Jerseys Bring Record Prices at Big Sale
At the auction a load of seventy seven cows bulls and heifers sold for 6423 dollars averaging over 83 dollars per head. Prices set a new high as bidders competed for jerseys and related stock.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
1
Heaviest Sale Yet At Jersey Cow Auction
Twenty four cows averaged over 83 dollars for bulls cows and calves at South Side Park. J P Whitney of Spokane Wash emerged as the heaviest buyer taking home some of the best stock. J J Hutton credited with top consignments including cows priced at 215 195 and 175 dollars. Local bidders were strong and many buyers came from other states. The sale was conducted by Cole D L Perry and R R Batley as in previous auctions and attendance was excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Park
J. P. Whitney
Spokane
Washington
J. J. Hutton
Concensus
Spring Hill
Percy Brown
New County Toll Pikes Attract Private Members
Board of Trade is receiving voluntary applications for membership as support grows for purchasing the county toll roads. A leading landowner, paying nearly 200 per year in tolls, urged that ownership and tax equivalents would be cheaper than tolls. Judges and magistrates privately favor county ownership, with talk of completing workhouse contracts and directing toll roads to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade Sa
Ashley Sowell
Tims
Mother's Day at Mt Nebo Services and Address
Mt Nebo church hosts Mother's Day events with Sunday morning services and children’s day additions. The afternoon features a speech by Dr W T Hageard of Columbia and special musical numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Nebo
DR. W. T. Haggard
Mt Nebo
de. W. T. Hageard
Colombia
Bovine Banished in Phosphate City Election Victory
In Phosphate City the cow banishment issue dominated a hot election. Voters supported alderman candidates W J Howard E F Ligon and R M Bullock by large majorities while the cow law passed locally. Over 300 votes were cast with the bovine issue driving turnout and fueling mass meetings by white and colored residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Howard
E. F. Ligon
R. M. Bullock
Mumford Smith
J. H. Anderson
Jos. W. Howard
B. F. Ligon
Mumford
Jersey cattle sale at Spring Hill draws local buyers
The Jersey sale of Percy Brown and others at Spring Hill Tuesday attracted many local buyers who purchased cattle. The average price was about $100 per head, with the top price of $226 paid by Will Craig of Nashville for a well conditioned cow. Seventy five head were sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
Percy Brown
Spring Hill
Will Craig
Nashville
Dread Army Worm Found in Maury County
Army worms, one of the worst pests for farmers, have been found in Maury county in the Century mines area. They appeared last Saturday on farms of G. W. Goodwin ALN. Neeley J. B. Fite and T. F. Bell and cover the section between the mines and Duck River. Farmers dig ditches to curb them. The worms threaten oats barley and wheat and may devastate corn if they spread eastward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
G. W. Goodwin
Aln. Neeley
J. B. Fite
T. F. Bell
Century Mines
Duck River
Anti Rye Lea Forces Victors in Tennessee Convention
In Nashville on May 27 the anti Rye Lea faction won a decisive majority at the state convention, defeating Luke Lea allies in Davidson and other counties. Preston supporters gain ground while Burrow is named supreme judge by acclamation. Rye-Lea forces slide into minority as credentials committee seats anti Rye delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Preston
Davidson County
Learve
Rye
Burrow
Convention Hall
Marion County
Hawkins
Carter
Campbell County
Caldwell
Gen. Caldwell
Allison
Tipton
Col
Rice A. Pierce
Lake Lea
Pierce
Luke Lea
Gibson
Flanking
Lawrence
Shelby
Lea-Rye
Committee On
Campbell
Morgan
Davidson
John A. Tipton
RyeLea
Credentials Committee Seats Preston Delegation From Davidson County
A partisan six to four vote by the credentials committee seated the Preston bolting delegation from Davidson County Tennessee after a lengthy dispute. Whitthorne of Maury and three Rye supporters voted for seating the regular delegation, while four Rye men backed the bolting group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Davidson County
