Census Enumerators Named for Maury County in 1920
The Maury County list of census enumerators for the seventh Tennessee district is approved in Washington. Appointments for Maury County are set, with many listed by enumeration district and civil district. Capt English notes increased pay for enumerators and higher per capita rates for towns.
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Middle Tennessee
Myriain Thomas J. Anditell
Tennessee
Washington
Maury County
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English
Kugtign
Consis
Officaenue
Laelia Gilmare
Columbia
Piesuant
Mereauedt
Splom
Englieh
United States
Revalt Announces Weed Williams for Maury Tax Assessor
The Revport announces Weed Williams as a candidate for reelection as Tax Assessor of Maury County, subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
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Weed Williams
Maury County
Democratic Party
Diw
Not Guilty Verdict in Bumpus Murder Case
John Bumpus, charged with the murder of John Cothran, was found not guilty by a jury after three days of trial. Crowds attended proceedings in Mt Joy, and Bumpus received warm congratulations from supporters as he left the court. Cothran died after being shot April 25 and was treated at King's Daughters Hospital in Columbia.
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John Bumpusdv
John Cotchran
Bum- Hus
Cothran
Mt. Joy
Rumpus
King’s Daughters Hospital
Columbia
Wallace Craig Charged With Assault Indictment Announced
Wallace Craig faces an indictment for assault following a fatal incident involving Nell Prin in the city. The grand jury returned the charges tied to a confrontation at the fourth district location, with state prosecutors pursuing the case.
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Wallace Craig
Fieerie
Craig
Nell Prin
Prima
Attendance at County Schools Up To The Law
Maury county reports near total compliance with the compulsory school law after a district tour by Prof. O L Hardison, county attendance officer. He notes one potential refusal case under investigation and says the public supports education, with strong school attendance and diligent teachers.
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Maury County
O. L. Hardison
Hardison
Dodson's Liver Tone Beats Calomel The Crack of Doom
Dodson's Liver Tone advertised as a safe remedy to replace calomel which causes sickness. The ad claims calomel is mercury and dangerous, promising a spoonful at night will cure nausea, cramps, constipation, and bad breath with a money back guarantee if not effective.
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Dodson
Peerless Chemical Company Readies 10 Operate Mines
The Peerless Chemical Company site near the Pulaski pike has machinery installed and a completed plant. Coal scarcity hampers full operation, with fuel arrangements allowing half-time output. To run at full capacity 400 tons daily would need about a car of coal daily. Classified as essential, the mines will receive about three coal cars per week, operating at roughly half capacity. The plant is among the largest and best equipped phosphate facilities in the region.
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Peerless Chemical Company
Pulaski Pike
Fuel Administration
Aspirin for Headache Bayer Brand Label Declares Uses
An old label proclaims Bayer genuine Aspirin for headache, colds, pain, neuralgia, rheumatism, and other conditions. It notes Bayer as the genuine aspirin name trusted by physicians for nineteen years and mentions tin boxes of 12 tablets.
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Bayer
Daniel Cupid Sets New Maury County Marriage Pace
Daniel Cupid continues strong business in Maury County with 45 marriages in the last thirty days, more than double November 1918. October shows 58 marriages versus 19 the prior year, and November adds 23, marking the county's best months for weddings in recent memory amid historic events.
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Daniel Cupid
Maury County
Germany
America
Pape's Cold Compound Relief Advertises Rapid Action
An old advertisement touts Pape's Cold Compound as a fast remedy for severe colds. It claims a dose every two hours, up to three doses, quickly clears nasal congestion, relieves headache feverishness sneezing and soreness, and costs only a few cents at drug stores.
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Pape
Twenty Per Cent Dividend Declared
Shareholders in the Tennessee Chief Of Company were made glad by the receipt of a twenty per cent dividend on their stock. It has been only a matter of weeks since this company was organized and the early dividend sets a new record for local investments. Within two months another and perhaps more substantial dividend will be declared.
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Tennessee
A E Edwards Called by Death
M Edwards manager of Citizens Telephone Company received notice of his brother Albert E Edwards death in Roswell New Mexico. The body was shipped to Columbia and funeral arrangements will be announced by Maury Undertaking Company.
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M. Edwards
Citizens Telephone Company
Albert E. Edwards
Roswell
New Mexico
Columbia
Maury Undertaking Company
Danderine Ad Claims Quick Hair Transformation
An ad promises instant hair improvement using Danderine applied with a cloth to remove dust and dirt, claiming softer, shinier hair, increased life and color, and potential improved growth. It targets women readers with vivid descriptors and affordability.
County Councils of Farmers Aim for 1920 Work Plan
Prof J M Dean district agent said the Tennessee university conference of county and home demonstration agents was the best yet. He expects next year's program to focus on organizing councils of agriculture with the county as a unit, a major feature of 1920. Evan A Melan confirmed these remarks and attended all sessions.
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J. M. Dean
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Tennessee
Prof. Dean
Councils of Agriculture
Evan Austin Mel@an
Dean
Subscriptions Pile Up for New First Christian Church
At a mass meeting of the First Christian church, several subscriptions from 300 to 1000 dollars were pledged toward a new church building. The plan envisions a 1000 seat auditorium, basement Sunday school rooms, a kitchen and minister’s study. A central church with ample space was favored over multiple branches. plans await architect completion and further committee action. The sentiment on building grows stronger.
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First Christian Church
Beloved Woman Mrs Sarah Lavinda Rushton Dies At 85
Mrs Sarah Lavinda Rushton widow of George W Rushton died Sunday night at 10 20 at her daughter’s Nashville home. Body to be taken to Columbia Tuesday morning then to Santa Fe for funeral at Santa Fe Baptist Church at 1 pm conducted by Rev J E Hight and Rev W E Walker with interment in family cemetery. Survived by five children and siblings. longtime Santa Fe resident highly respected in the Baptist community. Funeral arrangements by Maury Undertaking Company.
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Sarah Lavinda Rushton
George W. Rushton
Wie
J. Wesley Weaver
Elkins
Nashville
Columbia
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Baptist Church
J. E. Hight
W. E. Walker
Rushton
The
Baptist Church
Satta Fe
JT. Rushton
Fowler Walker
Mt. Pleasant
John Pitegerald
Davis, Tenn
W. A Walker
D. T. and
R. P. Pitagervi
Santa Fe- Agia Mobiles
Maury Undertaking
Lift Corns or Calluses Off With Safe Remedy
A vintage ad-like fragment touts lifting corns or calluses with a tiny bottle of mage costing little at a store. It claims drops on affected skin will remove hard skin, leaving pink healthy skin, and avoids soreness, though the text is garbled and references peculiar phrases and tribal lines.
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B. A. Satterfield & Co
County OF Maury
Thos. Y
Olds
Mumford K. McKnight
Paul J. Allen
Ben ©. Mullens
Thomas N. Ladd
Roy B. Frazier
Blin K. Watson
John A. Derryberry
Fidwin Crow
Michard R. Kennedy
Spring Hill
William FH. Gillespie
Lark EK. Pinkston
Omar L. Hardison
Edgar D. Hunter
Virgil H. Moora
Wade Richardson
J. K. Maxwell
George L. Freeman
Jol T. Nelwan
William J. Workman
Robert, A. Swan
Wathing K
Herbert
Dyer
Corporation
Ninth
Sim
Harrison Foutsie
Joe FH. Parks
Catpornen
Miss Lottie Smith
City of
John Bumpus
Primm
Maury
Peerless Company
Ready 10
A. E. Edwards
Phoenix National Bank
County Councils OF Farmers
Sarah, Rushton
Herald
Callus
Meraig
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