Chaplain Barber Returns to His Church After War Service
Captain James H. Barber, chaplain of the Thirty-Seventh Engineers, was warmly welcomed at the First Baptist Church in Columbia after eleven months overseas. He praised the fighting men and the doughboys, credited the Army’s greatness and the home front, and spoke of his pride in the regiment’s service in battles from St. Mihiel to the Argonne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Barber
Thirty-Seventh Engineers
First Baptist Church
Germany
Barber
Morgle
Dr. Barber
St. Michiel
Argonne
Columbia
Late Wheat Threshing Delayed by Heavy Rains
The county expects wheat threshing to start next week due to heavy rains, with yields likely lower than last year. Comparison notes recall 1914 as a record year when harvest and threshing were uninterrupted and high quality, while this season’s take may not reach No. 3 grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Mill & Elevator Company
Crouch Buys Wakefield Hotel and Plans Reopen
Crouch of still Springs has purchased the Wakefield hotel on depot street opposite the union station from J. H. Dinning. He will spend about 4000 dollars on remodeling and equipment and reopen it as a high class hotel with an experienced woman manager. An apartment on the lower floor will house a grocery and the other will be used for a lobby and dining room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HN. Crouch
Still Springs
Wakefield
Depot Street
Union Station
J. H. Dinning
Crouch
Hotple
Proposed Motor Mail Route Aimed at Nashville Families
The Post Office Department may establish motor routes from Nashville to Columbia then Mt. Pleasant and Centreville to speed early morning mail. The plan would deliver to Franklin, Thompson Station, Spring Hill and Carter's Creek, serving 10 rural routes and about 7,600 people over ten years old, with departures from Nashville at 4 am and connections to outgoing Mails in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Columbia
Mt. Pleasant
Centreville
Maury, Williamson
Hickman
Bia
Franklin
Thompson Station
Spring Hit
Carter's Creek
Hampshire
Williamsport
Duckriver
Ame
Former German Crown Prince Frederick Wile Helm Holjengolfern Returns
Frederick Wile helm Holjengolfern, former German crown prince, left Hol land and entered Germany with a small escort, reports say. He had been living in a fishing village on Wierongen Island since November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Pragy
Paris
Frederick Wilehelm Holjengolfern
Holland
Germany
Tie Ble
Wierongen Island
Four Americans die in Siberian clash with anti Koletak forces
Washington June 26 United Press reports Gen Graves cabled the war department that one officer and three men of the American expedition in Siberia were killed and two wounded when they went to aid five comrades captured by anti Kolelak forces on June 22. The men were members of CWB infantry regulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Siberia
Graves
War Department
CWB Aint Infttitty
Mayoral Unopposed Run Sets Spring Air Election Pace
Nashville Chancellor rules against contest for mayor position in Spring Air voters will elect a mayor and eight aldermen next Saturday. W. M. Jamerson is sole mayoral candidate and will receive the full vote. Eight aldermen run unopposed from four wards. The city council will include two Odies and two Campbells, shaping a council with fifty percent family representation. Women miss opportunity to vote as legislature deeming constitutional right invalid, leaving the election a formal affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayor
W. M. Jamerson
J. S. Odis
F. Rush Odi
D. E. Molloy
Frank Short
R. S. Campbell
R. C. Orman
W. Fenton Campbell
C. T. Compton
Will Circulate Petitions for State Road Bond in Sixth District
Citizens of the Sixth and part of the Fifth District met at McCains Academy to back the state engineer's plan for forty three miles of state and federal road work in Maury County. Marvin H Fly presided, with speakers including John H Murphy and Frank A Butler. Justice Albert Matthews avoided a firm stance, saying he would follow his constituents, while Squire Enetish already supports the proposal. Petitions will be circulated immediately by advocates optimistic for a Sixth District majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCain's Academy
Maury County
Bigbyville
McCain
John H. Murphy
County Highway Commission
Frank A. Butler
Albert Matthews
Squire Enetish
Sinking of German Fleet Violates Armistice Conditions
