Lieut Clarence Fry Dies in Broplane Accident
Lieut Clarence Fry, youngest son of John W. Fry, died in a broplane accident while in training in England since October. He had served nearly a year, expressed eagerness for air scouting, and was reputed as the first Maury county soldier lost overseas. Survived by father, three sisters, two brothers, and a France-based brother. Born February 26, 1894, a Columbia Military Academy graduate.
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England
John W. Fry
Columbia
Fry
Airmien
Herald
Maury County
Knoxville
Sam Harlan
Florence
Ala
Minnie Fry
Grace Fry
Carlton Fry
William Fry
France
Grace
Columbia High School
Lieut. Fry
Columbia Military Academy
Death of Lieut Clarence Fry in World War I air accident
Maury County mourns as Lieut Clarence H Fry former auto firm worker and aviation trainee in Oxford England dies after an air crash while training. Official telegram from Adjutant General McCain confirms his death on May 6. Fry, a Tennessee native and Oxford trainee, graduated as a flier last March and earned his wings awaiting front lines.
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Maury [Founty
Clarence H. Fry
John W. Fry
Mr. Fry
McCain
Lieut. Fry
Oxford
England
Sim
Aeroplane Service
University of Ohio
Lieut
Fry
As & Flier
Fry Broa
Prosperous Columbia banks cited by comptroller reports
Three financial institutions in Columbia show strong condition with deposits totaling 2,296,421.60 and cash in vaults and other banks 937,074.48, not counting savings banks bringing total resources to 5,054,101.4. The county has subscribed 500,000 to the Third Liberty loan, boosting bank funds across the region including Mt Pleasant, Culleoka, Spring Hill, Santa Fe, Hempshire, and nearby towns.
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Comptroller of Currency
United States
Columbia
Liberty
Maury County
City of Columbia
Mt. Pieunagt
Culleoka
Spring Hill
Santa Fe
Hempshire
Maury county to hold first legalized primary Aug 1
Maury County politics begin to glow under a new legalized primary law. Democratic committee meets May 14 to set plans for the August 1 primary and the general election. Candidates for governor, U S senator, congress, and railroad commissioner expected to announce. county officers to be elected in August.
How to Shock Wheat Demonstrations at Tennessee Convention
W. Warfield, noted for wheat shocking methods, will lecture at the East Tennessee Farmers' convention in Knoxville May 14 15 16. He will demonstrate his shocking method and provide diagrams and printed guidance for those unable to attend. Government officials urge conservation of wheat to meet wartime needs.
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W. Warfield
Knoxville
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Warfield
East Tentenses
Geta-It Corn Remedy Promises Quick Pain-Free Toe Repair
An advertisement touts Geta-It as the safe, guaranteed corn and callus remover. It claims painless removal by peeling off the corner with the finger, leaving a smooth, corn-free toe. Sold for a small price at drug stores and promoted by Smith Drug Co. and others.
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M'r'dley B
Lawrence &Co
Chicago
Ill
Smiler Drug CO
Selectmen Lead Local Draft Movement to Fort Oglethorpe
The seven selectmen led by Joe L Voorhies Jr depart for Ft Oglethorpe with 59 white men from Maury County to join the next draft. Robert Upshaw travels to Ft Benjamin Harrison to serve as stenographic aide with engineers. The Red Cross canteen provides lunches as a crowd bids farewell at the station.
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Joe L. Voorhies, Jr
Ft. Oglethorpe
Strom
de Woothies
Kivert Luna
Voorhies
Jos Lane
James W. Cargon
Elf Davin Wolf
Ebbert Lunn
Emory Singleton Dodson
Robert Thomas Westmoreland
Robert Taylor Carrigan
Red Cros
Robert Upshaw
Ft.Myar
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Maury
Soldiers Appreciate Local Canteen Service
Letters and ecards from soldiers pass through the Columbia Red Cross Canteen committee daily. A departing soldier thanked the workers and asked the staff to write to Sim, adding his name to the correspondence list. The ice donation from Columbia Ice & Cold Storage Co. and ongoing gifts aid the canteen’s work. An ad at the end notes income tax deductions.
