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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1908

Page

2

Frank Smith for Recorder debated by Bowie town board

A Bowie town board debate centers on appointing Frank J Smith as city recorder. supporters urge salary cuts and office consolidation to save about 1800 yearly while critics warn against overloading the City Marshal and keeping police coverage at night.

Hee Frank J) Smith Seton Mi Smith Bowie Tohls Ehli Erwin Ean Ceat Court House Ity

Light docket outlines November circuit count and cases

Chronic court schedules a rare short term with civil and criminal dockets. Civil items include Anderson versus L&NR and H Johnson versus JEB Rogers et al. Criminal list features assaults, murders, housebreaking, larceny, false pretenses, selling whisky, and murder set for late November into December.

Memday Uthet Anerson L & NR Rco J. M. Gritwave W. Hargrove Rigen Sven P. Town T. Roth Mt. Pleasant Partilizen Es Ednesday G. W. Hargerove Providence-Washingtov Insurance Co R. W. Martin Ve L. & N. RR. Co H. Johnson J. EB. Rofes Susan P. Brown D. J. Whitney J. H. Murphy Jim Hudson McKee P. Higes Grant Southern Express Co Tucker Independent Phosphate Co J. C. Taltoe NORR Wm. Martin Ys. L N.R. R. Co Dan Bates O'Brien T. B Jesse Alderson John Doyle Cub Bishop Bevis Harris James Truelove Jim Russell Charley Morgan Cal Hill Wm. Armstrong Lee Gentry

Day of Atonement Observed by Columbia Jews

The Jewish community in Columbia solemnly observed Yom Kippur in the Masonic Temple with services led by A. Cheslar and assisted by H. Couplin. Stores owned by orthodox Jews closed for the day as the fast day, the holiest in the Jewish calendar, following Rosh Hashana about ten days earlier.

Columbia Masonic Temple A. Cheslar H. Couplin

Maury County Dental Society Names Officers

The Maury County Dental Society met Tuesday evening at Dr. P. B. Osborne's office to elect officers for the new term. President is Dr. A. B. Page, Vice President Dr. R. J. McGavock, Secretary Dr. B. R. Hardison. The evening paper was postponed and the society adjourned to meet November 3.

Maury County Dental Society P. 8. Osborne A. 8. Page R. J. McGavock R. Hardison

Cases in County Criminal Court Dismissed and Continued

In county court Wednesday the case against A Gaulson for petit larceny was nolle pressed on payment of costs. A case against George Welsh for deserting his wife was also resolved. Remaining on Judge Gordons docket are Sessum Wiggin and Will D Young for petit larceny, continued to November term.

County Criminal Court Headay A. Gaulson Wae Nolle Waa George Welsh Gordon Sessum Wiggin Will D. Young

Fresh Goods and Fair Prices At Our Store

Fresh goods and fair prices advertised with a promise you pay only for what is represented. The list includes apples, grapes, cherries, asparagus, nuts, pecans, walnuts, cranberries, maple syrup, ripe vegetables, fresh canned fruit, and new plenty of other seasonal items. The note emphasizes quality and value with a strong sales tone.

Cannes Cran Ceborg

ANOTHER HUGE SWEET POTATO AND MEARY COUNTY SCHOOL REPORT

A local tale praises a potato champion while noting Fielden surpasses Alf in weight and flavor. A four pound potato and an August four pounder are cited, with crossbred variety praised for size and taste. The Meary County School report shows expenses for quarter ending Sept 30 totaling 5971.13 and a large district fund balance of 16106.08 plus unpaid warrants and contingent funds. The listing includes teachers' salaries, buildings, fuel, census, and other costs.

Fielden Meary County Graham Salares County Board of Education

Splendid Second Crop of Potatoes in Maury County

The outlook for the second crop of Irish potatoes in Maury County is promising, likely matching or surpassing past yields. Early planting is strong, with potential for an enormous overall crop if frost delays end by mid to late month. Tennessee Triumph remains the favored variety. prices shown include barrels sold around 1.65 dollars, with 1.50 and 1.65 as key market figures, and a probable bottom at 1.05.

Maury County Tennessee

Twenty Deeds Filed Monday in Maury County Report

Maury County activity shows 21 instruments filed for registration on Monday, seventeen deeds to realty. Notable transfers include 132 acres in the old 22nd district from W H Harrison to J B Parks for 3760 dollars and 58 acres in the old 20th district from W B Greenlaw to F M Hull for 2250 dollars.

