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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1914

Page

11

Vanderbilt Alumni Banquet Highlights University Pride

About thirty five Maury County Vanderbilt Alumni gathered at Bethel House for an eight thirty banquet and speeches by Chancellor Kirkland Dr Mims Mr MacGugin and Mr Hughes. The event included a reception for Columbia High School seniors and a six course dinner prior to the talks emphasizing alumni support and constructive progress for Vanderbilt University.

Kirkland Mims McGugin Hughes Maury County Vanderbilt Alumni Association Bethel House Vanderbilt Columbia High School Harria George T. Hughes, Jr Vander Vanderbilt University Edwin Mims MacGugin Col John Craig Robert Pillow

Rooster Day Draws Maury County Poultry Buyers

Swat the Rooster day drew crowds as housewives and poultry dealers flocked to produce stores in Maury County. Local firms Columbia Produce Co Barker Mirbia Co Hardison Produce Co and Park Produce Co of Cullooka agreed to pay a fixed price to poultrymen on the twenty third of the month, a date linked to the monarchs of the barn yards.

Maury County Columbia Produce Co Barker-Mirbia Co Hardison Produce Co Park Produce Co Cullooka

Liv-Ver-Lak Ad by Stephenson Bros Promotes Ironic Health Claim

No calomel needed as safe health product claims appear in this vintage ad. The Stephenson Bros advertise LIV VER LAK with promising results and a brief endorsement style typical of period drug promotion.

Stephenson Bros Adve

Methodist Unification Plans Adopted At General Conference

Oklahoma City May 22 Ten tentative plans for unifying the three major Methodist bodies in America were approved with officers chosen and a principles declaration adopted. The plan creates the Methodist church of America with four jurisdictional conferences, allows the Colored Methodist Episcopal church to stay independent but in fraternal relation, and withholds Vanderbilt University funds until authorized by a Vanderbit commission. Bishops salaries fixed at 4800 active, 2400 retired, widow payments 1006.

Oklahoma City America General Conference The Methodist Episcopal Church South Vanderbilt University Committee On Wdows Methodist Episcopal Church, South Protestant Methodist Church Methodist Pal Church of America Neger Colored Methodist Episcopal Church United Church Joint Commission D. M. Smith A. J. Lamar Gross Alexander Christian Advocate T. N. Ivey E. P. Chappell W. W. Pinson W. F. McMurray

Husband Rescues Despairing Wife at Cardus Trial

Catron Kentucky reports a letter from Mrs Bettie Bullock describing years of crippling womanly troubles. After doctors and bed confinement, her husband gave Cardus the woman’s tonic and she recovered enough to walk two miles and do her work. The note urges others with similar troubles to try Cardus, claiming broad success over fifty years and a million testimonials.

Catron Bettie Bullock Witiess Cardul Cardus

Hughes Heads Vanderbilt Alumni Association Officers

After speeches at the banquet, Vanderbilt alumni held an executive session and elected officers for the coming year. William Hughes of Spring Hill was chosen president and Reese Amis secretary and treasurer. Twelve members pledged to attend the annual banquet at Kis s a m Hall in Nashville on June 15 and hoped to recruit more from Mt Pleasant and Spring Hill.

Vanderbilt William Hughes Spring Hill Reese Amis

Hallie Direct Foals Filly Colt at pace trot time

Hallie Direct 2:09 pace 2:10 trot foals a filly and colt from Hallie Direct by The Abbe. Owned by Chaffin Bros. advertisement notes Liv-Ver-Lax liver stimulant and safe vegetable compound for children, Stephens on Bros. listed.

Hallie Hallie Direct Walter Direct Chaffin Bros Abbe Ask Stephenson Bros

Henry Sanders Opens Air Dome on College Hill

Henry Sanders and not A J Armstrong is opening the air dome and moving picture show on College Hill, BS Wan erroneously stated in The Herald Thursday.

Henry Sanders A. J. Armstrong College Hill Bs Wan Herald

Evangelist Lewis Thanks Columbia Hosts Before Farewell

Rev. R W Lewis expresses gratitude for kindness shown during a tabernacle meeting in Columbia. About 250 people professed Christianity, with roughly half joining local churches. He notes community help from Frank G. Smith, George W. Hayes, Editor, Mr Warfield, Bates, and local businesses, and previews a Lewisburg tour.

Lewisburg Rev R. W. Lewis D. W Herald Columbia Nashville Frank G. Smith William ©. Brittain George W. Hayes The Joseph F. Brownlow Warfield Cause of Christ Bates Brother Buchnan

Judge Patterson Dead in the West

A telegram from Columbia reports the death in Los Angeles of former Circuit Judge B. D. Patterson. He served twelve years as circuit judge, living in Savannah, and was highly respected by Columbia citizens. Patterson’s health had declined for months prior to death. LIV-VERLAX touted as liver aid by Stephenson Bros. (Advi)

Columbia Los Angeles Cal B. D. Patterson Judge Patterson Sam Holding Savannah Liv-Verlax

Two Thousand Cocks Bought For Swat the Rooster Day

Farmers in Maury County report a countywide campaign to reduce rooster numbers. Dealers say 2 99 roosters were sold to outlets across the county with roosters fetching ten cents a pound if sold under agreement to restrict breeding during June to August. six cents otherwise. Wives took part attracted by the price.

Maury County

Foley Kidney Pills Relief Ad Mention

Relieves bladder distress and weak bladder symptoms by strengthening kidneys. Claims quick relief from burning and irritation, easing irregular action, including sleeplessness, with Foley Kidney Pills as the prompt tonic and restorative remedy. WOLDRIDGE CO. advertisement.

Foley Woldridge CO Advt

Last Rites Planned for Late Senator Emé Tey

Arrangements for the funeral of Senator William C. Emé Tey were completed in Frankfort for Tuesday. Dr. John G. Booth, his son in law, arrived to supervise. The body rested at a local chapel before transport by a special train of three coaches to the capital of Kentucky.

Washington Frankfort William C. Emé Tey John G. Booth Kentucky

AT The Racket Price List For Home Goods

Local store advertises 200 patterns and colorings of window shades curtains rods mats and accessories. Items include wood curtain poles feather dusters wool dusters flower pots wire fern baskets Jap matting rugs and Crex bugs with prices ranging from 5 cents to 350 dollars per item.

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