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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1920

Page

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New German Cabinet Formed As Berlin Calm Edges In

Paris reports Allied intervention possible if Ebert government fails to restore order in the Rule industrial district. Over 175 killed in clashes near Gotha as communists clash with government troops. a Red army reportedly surrendered unconditionally. Berlin dispatch notes chaos easing with trolley service resuming after last week’s turmoil.

Berlin United Press Paris Germany Ehert Wa Ebert Thiriningla Gotha London Geremmn Amsterdam Tollay

Farm Machinery in Great Demand Now

J H Darden general m istaker of the International Harvester Colony for Tennessee says farm implements tractors and machinery are in great demand this season. Deliveries are behind due to high orders and car shortages as merchants stocked up early. He notes tractor demand is rising and will grow yearly as farms seek labor saving power.

J. H. Darden International Harvester Colony Tennesse

Death of J Gifford at Seventy Three in This City

J Gifford aged seventy three died at his son's residence in This City Mer after farming in Maury county. He is survived by his wife and several daughters though the text has garbled names. The report records him as a respected citizen with a long local life.

J. Gifford J. W. Gifford Mer Gifford Maury County Hils Adlaeee Mary Amnt Birdie Gulford Amd Ana CL G

Waynesboro Circuit Court Postponed Due to Illness

Judge Turner remains in Columbia as Waynesboro court is postponed for several days because of a severe influenza outbreak. Since convening in March, multiple cases have been disposed, including the Wallawag Craig murder and the Kean Jennie Pryor murder, both yielding life terms. The docket is expected to improve when court resumes next week.

Chretit Séigion Turner Waynesboro Wallawag Craig Clant Neil Primm Fourth Kean Jennie Pryor Jennie Pryor Arthur Pryor

Father and Son Banquet Friday at High School

Under the Ute HLY Club auspices a Father and Son banquet will be held in the High School recreation room Friday evening. Judge W. Ji Turner will be toastmaster and a large attendance is expected as ample cats and fellowship are promised. Mayor W C Cherry urged the event aims to strengthen father son bonds and mutual confidence.

Ute Hly Club W. Ji. Turner W. C. Cherry

Harmony and Campaigns Shape Tennessee Republican Meeting

Republicans of the seventh district met at Raleigh Hopkins’s office to discuss a district convention likely to be held at Columbia or Franklin after the state convention. Leaders named include H. Hopkins and R. L. Hise, with talks of a woman delegate and a mixed plan for state committee appointments.

State Committee Hopkins Raleigh Columbia Pranklin Letefa Lawrence Counte Ori Trimen Wayawity Sry Hisiwas Glos County Chateunas Kb HM Turman Wayna County Chain Marton Rielandeon Tew

Wolf's Dry Goods Store Spring Sale Opens Friday

Wolf's Dry Goods Store on South Main street begins its annual spring sale at 9 o'clock Friday morning. The sale features goods of every description and marks the season's customary event. A full page sale announcement appears in this issue of The Herald.

Wolf's Dry Goods South Main Street the Herald

Ches Davis Musical Revue Coming Soon

Jack C. Philon advance agent for Ches Davis 1920 Master Revue visited Columbia to arrange a week long engagement starting April 26. The show will be reorganized here with summer season opening under casivas. New members will join the company bringing total to thirty five. The Wardld lot on Garden street has been secured and other arrangements made.

Jack C. Philon Ches Davis Columbia Wek Casivas South Garden Street Bay Colombia Eich

Congress probes Burleson postmaster appointment

Washington March 25 Congress pressed for a full inquiry into the American Legion of Tennessee charge that Postmaster General Burleson violated soldier preference rules by appointing Charles McCabe a former sergeant to Senator Shickle as Nashville postmaster Representative Johnson of South Dakota led the call arguing that Robert C Webster a former soldier should have received the office.

United Prose Washington American Legion of Tennessee Burleson Charles McCabe Shickie Nashville House Representative Johnson South Dakota Robert C. Webster Johnson

Accords Praise To Herald For Bargain Rush

Businessman William W. Evans of WoW commends Herald advertising amid a bustling bargain rush as shoppers flood the store. The scene captures a crowded, energetic market moment with slogans and sales emphasis evident in the crowd.

William W. Evans Wow. Evans & Co

Pre Easter Offerings Tempt Women In Columbia Retail Display

Easter shopping blooms as Columbia shops present alluring apparel for women. Mauty Dry Goods Co. Anderson Bros. & Faster and The Smart Shop showcase suits dresses lingerie hats shoes gloves and accessories. A grand rush is anticipated as Easter approaches in this section.

