Dry weather hurts crops and local visits noted in Dark's Mi
The area suffers from a month without rain hurting the wheat crop though breehing machines are in. Several residents visit relatives in Nashville and nearby towns while a local teacher offers school plans. A prospective educator appeals for local support to open a school, promising discipline and thorough study and inviting families to meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Chandler
Nashville
Emmett Watson
L. Watson
Will Shotts
Wear Tennessee
Bertha Chandler
Williamsport Local Notes and Family Visits
A Williamsport column lists sermons by Rev. Anderson and visits by Nat Hickey and David Fleming from Columbia. Local residents like Miss Fannie Meacham, Emmie Harlan, Mamie Hill, Fannie Mai Garner, Bessie Fly, and Lizzie Choate are mentioned with visits and social events. An ad praises Teething remedy Trethina and includes anecdotal child health testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Erlitor
Anderson
Nat Hickey
David Fleming
Columbia
Fannie Meacham
Pinewood
Lizzie Baker
Emmie Harlan
Joshua Williams
Mamie Hill
Fannie Mai Garner
Roberts’ Bend
Lizzie Choate
Bessie Fly
Concord
Annie Mai Ladd
John Howser
Frederick Cook
Harry
Johnson
Charlton
Paunie Meacham
Lottie Williams
Columba
Charley Barrett
Louise
Roberts Nond And Knok Creek Community Notes at Roberts Bend
July 1 letter from Roberts Bend reports Mrs Jones of Franklin to lecture at Godwin Chapel Saturday afternoon and organize a missionary society. Quarterly meeting planned for August second weekend with a protracted meeting. Several locals ill or recovering, including Miss Roky Roberts, Mr. Conner Harris, Mrs. Ivan Timmons, Jim White, and Edith Miller visiting Fannie May Garner. Neighborhood updates include Dodson family visiting Spring Hill, Lizzie Houser and Rose Roberts visiting, Janie Alexander visiting Lauran Payce, Edgar and Earl Page with Will Page’s family, and Cammie visiting friends. Bridge repair expected. free mail delivery planned by December. notes on road, groceries, and postal needs. Chloe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Ivy
Lizzie Houser
Williamsport
Vane
Rose Roberts
Janie Alexander
Columbia
Lauran Payce
Masters Edgar
Earl Page
Will Page
Dines Valley
Willie Simmons
Cammie
Cates
Zion
Edith Miller
Fannie May Garner
Lock and Dai
Columb
Chloe
Farm for Sale or Trade Near Fratuumeporseen
Seventy acres one mile from Fratuumeporseen improved five room dwelling watered for one mentary wilrees NE F-1001 Wittaxsert Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fratuumeporseen
Wilrees
Wittaxsert
Tenn
Fragmentary note to readers from Columbia local column
A fractured historical snippet addressed to the people of Columbia mentioning a Kentucky home, teaching, a friend of cure, and references to New York by night, with phrases signaling a personal missive or informal column fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Teames
T Hare
Wheat Wanted by Columbia Mercantile Storage Co
Wheat sought from farmers by Columbia Mercantile Storage Co. store any unsold grain for future sale or delivery. Farmers urged to contact the company with available wheat and quantities for storage arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noa
Columbia Mercantile Storage Co
Oil Spring gas works leak theory debated by editor
In a lengthy letter the writer challenges the gas works hypothesis that oil reaches the spring below the bridge. He examines rock slope, bridge fill, and suggests leakage would be blocked by rock and fill. He cites other oil seeps and asserts years of oil flow predates gas works, promising further investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Rainy
Bridge
White's Spring
Ashton's Mill Dam
Columbia
Iin
Lucas
W. N. Sinkutey
No Quorum Delays City Board Meeting Adjourned to August
There was no quorum at the meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen last week, so no business was transacted. An adjournment was taken until the regular time of meeting in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Bulls for Sale at Columbia Stock Yard Co
One red poll and one short horn bull offered for sale by Columbia Stock Yard Co. Prompt purchase possible. Public listing notes the two bulls as extra good quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Stock Yard Co
Columbia
Frierson
Weekly Crop Summary by UM Weather Report
UM weekly crop summary notes weather conditions for winter wheat across nearly every state area. The report highlights harsh winter risk, drought stress, and potential yield impacts, urging continued monitoring and adaptive practices for farmers statewide.
