Bond Question Prompts County Board Debate
The Columbia Herald discusses the 175 000 bond issue for a bridge and courthouse. It defends the county court and trustees, argues the move saved money by replacing six percent debt with four percent, and criticizes the Nashville Banner. It stresses investigation proposals, defending public-spirited officials and condemning envious critics while urging unity for community progress.
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Herald
Flem Thoman
Bridge and Court House
Nashville Banner
Thomas
Gordon
Bo Bide
Critdeiam
Tennessee
H. W. Thomas
Worden
Mr. Thomas
Hardin Thomas
W. C. Gordon
Maury County Governed by Honest Public Spirit
The Herald asserts Maury County has not found graft in its finances but shows officials and road board members act from public spirit rather than profit. It lauds the county court, praises tax discipline, and notes progress in schools bridges roads and care for the unfortunate while keeping levies below state average.
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Hill
Road Board
Road Commission
Herald
Maury
Maury County
Jess
Ife
Wvorthy
OL Ciead
Ice Cream Supper For Neapolis School Held Friday Night
A cream supper for the benefit of Neapolis school is announced for Friday night. The event promises a wide selection of calcium car dide in large drums, hosted by Martin Vaughan Co at the street location.
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Neapolis School
Neapolis
Martin & Vaughan Co
Erskine College Honors Lemuel Padgett With Doctor of Laws
Erskine College conferred the Doctor of Laws degree on Hon. Lemuel Philips Padgett of Columbia Tennessee. Padgett, a 1876 Erskine graduate, built a noted legal career before entering Congress and serving subsequent terms.
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Due West
8. C
Brskine College
Lemuel Philips Padgett
Columbia
Tennessee
Congress
Demands for More Finance Schools Plague County Board
A county board faces widespread calls for additional finance schools as residents from across the county press for more funding and support. The unfolding dispute centers on budget allocations and future education plans.
Teachers Elected In Many County Schools Amid Demands
County Board of Education faced a long meeting as requests for higher school funding surged after a tax levy increase. Several districts gained new teachers while some schools, notably in the Fifth district, still await appointments. The list details selections across Beech Grove to Hampshire with multiple named principals and assistants.
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County Board of Education
Seasion
Col Hickman Hosts Surprise Birthday Party at Cullooka Pike
Col James C Hickman celebrated his sixty ninth birthday with a surprise gathering at his country home on Cullooka Pike. Family members from Quileoka Pulaski Lynnville Nashville and Cullooka attended along with daughters in law sons in law and grandchildren bringing baskets of food for a lawn feast. Col Hickman shown moved by the affection thanked everyone for a day he enjoyed above all others.
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Col James
Hickman
Cullooka' Pike
Col. Hickman
Lon
Quileoka
J. Emmett G. Hickman
Pulaski
Rufus T. Hickman
Lynnville
H. C. Miller
Nashville
M. Phineas Murphey
Cullooka
Minnie
Mattie Hickman
James C. Hickman
Pikes Purchase Pressure From County Board Leader
President Sloan of the Board of Trade urges county leaders to back the pikes purchase at the upcoming county court session. He writes letters to influential citizens to gain support for the progressive move and asks attendance next Wednesday.
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Sloan
Board OF Trade
Guests Arrive for Holidays at Primm's and Estes House
Mr. and Mrs. W. 8. McFall with their young daughter from Columbia arrive Saturday for a several day stay in the hollow. Mr. and Mrs. James Andrews of Columbia visit Sunday at the Hotel Estes. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Brown of Ashwood spend Sunday at the Hotel. John Will Mayberry and family weekended at Primm's. Mrs. Wille Spears of Jaepor Tenn joins Estes House for several weeks.
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James Andrews
Columbia
Estes
Hugh Brown
Ashwood
Hatel House
John Will Mayberry
Primm's
Wille
Spears
Jaeper
Tenn
Estes House
Renewal subscription note to The Herald from Roy Smith
A reader in Nashville Tennessee writes to editor Finney enclosing a check to renew a subscription to The Herald. Smith praises the paper as thoroughly enjoyed each week and signs with address 4908 Elkine Avenue.
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Nashvile
Tenn
J. 1
Finney
Columbia
Ald
Roy Smith
Elkine, Ave
le Pee
Hospitality in Columbia Welcomes Visiting Juniors
E G Prescott of Knoxville praises Columbia for warm hospitality during the state council. He notes refined hospitality, orderly proceedings led by chairman Rambo, generous reception, and memorable flag and Bible presentation to the high school. He predicts a bright future for Maury Council Columbia and invites Juniors to Knoxville next May.
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The
Junior
Columbia
State Council
Rambo
Ion
Knight
Cheek
Maury Council
Coxmbe
Tennessee
Columbia Council
Knotville
Prescott
Knoxville
Tenn
Fourteen Tracts of Land to Sell at Public Auction
The Clerk and Master Mora will offer fourteen tracts of land for sale at the courthouse on Monday, July 3, in a single day auction. It marks the largest number of tracts sold under chancery court decrees in many years.
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Mora
Foriss
Court House
Chancery Court
Fresh car of Chattanooga’s Whit Lime just in
Fresh car news from Martin and Veuchan reports a new shipment arriving on It Street. The brief note notes local business activity and a named location in Chattanooga.
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Chattanoogs
Martin & Veuchan O
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