Lipscomb veteran legislator dies after long service
Capt Archibald A Lipscomb, veteran legislator and incorruptible public servant, died at 6 pm in Columbia after weeks of illness. He chaired the joint committee investigating treasurer and comptroller offices, persisted in duties, and will be buried at Zion Church after funeral. Survived by one child Susie and siblings, with two marriages noted.
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Israel
Archibald A. Lipscomb
Lipscomb
Edward P. Turner
General Assembly
Capt. Lipscomb
Nashville
Alabama
Columbia
Columb
Historic Zion Church
Remarkable career outlined in Maury county tribute to Capt Lipscomb
The Patterson committee decries Hooper’s infamies and praises Capt Lipscomb for lifelong service to Tennessee. The article recounts Lipscomb’s Civil War service, carpentry of reform, pension sitters, and tax collecting in Maury, noting his integrity, faith, and leadership as a legislator and Christian citizen. Pallbearers named for Lipscomb’s funeral include H. Fulton and R. Walker among active, with W. Galloway and others as honorary.
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Patterson
Maury County
Hooper
Tom Taylor
Tennesese
Demenacy
Capt. Lipscomb
Confederacy
Lipscomb
House of Representatives
H. ©. Fulton
Frank Fulton
R. G. Walker
Geo. Armstrong
Wilson Dobbins
J. A. Smiser
W. T. Galloway
Dalton Oliver
W. W. Stephenson
A. N. Akin
H. L. Hendley
EB. B Erwin
EB. N. Woolard
G. H. Ayres
W. E. Bel
A vain appeal to Baxter over Tennessee reform bill
The Chattanooga Times urges regular Democrats in the Legislature to back a bill restoring election machinery to the people. It singles out Speaker Baxter, accusing his personal ambitions of hindering support and calling the Senate’s regulars narrow and disloyal to the state’s best interests. The piece warns Baxter’s influence may doom the reform and peace for Tennessee.
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Herald
Tennessee
Carmack
Election Commission
Democratic Party
Gen. Bate
State Board of Control
Chattanooga Times
Baxter
Senate
Parisan
Tennessee Senate
Chattanooga Times i
Retirement of T N Figueras Celebrated in Columbia
The retirement of T N Figueras from active business marks a major epoch in Columbia's commerce. One of the oldest merchants, he upheld high honor and integrity, and will be missed by countless friends across the county. The Herald wishes him peace and happiness in retirement.
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T. N. Figueras
Columbia
Herald
Leach Denounces Harmony Election Plan Amid Party Rift
Breaker Leach abandons party pledges to back a harmony election law while opposing any move to unite factions. He signs against compromise with the opposing side, hinting harmony would serve liquor interests. He condemns harmonizers as betrayed voters seeking drink sellers.
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Breaker Leach
Democratic Party
Tennessee
Hin’n
Inchess
Leach Et al
Longest Tennesse House Service: Capt Lipscomb Dies
Maury county Representative Capt Lipscomb, famed for continuous service, died during his sixth House term after first being elected in 1900 and re elected every two years. His tenure surpasses all but a few in state history, eclipsed only by James Fentress for total years in the General Assembly.
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Tenneance
Capt. Lipscomb
Maury County
House of Representatives
James Fentrees
Tennessee General Assembly
Butler
Funeral Services for Local Figures Tomorrow at Zion Church
A large list of local names will attend a funeral conducted by Dr. A G Dinewiddie of Columbia and Dr J C Molloy of this city tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock at Zion church.
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A. G. Dinewiddie
John C. Molloy
Zion Church
A. G. Dinwiddie
Columbia
J. C. Molloy
Threshermen Offer Lubricants and Belting Supply
Martin and Vaughan Co advertise lubricating oils belting suction hose and lacing for threshers at St Street. They claim to carry best grades obtainable and urge customers to contact their local supplier for the best prices.
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St Street, Martin & Vaughan Co
Memory of Capt Lipscomb Honored by Legislature
The Senate passed a resolution urging the Governor to mobilize influence to recall absentees and urged public urging. Gov Hooper issued another interview reacting to Cox's Senate speech. The House passed resolutions of respect to the memory of Representative Lipscomb.
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Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Senate
Hooper
Cox
House
Representative Lipscomb
Huggy Sale Ad in Columbia Promises $100 Offer
Martin Vaughan Co on It Street advertises a bold promotion claiming a $100 hug sale the best price ever seen in Columbia. The notice emphasizes a limited window and urges customers to visit the store for the deal.
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Columbia
It Street
Martin & Vaughan Co
Opening Epoch Making Sale Returns After Fire
McKennon Anderson and Foster reopen in the former Figueras and Son store on Saturday morning with a historic sale. They offer the entire $20 000 stock at deep bargains, promising a thoroughly settisonable and up to date assortment. Early shoppers may secure seasonable bargains at out of season prices during the epoch making event.
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McKennon, Anderson & Foster
T. N. Figueras & Son
Columbia
Figuers & Son
Messrs. Figuers
Deaths at Broadview and Hampshire: Horn and Grimes
Mrs. Jasper Horn died at her Broadview-area home with funeral services at her residence at 1:30 PM and burial in Rose Hill cemetery. Mrs. Mat Grimes, about seventy five, widow of forty years, died Monday night. she leaves three sons George, Jim, and John Grimes, and daughter Nance. A daughter of the late James Davis, she was active in the Methodist church. funeral at Pisgah Methodist church and interment beside her husband.
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Jasper Horn
Broadview
Rose Hill Cemetery
Mat Grimes
Hampshire
George Grimes
This
Jim
John Grimes
Texas
Nance
James Davia
Thin County
Pisgah Methodist Church
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A. A. Lipscomb
T. N. Figuers
Leach
Maury Dry Goods CO
Victor Herbert
United States Trade Report
Funeral Services
M’kennon
Anderson & Foster
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