Young Wife Found Dead Near Shelbyville
Bre Hort, a prominent woman and wife of Hort, was found dead in her bed at home ten miles from Shelbyville. Her husband had noted a sudden illness the day prior, and officers reported the corpse discovered by her husband while tending to her. The widow left behind a baby only a few months old.
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Shelbyvilde
Tron
Bre Hort
Hort
Hia Place
Ena Muni
Hurt
Budtach
Brethfan
Lewret
Killing in Davidson County Claims Mae Biborr
Special to the Heroic reports Walter Wright shot and killed Mae Biborr the former district constable in Davidson County. Wright fired a shotgun into Bonner and shot him with a pistol, fled to Una, and telephoned the sheriff for a deputy arrest. The motive remains unclear though described as domestic trouble. Wright is married with several children.
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Nastrine
Tenn
Walter Wright
Roger
Hird Dintriet
Mae Biborr
Tvs Mee
Woode
Wright
Bonner
Una
Howne
SQUIRES PAY HEED Poisski Teen July 12 County Court Grand Jury Controversy
The July term discussed repairs to the courthouse and roof funded to fix long neglect. Judge Holding pressed grand jury indictments against county officials over misuse of funds. Debate arose about manipulating jurors. Holding later discharged recalcitrant jurors in Columbia. The era of using juries to shield crime waned as scrutiny grew.
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Poisski
Dodge Holting
Netiona
Columbia
Giana
Unis
Grand Jury
Ater Ail
Imige
Juroé
Visit to the new Military Academy revealed layout and facilities
A Herald reporter describes the Arsenal site redesign for the new Military Academy. The main building remains the hub with a chapel, library, study rooms, cigar rooms, and a large hall. The basement houses dining, kitchen, labs, and a swimming pool. An athletic field and drill grounds energize the rear land. a ditch will be filled to create a premier south indoor campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douniesa
Herald
Wariona
Geowth
Beaten At His Own Game In Mississippi Match
A rumor filled paragraph relates Gamblepou Lume losing a wager in Mississippi after a hotel encounter. Jobo Wiidmde recalls Gamblepou’s boastful claim and a post measuring bet, where the stake of twenty snips was challenged. The post measured twenty eight inches, securing Gamble’s defeat and a taunting smile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shere
Musissippi
Gamble
Jobo
Rewin Sunvay Herald
Woo
Hrasele
la Trent
Religious News: Local Pulpits Hear Strong Sermons and Appointments
Religious notices report Prof J C Hardy delivering a stirring sermon at Flint Presbyterian Sunday night and Rev Spencer Tunnell drawing large Baptist crowds Sunday morning and evening. Eid H H Hawley of Ludington accepted the pastorate at Church of Christ of Obia and will arrive in August. Church activities include Bible school teaching changes, quarterly appointments across several churches, a protracted meeting at Rock Springs led by Rev Tasery with Rev Tunnell assisting, and First Cumberland Presbyterian preparing for Communion.
