Sensational shooting in Ragans Row on Sunday
In Ragans Row, Will Gordon shot George Batts in the right arm after Batts interfered in a row with women. Gordon retrieved a shotgun from his Hampshire Pike home, returned in a buggy, and as Batts stood in his yard fired again, with most of the load lodging near Batts’s shoulder. Batts endured pain but the wound was not deemed serious.
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Ragan
Tho
George Batts
Will Gordon
Batts
Gordon
Hampshire
Ragan Row
Neere
Batta
Governor and wife grant pardon to convict in murder case
In Columbus, Governor Harmon pardons Ru fus Burcham a life prisoner after his wife lectures Burcham to reform. Burcham, tied to a Portsmouth murder, had been implicated by Mose Johnson the prior to 1904 execution and exoneration before death. The governor's decision follows prison staff tips and the couple's one on one counsel.
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Columbus
Ohio
Rufus Burcham
Theate
Harmon
Urcham
Portsmouth
Mose Johnson
Johnson
Burcham
Hershhey
Guv. Harmon
Beore
Reyes Surrenders to Federal Forces in Mexico City
Revolt leader Ra Reyes surrendered to Col. Garcia Zo Liga after deeming his uprising failed. He urged Mest to rise against Madero’s government before delivering himself to federal troops. Reyes was to be kept at Trevine under federal guard.
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Mexico City
Ra Reyes
Madero
Revino
Garcia ZoLiga
Ainit
Liga
Mest
Mailery
Trevine
Quiet Christmas Raid Reported Across County
In Maury County residents enjoyed a quiet Christmas with the holiday mood prevailing countywide. A raid on Irish Taylor and Dixie Cafe Saturday drew attention as authorities reported a Taylor’s safe taken to the Royal Good Time at the City Hall with the yuletide contents.
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Taylor and
Dixie Cafe
Maury
Cook
Taylor
Roplevin
Fred Mood
Atlegea
Pastor Betts Installed At Hopewell Church Solemn Service
Rev C. 8. Betts was ordained in a solemn installation ceremony at the historic Hopewell Church, marking a significant moment for the county religious community with a formal, traditional rite.
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Hopewell Church
Betts
County
Christmas Season Quiet in Maury County and Sheriff Raid Details
The Christmas period in Maury County passed largely peacefully with churches and homes lit by trees and gift giving. Police reports note fewer fireworks and accidents after a warning by Chief Morgan. meanwhile Irish Taylor and Tom Taylor faced liquor law violations and other seizures as a Dixie establishment was opened under guard. A separate Hopewell service ordained Rev. C. B. Betts, with Rev. J. M. Garrison and Rev. I. N. Kennedy delivering charges and guidance for Betts to lead the congregation.
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Columbia
Maury County
Santa Claus
Morgan
J. M. Garrison
Fayetteville
I. N. Kennedy
Elk Valley
Lincoln County
Hopewell
C. B. Betts
Kennedy
Betts
Christ
Garrison
TheYvoung
Paul
Timothy
Monte Fariss Buys 134 Acre Farm Near Columbia
Monte Fariss has purchased the old Tankersley place on the Iron Bridge road two miles from Columbia. The 134 acre property was bought for 6000 dollars. Mr Fariss and his wife will move to the farm about the first of March while he remains at his post at the Columbia post office.
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Monte Fariss
Tankersley
Iron Bridge
Colombia
Trees Sprout Like Spring Amid Unseasonable Weather
Unseasonable two week spell has caused trees to bud and sprout early. Apple trees reported in full bud with new leaves in several sections. Foresters note buds swelling and trees ahead of typical timing, while warm weather nourishes local growth and attracts crowds to county events.
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Tieae
Ivare
Orphan Directors Meet Next Week
The Tennessee Orphan Home Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting at 9 o clock Tuesday morning January 2 at the home offices. Full attendance is urged due to important business upcoming. Superintendent Boaz will present an exceptionally good report for the past year financially and in other matters.
