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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1907
Page
6
The group opposed to prohibition argues over the fate of the Prades law as it heads toward a Supreme Court appeal. Officials dismiss the petition, underscoring legislative intent and constitutional principles, while advocates foresee potential victory despite looming business impacts.
The Nashville Press Club committee announced a November banquet with prominent guests including Hon. H. W. Carmack Hon. J. C. S. Blackburn of Kentucky Hon. Robert L. Taylor Col. Henry Watterson and Col. W. B. Haldeman. Wives and sweethearts will attend and membership is encouraged. The committee chaired by M. S. Morton will reconvene October 1 at the board of trade building.
The W C T U held a regular meeting in the Sunday school room Friday. Officers elected for the year are Mrs. L. P. Padgett president Miss Little Figures secretary Miss Carrie Williams corresponding secretary and Mrs. John Martin treasurer The convention runs November second through fifth at the First Methodist Church with hopes for hospitable hostesses and notable speakers.
Nashville Tenn September 17 The county commissioners of election canvassed last week’s bond vote and the high school proposal lost by 58 votes. No court contest will be filed though one ward's returns were questioned for irregularities. Advocates will ask the council to again submit the proposition.
Mr. Carl W. Adklasch has been awarded the contract by the Government for a survey and map of the Federal building lot on West Seventh Street. He will also handle photography and other preliminary work ahead of the building’s early erection.
A centennial observance at Zion Church drew more than 1,000 attendees from Maury and surrounding counties and states under elms and the church roof. The event featured a long hospitality table, reflections on the church’s pioneers who settled along the Duck River tract, and sermons by Rev. Hawes and Hon. W. Fleming.
Ragket department offers Ladies Long Silk Gloves from 50 cents to 1.89 with various colors and lengths. Also present are Silk Gloves, Embroideries, Valencines, laces, nets, and Swiss embroideries with ranges from 1 cent to 20 cents per yard for trims. Accessories include collars, belts, handbags, combs, and dental powders priced to attract shoppers.
Dr. T. A Wharton of Columbia delivered an eloquent scholarly address on the present and future of Zion Church. A large audience sang Bless Be The Tie That Binds and Rev. A. P. Gregory of Petersburg gave the benediction.
Selden R Williams of Lebanon Tennessee formally announces candidacy for congress from the Fourth district to succeed Judge Hull. Williams, a farmer and stock breeder, has edited two agricultural papers and led the Farmers Cooperative Union of America as executive committee chair.
Judge John T. Moss of the Memphis criminal court sues News-Scimitar Publishing Co. and Gilbert D. Raine for libel over an editorial captioned Whiskers vs. Honor. The piece alleged Moss traded into office with Jaquor interests and later violated the bargain, calling the judge’s whiskers a harmless harbor for fox squirrels. It is the second suit for the same amount within a few days.
In Evansville Indiana Miss Ethel Drain daughter of a Henderson Kentucky physician and George Satterfield an Adama Express Company agent came for marriage. They obtained a license then attended a divorce hearing in the Circuit Court room where a May 13 marriage had produced a divorce. The judge noted Friday the 13th and postponed the wedding to Saturday as the betrothed decided to marry then.
Farmers urged to buy 400 bushels of strictly number one New York Wheat from Caldwell Bros at Crystal Bottling Works. Quick action requested as stock may sell out. Both phones listed.
Chattanooga reports heavy Republican maneuvering as Foster W Brown eyes the gubernatorial nomination amid factional pressure from Sanders Hale and Brownlow. Talks with James A Fowler Newell Sanders hint at a Brownlow Evans split and possible next Congress judicial appointments.
In Huntsville Alabama on September 15 evangelist J H Newberry condemned city resorts as evil. He attacked skating rinks picture shows and the natatorium calling mothers who allow daughters to skate a risk to moral purity. He warned the natatorium endangers society and that many young women have been ruined by patronizing them.
Meagre reports describe Hugh Davidson, son of Cordova's police chief, shooting Monical aboard a St Louis and San Francisco passenger train near Cordova after an argument over standing on the middle platform. Monical died soon after in Birmingham. Davidson was arrested to face murder charges in Walker County. Robert Monsen, a railroad employee, aged 19, was remembered for his bright conduct and steady work before his murder. He was buried in Birmingham alongside family mourning.
Judge Woods instructed the Madison County grand jury to investigate child labor usage in several manufacturing and industrial plants. He stated that employing miners under fourteen in manual labor violated the law and urged summoning witnesses, thorough inquiry, and indicting violators.
Riverside resident P. L. Derryberry sustained a twenty foot fall from a barn roof while replacing a root on Cherry's barn in North Columbia. He landed on his head and right arm, suffering facial bruises, a dislocated wrist, and possible broken bones in his hand. He was taken home in great pain and received medical attention.
Information requested for heirs of Capt. Henry B. Gaylord of the 3rd Ohio Cavalry. Letter from Pennebaker and Jones, attorneys, 1334 F Street Washington DC. Also a letter for Mrs. Margaret M. Scott widow of a Confederate soldier formerly of Williamsport, with current address sought by Maj. W. J. Whitthorne. Subscribe for the Herald.
Franklin Sept 13 J Big Smith former contractor on the inter urban Railway company was tried in Franklin on an attempted obtaining personal property under false pretenses sworn out by George Goodrich. He appeared before Squire Haynes and a Justice of the Peace at Praoklin Friday. The case, submitted after prosecution witnesses testified, was found frivolous and Smith was found not guilty. The costs taxed to the prosecutor.
A 1905 turnpike law flaw is cured by 1907 amendment. Turnpike firms must spread dirt or gravel on newly metaled roads or face $10 daily fines. Maury County urged to enforce the statute and report violators to the grand jury for the public good and better roads.
Deputy Sheriff Good went to Pulaski Saturday and brought back Jish Taylor of Lemon Extract fame and lodged him in jail on no warrant charging assault and battery with intent to commit murder. Warrants were sworn by Joe Abernathy and Henry Woodard for an assault near the depot weeks ago.
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