Hay Long College selects Charlotte Henderson principal in Mt Pleasant
The Board of Trustees at Hay Long College in Mt Pleasant met at W B Finnings office and approved Charlotte Henderson as principal. Henderson has led the institution for the past three years and is noted as an experienced educator. The fall term starts August 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Long College
Mt. Pleasant
Thin City
Finning
Charlotte Hender
O. W. Johnson
Mien Tivnderson
Harrows and Land Rollers at Satrrein and Doosox
Machinery notice notes harrows and land rollers listed for sale or use at Satrrein and Doosox with details unreadable in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrows & Land Rollers
Leases Filed As Oil Fever Grips Rutherford County
Murfreesboro July 1. W. F. Duckworth of Nashville files registration for sixty nine leases totaling about 1414 acres. Other unnamed titlists have similar interests. several hundred dollars was spent on securing and registering. Duckworth predicts oil will be found in paying quantities, else nature has deceived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Duckworth
Nashville
Phean Jonnon
Beyont
Arrest of Joe Irvine for Forgery in Local Store
Joe Irvine was arrested Monday night by Officer CB Dodson on a forged check for 810 at G W Nichols store, using his uncle W O Witherspoon’s name. Two other checks totaling 48 with Witherspoon’s name were found on Irvine. Witherspoon denied signing any books, Irvine claimed Witherspoon did, Irvine jailed then released after Nichols declined to prosecute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Joe Irvine
CB. Dodson
T.L Canningham
G. W. Nichols
Rovery
Irvine
W. O. Witherspoon
Mr. Witherspoon
Cunningham
Dodson Caveht
Jin
Ervine
Mr. Nichols
Hoosier Prize Promo Sparks Registrar Query
A terse note hints at selecting a top prize, mentioning Barranriniy and Donon and implying a purchase would lead to a Hoosier reward. The fragment suggests a promotional offer or competition with unclear details and names.
Shot by an Officer in Black Button Incident
Yesterday a confrontation occurred in Black Button when Marshall Campbell attempted to arrest suspects. The men fled, Campbell fired three times at Charles Vanleer, who had assaulted his wife and struck a boy. Vanleer was later arrested for assault and found to have a wounded wrist, reportedly with a broken arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aspeusal
Spring Hill
Marshall Campbell
Chas. Vanteer
Vanleer
Abduction warrant filed against Gibson County Juvenal publisher
Z G Harrison a farmer three miles east of Trenton Tenn swore out a warrant for J T McDonald publisher of the Gibson County Juvenal alleging he abducted Harrison daughter aged 15 McDonald seen about town until today and boarded a north bound Illinois Central train with the girl McDonald has a wife and child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Tenn
Iily
Z .G. Harrison
J. T. McDonald
Gibson County
Mibin
McDonald
Mules Wanted at Columbia Stock Yard Co Shelbyville Tenn
Buyer seeks thin mules. Visit Columbia Stock Yard Co. Shelbyville Tennessee. Also note a local casualty report describes Thomas, a county resident, becoming violently insane at his home last night and being conveyed to the asylum after medical aid failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UR Columbia Stock Yard Co
Shelbyville
Tenn
Thomas
Sid- Tran
Elam Inried Owen
Abby
Tennessee
Oats Rye Barley Market Writes Down Wares
Market notes show oats rye and barley under consideration with pricing and demand signals. Traders discuss cashouts and liquidity amid shifting supply chains and weather influences.
Died on the scaffold three Negroes executed
Nassyinte July 18 fake sell Doser Thompson Abe Petway three Negroes were hanged at the county jail for murder. The execution drew only officers, press and a few others. They offered no confessions as Governor McMillin refused clemency, Battise and Thompson murdered Cain Miller, Petway killed M G Wrenne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nassyinte
Doser Thompson
Abe Petway
Battise
Thompson
Cain Miler
Potway
M. G. Wrenne
Serious Electric Light Accident at Sixth and Garden
A Wednesday night accident occurred when a Bell Telephone wire touched the arc circuit of the Electric Light Company at Sixth and Garden streets. The resulting blaze burned out a hundred wires in the cable box in front of the Maury National Bank and caused the Light Company to shut down for the remainder of the night while the telephone company repairs proceeds.
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Arc
Electric Light Company
Sixth
Garden Streets
Maury National Bank
Exchange
Appeal Taken In Underwood Libel Cases
Nashville July 188 A. Cunningham and the Publishing House of the M E Church South have taken an appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. The jury awarded Underwood 10000 against Cunningham and 15000 jointly against both defendants. Judge Evans reduced the joint verdict to 23000, which Underwood’s counsel accepted, and denied a new trial.
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Nashville
A. Cunningham
M. E. Church
South
Underwood
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Cunningham
Evans
For Sale Farm 130 Acres in Bruton Area with Residence
For sale a farm of 130 acres in the Bruton neighborhood near Enterprise Tennessee. Includes residence and two tenant houses. Terms described as easy. Contact Frank Morrow for details. Aprily to.
