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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1908
Page
10
Voter notice states candidates must place deposits with the committee by Friday. The item stresses March 20 as the deadline and directs candidates to submit funds to the committee.
The jury acquitted Alex Calvert on the murder charge in the Elbert Cotton street duel case. After a three day trial in Mt Pleasant, Calvert received congratulations as he walked free, with jurors reportedly split before final verdict but all but one agreeing to acquittal just before the ruling.
Registration books opened Thursday at precincts across the county for the April 4 county primary to nominate Democratic candidates for Sheriff Trustee and County Tax Assessor. W A Quarterman and W E Alexander oversee Ninth District books at the courthouse and have already registered more than four dozen new voters. Books stay open for three days.
Gt B A Satterfield & Co presents large stock and price deals at American Fence. Buyers are urged to compare before purchasing fencing materials.
The Maury Millinery Company held the first showing of new spring styles on Wednesday. Mrs. Bilett and Mrs. Buter presented designs described as a garden of flowers with popular rose turbans Merry Widow sailors large leg horns and toques. A turban of cerise color roses with maline aigrette drew the most attention as wisteria trimmings and roses dominated the season. Attendance was large and many sales were made despite bad weather.
Mme Anna Gould and her three children departed Cherbourg aboard the White Star liner Adriatic for New York. She canceled a Kronprin Wilhelm booking and secured Adriatic staterooms at the last moment. Reports say Prince Hellde Sagan also sailed, with a passport to America reported last Monday.
Notice to all local persons with claims against Beckwith partnership to file with the trustee within 60 days or be barred. Bh Ayers, Trustee, Spring Hill Tennessee, J. I. Dinning, Attorney.
Roosevelt orders investigation into stock market bucket shops and regulation to curb gambling contracts. In New York a frightened eight year old girl Gracie Seenens dies after a feared Black Hand letter. her family relocates seeking relief from the terrifying taunts.
Mitchell wagons claim to be the lightest running and to wear longer than any wagon made. Available at B A Satterfield & Co. in an advertisement dated June 21.
By authority of the Election Commissioners of Maury County a supplemental registration will be held March 12 14 1908 at registration sites to fill a vacancy caused by the death of Leon Frieran Justice of the Peace Mt Pleasant Tenn The meeting is for preregistration twenty days before the Democratic primary and entry of the April 4 1908 election Officials listed include A Porgey chairman and R S Hopkins secretary.
Frank D. Lander editor of the Columbia Daily Herald has arrived to assume the business manager role at the Taylor Trotwood Magazine. He is a well known Tennessee newspaper man and strong editorial writer, formerly with the Nashville Democrat and Nashville American. He reported Governor Buchannan’s 1890 canvass and traveled the state with him.
Mrs Arthur Herrington aged about 19 died after severe burns from a dress catching fire while seated before an open blaze in Brin Tennessee. The fire was smothered by neighbor Mrs Charles Morrison a few hours earlier. She was the daughter of Dr Len Frost and had been married about two hours.
On March 11 a heavily armed rider attacked New Liberty in Owen County burning two tobacco warehouses and destroying about 20 60 pounds of tobacco. An elderly woman died as windows were shot and two houses were set aflame. A special grand jury was summoned to investigate the tobacco war outbreak.
A. Satterfield A Co. promotes Hoosier Single Disc corn planters and urges customers to place orders early for timely delivery.
March 11 report that Representative Acheson of Pennsylvania introduced a bill to grant military promotions to officers who are total abstainers from alcohol. The measure links abstinence to efficiency and would require permanent seals on water wagons in promotions. Acheson has filed several anti liquor bills in this session.
Washington March 11 The House resumed work on the post office appropriation bill aiming for quick passage. An animated debate opened over clerk in charge of contract stations with a $15000 increase for more stations. Clerk hire at third class offices saw a $25000 rise via Finley amendment.
J S Tucker of Mount Pleasant filed suit in the Circuit Court against Independent Phosphate Co seeking damages of 1900. P S Chandler of Mount Pleasant represents the claimant.
In Paducah Kentucky on March 11 Taft supporters bolted the First district Republican convention. Delegates from Graves County objected to Chairman Deboeas ruling. Carl Henderson led the regular convention while Freak Doyd led the rump faction and recognized anti Taft delegates.
Malcolm R Patterson replies to a challenge for a joint discussion dated March 11 1908 from Nashville Tenn. He designates Austin Peay to arrange details with the opposing manager and notes he will first address state administration in a separate discourse before any joint debate.
Franklin Tenn March 11 The Williamson county Republicans met at the courthouse with good attendance endorsing W H Taft for president and naming delegates to the Chicago convention and state tickets. They instructed for Newell Bunnders R A Anggard and B W Ensary as state at large delegates and Geo N Tillman T Sanford electors with N W Hale for national committeeman. They recommended Clay Evanger to coe...
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