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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
6
In Maury County enthusiastic Democratic primary activity centers on sheriff and trustee contests. With entry fees paid, candidates and backers canvass hard before the April 4 vote. Weather could sway turnout from a few thousand to eight thousand in a contested race.
One of the finest farms in Maury County changed hands Friday when Frierson and Austin Harlan purchased from R G Walker the old Walker home along the Hampshire Pike for 170 dollars. The 260 acre farm, fertile and well watered, was valued at 76 dollars an acre and is described as the best large farm in the county.
Plymouth Rock eggs for sale from B. Thompson's Ringlets and Floyd's strain of Ohio. Prize winners of the world. Prices: $1.00 per 15, $47.50 per 30, $2 per ...
New York reports a large Bermudian lily crop this year with lower prices expected. On the Bermuda island, flower merchants gathered at the Quebec company's dock awaiting steamship arrivals to secure first buds for delivery this season. Burdock Blood Bittern is advertised claiming to purify blood and clear the skin.
Will Lewis a colored man was jailed in Rutherford County awaiting transfer to Murfreesboro on a murder charge. Sheriff Webb and Rutherford officials coordinated to hold him for Friday transfer as a father in Nashville sought information about his son. The incident interrupted a planned courtroom lecture by Judge H. H. Tagerwell on Old Hickory at Columbia Military Academy. Judge Ingersoll discussed Andrew Jackson with vivid anecdotes, delighting students before returning to Knoxville.
Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn March 23 The Republican State Committee met this morning and adjourned until after noon without transmitting any business Time was allowed for the committee on contests to make report.
J. T. McKnight W. E. Alexander and Neil Hughes compile district by district voter registration lists. Supplemental books are not yet in but expected today or Monday. District totals will be published in Tuesday’s Herald.
Judge John B P Richardson of Murt freeshors campaigned in Columbia Saturday, seeking election as Judge of the Supreme Court to succeed the late Judge John B Wilkes. He spent the day meeting county leaders and citizens, reports say he is a respected circuit judge who has served four years since being appointed to replace Judge Houston and later reelected by a large majority.
A catalog listing Ladies' and Men's winter wear with prices. Includes heavy hose, fleece lined union suits, wool and golf gloves, mitts, sweaters, storm rubbers, and arctic boots in varied sizes and price points.
The article notes frost impact on fruit crops, with farmers optimistic about a strong yield due to favorable weather ahead. It highlights peaches sheltered by blossoms and petals, sun and wind drying blossoms, and potential for abundant fruit. The piece then shifts to Columbia baseball alumni in 1905, detailing players in the National and American Leagues, minor leagues, and other teams, noting several names and current postings.
Joe Moody a colored man was jailed on a charge of stealing a mule from A. Stoneking. Moody, formerly employed by Stoneking, took the animal to John Tankersley and tried to sell it with another man, Will Hamlin, while Deputy Good and local police closed in.
A Black man named Russell was fatally injured near Williamsport on Saturday while traveling to Columbia with hay. A bale slipped and threw him across the wagon tongue. the team bolted, running him over. A telegraph pole halted the runaway wagon and damaged the outfit.
In Pittsburgh on March 22, William McLea and McDonald, condemned killer of Beasle Hyclop, reports a persistent ghost of his common law wife visiting him. He appeals via James Drape to halt efforts for a stay as Andrew Carnegie and the British government reportedly push to delay. He says the spirit demands revenge and will deny him any peace.
Weakley county bar members in Dresden endorsed Hon. F. P. Hall for judge of the court of civil appeals. Hall will travel through middle Tennessee and the state this week to conduct an extended campaign.
Nashville Tenn March 23 Announcement says Gen Gordon appoints Mixa Abernathy of Pulaski sponsor and Miss Luganne Nelson of Pulaski maid of honor for Tennessee at the Confederate Veterans reunion in Birmingham in June. dr thomas electric cure ad claims rapid pain relief.
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