Pal Weather Review and Hog Cholera Plans in Maury County
April weather in Pal and Ashwood shows near normal temperatures with light rainfall and a few freezing days. Records note historical cold springs, droughts, and a 1905 ice event. A Maury County hog cholera control panel proposes a permanent organization, with a mass meeting set for May 18 at the Court House to elect officers and adopt by laws for continued control after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo W. Fleming
Ashwood
Merdney
Farmers’ Association
Maury County
Court House
Carranza Force Halts in Pass at Pulpito
May 3 report from Douglas Arizona states a de facto Mexican cavalry advance guard under Col Josue Maria Aguierre was eighteen miles into Pulpito Pass before discovery by U S troops. American forces formed to block the pass and Aguierre halted to send messengers to Gen Gomez as he withdrew.
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Douglas
Ariz
Arnufo Gomez
Chihuahua
Pulpito Pass
Josué Maria Aguierre
United States
Aguierreid
Gomez
Will English Jr Hurt After Bridge Embankment Fall
Will English Jr son of Mr and Mrs Will English of Cross Bridges was severely injured Wednesday night when his horse frightened and fell down an embankment at Cross Big Bigby bridge. He was found unconscious and taken home, with fears of internal injuries.
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Wil English, Jr
Mrn
Will English
Cross Bridges
Big Bridge
Big Bigby
Len
Webster
Young English
Noelle
Eng
Crawford Falls Breaks Arm in Church Steps Accident
Mrs T C Crawford suffered a severe breaking of her left arm above the wrist after a fall from the steps of the First Christian church last week. The bone was shattered in several places. she was taken home for medical care, where the bone was set and she rests tonight hopeful for a quick recovery.
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T. C. Crawford
First Christian Church
Two Freak Eggs From Same Hen Baffle Experts
Miss Edna Peters brought two deformed shelled eggs from the same hen to Woldridge Co. The eggs are perfect in shape but shells are abnormal with rough surfaces and heavy ridges. Experts doubt such eggs will hatch, though the two eggs were placed under a hen to test viability.
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Edna Peters
Woldridge Co
West Accepts Seventh District Republican Nomination
Hon Solomon A West of Mt Pleasant said he will wage a vigorous campaign for Congress after accepting the Seventh district nomination. He planned to announce appointments later and meet district residents to discuss the honor, and was already receiving congratulations from many friends.
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Solomon A. West
Mt Pleasant
Congress
West
Desperate Effort to Prevent Fight at Nashville Convention
Special to The Herald. Nashville Tenn May 8 Republicans plan eight delegates at large with half votes to avoid factional clashes Sanders and Evans factions reconciled to strengthen ticket for November. Former Congressman Foster V. Brown presided as committees named. Confere and skirmishes described as leaders seek harmony. John W Overall to be governor nominee Hooper likely to head the senate ticket.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Sanders
Evans
Foster V. Brown
Chattanooga
John W. Overall
DeKalb County
Hooper
Senate
Stokes Will Provides For Work Office Bequests In Nashville
Special to The Herald from Nashville Tennessee May 3 1915 Harry Stokes will published today makes generous bequests to employees in his office and provides a sum over 1000 dollars for prosecuting the city suit if not terminated before death He declares he funds the city hall case to ensure a full investigation and to prevent its dropping for lack of funds The will dated August 15 1915.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Harry Stokes
Emeployes
City Hall
Miss Mitchell Appointed Secretary at Insane Hospital
Miss Susie Mitchell has been appointed secretary of the Middle Tennessee Hospital for the Insane at Ann Hoch and left today to assume duties. The position is highly responsible and marks a significant compliment to Miss Mitchell, daughter of W. H. Mitchell of Bear Creek.
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Susie Mitchell
Middle Tennessee Hospital For the
An- Hoch
Miss Mitchell
W. H. Mitchell
Bear Creek
Aberdeen Angus Breeding and Stock Farm Expands Herd
W. Keen & Son of Highland Stock Farm engage in pure bred Aberdeen Angus breeding. They recently purchased from James T. Kinnard of Kinnardhurst a two year old bull, a young heifer, and a cow, all registered Angus, with plans to acquire more shortly.
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W. ©. Keen
Solomon West Named Republican Candidate for Congress
Solomon A. West of Maury county was nominated for Congress at Franklin, with R. B. Hopkins of Maury and Joe P. Kidd of Lawrence as delegates to the National Republican Convention in Chicago. Archalaus Menalaus Hughes of Maury County gave the keynote, forecasting Republican victory nationally and in the state.
