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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1911

Page

8

Clothing Firm Moves on West Seventh Street in Columbia

Bogatzky and Bauman, a long time clothing and gents furnishings house, will vacate its present home on West Seventh Street near the court square and inaugurate a removal sale tomorrow morning. The firm plans a larger stock in a new building with higher priced goods and attractive prices to clear current inventory.

Columbia Bogatzky & Bauman Clothing and Gents Furnishings West Seventh Street McKennon, Anders Son & Foster T. N. Figuers & Son Will Court Square Bogatzky Bauman

Ice Plant for Mt Pleasant Receives Charter

The Mt Pleasant ice plant project has progressed to filing of the charter in the county records. Local business leaders including J. E. Anderson W. F. Anderson R. B. Cooper and J. H. Ward back the venture with $7,500 capital stock at $25 per share. The plan aims to sell stock in small lots to attract customers and commence operations early next spring.

Mt. Pleasant County Register Taylor J. E. Anderson W. F. Anderson R. B. Cooper J. H. Ward

Farmer Fatally Hurt as Line Shaft Grabs John Binkley

Selma Tenn Dec 15 John Binkley 55 a farmer near Elither Springs died from injuries after being caught in a line shaft of a gun near his home Joe Etheridge another worker was badly hurt struck by Binkley’s body as it was hurled about Binkley leaves a family

Selma Tenn John Binkley Elither Springs Joe Etheridge Binkley

Presidentes Veto to Pension Grab

Washington dispatch reports President veto of any act boosting Civil War pensions. Judge Harvey H. Trimble and other Grand Army of the Republic officers urged action to increase veterans benefits but the president, unnamed here, refused to commit his stance. The news notes the officials did not reference any specific bill.

Washington Harvey H. Trimble Grand Army of the Republic Tats Tsald G. Af

Co operative farm work expands in Tennessee

J M Dean of the department of agriculture operating from Columbia teams with H D Tate to supervise all of Middle and West Tennessee. Lawrence county farmers will hear talks this afternoon at the Lawrenceburg courthouse on the work and its benefits to farming, with the party traveling by morning train and returning tonight.

J. M. Dean Department of Agriculture

Brownlow household sale draws steady attendance

Despite heavy rain at J. P. Brownlow's near town the sale of household goods and property attracted many bidders. Horses brought strong prices and other items exceeded expectations, though a better turnout was expected if the weather had been favorable.

J. P. Brownlow

Odd Fellows Aid Briceville Miners Sufferers

The Odd Fellows lodge in regular meeting contributed to Briceville mine disaster victims. The pledge prioritized families of unfortunate members first, then general sufferers, displaying brotherly spirit noted alongside peers from other fraternal orders.

Odd Fellows Lodge Briceville

Runaway Train Kills Two in Scranton Yard

A freight train ran away in the Carbon dale yards of the Delaware Hudson Railroad in Scranton on December 11. Two men were killed, five injured, with two expected to die. A fire followed, engulfing the shops and causing about 200000 dollars in damage.

Scranton Carbondale Delaware & Hudson Railroad

Russian Treaty Abrogation Could Happen Before Holidays

The 1932 Russian treaty may be abrogated due to discrimination against American Jews and others. The Sulzer resolution passed by the House directs a treaty determination with a year’s notice. The Senate debate ended with an assurance the committee will report Monday and a vote on either Sulzer or Culberson resolutions.

Washington Congress House Senate Committee On Foreign Relations

Taft Honors McKibbon On Washington Visit

President Taft makes a personal call to the McKibbon boy in Washington. John Van McKibbon, in Garfield Hospital, will not be discharged before next week and will remain with cousin I. H. Bryant. He received a diploma from Secretary Wilson and shared in the president's warm regards during the visit of the corn club boys.

J. H. McKibbon John van McKibbon Garfield Hospital Wash Taft Secretary of Agriculture Wilson Maury County

Norma Warfield Making Slow Recovery After Fall Injury

Little Norma Warfield under special treatment at Nashville for a fractured arm from a pony fall is improving slowly. Another operation was necessary, and officials expect her recovery to progress more satisfactorily.

Norma Warfield Nashville

Loaded Dice Maker Guilty in Mail Fraud Conviction

Chicago reports Edward M. Stockton found guilty of using the mails to defraud. Trial revealed secrets of loaded dice and marked card swindles and showed his involvement in manufacturing gambling paraphernalia. Also an advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for croup coughs with a Canton New York testimonial.

Chicago Edward M. Stockton Foley H. W. Casselman Canton N. Y Woldridge Co

Refuses to wed forfeits fortune after will deadline

Charles Corbin, son of late Phillip Corbin, forfeits $75,000 by remaining unmarried before the December 16 1911 deadline. He says the money offered for marriage is not sufficient reason to wed, despite rumors of a possible reconciliation with ex-wife Lillian Blakeslee Corbin.

New Britain Charles Corbin Phillip Corbin Corbin Lillian Blakeslee Corbin Charles

Diamonds and Hearts Presented at Sawdust Valley

Local talent will stage the comedy drama Diamonds and Hearts at Modern Woodmen's Hall in Sawdust Valley next Friday night. The program includes other features and promises to be a delightful entertainment.

Woodmen's Hall Sawdust Valley

Former Treasurer Folk Visits Maury County for Life Insurance

Former Tennessee insurance commissioner and longtime treasurer Beau Estes Folk, now general agent for Equitable Life Assurance Society in Middle and East Tennessee, tours Maury County. Folk, a Democratic reform figure praised for enforcing supervision, remains respected for public service and insurance expertise.

Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York Mawry County Beau Estes Folk Tennessee Columbia Folk Middle East Tennessee Equitable Life Assurance Society of New York Roosevelt National Association of Commissioners Maury County

Figuers Buys 400 Acre River Adjacent Farm

Hon Hardin P Figuers purchased the James McLean farm near Duck River beyond the county line. The 400 acre property includes 250 acres in the river bottom and woodlands within two miles of the Lewisburg and Northern road eight of way. He paid 16000 dollars and plans to hold the land.

Hardin P. Figuers James McLean Duck River Lewisburg & Northern Road Figuers Elling

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Loggins Sausage Mills Harlan Walker Hguers McKennon, Anderson & Foster Square MI. Pleasant CHEIF Lawrenceburg ODD Fellows Hem McKibbon Agricultural Department Chichester SS H. Meier Rear E H. P. Figuers Internationa Myers B. A. Satterfield & Co
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