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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1921

Page

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TRAIN RI BRIDGE FOUR KILLED, 35 HURT RELIEF WORKERS BUSY

Grand jury reports seven indictments for conspiracy petit larceny assault with intent to murder carrying a deadly weapon public drunkenness selling property under a degalate note and grand larceny then adjourns until June 27. Shooting of former deputy sheriff McKissick will be probed when seated again.

McKissick Turner Seston Stenin Vloyd McKinsick Mt. Pleasant Thiot Jave Ween Ted Christine Willams

Home Coming at MPCAIN Church

Home coming services will be jointly observed by Coubert and Presbyterian churches of Caine next Sunday. A large congregational program and big basket dinner are planned on grounds, with former members and old parishioners expected. Morning exercises led by Dr W M Robinson, veteran preacher, followed by a children's prayer service and mothers’ day flower display.

Coubert Presbyterian Church of Caine Wo M. Robinson

Bible School Named Beneficiary in Will Case

In a drawn out probate matter, the Bible School is named beneficiary of a will. The late Pere D Taylor's estate includes property designated to the school. Proceedings point to upcoming court actions as the set date approaches.

Bible School Niue Hale Reskiusry Legate Denon Val Hetinien Pere D Taylor Mir ‘Taye Atlee Epecifie Hogudate Bibi

Four Die as C and NW Train Dives Through Bridge

Four persons killed and thirty five injured when Chicago and Northwestern train No 6 plunged through a bridge near Omaha Nebraska. Three coaches were swept into Colton Creek by flood waters. Rescuers aboard a special relief train from Chadron Nebraska rushed to the scene.

United Press Omaha Neb Chicago and Northwestern Colton Creek Awollen Chadron Nebraska

Six Firemen Die in Collision in Perthamboy

United Press reports a collision in Perthamboy New Jersey when a motor fire truck hit a New Jersey Central express train. Six firemen were killed and six others injured as railway officials opened an investigation into the crash occurred last night.

United Press Perthamboy New Jersey Central Railroad

Shorthorn Cattle Arrive for County Exhibit

Shorthorn cattle for the big exhibition next week arrive daily. Twenty five to thirty head have reached here with more en route. Catalog inquiries come from Iowa Illinois Michigan Nebraska Kansas and most Southern states. L P Bellah of Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis railroad is here supervising show preparations. Prominent cattlemen and prospective buyers are en route to Columbia.

Iowa Mlinois Michigan Nebraska Kansas L. P. Bellah Nashville Chattingoga St. Louis Bellih Jooking Secon Columbia

Mrs Martha Smith Dies After Eight Week Illness

Mrs Martha L Smith aged sixty seven, wife of W D Smith, died this morning at her residence near Calleoka after an eight week illness. She is survived by her husband and five children Walt er Smith and four daughters Coral Wiley Julie Westmoreland Georgia Crews and Mary Hawkins all of the county. A prayer service will be held at the grave Friday morning at 10 oclock with interment in Friendship Cemetery Cullooka, Maury Undertaking Company in charge.

Martha L. Smith W. D. Smith Calleoka Smith Hi Bam Walter Smith Coral Wiley Julie Westmoreland Georgia, Crews Mary Hawkins Welock Friendship Cullooka Maury Undertaking Company

Band Concert Friday at Dimple Bathing Beach

The Columbia Hand will give a band concert at the Diauphe Bathine Peach on the Santa Fo pike at 4 15 Friday evening to raise funds for the band boys. The event expects a large attendance.

Columbia Santa Fo Pike Band Boys

Framer Books Emphasizes Bookkeeping Importance States

A fragment emphasizes that bookkeeping is as essential for framers as in other lines of business, noting its necessary role in operations.

Big Cullooka meeting on school and fair at Cumberland Church

A large Cullooka gathering at the Cumberland Presbyterian church tomorrow will discuss the coming year’s school and the fall community fair. Squire Gilbert M. Orr leads the fair discussion while Prof Donnell M. Galloway, ex County High School faculty, speaks on the school question.

Donnel M. Galloway Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cullooka Cnd Squire Gilbert M. Orr Squire Callooka Ft Sl Donnell M. Galloway Litizens Civic League County Board of Education Galloway Colombia Colombia Thum Pratec White Fieuds

Respected Woman Enters Into Rest in Hickman County

Mrs. Sallie Mathis wife of the late W. Mathis of Hickman County died at 7 20 p m Wednesday at her daughter Mrs KE R Flanagan's residence near Carters Creek after months of illness She was a longtime resident and a devout Christian with numerous children spread across Texas Arkansas Nashville and Columbia The body was shipped to Aetna for funeral at 1 o'clock this afternoon conducted by Bilder Civco with Mary Undertaking Co in charge

Sallie Mathis W. Mathis Hickman County KE. R. Flanagan Carter's Creek Mathis Te County Flanagan Christian Church Devenged J. R. Jones Jewsell Texas J. W. Mathis Texarkana Ark Gilbert Regenbry Chicago Nashville W. P. Mathis Dixon Burnett Miller Columbia B. R. Flanagan J. A. Mathis Culleoka John Mathis Aetna Tenn St Aetna Bilder Civco Internat Waryiggs The Maury Undertaking Co

Fixing Values in the Fifth District

County board of equalization completes the first four districts and moves to the fifth in equalizing assessments. A number of complaints have been made about assessments while most taxpayers seem willing to leave the matter to officials and county agents.