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Board of Directors
The
Tennessee Orphan Home
Boaz
Hounds Lose Trail of Assailant Near Grand Chain
Bloodhounds and a large posse hunted a presumed escaped prisoner from Paducah after a negro attacked Turner Johnson's wife and his twelve year old daughter in a woods and swamp area near Grand Chain. The girl survived and alerted authorities as the chase ended with no scent.
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Cairo
Grand Chain
Turner Johnson
Johnson
Paducah
Two Young Men Charged With Undue Maintenance
Two young men named McAlister and Pots were arrested Saturday on a charge of maintaining themselves unduly. It is alleged one lifted a ten dollar bill from Blair Hayes restaurant near the depot, and the other received half as hush money. They were warrants issued and jailed awaiting trial.
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McAlister
Pots
Blair Hayes
Santa Claus Visits Tennessee Orphan Home
Santa Claus visited the Tennessee Orphan Home Monday night delivering presents from a decorated tree to all the inmates as part of a festive visit for the children.
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Santa Claus
Tennessee Orphan Home
Caught in act of shoplifting at seventh street
Toot Lewis was apprehended in mid afternoon on a Saturday on seventh street by Sidney White for attempting to lift a lot of goods. He was jailed to await trial.
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Toot Lewis
Rachet Omi Seventh Street
Sidney
White
Elks Gift Hundreds of Children a Free Movie Day
More than 250 children enjoyed a Sunday afternoon at the Elks Club with packed rooms, decorations, and gifts including knives gloves and fruit. Joe Gagey played Santa as the Dixie moving picture show provided an hour of free entertainment, while organizers arranged a Monday matinée for the kids at no cost.
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Moving Picture Show
the Elks
Elks Club
Santa Claus
Joe Gagey
The
Great Elks’ Fraternity
Parton Salnt
Chrisimias
Elks Clit
Dixie Movin
Little Falke
Mika Club
Elks
Drunk Gun Fatality Leaves Girl Dead and Three in Jail
A Saturday pistol accident in a Negro neighborhood ends in the death of an eight year old girl, daughter of Mary Brown. Albert Lancaster, drunk, had a pistol in his pocket. Jim Avery and Tom Shyers removed and later returned the weapon. Avery allegedly stole and played with the gun, threatening to shoot the girl. the weapon discharged, killing her. Lancaster, Shyers, and Avery are jailed on pistol charges, with Avery facing murder charges.
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Mary Brown
Albert Lancaster
Jim Avery
Tom Shyers
Shyers
Lancaster
East Bill l
Williamson
Martin
Avery
Oldest Highway Robber Arrested in Chicago
In Chicago on December 26, 83 year old William R. Ely was captured with a younger accomplice after a real estate office robbery attempt. Ely pointed a revolver at clerk L. Jameson, but Jameson wrestled the weapon away and Ely was overpowered and jailed.
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Chicago
Wm. R. Ely
Ely
Englewood
L. 8
Jameson
Bly
Poultry Shipments Rise From Lew isbaro and Payetteville
Special to The Herald Nashville reports that rail officials say Lew isbaro and Payetteville towns shipped twenty five loads of dressed poultry and ten loads of live poultry to the North and East markets during the past week.
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The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Facta
Lewisbaro
Payetteville
North
Black Belt counties threaten to vote Negroes in Democratic primary
In Birmingham on December 26 1910 Black Belt counties protest the State Democratic committee action cutting their representation in state conventions. They threaten to vote their negroes in the April 1 primary to boost their turnout and influence. Supporters say the O NeaI Mallory plan bases delegates on actual vote. Black Belt leaders warn of a dangerous precedent and vow to resist.
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Birmingham
Ala
State Democratic Committee
O'Neal Mallory
Jefferson
North Alabama
Black Belt
Secord
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Hampshire Pike
Man
Ren. Reyes
Self
Janen
Mexico
Dixie
Irish Taylor
Tom Taylor
Rev. M. Kennedy
Iron Bridge Road
Man Wanted
BLAIR
Orphan Home
Seventh Street
Noble Organization
Lewisburg
Alabama
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