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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
5
On account of a fight between two boys who later connected with Patrolman Hight and an interview with Judge Erwin, the city treasury is several dollars to the good. Public auctioneer Bell Telephone 6238, Citizens Telephone 293, Postoffice box 215. Will Cheslar. 123feb1j w2t.
Santa Fe school district reports $29 for establishing a library in a supplementary note. Principal J. Church of district 1 signs the brief. An unrelated ad touts Chamberlain's Tablets claiming cure for chronic constipation.
Duncan a 60 year old section foreman for Lewisburg and Northern line was struck from behind while laying rails near Elkmont Alabama. He collapsed and died later at his home. A black suspect was captured nearby after a chase with a handcar. He had prior trouble with Duncan but had been recaptured without incident. Also a sale notice for household goods set for February 3.
Community reports T. Jeff Baxter remains very weak and unable to recover. He spoke more freely about the shooting on Tuesday and offered several accounts, though no one is implicated. It is believed the assault was personal and the weapon was discarded before Baxter reached his home nearby.
The minstrels rehearsal Tuesday night pleased attendees especially the Mt Pleasant quartet formed by Ray Cotton Hord and Young. Another meeting is scheduled for Friday night at the Opera House.
Senator-elect W R Webb addressed Tennessee's general assembly, praising Gov Hooper and late Senator Carmack. He announced plans to travel to Washington to back the Kenyon Sanders bill and urged peace and prohibition, recalling Civil War service and urging enforcement of local option and poll tax reform.
In a brief speech Mr Webb recalls the phone call announcing his win to fill Senator Carmack's seat. He praises Carmack as a genius and statesman and credits his wife with supporting him. The crowd applauded as the news was read and the event was greeted with enthusiasm.
The Maury County Medical Society will hold its regular February meeting at the Century Club on Monday February 3. The gathering aims to discuss society affairs and upcoming medical events with members from Maury County.
The United States Mail and this bank bring a full city bank service to rural customers through banking by mail. No matter where you live, depo sitors gain convenience, safety, and profit from deposits. The bank emphasizes extended reach, superior service, and paying depositors.
The notice touts semi annual compound interest and the safety of city depositors funds. It claims Uncle Sam handles the money and checks between the city and recipients, presenting the arrangement as simple convenient and profitable for depositors. It invites readers to write for particulars and proofs.
Traders report daily mule trading in Columbia with a Monday auction at Matthews Bro & Co and a Tuesday Percheron sale. One buyer purchased eighty four mules this week as Southern markets converge. preparations for a larger sale day are under way and demand remains steady. Burdock Blood Bitters ad promotes cleansing tonic for blood related eruptions and skin issues.
Judge William M. Kavanaugh of the Southern Baseball league was chosen today as United States senator from Arkansas for the term ending March 4. The selection came through a separate vote by the house and senate in Little Rock.
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