Sensation in Court Over Liquor Indictments and Excused Jurors
In a dramatic court scene County Court Clerk Thomas faces accusations for failing to require oaths and $600 bonds from liquor dealers, rendering licenses void. The Attorney General and Judge Higgins press for indictments while five grand jurors request dismissal from further service, paving the way for a new panel to be seated.
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Grand Jury
Columbia
Garner
Theas
Thomse
Aeeks
Higgins
W. A. Pulliam
Andrew Allen
B.S. Craig
J. I. Weatmoreland
Allen Gibson
Jo Higgins
F. J. Ewing
J. P. Brownlow
J. Nichols
George Harlan
D. C. Holm
James Bros Advertises Fine Cut Glass Imports
A brief advertisement announces a fine display of cut glass and Bohemian ware including Tep litz Royal Hon Limoges Crown Nerby and other handsome importations at James Bros starting October 10.
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Teplitz
Royal Hon
Limoges
Crown
Nerby
James Bros
Ignorance of the Law Leads to Public Scrutiny in County Court
County Court Clerk Thomas and Deputy Hardin publicly defend practices on liquor licenses. The new grand jury, empaneled by Judge Higgin, considers indictments against local liquor dealers for alleged intoxicant law violations. Ten jurors favored indictments, two opposed. Thomas alleges misrepresentation in a Wednesday Herald article while showing license books and detailing oath procedures previously used.
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Higgin
Wlso
The
Herald
Thomas
Wedesday
Hardin
Simnald
Hardin ‘Thomas
Maury Dry Goods Co Silk and Wool Dress Goods Sale
Maury Dry Goods Co announces new season arrivals in Silk and Cloth Monte Carlo Coats with 27 and 45 inch back styles. Tailor made suits walking suits latest dress and walking skirts in silk and wool. Camel's Hair Suitings up to 150 dollars per yard, broadcloths Panama weaves cords canvas cloths in all shades.
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Monte Carlo
Specials for Tomorrow and Next Week in Fabrics
Advertises specials for tomorrow and next week on crepe d chine silk lining taffeta black and white and new evening shades. Notes yardage and prices for 66 inch camel hair thibet cloth unbleached Canton panels and domestic bleached fabrics. Promotes carpet department with in stock All wool ingrain Siloyd Brussels velvet and axminster options and prices.
In The Men's Clothing Room Flush sale on broken clothing lots
A local house plans a rapid liquidation of nearly a hundred suits valued at 15 to 18.50 dollars, all sizes represented, to clear stock at a loss. Additionally Queen Quality Shoes offers a 5000 dollar gold prize to wearers, with details available by inquiry.
Law on liquor licenses and oaths in the county
The article outlines required steps before liquor licenses may be issued. Clerks must receive sworn statements of value, bond of 500 with a surety, and oaths from partners and agents. Licensed sellers must not admit minors or permit gaming and must report such activities to the grand jury. Licenses issued without these oaths and bonds are void.
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A &Rm
Grand Jury
Five Thousand Bushels Of Sorn For Prompt Delivery
Columbia Mill & Elevator Co seeks five thousand bushels of sorn for prompt delivery. Will pay highest market value. Call us if you shave any to Nell. Either phone.
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Callus
Nell
M-We
Columbia Mill & Elevator Co
Local Notices On Mr. Meredith Cook And Public Sale
Mr. Meredith Cook of the Santa Fe neighborhood has gone to West Tennessee on business Moody Allen has returned from New Mexico seeking a location Manry county is suitable for him Mrs Polk Good of Theta will sell livestock hay corn and lumber at public sale on Saturday week November 1 and move to West Tennessee to make her future home
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Meredith Cook
Santa Fe
West Tennessee
Moody Allen
New Mexico
Manry County
Polk
Theta
West Tenegade
Wheat and Corn Wanted by Columbus Mill & Elevator Co
Columbus Mill and Elevator Co offers to buy corn and wheat at market price delivered to their elevator or your station. Call the provided numbers to receive bids before selling. m-W-8
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Columbus Mill & Elevator Co
WARK TWAIN GETS FUNNY
A Treasury note from Washington reports a humorous letter allegedly from Mark Twain asking for winter fuel in exchange for government bonds. The letter mentions specific bond lots and cooking materials, fondly requesting delivery to Riversdale at cash prices.
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Washington
Treasury Department
New York City
Seely
the Treasury
Diesenbach
Riversdale
Mark Twain
Advertising proves value with a million dollars daily
Advertising costs run high yet pay off, as experts insist newspaper ads are the best, with persistent small doses outperforming sporadic large campaigns. The message urges every business, big or small, to profit from commercial advertising wisdom and experience.
Rural Route Mail Carriers to Fill 24 Vacancies
One hundred eighty five applicants seek the twenty four vacancies in Osticer System routes. Work in hand will extend to November. Four new straight routes and seven nineteen routes to be supplied from the Columnia post office will total fifty five routes delivering mail to every house. An exam will be held mid November to fill the vacancies. Bargains offered for a buggy at Satterfield & Dodson.
