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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-10
CITY rs BUSY
GRADING STREETS
SEVERAL OF THE PRINCIPAL
THoRoUGHFAREs ARE RE.
cEIvlNG ATTENTION

Pursuant to its policy of improving
the streets, the city is now doing some
effective work on number of the
principal thoroughfares. On Sixth
street the grade will be lowered, and
the entire street improved from Main
to the Knob. Part Of this work has
already been done. New sidewalks
will be laid on both sides the street,
which will become one. of the most at
tractive in the city. The grade has
been lowered on High, and this street
is also one Of the show thoroughfares
Of the city. The same is true or
Eighth street, where. much work is in
progress. Street overseer Friel is In
charge of the street force, and de-
serves much credit for the improve
nents that has been made, as does AL
Chaffin chairman of the Street
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-10
GREEN IS INDICTED
BY GRAND JURY
ON MURDER CHARGE
AT ONCE MAKES BOND IN SUM or
FIFTEEN THOUSAND
DOLLARS
MANY BONDSMEK QUALIFi
mo Bills" Returned Against John
Niece and Felix Brown, Alleged
Night Riders-seven indictments
Against Webster

Will Green, who killed c. D. Knight
few months ago in a controversy
over line fence, was indicted by the
grand jury Wednesday on the charge
of murder in the first degree. Mr..
Green Immediately made bond in the
sum of $4,000, the following bonds
men qualifying in the amounts oppo-
site their names:
N. A .Rea, $4,000; ]. w. Matthews,
$4,000; A. L. Thomas, $4,000; ]. L.
Thomas, $4,000; A. F. Thomas, $1,000;
Will Digger, $4,000; Miles Murphy,
$4,000; c. C. Green, $4,000; J. s.
Hickman, $4,000; NJ P. Murphy, $751;
900; E. E. Dodson, $4,000; Jonas T.
Amis, $4,000; ]. L. Hutton, $4,000;
M. B. Fariss, $4,000; B. A. Satterfeld,
$4,000; Raymond Adkisson, $4,000;
A. E. Murphy, $4,000; H. L. Yokely,
$4,000; R. W. Hight, $4,000. Other
bondsmen viii probably qualify.
The grand jury returned mo hills"
in the cases of Felix Brown and John
Niece, two of the men charged with
night riding in connection with the
attack on Melville Lavendar, of Rally
Hill.
A. Blair Webster, colored, was in
dicted several times of the charge of
larceny, it being alleged that he stole
various articles from J. T. English.
The following Indictments were re-
turned: p s.4a
VIM. N. Green, murder in first de-
gree.
"A. B. Webster, petit larceny, seven
cases.
Ellis Hastings, larceny.
Jas. McAlister, larceny.
Jesse, alias Jack, Mayes, larceny.
Harry Porter, larceny.
Will Rindy, larceny.
Sam Sanders, larceny.
John woodward, larceny.
Ben Vowel, carrying weapons.
No Bills
The following mo bills" were re-
turned:
Sam Johnson, assault and battery.
John Tally, selling liquor.
Ben Hill, assault and battery.
Geo. Ladd, assault and battery.
Emmett Brown, assault to kill and
Felix Brown, night riding.
John Niece, night riding.
Sam Ring, housebreaking and as
,ault.
M. Mcconnell, assault to kill
Martin Mcconnell, assault to kill.
Alfred Freeman, false pretenses.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-10
CLIFFORD DODSON
CASE IS CALLED IN
1 THE CIRCUIT COURT
ING WHITE BOY CHARGED
sWITH MURDER OF RIGGS
WATSON
THE JURY WAS EASILY SELECTED
Charlie Ferguson, Under Indictment
for Perjury Goes Free-case Was
Nolle Pressed-Was Juror In Willis
Case

