Sewerage Extension and Aldermen Debate
The Board of Mayor and Aldermen met with most members present as they debated extending the sewerage system. A sanitary inspector with police power was proposed, property owners urged to connect to sewers, and plans for an engineer to map the town evaluated. Costs, contracts, and potential bonds were discussed as city officials seek broader sanitary improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan
Brownlow
W. FE. Hayes
South Main Street
Otory Avenue
Rainey
Sixth Street
Nichols
Jackson
Daie
Bigelow
Porter
J. Vorter
Cameron
Street Committee
de. Ropbing
Fire Department
Robbins
Pythian Decoration Day Observed by Two Lodges
John C. Dexter and Phintias Lodges A. of P observed Decoration Day in a Sunday ceremony. The two lodges marched from their datles to Rose Hill, formed a circle in the cemetery, and, led by Dr. T. A. Wharton, opened the service. W. B. Turner gave a talk on Pythianism before the benediction and the two groups laid flowers on nineteen graves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dexter
Phintias
A. of
South Main Streats
Rose Hill
T. A. Wharton
W. B. Turner
Small Fire Destroys Room House on Thirteenth Street
Fire Friday night at 8 o clock heavily damaged a three room house behind a residence on Thirteenth Street in South Columbia. Mrs Lusk, inside, fled to the roof as flames spread, saved by Ed Lamar and Edwin Bullard until the fire brigade arrived. Mrs Lusk’s household belongings valued at 125 dollars were lost. an elderly negro woman known as Adnt Monday and her daughter lost all but a chair and a bed tick. The fire likely started from live coals from the stove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lowk
Thirteenth Street
South Columbia
Moe
In Rome Cardinal Respighi Opens Eucharistic Congress
Cardinal Respighi inaugurated the Eucharistic Congress in Rome with 6000 attendees at St. John Lateran. He spoke about preserving Christ’s last supper table and proposed global fundraising to cover expenses for unveiling the table. Father David Fleming supported Catholic nations and suggested the next congress be held in India.
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Rome
Jane
Cardinal Respighi
St. Jon Lateran
David Fleming
India
Closing Exercises at McCains School Feature Miles Standish
The McCains School closed with Thursday evening exercises featuring a Miles Standish play and several minor performances. Attending Columbians included Mr. and Mrs. Chas Shar, Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Dugger, Mr. and Mrs. John Frasier, and Misses Addie Sims Bennet Lucy Maud Haley Charlotte Faria Dosie Seliirs Jesse Gray Will Lee Tull Worley Hucker Oboate Edwin Bullard Henry Holman Ernest Joohnan.
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McCains
Miles Standish
Chas
Shar
Emmett Dugger
John Frasier
Addie Sims Bennet
Lucy and Maud Haley
Charlotte Faria
Dosie Seliirs
Mestas Jesse Gray
Will Lee
Tull Worley
Hucker Oboate
Edwin Bullard
Henry Holman
Ernest Joohran
Pythians Elect Officers at South Columbia Hall
The Dexter Lodge of the Knights of Pythias held a semi annual election naming J P Roan as Chancellor Commander A L Randolph as Vice-Chancellor J Thomas as Prelate J E Calvert as Master of Arms H Johnsan as Master of Work Will Reaves as Inner Guard W J Lane as Outer Guard C F Brittain E L Wilbon and C L Randolph named as trustees but Reaper of Record and Seal and Master of Exchequer retained their duties for another year A F Green accepted membership with Rank of Esquire.
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A. F. Green
Houston seeks injunction delaying Marshall County jail
P C Houston Jr of his place obtained from Judge Sam Holding of Columbia an injunction restraining the county Building Committee and contractors from further work on Marshall County jail. The order settles the ownership dispute over the lot where the jail is being built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewisburg
Tenn
P. C. Houston, Jr
Haw
Sam Holding
Columbia
Marshall County
Houston
Heavy Shipment Of Lambs From Georgia Sat Afternoon
A heavy shipment of livestock departed Georgia Saturday afternoon with fourteen cars loaded. Houston Thomas sent one car of lambs, Milt Allen two cars, and Hagey and Hilliard three cars plus one car of cattle and sheep. Other consignors were Lewisburg parties.
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Gatamina
Houston Thomas
Milt Allen
Hagey & Hilliard
Lewisburg
Movement to organize Young Men's Christian Association in Columbia
A large audience at the Union Meeting in the Methodist Church endorsed a plan to form a Columbia YMCA. Mr. G. T. Hughes urged a wholesome space for boys with moral and business benefits, noting early subscriptions totaling 2500 dollars and a firm committee to push building plans, subscriptions, and membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecenuy
Young Men's Christian Association
Colamita
Tne
Methedirt
Aiorbos
T A. Wharton
Spencer Tufnell
Colombia
Wharton
Hughes
Bey
Columbia
Mr. Hughes
Becav
Merchants of
Dr. Wharton
Culombis
Gymoneium
Columbis
W. B Greenian
R. C G. Ewing
J. W. Frierson
Eugene Anderson
L. Lander
Ka Turner
Rob Harlen
J. F. Brownlow
N. F. Vaughan
Ernest Loran
Jao
A Oakes
W. B. Greenlow
E. B. Erwin
Doo, Fry
Yom Cunningham
W. D. Cameron
Edwie Ballard
W.A. Quarterman
O. T. Looney
Ira Brown
IT. A. Porter
Harry Martin
Geo
Eli Mckennon
Jas, Smiser
KR. L. McKinney
Dr. Ainwiddie
Maury County Dental Society Meets at Bigbyville
The Maury County Dental Society met Thursday evening at Bigbyville with Dr Nowlin and Dr Merrill elected to membership. A paper on point work was read by Dr Hardison. Due to Dr Gavock's absence, discussion opened by Dr Merrit. Three members were later invited to Dr Nowlin's home for an elegant seven o'clock dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County Dental Society
Bigbyville
D Nowiin
W. G. Merrill
Ik. Hardison
Gavock
M P. Merrit
Mills Incorporated Seeks New Stockholders
June 2 in Lewisburg Tennessee reports the incorporation filings for Mills Incorporated. The list of incorporators includes A. B. ei, R. Wilheste, Walter Phillies, J. S. Morr, and B. C. Armstrong.
