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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1908

Page

7

Around World with Missionary at Cumberland Presbyterian

Large crowd at Pirst Cumberland Presbyterian heard Rev. J. E. Clark of Nashville speak on Around the World with a Presbyterian Missionary illustrated by over ninety stereopticon views. The weeklong series continues with talks on giving led by Dr. Mack, with services through Sunday and a Saturday break.

Pirst Cumberland Presbyterian Church J. E. Clark Nashville Mack

Anniversary of Battle of Perryville remembered on Chaplin Hills

On October 8 1862 Bragg and Buell clashed at Perryville Kentucky in one of Civil War s bloodiest battles. Confederates won but with heavy losses for both sides. First Tennessee Volunteer Infantry led by Col Hume R Maney’s Brigade distinguished itself driving the front and capturing a Napoleon battery. The Maury Greys from Columbia suffered many killed and wounded including W J Whitthorne and J O Thompson with several other named soldiers.

Bragg Buell Chaplin Hills Perryville Kentucky First Tennessee Volunteer Infantry Hume R Maney Cheatham Turner Maury Maury Greys Columbia Wash Allen Sou M. Campbell Byron G Richard Jon Jo. O. Thompson Sam R. Fergueson Jease Strayhorne W. J. Whitthorne

Louis Barker Opens New Storefront on East Side

Card to the public from Louis Barker announces his opening in the old King ore house on the east side next to his former stand. He invites old customers and friends to visit, signaling a fresh business venture and continued service.

Louis Barker

Tomato profits from growing crop in Columbia season

Tomato growing proves highly profitable near Columbia as yields are large and quality good. J R Murphy sold 61 205 pounds from under three acres for 244 82. Columbia Canning Co paid about 90 an acre, the crop surpassing land value in a year. Pavement work from Columbia Military Academy to West End begins, 200 000 square feet at nine cents per foot, total cement cost about 1800. Committees named: J C Hardy John Mitchell W C Whitthorne.

Columbia Columbia Canning Co J. R. Murphy Columbia Military Academy West End Tennessee Artificial Stone Company Nashville

Elks Lodge Nears Completion in City

The Cot MMe Lodge of Elks is nearing completion of its handsome new home. It will be a source of pride for members and the community. A dedication program is planned with Indiana figures invited to participate. James R. Anders of Chicago will deliver the memorial address during the formal exercises.

Howe Mme Lodge of Elks Erlewits Indias Irtietpale James R. Anders Chailapore Pinelus Srechere Oper

Will Prosecute Election Frauds in Tennessee

Special to The Herald Nashville. Harry Luck secretary of the Republican State Committee announced that a meeting of prominent Republicans here yesterday resolved to raise fifty thousand dollars. The funds will be used to prosecute those guilty of frauds in the November election with detectives engaged before and after and attorneys paid to prosecute offenders.

The Herald Nashville Tenn Get Harry Luck Republican State Committee

Laxative saves boy's life claim from Casimer Wis resident

A Casimer Wisconsin man, A Wolkush, asserts his three year old son was severely constipated with high fever. He gave two doses of Foley's Orino Laxative, the next morning the fever disappeared and the boy recovered completely. He credits the laxative with saving his son's life.

Foley A. Wolkush Casimer Wis Geo Alcorn

Temperance Democrats to Name Independent Ticket in Davidson County

Special to The Herald reports that temperance Democrats in Davidson county will hold a mass meeting within ten days to nominate an independent legislative ticket. They urge members not to participate in the Democratic County Committee primary set for the 20th inst.

Herald Nashville Tenn Temperance Democrats Davidson County Democratic County Committee

Branham & Hughes Alumni to Open Season at Spring Hill

In Spring Hill Tennessee the Branham Hughes Alumni team from Vanderbilt will visit the Branham Hughes regular squad for a 4 PM kickoff. Coach Hobson expects a tough test as B H alumni have supplied several players who joined Vanderbilt's varsity and shone in southern college circles. A large Nashville crowd is anticipated.

Spring Hill Tenn Branham & Hughes Vanderbilt Hobson Nashville

Big Sweet Tater Recall in County History

Register T E Lipscomb at The Herald office recalls a past eight pound sweet potato eight decades ago. A. J. Nichols grew the giant and notes field price at ten cents a bushel then versus sixty cents now. Lipscomb contrasts old days of honesty with modern rising costs and direct field purchases.

T. E. Lipscomb Herald Office A. J. Nichols Mr. Lipscomb Mr. Lipscomb Gadls

Song Service at First M. E. Church

A special song or hymnal service is planned at the First Methodist Church on Sunday under Mrs. C. H. Sharp direction. Pastor Rev. A. B. Clement will report on the church’s condition for the conference year.

First Methodist Church C. H. Sharp A. EB. Clement

Attendance at public schools shows a five percent rise

The columnbia public schools report about a five percent increase in enrollment over last year. White students total 916 across the city, the largest overall enrollment in the history of the schools, with notable gains in high school attendance and the first grade. The white schools list enrollments by grade, culminating in a grand total of 2,487.