Clifford Dodson, the young white
boy charged with the murder of Riggs
Watson, an aged man at Theta, was
placed on trial Tuesday morning in
circuit court. Judge Sam Holding pre-
siding.
The morning session was devoted to
the selection of the jury, the following
being named;s
w. K. Foxall, ]. M. Chafin, W. NJ
Morrow, A. M, Crews, Joe Emerson,
JIM. Ferguson, S. S. Porter, ]. T.
Bats, G. A. Kinzer, r. b. Warren, j.
B Webb, ]. H. Duke.
The defendant, who is rather large
for his age, appeared in court accom-
panied by his father, and was sworn
as one of the witnesses for the de-
tense. He was represented by II P.
Figuers and ]. G. VOORHEES, The at
torneys for the prosecution We're At
torney General Job Garner Hatcher &
Hatcher and w. s. Fleming, Jr.
After the jury had been selected,
the witnesses we're called and sworn.
There are nearly thirty witnesses in
all, three Of whom are rather pretty
young ladies. Attorney General Gar
per then read the indictment, after
which court adjourned until 1:45.
La Ferguson Case
The case Of the State VS.. Chas. Fer
guson, charged with perjury, was mol
pressed Tuesday morning. Ferguson,
who resides in Columbia, was one Of
the jurors in the Henry Willis case,
and was indicted for perjury. The
case was continued from time to time
and never came to trial.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-10
COUNTY INSTITUTE
4 NOW In SESSION
TEACHERS Assemble FOR THE
WORK OF THE SUMMER WITH
ABOUT 100 PRESENT

The County Teachers Association
assembled for the work Of the annual
institute Monday morning with about
100 teahers present. There were seven
ty.two enrolled and prospects are
good for splendid institute. The ma
jor portion OF the morning was taken
up in the work of organization aud In
outlining the work for the session.
County Superintendent Graham was
present at the opening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-10
JUDGE Ed LOONEY
WILL MANAGE THE
MAURY CAMPAIGN
SELECTED BY ANTl-ADMINIsTRA-
TON DEMOCRATS TO TAKE
THE LEAD
TO OPEN HEADQUARTERS SOON
Strenuous Fight to be Made for the
Election of the Independent Judi
eiary Ticket-LegisIatiVe Fight will
Come up Later on

At an enthusiastic meeting Of anti
administration Democrats held Mon
day in the Office of a local attorney
plans for making a systematic coun-
ty campaign we're put under way by
the selection of Judge e: D. Looney
as campaign manager. Mr.. Looney is
now on a short business trip to Mis-
sissippi and on his return here In
about ten days will open headquarters
in the Frierson building.
The selection of Judge Looney to
manage the campaign is fortunate
one, as he is one of the most astute
politicians in the county, has large
personal acquaintance and the peces-
sary aggresiveness. That he will
land the county in the right column
is already assured.
Judge Looney will be assisted by a
campaign committee composed of
prominent Democrats from over the
county.
For the present the anti-adminis-
tration Democrats will devote their
energies to the election of the Inde-
pendent judiciary ticket After the
August election the question of the
selection of members Of the Legisla-
ture will come up, but nothing will be
done in this respect for the present.
There will also be the gubernatorial
compaign to attend to.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-10
BRYAN AND COOK
CARRY THE COUNTY
FOR CIVIL APPEALS
DAVIDSON AND WILLIAMSON
CANDIDATES LEAD IN THE
RUNNING
Gro MOVER WAS CLOSE THRU
McAlister, Bell, Barton, Cooke and
Maiden are the Winners In Supreme
Court Race-onIy one from Western
Division

With only the Neapolis precinct to
hear from 1T is now assured that the
vote of Maury county will be cast in
the Patterson convention of June 16
for NJ. T. Bryan and H. H. Cooke for
the Court of Civil Appeals from the
Middle district. Crownover was a
close third, but failed by a narrow
majority to come under the wire.
The vote follows
Bryan, $50.
Cook, 692.
Crownover, 524.
Carter, ITO.
Gholson, los.
There, were Eve candidates from
Middle Tennessee, and the race was
SO close that it will be thrown into
the convention. Cook, from William
son, and Bryan. from Davidson, land.
ed this county on account Of their
place of residence, both having num-
Der of personal friends in the county.
But for the use of the marked ballots
their majorities would probably have
been larger.
For the Supreme Court the county
went for Barton, Bell, McAlister, Mai
den and r. B. Cooke. All of these can
didates have good lead, and were
the slate so far as Maury was concern
ed. Two are from East Tennessee,
two from Middle Tennessee and one
from West Tennessee.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-10
COMMITTEE MAY
NAME CANDIDATES
DELEGATES APPOINTED BY HAMS
SUBS WILL DECIDE The
CONTESTS
Special to The Herald

Special to The Herald
NASHVILLE, Tenn, June 8.-Sc
far no returns have been received al
headquarters from Carter, Campbell,
Granger, James, Jefferson, Johnson
Macon, Meigs, Pickett, Polk, Scott
and Union. About 100 convention votes
are represented in the counties not
yet heard from. In several OF, these
counties no elections we're held. From
those counties where no polls we're
opened and hence no election held ana
instructed delegations will come to the
state convention. They will be ap-
pointed through the influence Of the
state committee and some compiled
tions may thus arise.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-10
TO LOOK INTO
MAKING OF PAPER