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Lewisburg, Tenn
Ead
Wie
R. Wilheste
Walter Phillies
J. 8. Morr
B.C. Armstrong
Alumni Banquet and Exercises at Columbia High School
The Columbia High School alumni banquet and exercises drew a attentive audience Friday night. Rev W Cherry opened with a prayer, Jease Gray sang When the Frost is on the Pumpkin, Maggie eat, and Miss Mary Dale Figgers played violin. L P Padgett gave the address, memory featured a trio by H B Sharp Raymond Adkisson and Miss Adair Sims Bennett, followed by a lively after‑dinner program led by toastmaster Frank William and guests J W Cherry W Fleming J A Oakes L P Padgett Miss Eilen Friel and Mary tert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia High School
Atheniam
W. Cherry
Jease Gray
Maggie
Gray
Mise Mary Dale Figgers
L. P. Padgett
Mexiames C. HB. Sharp
Raymond Adkisson
Mies Adair Sims Bennett
Steels
Frank William
Messia
J. W, Cherry
W. Fleming
Jae A
Oakes
L, P
Padl
Eilen Friel
Mary Tert
Popular Insurance Man Promoted to Jackson District
W. T. Palmer, previously assistant superintendent for the Nashville district in Columbia, has been promoted to superintendent of the Jackson district by Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. He will relocate his family to Jackson next week to assume charge of the new office on the pace eville Pike, citing salary differences.
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W. T. Palmer
New York City
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Nashville
Columbia
Jackson
Palmer
Eville Pike
Four teen aged girls run away toward Nauliville seeking work
Four black girls aged fourteen to seventeen attempted a runaway to Nauliville on Friday afternoon to seek employment. Their parents were alerted just before the train time and the police were called for assistance. Two girls were caught at the depot and two returned to friends' homes.
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Nualiville
Mtthy
Cure for Fifteen Years of Torture and Humiliation
A testimonial from H. B. Franklin of 717 Washington St Allegheny Pennsylvania describes chronic suffering from skin torment for fifteen years. He credits Cutiura ointment and soap with a complete cure after three days, noting clear skin and relief from extreme itching. Franklin urges others to write if in doubt.
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Cutiura
Shel
H. B. Franklin
Washington St
Allegheny, Ps
Complete treatment for every rumour and skin condition
Complete external and internal treatment for every rumor of skin disease may now be had for one dollar. A single set is often sufficient to cure disfiguring itch ing born scaly humours eczema rashes and irritations from infancy to age when all else fails Seemp He and Milla are mold throughs weer foot heer neo fou Hiogm.
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Seemp
Milla
Lawyer Dismisses Contempt Charge in Court Case
Contempt proceedings against Mr. Lloyd Ceci for assault on Judge Benn Holding last November were dismissed by Judge John W. Childress. Mc Cecil's attorney Mr. G T Hughes argued the act did not violate the contempt statute, while the Attorney General urged liberal construction to cover the offense. The judge ruled the law did not apply and dismissed the case.
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Lloyd Ceci
Benn Holding
John W. Childress
Nashville
Ing
G. T. Hughes
Mc Cecil
Dadge Holding
Hughes
Hia~ Self
Bie
Lol
Terres
Iles Ape
Garner
Supreme Court
la Supreme Court
Gasea
Childress
Four legged turkey hatched by Mr Hayes in oddity
Mr W A Hayes reported a curious event of a four legged turkey hatched last week. One specimen had an extra leg attached by a short neck. he removed the attachment and the turkey continued to grow using the remaining limbs.
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W. A. Hayes
Mr. Hayes
Phintias Lodge Elects Officers
Phintias Lodge K of P held their semi annual election of officers Friday night. Shelby Coffey was named D C, Looney Walker IV, 2 Connor Aido Prelate, H T Alexander Master at Arms, Frank Latta Inner Guard, O B K Baxter Master of Works. Phintias and John C Dexter lodges plan decoration of graves at Rose Hill tomorrow at 4 PM with address by W B Turner.
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Phintias Lodge K. of P
Shelby Coffey
D C
Looney Walker
Connor ‘Aido
H. T. Alexander
Arme
Frank Latta
O. BK. Baxter
Phintias
John C. Dexter
Rose Hill
W. B. Turnor
Prisoners Brought From Nashville in Mixed Case
Marachel Webb escorted captured men to Nash ville Pridwy, Robert Armstrong and Humphrey Church, both colored, to face jail. Church charged with crap shooting while Armstrong faced assault to murder claims. The background ties to a prior Kansas Row scrap where Armstrong slashed Allen Carter. Also mentions Dr. Woon's Nar wag Pine Syrup in a stray ad-like line.
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City
Marachel Webb
Nashville
Pridwy
Robert Armstrong
Humphrey Church
Church Wan
Armstrong
Ragan
Allen Carter
Bith
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Board OF Mayor
Burdock Blood Bitters
Promptor Penmiene
Phintias and
John C. Dexter Lodges
Jesus Christ
Basilica of
St. John
M'Cains School
Pythians
America
Mr. G. T. Hughes
Methodist Church
Vaele Seme
Wade
Hi Moe
Army of Navy
H. W. Phillips
Loulaville, Ky
MR. Cecil
Phintias Lodge
Ieee
Dr. Woon
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