Institute assignments set for Maury county teachers at Athens
About seventy five teachers attended the summer Institute at the Athens for Maury county, with Supt. Graham in charge. The program lists assignments across Primary and Secondary departments including arithmetic geography history English civics bookkeeping geometry physics algebra geology rhetoric and civic government. Notable attendees include Prof. J W Brister may visit, Prof. W P Morton, Prof. J P Graham, and Prof. L S Duke.
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Athen
Maury County
Graham
J W. Brister
Ro F. Jones
Middle Tennessee State Normal Bchoo
Mayfreesboro
Biante Superiienmjent
W. P. Morton
Dan M. Galloway
Water Valley School
T. ¥. English
Charlotte Witkins
Jesse Tomlinson
McDowell School
Gramman
J. P. Graham
Engilah
C. W. Mitchell
R. L. Harris
L. 8
Duke of
J. A. Matthews
Cullooka
Flags and Flowers Honor Confederate Veterans at Rose Hill
The Honor Roll of Maury Daughters of the Confederacy and Winnie Davis Chapter tea rose tributes on Confederate graves at Rose Hill Cemetery. The service featured Rev Howard B. Andrews praising old South honor and courage, with remarks on Robert E Lee and Jefferson Davis.
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Rose Hill
Confederacy
New South
Old South
Olt
Robert B. Lee
Jefferson Davis
Army of the South
Award Contracts For Two Bridges
Two bridge projects were let by County Judge McKnight on Thursday. Bruce Cooper won the lock and dam bridge at Roberts Bend for 83 dollars amid six bids. Sam Nesbit topped Rutherford Creek bridge bids at 14 dollars from five bidders.
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McKnight
Roberts Bend
Bruce Cooper
Sam Nesbit
Rutherford Creek
Drawing Plans for New House by McKennon Anderson Poster
Plans are being drawn for a new story building by McKennon Anderson & Poster. The firm hopes to announce soon that work can start on their new home. Debris from the basement cleanup is nearly finished.
Ice Cream Supper Planned for Williamsport Methodist Church
The Indies of the Methodist church at Williamsport will hold an ice cream supper Friday night to raise funds for the church treasury.
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Williamsport
Confederate Veterans Honor Crosses At Cemetery Service
During the Confederate memorial event Dr Andrews spoke of enduring courage and loyalty of Southern soldiers. Major J T Williamson thanked him for the address on behalf of the soldiers. Mrs Frank H Smith presented crosses of honor to J Wooten and S W Daimwood, with more prepared for H B Lee, B Hunter and George W Park. A Confederate flag was placed on each grave as taps concluded the ceremony. Adna Frierson played piano accompaniments.
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South
Andrews
J. T. Williamson
Adna Frierson
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad Endsorsement 1911
A California druggist endorsement from Foley and Co recommends Foley's Honey and Tar Compound as an efficient non narcotic expectorant suitable for children. The letter from C H ard Drug Co and C L Persons notes years of use and lack of sedating effects. The ad urges getting the original in the yellow package via Woldridge Co.
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Pasadema
Cal
Foley and Co
Foley
C. H. Ard Drug Co
C. L. Persons
Debris Cleared From Ground After Fire At Woldridge Store
Wreckage and debris from the Woldridge Company store at West Seventh and Garden Street area, destroyed in the May 12 blaze, have been cleared. Bricks removed from the site are being stacked on Garden Street, and the firm plans to rebuild the store.
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Woldridge Company
West Seventh and
Garden Astreeta
Garden Street
The
Woldridge Co
Refuses Motion for New Trial in Slander Case
In Nashville federal court Judge Sanford overruled all defendant exceptions in Williams v Massey and denied a new trial. The verdict of 16250 was deemed excessive and reduced to 7500. The case involves Williams alleging slander by Massey, a wealthy Georgian. Local counsel Vuorlles represented Williams.
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Nashville
Sanford
Willams
Massey
R M. Williams
C. Vuor'lles
Thie Clty
Willem
Baptist Church Holds Annual Picnic at Caldwell Grove
About seventy five members from the Theta Pike Baptist Church and its Sunday school enjoyed their annual outing in Caldwell's grove near Columbia. They traveled by various vehicles around 9:30 a.m. and feasted on plentiful food on the grounds. The Monday rain left the grounds in fine condition and the weather was nearly ideal. Younger attendees played games in the woods and organizers Sol Maxwell W E Darmwood and Col J F Brownlow reported the event as the best picnic in some time.
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Baptist Church
Caldwell's Grove
Theta Pike
Columbia
Sol Maxwell
W. E. Darmwood
Col
J. F. Brownlow
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