McKennon declines Columbia postmaster offer at urging of bank
George B. McKennon, recently named postmaster at Columbia, announces he will remain cashier of the Columbia Bank & Trust Company after directors unanimously urge a substantial pay increase. The move ends the postmaster bid and rekindles the local contest for the office paying 2700 dollars yearly after July 1.
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George B. McKennon
Columbia
McKennon
Columbia Bank & ‘Trust Company
Directory of the Bank
Catesman
Maury County
McKennan
Columbia Bank & Trust Company
McKenna
Pho
Padgett
Ocal
Nir
Culleoka Church Action Postponed After Presbytery Meeting
At a Culleoka Presbyterian Church meeting the session decided to delay any move to disband or sell the church until after September 1. Only a few members remain and many feel the burden of maintaining a pastor is too heavy. A summer or fall gathering will reassess, with visitors Rev. W. T. Spears and T. Ed Gordon of Columbia and Rev. MS. Kennedy of Pulaski in attendance.
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Lewisburg
W. T. Spears
T. Ed Gordon
Columbia
MS. Kennedy
Pulaski
Maury County Man Invents Dustproof Milk Pail
Fred Alexander, formerly of Maury County now living in Kramer Indians, invents a dust and odor proof milk pail. The cylindrical pail holds 82 pounds of milk, features a sunken funnel under the cow udder with a brass strainer, prevents spilling and milder neck injury. Columbia agent Mrs Joe Ketchum handles sales locally at $5.08. Alexander hopes to be buried back in Maury County for his six foot share of soil.
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Maury County
Fred Alexander
Kramer
Fred W. Alexander
Columbia
Alexander
Joe Ketchum
Hagrang Wi Promises Superior Wedding Invitations in Columbia
Hagrang Wi invites prospective brides to consider their engraved wedding invitations and announcements. The firm touts readiness and links with the largest engravers, claiming unmatched quality and service in Columbia.
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Columbia
Maury County Officials May Seek Re-Election
The Herald runs authorized notices for Maury County races on August 6, 1914. Candidates include Joe T. Wilkes Arch W Lipaceach D Looney Frank H Smith David Mitchell A Hays Brit Davis P C Dooley John W Adkison Bam J Taylor W S Corte and others for County Court Clerk Circuit Court Clerk Trustee Register and Constable positions. The notices list election date and candidate status.
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Joe T. Wilkes
Coly Gardner
Maury County
Arch W. Lipaceach
D. Looney
Frank H. Smith
David Mitchell
Efrealt
Brit" Davis
P. C
Pat) Dooley
John W. Adkison
Iota
Dim Buck” Pogue
Register of
Bam J. Taylor
Corte
Riet
Saving Mules In Torrid Weather At Harvest
In Maury County, farmer W. M. Tolley describes mules thriving in extreme heat with constant watering. He uses a spring wagon to bring water hourly, gives each mule about two gallons, and stops if a mule shows distress. The practice, along with two binders, allows harvesting thirty acres of wheat daily. other sheriff candidates are announced for August 6, 1914.
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W. M. Tolley
Tolley, Stock Farm
Turpin
Sheri
Wedding Invitations and Stationery Display Ad
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Pure Hereford cattle breeding praised by McClanahan
V A Metuuuahoun of Hampshire hails pure bred Hereford stock as finest among breeds. McClanahan, from Brookhaven, started with twelve purebred cows and now has twenty eight head including calves. Yearling calves average about 600 pounds. He notes strong demand for breeding stock and potential beef value. He claims Herefords require little shelter and winter well, with calves grazing with cows. Evidence of growing interest in high grade cattle breeding is seen across the state.
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V. A. Metuuuahoun
Hampehire
Jie
McClanahan
Couple Made One By Genial Squire
Wesley Stofel and Miss Pearl Dalmwood visited Squire Cap Holt on a sunny afternoon and received a marriage license. In a brief ceremony the squire wed the couple, noting his speed in tying the knot even in heat.
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Wesley Gtofel
Miss Pearl Daimwood
Cap Holt
Towit
Wesley Stofel
Miss Pearl Dalmwood
Squire Cap
Real Estate Transfers and Card of Thanks Notice
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds including J A Daniels to A R Lindsay for 288 acres in district six at 20 dollars and W J Towler to G P Pratt, plus a card of thanks noting half interest in a house and lot valued at 165 dollars. Also mentions Mr and Mrs William Cathey Kirk and other names with fractional interests and small acreages amid scattered garbled entries.
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J. ©. Daniels
A. R. Lindsay
W. J. Towler
G. P. Pratt
Wm. Cathey Kirk
W. Walter Williamson
Tend
Gillam
Rutherford
Faikan
Methodists Pay Floating Debt in Minutes
Members of the Marat Methodist church gathered for a Sunday lesson on clearing church debt. A floating balance of about 600 dollars had lingered. within fifteen minutes the pledge was secured and the debt paid in full.
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Mrat Methodist Church
Chattanooga chancellor seeks info on Times staff fees
Attorney W B Miller in chancery court asks for a court order to compel employees of the Chattanooga Times to provide information about the amount of fees in the Great Southern Agency case. The filing notes the information was published and requests details on fees received.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
W. B. Miller
Chattanoogs Times
Azaeae Bas Sahmaesh
Elving
Great Southern
Capa
Fry Bros Sell Six Cars In Week
Fry Bros local Buick and Ford agents report selling six cars in the past seven days. It is described as the largest number of sales in a week for the county. Buyers include L. J. Krannister Hampshire Buick model 27 and W. J. Towler Columbia Buick model 25. A Ford touring car goes to U. B. of agriculture for hog cholera work. Another Ford touring car to O. Thomas a real estate man. A Ford roadster to W. Andrew Date and another to J. A. Sloan Co.
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Fry Bros
Buick
Foard
L. J. Krannlstedt
Hampshire
Buyiok
Crate of Cherries Sent to Herald Force
The Herald forces received a crate of delicious cherries as a gift and compliment from Horace Harper, a well known fruit raiser of Columbia. More of the fruit loner Very cherry is mentioned.
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Herald Forces
Horace Harper
Columbia
Adlai Stevenson Dies in Chicago at 78
Adlai Ewing Stevenson former vice president under Cleveland dies in Chicago after a months long illness. He served as congressman, helped back bimetalism efforts, and last ran for public office in 1908 for governor of Illinois. He is survived by three children and his wife.
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Venson
United States
Cleveland
Adlai Ewing Stevenson
Iaet
Democratic Party
William J. Bryan
Til ‘Noll
Charles 8. Dineen
Stevenson
Christian County
Bloomington
University of
Illinois
McClellan
Congress
Greenback
Grover Cleveland
Europe
Bite Venson
Chicago
Bloomingto
Lewis G. Stevenson
Tinots State Board of Pardons
Marthe D. Hardin
Mise Latitia Stevenson
Baseball money to be collected now in city
J R Buchanan has been secured by the team manager to collect funds subscribed months ago for the summer support of the baseball club. A misunderstanding suggested funds were not due until season’s end. that is incorrect. Any balance at season end will be prorated among subscribers. Buchanan will begin his work in the coming days.
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J. R. Buchanan
Nome
Buchanan
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Jown Fraser
Maury Comnty
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Sheri of
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W. Grit
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