Maury County Register Lipscomb Old 22Nd District W. H. Harrison J. 8. Parks W. B. Greenlaw Old 20Th District F. M. Hull

Admit Selling Booze and Fines In Dry Town Case

Bill Pratt and Bob White were jailed in Columbia after admitting selling liquor in a dry town. They failed to pay a $25 fine plus costs, were remanded, and Pratt’s arrest followed investigations by Officers Staggs, Green, and Lancaster. White acknowledged involvement when trial began.

Bill Pratt Bob White Columbia Nquor Erwin Ible Pratt Staggs, Green and Lancaster

Married Man In Trouble

A married man who permits any family member to take any remedy other than Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs colds and chest trouble is guilty of neglect. Nothing else is as good for all pulmonary troubles. The genuine Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and comes in a yellow package. GEO. ALCORN.

Foley Geo Alcorn

Indian Runner Ducks for sale at 50 cents each

W. R. Sparkman of Carter's Creek announces a ten day sale offering Indian Runner Ducks at 50 cents per duck. Contact Bell Phone Spring HII 89-14 to place orders.

W. R. Sparkman Carter's Creek Town Bell Phone

Deaths in Pulaski area mark quiet week in obituary page

A string of notices from Pulaski and surrounding towns lists Dr R B Rupe of Bodemhaw age and moves to Greenwood Cemetery, plus survivors and ties to Giles County Medical Society. Other obituaries include James Ramsey a former Nashville volunteer, Mrs Dill Hight, Mrs Gant Pettie, Lee Harris, Mrs Fannie Porter, Eng Bunk Brown, James Ramsey, and Margaret Caskey, noting funeral dates, interments, and familial connections across Giles and surrounding counties.

R. B. Rupe Pulaski, Tenn RB. Rupe Bodemhaw Greenwond Giles County Medical Societe Rupe Moore County Brown

Deafness Cure Claim From Hall's Catarrh Cure

An advertisement asserts deafness is incurable by local measures and cured only by constitutional remedies. It claims most cases stem from catarrh and offers $100 for any deafness case caused by catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Includes endorsement and ordering details for Hall's Pills.

Hall Cheney Toledo

Paley Urges Padgett Speech Tour Across November Campaign

Congressman Leo Paley plans to urge Padgett to make speeches in New York and other sites as part of the Democratic campaign. He states his duty to support Bryan’s ticket despite prior appointments, signaling a tour to bolster the party’s November efforts.

Leo Paley Hings Bryan Padgett Pieree Tonewoot Deuem Dave New York Hidlano Vita Hapertanes Padeett Newgehl Temele DPW Wiewk Nublen Pailgett Bryan Aed Palen Chalrniad Arge Beran Mi Py

Blue Seal Flour Wins Honors at Maury County Fair

Mrs. G. W. Nichols of Columbia wins the prize for most first prizes in Department G at the Maury County Fair for breads and pastries. She credits BLUE SEAL Flour from Columbia Mill & Elevator Co. with her success and urges customers to specify BLUE SEAL.

Maury County Floral Hall Columbia Mill & Elevator Co Department G G. W. Nich Columbia Columbia, Tenn City Fair Association G. W. Nichols Colubia Mill & Elevatie CO

Insolvent Notice for J. L. Beard Estate Issued

Notice to all claimants against the estate of J. L. Beard deceased to file proof with Hardin W Thomas County Court clerk by April 8 1909 or be barred. All debtors to the estate urged to settle immediately with Salmon at the address shown.

J. L. Beard Hardin W Thomas Salmon Imh

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Frank Smith Ince Reconiey Colmbia Des Herald BR. A E. W. Jones Practical Machinist South High Street Norge Pirie Turner & Johnson West Seventh ST Callaway Fielden Dean Recorder's Court Earth H. G. Roskind Optician Thomas Simmons Staamone Carters Creek Suturiay Mr. Blewmons James Ramacy James Riroway Nashville Thoredey Greuid Hamery Misa Lou Adkisson Ramsey Forrest Crizen Culberland Presbyterian Church Dill Hight Glendale Pleasant Mount John Price Lee Harris Lee Harri Fannie T. Porter W. M. Porter Spring Hill T. C. Ragsdale Eng Bunk Brown Esq McCain Williamsport Margaret Caskey R. H. Caskey W. T. Galloway Urge Padgett Bryan Wires Congressman Total Blue Seal Maury County Fair Bellphon Citizens A. L. Blocker Agt. Ookwelr
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