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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1919

Page

3

Beloved Mrs. Manila Hight Church Dies at Carter's Creek

The community mourns Manila Hight Church age five wife of L G Church at Carter's Creek after a ten week illness. Her strong leadership in the Methodist church and family ties caused deep sadness as sons Cleve land and Odie serve abroad. Survived by husband two daughters Fulton one sister and four brothers. Funeral Sunday at 11 from Lasting Hope Methodist Church with interment in Lasting Hope cemetery. Maury Undertaking Co. in charge.

Daily Herald Manila Hight L. G. Church Carter's Creek Church Methodist Church Mrs. Church Cleveland Church Belgium Odie Church Mexico Fulton Church Rk, S B. B. Choreh C. A. Beale Tom Bowers Maury Undertaking Co

Prentice Pearson Arrives in U S A

Mrs Prentice Pearson receives a telegram that Private Prentice Pearson has arrived safely in Hoboken New Jersey from France and expects to return home in a few days. The item notes Hoboken and wartime movement and mentions Clocknall nearing its first century of existence as a city.

Mra Prentice Pearson Hoboken N. J France Ciocknall

Life of Beautiful Young Woman Closed

Misa Lucile Elizabeth Holman aged 1, daughter of the late W. L. Holman, died Saturday at the Riverside home of her aunt Mrs. Mattie Holman after months of illness. She was a longtime Christian Church member and devoted to religious causes. Funeral held Sunday at Rose Hill Cemetery conducted by Milder J. Paul Slayden. pallbearers named. interment in the family square at Mary Undertaking Co. In charge. Survived by two brothers Nat and Leland and four aunts including Mrs. Mattie White, Mrs. J. D. Moore, Mrs. Annie Towell, and Mrs. Mattie Holman.

Misa Lucile Elizabeth Holman W. L. Holman Mattie Holman Riverside Rose Hill Cemetery Milder J. Paul Slayden Miss Holman Nat Leland Mattie White Texas J. D. Moore Annie Towell Columbia

City Police Make Two Good Catches In Hickman Roundup

Porter Johnson, a white man sought in Hickman county, was captured by City Marshal Tom McLean and Patrolman Stages at his Macedonia home. Sheriff Spence and deputies returned him to Hickman county on larceny charges. Matthews Johnson, Porter’s brother, faces desertion charges from the U S Army for March at Fort Oglethorpe and awaits war department instructions in city jail.

Porter Johson Hickman County Tom McLean Johson Macedonia Sherif Clarence Spence Johnson Matthews Jobtemm Porter Johnson Matthews Johnson United States Army Fort Oglbethorpr Matthews Johann War Department Washington

Hardison Motor Co Closes Big Tire Agency Contract

Dr. Joe Hardison returned from Cincinnati after securing Firestone Tire and Rubber Co exclusive agency for Maury, Marshall, Giles, Lawrence, Hickman, Lewis and Wayne counties. The firm plans expanded shipping and a new 200 ton hydraulic press to fit solid tires in fifteen minutes, with a dedicated room for the machine at the Columbus shop.

Daily Herald Joe Hardison Cincinnati Hardison Crescent City Firestone Tire and Rubber Co Firestone Maury, Marshall Giles Lawrence Hickman Lewis and Wayne F ‘Dison Motor Co Columbia

United War Work Fund Lovett’s Store Ledger Entry

A condensed ledger from the United War Work Fund at Lovett’s Store lists numerous contributions and payments by individuals ledgers includes names such as J H Hardison Eliza Latta Mary Mitchell and J R Sharpe with amounts from 1.00 to 200.00. It notes Moody Castellow achieving a top combined record in corn and pig club work in Haywood County and the 424 registered Poland China entry.

R. 8. Hopkins J. H. Hardison G. M. Daimwood Jason Haddock E. W. Farris Thelma Cooper Jessie’ Howell, Jr W. A. Floyd Novie Short Eliza Latta Mary Mitchell A. H. Borum M. M. Cochran W. W. Johnson F. Marshall TJ. Owen T. J. Owen A.M. Tankersley H. A. Dalmwood D. Richardson Moody Castlellaw Haywood County Awd Poland China

Columbia Sailor Helps Receive German Flotilla

Boatswain's Mate John Trotwood Moore Jr aboard the Arkansas took part in the ceremony that cleared Allied ships for action as the surrendered German flotilla passed between lines of American and British warships in the Firth of Forth. Moore recalled the grim moment and the near-battle readiness, the later New York welcome, and his European voyage including London during the armistice week.

