Death claims a shining mark Walter Geers mourned at CMA
Walter Akin Geers, a standout Columbia Military Academy cadet, died after being struck by a thrown baseball in a game between C M A and Morgan School. He was a respected student leader, elected Bible Study class chairman and senior club officer. Funeral arrangements and cadet funeral details were issued by the Academy.
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Columbia
Walter Akin Geers
Dr. Pillow’s Infirmary
Morgan School
Columbia Military Academy
Athletic Association
People of
Hardy
Local Plumbing Firm Promptly Ships Bath Tebe Goods
A local provider advertises reliable Timing and Plumbing services with guaranteed satisfaction. They announce a recent large shipment of Bath Tebe products and invite customers to compare prices and request service.
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Bester
Two suits filed in circuit court in Hickman county
An unusual suit in the Circuit Court involves R A How ious of Hickman county suing Messia C H McKey John Dodson and C A Lucas for 200 in back pay for three months work as a district school teacher and alleging remaining wages for five months. Also J M Hunter of Mt Pleasant plans to sue L N Railroad for 1999 99 damages over his son Robert s death near Mt Pleasant. Cadet march details and funeral procession plans are described with military mourning insignia and parade order.
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Martin
Caets
Whitthorne White
Fry
Page
Stephenson K
Hazlehurst
Army
W. Fleming
Oliver, Brownlow
Kinzer
Loftin
Clagett
Short
R. A. Howious
Hickman County
Messia
C. H. McKey
John Dodson
C. A. Lucas
Hovious
Messrs. Salmon & Turner
J. M. Hunter
Mt. Pleasant
Sait
L. & N. Railroad
Robert
H. P. Figueras
Plaintff
Campaign managers predict strong showings in Saturday primary
George H. Armstead for Carmack and Gen. W. M. Brandon for ex-Governor Taylor spoke Monday night promising decisive wins. Armstead forecasts about 140 000 votes with Carmack carrying at least 57 counties and a margin no less than 20 000, while Brandon predicts Taylor will secure a handsome East Tennessee majority and overall gains across Middle and West Tennessee despite Shelby County reporting biases.
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George H. Armatead
Senator Carmack
W. M. Brandon
Taylor
Armstead
Carmack
Gen. Brandon
Gov. Taylor
East Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Shelby County
West Tennessee
Impressive Cadet Funeral in Columbia with Full Honors
Cadet officers and distinguished cadets plus civilians attend the large funeral at First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. MAJ Martin orders, D C Caruthers adjutant. The ceremony features military escort, floral tributes, and a parting rifle salute beside Rose Hill, joining a sister who died years ago. Relatives come from Lynnville Lebanon Spring Hill and Columbia.
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D. C. Caruthers
First Presbyterian Church
Columbia
Lynnville
Lebanon
Spring Hill
County
W. A. Provine
Rose Hill
Maury County Historical Society Meets at Court House
The Maury County Historical Society holds its regular meeting tonight at the court house instead of Esquire Frank H. Smith's office. This first court house gathering invites ladies to attend. The meeting features a sketch of Gen. Patrick R. Cleburne, buried at Ashwood after Hood’s Franklin campaign.
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Maury County Historical Society
Court House
Esquire
Frank H. Smith
Patrick R .Cleburne
Franklin
Hood
Ashwood
T. A. Wharton
Robert D. Smith
Gen. Cleburne
Elks to Attend State Convention In Nashville With 100 Strong
Columbia Lodge members plan to travel to the State Convention in Nashville on May 21 with at least 100 Elks in uniform led by a band. They will also join the Industrial parade. A committee including Raymond Adkisson Emmett Dugger Owen Higgins Robert Craig and Al Merrifield will arrange details and invite others to participate.
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Columbia
Nashville
Raymond Adkisson
Emmett Dugger
Owen Higgins
Robert Craig
al Merrifield
Elks
Railroad and Tin Horn Politics in Kansas
An Emporia Gazette editorial attacks railroad influence and tinhorn politicians in Kansas. It discusses a New York plan to name Charles Curtis as the railroad senator and urges Kansans to take control and elect genuine leaders instead of political shysters.
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Emporia
Kan
Gazette
Kansas
New York City
Charles Curtis
Congress
Tinhorn
Temperance advocate lauds Carmack in Tennessee sermon
In Chattanooga on May 18 Rev. C R Miller of Washington DC praised Senator E W Carmack for backing temperance reform. He described reform forces in Washington as counting on Carmack as a moral ally and cited bills to curb liquor sales, prohibition measures, and related fiscal ideas amid a broad talk on unclaimed bank accounts and dormant funds.
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Nashville
Chattanooga
Tenn
C. R. Miller
Washington, D. C
National Temperance Society
E. W. Carmack
Reform Forces
Washington
Senator Carmack
Congress
Prohibition
District of Columbia
McCumber
Forgotten Money and the Quest for Unclaimed Accounts
New York and Kansas City banks hold hundreds of thousands to millions in dormant sums. Depositors vanish or die, heirs unaware, wallets unclaimed. Banks resist state seizure, charging owners to reclaim after long gaps. A New York heir hunter profits by locating rightful beneficiaries and securing commissions. England lacks similar legal provisions.
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Jion
France
Chancery
Bank of England
Great Britain
Abe
The
Aelal
Banke
Nwnner
New York Cor
Kansas City Star
New York City
England
Watsons Stable Change and Expansion
Gus Watson announces purchase of his father and brother’s interest in Watsons Stable. He will continue the business, add several new horses and buggies, acquire a moving van, and move to serve any part of the city or county. Call when you need anything in the business.
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Watson's
Gus Watson
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Kees & Watkins
L.M. Hunter
A. A. Howious
Mandamus
Messes
Brandon
Paris Green
Bhones, Adams & Martin
Maj
Herald
Railroad and Tin Horn Politics
Maxwell House Blend
Cheek-Neal Coffee CO
Houston
John Adams
Nessee
MR. Carmack
Oliver
D. If. Warinner & CO
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