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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1913
Page
11
R J Orr a centenarian farmer and elder of the Presbyterian Church died Friday near Helfast Marshall County at age one hundred. He born on February 11 1913 lived his life on the family farm and was survived by his wife aged sixty six years his long time partner in life
The community mourns a long serving Presbyterian elder who lived nearly seven decades and guided the Union Presbyterian church in Belfast. He resided with his aging parents in a historic home and was remembered for integrity and service. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. A P Gregory at Union Presbyterian church in Belfast on Friday at 1 o'clock.
Thanksgiving offering from Wolfridge Drug Co brings a Victor Victrola and about thirty records to the Orphan Home. Children joyful, and the Home invites any child with an extra record to contribute to the collection. Guarding against croup with Foley's Honey and Tar Compound praised by P H Ginn of Middleton for prompting relief and cures in susceptible children. It aids coughs colds hoarseness and bronchial illnesses without opiates. Wolfridge Co advertises this medicine and warns against substitutes.
A primary will settle the Lawrenceburg postmastership on December 6 with four candidates F Wisdom J Frank Hobbs Sam T Busby and J C Springer. A reported deal via Congressman Padgett aims to back one endorsed candidate, with eligibility limited to white male residents aged twenty one. An additional candidate is said to be preparing to enter the race before December 6.
A vintage advertorial claims constipation poisons the body and promises swift relief with Dr. King’s New Life Pills. It urges readers to buy from druggists or by mail, listing Bucklen & Co. of Philadelphia and St. Louis as publishers.
A rock from nearby blasting for a new building smashed through the plate glass front of Anderson Bros Foster. The egg sized stone pierced the glass near the base, cracking it for several feet. Had a person been struck, injury could have been serious.
A editorial critiques mail order ads that promise wealth. It argues profits come from customers and urges supporting local merchants to keep money in the community and aid local farms and households.
A frame residence of Waive Fair gent Masons near the Masonic Wides on Washington avenue in Mt Pleasant burned Friday night between 10 and 11 o'clock. The house valued around $2000, with potential $25,000 eventual cost for a new home at Gallatin pike site. A large attendance witnessed the ceremonial fire and insurance details noted.
In Catron Kentucky, Mrs Bettie Bullock writes of years of illness from womanly troubles. After severe pain and weakness, her husband gave Cardus, a tonic. She reports improved mobility and energy, claiming she can walk two miles and perform daily tasks. The letter promotes Cardus and urges readers to consult a druggist and request information from the Chattanooga Medicine Company.
The farm known as Happy Valley near Cullooka in Maury County sold to W H Hunt of Bedford County for 90 dollars per acre. The 90 acre property, with an old antebellum house and minimal improvements, was bought in cash and is expected to spur further local land demand and improvements.
Clarence E B Wortham dies after three week illness at age twenty eight. He worked for the Maury Democrat and belonged to Cumberland Presbyterian church and Knights of Pythias. Funeral at his Ninth Street home conducted by Rev H A Gray with Rose Hill cemetery burial and Knights of Pythias pallbearers. Oskes Nichols in charge.
The jury fixed a fourteen year sentence for Norman Batts in the murder of Mike Lett, with a unanimous verdict of guilty on second degree murder after four days of testimony and speeches. A motion for a new trial and an appeal to the Supreme Court are planned if the court denies the motion.
Mendota Illinois resident Geo W Fitch says after decades of eczema and many doctors one box of Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment cured him. The ad asserts quick relief for eczema tetter and skin eruptions and offers a money back guarantee from the maker.
Messrs Houser and Bunel open a grocery on West Seventh Street just west of West Hind Street offering a full line of simple and fancy groceries.
The advertisement lists ladies gloves and hose in various styles and prices, men's belts and union suits, Colgate products, rugs, patterns, wall paper, lamps, toys, and hardware. It highlights patterns, finishes, and assorted goods with specific prices and quantities.
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