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Herald
Franklin
Solomon A. West
Maury County
Congress
Archalaus Menalaus Hughes
Tennessee
Col. Hughes
E. W. Crowell
Giles County
Pulaski
Raleigh
Hopkins
William H. Taft
Chicago
Solomon, A. Voit
Pleasant
Maury Republicans
King's Daughters charity fund shows twenty eight year record
The Guided Circle of The King's Daughters of Columbia reports that since November 1 1888 the fund has received 13599.99 and disbursed 13483.17, leaving 116.82 in treasury. Mrs Eugene Anderson notes the group uses every dollar for the sick poor needy and unfortunate. Receipts for the year total 1041.07 with 924.25 disbursed leaving 116.82 balance.
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King's Daughters of Columbia
Eugene Anderson
Banquet Postponed for Board of Trade to May 11
Owing to the proximity of May 4, the annual banquet of the Board of Trade is postponed to Thursday night May 11. The delay aims to allow businessmen more time and maximize attendance. Arrangements committee reports strong support from the city and will resume canvassing shortly with the program expected to be announced soon.
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Board of Trade
Republic Truck Delivers Groceries for Sloan Company
The J. A. Sloan company progressive wholesale grocers has installed a Republic two ton truck for grocery delivery to customers lacking railroad connections. The truck, one of the largest seen here, will speed prompt delivery to numerous customers.
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J. A. Sloan Company
Progressive Wholesale Grocers
Republic
Gov Major Unable To Visit Cousin At Columbia
Missouri Governor Elliott W Major cannot make a planned trip to Columbia to see Captain F J Major of the Columbia Military Academy. He was in Nashville and summoned back to state business, expressing regret and hope for a future visit. Captain Major had hosted the governor at the Missouri capital last winter.
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Elliott W. Major
Missouri
F. J. Major
Columbia Military Academy
Major
Nashville
Columbia
Captain Major
Von
Bomb raid hits Yorkshire and southeast Scotland
Five hostile air ships attacked the northeast coast of England and the southeast coast of Scotland last night. The official announcement said the raiders movements appeared uncertain and a few bombs were dropped in Yorkshire with no details yet on casualties or damage.
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London
England
Scotland
Yorkshire
Maury Countians Show Loyal Welcome Despite Nashville No-Show
President James A Sloan of the Board of Trade commends Maury countians for readiness to honor visitors while noting Nashville delegates did not come for the Sociability Row event. He says future receptions will require solid commitments from Nashville to avoid disappointments.
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Nashville
James A. Sloan
Board of Trade
Columbia
Maury County
State Junior Order Convention to Convene Next Week
The Junior Order of United American Mechanics will hold its twenty fourth annual state convention next week with 360 delegates and officers arriving Monday. Mayor Dedman to deliver welcome as open session begins Monday night at Hotel Bethel with speeches by state leaders and a parade planned for Wednesday featuring a brass band and a Bible and flag presentation to the county high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of United American Mechanics
Bethel
Columbia Council
Joseph M. Dedman
the Order
United States
Macedonia School Burns to Ground
The Macedonia school, located outside the city, burned last night at about 9 15 pm and was destroyed before help arrived. It was the largest school for the colored population in the county, and had recently won first prize for girls domestic science. The loss is a sorrow to both white and colored communities.
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Macedonia
McDowell
Court House
Anniversary of Dr Alexander Pastorate in Columbia
Dr Chas T Alexander pastor of First Baptist Columbia has just returned from Nashville where he filled the pulpit at First Baptist there. Next Sunday marks the first anniversary of his pastorate in Columbia with plans for special services and a large attendance. Further details to be announced.
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Chas. T. Alexander
First Baptist Church
Columbia
Nashville
Allen Fort
Alexander
Inter
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Carranza
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M&s. Crawford
Kenneth D. McKellar
Sandere
Stokes
EAVES
Middle Tennessee
Sane Asylum
Keen and Son AT
Highland Farm
Solomon West
MT. Pleasant
CHEM
Franklin Convention
Mopkins
Col
A. M. Hughes
King's Daughters
Circle
Republic Truck
A. Sloan Company
Capt. Major
Military Academy
Gamnshl
ORUER
Tut Bethel
Dedman
Wilson
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