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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
12
A fragmented report shows BG and Oe Mer teams in a tense clash. Vines appear as a key element in play while officials and coaches monitor tensions. Details remain unclear, but the contest is described as closely fought with strategic calls shaping momentum.
Witness Dunc testified that Sharp claimed knowledge of Cooper’s involvement in Carmack’s killing and discussed gunfire incidents. The account connects Sharp to prior awareness of grime and potential culpability, with authorities probing his statements and possible motive.
Yesterday afternoon in Nashville Judge Hart heard fifteen witnesses in the Carmack murder trial. Mary Skeffington state librarian and Carey Folk testified, linking John D. Sharpe to the crime and portraying a planned assassination. Witnesses described Sharpe and the Coopers near the scene and recounted dismissive or revealing remarks about Senator Carmack.
Burglars entered P. Garber’s store on South Main Tuesday and stole many suits cloaks and shoes plus four dollars from the cash register. A back door panel was cut then skylight broken to gain entry and goods passed out through a back window. A local suspect familiar with the store is suspected.
Waverly Tenn December 22 stockholders of the First National and Citizens Bank agreed to voluntary liquidations and a new National Bank organized A P Murray cashier of the Citizens Bank and Mason Sanders of the First National
In a Tuesday trial in the County Criminal Court Dan Stribling colored faced a jurors inability to reach a verdict despite court guidance. Judge Gordon urged a verdict after the State’s arguments but the panel could not agree and was dismissed. State attorneys planned an appeal to the Circuit Court. Some jurors sought pay but were told they could face contempt fines.
Special to The Herald reports the bond hearing for Dane Cooper Robin Cooper and John D Sharpe continued with crowded court, revealing new testimony. Henry Bell and Patrolman Robert K Vaughn described pistol details and the scene, while Lt Pilcher’s evidence showed a hammerless pistol with loaded cartridges. supporting testimony from Judson Harrison and Mrs Lillian Burch touched on Sharpe’s movements and family concerns, and W D Scruggs testified that Governor Patterson sent Sharpe to retrieve his son. EB B Craig to be examined this afternoon.
Union City Tennessee December witnesses testified in the Rankin murder case as Emma Jackson swore for armed protection after naming some twenty seven riders. Her daughter Dora backed her statement while Russell a recent turncoat described fear and a warning to the court. John Shaw and Martin Leonard recounted brutal intimidation by riders at Reelfoot Lake including whipping and home burning. The defense pressed cross examination delaying further proceedings until tomorrow.
Columbia Lodge of Elks acted Santa Claus in a royal manner visiting homes in need. A committee led by Drs. Duke Biddie Alf Horseley James B. Jackson and F. G. Smith collected flour sugar potatoes and other necessities in a large furniture van and filled stockings with candies fruits and toys. They arranged fuel and other aid through local merchants to ease hardship.
W. J. Webster Jr of Columbia has been named manager of Abe H. Frank's large stock farm seventeen miles north of Memphis. The farm, once the winter home of a northern millionaire, will be stocked with fine blooded pacers, rotters, saddle horses, cattle, hogs, sheep and poultry. Webster is purchasing hogs, cattle, sheep and poultry and has almost secured a carload. The selection is praised as an excellent one, reflecting Webster's love for fine stock and knowledge of premier bloodlines.
The Herald staff thanks Postmaster Jackson for a box of fine cigars. His efficiency and courtesy are praised as he helps the town and its people. The notice also advertises cheap accident insurance and Dr. Thomas’ electro remedy.
Nashville police report Gov Patterson grants about twenty five pardons this Christmas season. Eleven pardons and commissions announced this morning, with remaining pardons to follow this afternoon on the advisory board’s recommendation.
Testimony links state power aims to enforce rule through night riders in the Reelfoot district and implicates Harvey in a murder conspiracy. A witness known as Fagin clarifies details, while other accounts describe whipping with a leather like instrument during the mob action.
The Phoenix National Bank increased its circulating medium from $87,000 to $120,000 with $33,000 notes in tens and twenties. President Hutton and Cashier Fulton sign the new issue secured by recent Panama Canal bonds, the bank earning a low bid and showing Uncle Sam's credit.
A bustling holiday scene as crowds fill streets and shops. Merchants report good overall business with Wednesday and Thursday strong, clerks busy and sellers touting fruit candy and fireworks. Most stores close for Christmas, except groceries opening briefly in the morning.
Cullooka friends sent a beautiful tribute of love in roses to be placed on Senator Carmack's grave today. The gesture honors the late figure and reflects local affection for his memory.
Barker & Company completed a record turkey shipments season, moving 200000 pounds of dressed birds to Eastern markets for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Live fowl sold 10 to 18 1/2 cents per pound, with 20000 live turkeys contributing about 30000 dollars to local households. Total outlay, including labor and packing, barrels, ice and freight, estimated at 35000 to 40000 dollars. If lined up, turkeys would stretch eleven miles from here to Spring Hill, with broader county trade possibly reaching Nashville.
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