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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1908

Page

5

Marryings Highlight Privet on Prom Page Four

Miss Mary Wright and Mr William Cotham wed at Priveton Memorial church at 4 20 PM in green and white decor. An intimate reception followed. couple to reside in Dixon Green after a stay in St Louis. Also, Miss Jennie Barnett Green and Mr Henry Walker Diveon married at St Ann's Episcopal church with a modest ceremony and reception.

George Steen Messrs Leslie Wright Clifford Adkisson Ira Brown Frank Kate Wright Frank Scott John T. Wright Cotham James Bros Dixon Green Jennie Barnett Green Henry Walker St. Ann's Episcopal Church Marvin McFerrin Mendelasohn Beatrice Cockle Chas, Cockle Phillip McNish Hugh McNish Dixon Mt. Pleasant James K. Polk

Wheat and Burt Oats Wanted Nationwide Ad

Columbia Mill and Elevator Co seeks wheat and Burt oats in any quantity at any station with sacks furnished on favorable terms. Elevator storage offered free. After a heavy meal, take two Dean's Regulets for easy regular passages of the bowels.

Columbia Mill & Elevator CO Dean

Miss Maud Long's Will Probated in Mt Pleasant

The will of Miss Maud Long of Mt Pleasant has been admitted to probate. Though no written will existed, relatives signed a late wishes document after her death. Bequests include 1800 to brothers Bethell and Lemuel Long, with remainder divided among Lem Long Bethel Long Annie Long Orr Jerome Pillow Long and Laurie Orr Morris Annie Foster Orr.

Miss Maud Long Mt. Pleasant Miss Long Bethell Long Lemuel Long Lem Long Bethel

Murder Follows Election Fight in Lebanon Tenn

Special to The Herald from Lebanon Tennessee reports Capt Ellis Harper a well known leader in the state section was shot and killed by Wm Sulit a marketer. Sulit fired three shots with the third killing Harper instantly linked to a political feud over a vilifying communication in a recent American issue. Harper, a noted Confederate scout in the Civil War, had followers of the Carmack cause.

Herald Lebanon Tenn Ellis Harper Sulit Sult Harper Salt

Carmack Men Wear Badges To Polls Campaign Message

A call urges Carmack County voters to wear badges or red ribbons at the polls on election day to show support. The notice stresses wearing the insignia in town and county to help the cause.

Sudden Death of Well Known Negro Man Mason Moore

Mason Moore a well regarded colored man from near town died suddenly Monday afternoon from heart failure while returning home after picking blackberries with two companions. He collapsed about a mile from his home and died before aid arrived.

Mason Moore Moore

Deaths at GreenWall and Theta area interred in local services

Fragmented obituary notices report the deaths of Mrs. Hash Purcythe near Theta and Mrs. Tom Sparkman in GreenWall and Boston Williamson, with interment and funeral services conducted locally. Additional obituary notes Mr. J O Scotten, longtime Columbia city carrier, died after several weeks illness. funeral at Christian church and interment at Hose Hill.

Hash Purcythe Parvote GreenWall Cemetery Tom Sparkman Theta Boston Williamson County Hitler Morton J. O. Scotten North Garden Street The Christian Church W. T. Boaz Hose Hill Scotfed Noble Blair Columbia Columbia Post

Will Cure Consumption Claim by A A Herren Finch Aric

An advertisement letter from GRO S ALCORN echoes A A Herren Finch Aric urging Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung remedy. The note asserts it cured consumption in early stages and asks readers to share unsatisfied experiences.

A. A. Herren Finch Aric Foley GRO. S. Alcorn

Local Notables Suffer Illnesses And Recoveries

The item lists Wood Lockridge returning to Woo dridge's drug store after illness, Ross Burns admitted to the alcblat, Mrs Pitts Roberts with typhoid fever, Mrs P Fraser critically ill at North Garden street home, Mrs Lee Kannon of Glendale also with typhoid fever but not improving as hoped, and Prof J A Bostick of Mt Pleasant ill for several days but showing some improvement.

