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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
1
The Centreville team delivered an eye opening effort but could not connect with local fans as NIE and yskinG posted a tight margin win. One standout performance kept the game competitive through the final buzzer.
The issue reports John Latta announcing his bid for mayor as Mobile awaits early campaign activity. Latta cites a record of law enforcement and public service, noting his stance on enforcing all laws fairly without targeting the poor or rich, and highlighting a focus on protecting youth from temptations.
A curious find near the Pulaski pike reveals a fossilized human foot embedded in rock. Eyewitness Bill Lee described the stone at eye level with the knee area showing a near exact foot shape. The upper ankle region appeared joined to a rock formation, suggesting a striking natural preservation rather than flesh.
Memphis Tennessee July 14 anti saloon league operatives deploy eighteen plain clothes men to gather testimony from over three hundred saloons now selling near beer. Prohibition advocates anticipate bitter legal fights as counsel plan to challenge the law’s constitutionality while saloon proprietors prepare a 'not guilty' defense.
Lancaster and Staggs arrested bootlegger George Chisolm after months of undercover work. Chisolm, linked to a family reputed for bootlegging, faces a City Court charge for violations of the prohibition law. Police had previously fined him for drunkenness and disorder. Pleas Dean was fined for drunkenness on the streets.
A Macon Georgia institution reports nine years of success with Electric Bitters aiding stomach, liver, and kidney troubles. The president praises the tonic as vital for invigorating organs, purifying blood, aiding digestion, and restoring strength in weak or rundown individuals. Cites improvement in children and women ailments.
Several cases were disposed of in the brief session of County Criminal Court Tuesday. Sammy Nicholson paid 10 dollars and costs for assault and battery. Tillman Heres received the same penalty for the same offense. Arthur Cooper, licensed hireling, escaped with 2 dollars and costs.
Kopp's Military Band will perform at the Big Autumn Fair at South Side Park in Columbia. The renowned Cincinnati ensemble returns after a previous run of successful shows, with eighteen to twenty pieces and noted vocal soloists, promising top-tier music and strong crowd appeal for five days of events.
Messrs A B James and Will Cotham left Monday for New York City to buy a full jewelry stock for James Bros Jewelry Co. Murray said new store fixtures were shipped on the eighth and would reach Columbia in days. Once installed the store will close briefly while workers place a crane. the result aims to make the shop one of the handsomest in the South.
A three expert alienists commission may decide Harry K Thaw's sanity at Matteawan after Monday’s testimony upheld his soundness. Deputy AG Roger Clark endorsed an impartial exam with Thaw's lawyers pushing for Dr. Baker and Austin Flint as two appointees. Justice Mills left the third expert to joint counsel, with state naming two experts.
Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn July 14 Chan Fay Allison announced he would take the Ladgerwood case under advisement until the October term of the court. In the meantime he ordered the present county boards to proceed and discharge all duties imposed on them by the primary board law.
Mitchell Ashley Hardware Co installed a handsome refrigerator for W. G. Harlan at the new West Seventh Street store. The box was set in place today and placed into commission to keep perishables such as butter and cheese.
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