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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1901

Page

7

Alcorn's Drug Store Sheet Music at Half Price

Why Not Buy Your Sheet Music at Home. We can furnish all popular sheet music at half price. All see music use. Call and see our selections. Alcorn's Drug Store.

Sudden Death Shuts Schley Court of Inquiry

Washington Sept 25 the Schley court of inquiry abruptly adjourned after senior counsel Judge Jeremiah Wilson died at the Shoreham Hotel from acute indigestion and kidney disease. Judge Wilson had been a key adviser to Admiral Schley, and his death caused shock and a brief halt to proceedings as attendees prepared for funeral arrangements and possible resumption the next morning.

Schley Court of Inquiry Jere Wilson Shoreham Hotel Washington Schley Alortly Jude Jeremiah Wilson Admiral Schley Isidor Rayner Wilson Cursel Rayner Admiral Sehley Dewey Lemly Cnn Bates Schroeder A. B. Claxton Fentingo Judge Wilton

Czolgost Case Ends as Jury Finds Murder Guilty

The trial closes with the jury convicting the defendant of murder after testimony from prosecutor Penney and witnesses describing the president’s shooting at the Temple of Music. The judge set sentencing for Thursday afternoon at two.

N. Vy Polter Hull Jude Lewis White Penney Dinease Ikone Kia

Czolgosz Sentenced to Die in Electric Chair

Special to the Herald from Buffalo New York reports Leon Frank C Zolgsz? Penrae is sentenced by Judge Truman C White to die in the electric chair during the week beginning October 26 or 27 as early as permitted under New York law.

The Herald Buffalo N. Y Leon Frank Cat Pen Rae DC T Truman C. White New York

Postoffice Robbed at Readyville in Rutherford County

Murfreesboro Tenn Sept 4 The postoffice at Readyville in Rutherford County was robbed authorities report the front of the safe breached with a powerful explosive believed to be nitro glycerine a dangerous daylight break in the small community already shaken by the crime The probe focuses on how the thieves gained entry and what was taken from the secure vaults.

Murfreesboro Tenn Readyville

Local Mill Announces Large Stock of Aalt on Hand

Sait announces a large stock of aalt including bushel barrels coarse aalt and expects ongoing supply. The notice highlights ample quantity for buyers and potential pricing terms as the firm prepares for continued distribution.

Mt Pleasant Happenings in Tennessee Report

Mt Pleasant Tennessee notes circulating locals Henry Bivins of Paragould Arkansas and Job Garner of Lawrenceburg visit. Lacy Reynold visits Lawrenceburg then Memphis. F A Nelson returns from Rover. Rickets family to Memphis after weeks with Ricketts. No phosphate news yet. presbytery meeting in Spring Hill attended by Cleveland and Killebrew. Levi Irwin recovered. Joe Jones family visiting relatives. Infant of P Youngblood gravely ill in Nashville. K of P lecture series begins next Tuesday with Dr Thomas Dixon Jr as first speaker. Marriage announcements expected in October. Blanche Irwin now night operator for Citizens' Telephone Co.

Herald Mt. Pleasant Tenn Henry Bivins Bank of R. W. Rickets Memphis Esq F. M. Ricketts W. A. Cleveland Geo. Lw. Killebrew Spring Hill

Real Estate Transfers Listed in Local Notices

G D Hodge transfers store-house in Columbia to Jas A Smmiser valued at 1025 dollars. Susan P Brown and others sell 4 5 acre tract in Wind district for 500 dollars to Ewell Mills. Willis B Long and others convey 6 5 acres in South district to B T Oliver. C M Califf and others to Christenia P for 50 acres in 2nd district. D Blackburn to Lettie B Blackburn 61 acres in 18th district as a gift. Higden and others to J W P Gane 6 5 acres in South district. E C McDowell to John Ray and others lot in South district for 107 dollars. John W Ray and others to Wm Spain and others lot in 9th district for 170 dollars. Watking to Kate and Lucy Watkins land in 11th district.

G. D. Hodge Jas A. Smmiser Columbia Susan P. Brown Ewell Mills Willis B. Long B.T. Oliver C. M. Califf Christenia P D. Blackburn Mr. Lettie B. Blackburn LG. Higden J. W. P. Gane E.C .McDowell John Ray John W. Ray Spain Watking Kate Lucy Watkins

Hay Corn and Oats for Sale by Mercantile Storage Co

Feed in any quantities offered by Mercantile Storage Co. Merchants invited to trade as price can be duplicated. Ready to furnish hay, corn, and oats in desired amounts.

Mercantile Storage Co

Inquiry on Czolgosz guilt sparks national debate

Booker T. Washington denounces lynching and calls for restraint after President McKinley's assassination. He argues crime is rooted in society's neglect of law and urges unified public sentiment, fair trials, and justice for criminals. The letter condemns mob violence and emphasizes lawful process.

Als Booker T. Washington The Normal and Industrial Institute McKinley Cadgosz United States Opr Wm. McKinley

Kentucky Mining Troubles Flare In Hopkins County

Negotiations for a fair settlement in Hopkins county mining troubles are off. Circuit Judge Nunn urged Gov. Beckham to dispatch troops, but no order has been issued. Disorder resumes as Ameran and mine workers barred from returning to work. attacks target a Madisonville councilman's home and two negro miners' residences.

Madisonville Hopkins County Nunn Beckham Zmeran Reinecke

Oil Gusher Claims Indiana Record at Hartford City

In Hartford City Indiana today a new oil well reached a remarkable gusher at 50 feet in the sand sending a column of oil over the derrick. Workmen were nearly drowned as the surge swept over the structure and threatened the site.

