Former Judge and Garner Deny Clemency for Willis
Both the former judge and the prosecuted attorney general deny endorsing a clemency petition for Henry Willis. They say no petition was presented to them and that any private discussions did not amount to approval. Willis, a wife murderer, was pardoned by Gov. Patterson after withdrawing an appeal and serving part of a ten year sentence. Dean's Ointment is advertised as quick relief for eczema and itching in children.
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Holding
Garner
Henry Willis
Gov. Patterson
Willis
Implain
Emse
Supreme Court
Hall
FP. J. Cheney & CO. Props
Toledo
Hal
Population shifts and ballot law notes in Maury county
Population changes across Maury county districts show gains in districts one eight and nine during the decade, with district seven suffering the largest loss. The article discusses the impact of rail construction on growth, legal questions about open versus secret ballots, and census boundary issues affecting Columbia city limits.
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Maury County
Columbia
Mt. Pleasant
Supreme Court of
Thors Inwa
Board of Trade
Spring Tatu
Spring Hill
Mt. Pleasant Town
Columbia City
Patterson denies candidacy and vows return to law practice
Special to The Herald from Nashville reports close friends deny Governor M. R. Patterson will seek any office. He plans to retire from office at term end and resume the practice of law in Memphis. He also denies plans to edit a Nashville newspaper. Judge W. B. Turner closed the December term at Waynesboro and will resume duties in Centreville next week.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
M. R. Patterson
Memphis
W. B. Turner
Waynesboro
Columbia
Centreville
Debate on Educational Qualification for Voting
At the next A T 0 Society meeting at County High School the topic is that there should be an educational qualification for voting. Affirmative team includes Ashley Sowell Burk Kanbos Clinton Smith. Negative team lists Edd Hindman William Seagraves Joe Tidwell. The debate will be between the High School boys and Hayes McLean at Lewinburg in February.
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Society of the County High School
Ashley Sowell
Burk Kanbos
Clinton Smith
Edd Hindman
William Seagraves
Joe Tidwell
Hayes-McLean
Lewinburg
Dyspepsia Cure Promoted by Sunbery Resident
A Sunbery Ohio resident J H Walker reports long standing indigestion and loss of appetite improved after using Burdock Blood Bitters. The testimonial asserts the product cured his stomach distress after years of discomfort.
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J. H. Walker
Sunbery, Whio
Former Columbia Citizen Walter Roberts Shot Dead in Birmingham
Walter Roberts, a former Columbia resident, was fatally shot nine times after an altercation with a stagehand at the Bijou Theatre in Birmingham Saturday night. His funeral was held at the Episcopal church in Columbia today, with Rev. Edward B. Andrews officiating. he was the son of James Roberts a former local policeman and livery stable operator.
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Walter Roberts
Columbia
Birmingham
Bijou
Roberts
Moore
South Main Street
Episcopal Church
Edward B. Andrews
James Roberts
Nashville
Frank
Evan Roberts
Kidney pills promise cure from back pain and fatigue
M Mayer of Rochester New York shares a testimonial noting a sharp back pain, sluggishness, and irregular kidney action. After using Foley Kidney Pills he reports renewed strength and full recovery, urging care when kidneys are affected. Brooks Latham Drug Co.
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M. Mayer
Rochester
N. Y
Foley
Brooks- Latham Drug Co
Married at Court House in county court room
Mise Ellen Holden and Boyd John son wed this morning with R H Guest officiating. The notice then shifts to a medical ad claiming Dr Thomas Electric Oil relieves pain from cuts bruises burns and scalds quickly.
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Mise Ellen Holden
Boyd Johnson
County Court Room
Esq
R. H. Guest
Thomas
Bold attempt to assassinate local game warden on High Street
An unknown Black man threw a dynamite stick at deputy game warden H. M. Gordon on High Street just before midnight. The fuse burned out, then the assailant relit and hurled again as Gordon fired, chasing toward West End before escaping on horseback with a rum, leaving Gordon uninjured. Gordon suspects the attacker may be someone he previously arrested for state game violations, but no clues exist yet. Also includes an advertisement for laxatives and herald subscription.
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H. M. Gordon
Gordon
Mr. Gordon
West End
Nero
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