Paris reports a note from the Allies stating the sinking of the German fleet at Scapa Flow breaches the armistice and conditions of peace. The communiqué warns of demands for reparations for the sinking and calls for trials of those responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Scapa Flow
Suspect Joy Riders Believed Responsible For Church Fire
Joy riders seen on or near the old Lockride Presbyterian church at Car ter's Creek nine miles from Columbia are blamed for a fire discovered Sunday morning between 8 and 9. A smoldering cigar stub is thought to have started the blaze enveloping steps and door. The congregation debates rebuilding versus a community church or transferring membership to Garden Street Presbyterian in Columbia. The Lasting Hope church had stood there 100 years, with no insurance and damage over $2,000. Rev S D Logan of Columbia, former pastor, was to lead Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockride Presbyterian
Carter's Creek
Columbia
Garden Street Presbyterian Church of Columbia
D. Logan
Garden Street Presbyterian Church
Lasting Hope Church
Hickman County Farmers to Attend Middle Tennessee Institute
A large Hickman county farmers delegation plans to attend the Middle Tennessee Farmers Institute convening July 22. Col Edgard J Graham, president, will arrive in Columbia days prior to the meeting to arrange local details. Last Sunday over 1200 dollars was raised at three Hickman county Salvation Army fund meetings addressed by Col Lake Lew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman County
Middle Tennessee Farmers' Institute
Edgard J. Graham
Graham
Col. Graham
Columbia
Lake Lew
Salvation Army Fund
Col
Col. Lea
Duck River
Little Lot
Centreville
Romie
Farmers Should See Cleveland At Work Demonstration
Dr Roy Hardison of Hardison Motor Company urges county farmers to attend the Nashville tractor demonstrations on July 9 and 10. He promotes a Cleveland all purpose tractor showdown against rival models, stressing open minds and noting previous strong showing in Denver for plowing speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Roy Hardison
Hardison Motor, Company
Cleveland
Denver
Resolution seeks to block Willard Dempsey fight in Toledo
Washington June 26 A resolution by California prohibitionist Rep Randall urged Ohio Governor to stop the Willard Dempsey bout on July 4 in Toledo claiming it would desecrate the nation's birthday and arguing why a fight between slackers should not face German murderers in battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Ohio
Toledo
Randall
California
Railroad administration mulls freight rate rise noted
Washington June 26 The railroad administration is seriously considering raising freight rates again Director Degeen Hines told the house interstate commerce committee today. He said the administration faces a grave problem in obtaining revenues to meet telelenctew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Railroad Administration
Degeen Hines
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Thomas H Williams First on Tomatoes
Thomas H Williams wins early honors for tomatoes with Wil Brittain and Prof Mclean mentioned. Williams family enjoying fresh garden produce as he brings specimens to The Herald office this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Brittain
Prof
Mclean
Thomas H. Willame
Williams
Herald Office
Postal workers to discuss salaries at Saturday meeting
Columbia rural and city post office employees have been called to meet Saturday night, June 28, at the post office building to discuss service improvements and salary increases. Maury county rural carriers plan to attend the state convention in Nashville on July 4 and will map plans at the meeting for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontal
Columbia
Post Ofice
Maury County
Nashville
Germans Urged to Speed Peace Delegates Signing
Paris June 26 Allied leaders warn Germans to accelerate the work on the peace treaty. An ultimatum threatens advance Allied forces if the new Peace Signing Commission does not arrive. President Wilson plans to depart Paris by Sunday night to sail from Brest.
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Wilson & Sail
United Press
Paris
Wilson
Breat
The Smart Shop Opens as Ladies Ready to Wear Hub
Edward P. Turner is named manager of the new women’s wear store opening near September 1. The Smart Shop debuts as a ready to wear house offering ladies apparel and accessories in the local market.