Hartford City Ind Indiana

Dek River Valley Oil & Gas forms with new officers

Stockholders of the Dek River Valley Oil & Gas Company elected directors R. Baie Wo P, Ridley, A. B. Rains, J. D. Dobbins, F. J. Ewing and J. W. Howard. Rains became president, Dobbins vice president, Ewing general manager, Howard secretary and treasurer. The firm holds 37 options totaling over 4000 acres in Marshall county with two gas prospects near Tall Station on the N O and St L. slated for two deep wells.

Dek River

Big Bargains on Surreys and Phaetons Sale

Thirty day sale offers surries and phaetons at cut prices due to large in stock. Customers urged to visit Sarrsaviaiy and Donsox for choice units.

Sarrsaviaiy & Donsox

Wife seeks release from Central Tennessee Hospital

Nashville Tenn Sept 23 Mrs Henrietta Fleming wife of B F Fleming of Sumter county is attempting to leave the Central Tennessee Hospital for the Insane after habeas corpus hearings before Criminal Judge Hart. She alleges unlawful commitment and abuse by her husband and sues for divorce in Gallatin Chancery Court. the habeas case remains undecided.

Nashville Tenn Henrietta Fleming B. F. Fleming Sumter County Central Tennessee Hospital For the Chancery Court of Gallatin

Hoosier Wheat Drill Advertisement Fragment

A fragmented advertisement urges buyers to “guess you will buy the best” and mentions a Hoosier wheat drill. It cites Distributor BarreR FikLy and Dopson and includes unreadable trailing text. The readable portion emphasizes quality and choosing a Hoosier brand.

Barrer FikLy & Dopson

Oil Gusher Tied to Governor Jelks Lands

Late this afternoon Governor W D Jelks received a telegram from Beaumont Texas announcing that a gusher had been brought in on the land of the Alabama Oil and Pipe Company. The firm is owned by Jelks and his relatives including Rt C Jelks of Birmingham J T Jelks of Hot Springs Ark and J H Cabiness of Birmingham.

Montgomery Ala Wd. Jelks Beaumont Tex Alabama Oil & Pipe Company W. D Jelks Rt. C. Jelks Birmingham J. T. Jelks Hot Springs Ark J. H. Cabiness

We Sell It Large Stock On Hand

We offer a large stock on hand and invite you to specify what you want from Satterfield. Contact details not provided.

Satterfield

Lincoln's Remains to Be Permanently Reburied

Springfield IL September 24 The remains of Abraham Lincoln will be laid to rest forever in accordance with the wish of his son Robert T Lincoln An excavation fifteen feet deep is under way beneath the current vault where the casket will be placed An iron cage will surround it and be embedded in a solid concrete block six by 18 feet The transfer will occur after Gov Yates returns

Springfield Abraham Lincoln Robert T. Lincoln Yates

Want a New Railroad Union Ree It

A local bid to build a Tiptonville to Union City Railroad draws citizen support and capital interest. Major Harris travels to Fulton to secure financiers, with Seerba crediting the enterprise and promising full effort to advance the project.

Union Tiptonville Union City Harris Fulton Finsvie

Harrows and Rollers Triumph at Barrysmase Event

Harrows and land rollers, led by Cory, secured victory at Barrysmase. The yacht race also featured strong finishes as Ce and Wil posted notable results.

Maury County Sheriff and Clerk Candidates Announced

Authorized notices announce John Lutta as sheriff candidate for Ary County at the August election in 1AM and G Newt Pickard for Sheriff of Meary County at the August election in 1902. W E Embry seeks re election as Circuit Court Clerk of Maury County at the August vote. Willard K Worley runs for Circuit Court Clerk at the August election. James G Latta seeks re election as Register of Keesey County at the August election. James H Kaonan named candidate for Trustee of Maury County at the August election. A L Thomas seeks re election as County Court Clerk at the August election.

John Lutta Ary County G. Newt Pickard Meary County W. E. Embry Elecee Maury County Willard K. Worley John G. Latta Keesey County James H. Kaonan A. L. Thomas

Unauthorized Ground Plans For World Fair Published

Chief Architect Taylor states the ground plans published for the World’s Fair are unauthorized and inaccurate. He says the true plans will be released in about two weeks after formal approval by the grounds and buildings committee, executive committee, and board of directors.

St. Louis Taylor Commission of Architects Board of Directors

McKinley condition updates and shifted schedule

Canton dispatch reports Mrs. McKinley in practically the same condition with routine comforts. A cemetery visit and country drive were planned for the day, while Dr Risty noted no change after the night. Cortelyou expected Thursday for family talks. note mentions presiding era staffer connection.

Mrs. McKinley Canton Presleydent

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Alcorn’s Drug Store Czolgosz Samuel J. Meld Perry Aiss Fale N.Y Justice White Samuel J. Welds Temple of Music Matthew D. Mann Dr. Mann Secret Service Edward BR. Rice Rice Dietier Atorney Penney Dietier Atorney Penney. “As Chairman of the Committee On Ceremonies Cortelyna Ural Mr. Peaney Riew Poles Headquarters Quackinbuet Ae Kid Sterfield & Dodson’s Hamilton's Magistrates TF Czulgosz F. Waibrl Kentucky Beesusa Strausa Bros Chicago Tikeekatran John Adams Garner Bros MT. Pleasant, Tenn Citienns Justien Duck River Valley Oil & Gas Co Tennessee Alabama FLE Manix Hind the Sya Lincoln Columbia Mercantile Sommes Harrows & Land Rollers En Cory Barrysmase St. Louis World's Fair New Haven Conn M. Weidman Sonus & Co C. W. Thy Tessier Princepal Bank of Montreal
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