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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1900

Page

6

Actress Sulla Morrison Faces Murder Trial in Chattanooga

Sulla Morrison, famous actress, stands trial for the murder of Frante Leiden at the opera house on Sept 22, 1800. W J Patterson testified Leiden was shot as he supervised stage lights before Morrison appeared. Morrison claimed years of abuse by Leiden and memory gaps after the shooting. She described wearing a costume and carrying a pistol, saying she acted after an indignity and threats from Leiden. The defense began with Morrison's examination, detailing her background and alleged persecution by Leiden.

Quarrascoes Falia Morrison Frante Leiden Ous Mortiko W. J. Patterson Howe Leiden Miss Morrison Kangas Dale Merdames Plaster of Paris’ Company Sue Winch Cain Torent Hersell Wien Ob Bros

Fragmented Letters Ferry Harsh View on Public Schools

A disputed letter to the editor argues that public schools fail to address student nervous breakdowns and fear of military service. The correspondent claims the writer has no firsthand information, criticizing the education system and questioning the authorship and intent of the letters.

Edward Bob Golay

Wood resources urged to boost local timber industry

The article argues U S timber reserves for building will near exhaustion in two decades with the South holding over half the remaining supply. It urges shifting woodworking plants from the North to West Virginia Tennessee and Kentucky to cut freight costs and keep value local by processing timber locally rather than shipping crude logs.

U.S Indiana West Virginia Tennnessee Kentucky Lny

Victory For The West In Anthropometric Study

Doctur Jay Seaver of the New Haven Anthropological Society and the Comparative Measurements of Eastern and Western women reports a decisive result. He measured 1509 female students at Eastern and Western colleges and concluded Western women show better-rounded physiques including lungs chest girth forearms and calves. He notes only in length of four head circumference and limb circumference related to fat secretion do Eastern women compare. The Western woman is praised for her history penulsians.

Doctur Jay Seaver New Haven Anthropologicd Society Anh SexVer Western Coleges Oly Fatty Tate Jet. Louis Republic

Red Hot From the Gun Civil War Ball Healed by Arnica Salve

G B Steadman of Newark Michigan was struck by a Civil War ball causing ulcers lasting 29 years. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured him, advertised to heal cuts bruises burns wounds eruptions piles and skin conditions. 25 cents a box. Sold by Hdridge and Lewitie, druggists.

G. B. Steadman Newark Mich Bucklen Hdridge & Lewitie Drusyciata

Carmack Eyes U S Senate Run No Longer

Editor notes Carmack will not seek the United States Senatorship a bold choice by Ed W Carmack stands above Snellgrand in the race Carmack has earned national notice as a young legislator and is praised for ability and fitness to serve the state in the Senate.

McMillin United States Ed W. Carmack Snellgrand United States Senate Carmack Fitnees As & Lawmaker Susteaman Hike Way Trunesser Count Pletire Lewinborg

Smallpox Watch Report From Mt Pleasant District

A Hesston Herald correspondent spoke with Dr McIntosh marine surgeon at Bethell House about Mt Pleasant smallpox findings. He confirmed four serious cases yesterday, twelve milder, eight convalescent, with several suspects, and noted one nearby dangerous case. He left for Pulaski to check there. One death occurred in Macedonia, a negro patient with malignant smallpox. County officer Voorhies visited Southport to evaluate Mark Watson, son of William Watson, linked to recent exposures near Lynnville from Dr Binckbuen and eruptive illnesscases.

Prom Wriday Cathy Eeean Herato Mclntosh Bethell House Mt. Pleasant Herain Hosidle Petsney Mr. Pleasant Peat House McIntosh Pulaski Macedonia Voorhies Southport Mark Watson William Watson Binckbuen Lynnvile

Maury County Teachers Meet Elects Officers at Columbia

The Merit Association of Maury County teachers met last Saturday in the Public School building at Columbia. Officers named for the first quarter are Prof. Fitzgerald president, Prof Ragsdal vice president, Miss Scott secretary, and Prof Scobey chaplain. Lectures on Islands and the Distribution of Light and Heat followed, with favorable reception.

Maury County the & the Mary Countors’ Association Columbia Fitzgerald Vrof Ragsdal Scott Scobey Mitchell Public School of Association Jno Wright A.C Allen B.A. Ragadale Mary EK. Blackburn Ile Sehook

PLEA OF INSANITY IN MORRIDE N TRIAL

In Chattanooga on January 1, the Julie Morrison trial heard testimony from several city physicians on mental responsibility for the moment she shot Leidenheimer. The defense cites temporary insanity. the State plans to present expert witnesses arguing sane condition. Arguments expected to start tomorrow. verdict possible Wednesday.

