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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
12
A list of holiday gift ideas including handkerchiefs Mamera jewel boxes paper goods felt slippers men and boys sweaters shirts Bibles and dictionaries boys and girls books and children’s books. The note frames a year end shopping guide with assorted items for all ages and tastes.
The state board of inspectors canvassed Padgett with an official majority of 2374. In the district on November 5 Padgett had 12761 votes to Turner 10377, and Bevis the socialist 23 with 11 in Maury county. Padgett led in eight of ten counties, losing Lewis by 71 and Humphreys by 458, his largest margin 803 in Maury. The following shows the district results.
Laura Reed, an inmate at Shelby County Poorhouse, died by self inflicted action in a bath tub. The suspect act occurred when hot water was turned on and Reed jumped into the tub, boiling himself to death. Authorities will conduct a strict investigation into carelessness by attendants and responsibility. Raat q, formerly Harvey News Company agent, is noted in the report.
Dr George R White warns Tennessee swine industry faces two to three million dollars in annual losses from hog cholera. He urges general assembly action to fund eradication, favors free anti cholera serum, and calls for laws to bury or burn carcasses to prevent spread. He cites state regulations on quarantines and disposal.
Several hundred letters were delayed due to late mailing and were advised to be sent to the post office rather than the depot for dispatch as officials corrected the routing and delivery flow.
Business leaders fault clerks and carriers for late dispatch after hundreds of letters were removed from the depot box. Letters intended for evening trains were not mailed in time, causing delays for firms with rush orders and prompting calls for stricter mailing during peak periods.
Dr. Lucius P. Brown, state pure food and drug inspector, warns of a confidence scheme in eggs. City buyers receive cold storage eggs labeled as fresh country eggs, with hucksters and disguised farmers selling to retailers and consumers. He recalls cases of mislabeling and stresses that all eggs should be properly labeled to prevent fraud.
Louisville December records show six sailors accepted in December. two recruits were sent to Columbus Ohio for Norfolk training. Officer M. M. Scott cites congressionally boosted manpower and ongoing need as reasons for heightened advertising and steady pull for new sailors.
A Bellevue burglar ransacked the lower floor of W. W. Martins home but was thwarted when he stopped to eat pumpkin pie from the pantry and pears. Martin awoke during the meal and the intruder fled into the night, leaving behind a chaos of plate and jewelry.
Albert S. Wilson Jr. reports Bryan cannot come to address Nashville Federation of Christian Young People at the Ryman in February. Bryan cites heavy work and inauguration travel, saying it is impossible to visit and suggesting postponement of the pleasure.
Administrator J A Kirkland offers at public outcry the estate of Mrs M W Coffee. The sale on December 21 at 10 o'clock includes 3 male slaves, 29 shares in a turnpike company, a farm tools and farming implements, and a residence lot on Mooresville and Culle rk pile. Terms announced on sale day. Auctioneer J Wallace.
Market reports show improved trading across lines with prices for eggs butter and poultry listed by Columbia Produce Co and other agents. Meagre poultry receipts and turkey sales near end of holiday trade noted, while field seed flour and grain prices are provided along with meat hides ginseng and other commodities.
A 75 student mass meeting at the Athenaeum chose new songs for the upcoming oratorical content. Delegates include John McGaw for Columbia High School Sam Smith for Fayetteville Herbert Ross for Winchester with Huntland pending. If Columbia or Huntland wins another winner only contest may follow.
In Louisville Kentucky Judge Evans held the Louisville and Nashville Railroad had no right to compel the Western Union Telegraph Company to remove poles and equipment from its tracks. The ruling rests on a Kentucky act granting condemnation rights to rail or telegraph ventures and jurors will decide compensation.
The United States civil service commission announces an exam on January 15 at the post office for city carrier and clerk roles. Applicants must be 18 or older and meet specific physical requirements. females are exempt. Details available from Monts T. Paries, secretary of the local board, at the post office. applications must be received by closing time on January 8.
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