Independent slate triumphs in Maury County election results
Official returns show Williams Beard leading the Supreme Court ticket with Barton last on Patterson, a 769 vote margin. Taylor dominates Civil Appeals and county races with 2266 votes. McFall 2262. Godwin 2182. Turnout exceeds 8,000 with ballots often improperly marked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams D. Beard
Supreme Court of Tennessee
Supreme Court
Maury County
Judge Barton
Patterson
Judge Shields
RB. Cooke
Court of Civil Appeals
Senter
Taylor
West Tennessee
McFall
Hardin “W. Thomas
McKnight
Godwin
Bearden
Turner and
Frierson
Beard
Barton
Green
McAllater
Cooke
Shields
Bell
Lansden
Maldeb
Nell
Bachman
Hughes
Bryan
Gholston
Higgins
Wilson
Hall
Moore
Thomas
Hayes
Turner
King Files Assignment From Williamsport Pike Store
B L King who runs a small store four miles from town on Williamsport pike filed a bill of assignment in the County Register Lipscomb office. The Columbia Savings Trust Company is named as trustee. Liabilities total about six hundred dollars. Local creditors listed include J A Bloan & Co and Callender & Co among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. L. King
Williamsport Pike
County Register Lipscomb
Columbia Savings & Trust Company
Trustes
J. A. Bloan & Co
Callender & Co
J. B. Ashton
Columbia Grocery Co
G. W.nichols
Gentleman From Mississippi Play Booked for October 12
The Gentleman from Mississippi, a southern political drama, has been booked by Manager Barker for October 12. Senator Gordon, who recently served a short term in the United States Senate before Percy’s era, leads the show, which is expected to attract a good audience and is praised for its timely political theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Gordon
States Senate
Percy
Senate
Barker
South
Son Pierson fatally shot by Elbert Jordan at Brown's pool hall
Two local Black men are identified in a fatal shooting in front of Brown's pool room. Elbert Jordan used a Colt automatic .32 to fatally wound "Son" Pierson, who had been drinking and cursing. Jordan surrendered early this morning at Reg Guest's home and was jailed for pistol carrying. Pierson is described as shiftless and vicious. Jordan is said to have a good name and works at Bear Creek phosphate mines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colt
Elbert Jordan
Pierson
Brown
Jordan
Seabe
Eepenty
Cat
Reg. Guest
Mr. Guest
Hamzon
Jordan P
East Hill
Anor
Bear Creek
Mayor Gaynor Shot Aboard New York Harbor Steamer
Special to The Herald reports Mayor Gaynor of New York was shot aboard a steamer in New York harbor as he prepared to sail for Europe. Wounds described as not as serious as first believed, with some hope for recovery. The assassin allegedly claimed motives related to the so called Great Metropolis conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
New York
New York Harbor
Rumored Deputy Sheriffs Named for Godwin Administration
A friend quotes a list of deputy sheriff candidates for sher i elect Godwin including Walter Griffin Mt Pleasant W JA Voss Columbia Robert Jackson Bally Hill C E Hight Cathey s Creek and William Scott Scotts Mill with one or two more under consideration Godwin unable to confirm while out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Godwin
Gentemen
Walter Griffin
Mt. Pleasant
W. JA. Voss
Columbia
Robert Jackson
Bally Hill
C. E. Hight
Cathey’s Creek
Wiliam Scott
Scotts Mill
Mr. Godwin
Boxing Bouts Announced At Murfreesboro Athletic Club
Circulars advertise a Tuesday night boxing event at the opera house with four five round bouts. The Murfreesboro Athletic Club promotes the show, charging a nominal admission and promising a lively program for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murfreesboro Club
Opera House
Murfreesboro Athletic Club
Lightning Strikes Umbrella Sheltering Children Near Creek
Two girls aged 12 and 10 were struck by lightning while sheltering under an umbrella on their way home from school near Beaver Dam Creek in Hickman county. The bolt apparently struck a nearby fence and was drawn to the metal in the umbrella. Both children were severely burned but alive, in very bad condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Het- We
Todie Peeler
Beaver Dam Creek
Hickman County
Son Pierson Dies After Shootout With Elbert Jordan
Son Pierson died Wednesday morning after being shot Monday by Elbert Jordan. The dying statement blamed a pint of whiskey and said the assault was unprovoked. Jordan is jailed and a murder warrant will be sworn out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierson
Elbert Jordan
Jordan
Two Splendid Performances in Columbia Circus Day
Monday brought two splendid performances as crowds from every civil district and adjoining counties filled Colum bia’s large tent for both matinee and evening shows. Despite not matching the largest railroad circuses, the event sold well and impressed locals with a well run program and high business standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Finley Howell Drowns In Hatchie River Incident
Bolivar Tennessee August 9 Finley Howell drowned after he and his stepbrother slipped into a deep hold while fishing in the Hatchie River near Toone The other boy was washed downstream and recovered nearly lifeless He is expected to survive Finley’s body remains missing at the scene as searchers work to locate him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolivar, Tenn
