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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1909

Page

10

Tennessee Prohibition Measure Advances in State Senate

Special to The Herald Nashville Jan 14 Congress moves toward outlawing liquor traffic after next June. Holladay statewide bill passes House and heads to governor. speakers to sign this afternoon. Prohibition supporters rally as opposition speeches erupt during a tense session. A governor inauguration date of Jan 21 is noted amid partisan divisions. The Senate condemns the Nashville American for its editorials.

Herald Nashville Tenn Senate Martin House Committee Luilla Kinney Messrs. Cox Cummins, Fort Askew

Holladay Bill Passes In Tennessee Legislature

Nashville report states the Holladay statewide prohibition bill passed the House after a lengthy 4.5 hour session. The measure now goes to the governor who has five days to act, with veto possible or the law taking effect without signing. The scene featured heated parliamentary tactics and strong opposition.

Announcement of Grocery Price List and Specials

Local notice lists various sale items including 20 lbs sugar at a special price, fancy evaporated peaches and apricots at 10 cents per pound, two packages macaroni and spaghetti, canned salmon, premium coffee Crescent blend, large and small jars of maple syrups, Polks Best Rice Pudding in multiple can sizes, sea two 1 lb cans, and tomato pulp for soup, indicating a seasonal grocery promotion.

Tennessee Polks

Passage of Prohibition Bill Stirs Maury County Cheers

In Maury County intense public interest followed the Senate fight over a state wide prohibition bill. The Herald reported progress with bulletins and by 10:10 p.m. announced passage, triggering loud cheers on Columbia streets. The Century Club hosted an amateur concert in celebration with songs like Tennessee is Going Dry and Goodbye Booze I Feel You Slipping.

Maury County Senate Herald Columbia Century Club Tennessee

Deaths and funeral notices from Riverside area

Eugene Vestal of Riverside dies after illness and heart trouble. Funeral Saturday at Roberts Bend with Rev. W. O. Roberts. Miss Nancy Aydelott dies at 70 from burns. funeral at Aspin HU. Jett Hood dies at home on Santa Fe pike from pneumonia. funeral at Knob Creek burying grounds. Mrs. Wilson, widow of Major John Wilson, remembered for charity and Methodist faith. funeral plans pending.

Eugene Vestal Riverside Young Vestal Maury Vestal Belknap Roberts’ Bend W. O. Roberts Nancy Aydelott Frank Aydelott Columbia Giles County Miss Aydelott Aspin HU Frank Ayielott Jett Hood Jeff Hood Santa Fe Pike Knob Creek Burying Grounds West Sixth Street First Methodist Church Clemens Rose Hill Wilson John Wilson Sallie Wilkes Ben Methodist Church

Nine Feet for the Ohio River Budget Split

Washington residents report the House Rivers and Harbors Committee failed to advance a general bill this session but favors a roughly ten million dollar package for surveys emergencies and project maintenance. The panel plans another meeting Saturday to decide on reporting the measure. Sallie Wilson, noted Columbia figure, dies. A stock reduction sale opens Wednesday at Ne 0 Miguers.

Washington House Committee On Saffle Wilson Sallie Wilson Columbia T. N Miguers

Clearance Sale Before Change To Firm

T N Figuers at 124t announces a clearance sale prior to changing to a firm. The notice indicates reduced prices and inventory liquidations. Included details are scarce, but the sale aims to clear stock before a business transition.

T. N. Figuers

Heavy Loss From Leaking Roofs After Snow Storm

Maury county suffered heavy damage from rain and snow, with thousands of dollars in losses to homes and businesses. Leaking roofs ruined carpets and furniture, while plaster damage and water intrusion hit city and country houses. Telegraph lines were down in western areas, impeding service to Nashville and Mt. Pleasant. Estimating total losses proved difficult for residents. Attend FIGUERS' Clearance Sale.

Maury County Columbia Mt. Pleasant Pikes Nashville Loas

Local Market Report Highlights Weather Impacts and Mixed Prices

In Columbia Tennessee on January 14 with bad weather persisting sales remained steady as merchants anticipated better days. Eggs improved slightly while hog prices rose yet Tennessee hogs drew stiff scrutiny from buyers. Louisville markets showed steady cattle demand, strong beef values, and varied hog quotes amid logistical pressure. eggs butter flour and bacon lard and other staples were quoted by local traders.

Columbia, Tenn Columbia Tennessee Louisville Kentucky

At The Racket Plush Lay Robes and More

Advertised sale items include plush lay robes in various colors at 1.50, fleece lined robes up to 2.40, gloves and golf gloves from 16c to 76c, wool mittens 1c to 20c, knit undershirts 11c to 500e, and numerous wool and union suits. Footwear includes storm rubbers and arctics from 80c to $1.00, with boys and children's rubbers available in all sizes. Household goods feature coal hods, fire shovels, stove pokers, grate enamel, black jack stove polish, corn poppers, shoe nails, and window shades.

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