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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1907
Page
8
Advertisement lists Ladies Long Silk Gloves at 1.25 with black white and greys, Silk Gloves double tip 68 cents, plus a wide range of laces, embroideries, netting, embroideries, corset covers, and fashion trimmings, including collars, rucking, turnovers, Windsor ties, belts, handbags, and dental and talcum powders.
Desperate struggle for control of Tennessee’s Republican delegation to the national convention unfolds between the Roosevelt Evans faction and the Brownlow Fairbanks faction. Rumors say Fairbanks may outspend to secure Tennessee’s support, while Brownlow allies face political need after clashes with the Evans camp. The piece notes Fairbanks’s presidential ambitions and alleged $10,000,000 wealth backing, framing next summer’s state convention as a battleground with potential “hot doings.”
The Louisville Courier Journal notes a cheeky exchange about selling a snowplow to the government. A boastful claim about persuasion is paired with a light jab showcasing wit and political humor.
About 75 to 100 Maury county teachers gathered at the courthouse for the largest meeting yet. Speakers included Superintendent Graham urging use of the state adopted course of study and Miss Lutie Tomlinson on primary work while A C Allen spoke on schoolroom hygiene and W B Davidson discussed Burk's Conciliation.
The Industrial School run by the King’s Daughters began its fall term Saturday afternoon in the Maury National Bank hall. Teachers and many pupils attended as improvements and more books were added to the library. The charity offers free instruction in sewing, cutting, fitting, and other domestic duties, aiding girls in Maury County.
A country team belonging to Chas S Temple bolted on West Seventh Street near Coury Square causing a wagon to split and a horse to injure a leg. The runaway struck a Cumberland Telephone Co buckboard overturning it and sparking a herd of frightened animals. Passersby halted the crew and few injuries occurred though a horse near Sharp's fruit stand fell and was hurt. Several horses fled toward Woldridge’s as crowds gathered for details of the event.
President H H Mayberry and Henry Pointer of Franklin visited Columbia. Mayberry said grading between Franklin and Nashville advances faster than expected due to rocky terrain being largely clear. He expects cars to run between Nashville and Franklin by March 1 and plans rapid grading south of Franklin toward Columbia and Franklin sections once the main line is completed.
Congressman L P Padgett will deliver the welcome address at the State Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Columbia on November 2. Miss Caroline Williams, corresponding secretary of the union, extended the invitation and it was promptly accepted.
Kinzer, a prominent Williamsport citizen, fell from the root of his home recently and broke his leg above the knee. Friends report he is rapidly improving though the wound is very painful.
Reverend G H Mack of Atlanta accepts a call to lead the First Cumberland Presbyterian church of Columbia after November 1. The Missouri born, Cumberland University graduate is about 86 years old, married with one child, and rose to prominence in Atlanta, where he built a large congregation and led the Evangelical Ministers Conference before resigning. The Atlanta Georgian notes his departure will be widely regretted.
Mules were plentiful on the streets Monday with buyers active in a range of prices from $165 to $275. The top reported price was $240 as four or five southern buyers led most purchases, but rain spurred farmers to halt selling before afternoon, when activity resumed and more mules were traded.
Mrs Iva Lavender as administrator of Joe Lavender estate sues Louisville and Nashville Railroad A W Brant and Will Renfro for 30000 in county court alleging negligence caused Lavender brakeman to die June 29 near Summertown while attempting to climb a caboose. Lawsuit cites unsafe siding proximity, obstructed view, and orders to climb to operate brakes.
Special to The Herald Union City Tenn October announcement states Gov M R Patterson will wed Miss Mary Russell Gardner of Union City in November. Gardner, daughter of Col W H Gardner and kin to Mrs Thomas Nelson Jones, is tied to prominent regional families and has visited Columbia and Wales, with ties to Newton White.
Castle Heights defeated Vanderbilt Training School 10 to 0 in Elkton Kentucky. Byers starred for Hopkinsville, while Bean and Willman starred for the Training School. Castle Heights then routed Sewanee Grammar School 29 to 0 with a strong first half surge. Nearby scores list numerous college games with mixed results across Nashville Atlanta New Haven and more. Yale over Syracuse 11 to 0 and Harvard over Maine 80 to 0 among others.
J R Maguire of Florence and John Hamlin of near Mt Pleasant were jailed on a charge of public drunkenness after sleeping in the depot Sunday night. Both had traveled from Nashville. Maguire paid a $9.80 fine upfront, Hamlin’s fine and costs were secured.
A 13 year old boy admitted breaking into multiple shops, including Palace Meat Market, through a rear glass and stealing from cash registers. He and a man named Will Pace were linked to several recent break ins. preliminary hearing set for this week. Frank Dibrell praised Southern prosperity and discussed retiring Tennessee bonds and road funding, noting easy times and rising investment.
Mrs. W. Milam received a letter Monday stating her son Harris, a Birmingham railway dispatcher for four years, has been promoted to chief of the night train patchers at the Birmingham station. The rapid rise in his railroad career reflects notable progress.
Mrs. Van derbilt, widow of Cornelius Vanderbilt, formally announced the engagement of her daughter Gladys to Count Ladislaus Seecheny of Budapest on October 1.
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