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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
5
Housewives are urged to prepare fruits jams jellies and related preserves for the September annual fair. The department plans a more varied premium list and a special effort by the fair association to make the Floral Hall a standout attraction this year.
Atlanta, Ga. June 9 Mrs Hulde Bayne voluntarily went to jail Tuesday to f ase a pet dog from a court ordered death for killing a neighbor's geese. The dog faced death after a $15.75 fine. She chose jail over the fine and awaited funds. Her husband had the dog killed to secure her release.
Officers Barker and Goad nabbed George Chisham in a bootlegging case and seized nearly twelve quarts of alleged whisky. The $3.00 for two gallons reflected a bargain price with 35 cents express, yielding $2.65 to the retailer. Government tax of $1.10 a gallon left 45 cents for handling two gallons. Deputy Goad also captured Gus Cockerll on an illegal liquor sale charge. The force is active against bootlegging.
L. J. Kimbell, a Confederate veteran from Louisiana, recalls being captured near here after the Battle of Franklin and wounded, then held in Church's Female College in Columbia, used as a hospital by Union forces. He escaped with help from two women, Mrs. William Littlefield and Miss Virgie Akin, and hopes to visit them during a brief Columbia stay.
Advertises Burdock Blood Bitters as a tonic to feel strong enjoy life and support digestion and sleep. Claims to be a great tonic and builder improving appetite and overall vitality.
Dr. Tillett of Vanderbilt preached the commencement sermon at Moore Institute Cullooka Sunday morning. A large congregation gave close attention to the eloquent discourse. In the afternoon he spoke on the Hymn Book.
A Sunday balloon sighting near Glasgow Kentucky sparked wide interest and several anecdotes. One farmer, tending crops harmed by rain, ignored the Sabbath until two white airships appeared. He fled to church after a neighbor warned him, later resuming six days work and resting on Sundays.
Saturday saw another shipment from Columbus Stock Yards totaling about 2000 dollars to Louisville. Honaton Thomas sent 1500 lambs three car of cattle and a car of hogs and sold a car of sheep privately. Hagey and Allen shipped 1300 lambs.
A vintage ad touts Bucklen's Amica Salve as a cure for pimples skin eruptions sores and boils. It claims to soften skin and beautify the face while also treating sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and piles. Available at druggists for 25 cents.
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