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Edward P. Turner
Ladies Ready TO Wear
Smart Shop to Open at Old Dixie Theatre Site
A new store named The Smart Shop plans a formal opening near the start of fall, with fixtures ordered now and a September 1 launch. Edward P. Turner will run the firm with partners including Harry Turner, John Dinning, W. J. Webster of Columbia, and Fred Livermore of New York. capital stock set at 15000 with 10000 paid in. The business will specialize in women's and children's ready to wear, including gowns, corsets, and underwear, using the old Dixie Theatre corner property for the shop. Livermore brings years of experience in dry goods and apparel, while Turner is a prominent local merchant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox Zambia
County Register
Edward P. Turner
Harry EB. Turner
John H. Dinning
W. J. Webster
Columbia
Fred Livermore
New York
Turner
Dixie Theatre
Garden and
West Seventh Streets
Livermore
Mawry County
Bids for surplus army meat rejected
Washington June 26 All bids for surplus army meat have been rejected by the war department due to unsatisfactory prices and inadequate distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
War Department
Tennessee graduates honor Maury county residents
Among University of Tennessee graduates on Wednesday were Maury county natives Miss Mary Elizabeth Frierson of Columbia Edgar Howard Elam of Santa Fe and Ashley Provine Hill of Columbia. Frierson earned the Academic department degree while Hill and Elam completed engineering studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Tennessee
Mary Elizabeth Frierson
Columbia
Edgar Howard @lam
Santa Fe
Ashley Provine Hill
Miss Frierson
Messrs. Hill Ad Elam
More Enlistments for Overseas Service
Washington Jie 26 The war today sees further action taken for service in France or Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Prance
Germany
Prohibition Enforcement Split Backed by House Committee
Washington June 26 The house judiciary committee backed separate enforcement acts for constitutional and wartime Prohibition, reversing a former action to temper wartime enforcement. New York June 26 The US court of appeals upheld wartime Prohibition today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
House Judiciary Committee
United Prem
New York
United States Healt Court of Appeals
Weather Forecast Mostly Fair Tonight And Friday
Generally fair conditions persist with little change in temperature. Skies remain mostly clear tonight and Friday, with light winds and no significant precipitation expected.
Culleoka Produce Company Buys Land Near Pleasant Grove
The Culleoka Produce Company purchased a 33 acre tract near Pleasant Grove from Clarface J. Akin for $106 per acre. Akin had recently bought the same tract from Joe Ballantant for $160 per acre. The property has no improvements and is described as a relictance at value.
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Culleoka Produce Company
Culleoka
Clarface
J. Akin
Ballantant Grove
Pleasant Grove
Akin
Joe Ballantant
Italian Commission Authorized to Sign Peace Treaty
Paris June 26 Italian commissioners in Paris have been authorized to sign the peace treaty. A new designation is expected to depart Rome Saturday for Paris enabling the old delegation to sign, signaling no delay in the signing ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Epie Migalon
Rome
Peace Treaty Signing Now Set for Saturday
Paris June 2 The peace will be signed at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Signers include Minister Mueller Herr Gobert s and Herr Latert for Germany. They are to arrive at Versailles Saturday. An ultimatum will be sent to Germany threatening Allied advance unless official word is received soon. Messages say Chancellor Bauer faces great difficulty forming a peace commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Paris
Mueller
Herr Goleberts
Herr Latert
Germany
Versailles
von Hantel
Bauer
Pesco
Peace treaty outlook improves as sign date eyed
Versailles June 26. Paul Durasta secretary of the peace conference said the situation is greatly improved and unless the unforeseen happens the peace treaty will be signed Saturday following a conference with German representatives here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Versailles
Paul Durasta
German government proclama tion urges treaty fulfillment amid unrest
Berlin reports a government proclamation calling for peace and adherence to the treaty while the American peace commission notes riots in Hamburg claiming 109 fatalities. The dispatch highlights postwar tensions and political pressure in Germany as June events unfold.
Advance in value of small farm nearly 100 percent
A rolling farm south of Cullooka in the Fifth district rose from $4,500 to $8,100 in under two years. The land changed hands several times, each sale showing a steady value gain, with buyers including J. R. Weatherford, Cross & Denton, Mr Craftres, A. J. Mor Sgro, and Mr Murfick. The rapid appreciation is noted as one of the county’s remarkable land records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullooka
J. R. Weatherford
Cross & Denton
Marshall County
Murdock
Cie
Murfick
Changa
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Wakefield Hotel
Motor Star
Potr
Colum
Jamison
Spring Hillers
Citiens
Mcain
Matthews
Road Gritirman
Murphy Spepics
Wckman Gountians
Farmers Institute
Galvation Army
Thomas Hl. Williams
PST
Satiror
Oficially
Hone
OLD Dixie Theatre
RESAT
Seu Fan Pao
Ballanfant Grove
Culleoka Produce CO
Berlin
Hamburg
American Peace Commission
Hambint
Eha Telpia
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