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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
6
City schools began the 1905 1909 term with a large attendance at the Columbia campus. High School enrollment and mood were especially strong. repairs and repainting were completed for the new term. Speeches by W C Salmon and several pastors urged dedication to education and the new term.
Sage J. W. Jenkins of Chapel Hill N C asserts a salve heals all sores burns and wounds and cured a felon on his thumb. The 25 cent salve is sold at GEO. ALCORN S drug store.
The primary department of the Columbia Institute under Mrs Mary Hine opened the fall term Monday with large attendance. Many visitors came to the event as grading of pupils occurred and actual work is set to begin tomorrow.
Columbia friends note Lieut. Commander W B Caperton is promoted from command of the cruiser Denver to captain of the battleship Maine built to replace the ill fated Maine. Captain Sapaeen now sails the same cabin, commanding the ship on a world tour with the special service squadron. Caperton, a Maury County native, is one file from admiral rank as his Newark advance pleases family and friends. Itinerary for the voyage lists Naples and Rome side trips, Suez and Ismailia stops, Gibraltar, Horta, and Hampton Roads.
Advertises for direct purchase of several high grade phos phosphate tracts. Seeks price and terms to ensure rapid sale. Address J. W. Sewell Cincinnati Ohio.
Nashville Tenn September 14 At the Democratic Executive Committee meeting the Patterson faction won by one vote 64 to 63 and blocked a resolution to submit the continued sale of liquor in Davidson County to a vote of qualified Democrats The Carmack faction supported the measure but the Patterson group rejected local self government The liquor advocates appear afraid to let the people decide the issue
One of the best amended and most successful union services was held at the First Baptist church on Sunday night. Rev. A. E. Clement delivered a strong sermon on Faith Hope and Charity. It has been decided to close the union meetings with a big meeting at the First Methodist church next Sunday night. The pastors of four churches Reva A. E. Clement George H. Mack T. H. Athey and T. A. Wharton will rotate but all will speak briefly. After the meeting next Sunday night usual night services at the churches will resume.
Special to The Herald from Nashville reports Gov Pattaran granted a pardon to Frank Joyce of Maury County. Joyce had been convicted in November 1901 of assault burglary and larceny and sentenced to fifteen years in the penitentiary.
County Superintendent John P. Graham announces a school holiday for the fair day with certificates issued to students for reduced entry. A preacher denounces vaudeville style moving pictures at local shows as immoral, urging parents to seek wholesome recreations. The Culleoka Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association reports a small but profitable crop season with strong quality, forecasting higher yields and plans to expand sugar corn acreage next year.
Senator James B. Frazier will address the Democrats of Maury county at Columbia on Thursday, October 15. He has tendered his services to the State Committee and will make several speeches during the campaign. He is described as an eloquent and accomplished speaker and is expected to draw large crowds.
Baltimore Maryland September 14 Mr Bryan was asked about a printed rumor that if elected he would appoint Admiral Sedley Secretary of the Navy. He said no one had asked him about it and he had not talked with anyone. He called the story imaginary and said he had not thought of naming Cabinet officers before the election. If he did name one all states would feel slighted by favorites.
A Bunbury Oblo reader profile notes years of indigestion and loss of appetite. Burdock Blood Bitters is cited as the cure by J H Walker, highlighting a personal testimonial style common in old advertisements.
R A Wilkes of Cullooka Tennessee invites responses describing prices for fruit trees vines and plants. The brief notice requests names for description price listings and contact.
McCord, a young man living west of McKenzie Tennessee, was found dead by the roadside this morning. He and Tom Gilbert had driven out from town last night. Gilbert awoke to find himself on the ground and McCord with a broken neck beside him.
Alex Colvert of Maury county was relieved of a $60 fine for carrying a pistol by Gov Patterson. The trial judge and prosecuting attorney signed the petition for his relief. He paid the costs.
A July to August sale of farming lands brought 50000 dollars in revenue. The ad invites listing of farms and notes a buyer for a river bottom farm. Contact via Bell telephone 222.
The Columbia Herald reports Frank Lander will move to Nashville to assume the role of business manager at the Tennessean. The Hardeman Free Press says this appointment guarantees future success, noting Lander’s proven alert and successful business record.
United States Senator Jem Davis, long allied with whisky interests, voted against whisky licenses at his precinct poll in Little Rock. The Democratic slate led by George W. Donahey won statewide, with a strong prohibition vote noted. Little Rock and Pulaski County show mixed signals as returns trickle in. Constipation relief ad mentions Dean's Regulator at 26 cents.
H M Suter will resign his Nashville Tennessean business manager post on the sixteenth instant to join Broadway Magazine of New York. Frank D Lander, owner of The Columbia Herald, will replace him. The Marshall Gazette praises Suter and welcomes Lander as fit and competent for the role. Subscribe for The Herald.
The West End sidewalk committee reports about $200 short of the required funds to meet the contract bid. Some subscribers have not paid due to inability, miscommunication, or a hope neighbors will cover their share. Large property owners along the route have refused or given only small amounts, risking the project collapse if the extra funds aren’t raised.
Passed examination success highlighted by James Donahue of New Britain Connecticut who credits Foley's Kidney Remedy with curing kidney and bladder trouble after prior diabetes treatment. He reports improvement after two bottles and full cure after five. He also notes passing a life insurance examination.
Deputy Whitley arrested Wills Porter, a former soldier accused in 1893 of assault with intent to murder Ned Robinson. Porter, alleging military exemption, protested his capture while evidence links him to four other indictments including horse stealing.
Rich Brandon, a negro employed at the Columbia Stock Yards, was killed Friday evening at the depot when cars backed by a switch engine rolled over him while he crossed between two cars. Death followed quickly from severe injuries. Also notes Dr King’s New Discovery as an effective remedy for lung trouble per Mrs. E.B. Pierson of Auburn Center PA.
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