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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1908

Page

6

Tillman Says He Was Knifed In Treachery Of Republicans

In Nashville coverage a Republican candidate for governor, Tillman, claims treachery and that most negroes voted against him while whisky interests dominated big counties. Returns show Bryan leading Taft nationwide with Patterson and Tillman specifics, partial by noon with 76 of 96 counties reported.

Herald Nashville Tenn G. N. Tillman Austin Tillman Taft Bryan Patterson Roosevelt Parker Evans

If You Are Over Fifty Read This Kidney Remedy Ad

A vintage advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Remedy cures kidney and bladder disorders in middle aged people. It promises to stop drain on vitality and restore strength and urges starting use immediately, credited to GRO, Alr CORN.

Foley

Bohemian Club Faces Lease Expiry and Move

The Bohemian Club quarters expire December 1 with no renewal. Members, mostly young socialites, must locate new space after investing in repairs and furnishings just a year ago. The clubroom has been a social hub, and members are urged to keep trying for suitable quarters despite the setback.

Bohemian Club

Riverside Plans Concrete Walk From Bridge To End Of Pike

Riverside residents raise funds for a 1500 dollar sidewalk project. About 950 dollars has been subscribed since the idea began last Thursday. The plan calls for a concrete walk from the bridge along the left side of the road to the last house on the Riverside Pike.

Riverside Wall Iverside

Scalder Bottoms Sold by Ellott Harlan Porter Co

A local firm Ellott Harlan Porter and Co. advertised galvanized and plain scalder bottoms for sale. The item list highlighted durable construction and availability through the supplier’s catalog, aiming at merchants and builders in the region.

Vote for Senate in this district update

Partial results show Greer leading in one Perry County precinct and a larger margin overall. One Lewis County district remains unreported, likely boosting Fulwell's lead and possibly altering the Perry precinct outcome so the reported majority is roughly accurate.

Greer Perry Lewis Fulwell Greet Maury vi Lewis Bt

Right to Talk to Their Counsel Triumphs in Court

Rice A Pierce attorney for alleged night riders won a court ruling granting private conferences with his clients after two weeks of barriers. Judge Jones ordered access, despite orders from Gov. Patterson and Col. Tatum, and Pierce immediately seized the chance to meet with the prisoners. The victory follows Pierce’s persistent efforts since the first arrest to speak with 89 inmates, who had been blocked at every turn.

Union City Tenn Rice A. Pierce Pierce Patterson Col Tatum Camp Nemo Oblon County Court House

Foley's Orino Laxative Promises Permanent Cure

An advertisement asserts Foley's Orino Laxative cures constipation by stimulating digestive organs to act naturally. It claims no griping, a pleasant taste, and eliminates the need for continual laxative use, urging readers to stop relying on pills and tablets.

Foley Alcorn

Another Hundred Dollars an Acre in Maury County

George Dixon, a county farmer from McCain's neighborhood, set records by harvesting five and a half acres of hay at one and a half tons per acre and selling at ten dollars per ton for seventy five dollars. He then grew Irish potatoes and sold them for five hundred three dollars and nine cents, totaling five hundred seventy eight dollars and nine cents in one season.

George Dixon McCain Dixon Maury County

Hexamethylenetetramine in Foley's Kidney Remedy

A Geo Alcorn note explains hexamethylenetetramine as a recognized uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious maladies.

Alcorn

Fires Ravage New Town Area In Columbia Incidents

Three negro cabins owned by W. J Towler in Tin Cup alley were destroyed by fire Friday afternoon, with about 900 dollars loss and 700 dollars insured by Mora B. Farias. A negro cabin owned by Thomas B. Forgey in Macedonia burned Friday night around 11, costing about 300 dollars with 150 dollars insured by Mora B. Farias. An alarm from Jesse Billington’s Sixth street home Friday evening yielded no damage after fire was extinguished.

W. J Towler Tin Cup Alley Mora B. Farias Macedonia Thomas B. Forgey Jesse Billington Sixth Street

Choice Fruits Price List Description Declared

R A Wilkes of Cullooka Tennessee offers a price list for fruit trees vines and plants through correspondence. Name requested for description and orders. Immediate response requested to obtain catalogue and pricing.

R. A. Wilkes Cullooka Tenn

Theta Baptist Church to Host Three Day Meeting

A three day Theta Baptist church gathering begins Friday November 27 and runs through Sunday November 29 with sermons by J W Patton W T Ussery J P Brownlow T H Athey J M Fitzgerald and W E Walker and programs on devotionals church roles Scripture standards and revival sermons.

Theta Baptist Church J. W. Pat J. W. Patton J. K. P. Redding W. T. Ussery J. P. Brownlow T. H. Athey J. M. Fitzgerald J. E. Hight W. E. Walker J. A. Baker Holy J. H. Hull J. M. Fitgerald Leadler Athey

Hog Killing Equipment Mentioned in Ledger Entry

A fragment notes a galvanized or plain scalder bottom used in hog killing, with a signing credit to ELLETT, HARLAN, PORTER & co. 41t&wet, implying a trade listing or advertisement for processing equipment.

Ellett, Harlan, Porter & CO

Mt Pleasant Pike Walk Promoters Seek Funds

Promoters of the Mt Pleasant pike walk report progress with $500 subscribed and no broad canvass yet. The project will be cheaper than the Hampshire pike, needing about 1700 dollars for grading and construction, with a contract let once funds are secured.

Mt Pleasant

Underpass at Cemetery Ave On Petition Night

The city board debated an underpass at Cemetery avenue to curb runaway accidents and protect property, appointing the full board to press the issue with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and report next Thursday. Other items included first reading of an expanded city marshal duty ordinance, sewer and street petitions, and financials with October totals, arrests, and deficits.

Board of Mayor Mitler Cemetery Avenue Wntire Board Mitier St Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company W. C. Salmon Sixth Street G. W. Nichols Legislative Committee Allen Nicholson North High Street J. L. Thomas South Columbia E. R. Dunnington Dunnington Street B. A. Satterfield Eighth Street High Mayes Place Fifth Street Dedman W. F. Embry Erwin Recorder Erwin Morgan

Fine Attendance County Teachers Meeting in Maury

The Maury County Teachers Association met Saturday at the County Superintendent J. P. Graham's offices. One hundred teachers in the county, eighty attended the morning session. Prof. J. W. Journey and Miss Fannti e Lauree Smith spoke to primary teachers. Secondary teachers heard from Prof. C. Allen and Mrs. C. W. Mitchell. Mrs. Mitchell urged teachers to bring memorandum books and take notes for future help.

Maury County Teachers’ Association J. P. Grayham J. W. Journey Mine Fanntie Lauree Smith C. Allen Mra CW. Mitchell

Brisk Trade Marks Week with $817 116 in Clearings

Weekly business review shows wholesale and retail trade booming across Columbia banks. Friday Oct 30 clearings totaled 424 700 with week ending Nov 6 at 817 116, up two thirds from prior two weeks. Potatoes and fruit move strongly as all lines rise, signaling a lively economic pace.

Columbia

Correction on South Port primary election results

The Herald was in error in stating no election at South Port. Geo. Howell received fifty eight votes there, raising his district total to ninety six.

the Herald Southport Geo. Howell

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