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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1911
Page
3
Superintendent Graham believes the cork clubs would be introduced in all country districts to spark interest. The report notes support from officials and mentions potential community engagement and participation goals.
County teachers gathered in the chancery court room for an adjourned session with about eighty to eighty five in attendance. Discussions covered history standards and school improvement led by local educators, plus a report on corn clubs and educational work by Superintendent Graham to energize districts and communities.
The Athenaeum publishes the third month honor roll ending December 8 with long lists across grades from first to seventh and notes attendance averages. Primary and grammar departments show high attendance, with seventh grade leading in grammar while seventh grade leads overall for the month.
Governor Hoopier announces a total reward of up to $500 for the capture and conviction of the Petticrew murderers in Decatur county. Petti grew, his son and daughter were slain, bodies found and later partly placed on cotton. Two arrests have been made. authorities suspect a band remains at large.
Inclement weather kept only a few Board of Trade members at Columbia Bank & Trust Company for the regular meeting. No business was transacted and the session adjourned to the second Tuesday in January for the next regular meeting.
Gov B W Hooper of Tennessee, a major Oklahoma City property owner, spoke on state policies noting there were fifty seven varieties. He avoided confirming a future gubernatorial bid but hinted at a possible run. Friends say he may be Taft's running mate next year. Hooper sold his Oklahoma fruit farm for 160000 after paying 20000.
In Munfordsville Kentucky a morning blaze at the Bostick cabin killed the four year old daughter of William Bostick and severely burned his six year old daughter who died later. The father carried his ill wife to safety as the elder child rushed back to save her sister and perished in the flames.
Camp Ground Lodge No. 603 Buighte of Pythias at Glendile elected officers for the new term on December 6. Warranted posts include Chancellor Commander R. Mutilon Moore, View Chancellor J. M. Bilgh, Prelate J. O. Cheek, Master of Work W. Puryear, Keeper of Records and Seals and Master of Finance D. 8. Hanewik. Master of Exchequer C Denton, Master of Arms W. T. Galloway, Inner Guard HW Thomas, Outer Guard. Lodge reports good attendance. meets Wednesdays nights.
City officials admit propositions have been made for a second electric plant as the existing Columbia Water & Light Company contract nears renewal. Leadership says terms are almost agreed with the current company, but no aldermanic action will occur until President Bigelow meets with the committee.
Tracy Ohio resident Dr J Howell reports Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as effective for his wife who suffered severe coughs lung soreness and weakness. He states relief came quickly with three bottles and warns against substitutes. Wooldridge Co. promotes the product.
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