Phosphate supply concerns loom over Maurer county
The article notes phosphate reserves in Maurer county and Tennessee face looming exhaustion with Uncle Sam warning the nation to conserve scarce deposits. Figures cited show South Carolina and Florida hold hundreds of millions of tons, Tennessee rising as fields deplete others. An emphasis on price rises and shifting mining activity is documented amid economic interest.
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Mayey
Maurer County
Tennessee
Sam
United
J. F. Brownlow
Department of Agriculture
Washington
South Carolina
Florida
George Chisholm Held in City Court on Liquor Charge
George Chisholm, colored, faced a liquor sale without license charge in City Court this morning before Acting Recorder Erwin. He was arrested weeks ago and had a short trial delay granted for appeal preparation. The sequestration was granted and the case moves forward after a brief postponement. Dean's Regulats advertises a remedy for chronic dyspepsia and constipation.
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Costa
George Chisholm
Erwin
George
Mad dogs killed on Highland Park avenue
A mad dog was killed on the premises of RO. Dyer on Highland Park avenue Sunday. This makes the second mad dog killed in that community within the past two weeks, and two calves have died, believed to have hydrophobia.
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RO. Dyer
Highland Park Avenue
Tenant shoots judge Pearson in Jackson Tennessee
Jackson Tenn June 28 J B Pearson county court member and Madison county official was fatally shot at 7 pm Saturday by tenant Stuart. Pearson, escorted by his son, had stopped in Jackson on his way home to eject Stuart from his farm over abandoned crops. Stuart was arrested and jailed in Jackson.
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Jackson, Tenn
J. BE. Pearson
Madison County
Dwek Stuaet
Pearson
Hs Danellor
Jackson
Stuart
Vearson
Stuaart
The Advantages of Bank Consolidation Explained
A bank argues consolidation yields larger advantages for customers and communities. It cites a Columbia institution with HALP DOLLARS, claiming stronger cash reserves, steadier service, and better funding than smaller rivals. The piece stresses twenty five years of experience and invites readers to learn more by calling.
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Aller Bank
Exchange Te Muade
Kane
Columbia
Jess
Han
Mie Hanking Hoe
Shell
Maury National Bank Seeks Growth With Capital Increase
The bank reports deposits rising to 672000 and plans to raise capital stock to 200000 to support growing business in Columbia and Maury county. Directors invite local accounts, promising full banking facilities and attentive service to legitimate business builders and customers seeking accommodation.
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Columbia
Maury County
Bank Granted Charter Under Voluntary Banking Act
One of the first state banks to use the Voluntary Banking Act for Protection of Depositors is granted a charter allowing its stockholders to possess double liability, naming the bank as the same as a National Bank under the new law.
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New “Voluntary Banking Act
National Bank
Phoenix National Bank
Prospects Bright for New Road to Mt Pleasant
A Mt Pleasant Record report notes a Commercial Club meeting with proposals for a Nashville to Mt Pleasant independent railroad connected to Tennessee Central. Citizens of Willamsport Cross Bridges and Mt Pleasant, landowners, offered 100000 in stock with completion tied payment. Route about sixteen miles, benefiting farms and phosphate, easing transport to Mt Pleasant with a competitive line. Mr J W Howard presented the matter and will submit written papers.
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Commercial Club
Mt. Pleasant
Willamsport
Cross Bridges
Mt.Pleasant
Nashville
Tennessee Central
Usra
Lt Iw
Mercial Club Committee
Mt. Pleasant Record
Middle Tennessee Railway
Tennessee
Eaay
Duck River
J. W. Howard
Mt Pleasant
Howard
Scribner Held After Rings Claimed as Security in Robbery
The incident centers on Lew Scribner arrested in Morgan's woods after allegedly attempting paid loans using eleven brass rings engraved F. to C. June 6, 1908. He boasted of evading officers and the rings, claimed by his brother in law Will Adams, were not redeemed, leading to a pursuit and his capture.
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Lewi Scribner
Scribner's
Morgan's Woods
Morgen Gresham
Wilenesses
Scribner
Gresham
Will Adams
Dale Purchases Carpenter Home
Street reports say W. A. Dale bought the handcome home of Mr and Mrs John Carpenter on Eighth street with possession due August 1 but papers await Carpenter’s return from New York. Carpenter takes a twenty year lease on the Hermitage Hotel in Nashville, moving there January 1 with family and hiring a top New York horeman to run it. Columbia friends will miss the Carpenter family yet be glad their new home is nearby in Nashville.
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W. A. Dale
John Carpenter
Eighth Street
Carpenter
New York
Hermitage
Nashville
Masons Observe St. Johns Day at Pleasant Point
St Johns Day was observed Thursday at Pleasant Point seven miles south of Lawrenceburg with Capt Joe Fussell of Columbia as principal speaker. A basket dinner drew a large crowd and the daughters degree was conferred on four women and eighteen men. Listed attendees include J A McAllister Myrtle McAllister J C Pariah and others.
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St. John’s
Pleasant Point
Lawrenceburg
Joe Fussell
Columbia
Columbia Masons
Mra
J. A. McAllister
Myrtle McAllister
J. C. Pariah
Willam Hughes
Virg
New Wheat Coming to Mill From Ashwood Farm
Columbia MU and Eleys receive their first new wheat from the Chiwson farm at Ashwood. The crop, bought earlier, is just being graded. Mr Clawson expects about 0 bushels with a fair yield and good grade.
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Columbia MU
Eleys
Chiwson
Ashwood
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