HGH Cost Of Living Hits County Work House
The county highway commission reports higher costs at the county work house with 48 prisoners costing $1,614.69 for provisions in the past quarter. Feeding, clothing, and care averaged 61 cents per prisoner daily, up from 40 cents a year earlier, reflecting a more than 50 percent rise in overall expenses including moving the facility. Special Webway funds totaled $560.46 across three divisions.
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County Highway Commission
Iit
Alleged Spy Held to Court in Marshall County
Frank Nola, a Hungarian appearance, was arrested in Corenne ville Marshall County by Deputy BE Davidson on espionage act charges. Commissioner J J Finney bound him over to the Federal Court and jailed him in Davidson County awaiting bond set at 5000 dollars. Nola allegedly sought information on railroad bridges and tunnels, and locals were aroused. he offered unclear explanations and shaky statements about his time in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Nola
Corenneville
Marshall County
Marshall BE. L. Davidson
Congress
J. J. Finney
Davidson County
Nola
Dr Mikell Accepts Atlanta Bishopric
Nashville rector of Christchurch Dr Mikell announced his decision to accept the Bishopric of the Atlanta Diocese. He has sent his acceptance to church authorities and will formally announce at Sunday service. He is a beloved Nashville pastor and the fourth Christchurch rector to be offered a bishopric. no plans to leave Nashville yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Mikell
Christchurch
Atuta
County Teachers Institute to Start Monday July 23
Maury county announces a teachers institute beginning July 23 led by County Superintendent Graham. Examinations for teachers will be held Friday and Saturday, with both elementary and primary teachers tested. Mrs. Gillentine from Middle Tennessee Normal at Murfreesboro will attend as featured instructor. The weeklong program ends a week before the August 6 fall term start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Tennessee
Maury County
Graham
Gillentine
Middle Tennessee Normal
Murfreesboro
Culleeoka Red Cross Auxiliary Organized with 26 Members
The Culleeoka Auxiliary of the Maury County Red Cross formed at a schoolhouse meeting with 26 members. Mrs. James L Finney elected chairman, Mrs. John P. Graham secretary, and Mrs. Jo Ballanfant treasurer. Charter members listed include Mer James L. Finney and many local women and men.
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Culleoka
Maury
The
Red Cross
James L Finney
John 2. Graham
Joallan Fant
Wxiliary
Cullooka
Mer James I. Finney
John P. Grahim
Jo Ballanfant
Dora Evins
Charles LaFayette Tomlinson
M. B. Smiser
Louise Tomlinson
Misa Brownie Tomlinson
Mattie Tomlinson
Jesse M. Tomlinson
T. Hardy Park
Erastus J. Park
J. M. Robison
Maude McKibbon
Nan King
Joe Ingram
Jo T. Ballantant
Williams. Calvert
Kate Wright
Pattye Smith
Emmet V. Foster
J Bell Farmer
J. Bell Farmer
Frederick W. Beasley
Elle Wilkes
Clarence Calvert
Cullooka Clinic Draws Strong Attendance
An eye ear and nose clinic for Cullooka school children drew ten attendees and completed eye checks with ears and noses to be examined on Monday July 16 by Dr E L Bishop who oversees rural sanitation. Forty nine pupils were vaccinated for typhoid and Br ishop hopes for full turnout at the next session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cullooka
E. L. Bishop
Brisohp
Illinois slackers sent up for year and hard labor
Seventy eight offenders from Rockford were sentenced to one year and one day with hard labor in the Chicago House of Correction by Judge K M Landis in Federal District Court. The sentences specify hard labor.
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Freeport
Hockford
Ill
Chicago House of Correction
K. M. Landis
Federal District Court
Alleged Burglar Caught After Dope-Fueled Break-In
A white man named P. W. Chandler from Norfolk Virginia was captured after looting the offices of J Shelby Coffey and Dr M P Merrill. He fled onto a river bluff but was chased by sheriff, police and citizens and caught. Dope evidence included vials and a hypodermic needle. Chandler blamed drug use from a Maine accident and described his addiction. He weighs about 140 pounds with medium dark hair and dark eyes.
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P. W. Chandler
Norfolk
J. Shelby Coffey
M. P. Merrill
Mr. Coffey
Coffey
Highland City
McLean
Griffin
Chandler
River Bluff
C. J. Porter
Jalil
Herald
Sam
Norfolky
International Paper Co
Maine
Voorhies
Miss Wesson Declines Federal Post to Remain with Employer
Miss Littie Wesson, who earned a notable civil service exam score for shorthand composition, has declined a recent government appointment in Washington. She will stay with the A. D. Sloan Grocery company where she has been employed, preferring her present job and home.
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Littie Wesson
United States
Washington
A. D. Sloan Grocery Company
Miss Wesson
Civil Service
Fleming, Jr. Appointed Acting Attorney General for District
General Fleming, Jr. designated by Attorney General Horace Frierson to serve as acting attorney general for the circuit during Major Frierson's military service. He will begin around September first at each court term until Frierson returns or terms expire. Fleming is described as a capable, young attorney with a record of prosecuting crime.
