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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1909

Page

2

Mass meeting urges $100000 for normal school in Columbia

In a large Circuit Court room gathering, representatives from Columbia pressed the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to appropriate $100,000 to locate the Middle Tennessee Normal School in or near Columbia. Only H O Fulton opposed. speakers argued economic and educational benefits, while turnout included bankers, lawyers, teachers and merchants. The Board's decision was postponed to tonight.

Circuit Court Room Middle Tennessee Normal School Columbia City OF City Board of Education W. B. Turner Citizens Committee H. O. Fulton Fulton Board of Mayor and Aldermen Biddle Turner People of W. B. Greenlaw Greenlaw Bean Board of Education Peabody Normal Nashville Peabody School Corporation of Columbia West End Jas. A, Smiser Jas. A Smiser Jno. Ashton Sehod Ho. Pailes Tie Enthusisam Hig Sierk

Daily reception well attended by dusky society

Judge Erwin hosted a large morning reception honoring Mesdames Ixora Sowell and Minnie Childs. Guests enjoyed grievances recounted by honorees amid conflicting testimonies while Allen Williams faced a $10.95 fine for improper language.

Judge Erwin Dusky Society Mesdames Ixora Sowell Minnie Childs Allen Williams

Hall's Catarrh Cure Claims Universal Cure

The advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh and a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges readers to send for testimonials while noting the product sells for 75 cents and suggesting Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall Lawa F. J. Cheney

Jacobs Denied Right of Counsel in Fire Investigation

W B Bragg, Deputy Insurance Commissioner, conducted hearings in Columbia into the burning of a house on W J Jacobs farm in the Carter's Creek area. About a dozen witnesses testified. the probe paused for a week. Attorneys for Jacobs argued for right to counsel, alleging magistrate authority and constitutional protections, but withdrew and the investigation continued.

W. B. Bragg Columbia W. J. Jacobs Carter's Creek Jacobs H. P. Piguers J. C. Voorhles

Fruits At The Fair Showcase Exceeds Past Exhibits

The fruit exhibit at the fair will be among the largest in years with hundreds of plates. Premiums have been increased. bring all varieties you have to superintendent J. L. Jones in Brown Block. Pack at least ten of each variety, and store late fruit for display if needed.

J. L. Jones Brown Block

Governors council picks for Reelfoot Lake land deal

Special to The Herald from Nashville Aug 27 hints Gov Patterson will appoint Hon H H Barr of Dresden and Hon David Puryear of Gallatin as counsel to assist Attorney General Cates. Aim is to clarify land titles around Reelfoot Lake and declare the lake a public fishery and hunting preserve under a law from the last legislature. Puryear sits in the Lower House.

Herald Nashville Tenn Patterson H. H. Barr Dresden David Puryear Gallatin Cates Reelfoot Lake Puryears House of Representatives

Cottage Let in Mayes Place Contract Awarded

George P. Frierson let the contract for building a handsom cottage in Mayes Place. The Vaughn Mtg. Co. received the award. Subscribed by The Herald.

George P. Frierson Fot Mayes Place I Vaughn Mtg. Co

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