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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
PHILIP F. K|NNARO
ENTERS into REST
RESPECTED CITIZEN OF NEAPO.
LIS SECTION DIES AFTER ILL
NESS OF SEVERAL MONTHS.

(From Wednesdays Daily Herald)
Phillip F. Kinnard, aged seventy
six years, one of the oldest and most
respected citizens of the county, died
Sunday at his home at Neapoiis after
an illness OF months which followed
a severe attack of influenza
Mr.. Kinnard was born in Marry
county on October 10, 1915, and had
been a life long member of the Pres
byterian church, his membership for
twenty years having been with the
Garden street Presbyterian church.
Mr.. Kinnard is survived By his
wife, who was Miss Laura Gray, of
Williamson county, one son, James
Kinnard, and four grand children and
one sister, Mrs. Charlotte X. Bestal.
The funeral was conducted Monday
at the home of DR.. James 4. Clark,
of Nashville. Interment was in Mt.
Hope cemetery at Franklin.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
PLAN COOPERATIVE
AUCTION OF JERSEYS
SALE WILL PROBABLY BE HELD
AT COLUMBIA DURING LATTER
PART OF MAY.

From Wednesdays Daily Herald.)
Jersey cattle owners and breeders
IF county are splann ng a cooperative
auction sale during the latter part of
May and from the assurances of sup
port received by those in charge of
the movement the sale is already
practically assured Hugh Lee Web.
ster, well known Jersey BREEDER, is
taking an active part in promoting
the sale AID owners of pure bred Jer-
seys who are interested can commu-
nfcate with him. 1t is hoped to have
not less than sixty head listed for the
sale and to have nothing in the offer
ing but stock that can be highly re-
commended. 1t is believed that the
demand In the county for Jersey cows
and helfers will certainly make the
sale decided success. II the sale is
held it will doubtless follow the big
sale in the adjoining county of Mar
shall
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
INTERESTING MEET
OF BUSINESS WOMEN

(From Wednesdays Daily Herald)
A largely attended and most inter
esting meeting of the Business and
Professional Women's Club was held
last night at the First Methodist
church. The night had been designat-
ed as pay-up night and several mem
bers came forward and paid dues.
In addition to the regular routine
of work, splendid addresses Wee
made by Miss Rowena Shaner, of the
Womans Christian Temperance
Union of Missouri The speaker de
clared that the work of the union is
really just beginning, that John Bar
leycorn is not dead yet, but that ev-
e,ytime the union thinks he is deceas-
ed he kicks the lid off the coffin and
sits smiling at the mourners.
The w. c. T. U. is leader in all
reform movements and through this
organization the bulk of the support
of the eighteenth amendment was re-
cruited.
Miss Louise Weed, American Rid
Cross Nurse, was also a speaker, and
hers was most interesting address.
She outlined the work that she is do
ing in the county, and appealed for
the support of the business and pro
fessicnal women of the county.
Immediately after the address the
business session was held. After the
regular routine of business delegates
were elected to the State Federation
cbnyention of Business and Profes
SIGNAL Women's Clubs which meetss
in Nashville May misses lone Sow
ell and Matte Lou Afford were EJECT
cd with Misses Dora Mclean and
CHARLOTTE Bain alternates.
There has been extended by all the
Nashville clubs cordial invitation
TO the whole organization of Colum
bia TO attend 100 per cent strong, ami
il is more than likely that there will
be quite a delegation who will attend
this session in Nashville
FRocoTts were made by the lookout !
showing that numerous lit
tie ministries have been performed /
ior the sick OF the community.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
PROMINENT WOMAN
IS CALLED BY DEATH
MRS. ANNIE ktTTRELL, OF MT.
PLEASANT, ANSWERS THE
FINAL SUMMONS.

