Pikes of Rainey Looney Purchase by Maury County
Maury County Court votes unanimously to buy toll roads from Horace Rainey and C T Looney at 1000 dollars per mile. Purchases cover Hampshire Santa Fe Spring Hill Nashville Williamsport Pulaski Bear Creek Bigbyville Campbellsville pikes with 12 gates opening after a ninety day period and warrants bearing 6 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Rainey
T. Looney
Rainey
Mullins
Russell
Crowe
Davis
Glenn
Hunter
Holt
McKibbon
Denton
Voorhies
English
Ricketts
Ross
Jackson
Wilkes
Brooks
Guest
Alexander
Webster
Hayes
Taylor
Pogue
Forgey
Church
Cullooka
Mooresville
Spring Hill
Kedron
Maury County
C. T. Looney
Hampshire
Santa Fe
Nashville
Williamsport
Pulaski
Bear Creek
Bigbyville
Campbellsville
Chris T. Looney
Coming Congress to Meet at High School Building
A Sociological Congress Extension meeting in Columbia, June 24 to 26, adopted a survey plan of the city. Committees named include Survey, Exhibit, Entertainment, Membership, Publicity, and Sunday Service with Dr. W B Ricks as chair. Public High School building to host events from Friday night June 28 to Monday night June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Ricks
Sociological Congress Extension
Columbia
First Methodist Church
J. M. Dedman
W. P. Erwin
W. P. Woldridge
A. B. Sowell
T. L. Cunningham
T. H. Grizzard
Dr. Chas
T. Alexander
W. B. Ricks
Congress
R. 8. Hopkins
D. D. Little
Maury Countians Receive Degrees From Vanderbilt
Special to The Herald Nashville June 16 225 graduates at Vanderbilt this week include John H Neelley and Howard Hill Roberts of Columbia Tennessee Neelley earned Bachelor of Science with high honors Roberts earned Bachelor of Engineering
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the Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Vanderbilt University
John H. Neelley
Howard Hill Roberts
Columbia
Tennessee
Neelley
Roberts
Vestal shoots Charley Stuart near Santa Fe
Vestal, a colored man, shot Charley Stuart as he plowed near Santa Fe on a Wednesday afternoon. He fled the country but was tracked to Franklin by Sheriff Griffin and arrested at his sister’s home. He will be brought to Columbia to face assault with intent to kill charges.
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Dock Vestal
Charley Stuart
Santa Fe
Vestal
Franklin
Stuart
Griffin
Columbia
Bond sale reference noted in county court discussion
In county court this morning a reference was made to a pending investigation into county affairs. Col. Jos. F. Brownlow, one of the speakers, urged caution to the court. He noted a past recommendation to exchange 175000 of six percent warrants for four percent bonds, which now causes concern and displeasure among some people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Jos. F. Brownlow
Mathematician Speaks on Squaring the Circle After Fashion
A mathematician explains a playful geometric idea, comparing squaring the circle to walking and circling the square in a casual, illustrative manner. The remark frames a traditional puzzle with an approachable, everyday analogy.
Toll Gates to Open Free Roads in Maury County Observed
The Columbia Board of Trade plans a September celebration marking toll roads becoming free and invites all Maury County residents and nearby counties. President James A. Sloan calls a June 19 meeting at eight o'clock at the Court House to organize speakers, committees, and events. The effort aims to boost Maury County's standing and attract visitors with a large demonstration.
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Sloan Sasuem
Court House
Columbia
Columbia Board of Trade
James A. Sloan
Board of Trade
Sloan
Maury County
Maury
Peaches Shown by C F Perry From Highland Park Orchard
C F Perry of Columbia presented the Herald office force with a basket of Mayflower peaches on Wednesday after noon. The fruit was described as perfectly shaped and sweet with a distinct peachy flavor. Perry also shared a twig eight inches long bearing four peaches, from a three year old orchard at his Highland Park home.
