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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1907
Page
6
In six months after saloon abolition Col umbia reports 152 arrests for drunkenness and disorderly conduct, down from 378 in 1906 end Oct 1. Bank deposits rise over 25 percent to 1,240,000, while merchants note strongest year since 1907 start.
Revenue Commissioners W B Turner Will Towler and Kelby Coffee audit county revenue accounts this week. The quarterly county court meets Monday morning with limited business. a likely declare of vacancy for the Ninth district justice may prompt a special election.
Birmingham October 1 Go . BB. Cymer leaves for St Louis convention and reveals he has asked Alabama railroads to implement new reduced rates by October 7 or face an extra session of the Legislature. He says his August 21 statement remains in force and a call may be made around October 7 if rates are not trimmed.
President Roosevelt announced he would approve the Oklahoma constitution after reviewing the document with the attorney general. He said his decision would follow the enabling act terms, and that his personal opinion was not suitable for publication. Promulgation of approval to be announced later.
In Harrodsburg Kentucky the piece argues that a change has come as newspapers and public figures abandon whiskey promotion. It praises sober editors and professionals for integrity and capability, noting a broader shift toward temperate leadership in politics medicine and business.
Bud Bonner, colored, wanted at Fayetteville for shooting and wounding another black man about six weeks ago, was arrested at Mt. Pleasant by Officer Pack after mistaking a passing figure on the road for a ghost. A white sack on the man’s shoulder led Bonner to believe he faced a spirit, which he allegedly fired upon. Bonner claims the figure sounded human.
The Atlanta Horse Show asked W P Woldridge to train a class for the musical ride on the 16th inst. He declined, though famed for his class training here at the local fair and show. A testimonial from A B Davis notes relief from constipation after using Doan's Reguleta.
Mrs. Mackie Ward of Mt Pleasant Neighborhood sues Rufus Edward Ward for divorce and alimony in Circuit Court. Judge William Hart of Nashville granted an injunction restraining the husband from disposing of property. Salmon and Turner represent the plaintiff. allegations not yet filed.
Catalog listing fruits trees vines and plants offered by RA Wilkes of Cincinnati Tennessee. Includes assorted fruit varieties and garden stock for home orchards with pricing and order details.
Judge Joseph C. Higgins of Fayetteville, at a special term, was the youngest circuit judge at his 1902 election. He was nominated over older rivals and elected without opposition. It is widely expected he will seek the Supreme Court seat next election, though he isn’t speaking publicly. The division’s contest may be lively with several candidates vying for the two seats.
In Birmingham, leaders of 60 to 70 Alabama union warehouses met Col J M Thornton of the Unlo Cotton Exchange to hear methods for handling cotton and fertilizers. Thornton will buy fertilizers in large quantities and direct local warehouse sales to consumers from his Birmingham office. An official circular urges members to store cotton for 15 cents a pound and cotton seed for $20 a ton, predicting the price within sixty days.
The millinery openings at McKen non, Anderson & Foster's and the Bon Ton, just over, proved the season’s most successful at these up to the minute establishments. Styles were attractive and new, colors in demand, visitors numerous and pleased, with many items marked sold to show public appreciation of the Indies in charge.
Manager Wilkins of the Columbia Amusement Company oversees extensive repairs at the Columbia Opera House. Walls, woodwork, and lights are updated, floors get new carpets, potential drop curtains may be installed, and new scenery is planned for the season. The renovations should end in a few days.
Deputy Goad was called to the home of RB J Young on Mt Pleasant pike Sunday night after a message that a white woman wandered in needing care. He found she had escaped Giles county poor house and was headed to Mt Pleasant claiming relatives. She is middle aged and in good health awaiting transfer from Giles.
Odg number rises as Te Jinks mulls health risk comments after consulting four medical experts. Unclear outcome as debate intensifies and vote looms.
At a St Louis session the Attorneys General organized the National Association of Attorneys General of the United States and named a committee to draft a federal antitrust plan. They call for a federal law limiting federal court interference with state enforcement actions and pledge united legal action across states.
The annual convention of the Christian Churches of Tennessee will convene October 7 at Vine Street Church in Nashville and close the same day Prominent speakers include J A Lord of Cincinnati Ohio and Prof A L Calhoun of Lexington Kentucky with other state workers also on the program
President Roosevelt backs Oklahoma constitution boosting Democrats in Congress. Oklahoma will send two Democratic senators and four Democrats to the House. Republicans drop to 61 in the Senate and 169 in the House, totaling 391 with a Republican 53 vote edge.
Small boys entered Blount & Co on South Main street and took candy and several pocket knives. They left through a back door, which was found open. No clues to the thieves’ identities.
Acting Superintendent Hamilton of the Anti Saloon League states the convention in Chattanooga October 2 to 3 will not endorse any gubernatorial candidate. Delegates may support Carmack personally though the organization takes no action. The gathering will push state prohibition, anti liquor laws, and a memorial to Congress for Hepburn Littlefield style legislation, plus a federal liquor license ban in restricted territories.
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