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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1909
Page
1
Maury Horse Show kicks off with a blazing opening as a brilliant assemblage attends. The Four Hundreds turn out in force while Koopp's band concert adds to the festive atmosphere.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Ballinger may resign from the Taft administration after internal dissatisfaction over his ties to the Cunningham coal deal in Alaska. The move aims to ease friction with the president. Inspector General Glavis had criticized Ballinger in the case. The social pages highlight Maury County Horse Show openers with prominent box guests and lavish attire.
Meridian Mississippi September 14 Mrs A fishey wife of Dr A Hailey of Fifteenth Avenue Baptist church here Monday afternoon to Mr Mir Hailey had been afflicted with pellagra for nearly six years. Efforts were made to aid her but she died. She was Mary Jane before marriage and educated in Louisville. After marriage she lived in Oleston In 1904. Her mother Mrs McKnight came from the Saturday. There were two others of blood, one from Helle and the other from her. Funeral services will be at the Fifteenth Avenue church. The interment will be in Wienilla cemetery.
President Taft toured the nation starting a 13000 mile trip and spoke in Boston at Mechanics Hall praising Senator Aldrich’s central bank idea while backing monetary reform. He criticized tariff rebels and supported Aldrich’s education drive in the west despite uncertain timing for new financial legislation.
Deputy Sheriff A W Whitley arrested Lewis Harlan and Will Wilkes Tuesday for operating an unlicensed liquor business at the fair. Harlan served as the dispensary at the grounds and Wilkes as the depot for supplies. Harlan could not post $260 bond and is jailed. Wilkes posted $250 and faces a Tuesday hearing.
A Christian church committee bought two plots for a Christian Orphanage on West Ninth and West End streets. One lot from F H Smith spans 465 feet. eight more from Columbia Improvement Co. face West Ninth and West End. Judge Erwin donated land on West End. A street from Ninth to West Elect may open at the Athenæum corner. A trustees’ board will be elected next Monday and deeds transferred. Elder W T Boaz leads fund raising with a campaign planned.
Prof Barnett of Clemson College animal industry bought a fine jack for the Experiment Station after searching widely. He paid 1000 dollars to John L. Jones, and the jack was on exhibition at the fair in Columbia before Barnett's return to Nashville and then back to South Carolina with the stock.
Dan Oakley announces as a candidate for County Court Clerk with the Democratic party on his side. A successful young farmer from the Second district this is his first entry into politics and he vows full time dedication to the duties of the office. Oakley has many friends nationwide and aims for a thorough canvass while regarded as a formidable challenger.
Telegram from Louisville reports Marica finishing second in a race with a prior offer of 1000 dollars. Trainer Thomas intends to keep the mare, described as a successful racer named Mariesty by Adbine and out of a Simmons-sired dam in Tennessee, with ongoing winnings.
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