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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1920

Page

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Dogs Help Pay for Education in Maury County

Maury County Trustee J. Ross Burns reports dog tax collections leave a balance for education. about 2142.28 will be sent to the school department to educate thousands of Maury County children this year. Officials expect more payments as 1920 dog tax enforcement steps up.

J. Ross Burns Oes Maury County Tennessee Futhy Pey Generm Cooney B White Nile Ave

Trustee Preparing Annual Report of Receipts and Disbursements

Truster J Roas Burns and Deputy Davis Mitchell prepare the annual trustee report detailing receipts and disbursements. Noted that the past twelve months established a new office record in Mairy County with public release due in September.

Truster J Roas Burns Davis Mitchell Mairy County

Appointment of Gordon Woodbury as assistant secretary of the navy

United Press reports President Wilson named Gordon Woodbury of New Hampshire to succeed Franklin D Roosevelt as assistant secretary of the navy. Woodbury has served as a temporary Democratic leader in his state and worked in the Red Cross office in France during the war. The announcement was made in Washington on August 21.

United Press Washington Gordon Woodbury New Hampshire Franklin D. Roosevelt Wilson Woodbury France

Tennessee Court Ruling Questions on Motion to Reconsider

Nashville Aug 26 A telegram from Speaker Seth M Walker cites Judge Lurtons ruling that a motion to reconsider nullifies prior action but requires a constitutional quorum to act The Tennessee House faced questions on authority while the governor’s certificate leaves issues to higher decision and a delegation from Lauderdale County Alabama tours Middle Tennessee Station to study farming methods and crop tests focusing on soil improvement and the Nelle Paymaster corn variety.

Lo the Hoewld Nashville Torn Bain Whdee Colby Seth M. Walker Te Tennessee House of HeprewKo Colby Tennesane Tennessee Judge Lurton Haire Va. Wright Lauderdale County Alabama CM. Mare Middle Tennessee Experiment Station High Middle Ternessee Station Prot Humes McLean Dume

Mrs Jos Granberry Dies in Alabama One of county's prominent families

Mrs Joseph J Granberry 79 a long time Presbyterian at Mt Pleasant died in Union Spring Alabama after months away for health. Funeral at St Johns church with Rev Bell and Rev Mason to conduct private burial. Survived by children including BB Grateroy Emmon Springs William L Granberry Newothe Hugh Cranberry Livingston Ro Granbarey Arte ville Bax Hugh Pose and J M Granberry Columbia. Burial at Mt Pleasant area.

Joseph J. Granberry Inion Spring Ala St. John’s Ehirch Mr. Bell Owensboro, Ky Mr. Mason Mt. Pleasant Presbyterow Church Columbia

Wilson Interest in Cox Charges Sparks Democratic Debate

Washington report notes the Democratic National Committee reports only about $45 000 raised for the national campaign up to last week and Republicans claim a larger sum of $15 000 000 is involved. The White House shows keen interest in the investigation and the fate of Governor Cox's campaign funding.

United Press Washington Democratic National Committee Alowe Lem Con Dath

Reds Refuse Altered Armistice Terms with Poland

Berlin Aug 26 Russians have refused to alter armistice proposals to Poland. Unofficial Minsk dispatches say Bolshevik delegates maintain control despite Polish victory claims and insist changes are impossible while French officers and munitions aid the Poles.

United Press Berlin Poland Minsk

Former Secretary of Agriculture Dies in Traer Iowa

Jamon Wilson, former secretary of agriculture under Presidents McKinley, Roosevelt, and Taft, died in Traer Iowa today after a prolonged illness. The long service included wartime and policy roles shaping early 20th century farm policy.

United Press Traer Iowa Jamon Wison Deniculivoe Winder McKinley Moorevelt Taft

Ponzi Liabilities Reported At Five Million

The Attorney General office records show Ponzi liabilities exceeding five million dollars, with the figure released by United Press from an August report in Boston. The supplies detail the scope of the Ponzi scheme and its financial reach.

United Press Hoston Gnandal Wit Attorney General Office

Methodist conference in Shelbyville draws attention

Methodists speculate on new preachers as the annual conference meets in Shelbyville on October 6 drawing local interest and coverage of potential appointments and church directions.

Methodists

Columbia Men Seek Charter Oil Company

Maury Marshall Oil Company filed an application with the county register Pogne seeking a charter for Columbia Oil Company. The action flags likely establishment plans and requires official proceedings to proceed. Public records show the registration step and involved parties.

