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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1908
Page
10
A country club event marked a successful start as preliminary meetings set the stage for forming a permanent organization among HELC participants. Local officials report smooth proceedings and strong interest from attendees.
In Columbia the Carmack club for the Ninth district formed with 260 members, backed by a large Democratic turnout. Judge John A. Pitts spoke forcefully against the machine, praising Carmack while criticizing Patterson and exposing questionable primary tactics. Officials elected included GT Hughes as president and Charles P. Hatcher as secretary.
The Savannah District Conference of the Methodist Church opened at Cross Fridges church for a three day session. Joy, J T Brickwood presides as chair with A A Patter of Lawrence county elected to a church post and W M McClarten named assistant secretary. Pastors’ reports were favorable and boosted salaries by nearly 1000 dollars since the conference year began. collections were strong.
The Calita or Me Colorabia Military Academy cadets were given a holiday Friday after they quickly raised funds to send Hive delegation to the M.C. A. convention at Asheville, N.C. The cadets valued the raised funds at 185 dollars among themselves, and the principals granted the holiday as a reward for their prompt efforts and visible teamwork.
The McDowell School was defeated Thursday afternoon by Public School 8 by an unspecified score. The game featured Orr as pitcher and Jones catching, with Russell also playing though slow. The lineup shows Vaughn, Orr, Russell, Moore, Howell, Cochran, Sutherland, Shaw, Bostick, Donley, Ledbetter, Irwin, Boyle, and Vous in various infield and outfield positions.
The firm of Rees and Watkins, long established for plumbing and tinning in Columbia, has dissolved. The plumbing business was sold to T. J. Martin, who moved to Columbia, and Rees sold his tinning interest to B. F. Watkins who will continue it at the same stand. Rees will focus on his Hampshire pike farm for now, with plans to buy a larger county farm later.
L. Gregory predicts Tillman will win the November governorship. A Maury county Republican meeting organized the Julia Jackson Evans faction, electing H. D. Rahm as chair, W. A. Quarterman as secretary, and AF Faris as permanent chair. The group, with 28 present and 56 appointed, aimed to grow to 60 members and unite rival factions.
A fragmented OCR list shows numerous personal names and places from Tennessee, including towns Columbia and Columbia RR routes, Mt Pleasant, Hampshire, Colum bia, and references to several individuals such as J. B. Stages, T. A. Shaw, G. R Ragan, J. E Roan, and W. E. Kirkman. The garbled text suggests a local directory or notices with multiple typos and missing context.
Columbia Military Academy defeated Wallace School of Nashville 7 to 1 at Academy Field on Saturday afternoon. Brock pitched five innings with four hits allowed and Neal closed the game with strong relief. The locals fielded well but struggled at the plate. Branham and Hughes are slated to play the academy boys here next Friday.
Samuel J. Stockard, Nashville Tennessean correspondent, visited Columbia after noon Saturday and spoke Sunday with relatives. A former Herald editor, he predicts Carmack will win in the county. He notes temperance advocates are confident while Patterson supporters appear discouraged.
Montreal May 2 The new pension scheme on the Grand Trunk, effective January 1, completed a three month trial. Officials say it will cover the cost of carrying and funding the fund and expects damages from accidents alone to pay for it.
A local listing markets heavy fleeced lined hose ribbed socks and union suits for women and children at 15 to 49 cents. Men’s gloves mitts and sweaters priced 10 to 60 cents. Rubbers and Arctics offered in various prices from 40 cents to 1.60 dollars.
A large meeting at the Maury County Court House discussed the summer teachers Institute to start June 15, spanning two sessions. The State Superintendent will provide an instructor while the association hires a primary instructor as Prof L. Duke and others presented papers and engaged in discussions.
Fire Friday afternoon destroyed a West End dwelling owned by Virgil Hughes and Turner King, housing belongings of J B O Neal. Firemen saved adjacent homes but the total loss may reach 5000 with 2500 insurance on the structure and 1000 on household goods. This is the third time Mr O Neal has lost all his effects to fire.
A large suit, Tennessee Fertilizer Co. v A. J. Ply and others, was taken up Saturday in chancery court. It concerns the sale of the Fly farm last summer for 40000 dollars and an option payment tendered to Fly. Dodson, as option holder, gets a one fifth interest. suit seeks one half of that interest. Also Harris Cole Bros. v Columbian Water Light Co. for 20000 dollars due to a fire at the Pump Factory, closed Friday with decree pending.
Dr H G Borkind has added up to date electric apparatus for eye tests to detect defects and ensure proper glasses. The device is adjustable for all ages and eye conditions. Dr Roskind is among the few opticians in the state using this new method.
R A Wilkes of Callepka Tennessee advertises fruit trees vines and plants with desertion price slots. Contact details included for ordering and pricing.
Mrs Grace Meredith Graybill wife of the late Capt Graybill who is Grand Cyclops of the Ku Klux Klan has given the Maury County Historical Society a copy of the original revised prescript The copy in her possession is probably the only one in existence and is highly valuable The Historical Society also has a certified copy of the order placed by Major T Williamson in the cornerstone of the large training school at Pulaski on Friday.
Insurance ad promoting Sontinential Fire Insurance with claims of best value and low costs. Note highlights Continental policy pricing as not higher than competitors. Farm business solicited by agents Farrell and Lipscomb.
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