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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1908

Page

6

Greer Attacks Fussell in Court House Debate

Political circles buzz over a sharp exchange between Hon. Jona A. Greer and Capt Fussell at the courthouse. Greer, once not viewed as an orator, drew continuous laughter and applause by highlighting Fussell’s political record. Upcoming appearances listed include Santa Fe October 20, Spring Hill October 21, Culooka October 22, Williamsport October 28, and Mt. Pleasant October 29.

Jona A. Greer Capt Fussell Court House Perry Mr. Greer Greer Santa Fe Cullooka

Progress on Sidewalk Construction and Funding Appeal

The sidewalk project along the Wet End route nears completion to McDowell school, but costs have exceeded estimates. The committee asks for additional contributions of any amount to cover returning walls and fences, noting the walk will benefit the town and local property owners.

McDowell Vetside Viking

Mrs Hendley Chosen Manager For King's Daughters

The King's Daughters met Thursday afternoon and elected Mrs Eugene Anderson as host and decided to open the fall and winter school session at two o'clock each Saturday. Mrs Hiram Hendley named manager with Mrs Jake Harlan as assistant. Teachers listed include Miss Rebecca Carpenter and several matrons. The leader position was given to Mrs L P Padget.

King’s Daughters Eugene Anderson Maury National Bank Hiram Hendley Jake Harlan Rebecca Carpenter Fred Gamble Garnett Merrill H. F. Alexander L. P. Padgett King's Daughters Fred Hardy

Foley's Kidney Remedy Credited By Indianapolis Jeweler

A jeweler from Indianapolis writes that kidney trouble left him weak yet four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared his complexion cured backache and irregularities. He resumed daily business and recommends the remedy after doctors and other treatments failed.

C. L. Kluger Virginia Ave Indianapolis Ind Foley GEO Alcorn

Maury Teachers Plan Notable Meeting Program

The Maury County Teachers Association schedules a November 7 gathering with an attractive programme. Primary Department features Hewett's Pedagogy and Brigham's Geographical Influence in American History by P W Journey and Miss Fannie Louise Smith. Secondary Department presents Toppen's England's and America's Literature by Mrs C W Mitchell and McMurray's General Method of Recitation by Prof James A Bostick.

Maury County Teachers’ Association Hewett P. W. Journey Brigham Fannie Louise Smith Toppen C. W. Mitchell McMurray James A. Bostick

Roosevelt to Become Outlook Associate Editor After Presidency

President Roosevelt signs a contract to join the Outlook as an associate editor after leaving the White House next March. The agreement covers his work with the magazine on political and economic topics and remains subject to a Scribner's Sons contract to write about his African travels.

New York Roosevelt The Outlook Charles Scribner's Sons

Man praises Foley’s Orino Laxative saving child life

A Wisconsin man from Casimer credits Foley’s Orino Laxative with saving his three year old son. He describes severe constipation and high fever that disappeared after two doses and notes the child’s complete recovery the next day. The testimonial appears in a GEO feature attributed to A Alcorn.

Foley

Officers Chosen By The W. C. T. U In Tennessee

Chattanooga Tenn Oct 15 Before adjournment tonight the annual state convention of the W C T U elected officers for the ensuing year Honorary to president Mrs Lide Meriwether Memphis President Mrs Sirena Moore Holman Fayetteville Vice president Mrs Lelia Owens Stratton Lebanon Corresponding secretary Mrs Pearl W Morris Nashville Recording secretary Mrs Minnie Kerr Gilbert Huntingdon Treasurer Mrs Elizabeth Davis Collins Winchester Beauchamp congratulated the convention on the expedition and unanimity of the election

Chattanooga Tenn Lide Meriwether Memphis Sirena Moore Hol Man Fayetteville Lelia Owens Stratton Lebanon Pearl W, Morris Nashville Minnie Kerr Gilbert Huntingdon Elizabeth Davis Collins Winchester Beauchamp

Depot planned at Dark's Mills in Maury county

Special report from Nashville states the Louisville and Nashville Railroad will build a depot at Dark's Mills Maury county soon. The State Railroad Commission has been informed by railroad officials of the planned erection in compliance with the commission's request.

Herald Nashville, Tenn State Railroad Commission Louis+ville & Nashville Railroad Dark's Min Maury County

Frank Leonhard Sells 106 Acre Farm for 6200

Frank Leonhard sold his Nash ville pike farm in front of Ashton's mill to Dr. W. K. Sheddan. The 106 acre property fetched 6200 dollars, 50 per acre. A. L. Blocker acted as real estate dealer. Leonhard bought the place six months ago and earned 2200 on the flip.