Columbia Charter Oil Company Maury Marshall Oil Company County Register Pogne

Coal famine fears as dealers fail to stock reserves

Severe winter threats loom as coal dealers have been unable to accumulate their reserve stocks. Officials warn of shortages if supply chains do not improve and urge households to prepare for potential cuts and outages.

Cherry's Second Year Pastor Sought by Conference

The Tennessee annual conference will meet at Shelbyville in about six weeks to consider Rev J W Cherry’s return for a fifth year at the Pivot Methodist Church. Expected changes include new pastor appointments in South Columbia and Mt Pleasant as several four year terms end. The Pottsville gas prospect in Maury County prompts a local oil and gas company charter, while coal shortages worry residents ahead of winter.

Methodiais Tennessee Methodiat Church Shelbyville J. W. Cherry Pivot Methodiat Church Churcch South Columbia R. McChenault South Colinbia H. M. Jarvis Mt. Pleasant Jarvis Shelby- Sie Columbia Bishop Atking Aney Marshall Off Company County Register Pogue Mardison W. L. Grantly Barker W. J. Towley T. B. Forgey Columble Secretary of State Way County Pottsville Herdison The Herald Maury County Hardison

Amusement Galore In Columbia Draws Big Crowds

A bustling Wednesday in Columbia featured Sparks circus drawing large crowds and a well attended street carnival. Moviegoers packed the cinema for Wrima after the noon hour, as locals enjoyed a lively outskirts scene with ample amusements and sights.

Columbia Sparks Circus

Lord Mayor Ned?s Death By Starvation

Mary MacSweeney sister of the Lord Mayor of Cork sent a message to Lloyd George warning he will be held responsible if her brother dies. The British home office said it could not change the government’s attitude. MacSweeney, dying without hunger strike, was reported barely breathing.

United Press London Mary MacSweney Cork Lloyd George Lucerne Home Office Redmond Howard John Redmond MacSweney

McKennon Delays Move to City in Near Future

Joo N. McKennon of Calooka, who recently bought an interest in B D Looney & Company, says he plans to move to the city but will not do so immediately. He intends to continue his term at Culleoka and will visit Fowen parish about once a day to manage affairs.

Joo. N. McKennon Calooka Tovurance B.D. Looney & Company Mc Kennan Culleoka Fowen Tnamr

Herald Pays For 1921 Renewal In Columbia

W. D. Eb Love of Harmjodura visited The Herald office in Columbia to renew his daily subscription for 1921. He said his term ends October 24 but desires a copy and payment details for another year to avoid missing issues. The Herald managers noted the renewal.

W. D. EB. Love Harmjodura Columbia Herald Dolly Tuy Pally Mr. Love Aspen The

Covey of Fords Flies Into Town At Fry Brom Garage

A covey of Fords dust covered from Michigan Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee flew into town this morning and hovered at Fry Brom garage on North Main street. The consignment, driven cross country, included touring era and roadsters with decreased demand reported. The firm recently contracted for several hundred cars to be delivered during the year 121.

Michigan Ohio Kentucky Tennessee Fry Brom North Main Street

Right to vote for women proclaimed by Colby at office

Washington Aug 26 Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby proclaimed the ratification of the nineteenth amendment making the ballot accessible to American women as suffrage leaders gathered after Tennessee’s certification arrived at Colby’s home. The ceremony was simple and the leaders urged a repeat of the moment for the benefit and for the movies.

United Press Washington United States Bainbridge Colly Colby Tennessee Frederick Neilson State Department Pitt

Record Attendance for Pearson Carnival in Columbia

The Pearson's carnival drew a record turnout in Columbia and Maury County, with Wednesday and Wednesday night shows posting the largest day business of the season outside a large city. The fair grounds crowded for day and night performances, including ball games and two movie shows, while the high diving act by Jimmy Moore drew nightly free audiences.

Columbia Maury County Pearson's Carnival Erry Go-Round Jimmy Moore

Starving Mayor Seeks Aid From Irish Republic Delegate

United Pros reports PAIUS Atl 26 Devian Daley, a diplomatic representative of the Irish republic, appealed to Premier Mulevand to intervene in Subal on behalf of Lord Mayor MacSwansy who is described as starving.

United Pros Paius Devian Daley Irish Republic Mulevand Subal MacSwansy

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