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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
1
Warmest day in Chicago in twenty nine years noted
Sunday warns readers that Chicago records its hottest day in 29 years. Ex Gov Hob Paylor plans a summer feature titled The Old Plantation. Rev George E Shaw refuses back pay and works in a tailor shop after salary dispute. Martial law declared in Panama amid rebel reorganizations and fears of attacks on Panama and Colon. Demand for beer rises in Louisville, closing links to nearby towns. Morton grants charter to Reelfoot Lake Oil Gas and Mining Company with $20,000 capital to explore oil gas and more. One Chicago minister who studied army canteen system becomes its advocate with a dissertation titled An Appeal from Phillip Sober to Phillip Drank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Phillip Sober
Phillip
Miniature cyclone hits near Dark's Mill during Thursday storm
A small cyclone and heavy hail struck three miles from Nashville pike by Dark's Mill Saturday afternoon. Sunday school children and wagon riders were soaked and frightened as a hack with about forty youngsters swerved into a ditch. Mahlon Jennix's buggy toppled, boys flew over a fence, a little boy nearly unconscious but not seriously hurt. J B Ashton reports corn plants along the pike ripped and flattened by the wind and hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Here
Methodist
Figuers Grove
Dark's Mill
Harrison Place
Nashville Pike
Peter
Mahlon Jennix
J. B. Ashton
Peruna Promises Restored Energy For Women
A promotional voice touts Peruna as the sole cure for female weakness and dyspepsia conditions. It claims many women suffer from catarrh inflaming body linings, draining vitality, and needing Peruna to restore strength and life’s pleasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruna
County Court Votes on Turnpikes and Roads Plan
The county court met in quarterly session and rejected a plan to value and purchase local turnpikes by a fiveperson panel. It also elected WB Greenlaw as county attorney and notaries public, adjusted district lines, and appropriated funds for bridges on Sugar Creek and Duck River. An adjournment was set for July as the road issue continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wottly
Greenlaw, Rey
Wsre
W ©. Salmon
W. J. Towler
Bud Andrews
Bird Watters
Roperties
Henry Nicholson
Globe Creek
Cullooka and
Mooresville Pikes
Columbia Road
Sugar Creek
Mt. Pleasant
Columbia
Duck River
Hunter's Ford
Godwin
Williamsport
Fountain Creek
Scribner's Mill
Wayron
Damage suit for $15,000 filed in circuit court
Ming Taliths Church is plaintiff in a $15,000 damage suit against Bay Loobriday and others. The case alleges scandalous repartee caused damages. Separately Judge pene Saturday granted a divorce to Mrs Willie Tuck from William Tuck and restored her maiden name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Taliths Church
Mesars
Voorhins
Bay
Loobriday
Mins
Me. A.B. Church
Carfor'd Creek
Lochridge
Pene
Willie Tuck
William Tuck
Sensation Sprung in Chattanooga County Court Scandal
A county court investigation reports a wide system of magistrates robbing the county through false committals to the work house. Hundreds of cases show costs up to 80 per entry and prisoners not sent to the work house. Several prominent policy justices are implicated, names withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Cne
Beaumont Oil Expert Reports Indications Gelding
Capt. A. F. Lucas of Beaumont Texas, an oil expert, spent Thursday in the county investigating alleged oil discoveries. He left Friday on the northbound train saying indications look good but only digging will confirm. Lucas is reputed wealthy and has interests in New Decatur Alabama oil discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Lucas
Beaumont
Texas
New Decatur
Ala
Religious editor endorses anti saloon stance in Mt Pleasant
Rev F J Tyler of Daily Herald denounces saloons linked to recent killings in Mt Pleasant and Columbia. He decries church members who back whiskey, calls for prohibition and notes voters' church membership discrepancy. He urges Christians to oppose saloons and support a prohibition fight with strong rhetoric about electoral influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Herald
Mt. Pleasant
Columbia
Maten
Tabernacle
F. J. Tyler
Meat Thief Arrested For Larceny Of Store Meat
Will Brown a colored man was arrested on larceny charges after stealing a large quantity of meat from G. W. Nichols. He operated in daytime from the rear of a store, hiding to steal meat and selling portions to merchants. Investigators found three shoulders missing and Brown confessed to the thefts. He is held in county jail, with prior mentions of property in Alabama Row and local warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Brown
G. W. Nichols
Brown
Nichols
Nichole Kent
Jana Brown
Retirement of Maj Gen W R Ter transfers Department of California
In San Francisco on Juan 30 two major events marked the day. Maj Gen W R Ter retired and four volunteer line officers muttered out to Geo. went to the ret Hist at noon. He formally transferred command of the Department of California to Geo. B. M. Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Juan
W. R. Ter
Geo
Department of Callefornia
B. M. Young
Water Supply Contamination Scandal at Helm's Branch
Aldermen investigated Columbia Water Company after reports of contaminated water from Helm's Branch entering the system. They found intake pipes above and below the branch mouth with a pipe break, prompting health officials to demand repairs. Company officials deny contamination citing a loose valve and say upper intake sources ensure purity. Mayor and City Health Officer vow action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Water Company
Heim
Payne
Streek
Gadt
McClanahaw
John B Astiton
Elelm
Porter
Cameron
Tts
Henato
Water Company
Robinson
Helm
Would-be Thief Blamed For Hotel Window Theft
At the Herbell House a would-be thief broke into rooms of traveling salesman G W Nockols and Webbs Ridley, tossing trousers and a trunk from a window. The next morning Allen Collins was found drunk behind the hotel and jailed. he denies stealing the items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G W. Nockols
Herbell House
Colliie
Ehwever
Fire Unit Responds to Morning Blaze at College Hill
A small morning fire at 22 College Hill prompted an EMS response. Firefighters controlled the blaze before it caused significant damage. Local officials reported no injuries and are investigating the cause.
