Deaths in Columbia area include O Neal Burnett Carter Oakes and others
A string of local obituaries reports Gussie Pauline O Neal as dying at home in West End with funeral at Rose Hill and interment at Rose Hill. Fannie Burnett dies at 73 in South Columbia with funeral at Pisgah near Hampshire. Mrs Charles Carter dies after long illness with funeral at West Point. James T Oakes dies in Pulaski after illness. funeral in Pulaski with Rev T B Ragsdale. remembered as a noble Christian and longtime undertaker and banker. Family notes destitution for Carter’s child. Columbia friends extend sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Pauline O'Neal
Gusale
Pauline
J. B. O'Neal
Thy Parentes
West End
the Real
Rev. Boas
Rose Hill
Fannie Burnett
South Columbia
Ased
W. B. Burnett
Columbia
Pisgah
Hampshire
Charles Carter
East Sixth Street
West Point
Local updates cover West Seventh st improvements and society news
Around town EE McLemore is improving his home on West Seventh street and a large Columbia Lodge of Masons meeting attended town and county with the second degree conferred on Prof. J E Edgerton. The Ladies Aid Society of First Baptist will serve lunch next Monday in the storehouse next to Bogatzky and Bauman. Also watch Herald market reports by Callender Co. Morton and Lowell opened a new South Main street grocery next to Guest House. J A Sowell and J A Sanders qualified as administrators of Thomas C Sowell estate. WW barrels pure apple vinegar offered by Horace Rainey. K P entertainment postponed due to bad weather. Rev A E Clement writes Hiram Hendley relocating to Thomasville Ga, Mrs Clement improving. Eggs for sale from Rhode Island Reds and White Plymouth Rocks by Ben Cowley. F P Liles qualified as administrator of Willis Liles estate. Johnson & Hight selling a mule herd from Indians to farmers.
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EE McLemore Io
West Seventh Street
Conlumbia Lodge of Masons
J. E. Edgerton
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Bogatztky & Bauman
Herald
Callender & CO
Morton & Lowell
South Main Street
J. A. Sowell
J. A. Sanders
Thomas C. Sowell
Horace Rainey
K. P
Hiram Hendley
A. E. Clement
First Methodist Church
Thomasville
Bell
Ben Cowley
Banta Fe
Tenn
F. P. Liles
Willis Liles Johnson
Local Health Update From Maury County Notes Several Illnesses and Improving Conditions
Mrs. Belle Vaughn is improving from grip. Mrs. Will Sellars and two children are seriously ill with pneumonia on Knob Creek. Mr. R. E. Nichols is recovering after a week of illness. Jon Dew is critically ill south of town and may not survive. John Gillespie, an eastern county figure, is near death. Ozro Fry of Mooresville is home from Nashville after operation. Maury county friends report improvement. Wm. H. Williams of Birmingham, brother of Thos. Williams, is dangerously ill and operated on. little hope for recovery. Bentley Hendley suffers grip at home. W. T. Branch improving. H. F. Parise Jr. ill on South Main. J. T. Batts was suddenly ill Tuesday. condition once critical. T. H. Williams returned from Birmingham after visiting his brother, W. A. Williams, who is quite ill but not to be operated on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Oakes
Mosers
John A
Jack Oakes
Columbia
Pulaski
T. B. Ragsdale
Oakes
Church
Citens’ National Bank of
Belle Vaughn
Will Sellars
Knob Creek
R. BE
Nichols
Jon Dew
John Gillespie
Ozro Fry
Mooresville
Nashville
Maury County
Fry
Wm. H. Williams
Birmingham
Thos. H. Williams
A. H. Foster
Mr. Williams
Bentley Hendley
W. T. Branch
H. F. Parise, Jr
South Main Street
J. T. Batts
T. H. Williams
W. A. Williams
Plains
Armistead
Brandon
Carmack
M. J. McKenzie
W. T. Morrin
Benton Councy
Patterson
Senate
B. G. Murray
W. T. Morris
Mr. Morris
Malcolm R. Patterson
Morrow
Leutenant
Morris
Hamilton Cultivators Now Ready For Immediate Orders
Hamilton cultivators and car load improved models available. Place orders with 14 21 B A Batterfield & Co. For sale 120-egg Cyphers incubator and 100-chick Cyphers brooder, both lightly used this season and practically new. E R Far
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
B. A. Batterfield & Co
E. R. Far
Love Webb Seeks Re election as Maury County Sheriff
Authorized notice announces Love Webb as a candidate for re election as Sheriff of Maury County pending Democratic party action. Also names Mr Allen as a candidate for Sheriff of Maury County subject to Democratic primary action.
