Local notes mix visits sales and notices in county circles
Mrs Etta Younger of Nashville visits relatives in the county. J P Street & Co advertise binder twine and farm goods. Mr John L Cooper of New Mexico visits western county. Auctions and bonds noted for estate administrations. Ice cream social at Zion Church and a stray mare/mule reward offer. Local repairs, machinery ads, and a road contract awarded to A J Dyer of Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Younger
Nashville
Penny Pictures
Young's
J.P. Street &Co
Wm. McFall
Mary
Primm Springs
Capital Wagons
J.P. Sherr & Co
John L Cooper
New Mexico
J.P. Streer & Co
Will Cyrus
Cleburne
Texas
Ifoe
Bigbyville Academy
Masonic
J.P. Street & Co
Robert Houser
Suck Island
Bear Creek
Carter’s Creek
Milwaukee Binder
Milwaukee
Roperte Mactixe Axp
L. G. Fleming
Betsy Fleming
W. H. Edsall
J. K. P. Allen
Timmons
Edsall
A. McKissick
Almira McKissick
Hardemat
Leiper's Creek
Santa Fe
Water Valley
A. J. Dyer
Axp Lapramiyr Co
Waylaid by a Negro Named Lewis Terrell at Mt Pleasant
Tuesday near dusk James Wiltshire was attacked by a Black man named Lewis Terrell while returning from work on Robt Granbery’s farm. Wiltshire shot the attacker, who fled. Wiltshire was badly wounded but not dangerously, and Terrell was later said to have boarded a train toward Montgomery Alabama. Officers searched the area but found no trace of Terrell. The market reports wheat demand as high with limited sacks available from Columbia Mill and Elevator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wiltshire
Lewis Terrell
Mt. Pleasant
Wiltshire
Robt. Granbery
Percene
Aewilant
Verrell
Butts
Goad
Tax Assessment Increases Across Counties In 1900
The 1900 tax roll shows Dyer county’s valuation rising by about 885000 over last year, while Maury county's estimate exceeds 1,000,000. Dyer, an agricultural county without phosphate lands, implies the rise there is not out of proportion to its composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyer County
Maury County
Smallpox Expenses Across County Judge Report
County Judge report shows quarter ending June 30 total expenditures 10021.82 dollars. Of this, 4211.50 dollars covered smallpox related costs including vaccination 1369 dollars virus 955 dollars Mt. Pleasant expenses 872 dollars patient provisions 108 dollars clothing attendants at pest house 150 dollars buffalo expenses 7660 dollars sundry expenses 47 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Buffalo
Real Estate Transfers in Mt Pleasant and Nearby Areas
Transfers show Stallings to Doss for two Mt Pleasant lots at 3500, Mt Pleasant Milling Co to Doss land at 60, Pigg and spouses to Pigg parcels in Mt Pleasant at 800, 104.26, 17.17, and 150 respectively. Murphy to Rutm Jr. 1994 acres in 7th district at 11500. Listings include various parcels across 7th and 18th districts with prices and buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stallings
M.R. Doss
Mt. Pleasant
John R Pigg
W M. Pigget
J. B. Pigg
KR. C. Murphy
John Rutm Jr
Officers Held on Bond After Mt Pleasant Shooting
A warrant issued for Policemay Russell and Constable Mike Hixaius over a Sunday shooting at Mt Pleasant. Both officers waived extradition, bound over for trial in Chentz Court on $1,000 bonds each. Conflicting reports say Russell was attacked by a black man and woman, who allegedly shot and wounded him as the melee unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Higuius
There is another side to Sundays shooting at Mt Pleasants
A contested account claims Officers Russell and Higgins wounded Decatur Dawson and his wife during a confrontation with a Black couple. Witnesses say Russell tried to move a horse near the house, struck a woman, and forced entry after she grabbed his mace. The old man allegedly restrained Russell, Higgins then fired, and the crowd later helped carry the wounded man to jail. Both officers allegedly were intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Russell
Higgins
Decatur Dawson
Hirgins
Sitn
Rubber Tired Surries and Buggies for Sale
Classified line items describe rubber tired surries and buggies with slick work and high grade finishes. Includes 14 inch wide cushions, color paints, leather or cloth trimming. Likely dealer listings for vehicle fittings and accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailee
