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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
6
The new Cross Bridges church, costing about 5900 dollars and debt free, will be dedicated next Friday with Bishop Hoss preaching. The Savannah District Conference will convene there for a four day session accompanying the dedication.
The article reports rare heavy rainfall in Cullegka within the county, falling Friday morning. Creeks rose significantly and caused property damage including fencing. Many residents suffered losses to livestock and chickens amid afternoon winds.
The sermon by W Shelton hammers duty and the will of God as the core of Christian life. He argues freedom of the will, personal responsibility, and that political life must reflect divine will, urging Christians to act with duty in business and public life.
The readable fragments show a speaker longing for someone or something beyond reach. The text references Italy and elite letters, with lines suggesting distance, care, and unfulfilled desire.
Reports say 20 men gathered in the Circuit Court room for a sermon by Mr. Shelton on "Faith" as Severn renewed vows and one prominent elder joined. Mrs. Settle sang, and more meetings are planned for next Sunday. Additional youth and Sunday school groups at the Military Academy confessed faith in Christ. A later service featured "Doing the Will of God" with Mrs. Settle singing.
Two stranded girls Whit aged seven and thirteen year old arrived Saturday from Strathmore Ohio to Indiana seeking reunion with kin. They said their mother died by an accident and their father and brothers left home, causing their attempt to return to relatives in Indiana. They stayed at the Guest House overnight before an older brother persuaded them to go with him.
Wool dealers in Maury County plan to store wool to meet future mill demand as prices rise and supplies tighten. A local sale closed for over $20,000 of Mautz's output, 16 cents per pound, with producers opting to hold for better prices. The Herald notes market slowdowns due to mills curbing imports and labor costs, delaying relief until after the November election and possibly yielding thousands to the county if farmers can hold wool into December.
Deputy Sheriff Whitley recaptured John Londen in Lewisburg on a larceny charge and lodged him in jail. Clarence Reedington faced a charge for throwing rocks at a neighbor. Occurrence cost $9.50 to Olirence. Richard Grisham, also colored, was apprehended at Blue Springs on a charge of theft and released after paying a fine.
Farmers are very busy this year with a large harvest and high charity contributions. Prices are rising for burts, with many purchases by Parks in Cullooka. Ent worm damage threatens corn as cool nights persist. Wheat grows well. Mr. Richard Wilkes and family move into Henderson cottage near Rev. Ry A. McNatt.
Catalog snippet lists ladies and men's hosiery coats and gloves with prices: Ladies heavy fleece hose 18c 20c, men and boys gloves from 25c to 49c, various union suits from 25c to 80c, wool and fleece lined pieces, rubber rubbers and buckled arctics ranging up to 2.00 per pair. Quantity lines suggest a sale-or-promotional listing from a department store.
In a street confrontation on a fall afternoon near The Werald on Wert Feownth Street two men named Alexander and McAdams fought. Alexander allegedly struck first with a rock, which missed, while McAdams scratched Alexander on the cheek. Porter and bystanders intervened to separate them.
Jwize D. Lansden of Cookeville seeks the Supreme Court judgeship to succeed Judge Bell. Endorsements come from nearly every county in the state as supporters praise his legal ability and widespread backing.
In a large congregational service Geo W Shelton preached on men who walked with God. Separate meetings for men and women were held with Miss Settle scheduled to sing solos. A mass meeting of men is planned for Sunday at 3 p m in the Circuit Court room where Shelton will speak.
Runaways on West Seventh Street repeatedly disrupt traffic as teams and vehicles are left unhitched. Residents report frequent departures by horse and wagon, with police and bystanders attempting to halt runaway teams amid confusing city notices.
A large crowd on a Nashville bound train Saturday night confronted Governor CARMACK amid tension and protests. Witnesses report heated exchanges as the train halted briefly, with no injuries noted and authorities managing the scene.
On a Columbia bound train after a debate in Nashville, Patterson led with 184 votes to 8 for the People's Champion Cartwright. The crowd included supporters from Maury and Williamson counties. Senator Harlan of Colombia polled the entire train, counting even undecided and sleeping voters. Patterson's tally rose to about two to one among those expressing views.
Governor Patterson released three convicts in Nashville on April 2. WHE Dunein, Amos Belford, and Toho Ackerman were granted clemency. Dunein and Ackerman received varying terms tied to past crimes. Belford’s case involved county offenses and a fine, with extended time suspended.
Special to The Herald reports William F L Hitman a prominent citizen was killed at Florence Station in Rutherford county last night. The coroner found he was beaten with a heavy lantern. A bystander near Hardenan’s store was badly battered. Officials from Nashville are sent to the scene to aid in the investigation.
Sun Brothers Show offered two performances on Thursday at Columbia. The program was clean and amusing providing first class entertainment. Attendance was strong and patrons left thoroughly satisfied. Notably the act featured no gambling devices or related skin games.
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