Columbia Mauty Dry Goods Co Anderson Bros. & Faster

Columbia Military Opens Season Against Duncan School Team

The first baseball game of the season is set for Saturday afternoon at 2:45 as Columbia Military Academy hosts the Duncan School of Nashville. Coach Northcutt has not named the starting lineup, but the local team is expected to offer a classy display if practice form continues.

Columbia Military Academy Duncan Nashville Northcutt Nashville Lads

Howletts Buy Lot at Gullecka in Culléoke

Minx Bottle Howlett and her mother of Culléoke purchase from Capt Merritt the bavune and Lot. The transaction appears in a damaged OCR fragment showing a land transfer or sale agreement.

WSS Howlett Gullecka Howlett Merritt Lot

Voters Get Ready For The Election In This County

Poll tax payments rise sharply in the first quarter, signaling heightened political interest. Many paying only poll taxes visit the trustee’s office to settle, reducing the delinquent list before the November election. Trustee Burns and Deputy Davis Mitchell race to post books, clear accounts, and finish tax checks as penalties and illness delayed work. The delinquent property list is expected to be unusually light this year.

Burns Davis Mitchell

Dutch Troops Rush To German Border As Revolution Continues

County grand jury reports all institutions in fine shape including the jail workhouse and poor house. Jail bonds examined and found solvent. Grand jury notes improvements since prior criticisms and that most time was spent evaluating cases with few true bills.

Turner Sher Houser

Capture of Wesel Reported as Reds Advance to Lippe

The German Red Army reportedly captured Wesel after a siege, with Reds driving toward the Lippe River about twenty miles north of Essen. Government armistice offers were rejected by the Communists as heavy fighting persisted near the Dutch border.

River Lippe United Press The Hague Spartacuon Wesel Essen Westphalia Red Friederchsfeld Lippe Exsen

Bargain Hunters Swamp Evans Store

The article reports a brisk sale at W. W. Evans & Co. where men aggressively rush counters for bargains on shirts ties and collars while women hesitate and inquire price. It argues the Ryan sale proves people seek good goods at low prices and that advertising pays.

W. W. Evans & Co Ryans

Bonnie Lassies Make Hit Here At High School Lyceum

The Bonnie Lassies performed last night at the High School Lyceum course and made a big hit with Columbians. The Scotch group offered a delightful program with character sketches and impersonations that conveyed the hardy Highland culture.

Bonnie Lassies Camerium Lyceum Scotch Company God

300 Scout Mothers to Meet on Monday in Columbia

About 300 mothers will gather Monday afternoon at 4 at Mrs. J Frank Nicholson’s residence to push formation of a Boy Scout troop in Columbia The drive was started by Mrs H H Bruce Cochran, county chairman, but delayed by her son’s illness The movement will be pressed to completion with Mrs Cochran urging all interested mothers to attend for final planning

John Trotwood Moore Tennessee War History Committee John T. Wooten Maury County France State Capitol J. Frank Nicholson Columbia Bruce Cochran Aheyaner Cochran Mira. Cochran

Forney Man Sends Daily Herald to Home County

W R Chenault of Forney Texas vice president of Chenault Cotton Company spent days with relatives in Mount Pleasant and Birmingham. He is a nephew of Rev M Chenault of South Columbia and a grand nephew of Uncle Newt Dune. He edited the Farney News before entering the Dune ines and has kept up with home news by reading The Herald daily while in Maury County. He decided to have the paper sent to him every day.

W. R. Chenault Forney Texas Chenault Cotton, Donner Company Birmingham Mt Pleasant Chenault Rey Fr. M. Chaenault South Columbia Newt Dne Farney News Dune Ines Maury County Herald

Status of American Soldiers Questioned by House

Washington March. The House demanded a definite statement from President Wilson on the exact status of 17 000 American troops in Germany and, within a few minutes, passed a resolution asking Congress to be advised immediately under what conditions and by whom the United States troops can be used.

United Prews Washington House Wilson Germany Congress United Stated

Pinkston Entered Into Rest After Illness

Pinkston aged forty died last night at Bryant's Station after several months illness from influenza. He was a lifelong, highly respected resident. survived by wife, five children, his mother Mia Pinkston, and three brothers Haquiré W. Pinkston A. W. Pinkston and M. D. Pinkston. Funeral Thursday at 1 PM with Elder Rutherford of Lynn officiating.

Pinkston Bryant Mia Tie Pinkston Haquiré W A. W M. D. Efton Bryant Station Rutherford Lyn Intortment Haynes

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