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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
6
A local listing details discounted items across textiles clothing including ladies and children Union Suits sweaters caps and toques, men shirts and drawers, knit toys and aviation caps, plus winter gear like wool sweaters and plush buggy parts. Household goods cover coal hods shovels grates brooms ironware and lanterns with multiple price points.
A North and South issue highlights Maury county agricultural and horticultural interests. It features Horace Rainey’s cherry orchard near Columbia with Rainey pictured, plus Mt Pleasant pike scenes and extensive farm and industry photos from Lawrence County. The article praises Maury county’s resources and prospects.
The Patterson faction of Maury County Democrats, recently rebuked at the polls, is urged to reconvene at the county courthouse in Columbia on the first Monday of July 1918. Chairman Thos I Peebles calls seven members to nominate Maury County Democratic election commissioners and address related business amid factional turmoil and shifting allegiances.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and consumption. It claims relief from the first dose and eventual disappearance of the cough. A Muscadine resident testifies his wife’s recovery from a stubborn cough thanks to the remedy. The ad lists prices and endorsing company.
Catalogue A describes home life and study courses at Columbia Institute. It is an attractive, information rich publication signaling a promising term. Catalogue B showcases a pictorial outline and artful presentation backed by strong endorsements from qualified speakers.
Lexington Tenn June 24 Henry Rogers charged with assaulting his wife for eleven two years in the state penitentiary. The jury returned a verdict of guilty after deliberating since noon. Rogers faces further charges including murder in the first degree set for a future circuit court term.
An old Lebanon Co Operative Medicine notice promotes Liv-Ver-Lax as a vegetable laxative to ease biliousness and headaches. It claims gentler action than harsh salts, suitable for adults and babies, with bottles priced 50 cents to $1 and a money-back likeness guarantee.
The Maury County harvest makes rapid progress with wheat rye and barley mostly gathered and hay largely saved though a week more favorable weather is needed to complete haying. Cold weather slowed corn but aided harvesting crews as threshing is expected to begin if the trend continues. LIV-VER LAX advertised in drugstores.
The chancery court, in the case McAdams v Imley and others, upheld the Woodard farm sale. Chancellor Bearden issued a detailed opinion allowing Wright to obtain a good title despite a claimed defective bid, with an appeal to the supreme court forthcoming. Parties included Salmon for Woodard, Shropatire for McAdams, and Hatcher firms for Wright. CALOMEL references aside.
Mrs. R. L. Taylor sustained only a slight finger sprain after an automobile left the road near the railroad in West End Thursday afternoon. The car hit a fender and was bent but there were no serious injuries.
The city league opened in Riverside Park with a chaotic 1 hour 50 minute game. Elks Century edged past Mik-Century as pitchers walked six, and seven errors were logged. Red Smith and Pigg featured at bat amid field miscues, while Fraser and Hughes fanned attackers repeatedly. The next game pits Mik Century against the Independents.
Mayor Dedman orders police to rigidly enforce anti speed laws to curb accidents seen in other cities. He warned officers that violators will be arrested and processed promptly, aiming to stop speed mania through immediate action.
Special to The Herald from Nashville Tennessee reports Young and Pentland urging county election boards to ignore recent actions of new commissioners in Nesbville and to follow the supreme court decision instead.
A Chicago based issue of the American Journal of Clinical Medicine lauds the Shirt Garter from The Shirt Garter Co of Columbia Tennessee. It notes the garment's combination support for the sceles and stretcher for the shirt, allowing freedom of movement and effective function, urging doctors and wearers to adopt and recommend them.
A passenger train from Nashville was delayed Sunday night after a box car derailed between Darks Mill and Genwin. The incident damaged only the cars. no injuries to passengers were reported. Local track crews cleared the line and the train was expected to arrive about 2:70 p m.
Beaver Dam Springs Hotel will be open for guests July 1 1913. T B Gordon serves as secretary and treasurer with phone number 16 23 2027.
Jem Thomas and John Sowell assemble 120 head of grade Jersey cows and heifers for shipment to Idaho later next week. Cattle from Maury County average about 45 to 10 per head, with total shipment near 4000 dollars. Dr McMahon to test at stock yards Wednesday. government inspections to ensure disease control during six day trip with feeding stops.
Sick headaches sour gar y stomach indigestion biliousness disappear quickly after you take Dr King s New Life Pills. They purify the blood and put new life and vigor in the system. Try them and you will be well satisfied. Every pill helps. every box guaranteed. Price 25c. Recommended by Woldridge Co. (Advt)
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