Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Columbia Herald in Columbia, Tennessee

We have 573,531 pages in Tennessee

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1902

Page

3

Priceless treasure vault burglar captured by janitor

In a Yorkville scene a burglar attempting to pry open a treasure vault was tackled by janitor Joan Galanter after the burglar forced a door chain. Police arrested Joseph Coleman of 15 Columbus Ave as the suspect and the magistrate ordered further inquiries.

William Mylias of No 12 Mythos Joan B. Galanter Wedleas Galangsr Mykos Golander Yorkville Court Joseph Coleman Columbus Avenue Mylina

Fined for Assault and Battery in City Court

Will Wilkes and Ross Armstrong were tried by Recorder Erwin for assault and battery. Each man received a $5.00 fine after a quarrel in Wilkes' barber shop on South Main street Saturday afternoon left both with minor wounds.

Will Wilkes Ross Armstrong Erwin Wilkes South Main Street

Cure of Drunkards and Mystic Cure Promoted

An article outlines Jowa's temperance plan to confine chronic drunkards as insane until cured, with a board review and hospital treatment if warranted. It also touts a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming relief in 1 to 3 days, available from A B Raina in Columbia.

Jowa A. B. Raina Columbia

Uncalled Yor Letters For Week Ending Oct 8

Postmaster lists unclaimed letters for week ending October 8 including Amos Jno Lovett Emory Blakeley Jordan Pain Jim Bond Hains Campbell Ratlist Chareh J D Roberts Cockrell Hoberts Dalton Rutter Edman Jac Smith Alexander Turner Hanwell Webb Kipner Webb Kitchen Whittaker Kitcherd Henry Woody Laird Edward Young Ladier Bear Mary Grrl Lizsie Bell Narissie Hockina Ada Booker Aogie Johnson Bessie Bradshaw Martha Mencer Movstelloo Addie Brown Jannie Skelley La Bronson Mra Sowell Lillie Cheatham Annie Stockard Annie Crosby Laura Vestal Lena Poster Nettie Young Prisaie Young Mra Levi. Callers please say advertised. Letters due one cent.

Amos Jno Lovett Emory Blakeley Tom Pain Jordan Bond Jim Hains Jim Campbell Will Ratlist Chareh J D Roberts Andie Cockrell Walter Hoberts BF Dalton WT Rutter Thos Edman Jac D Smith CJ ‘Alexander Will Turner E A Hanwell Thos Webb Andrew Kipner Arch Webb AT Kitchen J W Whittaker Johnnie Kitcherd Henry Woody Wo Laird Edward Young Levi H Ladier A. M. Hughes

Life in peril noted in terse welfare column

Fragmentary OCR notes quote Alfred Bee about welfare efforts and health, mentioning illness, strength, and miraculous recovery. The garbled text records "diliousness," "lame," and a claim that life improved after medical care, with references to welfare and a possible examination.

Secen Alfred Bee Exan

Brutal assault and bank control battles in state news

Geo Wilson is arrested at Etico for the brutal attack on Mee Hotter Elliot, an aged resident. Eastern capital seeks control of the American National Bank in Nashville amid quarrels over accounts. A Trenton merchant, Juno Parr, cut the throat of painter Bob Banner. Legislature urged to abrogate Crossville’s charter. Nashville youths Earl Whitney and Claude face charges in Kentucky. Gov. McMillie pardons Sherman Hatwaker of Scott County. Safe blowers hit Farris & Graves grocery in Lauderdale County, about $500 taken. no clues. Jno. B detained near Exston, Ky. A Byoum child killed near Mitchellville. Engraver J. Ham Medlin injured in a railroad wreck near Jackson. Gas flow found near Gallatin. Nashville faces Banglaribe, with several sensational attempts. Plans for a new Nashville courthouse at about $500,000. Centreville row ends in shooting. Sparks wounded. Dr. King’s New Discover y praised for cures. Mothers rely on it. Trial bottles offered.

Eastern Capitalite American National Bank Nashville Juno Parr Trenton Bob Banner Crossville Earl Whitney Claude Lexington A. B. Chinn Gov. McMillie Sherman Hatwaker Scott County Tater Ra E A Pando Berg Robertson County Jno. B Exston Byoum Mitchellville Jackson Movile & Ohio J. Ham Medlin Gallatin

Let Folk Beware in Crusade Against Corporate Influence

City Attorney Folk of St Louis warns that advocates of corporate wealth may be branded as enemies to prosperity as he denounces efforts to buy legislation. He says indictments are ready and wishes examples of those who fund public official debauchery for corporate aid. Louisville editor notes the move as a cautionary political stance.