(From Wednesdays Daily Herald)
Mrs. Annie Kittrell, of Mt. Pleasant,
widow of the late G. M. Kittrell, died
at her home at 9 O'Clock this morning.
She was member of one of the most
prominent families in the county and
had wide acquaintance. For the
past two years. she had been an in
valid and her death was not wholly
unexpected Mrs. Kittrell is surviv-
ed by her sons, DR.. W. H. Kittrell,
Whitby E. Kittrell and daughter, Miss
Laura Kittrell, of Mt Pleasant, and
son, DR.. Tom Kittrell, of Texarkana,
Texas
The funeral services will be held
tomorrow morning at s o'clock at the
Methodist church at Mt. Pleasant,
conducted by DR.. w. E. Doss, her pas
tor, assisted by Dr. Mason, of Frank
lin. The remains will be taken to
Franklin for interment by the side OF
her late husband Services at the
grave will be conducted by former
pastors, DR.. J. A. Molloy and DR.. II.
Mrs Kittrell was a deyot-
ed member of the Methodist church
and consistent Christian.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
AGENT M'lEANIS
GIVEN PROMOTION
TOLEAvE COUNTY
POPULAR COUNTY AGENT PLAC-
ED IN CHARGE SEVERAL EAST
TENNESSEE COUNTIES.
SUCCESSOR EXPECTED HERE SOON
Experienced Agriculturist Will Be
Brought to Columbia to Fill Place
Left Vacant by Resignation of Mr..
Mclean.
(From Wednesdays Daily Herald.)

(From Wednesdays Daily Herald)
County Agricultural Agent Evan A.
Mclean has rendered his resignation
to District Agent ]. M. Dean, and as
soon as his successor can be secur.
ed by Mr.. Dean, Mr.. Mclean will
leave for East Tennessee, where he
has accepted a district agency under
the division Of extension of the Uni
versity OF Tennessee.
Mr. McLean's new sposition is
nice promotion for him, and was offer
ed in recognition OF his ability, untir-
ing work and splendid accomplish
ments as county agent of Maury
county. Mr.. Mclean this morning
declined to give out an interview as
to where h0 would be located, or as
to how many counties over which he
will have supervision, but it is
known that he will have charge of one
of the two East Tennessee divisions,
embracing quite a number of coun-
ties.
Mr. Mclean came to Maury county
Immediately after the declaration of
war in 1917, when County Agent Os-
car Fariss volunteered his services,
and has been here since that. time
with the exception of some three
months spent in the West on account
of his, health.
Mr. Mclean has done splendid
work in the county, and largely
through his efforts the county coun-
Gil of agriculture has been made one
of the Invest in the state. Commune
ty clubs have been organized In ev-
cry section of the county and sUh ndid
progress has been made in the organi
cation of the boys and girls clubs and
general progress has been made along
all agricultural lines,
1t is not known who will succeed
4hi. VhNI@tuh ilCi q, but IL 10 hiioWi thit
District Agent Dean will make an eff
fort to secure an agent thoroughly ia
miliar with the workings of the coun-
ty council, the boys and girls club
work and other agricultural problems
of this section. In other words an eX-
perienced county agent will be
brought here.
Mr. Mclean was expecting almost
momentarily, today some information
as to when he would be called to his
new work, and as to when his sue
cessor would arrive here.
During Mr.. McLeans stay in Maury
county he has become personally ac-
quainted with practically every farm
err in the county, and he has a host of
friends who will see him leave Maury
county with deep regret. but will re-
joice to learn that his ability has been
recognized by the department
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
MAY N ! SETTLE ESTATE
Il. WITHIN ONE YEAR
IMPORTANT CHANGE MADE IN
THE LAW GOVERNING ES-
TATES or DECEASED.

tFrom Wednesdays Daily Herald)
An important change in the law
governing the settlement of estates of
deceased persons was made by the
late Legislature. Heretofore final set
Element of estates could not be made
with the county court clerk under two
years and six months, but under an
amendment recently passed these SET
Elements can be made after the expi-
ration of year. However, before
such settlement is made publication
must be made giving notice, to all
creditors to file their claims within a
certain period with the clerk of the
county court. This law will greatly
expedite the settlement of estates of
lecedents.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
LAND VALUES TO
Be REDUCED BY
TAX. ASSESSOR
ESTIMATED THAT TOTAL FOR
COUNTY WILL SHOW DECLINE
OF TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT.
PERSONALLY ALSO TO Be LESS
Expected by Mr.. Williams That He
Will Be Able to Complete His Task
Iy the Time the Board Of EquaIizers
Meet In June.

