Rumored Huge Phosphate Deal Shocks Maury County
Rumors say Independent Phosphate Company may sell Leatherwood mines to International Agricultural Corporation and extend Middle Tennessee Railway to Mt Pleasant to tap brown rock. If true the move could end blue rock, shift 80 000 ton annual contract, and deal a blow to Leatherwood city while boosting brown rock demand. Dortch of I P Co is in Leatherwood amid this discourse with work reportedly continuing July first.
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Independent
Phosphate Company
International Agricultural Corporation
Howard & Carpenter
Brown Rock
Middle Tennessee
Mt Pleasant
Maury County
1. A
Independent Phosphate Company
Middle Tennessee Railway
Mt. Pleasant
Leatherwood
Dortch
Mt Peasant
Blue Rock
Hannah to speak at court house on July Fourth
Gen Harvey H Hannah and campaign figures plan July 4 appearance in Columbia with 11 o clock address at the court house. J N Meroney introduces the speaker and reflects Civil War ties with Hannah's father as the elder Hannah died for the South. Figuers to speak at Franklin on July 4 in support of the Free Judiciary.
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Harvey H. Hannah
Columbia
E. D. Looney
Hannah
Court House
J. N. Meroney
Darks Mill
Maury County
Southland
Hanna
South
Judge Looney
Brown Block
Bank
Jude Looney
Figuers
H. P. Figuers
Columbia Bar
Franklin
Tenn
Franklin Review-Appeal
Chandler says he will not run for state senate
Mr Chandler refused to authorize any candidacy for state senate in the district of Perry County. He and the incumbent John A Greer have not seriously considered the idea, and Chandler, who is recovering from a courthouse fall, stated he will not enter politics. The remarks appear in the Mt Pleasant Record.
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Chandler
John A. Greer
Perry County
Columbia
Mt. Pleasant
Ten Grains in a Single Mesh A Derryberry Wheat Marvel
R 8 Derryberry, a prominent farmer of the Lasea neighborhood, reports a field of wheat with meshes containing ten grains. Many meshes hold seven to ten grains, though not all are crowded full. Some meshes show only one to four grains, and some farmers doubt such productiveness.
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Derryberry
Lasea
Two Straight Wins for the Cubs Over Nashville Giants
The Cubs defeated the Nashville Standard Giants 7 to 0 at Riverside Park on Friday afternoon. Kelley pitched effectively for the Cubs, giving up three hits and escaping tough jams, while walking several Giants. Nashville’s pitcher Totten was sturdy, but the Cubs’ defense and timely hits produced the decisive shutout.
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Cubs
Nashville Standard Giants
Riverside Park
Kelley
Nashville
Totten
County Road Law Upheld by Judge Hold in Maury Case
The Maury county road law was declared constitutional for the second time by Judge Hold after overruling E Jones and Maury Deol’s demurrer. The case, Road Commission vs E Jones and Maury Cecil, centers on right of way condemnation and road building. County Attorney Whitthorne represented the county. a Supreme Court appeal is likely.
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Maury County
Hold
E. Jones
Bearden
Salmon & Turner
The
Road Commission
Maury Cecil
Maury County Democrats Show Loyalty in Primary
W J Webster a Columbia bar member asserts Maury county backed the Democratic ticket with about 1100 to 1200 votes cast in the Democratic primary. He says voters went to demonstrate loyalty rather than to influence candidate selection, calling the yesterday convention the bone and sinew of the party and Anglo Saxon stock.
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The
Nashville American
W. J. Webster
Maury
Columbia Bar
Maury County
Ucket
Democratic Party
Judges Wilson and Taylor Denounce Charges in Tennessee
Special to The Herald from Nashville reports Judges Wilson and Taylor of the Court of Civil Appeals rebut accusations in Crockett county Republican resolutions. They deny saying Republicans smelled like rotten rats and that Federal soldiers were not worth sorghum stalks. Both denounce the charges in strong terms and defend camp followers.