County Board of Equalization Tipmard County Foot

County Board 10 Meet on June 25

An adjourned meeting of the county board of education is set for Saturday at 10 o clock to elect teachers and fix salaries. Superintendent Graham and Chairman Russell urge district advisory boards to submit recommendations promptly so the board may complete selections and set salaries for budgeting at the July session and prior to the county quarterly court review.

County Board of Education Qunty Shiirman Graham Prinipal Russell County Quarterly Court

A Ross Buys Whitaker Bungalow on Pith Street

Lacy Whitaker sold his six room bungalow on Pith Street to C A Rose, a paying teller at Columbia Bank & Trust Company, for about 7500. The modern home was newly completed and unused. Rose plans to move with his family next month. Whitaker intends to build a new house.

Lacy Whitaker Pith Street C. A. Rose Columbia Bank & Trust Company Whiteaker Rows Whitaker

Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias Elects Officers

Special to The Herald. OVOCA Tenn June 16 The Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias in ses sion at the Pythian Home here has elected officers Grand chancellor George banks Jr Winchester grand vice chancellor Harry Kyle Johnson City grand prelate W Stowell Kenton grand keeper of records and seal John Tinker Chattanooga grand master of ex chequer P 10 Houston Nashville grand master at armas Martin Boyd Memphis grand inner guard Carl Mee Rockwood grand outer guard Dry R Dassett Tullahoma supreme representative Le A Ligon Carthage The order gained over 400 new members in the past year The per capita tax is fixed at 2 dollars

Ovoca Tenn Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias Pythian George &. Banks, Jr Winchester Harry Kyle Johnson City W. ©. Stowell Kenton John Tinker Chattanooga Houston Nibshville Armas Martin Boyd Memphis Grand Carl Mee Rockwood Dry Dassett Tullahoma Supreme le A. Ligon Carthage Order

Begin Work on State Memorial Square at Once

The pall memorial commission met in Ville Tennessee and named Warren Pytasid from Philadelphia as consulting architect for the memorial project adjoining the capitol building. A subcommittee was authorized to clear the site and rush work on the project.

State Memorial Square Herald Ville Tenn The Pall Wemorial Commission Inoneaesion Today Warren Pytasird Philadelphia Copitol Hui

Rotarians Urge World Disarmament

In Edinburg on June 1 delegates at the Rotary convention urged world disarmament. The movement called on nations to memorialize governments and push for international disarmament conferences to be convened.

United Press Edinburg Rotary

Timmons Case Continued Until November 7

The Timmons case was continued until November 7 as two material witnesses for the state failed to appear in court, delaying proceedings and leaving the cause of action unresolved.

Timmons

Grand Larceny Case Opens in Circuit Court Here

Bolton charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing a buggy valued at $150 from Jesse Gibson. Trial began with a jury summoned, witnesses present, and testimony expected to finish before adjournment. Two state witnesses were absent, causing a continuance in related assault case.

Wash Bolton Jesse Gibson J. C. Timmons Johnson Knob Ines Voorhies Wi Bolton Hollow Jenseibson Columbia J. C. Voorhies Bolton Rls. Hopkine Fe Looney BR. White

Massive Ulster raid nets five thousand captured in Monaghan

United Press reports a large scale military dragnet across Ulster’s Monaghan county. Airplanes, cavalry and motorcyclists halted Sinn Fein sympathizers, with over 5,000 detained initially and most released while a few were held for prison camp examination.

United Press Belfast Ulster Monaghan Sinn Fein

Shipping Board Signs Agreement With Engineers

United States Shipping Board to sign an agreement with engineers today after a strike by the seamen’s union since May 1. The board said it will also reach a parallel agreement with the seamen later at its Washington office.

United Preas Washington United States Shipping Board Wna Enigimnarss Wie Awe Seamens’ Union

Winter Coal Shortage Warning From Local Dealers

Local coal dealers warn that delaying purchases now risks a winter shortage as demand rises. Prices are expected to trend upward, and Columbia residents should buy locally to ensure quality and service for cellars and coal houses. Buying at home supports local dealers and maintains dependable supply.

Columbia

Troopers Uniforms Arrive for Cavalry Headquarters

Uniforms for Headquarters Troop s of Cavalry have arrived and will be issued Friday night. An order calls men to report, with drill set to begin at 7:30. Lieutenant Claud Hickman says those absent from parade will face consequences.

Armory Claud Hickman Edo Ee Eee

Pearl Inman Dies at Home After Illness

Mrs Pearl Kerr Inman wife of J L Inman died Wednesday night at 8 30 at her Campbell Button Road residence She was a Christian church member widely respected in the community She is survived by her husband five children Hivy Bert Mary Jane and Saca Funeral services were held at 2 30 in the church conducted by Elder F C Bowell Burial followed in Friendship cemetery

Pearl Kerr Inman J. L. Innman Campbell's Button Eldar F.C. Bowell Friendship Cemetery The Maury Undertaking Company

Additional Rainfall Reported in County With Mixed Impact

More showers are expected Wednesday and night across the county, easing drought in some areas while leaving patches of Scotland af the county dry. Pastures remain dry though major portions have received enough rain to support growth. Overall, more rain is needed to improve dry conditions, but livestock have not faced severe disruption due to the current dryness.

Scotland Cutt Het Roneete

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