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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1917
Page
2
A man identified as ElT Tamlac endured a close call as he nearly suffocated while sleeping. Initial reports describe his head being propelled with 0 percent fills, causing him to lie low and escape serious harm. Authorities are reviewing the incident to determine causes and next steps.
Superintendent Sw Sherrill plans to organize all local activities around the schoolhouse poised to become the hub of rural life. The proposal envisions school events, gatherings, and services centered at the school to strengthen community ties.
A Chattanooga man reports spending hundreds on medicines before Tanlac eased years of gastric pain and indigestion. He gained weight, slept better, and felt dramatically improved after four bottles, praising the product sold exclusively by Smiler Drug Co in Columbia. Teachers urged to organize communities, with schools as centers for educational, agricultural, and health efforts. The plan aims to place teachers at the heart of community leadership and prosperity across Tennessee.
County officials prepare literature and ads for selling 114000 of four and a half percent refunding bonds. Issuance will cover bridge and turnpike warrants and small debt, with Maury County boasting vast resources and strong prospects for the issue. Representative Thomas Y Engl ise noted for military and county service roles.
James Washington Huckaby weds Ora Lee Nicholson and Lelan Standfill weds Dora Worley per Herald notice. Names appear in marriage license section with two couples listed for public record.
Mr and Mrs Knox Kennedy of the Cullooka neighborhood announce the birth of their son weighing eight pounds. The happy family shares the new arrival as a bright addition to the community.
Agricultural experts hail a new rye record from a 25 acre plot at the N C S L railway demonstration farm in Tullahoma. The 25 acre field yielded 734.5 bushels at 29.3 bushels per acre with 415.5 bushels from 55 new acres using only commercial fertilizer. Total 1,150 bushels on 590 acres equals 14.37 bushels per acre. Judd credits winter cover crops for the high production.
Fourth quarterly conference of the Bigbyville and Mt. Olivet charge will be held at Bigbyville next Saturday and Sunday. The business meeting takes place Saturday with Dr. W B Lowry presiding elder preaching Sunday morning at the Bigbyville Methodist church.
Maury County jury commissioners fill the jury wheel under the 1913 act. They aim for about 1000 qualified names from 750 to 1500 allowed, requiring two commissioners to approve. Commissioners Ballanfant Looney and Haywood oversee the process, noting improvements in juror quality and fewer mistrials. The new box will supply names for upcoming county juries.
Gov Rye appointed Thomas Y English of Maury county as captain of the machine gun company recruited at Murfreesboro in the Second Tennessee Infantry. English, a former regular army noncommissioned officer who rose to a commission, is a Maury farmer, county court member, and Tennessee state representative.
A man using the name Sam White presented a check for 18.50 drawn on Charley Cates at Maury National Bank. Suspicion rose because the bank account was in Cates Bros. Sheriff Griffin secured the man, identified as J. B. Lipscomb, after initial denial. Lipscomb admitted he forged the check in Sam White’s name and was jailed awaiting the next grand jury.
Mary conversions surge as Bascom Wate and Dr R S Tinmon preach at Mt Olivet Church Spring Hill. Nightly meetings draw up to 1500 attendees with many conversions and renewed church membership expected as services continue. Friday night features a special sermon inviting all to attend.
Dr R S Tinnon preaches at Mt Olivet Methodist Church revival. daily power grows with good crowds and moving sermons. Tuesday morning Lowry, presiding elder of the district, attended unexpectedly and delivered a powerful sermon.
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