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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1917
Page
2
Dr. H. L. Bishop confirms countywide rural sanitation will proceed. Citizens plan to borrow funds and carry on despite court rules, with October court session seen as the date for an official appropriation. Localities in Santa Fe and Bigbyville benefit. praise for Bishop’s work spreads.
Spring Hill contributions to the Red Cross war fund exceed the thousand dollar mark, about fifty percent above expectations. A $25 donation from Kedron's young ladies ice cream supper and contributions from Mrs. J. W. Smith and Mrs. J. W. Albertson highlight a campaign praised for earnest community effort.
A large revival is underway this week in Mt Pleasant led by Rev. W A Blade of McCain's and Rev. 8 A Sadler of the Main Street Cumberland Presbyterian church Shin city. The Cumberland Presbyterian church on Mt Pleasant hosts the meetings with strong attendance.
Elder James E. Scobey will preach at Ephesis Church near Sandey south of Svlunnia. The notice calls parishioners to attend services at the southern church location.
Maury County Court postponed action on purchasing the Cullooka and Mooresville pikes until October. A committee reported owner Wilkes would take 5000 cash. the road was in fair condition and public demand favored the purchase. No price report on the Kedron pike. next court will review all pikes. The Wilkes offer matches the 5000 paid to Rainey for pikes into Columbia.
Mayor Dedman and Recorder Erwin have received inquiries about the sale of five per cent public improvement bonds to be issued soon. Ordinances for the sale will be passed on final reading Friday night. City Attorney and Recorder will advertise for bidders and bonds will be sold to fund sewer work and street improvements on South Main South Garden Yepot and West Seventh streets.
Russian forces captured Hilaliez the strategic key to Lemberg in Salicia and broke the Austro German line in the Haliez Stanislau sector. Austro German troops withdrew beyond the Lomaica river west of Jezuppl, while Russians took four more cages and over 1,000 prisoners. Field guns and other war material were seized.
The piece notes how constructive statesmanship appears hampered by debates over tinkering. It observes a tension between practical reform and partisan obstruction while calling for measured, principle based collaboration among leaders.
A quirky exchange about chest size circulates as readers joke about fashion and modeling. The fragment hints at a humorous debate on appearance and media portrayal, reflecting community amusement.
The fishing party at Thomas old mill pond near Glendale on Fountain Creek attracted county officials including County Clerk Arch W. Lipscomb Judge McKnight and Sheriff Griffin. They caught a notable total of over fifty pounds with a twenty one pounder in the haul and returned to town with more than they could eat.
County election board appoints officers for the July 28 vote. Officials note expectedly light turnout and uncertain opposition impact on the convention, fearing low participation despite legal requirement to hold the election.
Maury County horse Maury Horse IV, owned by Mrs. Campbell Brown and driven by Johnnine Thomas, posted a fast 2:14 4/5 time at Toledo with ten starters. Earlier Monday in Youngstown, Ohio, the same horse ran 2:11% time in a strong showing as it gains hall of fame consideration in local racing circles.
London report says Emperor William held a crown council in Berlin yesterday but no decision or details were issued. Dispatch notes public unease over lack of news and records the meeting lasted three hours, among the longest since July 1914 mobilization order.
Will Padgett and Evan Helmee repair the interior of the Hotel Bethel including halls and dining room. John Wood the plasterer works on walls readying for painters. The walls will receive two or three coats of high grade paint, making the hotel one of the prettiest in the state interior.
The fragment notes a sentiment about owing a grudge and advises that in such cases it is better to suspend payment. It references a cautious approach to settling debts when personal disputes arise. No further context or named entities are provided in the readable text.
Notice announces Maury County Tennessee voters will decide on July 28 1917 whether to call a constitutional convention. Polls open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at multiple precincts with listed judges clerks officers and marshals for the election.
Replace outdated plumbing with modern fixtures and overhauling by Sanitary Plumbing. Get an estimate by calling South Main Street. Phones Bell 103 and Citizen 811.
Lists appointed judges clerks and officers for the Seventh through Tenth districts with names and roles. Includes vacancy rules if absent and method for swearing in staff, ballot handling and deadlines for poll tax receipts dated June 28 1917, note July 12 1917 as the signing date.
James Knox Godwin longtime Maury County resident and Confederate soldier died after a lengthy illness. He served in Maury Artillery and at Port Hudson before the war ended. Funeral services were conducted at Godwin Chapel with Masonic honors. he is survived by his wife Paralee Church and children Claud Godwin Ed Godwin Mrs Evan Timmons and Mrs John Fraser.
An old advertisement touts lemon juice mixed with Orchard White to create a facial lotion that allegedly removes freckles and blemishes. It urges readers to buy lemons and Orchard White at drug stores or grocers and claims the remedy is inexpensive and harmless.
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