There will be a reduction in the as.
sessement of real estate of Maury
county as compared with that of last
year of not less than twenty-five per
cent. This is the estimate now by
County Tax Assessor Williams, who
has completed the work OF making the
assessment for this year in several
districts of the county.
The reduction will probably be more
than the figure named herein n some
of the districts Of the county and less
In others, but taking the whole county
Mr.. Williasm believes that the esti-
mate will hold good. He is making eva
cry effort to equalize the assessment n
the county and with that. end in view
is going personally to the districts
where he did not go last year and
making the assessment. That the val
rations may be as near equal as posi-
BILE Mr.. Williams is doing all the work
himself that he can, because he recog-
izes that different men have different
standards Of values.
In making the reductions Mr.. VIII
fans is taking into consideration the
.,eavy decline in farm products since
last year and its consequent effect on
real estate values. The assessment
last year was made at the peak of the
real estate boom and since then there
has been decided and continuous re-
cession in values. Not only that but
under the law just passed by the les
Is latur the assessment made this year
will hold for next year and Mr.. Will
liams Us convinced that not only will
there be no appreciation in values
next year, but inclines. to the belief
that if anything they will be lower
than they are at present. Hence an
assessment at this time on last years
standard would work an injustice for
two years against the taxpayers.
Thsre' will also be decline in the
assessment Of personal property also,
according to the estimate of Mr. Will
liams although it will not be proper
tionate,y as great as that in lands.
The decline in this character of prop
crty will be due to lower prices OF live
stock and alsoto the fact that during
the past year much personal property
in the county has been converted into
tax free obligations of the federal gov
eminent.
Mr.. Williams believes that he will
be able to complete his work and have
the assessment rolls ready to be turn
ed over to the county board of equal
ization when that body meets on the
first Monday in June.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
MUST Be READY
FOR BOND ISSUE
BY NEXT MONDAY
COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
TO CLOSE UP THE BUILDING
PROGRAM AT THAT TIME.
COMMUNITIES URGED TO ACT
Members Of Board and superintend-
ent Graham Feel that Sufficient
Time Has Been Allowed All Sec
+ tions to Raise Necessary Funds.

From Wednesdays Daily Herald.)
County Superintendent Graham, act
ing under Instructions of the county
board OF education, is urging the com
munities of the county which are to
share In the bond issue for new build
ings to delay no longer a compliance
with the resolutions of the county
court t@s
1t is the plan of Superintendent
Graham on next Monday to make for
nal report and request to County
Judge Whitthorne for the issuance of
the bond and in order to do this he
must have every community that will
share in the proceeds ready. That is
the bonds must have been executed
to bear a portion of the cost of adj
vertising and selling the bonds and
in addition the amount that the
community was required to subscribe
must be in hand in cash or it's equi-
yelent
1t is probable, therefore, that COM
munities that have not complied with
the requirements of the courts re-
solution next Monday at noon will be
left out of the issue of bonds. Prof,
Graham and the members of the coun-
ty board feel that they have been ex-
ceedingly generous with time and in
dulgent and that to permit further
delays because of the backwardness
of some community would be grave
injustice to those sections in which
the funds have been paid into the
bank and the cost bonds executed.
With possible a minor exception or
two it is believed that every com
munity to share in the bond issue can,
il the citizens are diligent, finally
secure all of the funds necessary by
next Monday morning Nearly all of
the kinks growing out of proposed
consolidation have been Strengthened
out.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
WHEAT. PROSPECT
FOR THIS STATE
ABOVE AVERAGE
INDICATIONS ARE BETTER THAN
ANY YEAR SINCE 1914 SAYS
STATiSTiciAN. :.
MILD WINTER AN ADVANTAGE
Hog Crop of the State Is Still Far
Below Normal, Being Only Seventy
Five Per Cent. of That Of Last
Year-DecIined in v. S.
(From Fridays Daily Tferald.)

