Wreck on L N sleeper near Columbia claims no victims
Torrential rains overflowed streams and triggered a dramatic wreck of L N train No. 1 near Rutherford Creek four miles north of Columbia. Six injured passengers and crew survived after the rear sleeper broke through a breached embankment. rescue crews, doctors, and rail officials organized aid as passengers endured watery chaos and a lengthy delay before relief and replacement trains arrived.
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Rutherford Creek
Columbia
Pickups From The Wreck Show Narrow Escape On Rail
Engineer Gus Powell at the throttle of a wrecked train with Lonnie Woods from Columbia as the wagon slipped on a washout. Powell opened the throttle to save most of the cars while airbrakes finally halted the heavy train. Only slight injuries reported to Mrs. Drakeford of St Louis among two other passengers.
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Gus Powell
Lonnie Woods
Columbia
Fireman Burns in Nashville Rail Yard Wreck
Fireman Surns, known in Columbia, badly scalded when a switch left open caused No 2 to collide with a departing train in Nashville yards. He was hospitalized with painful injuries not considered dangerous. A Pullman coach carrying eighteen to St Louis burned. all passengers escaped.
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Nashville
Surns
Columbia
St. Louis
Flooding in Maury and Marshall Counties Threatens Crops
A heavy rainfall Monday night caused widespread flooding across Maury and adjoining Marshall County. Duck River rose to 16 feet by 7 am, with waters still rising. mills, fences, bridges, and low-lying fields were washed away or inundated. Jno. B. Ashton predicted a 30 foot rise and moved perishables to safety. damage disrupted roads and planting across Bryant Station to Groveland and along Little Creek near Rally Hill.
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Foreste
Duck River
Jno.b. Ashton
Franklin Pitt
Columbia
Ashton
B. M. Wilkes
Bryant Station
Groveland
Taos
Santa Fe
Rally Hull
Little Creek
Justifiable Homicide In Crop Dispute Reported In County
In Potassium May 22 a dispute over crops between Henry Jackson a white farmer and Geo Brown and his son Ed two Black tenants led Jackson to shoot and kill both men The inquest returned a verdict of justifiable homicide Dr Kelley Speaks On Power Of Prayer at South Columbia Methodist Church urged prayer as deeds in spirit noting faith without works is dead and describing mountain tunnels as evidence of faith and labor combining to solve problems including capital labor tensions.
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Potasski
Tena
Henry Jackson
Geo, Brown and Tie
Jackson
DR. Kelley
D. ©. Kelly
South Columbia Methodist Church
Kelley
Keiley
Local Notes From Screamersville May Day Life
Screamersville reports a lively week with Mrs Laura Campbell visiting Mrs J A Overstreet in Campbellville. Elder Frank sorrow attended events as Frank Prestoe traveled to Columbia for court. Mob Mary Foster ill several days. friends wish her a speedy recovery. Elder Wilburo Derryberry filled his appearance at Buro's Academy. Phraque also noted in town updates.
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Screamersville
Rlder
Wilburo Derryberry
Buro’s Academy
Sun Yi
Laura Campbell
Campbellville
J. A. Overstreet
Frank Prestoe
Columbia
Mary Foster
Janie Usmpton
Kivine
Frank @sorrow
Phraque
Pleasant community notes and local moves in town
Local residents return from Williamsport visit. Doss takes position with St Lewin tobacco home. Ethel Giddens of Buford Station heard "Our Bob" Friday night. Irwin relatives visit Columbia. Blanche Irwin visits Nashville with Ware. Rohm family heads to Nashville for Tulane stay. Bob Taylor lecture guests include Irwins and Thomases. Roberts Studio features moonlions and mine views. Several moves into homes on Jordan Ave and North Main. Opening of Mr Pleasant Milla postponed due to missing machinery power. Water main work on Rise rgrase Avenue to Broadway delayed. pipe-saving underway. Peebles moves into Fleming house. Fleming to stay in Columbia summer. Locke moves into Goodloe residence, now freshly painted. Sailors lodge candidates listed in Nashville trip. Wet weather hurts farmers and miners. phosphate standstill. Weeds appear on bottom land. warm spell would help. Opera house plans discussed. ideal building near North Main could house opera and offices.
