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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1909

Page

8

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First Presbyterian Exten...nstand Normal Call to Charleston

A congregational meeting at the First Presbyterian Church extended Rev Alexander Sprunt of Charleston a call to fill the pulpit previously vacated by Dr Wharton. The vote favored Sprunt, with a minority for Dr Denny and Dr Graves, while Sprunt’s strong earlier visit and sermons left a favorable impression on attendees.

Pirot Presbyterian Church Alexander Sprunt Charleston S. C Wharton Spring Denny Vanderbilt University Graves Helena, Ark Whaton Sprunt Columbia Presbyterian 8. C

Broken Promises Told to Many Friends in Columbia Tenn

A reader letter from W. E. Datinwood of Columbia Tenn recalls old false hopes and asks how many people heard the tale. He urges honesty about past promises and suggests gathering pictures to “square” the fault, noting the need to ensure friends are not kept waiting.

Residence Burns on Turkey Creek

Fire swept a residence and smoke house on Turkey Creek early Saturday, destroying the home and contents. Estimated value set at 1100 dollars with 500 dollars insured. The blaze is traced to a kitchen flue starting from the kitchen area.

Turkey Creek Vlovey Mely Farrell & Lipscomb SR En

Insurance Claims Prompted by Continentals Costs

A garbled OCR snippet notes Pontential Figg Insurance co mentioning costs and agents, referencing Continental charges and comparisons to other firms. The readable text implies a discussion of insurance rates and consulting practices without clear events or dates.

Pontinential Figg Insurance Co Lipscomb, Ager

Chicago Crooks Steal the Bail

Indictments charging conspiracy to defeat public justice and falsification of records were returned Friday against John J. Holland secretary of the Jury Commission Will J. Rayburn real estate dealer and Nicholas Martin secretary to Alderman Kenna Bonds totaling 75000 were stolen from Judge Ewens desk two women are said to be involved in the theft warrants for the arrest of the three men were issued

Chicago John J. Holland Will J. Rayburn Nicholas Martin Hinky Dink Kenna Ewen Wayman Capiuses Holland Rayburn Martin

Claims Filed Against Estate of J C VanBlarcom

Claims against the estate of J C VanBlarcom former President of the National Bank of Commerce in St Louis were allowed totaling 76 484 with additional claims of 150 000 filed. Van Blarcom died with just over 4 000 000 assets. New claims include a 100 000 note held by Commercial National Bank of Chicago and a 250 000 note charged to the estate of Jonxe Spalding of Chicago. Both notes were signed by George May and Clay Arthur Pierce of the Tennessee Construction Company.

Louis J. C. VanBlarcom National Bank of Commerce van Blascom Natonal Bank of Chicago Jonxe Spalding Chicago George May Clay Arthur Pierce Tennessee Construction Company van Blarcom Tennessee Central Aflroad

Pleas Yeatman Breaks His Leg At Fair Show

T P Yeatman visiting in the city tangled with machinery in the Human Laundry on the fair ground and fractured his right leg. The accident occurred at 30 oclock and he was rushed to the emergency tent attended by Drs Barr and Hudson. Later he was moved by city ambulance to St Thomas Hospital. The State Fair emergency hospital buzzed with activity as physicians and nurses treated him.

T. P. Yeatman Fair Ground Nashville Tenn State Fair Grounds Yeatman Pleasant Pike

Two Had Been Fast Friends Cause of Fatal Attack

A younger man struck the elder Watson in the head with a slice of amber while taunting him on Theta street. Watson died Sunday at 2 AM after skull trephination failed. Dodson surrendered to authorities and awaits trial. defense by Voorbles and Figuers. Also notes a revival at the Christian church led by Elder Warwick and Pastor Boor starting October 1.

Bige Watson Theta Clifton Dodgson Mere Poy Kes W. BE. Walker Dodson J. C. Voorbles H. P. Figuers Columbia Bar Watson Decean Voune Dodson Mr. Vopreau Ib Kpartis Yateen Thia Pillow Wetson Dedgen Itt Sears Piet Christan Church Joe S. Warwick Dallas Texas Christian Church W. T. Boor Warilek

Squirrel Hunt Fatality Shocks Beech Grove Community

Murfreesboro Tennessee September reports Joseph Hoover a Beech Grove leader was killed by his son in law Honneycut during an early morning squirrel hunt. A rifle shot through the head ended Hoover’s life instantly. He leaves a wife and three children.

Murfreesboro Tenn Biy Joseph Hoover Beech Grove Honneycut Honneveut Hoover

Wright Threatens to Bring Suit Over Foreign Flying Machines

New York report states the Wright brothers will file lawsuits against owners of Bleriot and Farman aircraft considered infringing their patents. Walter Wright announced from Governor's Island that foreign-made planes imported for flight will be opposed, with action pursued if they enter the country.

New York Wright Brothers Walter Wright Governor's Island H. Haydensands Farman J. W. Curzon Jackson, Mills

Postmasters in Session Elect Officers in Nashville

The Tennessee Postmasters Association met in Nashville and elected officers. President Scott H. Chamorras View deat MW was chosen, with D. W. Nobles as vice president and John Weaden as treasurer. Secretary is Addie Vester. The group adopted a plan to improve confined terminal routes.

Herald Nashville Tenn Tennpanne Post Scott Hte Chamorres Hushvilles Weed Praident D. W. Nobles Ots Dided View Provident John Weaden Treaanrer Faletteville Moa Addie Vester

Racket Sale Prices on Crepe Paper and Household Goods

An advertisement lists bargain prices on crepe paper ten cents, plain rolls five cents, palm leaf and Jap folding fans, hair brushes, men and children garments, undergarments, porch shades, rugs, fruit jar supplies, fly papers, croquet sets, hammocks, and assorted home items with many items discounted to small figures.

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