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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1912
Page
4
Capt T F Peck urges Tennessee farmers to deepen soil, add organic matter, and avoid burning residue. He argues deep plowing eight inches, thorough surface stirring, and adding vegetation improves moisture retention, crop yields, and land quality even in dry seasons. He recommends starting with 10 acres to test the method.
A speaker urges acceptance of a gentle workplace arrangement, claiming that following simple suggestions will guarantee a true reward. The message emphasizes that effort will be justified by the anticipated gain and appeals to the reader’s willingness to cooperate.
The jury ruled in favor of Clymer administrator in the suit against L N Railroad for $6000.Filed December 28, 1910. Deceased Water Clymer, a brakeman, was killed in railroad yards when workers bumped into a train causing him to fall and be run over. The railroad argued no case, or federal interstate commerce exemption. verdict reflects partial recovery.
Thomas Cazort of five miles from Columbia faced a charge of attempting to poison Miss Brunson and her widowed mother after an apple containing powder was found. The warrant was withdrawn by the Brunsons, and Cazort was released from jail on Monday after the case began and was dropped.
Fifty nine field laborers were burned to death early this morning while sleeping in a barn near Tambov in Central Russia on a estate owned by Count Orloff Davydoff. The cause of the blaze is not yet known.
Garber's advertises CHAUTAUQUA WEEK bargains on quality lawn muslins ginghams and percales at fractions of their values and a large Ladies and Boys clothing sale. Includes half price suits and skirts, wash dresses, lingerie waists, house dresses, and a new shipment of Warner’s Rust Proof Corsets. Footwear and millinery also heavily discounted with broad selections for men women and children.
Chicago June 12. Mrs Catherine Waugh McCulloch warned the Republican national convention that without a plank for equal suffrage the women’s party will cast influence on the delegates. Miss Jane Addams is to argue for the plank before the platform committee, and suffragists may campaign on the convention floor if refused. Tea and receptions prepare for visiting women activists at local clubs.
Rumors in DoFisthal say ex Gov Benton McMillin plans to announce a gubernatorial bid within days with expected support from Judge Farnbaugh of Paris. McMillin is said to avoid the senatorial race while Chancellor John Allison may run if he enters the governor’s race.
Lomeville Kentucky June 7 Divorce granted from his second wife formerly Mrs Clara Ellis of Corydon Indiana whom he married soon after a divorce from his first wife Mrs Martha Wolfe of Corydon about fifteen months ago Dr ZC Wolfe head physician for Modern Woodmen of America for Indiana credits his mixed marriages and distant ties to the organization as part of his professional standing.
Horace E. Palmer a prominent jurist and former mayor of Murfreesboro Tennessee died at his home after a brief illness. Born September 23, 1855, he studied at Union University and Cumberland University before entering law. He served as mayor in 1885 and was judge of the court of civil appeals from 1907, reelected in 1908.
Centreville Tennessee June 7 the state institute at Centreville opens June 10 and runs to July 5. It is expected to attract over 40 teachers with many from Nashville and surrounding counties. Prof W F Moncrief of Foggish School Nashville leads the program assisted by a corps of experts in agriculture domestic science methods and teacher training including Alden Wile Green Dayer Morrison and others from Centreville and nearby institutions.
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