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W. 8. Fleming, Jr
Horace Frierson
Frierson
United States Army
Major Frierson
Fort Oglethorpe
Fleming
Emierson
First
Tennessee Field Artillery
Nashville
Rye
Plans GORN exhibit to rival last year in Columbia
County Agent McLean has started a movement to stage a premier annual corn show in Columbia mid October. Building on last year’s record show, organizers expect this year to surpass all prior events. A committee meeting is set for Monday at the Court House to name fund solicitors and exhibit organizers. Former helpers Col John W. Fry Eugene Anderson George E McKennon and Horce Rainey are hoped to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
Columbia
Frank J. Mann
Praire
Court House
John W. Fry
Eugene Anderson
George E. McKennon
Horce Rainey
Fourth Round of Quarterly District Conferences Dates
Reverend W. H. Lowry announced the remaining dates for the Columbia district fourth round quarterly conferences. Listings include Mooresville July 21 22 Lynnville Taylor’s July 27 Bigbyville July 28 24 and more through September 16 17 in Pulaski.
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Lowry
Columbia District
Follo
Pleasant Valley
Olivet
Diana of Friendship
Pisgah
Elkton and
Bee Springs
Delrose
Shiloh
Gillespie Moore Changes Jobs at St Louis Firms
Gillespie Moore a longtime figure at Robert Rand Shoe Co in St Louis has joined Alden H Little & Co dealers in municipal bonds in St Louis. He began his career with The Daily Herald and earned praise for his early promise and steady ascent.
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Gillespie Moore
Robert & Rand Shoe Co
St. Louis
Alden H. Little & Co
Moore
Daily Herald
Ae A
Isy the Herod
When will this happen again
A speculative note asks when a rare date combination will recur. The writer invites a chronologist to provide calculation or historical data, suggesting Abe Martin as a potential source of information. The piece frames the date as potentially unprecedented in the era.
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Abe Martin
Freddie Welsh Is Making Good in Grand Circuit
Freddie Welch, a horse bred in this county by John A of Tolley Farm, is proving successful on the Grand Circuit after winning a race in Cleveland, Ohio. The horse was trained and developed in Maury County.
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Freddie Welch
John A
Tolley Farm
Cleveland
Ohio
Maury County
Cranford Named for Delegate at State Rural Carriers Meet
Maury county carriers gathered in Nashville for the rural route carriers convention on July 4 and 6. W. S. Cranford of Maury county won election as a delegate to the national carriers convention in Kansas City September 11 to 14. Also attending were H. H. Hardison of Carters Creek and William Allen of Santa Fe. Hardison joined a key convention committee. Maury county has consistently earned recognition since the Turnmall distributors organization began.
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Maury County
Nashville
W. S. Cranford
Crawford
Kansas City
H. H. Hardison
Carter's Creek
William Allen
Santa Fe
Har‘son
Turnmall Distributors
Leslie Arrington Named Insurance Commissioner
Nashville Tenn July 7 Gor Rye confirms Leslie K Arrington named to succeed W F Yonber as state insurance commissioner Arrington is a Nashville man and has been chief deputy in the insurance department for some time, deemed well qualified for the new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Gor Rye
Leslie K. Arrington
W. F Yonber
Arrington
Nashville. Mar
Insurante Department
Road Law Change Prompts Early Maury County Work
The 1917 road law shifts costs and duties in Maury County. Wages for road hands rise to 1 dollar per day, four days of wagon and team use mandatory for roads, and warnings will begin after harvest. Oversee rs will enforce penalties for noncompliance to boost highway labor and gravel hauling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Marshall County
Voters Stirred by Constitutional Convention Election in Maury County
Maury county voters show intense interest in the upcoming constitutional convention election. Registration books opened Thursday for three days, with registrars overwhelmed at Maury precincts in Columbia and at the Third and Seventh Watrints. Some voters registered at unexpected sites, while others missed designated booths. Officials say turnout may improve as more registrants are expected before nightfall.
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Manry County
Columbia
Enus
Court House
Maury County
Red Cross Auxiliary organized in Bigbyville
The Bigbyville Auxiliary of the Maury Chapter Red Cross has been organized with twelve charter members. Elected officers include Mrs. Thurston Neeley as chairwoman, Miss Peilie Erwin as secretary, and Miss Boulah McCain as treasurer. Miss Elizabeth Whitthorne, Maury chapter secretary, explained duties and order requirements. Much enthusiasm shown.
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Bigbyvile
Maury
the Red Crown
Wen
Thurston Neeley
Peilie Erwin
Boulah McCain
Elizabeth Whitthorne
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DR. Mikell
Atlanta
County Teachers Institute
BRS
Auxiliary OF
E. Lt. Bishop
Illinois
Sherif
U. S
Fleming, JR
Mr. Fleming
Gorn
South
DR. Lowry
Trinity
Aspen Hill
Prospect
Bethel
Kedron
South Columbia
Pulaski
Freddie Welsh
Cranford
Leslie Arrington
W. F. Dunbar
OAS
Bigbyville
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