Many Offenders in City Court
City Court Monday saw several offenders disciplined by Judge Erwin. Floya Thomas and Samy Sanders, both clearly identified as colored, drew attention as star performers amid fines from $7.60 to $25,000 fees mentioned. Cases included vagrancy and other non-aristocratic offenses, with sentences ranging from fines to assigned street gang work.
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Erwin
Floya Thomas
Samy Sanders
Idee Erwin
O Tra
Pete Battle
Magnolia Sor Fick
Peter
Magnolia
Lancaster
Billa Blount
Joe Misher
Twain
Ananias Club Elects Officers In Candid Meeting
The Ananias Club held a Monday meeting at West Seventh street club room. Col. Allen Powell as vice president, Will Brittain as president, and James Saunders as secretary and treasurer attended. A petition sought to oust the president for inattentiveness and to elect Bruce Cochran Sr to fill the unexpired term with free license. The petition was accepted and Brittain relinquished duties to the new president.
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Ananias Club
Rooma
West Seventh Street
Col
Allen Powell
Will Brittain
James Saunders
Bruce Cochran
Brittain
Union Services at First Baptist Church Draw Large Crowd
The First Baptist Union Services Sunday night drew the largest congregation yet. Dr. T. A. Wharton delivered a clear gospel message titled The Churches' Choice, praised for its strong, straight Christian theme and easy-to-understand reasoning.
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Baptist Church
First Baptist
T. A. Wharton
Purmere Bank Official Named Delegate to National Bankers Meeting
J. P Brownlow cashier of Purmere and Merchants Bank is named as a Tennessee delegate to the National Bankers Association convention to be held in Denver Colorado next September. It is probable he will attend the sessions.
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J. P Brownlow
Purmere & Merchants Bank
Tennessee
National Conventio
Bankers’ Association
Denver
Colo
Brownlow
Vigilant Guards Foil Night Riders Threat at Princeton
Hopkinsville Ky July 26 Authorities heighten vigilance amid a night rider outbreak. Three squads were said to head for Princeton to burn the Miners Central station, Kevil factory, and county courthouse. Soldiers arrived to deter the raid, with Owensboro troops occupying Princeton on an open-ended stay under U S army tents.
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Hopkinsville
Princeton
Miners Central
Kevil
Courihoute
Herty
Marton
Owensboro
United States Army
United States
Maury Democratic Committee Endorses J A Greer for Senate
The Democratic Executive Committee of Maury county endorsed John A. Greer of Perry county as the Democratic candidate for the Senate from the Twentieth District. The move ratified Perry county’s selection and aimed to secure Greer’s election. The committee approved a list of officers for the August 6 legislative primary, giving minority Patterson faction representation at polling places.
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John A. Greer
Perry County
Maury County
Senate
Greer
Mr. Greer
W. F. Goodrum
Patterson
Denton
Goodrum
Tomlinson
Lst
Dist
Chas. Adkisson
Round of Pleasure at Primm Springs
Primm Springs draws a gay harmonious crowd this summer with healthful waters aiding appetites. Girard Brownlow leads a Columbian band as the Estes House and its hosts provide generous, friendly service. Guests enjoy walks, drives, horseback riding, bowling, fishing, cards, and dancing in a well moderated round of leisure.
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Primm Springs
Estes House
Mr. Estes
Estes
Lick Creek
Pardons Issued in Nashville July Tobacco Case
Special to The Herald Nashville July 25 Gav Patterson today issued 16 pardons bringing July total to 42. All but one pardoned inmates were Black. He cited humanity as the reason noting some had coal mine injuries and tuberculosis.
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the Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Gav
Patterson
Work Progressing on New Rail Road to Leatherwood
Construction on the Franklin to Leatherwood railroad in Hickman County progresses with multiple contractors at the Franklin end and engineers surveying the Leatherwood end. Meade Frie rs ey oversees the project as lines extend toward Primm Springs, Leatherwood slated as a temporary terminus with future extension envisioned to Corinth or another Mississippi point.
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Franklin
Leatherwood
Hickman County
Ine
Meade Friersey
Hie
Primm Springs
Tne
Corinth
Misstiaippt
Two Chancery Suits Seek Land Recovery in Manly County
Two suits filed in chancery seek to recover interests in lands in Manly county. J C Voorhies represents, with plaintiffs George D Hodgeoa Annie D Richardson of Memphis and John W Shelton as next friend for Annie D Richardson Ye. The actions aim to recover the interest of Mrs Mary Lou Hodge in the lands.
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J.C. Voorhies, Esq
Manly
George D. Hodgeoa
Annie D. Richardson
Memphis
John W. Shelton
Annie J. Grubbs
Mary Lou Hodge
Meeting at Stiversville Sees Nine Day Assembly
W. T. Boaz closed a highly successful meeting at Stiversville lasting nine days with large day and night audiences and ten additions to the church.
