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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1920

Page

6

County Real Estate Assessed At Fourfold Increase

The state board raises county real estate assessment from nine to thirty eight and a half million dollars. Including personal and corporate property, the gaming year's aggregate will total about forty five million. Roads, railroads, and telephones are included in the valuation.

Tate Board Miore Williaios Gailroads Aifuddoed Suvermart Fanon Moriah Bey Pale

Public road work cooperation urged at quarterly court

The candidate appeals for public support and invites inspection of books and records as bids will be invited for county road construction. He emphasizes serving the roads, inviting scrutiny, and pledges to assemble crews to cover the county with diligent effort.

Cyulbee Jweple

Publicity Medium Ad Requests County Publication

A local notice quotes Prof Walter Nolsigihian urging the public to publish in dairy papers and advertise various farm equipment. He hints at selling vows and promoting special items like drums and belting gear, noting public interest and rights in local media.

Walter Nolsigihian Collwoka Countty Court

Young Wife Dies in Tragic Domestic Incident

Unclear OCR text reports the death of a young wife named Kane Adams near Copeneid after a Monday incident. It mentions her husband Aw Adams and references a community reaction, with phrases about prices and a card or whip used in contact, but the text is fragmented and hard to interpret.

Senator Louthan Seeks Honest Cash Value Assessments

Senator A V Louthan asserts in a letter to Webb Williams that county assessments were not final and must be revised to reflect actual cash value. He says resistance in Mausry county is fading as taxpayers understand the law and urges officials to correct errors and issue pamphlets for public guidance.

Webb Williams A. V. Louthan Te State Board of Equalizers Willams Columbia Herald Mausry Louthan Saye Mth County Tts Por Vista

Hull's Eloquence Wins Appropriation

A Monday court session considered a claim over damages for a horse accident. Judge Whitthorn and the county attorney debated payment while Hull's appeal argued for a charity grant to cover losses. The case centered on whether the county should fund damages despite a lack of clear liability.

Ian Squire Pha Whitthorny Votlis Hull

Maury County Agent Reports Huge Tax Value Gains

Prof Evan A McLean Maury County agent presents a year long report to the county court detailing crop improvements and savings from lime, alfalfa, crimson clover and soy beans. He cites thousands of acres sown, record yields, and demonstrations plus 560 cars of crushed limestone saved farmers 560 dollars. He also notes a high property reassessment and urges taxpayers to review rolls in Columbia starting Monday for potential tax relief.

Evan A. McLean McLean County Court Maury County Tennessee Aso Stover Department of Agriculture Uiite Wade

Respected Citizen Enters Into Rest From Bryant Sta

Newt Pinkston died at age eighty five at his son’s home near Mooresville on January 8. Funeral services were held with burial at Hayes cemetery. A Confederate veteran of the fifty third regiment he was a Methodist. He left five children Joe Pinkston Mooresville John Pinkston Missouri Will Pinkston Columbia Mrs Albert Reecord Birmingham Ala and Mrs Gerome Tillman Mt Pleasant.

Newt Pinkston Bryant Staton Mooresville Tev John Mayberry le Hayes Pinkston Methodist Church Fifty-Third Joe Pinkston John Pinkston Missouri Will Pinkston Columbia Albert Reecord Birmingham Ala Gerome Tillman Mt. Pleasant

Souvenir Booklets for Former Service Men Arrive at Station

The Army recruiting station has received souvenir booklets detailing American activities in France. Former service men in Maury County may obtain a booklet by calling at the recruiting station.

Foyal France Maury County

Miss Tommie Prewett Passes After Lingering Illness

Miss Tommie Prewett aged 25 died at 7 o clock Tuesday night at her uncle A D Pilkletons home on MuKay street after a lingering illness. She was a member of the Christian church and beloved by a large circle of friends. Surviving are a brother Austin and a sister Lettie B Prewett. Funeral at 2 o clock this afternoon at the Lesin fence by Rev J A Bloss. Interment in Rose Hill cemetery. Maury Undertaking Company in charge.

Mike Tommie Prewell A.D. Pilkleton MuKay Street Miss Prewell Christian Charelr Austin Lettie B. Prewett I Oplock J. AB. Bloss Rose Hill Cemetery Maury Undertaking Company

Dope Gas Hearing Set For January Hearing

On the DA's application the narcotics case against Dr Jax Te Voorties Dr Chureh and Dr Black was postponed until Monday January 10 before U S commissioner Major Horace Frigidon. The defendants maintain innocence while facing federal charges for narcotics sale and use.

Jax Te Voorties Chureh Black United States Horace Frigidon

Beloved Woman Rebecca Joynes Reaches Rest

Rebecca Joynes aged seven years died after a ten day illness at her brother J. J. Joynes East Ninth Street home. She leaves one brother De Joynes and the funeral is set for Cedar Hill at 10:20 a.m. with W. S. Morton of Cedar Hill officiating. Maury Undertaking Co. in charge.

Rebecca Joynes J. J. Joynes East Ninth Street Joynes de Joynes Cedar Hill W. S., Morton Cedar LA Maury Undertaking Co

Heating system overhaul advised before severe winter arrives

Apply the heating plan now in Chestshire. Repairs, overhaul, quick, thorough work and reasonable charges offered by local contractor. Phone Tall 10%, Citizens ot.

Chesthire

Catarrh Ad Claims Effective Treatment and Relief

An advertisement argues local sprays and douches fail to cure catarrh and promotes a long standing remedy from a Georgia company. It urges readers to obtain a bottle of S. S. S. and contact a medical director in Atlanta for free case advice.

Lurow Switt Atlanga

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South Main Street Fred Journey Columbia, Tennessee Wore Murphy Herald Walter N. Bingham Colleoka Kane Adams Vanes Aw Adams Copeneid Jock Adan Louthan Maury Bruni Senator Louthan Coume Age LY Court State Board OF Equalizers Webb Wiliams Wes Williams State Board of Equal Mairoy County Williams Court House Ita Ond Gery Lars Pare Quy Savings Department Maury National Bank Bryant Station Hayes Cemetery Miss Tommie Prewett Rae F. Brodsky Guest & Andrews
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