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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1908
Page
6
In a Sunday message at First Methodist Rev A Clement expressed heartfelt thanks for the community's kindness after the death of his wife Mrs Clement. He asked the congregation and friends to remember his family in prayers and support as they seek comfort from God.
Local listing advertises fruit trees vines and plants for sale by A Wilkes Cullooka Tennessee. Describes description and price terms for various fruiting stock and nursery items. Includes contact name and location for inquiries.
A jumble of political drama and a dubious advert turns up as Ui Senator Lough Klein claims a daughter and a Duke breach, while an unrelated medical pitch promotes Hall's Family Pills and a cure for catarrh with a Toledo, Ohio address.
Official returns show Bryan leading with 2,248 votes and Patterson at 2,121. Padgett tops county totals with 2,926, while Greer gains 1,457. Total poll 3,772 with 700 undervotes. Taft 715, Tillman 806, Lipscomb 1,744, Fussell 1,289, Galloway 1,664, Hildreth 873.
For sale a fine farm located 2 1 2 miles south of town with easy terms. Owner Mary/War Field offers clear title and reliable payment options. No further details available in the fragment.
Mary Decker of Columbia Institute laments the death of Senator E. W Carmack. The poem honors his Senate service and calls him a martyr for his people and for righteousness. It notes nationwide mourning, especially in the South, and prays comfort for his wife.
Sheriff Webb received word from Nashville that they had arrested a man believed to be Doc Turner on a murder charge. Turner, after a dispute over a crap game at Mit. Pleasant, shot and killed a man and wounded another. He fled south with a rifle. local officers were not on scene.
At a large WCTU meeting in Columbia a resolution was adopted to memorialize the National Union to declare Senator Edward Ward Carmack’s birthday a red letter day. A public fountain memorial and a joint tribute with the men’s movement were discussed, and the group paid emotional tribute to Carmack’s courage and fight against liquor. The resolution praises his honesty, leadership, and devotion while offering sympathy to his wife and son and requesting publication and records updates.
An item notes hexamethylenetetramine as a listed ingredient in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It claims the chemical is a solvent for urine and urges prompt use at first signs of irregularities to prevent errors in dosage or results.
Circuit Gierk A J Nichols hands over to County Judge Hon W J Gertion fees unclaimed in the circuit court for two years. Names include Sandy Claggett John Hill J C Matthews Wm Hughes Bony Williams John Harlan Robt Jennings J O Murphy J M Lamer W L Brooke and W Harmor.
A large Maury County Memorial Committee is formed to raise funds and erect a public monument to Senator Edward Carmack in Columbia Tennessee. Backed by broad local support, the plan includes an executive committee and a subscription drive with many named locals supporting the effort.
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