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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1921
Page
3
A meeting of officials and farmers discusses reduced rail fares of one and one half for attendees. The event targets August 9, 10, and 17 at Hal Schagl, with plans to certify tickets and offer family rates. Local agents promote the National Elevator Institute and related groups.
The Rinzer family reunion in the western part of Many County Wisconsin will be held August 17 at Mt. Nebo Methodist Church. The event attracts hundreds with music addresses and ample food as it continues to grow in size and importance.
From Saturday's Daily Herald, Joe Ingram, a leading Cuieoka farmer, planted twenty five acres of Irish potatoes for a second crop after a drought relief rain on July 20. A recent heavy rain boosted the crop prospects, and a good season could yield a substantial harvest for Ingram.
The article notes a long married couple continuing life together as typhoid fever cases rise in the city and county. It mentions the couple’s 62 years of marriage beginning in December 1848, family details, and concern over a spread of typhoid with emphasis on children and public health responses. It cites exports data and local conditions, including calls for vaccination and vigilance as September typically brings higher fever rates.
Maury Tomlinson, 22, was fatally shot at the Brazier restaurant near Vernon station by Patrolman Jake Staggs after an argument over a lunch bill. Prosecution says unnecessary force. Staggs claims self defense. Preliminary hearing set for next Monday before Justice T M Jones. The officer is jailed pending trial. witnesses and details remain disputed.
William Martin, night clerk at Brussels restaurant, gives a noon statement to a Herald reporter on the morning killing of Maury Tomlinson by Patrolman Take Stagg. He describes three men entering before 3 00, a dispute over a bill, Roberts coming behind the counter, Tomlinson intervening, officersGig Lamar and Jake Hiages arriving, and one shot fired near the east corner of the store around 2 15. Martin notes he did not accompany the shooting party.
Disputed civil and criminal cases involving Johnsons Gases conclude with an agreed order. A $50 fine was replaced to zero in the original judgment, and details remain largely unpublicized. The circuit court case, State against Johnsonsen, shows a $900 figure referenced in pretrial discussions. A motion for a new trial was set for Thursday in light of the agreement.
A brief note records that Zot OL Lok ASA will entrain for a train movement. The item mentions the organization and destination, with no further context or dates provided in readable text.
The new law shortens the ballot and abolishes the county district advisory boards and district school directors. The county board of education will oversee the schools, with boards now appointed by the county court, altering local governance and reducing district advisory input.
Revival services will begin at Central Presbyterian Church at Caledgeka or Lake on the second Sunday of August. Rev W J Bruce will preach. Meetings continue for several days with two preaching services daily. The public is invited to attend.
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