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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1913
Page
3
In Clarksville Tennessee on January 21 a freight train on the Memphis branch collided with the packet Lochle 8 due to Cumberland River backwater flooding. The boat was damaged but no injuries to the locomotive or train crew. signals were misread after dark. Locals call it a remarkable accident that could spark a legal dispute.
Waynesboro Tenn Jan 21 Ex Senator Boyd was injured Sunday on his way home near Lawrenceburg. An unknown assailant struck him causing non fatal injuries. Robbery denied. motive unclear. assailant frightened and fled the scene.
In Memphis on January 21 a street car fire broke out from a broken trolley wire, with flames and smoke filling both front and rear vestibules. Conductor and motorman kept passengers seated, averting panic as a man tried to jump from a window and was restrained. Photos describe the incident as a near disaster ended by swift, orderly action.
Nashville January 21. Due to feared coal shortage at city power houses, street lights were turned off before daylight Sunday. General car short age reduced fuel at the city plant. Two cars arrived this morning and Supt J W Pentecost expects a plentiful supply henceforth.
Branchville New Jersey January 18 Burdened by the surge of parcel post business Postmaster Warren C Hursh resigns to Washington authorities after seventeen days on the job saying the extra packages and duties exceed his capacity He had held the office many years and deems himself not the man for the place now.
A West Virginia and Illinois real estate pitch from local dealer YT. N. Figuers touts two top farms in prime county areas as lasting offers. In Washington, Democrats gain advantage in the Senate amid stalled Illinois and West Virginia elections. Vice President Marshall's decisive vote looms as deadlocks threaten party control. Subscriptions continue for The Herald.
Lavinia Lucinda Bond born 1831 near Hartsville Tennessee, married William Rufus Bond in 1850, lived in Mt Pleasant most of her life. A devout Methodist, she cared for the sick and poor, influenced conversions, and leaves five children John William Eugene Hinton Charles Wesley and two daughters. A friend notes her self sacrifice and faith.
A letter from Mrs G M Coble of Ranawa Okla expresses gratitude to The Herald for timely delivery and encloses a $2 money order for 1912 1913 subscription. She describes the paper as a refreshing oasis in a desert and wishes success for the coming years.
January list shows students achieving special mention at McDowell School across grades one to seven. Names include Jeasie Anderson Arthur Anderson Marvin Anderson among others. the seventh grade features Annie Matthews Jettora Parsons and more. An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Tablets as a cure for stomach troubles.
Memphis flood reports describe the river nine miles wide at Memphis with rising waters washing land and temporary levees. Refugees are moved to the city by ferry Charles Organ as US Engineer Major Markham surveys embanked stretches. Hickman sees widespread flooding and railroad disruption while Tiptonville remains on a ridge.
Miss Louise Grundy Lindsley president of the Women s Auxiliary of the Southern Commercial congress sends an informal endorsement of the compulsory educational bill. The auxiliary votes to support the measure and assist the superintendent of public instruction J W Brister as the legislature considers it.
In 1912 Cork Club work in Middle Tennessee expanded with 603 enrolled boys across 17 counties and 147 final reports. Demonstration farming yielded 2,494.50 gains at 60 cents per bushel in corn and 3,072 pounds more seed cotton, prompting new funding from counties and added agent posts under J M Dean of the Bureau of Plant Industry.
Mia Lida Dewey of Milwaukee writes of Chamberlain's Tough Remedy as a trusted cough and cold cure for both children and adults. She claims it gives almost immediate relief in croup and emphasizes its safety for young children, noting it is sold by dealers with promotional advertisement.
Workmen advance repairs at the Bauman Bakery with joists in place and a new room to be added soon. Inside finishing will follow and the bakery prepared for reopening. A new brick front will be installed on the upper story.
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