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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
6
In a circuit court filing the estate of a deceased, unmarried resident seeks 20000 dollars from Louis Wille and Nashville Railroad Company. The suit was filed shortly after the victim was killed in the morning of the primary.
By F P Clymer as administrator of Walter Clymer estate the suit alleges a February 6 1910 railroad accident near Columbia killed him. Two freight cars collided crushing him beneath their weight. Clymer an unmarried railroad worker from near Columbia. Damages sought for death in the discharge of duties.
An advertisement cites J. W. Greer of Greenwood Louisiana suffering severe lumbago with paralyzing back pain. After hypodermic injections, he began Foley's Kidney Remedy and reports relief from the ailment, praising the medicine.
The Columbia community celebrated a peaceful Christmas with widespread charity. Elks clubs in West Seventh hosted a large gift distribution for over 200 children, including clothing, toys, and essentials, complemented by church and orphanage efforts across the city and statewide. Banks and Herald office closed for the holiday. churches reported Sundaylike quiet, with many families staying home. Foley's Kidney Pills advertised at end as tonic for kidneys and bladder.
Columbia lawyers prepare a bill to be introduced by State Senator T. B. Brown. The current forty cent rate for boarding state prisoners is criticized as far too low, with a demand for an increase.
County officials will observe a holiday with courts not in session and most offices closed on Monday. Register Taylor, Trustee McFall, Deputy Trustee Harris Paryear, County Clerk Thomas, and Deputy people will spend the day at home or away in the country or Glendale. Some offices may open briefly but no business will be transacted.
A vintage ad copy warns that a metal cough signals croup and urges careful mothers to keep Foley's Honey and Tar at home and give it at the first sign of danger. It notes the product contains no opiates and is sold by Brooks-Latham Drug Co.
J A Sloan Company leader sends gift and letter praising The Herald for its community service and strong editorials. The note from J A Sloan, president, lauds the paper and wishes continued success. The message accompanies cigars from Sloan’s First Christian Church firm.
Rev W T Boaz chosen to head the Tennessee Orphans Home and devote full time to the superintendency and as financial agent. He will deliver farewell sermon at First Christian church Sunday at 11 am. Directors praise his administration and progress since the home opened September 5.
Water Valley school through a box supper has raised 40 dollars for a library fund. Principal D. M. Galloway led the effort, with a 20 dollar state supplement expected. This is the seventeenth county school to benefit from the Abray fund since Sept 1, with 27 schools having received donations since the bill’s passage.
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