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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1914
Page
2
F A Nolen was the purchaser in a deal arranged by T N Figuers the real estate man. The sale brought exactly 100 dollars per acre for over 300 acres in cultivation. Another large realty transaction was closed Saturday involving Dr Otey J.
A Columbia baker named A. J. Harmon testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his back pain and kidney discomfort after days off work. He bought the remedy at Adams and Martin's Drug Store and says it lives up to its promises with satisfactory results. Price 50 cents at dealers.
Porter sold the Watkina place near Ashwood for 365 acres at $100 per acre totaling $36,500. F. A. Nolen of Nashville bought it through real estate man T. N. Figuere. The property includes an antebellum house, a beautiful front lawn with oaks and poplars, and substantial improvements expected.
An advertisement claims a remedy relieves bladder distress and weakness quickly as kidneys strengthen. It warns against irritating acids that inflame the bladder and promises fast relief from pain and distress with a restorative effect. The copy asserts the product’s superior effectiveness versus others.
Adlai E. Stevenson, 79, VP under Cleveland, arrives in Chicago for medical treatment after being in a hospital near his Blooming ton home for some time. The report notes his age and transfer for care.
In Nashville the Southern Baptist convention closed a day focused on foreign missions with nine young ministers pledging themselves as missionaries to Africa, China and South America. The efficiency commission urged revival of old Baptist doctrines, rejected infant baptism, and urged unity without compromising convictions as delegates discuss church procedure.
In Maury County real estate remains highly active with T. N. Piguers Realty selling over $100,000 of property in the first fifteen days of May. Other agents report brisk activity and several deals pending could double that total by month’s end. LIV-VER-LAX offers gentler bowel relief with no bad effects.
A man pledged to return a lock of hair after an engagement ended, but now claims he cannot locate it. Such hair restorers rarely fulfill promises, and the dispute highlights the fragility of a broken engagement.
Ashley B. Sowell secretary of the Columbia Board of Trade led the Nashville gathering that organized the League of Middle Tennessee Commercial Association Secretaries. W. W. Ford of Gallatin was chosen president and C. Joubert secretary. Representatives from middle-state associations are expected. A Nashville Commercial Club dinner honored the secretaries with toasts on local town work.
Thomas J. Steele a merchant in Oxford La shot and killed Misa Hattie Boylaton a store clerk and then killed himself. No reason given. Steele leaves a widow and six children. Includes an unrelated cough remedy advertisement featuring Jennie Fleming New Dover Ohio and Dr Kings New Discovery and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
Land sale notice in Maury County Tennessee states Annie McDowell and others versus Robert Hill and others. Pursuant to a May term order, 7 lots in Civil District near Columbia city limits will be offered at 12 o'clock noon at the courthouse. Terms: one third cash, balance due in six and twelve months with interest and security. H W Thomas Clerk J H Dinning Atty.
With the spring season comes tennis as a diverting pastime for many. Private courts abound and Riverside hosts the largest public court by the river. Young businessmen frequent the courts each afternoon, enjoying a well treated gravel surface that plays nearly like a ballroom floor, though playing it proves harder than it looks.
The Maury county turnpike superintendents report Pulaski Pike is not yet up to charter after examining every hole and rut. Owner Horace Rainey is urged to finish suggested improvements. if done, the pike may meet charter standards. Some expect Rainey to sue the commissioners, others see it as further proof in his supreme court appeal.
County teachers held examinations at the court house with about 100 present. Reading and primary instruction topics were covered, including Country Life and High School administration. Questions were prepared under the state superintendent and forwarded to ProRapA for distribution to teachers.
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