Maury County Grand Jury Urges Water Reservoir for Poor House
In a May Term 1917 report to the Circuit Court the Maury County grand jury urges a new water system for the poor house via a reservoir. They note jail and workhouse conditions are generally good and recommend bedding cleaning, pass keys for guards, cooler cages, and removal of iron shackles where possible. The report also details workhouse inmate counts, supplies, and sanitation, plus a separate farm assessment calling for a reservoir and water pipes to service the homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
J. W. Watson
E. J. Davis
E. P. Turner
Maury County
H.W. McKee
J. D. Dobbins
J. W. Voss
J. W. Anston
W. B. Turner
Eleventh Judicial Circuit
Compty Farm
JAIL VISIT NOTES PRISONER COUNT AND WATER PROJECT S:
The grand jury reported the county jail in first class condition after a June 13 inspection. They noted 4 white and 17 colored prisoners and discussed plans for a sanitary bathing system and a reservoir fed by a gasoline engine from the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
B. Church
Temple
Pigg
Maury A. Pigg
Rambo
Glenn
McCord
Early Harvest Apple Prices Soar For Maury County Growers
Maury County growers report strong prices for early harvest apples. Yields are not large but sales on board cars brought from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars per bushel, best levels in years. Henry Frank Alexander shipped over 1000 bushels at about 1.85, with growers including Henry F. Alexander Isaiah Murphy Percy Brown and Thomas H. Peebles active in markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Henry F. Alexander
Isaiah Murphy
Percy Brown
Thomas H. Peebles
Henry Frank Alexander
Maury National Bank Declares Six Percent Dividend
At a directors meeting the Maury National Bank declared its usual semi annual dividend of six percent and added 5000 to the surplus. For years it has paid twelve percent dividend annually and increased the surplus. The Maury County Trust Company also met and declared a four percent semi annual dividend and added to the surplus, noting it as a young yet active financial institution in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury National Bank
Maury County Trust Company
Greetings for Columbia from Company I Chickasaw Guards
Members of Company I of the First Tennessee, back at Camp Jackson Nashville, posted a notice at the post office dated June 26 1917 to thank the people of Columbia Tennessee. The salute expresses appreciation and pledge to be boosters for Columbia and to repay the kindness shown.
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First
Tennessee
Camp Jackson
Nashville
Columbia
Tenn
Bove of
Co. I
Chickasaw Guards
Boys OF
Numerous Offices Will Be Filled By Voters Next August
Maury County officials report the county will elect sheriff, county judge, county court clerk, circuit court clerk, trustee, register, twenty four justices of the peace, eleven constables, five school board members, thirty district advisory board members, a circuit judge, a chancery judge, and an attorney general at the August election. The slate includes five supreme court justices and five court of civil appeals judges. Judge Walter S. Rearden is nearing retirement with likely uncontested election, while Horace Frierson Jr may not seek reelection.
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Davidson County
Maury County
County Board of Education
Judicial Circuit
Chancery Division
Ne Supreme Court
Court of Civil Appeals
Chancery Se
Ete Church
H. P. Walters
T. J. English
English Hill
Hampshire
Pike
Tennessee Artillery
France
Belgium
Red Cross Fund School Expense Missing Names Report
The county reports unpublished contributions to the Red Cross totaling minor sums for the quarter. Public education spending in the county totaled 8118.58, mainly for teachers salaries 5956.53 and for new buildings and sites 1178.68. Other costs include fuel janitors 390.44 insurance 146.87 and maintenance 122.92. The report will go to the county court Monday by County Superintendent Jobs P.
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Graham
Jobs P
Maury County Bar Named Prominent Candidates Mentioned
The Maury County bar is prominently mentioned with Willian 8. Fleming Jr Hugh T Shelton and William Fry among those named. Lawrence County lawyers reportedly eye the position. Judge McKnight is expected to win re election to the county and criminal courts. Multiple county offices will have candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Willian
Fleming, Jr
Hugh T. Shelton
William Fry
Lawrence County
McKnight
Maury County Man Wallace Bryson Killed in East St Louis Riot
Reports say Wallace Bryson, a 35 year old man from Maury County, was killed during a riot in East St Louis on Monday night. He had moved there in the spring and was known as a promising local figure at McCain's.
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East ST. Louis
Maury County
Wallace Bryson
East St. Lou
Bryson
McCain's
Local Veterinarian Enlists as Private in Tennessee Battery
Dr C E Kord, a well known Maury County veterinarian and citizen, has enlisted as a private in the 1st Tennessee artillery local battery. He may serve as regiment veterinarian, leaving his lucrative practice and wife to serve his country, reflecting enduring patriotic spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Kord
First Tennessee Artillery
Maury County
Dr Patton and wife tour the Eastern states
Reverend Doctor and Mrs J Patton of Santa Fe spent June visiting eastern sights with their son and daughter. They attended the Continental Veterans reunion in Washington, heard Wilson, and toured Albany including Schuyler Mansion Fort Craily Ballston Spa and Saratoga Springs. Dr Patton preached at a Baptist church in Alden before returning home in early July.
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J . Patton
Santa Fe
Eugene B Patton
Patton
Contslent Veterans
Washinet
Wilson
Albany
Schuyler Mansion
Fort Craily
America
Ballston Spa
Saratoga
George
Kingston
Dany Baptist
Aldacy and
Mee
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Boys OF Company Express
Columbia Folks
Road Commission
County Court OF
County Road Commission
Special Highway Fund
Martin & Vaughan
Williamsport
Shady Grove Pike
J. H. Bratton
Neweger
M. Fraser
I A. Lucas
Sant Fe
Ae G. A. Lucas
T. Evans
Bear Creek Pike
Calvert
Culleoka
Losalg
Cullooks Pike
J. P. Wilson
Columbia and
Lewisburg Road
Fountain Creek
M.S. Rea
Central Church Pike
Church Pike
W. B. Thomas
Lewisburg Pike
Street
Williamport Pike
L. Armstrong
J. W. Brown
Hampshire Pike
W. C. Brown
Williamsport Pike
N. B. Due
Campbellsville Pike
Jim Rainey
Santa
T. G. Hughes
J. H. Murphy
W. T. Galloway
G. Hughes
Tee J. H. Murphy Qi
Wes
Columbia Herald
Justices Peace
Dynam
Eacees A
John T. ‘Akin
Lane
Elis Fraser
Rally Hill
Santa Fe Pike
Joe
Jack Davis
RED Cross
C. R. Baker
Annie Lee Baker
H. T. Sellers
W. C. Matthews
Columbia Hardware Furniture Co
Mrs. Patton
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