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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
4
For Sheriff James Forgey. for BRegister T KE Lipsomb. for Trustee James H Kannon. for County Judge Ocey Gordon. for Circuit Court Clerk Willand P Worley. for County Court Clerk a T Thomas. Ballot details appear in the public notice.
The piece reviews Mr Bryan's great but sprawling speech favoring the Republic over Empire and the Citizen over the Corporation, noting his reluctance for nomination. It also covers City actions on depot land condemnation, explaining private property limits and two legal paths for street closings.
In Maury County the L and N Railroad faced a stalled indictment over a missing lawful passenger station at Columbia, while local officials pursued street land appraisals in secret, prompting the Herald to urge public disclosure. The piece critiques secrecy and urges transparency before council action.
A fragment from Saturday's American reflects on church mission, moral exhortations by Bishop A W Wilson, and a dramatic scene at the Southern Methodist. It criticizes home mission work and cites a plea that a Nashville woman and child faced starvation. It comments Roosevelt's request for renovation funds and plans to modernize the White House east room as a state dining room.
Rear Admiral W W T Sampson retired died at his home in Washington at 6 PM after a severe brain bleed. He had been in a comatose state for days. Mrs Sampson and Admiral Sampson's family were at the bedside. Funeral plans awaiting tomorrow, with Annapolis or Arlington as possible burial sites.
The Druggist t Rains introduces the latest ladies Chatelain bags and wrist bags, highlighting fresh styles and arrivals suitable for spring wardrobes.
Nashville, May. Achille Philion fell from the top of the spiral tower during a turn at the Eagles Carnival. Five thousand spectators watched as he descended forty to fifty feet hitting a platform timber and a ladder. Doctors said injuries were serious but not fatal.
Farmers urged to plant improved seed corn and oats from Columbia Mercantile Storage Co. on January 17 local notice. The ad promises zelinn and white seed corn varieties and related seeds for better yields.
Gov Jeff Davis of Arkansas replies to charges from Second Baptist Church offering no direct answer. He suggests charges be signed by individual sisters or able bodied brothers and says he will stand trial. Also notes railroad purchase of 25000 acres of coal lands and remarks on war orders in 1868.
A local listing offers a very complete stock of farm equipment from simple weeding hoes to heavy traction engines. Sea Sarrervieun and Dopaon advertise a broad assortment to cover farming needs.
Prospects for a successful presentation of Pinafore by local talent at the Opera House are strong. A large chorus of singers has been secured with capable vocalists assigned to lead roles. Mr Justin Noe Ot fa ate fia to take the lead and Te lealine soprano are noted. Mr Hatnell directs. Another rehearsal is planned tomorrow night at the Opera House.
More Little Frices on seasonable fabrics for next Saturday and Monday featuring 39¢ and 49¢ corded Jap wash silks, broad color ranges, and linen-like dress materials. Also quic bargains on white French Or gandie, veils, grenadines, and silk umbrellas. Men and boys clothes promoted with emphasis on best styles and lowest prices, plus shoes and hats.
Nashville editors mock prices and bones in meat deals while Chattanooga and Knoxville papers debate wealth and publishing plans. The discourse shifts to the Senate, Carmack, and the role of speakers, with Johnson City criticizing dignified elder statesmen.
A terse promotional notice directed to the Columbia Mercantile Storage Co announces readiness to supply items in the feed line and guarantees satisfaction, inviting calls by phone to arrange arrangements and assurances.
The Cumberland Electric Light and Power Company will build a modern electric light and power plant in Nashville. It has purchased a 477 foot frontage on North Front street and land by the Cumberland River adjoining the city plant for the site. A fire-proof building on the Roper will be 10 by 500 feet to house machinery.
Washington May 3 report that the ident today sent the nomination of Jay Evana to be consul general at London to the Senate for confirmation.
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