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The
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
F. Wilson
John M. Taylor
Court of Civil Appeals
Poston
Alamo
Crockett County
Wilson
S Peyler
Taylor
Robertson Heads Patterson Crowd
Special to The Herald Nashville Tenn June 20 The Patterson State Committee elected N G Robertson of Wilson permanent chairman Moes of Dyer and Jackson of Johnson counties appointed committeemen by the convention chairman could not serve Austin Peay and Robertson chosen to fill their places The committee to meet again this afternoon to select a secretary
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Patterson State Committee
N. G. Robertson
Wilson
Moes
Dyer County
Jackson
Johnson County
Austin Peay
Oldest Methodist member honored at First Church birthday
Mrs Cornelia Warfield, oldest church member, celebrated a birthday by giving as many cents as her age. Seventy six people contributed. She joined in 1852 and has served the church and Sunday school for fifty eight years. Her class, led by H P Figuers, includes members older than her: Mrs Nancy Woodsides Tobe Brown and Frank McGaw.
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First Methodist
Cornelia Warfield
Warheld
H. P. Figuers
Warfield
Nancy Woodsides
Tobe Brown
Frank McGaw
Absence of Witness Dismisses Liquor Case In Court
The absence of T. A. Brown led to the nolle prosequi of the case against C. B. Sedowey for selling liquor without a license. An attachment was issued for Brown, who may face contempt. Brown was the principal witness in a raid on Sedowey’s place. An attachment also issued for Eugene Wright in the case against Dee Jones for liquor violations. Jones’ case was continued.
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T. A. Brown
CG. B. Sedowey
Wright
Nolle
C. B. Sedowey
Brown
Mable
Sedowey
Eugene Wright
Dee Jones
Jones
Melville Lavendar Indicted for Assault and Battery
A Maury County grand jury indicted Melville Lavendar of Rally Hill on assault and battery charges after a recent case alleging the burning of his daughter Thelms. Prosecution is led by H E B Brown. Also indicted were W J Kinzer for violating prohibition laws and several others on larceny perjury and liquor charges. The voting contest and local political scene continue with rising candidate activity and planned prize incentives ahead of July 16.
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Melville Lavendar
Rally Hill
Thelms
H. E B. Brown
Lavendar
Athoree
W. J. Kinzer
Columbia
Virgil Chambers
Arthur Jackson
Mattie Buchanan
Laura Mitchell
Dan Stribling
Esq. Ricketts
Mt. Pleasant
George Stribling
Will Fleming
Early Sharp
Battery Town
Bila Stone
Primm Springs Hotel to Open
Ernest D. Estes announces the opening of the Primm Springs Hotel, known as the Old Estes House, on July first. The famed hostelry with its medicinal springs will offer last year’s rates, famed cuisine, and enhanced guest conveniences, with spring waters analyzed and to be published.
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Ernest D. Estes
Primm Springs
Estes House
Estes
Cotham Bros Open Saturday in New Jewelry Store
Cotham Bros jewelry store opens Saturday morning to the public with a new complete stock from the Eastern markets. The two young owners promise fair dealing and reasonable profits, with a capable repair department. Located in the old Farmers & Merchants Bank building, now remodeled for convenient access.
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Cotham Bros
Cahrge
Judge Floyd Visits City In Real Estate Phase
Judge A C Floyd of Memphis visits old friends in the city. Former city judge of Memphis, he has worked in real estate the past year and stays out of politics. He declines to comment on Shelby county election results or the charter case decided by the Supreme Court in Jackson. If the charter is overturned, old officers led by Mayor Malone would return, restoring Floyd as City Court judge.
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Maury County
Herald
Sam Wiley
Matt Lowell
Parke Beard
Noom Miss
A. C. Floyd
Memphis
Floyd
Memphia
Shelby County
Supreme Court
Jackson
Commission
Malone
Hurt His Hand Hitting at Rat
Bob Nichols, a popular undertaker, hurt his hand Monday while striking at a rat in a loft. The rodent scurried toward liberty and Nichols’ hand struck a jagged tin edge, cutting the flesh about one inch long.
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Bob Nichols
Mr. Nichols
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Farmer's Association
Gen. Hannah
MR. Chandler
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Maury Deol
Webster
Patterson
Crockett
C. P
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Wilson Countian
Cornelia .Warfield
Methodist
Kinzer
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