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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
10
Edwin Clapp's Oxfords in all leathers and latest styles priced at $6. Men’s Oxfords in figures $3.50 line and $4 to $5 lines in all leathers and styles. Clapp leads in shoe making with a strong selection and value focus.
A Chicago shoe retailer advertises ladies Oxfords in every style and make with novel pumps and Sailor Ties offerings. The copy invites customers to visit for fittings and to let the shop fit their feet.
Local market quotations show a quiet Columbia, Tennessee trading day amid widespread city excitement. Louisville livestock prices, cattle weak with slips, hogs lower, and sheep with best lambs at 5 to 6 dollars. regional staples include oats, clover seed, bluegrass, produce, flour, bacon, lard, eggs, and hides with mixed but notable price lists from Callender & Co. and Barker operations.
Quotations furnished by J Sloan Co include sugar beat bor ton granulated sugar at 6.80 per 100 pounds brown sugar 6.50 per hundred lard leaf priced at a discount compound 8 % TD coffee bulk roasted at 11 4 c 94 14% Subscribe for the Heraia.
In Williamson County Franklin May 13 the Carmack Patterson debate featured a strong Carmack denunciation of a circulated lie claiming he said "one dollar a day is enough for any working man" He recalled his orphan farm days and praised working people while Gov Patterson misnamed Franklin for Williamson during opening remarks. A large pro Carmack crowd wore red badges and a grand parade honored the Senator with a non stop ovation through Franklin.
Press representatives from Nath Me Tennessean and Noahville Banner describe Carmack’s rally as the strongest crowd reaction of the campaign and note two to one enthusiasm estimates. They signaled plans to next cover events in Lawrenceburg.
Wednesday afternoon session opened with devotion led by Mrs. W. J. Vaughn of Nashville. She spoke on systematizing mission work. Mrs. J. H. Moore read the City Mission Board report, praising the Wesley House programs. Miss Hattie Sellers urged stronger training for Sunday school teachers and home-makers. Miss Head conducted an institute, guiding leadership preparation for mission work.
Clarksville Tenn May 13 The Oil Hickory Carmack Club organized here a few days ago now numbers 727 members and the president Bredbury says he expects to increase the membership to 1000 by Saturday when the country fists come in Every member is expected to secure a hickory stick to the end of which will be attached a red ribbon this stick is the emblem of the club and the red ribbon that of Senator Carmack From every district of the county the most glowing reports of the wonderful strength of the Carmack forces are shown and now seen than he will secure a larger majority over Gov Patterson than he did over Senator R L Taylor which was over 0.
New York’s legislature entered an extraordinary session in Albany under Governor Hughes. He read a message urging attention to broad topics including abolishing racetrack gambling discriminations, reforming primary elections, and extending public service commission jurisdiction to telegraph and telephone companies. The session opened with most members present, and a special election in Fortieth district noted after the message.
Hamilton cultivators Repaira and genuine blades are sold only by B. A. Satterfield & Co. exclusive agents, 18 de w at.
Sheriff Love Webb arrested a man who gave the name Frank Miller after he tried to pick pockets at the fair grounds on Thursday afternoon. Miller, described as about 20, 125 to 140 pounds, refused to say where he was from. The trial was set for today before a magistrate, and Webb planned to contact other counties if needed.
A large and varied reception committee met Senator Carmack at the station this morning. The list includes ex-senators John W. Fry B B Erwin J T Williamson and many local leaders such as Mayors Cameron and Mount Pleasant officials plus educators and ministers from Columbia and surrounding towns. The assembly reflects a broad cross section of civic political and religious figures allied with the Carmack circle.
A packed fair grounds grandstand with about 5000 seats hears a rousing reception for Senator Carmack and Governor Patterson. The crowd, largely temperance supporters, erupts in cheers as Carmack begins his address amid interruptions from CMA students and a large demonstrative audience.
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