Boss Connors Bound Over In Threats To Officer
The Leatherwood mines boss J H Connors was bound over to circuit court on a charge of attacking an officer in the line of duty. Constable George Harris, delinquent tax collector for the first district, said Connors drove him from the mine and threatened his life. Deputy Sheriff George Puckett arrested Connors after Harris obtained a warrant. Connors waived examination at the magistrate's court.
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J. H. Connors
Leatherwood Mines
Hug. A. H
Connors
George Harris
First District
Geo. Puckett
Puckett
Harris
Three Criminal Cases Retired in Court Session
In criminal court this morning twelve cases were continued. three retired including State vs Tom McDonald for assault and battery on Nelse Dodson, State vs Plunk Jones for gaming, and State vs Sam Hays for profanity. Court adjourned to first Wednesday in June.
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Criminal Court
State
Tom McDonald
Nelse Dodson
Plunk Jones
Sam Hays
Captain Lipscomb Not Improving Amid Fading Hope
There is little hope for the recovery of Captain A. A Lipscomb, the venerable representative. He does not improve and his strength is gradually leaving him. Everything possible is being done for his comfort, but the physicians and family have little hope.
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Capt A. A Lipscomb
Lots of Dough in Strong Box
The May 3 report from Nashville Tenn shows the state treasury balance at 1,730,947.34 dollars, a record amount. The surge stems from the comptroller using the funds to pay bills presented to him.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Galloway Visits Needville Area During Legislative Session
Hon W T Galloway a stalwart guard at Needville during the legislature visits his Glendale family Wednesday morning then returns to Nashville. He appears optimistic about the current legislative muddle and continues to advocate for his constituents.
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W. T. Galloway
Needville
Glendale
Nashville
Galloway
Farmers Begin 10 Plow Corn Over For First Time
The article notes farmers in Maury County begin plowing corn, with some fields sown just before a two week rain period showing signs of stress. Wheat and oats improve, clover and pastures look good, fruit crops lightly affected, and spring prospects appear positive overall.
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Maury County
Williamsport
Ethridge Odd Fellows Lodge to mark 92nd anniversary
The Ethridge lodge of Odd Fellows will celebrate its 92nd anniversary with a ground dinner next Sunday. Dr. M A Smith, past grand master, is invited to give an address and is expected to accept the invitation.
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Ethridge
Potato Crop in Fine Shape in Maury County
Prospects for Maury County potatoes look good after freezes, with early plantings well advanced. While most crops won’t be very early this year, earlier sowing proved profitable for those who risked it, and if weather remains fair, outlooks for good returns this spring are strong.
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Maury County
Petition Dismissal and Death Touch Nashville Court
The report notes the dismissal of the petition by Walker Will and Sam Stone against W C Salmon as administrator of Mrs C W Marshall estate. It also records the death of Be. C. Adkins in Nashville at about 75, previously in good health, with funeral plans to Knoxville. Dr and Mrs Horsley and Mrs Adrina left for Nashville to arrange the body.
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Cols. Hardy
Edgerton
Academy
Nashville
BE. C. Adkins
A. 3. Horsley
Adkins
Horsley
Adrina
Knoxville
Walker
Will
Sam Stone
C. W. Marshall
Chancery Court
Bearden
Stones
W. C. Salmon
Marshall
Chancellor Takes Rest After Nashville Visit
Chancellor Walter Bearden went to Nashville this morning and the chancery court has no session today. The sitting will resume Thursday morning with several important cases called.
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Walter
Bearden
Nashville
Chancery Court
Great Change in Old Greenwood Cemetery Cleaned
The Greenwood cemetery is being cleaned under John Latta's direc tion marking the first proper maintenance in years. Workers repaired toppled tombstones and cleared overgrowth, bringing back visibility to graves of county notables including Polk family members.
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Greenwood
John Latta
James K. Polk
Predicted frost fails to materialize in Maury County
Weather bureau forecast frost for Tuesday night but no frost or damage was reported in Maury County. Farmers now believe further freezes are unlikely this spring.
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Weather Bureau
Maury County
Calvin N White Promoted to St Louis Workhouse Superintendency
Calvin N White a former Columbia boy has been appointed to supervise the St Louis workhouse. The promotion follows frequent advances since he joined the St Louis police force in March 1900. White is well known in Columbia.
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Calvin N. White
Columbia
Government Department of
St. Louis
White
Mr. White
St Louis
Diocese Officers Elected At Clarksville Convention
The St. Peter's church vestry elected delegates to the Dioscean Convention in Clarksville on May 10. R. L. McKinney and Dr. W. M. Biddle named delegates with J B R. Littleton and Dr. W. P. Woldridge as alternates. A. Morgan elected secretary treasurer. Woldridge senior warden and Biddle junior warden. Committee formed to study purchasing a new organ.
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A. P. Morgan
W P. Woldridge
W. M. Biddle
St. Peter’s Church
J A. Smicer
B. Andrews
Clarksville
R. L. McKinney
J B R. Littleton
W. P. Woldridge
Park Morgan
J. B. Littlefield
W M.biddle
Violet Grown in Clean Sand Exhibition at Drug Store
H Alison Webster showcased a violet at Woldridge's drug store grown in sand with no soil nutrients. The plant fed only by a tablet fertilizer from Webster, producing three leaves with a fourth on the way, demonstrating flower food as a substitute for earth nutrients.
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H. Alison Webster
Woldridge’s
Webster
Farmer Jesse Workman Shot Dead at Door in Tennessee
Special to The Herald Nashville May 3 Jesse Workman a prominent farmer near Dresden Tennessee was shot to death at his door responding to a call. A heavy charge of shot struck him in the right side killing him instantly. No motive or suspect is known. Bloodhounds from the State prison were sent to the scene.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Jesse Workman
Dresden
Still Hearing Realty Co Case In Chancery Court
Chancellor Bearden resumed the hearing in the case of Still Hearing Realty Co versus John T Mitchell in chancery court. The suit concerns alleged commissions on real estate with Mitchell claiming the company did not perform.
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Chancellor Bearden
J Wheeler. Realty Co
John T. Mitchell
Chancery Court
Mitchell
City Education Board Delays Negro School Election to June
At the city hall meeting the board postponed the election of the negro school until June. The Oakes night firm, handling accounts, was credited with improvements to Garden street building and furnishing the school. The board intends to hire first class teachers for the city.
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City Board of Education
City Hall
Oakes &Night
Nichols
Garden Street
Spring lambs near six cents in Maury county market
Old sheep and lamb prices in Maury county drop sharply from 1910 levels. Spring lambs bring about six cents a pound now, down from ten cents last year, with farmers fearing prices may fall to five cents by June. Wool also declines from 26 cents opening two years ago to around 16 cents now.
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Maury County
Joe Hagey
Howeer
Dibrell replies to Gov Hooper in Tennessee letter exchange
Special to The Herald from Nashville. On May 3 Comptroller Dibrell sent another short letter closing the correspondence with Governor Hooper. He accuses the governor of making political capital and says he will rely on the law cited by himself.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Dibrell
Special Train To Confederate Reunion From Here
A special train to the Confederate veterans reunion in Little Rock departs at 11 00 AM Monday May 15. The N C & St L Railway operates the trip, leaving the origin for Little Rock May 15 and arriving the next morning. Many old soldiers plan to ride to the reunion.
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Little Rock
N, C
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