John Stephenson enters wholesale mercantile business
John Stephenson becomes active partner in the G W Nichols Produce Company after purchasing J Lem Thomas's interest effective July 1. The firm will keep its name and finances. Stephenson and son Stowfirt take on management and books, while Nichols maintains supervision of several departments. The move marks a long career change for Thomas to farming and trading. Electric Bitters praised by C B Rider of Lewisburg for curing stomach trouble and rheumatism after ten years. Sold by Woldridge Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John &. Stephenson
J. Lem Thomas
G. W. Nichols Produce Company
Stephenson
Stowfirt Stephenson
Claree
Nichols
Thomas
C. B. Rider
Lewisburg
W. Va
Woldridge CO
Defense fund drive named for McNamara union clash
The article describes a defense fund campaign and McNamara related stamps issued by the American Federation of Labor and Federation of Labor. It calls on contributions to a defense fund and mentions Frank Morrison as secretary, with funds from stamps at one cent each to support the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirtag
Angelos Acura
Gil
Fedeae
Wilchy
Iene
Tmi
Infer Uniion
Frank Morrison
American Federation of Labor
McNamara
J. J. McNamara
Federation of Labor
Maury County Fair to Offer Reduced Rail Fare Promotions
Manager Williams plans a two hour fireworks display on opening night as the Maury County Fair announces discounted train fares from Nashville and nearby stations. The Louisville & Nashville line offers one fare plus 25 cents with a 30 cent minimum, Sept 5 to 11, 1911, amid other attractions for steady crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Maury County
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Nashville
Chattanooga
Tres
Tean
Miney
Bex
Arge
Columbia
Tenn
Decaur
Ala
Florence
Wenera
Marriage in County Clerk Office Kept Quiet
Miss Mary Prince wed Alfred Shields Lee in the county court clerk’s office on a Thursday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by R. H. Guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Prince
Alfred Shields Lee
Thomas, Esq
R. H
Gov Hooper Threatens Veto Over Assembly Budget
Special to The Herald from Nashville July 3 Gov Hooper warns of a veto if the appropriation bill exceeds state revenues and urges cuts. He says the legislature may face a special session or adjournment, and will send a detailed message to the Senate explaining why features of the bill should be vetoed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nashville
Wenn
New York
Nasiville
Tenn
Hooper
Senate Uils
Senate
Local Dealers Buy in Lawrence for City Property Improvements
In Lawrence a group of local dealers plans to invest in property improvements including surveying and street work. The tract, a grove on city edge once held in trust for heiress Marguerite Burton, lies near a large state school with 500 to 600 students and fourteen teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Queso Erwin
Lawrenveldrs Tonion
Avuike
Marguerite Burton
Lawrenceburg
Knoxville World Sold At Auction In Knoxville Tenn
The late Knoxville Evening World was sold under the hammer today in Knoxville Tennessee for about seven thousand dollars while its indebtedness stood at around twelve thousand. The paper had suspended last November after a brief revival in March due to lack of advertiser support. The press and two type machines were bid in by the original purchasers who held mortgages on them. Subscribe for The Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Hammer Today
County Schools Open for Fall Teams on August 7
The county school system schedules opening for fall teams on Monday August 7. Colored schools begin term July 31 for first time under secured uniform terms. Advisory boards for Districts 1 through 8 report names of teachers and locations across Greenfield, Chestnut Ridge, Lindy Billington area, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County School
Fine Farm Offered For Sale On Harris Place
The Harrow farm at Ridley Station on the Nashville Florence and Sheffield Railroad with Mt Pleasant turnpike, known as the Harris place, contains 440 acres more or less fertile land. Ninety acres this year yielded 2,500 bushels of No. 2 wheat. Terms easy. For price apply to Mrs J D Barrow, Citizens phone 162. 3rd&wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrow
