Able Sermon to Dr Landrith Week of Prayer at First C P Church
Dr Ira Landrith of Nashville preached an able sermon urging men to active Christian living and rejecting proxy religion as the week of prayer and service begins at the First Cumber and Presbyterian church. Rev George H Mack led morning services and the schedule includes Woman's Work in the Church today at 2 30 and The Bible in the Christian's Life tonight at 7 30.
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First
C. P. Church
First Cumber and Presbyterian Church
Ira Landrith
Nashville
George H. Mack
Dr. Landrith
Landrith
Poll ‘Lee
Lfe
First premium on sweet potatoes by Gov Nichols
The Herald notes Gov Nichols a genuine farmer and sweet potato raiser earns the first premium of the season. He sent a sweet potato to The Herald office weighing eight pounds and measuring seventeen inches long and seventeen inches in circumference, highlighting his agricultural standing amid a year of notable political upheaval.
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Nichols
Carwick
United States
Nicholas
Herald Office
First to settle 1908 taxes in county history
J R Vestal, of the Second district, paid 16 99 in taxes for 1908 after the tax book was turned over to Trustee Lem Thomas. The total current year levy stands at 126 117 63 dollars, with state, county, school and other funds allocating amounts and poll taxes affecting over 6 000 wallets. Most expect to pay after January 1, with penalties starting March 1.
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Monfay
Lem Thomas
J. R. Vestal
Vestal
Columbia District
Columbia
Applying Tar to West Seventh Street
The tar applying work on West Seventh Street near the Columbia Institute proceeds slowly with hopes for a sufficient treated portion to test the plan. The Nashville Roofing Company supplied a foreman and loaned a heating kettle, but the city lacked proper equipment for spreading tar and the project is hindered by stone and screening shortages and a broken crusher.
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West Seventh Street
Columbia Institute
Nashville Roofing Company
Padgett Returns From Europe After Interparliamentary Visit
Congressman Lemuel P. Padgett arrived Saturday from Europe where he attended the interparliamentary union session in Berlin as a U S representative. On his way home he paused in Washington for official business and appeared in good health. He indicated plans to deliver several speeches during the campaign.
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Lemuel P. Padgett
Europe
Squires Change Front On Question Funding The Court House Debt
The Quarterly Court debated issuing bonds to fund county debt. Judge Gordon cited revenue losses from saloon abolition. Church, Erwin, and others argued saloon money harmed the county. Hopkins proposed savings, and acoustics work for the circuit court room was discussed amid delay until January. Road charter changes near Theta were noted. private road concerns surfaced. Continued on third page.
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Squires
Court House
Aken
Gordon
E.g. Church
Esq
Erwin
Chareh
W. B. Turner
Chaiman
R. S. Hopkins
Gravel Hill
Attorenb
Ag. Ross
J .C. Voorhies
Junge Gordon
Willamson County
Carter's Creek
Theta
Esq. Church
Efforts to field independents against House nominees
A Paterson county mass convention endorsed Lipscomb and Galloway for the House despite pressure from state machine partisans. Petitions circulated to back W. C. Witherspoon and John Hendreth for an independent bid, but no firm commitment emerged. Republicans were lobbied to oppose the nominees, yet one prominent GOP figure declined, signaling limited revolt and likely support for the regular slate.
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Pattersoukes
Lipscomb and Galloway
Lasue and &H
W. C. Witherspoon
John Hidreth
Terson
Lipscouth
Galloway
Ant
Lijecomb
Chaioellement
Lipscombh
Slaughterhouse Nuisance Charge Faces Higher Court
Calvert Bros. who run the slaughter house at White Springs were served with a warrant charging them with maintaining a nuisance. They waived examination preferring to leave the matter to the higher court. They claim conditions have improved and odors reduced since new fencing. The city contemplates purchasing and operating the establishment as a public abattoir with mandatory inspection and tagging of meat.
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Colvert Bros
White Springs
Hugh Porscythe
Exq
Hayes
Calvert Bros
City Health Oflcer
Duke Biddle
Columbia
Quiet Tillman G O P Leaders Plot Silent Campaign
In Maury county Republicans decide on a restrained approach for the governor race echoing Haskell and DuPont tactics. They aim for calm events with no rallies or partisan denouncements, seeking harmony between Taft Club factions to avoid conflicts until after the election.
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H.C. Evans
Providence
Cleveland
Apathy i
Haskell
DuPont
Taft Club
Teddy
Maury
Tillman
GOP
Organiza Hons
Mule Trade Dull as Monday Market Report
Trading in mules Monday was dull with few large mules and limited supply. W. Howard & Co. bought several carloads of good stock at favorable prices, while farmers added mated pairs and small lots. Dodson & Lottin sold thoroughbred mares and colts at auction for fair prices.
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W. Howard & Co
Geoil
Dodson & Lottin
Aucion
Damages Sought After Rider Dragged From Horse
A. L. Twomey sues Cumberland Paraphone and Telegraph Co in circuit court seeking $5,000 for personal injuries and horse damage after a defendant wire hung too low near a road, causing Twomey to be dragged from his horse and the horse to bolt and fearfully react.
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A. L. Twomey
Cumberland Paraphone and Telegraph Co
Damieee
J. C. Voor Iles
Ekg
Serasea
No Opposition for Graham
A county meeting to consider applicants for County Superintendent was held this morning. No candidates appeared, papers remain with the County Court Clerk, and it is likely no further meeting will occur. Incumbent Graham faces no opposition at the January term election. He holds a county certificate, scored high on his former exam, and will not reexamine while in active school work. Schools have prospered under his supervision.
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Noa
Gordon
State Department of Public
Vince
Graham
Grahem
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Gov. Nichols
Flem Thomas
J. FR. Vestal
MR. Padgett
Eei
Hird
Democratic Party
O. P
H. Forscythe
Xample
J. W. Howard
A.L. Twomey
Cumberland Telephone Company
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