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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1920
Page
1
United Press reports continued tremors in the Feipana and Veralila region of Rome area after Tuesday’s quake. Casualties remain undetermined with likely deaths in the hundreds and injuries in the thousands as tens of thousands face displacement and loss of homes.
Kiwanis luncheon reports the committee on water light and power rate increase for Columbia will present findings after cost of production and external charges are studied. State utilities commission asked to hold action until residents hear the case. Retail credit merchants plan to appoint a committee to coordinate with others.
Tech City and Fish Schools will hold a general faculty meeting at the High School on Saturday morning at 10 o'clock. All teachers must be present. Pupils returning for the term should bring a complete record of all work from previous schools to assist in placement.
School will open at Hampshire for the coming term on Monday morning with a full faculty. Prof Sewell of Columbia who has been studying town will be the principal of the school. Mr Sewell is a college graduate and the people of that section feel gratified at securing him.
At the Well Attend ed County Convention in Bigbyville Methodist Church Erastus J. Park of Cullooka was re elected president T Ed Gordon of Columbia named freshr er and Mrs Allen D Sloan of Columbia secretary The event drew delegates from over a score of churches and featured speakers including Judge W C Salmon Dr Molloy and Dr J M Robison The convention pledged 100 to the state organization and a large basket dinner followed a lengthy afternoon service
Milwaukee September 9 United Prose reports Senator Irvine Lenroot widened his lead over James Thomson in the Republican Senate primary. Indications suggest Congressman Esch, coauthor of the Esch Cummins railroad law, was defeated.
Former Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo reportedly opposes modification of the Volstead act and signals support for Gov. Cox. The statement stirs national political interest as McAdoo plans to campaign for Cox.
Stockard Fenty Company announces two large farm auctions this month. The Skelley and Oakley Faris farm at Knot Creek near Columbia will be sold September 24 at 10 o clock. The J. T. Onk wy farm, 241 acres, lies eleven miles north of Columbia near Carter's Creek, also on September 25. Interested buyers are invited to inspect the properties ahead of the sales.
Big convocation plans include a street parade on October 21 with at least 100 Odd Fellows in line headed by a Home Band. Merchants and Columbia bands may join. The event anticipates 1,000 to 1,200 delegates and visitors from across the state for the Grand Lodge and Encampment.
August rain records loom large as September stirs with renewed downpours. Wednesday’s deluge flooded streets, nearly an inch of rain in minutes, and today’s showers suggest continued rain after the equinox on September 21, when day and night equalize.
The Mrs Mary L Hodge home on South Main street was sold today at noon by Clerk of Master Moran Faris through the Chancery Court and Judge Sam Holding executor for 7700 to W C Salmon. Also five houses and lots on West Tenth street were sold to Annie Lee Ritter for 2100. The lots were bid in by Mrs Margaret C Brown for Mrs Ritter. The Hodge place is described as a desirable property and may see improvements and resale by Judge Salmon.
W H Burton Jr is appointed the new Delco agent for Maury County succeeding W Rupe who moves to Texas to sell Del Mehting systems. Burton succeeds and will operate from the Delco factory, handling local service and sales responsibilities. The move positions Burton to expand Delco products in the region with the Maury County market.
Texans plan to hold cotton to forty eight cents per pound through state farmers committee. The move aims to curb production incentives as market conditions factor in. Details remain unclear as the notice ends with fragmented wording.
Heavy deliveries of tomatoes continue at the Columbia Canning Company plant despite rain threats to the crop. Wagon loads reach the canning factory daily, with hundreds of dollars paid to county growers in recent weeks as officials predict a new tomato pack record and announce plans to can other fruits and vegetables later. The Herald will notify readers of future company intentions and market plans.
The 1921 Buick model arrives in Columbia amid excitement on Wednesday afternoon. Happy Brownlow notes the car shows automotive perfection with numerous improvements over the 1929 model. The engine has key upgrades praised by locals, though some lines blur in the muddy backdrop.
Assistant treasurer for the Republican campaign testified that a quota for fifty named cities was fixed by him last November. He confirmed the arrangement as part of the campaign’s staffing and outreach plan and said it guided allocations to the listed locales.
Senator Reed questions Harry M. Blair, treasurer of the Republican National Committee, about securing funds for the national campaign. Blair confirms Governor Coxe’s charges and the fifty one city quotas prepared last November, calling them confidential but not secret.
The Synod of Tennessee of the Presbyterian churches will convene at the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia from October 12 to 15. About 200 delegates are expected, with Nashville, Memphis, and Columbia Presbyteries included. Delegates will be lodged in local homes and visitors are anticipated from Atlanta and Louisville.
All is in readiness for the opening of Columbia Military Academy on Tuesday. Officials expect students from more than thirty states and foreign countries to arrive in the latter part of the week and continue over several days. The opening exercises will include addresses by Columbia church pastors. CMA believes the year will be among its best with strong attendance and excellent work anticipated.
Washington Bapt. 9. John B. Densmore, director of labor at the department of employment service, predicted plenty of jobs for all this winter. He based his forecast on reports from agents and said the season should offer strong opportunities for employment, unlike the war years.
Watson’s election outcome in Georgia is seen by Republican headquarters as a repudiation of the administration and the League of Nations. Democrats harp on victory over Smith and the election climate reflects strong party tensions and political crosscurrents.
Golm bin Baseball Association announces the second game with Lawrenceburg postponed again. A double header will be played here tomorrow if weather allows. The first game starts at 2 16 o'clock and a record attendance is anticipated.
The Jewish New Year Rosh Hashana begins Sunday afternoon and ends Tuesday evening, observed by Jewish residents and businesses in Columbia and Mayty counties with closures. The term means head of the year, marking the 5921st year of Jewish age. The Teva will hold special services in the Odd Fellow ball Monday evening with dresses by speakers from Nashville.
Judges, chancellors and justices across Tennessee counties are set to receive pay raises under a new law effective September 1. Salaries for criminal and civil court officials rise from 3800 to 4000 dollars, while supreme court and court of civil appeals justices gain from 5000 to 5500 dollars. The increases apply to the circuit and criminal courts and will last until September 1, 19xx, with caps at 9750 for others. The bill affects 24 circuit judges, six chancellors, six civil court jurors, and five judges on the supreme and court of appeals combined.
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