Howell Brothers
Foster Scoggins
Toone
Hatchie River
Oly Howell
Finley Howell
Stolen Harness Recovered in Robertson County Inquiry
Police Officer Lancaster with Deputy Sheriff Binkley locate and recover a harness said to be stolen at Springfield. Suspect Stegall Hardison, a known local, allegedly shipped the harness to Albert Morton the undertaker. Morton denies knowledge of theft. Hardison jailed and reportedly admitted burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Binkley
Robertson County
Springfield
Stegall Hardison
Albert Morton
Morton
Hardison
Frierson Widow Requests Inquest Over Death
The widow of Adley Frierson, the Black man found dead Tuesday, asked Coroner Guest on Wednesday to hold an inquest, alleging poisoning by a rival woman. Coroner declined due to lack of evidence beyond her claim. Frierson carried a $90 life insurance policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adley Frierson
Guest
Irierson
Frierson
Danville Constituent Chooses Eighth District Nominee
In Danville Kentucky August 9 insurrection within the Republican ranks over the Payne Aldrich tariff. Logan McKee Cheeck refused to sign endorsement of tariff in the resolution. Col R L Ewell of Jefferson County chosen as Republican nominee. Harvey Helm the Democratic incumbent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Kentucky
Logan McKee Cheech
Committee On Resolutions
Cheeck
Col
R. L. Ewell
Jeasamin County
Harvey Helm
Police Officer Staggs Named Administrator in Train Fatality Estate
Police Officer Jake Staggs has qualified in county court as administrator of the estate of Luther Staggs, who was killed in a Franklin train incident. The filing confirms Staggs will oversee the estate proceedings and related duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Staggs
Luther Staggs
Franklin
Government hatchery minnows distributed to Maury waters
Several thousand minnows arrived Wednesday from government hatcheries for distribution in Maury’s waters. They were placed in Duck river at the bridge and Lowell's upper mill, Fountain creek, Luther Thomas' pond, Mrs. Eliza Mitchell's pond, and other ponds and streams, with Gresham and Lamar providing wagons to haul the fish to the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury
Duck River
Bridge
Lowell
Upper Mill
Fountain Creek
Luther Thomas
Eliza Mitchell
Gresham and Lamar
Lvery
Prizes for Farm Products Increased at Maury County Fair
The Maury County Fair will boost premiums to stimulate exhibits. The Farmers' Club led by J N Meroney and A E Murphy sets six dollars for the best half bushel of wheat and corn, two dollars for top legumes. Entries are open to Maury county farmers with no fee, due by 1 pm Monday September 12 at the exhibit hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County Fair
Maury County Farmers’ Club
J.N. Meroney
A. E. Murphy
Maury County
Rhinehart Gets Lease On Life Commutation News
Special to The Herald from Nashville Tenn Aug 10 Mar cellus Rhinehart of Montgomery county charged with the murder of Rufua Hunter in the night rider troubles. His death sentence affirmed by the Supreme Court has been commuted by Governor Patterson to imprisonment. He was respited about thirty days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Herald
Nashville, Tenn
Marcellus Rhinehart
Montgomery County
Rufua Hunter
Nightrider
Supreme Court
Patterson
Minnow shippment to stock Duck River streams in Maury County
A large consignment of trout minnows, between ten and thirty thousand, will be released in Duck River and nearby streams in Maury County this week. John W. Jackson J M Dedman Bruce Cochran Jr and others aided the government fishery in sending these first trout minnows here in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duck River
Maury County
John W. Jackson
J. M. Dedman
Bruce Cochrane, Jr
Davis’ Island
Lowell’s Ford
Hardison’s Mill
Walker's Pond
Rutherford Creek
Walker
Jackson
el Honse
Death of James Johnson from lockjaw after axe injury
James Johnson ten year old son of J B Johnson of Kedron died Tuesday morning from lockjaw after his foot was cut by an axe while cutting wood. Physicians efforts failed. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 1 pm at the Methodist church Neapolis with burial in Neapolis cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Johnson
J. B. Johnson
Kedron
Lock Jaw
King Johnson
Methodist
Neapolis
Rockefeller Pleads Guilty to Speeding in Cleveland
John D Rockefeller was fined 8 dollars for speeding. he pleaded guilty and paid via his private treasury. The court recorded the fine as 6 dollars plus costs totaling 8 dollars, with the trial delayed to a later date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
John Defeller
Squire Dean
Booth Euclidvik “Linge
Rockefeller
Adley Frierson Dies Suddenly at Mooresville Pike
Adley Frierson colored city employee was found dead this morning on the Mooresville pike. He was about 68 years of age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adley Frierson
Mooresville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Barton Mares
Taylor Cd
Columbia Savings & Trust CO
Europe
Galagher
Banner Extra
Julian James Gat
Mayor Gaynor
Agher
For
Tropolia
Sheriff Godwin
John Robinson
Old Kentucky
Rhinehart
Spattergor
Night Rider
Messrs. Jackson
Dedman
Sem
King
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!