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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1908
Page
6
Latta Seeks City Appoinment as Next Pitt Marshal
Latta declares he will seek the city marshal post. He notes Mayor Biddleball promised appointment if desired, expects support from allies, and says salary at $76 monthly won’t deter his service to the town. He emphasizes time devoted to duty and aims to curb local temptation and promote citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Latta
Hatcher
MKenzie Constable Killed by Train in Tennessee
WKENZIE Tenn Dec 18 Will R Bol Constable was killed Wednesday midnight when he attempted to cross the Louisville and Nashville passenger train as it pulled into the station. The tragedy occurred at the crossing near Wkenzie. No further details were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wkenzie, Tenn
Will R. Bol Constable
Louisville & Nashville
Would Mortgage the Farm for Salve Cure
A farmer on Rural Route 2, Emro Gy W Floyd, says Hillis Armes Salve cured three sores seen on his leg. He declares it worth its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to obtain it, noting it is stocked at Alcorn's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emro Gy
W. A. Floyd
Alcorn
Syrian's Lecture Charms Hearers at First P Church
Rev. Faddoul Maghab spoke at the First P church in Columbia delivering an inspiring Bible lesson tied to Oriental shepherd life. The audience praised the program though some questioned why the community, especially churches, did not show greater appreciation for such talks. Maghabghab’s clear English and broad culture have impressed audiences in East and North churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Faddoul Maghabshat
P. Church
Fruit trees and plants offered by R A Wilkes Cullooka Tenn
S Choice Fruits invites responses for descriptions and pricing of fruit trees vines and plants. R A Wilkes Cullooka Tennessee advertises this offering and encourages interested buyers to send their names for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Choice Fruits
Truit
R. A. Wilkes
Cullooka
Tenn
Hold Up Plot Foiled Near East Liverpool Bank
A planned streetcar hold up to seize 25000 to pay Homer Laughlin China Co employees was thwarted in East Liverpool. Roy Winters and Walter Strongers were jailed after armed guards monitored the Newell route and a buggy carrying the suspects fled toward the usual money pickup point, where officers intercepted them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Homer Laughlin China Company
Newell
W. Va
Roy Winters
Walter Strongers
Newell Bridge
Liverpool
John Matheny
Fred Lawrence
Electrocution test history cited by Pitney in Morristown debate
Former Vice Chancellor Henry C. Pitney recalls the Morris county court house electrocuting experiment on Antoine LaBlanche and recounts Prof Joseph Henry’s galvanic current that produced dramatic muscular movements. Pitney says he may be the only living witness to the event. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised by G B Alcorn warns of quick cures for hoarseness and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morristown
N. J
Henry C. Pitney
Pitney
Morris County
Antoine LaBlanche
Princeton College
Mr. Pitney
LaBlanche
Sayre Familly
Jos. Henry
Smithsonian Institute
An T
Steen
State-wide Prohibition Rally At Market Hall
A large mass meeting in Market Hall, Knoxville, endorses statewide prohibition. Mayor Brooks cites police records show 60 percent fewer arrests and half as many murders since Knoxville went dry. Senators Cooper and Lenoir pledge support. James H. Welcker criticizes the caucus as a shackling device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Market Hall
Brooks
Cooper
Nashville
W. G. Lenoir
James H. Welcker
Carmack as a Mason memorial tribute in Maury county
A memorial tribute by Maury County Masons honors Senator Carmack as a dedicated Mason. It praises his integrity, laments his death under gunfire in the capital, and calls for two actions: revere his name and erect a monument to his memory in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carmack Wan
Plator
Firethren
Maury County
Nearly lynched two men freed by court in Alabama
In Russell County locals nearly mobbed Will and Jeff Latimore for the killing of farmer Walter Williams near Eufaula. Court records show they played no part in the crime and the sheriff's custody kept them safe, allowing them to return home free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Russell County
Will
Jeff Latimore
Walter Williams
Eufaula
Montgomery County
Apples On The Pacific Coast Show Visitor Praises Washington Methods
J L Jones of Columbia Tennessee president of the Jack Breeders Association toured the National Apple Show in Spokane. He praised Washington growers for spraying pruning and packing and said his report will include demonstrations of fruit size and color. The show succeeded despite most eastern and southern fruit arriving spoiled from transit. prizes will be mailed to entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
J. L. Jones
Columbia, Tenn
Jack Breeders’ Association of
United States
Tennessee Horticulture Society
State
Tennessee
Washington
Northwest
Rocky Mountain
Harry J. Neely
Maury County Medical Society Elects Officers
