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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1908
Page
12
The Herald notes Maury county markets center on high prices with oats at 47 cents and potential 50 cent sales for select lots. Louisville reports cattle and hog receipts, high pork and lamb prices, and assorted goods from flour to tallow with quoted ranges from Callender Co. and Wm. Barker.
Quotations by Callender & Co cover Clover and Timothy seeds from farmers and stores, various seed prices, and junk and metal prices from Louis Barker. Wholesale produce lists include cabbage, potatoes, bananas, lemons, onions, beans, and cheese. Hides, ginseng, and feathers prices conclude the report.
The Columbia District AME Conference convened at Bethel Church on South Glade Street with Presiding Elder Dr. de Q. Johnson in charge. Rev. T. W. Hampton and congregation prepared for rebuilding efforts as opening sermon by Rev. John Smith of Canaan addressed Mark 16 15.
Mrs J C Hardy and Mrs Aimes report 1196 raised for a concrete sidewalk from the corporation line to the Columbia Military Academy. As soon as 1400 more is secured, the contract will be set and work begin. They urge local business firms and property owners along the route to contribute, noting the pavement will greatly benefit the city and area near the academy. Readers are asked to call Mrs Hardy at the Academy to subscribe.
William J. Bryan spoke at Capital Beach to the Lincoln grocers and butchers and to the State Democratic Committee. He praised the Denver platform for honesty in business and publicizing campaign contributions while urging newspapers to act as fund collectors for the party. He cited encouraging reports from the country and urged Democratic papers to join the funding effort as part of a new era in politics.
The African Methodist Episcopal conference at Bethel Church assigns Turner College Contingent Orders Public Worship and other committees with Rev. J. Q Johnson announcing the list. Reports show $160 raised so far. Rev. W. H. Porter delivers the annual sermon from I Corinthians 2 2 Christ Crucified the Exclusive Message of the Pulpit. A educational sermon is slated by A P Gray as Rev J A Jones discusses Turner Normal College at Shelbyville served by three state conferences.
The Columbia Institute for Girls enters its 74th year with a strong faculty and expanding patronage. The school, long established and highly praised, is poised for its best session yet, offering education, training, and inspiration to thousands of Southern women.
The Farmers and Merchants Bank issued over 25000 Clear ing house certificates during the panic last November and December. All but one dollar of the issue has been redeemed or presented. Bank officials initially thought many would be lost or kept as souvenirs, but only a single dollar remains outstanding.
Oats rise to 47 cents per bushel from 42 as predicted by The Herald weeks ago. Maury County farmers still hold thousands of bushels, boosting the oat crop value by perhaps five thousand dollars. In exceptional cases some buyers pay 50 cents, though a further rise remains unlikely.
Tegucigalpa July 22 government officials say there is no haste to reports of imminent conflict with Nicaragua. Relations between governments are described as best. Government troops surround Cholateca where a few insurgents remain and they expect to recapture the town tomorrow.
The primary on August 6 will select 31 delegates to the county legislative convention, with districts allocated as shown. Two factions field delegates to back the Patterson or Little Giant line, and ballots will be secret to curb corruption.
Trustees and deputy prepare poll tax lists for Maury county voters. About 3 900 qualified by payment or age, with 200 possibly unregistered or moved. Of 3 700 qualified, 500 are negroes and 600 white Republicans, leaving roughly 2 600 Democrats. With no opposition, turnout may be light and margins small if Judge Bell is challenged.
Dr Garnett Merrill escaped a serious accident at his office on Thursday after smelling gas and lighting a match to light the gas jet. An explosion burned his face hands and head though the injuries are painful but not dangerous and he is able to be up and about.
Tyree Rhodes property in Maury County, Tennessee, ordered sold by the April 1908 Chancery Court with execution and levy to satisfy a decree. The sale occurs August 22, 1908 at the Columbia courthouse, 30.2 acres more or less, described by metes and bounds, conveyed from John B. Love to Rhodes. sheriff Love Were to conduct the cash sale to the highest bidder.
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