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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1920

Page

2

All Dog Law Indictments Voided In Lawyers Opinion

Attorneys for defendants claim the 1919 dog law grants no grand jury inquisitorial powers. They argue indictments for failure to pay dog taxes are void and quashable, since indictments require statutory authorization. The court may dismiss such indictments and a new attorney general may address the issue.

County Criminal Court Tt Ie le Alvo Srand Jnvy H Herald Nashvilln Tenn Dan A. W. Evans Frank M Phempaon den Thompson Evans Bvans Unus Nis Taunt

Local Farm Loan Association Elects Officers for Year

George N. Melennon of Culleaki W reelected president of the Maury County Local Farm Loan Association. Miles J. Murphy of Culleaka named vice president. Looney of Columbia reelected secretary. Board members Milne Murphy, Roy Lank, GN McKen nan, W. L. English, Jt. P Walters chosen. Secretary Looney reported loans and applications total 286400 since organization. admin costs 2741. Difficulties cited in securing a bank examiner. proposal to appoint one in Manor country and seek federal aid. Association described as in fine working order with expected growth in business.

George N. Melennon Culleaki Maury Coutney Atoel Alon Miles J. Murphy Culleaka Looney Columbia Milne Murphy Roy Lank GN. McKennnan W. L. English P Walters Julge Looney Louies Tio Manor Country

Maury County Teachers Endorse State Organization Affiliation

Maury county teachers voted to join the new state teacher organization next week in Nashville. The move follows months of discussion and aims to avoid federation affiliation while backing state-level outreach. Miss Annie Grace O Callaghan attended the session with Donnell M. Galloway leading a discussion on school improvement.

Maury County Nashville Tennessee Federation of Labor Airiie Fulton Atte Teachers Organization Annie Grace O'Callaghan Donnell M. Galloway

County Road Costs Show Moderate Yearly Spending

The report estimates county road expenses near 45000 for the year with minimal bridge spending. Commissioners’ salaries and expenses totaled about 1679, plus maintenance and supervision costs, with the total staff costs and operations around 1000 miles of public highways to justify costs per mile.

Fern Dale road board debate sparks community club stance

Rainey’s statement frames a community club in Ferndale as the true expression of public will with a pledge to back tax laws and road fixes. The Herald notes a ten year history of attack on authority by farmers and a stand against contracts as the road board seeks a remedy for evils.

Rainey Ferndale Wes Herald Perndale Elnh State Mail Miles Murphy County Board of Education Coluumbus Dannar Sth The

County legal clash over dog tax road tax and Rainey schemes

County attorneys and judges prepare to challenge both the dog tax and road maintenance laws as unconstitutional. Col Thomas H L Peebles leads defense against Rainey era policies and ten year road contracts while officials insist the legislature alone sets such rules. The matter hinges on supreme court review and county officials warn against overreach while stressing public welfare and proper fiscal control.

County Criminal Court Doe Thomas HL Peebles Haintiing County Caue Supreme Court Monty Tieth Sheltom

Income tax blanks delayed at Peebles collectors office

Internal Revenue Collector Peebles reports income tax blanks not yet arrived for individuals and corporations. He expects the first march installment to be due, with big rush to file when forms come. Rates will be lower this year though refunds and differences compared to last year remain.

Neauty Internal Revenue Loving Peebles

Arm Breaks Granking Ford Car Incident

Kealoe Wakefield, son of IL Ull Wakefield, suffered a severe arm fracture in a Tuesday incident involving a Ford car. Medical staff including Dios, Peucette and Ming were summoned for treatment as several bones were shattered.

Kealoe Wakefield IL UL Wakefield Lily Mordear Dios Peucette Mingfin

Sudden Weather Shifts Reported in Florida

Readable fragments describe abrupt Florida weather changes in Lake City and surrounding areas. The text mentions a day with inconsistent temperatures and brief clear periods, noting a notable swing from cold to bright conditions and a stormy pattern later in the day.

Florida Lake City Pla

Barbers Make Some Changes

Barbers implement adjustments to staffing and services citing evolving client needs. The changes include realigning chairs and updating routines to improve efficiency and safety. Local patrons are advised to check with shops for new schedules and offerings.

Coal Supply Nearing Normal After Earlier Shortage

The district reports coal stocks and deliveries returning to normal following a period of unease caused by a fuel shortage. Dealers expect the supply to stabilize once car shortages are resolved, with plans to store more coal for future winters.

