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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

3

Dinner and schemes at the Belwether mansion

In a long social scene at the Belwether house a heated talk centers on Amalgamated Electric stock. Plank reveals he controls a large block and plans to push the stock back up, prompting scrutiny from Quarrier and Belwether as a dinner party unfolds amid flirtation, intrigue, and strategic moves.

Mr. Plank Bim Leila Ini Beverly Pieak Abe Sylvia Belwether House Rother Wide Bylsda Wiewesli Mtori Aimer Grace Ferrall Agatha Caithness Mortimers Illie Ni Vink Morthner Ferrall Asith Calthnesa Marion Ally Plant Plank Harrington Belwether Boward Kemp Ferrall Stephen Siward Quarrier Amalgamated Electric Stward Plunk Pieter Walt Howard Sven Mr. Stward Plagk Jim Maron Agatha Aaid

Donations Fuel Nashville Hospital Fund Drive

At the Franklin District conference in Theta, $1,600 was given to the new Methodist Hospital in Nashville, following Rev. A.B. Clement's fundraising appeal. The Epworth League Conference at Tulip Street church added $1,000, bringing Clement’s total to $6,000 raised as he pursues full funding for the new institution.

Franklin District Theta New Methodist Hospital Nashville A. BE. Clement Epworth League Tulip-street Church Clement Woman's Missionary Gallatin Dodson's Chapel

Cadets Meet Spring Hill Rival Rivalry Builds For Saturday

The B. Mo AL campus hosts a season defining match between the Cadets and Spring Hill rivals. Kilburn may return, with C. M. A. seeking a decisive third game to crown the series winner. The Herald urges subscribers to follow the weekend clash.

B. Mo AL Oxdelly & P.m Kilburn

County Road Law Provisions Pass House in 1909 Session

The document outlines expanded county road powers, procedures for petitioning, notices, awards of damages, and appeals. It details funding from county funds, workhouse labor for road projects, and supervision by the County Road Commission with elected superintendent and guards. Provisions include tax levies on abutting properties and penalties for noncompliance, plus exemptions by county population.

County Road Commission Euld County Row Commission Thair Chat Salt Couuty County Workhouse Commission Saar General Assembly State of Tennessee M. Hillsman Taylor House of Representatives WM. Kinney Senate Mascolmer Patterson

People urge support for State Normal School in Columbia

Citizens of Columbia and Maury County in mass meeting endorse the Board of Mayor and Aldermen and the County Court in offering funds and property to the State Board of Education to secure the State Normal School for Middle Tennessee. They urge continued effort by these bodies as the school is located in Columbia.

Columbia Maury County County Court State Board of Education State Normal School

Dr Kings New Life Pills Offer Quick Headache Relief

Advert says young girls and older women suffer headaches but can find prompt cure with Dr Kings New Life Pills. Claims to build up health and nerves, sold for 25 cents at all druggists.

Bill Dr. King

Fly Will Erect Five More Houses on Woodsill Property

Clarence Fly, via A. L. Blooker & Co., paid $2400 for the Woodsill property on East Ninth Street. The four acre tract will be subdivided and streets Hew and Open Up will be opened. Construction of five additional rental houses will begin promptly.

Clarence Fly A. L. Blooker & Co Woodsill East Ninth Street

Arnica Salve Cures Scald and Burns in Nebo Grandmother’s Claim

A Nebo Kentucky grandmother, Mrs Marin Taylor, reports that her grandson was saved from a severe scald by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. She states the salve cured burns, cuts, wounds and skin eruptions after doctors feared death. Sold at all druggists.

Marin Taylor Nebo Bucklen

A Comedy of Toys Charms Grand Theatre Cast Shines

The Sunbeam Circle of King's Daughters staged A Comedy of Toys at the Grand Theatre to benefit the Home for Incurables. A large audience praised the all star youth cast led by Elfen Douglass Everett and LeMyra Harlan with strong orchestra support. Nearly $200 was raised.

27Ers House Charles Bernard Sunbeam Circle King’s Daughters All Star Columbia Sears Katy Elfen Douglass Everett LeMyra Harlan Topay Misa Everett Miss Harlan Verna Skelley Glue Pott Wendell Church Verna Skelly Bibl Charlotte Watson Topsy Ellen Douglass Everett Angelica Lella Barr Anderson Prince Caramel Ewing Everett Captain Tillerope L. P. Padgett Sargeant Bon Bon James Wooten Sylvania Zulema Brownlow Miss Pudding Head Lil- Nan Brant Maude Arthur Margaret Greenlaw Dolls Heads Virginia New Rachael Carpenter Follo Camille Herndon Hallie Fry Mary Dale Pigners Viollas Frances Moore Leonora Willamson Mre Frank Everett Dr. Morrill Pulaski Kings’ Daughters Perormance

Cabell Succeeds John G. Capers as IRS Commissioner

Royal B. Cabell of Richmond Virginia has been chosen to succeed John G Capers of South Carolina as Commissioner of Internal Revenue. Capers resigned effective July 1 after submitting his letter weeks ago.

Washington Royal B. Cabell Richmond John G. Capers South Carolina Internal Revenue Capers Bia

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