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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
2
An advertisement promises guaranteed financial products from a large institution with assets of 400 million dollars and one million patrons. It touts guaranteed returns, future estates, and protection for heirs, inviting readers to mail for information to M. L. Kimbro in Columbia Tennessee.
The report from Hohenwald Tennessee describes Simon Yord a large colored suspect accused of assaulting Mary Stough. After a violent escape he was shot by two boys and then mobbed by about sixty men who carried him to the crime scene and fired on him. The victim is alive but seriously harmed. A separate account notes Simon Ford was captured near Mannie and wounded by deputies after resisting arrest.
Wheat storage charges are free for one year enabling farmers to put wheat on the market any day. Sacks are furnished and the Columbia Mill and Elevator Co. offers both phone numbers for contact.
Fire in Nixon's saloon rear on the South side of the Square at 11 30 Monday afternoon burned a hole in a door. Officer Friel found the stove overturned and burning under a caving stove. alarm signals broke and the blaze was nearly doused before the fire department arrived. Loss to the Hodge estate property about 25 with reports of stock removal by a crowd. Incendiary theory cites stove ignition to cover the deed. Mr Niven was in Hickman court handling phosphate interests.
The Grand Jury reported no true bill on charges against Mayor J F Brownlow stemming from Frank Smith's court. It notes prior reports and ongoing review of county institutions. Other cases: assault to murder against Hubert Armstrong and Rufus Evans, grand larceny against Jim Adkinson and Marcell Hayburne, murder in State v Ross with two years, Rowe’s shooting at a dance, Severn sentence for head injury, Hardin case reset, Anglin convicted for age of consent, Humphrey Street charged for assault to murder with a verdict of assault and battery and $100 fine.
A. I Nixon and Tom Webster, the porter at Nixon's saloon, were fined $25 each in City Court for selling liquor on Sunday. Officer Lancaster and others arrested two more parties for failing to obey clean up notices as sanitary laws are enforced.
A farmer is advised on free storage for wheat this year to avoid hauling delays and weather risks. Backing furnished this offer. interested parties are urged to call or telephone, with both phones provided.
Two Black men fleeing a Mt. Pleasant board bill were followed by their landlord Bob Bradford to Columbia. On the train the landlord was unaware of his pursuit. At the depot, boardinghouse keepers told Station Officer Lane of the trouble.
Decatur defeated Columbia twelve innings in a thrilling Riverside Park game. Green and Lockridge miscues helped Decatur, with Boon and Wade starring for the visitors. A chaotic chase scene ends with two suspects jailed after fleeing across yards and fences.
The Roberts Marble Company of Ball Ground Georgia produces monuments headstones and steel fencing with guaranteed quality. Local agent Rev J W Patton R R 8 Columbia Tennessee invites calls or letters from customers and includes contact numbers 202 and 1902 for Bell Faven and Citizens Phone.
About eighty five teachers attended the opening day of the twenty second Teachers' Institute. Harrie was elected President, Tate Blackburn Vice President, Irvine Secretary-Treasurer. J D Dinning gave an address. Work aimed at both primary and rural schools.
For sale residential and business property in Spring Hill Tennessee fronting two prominent streets. Located at the one Address post office box 20 Spring Hill. U 13 weeks.
M Aram, while on duty at the Brittain Tobacco Works, accidentally ran a bailer wire through his left hand. The wound has caused significant trouble and nearly led to tetanus.
In Waynesboro Tennessee on June 20 Tom Melian a respected local merchant and recently married man was killed instantly by a lightning strike while riding for shelter after unhooking his horse from a field rake. The bolt struck his head passed through his body and killed the horse. Melian aged about 25 was a partner in Merriman Bros son of Hurtis Merriman and son in law of Hon. D Caton.
The notice advertises a high cash price for wheat and sacks furnished, seeking grain suppliers in Bashton and nearby areas. A Missouri State suit against Standard and other oil companies regarding chart revocation is mentioned, with proceedings begun in St. Louis. The State plans to prosecute alleged restraints.
A severe storm swept Columbia and parts of the county with heavy rain, strong winds, and lightning. Debris blocked streets, trees fell, and power lines dropped, with several narrow escapes reported near South Garden Street and on the Mt Pleasant pike. No major injuries are noted despite property damage to gardens and crops.
Mr. R. B. Polk and his daughter Annie May visited Lawrenceburg Indiana when a buggy horse spooked. Polk leaped free but fell striking his hands. a second horse charged a survey wagon and killed the driver, while the dead horse valued at 250 dollars. Polk received medical care. Annie May Polk says a fortune teller warned of a future accident leaving her uninjured.
Senator John H. Mitchell of Oregon faced a federal court trial in Portland Tuesday over a charge of obtaining government lands by fraud. The hearing centers on alleged improper sorties into land grants and related fraud schemes.
A catalog-like listing describes Hamburg and Keabroideries, Embroideries and laces, Valencenne laces, fire and cream pressed laces, linen items, curtain scrim, pillow covers, drop stitch lace bose, summer vests, ribbons, and new collars. It highlights a big line of curtains and cheap curtains.
Vendors advertise a wide range of hats caps and straw bonnets for ladies men and children. The sale features sun bonnets caps cloth hats straw hats and straw rollers plus working hats and summer undergarments for men and boys.
The John C. Dexter Lodge K of P observed its second anniversary with an ice cream reception at the Athenaeum. Rain forced the event indoors after plans to serve on campus. About 100 to 150 guests attended as W. Turner Exq Rev. W. B. Capers and Hon. L. P. Paugett spoke. Dr. T. A. Wharton planned to give a talk but was ill.
A reader testimonial from D J Hoover of the Maury Democrat credits Dean's Kidney Pills with easing daytime backache and kidney distress. He recounts severe morning pain, relief after using the product, and notes it was sold by Adams & Martins drugstore for 50 cents with Foster Milburn Co as U S agents.
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