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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1917

Page

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Oldest Louisville & Nashville engineer killed in wheelerton wreck

Thomas Douglas of Glendale, 77, longtime L&N veteran and former rail builder, was killed when engine No 1 crashed into a rear freight taking water at Wheelerton between Lewisburg and Athens. Fireman R E B Rigon suffered serious injuries. several crew members shaken. Douglas survived by wife and five children. Funeral plans not set.

Wheelerton Lewisburg Athens Louisville & Nashville Railroad Thomas Douglas Glendale Freman Douglas Decatur Loulaville & Nashville Railroad

Dinning Delivers Two Inspiring Addresses at Santa Fe Event

John H. Dinning spoke at the Methodist church Children's Day in Santa Fe and later at Godwin Chapel. Both services drew large congregations and his talks left a lasting impression as children’s exercises at Santa Fe proceeded beautifully.

John H. Dinning Santa Fe Godwin Chapel Mr. Dinning Sante Fe

Proposal to unite Ninth District and city elementary schools

A delegation from Southern Ninth district urged the county board of education to consolidate Ninth district and Columbia city elementary schools. Supporters cite past successful joint arrangements in other districts and the economy of scale. opponents warn of crowding, loss of district identity, and no real improvements. The issue will provoke vigorous debate with both sides preparing arguments.

Ninth City of Columbia County Board of Education McDowell Ninth District Mt. Pleasant Columbia

Beneficiaries Named In Mrs Dobbins Will Probate

The late Mrs Sallie Moore Dobbins probate today names H C Fulton as executor without bond. The estate mainly comprises personal property and is divided among her nieces and nephews including Mrs Sallie Magruder Mrs Tom Webster Bradenton Fla and others.

Sallie Moore Dobbins H. C. Fulton Sallie Magruder Bradentown Fla Tom Webster Jobo Black William Gordon James Magruder Willand James Moore Mattie Magruder Roy Porter George’ Williamson

Few Suits Filed in Circuit Court May Term

Tomorrow marks the last day to serve process for the May term of the Circuit Court. The number of suits is exceptionally small with a goodly number of divorce cases. Over the past month at least six divorce filings and only two suits of another character were instituted.

Eloquent Addresses Highlight Bible and Flag Presentation

A large county audience witnessed Judge J T McKnight and Gen Horace Frierson present a Holy Bible and a United States flag to the Jones Valley school at Hickman county. Music, sermons, and a noon repast preceded a robust afternoon program with speeches praising patriotism and education. Municipal suffrage efforts and a planned Bureau of Registration for Columbia women followed, led by Mrs. Everett and other local leaders. A new state highway route through English hill was approved, with the county covering damages and locals funding the construction, linking Columbia to Hampshire and onward toward the Lewis county line.

Maury Jones Valley Hickman United States J. T. McKnight McKnight Bragg Horace Frierson Columbia Pratt Red Cross Maury County Guilford Dudley Everett Washington McAdoo Liberty Loan Hohenwald Butler Thos J. English English Cross Bridge Hampshire English Hill McClanahan Hill Lewis County State Highway Commission

Dr E B Chappel Sermon at First Methodist Church

Dr E B Chappel Sunday School editor of the Methodist church preached a great sermon at the First Methodist church Sunday morning. He is noted as one of the strongest preachers in Southern Methodist.

E. B. Chappel The Methodist Church Southern Methodist First Methodist Church

Auto Crash Suit Seeks Ten Thousand Dollars

Through attorney James C. Voorhies Mrs. Bertha Mal McAdams McKee sues Paul Cecil in Circuit Court for $10,000. She alleges the automobile collision on South Darden Street caused injuries while she was crossing.

James C. Voorhies Bertha Mal McAdams McKee Circuit Court Paul Cecil

Foxes from Tennessee Find Strong Texas Demand

The article reports farmers shipping Tennessee foxes to Texas and Oklahoma, with Deputy County Clerk Theo E. Lipscomb sending more than forty foxes to a single Texas buyer over the past year. A recipient thanked Lipscomb for high quality foxes, and Lipscomb says demand is confined to Tennessee foxes, not those from Kentucky or Alabama. The piece suggests fox farming is growing as a regular income source for local families.

Texas Oklahoma Tennessee Theo E. Lipscomb Jose Lipscomb Kentucky Alabama Rernard

Loyalty Medal to Herald Boy

Henry Compton receives the coveted Loyalty medal from County High School chosen by the full faculty. The Herald force member is praised for loyalty, faithfulness, and a quiet, dependable nature both in studies and duties at The Herald office.

County High School Henry Compton Herald Force the Silent Herald Office

Orphan Home Wins Suit Over City Easement

The Tennessee Orphan Home won in Chancery Court against the city of Columbia. Judge Bearden issued a perpetual injunction restraining the city from closing the right of way on property claimed by the Home. The Home’s counsel Charles P. Hatcher argued the easement exists regardless of formal dedication or public use, and the court sustained this contention.

City of Columbia Tennessee Orphan Home Chancery Court Bearden Charles P. Hatcher

Mob Escorts Confessed Suspect Near Scene of Crime

A mob of 2 000 to 5 000 witnessed Eli Persons, the confessed Black suspect in the Antoinette Rappal case, pass near the crime scene. He allegedly repeated his confession and implicated two other Black people, who were pursued by the mob after starkly publicized admission. Persons was taken from officials en route to the state prison, with a plan to move him quietly.

Herald Mepmphis Tenn Eli Persons Antoinette Rappal Persons Pott’s Misa Am Mfort Memphis

First Tennessee regiment receives first pay after muster

Special to The Herald Nashville May 22 The First Tennessee regiment fully mustered into U S service and ready for state guard duty disbursed about 20000 in flat pay this morning. Capt William A Carlton Q M C arrived from Montgomery to act as paymaster covering April 12 to April 30. Troops head to various points for guard duty with battalions assigned to Knoxville Harriman Columbia Clarksville and Tullahoma.

Nashville Tenn Tennessee United States William A. Carlton Montgomery Ala Columbia Clarkaville Tullahoma

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Northern Godwin J. B. Rees South Main Street Bell Union OF Schools ITY Wickman Equal Suffrage League Forms Bureau OF Registration , and Information Equal Suffrage League Department of Labor Methodist County High Orphan Home Tennessee Boys Columbia, Tenn Washington, D.C Union United Confederate Veterans Ing J. C. Fry
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