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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1909

Page

6

Conductor Seay Shot on Train in Maury County Incident

On a Maury County train a shooting wounded conductor Seay when a revolver misfired on Lonnie Hines who had been expelled from the train last year. Deputy sheriffs and Maury county officers pursued Hines as W B Barnett assisted and transported Seay to care, with the scene near Rockdale and Sandy Hook neighborhoods.

Frank Seay Tom Barnes Popeuter Rockdale Agalogt Lonnie Hines Revolver Ovat Lawrenceburg Suemerton Sunmertown Sear Seay Hines W B Barnett Columbia Wolf Wien Maury County Silves Sandy Hook Ony

For Sale Fifth Grade Jersey Cows

For sale, fifth grade Jersey cows all fresh with young calves. Can supply from one to many head. Phone Ett J Jenett?

J, T Jennett

Condition of Alfonso Serious in Andalusia Trip

A dispatch from Madrid reports King Alfonso is in serious condition and may undergo an operation. He was departing on a trip to Andalusia and was slated to travel to San Lucas where the procedure would be performed, according to the terse bulletin.

Wadrid King Alfonso Andalusia Alfonso San Lucas

Black doctor attacked at Mt Pleasant hall by Claude Parks

Mt Pleasant physician JC Low was injured on the face with a sharp object during a confrontation at Low's auditorium and dance hall. The Black suspect Claude Parks, a local promoter, fled after the incident and bonded out on deputy sheriff Harris's charge.

Claude Parks J. C. Low Mount Pleasant JC. Low Mt Pleasant Low Auditorum Mt. Pleasant Jows Popris Mt. Plassant Parks Sherif Harris Bond

Post Office Building Delays Move Into February

The new post office building will not be occupied before February 1, as stated today by Postmaster Jackson. Office furniture ordered earlier has not arrived, making an early January move unlikely.

Y Postinster Jackson

Veteran country editor leaves the Marshall Gazette

W Ewing of the Marshall Gazette retires after nearly forty years as editor and publisher. James Nance McCord succeeds him with Kercheval as partner, ensuring continued advocacy for good government and reform while health ends Ewing’s long career.

Herald Lewisburg Dee Lodhy Lene Marshall Gusette Ewing Rekrew James Nance McCord W. St Hmakor Gazette Tennessee The Tnd Hwing Kercheval

Elks Share Christmas Gifts at Boaz Talk and Santa Presence

Rev W T Boaz delivered a brief address at the Elks Home as Kriss Kringle role was played by Emmett Dugger. About 125 children received dolls tops trains horns and drums along with candy nuts and oranges. The charity extended to coal wood clothing and essentials funded by voluntary gifts and recent minstrel proceeds.

Santa Claus I the Elks W. T. Boaz Emmett Dugger The Elks Opera

Col. Edgerton and Bride-To-Be In Durham Train Wreck

Col and Mrs John E Edgerton visiting relatives in North Carolina were in a Durham railroad wreck Friday. They were badly shaken but not seriously injured. Col Edgertons face and nose were bruised, a physician was needed. The collision followed a rear end crash into a train ahead. One of six railroad accidents in the Carolinas in recent days.

John E. Edgerton North Carolina Col. Edgerton Durham Macorten Carolnns

Four Drunks Arrested During Holidays by Local Police

Four arrests were made Friday Saturday and Sunday for drunkenness by the local police. No arrests for disorderly conduct occurred as drunks stayed in the plain intoxicated category and went to the police station. Weather favored Christmas drunks and proved remarkable for prohibition.

Loca

Supt Graham to Address Officers at Tennessee Teachers Meeting

The Public School Officers Association of Tennessee will hold annual sessions in Nashville January 11 12 and 18 at the Senate Chamber. Superintendent John P Graham will speak on How to Raise Local Funds and the Course of Study. A large county delegation will attend despite cheap rail rates.

Public School Officers Association of Tennessee Senate Chamber Nashville John P. Graham

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Cold Remedy

An old ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds with bold promise that it will cure the illness and notes availability from druggists. It emphasizes remembering the product name for future use and mentions refuel substitutes.

Foley

Columbia Masons Name Officers for Next Year

At a Columbia Masonic Lodge meeting officers for next year were elected, including W M Col J G Hardy S W Will Dyer J W Richard Hillett Secy Frank H Smith Treas J J Elam and others. The lodge will meet Monday night with a public address by Chaplain T H Athey on St John the Evangelist, then a procession to the Masonic Hall for degrees. On Thursday night December 30 two candidates will be raised to Master Mason.

