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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1916

Page

7

Enormous Strawberry Patch Demonstrates Big Maury County Yield

Horace Rainey of Highland Park showcases an extraordinary four acre strawberry patch yielding uniformly large fruit. Reports claim berries up to six inches in circumference, with twenty six berries filling a quart measure from Run of Field. An expected output exceeding 100 crates per acre signals strong soil potential for Maury County strawberries.

Maury County Horace Rainey Highland Park Mr. Rainey Brent

Knife and Knife Leads Sale by Martin Vaughan Co

Section Guards Knives and Knife Leads for all mowing machine loads offer at least twenty percent off. Located at 1 Street, Martin Vaughan Co.

Street Martin & Vaughan Co

Hen egg weighs four ounces at local farm

Galloway and Company of Silver reek sent to The Herald office today a giant hen egg likely the largest seen locally. The egg weighed four ounces, with four ounces equaling one pound, and it came from a Marshall County farmer.

Mixed Paints Headline Promotes Durable Brand

Martin Vaughan Co offers Mound City horseshoe brand mixed paints touted as more durable than competitors. Stock also includes lower price house paints and related products, highlighting value and selection.

Mound City Horseshoe Street, Martin & Vaughan Co

Land Auction in Columbia Maury County Trust Co v6

In the Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee Maury County Trust Co and others announce a sale of 275 acres in the 1st Civil District by decree of April 1916. The property lies near Duck river and Jno B Pigg with terms of 12 and 24 months credit and one third cash. Sale on July 3 1916 at noon at the courthouse with notes and security.

Mamie Craige Chancery Court Columbia Tennessee Court House Maury County F. B. Craige J. A. Jones Woody Jno. B. Pigg Duck River Dueck Mora B. Fariss

Land Deed Sale of 108 Acres in Maury County Tennessee

The document records a court sale on the 38th day of a lawful term in Maury County Tennessee. It names the highest bidder and describes 108 acres bought from the McCormick heirs in the 8th Civil District. Bounded N by W M Parks and Z T Hardison, EB by M B Parks and wife, SB by J J Sellers and Parks Brothers, W by Z T Hardison. Cash payment required day of sale. sale free from redemption.

B. P. Andrews Chancery Court Columbia Tennessee Court House McCormick Heirs Maury County W. M. Parks Z. T. Hardison M. B. Parks and Wife J. J. Sellers Parks Brothers Mora B Fariss

Last services for Andrew Love held after fatal Sunday death

Andrew Love, killed Sunday by John Baker, was buried Tuesday afternoon at Sheeboss at o'clock. Survived by his wife three children one brother and five sisters and many relatives. Large crowd attended the funeral. Maury Undertaking Co. directed the services.

Andrew Love John Baker Sheeboss Maury Undertaking Co

Land Sale in Maury County Tennessee 173 1/2 acres description

Notice of sale in the April Term 1916 case of J Borum et al vs Marion Frierson Maury County Tennessee describing a land parcel in the 4th Civil District beginning at a sugar tree and running by specified bearings to total about 173.5 acres with creek meanders. Sale terms: one fourth cash. date May 26 1916. Court clerk pat Mora B Fariss C and M.

Marion Frierson Chancery Court Columbia Tennessee Court House Maury County Pat Mora B Fariss

Land Sale In Maury County Chancery Court Listing

In the Chancery Court at Columbia on minute book 45 page 182 a sale of 11 to 12 acres in Maury County Tennessee part of the J W McBride property is listed. Bounded by K M Brown H C Harlan and Henry Redden Eph Lacey and Sons with a reduced exclusion of an acre and a quarter sold to Harlan. Three equal credit payments due Jan 9 1917 1918 and 1919, with a reduced lump sum security noted. This 26th day of May 1916 Mora B Fariss C M.

Henry Redden Chancery Court Columbia Tennessee Maury County J. W. McBride K. M. Brown H.C. Harlan Eph Lacey and Sons H. C. Harlan

Non-Suit Entered in Morgan Case

In Williamson county a civil suit for 25000 damages by J. H. Morgan administrator against O. C. Welsh saw a non-suit entered this morning. Austin M. Harlan bought from T. Y. English a four year old bull named Fennell Grand Duchess weighing 1530 pounds for breeding and will head Harlan’s Shorthorns herd. The proceedings reflect a developing civil action and property transaction in local agriculture and law.

