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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
2
Monticedo Kentucky July 23 Prominent oil men report a new well on the Dalton farm flowing since Sunday morning at about 1500 barrels per day. The well is HL feet deep and located 600 feet north of Sunny Brook No 1. The report notes the striking production as the area hails a new oil strike amid industry chatter.
Miller F Juhnsen to Miss Minnie Whitehead. J T Mise to Laura Brown. Names appear corrupted but indicate couple pairings for marriage licenses in a local entry.
News snippets from Mt Pleasant Franklin and surrounding towns report social visits, market items, and a fatal animal disease. Names include J M Anderson Corinne Terry Gertrude Maxwell James Giddens Tennie Miller and Mr Ewing. Western Kentucky professor R L Cannon named principal at Kettle Mills School. Also notices of ice cream supper and a horse and pony dying from meningitis after heat.
A new tin shop has opened at Garden Street in Bothell, offering iron and blaze roofing, guttering, stave work, and furnace services. The shop promotes 19th century craft skills and emphasizes custom metalwork and home repairs.
Mt Pleasant citizens gain another chance for a fine lecture series arranged by the lodge in connection with the Meary ts Pythias. Members reported strong talent for the course and ticket sales indicate good demand for two entertainments planned for September.
Charley Johnson bound over to the Criminal Court awaiting the grand jury after a perjury warrant by Bailey Peyton Tursday. The trial revealed conflicting testimony from City Marshal Latta and detective Cannada, with Smith and Cannada corroborating opposing sides. Habeas corpus attempted to free Johnson, Judge Holding discharged the prisoner for lack of proof. The case underscores the city officers battle against Sunday tipplers and related violations.
Maj H C Bate reports week ending Monday as Eastern and Middle divisions receive scattered rains from the 16th to the 1th, breaking drought in parts but leaving many areas dry. Early corn suffers near total failure, late corn may recover, cotton holds up, tobacco damaged in spots, peanuts and wheat fare well, oats fair, hay abundant, potatoes and gardens damaged, fruit inferior with widespread apple drop.
Nashville July 24. The heat wave continues with highs near and above 100 degrees. The thermometer at Rains' drug store logged readings around 98 to 102, and the day closed with temperatures still baking the region. One death was reported from heat exposure as authorities warned residents to stay indoors and stay hydrated.
Special to the Herald reports Will Harris a Tennessee Phosphate Co. worker severely injured while crawling under a phosphate car when an engine struck the car. His feet were crushed with amputation probable and his right foot badly mangled. Dr. Henry Long fears possible death from injuries.
Debts due the firm of Barker & Co. must be paid to Lockridge. The amount noted is $8. Newman.
Rev. John Royal Harris state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League reports strong temperance sentiment spreading across Tennessee after recent trips to Murfreesboro and Shelbyville. He plans to visit Maury County this week and will speak in Columbia on successive nights. The movement gains momentum as local chapters organize anew.
West End thrives with a two story residence rising on West Seventh street for Ma W H Hughes, a new meat market in a house near Mr. 4 T Batts, and various residents improving homes while wells run dry amid a water famine. Changes include T J Watts leaving for Kent California, Alex Johnson's illness, and a planned larger Columbia Bottling Works operation under DC Kebar producing 4 to 5 hundred cases daily.
Real estate transfers listed include Sophia Bradshaw to J Ry Fiuut in Sed ward for 25 acres, Campbell to W B Mek gered in 1st district, W.d. Daniel to M 100 acres in South district for 8500, Gamble to Mr Mary t Denia in Sed ward for 3700, plus Morgan et al to Wo J Mie Boe in 6h Haven area, and other deeds covering 4th to 12th districts with sums and parcels noted.
In Jackson and Tem on July 2b, court attendees eschewed coats for comfort in hot weather. The scene shows lawyers and court officers in lighter attire, with observers noting several shirtsleeved outfits and casual dress at Satterfield & Dodson's for the event.
A muddled OCR note reports a pardon for a firebug and mentions a defendant named L. Bareill and a soldier figure tied to a sea incident. It references months of sentence and a dependent bid situation, with unclear surrounding names and dates.
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