Institute in Fourth Session Opens with Record Attendance
The seventy fourth session of the Columbia Institute opened with record attendance and many boarding pupils. Rev W B Capers, the principal, praised the faculty and county support, urging harmony between pupils and teachers. Dr Logan of Nashville delivered a sermon extolling the school’s history and culture, noting its influence on Southern education and refined womanhood. The pupils were registered and the ceremony closed with a benediction by Dr Dinwiddie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vlumbia Institute
Wearning
W. B. Capers
Capers
Logan
Nashville
Bishop Otey
Tennessee
Virginia
Columbia Institute
South
Copers
Recessional
Dinwiddie
Finest display of photography at Floral Hall exhibit
The Floral Hall display by W. E. Daimwood and his assistant Mrs. Daimwood draws thousands of visitors to Columbia. Attendees praise the quality, noting small miniatures to large portraits in pastel, water color, India Ink and crayon. The couple travels to photograph schools yearly to stay current, earning confidence from locals who say their work rivals that in big cities. Visit the Floral Hall to see this photographic art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E Dalmwood
Columbia
Daimwood
Monti
Mentia
Dalmwod
Floral Hall
Mrs Hogg Sues Her Mother for Estate Action
In Jackson Kentucky on September 16 Evelyn Hogg daughter of murdered Judge James Hargis filed a suit against her mother Evelyn Hargis administratrix alleging incompetency and waste of the estate. A receiver was sought and a hearing was set for the following morning before Judge Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
Attempted assault near idow Hollow shocks Winchester residents
A 15-year-old girl, daughter of Judie Law, was seized by an unidentified Black man behind a doorway near idow Hollow while entering a smokehouse. She escaped, screamed, and the assailant fled. A clue exists and investigators hope to identify the suspect. The report also notes Tennessee gubernatorial candidate speculation for 1910 and includes a testimonial for Burdock Blood Bitters from J. H. Walker of Sunbury Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Tenn
Idow
Hollow
Judie Law
Himiself
Apant
Maury County Fair Opens With Record Attendance Day
The third day of the Maury county fair draws crowds to Floral Hall and horse shows. Giles County horses perform well, Pilatus from Franklin County Stud wins the trotting trophy, and a busy racing program with harness and running races boosts attendance. Floral Hall displays, bee talks, and pure foods talks accompany the day’s exhibitions and awards list for mares, geldings, stallions, and saddle horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles County
Gans
J. M. Days
L. B. Brown
State Inspector of Foods
Maury County
Pilatus
Franklin County Stud
Phoenix National Bank
Arena
J. W. Jones
Connor Akin
A. N. Akin
D. E. Holman
T. A. Hayes
J. D. McKenb
T. By
Exell
J. D. McKennie
J. D. McKenie
A. Reasoner
Jake Harlas
Jake Harlan
James Brothers
Chaffin Brothers
Bethel House
Awards in arena this morning feature highlights
A morning awards session in the arena showcased notable achievements. Key figures and organizations recognized include prominent athletes and local groups, with ceremonies emphasizing community support and record-setting performances.
Night riders threaten cotton in Jones county Mississippi
In Sandersville near Meridian fifty miles south, night riders warned three prominent farmers to stop hauling cotton to the gin or face retaliation. A general notice went on public roads ordering cease hauling after September 14, triggering local alarm as nearby farmers rush to market while distant areas halt deliveries.
