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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1914
Page
2
Bob Sharp a young farmer from near Silversville suffered severe injuries in a runaway accident while handling a horse and cart on Fry branch. His leg was broken in two places and his foot crushed as neighbors stopped the horse. He is about eighteen and son of Will Sharp near the Giles county line.
Kansas City May 11 The progressive party state committee declared against fusion with the Republicans and endorsed Theodore Roosevelt for President in 1916. The committee pledged to campaign for women’s suffrage in Missouri.
A Columbia Tennessee reader testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved backache and nervous symptoms from weak kidneys. The notice cites Adams Martin's Drug Store and H B Adams Drug Store, with the Buffalo based Foster Milburn Company as manufacturer and a 50 cent price.
Jay Owen, Bethell House busman, presents a brown egg marked 1175 with intertwined American and Mexican flags. He says the hen is ten years old and that the inscription signifies the eleven hundred seventh five egg laid. Owen interprets the symbol as a sign of peace between the warring nations related to the start of the conflict in Columbia.
Administrators J H Morgan and J A Collier urge all creditors of Charles A Morgan to file claims duly authenticated within the statutory period. Debtors are required to settle balances promptly as of April 23 1914.
Judge A Wilder presents charges against U S district attorney Jef McCarn alleging he tried to shoot an attorney in Honolulu court. McCarn says he acted in self defense after being attacked in the courthouse lobby. Officials expect a full investigation amid disputes over prize fighting prosecutions. Also a local ad notes duck eggs for sale and a laxative product promotion.
Maury county dairy tests by Columbia High School students using the Babcock milk tester show Jerseys yield higher butter fat than beef breeds. Individual cow efficiency varies. purebred value exists but depends on each cow’s milk and fat output. The project demonstrates practical, profitable lessons beyond classroom study.
The National Bank of Haiti advanced the Haitian government sixty two thousand dollars to settle an indemnity claim by British subject Mr Peters. The saw mill burned during the Leconte revolution and the payment followed a British diplomatic ultimatum.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills to regulate bowels and cleanse the liver and kidneys. It features a Chicago resident testimonial and a 26 cent price at the drugstore.
In Columbia B W Ferguson retires after half a century in shoe making and repairing. His sons Ed P and C K Ferguson take over, with Ed bringing thirty years of experience. The Modern Woodmen of America in Jackson elected J A Goslin state clerk and W F Davis state consul at their May convention.
A vintage advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney Co. The notice asserts the firm's trustworthiness from 15 years of experience and claims internal bloodstream action with testimonials available. Price listed as 78 cents per bottle with sales through druggists.
Memorial exercises were held Saturday at 2 p m at Bryant's Station cemetery with pastors leading services. A large crowd attended and many eloquent speeches honored the dead amid solemn reflection. The report notes a strong community turnout and thoughtful tributes.
A Missouri reader from Raymondeville reports relief from a stubborn coughing spell using Foley's Honey and Tar Compound. The ad touts its effectiveness for whooping cough and cough distress, claiming excellent results and endorsing the medicine.
Forty-seven years ago on May 9, 1867, an extreme frost hit Maury County ending a warm spring. Beans and wheat suffered severe damage as crops were blasted and retarded, with onlookers comparing the frost to light snow. An advertisement for LIV-VER-LAX promotes liver-tonic relief.
Superintendent John P. Graham asks advisory boards from county districts to suggest teachers for the coming year and report to the county board of education at its June meeting in Columbia. Each district board has three members and their picks are usually approved by the county board.
Relieves bladder distress and weakness by strengthening kidneys. Rapid action against burning, irregular pain, and scalding sensations with a tonic restorative effect. No other remedy works as quickly or well for these symptoms per advertisement claim.
Special to The Herald Gallatin Tenn May 11 James W Blackmore one of Sumner County s most distinguished citizens died at his home here He was an ex Confederate soldier a distinguished lawyer six ex state senator and bank president Subscribe for The Herald.
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