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Bruton
Frank Morrow
Enterprise
Tenn
Frog Ate Dynamite Tragedy At Albany Mo
A Kansas City dispatch from Albany Mo reports a dynamite accident that killed a young child and seriously injured two others. A pet frog ingested dynamite found in a bone collar, leading to a fatal explosion when a tool chest toppled and detonated the charge. Mrs McGarry, in the kitchen, was badly hurt as part of the dwelling was destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Albany
Geo. McCurry
Mre McGarry
Land sale options amid new asphalt and clay finds in Tennessee
Mt Pleasant Tennessee July 15 D W Shofner R Jackson and Grant Very Jackson have taken options on a large tract near town. A new strata of clay is reported and a bed of asphalt is claimed nearby. Belief grows that the discoveries may be among the most valuable in Middle Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Tenn
D. W. Shofner
R. Jackson
Grant Very Jackson
Middle Trinessie
Fragmented report hints at danger and pursuit
A garbled text fragment mentions a person named Anderson and a warning about danger. The unclear wording suggests a potential pursuit or threat but lacks concrete details, names, places, or dates to confirm the event or outcome.
Close Communion Debate in Open Church Controversy
In a heated exchange, ALL. PETTIE argues against open communion and challenges Bro. Tyler to produce a Bible text in support. Pettie cites Whitsitt for contrast but insists Scripture does not authorize open communion, declaring Tyler cannot prove it and questioning Tyler’s stance on baptism and close communion.
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Bro
Tyler
The
Herald
Xertpinre Wright
Dr. Whitsitt
Whitsith
Whitsitt
Jonai the Baptist
Perris
Pettie
Heaven
Himelf
Brother Tyler
Eward
Yler
Fell
Mrs. Jefferson Davis Takes Ill in Portland Summer Stay
Mrs. Jefferson Davis, widow of the former Confederate president, became ill at the Willard Motel in Portland Maine where she had come a few days earlier to spend the summer. The report notes her condition and location in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Jefferson Davis
Gotte
Willard
Rain Breaks Dry Spell at Spring Hill Tennessee
A long drought ending today brought a light shower to Spring Hill, with continued clouds and expectations of more rain. A fair rain fell three miles south of town, offering hope for corn and pastures in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Hill
Tenn
Lore
Unclear list of names and offices ending July Is
Fragmented OCR reads like a roster of individuals with surnames and initials, followed by stray phrases about office terms and a late fragment “P.M.” The readable pieces show many personal names without clear roles or dates, making a coherent news item difficult to extract.
Drowned Youth in Cumberland River and Town Fire Devastation
Phillips Russell, 22, of Clarksville, drowned in the Cumberland River after cramps struck him midstream near Clarksville. A disastrous fire ripped through Huntingdon’s business district, destroying about $20,000 in property, partially insured.
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Phillips Russell
Clarksville
Cumberland River
Huntingdon Tea
Rain Lifts Tennessee Crops After Heavy Midweek Storms
Rain over Middle and West Tennessee ends a drought, aiding crop growth. Reports cite good rainfall in Fayetteville Lewisburg Dover Shelbyville Lebanon Murfreesboro Brownsville Martin Centreville Dickson Gallatin and Union City. Huntingdon Tennessee saw strong winds causing fence and shade tree damage.
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Middle
West Tennessee
Fayetteville
Lewisburg
Dover
Shelbyville
Lebanon
Murfreesboro
Brownsville
Martin
Centreville
Dickson
Gallatia
Tnion City
Huntingdon
Teno
Real Estate Transfers Reported in Local Notices
Real estate transfers listed include Fannie L. Smith to A. Maxvill et al for a lot in the 9th district and several other deeds. Transactions feature parties such as Fassel, Vaughan, Granbery Jackson, Wheeler, and Hill & Co. with parcels in Mt. Pleasant and Maury County, various districts, and prices ranging from 500 to 1,600 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie L. Smith
A. Maxvill
J. UE
Farwell
D.C. Gregory
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Poten
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Othore
Thia
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Tex Noy
Joe
Momie
Trethina Family
Mans
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Whituy Ronthany
Roberts Nond and
Knok Creek
People of
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Board of Trustees
Mr. Johnson
Hoosier
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Candy Cathartic Jr —T
Davidson County
Thompson and Petway
Bell Telephone
the Publishing House
Dack River
Franklin
Man Anderson
Studenta Board
Chancellon
Vandertilt Matessnoy
Vanderbilt U
Jy Im
Mrs. Davis II
Tae
Linit
Allen
Minnie Hardison
Analy Hrown
Mre Wal St Johnson
On Jae Eaeney
Walter Johnson
E Uated
Joneielow
Hneown
Kitta Kin
Bleseing
G Ht Laurine
Wim Icaralile
WH Miller
Sammie Con
Pirsoe
Clarkson
BM Riley
Jettie Cannon
Hen. Rogers
Masster Cunningham
State News
Tennessee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company
Tracy City
South Pittebury
Railroad Coompany
Pherson
Plums
R. ©. Gordon
Beaver Dam Springs
C.D. Frierson
Tou Webster
George Webster
J. Webster
Morice Armstrong
Logan's
A. H. Hill
Nolensville
Harry Blackburn
Live Oaks
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Lee Harlan
Laura Farias
Garwood
A.B. Rava
Scott
Scott & Pwr
York
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