Rumors Link Capt Fussell To Seventh District Congress Bid
Rumors swirl that Capt J H Fussell will seek the Democratic nomination for Congress against Rep Padgett. He denied any candidacy though observers note the persistent chatter and a July 7 filing deadline with $250 to qualify. Meanwhile Tennessee party delegates, split by factions, prepare for the Nashville gubernatorial convention with Tillman seen as likely nominee on a statewide prohibition platform despite some Evans faction opposition.
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Fae
Capt
J. H. Pussell
Congress
Padgett
Congressional Executive Committee
Capt. Fussell
Patterson
Herald
Lances
Mr. Padgett
Lesbeg
Republican State Committee
Nashville
Thie
Geo. N. Tillman
Maury County
Tillman
Evans
Lawrenceburg Union
Delegaton
Contract for Fair Catalogue by Maury County Fair
John P. MeGaw, Maury County Fair Association manager, closed a contract with The Columbia Herald for printing the fair catalogue. Five thousand copies, about 128 pages, will be produced with new features and an attractive premium list. Copies ready for printer in days, distributed to the public in good time.
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John P. MeGaw
Maury County Fair Association
Columbia Herald
Running a Disorderly House Raid Targets Gertrude and Sadie Scott
Officers Lancaster and Staggs raided the East Seventh Street resort of Gertrude and Sadie Scott Thursday night, arresting the two women for running a disorderly house and permitting disorderly conduct. Five men inside were detained on loitering and disorderly conduct charges. proceedings未imposed, with the scene described as an active old time establishment.
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Lancaster and
Staggs
Gertrude
Sadie Scott
East Seventh Street
Burdock Blood Bitters Health Claim Ad
An advertisement extols Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy to build up sound health. It frames health as power, noting that a healthy man is a king and an unhealthy one an unhappy slave.
F. and M. Bank Declares Semiannual Dividend
The Partners & Merchants Bank of Columbia releases a semiannual statement to the Comptroller showing strong, well managed affairs. A four percent regular dividend is being paid today.
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Parters & Merchants Bank of Columbia
Bank
Toda
J. F. Brownlow
J. BF. Browsxtow
Casuier
Wheat and Burt Oats Wanted by Columbia Mill & Elevator Co
Elevator storage and sacks furnished on favorable terms. Call both phones No. 60 or see our agents at other stations. Wheat and Burt oats wanted. Station contact at No. 60.
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Columbia Mill & Elevator CO
Two Negroes Charged With House Breaking Arrests Made
Buster Woodard and Joe Frezell, both colored, were arrested Wednesday by Deputy Whitley on charges of house breaking and larceny. They allegedly broke into Eli Jackson's house near the depot and stole a gallon of whiskey. Frezell was bound over. Woodard discharged after trial before Esq. Guest.
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Buster Woodard
Joe Frezell
Whitley
Eli Jackson
Esq. Guest
Frezell
Woodard
Inspection of First Ward Finds City In Excellent Condition
The ten day sanitary inspection in Columbia ended with the city reported in excellent shape aside from leaking hydrants. Officers Barker Staggs Green and Lancaster inspected wards one through four, noting hydrant leaks as the main issue. The Herald advertises Dean's Regulats and related remedies.
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Columbia
Omeer Barker
Omeer Staggs
Officer Green
Offcer Lancaster
Deaths of David W Lucas and Lizzie Forgey
The notices report David W. Lucas dying at eighteen at his parents home near Santa Fe. His funeral and interment were at Godwin Chapel. Lizzie Harlan Forgey of Water Valley died after a two week illness. Her funeral will be at her residence with services by Rev H P Allen and Dr T A Wharton, interment at Roge Hill cemetery. Forgey, aged thirty seven, was born to Mrs George Harlan of Columbia. Maj. Thomas J Crosby, born 1829 in Maury County Tennessee, died in Austin Texas on June 17 1908 aged 79. He served as a Confederate soldier and left a wife, two sons and two daughters. His obituary reflects on his character and life. J E Cooper Georgetown Texas.
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David W. Lucas
Santa Fe
Godwin Chapel
Lizzie Harlan Forgey
A. Hi. Forgey
Water Valley
George Harlan
Columbia
Maj
Thomas J. Crosby
Tacher
Texas
Travis County
Round Rock
Williamson County
Tex
Maury County
Tenn
Austin
Episcopal Church
Robert Crosby
Ireland
America
Tennessee
Eliza Coleman
Major Crosby
Robert G. Crosby
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Malden
Mass
O'Neil
Nashville, Tenn
Wilmerding
Atlanta
Prohibition Question Dies Yet Sacks Send Out
Report notes that despite claims the Prohibition Question is dead, Callender & Co. continue business with large shipments of various sacks leaving their premises. The item highlights ongoing activity at the firm even amid broader public sentiment.