Firth of Porth New York John Trotwood Moore, Jr Arkansas Sixth Battle Squadron Hugh Rodman Mate Moore European London Edinburg

Bound Over to Circuit Court on Liquor Charge

Gus Cockrill was bound over to the Circuit Court after waiving examination in city court for selling liquor on First Monday. City Marshal Tom McLean and Patrolman Bailey Peyton say they have sufficient evidence to convict him.

Gus Cockrill Tom McLean Bailey Peyton

Nonresident Burke Must Appear in Maury Court

In Maury County Circuit Court Helen Burke sues Albert C. Burke. Due to his non residence, the defendant must appear at the next term in Columbia on the third Monday in February 1919 and plead or answer the bill. A copy of the order will be published weekly for four consecutive weeks in The Columbia Herald.

State of Tennessee Maury County Circuit Court Helen Burke Albert C. Burke State of Tennessee Columbia Columbia Herald

Black Draught Cited In A 65 Year Old Case For Liver Trouble

Mrs. Cynthia Higgnbotham of Mendersville Kentucky testifies that at age 65 her liver and digestion failed. After using Black Draught she reports improved appetite strength and natural bowel movements. The ad touts Thedford's Black-Draught as a long trusted remedy for constipation indigestion and lazy liver with a price of five cents per package.

Sage Kentucky Thedford

Property Cortain About Acres-Purchase Price War

The article notes a purchase dispute over seven lots on the outside of the fair grounds in Tennessee. It references South Bird Park as a historic race track with famous horses and a tradition of holds, and mentions plans to erect a residence near the floral hall. The transfer involves the old South Side Park and affects stockholders in the Tennessee Wad a member, with no firm sale terms given.

Fair Grounds J. Plentiis Walter Direct Aye Pointer Hal Pointer Evelyn W Hal Jobimwood Moore Side Park Maury County Fleming Floral Hall Outaldi Fair Grounds

New County Road Bill Approved by Quarterly Court Vote

The county court approved a compromise road measure by a 12 to 9 vote after lengthy discussion. The bill would place road oversight under a county road superintendent and require vehicle tags for wheel tax collection. Absent were Harris, Jackson, Swann.

Daily Herald Citzens County Good Roads Association County Highway Commission Shoul Ayes Hardison Denton Ricketts Ross Harlan Wilkes Carr Guest Webster Jones Akin Taylor Noes Lowell Forgey Hull Goad Farris Derryberry Davis Dugger Matthews Harris Jackson Swann Squire Dugger J. W. C. Church W. W. Dyer Dyer W. RM. McKissack Hiram J. Hendley J.T. McKnight Sam H. Wiley L. Turpin George W. Hayes Johns and Pumpkin Creeks County Highway Commission Squire Hugh Lee Good Roads Association C. P. Hatcher Hatcher

Western Union Office Reductions and Staff Changes

J. H. Wood, longtime operator at the local Western Union office, has been transferred to Glasgow, Kentucky. The company will not fill his vacancy here as it trims staff to cut expenses. W. M. Burton remains manager, keeping his position as the local office staff contracts.

Wood Glasgow Burton J. H. Wood Western Union

Dry cleaning plant robbed again in second break-in this quarter

The French Dry Cleaning Co. of H. B. Scott reported a second burglary in three months with two suits taken. Beate vowed to move goods uptown nightly to protect them as losses strain operations while Dr. Bradford Knapp urged County Agents to push a safe balanced farming system for family and livestock feeding.

French Dry Cleaning Co H. B. Scott Beate Bradford Knapp Tunnesses

Jobs for All Soldiers and Sailors Wins War Labor Help

United States Employment Service reports 4,211,932 registered for work and 3,009,295 placed in jobs in wartime labor effort. Since armistice, service redirects workers to peacetime industries, urging Tennessee employers to cooperate in placing returning soldiers and sailors. Dr. Joseph T. Ware calls for preparations and organized employer action where needed.

United States Uncle Sun Washington United Statesment Service Army Navy Joseph T. Ware Tennessee

Farmers Savings in Crawford County Association

A Crawford County Ohio farmers supply association organized by the farm bureau saved farmers about 4500 dollars on business last year, with total savings around 49500 dollars. It has capital stock of 10000 dollars divided into 1000 shares of 10 dollars each, one share to man.

Farmers’ Supply Association Farm Bureau Crawford County Ohio

Original serips machine on display at Washington museum

The original model of the serips machine by Hilas Howe, a centenary exhibit this year, is shown at the Washington museum. The device was patented on September 10, 1806.

Hilas Howe Wat Washington

Also Mentioned on This Page

Nevir Satterfield City Police M'Lean Staggs Hardison Motor CO United Wark Work Fund Lovett’s Store John Trot Wood Moore, JR THE J. T. Anderson Hopkins South Side Park de Fleming Mendersville, Ky-Mra Cynthia Higgnbotham
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