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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1913
Page
10
The Maury Dry Goods Co. and Evans Parker Moore announce early spring openings in Columbia for March 13 to 15. Merchants promise unusual charm and beauty in women fashions with new gowns and hats as Easter nears. A preview hints at displays while urging personal inspection for full understanding.
Knoxville March 4 Nathaniel Eden aged about 76 a prominent Washington county citizen is dead. He reportedly married five times never divorced each wife died natural death the last wife survives him Eden and his spouse number five both had four marriages without divorce Mrs Eden aged 64 also married four times and never divorced.
On Monday March 10 the state case against Low Stages charged with killing Tom McDonald will be taken up. Defense and attorney general agree it will be tried. Sheriff ordered to summon a panel of thirty five to forty for jury selection. Unnotified witnesses will be notified before court convenes.
Gamble & Co. displays the new model Overland 69 W at $985 F. O. B. Toledo, fully equipped. Mr. Gamble has been giving demonstrations since arrival Saturday afternoon. The company also markets the Lattle for ladies, with Mrs. Fred Gamble owning the city's only such machine.
Miss Mary Foy of Pasadena travels to Washington to serve as California's sole representative and proxy for State Senator Sanford at a national party committee meeting. Sanford, unable to attend, nominated Foy and her selection was promptly accepted.
Two fourteen year olds named A. D. Torry and Dewey Webber were found in Nashville selling postage stamps in Middle Tennessee. They claimed to be acting for a man and said the stamps were stolen by a Nashville boy. Sheriff Godwin detained them and contacted Nashville authorities for verification. The trio were well dressed and appeared unusually intelligent.
In Bristol, Tenn, on February 27 a belated blast at the United State Gypsum Company quarry near Vlasteko Washington County Virginia killed James Little and wounded A D Harris James Jones George Taylor Wester Pennington John Clark and G Dewese The injured Harris and Jones are badly hurt Six other men suffered bruises or cuts Little leaves a wife and six children The final blast was delayed by an electrical disturbance and workers believed all blasts had exploded when the fatal one occurred about an hour late.
The Woman's Missionary Boniety of the South Columbia church met with Mrs. W. D. Cameron for a regular business meeting. Mrs. Allen reported from the Winchester missionary conference, pleasing members and the representative. The next meeting is set with Mrs. J. Owen next Wednesday at 2 30.
Washington February 28 at the request of Majority Leader Underwood the house set aside forty minutes to permit Representative Swa ger Sherley to speak on his plans for a budget committee Speaker Clark will recognize him between now and March 4 The action was seen as a distinct compliment to Sherley as the house usually does not listen to speeches in the hurlyburly of year end sessions
A local ad promotes high grade vehicles, urging buyers to view the new Buggy stock. The notice highlights a wide supply and invites customers to inspect at the dealer, B A Satterfield & Co.
The Confederate Camp and Bivouac elect officers with G A Gordon as president and commander. Other officers include B K P Godwin as first vice president J A Sanders as second vice president E J Davis as third vice president A McMillan as fourth vice president J T Williamson as secretary and adjutant and treasurer N G Cockrell as quartermaster R G Walker as commissioner Dr J G Williamson as surgeon Dr J O Hardin as assistant surgeon A G Dinwiddie as chaplain W H L Mitchell as secretary and M B Tomlinson as officer of the day The color sergeant and guards are named with a committee to settle accounts with the secretary and treasurer.
In the Norman Batts murder case against Mike Laftwich, Voorhies opened with an hour long defense, Garner followed with a strong rebuttal, and Attorney General Frierson analyzed witness testimony and challenged the defendant’s account as physically impossible. Judge Turner instructed the jury after a lunch recess and the case rests with the panel.
Mexico City reports scattered border fire as two Mexicans die. Gov. Caranza claims 11,000 veterans ready to fight Huerta to the death to restore Lascurain and Diaz. Ambassador Wilson relays the telegram to Huerta, who calls it a bluff and puts Caranza at 2,000 men. Wilson urges Caranza to submit to the prevailing government.
Major General William 8 Carter commands the second division of the U S Army now mobilizing at Galveston and vicinity. He arrives with staff to establish division headquarters at Texas City. Fourth and sixth brigades encamp at Texas City and fifth at Galveston. Four months of supplies ordered to Galveston for about 14 000 troops in an extensive maneuver program to be arranged.
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