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J. W. Griffin
Griffin
Williamsport
R. M. Doss
St. Lewin
Ethel Giddens
Buford Station
Annie Mat Irwin
Columbia
Simpson Irwin
Blanche Irwin
Nashville
Ware
Polk Flats
H. D. Rohm
H. D. Rubin, Jr
Tulane
Bob Taylor
Bigbyville
Annie Lowell
Lishanerry
Brownin Giddens
Hattie Douglas
Messra
Howard Petry
Charlie Thomas
Ernest Thomas
Eugene Thomas
Moonlions
Roberts
Jobo Rubin
Jordan Ave
Pleasant Milla
Riaergrase Avenue
Square
Broadway
R. L Peebles
O. W. Fleming
Fleming
Sam B. Locke
Wobster-Locke Milling Co
Hobt. Goodloe
North Main Street
Eula Campbell
Jackson
Ingram
Alain Street
Our Bob Draws Large Crowd at Howard Institute
Ex-Governor Robert L. Taylor delivered his lecture Cases In The Air to a late delighted audience at Howard Institute. He did not reveal the funny side of politics and declined to lecture next season. The K P lodge funded the event, losing about $20 but providing wholesome entertainment for the season. Howard Institute trustees and professors deserve thanks for use of the building.
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Robert L. Taylor
Howard Institute
Taylor
K. of P's
K. of P. Lodge
Altercation Over Account Ends With Threats On Binegrane Ave
Late Saturday a dispute between Bell Brown and 19 year old Tommie Jones over an account led to a brief disturbance. Jones returned with his father R H Jones, tensions rose, and Brown followed outside for a confrontation. A scuffle seemed possible, with Chief Moody prepared to intervene.
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Binegrane Ave
Bell Brown
Tommie Jones
R. H. Jones
South Main Street
Mr. Brown
Dunes
Brown
Moody
Religious service and church leadership notes
Father Wm Morton will preach at the C P church next Sunday at 3 30 p m. The King’s Daughters met Friday with Mrs S Hi Irwin and others and reported on the State Convention. The next meeting will be with Mrs J J Jones on Friday. Rev A S Allen will be installed Sunday June 18 with installation sermon by Dr T A Wharton of Columbia. Reverend Hawes and Preston will support the charge. Allen’s leadership has advanced the congregation through earnest effort.
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Wm. Morton
C. P
Lawrence County Oil Prospects Move Forward At Loretto
At Loretto Tennessee villagers report strong oil exploration when machinery arrived to bore for oil. A stock company is being formed with planned surveys and subscriptions as locals consider pooling resources to finance drilling efforts near the N and J Railway line just south of Lawrenceburg. Nearby wells reportedly spoil water with coal oil taste, prompting speculation of a potential oil strike and local investment interest.
Beasley Killed in Duel like Shooting by Davis
Jerry Beasley of Beasley’s home on White How was fatally shot at about 9 am last Sunday after an earlier argument over a woman. Charley Davis confronted him, Beasley fired first but the revolver misfired, Davis then fired three shots striking Beasley in the abdomen and breast. Beasley died later that afternoon.
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Jerry Beasley
Charley Davis
White How
Thin City
Davis
Beasley
Fred
Davin An
Hay Long College Primary Reception Delights Attendees
A lively Hay Lung College primary reception marked the start of commencement events. Montgomery led with rhymes and the children in costumes delighted the audience with playful acts and gestures reflecting their teacher Miss Montgomery, pleasing all present.
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HAY Long College
Hay Lung
Mise Montgomery
New Lumber Yard Opens in City with Builder Goods
A new lumber yard adds to the industrial growth of the city. The business, located at the former W D Coopers yard, is owned by M E Wheeler and partners. It carries dressed lumber, rough lumber, and builders hardware under manager B Van Smith with Irwin Peebles as foreman and salesman.
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Thin City
W.D. Cooper
M. E Wheeler
Onder
van Smith
Irwin Peebles
Vehicle Supplies In Shortage Prompted By Demand
A broad note states a supplier cannot guarantee any style of vehicle that runs on fuel or other power. It indicates ongoing shortages and uncertainties for customers seeking cars trucks or other motorized transport.
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