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J. C. Hardy
Mirmon
Flint Presbyterian Church
Spencer Tunnel
The
Baptist Church
Largy
Eid
H. H. Hawley
Ludington
Mich
Church of Christ of
O ‘Bia
Anguat
Nashville
Columbis Distuer
Tennessee
Bunker Hill
Delrose
Shiloh
Pisgah
Blooming Grove
Prospect
Pleasant Hill
Blistom
Boone Elkton
Bethel
Gothel
Richland
Aspen Hill
Trinity
Hebron
Olivet
Pleasant Valley
Diana
Dinan
Mooresville
Forest Grove
Lynnville
Taylors
Bigbyville
Southport
Callooka
Burks
Chestnut Grove
Chestnut Grote
Mt Pleasant
South Columbia
Columbia
Pulaski
J. A. Meteram
Ple
W.T. (Tasery
Rock Springs
Mr. Tunnell
First Cumberland Presbyterian Church
W. B Capers
St. Peters Church
Battle with Outlaws Near Cedar Vale Raids and Shootings
J C Cale hous of the Santa Fe detective force was instantly killed by desperadoes near Cedar Vale Kansas at 7 am. A later raid at Hewind by a posse left one outlaw dead. Another outlaw was wounded and captured after 10 am. The fugitives are linked to a recent holdup at the Oriiten house in Wilfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
J. C. Calehous
Santa Fe
Sualgo
Cedarvale
Hewind
Chanute
Oriiten
Wlaifeld
Feminine intuition quoted in Washington Star
A Washington Star fragment shows Mia forking or responding to a remark about a model wife knowing when her husband is late or silent at dinner. The quotation reflects gendered perceptions of domestic behavior and intuition in the context of marital harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Charley
Washington Star
Bath bag recipe for face and body mix
A household note describes tying bath bags using four pounds of fine oat meal two quarts of bran one pound of orris root powder four pounds of almond meal one pound of white castile soap and three ounces of primrose scent plus steps to mix and store in a glass jar. It reads like a domestic tip from a past period.
County News and Local Notes From Maury County
Local items report social visits Miss Susie Lipscomb in Nashville and Cross Bridges, farm news from Mayberry Bros in Sawdust, and dairy and cotton trade notes. Stray horse, arrests for bigamy, travel ads, and several healthist personal updates fill the page with community detail and rural commerce.
Death’s Harvest. William M Fleming of Cumtey County
Obituary notes William M Fleming died at his Columbia area home in July. A Centre College graduate, he served as a Civil War veteran and later clerk of the Supreme Court. He was a longtime member of Columbia First Presbyterian Church and respected for faith, loyalty, and public service. He left a widow and children.
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William M. Fleming
Wriltan Marcelus Fleming
Columbia
Cumtey
Worciock
Seneth
Dacen Sidney Fleming
Zoom
Centre College
Danville
Wits Daare
Beene Belkin I Karet A. Xwope
Dan
Tennessee
Supreme Court
Aled
Mao
Ettos
Christy
Prominent West County Man Josh L Williams Dies at Home
Mr Josh L Williams a leading figure in the western county died Saturday at his Water Valley home Funeral services were held Sunday at Santa Fe Cumberland Presbyterian Church conducted by Keys Gray and Whittaker The burial was at Williams Braveyard on Snow Creek He was a former Chancery Court Clerk and was beloved as a kind neighbor husband and father He leaves a wife two daughters Lettie and Sadie and three sons Sam Arch and Josh Also reported are the deaths of Lois J Watt and Mrs Waite with services and interment details listed for local families and friends
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Josh L. Williams
Water Valley
Santa Fe Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Keys, Gray and Whittaker
Williams
Snow Creek
Willivas
Chancery Court
Lettie
Sadie
Sam
Arch
Dosh
Mia
Lois J. Watt
Wee Buet
Anan
Sing J
Puneral
Tie Rewidehdir
Provine
Ah W. Cherry
Will Matthews
A. Aboot
Fort Worth
Texas
Waite
Colutcin
First Gamberland Presbyterian
Cbarch
Maury County Announces Democratic Nomination for Chair
A local party circle announces a plan to nominate Thomas Fuk for chair of Maury County Democrats. The formal process and election details are outlined by party officials and supporters.
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Thomas Fuk
Chealos
Trixie
Maury County
Ty Thy Pellon
The
Democrats
Racket Retail: New Silk Goods and Embroidery
Local ads advertise a wide line of curtains sericg and lace trims in beige and white. Included are assorted pillow covers, decorative items, and fall fashion such as vests and collars. new lines feature satin wear and bed coverings with low prices highlighted.
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New
Moe
Allucer
Hats for all ages and styles at I Kinda shop
Readable catalog note offers straw hats for ladies and misses, children, and mens field and summer wear. Describes straw hats, caps, plaids and festive colors, plus power wear for men and boys.