The Maury County Medical Society met in the Chancery Court room and heard an engaging paper by Dr H O Anderson. After discussion, officers for the ensuing year were elected: Dr C D Nowlin of Mt. Pleasant as President, Dr J Beasley of Hampshire as Vice President, and Dr M M Cook of Santa Ke as Secretary and Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County Medical Society
Chancery Court Room
H. O. Anderson
H. E. Thomas
R. 8. Covey
C. D. Nowlin
Mt. Pleasant
J. Beasley
Hampshire
Monument to Our Pioneers Dedication at Bledsoe’s Lick
In Gallatin Tennessee on December 18 a monument to Cols Anthony and Isaac Bled pioneer patriots of the Cumberland settlement was dedicated over their graves near Castalian Springs. The twenty foot high Georgia granite memorial funded by the Bledane Monument Association, with Col J G Cisco as secretary, drew guests from Nashville and local residents. Prof H N Donoho led ceremonies starting with America and a prayer by Rev J A McFerrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallatin
Tenn
Bledsoe's Lick
Qols
Anthony
Isaac Bled
Cumberland
Sumner County
Georgia
Bledses
Bledsoe Academy
Custallan Springs
Bledane Monument Association
Col
J. G. Cisco
Nashville
Cal. Cisco
Cisco
Oscar FP
Biedeco
F. Wilson
Cunningham
D. Shelby Williams
Castalian Springs
H. N. Donoho
America
J. A. McFerrin
Counterfeiting Guilty In Local Court Case
A local court found the defendant guilty of counterfeiting. The record notes the act involved passing counterfeit money and compares it to substituting a worthless remedy for Foley's Honey and Tar, a well known cough and cold medicine, highlighting the alleged deception and harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
QEO
Alcorn
Twelve poisoned by water cooler in Kentucky
Twelve people, including Brent Powell’s eight children and two Powell guests, became violently ill after drinking water from a rear porch cooler in Campbellsville Taylor county. The victims, ages 2 to 18, ranged between life and death as authorities investigated a potential attempt to destroy two families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Campbellsville
Taylor County
Here
Brent Powell
Powell
William Denson
Powells
Fireworks Law Tightened for Christmas Patrols
Columbia city plans strict enforcement of the long standing ordinance prohibiting firing or throwing firecrackers on streets and in business districts this Christmas. Mayor Biddle vows adherence and warns boyish offenders may be escorted to the station with officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Biddle
Houwke
Tennesseean and Weekly Herald Subscriptions Offer
A promotional pitch presents a $3 annual deal for The Tennessean and the Weekly Herald with cash payment. The offer aims to expand paid up in advance subscribers for both papers by including Sundays with the Daily Tennessean. The message urges readers to accept the cost-saving proposition and subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessean
Stranger Found Dead Near Columbia Military Academy
A unidentified man, 45 to 60, with sandy hair and a suit case, was found near the Columbia Military Academy after apparently dying by carbolic acid. A note reads I am homeless find friendless and have spent all my money for work. No identification or clear origin. seen wandering toward Columbia Friday morning. Coroner and city officers investigated. body brought to undertaking establishment for possible ID.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poleon
Columbia Military Academy
Wfote
J. W
Rock Crusher Gang
Loulaville & Nashville
Hampshire Crossing
Green and Lancaster
H. F.pariss
Fox & Derrverry
Foley's Kidney Remedy Ad Claims Health Benefits
An old advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy treats kidney and bladder troubles, improves irregularities, builds up worn out tissues, restores vitality, and makes users feel and look well, with a promotional tone typical of period medical ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Forley
Dead man unidentified in North region death case
The body of a man who died by his own hand Friday night remains unidentified though many viewed the remains at Fox and Derryberry’s undertaking parlor. Esquire K P Loftin says he knew the man days earlier and he claimed to be from up north, Indiana, Wisconsin, or Alabama. A telegram from H A Forsheimer of Mobile, Alabama requested identification notes, and Mayor Riddle will mail the note left by the man. A West Point, Tennessee lead proved false as the man was found alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox & Derryberry
Esq
K. P. Loftin
Indiana
Wisconsin
Alabama
Tn Hine
Riddle
H. A. Forsheimer
Mobile
Ala
I. W
Biddle
West Point
Tenn
Creamery Place Changes Hands
The old creamery property on the Pulaski pike near South Side Park, once owned by Caldwell Bros. as bottling works, was sold to Dif ford Hendley for $1,000. The sale was made through A. L. Blooker, Gubtoribe for The Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski Pike
South Side Park
Caldwell Bros
need as # bottling works
Difford Hendley
A. L. Blooker
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Ouage
Cepa Bate
Latta
Orino
GEO. S
M'Kenzie
E. W. Jones
Vrartiowl Machinist
Boline
High Street
Tent
Acme Poultry Farm
Ride Island
Macon A. Greenfild
Robert Berg Tchmaker
Continental
Parrell
Lipscomb
Far East
Santa Claus Headquarters
Santa Claus
Imsburg
Prop
Marble City
Carmack
Mason
Pacific Coast
Jones
Medical Society
Medicos
Bledsoes
THE
Weekly Herald
Creamery Place
Gubtoribe
Herald
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