Inent JuMa Morriden Chattanooga Julie Morrison Leidenheimer Witteedes

Anti Rat Movement Campaign Sparks City Meeting

In a controversial city gathering, Rev. M A Matthews of the Lamane Society challenges Hon A W Stowall of the Kat Hillis Society. Debate centers on safeguarding property and Pere perms a life for Het creatures. Courtroom attendance promised for Priskay night with representatives secured.

Kivaine M.A. Matthews Lamane Society A. W. Stowall Kat Hillis Seciety Tom Dieenenton Rlichts Perse Perms

Mortuary verses trace widows, wives, and tombside echoes

An 18th century style meditation on grave markers and bereavement travels through funeral inscriptions. It gathers verses from tombstones and memorials, noting motifs of separation, faith, and sorrow. The piece reflects on widowhood, multiple spouses, and the quiet poetry carved into stone.

De King's New Discovery Gives Away Ten Million Trial Bottles

The advertisement boasts that the De King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds has distributed over ten million free trial bottles. It claims the medicine cures asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat chest diseases, with guaranteed satisfaction and price details for regular bottles.

de. King Callan Wold Tidwe & Irving Druggivte

Seventhaus Hasvana Julia Lore and Local Bonds Case

A fragmentary report notes Julia Lore a resident of Wellendale neighborhood entered bonds of some kind in a county court matter. The proceeding involved Nat Bork Sr with other details unclear.

Julia Lore Wellendale Thoms Nat Bork

Phosphite Plant Story In Summer County Noted

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a local item in Summer County involving individuals named Gatestis Jon Helel and Eston amet. The text references a plant or process, a pilot role, and various cryptic terms suggesting a technical or industrial brief with unclear specifics.

Gatestis Jon Helel

Evolution of the evening newspaper praised as vital

The Southern Home Journal lauds the evening paper for rapid, complete news coverage from around the world. It argues the evening edition rivals morning papers in breadth and reliability, reporting markets, society, Congress, battles, and world events with modern presses and equipment driving its popularity.

The Southern Home Journal Memphis Evening Journal Ite

Bleat Bitters touted as cure for rundown men

W Cadoer of Idaville Indiana declares Bleat Bitters restore strength and appetite for men feeling rundown and near collapse. The ad claims relief from stomach and liver troubles and improves energy, with a money back guarantee and availability at Woldridge & Levine's bookstore.

Tod W. Cadoer Idavili Ind Fife Woldridge & Levine

Changing Quarters Move Among Official Offices

A general change of quarters takes effect across court offices. Judge Looney and Court Clerk Thomas relocate nearer the tower door of the church house, with other clerks and officials shifting to spaces previously occupied by Register Latin and Mr Thins. Homer Latte and Daviger Whitthorme also move between nearby offices in the court complex.

Cnart-Howse Looney Thomas Thins Homer Latte Jiler Whitthown Daviger Whitthorme Ofiice Juke Looney

Age of Consent Liaw Constitutional Mystery

Fragmentary OCR notes mention constitutional themes and names Nasaviece Jao G Tan. The text references Seafare 6600 and a reference to Italy, with unclear dates or actions. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible from the readable fragment.

Nasaviece. Jao. G Italy

Body of a Witte Man Found on Mt Pleasant Pike

The body of a white man named Lister was found Friday morning near Little Bigby Creek on the Mt Pleasant pike. He died minutes after discovery, a chloroform bottle nearby, and officials believe he took his own life without leaving an explanation. Lister, from Chicago four years ago, worked with J.P. Hood & Son and later at C.d. Kebar's bottling works. He leaves a wife and three children on South High Street. He had been jailed days earlier after a spree. Remains were taken to West & Nichols for interment. no inquest was held.

Lister Mt Pleasant Pike Little Bigby Creek Columbia Chicago J.P. Hood & Son Mr. Hood C.d. Kebar Tenth Street South High Street Ninth Ware Land Warrith West & Nichols

Election of Columbia Lodge Knights of Pythias officers

At a Columbia Lodge Knights of Pythias meeting on Friday night officers were elected and installed. Rev. W. Provine was chosen C C Moro B Fariss became V C Rev Balor P Lew named Prelate W E Vans M Wy J Sykes Orman K R S B and M RG Irvine M E Fred Latta M A J Gy Dexter was representative to the Grand Lodge with O P Rutledge as alternate.

Columbia Lodge Knights of Pythias W. Provine C. C Moro B. Fariss V. C Balor P. Lew W. E Vans M Wy J. Sykes Orman K. R M RG Irvine M. E. Fred Latta

One of Many in a Colorado Letter to The Heracy

Mr R Barkley formerly of Maury vouatian now resides in Fort Collins Colorado writes to The Heracy renewing his subscription He says please continue sending the dear old paper always glad to get it still like receiving a letter from home

R. Barkley Fort Collins Colorado Heracy Hig

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