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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1911
Page
11
Mrs. Joseph Davidson sails from New York for two months in Europe with Frank Short and Mrs. Frank Romaine. They will visit London for the coronation, tour the British Isles by motor, then sail back to the continent in July.
The passage notes Mrs Henry plans to be with Mr and Mrs Martin for a week before moving to Martin Town where Mr Henry runs a business. Her warmth has made her many friends and they bid her farewell with love and best wishes for happiness in her new life and home.
The Sanders Moore damage suit in the circuit court concluded Thursday morning and the case was given to the jury in the afternoon after closing arguments around three o clock. Nearby, further evidence was presented in the Johnson Baker case with Judge H P Figuers presiding as a special judge. Ollie Granberry, a negro woman, was on trial in county criminal court with Judge McKnight. The jury was impaneled and evidence began at 11 o clock.
Reverend M C Dickson pastor of the Williamsport Methodist Church, his wife, and their six year old child escaped serious harm when their buggy horse frightened, turning the vehicle over near the junction of Williamsport and Hampshire pikes west of Williamsport. They were dragged briefly. injuries described as painful but not serious. Mrs Dickson suffered facial injuries and the child bruises, Mr Dickson a sprained leg. They reached Columbia for medical care.
Nashville June 15 Special to The Herald says the State Election Board did not meet as Mr Young is ill, Mr Maynard and Mr Tigrett absent, with muttered reasons masking internal quarrels. The restive regulars reportedly press for a six member commission with two Democrats and one Republican from each faction while Speaker Baxter remains obdurate.
Frey the German aviator started at 6 55 this morning on the final stage of the Paris Rome Turin air race. Hours later no word from him sparked anxiety for his safety as he aimed to fly direct to Florence. Frey remains the only entrant to continue beyond the Paris stop.
A horse frightened by a train between Glendale and Columbia threw D W C Smith, causing bruises but not believed dangerous. Smith is resting and located near Central Church between Cullooka and Glendale.
Medical officials in Knoxville report W. W. Newberry, once a Holston Conference minister, identified as the Bristol traveler who jumped from a train at Rankin, Tenn. He is about 40, hospitalized, improving after heat distress. Earlier misidentification followed a Newport lodging.
New Britain Connecticut June 15 aviator Chas K Hamilton completed a new stunt by towing an airplane behind his automobile from Squantum Massachusetts a distance of 148 miles and making the trip in six hours. He hurried to arrive as an Elk and could not spare time to disassemble the plane for freight transport.
Lige Boone, a well known farmer, underwent surgery at a Nashville hospital and is reported in serious condition.
Tullahoma residents contest claims that the town is not the geographical center for a government maneuver grounds site. Reporters note Tullahoma is near or closer to the central point than rivals, based on railroad considerations, amid regional debate.
The new sewer from Hutton's Branch along the center of High Street to Union Depot will intercept the old line at Hutton's Branch. Work by the city began several days ago as Columbia expands its sewerage system with new pipes on West Seventh and West Sixth streets.
In the weekly Tradesman review for June 15, the South shows active development in building and construction, with new lumber and wood working plants rising. Notable openings include a $10,000 burner maker in Chattanooga, a $100,000 waterworks in Greeneville, a $200,000 realty firm and $100,000 wooden ware business in Memphis, a $10,000 bakers supply firm, and a $39,000 iron working plant in Nashville.
Maury County farmers press into wheat threshing with oats and corn harvests under way. Most fields have been cut, with binders active across farms. Corn outlook remains strong after heat, while fruit yields disappoint with scarce cherries peaches and apples below normal.
Judge Thomas Forgey ruled that violating state game laws without a license falls under county criminal court jurisdiction. The decision followed certiorari and ay cedeas actions from the warrants issued by Deputy Game Warden Wot hims Gordon and attorney John Ho Dinning.
In Spartanburg South Carolina on June 11 representatives of the Cham Galney met to plan a nations park at the Cowpens battleground. An organization will be formed and urged before Congress. A slave of Gen Daniel Morgan, the engagement’s hero, stands in the public square of the city. Subscribe For The Hersid.
A large assembly of John W. Smith's relatives gathered at Spring Hill for a family reunion yesterday. A bounteous noonday dinner was served as all ten of Mr. Smith's children, six sons and four daughters, attended.
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