

Mayor Declines to Investigate Whitaker Charges

Mayor William Biddle declines to take further action on Friday's charges against Officers Morgan and Stages. He notes prior dismissal by the Police Committee and that the Circuit Court Grand Jury has taken cognizance of the matter, forwarding a Dec 17 1909 letter to N C Whitaker and his agents.

Xs.c Whitaker William Biddle Morgan Stages Biddle Grand Jury N. C. Whitaker Matthews Gordon WM. M. Biddle

Henry Willis Granted Bond After Conviction

Henry Willis, confined in the Columbia jail for months as a convicted wife murderer, was granted bond on Friday and released. Bond set at 5000 in the murder case and 1000 each in two assault with intent to murder counts, posted by relatives. Judge Holding overruled a motion for a new trial, and Willis appealed to the supreme court.

Columbia Henry Willis Willis Holding Supreme Court

Hughes Father Dies in Albany At Governor's Mansion

The Rev. David Hughes, father of Governor Hughes, died at the New York executive mansion at 11 o'clock tonight after a recent stroke of apoplexy. He was aged 71.

Albany David Hughes Gov. Hughes Executive Mansion

Foley's Kidney Pills for Danville resident’s relief

Jacop Schrall of 432 South Street Danville Illinois reports eighteen months of kidney and bladder trouble. After trying various doctors and pills he began Foley's Kidney Pills seven weeks ago and now feels improved daily. For sale by all druggists.

Danville Jacop Schrall South St Danville, Ill Foley

Turkeys High at Culleoka in Holiday Trade

Special to The Herald from Culleoka Tenn December 18 The Great American bird attracts vast money and appetite in Culleoka The Culleoka Produce company paid out 2500 for turkeys this week with prices up to 17 1/2 cents per pound for choice birds The holiday trade will run into the thousands of dollars and highlights a remarkable market for the birds locally

Herald Culleoka Tenn Culleoka Produce Company

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