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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1913

Page

11

Murder charge looms as Mrs Eaton held for sanity hearing

Mrs Jennie May Eaton, widow of Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton, is jailed in Plymouth Massachusetts awaiting a hearing on a charge she murdered her husband by poison. Prosecutors consider a special grand jury and possible insanity commission as districts weigh evidence.

Plymouth Mass Jennie May Eaton Ale Joseph Giles Eaton Bingham Admiral Eaton Norwell Geo. Harrison Dorothy Ainsworth Barker William F. Whitney Whitney

Admiral Death and Poison Plot Target Eaton Family

Reports indicate the admiral died of a poisoning linked to a broader inquiry. Investigators focus on locating the source of the toxin and identifying who supplied it, while also examining the Eaton family home life and its possible role in the case.

Eaton

Dibrell Praises His Assistants In Office

Comptroller Frank Dibrell lauds Wiley Embry as a cost clerk who has studied the office, audited bills of cost, and saved the state thousands of dollars. He notes Embry never red-penciled a cost item without citing lawful authority. If any expert exists on criminal costs he is the one.

Frank Dibrell Wiley Embry W. B. Embry

Offiers Appointed for Extension Election in Columbus

The city plans a March 26 vote on extending corporate limits. Judges, clerks, receivers, and marshals for Court House and Depot boxes are named. Polls open 9 and close 4. Debate centers on allowing women to vote. property owners and taxed residents would vote under current rules.

Dyer J. M. Bates John Lockridge M. M. Butts Board of Mayor ‘Aid al Ren Tom ‘Sideration

Citizens oppose annexation election amid injunction talk

A meeting at attorney James A Smiger's office discussed obtaining an injunction against a proposed city annexation election set for next Wednesday. Antian nexationists pledge to avoid recognizing the election if injunctions fail, while debates touched on race and temperance issues and the impact on future city control.

James A. Smiger Ithie Ition

Cabin Burned Friday Night In East Hill Fire

Fire Department fought a blaze at a cabin on East Hill on Friday night but the structure occupied by African Americans was destroyed. The alarm came too late to prevent spread. No injuries are reported.

East Hill

Four antelopes to his credit from Central America camp

Sam Hayes, writing from 5 Central America, reports with the allroad surveying corps that he enjoys good health and pleasant conditions. He notes several hunts and states he has killed four antelopes at their current camp.

Sam Hayes Central America Allroad Surveying Corps

Barnegat Postmaster Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar

Barnegat New Jersey postmaster RK Collins reports a severe grippe cough left him exhausted after coughing bouts. After taking half a bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, the coughing ceased and he declares it unbeatable and beyond imitators.

RK. G. Collins Barnegat N. J Foley

Resignation Tendered by Cornersville School Principal LeRoy Reynolds

LeRoy Reynolds of Glendale resigns as principal of the Cornersville Training School after two years. He is also the past president of the Marshall county Sunday school association. He has not indicated his next location for next year.

LeRoy Reynolds Glendale Cornersville Reynolds Iastee Marshall County Sunday School Association

Special scenery for minstrels in Columbia opening night

Matthews Gordon traveled to Nashville to arrange with Frank Brownstein of the Elks minstrels for the use of special scenery for the Dixie minstrel presentation in Columbia. Nashville stars will assist local talent, with Mr. Brownstein arriving tonight to direct scenery and opening scenes. Minstrels set for Friday night March 28 with tickets on sale.

Matthews Gordon Nashville Frank Brownstein The Elks Minstrels Dixie Columbia Minstrela Elks Brownstein

Consolation in Homes for Dead in Early Ohio Mausoleum

An Ohio town's first mausoleum offers two compartments for a couple. A grateful husband credits the banker's suggestion and notes the stormy night tested the shelter. The piece urges readers to provide thoughtful resting places for loved ones, as such comfort is priceless.

United States Ohio George Jennie

Burdock Blood Bitters Sold As Remedy For Debility

Mrs Chas Freitey of Moossp Coma reports years of debility with headaches low energy and no ambition. She credits Burdock Blood Bitters with restoring her health in this testimonial style advertisement.

Burdock Chas. Freitey Adyt

Boozer and bootlegger jailed in county action

D Smith, a negro, was arrested Sunday by Constable Good for drunk and disorderly conduct. He admitted liquor sources at Charlie Bunch's home. Charlie Bunch is in jail serving six months for bootlegging. Florence Bunch faced liquor selling charges after a case of beer was found.

Charlie Bunch D. Smith Good Charlie Florence Bunch Smith

The Racket Catalog Sale Ad Listing Various Apparel and Household Goods

A vintage sale ad lists fleeced vests and union suits for women and children, sweaters, caps, and hats with prices. It also markets menswear, plush buggy items, and a range of Annex hardware including coal hods shovels and grates with low price points.

Steve Porkers Bbc

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