St. Louis Louisville

Chestnut Bread Among Corsican Mountaineers

In Corsica bread is made from chestnut flour without admixture. It lacks the firmness of ordinary bread but is healthful, sweet, agreeable to eat, and easily digestible. It keeps more than fifteen days and is the chief food of Corsican mountaineers.

Corsica

Supp Registration Counts New Voters in Civil Listeic Appeal

Registration books of the Ninth Civil Listeic show twenty six new voters across Thursday Friday and Saturday of last week.

Scott's Emulsion Promoted for Soft Bones in Children

An advertise ment promotes Scott's Emulsion as the right food for soft bones in childhood. It claims growth improves with daily tiny doses and promises straighter bow legs and stronger joints. The notice invites a free sample and lists Scott & Bowne as chemists in New York with price 1.00.

Scott Scott & Bowne Peart Street New York

West End Notes Fresh but Fragmented Community Items

Mr and Mrs D Fitem freturosd theme after visiting Mr Sam Brown at Sawdust Valley Miss Hattie Ballard visiting Mrs Carrie Gite Mr Jack Black and family moved in Mr D F Gibson received sad news Saturday from Texas stating G C Gibson very ill Arch McDonald visiting J McDonald Henry Sowell returned home from the country

D. F.item Sam Brown Sawdust Valley Hattie Ballard Carrie Gite Jack Black D. F. Gibson Texas G. C. Gibson Arch McDonala J. McDonald Henry Sowell

Arnica Salve Promises Cure for Skin Ailments

Backlen's Arnica Salve is advertised as preventing eruptions, sores, pimples, and other facial flaws. The copy claims it "glorified the face" and is touted as a cure for sore lips cracked hands chilblains and other minor skin issues. Sold at Woldridge's drug store with a 250 unit claim.

America Balt Khoum Woldridge's

Autumn Sabbath of the Year and Its Peaceful Quiet

The season of autumn brings a tranquil Sabbath mood as summer fades. Descriptions of blue skies, cool light, and rest mark the year's end, while prizes, rewards, and family gatherings signal the close of the cycle. Phrase-like musings reflect nature preparing for burial as November nears.

Late News Item From Jail Shootout Cited

A jail bullet was recovered describing a sea jaame caliber round fired from Ass Chinn's pistol, tying the incident to the jail scene and suggesting a linked chronology.

Ass Chinn

Relief in Six Hours from Distressing Kidney and Bladder Disease

Relates a quick cure advertised as relief in six hours for kidney and bladder distress. Claims prompt relief from pain in male or female, and rapid relief of urinary retention. Sold by A. B. Rains druggist in a February notice.

A. B. Rains Drogelat

A Lecture and a Laugh on Northern Prejudice

The Baltimore Sun rebukes northern prejudice against African descent and cites cases in Boston unions, Chicago Northwestern University, and Franklinville Indiana where black or mixed-descent students faced discrimination. The piece mocks northern attitudes while noting southern provocation, calling it a refreshing turn of the tables.

Baltimore Sun Northwestern University Chicago Ransville Ind Ube The Sun Maryland Eisen St. Loma Republic

Voss Store Burglary Report With Missing Goods

The general merchandise store of H. H. Voss on the Hampshire pike was broken into last week. Articles including cheese candy and a pair of shoes were taken, meat found spilled on the floor, bars torn from a back window, but no money was stolen. A lot of hogs stood behind the store that night. no clues for officers. An advertisement for a liver remedy follows.

Southern Tea & Coffee Co to rent Grant storehouse Bethel

The Southern Tea & Coffee Co will use the Grant storehouse in Bethel block for retail and wholesale trade with offices and salesrooms in 18 southern towns. Goods will be supplied from Columbia. roasting and manufacture of Extracta Baking Powder and more planned. Geo. M. Hodge named sole sales manager in charge.

The Southern Tea & Coffee Co Grant Bethel Block Columbia Geo. M. Hodge

Confederates at Nashville Visited by Co F Veterans

Twenty one veterans of Co F, 1st Tennessee Regiment, were royally entertained in Nashville last week by Mr Tom Hardison, a former member of the company. He hosted a dinner and provided conveyances for the party to the Soldiers Home. Conida Park Bivouac led by a banner.

Co. F 1St Tennessee Regiment Nashville Tom Hardison Hardison Eonidas Park

Distressing Stomach Disease Promised Cure Promoted

An advertisement proclaims a universal cure for stomach weakness and indigestion using South American Nervine Fonic. It claims immediate relief from the first dose, universal efficacy, and safety, selling through Brains druggist with a February 7 date.

