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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
6
A collection of wry proverbs on money timing marriage luck and behavior. It jokes that those who blame tools fail, readiness wins, favors backfire, and appearances mislead. It notes money trouble signals blockage and contrasts suitors and widowers with humorous observations.
Extrema hot weather taxes babies digestive power. When puny they should be given White's Cream Ver bifuge a children's tonic to stimulate digestion. It claims to make babies strong healthy and active priced 20 at A B Rains.
Dr John M Gairdner met Senator Dietrich of Nebraska at the Fifth Avenue Hotel. Their cordial greeting touched on how officials and allies still call Dietrich Governor or Senator, while others refer to him as that damning rate.
A 35 year old Black man Silas McGhee was shot and killed on Durham street near Corbitt's place Sunday around 4 pm. Reports say a Black man Jim Daxley fired the fatal shot and fled. Also noted is a Philadelphia bequest of $85,000 to Rev Francis J Tobin of Nashville from his late mother. The U S Circuit Court of Appeals in Grand Rapids reversed a Nashville libel ruling in Gen John Underwood vs S A Cunningham, granting a new trial after a $10,000 verdict.
A country editor shared a bulletin board yarn about Deacon Jones. Timelines show a 4.55 am injury diagnosis, 10:15 am doctors’ hope fading, 11:30 am declared dead, and a 1:00 pm heavenly excitement as Jones supposedly has not arrived, creating a humorous newsroom spoof of obituary chronology.
The Business Men's Club in Mt Pleasant Tennessee perfected Fourth of July and Stock Show arrangements. An executive committee was chosen to manage the event including J B Anderson J P Warnock Dr S Y Clarke W D Rhea and Mayor J T Alexander.
John C Nelson announces his candidacy to represent Maury County in the Tennessee General Assembly. He speaks at a Democrats gathering, pledging to serve the county and party if nominated and elected, with support from Maury and broader Democratic groups. June 1, 1902.
Review of Bret Harte Openings In the Old Trail noting nine new stories and Harte's signature humor and heroism. Also covers John W. Harding The Gate of the Kiss a Biblical romance set in Hezekiah era with Napthali and Miraone in a tragic plot, praised for drama and historical scope.
A Washington letter in the New York Herald cites anti civil service reform figures telling the president a tall tale. A letter-carrier exam candidate asked the height of Africa's highest mountain balks and attempts to quit, saying he would have to carry letters to the top.
In a May 20 1902 statement A A Lipscomb declares his bid for a Maury County seat in Tennessee's House of Representatives. He appeals for Democratic support and pledges to advance state county and party interests. The snippet also notes health advice and an endorsement for Herbine from G L Edwards of Wichita Kansas with a local supplier listed.
Five additional damage suits seeking a total of 2000 dollars were filed in Nashville's Circuit Court. Plaintiffs name J. Craig McLanahan M. J. Donnelly and Frank Walton as defendants, tied to allegations in a Federal Court bill about the Baxter railroad vote. Plaintiffs filing are Wm. Stratton R. L. Wright W. R. Bacahnan Chas. E. Dems and W. H. Fitzgerald.
Mt Pleasant firm Rhea & Co assigns assets including groceries clothing and fixtures to trustee W T Brooks for creditors Doss & Co note 210 Farmers & Merchants Bank 150 J B Doss note 43 Herschel Nowlin 40.95 Mt Pleasant Milling Co 80.40 Harris Davis & Co 1 01 72 HE Callender & Co 44.00
Washington June 6 The Rich mond Pearson Hobson retirement bill failed to clear the House Committee on Naval Affairs as the subcommittee voted to lay it over until the next session. The Senate panel also delayed action, but the President urged quick report. The President is keen on the measure and seeks House support.
President Baxter of the Tennessee Central says the road ordered 300 more freight cars and suspended one passenger train to use locomotives for freight. An order for locomotives is expected in July, with four couples due soon, and the Nashville and Clarksville division contract signed for 44.6 miles to Clarksville.
The notice announces Major W J Whitthorne as a Democratic candidate for Congress from the Seventh District and Walter B Bearden of Shelbyville as a candidate for Chancellor of the Fifth Chancery Division covering Maury Giles Lawrence Lewis Wayne Marshall Lincoln Moore Bedford Rutherford, subject to Democratic party action.
Mont Eagle announces a complete Summer School program for 1902 with courses across branches. Special features include the College of Music of Cincinnati and the New York School of Expression with sessions starting in July. Reduced travel rates and affordable hotel accommodations are offered to visitors seeking lectures, entertainment, and instruction in Mont Eagle.
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