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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1912

Page

6

Elka Century Charity Baseball Game Attracts Hundreds

The Elka Century benefit game on Academy Field drew about six hundred fans to watch veteran players, led by Dasy Cunningham on the mound, Ed Haynes hitting .800 in five appearances, and Alli Ford, Faucett, McGehee, and Dyer delivering key plays. The sixinning plus exhibition mixed sharp fielding with crowd-pleasing moments as donors prepare for flood relief in Mississippi.

Academy Field Mooney Dasy Cunningham Rigsby Younger Alford Faucett Ed Haynes Ike Capt. McGehee Dyer Looney McGehee Haynes Williamson Frierson Wooten Pigg Dedman Thomas Looney H Hughes Paucett Hoberte Roberte Dveo Roberts Ettay Haynen Wil Hanson Zeetler Zeitler Chis eGelee Tdield Bags Dedman Jannies Haynee Riguby Zetler Century Club ABA H.ean Eae Loony J. Williamson O' Dedwan C F Ps Zeltier H. Po.ae. Roberts Tugeoy

Elks manager Dugger eyes rematch with Century Club

Dugger of the Elks pledges a return bout after Friday’s clean exhibition and defeat. He announced a challenge for Friday May 24 and praised the crowd support for the fundraiser. Mrs. J C Martin Nashville lauds Foley Kidney Pills for kidney relief and renewed vitality.

Dugger the Elks The Century Club Emmett Dugger Elks Ball Club

Edward P Turner Leads Balloting at MLE Conference

At the adjourned school board meeting in city hall the salaries for the coming year were set and teachers elected. Edward P Turner led ballots for Methodist conference delegates in Nashville with all forty four votes cast. The session covered class exercises, commencement plans for May 24 in the new opera house, and invitations for the conference. Dr W T Haggard preached Friday night and Mrs C B Palmer endorsed Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound for coughs.

New Opera House Board of Education R. L. Harris W.P. Morton Johnson Opera House Prof Gellentine Middle Tennessee Normal School Edward P. Turner Methodist Church of Columbia Methodist Church Nashville Turner Columbia District Olivet Church Giles County Cob “Umtoay Abernathy Buford Walliam J. Yancey Pulaski Maples Bethel Ted ‘Om Onher Cullecka Bryson W T. Haggard Columbia

Union Station Decorated After Month of Painting Work

The painting crew of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad under Manager Collier, a former Columbia boy, has transformed Union Station. Interior cleaned and sealed. exterior refreshed with a tan, yellow gold, and green color scheme, drawing many compliments from travelers.

Louieville & Nashville Railroad Collier Columbia

Mothers Day Observed At First Presbyterian Church

The King's Daughters observed Mothers Day at the First Presbyterian Church with a large attendance Sunday afternoon. The program included organ voluntary, hymns, scripture, prayers, and several addresses by Rev. Andrews, Rev. Birkett, Dr. Molloy, Dr. Hageard, and Mrs. Gant, with pieces by Mrs. Sharp and others.

First Presbyterian Church King’s Daughters Dr. Molloy Mise Shields Duke BB. Andrews F. B. Birkett C. H. Sharp W. T. Hageard John Gant W. B. Capers

Handsome New L and N Interurban Cars Enter Service

All steel cars of latest design with modern conveniences were placed in commission on the Louisville & Nashville interurban service. The first car ran at 9:30 this morning under Conductor Witt, praised for securing the order from District Manager Phelps.

Louisville & Nashville Railroad Witt Phelps

Century Club to Meet Court House on Riverside Diamond

The Century Club baseball team under manager James Thomas accepts a challenge from the Court House nine. The game is set for Friday May 17 at the Riverside diamond, with preparations underway to ensure spectator comfort and convenience.

Century Club James Thomas Court House Nine Riverside Diamond Riverside

Property for sale in Williamson County and Franklin Tenn

A real estate listing from A L Blocker & Co Franklin Tenn advertises multiple farms in Williamson County and Mills Tennessee area. Includes 225 acre farm at 10 per acre with improvements near KR station, a 300 acre farm on the same road, a 1 acre small farm at 2000 dollars, several Franklin residences on main streets from 4000 to 2000, plus other lots and properties on new peak area at 70 per acre.

Dave EOE Williamson County Millsie Tennessee KR. R Lewieberge Franklin A L.blocker & CO Franklin, Tenn

Temperance stand at Methodist conference in Columbia district

The Columbia district 19 conference at Olivet church took a strong stand against the liquor traffic and demanded rigid enforcement of temperance laws. Bryson was chosen as the next megape plage for the district conference as reports on education and missions were praised and delegates noted strong attendance and hospitality. Henry Ballinger of Ethridge died Sunday night in Sheffield yards after a freight train mishap. he leaves a wife and two children. He had boarded with W. T. Ussery in South Columbia during railroad duty.

Henry Ballinger Sheffield Columbia District Olivet Church John, Latta Columbia Bryson Ethridge Sheield W. T. Ussery South Columbia

Living Cost Reports From Cooperative Societies

Washington May 10 President Saft presented the second installment of reports on cooperation and cost of living drawn from an investigation he directed. France Belgium the Netherlands and Denmark are covered with a letter from Acting Secretary Huntingdon Wilson. The reports note rising living costs driving membership to co operatives, especially in France and Belgium.

Washington Saft Congress France Belgium Netherlands Denmark Huntingdon Wilson United Kingdom On & Commission ‘Bank

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Promises Reward and Testimonies

A 19th century style advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case and endorses Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co of Toledo. It cites internal action through the blood and mucous surfaces, cites testimonials, and lists price of 76 cents per bottle with widespread pharmacist availability.

Hall F. J. Cheney & CO Toledo F. J. Cheney

No Meeting of Barker County Republican Committee

The Barker Republican county committee meeting called for Friday the 10th went by default due to a mistake in the call. The chairman announced another call would be issued later, with most proxies in hand and little difference caused by the delay. Mr. Barker is in Nashville attending the Oliver Roosevelt faction meeting.

Barker Republian County Barker Nashville Oliver Roosevelt

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Mississippi Court House Hiks—Roberts Pauett Pige ZeiUer Rigney Zaider J.C. Martin Ninth Ave North Tenn Foley Woldridgr CO OF Education Board Edward, P. Turner MLE W. T. Haggard C. B. Palmer Little Rock, Jr Woldridge CO Union Station Columbia 18 Presbyterian Church the Herald Court House and Century Club Amalgamated Arc Roofing Amalgamated Roofing CO First Nat’! Bank Mtdg Birmingham Ala Vaughn Manufacturing Co Columbia, Tenn Methodists OF TRICT John Latta W. T. Obvery Barkers Cliff Hendley Tve S. C. Thomas Bell
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