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Love Webb
Sherif
Maury County
Democratic Party
Allen
Flem Thomas
Maury Count x
Dem
Hamilton Exclusive Agents Ad for Satterfield Co
We are exclusive agents for Hamilton equipment and invite orders to be sent promptly to 14 21 B A Satterfield and Co.
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The
Hamilton
B. A. Satterfield & Co
Patterson Fight Splits Over Primary Plan In Tennessee
Nashville dispatch reports a divided Patterson machine as committee members debate a direct primary plan. Carmack supporters cheer while laboring to push a primary. a subcommittee will draft proposals amid adjournments and rumors of a return to old convention rules. Luke Lea urges the governor to back the people's will as crowds press for a direct primary and public hearings.
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Luke Lea
Tennessean
Patterson
Lea
Mr. Lea
Spiril
Morrow
Maxwell House
Splilts
Morrows
Luke Learg
Spl Hill
State Committee
Brownlow Committee
Another Plan Prompts County Primaries In Tennessee
Stan correspondent reports rumors that Patterson forces led by Luke Lea favor county supervised primaries and certification by county committees for State Convention delegates. Carmack supporters dominate crowds, with two to one to three to one backing Carmack. direct primary support appears weaker. Committee has not yet completed rounds.
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Nashville
Tenn
Patterson
Sweeter Dane
Carmack
Armistead
Machine
Stan
Luke Lea
Car Inick
Election of Another Office Holder by Committee Meeting
Nashville report details a committee meeting at the Maxwell House on February 20. The toll was called with all members present except W. H. Hartford, who was a late arrival or absent amid the discussion.
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Ths
Nashville
Tenn
Maxwell House
W. H. Hartford
Governor in the Air Faces Conflicting Advice in Tennessee
In Nashville on February 20 the Democratic State Committee failed to convene as planned at the Maxwell House. Governor Patterson, torn between a delegated primary and direct primary advocates, finds his own forces divided and unsure of the party’s path. The Nashvillian’s push for a direct primary has intensified the split within his camp.
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Patterson
Nashville
Tenn
Democratic State Committee
Maxwell House
Tang
For Sale Two Year Old Sugar Mules at Auction
For Sale two year old sugar mules at auction Monday at Stock Yards. The sale date is Monday February 24 1908. J D Barrow advertised. Marriage licenses issued include Fre Deun to Miss Ora Taylor W E Peach to Miss Addie Davis and W J Neeley to Mrs Kate Overton.
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J. D. Barrow
Misa Ora Taylor
W. E. Peach
Addie Davis
W. J. Neeley
Kate Overton
Banks Will Close Washingtons Day Holiday Observed
On Washingtons Birthday the three banks of Columbia and the post office will close on Saturday. The holiday will be generally observed by the people of the town and county honoring the nation’s first in war first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen.
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Washington
George Washington
Three
Banks of
Columbia
Post Ofice
Charges Grow From Taft Club Links After Jackson Row
Washington charges have been brought against Postmaster John W. Jackson and two Columbia post office clerks, with George U. Donnell of Atlanta to investigate for the U S Civil Service Commission. Jackson says the case centers on organizing a Taft club, with no insult to his duties as postmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Post Office Department
John W. Jackson
Junius Goalin
Monte Fariss
Columbie Post Office
George 8. Donnall
Atlanta
United States Civil Service Commission
Donnall
Jackson
Postmaster Jackson
Herald
Taft
Columbia
BL. Gregory
Evans
Mules For Sale In Columbia Hideaway Stable Ad
Private sale of a carload of coming two year old Indiana mules in Columbia. Mostly mares, 15 to 16 hands high, good individuals suitable for farmers and profit. Mules available for viewing now at our Columbia stable.
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Indiana
Columbia
Reverend Ussery Preaches at Nearby Baptist Church
Seer Reverend W T Ussery will preach at Mar's HIM Baptist Church near Cornersville next Sunday at 11 o clock, the place where he was ordained sixty years ago, with a focus on reflection and faith.
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W. T. Ussery
Mar's
Cornersville
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Hamilton Cultivators
Jarrot Bobo
G1oe Public Square
Columbia, Tenn
Machine Gang
Govenor
George H. Armistead
Senator Carmack
Secretary of State
Supreme Judges
Murray
J. T. Baskerville
W. M. Brandon
T. M. Scruggs
Bancroft Murray
Taft Club
Johnson & Hight
Libby
Ashton’s
Turner & Johnson
Cavane
Atauet
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