lFrom Fridays Daily Tferald)
Special TO The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Apr. With
the exception of the condition of win
ter wheat on April l, 1919, the condi-
ton OF the crop in Tennessee at this
time is the best since 1914, according
to G. l.. Morris, Agricultural Statisti-
cfan. Bureau of Crop Estimates, Uh.
tied States Department of Agriculture.
The mild winter has been of decided
advantage in helping, the plant to put
on good root growth. Though there
is considerable late sown, and the
freeze of March 20 did some slight
damage to the earlier crops, and
shows to a small degree on many, and
crop, as whole, is in splendid shape
The acreage, the present season is
far below normal, but the indications
at present are for near normal yield
per acre. The condition on April
was 94ao compared with 669o on the
same date last year, and $500 the ten
year acreage.
While there is only a small amount
of rye grown in this State for grain,
the condition is much above the aver
age, 500, compared with 75% last
year, and $50 of the ten year average.
The number of brood isows ON farms
shows at still further decline i'm the
east twelve months. There being only
)0@o of the number of year ago, or
about 1871 of the number on farms,
April /, 1919. Farmers are discourag-
I'd with the prices received for swine.
Farm labor supply is reported much
better than last year, being 110% of
one year ago. but, as farmers cannot
afford to pay the wages asked, the de-
mand is not up to normal, only $50.
The condition, of the winter wheat
crop for the United States is 91%,
compared with 1867 last year, and
1857 the ten year average. The
condition Of rye is 9O!3%, compared
with 1857 a year ago.
The number of brood sows in the
United States is estimated at 1885,
900, compared with 100000 April l,
1919, two years ago 1858
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
STATE FARMERS
REAP BENEFITS
OF EXPERIMENTS
RAISING MORE CORN ON SAME
ACRES AS RESULT OF UNiVER.
+Hf siTY's ACTIVITIES.
PRODUCTION MUCH INCREASED
Corn Grown Under the direction of the
County Agents Shows an Increase in
the Yield Of Eighteen Bushels to the
Acre.

tFrom Tuesdays Daily Herald.)
Hundreds of Tennessee farmers are
now growing more com on the same
number of acres than they die a few
years ago due to discoveries made by
the experiment station of the UNIVERSE
ty of Tennessee These discoveries in
elude the determining of the variety
If corn best suited to Tennessee soils
md conditions, methods of cultivation
md fertilization.
After experiments which were con
Quoted over period of ten years with
I'll the prominent varieties which
we're subjected to Like conditions as
70 coil and cultivation, it was found
that Meals Paymaster was best adapt
I'd for general use, and most produc-
tive under Tennessee conditions, it
eading IN production in. ell field tests.
This variety was accordingly recon-
mended by the division of extension of
the University, which in turn through
is county agents, advised farmers
throughout the state. Today it is the
leading variety in Tennessee and its
use is increasing annually. An in.
:rease OF one bushel Ter acre means
100000 bushels more per year for the
state as a whole and an annual in
crease of nearly that many dollars
The government crop report indi-
Gates that the average yield of corn
in Tennessee was 20 bushels per acre
in 1919, while in 1920 the average per
acre was % bushels. The average
yield per acre of corn grown under the
instruction of county agricultural
agents in 1920 was 46,9 bushels on
STOP acres which was 1879 bushels
over ordinary methods, giving farmers
a profit of $76,5S7Si, This increased
yield was not due to luck, but was the
result OF wise methods of fertilization
and the use of good improved varieties
of seed corn. .hfse 3s3f IN
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
BACK TAX MACHINE
AGAIN THE VICTOR
HOUSE PASSES MEASURE TO
STRENGTHEN 1T BY AN OVER
WHELMlNG VOTE.
(From Fridays Daily Herald.)

(From Fridays Daily Herald)
Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, April S.-By
the overwhelming vote of seventy to
fifteen the house yesterday passed the
Chandler back tax bill which greatly
strengthens the back tax machine. a
bill that has been denounced in un-
measured terms by nearly every daily
newspaper in the state. On the final
vote both of the Madry county repre-
sentatives, Jones and Russell, voted
with the machine and for the passage
of the bill Not only does this bill not
take any power from the discredited
machine but adds fees and power to
it.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
NO FENCE" LAW
READY APPROVAL
OF THE GOVERNOR
MEASURE OF THE COUNTY couN.
Gil HAS BEEN PASSED BY
BOTH HOUSES.
WILL Be IN EFFECT VERY SOON
Considerable Opposition Expressed in
Certain Sections Of the. County, But
It Is Believed That This VIII Soon
Die Out.
(From Fridays Daily Herald.

Maury county now has no fence
or stock law, Nthe bilF recommended by
the committee and directors Of the
county council of agriculture having
been passed by both the senate and
the house and is expected today to re.
ceiye the signature of the governor.
Under this bill it will be hereafter un.
lawful for the owner OF any character
Of stock to permit 1t to run at large.
While in some sections of the coun.
ty there is very decided OPPOSITION to
the bill it apears that majority Of
the farmers are in favor of IT, That
was indicated at the hearing held by
the committee and the directors of
the county council Petitions against
the bill were also circulated on Cath
ey's creek and in the fourth and fifth
districts much opposition is known to
exist This is also true OF the first
district, but in the more thickly settled
sections sentiment generally has been
favorable.
However, 1t is tsa5=Essd that the pro-
visions of the new AlM Will be gener-
ally accepted and aiiiih whatever. oppo-
sition there is Ell msh Last for kong
period.
The bill takes easct Immediately
and its greatest hardship win be to
those sections wehere there are small
villages and the negroes and poorer
people have been in the habit OF pas.
tdring their stock on the commons,
But the real effect of the law will not
be felt for several years for nearly all
of the lands of the county are now
fenced. AS the fences decay many of
them will not be replaced.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
SELLING BANANAS
BY WEIGHT NOW
LARGE ONES IN CONSEQUENCE
ARE BRINGING MORE THAN
THE SMALLER KIND.

