Maury county needs a new courthouse, experts warn
The article argues the county’s titles and records are at risk in the old courthouse firetrap. It details how records stored in wooden cases could ignite quickly, destroying wills and settlements and provoking nationwide litigation. It cites citizens’ fear of widespread chaos if a fire destroys county archives and urges building a new courthouse. The piece also mentions Secretary Long criticizing Admiral Schley and Speaker-to-be Cannon signaling opposition to the Aldrich bill.
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Maury County
Run & Rule
Chancery Court
Admiral Schley
Navy
Long Saya
Sampoon
Santiago
Dewey
Schley
Mr. Long
Cannon
Aldrich
Costly plea for a new Maury county court house
A political appeal argues for financing a new county courthouse in Maury. It calculates that a $50,000 project costs less than one fortieth of a percent tax raise, or about 25 cents extra per thousand dollars of assessed value, to be paid over twenty years. It urges patriotic citizens to approve the improvement and safeguard county records.
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Maury County
Organize for a New Maury County Court House
Maury County faces a county wide vote on a new courthouse. The court urges citizens to educate others and organize a campaign, arguing public sentiment supports the project and that county pride and safety depend on a new building. A August election is anticipated. activists seek a formal campaign body and widespread outreach.
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Maury County
Holding Auld
Friends of the New Court
Friends of the Movement
Deaths Harvest Lamuel Caperton and Others
Obituary notice records the death of Lamuel J. Caperton at his Maury County home after a long illness, noting his generous character and survivors including a wife and three children. It also mentions the death of Mrs. March Taylor near Loco and Mrs. Mary Derryberry, and notices the death of J. W. Cook of Santa Fe and his family, with funeral details and locations. A brief market notice for oats at Columbia Stock Yards follows.
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Samuel J. Caperton
Sam Cavertoo
Spring Hill
Maury County
Lieut
WB. Caperton
P. J. Hendisy
First Presbyterian Church
T. A. Wharton
Hose Bill
Mary Derryberry
Derryberry
Rea
Shannon Clatceren
Hunt Derry
Jondsy
W. Cook
J. W. Cook
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Methodist Church
Tribute of Respect for J W Webb Confederate Veteran
Memorial minutes of Leonidas Polk Bivouac and Wandel Camp honor Comrade J W Webb killed June 6 1903 on Snow Creek War date 1861 service in Company C Fifty third Tennessee Infantry. Born September 20 1828 Warren County Tennessee he was a farmer and in 75th year died at home. Resolutions praise his character and public service and publish in Columbia newspapers and Confederate Veteran for his bereaved family.
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J. W. Webb
Webb
Snow Creek
Saturni
Warren County
Tennessee
Fifty Third Regiment
Tennhes
Fort Donelson
Godwin
Bound Over to Circuit Court For Alleged Tobacco Scam
R A Sait who claimed to be a traveling salesman for Nashville Tobacco obtained $5 from K W Gight through false pretenses. A preliminary hearing was held, Sait pled not guilty, and he was bound over to circuit court while Gight and Shae remain in the case.
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Fal Sree
BR. B
Ana
Choate
Gundle
Desperate Youth Endures Morphine Overdose In Gadsden
A 12-year-old boy Oliver Clarke attempted suicide after a quarrel with his girl. He swallowed morphine and a doctor was summoned. The incident occurred in Gadsden Alabama during July.
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Thea
Gadsden
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Als
Oliver Clarke
Culleoka Carriers Appointed
Special to the Herald Washington D C reports William J Latham Eugene Pinkerton Thomas were today appointed regular and Vv Latham Dugger and Pride Richardson substitute rural carriers at Culleoka
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Washington, D. C
William J. Latham
Eugene Pinkerton
Aea Thomas
Vv. Latham. Dugger
Pride Richardson
Culleoka
Memphis Anti-Dog Crusade Report of June Dog Deaths
Memphis Tennessee July 7 report from the Board of Health notes 1 446 dogs hauled to the crematory indicating police led poisoning of roamers has boosted the death toll. The average monthly mortalities runs near 80. Also twenty one thousand teachers arrived in Boston to attend the National Educational Association convention.
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Memphis
Tenn
Board of Health
Hosten
The
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Baptist Church Admissions and Baptisms Reported
Religious news from Lands night lists new members Alan Hookata Rosa Fears Maud Fears Mim Virgie Martin Enigene Har grove and Saturday baptisms Walter Carey Virgie Hargrove Clare Hargrove Mel Alonzo Blocker Bertha Vauzhie Bear Creek witnessed eight baptisms by Rev Spencer Tunnell. Rev W T Ussery to preach at 5m mertown and 11 o'clock next Sunday. Services at theitl ong church at 10 o'clock am led by Hew John A Dylan invite all to attend.
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Lands
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Rosa Fears
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Enigene Hargrove
Walter Carey
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Mel Alonzo Blocker
Bertha Vauzhie
Spencer Tunnell
Bear Creek
W. T. Ussery
Executor's Notice for James Andrews Seddeco Estate Claimants
Notice to all persons with claims against the estate of James Andrews Seddeco to present them within twelve months from the date of this notice. Creditors indebted to the estate are directed to come forward as required by law. Signed by the executor Gageet (Jddewdwka).
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