WASHINGTON, June Am appro-
priation of $4,000 was made by the
House today to enable the Secretary
of Agriculture to make an investiga-
ton Of methods Of making paper from
various plants and woods. This pro
vision was made in an amendment to
the sundry civil bill. which was un.
der consideration in the House during
the entire session today.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-10
FOWLER CHAIRMAN
OF EQUALIZERS
BOARD NETS AND ORGANIZES
THE FIRST DISTRICT IS
TAKEN UP

The County Board of Equalizers
met Monday and organized by the re-
election of w. J. fowler as chairman
and r. W. Rail as secretary. Tho
board then adjourned until Tuesday,
when the First district was taken up.
The districts will be gone over In con-
secutive order, The other members OF
the board are II. W. Prentiss, Num-
ford Smith and William Glenn.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-06-10
ARRESTED NEAR
SCENE OF TRAGEDY
JURY OF INQUEST SAYS KILLING
WAS FIRST DEGREE
MURDER

DAYTON, Tenn, June 7.-YoUng
Charley Nixon, who slashed George
Storie to death with a knife Sunday
morning, was arrested at Morgantown
near the scene of the crime last Sun
day afternoon by Sheriff Frazier. He
is now in jail to await his hearing.
The jury of inquest over the body
of Storie reported Sunday afternoon,
finding that deceased came to his
death at the hands of Charley Nixon
and that the killing was murder in the
first degree.
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The Republican journal., 1910-01-27

A writer in the New York Globe an
nounces the somewhat belated history
that it was Paul Morton, while secretary
of the navy, who gave the public that
catchy phrase, ''The Square Deal" and
that Theodore Roosevelt appropriated it
promptly when it appeared in newspa-
per interview given out by Morton.
The Atchison Globe does not think that
either Roosevelt or Morton would claim
to be the author of this phrase, which it
says is probably as old as faro and draw
poker. Just now it is being worked over
time by fakirs and confidence men, who,
protesting honesty, are using this phrase
to work the public. But if you were
looking for square deal you would not
go to one who had been put out of bust
ness by the postal authorities ''for OBJ
tanning money through the mails by
means of false or fraudulent pretences,
representations or promises; who had
been tried before jury, found guilty
and sentenced to the penitentiary at
hard labor for sending obscene matter
through the mails, and who had taken
thousands of dollars from the people,
mainly from those who could ill afford to
lose them, for which they have received
nothing but shares of stock worth no
more than the paper they are printed on.
The Republican journal., 1910-01-27
CENTER MONTVILLE.

Mrs. Sarah Thompson, widow of DAME
Thompson, passed quietly from this life Janu-
ary oath, after few weeks illness at the home
of her son, Benton Thompson. She had an at
tack of pneumonia, but rallied from that and
for few days seemed to gain then she gradu-
ally lost strength until the end. Five years
ago she fell and broke her hip and since then
had been unable to walk, but bore the pain and
inconvenience without complaint She was
tenderly cared for by her children, who appre-
ciated their good mother. She will be much
missed by her neighbors, for whom she always
had smile and kind word, and as long as she
was able she was ready and willing to assist in
sickness or trouble. Mrs. Thompson was eighty
wears old last November. She leaves four
children: Messrs. Benton and Walter Thomp-
son and Miss Eta Thompson of this place and
Mrs. John Watts of Waterville, who mourn
the loss of a devoted mother. The funeral
services, held Friday, were conducted by Mr.
Hollis M Howard. hsany beautiful flowers
surrounded the casket, a tribute of love from
children, relatives and friends Mrs. John
Bean, who was threatened with pneumonia, is
better at this writing. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
F. Thompson of Belfast attended the funeral
services of his aunt, Mrs. Sarah Thompson, last
Friday. Mr.. Arthur Buck, has soid MS STOCK,
farming tools and household goods. and is go
ing to Hartland. {. {. Mr.. Samuel Place sold a
yoke of oxen to a man from Corinna, who was
in town last week buying sheep and beef cat
tie. :. Mrs. Greeley of South Freedom has
been at Mr.. Benton Thompson's the past week.
-. Mrs. Sarah Thompson, who was taken seri-
ously i'll while visiting her eldest son, b. F.
Thompson, passed away January 10Th. The
funeral services were conducted by Mr.. H. M.
Howard last Friday afternoon, J. J. Clement
having charge Of arrangements. The enter
ment was in the cemetery in the Carter neigh
borhood. There were many beautiful floral
tributes. :. Mrs. S. ]. Sanford's condition is
encouraging. :. Mrs. J. L. Bean is very i'll,
Pneumonia is feared. Mrs. Jacob Greeley
Of Freedom has been at B. F. Thompson's for
4 time. Mr.. and Mrs. M. E. Busher Of Free
dom were at ]. w. Nutter's Thursday. :. Mrs.
il. Clement was called to Merrill last week by
the critical illness Of her mother, Mrs. Albert
Currier. E. Bean has brought w. J. Beans
store. The transfer will not take place until
March 1st.. :. Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Buck, hav-
disposed Of their personal property, have left
their farm and returned to Hartland. -. Frank
McAvey, Of Belmont, is at D. H. Sanford's.....
Mr.. Cora Kenney Of Belmont is at W. N.
Foy's for q time. =. Mrs. ID. II. Sanford and
Mrs. Edwin Downsr were in Waterville last
week. Miss Narjean Foy i in China visiting
her uncle, Fred Foy.
The Republican journal., 1910-01-27
THE WALDO COUNTY FAIR.

