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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
7
A county notice urges residents to insist on Maury County produced cured meats. It highlights creating a local market for hams bacon and similar items, while warning the policy does not apply to breakfast or strip bacon.
Repair the wear of laboring men and women with Ziron Iron Tonic a perfected iron salts formula paired with tonic ingredients. Testimony from H. B. Converse of McLean Tennessee cites restored strength after hard work and continued use. Money back guarantee on first bottle offered by druggists.
The Western Union Telegraph Company sues the Monsville and Nassville Railroad Company claiming the right to condemn a strip of way for telegraph lines along the railroad right of way. Similar suits recur in counties crossed by the railroad. The case hinges on whether telegraph lines interfere with railroad operations and on state court interpretations of topography and law. The Western Union is represented by T. Cates and others. the Louisville and Nashville railroad by John Bell Keeble and associates. Proceedings are expected to extend over several years as cases are heard in the state.
Col Thomas H Peebles oversees a large force picking and shipping early apples to Birmingham and loading a car at Campbelly Station for shipment. Last week’s apples were first to market, with prices favorable, as around a thousand hampers are expected. A camp of blinded veterans works busy in a gray tent, grading fruit amid a lively scene on the Thames river course in England.
The advertisement touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe alternative to calomel for liver issues. It promises quick relief without salivation and claims it wakes the user with energy, suitable for adults and children, while offering a money back guarantee if not effective.
A fine service was held at St. John's Church on Sunday. A beautiful pageant was presented by St. Paul's Sunday School of Franklin, showcasing local youth in a community event.
Col James C Voorhies summoned to testify on charges against Attorney General White amid a forgery probe. Two men, Bani Sanders and Will Thomas, arrested after forged checks. grand jury to investigate. Pageant at St Peter's and St John's marked by sermon and unity among Franklin and Nashville congregants.
Officers continue cracking wheel tax violators with Sheriff Houser leading. Names submitted to the grand jury. many true bills expected. Charity Court Clerk Lipscomb issues licenses to those who thought they could evade payment.
Thomas Calendar Crawford, born May 11 1832 in Hamilton County, died recently in Nashville after living in Maury County for nearly six decades. A Confederate veteran who served under Lee at Appomattox, he married twice and moved to Nashville three months ago to live with his daughter. Survived by three children TJ Crawford Mrs A C Lane and Mere CA Brown. He was a longtime Baptist church member.
United Press reports Samuel W. Gompers was unanimously reelected president of the American Federation of Labor in Montreal on June 18. The meeting saw the secret executive session appoint a council slate and confer with members about reelection readiness.
James W. Ridley has added to his flock of pure bred Hampshire sheep. He announces high quality registered sires from the Jamon N Camien et Vor eailles line, aiming for a strictly registered herd. Ridley promotes rapid expansion of a premier American Hampshire flock.
Ice cream, flowers and souvenirs were sent to the nurses and patients at King’s Daughters Hospital by Lovell of Dimplelee Cream & Creamery Co at Thursday’s opening. The reception committee handed out over 3,000 souvenirs and more than 215 gallons of ice cream were served, with an orchestra providing music from start to finish. Lovell thanked the women’s committee for their help, noting the day’s success.
W Le Cleverger of the United States Department of Agriculture will arrive in Columbia Monday to supervise machinery installation at the new Maury County Cooperative Creamery. Officials are optimistic the creamery will be operational soon as contracts with major meat and dairy packers are sought. They anticipate large cow supplies and strong support from Armour Swift and other big firms for the creamery output.
Grand jury returned true bills against Columbia Water & Light Company accusing negligence in safeguarding water quality. Eight indictments allege separate offenses tied to contaminated supplies to residents, with mayor and city officials summoned to court.
Maury county reports from January 1 to June 10 show 76 bridges and 182 culverts treated under the county highway commission. The bridges totaled 3,122 dollars and culverts 2,829.80 dollars, with larger culvert expenditures noted since.
JusticesGuest and Jones ruled county and road commissioners not liable for Henry Kendrick coloreds horse killed when it fell through a bridge. Plaintiffs claimed county neglect. defense argued repair efforts were made and no neglect by county agents.
Hert Erwin a prominent young farmer and former stock inspector of Moury county was struck by lightning while at work on the Joe J. Pleming place. He was paralysed from the hips and severely in pain. three physicians attended. By press time he rested fairly well, with later reports suggesting rapid recovery.
In Phoenix on June 18 Mr Condon Olive admitted in court that she wrapped a cloth packed with red hot coals about her seven year old daughter's feet and legs in a punishment. She bond set at $2,000. The report notes the emotional restraint of the defendant amid the testimony.
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