Planing Mills to Dissolve and New Lumber Firm Formed
The Planing Mills business dissolved after the firm headed by Allard Boram and John W. Frierson ended. The yard was sold and a wholesale retail lumber company was started by Mr. J. W. Ria, planning to install two new machines and power by electrical cellars. A new club and furniture factory is being erected on Soehville Pike, employing about ten to fifteen workers, with Mr. Bonnin oakes seeking machinery and aiming to begin operation by early spring. Eugene Alford to form a contractor partnership. debate continues over relocating the Riverside Plan site and Vaughn Manufacturing.
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Allard
J. C. Boram
John W. Frierson
Ics
Vero
Vol
J . Wi
i \ Lumber Company
Bonnin
Wild
Soehville Pike
Riverside
Oakes
Willy
Arve Mesord
Eugene Alford
Columbia
Vaughn
Columb
Silk School
Voraeter
Maury Countians Win High Honors at Poultry Show
Looney swept divisions at the Vuluski Poultry Show securing first and second place in several classes. Puryear led with top scores, winning multiple cockerel and pen honors and posting strong point totals. OA Green earned multiple placements with Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds, including 2nd cock and various first and second place ribbons.
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Looney
Vuluski
Puryear
Nile
Blaillel
OA. Green
Pulaski
Will Harris Not Guilty Sums Up Jury Verdict
In the State versus Deputy Harris, charged with murder in a Levant case from two years ago, the jury reported a hung verdict previously and this morning found Deputy Harris not guilty after deliberations. The Attorney General stated the case was unlikely to convict given the evidence.
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Harels
Levant
Whit Kitchen
Pleasant
Ality
Cnse
Wey ‘Rmx
Harris
Sie
Attar
Attempt to Commit Rape Arrest Shocks Town
John Davis, a young Black man, was arrested on the most serious charge of attempted rape. Local authorities report the case as a high priority investigation with further legal steps anticipated.
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John Davis
Thrilling assault near Columbia ends with arrest
Miss Anna Stamps narrowly escaped rape after a Negro man pursued her near her father John Stamps home. She identified John Davis, arrested by Officers Goad and Whitley on the charge of assault with intent to commit rape. Fingerprints on her throat left evidence as Davis denies involvement amid neighborhood uproar.
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John Davis
Goad
Whitley Tod
Fuil
Anna Stamps
John Stamps
Columbia
Davis
Bride of Week Passes to Beyond Near Broadview
Mrs. James Adkisson, formerly Miss Cora Good, died Monday at her Broadview home after a brief heart illness less than a week after her marriage. The license to wed Mr. Adkisson was issued November 23. Her funeral and interment were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. M. Ashford officiating.
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James Adkisson
Broadview
Adkisson
Cora Good
J. M. Ashford
Excavation Underway for Columbia Post Office Building
Work began Tuesday on the Columbia Post Office, with Horace Rainey securing the excavation contract after inviting bidders. He has organized a crew and is hauling dirt to a West End lot he purchased from F. Woldridge. Brick work合同 likely awarded to T. Simpson for a substantial contract.
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Post Office
Horace Rainey
Columbia Post Office
Rainey
West End
F. Woldridge
Trial postponed for Cooper Sharpe in Carmack murder case
Special to The Herald Nashville Dec 2 1925 on defense request the murder trial of D B Cooper Robin J Cooper and John D Sharpe charged with killing Senator EB Carmack is postponed to the January term of the Criminal Court Attend the Everett farm auction at the Court House next Monday December 7th.
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The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
D. B. Cooper
Robin J. Cooper
John D. Sharpe
EB. W. Carmack
Criminal Court
Everett
Court House
Farmers Hear George C. Brown at Maury County Institute
Jersey cattle topics dominate talk by George C. Brown as Maury Countyians attend the mid dle Tennessee Institute session. Cattle breeding, farm economics, and local agriculture issues shape the program with Brown fielding questions from farmers.
Middle Tennessee Farmers Institute Meets at Capitol
Three hundred farmers gather in Nashville for the Middle Tennessee Farmers Institute at the Capitol. Commissioner John Thompson calls the meeting to order, prayers offered, Jersey Breeders president George Campbell Brown speaks urging focus on dairy. Gov. Patterson’s welcome address is deferred to tomorrow.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Middle Tennessee Farmers’ Institute
Capitol
John Thompson
Ordr
Anderson
First Presbyterian Church
George Campbell Brown
Jersey Breeders’ Association
Jersey
Patterson
Eminent Surgeon Dr Davisom Dies in Fresno California
Dr Joseph D Davidson a prominent surgeon formerly of Maury county died early Monday at his Fresno California home due to heart trouble. He was 45, studied in the United States and abroad, ran a large Fresno sanitarium, and was married to Louise Peden Rose. His sister Mrs Samuel Pritchett of Nashville survives. Cremation occurred in San Francisco with ashes possibly brought to Maury county.
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Joseph D. Davidson
Maury County
Fresno
Cal
David- 20
D. A Davidson
Samuel Pritchett
Nashville
Ashwood
Davidson
Louise
Peden Rose
C. F. Noel
Naashville
West
Fivo
Deficit grows as months pass in Orion sheriff’s case
Washington report notes rising government expenditures in November 1908 with receipts totaling about 48.0 million dollars, up from 45.5 million last year. Expenditures near 23.0 million, a rise from 22.0 million, hint at a potential fiscal deficit range of 113 to 111 million for the year.
