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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
6
The Maury county fair day drew a huge turnout with fathers, mothers, and youths filling the grounds. Vendors, rides, and the floral hall attracted diversified crowds as harness horses were shown and the grand stand overflowed for the afternoon racing program.
The arena awards highlight a busy morning with Best stallion and mare awards split among Franklin County Stud, J. D. McKennie, T. A. Hayes, and others. Best gelding and saddle horse honors go to L. E. Abernathy and Jake Harlan with regional rivals noted. The event closes with an exciting three year old pony ride by W. F. Thomas aboard Montana Bob from the Kennedy’s Wild West Show.
A grand horse show closes with superb weather, filled boxes and social bustle as riders and equestrians display mastery. The event earns praise for beauty, skill, and sportsmanship, leaving a lasting impression on attendees and noting the social page’s appeal amid the fair.
Montana Bob struggles with a stubborn pony during the show while cowboys attempt rescues. Kennedy's acts fill the interlude before racing events. Mae Lerkehire gilt from a top Berkshires herd sold for 50 dollars to Porter Bros. Barker of Columbia becomes a source of comic relief amid show mishaps. Arena awards for pacing horses announced with premium winners including George Campbell Brown and George Stiles. An ad for Foley's Urino Laxative closes the item.
Fire swept Matthews Bros and nearby properties on the public square causing vehicle feed stock and equipment losses near 1000 with no insurance. Proprieter Joe Sam Matthews rescued after being overcome by smoke. Firemen suffered cuts while fighting flames. Numerous buildings and stock sustained damage totaling thousands, with most insured. Crowd of 3000-4000 watched the blaze in the square.
Clerk and Master issues order in 1908 Columbia Tennessee suit Malone Everett et al against E R Everett. Since defendant is a non resident the appearance must be entered within three days of the October term start. If not the bill will be taken as confessed and hearing set. Notice to be published four weeks in The Columbia Herald.
Mr and Mrs W Z Walters express deep gratitude to friends for kindness and sympathy during the long illness and death of their infant child.
In Lisbon on Sept 21 twenty two bulls escaped from Molt arena and charged into the crowd gathering for a bull fight killing five people and injuring about twenty others. Troops opened fire and killed the remaining animals.
Foley's Honey and Tar offers immediate relief for asthma sufferers in severe stages and claims that timely use will effect a cure. GEO, 8. ALCORN.
The audience praised top notch entries as visitors grow more familiar with horses and owners. Class 1 for gentleman driver with lady highlighted Gentlemans Road jster with prizes of 15 and 10 dollars. Winners included D B Holman 1st and J O Baber 2nd. Class 2 for begt pacing with lady driver offered 15 10 and 5 dollars with Mrs Jones earning 1st.
The dairy display at the fair demonstrates superiority over prior years with scores above 90. The Twell Farm butter from Sprint Hill scored 97 percent, Cleburme Farm 96 percent, and top prizes awarded to Patton Whittaker and Mrs Florence Hatcher tied at 94 percent. The live dairy exhibit under Prof Barnes at the University of Tennessee draws wide public interest and education.
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