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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1909
Page
6
Educator Prof Washington will lecture in Columbia to discuss welfare and race issues. The Grand Opera House may host the event with St Pauls Methodist Church as a free seating option if tickets cannot be arranged. Exact date to be announced.
The Cadets fell 30 to 0 at Franklin against Military with line backs dominating but fumbles costly. Coach Innis Brown led the team as they prepare for next Saturday's home game against Branham and Hughes of Spring Hill at 8 o'clock, hoping for a win.
For mild easy action a single dose of Dean's Regulars suffices. This treatment cures habitual constipation and costs 25 cents a box. Ask your druggist for them.
On a farm near Dark’s Mills a pack of dogs killed twenty four sheep, valued at about four thousand seven hundred fifty dollars total. The owner, Olin Woody, laments the heavy loss with little hope of compensation, and notes M The Eletric Oil as a remedy trusted in his family for eight years.
The Dooley barn and contents were destroyed by a fire at Century Mines Saturday night around eleven. Arson is suspected though no definite suspects are named. Loss is estimated between 800 and 1000 dollars with no insurance. The blaze originated near Century Mine six miles west of town and emergency crews were alerted by nearby residents.
The late Mrs. Pillow’s estate is probated with Theo Pugh as administrator after a letter detailed the distribution: half to Theo, half to sister Mrs. Julia Walker, daughter Pattie Browne already received 3500. Sheriff J J Smith wounded in pistol duel with City Marshal J H Pilot. Flint brothers arrested.
Frank A. Reed of Elmira New York protested a prank by bachelor club friends in Chester Pan after being dressed as a clown and paraded on a mule with his bride in a dilapidated car. His wife was sent to Brooklyn by club member escort. Reed warned he would return with his bride and pursue arrests.
In Leesville Louisiana a group of youths captured possums and placed one in the post office package room addressed to President Taft. The possum chewed up and destroyed mail before dawn. Officials warn prank could bring serious trouble.
County pupils may enter the merged city county high school tuition free starting September 1, with tuition refunds for those who already paid. The state Educational bill funds about 1500 dollars annually, turning over to the city to admit county students. The county’s 3000 dollars for high school use is set aside as a sinking fund for buildings and equipment.
Columbia Institute basketballers prep for Cumberland University to play two decisive early December games with Lebanon and Columbia venues discussed. Coach Hamis directs TuesdayThursday practices as thirty-plus hopefuls vie for the first team with Miss Bobo and Miss Whatley anchoring forward spots.
Vanderbilt remains the Southern football champion after a 17 to 0 victory over Auburn. The Invincible Commodores dominated, though lacking rook players, and renewed confidence in defeating Sewanee if they stay undisputed champions, per Nashville report.
An amendment filed in Nashville reduces Vaughn Manufacturing Company capital stock from 50000 to 27500. Incorporators are N F Vaughn, Geo P Frierson, J A Titcomb, H F Alexander and Hiram Titcomb Jr.
Advertisement lists discounted goods including talcum powder crepe paper fans hair brushes overalls rompers underwear porch shades rugs and jars with prices ranging from a few cents to a dollar. Various entertaining and kitchen items are offered in bulk quantities and sizes.
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