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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1912
Page
1
Mrs. Albert Caldwell of Columbia was thrown from a buggy in Sawdust Valley this morning. She suffers a fractured skull and other injuries likely to prove fatal. Dr. Ragsdale attended. an ambulance moved her to Columbia for care.
A newspaper note states May 1912 will feature two full moons, first on the first day and the second on the 30th, with a prompt to report any similar occurrences to Luther Thomas at the courthouse.
The funeral of Amos M. Warfield was held at the First Methodist Church at 10 o'clock with ministers A G Dinwiddie and W T Haggard officiating. The service was well attended and featured numerous moving tributes. Burial followed at Rose Hill Cemetery.
Miss Ada Wooten of Maury Dry Goods Company won The Herald hidden check. She found the check behind the sign of attorney J H Dinning on Main Street and doubled her prize to ten dollars as a Maury National Bank depositor. The paper hints at further hidden checks with six dollars for future finders.
H. G. Tate of Jackson, special agent for the department of agriculture, in charge of the experiment work in Tennessee, passed through Columbia en route to Lewisburg. He expected a large, profitable gathering of farmers and business men this summer with experts delivering addresses.
Washington May 27. The naval appropriation bill totaling 118 819 887 was called up in the House. It allocates two fuel ships six destroyers and four submarines and makes no provision for battleships. An amendment to add two battleships may be pursued. failure shifts the fight to the Senate.
Senator Crawford of South Dakota urged a constitutional amendment to fix terms of inferior federal court judges at ten years. He argued shorter terms would allow the public to refuse re election of unworthy or incompetent judges.
Tennessee letter carriers and officials traveling from Nashville and Stanton discussed arrangements for the state meeting on July 4 and the National Letter Carriers Association convention in Nashville September 17 to 20. Attending will be J. W. Tanner W. S. Crawford and P. Y. Del Graw R Brownlee and rural service leaders with state and national figures including Senator Lea and Congressman Austin. Reduced railroad rates will be provided for the conventions.
Vast turnout at Santa Fe services honors Knox Godwin with over 1000 attendees including a large Masonic delegation. Floral tributes and widespread esteem mark the funeral, noted as among the most attended in recent years.
Dr George Williamson youngest son of Dr J G Williamson has graduated with high honors from Vanderbilt University Medical Department. He will return to Nashville to work at the Woman's Hospital, and friends express gratification at his bright future and prestigious appointment.
Judge Jorge Turner presides as Attorney General Frierson leads state interests. Grand jury foreman Robert W. Thomas is named along with twelve members. Trial juries begin with panel one led by J W Maxwell and others. panel two lists Overton Dugger Jacobs Graves Wilkes McBride Johnson Kissick Phillips. W E Gray and Porter Harrie to wait on the court.
At a Saturday meeting the Students Club elected officers for the year. Mary Carpenter is president, J Le Hutton first vice president, Caroline Williams second vice president, J T Wooten recording secretary, George McKennon corresponding secretary, Eastin Littlefield treasurer, and W Mitchell chair of the programme committee. The programme includes Modern Drama and Modern Questions. Caroline Williams will delegate to the State Federation of Clubs convention in Sewanee May 28 to 31.
Nashville May 27 Crabtree of Chattanooga says he will not withdraw for Frazier or any other reason and remains in the ring.
RD Smith presents a framed portrait of the Columbia Athenaeum at a moment of reform. The image offers a full view of the historic school and its era, highlighting the institution’s legacy in the community.
The new republican county committee met at Dr. W. K. Sheridan's office with twenty of twenty five members present and William Barker elected chairman for two years. M. B. Young and J. W. Cooper chosen as secretaries. proxies barred. rules set for ten days notice and quorum. chair and secretaries empowered to add members up to thirty and fill vacancies.
An auction in Columbia offers choice building lots at near-home prices in the Oakland Heights addition of W. Y. Grant on Tuesday. Col. Gil B. Moore will auction. First Regiment Band from Nashville plays. Grounds open at 2 PM with music and a chance to win a gold prize.
Chandler of Mt Pleasant underwent a successful appendectomy Sunday, performed by Dr. Burch of Nashville. He is resting and shows signs of an early recovery after a difficult operation.
An interdenominational program at McCain's church celebrates Children’s Day with a special service and activities.
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