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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
7
Matored at the post office at Columbia Tennessee as second class matter. Subscription rates listed as per year and six months though exact figures are unreadable in the fragment.
Captain H B Wpgeree is set to attend Birmingham College next year as he advances his academic and athletic pursuits. The notice confirms his planned enrollment amid broader college admissions updates.
Captain Bruce McGehee, longtime CMA faculty and athletic coach, will leave Columbia at term end to become principal of the preparatory department at the Birmingham College in Alabama. The move, a stepping stone toward active ministry, keeps him connected with church leaders and local civic life, and locals recall his loyal service and wide social engagement.
The funeral of R C Church at the First Methodist Church this morning drew a large crowd as Rev A G Dinwiddie and Rev W J Haggard eulogized his modesty broad citizenship and charitable nature. He was laid to rest at Rose Hill cemetery amid flowers and distant mourners. Honorary pallbearers included church officials and George T Hughes.
According to our usual custom commencing June 20th we will give free Matures for ten days to the folk over 70 years of age. W. E. Daimwood. May 1. Weekly Herald subscription offer.
A grand event in Mt Pleasant drew between two and three thousand attendees to celebrate the opening of a new railroad line. Community leaders praised improved travel, commerce, and regional connections as residents gathered for ceremonies and related festivities.
Mt Pleasant celebrated the completion of the Middle Tennessee railroad to Franklin with free excursions, a large turnout, speeches by W J Howard Octavia Bond and L H Hammond, and a dinner on the Goodloe lawn. Nashville Commercial Club agents pledged support for local development as committees organized the event.
The Herald reports Nashville Tennessee May 16 that the restate committee met in secret session. The body includes 12 regulars and 7 independents, based on the Taylor Hooper campaign of 1910. Wilson headquarters claim the state delegation to Baltimore assigns Wilson 11, Clark 9, Harmon 6, and Inderwood 2.
The sick Mr Arnie Sowell of Williamsport is improving after a serious illness.
A crowded sale ad lists ladies silk hose half price, cotton hose 18c, and mis marks. Men oxford shoes range 3 to 5 dollars, with ladies tan colonial pumps at 2 dollars. Carpet cleaning help, wool filling carpet, and skirts in navy and black slashed to 2.98. Silk dresses priced from 8.90 to 12.50, knit union suits 25c, lace and insertion trims 23c, and lace yokeings 25c. Lingerie waists 98c to 2.50, various silk waists and skirts, all advertised as late Saturday morning specials.
Miss Alleyne Bollwage and Miss Faucett received praise for sopranos and piano work under Miss Ashton and Miss Powell, with students Mel Whatley and Miss Rolinage delivering impressive numbers. Parsonage Aid Benefit funds go toward the Wethoilet church parsonage. Columbia Institute's art exhibit showcases charcoal drawings, watercolors, and oils, with students earning acclaim for skill across disciplines.
MOUND CITY HORSE SHOE PAINT costs slightly higher per gallon but covers more surface and lasts longer. Street, Martin & Vaughan Co.
The Cumberland Presbyterian McCain Missionary Society raised 210.00 for flood relief in the Mississippi Valley. The funds were turned over to the postmaster at Jackson to be sent to the relief committee.
The Alabama team swept a Florence doubleheader Tuesday, winning two games at Florence. The first game, seven innings, ended 2 to 1. McGehee and Mills led the mound, Boone and Dorrah provided offense, while Allen homered in the slugfest. Mills earned the win as Garver and Dora shared duties in the batteries. The soldiers head to Greene & Athene at the Military Field this afternoon, then travel to Pulaski to face Massey.
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