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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
1
Germany has accepted the Allied demand to deliver two million tons of coal each month, removing the need for Ruhr occupation planned under General Foch. Germany will submit a protest and counter proposal seeking changes. The move follows an Allied ultimatum threatening invasion if demands are refused.
Experienced politicians foresee a light turnout in Columbia with fewer than 300 ballots cast as the August primary nears. Registration books opened Tuesday and showed only 72 voters registered so far, including movers and new residents. books stay open today urging unregistered voters to sign up.
On Friday at 8 pm a Democratic mass meeting will be held in the circuit court room to organize for the upcoming primary. The meeting aims to form a strong Roberts Club in Maury County and invites every regular Democrat to attend.
Rev. W. M. Robinson of the Tabernacle Cumberland-Presbyterian church will fill the pulpit both morning and evening after Rev. A. Sadler sustained a fall and injuries. The Santa Fe quartet is expected to perform Sunday night.
County agriculture council meets next Monday at 2 PM to discuss carrying out the Farmers Recommendations on making county community and school roads passable year round. Guests include Gov John M Parker and AFofBF President Howard. Delegates will tour the county and entertain them with Tuncheon and a county trip.
Turner asks for the presence of every member of the Retail Merchants Credit Association at the meeting tonight at the Maury National Bank rooms. The dominating committee will report officer selections with Allen Sloan likely to be president and H Cliff Hendley to serve as secretary and treasurer.
Dublin reports indicate Arnadien failed to seize the main post office today and took control of government offices. Police clashed with Sinn Fein supporters on the city outskirts as several officers were injured during the melee.
The case against Columbia Water & Light Company, led by local manager J. B. Robinson, opens in county colonial court. Prosecution, by Hugh Todd Shelton and Looney B. White, alleges neglect to clean the Stratton Mant reservoir, risking public health. witnesses include Dr. Pillow, Mayor Cherry, and Dr. Voorhies. Defense is Fleming & Fleming. The trial draws wide attention as jury deliberation appears unlikely today.
Harlan, Porter and Walker hardware firm buys two buildings at the south east corner of the square to expand implements sales. They plan to consolidate under one roof and eventually build a large warehouse behind the Park building. The South Main street store will remain, with future plans for a magnificent new store.
Hampshire ram farmers hear a fine animal auction to raise funds for the hospital. A big sheep auction is set for next Monday with strong local support and firm addresses given.
J. M. Bray of Lynnville, long a prominent grain operator, expands a systematic ad campaign to sell Giles County farm lands. Bray, credited with boosting local trade, has built a large southern reputation around Lynnville as the famed corn belt area. The Daily and Weekly Herald will carry ongoing farm land advertisements by Bray.
Supporters predict a big turnout as Governor Roberts speaks in Columbia next Wednesday afternoon to explain the tax law. Arrangements are being made to handle crowds of farmers from all county sections, who are urged to attend and learn how the new law affects them without discrimination.
Mrs. Narcis Morrison aged sixty years wife of William Morrison and a respected Sheboss resident died at her home Tuesday night after a lengthy illness. She was a longtime Christian church member beloved by the community. Survived by her husband, a former county court member. Funeral held Wednesday afternoon at Sheboss conducted by Elder W S Morton. Interment in Sheboss cemetery. Maury Undertaking Company in charge.
A Cumberland Presbyterian pastor Rev W M Robison receives a five dollar present from an elderly couple in Maury County after forty eight years of marriage. The traveler says the gift shows appreciation for a good wife, noting that such devotion remains valued despite rising divorces.
Farmers in Maury County expand sowing of crimson clover and alfalfa under guidance of County Agent McLean. Thousands of acres to be planted before fall, with winter pasturage benefits and soil fertility gains. Lime orders urged as shipments lag. Washington dispatch notes forthcoming comparison of Cox and Harding labor records by the American Federation with a critical view of the Democratic platform.
Local capital plans to develop Louisiana land capital stock valued at 60,000 dollars. Maury Drilling Company applies for charter with 50,000 dollar capital, proposing gas reduction plants and extensive business ventures including carbon brick production, gas and oil land leases, drilling wells, mining and manufacturing, flouring mills, and general merchandise. Millions of dollars worth of property endangered as men walk out.
Serious situation in Memphis prompts business and professional men to form volunteer fire companies. The union department plans assignments at noon with volunteers rallying after mass meetings held to recruit firemen as city defense readiness increases. Home guards mobilized and two militia companies expected for potential emergencies.
Washington July 15 Governor Cox and Secretary Roosevelt will confer with President Wilson privately at the White House Sunday it was announced today The meeting is expected to be a general caucus and to discuss war time policy and allied coordination.
Pensacola Florida July 15 John Henry Hudson Jr age 1 died last night as the city’s fourth bubonic plague victim. Over 6000 rats trapped and examined, twelve found plague bearing, prompting health officials to step up investigations and sanitation measures.
Chicago streetcar strike paralyzed transit as workers walk out after setbacks in bargaining. The article notes rising life expectancy in the United States with birth rates and twin births increasing, and about 1000 people claiming to be over 100 years old.
Robert L. Johnson, 53, of 108 Summer Street Mt Pleasant, died after a years long illness. A lifelong Methodist, he farmed until illness forced retirement. Survived by wife and three daughters Mrs Hutcherson of Columbia, Mrs Henson and Nora Johnson of Mt Pleasant, and three sons Nod Johnson and MP Johnson of Mt Pleasant. Funeral at 11 AM at Santa Fe Methodist Church with Rev Albert Hult and Rev J T Cotton. interment in Maury Cemetery.
Mrs. W H Harrison donated the entire botanical collection of the state to Central High School. The collection includes about four hundred mounted specimens, many domestic but most exotic, preserved remarkably well after over fifty years. Prof L B Toke praised the gift, noting its value to the science life course and the portrait of the late Mr. Harrison, Robart Edward Low, accompanying it.
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