Wood Lockridge Woodridge Ross Burns

Saxophones Sold by Callenter & Co Prices Liked

Callenter and Co. advertise ongoing sales of saxophones with continually turning inventory and competitive prices. The terse promotional copy notes demand and affordability, urging customers to shop now while supplies last.

Grand Jury Returns Multiple True Bills Including Murder and Forgery

The Grand Jury's final report lists one indictment for forgery, one for first degree murder, two for assault with intent to commit murder, and twenty-five for gaming and liquor offenses without license, along with other misdemeanors. Earlier reports brought the total indictments in this session to about fifty.

Choice Fruits Descriptions and Plant Prices Offered

R A Wilkes of Cullooka Tennessee advertises description price lists for fruit trees vines and plants. The notice invites readers to send their name for information and ordering options.

R. A. Wilkes Cullooka, Tenn

Woman Passes Century Mark at 100

Miss Bessie Fly attended her grandmother Mrs. Annie Hudson’s 100th birthday in Centreville. The centenarian has all her natural teeth, no glasses, long reading ability, and a history of healthful living. She recalls surviving a burning ship incident, and being cast overboard, then rescued by a lifeboat.

Bessie Fly Centreville Annie Hudson England

Columbia Beats Rockdale in Baseball Showdown

The Columbia baseball team defeated Rockdale 194 at Rockdale Monday afternoon. Columbia dominated at all positions with strong hitting from Brown Staene and Wilaford and solid defense throughout the game. The Lions led nine to their credit as they controlled the pace and execution.

Columbia Rockdale Rockdale Kiddies Clursey Columbia Bove

Various Maury County notices and local updates mix of names

A jumble of short items notes deaths, moved residents, and community happenings from Columbia touching Gem Potatoes athletic connections and historical society gifts. It mentions A E Clement son of J E Clement, an upcoming partial solar eclipse, a new frame for a Carmack portrait, a brown mare mule sighting, and a July 16 picnic by Columbia Lodge of Elks with a special train.

Murt Lancaster Mary Carpenter Columbia Mies Carpenter A. E. Clement Georgia Was & Son J. E. Clement Sixth Street Pete Chumbley Carmack Ninth Street Senator Carmack Chimley Bear Crees Pike Ridge Match Tenn R.R Charlotte Huxahes West Beventh Street James Shiells James Sloan Columbia Military Academy P. Garber Maury Duke Biddle Jim Jackson W. H. O'Brien

Miss Julia Holcomb Will Probated in County Court

The will of the late Miss Julia Holcomb was admitted to probate in the County Court. R H Guest appointed administrator. Real estate including two houses and a lot in the second ward left to sisters Mrs Susie Moaye of Nashville and Miss Josie Brooks for their lives and then divided among her brothers.

Julia Holcomb R. H. Guest Susie Moaye Nashville Josie Brooks

A Lesson in Health From Kidney Cure Ad

A Victorian health notice touts Fo ley's Kidney Cure as strengthening the whole system and curing kidney and bladder disease. The advertisement claims healthy kidneys filter impurities and warns health depends on kidney function.

Foley

Marriage Licenses Passed In Quiet Ceremony Scene

D Johnson to Mary Holden and T Harmon to Mise Georgia Cur ley pair among licenses listed. Also Gray to Eva Reams Hackney and Cotham to Mary Wright appear. The fragment mentions Dean's Ointment as a remedy for skin eruptions with a price of fifty cents at drug stores.

D. Johnson Mary Holden T. J. Harmon Georgia Cur+ley M. H. Gray Eva Reams Hackney Will H. Cotham Mary H. Wright Dean

Potatoes Weigh Over Pounds Each At Hampshire Farm

Farmers report enormous white potatoes grown on the Hampshire Road by J Henry Hanvon and H O Fulton. One specimen weighed over fourteen pounds with a half ounce, demonstrating potential for high yields and pride in local agriculture.

J. Henry Hanvon Hampshire Road Fulton Erie

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