22 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1911
Page
1
The Maury county 1911 delinquent tax law faces broad debate as more than ten suits daily seek to seize property sold by the trustee. Costs and penalties often exceed six times original taxes, hitting the poor hardest and prompting calls for review.
Felkner, about fifty, owner of Jaige & Felkner at Thirteenth and Main, is paralyzed on the left side after a stroke. He rests at home and friends hope recovery avoids further complications amid nervous strain.
A Nashville incident reports an elevator dropping five stories with ten passengers aboard in the Cole building. No one was injured though shaken. officials say a heavy weight or cable issue caused the fall before the car slowed and resumed normal operation.
In Lynnville Tennessee W S Chilles a poultry buyer notes that Mrs B P Lawrence of Robertson Fork earned 131.18 from eggs 22.08 from butter and 12.25 from chickens from March 1 to November 1 totaling 102.52 Her daughter in law living with her earned 86.50 from eggs and chickens making the two households average 252.02 a year
Mrs E B Braly was rushed to Nashville for an operation Monday and is reported doing nicely. Her husband arrived from Nashville Tuesday evening and will make daily trips for now. The procedure was performed without prior preparation and, though painful, she is out of danger with only soreness remaining.
Elks Club plans a Christmas tree event Sunday at 3 p m at the club rooms to honor about 300 children set to receive gifts. Members are distributing blue buttons with the initials H I T O C T to track contributions and ensure no eligible child is forgotten this season.
McDowell School will present a Christmas entertainment on Friday evening to raise funds for the piano fund. The program promises quality and the public’s generous patronage is sincerely requested.
Members of the lower house of Congress are leaving Washington for Christmas. Hon. L. P. Padgett has been delayed by committee work but will depart Friday and is expected to arrive home Saturday night.
Columbia stores brighten the season with attractive holiday displays. Mc Kennon Anderson Foster and Maury Dry Goods showcase notable decorations. Cotham Aros and R J Brooks jewelry shops also dress their windows nicely. Hyans Parker & Moore features a beautifully laden Christmas tree drawing many compliments.
Curtis Scott aged 16 suffered facial and head bruises when an intruder attacked him in his Louisville home late Sunday night. He shouted for help as his mother cried out, neighbors arrived, and the burglar fled through a kitchen window. he was treated for wounds by FP Baeley of New Albany.
Washington reports the final estimate from the Department of Agriculture listing crop production and values for 1911. Corn reaches 2,631,488,000 bushels valued at 1,566,058,000 dollars. tobacco at 5,100,000 pounds valued at 85,210,000 dollars. rice yields 22,954,000 bushels valued at 18,374,000 dollars.
Postmaster and staff prepare for holiday mail surge with extra help and adjusted hours. Rural and city carriers will operate Sunday hours noon to 1 pm and resume regular trips Monday. Express office adds space and staff to handle liquor shipments and peak volume. Separately, W A Fire Insurance note collection is contested in Nashville suit alleging stock misrepresentation and fraud.
The Christmas number of the Cadet is out featuring a Santa Claus cover and art by J. R. Sharp. It offers local jokes lively comment and humor, plus an original story for early pages. Editors praise improved subject matter and overall presentation.
Columbia Lodge No. 31 A. F. and A. M. will hold a call meeting Thursday evening in their lodge rooms to perform second degree work. Members are requested to be present.
The circuit court hears liquor law cases with Ellis Alderson held on a split jury and remanded to January term. Richard and Gus Cockrell face similar charges. Gus case continued due to illness while Richards proceeds. Court expected to adjourn Thursday until the regular January term with no trials next week.
Local railroad agents report immense travel for several days with numbers swelling toward Christmas. Many visitors head West while others visit relatives, and daily crowds bound for Nashville add to congestion. Train schedules likely disrupted through the remainder of the week due to increased express and passenger traffic.
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