City appoints appraiser Friday for water works
The city selects P. H. Norcross of Solomon & Norcross as appraiser for the water works purchase. Water & Light to name its man soon, with a third appraiser chosen jointly next week. Ordnance to authorize a bond issue for renovating or building the plant. The aim is improved, healthful water for residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Norcross
Grm
Solomon & Norcross
Atlanta
Norcross
Gran‘ery Jackson
Norcrost
Georgia Railroad Commission
The
Water & Light Co
Water Company
Carters Creek Defeats Theta In Tight 15 11 Ball Game
Carters Creek beat Theta 15 to 11 in a six inning game at Carters Creek. Battery for Carters Creek were White and Petty, while Turpin Harlan and Dodd shared pitching duties for Theta in a contest described as intensely interesting due to the scoring pace.
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Carters Creek
Theta
White
Petty
Turpin, Harlan and
Dodd
Girl Sees Husband End Life With Shotgun Tragedy
In Tuscumbia Alabama on July 21 Albert L Hackworth a 33 year old Southern Railway engine switchman killed himself with a shotgun after a failed attempt with carbolic acid. His wife witnessed the event as their separation and marital strife were noted. He leaves a six year old boy and an infant from his previous marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tuscumbia
Ala
Albert L. Hackworth
Southern Railway
Sheffield
Hackworth
Colored teachers meet at courthouse to discuss law
Superintendent Graham invites all colored teachers in the county to gather at the Maury County courthouse on Saturday July 16. He will discuss the compulsory school law and its application. Attendees should bring contracts and registers for inspection and contract approval.
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Graham
Court House
Maury County
Stomach Trouble For Five Years Prompts Black-Draught Cure
A Kentucky reader recounts a five year stomach and headache ailment. After trying many remedies, Thedford’s Black-Draught is praised for easing pain, improving sleep and appetite, and restoring health in three months. The letter seals with gratitude to A J Hughes for recommending the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pomeroyton
A. J. Hughes
Thedford
Stock Show Planned in Columbia with Fall Date
Meeting of the Board of Trade at Maury National Bank discussed a fall stock show in Columbia to compete at the State Fair. A committee will set prizes funds and date. Band expenses were approved and a cigar factory proposal was endorsed. A $25 band allowance for the State Fair was approved. The first Monday in September was tentatively dropped for the stock show with a later date to be set by the presiding committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Maury National Bank
F. J. Majors
Columbia
Michigan
Ted
Nce
Majors
Public auction of farms near Lynnville on the Jonas Martin heirs lands
The heirs of N E Martin deceased offer seven farm tracts for sale at public outcry on the Lynnville turnpike area east of Lynnville Corneraville. Tracts range from 21.5 to 205% acres with varying cultivation and improvements. One tract jointly owned by heirs of N E Martin and B M Coker will be sold as a whole. Terms require one third cash day of sale and balance in one and two years with interest and lien. Sale is by the heirs for division of proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Lynnville
Corneraville
Lynnville Turnpike
N. —. Martin
Trigg Place
Cornersville
Lyonvile Pike
N. E. Martin
B. M. Coker
Gale
Dr Haggard to Hold Revival at Culleoka Methodist Church
Revival services at the Culleoka Methodist Church start Sunday morning with opening sermon by Rev T H Gilbert, followed by Rev W T Spears of Columbia Sunday night and Rev W T Haggard preaching twice daily from Monday for about two weeks. Music by the Lawrenceburg quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culleoka
T. H. Gilbert
W. T. Spears
Columbia
W. T. Haggard
First Methodist Ehayh
Haggard
Tennessee
Lawrenceburg
Decatur Fire Truck Visit Spurs City Council Support
Delegation of Decatur aldermen toured the American LaFrance motor fire truck and reported it up to date with dependable performance since February. Mayor Skeggs and Fire Chief Acker praised the apparatus, noting reduced water use and rapid response, and the board indicated likely decisive action within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Decatur
Ala
Americn Laurance
Skeggs
J. 8
Acker
Alabama
Esrytee
R. 8. Blane
Columbian Motor & Implement Company
Pope Hartford
Grigsby’s Liv-Ver-Lax Ad Ends Promises
An old classified style ad promotes a liver remedy claiming guaranteed satisfaction. The copy urges readers to try a bottle and mentions a seller, Stephenson Bros., with unclear date or location details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grigsby
Ask Stephenson Bros
Lake Stephenson Bros
Ask
Stephenson Bros
Variety of Ladies Accessories and Household Goods on Sale
A local ad lists Racket Ladies long silk and lace gloves from 7c to 50c, silk hose, vests, union suits and belts for men and boys, Colgate powders and toiletries, rugs in various sizes, May Manton patterns, Well Paper patterns, lamps, ice cream freezers, jelly gloves, jar rubbers, screen door hardware, water coolers, brushes, fishing tackle and hammocks with prices mainly under a dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jelley Glieves
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B. A. SATTERFIELD @ CO
H. Norcross
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Co
A. L. Hackworth
Foley
Frank Young
Mgr
Wickwire Hote
Hooper
Nebr
Woldridge CO
Advt
John P. Graham
Hughes
Bat
Althouh
Columia
Cigar Factory
Parker
Lynnville, Tenn
Herald
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