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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1909

Page

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Prince of Peace Cantata Shines at First C P Church

The Prince of Peace cantata presented by First Cumberland Presbyterian church impressed Columbia with its ambition and reverent portrayal. Cast members conveyed deep religious zeal, especially in the angel chorus and Bethlehem tableau, as Miss Hutchins led a radiant Madonna. The event drew a full house with no vacant seats, and Rev. Geo H. Mack praised all helpers, including Royal Arch Masons for costumes.

Christ Mator Limes Ceetuta Hutchins Bethlehem Daughters of Israel Mamie Hill Mildred Powell Bessie Lee Billington Ire B.A. Satterfield Ten Virgin Edgar Braly Mise Churn Adkisson Johnnie May Ply Lewis Howard Annie Louise Latti Bloise Oakes Daisy Porter Allen Coxe Bva Gibert Eunice Polls Royal Arch Masons

Miss Lowell at McDowell

School trustees have appointed Miss Jane Sowell as teacher at Rockside after Miss Lowell, a capable and experienced educator, has closed her school. The move is expected to meet general approval among the community.

Leo Duke Jane Sowell Mg Lowell Haw Rockside Peacher

State Widers Win in Court

In Clarksville Tennessee on December 28 Judge J W Stout dissolved a temporary injunction against a Democratic primary in Robertson County. He ruled party disputes cannot be settled by courts and allowed the local Democratic executive committee to set a primary date, rebuking Patterson factionalism. The decision cites voters as the proper arbiters of intra party disputes.

Clarksville Tenn J. W. Stout Patterson Committee Robertson County Stout Democratic Executive Committee

Cupid Cavorted in a Taxicab Wedding at Bellevue Hospital

C H Smith a Bellevue Hospital convalescent and Mrs L R Rotzell were married in a taxicab in the hospital courtyard today. Witnesses officiated from inside and around the vehicle as bridesmaids were absent due to the ceremony being held after Smith collapsed in the cab following a trip to City Hall for a license. The couple headed home with the wife acting as nurse on the honeymoon journey from the shop to his residence.

New York C. H. Smith Bellevue Hospital L. R. Rotzell Smith He Shogpita Nuree

Office opens in court house after fire loss

Dr. Voorhies county health officer, whose office was destroyed by fire, has opened a new office on the third floor of the court house.

Dr. Voorhies

Playing Cards Taxes Rise in November Receipts

Washington reports $61,831 paid in taxes on playing cards for November, up $11,461 from 1908. The November statement shows broad increases in internal revenue items with a net rise of $2,695,717. Major gains include $1,232,909 on distilled liquor, $273,490 on cigars, $196,644 on cigarettes, $207,888 on manufactured tobacco, and $606,947 on fermenting liquors. November total receipts were $24,310,717 with five-month fiscal totals at $118,358,163 versus $196,684,063 a year earlier.

Washington United States

Price onces on senator s head

Col James Gordon of Okolona named by Governor Noel to succeed the late A. J. McLaurin as United States Senator. Gordon, once suspected in Lincoln’s assassination conspiracy, had a $10,000 reward offered for his capture. He fled to Canada, then returned after aiding Gen Dix to prove his innocence.

J. Wilkes Booth Abraham Lincoln Virginia Col. Gordon Booth Lincoln Canada Gordon New York Cavary New Yorker Dix New York

Mine at Artemus Ky Reported on Fire

Knoxville Tenn December 28 T M Jones in charge of the Knoxville mine rescue station received a message summoning him to Artemus Kentucky where the Cumberland mine was reported on fire. He left with full equipment and should have reached the scene at midnight. No information yet on whether miners are imprisoned. The mine is owned by George L Carter interests.

Knoxville Tenn T. M. Jones Knoxville Mina Regene Artemus Cumberland George L. Carter

Joint Debate Promises Clash Over Judiciary Race

A potential joint debate among candidates for Attorney General and judges is discussed for next Saturday in Columbia. Thomas H. Peebles and Torsee Frierson have signaled openness to a joint meeting if all judge candidates participate. Peebles filed at primary headquarters with $80 as he seeks the Attorney General nomination. McLaurine and Frierson are expected to enter, while Boyd’s plans remain unclear.

Frierson and McLaurine Columbia Thomas H. Peebles Torsee Frierson Jutver Point Offeast Thoras H. Peebles Betue Smiser Mr. Peebles R H McLanurine Horace Frierson Boyd

Chattanooga Boy Ends His Life in Home on Missionary Ridge

Ross MacRae a 20 year old well known Chattanooga youth and grandson of John W. Faxon, died by a self inflicted pistol shot at about 4 PM in his parents home on Missionary Ridge. He had been ill three days and confined to his room. friends and family rushed to aid after the shot, but he died minutes later.

Chattanooga Tenn Ross MacRae John W. Faxon J. M. MacRae Missionary Ridge Young MacRae Fred Phvatcfank Mackae

Maury Farmers Meet at Court House Discuss Lamb Club

Maury County Live Stock Growers Association plans a Monday meeting at 1 o'clock at the Court House to discuss forming a Lamb club to raise lamb prices, and to consider a Maury county farmers summer school. A secretary’s card prompts all to attend for general discussions on oats, Lamb club formation, and a potential summer school.

Maury Court House Woodlettaville Goodletteville Maury County Murphy the Herald The Columbia Heraia Manly County Parmers’ and Live Rock Growers’ Association A. E. Murphy

Crew Abandons Vessel In Gale Near Cape Henry

The three masted schooner Nettie Champion, loaded with lumber, sailed from Norfolk to New York on December 22. Abandoned after wreck and waterlogging, the crew of Captain Lloyd and up to five others disappeared. the ship was sighted thirty-five miles southeast of Cape Henry by the Radiance’s captain. The crew’s fate remains unknown as they likely used the yawl boat to escape.

Norfolk Maser Nettie Champion New York Cape Henry Dunn Radiance Lloyd

Rock Island Stock A Flurry In New York Trading

Reported today after witness examination in the Rock Island Investigation before the Stock Exchange committee a brokerage house tied to the Rock Island syndicate ordered fifteen brokers to buy 2000 shares at market before the Exchange opened Monday. As the stock began to rise brokers rushed in to buy and short sellers covered, fueling a sensational price surge.

New York Rock Island Stocx Exchange Afteen

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C. P. Church Birth Miss Lowell M’dowell Udge Stout Robertson New York County Troy N. Y Howard Ashokan Valley Cupid MR. Smith Price Mississippi Thomas HH. Peebles Mongay Herald Shorts
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