Official Rural Delivery Routes Listed for Maury County
A notice from P. Padgett dates routes for Rural Delivery across Maury County including Columbia, Mt. Pleasant, and surrounding areas. It details Route No 1 to No 7 with streets and landmarks and invites residents along these paths to leave mail box orders with local postmasters at Columbia and Mt Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colmuhia Herat
Rial
Coumbin
Ridley Stine
Coloiba
Webster's Store
Bowell
Vinson
Heilininsport
Siow Urvek
Aira
Rolandoucu
Laeta
Colmbia
Kittieford Ginek Bridge
Brown's Place
J. Prankc
Uiewen
Cadmuibia
Rouse Su
Pheron Bridge Pike
Usborne Place
Duvis Mordrom
Bear Creek
Allen
Hock Springs
Lowell
Columbia
Mt. Pleasant
Ridley
Pelham
Ettaton
School Shense
Morrow Place
Enterprise
Orr Place
Dry Fork Church
Sandy Took
Mt. Plessant
Perryville
Strange
P. Padgett
Padgett Drives Rural Free Delivery Plan in Williamson County
Congressman Padgett pushes for rural free delivery in Williamson County with five routes planned. He met the government inspector, traveled fifty miles daily at his own expense, and assured local petitions and eliminations to secure Post Office Department routes. The Franklin Review Appeal lauds his energy, dispatch, and close contact with district needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thansson
Padgett
Williamson
Congress
Postoffice
Washington
Kigett
Franklin Review Appeal
Glorious Fourth Celebrated by Retail Clerks at South Side Park
Present indications show a grand Fourth of July celebration by the Retail Clerks and friends at South Side Park. Most city businesses will close, clerks attend, a horse show begins by 3 o'clock, with songs, prizes from Mt Pleasance and Lynnville, and a fireworks finale. A prize ox roast and street events are planned, with ball games and a firework display concluding the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Park
City
Mt Pleasune
Lynnville
Lewinrg
Mistrial in Massey Case Ends Deadlocked Jury
The jury in the State of Massey case against Sam Massey for murder in the first degree reported a hung verdict Friday morning. Six jurors favored acquittal while seven favored conviction but could not agree on degree or punishment. Judge Holding set Massey’s bond at 10,000 as the case remains unresolved. Bryant, Jim colored, received three years in the penitentiary in each of two cases for house breaking and larceny stemming from a Mt. Pleasant commissary break-in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Massey
Vaughan
Mesara
Foster
Anderson
Baker
Mulling
Harbison
Harrig
Messra
Gardner
Butler
Letainger
Kinz R
Nesbit
Foldy
Holding
Jim Bryant
Bryant
Mt. Pleasant
McKENNON ANDERSON FOSTER CONTEST WINNERS
Miss Willie Figuers and Prof Allen win free trips to the Buffalo Exposition in a county teachers contest judged by Messrs Henry Evans and Will Collier. Automatic counting machine used. totals show Miss Figuers 4 50 and Prof Allen 4 128, with prizes awarded to top male and female teachers and a gold prize for the best participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Figuers
Prof
Allen
Buffalo
Buffalo Exposition
Measrs
McKennon, Anderson & Foster
Moenings
Mester
John W. Pry
Wale Sall
Henry Evans
Wit Collier
Ida Lipscomb
Bitte Pitemons
Port
A.C Allen
W. E. Bostick
Mesers McKennon
Anderson Fuster
Lockridge
Wen
Hain
Coe
Herald
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News and Comment
Hob Paylor
George E. Shaw
St. Paul
Panama
Colon
Louisville
Morton Saturday
Reelfoot Lake Oil, Gas and Micing Company
Squires
Mika Talitha Church
R. D Loobridge
Hamilton County
Lucas
Beau
Shafter
HELMS
College HI
Por
Maury County
Congressman Padgett
Sole Yi
Massey
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