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Columnia Post Ofiloce
Past Year’s Report Creditable Work by South Columbia Church
Condensed year end report for South Columbia Methodist shows church members additions removals and financials with general collections paid 8194 50 preacher’s salary 600 00 presiding elders’ salary 60 148 30 incidental expenses 100 05 repairs on church and parsonage 152 00 buoday school supplies 50 60 for other objects detailed across lines.
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South Columbia Methodist
Farmers offer top prices for corn and wheat
Take notice that Columbia Mill and Elevator Co invites farmers to bring corn and wheat. They will pay top prices for both commodities and request callers to use the provided phone numbers for contact and arrangements.
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Columbia Mill & Elevator Co
Double Lynching in Hempstead Texas
In Hempstead Texas October 21 Jim Wesley and Reddick Barton two black men were hanged by a mob after trials for assault and murder both were condemned to death and executed publicly The mob favored a quick death The town remained quiet Sheriff Lipscomb was injured by the mob and a shot wounded Sheriff Sparks of Lee County The Governor was notified but had no comment.
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Hempstead
Tex
Dean
Jim Wesley
Reddick Barton
Politeness Rule in Japan Hotels Encourages Extra Tip
Travelers note that in Japan the norm is to pay slightly more than the bill, as settling exactly is seen as rude or unsatisfactory. The practice of tipping hotel staff is described as uncommon, with emphasis on polite service and attentiveness rather than gratuities.
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Japan
RACKET Store Sale Lists Seasonal Goods and Bargains
Large stock of seasonable items in every department. Men heavy underwear fleece lined and ribbed at discounts, boys heavy underwear, coats, hats, caps, and infant winter wear. Damaged text but notes include rugs like lap robes, working groves, coal hods, stoves, and home goods with prices from small cents to dollars. Meant to attract shoppers with wide range and sale prices.
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Sigma
Total Abstainers and Life Insurance Risk Claim
Abroad efforts seek a super-standard class of life policyholders by favoring abstinence. Studies suggest nonusers of alcohol show better recovery in serious illnesses and lower mortality, impacting hazard assessments for insurers. Experts warn moderation could lead to excess. temperate workers may recover better after injuries. New York Evening Post remarks.
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Life
New York Evening Post
Jim Younger's Remains Arrive for Missouri Burial
The body of Jim Younger the bandit arrives in Lee's Summit Missouri from St Paul and will likely be buried Thursday in the Younger family lot. Pallbearers drawn from Missouri friends who knew him since childhood, some who fought with the Youngers under Quantrell, met the funeral party along the route. The coffin bore splinters from rellee hunter along the journey. The text also briefly references Bidney Smith describing an ostrich or ornithological paradox as a large quadraped with ducklike bill, a nonsensical aside from the source.
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Lee's Summit
Jim Younger
St. Paul
Younger
Missouri
Youngers
Quantrell
Relle Huntere
Massive phosphate deal reported for Mt Pleasant properties
The Virginia Carolina Company reportedly paid 460000 for Mt Pleasant and Carter’s Creek phosphate lands held by International Company. The sale includes 7 acres with a large mining plant and high grade rock. Cash and notes totaling over 1100000 were to be distributed to involved parties, with Solita mines and related properties transferring ownership. Officials said details would follow and could not confirm figures.
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Mt. Pleasant
Aca
Virginia-Carolina
Manly County
Phoepuatea and
Din
Seedirree
W. P. Ridley
Momrs
Sunde
J. H. Carpenter
Solita
Carter's Creek
Interna- Nona Pacerents Company
Ster Ao
Carpenter
Stradwick
Garpenter
Ael Ape
Westone
Jaury County
Phose
Creamery Equipment Auction at Columbia Creamery
For sale to the highest bidder on Saturday at 10 o'clock at the Columbia Creamery. Includes an 8 horsepower power engine and boiler in good running order, shafting, hangers, pipes, steam heaters, and other creamery fixtures. Terms: cash five dollars, larger purchases by note at six months with approved security. J. N. Meroney president, W. W. Dyer secretary and treasurer. 10 31
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Columbia Creamery
Horae
Arge
J. N. Meroney
W. W. Dyer
Seoty
Treas
Rare heart surgery at Bellevue saves stabbed patient
New York October 21 Bellevue Hospital doctors performed one of the rarest operations sewing up a severed left ventricle in Annie Kingsley who was stabbed by her husband. The heart was exposed and six stitches placed as surgeons watched for a heartbeat return. The patient rallied rapidly and is expected to recover.
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New York
Bellevue Hospital
Annie Kingsley
Personal Property At Auction Near Theta
Auction notice listing sale of three cows five hogs two sheep hay corn chickens geese lumber and more at the seller's home near Theta on Saturday starting at 10 o'clock. Terms to be announced sale day. Proprietor Mrs is Goad.
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Theta
Highast
Circuit Court Adjourns to Monday After Saturday Session
Circuit Court met Saturday morning with Judge Joseph Higgins on the bench. The case of J. M. and Sheppard versus J. B. Nya was continued to the next term. Court adjourned until Monday.
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Circuit Court
Joseph ©. Higgins
J. M
Sheppard
J. B. Nya
Antil
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G. W. Nichols
W. P. Woldridge
Thea
F. Swansburg
le Summit
Bird
Bidney Smith
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L. C. Birgard
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