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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1909

Page

11

Nineteen Pupils Receive Diplomas At Columbia High

The Columbia High School held commencement with nineteen graduates and many certificates. Dr. Athey delivered the invocation and address, Prof. Morton presided, and President Ashton awarded diplomas. Miss Gladys Wilson won the James medal amid applause. class poetry and history drew laughs and praise.

Dr. Athey Prof. Morton Ashton Bet Columba High Clara Lee Atkeisson Leslye Carter Campbell Cora Caroline Carr Evan Wallace Dooley Mary Louise Gant Fannie Garber Ira Mumford Hardison Earl Tillman Jones Waverly Hayes Jackson Nancy Dodson Kelley Virginia E. Moore Charlese Collinsworth McAfee Lota Katherine Pinkston Eta Alien Powell Hazie Eugenia Shaw Mary James Shaw Lois Cordetta Timmons Annie Brown Wright Charlie Coker Emery Blocker Joe Voorhies Clarence Harmon Clinton Barrack Willie Goodman Leslie Martin Errett Morton Annie Low Hill Ruble Holcomb Mary Jeter Jennie Gilbreath Louise Shuneman Alberta Wilsford Gladys Dooley Annie May Fuller Marie Moore Sue Sheppard Nettye Perrye Ruble Cheek Mayse Cheek Nannie Jones Mary Wallace Nell Dowell T. H. Athey First Baptist Church M. P. Morton John Ashton City Board of Education Mike Mary Gant Misa Leagye Campbell Panama James James Bros. Jewelry Company Gladys Wilson Sheels Ming Wilson Biddle Chas. McAfee Lovi Timmons Brownie Wright Cora Carr Athey Columbia High School

Local High School Event Announces Senior Activities

Judge Neil A Candidate term. Prof. Morton assisted by teachers helped make the Local High School one of the best in the state. The event includes an invocation by Rev. T. H. Athey, senior declamations, class histories, choral numbers, readings, and diploma awards. Also noted is Foley's Honey and Tar for throat and lung troubles.

Morton T. H. Athey Gordon Morton Mary Gent Cora Carr Leslye Campbell Squire's Rooster Lois Timmons Sam Davis Chas. McAfee Brownie Wright Jno B. Ashton Foley Alcorn

Nell Seeks Reelection to Supreme Bench in Tennessee

A dated May 25 1909 letter from M M Nell of the Supreme Bench to Thomas Peebles in Columbia Tennessee requests support for a second term. The writer argues his conduct on the bench merits renomination and urges endorsement and influence for reelection.

Ho. M. M. Nell Supreme Bench Jackson, Tenn Thomas Peebles Columbia Tenn

Odd Fellows Memorial Exercises Held In Court Room

Columbia Lodge No 3 Independent Order of Odd Fellows held its anniversary memorial ceremonies Sunday afternoon in the Circuit Court room with many Columbians present despite stormy weather. The program featured recitations and music by local young ladies and ended with postponed grave decorations scheduled for this afternoon.

Annval Columbia Lodge No. 3 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Circuit Court Room Columbis Lodge Gladys Wilson Mildred Powell Minnie Sheppard Lois Timmons Everett Dean Dean Miss Dean

Tucker Sues Independent Phosphate Co In Circuit Court

The case of J. B. Tucker versus the Independent Phosphate Co. is on trial in the Circuit Court today. Damages of 1900 dollars are claimed for breach of a mining contract.

Tucker The Independent Phosphate Co

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad and Endorsements

An old newspaper ad offers one hundred dollars reward for any catarrh cure Hall's Catarrh Cure fails to cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan and Marvin testify to F. J. Cheney & Co.'s integrity. The product is taken internally, priced at 75 cents per bottle, with warnings to consult doctors and to use Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Hall All Druggiate

Nashville baggage master fatally shot on train at Boma

Dr J Fain Stephens of Nashville, 52, a baggage master, was shot and killed this morning by passenger John H. Thomas at Boma Tent while the train paused. Thomas, an epileptic, fired after Stephens attempted to take the pistol, then shot at the conductor. Thomas was restrained and handed to authorities. Stephens was son of Lord Bunyan Stephens, pastor of the Primitive Baptist church, and leaves a wife and son Ernest.

Herald Nashville Tenn J. Pain Stephens John H. Thomas Boma Tent Stephens Thomas Simpson Stephen Bunyan Setphens Ernest

Rural Carriers Elect Officers at Court House Meeting

The Rural Carriers Association met at the court house to elect officers and conduct business. W. S. Crawford was chosen president with George Douglas as vice president J. J. Amick as secretary and H. C. Tucker as treasurer. The group adjourned to meet on February 22 1910 and discussed road needs and carrier courtesy to patrons.

Rural Carriers Association Court House Crawford George Douglas J. J. Amick H. C. Tucker

Old Friends Bid Shipp Farewell At Station

A large crowd gathered at the Chattanooga station to see Capt J F Shipp and six defendants prepare for a Supreme Court appearance in Washington. Confederate veterans and townsfolk offered prayers and handshakes as the group marched past Market Street toward the train. Police cleared space for a final group photo before departure.

Chattanooga Tone Chattanoogs J. F. Shipp Urs States Supreme Court Washington Assolan Market Street Lik Haren Shipp Old South Jeremiah Gibson Williams Nick Nolan Henry Padgett William May Custom House United States Dunlap Market Street P& Trade M. H. Clift Supreme Court Otter United State Marshall Dunlap Poolice Pittlap George W. Chamblee

Maury Wheat Damaged by Rain and Rust

Persistent rain and cool weather injure the Maury wheat crop with much rust and many plants falling. Some stands remain upright and promising, while oat acreage is large and the year’s crop may set a record.

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Erry Wilson Ody Rte Greece Senoir Columbia Canning CO Bell Phone E. W. Gamble Building Columbia, Tenn Neil ODD Fellows Columbia Lodge J. Fain Stephens Uncle Sam the Herald Lesley Communion Merchants Louisville Seedig Sabel & Sons
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