Nashville Woman Burned to Death in Gasoline Fire
Mya Kate Herdaway of Nashville was burned to death when gasoline was sprinkled on the floor of her Arlington Street home and ignited by a match. The blaze destroyed the room and clothing, leaving an instantly fatal fire. Local authorities investigated the incident as a tragic end to a seemingly ordinary day.
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Sheela
Herma
Nashville
Tenn
Jaly
Mya
Kate Herdaway
Arlington
South Columbia News Briefs Reflect Local Visitations
Mr and Mrs Cecil Hunter return from a visit to Blandersville. Ralph Hunter, not as badly hurt as reported, has only a cut on one toe. Mrs Janie Trantham resumes moving to her home on Galloways retreat. Julio Oakes sold his cat list on 12th street to Walter Griffis of Mt Pleasant, who is having it painted and improved. Mrs Baxter Williams visits relatives in Birmingham. Miss Millisea Howard visits her brother Jim Howard on South High street.
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Young's
Pleasant Mount
Green
Cumberland Presbyterian
Mayberry Bros
Ccolumbia
Wy. Staler
Nachville
Susie Lipscomb
Nast
N. Sargent
E'lis County
Texas
J. B. Glenn
Corpley
Fin
Mia
W. Ponder
Lovies Loftin
A. Does
B. B Tourman
Rott Roach
Mt Pleasant
Franklin
Gotton Mille
Tod
W. Wilson
Columbia Cotton Mills
Dawls
Caminille Gordon
Cross Bridges
John J. Walker
Greer
South Side Park
Allen Campbell
Spring Hi
O. W. Stoley
Soste Lipscomb
Zion
Nashville
Gentlman
Lady of Woud
Ed Christley
Lst
Mra
A. J. Timmons
Godwin
Mra. Ward
South Main Street
A. J. Davis
Mitchell-Ashley Hardware Co
Claire Overton
Mary Phillips Orr
Mack Orr
T. ©. Wood
Kirk Wood
Maud Ropfro
A. G. Dinwiddie
Mra. Jno. Carpenter
Eighth Street
Albert
Mra Chr. Mooney
Mary Mooney
Mias Lela Jobanon
Piilaw
Tom Taylor
Capt
M. ©. Campbel
Spring Hill
Mattie Hilliard
Riliard
Pleasant Pike
Hess
Herr
Ralph Hunter
Janie Trantham
Galloways
Julio Oakes
12Th Street
Walter Griffis
Mt Pleaasnt
Baxter Williams
Birmingham
Millisea Howard
Jim Howard
South High Street
Doans Ointment Cited For Skin Troubles By Locals
Local readers endorse Doan's Ointment as relief for skin itchiness and rashes. A resident, Julia Holcombe, recounts using the product after other remedies failed, noting clear improvement and long-lasting cure. Vendor Foster & Co. Buffalo, NY lists the product as sole U.S. agent.
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Columbia
Mixa Julia Holcombe
Samshet
Sth
Doan
Anyon’ Weilles
Tareour
Duan
4St & Martin's
Retier
Dax
Renaine
Buffalo
S. Y
United States
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Mrs. Thomas Hurt
Davidson
Holding
Giles County Court
Buists
Chaffin Bros
Belle Mead
Goodloe Lindsey
Aposal
the Herald
Toon
Goodlee Tansey
Lindsey
Spo
Albert Marks
Military Academy
Gamble Knant
Louisville, Ky
Columbia Mercantile Warehouse Company
W. J. Dale
Stocksard
First Cumberland Presbyterian
Lesperadoes
Indian Territory
Powe
Tesible
Cherles
Lfe
Detroit Free Press
W. Mack White
Wright Hilliard
Thomas Hilliard
Wright Billiard
Mississippi
Memphis
Rose Hill
Hilliard
Robert Hilliard
Tom Hiliad
Colombia
Patrick Miller
Tieme
Cochrane Prowton
Totermont
Rose Fi
Miler
Woldridge
Nurine
Eerseta
White Mountain
South Columbia News
Cecil Hunter
Blandersville
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