Judge Calls Attention to Unfortunates in County
Judge Whitthorne reports on the need for asylum care in the county and appeals to the court for assistance addressing the plight of the mentally infirm.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
2
County Budget Calls for Higher Taxes to Cover Rising Costs
County officials warn expenses have surged and more funds must be raised by taxation. Judge Whitthorne reports overdrawn accounts, a strained Central Hospital quota, and dilapidated bridges needing repairs at the county's expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Herald
Maury County
Woo
Whittlorne
Durini
Enthusiasm at Cox Speech Draws 6000-plus Voters
A large crowd estimated over six thousand packed the Ryman Auditorium as Democratic presidential nominee James M. Cox spoke at Maury County. The attendee recalled Cox as magnetic and strong against Republican policy, praising equal rights and criticizing Republican oligarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Herald
Cox
Columbra
Maury
Nashville Ta
Bnaties
Coxavid
Jett
Uy Tt
Democrata
Columbia
Cox Wonderful Speaker Faces Democratic Fires
A Maury Countian reports Cox delivered a stirring speech at the Nashville auditorium last night prompting strong reactions from Democrats. The address highlighted policy contrasts and drew crowds amid political tension in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Maury Countian
Nashville
Voters Turnout Signals Surprising Awakening in Cox Support
Fragments show supporters energized at last with some critics rallying to Cox. The text hints at an unexpectedly large turnout and a perception of a democratic dynamic shifting as supporters who felt kept out now reengage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Fishermen boast of a bountiful Sugar Creek fish fry
A group from Columbia returned with a heavy haul from Godford county and hosted a public fish fry at Sugar Creek near the Simms mill. They fed thirty five and kept several baskets of scales, while boasting of their success to local onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap Hollen
Oscar Ghine
Krank Pugh
Minter
Sy Miter
Columbia
Godford County
Sugar Creek
Simms Mill
Issmy Walton
Cap Bottom
Sid
Mrs Wilhnite Returns Home From Washington Visit
Mrs John Wilhnite after a five month stay in Washington City with Nogales Ariz, returned home Friday night singing with her daughter in law Mrs John F Johnson in Nogales Ariz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Wilhnite
Washington City
Nashville election drive faces legal challenge over voting rights
A confused report notes regulators attempting to halt a large Nashville effort where women and others who registered may be blocked from voting. It mentions governmental actors and an upcoming November election, with references to a corporation and civil action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily Herald
Washington
Cial
Nashvily Industrial Corporation
Nashville Committee
W. R. Manier, Jr
Sales Moras
War Department
Nashville
Nashville Industrial Corporation
Schedule Set for Local Team This Season
The local team outlines a robust schedule facing top prep schools in the state this season. Coach Cc M A leads a squad expected to test early rivals and build strength through tough early games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A
O State
Merah
Asii Welch
Columbia Military Academy
Sta Dio
Tennessee
C. M.A
Peoples-Tucker
Springhold
Peoples-Tucker Ais
Montgomery Bell Academy
Gallailu
Co Itabitne
Peoplea Tucker
Sprinafield
Columbia
Williams School
Gallatin
Massey Military School
Pulaski
Sewanee = Military Academy
Sewanee
Montgomery Gell Academy
Nashville
Morgan
Toville
Arange
Witnosa the
Nagheitia
Turkey
Registration fight stirs Maury county politics
Campaign tempers flare as Republicans seek to keep the registration books open beyond the three stipulated days. John W. Jackson warns registrars that certificates dated outside October 1 12 or 19 1920 will be barred from voting. Squire Guest defends open books claiming a political trick by Republicans and vows to extend hours to October 9. Local observers warn of injunctions and prosecutions if rules are violated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolly Herald
H. Guest
WA Quarterian
Mgigitut
Court House
Maury County
R. J. Guest
W. A. Quarterman
Sirgs
Whitthorne
Hugh Todd Shelton
Hopkins
County Election Commission
Islegal
John W. Jackson
Ttepublican Executive Committee
