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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1920

Page

8

Automobiles Not Liable To Turnpike Tolls Declared

Judge W H Turner of Giles County Circuit Court ruled that turnpike companies chartered under Tennessee law cannot demand tolls from automobiles beyond what their charters specify. In Pilaski & Brick Church Turnpike Co v Ben Eslick, the court held tolls for motor vehicles are not authorized unless the charter allows them. The decision cites charter provisions and argues modern roads and autos require updated standards, so the company cannot recover.

Mofiday Daily Herald Tennessee W. H. Turner Eircuit Court Giles County Turner Pilaski & Brick Church Turnpike Company Ben Allen Keslick Eslick Ute Warner Turner Baya Miller Vs. Insurance Company Legislature Wnre Heath Va Manter Town Supreme Court Bughway Turnpike Company Sam Wo B. Turner

Young woman Amma Starbuck dies at King's Daughters Hospital

Aged thirty, Amma Starbuck wife of D B Starbuck died this morning at King's Daughters Hospital Columbia. She moved here two years from Perry County and leaves husband and two children. She was a Canalitea member of the Methodist church and devoted Christian. Funeral at Dr and Mrs Watt Yelser home at 3 o clock tomorrow conducted by Dr J W Uhety assisted by Rev Hoyd B Pelder with pallbearers Thurston Neeley Watt Yelser T B Brown John Petty R S Perry and Chas UA Sloan

Ady Eveday Daily Herald Trea King’s Daughters Hospital Amma Starbuck D. B. Starbuck Columbia Starbuck Watt Weiser Perry County Canalitea Methodist Church Watt Yelser J. W. Uherty

Negroes Found Not Guilty of Larceny

After an all night trial the jury acquitted Morace and Napoleon Frierson colored defendants charged with grand larceny. The case spans multiple terms of court. Defense was by R. B. Hopkins and W. J. Towler.

Morace Napoleon Frierson R. 8. Hopkins W. J. Towler

Columbia firm wins express suit

A Nashville circuit court jury in Nashville awarded the Columbia firm all claimed damages in a case over eggs. The jury found in favor of the plaintiff on all asserted claims regarding express suit rights and related costs.

Nashville Nashville, Tenn South Southers Railroad G. Anderson Produce Company Knoxville Columbia Produce Company Columbia Jef Providence Fairfax Harrison Southern Lines Thrnee A. G. Rutherford Davidson County Perkins Baxter

Appoints Women as Advisors at Tennessee Home

Five women named to advisory committee of Tennessee Orphan Home in Columbia. Derryberry Neeld Finley Baker Alexander join directors and officers to aid governance. Letters from President McQuiddy assign roles and urge prompt service.

McQuiddy Tennessee Orphan Home F. C. Derryberry Columbia James H. Neeld Mixa Estelle Finley Bert Baker Nashville G. D. Alexander Hartaville Board of Couarila Col. Fry Tenn John W. Fry Tennessee Phan Home FO. Derryberry J. H. Neeld Betelle Finley Hurtsville The Columbis Dent Board

Former resident of Maury dead

Samuel B. Parrish, longtime Columbia resident, died June 16 in McMinnville Tennessee after moving there five years ago. A Confederate veteran who served as a gunner at the battle of Franklin, he refused a firing order to avoid hitting his own troops. He is survived by his wife and stepson.

Samuel B. Parrish Columbia Mckwon Tenn Mr. Parrish Maury County Mr. Warrish Confederacy Parrish Franklin

United States Holds Major Share Of World Diamonds

More than half the world's diamonds are now owned or held in the United States, signaling a shift in global diamond ownership and market influence.

Io the United States Japan Russia

Tanlac Credited With Restoring Health In Los Angeles Man

Joseph A. Dunmire of 402 Crocker St Los Angeles says Tanlac cured digestive misery and rheumatic pain, restoring appetite sleep and weight after a half bottle. He praises Tanlac and notes it is sold in several towns including Columbia Santa Fe and Hamp shire with multiple local retailers.

Tanlic Joseph A. Dunmire Crocker St Los Angeles Cal Dunmire Los Angeles Transfer Co Tanlac Hill Columbia Smiser Drug C O Santa Fe R. P. Pigg Isom R. F. D Hampshire J. J. Savage Mt. Pleasant City Drug Co Lunn Drug Co Wilkes & Son Sawdust Valley

Columbia Boys Now Own U S S Tennessee

The Navy Department advised the transfer of Clarence Elmer Howell and Neary Wilron Irvine, both of Columbia, from the Receiving Site in New York to the battleship Tennessee at the TS. 3 Tennessee. This marks a sweep in the navy's policy to man the battleship with Tennesseans.

Navy Department Herald New York Tennessee Clarence Elmer Howell McKay St Neary Wilron Irvine Columbia Tennessnans

Organization Aims to Test Cows in Maury County

County Agent McLean and Prof Donnell M Galloway plan a cow testing association requiring about 25 dairy cattle herds. The program, inspired by Marshall County results, would offer affordable expert testing to gauge cows merit, with details available from Prof McLean.

McLean Maury County Donnell M. Galloway Galloway Marshall County Couny Prof

Poll tax deadline threatens August ballot eligibility

Short time remains to settle the county poll tax. Voters who do not pay by July 6 will not be qualified to vote in the August election.

Maury County Poll Tax Deadline Drops Voters From August Election

Maury County voters risk being barred from the August ballot if poll taxes are not paid by July 6. The article notes light collections from non real estate owners and warns of limited interest this year. It mentions possible county board of education or constable contests and urges timely payment to qualify. It also reports a chicken theft sweep in Columbia leading to Will Hindy’s arrest, with police expecting to unravel local fowl thefts.

Maury County Nina ‘Mich Yoners Yng ‘Beet Democratic Party Schuol Fund Will Hindy West End Will Will Morgan Brooks Rindy Offeera Kindy Ust Laree Mimberd

Fragmentary note on wartime headlines and Jewish population

The readable fragment notes a wartime newspaper headline limit before Japan era and mentions a Jewish population statement near New York City. The text is incomplete but implies concerns about media language and demographic notes during wartime.

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Judge Turner Maury National Bank Columbia Firm Express Suit Tennessee Home Maury Samuel G. Parrish Columbia Boys U. S. S. Tennessee Pellable Brothers D. A. Vetettimrs L. Sparkman Carter's Creek Pike Hamilton T. A. Stanley M'Lean New York City Alaska Will’ Rindy Tolsa All America Logal Hospital Ie Wines Wells North Carolina Florida
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