Inc hrst meeting of the newly elected board
OF trustees of the Waldo County Agricultural
Society was held at the Court House last Fri
Gay evening, when plans were perfected Tor
the coming season. The following were voted
into membership: Messrs. Charles F. Swift l..
i. Shaies, Ralph H. Howes, Levi Rogers, Charles
Field, Harry Furnish, Ralph Shute, Belfast; o.
A. Dlckeys Northport, and Walter E. Harding,
Waldo
1t was voted that the engaging of scorer
Tor the cattle, sheep, swine and poultry be left
with the President, and he reported having Sc
cured the Abel F. Stevens of Wellesley, Mass.
who gave such good service here last year. A
etter was read from F. N. Vining of st. AL
bans accepting the position as starter, in which
capacity he gave general satisfaction last sea-
son.
The secretary was instructed to issue a lease
to Walter E. Harding of Waldo for ground
rental for building which he proposed to
erect for his own use in showing his stock. 1t
was voted that the printing, arrangement for
special trains and special rates be left with
Secretary Dickey. The president appointed
the following committee to revise the premium
book, Messrs. Giles G. Abbott, Harvey S. Cum
bingham, Orrin ]. Dickey and Mrs. J. F. Will
son. On the ladies department, Mrs. G. G. Alb
bott, Mrs. J. W. Jones and Mrs. H. S. Cunning
ham. 1t was voted to charge an entrance fee
of five per cent on all entries in the draft
horses and oxen on the total amount of the
the premiums offered and five per cent from
winners, and that all exhibits must remain on
the grounds until two o'clock of the last day in
contests for premiums.
President Darling announced the following
committees and superintendent for the COM
ing year. Committee on vegetables, Fred
Townsend; neat stock, Ralph Hayford; oxen
and steers, George B. Dyer; horses and colts,
William Wight; draft oxen, Dwight Greenlaw;
draft horses, Mark Wadlin; sheep and swine,
S. G. Norton; dairy products, Giles G. Abbott;
poultry, John A. Fogg;races, William G.Preston;
| ladies' department, Mrs. j. W. Jones; miscel-
laneous, W II. Arnold finance committee, Har-
vey S. Cunningham, ]. w. Jones and Charles
R. Coombs; superintendent of grounds, Fred
Smalley; superintendent of exhibition hall, E.
R. Conner; superintendent of track, E. E, Bah
cock; superintendent of grandstand, Selwyn
Thompson; baby show, Mrs. H. S. Cunningham.
The Republican journal., 1910-01-27

What the winter may have in store for
us no man can foresee, but it should be
cause for congratulation that thus far
Maine has escaped the severe gales that
have swept the New England coasts, the
drifting snow storms that have held up
railway traffic as far south as Maryland,
and the disasters by land and sea that
have attended these violent storms. Not
only have we enjoyed generally fine Win
ter weather, with a temperature of 10 to
20 above zero, but up to last week the
sleighing was never better, automobiles
We're flying about, there was ice-boating
on the ponds, and farmers were hauling
produce, wood and lumber, with no deep
snow to impede their movements. So,
although there may be rough weather
ahead of US, let US be thankful for the
fine days we have enjoyed and made the
most of
The Republican journal., 1910-01-27
The Churches.