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Callender & CO
Ill health updates from local residents
Luther Thomas Jr. has recovered from fever. Edwin Pligpatelek is very ill with typhoid at his Mooresville home. Mrs B C Story, ill at Henry Sowell’s South Columbia home, is slowly improving. Mrs A N Akin is improving from an illness. Mrs E P Turner is improving from rheumatism.
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Luther Thomas, Jr
Edwin Pligpatelek
Mooresville
8. C. Story
Henry Sowell
South Columbia
A. N. Akin
E. P. Turner
The King's Daughters Meet for Silver Cross Day
The King's Daughters will meet Thursday at 6 o clock with Mrs Jake Harlan then rescheduled to meet with Mrs R P Dodson for Silver Cross Day.
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Jake Harlan
R. P. Dodson
Harlan
140 Acre Farm for Sale in Williamson County Theta Area
140 acre farm on Carter's Creek headwaters in Williamson County two and a half miles north of Theta. Half stable woodland, well improved with a seven room dwelling, barn, outhouses, and five springs. Sale Thursday July 10 at 10 a.m. on the farm for division. Terms one third cash, balance due 1 and 2 years. Ross Sparkman, agent. Bell phone 399.
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Tom Sparkman
Carter's Creek
Williamson County
Theta
Ross Sparkman
Bell
Foraker Praises Taft While Criticizing Roosevelt Policies
In Cincinnati July 1 United States Senator Foraker praised Taft as in character all that could be desired while criticizing his continuance of Roosevelt policies. He spoke on sunshine day before the Chamber of Commerce, noting the Sherman anti trust law and Hepburn railway rate law affected business sentiment and suggesting Taft may revise them. Cheers interrupted him as he warned of a fatal weakness in Taft.
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Cincinnati
William H. Taft
Roosevelt
United States
Foraker
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Egan
Sunshine League
Taft
Matt
Bryan Supporters Split Over Coalition Tactics
Denver July 1 A report on the Democratic nominating scene cites Gray and Johnson backers denying any coalitions with Bryan rivals. Managers deny plans to place Bryan in second on a ticket, while Bryan allies warn coalitions would undermine his quest for the Presidency. The dispute centers on whether Gray and Johnson camps seek influence or different outcomes.
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Denver
Cal
Meir
Ceria
Bryan
Johnson
Gray
Gov. Johnson
Hrray
Jon
Lynch
Mr. Marvel
Judee Gray
Aga
Columbia Mill and Elevator Co Storage Offer
Sucks furnished on favorable terms. Ivy for storage free, at Columbia Mill and Elevator Co. Intl.
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Columbia Mill & Elevator CO
Mae Wood Faces Two Indictments in New York Case
Mae Wood, in Part 1 General Session court, faces two indictments. The first charges a violation of the third degree related to a letter allegedly signed by Senator Platt in 1906. The second alleges perjury connected to a claim of being married, tied to Edward W. Rice, at a Nev & 1901 hotel. She remains free on $5 bond awaiting trial.
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New York
Jilly
Masquera
Wood
Lot Platt
Platt
Edward W. Rice
Fifth Avenue
Nev
Mae C. Wood
Mulqueet
Verse TidegoP Rigtory Over The County Seecnce
Miss Gertrude Johnson of Williamsport leaves Tuesday for Springville Alabama to visit Miss Carolyn Hendon. Mrs Frances Hmi returns to Memphis after three weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs J B Nicks. Mrs I S Nicks returns from Nashville after attending his sister Mrs S E Wheeler's funeral. Workhouse hands and equipment moved from First district to sixth district about two miles south of Columbia.
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Gertrude Johnson
Williamsport
Springville
Ala
Carolyn Hendon
Frances Hmi
Memphis
Nicks
Nashville
Slater
E Wheeler
Columbia
Robert J Kercheval Dies in Lewisburg
Robert J Kercheval aged forty six died after a four month illness at the residence of J M Hawkins in Lewisburg Marshall county leader and prominent citizen. News of his death saddened friends and relatives in Columbia and across the state.
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Lewisburg
Tenn
Robert J. Kercheval
J. M. Hawkins
Yother
Marshall County
Decrease at the Dead Letter Office
Assistant Postmaster General De Graw reports the Dead Letter Office will finish the fiscal year with 210000 fewer letters received than the prior year. Letters sent back to senders reach 2,526,000 more than the year ending July 40, while $65 in money was received and returned. Domestic letters received decreased by 450000, while foreign letters posted increased by 440000 over twelve months.
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Washington
de Graw
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Wilt
F. & M. Bank
Dean
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Columbia, Tennessee
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J.J. Flemie
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