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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1913

Page

8

Death of John W. Lockridge in buggy accident near Spring Hill

John W. Lockridge died suddenly last Saturday afternoon near Spring Hill while en route to his home, riding with niece Charlotte Lockridge. His body was brought to Kedron area and funeral services, for Mrs. Lockridge’s illness, were held at Rose Hill cemetery. Survived by wife, four sons, a sister, and a brother. ex Confederate soldier.

Oakes & Nichole Rose Hinl Gemery John W. Lockridge Spring Hill Mr. Lockridge James Lockridge Margaret Park Charlotte Lockridge Tom Lockridge J. L. Winchester Kedron Pike Mr. Winchester John Eugene Valdosta Walter Woody James West Margaret Parke Kedron Lockridge Rose Hill Cemetery

Corn commands high prices in Columbia market

Corn in small lots brings up to 4.80 per barrel or about nine tenths a dollar per bushel, roughly ten cents above quotes. Despite a large 1912 crop, buyers doubt yields this year with many fields near total failure while farmers show less confidence in a good harvest. Calomel warnings appear among unrelated advertisements.

Columbia

Long Legislature Ends In Farewell To Fifty-Eighth Session

Tennessee’s fifty eighth general assembly adjourned ending a long session that provided little drama. In Nashville observers watched the house and senate conclude with brief remarks and sine die adjournment. Senate members included White Lambert Clements Thomas and McAlister, while the house listed McFarland Speaker Murphy Malone Weldon Barnett and Gilbert. The session closed without further comment beyond farewells.

Herald Nashville Tenn Fifty-Eighth General Assembly of Tennessee House Senate White Lambert Clements Thomas McAlister Mesars

Local Bills at Special Session

Interest grows in a coming special session for Maury County with key measures including direct supreme court appeals from the Maury criminal court, Columbia city school bonds, and new jury commission and county road laws.

Maury County Supreme Court City of Columbia

Bucklen's Amica Salve Advertises Pain Relief

An old advertisment boasts Bucklen's Amica Salve will instantly remove pain from cuts, bruises, sprains, burns, or skin injuries. Endorsed by E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton, Maine, the ad claims it robs injuries of terror and offers healing efficacy unmatched. Sold for 3 cents at Woldridge & Co. ady.

Bucklen E. E. Chamberlain Clinton, Me Saye Woldridge CO Adyt

Rain Falls Across County Brings Some Relief

Heavy rain drenched the county starting about 8 AM and continued for three hours, the first general rain since June though not enough to soak ground or revive the corn crop. Showers were strongest in the west and north while other areas saw lesser rainfall. Predictions call for more showers and cooler weather tonight, with benefits mainly for land conditioning ahead of fall sowing.

Hampshire Franklin Cullooka Fountain Creek Bally Hill Columbia

Kidney Trouble Cure Advertised by Foley Pills

J L Hacks of Lincoln Illinois reports a successful recovery from kidney trouble starting with a lame back after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims backache weakness soreness over kidneys sharp pains rheumatism dull headaches and disturbed sleep improve rapidly and permanently with no habit forming drugs from WOLDRIDGE CO.

J. L. Hacks Wighth St Lincoln Ill Foley Woldridge CO Advt

Undertaking Firm 1 Smith and Cunningham Dismissed

The undertaking firm of 1 Smith & Cunningham was dissolved this morning by mutual consent. T L Cunningham retires from business. Vv Cunningham said he had no immediate plans but hoped to stay in the Columbia undertaking trade soon.

Smith & Cunningham T L. Cunningham Vv Cunningham Busi Columbia

Railroad Work At Lewisburg Halted By County Officers

Twenty nine members of the Lewisburg and Northern railroad crew and foreman T R Brady were arrested on charges of obstructing a public highway after county officials claimed the firm failed to deliver a new road as agreed before tearing up the river road. Warrants were issued after repeated warnings, with preliminary hearing set for Wednesday. all defendants released on 260 bond each.

Lewisburg Lewisburg & Northern Railroad W. P. Hengley Fifteenth Road District T. R. Brady Squire Perry Mat Wilson Hengley Shuttleworth Austin Martin Lewisburg & Northern Heng- Ney Owen Brady W. M. Pollard T. J. McMorrough

River road controversy over gravel pit taps pumping station

The dispute centers on a road known as the river road in front of the pumping station. The Lewisburg & Northern aims to reach a nearby gravel pit on the river bank to obtain material for completing the road. A stray line promotes Grigsby’s Liv-Ver-Lax.

Lewisburg & Northern

Colt Drowns After River Swim Incident

Dr. Sam Hays loses a valuable colt in Duck River this morning. The colt entered the river on the east side and swam across. Attempts to retrieve it by boat and guide it to the bank failed as the animal remained Seaworthy and drowned before reaching shallow water.

Sam Hays Duck River

Grigsbys LivVerLax Over Syrup Tops Calomel

Grigsbys Liv Ver Lax is praised as a tasty over syrup replacing calomel in homes for all ages. Consumers are urged to ask Stephenson Brob for more details and availability.

Grigsby Stepeeneon Bros. Ae Ask Stephenson Brob

Divorce bill filed by Eugenia F Houser against Wm F Houser

Mrs Eugenia F Houser through attorney J C Voorhies files for divorce from Wm F Houser. She alleges cruel treatment failure to provide and excessive charges. Defendant owns a farm valued at about 25000. They married in 1899 and have no children. Complainant seeks a share of the property and alimony.

Eugenia F. Houser J. C. Voorhies Wm. F. Houser H. N. Woolard

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B. A. SATTERFIELD @ CO Jon W. Lockridge Niece Hichester Spi Everywaers Cliff Hendley Robert Berg Looney & Morgan Bubworibe The Weather Bureau Braly Portland Acme Ince Ad Hendley Cochran J. R. Martin & Son Ask Stephenson Bros Colt Bill W.C. Salmon Atty Maury National Bank
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