Last Regular Meeting of Old Board of Aldermen
The old Board of Mayor and Aldermen held its final meeting before new officials take oath in January. Officers to be seated included Joe Anderson and J. A. McAllister, with retiring Kinney and Hayes. The meeting approved deposits in equal shares among banks, granted a 250 aid, and allowed firemen’s pre Christmas salaries. The sewer on W Seventh street and a concrete sidewalk request on 8 High Street were discussed. The board adjourned to January first Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas
Kinney and Hayes
Joe Anderson
J. A. McAllister
Recorder
J. Shelby Coffey
Biddle
Porter Erwin
Columbia Trust & Savings Co
Chaffin
Alderman Cherry
Cherry
Ritter
Hood
Hayes
Charity Committee
Dedman
Eighth Street
McKinney
Erwin
Alderman Swansburg
Swansburg
Morgan and
Staggs
Sewer Committee
High Street
Thirteenth
Reaping Benefit From Neighbor Experience in Columbia
Columbia Tenn resident L White reports kidney disease pain and backache relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Adams and Martins. White notes marked improvement within days and urges others to try the remedy, with Doan's advertised by MILBURN CO in New York as sole agents for the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
L. White
High St
Columbia, Tenn
Doan
Adams and Martin's
Milburn CO
New York
Thrown by Horse Injures Local Prominent Citizen
M. L. Harrow of McCale's, a leading figure in the town, was thrown from his horse on Thursday and sustained a dislocation of the shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Harrow
McCale’s
Place
Spies of Zelaya on important mission to Washington
Washington dispatch reports Zelaya allied operatives in Washington State Department and congressman appeals aimed at derailing Knox policy on Nicaragua. It notes US warships ready to counter any Zelaya escape and introduces Senor Sanchez and Dr. Roman as Zelaya associates amassing millions in New York. Telegram activity targets Congress to blunt administration’s program.
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Washington
Knox
State Departments
Congress
State Department
United States
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Grace
Cannon
Senor Fernando Sanchez
V. M. Roman
New York
Senor Sanchez
Jong
Senor Sanches
Salvator Castrillo
Provisional Government
Dr. Castrillo
One Man Lacking to Complete Jury in Night Riders Case
Union City Tennessee December 3 The court faces a wall in securing a jury for the Garrett Johnson and Arthur Clear trial alleged leaders of the Reelfoot Night Riders Two jurors were secured today but one earlier due to illness leaving the panel short Attorneys for the State pressed to form another venire with about 1 500 eligible men in the city awaiting action Judge Jones ordered another panel for Monday afternoon to try to complete the missing juror
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Tenn
J. & Jones
Garrett Johnson
Arthur Clear
Reelfoot Night Riders
Jones
Ladd Verdict Reduces Railroad Damage Award
Trial in Circuit Court before Judge Sam Holding last week ended with the jury awarding the defendants damages in the Middle Tennessee Railway v George Ladd and B Ladd. The award totaled 4144.00 after a prior view awarded 5044.00 in actual and incidental damages. The split included 944.00 cash value land, 3200.00 incidental damages, and a remaining 0.00 incidental benefits, reducing the previous sum by 900.00. Attorneys were Hatcher & Hatcher, H P Figueras for the railroad and Hughes & Hughes, J H Dinning for the defendants. Foley’s Honey and Tar advertised as a safe cough remedy for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Tennessee Railway
George Ladd
B. Ladd
Sam Holding
Middle Tennessee Railways
Ladds
Doyle Death Abates Noted Maury County Case
John Doyle, indicted for selling Hauer without license and false pretenses, died before verdict. The court minutes record the case as abated by death. Doyle had previously been convicted of selling liquor but pardoned by Governor Patterson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Doyle
Foley’s Honey and Tar promotes cough relief and cold relief
After exposure or onset of a cold, Foley's Honey and Tar is advised as a great throat and lung remedy. It stops the cough relieves congestion and expels the cold from your system. It is mildly laxative and for sale of all druggists.
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Foley
Land Sale in Maury County Tennessee 1909 Auction Notice
Land in the 4th Civil District near Park's Station Maury County may be sold by Maria Glenn et al in Chancery Court at Columbia on December 20 1909 at noon at the courthouse door. The parcel contains about 70 acres and is bounded by John White Capt Holt John Smithson Goodman Hight and J H Parks. Terms include one third cash sale on day of sale with credit for one or two years. Sale is free from redemption. Notes with security required and retained to secure payment. Dated November 26 1909 Genavit Akin C M.
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Maria Glenn
Chancery Court
Columbia
Tennessee
Court House
Towit
Maury County
Park's Station
John White
Capt. Holt
John Smithson
Goodman Hight
J. H. Parks
Wen
Qenavit AN. Akin
John Carr
W. H. Estes
W. H. Mitchell
Frank Carr
Mary Claggett
Lews
Columbis
Lecroy
Ith Ciel
Mrs. Hight
H. Depham
Clay Hight
Hight
Squire Matthews
W. W
Vctran
A.N. Akin. C&m
Estate sale of 40 acre tract in Maury County Tennessee
Pursuant to a decree from the October term 1909 the land in the old 23rd district now 3rd district Maury County Tennessee will be sold to the highest bidder. The property lies with boundaries near the widow Harmon and Mooroe Tucker to the north and Isbell Harmon and Cal Kincald and Claire Tucker to the east and Bill Brown and Monroe Tucker to the west. Excludes a graveyard of about one acre. Sale on credit at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months with a cash down payment of 100. This sale note dated November 26 1909 signed AN. AKIN C. & M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roddy
Chancery Court
Columbia
Tennessee
Court House
Towit
Maury County
Tenn
AN. Akin
Land Sale Notice in Maury County Tennessee 1909
Public auction notes describe a 140 to 160 acre tract in the 4th Civil District Maury County bounded by roads and neighboring lands. Purchaser notes provide a 12 to 24 month credit with equity redemption excluded. Dated November 26 1909 and signed by an official registrar.
Orr may delay move from Maury to Texas next spring
Alex Orr who sold his Mt. Pleasant area farm last month intending to move west may not relocate after all. He has spent a month in Texas and while impressed, friends doubt his plan. He says no move will occur before next spring.
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Alex Orr
Mt. Pleasant
Mr. Orr
Texas
Old Maury
Land Sale Notice in Maury County Tennessee
Maury County court sale announced for November 26 listing land of about 85 acres in the ninth Civil District. Property bounds include Mrs Hight and Hight lands. part of Squire Matthews grant. terms require cash on sale day with notes secured, and 6 and 12 month credit for remainder. A.N. Akin signs as clerk.
Sale of Maury County land in Julia Gilliam life estate
In the Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee the October Term 1908 decree directs sale of 140 acres in Maury County bounded by Dusk River Wright Hardison and Davis. The life interest of Mrs Julia Gilliam will be sold with delay of possession until her death. Terms include credit terms of 12 and 24 months with one third cash. notes with interest and security. Sale to be finalized November 6, 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Gilliam
Chancery Court
Colimbli
Tennessee
Court House
Lecree
Maury County
Wright
Hardison
Davis
Julia
Iilliam
Judge Turner Campaign in Giles County Circuit Race
Judge W B Turner camps in Giles County as circuit judge candidate. He plans to canvass the entire circuit this week and expects victory next week, aiming for an exact statewide sweep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Turner
Giles County
W. Bruce Turt
Lewis
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Memphis
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Colom
W. G. Adams
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OLD Board OF Aldermen
Rankin
Hatcher & Hatcher
H. P. Figueras
Hughes & Hughes
J. H. Dinning
Doyle
Reaper
William Lockridge, Gdn
Florencs
Florence
Guetentes
Siicratty
Janateueriones
Warn Robinson-McGill Buggy Co
Florence Wagon Works
T. W. Cole Et al
Lord Sale
R. T. Dooley
May
Lord Sa
Lee Miller
Robert F. Whitehead
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