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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1910
Page
4
A police court trial led by Assistant Recorder Porter Erwin heard a case over a $1.26 debt from a colored woman. A white collector and the woman exchanged words and rapped on each other, with testimony showing a heated verbal exchange and a distasteful term alleged by the collector.
A confrontation arose when a collector attempted to collect a overdue two dollar debt. A white man was assessed five dollars and costs, while a woman was released. Witnesses described threats, a rock, a brick, a black eye, and claims of hog-driving. The old woman allegedly drew a brick on the collector, and the daughter testified to various provocations.
A brief note extols Dr. Thomas Electric Oil as a great household remedy for curing a baby's croup, a child’s minor cuts and bruises, a mother's sore throat, and a grandmother's lame news.
United States Minister Leslie Combs III is confined to bed in Lima Peru after contracting influenza as of July 26. The illness sidelines diplomatic activities and may affect ongoing talks with local officials.
In Tennessee the poll tax must be paid to qualify to vote. The rush to obtain receipts grows as the election approaches, with a larger surge expected next week and funds going to school support.
Kansas City July 25 John Wilhoit formerly a University of Georgia student and son of W F Wilhoit president of the Cotton Oil Company of Atlanta pleaded guilty to burglary in the criminal court today. He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
Local races shape up with several contests for county board of education and district advisory boards. Candidates list by district includes for constables across ten districts, with sixth district unclaimed. Incumbents Hatcher and Kindell to be reelected in fourth and fifth districts. Nominations certified include judiciary, county and circuit officials, with Bearden listed by petition.
The post office reports a year of higher overall business yet fewer money orders for liquor, as prohibition curbs wet purchases. Postmaster Jackson and assistant see salary reductions amid rising total revenue, with rural routes especially dampened. July Fourth and Christmas remain peak liquor times. Rural buyers issued 10,839 orders totaling 22,609.76 dollars, while payouts reached 36,286.59 on 4,376 orders.
A testimonial from Will A. Marsh of Aller City North Carolina claims Buckkimn's Arnica Salve cured him of severe itching and distress. The ad lists cures for boils, ulcers, eczema, fever sores, cuts and chapped hands, and notes availability at KSLATHAM DRUG CO.
No church service will be held at Mt Olivet this Sunday. Rev A B Clement, the hospital commissioner of the church, was announced to preach but cannot attend.
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