Mail clerk added to local train between Tuscumbia and Sheffield
Beginning Monday August 11 a local mail clerk will be placed on the Tuscumbia and Sheffield line leaving at 6 15 pm. Previously mail from Columbia went via locked pouches to Mt Pleasant and Lawrenceburg while Summertown Ethridge Loretto St Joe Florence and Sheffield were held for the 10 15 am train. The new arrangement changes this practice and shifts deployment along the route.
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Tuscumbia
Sheffield
Columbia
Mt. Pleasant
Lawrenceburg
Summertown
Ethridge
Loretto
St. Joe
Florence
Daily mail service expanded on Tuscumbia and Sheffield branch
The new schedule introduces a double daily mail run on the Tuscumbia and Sheffield branch. Mail from any point will reach before 10 PM if posted before 1 PM, improving delivery times by up to twelve to fifteen hours and sometimes twenty four hours for replies. The mail clerk will be based in Cincinnati and the train will depart from Sheffield each morning.
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Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Brench
Downey Seriously Hurt In Logging Accident Near Hohenwald
In Hohenwald Tennessee a young married man named Herby Downey about 18 was trapped under a rolling log while roading and hauling logs five miles west of town. He was found unconscious with the log across him and medical aid given by Dr. G N Springer with recovery doubtful.
Body of J Randall Johnson Found in Cumberland River
The body of J Randall Johnson, cashier of the First and Fourth National Bank, was recovered from the Cumberland River in Nashville after several days missing from his apartments. The death is listed as a mystery. he was a cousin of Mrs. Monte Purles of Columbia.
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J. Randall Johnson
Cumberland River
Nashville
First and Fourth National Bank
Monte Purles
Attendance Strong Across County At Start Of School Week
Superintendent Graham Much pleased with first week reports under the new school law. Seven schools sent in notices with perfect attendance at Nicholson and Neapolis. Absences cited due to illness, travel, or being notified. Darksville reported higher absenteeism with some students at springs or picking tomatoes. Canton and Manassas noted some absences but many prepared to attend.
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Graham
Nicholson School
J. A. Derryberry
Neapolis
Cora Carr
Lula Wright
Groveland
Darksville
Canton
Manassas
Watermelons of Fine Quality in Columbia
The article notes many watermelons offered from wagons in Columbia over several days. Though not as plentiful as prior years, the fruit is of fine quality and prices are not high given the apparent scarcity. An advertisement for Liver-Lax medicine is included.
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Columbia
Touring Cars Cheaper at Southern Auto Supply Co
The Southern Auto Supply Company advertises price cuts on touring cars with models down from 635 dollars to 585 dollars. Other cars are reduced as well. readers are directed to the ads for exact prices. Grigsby’s Liv-Ver-Lax promises relief for habitual constipation and liver troubles. Stephenson Bros. 18/tt
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Southern Auto Supply
Grigsby
Sk Stephenson Bros
Covington Gets Great White Way Lights Townwide
Covington Tennessee August 11 Covington lights up its business district with a first night display of neon white night lights along the public square. A large crowd gathered to view the illumination and note how the reading of newspapers on the square is easier at night. The project is funded by local businessmen and enhanced by ornamental posts.
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Covington
Tenn
Mowington
West
Tennessee
Sinking of Wilda steamer at Buckeye Lake shocks crowd
Dozens feared dead as the pleasure steamer Wilda sank after crowding capacity on Buckeye Lake. Rescue teams plucked panicked swimmers from the water while the vessel owned by Dei Fisher and captained by Ralph Hunt lay fifty feet from the pier. Early reports vary on fatalities as the chaos unfolded.
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Newark
Buckeye Lake
Dei Fisher Boat Time
Ralph Hunt
Saturday Night Buggy Collision and Auto Light Violation
Saturday night Ernest McLemore ran into two buggies on Sixth Street while driving without big lights. One buggy belonged to Jim Smith, a Thurston Neeley farm tenant. occupants were bruised but not seriously hurt. The young man was arraigned in city court for running without lights. Police to strictly enforce speed and safety ordinances.
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Ernest McLemore
Jim Smith
Thurston Neeley
Double Header at Enterprise Enjoyed By All
Ball games and meals on the grounds at Enterprise, Saturday, drew a pleased crowd. Bigbyvill faced Haq’s swift squad, with Enterprise winning both ends of the doubleheader by scores 14 to 6 in the morning and 9 to 4 in the afternoon amid friendly interlude and no noon dinner.
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Enterprise
Bigbyvill
Haq
Scors
Bntrpris
Salaries in Baseball's Early Era Spark Compare
Chicago reports show 1868 figures for Cap Anson at 2700 dollars with 700 for captain duties, while Fred Pfeffer and Edward Williamson earned 2000 each in the Brotherhood era. Charles Comiskey, then a star hitter, drew up to 7000 and 1800 under his contract, illustrating the vast gap to today’s sums.
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Chicago
Sigo
Adrian C. Anson
Chicago White Stockings
R. ©. Smith
Smith
Fred Pfeffer
Edward N. Williamson
Williamson
Pfeffer
Charles Gomishey
Chittaco
Comiskey
Mississippi Prison Graft Scandal Shocks State Officials
Jackson August 11. Investigation into irregularities in Mississippi state institutions centers on the prison system. Gov. Brewer leads grand jury actions resulting in multiple convictions for theft, embezzlement, and malfeasance across prison farms and trustees. Widespread firings and ongoing probes signal deeper statewide inquiry into other departments.
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Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Brewer
Lawrence Yerger
Prison Board of Trustees
Gov. Brewer
TBR
W. A. Montgomery
Oakley Farm
C. C. Smith
State Department
Leigh Watkins
State Land Commissioner's Office
J. L. McLendon
Rankin Farm
Gaines Purvis
McLenen
A. P. Miller
Purvis
McLendon
T. H. Turley
State Insane Asylum
Public Schools In County Practically All In Operation
County schools report widespread reopening as teachers prepared with books and blanks. Nearly all one hundred twelve schools are in operation, with openings generally satisfactory and attendance improving over prior years. Superintendent Gratiem forecasts a detailed end of month and September status to gauge the impact of new laws.
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Almont
Gratiem
Great Success Attends Revival in Bigayville
Under Dr J C Molloy of Columbia powerful revival at Bigayville continues with two services daily. Seventeen professed, expected to rise. nearly all nonmembers in the community have professed. Molloy’s sermons praised for force and impact, blessings described as abundant.
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J. C. Molloy
Columbia
Union
Bigayville
Bigbyville
Malloy
Breatforce
Bower
Immenay
July Busy Month for Inspectors Report
Nashville dispatch shows Dra Frick and D J Frasier conducted July inspections across 11 towns in 7 counties. Sanitary inspections reached 457 with 4 571 pounds and 12 637 packages condemned and 36 prosecutions for violations of sanitary pure food laws.
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Nashville
Dra
Frick
D. J. Frasier
Department of Pire Oda
Drake
Num Ver
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Enn
Hiches
EYEE
H. Cliff Hendley
Robert Berg
Bethel
Looney & Morgan
Herby Downey
Randall Johnson
Imany
Grigoby
Ask
Stephenson Das
Ernest Milemore
Hississpp
Prison Board
Woldridge's Drug Store
DR. Molloy
Bigay
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