Ridley Station
Nashville, Florence & Sheffield
Mt Pleasant
Harris Place
J. D. Barrow
Citizens Phone
3Rd&wit
Central Presbyterian church breaks ground between Culleoka and Glendale
Ground was broken this morning for a new Central Presbyterian church located about midway between Culleoka and Glendale. Garrett & Co. of Lewisburg conductors expect completion in ninety days with October worship planned. The brick veneer structure will be 38 by 50 feet with basement and Sunday school room costing a little over $5,000 and formed by the union of Cullooka and Glendale I. S. A. congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Presbyterian Church
Culleoka
Glendale
Garrett & Co
Lewisburg
Cullooka
Glendale Presbyterian 1. S. A
Three and a Half Inches of Rain in June Hottest Month Since 1901
Weather stats from Ashwood show June as the hottest and driest since 1901. The hottest day was June 16 at 100 degrees, with five more days above 90. Rainfall totaled under three inches, with 40 of 80 days rainy and total rainfall around 0.50 inches per two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Fleming
United States
Ashwood
Sale of the E P Turner Stock
The Live and Let Live Drug Co took over the groceries of E P Turner on Saturday and rapidly pushed toward closing the stock. The new firm seeks to clear inventory without regard to cost, with Bethel Hotel placing a large order and others adding supplies. After liquidation they plan renovations and a first class druggists line, aiming to open by early August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live and Let Live Drug Co
E. P. Turner
Bethel Hotel
Public lands opened to settlers under Taft proclamation
About 600000 acres were opened to settlers under the registration plan by a proclamation signed by President Taft. The Fort Berthold Indian reservation in North Dakota accounts for 150000 acres while 460000 acres lie within the Pine Ridge and Rosebud Indian reservations in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Fort Berthold
North Dakota
Pine Ridge
Rosebud
South Dakota
Mayor Biddle Sidelined by Illness Delays Highway Meet
Mayor Biddle remains at home due to illness and will miss the planned Memphis to Bristol Highway pathfinder meeting. He emphasized that only sickness would prevent his attendance and urged the public to know his commitment to the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biddle
Bristol
Thomas Ends Interest in Nichols Produce Co
J Lem Thomas formerly of the G W Nichols Produce Co notifies friends and the public that he has disposed of his interest to John F Stephenson. He retires and asks continued patronage while announcing all post accounts are due and collectible at the company offices as they seek to close the old business. Signed J Lem Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lem Thomas
G. W. Nichols Produce Co
G. W. Nichols Produce Company
John F. Stephenson
G. W. Nichola Produce Co
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Erie
Kine
Uridge CO
Hampshire Bank
Ier
Ein Sue UK
Bay
Mueuehley
Hampshire
Kentucky
Cardui
Cardus Womans Tonic
Ladin’ Adv Medicine Co
Lawrence
Regen, Zeitler and Figuers
Sugurban
Lawrence County
Knoxville World
The
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Flora Hight. Jones
Lizabeth Kittrell
Kinderhook
Edna Houghs
Chestnut Ridge
Maude Williams
Mack Goutal
Wares Juanes
Oreenwoot
Doble Armup
Flint Valley
J. M. Reynolds
Mt. Zion
Carte Jones
Springs
Lizale Bradshaw
Conico
Almon
Jennie Bunch
Rockside
Ruth Voorhels
Groveland
Lula Wright
Sharps
Mary Duke
Philadelphia
Penina Orr
Leftwich
Ben Thompson
Hettla Cheek Nicholson
J. A. Derryberry
Hdith Barker
Beechland Academy
J. T. Stamps
Margaret Derryberry
Bryant Station
Ruby Allison
Ada Rambo
Union Grove
R. P. Stegall
Laura Barker
Rock Springs
Cornelia Johnson
Mary Jane Brown
Mt. Ararat
B. F. Dobbins
Mark Station
Addie Slaton
Concord
Laura Page
Union Valley
J. N. Stumps
Salem
Linn O'Dell
Fmt
Fionn Tyler
Solien
Stoci
Moore
Mh Street
Team
Jeper
E.P. Turner
Live and
Protec
Blackleg
Woldridge’s
Columbia Canning Cl
Bell Phone
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