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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1920
Page
2
County tax office February collections totaled 201 596.70, nearing 10 000 daily on 21 business days, surpassing all prior records. For the year, 27 176.96 on the 1419 tax books compared with 242 000 for the entire prior year, with aggregate near 300 000 projected.
Figures show 1919 and 1918 monthly delinquencies with total tax collections reaching 271 078.95 in 1919 and 209 7167 in 1918 lines. Expected grant total for the year to approach 300 000, with at least a 50 000 rise over the prior year. Trustee Burns with Deputies Mitchell and Thomas work on delinquent books before turning them to constables for collection.
A thirty minute song service by a choir of over twenty voices precedes the Cullooka Methodist church sermon on Sunday morning. The program is described as pleasing and musical, starting at 10 30 o'clock. Sunday school will begin at 9 49 o'clock, followed by regular church services. The sermon will be delivered by Pastor Dr Powers.
The county road commission altered the Fountain Valley to Campbell's Station road path. The new route starts at Bull Dugger's near the old Pul ten mill, passes Gov. Thomas H. Peebles farm, and reaches the old road, adding three fifths of a mile. Damages awarded were $400. The old road had become impassable.
Italian sailors clashed with Jugoslavs at the port of Spalato, according to dispatches received in Rome. The report notes serious street confrontations during the incident.
City authorities join Federation of Women’s Clubs in urging all residents to clear premises during April 15 22 Clean Up Week. Mayor Cherry and police health officials back measures to swat flies, curb garbage, and improve safety and appearance. A second cleanup is planned for May 15 to address weeds.
Seed sweet potatoes are in strong demand in Maury County as farmers bed out stock for planting. Despite high seed costs, buyers persist and slips price is expected to rise to offset seed expenses. Plants typically become ready by May, with most fields planted in the succeeding weeks.
The Herald announces Webb Williams as a candidate for reelection as Tax Assessor of Maury County subject to the voters. Election set for August 5, 1920, with the standard Herald cheap column policy.
Mrs. W. F. Copeland of Campbellsville mauled a thief seeking corn, guarding the crib unarmed until her husband and a deputy arrived. She stood watch from the smokehouse, locked the crib, and kept the burglar contained despite no weapon. The incident ends with the couple awaiting local aid.
Dr. Copeland ordered the burglar out after a confrontation described as startling. Rumor says the burglar left the country and may avoid prosecution. Mrs. Copeland, sister of Sam Wiley of McCain, known in Maury County, is praised for her guarding efforts.
Horace Cecil, a large Maury County farmer near Mount Pleasant, reports abandoning sheep farming after repeated dog raids killed at least fifteen lambs and damaged his flock. He owned seventy five ewes, lambs arrived before Christmas, and losses continued despite dogs pestering his pasture nightly. Cecil says the dog law is not enforced and many dogs have no licenses.
In a maiden Reichstag address Berlin on March 30 prime minister Mueller warned that Germany's greatest danger lies with reactionary rightists rather than Bolshevists. He urged vigilance as he spoke as a former foreign minister who had once sought the chancellorship.
Resources closed at 96 000 dollars as of Monday. Chartered by C A Ross now teller at Columbia Bank and Trust Co. The bank increased cash capital from 7500 to 10000 and surplus from 4050 to 5050 leaving total capital and surplus at 15080 a doubling since start. Opened July 1, 1911. Officers: John T. Akin president Virgil A. McClanahan vice president John P. Stephens cashier Directors: H H Hughes P A Taylor Virgil A McClanahan John T Akin John P Stephens W S Parks J J Sarge.
Miss Virgie Trite of Mt. Pleasant aged thirty one died Monday after a week long pneumonia illness. Funeral held yesterday at Gibsonville conducted by Rev Albert Holt Baptist pastor. She was daughter of James and Dora Trite and widely loved. three other family members were seriously ill and could not attend.
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