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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
4
The Greeneville scene shifts toward temperance as George Stuart rallies public conscience in East Tennessee. The piece argues for uniting temperance voters across parties to defeat the whiskey trade and elect reform-minded Republicans and Democrats in state government.
In praising Mr Padgett the editorial notes his early critics doubted his oratory and sought jobs for supporters. It credits him with expanding rural delivery routes, securing new money for Maury County, and aligning with department heads to serve his district. The piece claims no previous congressman did more for the Seventh district.
A fragment discusses a rail line demanding five cents for a ride it values at three cents, noting the company’s capitalization at twenty four millions and payments to Maxon on two taillions. The text reflects concerns over pricing and corporate finances.
The city enjoyed a festive Christmas with widespread business activity and family celebrations. Churches hosted Sunday school programs and decorated trees with gifts, Santa distributed presents, and children sang carols across Bobdock, Emerson Memorial, First Cumberland, First Methodist, Advent Chapel, and St. Peter's venues.
Rev. Herbert S. Bigelow of Vine Street Congregational argues taxation shows inequality stems from injustice in government not merit. He contrasts a laborer earning ten dollars weekly with a city corporate figure, noting the worker’s sober, industrious life and the tax burden shared by the laboring class.
Satterfield and Doteoutt advertise large stock of American wire fence with a sales pitch urging customers to send their wagon for quick pickup and delivery.
The text catalogs factions and figures including J rere Morgan The Oil Trust and Attorney General Knox. References to the Bank and Comptroller Ridgeley appear amid a debate on interference with business and fiscal policy. The piece hints at delays and public questions before a major Christmas season.
The firm acknowledges possible errors in its large business and invites any grievance to be reported for correction. A sale offers one third off most items including the balance of the Dolls China Tea Sets Iron Toys Pictures and Medallions.
A court ordered land sale in Columbia Tennessee lists WW Gibbs and others as claimants. The parcel, described with metes and bounds in Manry County, totals one acre. Sale Jan 5 at the courthouse with six and twelve month credit. Terms require notes with security and removal of redemption rights. Dec 6 1401. Signed by alAln. Ain.
S Allen and others versus J H Jacobs and wife in Columbia Tennessee court notice sets January 15 1902 for sale of a parcel in Maury County bounded by Low Fitzgerald Dodean Hayes and Fitzgerald containing (illegible) acres. Terms cash with no redemption. AKIN Clerk Master. The Herald prints the news.
Authorized notices announce H J Sewell of Lawrence County as attorney general candidate for the Eleventh Judicial District in August, pending Democratic approval. J B Garon of Lawrence County also seeks attorney general in August under Democratic party guidance. Ben Childers of Giles County named for attorney general in August with Democratic party backing. John Latta and Newt Mickard listed as Maury County sheriffs candidates for August elections, with others including Jannen Emerson and James Forgey mentioned for sheriff posts in surrounding counties.
The notice names W F Embry as a candidate for Circuit Court Clerk of Maury County, and Willard P Worley for the same office. Also announces John G Latta as a candidate for reelection as Register of Maury County at the August election.
Por Truster. We are authorized to annoint Mr. James H. Kannon as a candidate for Trustee of Maury County at the August election. County Clerk A. L. Thomas also seeks reelection to the office of county clerk at the August election in Lat.
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