Columbinus Jr Thor Bouves

Taxpayers Soon See Local Assessments On Monday

Taxpayers in the county will inspect state board of equalization assessments certified at the courthouse. Assessor Webb Willian expects a busy day as valuations have been multiplied by four and a quarter, sparking curiosity among residents.

Webb Willian Meir Bia Court Louse

Nearly all school money goes to teachers in local tally

County elementary school expenditures for the past year show teachers’ salaries totaling 57,310.04 with other costs under 10,000. The report lists wages for janitors fuel maintenance and repairs insurance transportation and board of education, plus small sums for new buildings and furniture.

Grahem Lharlas County Supt Tyuster ATL Omen Esperar Arya

Local Readers Favor The Herald Over Competitors

In the Remond district J Green recovers from illness and declares he would rather keep The Herald than any other paper, praising its value for reading and writing. The note mentions the paper’s loyal readers and its role in the community.

Dtlie Herald Cal Constalle Tiden J Green Thi Reromd Lia Beeden Denmark

Road Commutation Payment Urged by County Trustee

County Trustee Burns calls every citizen aged eighteen to comply with road commutation payments due before the first Monday in February. Failure to pay may lead to a county road work assignment and a fine between five and ten dollars. Burns expects yearly collection from the next month through February.

Burns Apcene Uon Dene Citzene Mathie Arieh

Hope to Finish Two Roads During Year

William P Moore chief engineer of the state highway department says a plan aims to constrict the Williamson county line at Spring Hill to the Lawrence county line within the year. If weather and material supply cooperate the highway commission hopes to advertise for contracts and award them soon to finish the road this year. No work is planned on the full truck pike due to shortages. maintenance costs by mile and motor truck tonnage are noted.

Williamson County Spring Hill Lawrence County William P. Moore al Lie Lawrent Etute Amd

Few Changes in Directors for Columbia Banks

Three Columbia area banks held annual meetings and largely retained directors. Phoenix National and Columbia Bank & Trust re-elected their boards, Maury National Bank to elect officers later. Notable changes: Maury National added Charles A. Wright. Columbia Bank & Trust re-elected major officers.

Phoenix Columbia Bank Maury National Columbia Phoenix National Co Imobia Bank & Trust Company Maury National Bank Phoenix National Bank Ke, Woody W. J. Russell Parks T. C. Webster McLemore McKinney O. Palton Arnall Peery W.T. Lowell Hardeo Rainey J. Lem Thomas IL Delk Chathn T. H. Willams W. A. Dale A. C. Williams del Clows Mra. J. Lem Thomas Land of Flowers M. J. Allen Jim Andrews Jr . Brownlow J. O. Cheek A. B. Cochran Coffey A. M. Harlan G. T. Hughes T. Jones W. Kittrell E. McLemore Fr. L. McKinney A. Parker W. P. Ridley B. A. Satterald W. C. Salmon J A. Sloan J. F. Stockard Ritter Percy J.T. Petty C.D. Park W. AL. Wilson J.B. Littlefield W. B. Greenlaw TR. Borgey Martin Ius Taylor Joe VY. Porter Shaiva Thos WH. Taylor J. EB. Trimble John A. Dixon T. N. Imuers HL Th Adams Geo Ik. McKennon Rh. G. Japkins Horace Riney Ernest FE. Melomore W. Andrew Dale H. ©. Walton Cashier Phoenix National Monk Witham PB. Greenlow Win H. Wilson Fice Geo J. McKennon

Lieut Oscar Farris Visitor in Columbia

Lieut Oscar Farris was a visitor in Columbia en route from Lawrence County lakes to Kosse. Pareia with the marketing bureau of the division of mytenuton had been in Lawrence County where the bureau of markets aided farmers. Parris, Maury County's first farm agent, was warmly greeted by many locals. Motor trucks alone used 840000 baryali of oil in 1919.

Tiedt, Crear Barria University of Tennessee Lawrence County Kosei Pareia Division Mytenuton Bureau of Markets Lieut Parris Maury County

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Smart Shop Local Farm Loan Association MAURY Work Haute Prcoc Mauer Connie Koer Muanty Tierines Lyles Ft Brian Imelda America State Department Horace Rainey the Herald Coud Commission John H Murphy J. A. Crown Clay Bo Mr Murphy Mr. Hight Legislatire Ravernor Roberts Te County Takney Ralney FORD Enloe Wakefield OF Dark's Mill Heeeburiin Owen Hinacund Shelton Chaap Adda Harald Columbia Banks Miny Nations Bank Charles A. Wright Nat Oscar Farris J. Ross Burns
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