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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
1
ResnaU Turner succumbs to a wound suffered over two weeks earlier, following an accidental gunshot injury. The incident occurred on January seventh, with local authorities reporting the fatal outcome after extended medical treatment.
HVILLE Tenn Jan 21 no election on sixth ballot for long term. Tyson led with 62 votes near majority. Enloe independents candidate 44, McKellar 16, Shields 9. all members voted. Regulars plan to press McKellar then Shields. Also report on insurance commissioner bill defeated in Senate. A separate case outlines a family partnership dispute in Maury County and a fatal gun accident in Scribnes Mill. An Iowa State College exhibit on western farmers cooperative societies to be shown at the national corn exposition. Sir Horace Plunkett to speak on National Farmers Union Day.
Robert L. Taylor Jr has secured the Ford automobile agency and as manager of Southern Auto Supply Co will establish a gasoline pumping station at the corner of Garden and Seventh streets near his Bethel office. He will stock auto accessories and offer free delivery within a reasonable radius by motorcycle.
The winter meeting of the convocation of Nashville began a two day session at St Pauls Church Franklin Tenn Rev Henry Mi kell dean presiding with Rev B Andrews secretary treasurer A large attendance heard a business meeting then a discussion on The Clergy and Chic Affairs led by Rev P Logan Rev W S Claiborne followed by an Evening Prayer and Sermon by Rev J M Northrop of Fayetteville
Patrolmen Lancaster Christley and Peyton arrested Russell Harris alias Rastus Harris, about eighteen, after a December 21 burglary at Osce Bailey's home. Police found him under a bed. he later admitted guilt, after initially implicating another.
G.8 Doherty visits this week to compare concrete bridge costs with steel structures. He claims concrete bridges are more durable and economical and aims to provoke county inquiry into construction and upkeep costs. He leaves Thursday for Gilesconn.
Manager White introduces a fresh reel of fifteen airs at the Dixie Theatre. The latest selection aims to please patrons, reflecting his effort to secure top music for the audience and ensure satisfaction with every performance.
Mayfield Ky January report details deputy U S marshal Melvin Capp injuring federal officer R O L Champion while in pursuit of Clapp for illegal whisky sales. Champion, deputized via mail by Elwood Neal, confronted Clapp near Fancy Farm, was attacked as Clapp stabbed and escaped from a buggy pursuit.
Mrs D W C Smith of Beechcraft near Culleoka reports selling butter eggs chickens and turkeys for 251 17 in the past year. She sold 540 pounds of butter during that period. Other county women are noted for similar farm earnings, highlighting their productive role.
Mrs A B Crowe and her husband D Crowe from Saskatchewan Canada are staying about three weeks in the area. They may settle in this section with Mrs Crowe possibly locating here. Originally from Indiana, Mr Crowe spent eleven years in the Northwest wheat belt where he witnessed rapid land settlement and wealth.
Maury County Hospital opens March 1 for operating room use with a public opening February 20. Furnishings come from Smith Davis Co of St. Louis and local suppliers. Three wards funded by local Masons, Kings Daughters circle, and W Ogilvie. Four memorial rooms provided by various donors.
Nashville scene reports a fresh suit in chancery court by Independent Life Insurance Co against M. Joseph and J. Walter Allen, seeking to curb pamphlet circulation of a post audit report and to prevent license revocation threats, with Western & Atlantic Fire Insurance Co backing the filing alleging malice in the examination and misused figures.
In Columbia a report says Gov. Blease will not permit 4 battalions of South Carolina troops to leave the state for the inauguration of President Wilson. He cites lack of invitation as a reason and notes no formal invites have been issued. Troops had prepaid quarters in Washington.
J. E. Henderson of McCains was appointed Coa t Inspector for Columbia by Gov Hooper on Tuesday filling a vacancy since John Latta's death in November. A longtime sixth district figure, Henderson has served as district constable for several years.
Interest in the senatorial balloting runs high in the city and county districts. The Herald received numerous inquiries by telephone and in person about ballots and results as speculation grew that an election might occur today.
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