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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1907
Page
6
Bowling Green Ky residents cast ballots today with 227 vote lead in the Joey option election. The day saw three arrests for bribery and crowds in the streets led by bands. Women crowded the streets with sandwiches and coffee as saloons plan to stay open until next May.
Nashville June 10. Hon. John Thompson Agricultural Commissioner and ex officio chairman of the new Immigration Commission will convene a meeting of the ten immigration commissioners next Thursday to discuss provisions of the law.
Miss Daisy Fitzlough Ayers, in her weekly Washington Letter to the Nashville Banner, praises Robert Irwin Moore of Spring Hill Tenn. for a brilliant George Washington University record and a Vanderbilt AB degree in 1898. He served as class president, Debating Society head, Athletic Association president, editor of The Hatchet and The Mall, and law degree holder aiming to practice in Washington or Memphis.
Dr J R Harwell of Nashville delivered a strong noon address at the annual graves decoration of the departed Odd Fellows in Columbia Lodge Cemetery. The graves were strewn with flowers as hymns and prayer closed the exercises. Members divided into tens over the cemetery. Harwell has served as an Odd Fellow for forty years and Grand Secretary for twenty.
Robertson County bonds advertised for sale on June 1 drew no bids due to the low 4 percent interest rate. The price bonds may be sold below par to attract buyers, and the Pike County Commission will seek the best possible bids for submission to the county court at the July term.
On July 1 the Post Office Department in Maury County will raise salaries for most staff. All 37 rural carriers gain to 900 dollars annually, except two at 864. Columbia city carriers also see raises though some start after a year of service. Mort Taylor and J O Scotten to 900, T A Morrell and J A Andrews to 800. Office clerks will rise where not at 1000, the cap for clerks in a second class office.
In Chattanooga on June 5 arrests were made on warrants from butchers accusing competitors of violating the Sabbath by keeping shops open. The men claim an agreement to close on Sundays exists and that each member targets a shop that remains open. More warrants expected tomorrow.
Long distance lines and telephones of this Company enable you to talk almost anywhere in Southern Indiana, Southern Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana. We solicit your patronage. Equipment and facilities unsurpassed. Goldwell President LeLaro ad copy.
Mrs. Nanice Van Holland of 585 Maple Ave, Tennessee, fired a pistol at William Smith who threatened her for pay while he worked a lawn. Smith fled east as neighbors reacted. Van Holland, a skilled shooter taught by her father, claimed self defense and did not report the incident to police.
Lieut Governor Davidson of Texas signals interest in the Home Coming Club of Texas and Tennessee ties. He notes personal Texas roots, birthplace in Lincoln County Tennessee, and willingness to assist by forwarding the invitation to Austin officials for action.
In Barcelona on June 7 a balloon ascent from the gas works ended when a man, attempting to accompany the Count of Mendoza and his brother, lost his grip at about 1,000 feet and fell to the ground. He was found by passersby and taken to a hospital.
June 10 Lynnville Tean report a severe fire at Camp Belleville near thin pisce in Giles County. J C Rose a prominent local figure suffered heavy uninsured losses as cotton gin saws mills and a store burned. Dwelling saved but total losses reach about 5000 with little stock salvage. cause believed to be a spark. In Pulaski a separate blaze destroyed Mrs Julia Jones house with 1400 insured and furniture insured for 200. W R Jones furniture insured for 500.
Thellinois Realty Company plans building additions along the Nashville Interurban route and has been quietly securing options on homes near the proposed line. Representative John E Hammack would not disclose plans or affiliations, but indicates possible purchases around Spring Hill 25 miles from Nashville and near Columbia. Hammack left Nashville for Chicago yesterday and will return next week.
Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture and Immigration Geo. Wellington Koiner reports from Norway that arrangements are complete for the exportation to Virginia of thousands of Scandinavian farmers and their families. The letter to the Executive Offices confirms planned immigration to boost rural settlement and agricultural labor across the state.
Houston Tex June 7 Mrs 1 Killereave of Pine Mills ten miles from Mineola Texas will celebrate her 121st birthday Monday. She was born June 10 1776 and she resides with her daughter and granddaughter both of whom are very old.
Women may find long silk gloves priced up to 1.25 and short silk options. A broad display includes laces, embroideries, nets and insertions with prices from a few cents to over a dime per yard. Also featured are collars, belts, bags, combs and dental powder.
In Chattanooga on June 7 the Shipp case hearing set for next week promises feverish interest. Twenty six indicted for assisting in Ed Johnson lynching may see charges dropped for many, while at least fifteen local citizens will be named as defendants. Detectives seek witnesses tied to the county bridge night and a key mob member alleged to have led actions. Arthur Waller, who killed Dr Fenisson and is in Brushy, is expected to testify about a jail conference revealing interior details to strangers.]
Work on a Nashville Interurban line advances rapidly contractor James Smith says over half the route on this side of Franklin is graded. About forty workers, aided by a Tage engineering corps, are shaping the right of way as the line is pushed toward completion.
Advertisers boast that customers will wear a smile that won’t come off due to reliable plumbing contracts. The copy emphasizes trust, consistent quality, and the visible value of workmanship over time.
L H Garber, extradited from Gate City to Bristol Tennessee, faces trial for the 1901 murder of Taylor Maness after claiming it was a robbery gone wrong. He posted bond, moved west with his family, and later sued the Texas and Western Railway for damages, winning $4,200. The case drew attention as his return stirred local interest.
Nolensville Tennessee June 6 Local prospecting firm moves to mine a thousand tons of high grade phosphate. Estimates say a wagon haul will run seven to eight miles from the Nashville and Chattanooga line to the mine with a new road to be built from the Nawville and Huntaville route.
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