Frank Leonhard Ashton’s Mill Nashville Pike W. K. Sheddan A. L. Blocker Leonhard

Annual Meeting of Columbia Water Co Directors Elected

Stockholders met at West Seventh street offices to fill two vacancies by death. J S Robinson joins board replacing Ed Fowler and W B Dobbins fills W P Parrish seat. Dobbins reelected as general manager and treasurer. Robinson as secretary. Reservoir lining inspected. coating worn. Worthington pumping engine nearly installed delivering 800 gallons per minute.

Columbia Water & Tight Co West Seventh Street J. & Robinson Ed Fow Fer W. B. Dobbles W. P. Parrish W. &. Dobbins J. 8. Robinson Dobbins

Are You Only Half Alive Kidney Health Claim Ad

An advertising claim says kidney trouble leaves people half alive and that Foley's Kidney Remedy restores healthy kidneys and vitality. The ad urges refusing alternatives and cites Foley's as the remedy.

Foley GEO S. Alcorn

Prospect District Ladies Mission Conference Reports Good Collections

The Columbia District Ladies Missionary Conference met at the Methodist church in Prospect Tennessee on Thursday with a strong delegation. Mrs W R Peebles opened the session, Mrs T A Lowell presided, reports from represented churches showed fine work and solid offerings. The gathering lasted the day, closing with benediction by Mrs Sowell.

Herald Prospect Tenn Columbia District Ladies' Missionary ]Conference Methodist Church W. R. Peebles T. A. Lowell

Wealthy Uruguayan captain weds Philadelphia writer in Fall River

Captain Benjamin D. Manton, 80, of Colonia Uruguay, rich landowner, elopes with fiancee and secretly marries Miss Sarah B. Hartman, a Philadelphia writer half his age, in Fall River after thwarting relatives’ opposition. Their romance began in Uruguay over a year ago when Hartman sought historical data on the South American states.

Providence R. I Benj. D. Manton Colonia Uruguay South American Fall River Sarah B. Hartman Philadelphia Hartman Capt Manton

Deafness Cured by Constitutional Remedies Claimed

An advertisement argues local applications cannot cure deafness and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. It claims most deafness stems from catarrh and offers one handed dollars for any case cured by other means. Also touts Hall's Pantry Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo

Everett Farm to Be Sold on Mt Pleasant Pike

The Everett farm, 135 acres on the Mt Pleasant pike, will be sold within about 30 days to the highest bidder. It borders the John M Gray farm and is described as very fertile. Located on the line of the Interurban Ry now under construction from Nashville.

Everett Mt. Pleasant Pike John M. Gray Nashville

Mrs Chas E Smith Endorses Kings New Life Pills

Mrs Chas E Smith of West Franklin Maine says she likes good things and has adopted Dr Kings New Life Pills as their family laxative medicine because they are good and do their work without making a fuss. These painless purifiers sell at Geo 5 Alcorns drug store for 25c.

Chas E. Smith West Franklin Maine Dr. King Geo. 5 Alcorn

McDowell School Forfeits Game In Football Clash

The C. H. 8. and McDowell teams met Thursday with C. H. 8. receiving the kickoff. Gilbreath ran about fifteen yards and the McDowell defense halted near the goal as captain Shaw quit, causing a stoppage in the game. Umpire Joe Hayes, Referee Joe Voorhies officiated. The C. H. 8. seeks games with teams under sixteen.

C. H McDoweLl Gilbreath G. H Shaw Co. H Bennett Sloan Ashbaugh Graham Orr Grima Hanson Downert Thompson Vaughn E Sutherland Journey Coker Huckaby Bostick Shaw Bibl Kincade Joe Hayes Joe Voorhies Desirea

Big Street Fair Opens November on East Sixth Street

The Columbia Fire Department will host a week long street fair starting November 9 on East Sixth Street to fund new uniforms. Cosmopolitan Company, a major fair organizer, presents twelve shows four free attractions and thirty concessions including animal acts with wild and domestic animals. The group is currently in Clarksville with the local city council disputing its legitimacy.

East Sixth Street Columbia Fire Department Cosmopolitan Company Clarksville

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promoted for Sore Feet

Mr W Stone of East Poland Maine endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for sore feet burns cuts and abrasions also recommended for piles. Sold with guarantee at Geo Salcorn’s drug store. 250,

Bucklen W. Stone East Poland Maine GEO. Salcorn

WARM STATEMENT BY HARRY LUCK

Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn October 16 Harry Luck Republican campaign manager replies to RE A Richardson statement in Chicago claiming the governor asked for John Houk’s appointment as Knox county election commissioner The Herald identifies John Foley as the candidate and notes Maury County involvement plus a product ad for Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Syrup.

The Herald Nashville Tenn Harry Lueck RE. A. Richardson Chicago John Houk Knox County

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