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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
7
Sincere promotion notes a drop in calomel sales as Dodson’s Liver Tone gains favor. Local druggists guarantee the vegetable remedy, priced low, promising gentle relief from liver sluggishness and constipation without gripping effects.
Long list of donations totaling varied amounts from numerous individuals across Fifth Sixth and Hopewell districts including Fountain Creek Sunnyside and Broadview communities. Notable contributors include Jno D McCandless with 250 and J. R. Williamson with 15.00 along with Beulah Pickard 20.00 and Jno W Kittrell 25.09.
The report lists numerous individuals and amounts donated or paid, including W. L. Temple one dollar and Jno. Garett thirty five dollars, with multiple entries for Kannon, Gilbreath, Howell, Gilbreath, Fly, Hindman, and Wilburn among others, totaling a community funding record.
William B. Dodson died Thursday at 6 PM in King's Daughters hospital after an operation. A pioneer farmer and local leader, he helped guide welfare efforts and was a longtime Christian church member. Survived by wife and four children Lawton George Dodson Anderson Dodson in France and Mrs. Ben Matthews of Santa Fe. Burial at Theta Cemetery. Pallbearers named Ross Sparkman Will Sparkman Tom Fitzgerald Henry Fitzgerald Tom Haylor Clayton Jarrett Will Jack Rugg Skelly.
John Duncan of Los Angeles former Columbia Military Academy cadet and football star, age 27, killed in action after serving since early in the war. Cousin Mrs. E P Yokely of Spring Hill reports the death, praising his fine character and heroic defense of his country.
Officials said casualty announcements would continue 100 days more. Revised lists place American casualties at 262,723 including 28,363 killed, excluding prisoners, with the count issued by United Press from Washington on November 30.
McDowell School announced its honor roll with students: first grade Pirot and Paul Black, Eugene Hardison, Robert Russell, Lena Wright, Elizabeth Wilson. second grade Mattie May Butler, Beitie Heaton, Marguerite Johnson, Helen Mayberry, Hazle Mayberry, Mianche Taylor. fourth grade Cecil Exkew, Jack Lewis, Maggie Lou Morton, Annie Nolan, Laura Elizabeth Moore. fifth grade James Adkisson, Henry Taylor. sixth grade Sara Cayor, Lillian Hight, Sara Tucker, Frances Walker. seventh grade Rudy Hoffman, Jewell Hoffman, Gecar Hardison. A Thanksgiving program was held Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. T. H. Griceard speaking to the children.
Federal Food Administrator H M Morgan directs county food administrators to inform farmers and hog shippers that from last Sunday no movement of hogs in carrot quantities or less is allowed without a permit. Permits obtained in writing through local railroad agents must be used within three days. Contact Sate and railroad representatives listed for details. publicity urged to curb dumping of immature hogs and ease Southern market congestion.
Chester C Harris son of the late Monroe Harris of Williamsport died Thursday night in a Columbus hospital from injuries received in a football game. He lived in Calal Winchester Ohio with cousin C E Shride and attended Williamsport High School. Survived by four brothers and one sister, his remains will be brought to Columbia and then to Williamsport for burial. funeral at the family cemetery in Stameport.
Bertram Dedman, former city attorney now with the American Expeditionary Forces in Paris, reports a history making celebration after the armistice news. Parisians danced and kissed in the streets, cafes buzzed, and soldiers were showered with affection as the city rejoiced. Dedman notes heavy revelry, plans to return home after peace terms are signed, and mentions friends like Chumbley and Brownlow in hospitals.
Relatives of soldiers reported as missing in action are urged to report their names to The Herald for addition to the Maury county roll of honor. Do not include men living who were previously listed as missing, but include all others missing in action as martyrs for their country. The Herald has previously reported some spouses of these men and seeks complete accuracy.
Word reaches Columbia that Corporal Ewing W. Huckaby of Company D 105th Engineers was wounded in France on November 7 while his unit was in section duty. He departed Columbia in September 1917 as an early Maury County volunteer under the selective draft. son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Huckaby, several cables have been sent to the Red Cross for further information.
The Daily Herald reports 31 car loads of mules shipped from Columbia Monday night and Tuesday morning. Average price around $225 per mule, with totals near $180,000. Moore & Son led sales, 111 head sold and 50 to 75 bought. top price $700 for a pair of black mares. Mules shipped to Southern states and nearby towns including Lawrenceburg Florence Ali Murfreesboro Hohenwald and Chapel Hill.
County officials report 919 auto numbers have been received with no delay in distribution. W. Lipscomb has already received 500 plates for next year and will start issuing to two owners early in January when taxes become due.
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