Free Libraries Planned in Alabama Towns
A legislature funded plan advances to establish free libraries in smaller towns. Commission chaired by G. H. Baskett with Mrs. Pearl Kelley leading outreach, visiting towns state wide to locate buildings and invite communities. The project aims to meet a long felt need, with state funds already appropriated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Free Lbraries
Merland
Pearl Kelley
Kelley
Free Lbrary Commission
G. H. Baskett
Mary J Hannah Johnson
W.D. Beard
Memphis
Mary Skeffington
J. W. Brinter
Pearl Keley
New Speed Marvel Put On The Turf By Chaffin Bros
A 13 month filly bred by Chaffin Bros of Columbia Tenn draws hype in The Horseman and Spirit of the Times. Harvester 2 01 daughter Martha Washington by The Spy shows swift feet with a 41 and an 18% quarter, Lon MacDonnell offered 2500 but was refused, John Benyon bred and drove her. Pediatric health noted but the piece ends with a testimonial for Burdock Blood Bitters and a subscription plug for The Herald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horseman and Spirit of the Times
Chaffin Bros
Billings
Memphis
the Harvester
Martha Washington
Spy
Evelyn W
John
Benyon
Lon MacDonlata
John Benyon
Columbia, Tenn
Maury County Horses Praised By National Horse Journal
J J Critchfield of the Horse Journal visits Maury County and commends the local horses with national reputations bred in the county.
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Horse Journal
Cattle Man Goes to New York City
Sam N. Warren of Spring Hill leaves for New York City to attend a directors meeting of the American Cattle Company. He will represent Tennessee and several other states as a prominent Tennessee cattleman. The Wake of the Measles reports a Ark son cured by Foley's Honey and Tar Compound praised for cough relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Sam N. Warren
Spring Hill
American Cattle Company
Mr. Warren
O. B. Palmer
Little Rock
Ark
Foley
Brooks-Latham Drug CO
End Comes to Another Soldier From Local County
News of the death of W. B. Sowell reached the area, having occurred in Union City last Thursday. Born and raised in this county, he later moved to Obion after the war, married, and raised a family. He leaves a wife and one son, and is survived by his brother Jim Sowell of Bear Creek. He was about 68, a Confederate veteran who captained the old Confederate company at Union City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Sowell
Union City
Obion
Jim Sowell
Bears Creek
Foley Kidney Remedy Delivers Quick Relief Says User
M. N. George of Irondale Alabama suffered chronic kidney trouble for years. After taking Foley Kidney Remedy for three days he reports pain in his back eased and kidney action improved. he recommends the remedy. Brooks Latham Drug Co. endorses the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
M. N. George
Irondale
Ala
Brooks Latham Drug CO
Freeman to Preach at Mt Nebo Cemetery Service
Rev P D Freeman will deliver the morning sermon at Mt Nebo cemetery decoration day. Rev M C Dickson the local pastor will follow with a 2 30 PM sermon. Dinner will be served on the grounds at noon as preparations speed toward the day’s exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Freeman
Mt. Nebo
M. C. Dickson
Doan's Kidney Pills Ad Used in Columbia Tennessee
An old advertisement urges readers in Columbia Tennessee to use Doan's Kidney Pills. It cites a testimonial from Mrs F M Dooley, describes kidney fatigue and poisoning in the blood, and notes the product is sold at Adams and Martins Drug Store with Foster Milburn Co as US agents. The price is listed as 60 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Foster-Milburn Cgo
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Lake
Child Poisoning Incident A Four Year Old Edges Recovery
The four year old son of James Brunson swallowed carbolic acid at home near Gilet county. Dr Al Perry of Bigbyville treated him promptly and the child is believed to be recovering. The bottle lay on a dresser in the playroom and is thought to have been taken from a container by the child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brunson
Gilet
Alf. Perry
Bigbyville
M. A. Goodloe
Malcolm Long
State of
Tennessee
Chancery Court
Columbia
Columbia Herald
A. N. Akin
H. P. Figuers
Jury Awards Williams 16250 in Slander Suit
In Nashville federal court a jury ruled for Robert M. Williams of Maury County in his slander suit against W J Massey of Macon Georgia. The plaintiff seeks costs and damages and Williams was represented by James C Voorhies of Columbia with Nashville counsel. A new trial motion and possible appeal by Massey are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Columbia
James C. Voorhies
Herald
Tenn
Robert M. Willams
Maury County
W J. Massey
Macon
Idle Hour Stock Farm
Williams
Harry Stokes
John A. Pitts
Foley Kidney Pills Claim Health Benefit
An advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache headaches nervousness impaired eyesight and other kidney bladder related symptoms. It asserts the pills improve kidney function and associated ailments.
Insolvent Notice for Estate of C D Knight
Insolvent notice for the estate of C D Knight deceased requires all claimants to file with County Court Clerk H W Thomas by October 27 1911 or be barred. Administratrix Sallie B Knight urges filing and settlement as of April 28 1911.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. D. Knight
H. W. Thomas
Ted
Sallie B. Knight
Man Shot Eight Times in Geneva Ambush
Geneva April 29. Frank Farchiva 18 is in the hospital with eight bullet wounds after an ambush. Police and telegraph reports say he believes he will recover and that he has no idea who attacked him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Frank Farchiva
Iis
Bet Protelans
Fachiva
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Rawing
Kentecry
Bey Stow
Independent Life Insurance Company of America
Home Office
Nashville, Tenn
Ag Fon
Fesa Ue
NEW Speed Marvel
J. H. Walk
Sunbury, Ohio
The
Stewart
Dobbins
Ewing
Woldridge’s Drug Store
Hai
Argot Hal
Barbette
Brownette
Tenner Wilkes
Dan Kanquette
Cadet
Canon
Due Tal
Ronnie Annie
Dan Lettie
Mattie Hunter
Driver
Allen Campbell Hell
Spring Hill, Tenn
J. J. Critchfield
B. Sowell
Maury Countian
Freeman
Nebo
Deering
Ewing Columbia, Tenn
Bell
Citizen Phone
W. 7Th St
Rosewood Stock Farm
Johnson Long
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