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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1916

Page

2

Mrs Roy Cecil Called by Death in Gallatin

Mrs Nannie Barry Cecil wife of Roy Cecil longtime Gallatin resident died Thursday morning at her home in Gallatin Funeral and interment were held at the Christian Church of Gallatin Dr Elam officiating She survived by husband and two children Louise Barry Cecil and Roy Cecil Jr Many Maury county relatives and friends were at her bedside Pallbearers named Bob Green Henry Dunn Will Stone Will Jones John Allen Hibbett Jim Patterson Also notes her strong Christian faith and generous life life.

Nannie Barry Cecil Roy Cecil Gallatin Christian Church of Elam Louise Barry Cecil Roy Cecil, Jr Bob Green Henry Dunn Will Stone Will Jones John Allen Hibbett Jim Patterson

Dean's Kidney Pills Ad from Buffalo Adverts

A historical advertisement from Foster Milburn Co promoting Deans Kidney Pills. It features a Columbia, Missouri farmer B E Hogan who reports backache relief and regulated kidney secretions after using the product bought at H B Adams' Drug Store. The note invites verification and lists price at 60 cents.

Columbia Dean B. E. Hogan Farmer W. Seventh St Doan H. B. Adams Mr. Hogan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo

Williamsport Methodist Circuits Finances Fully Collected

The Williamsport circuit Methodist church under Pastor Dr W Largen launched a lay member campaign in late November and has secured nearly all conference assessments for the coming year totaling 330 dollars. Members worked enthusiastically and report finances settled for the entire year. Dr Largen began his duties with strong support and earnest effort from the congregation.

Williamsport Airgen

Election Notice for Third Civil District seat in Maury county

Notice announces a special election to fill the Maury County Third Civil District vacancy caused by death of Sam D. Glenn. Casting on December 16, 1916, 9 am to 4 pm. Registration opens November 23 24 26, 1916, from 9 am to 5 pm. Voters must pay 1915 poll taxes. Signed November 16, 1916 by M. E. Allen, M. Burns, Hopkins, Commissioners of Election.

Maury County Sam D. Glenn M. E. Allen MO. M. Burns Hopkins

Crowded Court House Amid Heavy Rain Inaugurates Alumni Group

The courthouse was packed Monday as an unprecedented crowd filled the ground floor offices and steps. The Circuit Court was in session on the second floor while the third floor housed the University of Tennessee alumni association forming in the Chancery Court room.

Circuit Court Chancery Court Alumni Association of The University of Tennessee

Buying Turkeys For Christmas Market Slumps Ahead

Market opinions split on Christmas turkey prices with expected declines from five to eighteen cents. Dealers in Columbia anticipate seventeen to eighteen cents, while New York cues threaten another drop as cold storage birds reappear. buyers caution against overpaying. Also an ad extols Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for colds and throat relief.

Columbia Commission Fast New York

New Preacher Comes to County

Rev R L Benn of Arkansas is called to pastor the First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant and will begin duties January 1. Benn comes to Maury county with strong recommendations and is described as a man of great personality and powerful message. Presby terans welcome the selection of such a preacher.

R. L. Benn Arkansas First Presbyterian Church of Mt. Pleasant Mr. Benn Maury County

Croup Cures Noted In Quick Home Remedy Ad

Billie Mayberry of Eckert, Go. recalls two children choking and coughing with croup. A bottle of Foley's Honey and Tar given before bed relieved the attack by morning, according to the ad paid for by Smiler Drug Co.

Croup Billie Mayberry Eckert Foley Smiler Drug CO Advt

Rail road brotherhoods weigh mediation offers in Nashville strike

Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn December 1 rail road brotherhoods who voted to strike on the Nashville Chattanooga and St Louis railway are considering accepting mediation offers. They wired Judge Chambers asking how early an agent can be sent to consult with them and officials await a reply. Dean's Regulats praised as easy to take with no griping or after effects. 25c at all drug stores Advt Subscribe for The Herald.