Columbia Makita Sotoule Sohoole Department of the Schools Celth

Special offer on cabinet photos and stam pletures

To clean up my card stock I offer cabinet photos at $1.00 per dozen for ten days or while supplies last. Stam pletures are 20 for 25 cents. The photographer Botaw, W. Be, Daimwood.

W. BE Daimwood Botaw

Webster speaks at court house on Fussell Senate bid

W J Webster spoke at the court house Monday afternoon for Capt J H Fussell the bolting Democrats choice for the Senate at Hohenwald he says is the regular nominee He urged Democrats to back the nominees except Greer and urged ending Carmack Democrat talk He was applauded by Gov Patterson supporters in the gubernatorial primary.

W. J. Webster Capt J. H. Fussell Senate Hohenwald Webster Greer Carmack Mr. Webster

Mrs Callahan's Will Probated in County Court

The will of Mary M. Callahan was admitted to probate in the County Court. All property goes to her children Josephine Beavers J T C C Matthew and Robert Callahan. Her daughter Mary receives $5 as she had already received her share.

Mary M. Callahan Josephine, Beavers J. T. C. C. Matthew Robert Callahan Mary

Reunion of the First Tennessee Regiment Meeting Postponed

The survivors of this regiment, including the Maury Greys of Columbia and Brown Guards of Spring Hill and Carter's Creek, planned a reunion on October 8 the Perryville battle anniversary but postponed to October 15 in Nashville during the State Reunion of Confederate Veterans of Tennessee. Commanded by Colonels George Maney and Hume R. Field.

Perryville Nashville Confederate Veterans of Tennessee Maury Greys Columbia Brown Guards Spring Hill Carter's Creek George Maney Hume R. Field

Maury County Farm Exhibits Display in Herald Window

The Herald invites farmers and truck gardeners in Maury County to send in agricultural products for display in the large show window. Exhibits will be received gladly and mentioned in The Herald columns. Displays attract hundreds of daily viewers and reflect well on the county.

Sweet Tater Crop Across One-Fifth Acre

Mrs. Elizabeth Porter harvested thirty five bushels of Strawsburg sweet potatoes from one fifth acre on Pulaski pike four miles from Columbia. At current market prices the yield would fetch 22.76 dollars. the largest potato measured 13 inches and weighed over four pounds. The crop illustrates the district's productive sweet potato potential.

San Elizabeth Porter Porter Pulaski Pike Columbia

Revival Begins at Zion Church with Dual Daily Services

Revival services start tonight at Zion Church at 7:00 with ongoing sessions as long as Rev. P. Hawes deems fit. Assisting is Rev. Robert B. Brown of Fayetteville. Two services daily at 10:50 a.m. and 7:80 p.m. Special choir to provide music for the occasion.

Zion Church P. Hawes Robert 8. Brown Fayetteville

Steam Roller Breaks Down Delays Street Work

A street in the area is closed after the steam roller broke, delaying repairs. Telegraphs sent to Baltimore for replacement parts, and residents near the site face inconvenience while work is halted until next week. The Herald urges readers to subscribe.

Willipwe Baltimore

Gibson Favors State Wide Prohibition

A delegated County Democratic Convention met at the court house in Trenton Tennessee and attracted the State Senator and two Representatives to vote for state wide prohibition. They endorsed state officials Folk Dibreil and Goodloo and backed a repeal of the present school law and the Jarvis law.

Trenton Tenn Court House Folk, Dibreil and Goodloo

Conference of Mr E Church in McMinnville

The annual Methodist Episcopal Church South conference will meet in McMinnville with about 250 attendees including preachers lay delegates and officers. Revs A E Clement and W A Stroud from Columbia are expected to attend. Lay delegates J A Bostick J J Finney John H Stephenson Ben Mason and alternates John P Graham T E Daly will be present.

Methodist Ejdicopal Church Mounala McMinnville Confirenioe Sioner Clumbia T. R. Curtin Mt. Pleasant W. H. Baird Bighyville B F. Isom Elkton Bee Springs Savannal R. W. Seay Wiliamsport C. R. Wade Hampshire Cross Bridges A. EB. Clement W. A. Stroud South Columbia T. A. Kerley Dstrict A. EB Clement Columbia Columbia District J. A. Bostick J. J. Finn

Jewelers Experience Prompts Kidney Remedy Endorsement

C L Kluger a respected local jeweler of Indianapolis reports severe kidney trouble left him unable to walk far. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy he says his complexion cleared, backache vanished, irregularities ended and he can return to daily business. He urges others to try the remedy after doctors failed.

C. L. Kluger the Jeweler Virginia Ave Indianapolis Ind Foley GHO Alcorn

Fire destroys Hogan's Sawmill on Lieper's Creek

Fire destroys the sawmill of J. M. Hogan on Lieper's Creek. No insurance coverage reported and damage estimated around $600.

Hogan's J. M. Hogan Lieper’s Creek Josss

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