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Rye
Whitthorne
Maury
Ptr
Havana Welcomes Fine Berkshire Boar From Gulleoka Breeder
A.Cilleoka breeder A Flem Thomas shipped a fine young registered Berkshire boar to Havana Cuba, purchased by Roscie A Morris, a leading Berkshire breeder there. Clarence Gracey of Gulleoka praised the animal as among the finest, suggesting a four figure price. The boar traces to Artful Bells Lords Premier Second and Maury Bells lineage, underscoring Maury County’s breeding reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulleoka
Havana
A. Flem Thomas
Cilleoka
Cuba
Roscie A. Morris
Pearl
Antilles
Clarence B. Gracey
Morris
Thomas
Artful Bell
Lord Premier Second
Mr.Thomas
J. D. B. DeBow
Nashville
Charles P. Hatcher
Blythewood
DeBow
Lord Premier
Maury Bell
Maury County
Hardison Loses Big Barn By Fire Near Rock Springs
A fire destroyed D. A. Hardison’s large barn near Rock Springs shortly after midnight, totaling an estimated loss of $3,000 or more. Four head of livestock, feed, tools, a buggy, and much farming gear were in the barn. no insurance found. Cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Hardison
Rock Springs
Commencement at Branham and Hughes School
The Branham and Hughes final commencement exercises were held on Tuesday evening with the senior program. Alumni poem read by James Richardson and senior poem by John Teague. Monette Ford delivered the senior oration, Henry Teddelman the lass history, and John Noland the prophecy. Jo B. Morgan reported on the alum ni building funds. John B. Ferguson gave the literary address. six certificates were awarded for full course completion. James Murray won the athletic medal. Monette Ford the best declaimer. Doxie Marable the citizens' prize for emulation. W Morgan received the best debater trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branham & Hughes School
Eet Hatcher
James Richardson
John Teague
Monette Ford
Henry Teddelman
John Noland
Jo B. Morgan
Nashville
John B. Ferguson
Guthrie
James Murray
Doxie Marable
W. Morgan
Woman's Missionary Conference Draws Large Attendance
Delegates gathered at South Columbia Methodist Church for the Columbia district missionary event. Miss Bessie Allen of Nashville spoke on Wesley House rescue work, while Mrs H L Hendley discussed children's work. Mrs Walter Jones of Franklin and Mrs Jack Crouch of Clarksville shared home and foreign mission insights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Allen
Nashville
Wesley House
H. L. Handley
Columbia District Missionary Conference
South Columbia
Bessie Allen
Walter Jones
Franklin
Jack Crouch
Clarksville
George Allen
Prosipect
John P. Graham
W. P. Moore
Izora Williamson
Tabitha Williamson
Ladye Love Evins
Cullooka
Clarkaville
Former Columbian New Moderator Honored in Kansas City
The Presbyterian assembly elected Dr. W. J. Martin as moderator. He once taught in Columbia and is remembered by many locals who attended his classes. He later became president of Davidson College in North Carolina and his selection surprised many observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Martin
Presbyterian Assembly
Kansas City
Columbia Military Academy oratorical contest honors speakers
In a Monday night contest at Columbia Military Academy all contestants acquitted themselves admirably. The standout was Charles Bilmager of Salt Lake City with the address A Plea of Cuba. Other speakers included Lawrence Morgan Arkansas George Newcomb Texas Anderson Hardison and Leonard Roberts Tennessee. All spoke under Miss Mattie Tomlinson, whose coaching earned high praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Military Academy
Charles Bil- Mager
Salt Lake City
Utah
Cuba
Lawrence Morgan
Arkansas
George Newcomb
Texas
Anderson Hardison
Leonard Roberts
Mattie Tomlinson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Spokane, Wash
Hutton Cattle
Board OF ‘Trade
FIGHT
Phosphate
W. J. Monard
Cow
Anti-Rye-Lea
Col. Rice A. Pierce
Hooper
Anti
Flem Thomas Ships
Pearl OF
Clarence Gracey
Berkshire
Hardison
Branham & Hughes
Woman's Missionary Conference
Columbian New
W. J. Mar
Tin
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