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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1921

Page

6

Sullivan Club Pride Night Draws Large Crowd

The Sullivan club meeting at BulTigse school on Pridey night drew over 125 attendees. An adult play opened the program, followed by a spirited debate on heredity versus environment, with two boys for the affirmative and John Barrett and Mr Vandever for the negative. Professor Abernathy summarized farm bureau work while reporting Atlanta convention notes. Musical numbers by Prof Dueger and Miss Wagger enhanced the event.

Daily Herald BulTigsewchool Sullivan Club Adout John Barrett Vandever G. Abernathy Atlanta National Farm Bureaus Dueger Wagger Suvereville

California Fig Syrup Ad Promotes Quick Laxative Relief

An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a remedy for constipated children. Mothers urged to give a teaspoon for gentle relief within hours, claiming it prevents illness and restores a playful child. The copy warns to request genuine California Fig Syrup with correct spelling to avoid imitation products.

California Callifornia

Second Crop of Fruit Reported in County

Prom Saturday's Daily Herald notes W. B. Trousdale of Bigbyville brought in crop apples of fair size. He says his orchard shows a full bloom to eating readiness across apples, pears, peaches, berries and pears with lush green foliage. Officials fear a second growth in talmenes may yield a good fruit year next.

Daily Herald W. B. Trousdale Bigbyville Talmenos

Large numbers porkers slain in the county

Large numbers of hogs were killed in the county as a drop in temperature was used by farmers to reduce the animals’ suffering and losses.

Prom Daily Heralds Maury County Sansige Los Illite E. N. Woolard Cullooka Produce Company Corfort

Schools Close December 23 for Christmas Holidays

Schools close December 23 for Christmas holidays and will resume on Monday January 2.

Final Report by Jury Circuit Court

Maury county reports a busy term with indictments for passing bad checks carrying pistols unlawfully transporting liquor failing to provide for children and assault to murder. The grand jury praises county officials, notes jail and workhouse conditions, calls for sanitary upgrades and stronger law enforcement in the future.

Daily Herald W. B. Turner 11Th Judicial Circuit Tennessee Maury County

Marriages Dip in November. Divorces Rise in Filed Bills

From Friday's Daily Herald, November shows 37 marriages in the county versus 47 last year, while only 7 divorce bills were filed. The marriage to divorce ratio falls below one to five, indicating marriages may last longer though marriages are less frequent overall.

Daily Herald

Griffin and Jones Agents for Continental Insurance Co

Griffin and Jones act as agents for Continental Insurance Co at West 7th Street over Jake Harlan's in Columbia Tennessee.

Griffin & Jones Agents Continental Insurance CO West 7Th St Jake Harlan Columbia, Tenn

Wilkes Acquitted of Arson Charge

The jury found John Wilkes guilty as charged in the indictment for attempted arson in the Whitaker home case. He showed an alibi and was not near the fire scene when detected, while Frances Haag, indicted with him, had her case nolle pressed to allow her to testify again.

Daily Herald John Wilkes Melburn Whitaker Frances Haag Wilkes Nolle Wade

Confederate veterans urged to provide names ages and birth dates

Adjutant Thomas H. Williams of the Ineal Confederate bivouac asks local veterans to furnish their names and birth dates. The Daughters of the Confederacy wish to honor each veteran on their birthday, requiring the information from the adjutant to carry out the plan.

Daily Herald Thomas H. Williams Ineal Agittnt Confederary Aujabent Williams

Courta and Jo We Gle Co-operation Pledge Citizens

A community pledge expresses commitment by local citizens to good governance and the rule of law. Signed December 21, 1921, by foreman W. D. Cooper and others including Malone, Blair, Haywood, Hull, Wakefield, Bowell, Nicholbon, Thompson, McBride, Jennette, and Harlan.

Courta Adlinnam Mauty County W. DB Cooper, Foreman BY Malone Blair Haywood RM Hull Wakefield Bowell RH Nicholbon JW Thompson W. D McBride Douglas Jennetter J. Harlan

Former Columbian Ents into Rest in Nashville

Mrs. Mattie Roberts longtime county resident dies at 77 at 1200 Calvin Avenue Nashville. Survived by daughter Mia Slayden and five stepsons. Funeral at First Christian Church Tuesday at 2 PM with Elder D. H. Friends officiating. Interment Rose Hall Cemetery. Maury Undertaking Co. in charge.

Daily Herald Mattie Roberts Calvin Avenue Nashville T. J. Slayden T. W. Roberts First Christian Church D. H. Friends Rose Hall Cemetery T. W Marvin J. M. Jr Austin Paul Roberts John W. Fry W. Salmon G. K. Houser James D. Cathey Sam Hayes T. W. Lowell Maury Undertaking Co

Dean Returns From Great International

Professor James M. Dean district agent returns from the Chicago International, praising the event as the greatest live stock gathering he has seen. He notes it surpassed his expectations and showcases the finest livestock results of years of effort by experts and enthusiasts.

Daily Herald Chicago James M. Dean

Mrs Forbes to judge poultry show here next week

From Monday's Daily Herald Mrs Forbes a sought after poultry judge has been secured for the Maury equity show to be held Dec 13 14 and 15. She is the only licensed poultry judge of the American Poultry Association and is asked to judge birds from Florida to Maine. The local association is grateful for securing her services.

Daily Herald County Board of Education Ji Seselon Will Yan County Board Harrison Haywood Perry and Richardson Graham Mat Russell Andrew J

Elks Honor Dead in Memorial Exercises at Theatre

The Columbia Lodge of Elks held memorial exercises Sunday at the New Grand Theatre. Judge William C. Salmon delivered the memorial address praising fidelity and Elks principles, with a roll call of deceased members and a screen-display of their pictures. The program noted an inadvertent omission of Paul Filson’s name.

Daily Herald Columbia Lodge of Elke Br George O. Watts Watts Norman Christley Lodge William C. Salmon Paul Filson N. B. Chenirs Henry Dotterer A. M. Talty Joe Strayhorn N. McLemore Joseph A. Lavender A. Merrifield Joe M. Cooney B. T. Scribner William B. White William J. Howard A. A. Erwin Edwin Bulard Love Webb J. C. Mayes W. M Biddle A. B. Davis Robert D. Smith O. Alexander O. A. Witt R. C. Adkinson Dr. J. H. Wilkes Enoch Stephenson RK. Rigsby John Thompson

Junior Order Backs Americanization Campaign In County

Members of the Junior Order pledge cooperation with the Americanization campaign to be held next week. A committee of Claude Jones Frank Owen and Dr Ture Braly presented the message to county teachers and asked for their assistance in promoting the effort.

Daily Herald Frank Owen Ture Braly

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Maury National Paar Siik Pittsburg Press Phoenix V. BE. Woody T. CO. Webster H. O. Fulton Win. F. Anderson S. H. Dell W. J. Russell &. E. McLemor Arnall Peery Horace Rainey H. D. Chafia W. A. Dale On J.C. Parks RG McKinney H. H. Will J. Lem Thomas Thw. Williams c A. Dale J. Lem Thomas H. C. Fulton Mickie Vessums Lan Stan Board OF Education Adjutant Williams Dean Mrs. Forbes ELKS Judge Salmon Todd Malland Feengers Hmpelire
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