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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
6
King Constantine of Greece, ill with pleurisy, grew more feverish after an operation. Reported temperature reached 103.2 as of May 24 in Athens.
An old advertisement for C. E. Kord, a veterinarian, lists Moore and Ben's Stable on East Bernath Street and provides telephone numbers Bell Telephone 97 and Bell 348 for night calls plus a central office label Citizens Telephone.
The fourth Sunday in May marked a red letter day for the county's colored Baptists. Thousands attended in Franklin with many from the northern county joining Mt Pleas ant and Columbia saw few celebrants. Despite crowds at meetings no arrests or disorder were reported.
The Santa Fe school house hosts an ice cream supper on June 3 to be run by the Parent Teachers Association. Community attendance is urged and welcomed.
The note asserts that Richardson Lumber Co. will not raise prices to exploit current conditions. It vows to keep costs low for existing customers and potential buyers by maintaining the lowest prices for quality materials.
Former Esq J H Kennedy of the tenth district was chosen foreman of the May grand jury by Judge Bruce Turner. Other jurors named include T W McCandless Elmer Fraser George W Hayes R H Kennedy Forgey Fraser Ab Gray O J Dagger Allen Holt J H Duke M J Orr Tom Sheely and Hugh Hendley. The panel will investigate temperance law enforcement and county statutes as they begin its term.
Henry Clews says the war’s broad struggle limits optimism and favors isolation for the U S. He notes Italy’s entry should hasten the end, boosting markets, while warns of volatile trading and cautions on Germany negotiations affecting prices.
J S McKnight died from a breast wound suffered near Woodbury on Wednesday night. He had been conscious since discovery and reportedly named his shooter before an operation by Dr. Bryan and others. No arrest has been made in connection with the tragedy.
Prof Charles Zueblein spoke at the Athenaeum on how to improve Columbia citing beauty and faults such as wires and poles. He praised Central High School as a temple for public meeting and urged towns to adopt civic improvement clubs to elevate schools baths and city cleanups.
Local fruit vendor Horace Rainey advertises cherries at 3 dollars per six gallon crate cash with order. The message invites customers to come and see the stock and price remain unchanged.
The Live Stock Reporter in Chicago notes Tennessee lambs received today sold well at 12.00 to 12.26 per head. Lambs weighed 68 to 69 pounds, fat and good quality, with 12.25 the highest price yet seen for spring shorn lambs in car lots this season. An advertisement for Burdock Blood Bitters appears amid the market report.
Col. Joseph M. Dedman of Columbia has been appointed a colonel of staff to Gov. Rye. Dedman, a former mayor alderman and long time advocate, joins Col. Brownlow who now leaves the governor’s staff.
An old advertisement promotes Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil as a remedy for accidents with two sizes, 25 and 600, available at all stores. The tone imitates a late era consumer ad stressing preparedness by regulated families.
David El Williamson a well known Mobile resident drowned after jumping into Dog River thinking it shallow He disappeared after the dive leaving a widow and baby as survivors in Mobile Alabama May 4 timeframe per report.
Local advertisement for binder twine offered by B A Satterfield and Company. Promotes the Deering twine as superior to other twines in the market and invites phone orders.
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