Local Notes From Columbia Area And Visitors
Courting items and notices from Columbia and nearby areas include guests returning home from Culloo ka, Paria Green, and Lawrenceburg. Andrew Bryant Reavis, grandson of A D Bryant, leaves for Washington for a government post. Several ads offer for sale land, farm equipment, fruit for sale, and a residence lot on Booth Main Street. June 1st sales at Grimm's Springs and Primm's Springs promotions involve local figures like Chad Eaton and M R Hayes arranging summer amenities. The Theta school closing featured a gold medal prize presented by Capt Hugh L White.
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Young's
G. Hannah
Lawrenceburg
Cullooka
Rains
Paria Green
Andrew Bryant Reavis
A. D. Bryant
Bryant Station
Washington
Public Square
Columbia
Mary Date Craig
Ward
Nashville
Boasie
Woo
Williamsport
Wlodk
Booth Main Street
Tenth
Will Barker
Tenn
Grimm’s Springs
M. R
Chad Eaton
Primm’s
German Milat Seed for sale Satterfield & Dodson
Henry L. Graham a colored boy of Columbia has returned from Tuskeegee Alabama where he has just graduated from Booker Washington's Industrial School. He is the first Maury county negro to graduate from the industrial department of that school and is now a thoroughly trained brick mason.
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Henry L. Graham
Columbia
Tuskeegee
Ala
Booker Washington
Henry
Maury County
Service Resumed on Rural Route in Ciallatin Tennessee
May 25 report states rural route No 1 service resumed this morning to the relief of patrons and the public. Henben Brown, a white man who passed a tougher examination than the former carrier Allgood, was temporarily appointed by Postmaster Swaney as carrier since Washington has not announced the appointment. Since Brown’s appointment residents have placed out their mailboxes and are receiving mail from him.
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Ciallatin
Tenn
Henben Brown
Allgood
Swaney
Washington
Brown
Deaths and funerals in local community
Multiple notices of deaths and memorial services. F K Surkwn and family mourn the loss of a child aged 1 year after illness and a graveside service led by local civic groups. Mrs Odell and Mrs Brooks die in Sheffield and Mt Pleasant after lingering illnesses, with funeral details and relatives named. Jonathan Hardison, aged 14, dies and is buried in the Lasea area with a Derryberry-led service.
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Jonathan Hardison
Lasea
Kid Shoots Father Over Ball Game Dispute
In Pulaski on May 24 Irvine Davis, son of J M Davis, wounded his father after a dispute over going to a baseball game. Davis grabbed a nearby shotgun and shot his father, resulting in amputation of the left hand and part of the arm.
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Pulaski
Irvine Davis
J. M. Davis
Youngest couple on record wed in Gallatin area
Bowling Green Ky May 29 Verron Hatcher age 10 and Carrie Wyley age 9 were married in Gallatin and arrived here with the southern couple under 16 years. Both are members of well to do families and are reported as the youngest married people on record.
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Bowling Green
Verron Hatcher
Carrie Wyley
Gallatin
Ulwie
Souther
Wxelltodo
Nople
Lightning Kills Woman Beside Home Chimney Near Columbia
In a rain storm at the Willamsport pike five miles from Columbia, Janet King was killed instantly by a lightning bolt striking the chimney as she stood before her house. Her husband George King suffered shock and burns while scattering debris. clothing torn and one shoe blown off. The strike also toppled chickens and caused damage to nearby objects.
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Willamsport Pike
Columbia
Janet King
King
George King
Will Confer Confederate Crosses of Honor
On June 3 Jefferson Davis birthday the Maury Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy will confer Crosses of Honor on Confederate Veterans in the Masonic Building at 10 o clock. Dr T A Wharton will give an address followed by Mr W B Greenlaw and a program by the Winnie Davis Chapter Leonidas Polk Bivouise and Henry Trousdale Camp invited. The Cumberland Presbyterian general Assembly features Rev G Mitchell D D age 85 who began preaching at 12. He lives in Pulaski Tennessee and attends the assembly near Nashville.
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Institute
Misves Wallace and Herndon
Mias Wallace
Bishop Gailor
Board of ‘Trustees
St. Peters Church
P. A. Rodrigues
Institute Hall
Ewell
Columbia Institute
Louise Woldridge
Elizabeth Katherine Keathley
Hallie Fry
Jefferson Davis
Maury
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
Masonic
T. A. Wharton
W. B. Greenlaw
Winnie Davis
Leonidas Polk Bivouse
Henry Trousdale
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly
G. Mitchell
D. D
de. Mitchell
Pulaski
Tenn
Columbia Presbytery
Mitchell
Edoagh
Assembly
Nishville Aimerican
Miss Mary Davis and Miss Mary Vayis Die in West Nashville
Miss Mary Davis aged young died suddenly at her home in West Nashville on last Tuesday night from heart trouble. She was a daughter of Mr and Mrs H B Davis formerly of Maury County. She visited relatives and friends here and was known for her cheerful disposition and numerous friendships.