Columbia” Masonic Lodge Col. J. GC Hardy W .M Will Dyer S. W Richard ©. Hillett J. W Frank H. Smith J. J. Elam W. J. Lane Evan W. Jones W. A. Voss Rev T. H. Athey David Page J. T. Peters W. B. Greenlaw Joe Ritt J. C. Mardy John T. Williamson E. Yoest Will W. Dyer Jackson College Baptist Church St. John the Evangelist

Mrs Joyce Praises Foley's for Long Standing Kidney Trouble

Mrs S Joyce of Claremont N A writes that about a year ago two bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cured a severe kidney trouble of several years and she recommends it. This medicine is sold by all dealers.

Lonnie Hines Charged After Barnes Shooting

Lonnie Hines waived preliminary examination and was committed to jail in default of bond. Bond set at 1500 dollars, likely to be posted later. He shot Barnes through the neck during the Conductor Frank Seay incident, Barnes badly wounded but expected to recover.

Lonnie Hine Barnes Rockdal Hsg Guest Frank Seay Hines

Well Known Local Journalist G W Ewing Retires

Well known in Columbia G W Ewing, linked to Dobbins and Ewing through Robert C. Ewing, faces retirement from journalism due to health. The community expresses regret but hopes for happiness in his declining years.

G. W. Ewing Columbia Robert C. Ewing Dobbins

Statuary at Columbia Institute Robed in Women’s Dress

Unknown individuals dressed the statues at the Columbia Institute in warm clothing including sweaters woolen skirts and shawls. The incident drew residents’ attention as the cloaked figures, normally nude, appeared in conventional attire while the motives remain undisclosed pending identification of the perpetrators.

Columbia Institute Seventh Street

Quarrel Over Fence Ends in Scottaville Killing

In Scottaville Arkansas, Ed Lankford, about 70, shot and killed neighbor Sam Walker, around age 45, after a quarrel over a pro Merlet fence. Lankford surrendered to authorities without protest. exact cause of the dispute remains unclear.

Sam Walker Scottaville Ark Arkansas Russellville Ed Lankford Thi County Scottaville {S

Census Taker Jobs Open Ahead of Thirteenth Census

Prose describes starting April 15, 1410, to cover cities in two weeks and rural districts in 30 days. Census takers can earn $3 to $4 daily for up to 30 days. applications due to M Richardson in Lawrenceburg before Jan 20 with exams around Feb 5. Women eligible, boys 18+ may apply.

United States M. Richardson Tennesnes Lawrencebure

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement sworn affidavit

Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears before A. W. Gleason that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The note details internal use, testimonials, and distribution through F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo.

Frank J. Cheney Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo All Drugelats

Young Ladies in Runaway Crash Injures Two Teachers

Miss Emma McAfee and Miss Mary Sowell, teachers in the public schools, were hurt when a runaway horse dashed from a yard near W eighth street. The buggy overturned after striking a telephone pole near Eugene Anderson’s residence. McAfee was most seriously injured but lives, aided by bystanders. Both women suffered severe bruises though no serious injuries are believed.

Emma McAfee Mary Sowell McAfee Sowell W. Eighth Street W. J. Bale Eugene Anderson

In Memory of St. John Anniversary Observed by Columbia Masonic Lodge

The Columbia Masonic lodge marked the anniversary of St. John the Evangelist with a seven o'clock procession from the Hall to the Baptist church. Rev. T. H. Athey gave a scholarly address on the patron saint of freemasonry and the lodge later conferred the first degree at the Masonic hall.

Columbia May Sonic Lodge Baptist Church J. C. Hardy T. H. Athey Freemasonry Masonic Hall

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Saanes W. B. Burnett Tripod W. Ewing Marshall Gazette James N. McOrd Tennesse Journalisn B. A. Satterfield & Co Kriss Kringle Lodge OF Elks Rev. W. T. Boaz Col John E. Edger Ton Durham, N. C Prohibition Supt. Graham Columbia Masons DR. Athey J.B. Rabs Ioney J. B. Rees J.B. Rebs South Main Street State of Ohio City of Lucas County M'Afee Lowell ST. John Masons Dean
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