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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1918
Page
8
Local Board names registrars across precincts for the forthcoming draft registration likely September 6. The system mirrors the 1917 process with minor card form changes, covering men aged roughly 21 to 45 not yet registered.
David Mitchell will hold the deputyship of trustee under trusten elect J. Rex Burns, an appointment Burns announced to a Herald reporter. Mitchell, son of W. H. Mitchell, is described as a popular and capable official who will manage the office with precision and diligence.
A letter to Lieut Meffert Dyer dated July 22 describes recent losses in the Lith Infantry at the trenches Camp Pigde and other posts. The note reports Lieut Knoxville Dunbar and Lieut Fiver killed by shellfire while on observation duties and nearby air raid impacts killing 20 people in a French town.
The article notes the dove season opens Thursday August 15 with county restrictions and owner permission required for shooting on private property. It warns about high ammunition costs and cautions hunters to follow local rules as the season begins.
A Tennessee farm demonstration meeting set an annual agricultural day for October 14. District officials appointed executive and community sub committees, with judges from the University of Tennessee Division of Extension to assist. A Tantac testimonial followed, claiming dramatic stomach relief after two bottles.
Sam Clymore of the Laftwich vicinity ran an ice cream copper in the Leftwich section and cleared thirty dollars. He donated the entire amount to the Maury County chapter of the American Red Cross.
Principal Mrs Jesse Tomlinson announced no change in the opening date for McDowell School. The institution will begin on the second Monday in September as in prior years, and patrons are urged to note the reaffirmed schedule.
Mrs Ashley Wilkins has been appointed deputy statistician to Mrs A and Page, replacing Albert Sidney Page who will leave next month to enter school. The appointment is described as splendid, highlighting her enthusiasm and work in tasks she undertakes.
Mrs. W T Erwin received word that her grandson Willa Franklin Ervin, from Oklahoma, arrived in Atlanta to visit his father M Erwin. Enlisted in the Navy in August 1915 at age sixteen, he just completed his first enlistment with a commendable record. He will visit sister Miss R Gertrude Ervin in Austin and aunt Mrs FM Eliott in Mbwns Als before rejoining the Navy in Columbia.
Local Board orders deny furloughs for overseas servicemen seeking farm work. Only those with qualified overseas service will be considered. Lester Hickman is noted in the context of the farm labor priority.
The Cal looka village and family mourn the death of Mrs Sue K Landess Wilkes wife of R A Wilkes after a prolonged illness dying at midnight August 1 1910 She was born December 2 1804 in Linteln county and left a large family of children The text notes her hospitality generosity and devotion to soldiers and charity Two daughters and five sons survive with a large extended family The funeral occurred at 3 pm from the residence with Rev J T Brown and Rev J M Robison officiating and burial at Wilkes Cemetery near Calleoka
Fr Nelson declares severance from Columba Hardware & Furniture and notes purchase of one third interest in Roberts & Page. He thanks patrons for support and will operate at Roberts Page and Nelson in the future.
Joe T. Anderson, elected circuit court clerk, announces deputy clerk W. S. Witherspoon will serve two months after he takes office to learn duties. Witherspoon has 12 years in the office, previously deputy to Warley, to train Anderson. Mrs. J. T. McKnight to remain one month after Poene, the newly elected register, takes charge.
Reports from Stockholm indicate 126 horses were purchased in Vasteras by German forces. Prices ranged from 43 to 50 kronor per head as the Kaiser seeks supply for his troops.
The firm Roberts Page confectionary and lunch counter in Columbia will become Roberts Page Nelson after FR Nelson buys one third of the business. Cannon Page departs for Camp Gordon August 20. after August 15 the new name and management will feature Nelson as manager, continuing the shop’s popular style.
Certificates of election were issued to all county officers chosen at the August election. Governors will issue commissions for magistrates and county officials, while constable and board of education incumbents had no governor commissions and received certificates from the county court clerk. The advisory boards were named for eight districts, listing the elected members, with no election in the Third and Ninth districts.
Boatswain’s mate F L Hunter of the supply ship Bridge spent a few hours in Columbia on leave, visiting his parents in Carneraville Marshall County. He sought J J Finney father of John Wesley Finney and relayed that Finney is well and sent greetings from Columbia Maury County.
The Columbia Hardware and Furniture Company announces the resignation of Mr. FR Nelson who has been with the firm since its organization to start his own business. The company thanks him for his valuable service and wishes him success.
Citizens in the Ninth District pledged 1255 additional dollars toward War Savings Stamps, reducing the county unpledged portion of the quota of 809120 to under 25000, according to Chairman H C Fulton.
Uncle Sam orders all Local Boards and staffs to have their pictures taken for historical reference and filing by the War Department. The move emphasizes a formal wartime record across the nation.
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