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W. T. Boaz
Stiversville
Many Converted at Santa Fe Protracted Meeting Closes
A three week protracted meeting at Santa Fe ended Friday night with Rev. George W. Bwope of Nashville leading the services assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Span and local ministers. Many converted to Christ and significant progress was noted.
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Santa Fe
George W. Bwope
Nashville
Mra. Span
Fast race mare sold for $1000 in Memphis
A race horse named Evelyn W trained by Smith Thomas and Abe Frank was sold for $1000. Owned by A F Sowell Jr of Batonville Ark, the mare has trained under Thomas for several years and shows proven speed. She will join a grand circuit next season with high expectations.
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Smith Thomas
Abe Frank
Memphis
Evelyn W
Mave
A. F. Sowell, Jr
Batonville, Ark
Thomas
Smith
Missionary Sermon at First Methodist Church
Rev J T tteimon missionary to the Isle of Pines preached at the First Methodist Church to a large congregation. He spoke of his field, described Cuban conditions, and urged greater foreign missionary activity among churches. His vivid portrayal aimed to inspire support for missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T Tteimon
Isle of Pines
First Methodist Church
Redman
Columbia District
Mr. Redman
California
Gregory Declines GOP Governor Nomination in Mr Pleasant
Hon E L Gregory of Mr Pleasant announces he will not seek the Republican nomination for governor after Tillman withdraws from the race. He states in a letter that he will not run and hints Tillman could still accept a statewide nomination if urged by the Republican convention on a prohibition platform.
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E. L. Gregory
Two Insurance Agencies Unite in County Merger
Two longtime county agencies consolidate forming Columbia Insurance Agency. Gordon Nicholson and Company dissolves with Alf Nicholson retiring. T E Gordon and Easton Littlefeld join Wilson and Regen. New firm handles fire and life insurance. Offices move from Frierson Building to Masonic Building on August 1.
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Gordon, Nicholson and Company
Alf O. P. Nicholson
T. E. Gordon
Easton Littlefeld
Wilson and Regen
Columbia Insurance Agency
Jntons
Masonic
Wilson
Dinwiddie to Fill Pulpit During Pastor's Absence
Dr. A. G. Dinwiddie will occupy the pulpit at First Presbyterian Church this August during Dr. T A. Wharton's absence. He will preach his first sermon next Sunday night August as the church unanimously chose him for the vacation period.
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A. G. Dinwiddie
First Presbyterian Church
T A. Wharton
Tense quarrel over Castro politics in Curacao unrest
In Willemstad Curacao July 26 strained Venezuela Curacao relations flare into mob action. About 1,000 protesters batter the home of a Venezuelan resident accused of insulting Curacao in Venezuelan papers and force him to sign an apology. A later disturbance in front of the Venezuelan Consul’s residence led to gunfire from the consul’s house but no injuries. Troops were called to guard the Venezuelan Consul as anger spread through the capital.
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Willemstady
Caracao
Venezuela
Carawag
Dutch West Indies
Coracao Rezun
de Aotonsa
Castro
Veneselan
Armad
Senor Lopez
Curacao
Pink eye outbreak hits Maury cattle countywide
Cattle in Maury County suffer pink eye with some going blind. Statewide complaints to the Department of Agriculture describe an epidemic, especially south of the city in South Columbia. Treatment is underway, the disease is not always fatal, and horses are rarely affected in this county.
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Department of Agriculture
South Columbia
Settlement of Court Costs Document Readied for Payment
Circuit Court Clerk A. Nichole received settlement of court costs from the Supreme Court this morning and is prepared to pay the cents to the rightful recipient. Dockets include J. W. Hall and wife versus L. & N. Railroads, Mary Harville versus Banta Fy Turnpike Co, and Frank Mayes arson case.
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Nichole
Supreme Court
J. W. Hall
Mary Harville
Banta Fy Turnpike Co
Frank Mayes
Bankrupt stock sold for 7100 at Mt. Pleasant sale
The bankrupt stock of merchandise of St. George at Mt. Pleasant was sold by Market Street Dry Goods Company for 7100. The stock was estimated to be worth 10000 and will be sold at retail at Mt. Pheasant.
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St. George
Mt. Pleasant
Market Street Dry Goose Company
Mt. Pheasant
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Maury
J. A. Greer
Grover Morrow
Geo. Jones
J. A. Eskew
Will Dugger
Tom Bryant
Pat Hickman
Billy Holt
Jesse Tomlinson
James Williamson
Wallace Dugger
Bigbyville
J. T. Petty
J. H. Courtney
J. T. Johnson
Seth
M. Stephenson
D. F. Fleming
Dave Marshall Watkins
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M. E. Church
J. T. Redmon
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