M. Phineas Murphy
Sec'y
Bint
Squire Guest
Columbia
Esquire
Ts Jmet
Fort
Cox and Roberts
Wills
Wne Esquire
Respectable Citizen Ragsdale Dies at 80 in Santa Fe
PM Ragsdale aged eighty one of the county’s oldest citizens died in Santa Fe at 2 50 Tuesday after a three month illness. He was a prominent farmer born and raised in the community and served four years with the Confederacy under General Purnell. Survived by his wife and three sons including J M Ragsdale of Santa Fe and mayors of Sweetwater and Spring Hill. Funeral held at 2 o’clock this afternoon at the Rider J Trimmeaft burial at Burin Pe cemetery. pallbearers listed and Maury Undertaking Co in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragsdale
Hin Dune
Santa Fe
Confederacy
Fearles
Nathan Belford Porriwt
Lugsdale
Biy
J. M. Ragedale
Santa Pe
Bor Ragedale
Sweetwater
Tenn
C. A. Matadale
Burin Pe
C. J. Dertch
L. Rh. Ragsiale
Embry Barsdale
W. Hi. Fields
Prank
Will McKee
Maury Underakine Company
Maury Countians Back From Houston Reunion Trip
The special train carrying Maury Countians home from the Confederate reunion in Houston arrived in Columbia at noon Sunday. Attendees praised the Texas visit for ideal weather and congenial crowds. En route home the party stopped four hours in New Orleans to view the Crescent City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Columbia
Johnny Rebs
Hoxton
Galveston
New Orleans
Lyceum Series Set At Branham Hills Military Academy
Spring Hill Tenn hosts lyceum attractions arranged by Continental Lyceum Bureau of Louisville. Programs include International Glee Club and groups like Symphony Girls Colonial Belles Maids of Kilkenny and Horace with first show tonight at 7 p m in the Alum Hall of Branham Hills Academy. Miss Eugenia Cook returns to Albany after visit with Dr and Mrs Rage l in Mitchell addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Spring Hill
Tene
Spring HO
Continental Lyceum Bureau
Lonieville
Branham F Hikes Military Academy
International Glen Club
Symphony Girls
Colonial Belles
Killaeney
Horace
International Glee Club
P.m
Eugenia Cook Haw
Alabany
Ala
Eugene Rage
Mitchell
Women Invited to Attend Meet in Maury County
Democrats in Maury County invite all men and women to a meeting at the courthouse tomorrow evening, led by Willem J. Welter of the Maury County Cox and Roberts Democratic Club. The event aims to boost turnout ahead of the presidential election as optimism rises among supporters in Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perstaintiow
Chaftsman
Willem J. Wehater
Maurry County
Cox and Roberts Democratic Club
Court House
Mr. Welter
Maury County
Nashville
Cox
Columbia
Court Lwase
Vanderbilt to Meet Georgia Tech Saturday
Vanderbilt football, buoyed by a Tennessee win, trains hard to tighten end runs and traffic with Georgia Tech on the coming Saturday in Nashville. Coaches Metugi and Brow push late drills as tickets sell statewide and Vandy aims to put up a strong fight even if victory seems unlikely.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Vanderbilt
Georgia Tech
Durley
Commodores
Metugi
Monier
Brow
Commodore
Aleady
Vandy
Great crowd at Shelbyville Sunday gathering
Large attendance from Maury county and nearby counties filled the Shelbyville church for an annual Methodist conference led by Bishop Atkins. Hundreds arrived from Hampshire, Santa Fe, Mihy’vite, Southport, Columbus and beyond, with people standing at the altar and in aisles as the sermon drew full house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Shelbyville
Ity Eaparly
Kins
Hampshire
Sants Fe
Mihy
Vite
Southport
Columbus
Aloe
Lynnville Fair Expected to Attract Large Crowd
Lynnville's community fair schedules a 1 pm start at Tonesteh School with J. J. Poe of The Herald delivering the address. Promoters promise a strong show of exhibits and a notable turnout including several local leaders and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynnville Fair
Lynnville
Tonestteh
J. J. Poe
Edivor
the Herald
Allen Sloan
Retail Credit For Hills Association
Eugene Andersen
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Garber’s
P. Garber
Seventh Street
Oscar
Glenn
Pugh
Will Finnell
Syd Miller
Aingle Sam
Gendler
Nashville Industrial
Corporation
Willams School of
Castle Height School
Maury Countians
Lyceum
Democratic Club
Dudley Field
Shelbville
Bishop Atkins
Eee
Mora Fariss
Title Grantsane
Bert Dedman, Jr
Dim Dedman
Alabama
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