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ORION
Washington
Customs Interpal
Iim
Panaima Canal
Contempt Detected in Night Rider Habeas Case
In Nashville on December 2 Judge Thomas V. Matthews ruled the Obson county sheriff and case attorneys in contempt for serving process on prisoners during habeas corpus proceedings. Lawyer Spl Hill explained 20 contempt was intended. The judge sought no punishment, deeming it a patent contempt, as prisoners including Jesse Garter, recuperating in hospital, were brought to court at nine. No decision was issued.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Thos. v.Matthews
Matthews
Obson County
Caplas
Jesse Garter
Body Found in Phosphate Hole Case Opens
The State versus Robert Brown colored is in Circuit Court with many Zion witnesses. The body of Will Armtrong colored was found in a phosphate hole on Fleming farm after several days missing. Armtrong was left in charge while owners vacationed. a later arrest followed. Court recessed. Grand Jury reported thirty two indictments and will file later. Next sessions include eight larceny cases, five liquor without license, three for carrying weapons, others for assault and related counts.
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Robert Brown
Zion
Will Armatrong
Armatrong
Fleming
Centreville
Grand
Warm Weather Destroys Maury County Meat Stocks
Warm weather and rains have ruined thousands of dollars in meat across Maury County as hog producers report widespread spoilage. Farmers who did not slaughter all hogs avoided heavier losses, while bacon may be the only portion likely to keep safe.
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Maury County
Statements of National Banks Show Flourishing Condition
Two local national banks report strong finances with combined assets over 1.4 million and deposits near 1.25 million. Maury National Bank holds 772,000 in assets and 488,014.02 in deposits while Phoenix Bank shows 668,965.39 in assets and 280,003.74 in deposits. The county's business interests have recovered from last year's depression.
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Maury National Bank
Phoenix Bank
Christmas Cantata Promises Joyful Institute Event
The Sunday school of St Peter's church presents a Christmas cantata at the Institute on Wednesday evening December 16 with a small admission to benefit the Organ Fund. A delightful evening is promised and generous patronage is requested.
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ST. Peter's Church
Nick
Christ
Organ Fund
Night riders burn barn in Warrick County Indiana
Night riders destroyed the bar of W. H. Gossar in Warrick County near Evansville Indiana early this morning. The tobacco filled barn loss is about 3000 dollars with 1000 dollar insurance. Gossar had moved from Kentucky and reportedly refused to pool his tobacco.
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Evansville
Ind
W. H. Gossar
Warrick County
Goulds Divorce Complaint Stands In Court
In New York the amended complaint led by Mrs. Frank Gould in her suit for divorce is to stand as it is. Mr Gould must file an amended answer. The decision was made today by the district court. The amended complaint was drafted by Mrs Gould’s husband’s attorney who said the original pleadings were too vague and uncertain.
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New York
Frank Gould
Gould
Dau
King Peter in London Report on Precarious Health
A Belgrade dispatch to the Express says King Peter’s illness, once blamed on influenza, was nearly an apoplectic stroke due to months of strain. The condition is reported as so precarious that the correspondent notes this danger would not surprise observers.
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London
The
Express
Belgrade
Peter
Everett farm auction set for Monday noon
Auction at Court House in Columbia Tennessee will sell the Everett farm Monday at noon. Details are sparse but indicate available real estate and possible terms. The notice lists no bidder or price information.
Everett Farm Auction Marks Long Family Ownership End
The 135 acre Everett farm near Mt Pleasant, three miles from town, will be sold next Monday under a Chancery Court decree. The land has been in the Everett family for over sixty years, with the sale triggered to divide the property among heirs. The property sits near Columbia on the railroad, features rich soil and well kept grounds, and has drawn wide interest due to its productivity and attractive surroundings. Frank Everett has led the publicity effort for the sale.
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Everett
Mt Pleasant Yike
Ubin
B.pb
Columbia
John M. Gray
Fairview
Tennessee
Chancery Court
Court House
Frank Everett
Convention of Sunday Schools in Maury County
All Maury county Sunday Schools will meet at a county convention at First Presbyterian church starting tomorrow night and continuing the next day. Judge Carthell, State Secretary of the Sunday School Association, will give the keynote address. Delegates from most schools and county painters and superintendents are expected to attend.
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Maury County
First Presbyterian Church
Carthell
Sunday School Association
Flames Sweep Mountain Town in Fire Destruction
Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn December 2 A wire dispatch reports Bowanee this morning destroyed Kieten Sneed's grocery Rowenbor nigh Co and Jones outfitting establishment and Hrocks clothing store. Losses about 12000 with insurance totaling roughly half that amount.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Kieten & Sneed
Rowenbor ‘Nigh & Co
Jones
Eshlinkment
Hrocks
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H. Puryear
C. T. Looney
Giles Poultry Show
Will Harris
Bride OF
Coopers and Sharpe
Geo. C. Brown
Maury Countian
Institute
San Francisco
Sam
Tte
Will Armstrong
Night Riders
Indiana
Mrs. Gould
Everett Farm
Court Howse
Convention OF Sunday Schools
Mountain Town
Jewanee
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