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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1903

Page

2

Community Notes and Local Visits Across the County

Over the county news reports sales and remembrances, visits from out of town relatives, and local happenings. Names include Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Pender, Miss Willie Eve, Miss Kate Porter, and Mrs. J. W. McKissick, with places such as Nashville, Spring Hill, Pulaski, Brentwood, Fayetteville, and Colleoka. A diphtheria cure claim is advertised for Dr Thomas Kisier Oil. A railroad survey near Mt Pleasant to Swan Creek is mentioned, plus fishing at Carter’s Creek. John Wesley Johnson, a longtime plantation preacher, dies near Williamsport at about 75.

A. McConiell Theta Primms Penny Pictures Young's ST Jothden W. W. Kanoon Nawhille Glendale Willie Eve Nashville James Buckner Spring Hill Mieses Kate Annie Lou Porter Bonnie Mal Garner Godwin W. T. Pender Little Son Sneeds, Fla Bigbyyile Howlett Maxwell Jesse Maxwell McCain Thomas Lankford Kettle Mulls Carter's Creek Maggie May Terrell Measra Boyd McMeen John Wesley Johnson Williamsport Johnson

Rural Free Delivery Boxes Required for Carriers

Postmaster in Columbia Tennessee announces Rural Free Delivery boxes must be roadside accessible and used by single families except relatives. Public offices to discontinue in county July 1. Carriers instructed to place mail in wooden boxes meeting department specifications. Full details available on request. Corn stalk note adds 31 pounds water per season.

Ecco A.M. Hughes Columbia, Tenn

Frazier to Open the Maury County Fair

Col John W Fry reports Governor James B Frazier tentatively accepts opening the Maury County Fair in September. Gov may attend and deliver an address. A brass band and U S soldiers will participate. Farmers rally for strong agricultural exhibit aided by $500 from Quarterly Court. Col Fry optimistic about best fair yet in Maury County.

Tennessee Col John W. Fry James B. Frazier Maury County Pry Beall Arsenal United States Bob Taylor Columbia Mt. Pleasant Col. Fry

Hoenwald Banking & Trust Chartered in Nashville

Secretary of State Morton issued a charter Monday for the Hoenwald Banking & Trust company in Nashville. Capital stock is 815,000 with incorporators including W. J. Hale W. W. B. Porene A. Goodman BE A. Land and E. M. Hinson. Wheat buyers advertise top prices and delivery sacks.

Nashville Secretary of State Morton Hoenwald Banking & Trust Pap W. J. Hale W. W. B. Porene A. Goodman A. Land E. M . Hinson

Marriage Licenses Issued This Week in County Clerk Office

The county clerk recorded marriages over the past week. E. L. Davidson wed Misa Rosa Dale Parry. John B. Nellums married Misa Fannie Matry Davin.

County Clerks Office E. L. Davidson Misa Rosa Dale Parry John 8 Nelluins Misa Fannie

Does Wealth Bring Happiness? Vanderbilt Says Money Obscure

The late Vornelius Vanderbilt reportedly argued that wealth brings no real happiness or practical benefit. He claimed money cannot be eaten spent or enjoyed, and that those who hold it are often served by others who misuse it for their own ends.

Vornelius Vanderbilt Imine

Four Children Die in Calf-Killer River Accident

Neabville July 2 Jason Ramsey aged 6 and three other children Alte May Oakwort, Ciya Hall, Lizzie Usury drowned when a craft capsized two miles above Sparte at 5 PM. Mr Hameey had taken them on a pleasure ride. The town searched by steamboat and dredging, four bodies found within fifteen feet of each other.

Neabville Teun Jason Ramsey Bie Lizzie Usury Alte May Oakwort Jalie Uoskwood Ciya Hall W. W. Hall Sparte Mr. Hameey

Estate of James Andrewa Sr. notices claims deadline

Notice states all persons with claims against the estate of James Andrewa Sr. must present them within six months from the date and all debtors must come forward to pay their debts or be proceeded against as the law directs. Executor R. G. Church announces the Adccw4wks deadline.

James Andrewa 5 Sr Rane Daly R. G. Church

The Most Wonderful World's Work and Miscellany

A fragmented humorous and editorial column covers religion, empire histories, and social quips. It notes the Catholic Church’s growth, global reach, and hierarchy, then pivots to light satire on life, marriage, travel, health ads, and witty one liners from the Chicago News.

German Empire French Republic United States Russia Austria England Christ Rome Australia Canada South Africa New Zealand Bering Straits Italy Spain Portugal France Belgium Ireland South America Germany Church of England Kork Scotland World

Tennessee Game Laws Appeal to Sportsmen Aid

State Game Warden Joseph H Acklen urges Tennesseans to back the general game law. He stresses cooperation with Deputy Game Wardens, outlines open season dates for deer quail turkey and other game, rules against hunting on others land without permission, and calls for farmers to support enforcement to protect property and attract visitors. Acklen invites counties to nominate capable deputy wardens and promises non-political, merit-based appointments.

Joseph JH. Acklwo Tennessee Gan Furmon Tennesee Thors Reapoot Joseph H. Acklen

Land Owners and Stock Raisers Auction Notice

Land owners and stock raisers invited to sell rent or live stock at a public auction daily. Advertisement for 1 mary Feir Apociation Catalogue Aug ist. Address Brown and Owen, Lawyers, Columbia Tennessee. Citizen 6 a phone 820. Mention of imperial context and Niger distance.

Mary Feir Brown & Owen Columbia, Tenn Boer Republics Niger France

Redistricting Bill Questioned as Unconstitutional

Maury County Election officials weighed opinions from lawyers on delaying or avoiding the August election for District School Directors. Hatcher called the redistricting act unconstitutional, while others urged awaiting Attorney General input. County Attorney Greenlaw advised pursuing an injunction, flagging legal doubts over the bill’s validity.

Maury County Thal Herald Democrat John Sowell Sowell EH. Hatcher Hatcher H. P. Figuers George T. Hughes Greenlaw

Provoking City Editor Mockery in Northport Note

A Northport Michigan squib satirizes a country editor's vanity and the city editor's ego amid a rambling critique. It mocks pretension, mentions a bull calf death incident and a local raffle reference as part of the colorful urban rural clash.

Jose Joan Green Northport Mich

Jim Akin Recaptured After Escape and Larceny Charge

Jim Akin, an escaped prisoner from Maury County jail, was recaptured Monday by Deputy Sheriff Sosner of Giles County on the Grigaby farm west of Lynnville. He had been at large for months after leaving custody as a trusty. A reward had been offered for his capture.

Jim Akin Maury County Sosner Giles County Grigaby Weat Lynnville Woumbia Akin

Movement to aid abandoned children gains public support

Rev. J. M. Jordan reports strong citizen response in Columbia toward establishing the Teamesses Children's Home. He notes encouraging generosity from residents and urges continued help to care for neglected and needy children.

Columbia Financia J. M. Jordan

At The Racket Specials In Summer Underwear And More

Old catalog style sale lists men and boys summer underwear and shirts. Includes Balbriggan drawers and under shirts, Nainsook underwear, night shirts, belts and suspenders, lap robes, lace curtains, crepe papers, and decorative lamps with varied prices and combinations.

Arbitration Reached Between Alabama Miners and Operators

Agreement to refer differences to a five member arbitration board chosen by operators and miners. joint conference to proceed, miners’ locals to confirm. expected to meet with no opposition. Local misprints and unrelated notes appear in text.

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