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C. F. Perry
Columbia
Herald Office
William J Goad Declares for Maury County Constable
Former deputy sheriff William J. Goad announces his candidacy for constable in Maury County. He plans a vigorous August campaign in the Ninth district, supported by a reputation for faithfulness efficiency and tireless service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Goad
Maury County
Goad
Clover hay yield tops two tons per acre in Maury County
Justice of the Peace Wash P. Russell reports cutting and hauling 115 loads from thirty acres with expectations of over 150 loads total. He estimates a yield of about two tons per acre and a potential value exceeding thirty dollars per acre, signaling an exceptional hay crop for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Herald
Justice of the Peace
P. Russell
Deaths and Funerals for Lockridge Kinzer McCrady Pilkinton
Obituaries report the death of infant Walter B Lockridge Jr at his South High Street home after a week of illness with services at home and Rose Hill Cemetery. Other notices include Gordon Kinzer Jr of Vicksburg and Mrs Thomas McCrady of Ballingham. A nineteen month old son of Mr and Mrs W L Green died in Fortville Tennessee and was buried in Spring Hill. Mrs Pilkinton of Wood Street dies after months of illness. funeral at Second Baptist Church with burial in Rose Hill. Maury Undertaking Co. handles arrangements.
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Walter B. Lockridge, Jr
Walter B. Lockridge
South High Street
J.C. Molloy
Rose Hill
Thomas McCrady
Ballingham
Washington
W. L. Green
Fuintville
Tenn
Spring Hill
C. C. McNeill
W. H. Pilkinton
Wood Street
De‘ceased
Second Baptist Church
C. A. Utley
W. T. Ussery
Rose Hill Cemetery
Texas
Chatey Jones
Fayetteville
C. Pilkinton
Talladega, Ala
R. B
R. E. Pilkinton
Columbia
W. B. Bloss
J. B Bloss
Maury Undertaking Co
Mermaid Pedals and The Short Skirted Maid
A fragment poem notes a maid standing with reluctant feet and oversized pedals. The lines evoke a mermaid theme with hints of public gaze and nautical imagery, framed by a playful historical verse voice.
George 8 Walker Ships Out Pacing Stable to Grand Circuit
George B Walker ships a string of pacers and trotters to the Grand Circuit meet opening July 17 in Cleveland. Included are Louise Gentry, Willie Caffey, Mamie Direct, Pat Carmody, and Green pacer Freddie Welch, with times reported from 2:06 to 2:11. Walker expands his stable to include yearlings and two year-olds showing strong speed for future seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Walker
Cleveland
Ohio
Mr. Walker
Bome
Mamie
Star
Louise Gentry
Willes
Casey
John R. Gentry
Pat Carmody
al Stamley
Mamie Direct
Directs Star
Flower 'S Direct
Ella Browe
Walter Direct
Napoleon
Sally Hal
Correctly
Louise
Willie Caffey
John Gentry
Annie Caffey
Direct
Aire
Flower Direct
Ella Brown
Black Knight
Midnight
Blackie K. Frank K
Brown Direct
Elk Rose
Elk Tom
al Stanley
Eva Love
Pat
Freddie Welch
John A
Lady Hal Brown
Geers Direct
Pulsan, Jr
Pulsus
Egotist
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Eastman Kodak
Woldridge’s Drug Store
Rainey-Looney
Lumbia
J. H. Neelley and
H. H. Roberts
Vanderbilt
Gubeeribe
Charlie Stuart
Negro
Sister
The
Col
Brownlow
F. Perry
Highland Park
William J.goad
Constable
Ewell Farm
Yorkshire
Percy Brown
Spring Hill, Tenn
Martin College
W. T. Wynn
Pulaski, Tenn, Jr
Delokiutare Lowhely
Gordon Kinzer, Jr
Gordon Kinzer
County
Vicksburg
Miss
Walker
Mamle Direct
Mr. Connor Flowers
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