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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1920

Page

3

School Meet Honors Go To Cullooka With Hobbs Dominance

The Mt Pleasant and Cullooka teams competed in a county wide school meet at Central High School. Dallas Hobbs of Cullooka claimed multiple events and the meet’s top score with 20½ points, while Hi Old Leftwich of Mt Pleasant and Robert McDonald of McDowell followed. Hobbs’ feats included long jump 16 ft 10 in and several other wins. The event drew large attendance and featured a full prize list across 12 events.

Cullecki High School Central High School Mr. Pleasant McDowell School Zion Dallas Hobbs Junky Columbia Hi Old Leftwich Mt. Pleasant Robert McDonald Hobbs Cullooka Uhis Karl Paris Calvin Oliver ML. Pleasant Harold Leftwich Walter Smith Culleoka Culleokra McDowell Ronald Wilson Vanant James Fleming Mt. Measant Lelan Wilson Mt Pleasant Jlawrence McDonald Virgil Nebson Srd Hart Parish Culleokia Jesse Owen Derrice Maxwell John Jenkins Karl Presnell James McNeil Leon Ward Ard Virgil Melson Gilvert Robinson James Ward ML Pleasant Clyde Walters Portatoes Joln Jdenking Mt Pieasant Karl Pullah Harold Loftwiel Juss. Ward Hasel Morrow Jet Dalat Hobl Jerry Holt Virgil Nelson Wilburn Calvert Bertice Maxwell Baird Morris Lawrence McDonald Jesse Owen Ord Sin Gus Bumpus

Teachers in Maury County OK Pay Increases

Maury County Court approves about a 25 percent rise for elementary teachers and roughly 10 percent for high school instructors after a lengthy session. The vote, taken by viva voce, followed committee recommendations and included discussions on budgets and debt payments.

Maury County Tn Adie

County Purchasing Committee Forms To Buy All County Items

A single purchasing committee is formed to oversee the county procurement of all necessary goods. The court recessed until 1 00 p.m., scheduling further actions and decisions on purchases and vendor approvals.

McCain's Club Holds Notable Community Meeting

The McCain's community club met Friday night with about forty men and women in attendance. The group discussed local farmer concerns and a tentative year work program while noting brief discussions on county agriculture council work and potential beneficial outcomes.

McCain's Community Club Melbir McCuing County Council of Agriculture

Splendid Meeting At Enterprise Club

Nearly one hundred women of the Enterprise community attended a meeting where Capt Marman spoke on Hoy Scout work in the area. The Spencer WIM quartet provided music and several brief talks addressed community problems.

Celiin Capt Marman Spencer Wim Nile

California syrup of figs warning ad copy

An old warning style advertisement urges parents to trust the fruity tasting laxative California Syrup of Figs while claiming it is the best remedy for children. The copy emphasizes the label’s “California” branding and full directions on each bottle.

California

Little Child Called By Death

Sarah Catherine Alderson, two years old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Alderson, died Friday morning at their home 506 North Garden. A prayer service was held at Rose AML Friday afternoon with interment by Maury Undertaking Company in charge.

Sarah Catherine Alderson Tifa Thomas J. Alderson North Garden Street Rose Aml Maury Undertaking Company

bumper corn crop urged in Maury county

Farmers are urged to plant a bumper corn crop in Maury County. Corn is the most profitable and essential grain, yielding higher per acre than oats. despite labor shortages, it pays well. Weather and labor constraints may affect the crop outlook.

Maury County

Aspirin for Colds by Bayer Promoted as Genuine

A garbled ad-like fragment touts Aspirin as Bayer genuine product with directions for pain headache neuralgia and rheumatic conditions. Mentions a nineteen year association with Bayer and a 12 tablet tin priced in cents.

Tovist Bayer Salley

Pleasant leoka 8rd standings in Mt Pleasant sports meet

Readable fragments show track and field results from Mt Pleasant with Dallas Hobbs posting multiple wins in events including broad jump and hop step and jump. Athletes from Culleoka, Mt Pleasant and McDowell recorded distances and placements with Hobbs leading in several trials and McDowell and Morrow scoring noted.

Webb Williams for Maury County Tax Assessor Reelection

The Herald announces Webb Williams as a candidate for reelection as Tax Assessor of Maury County subject to the will of the people. Election set for August 5, 1920.

Web Williams the Herald Webb Williams Maury County D&w

William L Johnson Pneumonia Victim Dies at Home

William L Johnson died at the residence of Joseph Fleming on the Cullo kapi ke after a pneumonia attack following flu. He was about forty three, survived by wife Hensle Moening and two children Eugenia and Joseph. Funeral at 1 tomorrow conducted by Dr J W Cherry, burial Rover Hill.

William J. Jahmson Jos Campbells Suution Eugenia Joseph Jolson Wie Methodist Church Gene Ing Rorrow Norrow J. W. Cherry Rover Hill

Turner Overrules Motion in Defendants’ Favor Trial

Judge Turner overruled the motion for a new trial in the case of John BR Ransom & Company versus Oscar J Dortch and Granberry Jackson. Verdict was for the defendants after a term court trial. Plaintiffs sought 5000 dollars for alleged failure to deliver certain fogs.

John Br, Ransom & Company Oscar J. Dortch Granberry Jackson Judee Turner

Music teacher touts Tanlac in dramatic patient note

Louise Cant ril of Los Angeles says Tanlac cured her kidney troubles and loss of appetite, restoring weight, strength, sleep, and happiness after medicines failed. She reports rapid improvement and recommends the remedy, noting sales in multiple towns through local outlets.

Toum Louise Cantril Elm Street Los Angeles Cal Tanke Columba Bink Ser Deg Co Santa Fe Migs Balloon Ft. FD Iron Hampshire Td Ge Mt. Pleasant Cliysae Co Adve

Funeral of Mrs Matto Martin at Neapolis

Funeral services for Mrs Matto Martin who died at a Nashville hospital Friday were held Saturday in Neapolis. Pallbearers Ed BL Liz Wooley Butch Smith Tom McKee Don Whitney Jia Rodey served. Maury Undertaking Company arranged the funeral.

Matto Martin Aigell Furly Venes Nasheville Hospital Neapolis Nashville Ed BL Liz Wooley Butch Smith Tom McKee Don Whitney Jia Rodey Maury Undertaking Company

Gilbert More Is Now a Real Squire in County Court

Gilbert Moore was commissioned as justice of the peace and on Thursday signed the bond and oath, becoming a full squire. Friends of the popular young man plan to greet him with the title, and he will soon be addressed as Squire in county court.

Elreult Europe Squire Gilbert M. Orr Gilbert Moore Sialon

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