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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1921
Page
6
In Hickman County a young man was shot to death during an arrest attempt by Maury County officers. J. E. Porter was killed in the operation as authorities pursued the suspect.
James Porter, about 35, killed in Hickman county when Deputy Jesse B. Alderson or Paul Johnson fired at him during a pursuit after a theft. Porter’s body brought to Columbia Maury county. officers discuss the case as authorities review the events and prepare burial plans.
The Home Demonstration Club members and visitors discussed plans for the annual community fair on October 1, with a picnic and fish fry to be held in honor of Mr. and Mrs. RA Anthony. Social hour featured cake and strawberries and royal magic as entertainment. next meeting set with Mrs. D. L. Kirk on July 21.
At a nine oclock meeting of the American Legion committee was appointed to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of James Kaiser in the Beers of the law on Saturday.
Graves of Confederate soldiers strewn with flowers at Rose Hill honor the seventy year old Souths heroes Davis birthday ceremony.
The article recalls a Rose Hill Confederate memorial service with Daughters of the Confederacy, veterans, and a choir. It also reports Judge Turner urging public assistance for grand jury work, scheduling a June 13 meeting, and instructions to file complaints to accelerate subpoenas and investigations to minimize taxation and delays.
Mrs Beh Mullins is reported to have been recommended for appointment as Santa Fe postmaster. No commission yet, but letters suggest endorsement from Republican leaders and potential approval soon. She ranks among the top three eligibles alongside Paul Allen and Austin McKnight, and is wife of Ben Mullins, Santa Fe merchant and county Democratic committee member.
Maury County fans report a five year old filly named Anta M. Dirent, sired by Di rev 2064 and out of Dolly Dimple, will debut on the grand circuit in Toledo Ohio next month. Bred at Sleepy Yellow, purchased by FR. W Wright, she races in straight heats at Findley and Grove City. Owner expresses high hopes and has received flattering telegrams, aiming to bring further glory to Maury County with a 2:15 mile track mark.
Jackson Tenn June 4 A cordial reception greeted Judge J W Ross newly named federal judge of West Tennessee on his return from Nashville. Citizens lined the N C G and St L station at 7 15 p m as the train arrived, with a parade of autos escorting the judge to his North Highland Ave home. The Lion’s Club, of which he is a member, sponsored the event and plans a special program at the Southern Hotel next Tuesday. Nearly every city organization joined the reception committee.
From Saturday's Daily Herald the wall attended meeting of friends and patrons of the Ulico school Friday night. The advisory board of education all members were re-elected without opposition: Erastus J Park Joe Ingram Jerry Holt Emmett V Foster Geo N McKennan H Milton Andrews Beverly Jennette. The board will meet to recommend the faculty to the county board of education. It is not expected that many changes will be made to the old faculty. One task for the advisory board is raising seven hundred dollars each year to supplement pay of teachers.
Rapid progress on Maury County school census with several districts completed and totals to Nashville. Counts likely stable with some increases and declines. district advisory boards conduct enumeration early due to a new act.
The democratic executive committee, claiming an election last November, met and called a primary for November 1 to nominate county officers with a runoff on November 19. It approved a subcommittee report on alleged elected members, prompting surprise at the early date.
Mt. Pleasant District Epworth League conference to convene at Hampshire from June 10. Opening Friday night features a sermon by Rev. B. F. P. Argo of Loretto. Saturday includes constructive talks by Epworth Leaguers and an ideal social event.
Special to The Herald reports that the state election board named county commissioners for Williamson County including Sandy Brown W J Sai and Fred Hyrnette all Republicans. The item also notes a cattle show venue change from Columbia Stockyards to Moore and Sut stables on Egat Seventh Street with contractors and painters already hired and growling delays in the fair preparations.
From Monday's Daily Herald, a note announces an ice cream supper at Athendale on Friday hosted by the Missionary society of the Athendale show. The event aims to raise funds and bring the community together with refreshments and fellowship.
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