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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
4
Seattle's Alaska Yukon Pacific Exposition draws crowds from across the U S and Canada. Exhibits showcase industrial process and agriculture with a strong Oriental atmosphere highlighted by Japanese and Chinese participation. The event features a vast array of international displays, varied races, and educational offerings promising a high standard of cultural exchange.
B F Aysene of Logleside North Carolina suffered years of indigestion doctors and costly medicines failed until using Dr King's New Life Pills. He reports complete cure of constipation biliousness sick headache stomach liver kidney and bowel troubles. Available at all druggists.
Robert T. Lincoln son of President Lincoln was slightly stricken by heat Monday near the close of the unveiling ceremonies for his father's statue in Hodgenville. The 66 year old leaned on Henry Watterson who spoke at the event and escorted him to his car. After resting he recovered, and he regretted his father had not allowed the three mile ride to see the birthplace cabin.
The Lincoln statue unveiling drew Hubert T. Lincoln Henry Watterson Chief Justice Edward ORear and other leaders to Hodgenville Kentucky on June 1. Mrs Helm pulled the cord lifting the flag from the bronze Lincoln statue as Gov Wilson and thousands watched. The event featured prayers and speeches on pioneers and national spirit with Rob Enelow reading an invocation and Henry Watterson delivering the principal address.
Vicksburg Miss June 1 George W Farr 57 died by his own hand Monday after shooting himself in the heart A note attached to his clothing read Good bye to everyone I pray the Lord to forgive me for this act My family is Innocent of any wrong Fellow men be good to them His son had recently been discharged from police duty as the force was cut down and preference given to married men It is said the old man brooded over his son's luck
In Lexington Kentucky on May 31 saloons closed for the first time in years after a revival preacher led an effort by about seven thousand church members. Mayor, city prosecutor, police, and detectives were accused of tolerating Sunday saloon operation. After midnight police ordered all 150 saloons to close. no arrests were reported. Brooks vowed further exposure of immorality as churches joined in meetings.
Look and feel your best with Bucklen's Arnica Salve for pimples sores chapped hands and cracked lips. It softens skin and can heal sore eyes cold sores piles and other eruptions. Available at all druggists with 26 cent price.
In Maury county Tennessee three men, M. E. Allen, Joe Hagey, and Houston Thomas, shipped livestock from the Columbia Stock Yards totaling over $61,000 in just over a week. Allen and Hagey led with about $46,000, including 7,600 sheep and lambs. The shipments also included high value cattle purchased from W. M. Cheairs and several carloads of fine lambs and sheep. The broader Maury livestock trade exceeds a million dollars annually, with the mule business adding close to that amount.
A large meteor passed over the district near Dublin Comanche and Brownwood Monday night startling residents. As the heavens brightened many fled in terror and described the event as day turning light with a loud explosion near Comanche causing widespread alarm. Subscribe for The Herald.
Louisville dispatch notes a special train planned from Shelbyville to Shelby, to aid kinfolk of Jane M Wakefield who died at age 99. The Kentucky plane saddle indicates Wakefield’s descendants spread through Spencer Nelson and Shelby counties. John Wakefield, Louisville newspaperman, is a kinsman attending the service.
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