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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1911

Page

6

Negroes die in shooting after drink quarrel

At Sawdust Valley a community hall opening featured a box auction raising 65 dollars. Speakers included Rev M Dickson Dr Eugene Ragsdale and J T Wilkes. A separate incident reports Tom Bynum killing Major Colling at Rockdale furnace after a quarrel over a drink of water. Both men were laborers. Bynum was captured nearby and jailed awaiting trial.

Ragadale Rev. Dickson J. T. Wilkes Modern Woodmen of America Sawdust Valley M. ©. Dickson Williamswort Dickson Eugene Ragsdale Joe T. Wilkes Sawdust Valley Lodge Wilkes and Sargent Tom Bynum Major Colling Rockdale Furnace Bynum Walter Griffin Columbia Collins Sandy Hook Mr. Griffin Collina Mr. Pleasant

Pullet Lays Large Eggs at Young Age

A pullet in the yard of Hsg. H. F. Fariss lays eggs unusually large for her age. At three and a half months old she already shows promise of becoming a record breaking layer, with two eggs nearly as large as would be laid by an older hen.

Hsg H. F. Fariss

Hampshire School Commencement Evening Exercises

The closing exercises for Hampshire school will be held at the school building on Friday night. Pupils will participate in a contest and the program will run all day Friday with dinner on the grounds. The commencement sermon was delivered Sunday morning by Rev. W. T. Haggard of the First Methodist Church in Columbia and was well received by a large congregation.

Hampshire School W. T. Haggard First Methodist Columbia

Confederate Soldiers Plan May Reunion in Little Rock

Johnny Rees promises next week’s reunion of Confederate veterans at Little Rock lasting three days. A special Columbia train departs Monday at 11 o clock with many veterans to march in gray, bearing battle flags to honor Pat Cleburne. Free rations, tents, and park quarters are arranged.

Arkansas City Pat Cleburne Little Houck Columbia Arkansas Little Rock Franklin

Ambitious Columbia Institute Recital Delights Assembly

Pupils of Miss Ashton Spain Powell and Hamil presented a high class program in the school music hall with instrumental and vocal numbers plus readings. Highlights included Louise Amster Anita Schwartz Brahms Hungarian Dance and Chopin pieces by Marianne Crofton Eula Whatley and Lucile Robinson among others.

Assembly of Friends Columbia Institute Mary Ashton Vowell Helen Knox Spain John Hamil Louise Amster Anita Schwartz Marianne Crofton Frances Craige Liebling Nevin Lucile Robinson Tuggle Robinson Evelyn Mitchell Ennyson Mitchell John Padgett Eula Whatley Chopin Brahms Dorothy Reeves Glynne Cook Hanselt Dora Williamson Central America Ellen Jones Fletcher Miss Jones New Port Ark Leah Jones Winnie Davis Mendelssohn Leah Sharp Miss Sharp Rudolph Friml Delia Arnold Aracia Chaminade

New Life Pills Proposed To Cure Digestive Ailments

A promotional ad urges readers to take Dr King s New Life Pills to prevent biliousness headache and indigestion. Sold for 25 cents at Brooks Latham Drug Co.

Dr. King Brookslatham Drug CO

Minister John Padgett dies in Nashville at thirty

Reverend John Padgett, a Cumberland Presbyterian minister from Columbia, dies in Nashville after illness. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 10 am at the Cumberland Presbyterian Tabernacle with interment at Loftin Cemetery. He was unmarried and admired for his talents and character.

John Padgett Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sydney Padgett Columbia Nashville Cumberland Presbyterian Tabernacle Loftin Cemetery Padgett

Maury County Trust Co. Begins Work in Maury County

The Herald notes a July 1 start date was erroneous as the Maury County Trust Company has already begun operations. A nationwide testimonial cites Bursock Blood Hitters as a cure for indigestion from J. B. Walker of Sunbury Ohio.

Maury County Trust CO Maury County Trust Company Bursock J. B. Walker Sunbury Ohio

Ragkeat Store Ad Offers Wide Range of Wool Wear

Local ad lists ladies and children all wool sweaters heavy fleece lined undergarments and hose at low prices. Also children's felt hats fancy toques robes and men's wool top shirts plus coal hods shovels poles wall paper and window shades sold with money saving deals.

Pasar Wrigot

Lelia Barr Anderson Shines in Reading and Music Talent

Miss Anderson performed the Valse de Concert Op 8 by Wieniawski in her second appearance and is praised as a natural musician. In the year she has impressed instructors with vocal and instrumental work, showing promise as both singer and pianist. Her recital on Joan of Arc captivated listeners with refined gesture and expression.

Wieniawekl Lelia Barr Anderson Land of France

Money at Five Per Cent on Maury County Farms

Offers loans in sums of five thousand ten thousand and three hundred fifteen thousand dollars and up on first class Maury county farms for five years. W C Salmon attorney handles the matter.

Maury County W.C. Salmon

Suit Over Street Damage Against City of Columbia

In chancery court this afternoon 8 G Dunnington and W S Fleming sue the city of Columbia claiming its street gang damaged their property in handling streets, seeking damages of 2000 dollars. Foley Kidney Remedy praised by M N George of Irondale Alabama for kidney trouble with quick relief and strong endorsement from Brooks Latham Drug Co.

WS. Bacon East St Bath Foley Brooks-Latham Drug Co City OF Columbia Chancery Court G. Dunnington W. S. Fleming M. N. George Irondale Ala Brooks - Latham Drug CO

Exhibition of fine pianos by W. J. Rose

W. J. Rose displays the Weaver piano at Maury Dry Goods Company during a week long demonstration. He previously visited two years ago and sold many planes, earning general satisfaction from buyers.

W. J. Rose Maury Dry Goods Co Maury Dry Goods Company Mr. Rose

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Rewards

A vintage testimonial style ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh with a money back reward offer. It lists F J Cheney Co of Toledo as sponsor and includes endorsements from Walgreens agents Walding, Kinnan & Marvin and mentions internal blood and mucous system action. Also notes price 75 cents per bottle and contact for testimonials.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney Walding, Kinnan & Marvin Wholeass Druggiata

Big Shipment of Maury Co Wheat Sold by F. F. Clawson

A large sale of twelve thousand bushels of last year’s Maury County wheat, stored in Ashwood, was completed by F. F. Clawson. He received top market prices for the premium quality grain, described as excellent and fine.

Maury CO F. F. Clawson Wade PF. F. Clawson Ashwood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Maury National Bank Capital Board OF Directors R C. Church W. J. Turner FS Wheeler W Salmon B. A. Satterfield GT. Hughes A. Sharp J. P. Brownlow H. Woodard G. W. Killeorew J.C. Wooten J. FP. Stockard Jno W. Fry K.P Dalton W. V. Thompson R. L. McKinney JF. Brownlow BE McLenore Janes Andrews, Br W. P. Ridley GA Pitiker JO. Chek Cwh Laborere Rockdale Furnaces Hampshire Phoenix National Bank Johnny Rees Miss Ashton Spain Powell Hamil Frank Swansburg Prop Kahn T. N. Figuers & Son The Herald
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