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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
2
Dr. O Connor outlines a county outreach on hog cholera serum treatment to cattle owners. The program promotes early serum use, selective virus exposure, and mailed guidance to avoid infection, aiming for long term eradication across Maury County with farmer cooperation.
Maury counties jail and sheriff residence near completion within a month. The ornate two story structure features three connected sections with a separate jail rear, juror rooms with folding doors, a large dining area, and a kitchen rivaling a boarding house. Judge McKnight has overseen construction, promising value for every dollar.
Dr Grover C Brewer pastor of First Christian church will renew efforts to build a new church after returning from meetings He expects vigorous campaigning to arouse the congregation to secure funds The growth and status of the church demand a better house of worship Committees will be recalled to renew canvassing efforts
A very small delinquent list of real estate in Maury County shows fewer than 250 taxpayers across ten districts, with most unpaid amounts under 1.50 and many only a few cents per tract. Taxes will be sold on the first Monday of July, with a year to redeem, and future sales date set for June as in recent years.
Thomas Morris of Camden was appointed chief clerk under Commissioner of Agriculture Bryson in a June 16 announcement from Nashville.
W Thomas Douglas a 42 year old switch engineer with twenty years service in Columbia shot himself at his Galloway street home after returning from Nashville. Despondent over health he died instantly. He was a Mason and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Survived by two children Mrs Robert McCall of McDaniels and Maria Douglas, a brother Wiley Douglas of Columbia, two sisters in Nashville and his funeral was planned with Oakes Nichols in charge.
Webb Hayes of Nashville arrives for a week long visit with his father, Clerk 8 Hayes of the circuit court. He plans a few days in Shoal Creek, Lawrence county, to entertain the local band and social circle while noted as secretary and treasurer of the Nashville Tennessean.
Isom Pitts murder trial progresses rapidly in the county court with defense arguing self defense. Gen Job Garner opens for the state, P B Chandler defends, and Attorney General Frierson to follow as judges’ charge to the jury looms and witnesses are examined. The case nears three-day duration and could set a new record for murder disposition in the county.
Mrs Mary Ann Mangrum died Friday night at 9 o clock at her home on Embargo street after several months illness. Survived by husband T L Mangrum and seven children Eliza Harver Walter Minnie Bell Carrie Mangrum of Columbia Thomas Mangrum James Villa Mangrum of Pulaski and Colinge Cal. Member of Cumberland Presbyterian church. Funeral Saturday at 4 pm from Eighth Ave H A Gray street Rose Garden Cemetery. Maury Undertaking Co assisting.
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