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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
6
A catalog of winter wear with prices for Ladies heavy fleeced lined hose, Unico Sulta items, Ladies grey wool union suits, salt mixes, children's union suits, and various gloves. Also shown are men’s and boys’ heavy wool gloves, sweaters, storm rubbers, buckled arctics, and all rubber arctics with numerous price points.
The Phoenix Phosphate Co has started operations at the Warren Irvine farm near Darky Mill with twenty two men at work mining rock. Weather delays eased as improvements are planned including a washer and dryer to operate on an extensive plan.
The jury in the State versus City Marshal Charles Morgan returned a guilty verdict after a three day trial in County Criminal Court. Morgan was fined $50 and immediately appealed to the Circuit Court for review of the assault, battery and affray charges arising from a disturbance at City Hall with Will Lane and others months earlier.
Special report from Nashville dated February 24 notes correspondents of the Banner quote leading Democrats across the state condemning the State Committee’s refusal to call a direct primary for state office nominations. Sentiment is described as prevailing in multiple communities.
An advertisement from City Grain and Feed Co promotes Burt Seed Nats Genuine Tennessee Burt Beed Oats for sale. The notice lists contact details with two phone lines and urges buyers to respond.
The Herald reports Phoenix National Bank and Maury National Bank show strong health with deposits over 400000 and 230000 loans respectively. Surpluses near 30000 and ample cash indicate sound, liberal lending to promote local business and confidence in financial stability.
In Maury county the Democratic majority voices strong opposition to a state committee plan that would appoint all election officers, a move seen as stripping local authority. Citing widespread citizen uproar, about 100 prominent residents swear to repudiate the machine and vote against it in a large turnout.
A large Columbia Masons meeting conferred Masters degrees on Fellows J. C. Hardy and Frank Kirby, with C. H. Smart, Lee Pariah, T. H. Evans, and Bruce Parrish among the celebrated candidates. Nashville guests helped, Representatives from county lodges attended, and after the exercises refreshments and congratulatory remarks followed.
Dr. George H. Mack preached at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church on stewardship, arguing God owns all, believers are trustees, and must account to Him. He cited parables on ownership and accountability, urging faithful use of funds for God’s service rather than self.
Adjutant Rev M Regal and wife Cap tain Mre arrive from Memphis to set up a Salvation Army post in Columbia. First meeting held at Pentacostal Mission under Adkinson Bros. two weeks of events planned. Rev Rogallity brings fourteen years evangelistic experience across the south from San Francisco to New York.
The speaker warns against selfish giving and urges a standard like Abraham and Jacob he recommends a tithe or proportional giving. He cites early church practice of weekly offerings and storing gifts, to support the poor and missions, promising blessings for generous, regular gifts.
A Columbia Tennessee editor letter from MNO W Jackson dated February 24 1908 defends the postmaster position amid charges. He asserts Col A M Hughes and Odeon Neil Hughes were removed for neglect of duty and says he refused to appoint R Hopkins as assistant postmaster after repeated requests. He notes support for delegate Homer R Gregory to the National Republican Convention and mentions Civil Service Commission official Geo Donnall returning with subpoenas to gather evidence.
Nashville Feb. 22 D Le Lannen of Cookeville Chancellor of the Fourth Chapery Division is announced as a candidate for supreme judge.
The notice touts Continental insurance as offering better value in coverage despite price, urging readers to choose Farrell & LMSC OMS as their agents for dependable policies and peace of mind.
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