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Columbia Red Cross
Columbia
Sim
Columbia Ice & Cold Storage Co
Eighty Fourth Year At Columbia Institute Sealed With Diplomas
The Columbia Institute marked its eighty fourth year as a Southern ladies school with a 11 AM ceremony in St George's chapel. Hon. J H Dinning spoke on Vision and Service while Dr W B Capers announced future plans and his continued association with the school. Diplomas certificates and medals were awarded to numerous graduates including Ruth Richardson Vastly Law Alice Polk Mary Polk and Margaret Yeager with several special prizes and French award noted.
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Columbia Institute
Capers
Memphis
Ralf Diplowia
Rebecca Tee Ae Lemyra Harlag
Yvesi Watket Eid
Mary
Gordéni Rae
Dora Belle Raha ‘Huininie
Alice Polke
Mary Polk
Hidie@onner
Bathleyn
Leyburn
Riise Anne
Hazel Lamar
Misses Polks
Gottlieb
Latta
County Democratic Executive Committee Calls Meeting in Maury
The Democratic Executive Committee of Maury County schedules a meeting at the Maury County Courthouse in Columbia at 11 a m on Saturday May 18 1915. It projects selecting five members of the County Board of Primary Election Commissioners to oversee the August 1 primary for Congress railroad commissioner and state legislature seats and two State Democratic Executive Committee members.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Maury County
State Committee
Circuit Court Room
Columbia
County Board of Primary Election Commissioners
United States
Congress
Vagrant Arrested for Rail Property Trespass
John Lisee was arrested Sunday afternoon for trespassing on railroad property and arraigned before Justice of the Peace W. E. Alexander. He was fined $5 and costs and sent to the county workhouse to work off the fine. Lisee claimed he was traveling from Sheffield to Nashville and was given a chance to leave, but did not and was re-arrested.
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John Lisee
Justice of the Peace
W. E. Alexander
Lisee
Sheffield
Nashville
Justice of the Pears
Mrs Francis Prowell Elam R C Elams Loss Saddens Goshen
The Goshen church community mourns the death of Mrs Francis Prowell Elam wife of R C Elam after a twelve week illness She leaves three sons a daughter and her mother Mrs Francis Prowell The funeral was held at Goshen church at 3 PM conducted by Rev J T Cotton with arrangements by Many Undertaking company
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Francis Prowell Elam
R. C. Elam
Methodist Church
Francis Prowell
Howard Elam
Officers Training School
Camp Pike
Ark
Jewell
Columbia High School
Prowell
Howell
J. T. Cotton
Many Undertaking Company
Flubdub's Odd Life Amid Art and Wits
This clipped line portrays Flubdub as married to an artistic pursuit and surviving on his wits. The brief snapshot hints at a character study of a man balancing creative labor and practical living, framed with a light, humorous tone.
Dodson's Liver Tone Advertises Harmless Liver Aid
An ad touts Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe vegetable substitute for calomel, claiming it cleanses the liver without side effects. It warns calomel can cause salivation, cramping, and nausea, while Liver Tone allegedly leaves readers alert and ready for work or play and safe for children.
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Dodson
Remains of Lieut Fry to be buried over there
The remains of Lieut Clarence Hy Fry who died May 5 in an airplane crash cannot be brought back to Columbia for burial until after the war. A memorial service will be held soon with churches and fraternal orders taking part. Representative Padgett in Washington wired that bodies of those dying overseas will be temporarily buried over there and returned after the war.
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Clarence Hy. Fry
Columbia
B. P. Padgett
Informa’tion
John W. Fry
Fry
Adjutant General
Padgett
Lieut. Fry
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