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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1920
Page
6
A 1920 season unfolds with new plays and features including Oh My Golly, Tolbox of 1920, High School Girls Beauty de Luxe, and a Sun Bonnet Sue comedy. The Silver Band offers free morning concerts, and Friday society night showcases A Little Girl in a Big City along with a dramatic comedy melodrama.
After touring options and hearing from citizens, the county board of education tentatively selected two sites near Bigbyville and McCains for the consolidated school. One site offers the largest acreage, with donations from J Harris and Stockard Realty enhancing the proposal. The meeting included speeches by local leaders and editor J J Finney, and followed a community dinner at the Bigbyville Methodist church.
A Sunday night fire in Glendale destroyed Claude Godwin's new home, causing an estimated loss of four to five thousand dollars with about two thousand dollars insured. The origin is unclear, and the house was nearly ready to fall in when discovered, with most household effects lost. Ari Nomads from caravan guides assisted.
Trustee J Ross Burns reported county tax collections totaling 314,748 exceeded prior records by over 70,000. Net tax receipts stood at 273,118.24 after adjustments, with funds allocated across state, county, schools, and sinking funds. Burns plans to close accounts with the state comptroller, making the county among the first to do so.
A light primary turnout is forecast with minimal registration across districts. Republicans show little interest while Jesse Littleton is expected to capture the bulk of GOP votes, and several precincts may lack enough party adherents to open a primary.
Maury County faces a tax exemption question for its planned school bonds. State and county tax exemption status is unsettled after 1913 and 1911 acts. Attorney General signals possible exemption. Superintendent Graham seeks clearer ruling for potentially better bond pricing.
Charles Jackson sixteen son of Mrs Ida Jackson of the Match community was seriously shot Monday afternoon while hunting. He rested on a fenien when the gun slipped from his knees. The hammer struck the cartridge and the bullet entered between his shoulder and heart. He was rushed home for medical care, but doctors feared for his life. A fragment on Russian architecture follows.
W. W. Stanley of Riverside believes in a lunar planting rule. He planted a peck of Irish Cobler spuds and now digs about four bushels of fine potatoes. He claims moonlight influenced growth, while local lawyers debate the best times and places for planting.
Sharber, well known city resident and breather of Mderman Sharber, died after a stroke suffered at city hall last week. Survived by three sons Percy James EK and Harry, and four daughters Martha, James Henry, Catherine and Cora, with brothers Alderman Sharter, John E. Starker, Dr. A. L. Sharber and others. Funeral at his residence at 2 this afternoon conducted by Dre Chenault and John H. Barber. pallbearers named.
Mayor Cherry says tax rate could drop as work starts immediately on new school buildings. The board of tax equalization, led by Mrs. Margaret Brown, projects about a 200000 increase in Columbia property assessments to roughly 4260000. Construction funds will be raised by citizens. county bonds for Culooka and McDowell schools planned, with about 60000 bonds likely for sale.
Advocates argue for a county wide road bond to access two thirds federal and state money. The Jackson resolutions aim to raise 1,000,000 with a 500,000 rebuild of new federal aid roads to Columbia and a 200,000 allocation for existing routes. The plan seeks to improve roads serving schools and the countryside, with meetings set for August 12 to endorse county wide bond issuance.
County Superintendent Graham will depart tomorrow with Mrs. Graham and Miss Mary Virginia for a two week visit to relatives in Virginia. The recent county board meeting granted leave of absence and urged him to rest for health reasons. Friends hope the break will renew his vigor after thirteen years in office.
A Maury County medical group met Monday afternoon at the Elke Club rooms. The session covered several important topics for local physicians and the medical fraternity.
The educational meet called by Commissioner PP Cheston at Monteagle on August 5 has been changed to August fant. The conference, for improving educational opportunities, will be presided over by the United States Commissioner of Education.
Prof. Thomas F. Hill of Stiversville will join the faculty of McCain's School for the coming session. Prof. Milt formerly taught at McCain's and has long served at Stiversville. Sarah Bernhardt was of Tewithh de poent.
Phoenix Bank breaks ground on adding two rear rooms at the West Seventh Street site and rear annex, linking to the director’s room to house officers and directors. A large tank building is planned on the corner lot, a major addition expected to support growing business in Columbia.
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