Harlan Contention Over 70 Acres in Federal Case
In a long chancery dispute, Chancellor Bearden reformed a deed between Harlan and Wright to exclude 70 acres claimed by Harlan. The court ruled the statute of limitations does not apply since the deed reform was defensive. Federal Chemical Co. did not acquire the land as an innocent purchaser, with appeals likely to the Court of Appeals and possibly the Supreme Court.
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Harlan
Allen
Federal Chemical Company
Wright
Bearden
Federal Chemical Co
Chancery Court
Federal Chemical Company Et al
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Mortgage for millions filed in Blount County Tennessee
The Tennessee Power Co. filed a mortgage for 60,000,000 at Maryville Blount county the largest ever recorded there. The company operates the Ocoee River dams and leased Hale's Bar property. The mortgage funds are to be spent in Tennessee and North Carolina and copies will be filed in other counties where the company runs lines.
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Knoxville, Tenn
Tennessee Power Co
Maryville
Blount County
Ocoee River
Hale's Bar
Register
Tennessee
North Carolina
DOUBLY PROVEN DOAN'S KIDNEY PILLS PROVE RELIEF
Columbia grocer W. B. Padgett testifies to kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills in 1911 and reaffirms satisfaction in 1916. Ad promotes 50c price at all dealers with Foster Milburn Co prop Buffalo New York.
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Padgett
Grocer
Ninth’ St
Columbia
Doan
Dean
Mr. Padgett
Foster Milburs Co
Buffalo
Richardson Lumber Co Wins Contract for County High School
Work on the ornate county and city high school progresses with bricklaying roofing and plastering. Richardson Lumber Co holds the plastering contract and about 25 to 30 men are employed. The building should be ready for the September term. For sale stock ewes advertised locally. Forty percent more eggs are in cold storage than last year with Maury county leading in higher shipments and prices due to a strong egg crop.
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New County and City High Schol
Richardson Lumber Company
Maury County
William Barker
Barker
Sunday Trains Restored On Special Sunday Runs
Sunday schedules return with trains from Nashville depart at 2:35 and 4:30 for the city and Mt Pleasant lines adding Sunday runs. Train 43 will run Sundays at 6:25 pm and train 40 from Mt Pleasant and Sheffield will also operate on Sundays. After this Sunday the 5:10 pm Nashville service will move to 5:00 pm. Railway restores Sunday service halted months ago due to wartime business downturn. Train 10 will operate Sundays from 11:00 am daily. Train 11
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Nashville
Mt. Pleasant
Sheffield
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Fourth District raid nets four idle vagrants in Columbia
Constable Kelley Fariss of the third district raided Spring Hill this morning and brought four dusky vagrants to Columbia where they were placed in arra nce vile. The section has long complained of idle residents who toiled not and spun not, and the raid followed such grumbling about Covid gems.
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Kelley Fariss
Third
Spring Hill
Columbia
Changes in Train Schedules Ahead of Sunday
Train No 6 the Decatur accommodation will depart Columbia at 6 o clock five minutes earlier. Train No 12 will leave Nashville at 5 o clock instead of 6 10. The Decatur Shefield accommodation will arrive in Columbia at 4 50 instead of 4 55 p m.
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Decatur
Columbia
Nashville
Foley Kidney Pills Offer Quick Kidney Renewal
A Victorian advertisement urges readers to treat kidney and bladder ailments before they worsen. It claims Foley Kidney Pills restore healthy kidney function, reduce daytime pains and nighttime urinary issues, and promote sustained strength, with good results after the first dose. The ad credits Woldridge Co. as the supplier.
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Foley
Woldridge CO
Advt
Widen Pavement on West Seventh Street Approved
City authorities decide to widen the south side of West Seventh Street from the square to Garden Street. The extra three feet will align the south sidewalk with the north side, easing congestion on busy days. Property owners and the public approve the plan as paving begins when street paving resumes.
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West Seventh Street
Garden Streeet
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound Ad for Summer Coughs
Slight inflammation of the bronchial tubes eases a distressing cough and makes refreshing sleep impossible. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound covers raw inflamed surfaces with a soothing coating and stops the tickling relieving the racking cough. Take this cough medicine on summer trips for coughs colds croup and grippe.
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Foley
Grippe
Harvest Hand Burns From Misdirected Oil Accident
Leon Pillow a Black farm worker on John Galloway's property in the Sixth district suffered severe burns after mistaking crude carbolic acid for harness oil while greasing a harness. He inserted his hand into the container and was severely burned.
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Leon Pillow
John Galloway
Dedman elected chairman of county equalization board
The county board of equalization met at nine in the chancery courtroom for a two week session with members Dedman Nelson Glenn Cooper and Brown Church. Dedman was chosen chairman and Nelson secretary. They adjourned to Tuesday and expect a month of sessions to review personal assessments while real estate stays unchanged. Afterward the books go to County Clerk Lipscomb for tax book preparation and daily sessions continue. Only a few can afford health resorts for relief from rheumatic pain. Foley Kidney Pills are advertised as kidney health aids.
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County Board of Equalization
Chancery Court
B. C. Dedman
John C. Nelson
W. A. Glenn
W. D. Cooper
Brown Church
Lipscomb
Eialization Board
Foley
Woldiidge CO
Advt
Latham Delights Large Audiences at First Presbyterian
At the First Presbyterian church Rev C W Latham preached two excellent sermons to large congregations. Miss Lucy Cloud of McMinnville presided at the organ and played masterfully. Next Sunday Rev J J Armstrong of Nashville will be heard. Sloan's Liniment advertised as relief for tired overworked muscles with user testimonials.
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First Presbyterian Church
C. W. Latham
Lucy Cloud
McMinnville
J. J. Armstrong
Nashville
Damage to Shade Trees From Sunday Rain Stretches Town
During thirty minutes of heavy rain from eleven to twelve Sunday morning, considerable damage was done to shade trees around town. George E. B. McKinnon was the heaviest sufferer, with four trees blown down on his front lawn.
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George EB. McKennon
Dr Bell's Pie Tar Honey Cough Syrup Ad
Advertisement claims Dr Bells Pie Tar Honey blend soothes coughs and colds. Praises healing properties and urges readers to buy the original bottle from local dealers for immediate relief.
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Dr. Bell
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OILOP
Dal
Largs U.dings
New City
Richardson Lumber Co
Mit
L. Hayes
Bell
Court Square
Leon
Wendley, Thomas & Henbley
John Deere
John Desre
Brefer
Harlan, Porter & Walker
Bertram C. Deoman
Equalization
MO. C. Nelson
Latham
Lynnville
First Presbyterians
Sloan
Indian Motor Cycles
North Garden Street
Bethel House
Citizens
Godscribe
Herat
Richardson Lumber
Bell Phone
Columbia and
Maury County Trust Company
Maury National Bank
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