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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1908

Page

7

Ex President Cleveland Dies At Home In New Jersey

Grover Cleveland former President of the United States died at 8 40 in his bed at his home in Princeton New Jersey after a sudden heart failure and intestinal illness. He was 71 born in 1837 in New Jersey later serving as sheriff and governor before two terms as president. Mrs Cleveland and three physicians were present, and the news followed a delay for official word. A longer life sketch appears on page four.

Princeton N. 1 Grover Cleveland Lakewellog New Jersey New York Cleveland Joseph E. Bryant G. R. Lockewood J. M. Carnochan Herald

Trial of Porter Negro Ends With Maximum Penalty

At noon Tuesday the negro Robert Steele alias Porter was convicted for breaking into a young lady's room near Bigbyville in the early hours. He pled guilty, the Grand Jury returned an indictment, and a jury sentenced him to the maximum penalty of nine years in the penitentiary. He will be sent there as soon as an answer is received. A divorce suit by Mrs. Mackie Ward against Rufus Ward was dismissed at plaintiff's cost. Court readiness suggests adjournment by Friday.

Robert Steele Porter Bigbyville Maury Steele Holding Mackie Ward Rufus Ward Mt. Pleasant

How I Cured Sweeny and Abscess With Sloan's Liniment

A.D. Bruck of Anrola recounts curing a horse with a fistula after a doctor failed to help. Sloan's Liniment healed the condition, and he later aided a neighbor's horse with a weepy issue. He praises Sloan's Sure Colle cure as well.

Sloan A.D. Bruck Anrola

Women Vote Fight in Columbia as Masonry Event Opens

The Columbia Masons observe St John the Baptist Day with a citizen turnout and speakers including Rev W T Ussury and Rev T H Athey. A Women’s Christian Temperance Union meeting outlines plans to mobilize in Columbia for prohibition, with Mrs Ransome guiding organization and numerous committees formed for polls, refreshments, and music.

ST. John's Day J. A. McAllister W. T. Ussury St. John, the Baptist T. H. Athey Maj. Whitmhore Masonic Board of Trustees Jackson College W. J. Whitthorne Wm. Austin Smith U.S. Court of Claims Washington Columbia Brage Kentucky

Former Maury Countian Dead Capt James K P McFall

Mrs W H McFall received a letter announcing the death of her brother in law Capt James K P McFall at Austin Texas last Saturday. Born and raised in Maury county he was a prominent Middle Tennessee figure before moving west. He served as city engineer of Austin and before the Civil War worked on railroad construction with the Nashville and Decatur line. A veteran of the Maury Grays in the First Tennessee Regiment he remained in service until the surrender at Greensboro NC. He later lived in Nashville then Austin where he resided until his death. He married Miss Mary Patterson of Nashville in 1869, who died in 1904. He leaves two children Mrs Geo Mendel and Polk McFall and two sisters Mrs Thomas Crosby and Mrs John Kirby, all of Austin Texas.

W. H. McFall James K. P. McFall Austin Texas Capt. McFall Maury County Middle Tennessee Columbia Nashville and Decatur Maury Grays First Tennessee Regiment Greeneboro N. C Tennessee Nashville McFall Mary Patterson Geo. Mendel Polk McFall Thomas Crosby John Kirby

Cured Hemorrhages of the Lungs by Honey and Tar

A. M. Ake of Wood, Tad, describes years of severe lung hemorrhages and failed medical care before using Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports his lungs healing and cough stopped, praising the remedy for advanced lung trouble and cold prevention.

A. M. Ake Wood, Tad Foley

Preparing for Glorious Fourth at South Side Park

July Fourth at South Side Park promises one of the best amusement programs in some time. Promoters R G Bates and Smith Thomas report a positive outlook with horses for races and a nineteen piece band secured. A morning baseball game precedes automobile races on the track, followed by daylong racing, barbecue on the grounds.

South Side Park R. G. Bates Smith Thomas

Inquiries Reveal Kidney Trouble Victims Across Patients

If you make inquiry you will learn how many suffer from kidney or bladder troubles in some form. If the patient is not beyond medical aid Foley's Kidney Cure will help. It never disappoints. GEO. S. ALCORN.

Foley Alcorn

NC Prohibition Proclaimed By Governor In 1908 Start Date

Raleigh June 19 Gov Glenn signed the proclamation making prohibition effective in North Carolina starting January 1 1908 amid ceremonial rites and formalities official action setting the date for the statewide ban on alcohol.

Gov Glenn North State Raleigh N. C North Carolina

Won't Need a Lawyer Wartime Ballot Talk Sparks Warning

A Colombian man sought a Columbia lawyer claiming to defend himself as ballots approach. He feared women at polls would sway men. The lawyer warned the man he did not need legal help and hinted he would need a doctor if he threatened violence.

Columbia

Sheriff Love Web for Trustee and Local Races

For Sheriff Love Web seeks one trustee seat, Flem Thomas runs for Trustee, and Ben Cowley is a candidate for Assessor. Local party filings show these names as primary contenders in the upcoming election.

Gov Johnson for a Second Place in Denver Convention

In Denver the Democratic convention openness shifts to vice presidential selections. Gov. Johnson leads among candidates though he denies interest in a nomination. Supporters claim he complements Bryan and could unify eastern and Minnesota factions, while some expect a lengthy contest over first or second spot.

Denver Cole Denver Chicago Johnson Minnesota Mr. Bryan Friends Gov. Johnson

Dr J Herman Feist Murder Trial Set Back

Nashville Tenn June 24 The second trial of Dr J Herman Feist for murder was postponed to next Tuesday June 36 as it cannot be prepared this term The massive testimony from multiple states delays proceedings and it may not be tried again unless new evidence is secured The first trial lasted twenty eight days and was costly Dr Feist has not yet returned from Alabama Subscribe for The Marald

Nashville Tenn J. Herman Feist Fotet Althay Criminal Court Petat Doe Alabama

Condition Improves For Sherman After Illness

Cleveland June 4 James S Sherman Republican vice presidential candidate was taken ill Sunday while returning from the Chicago convention. He rests better and doctors say the danger of immediate operation has passed though further removal of trouble may be needed when health permits. Temperature has fallen two and a half degrees since last night and he remains under careful watch. Mrs Sherman is improving and Sherman plans to leave hospital before Sunday if possible. He sent condolences to Mrs Cleveland and spoke with visitors during waking hours.

Cleveland Comerean Mai Grover Cleveland Sherman Carter

Ed Vaughn Sealed by Lime Dust Eye Injury

While measuring lime in a small box on Saturday W. Ed Vaughn received a stream of lime under his eye. The fine powder coated the eyeball and burned it. The physician removed most of the lime and used a soluble agent to clear a portion from the eye. The pain is extreme but severe eye damage is not expected.

Ed Vaughn Mr. Vaughn

Half Hundred Indicted Case Resumed in Kentucky

In Benton Kentucky on June 17 the night riding case against Burnett Phelps was resumed Otis Blick testified first as witness for the state and was cross examined The defendant testified he was not in the Birmingham raid and was at home and produced witnesses who saw him that night

Benton, Ky Burnett Phelps Otis Blick Birmingham

Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement claims cure

A vintage ad touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for the constitutional disease catarrh. It promises a $100 reward for any case it cannot cure and instructs readers to request testimonials and to buy the remedy from druggists.

Hall Addrews F J, Cheney & CO Edo Ticke Hall Ennel

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