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Meridian
Miss
Sandersville
Jones County
Here
Hague Conference Invites Powers To Regulate Exchange
The Netherlands Government invited the Powers to an international conference at The Hague to discuss the law governing exchange. It is not yet certain when the conference will meet and no draft agreement has been prepared at this time.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
The
Hague
Netherlands
State Dispensary Case Upheld by Federal Court
Richmond Sept 16 The U S Circuit Court of Appeals sustains Judge Pritchard ruling in Fleischman Company versus the South Carolina dispensary commission The decision by Judge Boyd concurs with Chief Justice Fuller and Judge Waddill It declares the case not barred by the Eleventh Amendment and questions state liquor trade immunity Also mentions Thomas Belectric Oil advertisement for pain relief after injuries
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
South Carolina
Fuller
Supreme Court of the United States
compMlnant
Premiums in the Poultry Dept at Maury County Fair
The poultry展示 at Maury County Fair drew less interest than last year yet produced some of the finest fowls seen. W H Puryear supervised the department and Judge Parrish of Nashville awarded ribbons. the exhibit was small but judged of high merit with numerous champions across breeds including Barred Plymouth Rocks Rhode Island Reds Leghorns Buff Leghorns and others.
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Maurs
W. H. Puryear
Plymouth
R. J. Hayes
Columbia
Pullet
Ng Hen
Mre
George Kerr
W. V. Thompson
Ashwood
Ben
Spring Hill
C. Buff Orpingtons
W. H. Purd
Glendale
C. Brown Leghorne
C. T. Loonsey
W. P. Howell
C. Buff Leghorne
H. F. Farisa
White Leghorns
Hopkins
R. C
Rhode Island
Macon
A. Green
Tenn
Dr. C. W. Fleming
Mt. Pleasant
J. M. Gresham
Smyrna
O. C. Wade
Tri State Fair Opens Beset by Memphis Exposition
The Tri State Fair of Memphis under manager R M Williams of Columbia opens September 28 for a twelve day run. The program is strong with attractive premiums and purses, large grounds and equipment, and low railroad rates. Columbians will attend to view Memphis sights and take part in the fair’s features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
R. M. Williams
Columbia
Bob Williams
Mont Mheral
Names That Don’t Name Many CheNie Homes CouVeY Ex
A fragment notes mislabeling in chemical names and compositions. It lists substances like vitriol kerosene copperas oxalic acid carbolic acid cobalt soda water cream of tartar and milk with claims of lacking expected components, finishing with a New York prose tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CheNie
Couvey
Lewon
New York
Masons 60 to Sudden Death in Scaffold Tragedy
In Cincinnati on September 16, Jos Winkfield a worker at Heckins Splice and Can Company building toppled with mason Wilkes Mayfield from a high scaffold. Mayfield died at Good Samaritan Hospital and Winkfield died at City Hospital after both were injured in the plunge witnessed by hundreds. Both men were married.
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Cincinnati
Beime
Jos. Winkfield
Wason
Heckins Splice & Can Companys
Wilkes Mayfield
Bien
Marfield
Good Samaritan Hopital
Winkfield
May‘ield
Mayfield
Mayfeld
Maysfield
Samarthean
Lightning sets off magazine blast in McAlester
A powder magazine storing explosive powder for Samples Mining Company and a wholesale powder firm was struck by lightning and exploded. Miner Arthur Richards was killed, eight others injured, including severed head remains. The blast stirred the area, shattering windows for miles and creating a 25 by 100 foot crater two miles from town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcalester
Okla
Samples Mining Company
Arthur Richards
Richards
Harmony Rules With Democrats at State Convention
Rochester N Y Sept 16 A settlement of factional disputes among four counties at the Democratic State Convention hung on a center of uncertainty as State Chairman Conners Charles F Murphy and National Chairman Mack on a harmony committee reviewed contested cases. After hearing from both sides they forged consensus while pressure mounted to unite efforts and avoid personal feuds. Murphy signaled no interference with a fair review of the Kings County cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
N. Y
Conners
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Mack
Committee of Three
Mr. Murphy
McCarron
Murphy
Kings County
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Father
Negro
Girl
Benton McMillin
Joseph BE
Washington
E. BE
Balick
John Thompson
Rice A. Pierce
J. H. Walker
Sunbury
Ohio
Maury
Mississippi
U. S. Circuit Court OF Appeals
Carolina
Thomas’ Belectric Oll
Tri-State
Masons
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