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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1907

Page

5

Unnamed Telegraph Plan For Central Exchange Adoption

A local meeting discussed connecting Mali Centhel to a Main Central exchange in Columbia and linking to the outer Maury County Exchange while keeping the Columbia exchange distinct. The plan sets rates for residences and business lines and outlines toll sharing with subscribers and operators handling a small automatic call register. The Citizens Telephone Co pledged to stay in business. the group approved the capital stock of 50000 and adopted most plan paragraphs with remaining items sent to directors.

Columbia Columbiia Exchange Maury County Timre Citizens Telephone Co James A. Smiser

Enthusiasm Aroused by Carmack at Confederate Monument

Richmond June 3 former Tennessee Senator Carmack addressed a large crowd at the unveiling of Jefferson Davis monument, delivering a patriotic defense of the South. He urged the South to claim its place in the nation, praising Confederate leaders and soldiers and insisting the doctrine of secession is dead while stressing loyalty to the Union.

Richmond Senator Carmack Tennessee United Daughters of the Confederacy Jefferson Davis South United, Daughters of the Confederacy Orerror Roosevelt America North Philadelphia Union West Point United States Senator Lodge Massachusetts New England South Carolina

Plan of reorganization approved for Citizens Telephone

Dr Porter notes the Citizens Telephone Company plan of reorganization passed without opposition. He says income must increase and supports raising rates to fund the plan, acknowledging protests centered on management details. Porter urges directors to set higher toll and subscriber charges to enable reorganization.

Hilstoy Herald Citzens Telephone Company C. Otey J. Porter

Practical Dairy at the Tennessee Fair

The Tennessee Fair Association appoints John N. Meroney as superintendent of the Dairy Products and Machinery department. Aiming to feature a dedicated building and a selected Jersey herd, the fair will showcase the latest milking machines, cream separators, and dairy supplies with expert demonstrations and lectures.

Tennessee Fair Association John N. Meroney Meroney Tennessee

Sons of Founders Call for Faith in Liberty

A passage extols high duty and the colonial ancestry of Americans. It frames settlers as builders of a rugged, imperishable temple to liberty and urges descendants to preserve the founders' blood and the faith in government foundations.

Republic

City Beautification Effort Proposed by Students Club

The Students' Club voted to undertake city beautification alongside literature work. Colum!ns women, known for intellect, will lead projects to clean and improve streets, lawns, and pavements. New York sculptor Ruxstal praised Columbia’s beauty but urged civic organization to aid the effort. Public cleanliness seen as the practical first step toward urban embellishment.

Colum Ruxstal New York Columbia Ike Aften

South Columbia Notes on Local Visits and Moves

Mrs. Sidney Cameron returns to Birmingham after visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Cameron. Cameron relatives from Shefield Alabama visit grandparents. Aline Ledbetter returns from Potter Bible School in Bowling Green Kentucky. Mrs. Jno R. Walker is ill on 12th Street with grip. Eliza Grimes returns from Hampshire visit. Cecil Hunter visits Nashville relatives. Joe Dunn of Mt. Pleasant visits with his mother Pinion. Bill Hughes and daughter Virgie attend the Rich Mon reunion. Caroline Dodson takes rooms with Mrs. Martin on Mt. Pleasant street for the summer. Mentions of Boece Wickens and J. M. McAlister Jr moving to town.

Sidney Cameron Birmingham W. D. Cameron Owen Margaret Katherine Cameron Sheield Ala Aline Ledbetter Potter Bible School Bowling Green Jno. R. Walker 12Th Street Grip Eliza Grimes Hampshire Cecil Hunter Nashville Joe Dunn Mt. Pleasant Pinion Bill Hughes Virgie Richmon Caroline Dodson Martin Mt. Pleasant Pi Boece Wickens Sipi Hist J. M. McAlister, Jr Omial Street

Southeast Side Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

Mr. Charles Robinson visited his son 8 A Robinson at Carters Creek. John Goad of Theta visited his brother James Goad. Mr. and Mrs. H H Mooney plan a short trip to visit relatives. Prior Skelly of Theta visited Charles Robinson. Estella DeWitt and Dora Good of Nashville were in town. Dudley Stansell moved into John Fish's former house. A Baptist mission supper hosted by young ladies drew a good crowd.

Charles Robinson A. Robinson Carter’s Creek John Goad Theta James Goad H. H. Mooney Bounty Prior Skelly Estella DeWitt Dora Good Nashville

Train wreck injures passengers near Lebanon Tennessee

A Southern Railway passenger train from Nashville to Lebanon derailed three miles east of Lebanon. Sixteen injured, six seriously, with reports later indicating about sixty aboard. Doctors Fort and Demoss rushed to the scene by special car to treat the injured.

the Herald Nashville Tenn Lebanon R. E. Fort Ed Demoss

Another $100000 phosphate company chartered

The charter of the Syndicate Phosphate Co has been used for registration. Capital stock is $100,000. Incorporators are Messrs G W Killebrew John Rubin Jr W Collier Eugene Anderson and John W Fry. The company has been informally organized for years and land purchases made four or five years ago could yield about ten for one.

Syndicate Phosphate Co G W, Killebrew John Rubin, Jr W Collier Eugene Anderson John W. Fry

Respected Negro Passes Away at Stock Yards

Andrew Galloway, a young highly thought of colored employee at the Columbia Stock Yards, died Friday night at his home near the yards. He had been there for several years and was valued for his skilled work. During a many months illness he received full pay and the best medical care.

Andrew Galloway Columbia Stock Yards Andrew

First ripe tomato brought in on Kirk Lobtin farm

Bob Martini, a gardener on Kirk Lobtin's farm, and Dan the honor of bringing in the first ripe tomato of the season. The tomato, grown in a greenhouse, was ripened and pulled Tuesday. Also includes a product testimonial for Burdock Blood Bitters by Mrs. Chas. Frietoy of Moosup, Conn.

Bob Martini Kirk Lob Tin Dan Chas. Frietoy

Fell and Injured Master Walker in Wheel Accident

Master Robert Walker son of Dr Walker of Santa Fe fell from his wheel on Tuesday and was thought seriously injured as he remained unconscious all day but late reports say he is better and not as seriously hurt as feared.

Robert Walker Walker Santa Fe

Peruna Sale Case Faces Trial At City Court

Mag S Latha Circuit Court tries druggist Niles for selling Peruna to a confirmed drinker. City imposes a $50 fine. Niles appeals. Peruna proprietors contest the case as it proceeds.

Uniom Qudy Niles

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