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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1901
Page
7
The long closing speech outlines the defendant Thomas facing lethal force from Godfrey. The attorney argues the jury must judge self defense, not prejudice, and condemns attempts to taint truth by suppression and dramatic tactic.
Jury reported Wednesday noon they could not agree with acquittal six to convict none for first degree murder. Bail set at 5000 with Hoines Winnhesey signing bond. Defense objected to partial verdict and bond fixed at 2000. Trial notes show jurors shifted toward acquittal but no consensus on punishment.
Correspondents report Union Grove gatherings with Rev Fo preaching duty, Hendricks and Lowell to preach at local churches in April and next Sundays. Family visits, weddings and moves are noted with neighbors leaving for Marshall County, Miss Maymie Erwin visiting, and Mrs Nicholson returning from Luxora. Local weather, farming notes, dog law interest, and church membership additions are included along with small items about school progress and spring scenery.
A historical medical claim explains the stomach acts like a churn for digestion. It warns sour stomach corrupts food and batter, promoting a patent remedy called Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach "sweetener" without alcohol or irritants.
Miss Livaie Tarkett of Sumnertowns visits Frand Fir MeKissick family. Mrs Frances liver MeKissick returns home after visits with daughters in Silversville. J T Slaerie to preach at Meatet My Ath. Maley family in Lawrence County visits. Broadview school continues well with Laura Smith as teacher. Mrs Howard of Kentucky ill with pneumonia. Mr and Mrs Walter Brooks, Mrs Garrett and Johnny visit Mr Pisk Murphys family.
A long mixed-up rural note reports church activities at Goshen and district processes with Rev Reams leading a sermon and quarterly conference meetings. Delegates to the district conference are listed, and local farming news notes corn planting, green clover fields, and neighbors visiting relatives. Multiple residents from Goshen, Alexander, Santa Fe, and nearby areas are mentioned alongside weather and crop updates.
The community notes improved sealth description after a harsh grip season. Farmers plan corn planting as warm weather returns. Mrs Bettie Thomas returns home after a two week stay with her mother. Dr Laws to preach at Union Schoolhouse on the fourth Sunday of March at one o clock. lire tiray to preach at Smyrna on the twelfth Saturday by the ater orn.
Fragmentary local column notes include travel and social mentions. Hatcher preached at Godwin chapel on a recent evening. Mrs. John Thomas returned home after a two week stay at Bear Creek. Several neighbors and guests from Columbia and Mt. Pleasant are listed with nearby residents and friends.
March 20 report from McCains Texas notes a windy month with mild March 17 weather and a church service by Rev Morrie on Regenerating. Obituary for John W Phillips, aged 75, interred at McCavis cemetery. Land sale at Davis farm for 5000 dollars to Jonas Amis of Calleoka. Family birthday celebration for Mrs Neely with many relatives present. School enrollment and staff updates. visits from Mrs Gabard and James Hall of Franklin. teachers Harris and Giddens praised. Local health notes, crop planting progress, and gardening efforts amid news of grippe activity.
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