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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1913

Page

11

Major White Sues Jesse Lane Over Personal Injury

The State case not set due to White recovery. White alleges injuries from a Saturday night altercation near Highth and Garden streets, including a broken nose and facial bruising, prompting a $5,000 damages suit filed in circuit court by attorney Thomas B. Forgey. A criminal warrant for Lane was postponed due to White's absence. trial date unknown.

Major White Jesse Lane White Thomas B. Forgey Hays Highth Garden Streets Lane

Regulars 10 Hold Caucus Tonight Ten Plan

The Tennessee house of representatives met with thirty-eight members present. A veto-bill postponement was moved for 10:30 tomorrow. A Democratic caucus was scheduled at the Tulane Hotel at 7:40 this evening. The Senate did not meet in the morning but convened this afternoon.

Herald Nashville Tenn Tennessee House of Representatives Cox House McFarland Tulane Senate

Bridge on Fire Breaks Through on Mt Pleasant Pike

A traction engine traveling toward Mt Pleasant broke through a bridge at the Ridley farm on the Mt Pleasant pike, with the vehicle finally freed around 2 o'clock Sunday. Temporary passage through the Ridley farm allowed by W P Ridley helped avoid major travel delays.

Mt. Pleasant Ridley Farm Mt. Pleasant Pike W. P. Ridley

Royal Welcome to Fourth Estate Meeting in Columbia

The Columbia Board of Trade plans a May 15 16 reception and banquet for the Tennessee Press Association during their Maury County visit. Committees will arrange invitations entertainment and local tours while a Chautauqua program and trade promotion week are also planned with two new committees appointed.

Tennessee Press Association Columbia Board of Trade Maury National Bank Fourth Estate Tennessee Maury Maury County Bethel House Parker William FP. Anderson Anderson Press Association J. I. Finney Jos M. Dedman Ashley Sowell Anna H. Foster Jno W. Jackson Richard Smith Clarence Fry Robert L. Taylor Press

Morgan Beats Columbia High In Rain Slowed Showdown

In Fayetteville on Friday Morgan defeated Columbia High School while both teams battled a grizzling rain and poor fields. Minor pitched well for Morgan in a fast game. Columbia won 6 to 4 in extra innings against Lincoln County High School with Jennett on the mound. The Morgan game does not count toward the Columbia association due to Morgan not being a member.

Fayetteville Morgan Columbia High School Columbia Boys Minor Lincoln County High School Columbia Jennett

Measles at the Orphan Home Reported Cases

Over the past week seventeen measles cases were reported at the Orphan Home. None required medical treatment, though a physician was called for general inspection. Superintendent Boaz noted the illness was not severe enough to be considered bad unless numbers increased.

Haseen Boaz

Plaintiff Wins Damages in Mule Sale Case

In the Columbia Mule Company v Pennington suit for damages over a mule sale, the court favored the plaintiff seeking 275 dollars. The complaint alleged the mule suffered periodic ophthalmia or mooneyed conditions. An appeal to the circuit court is likely.

Columbia Mule Company Pennington

Elected Mayor of Cookeville City Vote

Cookeville Tenn April 25 The municipal election passed quietly with 336 votes cast O K Holliday won mayoral race defeating R B Capshaw Holliday 224 Capshaw 112

Cookeville Tenn O. K. Holliday R. B. Capshaw Holladay Capshaw

LIV VER-LAX Advertisement for Sick Headache Relief

An old style medicinal ad promotes LIV VER-LAX as a gentle liver and bowel remedy. It claims to purge bile, relieve headaches and fevers, and suit adults and babies, urging purchase at Stephen Bon Bros in Lebanon Indiana with a license signature disclaimer.

Stephen BON Bros Lebanon Co-Operative Medicine CO Lebanon Tend L. K. Grigahy

Light rain boosts county crops and pastures harvest

A Friday shower benefited county grasses and crops aiding newly planted corn, clover hay prospects look very strong with the old clover likely to set a record. Wheat appears healthy with projections of a banner yield and oats show surprising resilience despite spring wash—potato stands remain inconsistent but generally favorable.

Mareh

Handsome Fount Installed at Adams Drug Store

The handsome soda fountain is now installed at H. B. Adams Drug Store on the north side of the square. It features Walrus design, white marble counter, onyx stand, German silver syrup stands, mahogany woodwork, and a large mirror with colored glass panels, lit by beaded incandescent lighting. Staff are praised for service.

H. B. Adams

Convention for Sunday Schools in county districts

Sunday schools from the seventeenth eighteenth and nineteenth districts will hold a full day convention next Saturday at The ta. Dinner will be served on the grounds. Noted speakers include Rev W T Haggard Prof A Callen and Capt M Meroney. District superintendents are urged to appoint delegates immediately. Representatives from every Sunday school within the convention territory are hoped to attend.

Theta W. T. Haggard A Callen M. Meroney

Annex Bargain Rack of Winter Wear and Coal Tools

A noisy sale listing discounted prices on ladies fleece garments including jackets sweaters and robes as well as children's knit items and men s wool basics. Also advertised are plush buggy rugs coal hods shovels ash cans and assorted tools with prices ranging from a few cents to a few dollars.

Steve Porkers

Cumberlands May Play Here in Weekend Baseball Clash

Cumberland University baseball likely to play Columbia at Riverside Park on Saturday afternoon after finishing Alabama games in Florence. Wat Hardison and Red Smith urge a game, with Cumberland players joining a Columbia squad. If no opponent is found the High School game with Petersburg may be moved or moved earlier.

Cumberland University Columbia Riverside Park Alabama Florence Petersburg Wat Hardison Red Smith Cumberland

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