Oil Wagon Settlement in Trenton Under Protest

The Standard Oil Company paid the city under protest to settle a dispute over licenses for a wagon tied up in Trenton Tennessee. The wagon, said to be supplying private parties, operated from Humboldt headquarters to serve the wholesale trade.

Trenton Tenn Standard Oil Company Humboldt

Herbine touted as cure all by Hopkins letter

A Kansas reader from Manchester praises Herbine as effective for malaria like fever chills headache and weakness. The note claims the medicine cures at any stage and purifies blood while noting long use and satisfaction with its health benefits.

Hopkins Manchester Kan Joris Sue A. B Rains

Vain Search for Prosser

Lewisburg Tenn Oct 8 Deputy Sheriffs Swaim Sanders and Wilson returned from Moore and Grundy counties after searching for William A Prosser, the slayer of William Glenn. The pursuit was fruitless and Prosser, thought to have fled to Alabama, remains at large with a reward of 250 offered for capture.

Lewisburg Tenn Chas, Swaim Neil Sanders Jus Wilson

Football game planned here in October between Sewanee Grammar and Branban and Hughes

Local notes announce an upcoming football clash at our ground in October featuring Sewanee Grammar School against Branban and Hughos. Both teams prepare through practice, with organizers promising a spirited contest and good attendance from the community.

Sewanee Grammar School Branban & Hughos

Why I Married A Hilarious Letter Quiz From Married Men

A newspaper editor mailed many married men and scribes asking why they wed. Answers mix humor and blunt truth about companionship, duty, boredom, love, and social pressure. Some jokes hinge on family dynamics and mismatched expectations, ending with playful reflections on marriage.

Notice to Defendants in Equity Action in Columbia Tennessee

In September 1945 the Clerk and Master of Maury County Tennessee issued an order directing J T Krauch William Kerr Mia Sophia Kerr William Bryant Myre Lily Har rove Henry Hargrove Lucius Bryant Walter Bryant E B Hudson Mra Melean Hadeon J M Williams Mra Fannie Williame F W Clark Mra Naille Clark Floydarrett William I Garrett Mra Laura Spurgeon James Spurgeon Thomas Williams George Thompen and Mra Laure Thompson to appear in the next term of the equity court at Columbia on the fourth Monday in October to plead answer or demur to the complainant's bill or the bill will be taken for confessed and heard ex parte the order to be published in the Columbia Herald for four consecutive weeks.

Maaten Columbia, Tenn J. H. Redding Sonesante J.T. Branch J. T. Krauch William Kerr Mia Sophia Kerr William Bryant Myre Lily Harrove Henry Hargrove Lucius Bryant Walter Bryant E. B Hudaon Melean Hadeon J. M. Williams Fannie Williame F. W. Clark Naille Clark Floydarrett William I Garrett Laura Spurgeon James Spurgeon Thomas Williams George Thompen Laure Thompson State of Ten Columbia Columbia Herald

Two warrants issued for two men in apple theft case

Two warrants were issued last week against Tobe Mayberry and Chas Wortham, two color individuals accused of stealing apples from Mr Horace Rainey s orchard. Both pleaded guilty before Esquire G W Awortham with fines and costs totaling ten dollars for Mabberry and none specified for the other.

Tobe Mayberry Chas. Wortham Horace Rainey Esquire G. W. Awortham Costa Yon Mabberry

Also Mentioned on This Page

Burgiare Ballard Smith Prope Smith Houge State News Geo. Wilson Etico Farris & Graves Vance Lauderdale County R. M. Twomey J. J. Sparks Centreville Sparks Drinegrat M.P. Smith Davie West End Cail Jet Pric Adams & Martin Bell Voss’ Store the Southern Tea & Coffee Co Awinp Atchison Nkey Club North Missouri Morgan Carnegie the Herald Prosser W. J. Oakes Saab Dryas Ofice and Factory N. Main St Columba Maury National Bank, Columbia, Tennesser Carrraz Usta Chuk! Jee W M. Obeairs Prsident C. Weaten W. M. Cheala Ber Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank Columbia, Tennessee J.P. Brownlow J. R. Gracy Jno W. Fry John W. Fry Bithal Howard, J. F. Brownlow J. E. Lyon T. J. Roa Jorricens J. F. Brownlow Cashion View the Phoenix .”. Bank ARD Pald Iy Capital W. Priesson, Jr Kn Ruetgm Onenier Columbia Phonograph Company BaLtimore Street Baltimore, MD Peru Cotton Belt Thebes Cairo Memphis Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Oklahoma Tadv Southwest G. Adams Byanayillé Journal-News Sarah Bex N. B Wat
Search Courier

Search the Columbia Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Columbia Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication