Woman Kicks Man Then Fatal Shot At East Hill Home
Arthur Gordon, described as a negro, was fatally wounded by Minnie Riley at her East Hill residence this morning around ten. Police arrested Riley, the pistol was surrendered to Acting Recorder Erwin, Gordon had prior police court fines for disturbance, and a crowd gathered after the shooting as medical help came. Dr P D Biddle attended Riley for the stomach kick, and a Webster woman died nearby from apoplexy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Gordon
Minnie Riley
East Hill
Gordon
Fred
P. D. Biddle
Prospect for oil at Reelfoot Lake near Hickman
In Kentucky near Reelfoot Lake twelve miles south of Hickman, leases have been taken as work begins to prospect for oil. The Pennsylvania Oil Company backs the project with W. J. Scott in charge. If no oil or gas is found, it will be a first for sunken lands in paying quantities. Scott remains confident, saying prospects are the best seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickman
Reelfoot Lake
Pennsylvania Oil Company
W. J. Scott
Scott
Reelfoot
Take Care Boost for Kidney Health Claim by M Mayer
An advertisement recites medical advice urging kidney protection with a testimonial from M Mayer of Rochester. The claim states sharp back pain and fatigue improved by Foley Kidney Pills with a note of complete cure and renewed strength. Brooks Latham Drug Co. backs the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Mayer
Rochester
Foley
Brooks- Latham Drug Co
American Tars Guests of City in Brest Visit
Brest hosts visiting American sailors at an elaborate ceremony with French sailors and dockyard workers invited. Guests were seated in city restaurants unable to accommodate all, reflecting a generous reception by local civic and maritime communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brest
Merchants urged to close Monday December 26 for Christmas rest
Columbia officials and the Board of Trade adopted a resolution urging merchants bankers and employers to close on Monday December 26 to observe Christmas day with labor cease. Mayor Biddle supported a partial or full closing so workers can spend time at home with families. Several local business leaders already planned to close part or all of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Biddle
Board of Trade
Isbora
Board of Directors
Maury National Bank Stockholders Meeting Notice
The regular annual meeting of the stockholders of the Maury National Bank in Columbia Tennessee is set for Tuesday January 10 1911 at 11 o clock in the banking room. Directors will be elected for the ensuing year and other business may be transacted. All stockholders are requested to be present. GC A Parker cashier
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury National Bank
Columbia, Tenn
Dewjit GC. A. Parker, Casbier
Christmas Trees at Glendale Churches
The Cumberland Presbyterian and the Methodist churches in Glendale will distribute Christmas trees to their congregations on Sunday. The Cumberland church holds its tree at 1:30 PM and the Methodist at 7:20 PM. The public is invited to share in the festive presentation.
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Mount Cumberland
Interesting Civil War Relic Found in Glendale Notebook
A Civil War relic found by W. H. Pur in Glendale includes notes from Capt. W. H. Harris detailing battles at Fort Donelson and Fort Henry. The records claim 23,000 Federals to 2,200 Confederates in one clash, and 60,000 Federals to 5,000 Confederates in another, plus a near perfect pencil sketch of a cavalryman.
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W. H. Puryear
Glendale
W. H. Harris
Fort Donelson
Fort Heary
Massing Troops to Crush Revolt in Chihuahua
Reports from Chihuahua indicate troops massing to quell a revolt amid rumors of insurgent successes. No confirmation or details from front lines exist while San Antonio telegrams note distant cannon fire and disrupted train service. Passengers in the disaffected area suffer cold nights and food shortages as officials provide scant info.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
el Paso
San Antonio
Genuine Foley's Honey and Tar Ad
A dated patent medicine advertisement urges readers to buy the genuine Foley's Honey and Tar in its yellow package from Brooke Latham Drug Co. It warns against substitutes as a safer fast cure for coughs and colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Brooke Latham Drug Co
New Regime of Grand Opera Opens Philadelphia Season
Philadelphia society attended the Metropolitan company's debut at the Metropolitan opera house marking the end of Oscar Hammerstein era. Tannhauser featured Slezak Morena and Fremstad as principal roles. Historic academy of music abandoned as fashionable home after 1857, Met company takes stage to a great audience.
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Philadelphia
Society
Metropolitan Company of New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Tannhauser
Slezak
Morena
Fremstad
Oscar Hammerstein
Academy of Music
Ope
Academy
Hammerstein
Metropolitan Company
Maury County Debt Inquiry Ordered by Court
The October 1910 resolution of Maury County Court directs all holders of county warrants to file them with the County Judge for payment or relief by January 1, 1911. The court will take steps to ascertain the county indebtedness and report at the April 1911 term. Justice J. T. McKnight signs the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court
Maury County
Columbia Herald
Maury Democrat
J. T. McKalaat
Rev F E Birkett Called as Pastor of C P Church
Reverend F E Birkett has been called to lead the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church at this place. The call followed a congregational meeting after the morning sermon. Birkett has pastored in Kentucky Tennessee Illinois and Humboldt Illinois and is a Leban on College classmate of late Pastor Geo H Mack. The elders and congregation unanimously approved the call with W B Greenlaw as committee chair.
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F. E. Birkett
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Birkett
Tennessee
Tllinois
Humboldt
Kentucky
Lebanon
Geo. H. Mack
Columbia
Seasion
Dr. Mack
W. B. Greenlaw
Negro Dies After Brain Shot In Self-Defense Claim
Arthur Gordon, shot by Minnie Riley yesterday, remains alive but gravely wounded. Doctors warn he cannot last long as Riley remains in custody. Gordon died this morning at ten o clock after twenty four hours.
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Gordon
Indiaman Buys Maury Co Jersey In Crawfordsville
A. Tout of Crawfordsville Indiana has been in Maury county buying Jersey cows. He organized buyers to ship thirty five good cows to his home in Crawfordsville. The animals will be resold to Northwestern dairymen for dairy use. Tout praised Maury county and said he would return in spring for another lot if this sale does well.
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A. Tout
Crawfordsville
Ind
Maury County
Northwest
Tout
Unusual Christmas Turkey Sale Records in Maury County
Cullocks Prodgage Company paid four thousand dollars for Christman turkeys over the past week. Average price two dollars per bird with records as high as 8.60 for a large white turkey weighing around fifteen to twenty pounds, some reaching thirty five pounds. Dealers in Columba Gl Spring Hill and across the county report unusually large sales and bird sizes this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Man
Culleoka
Maury County
Columbia
Croup Alarm Warns Mothers to Keep Foley's Honey and Tar
A local household warning describes croup’s metal cough at night and urges careful mothers to stock Foley's Honey and Tar at once to treat the first signs, noting it contains napped ingredients from Brooks-Latham Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croup
Foley
Brooks-Latham
Compton Succeeds as Gen's Foreman
The resignation of James A. Graham as general foreman of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad leads to promotions in Columbus. C. A. Compton, formerly Graham’s assistant, becomes general foreman for day work, with L. H. Peyton and R. I. Potts filling night foreman duties. Compton has a twelve year tenure and is regarded as a capable machinist.
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James A. Graham
Lotteville and Nashville Railroad
Columbus
Graham
C. A. Compton
Compton
L. H. Peyton
R. I. Potts
Peyton
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House OF Fashionables
FE. Birkett
C. P. Church
Ilinoie
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Maury CO
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Aueb
Lieboem
Ureney & CO
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Ieee
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Pobne
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Leva
Ack
Farm Busines
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Thomas A. Allen, Jr
L. C. Burgard
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E. W. Jones
Cheviar
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