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Mary Vayis
West
Nashville
H. B. Davis
Maury County
Missy Davis
First Cumberland Church Congregation Claim
In Maury County Tennessee historians debate which church was first organized in the Cumberland Presbyterian tradition. Judge Gant cites Mt Moreh in Gales County as the initial congregation, while others contest this, asserting McCains in Manry County as rightful claimant.
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Cumberland Church
Sunita's Sore Kidney Care Offered Despite Ills
Massured thousands. If troubled with kidney or bladder troubles such as dropsical swelling, frequent urination, pain in back and adders, Sunita's Sore Kidney Care is claimed to cure. Price 4 1/2 cents and 21.00. For sale by W. P. Waidrides.
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Sunita
W. P. Waidrides
Three Strikes Spark New Decatur Victory Over Columbia
New Decatur defeated Columbia 8 to 5 after a seven run rally in the fifth inning. Roberson allowed several hits as Columbia led early but New Decatur surged ahead with timely hits from Cunningham and Putts. Sawyer pitched well for Columbia until the fifth, while New Decatur’s defense held steady for the win. Umpire Bennett presided as rain disrupted play and an advertisement for Down's Ointment closed the column.
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New Decatur
Columbia
Noe
Roberson
Lstless
Owe
Potts
Saillard
Sawyer
Columbia Abrhpore Smiser
Clapp A Pettitt
Cunningham
No Thomas
Mood Akin Ba
Hideto
Phalon
Robereon
Peres Vee
Setecues
New Decatur Poa
Hendricks
P A
Oid Payne
Edmonson
Nolley
Tonings
Columbia d
McCauley
Iapp Sawyer
Balle
Smiver
Bennett
Maury County Teachers Meet May 30 at Columbia Auditorium
All aspirants to teach this fall should attend at 10 o clock Saturday May 30 at the Columbia Auditorium. County Superintendent W Dodson will preside and business of importance will be transmitted. Signatures and turnout requested to discuss teaching plans and credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Atheonum
Presbyterians Favor Organic Union as Assembly Meets
The Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly in Nashville on May 27 passed a resolution favoring organic union with other Presbyterian bodies in the United States and authorized a committee to confer with similar committees from other churches on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nashville Town
Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly
United States
New Line of Embroided Items at The RACKS
Readable catalog style notice lists embroidery items and ladies wear including curtains shirts hose bonnets and lace pieces. Mentions white curtains ladies clothing accessories and sale pricing for various items in a shop display format.
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Cere
Bruthosdy
Valeneiennes Ly
Hove
Efilm Victor
Market Bargains Include Fly Traps and Enamel Ware
Advert displays a wide assortment of home goods with prices. Items listed include hammock lines, insect traps at 150 each, fly papers, shovels, sprinklers, enamel ware in blue and green, grey enameled ware, Japanese fire screens, and glassware, all offered at varied low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chogiet Seta
Allsixen
Arctic
Evry
Falket Lord Sale in Maury County Court Auction
In Columbia Tennessee a sale per decree in the J Eakin et ux v Starkey et al case will occur Saturday June 27 1908 at the courthouse to the highest bidder. The land of 23 acres with a mill race and house on 2 acres lies bounded by Big Rigby Creek and various neighbors. Terms require cash 125 and a longer credit of months with notes and security. Witness Met Akin J. &
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J. Eakin
Etux
Starkey Done
Chancery
Columbia
Tennessee
Court House
Tennerssie S
Maury County
Tean
Big Rigby Creek
Thos. Kakio
A. N. Akin, J
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T. N. Figuers
Milat
Satterfield & Dodson
Tuskeegee Graduate
Sumner
Stocktem
Clement
Tannell
Brownlow
W. Nichols
Landes
Coffey
Cameron
Frank Seay
Stokton
Sue
Tesas
Bie
Anniston
Alu
Ian
T. J. Odell
W. M. Biddle
T. O. Odell
Sheffield
Odell
Mr. Odell
Colombia
W Wll
Brooks
W. D. Brooke
Mt. Picassot
Capt Scott Jennings
Franklin
H. PF. Fariss
Methodist
Mt. Pleasant
W. H. Doss
Vict Satterfield & Dodson
Giles County
OUR
Ames
Old Kentucky
Citizens’ Telephone
Bell Telephone
FP. Street & Co
James King
Norway
Ewell Medal
Haddox
Reservoir
Salmon & Turner
Indants
G. W. Mitchell
Mary Davis
M Cains
Cure
Rains Headquarters
Paris Green
Maury County Teachers
R. W. Dodson
Caiut
Aas
White Mountain
G. W. Nichols
the Falket Lord Sale
J. E. Sheppard
Garden St
Bothell House
L. ©. Burgard
J. P. Herndon
Dr. Herndon
Texwkasee
J. K. Parnelln
W. A. Licout
Farrell & Lipscomb
Continental Fire
Rn Insurance
Conan Travelers Life & Accident
Fleming
Aril Darden
Bell Phone 112 Inc
W. Inor W. Frierson
Thos. H. Peebles
Brown Block
Columbia Tennety
Summertown
Toon
Iny Nigit
T. O. Andernon
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