Enormous Value from Phosphate Industry in Maury County
The phosphate industry in Maury County has grown massively with Louisville & Nashville Railroad shipments in Tennessee reaching 626,682 tons in 1907, up from 395,728 in 1905. Domestic rock led exports by year end, while fortunes arose as farmers leased or sold rock at high prices, fueling county wealth and bank loans.
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Maury County
Tennessee
Louisville & Nashville
H. D. Ruhm
Mt. Pleasant
Supreme Court Upholds Rebating Fines on Packing Firms
The U S Supreme Court affirmed $75,000 in penalties against Armour Swift Morrie and Cudahy Packing Companies for rebates accepted from the Burlington railroad. The ruling rejects railroads and shippers' claims that rebating was improper. Justice Day states the law applies equally to all shippers.
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Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Uncle Sam
Armour, Swift, Morrie and Cudahy Packing Companies
United States District Court For
Western Missouri
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company
Burlington
Burington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Justice Day
J. B. O'Neal Hurt In Runaway on West Seventh
J B O Neal suffered bruises and shock after a runaway on West Seventh street Tuesday morning. He was en route to Dobbing and Ewing's store when his horse bolted over a sand bank, overturning the vehicle and throwing him clear. The horse then wrecked the rig and fled.
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J. B. O'Neal
West Seventh Street
Mr. O'Neal
R. ©. Ewing
Dobbing
Reverend Clement Returns Home to Aid Health
Reverend A. E. Clement, pastor of the First Methodist Church South, has returned to South Georgia with Mrs Clement after her health improved. He plans to attend the Conference Board of Missions meeting in Nashville and the Quarterly Conference next Monday. He will stay in South Georgia with Mrs Clement until May 1.
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A. E. Clement
First Methodist Church
South
South Georgia
Mra. Clement
Clament
Conference Board of Missions
Nashville
Mra
Clemen
Busy Criminal Court session disposes cases in White Hrierson era
In county court a number of cases were disposed Tuesday. John Rossby and Frierson faced petit larceny charges, Rossby’s plea in abatement was sustained while Frierson pled guilty and received 10 days plus costs. Bud Edwards and Alex Calvert pled guilty to carrying pistols and cards, each fined 50 dollars and costs. Blanchard faced multiple charges, all but one dismissed under nolle prosequi.
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County Criminal Court
White Hrierson
John Rossby
Ther Biog Coo Rou Ad Lares
Nolle Prosequi
Lewis County Republican selection meets in Hohenwald
In Hohenwald Tennessee on March 16 the Lewis county republican executive committee gathered at the courthouse. J W Lomax was elected chairman to serve with Jan L Gotham and Geo P Stonehurst as secretary to succeed H Clay Young. Lomax chosen as delegate to the state convention in Nashville. No instructions were given.
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Hohenwald
Tenn
Jas. le Gotham
Lewis County
Court House
J. W. Lomax
Jan L. Gotham
Geo. P. Stonehurst
H. Clay Young
Nashville
Lipscomb Seeks Reelection With Open Record
Maury County voters are told Captain A A Lipscomb will run again for the Tennessee General Assembly. The longtime representative praises his eight years in the House, temperance record, opposition to special interests, and loyalty to the state treasury while inviting Democratic support for another term.
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A. A. Lipscomb
General Assembly of
Tennessee
Democratic Party
Capt. Lipscomb
House of Representatives
Representative Householder
Sevier County
Maury County
Fifty-sixth General Assembly
Baseball Park for Brick Yard in Columbia Spurs Regret
Thomas Simpson has bought Riverside Park and moved from the railroad site. He plans brick making under the grand stand, replacing the baseball diamond. Fans lament loss of baseball in Columbia, recalling past Tri-State League stars and jolly days of spirited games and storied players.
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Thomas Simpson
Riverside Park
Columbia
Mr. Simpson
Cookey
Nickens
South Paw Rogers
Catcher James
Big Bridges
Smitty
Big Gitter
Dr. Pillow
Joe Dedman
John Carpenter
Dr. Wharton
Col. Wooten
Big James
New Drug Firm to Open in Columbia Near Bethel Block
A new drug firm will open in Columbia around April 20, occupying the Bethel space once used by the Southern Express Co. Will C. Lee and Dr. J. J. Lewis form the venture. They will offer drugs, toilet articles, tobacco and more, with a soda fountain and a prime store location. The express firm will move to the block once home to the Bethel saloon.
