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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1913
Page
2
Dr P D Bidge Nashville outbreak fears reviewed to calm Columbia residents. He notes no immediate threat, cites prior vaccination, and urges continued caution with crowds and travel. Local doctors and school faculties unite for public health, keeping contagion risk low.
Attorneys for Fred Hood seek to delay transferring twenty liquor case indictments to the county criminal docket. Judge Turner set January 2 for a motion on jurisdiction with future appeals to the Supreme Court possible if overruled. Merits not in question. only jurisdictional and constitutional issues are to be debated. Hood remains on bond totaling 2500 dollars for court appearances.
The Columbia orchestra furnished the music for the ball at Pulaski Friday night and hopes to be engaged again, as well as to perform elsewhere during the holidays.
The city of Franklin aims to hold a go to church Sunday in January 1914. Plans call for all residents to attend religious services, regardless of church membership. Several ministers have agreed, with a full conference to follow and an address to the community.
Maury County courts report several direct from court cases drawing attention at the state supreme court. Jury actions, procedural questions, and notable docket items highlight legal activity affecting local residents and firms.
The December term opened at the state capitol with Maury county cases on the docket. Felony and election related matters were postponed until after the holidays. notable items include antiju g law review and Vanderbilt University control dispute. The column notes W S Williams withdraws from efforts to organize a national mule association in Columbia amid local indifference.
In a Monday afternoon game at Riverside Park the Franklin football team shut out Columbia 12 to 0. The Franklin defense stifled the Columbia offense as a large crowd looked on.
EB Looney, a renowned farmer and former county judge, announces his candidacy for county court clerk. As former chairman of the county court during the creation of the office, his long service in county affairs positions him as a capable official. He plans a campaign to win and promises a satisfactory administration if elected.
The J. C. Hobbs store in Cullocka opens tomorrow with a major bargain sale. The entire general merchandise stock is on the bargain counter with reductions expected to attract savers in the county. The event is billed as one of the biggest sales in the area.
The court of appeals interpreted the will of Raymond Adkisson to resolve ambiguity in the testator's intentions. The case arose from differing opinions about the meaning of the will to prevent future legal entanglements.
The Columbia Cigar Company reports a fresh shipment of Cu ban tobacco of the mildest character. The new Columbia Booster cigar is now being manufactured and aimed at smokers who prefer a mild tobacco.
Market tone remains steady with groceries as the feature of the day. Turkeys are arriving freely for Christmas shipments, with prices holding steady at weeks’ quotations. wholesale and retail trade show normal movement across produce, meats, and related commodities.
Washington reports the International Anti Vivisection and Animal Protection Congress opening with fierce attacks on vivisection and calls for tighter legal limits. Leaders and physicians accuse researchers of brutal methods and cruel practices in hospitals and medical training.
The Herald announces its holiday edition as the largest circulation ever achieved in Columbia and Maury County. Readers praise the makeup, advertisements, and articles while women supporters are singled out for strong encouragement. Subscriptions and non subscribers alike requested extra copies to send as advertisements. The staff thanks local businessmen for loyal support and notes continued daily and weekly publication alongside job work.
A Nashville delegation with Senators Lea and Shields and Tennessee congressmen will meet President Wilson in Washington to urge acceptance of the honorary presidency of the Andrew Jackson Memorial Association. They travel from the Willard Hotel to the White House for an 11:15 AM reception. The Jackson Memorial Association plans a national park to honor Andrew Jackson near Nashville and seeks congressional support and financial aid.
Jaurez Mexico December 11 a real military commander issued an order declaring death by firing squad for anyone who violates or attempts to violate the prohibition law. The edict covers both sellers and buyers and was transmitted through the chief of police.
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