Corn Club Meeting Plans Fall Exhibit At Courthouse
A Maury county corn club meeting held Monday afternoon at the courthouse discussed fall exhibit plans open to all growers, prize structure, and expanding corn club work. Speakers Dean Fewell Tomlinson and Meroney urged broader participation, with Prof Galloway and Supt Graham aiming to boost school interest and prepare for next year’s efforts.
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Court House
Dean
Fewell
Tomlinson
Meroney
Corn Club
Hine
Bome
Vimed
Republic
Bummer Institute
Galloway
Graham
Noted Case on Trial in State v Bishop and Le Rambo
The state against Har Bishop and R. Le Rambo sits in court as a conspiracy in the state of trade case proceeds. A jury of local names is drawn with officers T. N. Koo and RS. Hardison serving. Prosecutors Wherson and J. Gar and defense H Hopkins and J Voorhies present. Prosecution witnesses Barker of Barker Produce and A M Cochran of the County Produce Co. are listed. jurors and attendees from WH Marsh to J L Diemer are noted along with several townships and stores in the line of sight.
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Har‘' Bishop
R. HB. le Rambo
Zotlows
W. H. Jones
J. W. Patton
Kek
Ade
Whit Thomas
J. R. Holmes
Or Pinkston
W. ©. Fleming
Itv Sowell
G. L. Addisson
P. J. Hun
Feepch Straley
Nate Richardson
T. N. Koo
RS. Hardison
J. Hendy
Court Stenngrashe
Attor
Eneral Wherson
Joh Gar
Hopkine
Wheat Harvest Prospects Stir Nashville Rally
Amid county wide activity farmers express optimism over fine yields and strong prospects. In Nashville today, factions rally before the commission, signaling seri ous engagement with harvest plans and policy.
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Nashville
Telephone Service Discussed At Board Of Trade Meet
A committee was appointed to consult with the local manager after discussions at the Board of Trade meeting centered on telephone service improvements. The action signals efforts to enhance local telecom coverage and reliability for residents and businesses.
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Board OF Trade
Mittee
Columbia
Cumberland Telephone and ‘Telegraph Company
T. L. Cunningham
Astley Sowell
Fred Latta
Cumberland
Columbia Institute
Columbia Board of Trade
Wheat harvest commences in Maury County amid hopes for large yield
In Maury County farmers report ideal weather and strong yields as wheat cutting begins in Mt Pleasant Cross Bridges and Ridley districts. Some large growers estimate 20 bushels or more per acre, while many hold out for higher prices, with mill buyers offering around 85 cents. The county faces election-law tension over county commissioners as petitions circulate.
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Maury County
Mt. Pleasant
Cross Bridges
Ridley
Chicago
Charter Secured for Local Boy Scouts
Charter will be secured for the local Boy Scouts. Three patrols of ten each will be organized right away.
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BOY Scouts
Making Money On Wool And Lambs At Local Sale
A farmer delivered a large flock, selling thirty five lambs totaling 4095 pounds with an average of 88 pounds per lamb. He earned 239.85 dollars from lambs and saved eleven prime lambs for stock, plus forty one sheep produced wool worth about 50 dollars. The seller fed the flock twice during winter, illustrating potential profits in sheep farming.
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Warfield
Odd Fellows Great Meeting Delights Members
The Odd Fellows held a Tuesday night gathering noted for strong fellowship and turnout. About forty members attended with two initiates receiving the rites and a fine presentation of initiatory work followed by refreshments.
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Odd Fellows Meeting
Shipments of Maury County Jersey Heifers Grow
J L Thomas, a leading Maury county shipper, says shipments of grade Jersey heifers have surged. His firm Mynell and W Sowell alone moved over 25 thousand dollars worth in five months, about five thousand monthly, with total county shipments likely exceeding one hundred thousand dollars per year. Demand rises as Maury county bred cattle gain recognition and buyers in Mississippi and Texas pursue the grade stock.
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Herald
J. Lem Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Mynell and
W. Sowell
Maury County
Mississippi
Texas
Culleoka Boys Have Made Good
John Withers and Sam Withers, once residents of Culleoka, found success in the far west. Joan Withers remains prospering in Los Angeles and is wealthy, while Sam has fared well in Arizona. Both brothers stay active in the Methodist church and respond to worthy calls.
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John Withers
Sam Withers
Culleoka
Joan Withers
Los Angelus
Calif
Jim
Old Beck
Methodist
Cullooka
Sam
Thas
Fire at Kirk store prompts delayed arson theory
Fire at B C Kirk’s store in Isom on February 6 led to initial ruling of a defective flue and full insurance payout of 2019 by Mora B. Faris local agent with no protest. Later evidence suggested incendiary origin and state agents Caesar Thomas and Yeaman revisited the case. Witnesses were examined with no decisive results and further investigations were anticipated. Yeaman, former fire marshal under Beau Folk, is noted for later roles in the Cooper armmack case and securing convictions.
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Maretal
John Yeaman
Isom
B. C. Kirk
Mora B. Farias
Caesar Thomas
Insurance Company
Yeaman
Crimmetts Store
Yeoman
Beau Folk
Davidson County
Cooper Armack
Coopers
Children’s Day at Williamsport Methodist Church
Children at Williamsport Methodist Church will observe Children’s Day next Sunday with an interesting program. Dr Chappell cannot attend but will preach on the fifth Sunday of the month. Assistant editor Dr Benny of Sunday school literature will also preach at Williamsport Sunday.
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Williamsport
Chappell
Benny
Chairman Peebles Wins Bid to Postpone Action in Maury County
Maury County politics edge toward an open fight as Chairman Peebles delays appointing Democratic election commissioners M Allen and J Burns. A state board request and a majority petition circulate while a July first meeting is eyed. Barker or Barkis could be the third name amid party maneuvering and objections as the struggle shifts to public view.
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Maury County
Allison
Etate Commission
T. H. Peeblen
BV. J. Towler
Wm. Barker
M. E. Allen
C. Y. Clarke
Dr. Clarke
John M. Burns
Thorne
Nashville
Thomas H. Peebles
Peebles
M. &. Allen
State Board
Messrs. Allen and Burns
Allen and Burns
Barkis
Barker
Alles
Toquarters
Maury figures on state fair track in Tennessee racing
Maury County entries loom at Tennessee state fair events with horses from Pulaski and nearby, including Bordelon Waiter Onward in the 2:20 Heralta trot and Mack Rhoda driven by J. W. Holland. Helen Douglass, Bindo Knight, Honey Boy, Wille Chaffee, and other named horses are listed across multiple purses and races, with Wille Chaffee noted for a recent strong record.
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Columbia
Maury
Maury County Fair
Thomas
Pop Geers
Ace Bordelon
Waiter
J. W. Holland
Pualeki
Mack Rhoda
Helen Douglass
Bindo Knight
J. P. Abernathy
Palaus, Jr
Athinne
Generye Gem
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Institute For the Summer
Gall
Mr. Peables
Chautauqua
Boy Scout
Independent Phosphate Co
Hightreet
W. P. Morton
W. Warfield
ODD Fellows Great Meeting
Thomas & Lowell
Culleoka Boys
John and
West
KIRK
DR. Beatty
Postpore
Emith Thomas and
Highland Farm
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