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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
5
Representatives of roads will appear before the commissioners on August 12 to discuss the passenger rate proposal. The meeting aims to hear public input and outline potential adjustments to the rate schedule.
Tennessee railroad commission deferred action on the 2 1/2 cent passenger rate for Tennessee lines following an Alabama decision. A hearing is set for Aug 12 with Louisville & Nashville and Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis railway officials to discuss coupon issuance redeemable upon final disposition of the Alabama case and related Tennessee actions.
Lynnville reports Robert F Bills of this place and Mrs Mary Hayes of Tullahoma wed on the Nashville and Decatur accommodation between Dodsons Gap and here Saturday night. Rev C W Latham conducted the ceremony. They met by appointment in Nashville that morning. marriage arranged by advertising and correspondence. It was the groom's third and the bride's second marriage.
Chattanooga visit of George P. Woollen, state comptroller, notes smooth office operations amid political disturbances. No immediate appointment of agents for Middle and West Tennessee. several applicants considered and decisions forthcoming.
Adtyty promotes Chamberlain's tablets as a remedy for constipation and related ailments. The copy urges keeping bowels regular to avoid diseases and notes availability from all dealers.
Officials of the National Christian League press appeals to Postmaster General Burleson to censorship of Forum, the Saturday Evening Post and another weekly magazine. They cite The Tiger as particularly objectionable fiction and urge authorities to hold publishers accountable to curb endangering material.
Paymaster Wm Hine of the United States Navy visits his mother Mrs Mary Hine on Eighth street. A Columbia hometown lad who joined the Navy eight years ago has seen travel and lands but says none are as beautiful as his childhood home. He is pleased to be among old friends during his Philadelphia duty after a return from the Philippines last year.
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