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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1912
Page
8
Readable catalog style listing of sweaters and undergarments for men women and children with varied prices from 0.25 to 2.00. Includes infant and misses items, gloves and hosiery plus heavy fleeced undergarments and ribbed jersey pieces.
Chancellor Allison sustains the mandamus and orders City Comptroller Lyle Andrews to collect city revenue licenses from Nashville liquor dealers for 1910 and 1911. The ruling marks a reform victory as taxpayers sought to compel the collection after repeated refusals. An appeal to the supreme court will be filed.
On Middlefield Saturday the Sixth Street Hardheads defeated the Nath Street Sluggers 12 to 0 amid humorous play. Victors celebrated by sweeping through the northwest end of the city, while the Sluggers vowed revenge.
For sale a 160 acre farm on the Lewis and Northern line near Chapel Hill Tennessee. Local stock farm with possession at once or within fifteen days. J R Bigger is the agent.
Four colored boys Harry Flowers Ernest Jackson Willis Scott and Jasper Norwood claiming Nashville Montgomery and Chattanooga originate from jail with fines of two dollars and costs after trespassing arrests by Officer Goad. They face county work house if unable to pay.
Nashville April 29 Republicans fear Gov Guy B J Hooper may not recover in time to campaign for governor this fall. His illness, described as a nervous strain from the recent campaign and unsettled legislature, tests the resolve of party leaders and demands iron nerves for the long strenuous race ahead. Hooper's friends rally to support him amid concerns over his ability to meet campaign demands.
A fen man flagged a moving train to avert disaster, while H. T. Alston of Raleigh credits Electric Bitters with rescuing him from a dire stomach and liver illness. He describes severe ailments improved after four bottles. Price 50 cents at Woldridge Co.
The Giles County Medical Society names Pulaski physicians to arrange for and receive the meal of the Middle Tennessee Medical Society when it meets there May 16 and 17.
The Giles County court adjourned amid heavy farmwork as jurors were scarce. Judge Turner and Attorney General Frierson stayed home this week, and the plan was to avoid forcing farmers from fields. Sessions resume May 8 for misdemeanors, then a May term docket follows, with cases like Cobe Newby charged in the Matthews killing.
Mrs. Joseph Towler fled her Lewisburg home as waters from creeks burst banks and flooded yards. By morning the waters receded, but her house and other properties suffered considerable damage from the overtopping and intrusion of the flood.
Porto Rico reports a remarkable new discovery, Dr King s New Discovery, claimed to cure coughs and chest colds. Remon T Marchan of Garcelonets endorses its effectiveness after personal use and 21 others, urging trial and nationwide availability at drug stores.
Judge Felix N. Moore, Democratic Court of Appeals candidate, spent Sunday night in the city en route to Marshall County. He traveled to Lewisb reg on the early train and plans to return later to visit friends.
John Carr W C Witherspoon and J K P Timmons have been appointed to lay out a home stead and dower for Mrs S Bates widow of the late J W Bates. The commission will report to the next term of the county court.
Dr V Webber-Thompson spoke at Columbia High School morning devotionals on True American Citizenship. He linked the American flag to purity, true blue character, love of family and country, and holiness, urging youths to embody these qualities as Americans and in God.
A Mt Pleasant rumor about not obtaining a canning factory prompts inquiry. Horace Rainey of Columbia says extending a sewer line 400 feet to connect with a 1 400 foot line is needed. If Columbia refuses, Rainey will seek other options and may move the factory.
Dr J H Webber Thompson opened a parish mission at St Peter s church with a sermon on the Transfigured Life He explained mission purpose as sowing spiritual listening and waiting for God s Spirit He urged parishioners to imitate Phillip the first missionary and stressed watchwords Come Pray Invite in every service this week Archdeacon Webber will conclude the mission tonight inviting all to attend with friends
City hall this morning four fines were assessed against an employee of Maury Motor Co. for speeding. The city attorney announced that from now on the speed ordinance within city limits would be rigidly enforced.
Washington April 25 consent to print in the Congressional Record Mr Watterson s editorial from the Courier Journal April 23 titled The First Assault and Repulse of Third Termism A chapter of Half Forgotten History was granted on request of Representative James I Slayden of Texas Slayden called the editorial powerful and brilliant and expressed hearty sympathy with the movement to prevent third terms in the presidency.
A. H. Johnson and Cotham Bros co own a novel flushing valve showcased at a local jewelry store. Johnson, a jeweler, completed and tested the compact device, which operates by lever or foot, discharges variable water volumes, and can be placed at various distances from the flushing point. The design promises reliability, no wear parts, and easy manufacture at low cost.
The Richland Presbytery of the Cumberland Presbyterian church held a two day meeting at Campbellsville Presbyterian church in Lynnville Tennessee. Rev Gray preached the opening sermon and Rev Castello was elected Moderator with Capt J H Fussell as clerk. A Woman's Missionary rally was held and daily dinners were served. The presbytery covers thirty three churches and about thirty five delegates attended. The Campbellsville church is among the largest in the presbytery.
A tornado struck a Union Pacific passenger train one mile west of North Loop Nebraska on April 26 injuring 29 people including James Davis. The engine and cars derailed scattering telegraph lines and delaying communication as Engineer O'Brien steered to Ord for medical aid and recovery of injured passengers.
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