Herald Nashville, Tenn Nashville Chattanooga & St. Louis Judge Chambers

Seventy Five Attend Maury County Teachers Meeting

County Superintendent John P. Graham continues rural life instruction as seventy five teachers gather at the Maury County Teachers Association meeting in the Court House. Miss Charlotte Armstrong presents a Beowulf lesson plan split into nine parts with student recitals and writing exercises. Several schools report library funding gains through plays, with Enterprise, Mannapelh, Rally Hill, Water Valley, Cullooka and Hampshire projects contributing funds and aftermath. A Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil advertisement closes the piece.

Nashville Maury County Teachers’ Association Court House Charlotte Armstrong Enterprise J. N. Stamps Mannapelh Cullooka W. N. Bingham Hampshire John P. Stephens

Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Endorsed for Bronchial Coughs

A customer testimonial praises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for bronchial trouble and coughs. It claims the preparation soothes the throat and bronchial tubes, eases chest tightness, loosens phlegm, and aids a stubborn cough without opiates, noting it suits sensitive stomachs and endorsing Smiler Drug Co.

Foley Will G Richimeail Voley Weil Smiler Drug CO

Pupils Make Honor Roll At Athendale School

A November honor roll from Athendale School lists students by grade. First Grade: Hubert Stone Malcolm Willis Will C Fraser Willie Daimwood Margaret McMeen Helen Fraser Ruby Thomas Edna Harris. Third Grade: Bronnie Dodson Floyd Stone Woolard Thomas Owen Timmins Elise Wisener Burton Harris. Fourth Grade: Dash McMeen Rob ert Fraser Ralph Sellers Jesse Petty Ruby Willis Lee Jones Lucas. Fifth Grade: Raymond Fraser Osc ey Fraser Loyd Fraser Hildred Willis Annie Mays Hood. Sixth Grade: Hugh Rene Hendley Classic Petty Meacham Harris Chas McMeen Bennie Lucas Norman Timmins Gerald Norgrass Elise Fraser Beatrice Haywood Jennie Mae Thomas Georgie Lucas Bessie Lucas Marion Harris. Seventh Grade: Louise Dodson Fern Huffaker Massye Fraser Louise Hood Rossie Hood Frances Sellers. Eighth Grade: Clara Norgrass Sadie Lucas Mary Thomas Blanche Thomas Floyd Good. Ninth Grade: Fred Lucas George Walker. Tenth Grade: Kemper Noterasa.

Athendale School Hubert Stone Malcolm Willis Will C. Fraser Willie Daimwood Margaret McMeen Helen Fraser Ruby Thomas Edna Harris Bronnie Dodson Floyd Stone Woolard Thomas Owen Timmons Elise Wisener Burton Harris Dash McMeen Robert Fraser Ralph Sellers Jesse Petty Ruby Willis Lee Jones Lucas Raymond Fraser Oscey Fraser Loyd Fraser Hildred Willis Annie Mays Hood Hugh Rene Hendley Classic Petty Meacham Harris Chas McMeen Bennie Lucas Norman Timmons Gerald Norgrass Elise Fraser Beatrice Haywood Jennie Mae Thomas Georgie Lucas Bessie Lucas Marion Harris Louise Dodson Fern Huffaker Massye Fraser Louise Hood Rossie Hood Frances

Dr King’s New Discovery Ad For Cough Relief

An old advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery stops coughing and soothes irritated membranes. It touts pine balsams and antiseptic laxative qualities to fight germs and break up a cold. The copy urges readers to buy at their druggist.

Dr. King

Senator Lea Purchases Second Load of Feeder Cattle

Senator Like Lea praised a Maury county purchase from Five Springs Ranch owner A Fleming Thomas and bought a second load for transport to Lealant estate near Nashville. The cattle will be moved to the senator's property for completion of the sale.

Lea Maury County A. Fleming Thomas Five Springs Ranch Lealant Senator Loa Nashville

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