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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1909
Page
2
Mills operations resumed after weather delays though county conditions slowed many markets. Cattle prices show steady to lower, with shipping steers 5.00 to 6.00 and heifers 4.00 to 5.00, cows 3.00 to 5.00, and feeders 3.50. Lambs and wool trends mixed, with receipts around 5,621. Insolvency notice for Martha J. Dooley invites claims by December 16.
Nashville and Memphis shut down the last licensed saloons at midnight as Tennessee becomes dry. About 600 saloons in Memphis, 100 in Nashville, 67 in Chattanooga, and seven in LaFollette closed, with wholesale houses also ending. Crowds pooled for final drinks, prices cut, and law officers prepared to enforce the prohibition across cities and social clubs.
English sues to block John T. Akin and Judge Gordon contending the 1909 livestock act is unconstitutional for misdrafted captions and aims to oust the complainant. He seeks to reinstate himself as inspector and to halt funds to Akin. Chancellor Bearden will hear the case in Columbia next Monday.
Local announcement seeks buyers for wheat and oats. Bags are furnished and storage options are available through City Grain and Fred Co.
The Pacific Government Concession and Lands Corporation of Victoria British Columbia receives a concession to develop and colonize 7,000,000 acres of public land in Guerrero Mexico. The firm plans to invest about ten million dollars to establish irrigation systems and railroads across the area.
A brief notice promotes Dean’s Reenlets as a remedy for constipation without griping. It mentions nitikea and urges asking a druglet for them. The price is listed as 26 cents per hox.
Wheat and oats as I rags furnished. If you want to store, see us. City Grain & Feed Co. 2f.
Nashville bars remain open with bartenders at work though alcohol not openly dispensed. Police maintain a close watch as five saloonkeepers were arrested for violation before noon and bonded $250 each to appear in City Court next day. Mayer Brown received a threatening, insulting letter demanding enforcement of the law.
The document shows total resources 22 998.80 and 44 747.32 in reserves and capital stock at 25 000 000 with surplus and undivided profits. It lists deposits subject to check and savings deposits with certificates of deposit. Cashier Hy 0 Ferro signs, with notary J W Thomas and official seal.
The Maury County Institute for colored teachers closed a most interesting session conducted on a new basis with top county teachers directing daily lessons Luella S Collins demonstrated strong reading instruction earning high praise from the County Superintendent Collins, a twice honored State exam recipient, is noted. The event included a social tea and a visit by relatives. The Farmers and Merchants Bank reports strong health with loans and discounts near 200000 and deposits exceeding that, plus over 25000 in surplus and undivided profits.
The Phoenix Savings Bank and Trust Co presents its first semi annual statement in The Herald. Chartered May 1 of the year, operations began late June, showing rapid early activity with total resources of 22 898.80 and deposits around 16 74nd, with profits and expenses noted.
Wheat storage and delivery offered by City Grain & Feed Co. Store your wheat with us and have it delivered back when needed. Contact at No. 66 Qu City.
Paris firm Judein Joxeyn and Pierre Cartier sue Howard Gould for more than 160000 francs or 20875 dollars claiming a piece of jewelry purchased by Katherine Clemmons Gould before her separation suit. Counsel seeks examination of Mrs Gould. trial delayed to October. goods partly with jewelers for repairs.
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