The Spiritualist Society will hold services at
2 o'clock next Sunday afternoon in Knowlton's
hall on High street.
There will be no meeting of the Junior
Christian Endeavor at the North Church this,
Thursday, afternoon.
There will be services in the chapel at East
Northport Sunday, January 30th, at l0.45 a. M,
conducted by the pastor, Rev. G. G. Winslow,
followed by the Sunday school,
First Parish (Unitarian) church. Service
next Sunday at 1915 a. NJ, with sermon by
the pastor. Sunday school at noon Castle
Charming, K O. K. A., meets Friday evening
at o'clock
The Christian Scientists hold services in
their hall, 127 Main street, Sunday morning
at II o'clock, and Wednesday evening at 7.3O
o'clock, to which all are cordially welcome.
There will be service at Trinity Reformed
church next Sunday at 2. 80 p. M, with ser
mon by the Rev. William Vaughan. Sunday
school Immediately after the sermon. Prayer
meeting Thursday evening at Z 80 o'clock.
The services at the Universalst church next
Sunday will be as follows: preaching service at
10 as a. M, with sermon by the pastor, Rev.
A. A. Smith. Sunday school at IL o'clock.
Brotherhood of David, Saturday at o'clock p.
m. Lincoln Castle, K. o. K. A, will meet
Saturday at o'clock.
The services for the week at the Congrega-
tional church will be as follows: prayer meeting
Thursday evening at 7.3o; Castle North, K. o.
K. A, Friday at 7 90 p. m; Sunday morning
service at 10. As, with sermon by the pastor;
theme, Faith. Sunday school at noon; Y. P. S.
C. E. prayer meeting at 6 80 and evening SER
vice at 7.30.
The services for the week at the Baptist
church will be as follows: Prayer meeting this
evening, subject, The Beatitudes; Sunday, at
10:45, morning worship, with sermon by Rev.
W. A. Newcomb, D. D., of Thomaston; Sunday
school at noon; young peoples meeting at 645;
evening service at 7.30 with sermon by DR..
Newcomb. You are invited to these services.
On and after January 23d, preaching SER
vices will be held in West Northport by the
pastor, as follows: Brainard schoolhouse Sun
day mornings at 1890 a. m. Short talks on
the Sunday school lesson will be given and
papers distributed. Wood schoolhouse, Sunday
afternoon at clock with short social service
Immediately following. Hills schoolhouse
Wednesday evenings at o'clock. A cordial
invitation is extended to all.
At the Methodist church next Sunday, at
1915 a. M, the pastor, Rev. Albert E. Luce,
will speak on the subject will Unbelievers
be Judged text, "If any man hear my words
and believe not, judge him not" John 1247.
Bible school at noon; at p. NJ, Junior Epworth
League; at 7.30 p M, evangeistic service, with
sermon by the pastor and chorus singing.
Tuesday, at 73o p. M, Epworth League devo-
tional service. Thursday, at 7.30 p. M, mid
week prayer meeting. Friday, at p. m con-
clave of the Knights of King Arthur.
The Republican journal., 1910-01-27

A Cleveland, Ohio, subscriber takes
exception to a recent item in The Jour
nal which reflected on the political char
acter Of ex-Mayor Tom L. Johnson; says
he has made Cleveland one of the best
cities in this country to live in, and en-
closes an editorial from a strictly indie
pendent newspaper in which Mayor John
son is warmly commended for his 'ten-
year struggle against privilege and cor
porate greed, for street railway settle
ment in the interest Of the people who
pay the fare as well as those who own
the stock The Journal would not
knowingly do injustice to any one, but
Belfast's experience has been such that
anything which has the appearance of
demagogism is naturally looked upon
with disfavor; and great professions of
devotion to the people are usually cover
for graft in some form, designs upon
privatespocket books, or a lure to entrap
voters
The Republican journal., 1910-01-27
NEWS OF THE ORANGES.

Silver Harvest Grange, Waldo, is showing
new signs of life, and is taking in members at
nearly every meeting. At special meeting,
held January 7th, the following officers were
installed by Deputy Edward Evans, assisted
by Sidney Evans: Master, James H. Cilley;
Overseer, Emerson Poland; Lecturer, Myra
Keller; Steward, Almon Keller; Asst. Steward.
Herbert Wentworth; Chaplain, Ruth Smith;
Secretary, Alma Cilley; Treasurer, Theodore
Simpson; Gate Keeper, Herbert F. Smith; L.
A. S., lisa Wentworth; Pomona, Hattie Went
worth; Ceres, lille Smith. Margie Quincy,
who was to have been installed as Flora, was
unable to be present. A baked bean supper
was served. to which all present did ample JUS
tice. During the evening Bro. Evans gave q
short but very interesting talk on Grange
work,