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Columbia
Bethel Tools
Southern Express Co
Will C. Lee
Harlan & Boane
J. J. Lewis
Bear Creek
Express Company
Plea for Pardon for Caleb Powers in Kentucky
In Frankfort on March 16 nearly all Republicans in the Kentucky House and Senate marched to the Governor to urge a pardon for Caleb Powers. They argued a pardon would let him run for Congress after blocking a timely petition, and Gery Willson gave a courteous hearing without revealing his intentions.
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Frankfort
House
Senate
Caleb Powers
Eleventh
Congress
Gery Willson
Storehouse and contents burned at Minor Hill Tenn
J A White merchant's storehouse and contents at Minor Hill near Pulaski were destroyed last night at about 10 o'clock. The cause is unknown. White has conducted business there for several years. Loss estimated between 6000 and 7000 dollars with 4000 dollars insured.
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Pulaski, Tenn
J. A. White
Minor Hill
Maury County Fair plans major grounds improvements
The Maury County Fair Association meeting chose John P. McGaw as General Manager of the large Fall Fair at South Side Park. They announce extensive improvements, including a Country Club and amusement resort, café and other additions, aiming to create the biggest fair and a year round social feature for the town and county. Continued on page eleven.
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John P. McGaw
South Side Park
Maury County Fair Association
McGaw
Maury
Country Club
Nashville
Sixth District primary ordered for Democratic nomination
The Sixth District Congressional Committee ordered a primary for the Democratic nomination for congress. June 27 is set for the gubernatorial primary. Incumbent Hon. John W. Gaines faced requests from Jo W. Burns to hold the primary at the August election.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Sixth District Congressional Committee
Congress
John W. Gaines
Jo W. Burns
Ice Company Improves Plant to Boost Capacity
The Columbia Ice Company is installing new condenser systems to overcome last season’s shortages caused by lime buildup in condensers. The improvements aim to greatly increase capacity and prevent future shortages. General manager Mr. Gamble predicts unusually large business and says arrangements are in place to meet demand.
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Columbia Ice Company
Gamble
Largest cattle deal in Maury County history folds 103 head
Joe Hagey of Columbia and Tim McAuliffe of Louisville bought John M Gray cattle, 103 head averaging 1150 pounds sold at five cents per pound totaling 5922.50 dollars. The sale showcases Maury County agriculture with many farmers expanding cattle operations.
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Maury County
Joe Hagey
Columbia
Tim McAuliffe
Louisville
John M. Gray
Gray
Mt Pleasant Pike to Be Improved to First Class Standard
Road commissioners order grading and macadamizing the Mt Pleasant Pike between the corporation line and forks of Mt Pleasant and Hampshire pikes. About 12 inches of metal to be laid, center elevation for drainage. Residents seek sidewalk space and ditch moved to allow two abreast walking. Pavement planned on north side to forks, with cross over and continuation on Hampshire side. Project to push forward this summer.
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Corporation
Mt. Pleasant
Hampshire
Perminsnon
Sargeant Mrl. Stokes
Hampshire Pike
Evans resigns fleet command in midship transfer
Washington March 17 At Admiral Evans personal request he will be relieved of the command of the battleship fleet on reaching San Francisco Rear Admiral Thomas the west in seniority will succeed Admiral Evans in command of the fleet It has not yet been determined whether Admiral Thomas will bring the fleet around the world to the Atlantic station or not It is expected that this detail will be decided on shortly
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Washington
Evans
San Francisco
Thomas
Feet
Atlantic
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Supreme Court
Chicago
Lipscomb
Dean
Will
NEW Drug Firm
Bethell House
General Assembly
John P. M'Gaw
Country Club and Amusement Resort
ICE Company
Columbia Concern
McAuliffe & Hagey
MT. Pleasant Pike
Fleet Command
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