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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1911
Page
8
Rev Edward Thomson D D spoke at First Methodist Church on Thursday to a crowded audience. He blamed national decline on Sabbath neglect and urged strict observance with no Sunday trains or newspapers and limited weekly work. He praised Sunday as a day for thought and worship.
Rev. L. E. McNair of Nashville preached to the entire cadet corps at CMA chapel on Sunday morning. The sermon urged the cadets to begin their new phase of life with purpose as they leave school.
The Illinois State Senate voted 39 to 10 to urge the U S Senate to reopen investigations into Senator Willem Lorimer. The move aims to press for renewed scrutiny of the former senator's conduct and related affairs.
An enjoyable evening at the fair grounds Saturday night drew about seventy five attendees. Rain and clouds kept many away and several barbecued sheep were left over as the planned grove site was cancelled due to weather.
In the First district, a listing error split two schools. Road School lists Miss Joste Galloway. Johnson's Chapel lists J. A. McKaight as the correct teachers.
State Superintendent J W Brister designates Centreville for a four week summer institute starting June 12. Five teachers from the state will lead, with Prof Moncrief in charge. Attendees from many counties are expected. institute grants secondary certificates. The article notes Centreville’s setting and outdoor recreation nearby. The Columbia Institute Trustees honor Col Henry C Yeatman for over twenty years of service.
The Duck river bridge at Williamsport nears completion with steel spans being laid. Once finished, cars will run from Franklin to Williamsport via the new bridge, upgrading local road connections and railway access.
A compromise ends the civil case of Mrs. Sallie B. Knight, administrator, against W M Green for 325000. The roadway dispute passes to Knight with an easement retained by Green, 3000 dollars to the administratrix, and costs. Attorney General Frierson asks nol pros in State v Green for murder of C D Knight, ending a long, retried case.
J. W. Williams, formerly manager of the Cumberland Telephone exchange at Culleoka, has taken a post as manager of the Citizens Telephone Co. at Mt. Pleasant. He is succeeded at Culleoka by J. R. Tidwell of Columbia.
Unusual buzzard with a bell on its neck has been sighted daily for several days along the Bear Creek pike near town drawing comments from residents. The bird first appeared a few days ago and has been seen repeatedly since.
In Harriman Tennessee on May 19 the Knights Templar elected their morning session officers. Elected were G G EB J C Egglestor Franklin K DG C W G Sheen Bristol E G G C C Taylor E G CG W M Bowen BE G 8 W J W Hunter BE G Prelate L W Clark E G Treasurer J K Currier E G Recorder J B Garrett EB G Standard Bearer A T Hooker E G Sword Bearer James Hobson E G B J N Thompson.
Dr W J Latham and John B Parham form the Live and Let Live Drug Co and plan to open in a West Seventh street storehouse around July 15. Latham, formerly with Brooks Latham Drug Co and prescriptionist for Geo B Alcorn, says a soda fountain and elegant store fixtures will be among the finest in Columbia. A fuller announcement will follow.
The Tradesman's Weekly Review notes new ventures: Decaturville a 15000 bank, Knoxville a 75000 realty company, Memphis an 85000 electric company, Minor Hill a 10000 bank, Nashville a 100000 bottling works, Southside a 4000 hardware company.
An interesting program is planned for the fourth Sunday at the Mt Nebo Methodist Church as part of the Children’s Day exercises.
The Tennessee Bar Association gathering in Nashville May 24 25 26 leads to adjusted circuit court sessions. A reception for lawyers is planned with Gov Hoover delivering welcome remarks and speeches by Chief Justice Shields Judge Lann 9 and others.
Dr W J Latham thanks friends for past favors and announces joining Live and Let Live Drug Co in Columbia around July 15 with an up to date drug and sundries store and a new soda fountain promising better service and continued patronage.
A testimonial from George Woldridge of Irondale Alabama says Foley Kidney Remedy eased years of kidney trouble. He reports pain relief and improved kidney action within three days and recommends the product.
Lamb prices in Maury County jumped in the last two to three days with lambs trading around six cents per pound and contracts for delivery at five and a fraction cents. Dealers bought earlier at lower prices, while farmers who sold now face reduced gains but overall market momentum supports a short-term rise.
Two Knights of Pythias graves at Pleasant Mount cemetery were decorated by Camp Ground Lodge No. 203 Glendale. Next Sunday services will honor two more members at Rose Hill cemetery with Dr. Hirdison delivering the memorial address on Pythianism at Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
The County Institute for Teachers will open on June fifth at the Athenaeum Building and continue for two weeks.
Miss Wilkins has been engaged to conduct the primary department at the upcoming Summer Institute for Murry county teachers. The institute runs June 9 for two weeks at the Athenaeum with other sessions by association teachers. Supt. Graham will oversee the program, with State Institute activities in Centreville the last week potentially affecting local attendance.
John Dooley, an 18 year old Maury County pitcher, stars for the Decatur team in the Southeast term league. He has appeared in key games, securing one win in Decatur’s three victories this season. In a recent clash with Huntsville he limited the opposition after a rough third inning, allowing only four hits the rest of the way.
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