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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1909
Page
11
Philadelphia June 5 the large trolley strike ended with the company agreeing to a new wage scale of twenty two cents an hour effective immediately. The contract calls for a further raise on June 30 if financials permit, and the union gains formal recognition through elected representatives.
At McCloud600 Italian lumbermen are on strike and 300 militiamen arrived. Most strikers are leaving camps as mills reopen. Company makes no concession. An Italian worker was bayoneted during a crowd control attempt. Italian consul general to visit to safeguard treaty rights.
Outbreak likely as four leading Evansville business men report their investigation finds the street car strike unjustified. Cars ran on all lines with few riders. Three distant teachers were seen, and the superintendent warned that parents could pull children from school if they rode again. Tension grows for potential trouble.
L. E. Morris of Dexter Kentucky reports his father suffered kidney and bladder trouble with enlarged prostate. Doctors advised surgery but due to age they feared it. After using Foley's Kidney Remedy, the first bottle eased symptoms and the second bottle left him free from the complaint.
The residence of Chas Hamilton near Williamsport was consumed by a Sunday morning fire while the family attended church. The building was a total loss with no insurance, estimated damage around 8900, and the cause remains undetermined.
The State Text Book Commission elected a sub commission including W. P. Allbright J H Bayer B O Duggan W S Dugger and P A Lyon to meet June 14 to review texts and hear publishers and authors. All commission members present Gov M R Patterson R L Jones W N Billingeley J L Brooks A L Todd oversaw rules and regulations adoption.
At the Maury County Teachers association meeting officers for the year were elected led by President L. L. Duke and Vice President J. A. Derry. Plans for a county institute at the Athenaeum next week were announced along with a flowers tribute to member Mrs. Jesse Tommison. Noted racing at South Side Park featured Thomas stable entries for the Tennessee Circuit with a busy schedule through August and September including 2:25 pace and 2:30 trot stakes. W. H. Jones sold mare Katie 8, 2:20 for 500 to Mrs. Jones who plans a strong brood mare line after a notable show career.
A petition to buy the Jack Baugus farm in Nashville was filed in Chancery Court. Joe Chapman opened bids at 13500 dollars, raised by W M Martin to 14000 dollars. Sale will close Monday.
The Herald thanks Mr. T. C. Adams of Roberts Bend for a basket of fine ripe peaches. Described as Gneed ranity, the fruit is extra fine and free from imperfections. Adams has a large crop now on the market.
The Circuit Court jury found for plaintiff J. B. Tucker in the Independent Phosphate Co. breach of contract case, awarding $884 after days of trial. The verdict closes the long proceedings against the company in this matter.
Gallatin Tenn June there is enthusiasm among Sumner County citizens to attract the Middle Tennessee Normal to their area. At the Sumner County Teachers Institute which is in session resolutions were adopted to pursue locating the normal here and a delegation will go to Nashville to petition the state board. Each teacher signed a petition asking the advisory board and county magistrates to attend the mass meeting planned for Saturday.
Rufus C Jackson writes from Albuquerque New Mexico to The Herald noting he and his family will settle permanently there. He praises the climate and reports Mrs Jackson improving rapidly, expressing delight with the country and gratitude to the paper for its kindness.
H. W. Thomas secretary of the Maury County Fair Association spent Saturday in Nashville attending the State Fair association meeting. All stakes except the 2 25 pace were declared off and reopened to close July 1. Stakes failed to fill due to wet weather hindering training and trainers lacking suitable horses. Many inquiries showed trainer interest.
The Hodgenville Lincoln birth site and the Fairview Davis memorial dedication brought Southern crowds from Todd, Christian, Hopkinsville, Pembroke, Guthrie, Paducah, Clarksville, and Nashville. Col W A Milton opened the exercises as Col Young read the chief address, with Capt W T Ellis also speaking.
Pittsburgh January 4 The Steel Corporation decided to curb drinking at plants by posting notices allowing workers to leave for meals only during set hours. Officials aim to end liquor breaks during work time as a measure against poor workmanship and lost time.
Andrew Johnsons tailor shop at Greeneville Tennessee, where he worked before becoming president, is to be preserved by the Andrew Johnson Memorial Association. An executive committee including Judge John Allison, Col John Bell Brownlow, Capt William Rule, G F Milton, and others will meet to plan moving the shop to the Johnson National Cemetery in Greeneville, on land once used to build the structure. The shop sits on property owned by Andrew Johnson Patterson, grandson of the ex president.
Willis Baker known as Dumb died Friday on the Thurston Neeley farm near Bigbyville. Deaf and dumb from birth, he was brought to Maury by J W Neeley after being found in Greenwood Florida. He was faithful and beloved by the Neeley family and was buried in the Neeley Jot at McCain's after a funeral by Rev T A Carden, with many white and colored attendees.
Maury County farmers report favorable weather reviving wheat and corn crops. Despite fears of rust from heavy rains, damage is minimal. A week or ten days of sunshine is expected to secure a strong wheat yield and improve corn prospects across the county.
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