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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1912

Page

5

Clarence Polk Located in Maury County Jail After Athens Capture

Clarence Polk 18 is in Maury County jail after deputy Willie White brought him from Athens Alabama where he fled following the Carters Creek killing of his wife. Polk admits firing the shot that killed her but says he was aimed at a man with her. a reward dispute and a kitchen cook who helped trigger the arrest accompany the dramatic chase. A California woman praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for relief from severe cold and lung soreness.

Clarence Polk Carters Creek Athens Ala Maury County Willie White Polk L. & N. Railroad

Entomologists Promote Statewide Correspondents Network

The Tennessee Board of Entomology seeks to advance entomology by appointing county correspondents in each county to report crop conditions and pest damage. About two hundred volunteers already aid the effort, with Maury County listed agents and an invitation for others to join. Also noted is a found Brown Allgster pocketbook at the Columbia depot.

Tennessee Board of Entomology Commonwealth Geo. M. Bentley Knoxville Tenn State Board State Board of Entomology Maury County Percy Grown Spring HI J. L. Jones J. ©. Murphy Columbia R. A. Wilkes Culleoka U. S. ‘Department of Agriculture Ths Allgster Kodak Pictures Christman Presents

Soil Conservation I3 Given Thoughts by Agriculturists

Plant foods are taken from the air and conveyed to the plants as discussed by agriculturists in a soil conservation briefing. Experts consider methods to improve nutrient delivery through innovative farming practices and atmospheric inputs.

Gentry Returns to Tennessee to Wait Last Races

John R. Gentry the famed race horse has been sent to Nashville for retirement at Cumberland Park after a long career. Owner Harriman expresses fondness, while James Thomas oversees daily care and a stable staff ensures comfort for the aging champion.

Laura Norvell Miliott John R. Gentry Tennessee Maury County Spring Hill Maury Patti Melba Roosevelt Nashville Mecca Cumberaland Park James Thomas R. Weston America Mr. Weston Hermitage Cumberland Park John R Mr. Weaton John RK Gentry

How to Bankrupt the Doctors Advertisement

A New York physician jokes that women thin stockings and shoes would bankrupt doctors. When you catch a cold treat it early. Chamberlain's Remedy is touted as effective for coughs and colds. It is claimed safe and pleasant, sold by all dealers.

New York Chamberlain

Stockard to edit Jacksonian in Jackson Tennessee

Samuel J. Stockard, former Tri City Daily editor in Decatur A I X, has accepted the editor post at the Jacksonian Patterson paper in Jackson Tennessee. He brings extensive newspaper experience including city editor at The Herald and reporting in Nashville papers. He is a partisan but well regarded writer and expected to succeed in his new role.

Samuel J. Stockard Tri-City Decatur Aix Jacksonian Patterson Jackson

Enduring Calamity FATE of a Noted Racehorse John E Gentry

The text discusses the aging horse John E Gentry and plans for its burial after death. It notes the horse’s continued vitality, daily jogs, and rejuvenated appearance after runs. It mentions burial in Orange New Jersey near a famous racetrack, with flowers and a maintenance fund. John R remains unaware of these details. Another famed racehorse lives at Cumberland Park enjoying comforts.

John E.gentry Orange N. J John R Ant Cumberland Park

New York Giants Will Be Held In Trust By Women

The will of the late John T Brush, owner of the New York Giants, was filed for probate in Indianapolis. It creates a trust of the club to N Ashley Lloyd and Harry N Hempstead to administer for the benefit of Mrs Bisielombard Brush, Natalie Lombard Brush, and Mrs Eleanor Brush Hempstead. They share dividends and income equally. Hempstead is Brash’s son in law and current Giants vice president.

Indianapolis John T. Brush New York Giants New York Baseball Club N. Ashley Lloyd Cincinnati Harry N. Hempstead Bisielombard Brush Natalie Lomberd Brush Eleanor Brush Hempstead Brush Club Harry N. Hempwield Mr. Brash The Glanta

Clarence Polk Capture Report From Athens

A telegram from Athens Alabama reports Clarence Polk a colored man is in custody charged with killing his wife at Carters Creek about two months ago. The governor has offered a $250 reward for capture and conviction. An officer will depart for Athens immediately to secure the prisoner.

Athens Ala Clarence Polk Carters Creek

Merchant Robbed Then Murdered in Clarksville

Ka Moorehead a small store owner near Woodlawn was robbed and killed near his home on Saturday night at about 8:20. His wife and son found him near the store, the lantern and day book nearby, with a fatal wound above the left ear. The family thanks friends for their support during this bereavement.

Clarksville Tenn Ka Moorehead Woodlawn Mr.Moorehead

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Adkisson Bros Hendley Cochran Thomas Willis White Wight Wite California Mise Marie Gerber Bantells Sunny Tennessee T. F. Peog Lfe Tennssee Harriman Estate Sam Stockard Jackson Patterson Paper West Tennessee John Deere Harlan,Porter & Walker WEW York Giants Wegro ED Moorehead Caro J. Lem Thomas
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