(From Tuesdays Daily Herald)
Bananas are being sold in Colum
bia by weight, rather novel method
for this market However, the brok
ers and wholesalers declare that the
fruit must be purchased by weight at
the seaboard and the only fair way
to sell 1t is by the same method. Re-
tailers who are weighing the fruit
make the same argument, and instead
of bananas large, and bananas small
and bananas of medium size being
sold as eggs are sold at so much per
dozen they are now selling according
TO their food value.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15

Biologists have long bean aware of
The ex stence of oil beneath the sur.
face of Great Britain, brt il iG only
within recent years that attempts
have been made to dscoyer If 1t ex.
listed in sufficient quantities 10 be
commercialized There are at pre-.
sent about a dozen oil wells in En- =
land. the most of them in Berty7
shire. Traces of on have been foun /
in Scotland and America experts have
been sent for to conduct a practical
Investigation to ascertain II tha pre-
duct can be found in sufficient guam
titles TO pay.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
LIBERAL GIFT 10
ORPHANS HOME
COL. j. A. CHAPMAN GIVES $3.50
FOR NEEDED EQUIPMENT OF
THAT INSTITUTION.

(From Tuesdays Daily Herald)
In order to supply the Orphan Home
children with the things necessary
for physical development and other
needed equipment, Col j.. A. Chap
man sad he would give $3.50 if the bal
ance is made up. Mr.. Chapman has
been one of the mostshberal patrons
Of the Orphan Home.
Other subscriptions, and the need
is urgent, will be accepted by Col.
John ". Fry, the treasurer.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
COLUMBIA GLKs
VISIT NASHVILLE
(From Fridays Daily Herald)

(From Fridays Daily Herald)
Quite O number of Columbia Elks
visited the Nashville lodge last night,
and report a wonderful time" The
dinner served to the Past Exalted Rul.
ers was a feast fit for kings, and the
splendid lunch served TO the entire
membership of the lodge delightful.
The social session, held after the
business had been completed was a
most happy affair, and all present en-
joyed himself to the limit. L. T. Tur'
pin, spokesman for the Columbia del
egation, made short but Ito the
point" speech.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15

basis of vitality. II you
have it, you sturdily
Withstand summer tenn
peratures. But if your
blood is poor, loaded with
poisons that should be
cast out, you are limp
and useless in skirt
sleeve weather, -
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15

Pierce's Pleasant Pellets in my home
for use when needed. / have given
them to my children since they were
quite small. They can be given with
safety TO the smallest child. owing
to their being free from any injurious
drug, They regulate the stomach,
liver and bowels in mild, but very
effective way. cannot sneak too
highly of Or. Pisrce's medicines -
MRS ] b aII.BnRT. 2l2 st. C-ihr
uRs strset Al dFpSgistA %.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
REV. ". B. TAYLOR
AT PRAYER SERVICES
PASTOR OF FIRST METHODIST
CHURCH RETURNS FROM VACA.
TON AT HOT SPRINGS.

(FrOm Wednesdays Daily Herald.)
Rev. w. B. Taylor returned today
from Hot Springs, Ark, where he has
been for the past month for the bene-
fit of his health Dr. Taylor will hold
the regular prayer services at the
First Methodist church tonight.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15
Get Ready for Hot Weather
By Purifying the Blood
Herald Cheap Column Ads Fay.

Many people simply melt in sum
mer. They can't work or enjoy life.
They lack vitality. Ten to one
their blood is impoverished.
Rich, wholesome blood is the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1921-04-15

are DR.. Pierce,S. we
have used the Gold
en- Medical Discov-
cry as a blood med.
icine and as a tonic,
also for deep-seated
coughs and weak
lungs, and it was
excellent.