Semianual report outlines city finances and sidewalk work
Recorder Erwin presents semi annual financial report showing budget 44 424 13 with 23 080 05 spent leaving 21 244 08 to be accounted. Notes higher summer street and sewerage costs, a 983 cash balance, and 3 222 42 in school funds. Reports cite fewer arrests and planned sidewalk and fire system improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Moor and Aldermen
Recorder Erwin
School Street
Eighth
Ninth Street
Garden Street
Legislative Committee
Fourth Year High School Signal On The 1913 Class
The Fourth Year Class number o the High School Signal is just off the press. Though later than intended this does not detract from the issue. Contents focus on the graduating class of 1913 with contributors from the class. The two central pages feature a large class group photo.
Dean's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Effective Remedy
A Columbia citizen testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills eased backache and kidney weakness after purchasing from Adams Drug Store. The message promotes the product as a tested remedy with a Buffalo based agent Foster-Mmilburn Co and lists price at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Columbia
F. Ledbetter
Twelfth St
Tenn
Adams & Martin
M. B. Adams
Foster-Milburo Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Donu
Ake
Advi
Ashwood farmer seriously injured by horse kick
Joe Fleming of Ashwood, a leading county farmer and longtime Ashwood weather observer, was seriously injured Friday when a horse kicked him in the stable. One rib was broken and another may be fractured, with head lacerations. he will remain bedbound for some time under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Fleming
Ashwood
Mr. Finning
Mr. Fining
LIV-VER-LAX Promises Relief for Sick Headache
Advert shows LIV-VER-LAX as a gentle liver and bowel remedy to relieve headache fever and biliousness. Claims it cleanses the system without harsh calomel and suits adults and babies. Endorsed by The Lebanon Cooperative Medicine Co with guaranteed authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steplenson Bros
Lebanon
Full Settlement of Libel Suit Reached
A full settlement ends the libel suit and related cases from the Williams Massey litigation. It includes a federal court judgment Williams won against Massey that was later reversed on appeal and ends Massey’s criminal prosecution for malicious threats. Complainant is R. M. Williams, a former Maury County resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams-Massey
Compromise Reached in Cumberland Telephone Suits
In circuit court Saturday a compromise was reached in the suits of T. J. McKee and Mary Sweet and husband against Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co. John L. Jones represented the plaintiffs and G. T. Hughes and Son represented the Telephone Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. McKee
Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph Co
Mary Sweet
Husband
John L. Jones
G. T. Hughes and Son
The
Telephone Co
McAdams Accepts Post in New York Office
Paul McAdams, son of Mr and Mrs W L McAdams, traveled to New York to join EK A Kellogg Co in their New York office. He is described as a bright young man with many friends who wish him success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul McAdams
W. L. McAdams
New York
EK. A. Kellogg & Co
Wilson's Face Cream Promise Claims Cleansing Cure
An old advertisement asserts Wilson's Face Cream can remove or fade freckles and two jars will completely cure them. It promises a money back guarantee and urges personal trial to improve complexion.
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Wilson
Elks Century Triumph Over Officials In Independence Day Game
A seven inning doubleheader saw the Elks Century defeat the Officials in a lively first game with strong hitting from J Overton and solid pitching by Van Leer Johnson. The second game pitted a picked nine against Enterprise, where Red Smith limited the visitors to one hit aside from a late rally, Columbia winning 6 to 4.
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Enterprise
Tme
Kirkland
Smith
Hardison
Elks-Century
van Leer Johnson
Frazier
J. Overton
Rayburn
L. Overton
Pegues
Hord
Hb Holland
H. Overton
Hendley
Gilbert
Toast Park
Ard
Cooper
C. Johnson
OU Dyer
V. Johnner
P ‘ Alford
Elks Century
Frasier II
Johnson
Ome Fala
Overton
Hardizon
Park
Dyer
Thomas
Erwin
Ienterprise
Billy Hord
Mt Pleasant
Enterprise 'Oys
Esq. T. Y. English
Red Smith
Columbia Boys
Rhe Enterprise
Columbia
Batte McAnally
Wood
Holland
McAnally
Lindsey
Rayturn
Taylor and Paucett
Court Tangle Deepens in Memphis Juvenile Case Clash
In Memphis on July 5 a bitter feud erupted among Edgington, Bacon, and Galloway over juvenile court practices. Attorney General Estes criticized Judge Bacon and the court as operating under a void statute, while Bacon counterattacked defending the court’s aims. The dispute also accuses Estes of leveraging office for money connections with brewers and gamblers. The habeas corpus matter relating to the flowest girl remains unresolved amid the heated exchange.
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Memphis
Tenn
Estes
Bacon
Gen. Estes
Run Over Meeting at Gospel Tent on Embargo Street
Sunday night four run over meetings were held at a gospel tent on Embargo Street. Elder I. C. Lowell conducted a series of services. Interest had been hinted at these meetings during the mist week and indicates they will be conducted indefinitely.
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Columbia
Egan
First Methodist
First Presbyterian
First Baptist
W. T. Haggard
First Presbyterian Church
J. C. Molloy
Embargo Street
I. C. Lowell
Sunday School Picnic Planned at McCains
A union Sunday school picnic is set for July 17 at McCains with all section Sunday schools expected to participate.
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McCains
Superintendent Graham Returns From Middle Tennessee Meeting
Supt Graham is home after attending the Middle Tennessee Supervisors conference in Murfreesboro this week where the compulsory school law was a major topic. The law, to be enforced this fall, targets children eight to fourteen who cannot read and write, with broad attendance by thirty seven of forty one counties and about five hundred teachers. The state superintendent insists the law must be enforced in the first four months of the new school year. A brief medical ad for Dr King’s New Life Pills follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt
Graham
Murfreesboro
Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessees
Adjournment in Examinations Postponed by Equalization Board
The equalization board found one possible witness to complete the examination scheduled for today and adjourned sine die. Calomel and LIV-VER-LAX referenced in a cryptic aside appear unrelated to court actions.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Union Services OF Columbia Crurches
Recorder
F. B. Birkett
T. V. Shoemaker
F. EB. Birkett
A. W T Haggard
W. J. Haggard
Tephenson Bros
R. M. Williams
W. J. Massey
C. Lower
Marion
Ohio
Dr. King
Woldridge CO
Elks-Gentury
Rwsk Stephenson Bros
Elke-Century
Santa Fe
Dobbins & Ewing
Tennessee
Dobbins @ Ewing
Columbia, Tenn
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