Austin M. Harlan T. Y. English Williamson Count J. H. Morgan O. C. Welsh

Epworth League Mount Pleasant District Convenes in Williamsport

The Mt. Pleasant Epworth League district holds its first annual session at Williamsport Methodist Church on Wednesday June 7 at 8 pm with a reception for visitors. The main program starts Thursday at 9 30 am with welcome by Joseph Frank Porter and response by W C Largen.

Epworth League Mt. Pleasant Williamsport Methodist Church Joseph Frank Porter District League W. C.largen Jos. T. Wilkes William B. Ricks Columbia W. B. McEwen Annie Bratton Irene Choate G. R. Allen T. W. Noland Lou Willie Chamberlain Annie Allen Williamsport

Rev G D Brinn Dies in Foster Neighborhood

Rev G D Brinn died Wednesday morning at his Foster neighborhood residence near Sawdust Valley at age sixty two. He leaves a widow and was a minister at the Southern Methodist Episcopal church. Funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at Mt Nebo church conducted by Rev J S Henley, interment in Mt Nebo cemetery. Oakes and Nicholls funeral directors in charge.

G. D. Brinn Foster Sawdust Valley Southern Methodist Episcopal Church Mt. Nebo Church J. S. Henley Mt. Nebo Oakes & Nichlols

Good Woman Called by Death in Santa Fe Area

Mrs. Alice Pigg wife of William H. Pigg died Thursday at 2 pm at her home near Santa Fe after several weeks illness. A longtime Christian Church member she was kind and highly regarded by many friends. Survived by husband four sisters and one brother. pallbearers listed S. H. Vestal J.D. Vestal J. R Woody Tom McKee Zell McMeean. Maury Undertaking Company in charge.

Alice Pigg William H. Pigg Santa Fe The Christian Church Dave Nicks Clarence Helmick Cornersville Tenn Ed Fitzgerald Thez Helmick Lynnville Maury Fitzgerald S. H. Vestal J.D. Vestal J. R Woody West Lockhart Tom McKee Zell McMeean Maury Undertaking Company

Beef Cattle Public Auction Near Columbia

Saturday sale at R P Dodson farm two miles west of Columbia features thirty head of young Durham cattle including steers heifers and young cows. Sale begins at ten o clock with W C Salmon and R P Dodson offering the cattle at auction and R F Moore serving as auctioneer.

R. P. Dodson Columbia Durham Dodson W. C. Salmon R P. Dodson R F. Moore

Maury County Live Stock Association Forms Plans

The Maury County Live Stock Association to organize, with construction expanding Cemetery wall and new street pave ments, is seeking funds from citizens and a $350 to $400 shortfall. J F Nicholson leads work as the Cemetery Co extends walls and adds an entrance. A May 27 meeting at the Court House in Columbia will organize the association and arrange cattle auctions with American Hereford, Shorthorn, and Aberdeen Angus breeders. Representatives from railroad and national associations will assist in plans to distribute breeding stock. All Maury farmers are urged to attend.

Bel Cemetery Company Glade Street I Cemetery Avenue Nicholson Maury County Court House Columbia Live Stock Association American Hereford Cattle Breeders’ Association Kansas City American Shorthorn Breeders’ Association American Aberdeen-Angus Breeders’ Association Chicago Ill Maury County Live Stock Association Nashville, Chattanooga and

Dix-Actions Speak Louder Than Words Test Case

A terse chat prompt challenges trust and action over words with a hypothetical ten dollar test transcript prompting practical demonstration. The exchange centers on credibility and response under pressure.

Ice Cream Supper Planned by Theta Missionary Society

The Baptist church Missionary society of Theta announces an ice cream supper at the Theta school house on Friday night May 26. Proceeds support church activities and community projects.

Theta School Ladies of the Missionary Society of the Baptist Church of Theta

Also Mentioned on This Page

W.C. Salmon, R. P. Dodson R. F. Moore Maury County Trust Co., Gdo Et al W. C. Matthews Andy Love J.B. Borum, Et al Thomas J. Dinning Morgan Welch Joseph F. Porter Largen Rev. G. D. Brinn Salmon Hammer Garber’s Coats Garber Maury National Bank Cemetery Avenue Maury County Livestock Association Glabe Street St.l. AR American Shorthorn American Aberdeen-Angus Associations
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