Sarrerrikun & Es
Ritt Case Ends With Fines After Disorder on Main Street
Judge Erwin yesterday fined Will Barker ten dollars for participating in an assault on Joe Ritt after Ritt faced charges for disturbing the peace. Ritt had earlier filed against Lewis Barker, Will Barker’s brother, for assault. Barker was fined five dollars in one case and waived examination in the other. The incident occurred Sunday night on South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin
Joe Ritt
Will Barker
Ritt
Barker
Warran
Lewis Barker
Will
South Main Street
Sale Alert For Ladies Oxfords And Sandals At Reduced Prices
At the racket a clearance offers 69 pairs of Ladies Oxfords and Strap Sandals in black and tan across multiple sizes. Men’s Oxfords in tan and black on new toes and lasts are offered at deeply reduced prices. Limited quantities remain as stock is cleared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kandala
Weather shopping list for homes and gardens
This notice lists assorted weather essentials and home goods including fruit jars, fly paper, colored napkins, lanterns, ice cream freezers, shaves, kettles, sprayers, brushes, water buckets, mops, tubs, and galvanized items. A patent adjustable window awning for dwellings and offices is advertised at 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Mountain
Arctic
Queen
Indebtedness Listed in Chaffin Assignee Deed of Trust
F D Chaffin as assignee filed a deed of trust naming assets in a grocery stock corner and a saloon stock house. Creditors listed include Harris Fleming Adis Adcoel and others with small salaries and notes. Proceeds from stock sales to be distributed pro rata among creditors. Garwood's Sursuparim offered for block guaranteed to cure by A B Ratne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S. Green
W.S. Green & Co
Register
F. D. Chaffin
Adis Adcoel
Harris Fleming
Farmers & Merchants
Chaffin Bros
E.W. Gam
Orr, Jackson & Co
Nashville
Neill & Givens
Maury National Bank Statement Shows Strong Condition
The July 20 close of business report for Maury National Bank shows total deposits at a comfortable level, with individual deposits contributing to a healthy condition. The bank is described as prosperous and sound in the current financial statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury National Bank
Phaeton Projections Stir August Election Debates
A garbled note jokes about predicting August election results for the Shariff race. It mentions vote totals around 5.68 million and 408 as a sample, suggesting a pirate-era guess could determine the Phaeton outcome. The text remains unclear but centers on speculative vote counts and a mock forecast.
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P. K
Sleper Yard
Alway
Maury Dry Goods Co
Inn of Tobaccos
Peers Does Tobacco Works Co
Bedford City
Columbia Cooperage
John Mir
Mir
W.G. Rohemberger
M.S. Wile Jee
E. Callender
Columbia
Cherry & Son
Columbia, Tenn Corner
Fifth and
North Main
Mission Band of Zion Church
Lizzie Dobbins
Zion Church
T. J. Tucker
South East Corner Square
East Lyon
Glendale
Beairicteretat
Mt. Peasant
Mt. Pieaanet
Gordon & Rutledge
Oityeed
Masonic Building
Janis
A. Sidney Page
West Sixth and Garden Streets
Alumbia, Tenn
Otizenw 'Phone
Frierson & Tucker
Parm Property
Owen South Side
Severh Street
Columbia Toon
Jones & Vaughan
Chemng
Montgomery
Ala
Columbia Mill & Elevator Boet
Aarwood
A.B. Rains
THE
U.S
Banda Town
Bankinig
Mate Lannics
Karge
Anyagiaay
Nme
Maury
Dreiowne
Lily
Sundry
Russell and
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F. Swansburg
W. S. Green
Qgarwood
A.B. Ratne
West Fork Creek
Clarence Frierson
Fork Creek
MCC. C
Dragetsta
Shariff
Reenway
W. P. Woldridge
West & Nichols
Undertakers
Metalio
John Weat
R. B. Nichola
Resi Dence
North Main and
Sixth Streets
Columbia, Tenn
Jos. T. Meadors
Woldridge Building
Citizena
Telephone No
Mebto
W. M. Biddle
Mike
Corner High
Pets
J. A. Titcomb
Columbia Tenn
T. A. Wallace
Robt. Berg
Ethell Block
Columbia, Tenn Mayé
W. W. Cherry & Son
Haven
Wingin Rubber CO
No. ¢ Weat
New York
Alcorn, Sole
Bankers
Banc
Upbanks
Wonky Narpowan
Pauces
Caahter Ree & Manonane
P. Browxuow
Pupers Harr
JL. Herron
Crstiler
Baws
Mer
Poranerr
D. W. Suorvex
Cashier
Dawid
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