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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
3
A speech argues improving rural roads and schools, better livestock, and farmer education will balance wages and curb high living costs. It urges railroads, manufacturers, teachers, and professionals to help farmers rise step by step, noting health as a success factor and endorsing Chamberlains Tablets as a remedy for constipation.
In Cottageville Kentucky George Garrett 35 was instantly killed today while shielding his wife from an alleged threat by Mrs Sadie Franklin who lived with Garretts mother nearby Franklin is under arrest charged with murder Garrett intervened as a revolver was aimed at Mrs Garrett the fatal shot hit him in the heart
A Co lumbia merchant cites a neighbor who refused to pool ten surplus chautauqua tickets and planned to give five to family and five to deserving friends. The merchant says the idea could spread for mutual benefit and urges others to adopt it.
Nashville May 21 Gov Hooper pardoned Frank Daughney serving a four year term for housebreaking and petit larceny in Davidson county. The pardon followed a prison physician's recommendation due to tuberculosis. Daughney began his term at eighteen and is not twenty yet after about seventeen months served, with an uncle in New Mexico offering care.
Columbia High School prepares for graduation events through May 29 at the Opera House and Athenaeum. Prof Harry Clark of the University of Tennessee will address graduates as Latin medals and an essay prize are awarded. E E Barthell of Nashville will speak at the Military Academy closing exercises on May 27 with a valedictorian and salutatorian named among the graduating class.
Horace Rainey announces cherries are ready for sale at three dollars per case of six gallons. Cash with order. Purchasers urged to place promptly. Location and delivery details not provided.
The fortieth annual East Tennessee Farmers convention opened at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. Attendance exceeds two thousand with five hundred more expected tomorrow. W. B. Stokeley of Jefferson County and Agriculture Commissioner T. F. Peck spoke at the opening. Stokeley urged closer farmer cooperation and a permanent legislative committee to watch farm interests. He urged better country living to attract youth and told farmers to spend more for living to enjoy earthly comforts.
The King's Daughters hold the state meeting at First Presbyterian church in Memphis with 10 o'clock start, committee enrollments, welcome by Mrs. Sheldon, and Miss Cary Watkins of Memphis responding. A matinee musical follows at the Century Club, and Thursday's program includes reports, papers, and county circle updates. Luncheon served daily in the Sunday school room.
Preparations by the Board of Trade led by T L Cunningham awaited the late arrival of the special Chautauqua train. Twenty automobiles stood by at the station to transport guests to Bethel House where speeches were made and a concert by Kryla’s renowned band entertained attendees as Columbia schools greeted the visitors.
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