Fatal Concord Tragedy Ends In Murder Charge
Prof J G Godfrey ex teacher is dead after four shots in a Concord area farm dispute over an estate. John Thomas is held on first degree murder charges after the morning shooting as county surveyor and witnesses recount the sudden attack and self defense claim. Godfrey’s funeral followed at Concord church and his widow had connections to the Fly estate dispute.
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Concord
J. G. Godfrey
John Thomas
Thomas
Russell Estes
Columbia
Williamsport
Godfrey
J.B. H. Fly
Fly
Unity Court
Chancery Court
W. B. Wood
Godrey
George Howell
Lee Harlan
Hight
Concord Church
A. P. McFerrin
James A. Smiver
J.J. Voorhins
Voorkins
Tatars
Henan
Geo. Howell
Olan
Howell
George
John
Mr. Howell
East Tennessee
Turkey Creek
Stiversville
Dickson Normal College
John Fly
Green Wella
New Bridge
John W. Thomas
Knob Creek
Penny pictures at Youngs and other local notes push town life
A jumble of items from Maury county society and commerce. Mr W C Joyce of Ben is ill with fever. J P Steger Co advertises implements and wagons while Miss Lee Harlan goes to Live Oak Florida to teach. A daily passenger train runs Mt Pleasant to Scott's Mill, and town residents discuss premiums, subscriptions, and moving to Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young's
W. C. Joyce
Ben
J.P. Brauer
T P. Stemer & Co
Mesara
M. G. Pickard
Dave Milter
Ban
Cedar Vale
J. P. Steger & Co
Rebecca Parker Ruhm
M.D. Ruhm
Mt. Pleasanterat
Ridley
Scott's Mill
Roberta Machine & Implement Co
Tter
John Hunt
John Reaves
Indian Territory
These Cold Nights Prompt Glass in Window Reminder
The notice urges residents to place a glass in the window as cool nights set in and promotes the market’s large stock of glass in all sizes and shapes. Local buyers are urged to save money by purchasing from the extensive collection offered.
Large stock price notice on early sale event
A stock sale announces old price levels before advance. buyers urged to act on established rates. Prices are highlighted for Sarrervreco and Donson, indicating market guidance and potential savings for customers.
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Sarrervreco & Donson
Big Guns Will Participate In October Democratic Rally
TESN notes that ten Tennessee Democrats will join the Union rally of Democratic clubs on October 27 in Nashville. Invited speakers include Gov. Candler of Georgia Senator Bacon of Georgia Senator Ben Tillman of South Carolina Senator Money and Congressman John Sharp Williams of Mississippi and Bence Pettus and Morgan of Alabama. A Hampshire Democratic Club was formed, with T. A. Nance elected president and J. J Pogue as secretary treasurer. After the organization L. P Padgett and W. H. Turner addressed the crowd.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Gov. Candler
Georgia
Bacon
Ben Tillman
South Carolina
Money
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Bence Pettus and Morgan
Alaearth
Hampshire
T. A. Nance
J. J Pogue
L. P Padgett
W. H. Turner
Easy
Furniture stock for fall trade at SaTrHRViRLD Dopsox sale
Large daily consignments of furniture arrive for the fall trade at SaTrHRViRLD and Dopsox. Charity's Sake appeal notes contributions from the B. and TL. Association for William's estate with a first batch of 100 dollars reportedly turned over.
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Ake Williama Estate
Firat Bay Tone
Seasonal Canvas Tele Scopes And Dress Bull Cases In Stock
New line of heavy Canvas Tele scopes in all sizes and prices. Dress Bull Cases priced 1.26 to 150. Mosquito Barn full sine 8125 complete. Men's Canvas Leather bottom shoes reduced 125 to 100. Silk front shirts and assorted undershirts. Campaign buttons pins and badges. New beauty pins and talcum powder. True wallpaper patterns and croquet set pieces. School supplies and erasers to come with larger stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mennen
Henry Tetlow
Pretty wedding at First Presbyterian church in Swansburg
Wednesday afternoon at 4:30 in the First Presbyterian church, Linda Frierson and William M. Chaffin were wed in a ceremony described as one of the prettiest in the city. The church glowed with artificial lights, organ music by Mrs. Elix Kelley, and Mendelssohn’s wedding march. The bride wore white liberty silk over white taffeta with a diamond hairpiece. The groom is a longtime bookkeeper at the Moory National Bank. guests included a large crowd and many local officials. The couple will travel to New York before returning to board with Mr. and Mrs. C. A Parker on Ninth street.
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First Presbyterian Church
Linda
Rerson
William M. Chaffin
FB Webb
New York
Eastarm
A.D. Friarson
Bok
Mr C. A Parker
Ninth Street
Mt. Pleasant Couples Wed in Tennessee Homes
Florence Benton daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Pennington married Mr. Joseph William Rogers on November 7 1900 at 2 oclock in Mt. Pleasant Tennessee at the Pennington home. Laura J Harris wed Felix R Nelson at the South Columbia Methodist parsonage with Rev J F Beasley officiating. Both couples reside in Mt. Pleasant and are receive best wishes from friends.
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William J. Pennington
Florence Benton
Joseph William Rogers
Mt. Pleasant
Tenn
Laura J. Harris
Felix R. Nelson
South Columbia
M. E. Parsonage
J. F. Beasley
Mitchell Warren Ore High Geede
Light rowing note at old prices signals drift in markets as Ser Sarrerrrené Dopsox appears in the records with unclear ties to the local economy and possible price shifts.
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Warren Ore
Abandonment of Pike Section Considered by County Court
The Columbia and Mt. Pleasant Turnpike Company through Secretary W G Rainey abandons five miles of road south of Mt. Pleasant to the County Court. Legal questions surround the action and the court will decide at its next meeting. Proposals to sell this portion to the county were previously rejected by the pike owners.
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The
Columbia and
Mt. Pleasant
Mules Taken Up Reported by F. P. Brownacn
On or about recovery nine two pay horse mules, about 1d hands inches and 15 hands 1 inch high, aged 10 or 12 years, came to my place. The owner can get them by for the title Ft pays all expenser. F. P. Brownacn.
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F. P. Brownacn
Card of Thanks to Campbell’s Station Neighbors
To the people of the Campbell’s Station neighborhood we heartily thank you for kindly waiting on and administering unto our wants while Dick with the fever Mrs Ella M Martin Miss Rosa Hobbs
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Campbell's Station
Ella M. Martin
Rosa Hobbs
Strayed Mules Near Mt Pleasant On Oct 9
Strayed from a home near Mt Pleasant on Tuesday October 9 two bay named mules. One stands about 15 hands high with a saddle mark and the other about 14 6 hands high and blind in one eye. Reward for return. Call Bell or phone at Pulliam J M Ducon.
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Mt. Pleasant
Horner
Gaddle
Pulliam
J. M. Ducoxn
Uw Pulliam
Marriage Licenses Reported for Nelson and Chaflin Couples
Marriage licenses issued include R Nelson to Laura J Miner and William M Chaflin to Linda B Frierson, recording the unions in the local registry. The notices list both couples with their respective partners and filing dates in the civil records.
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R. Nelson
Laura J
Miner Willam M. Chaflin
Linda B. Frierson
Mrs Ammerman’s Distinction Highlighted in Medical Field
Mrs. Ammerman gains recognition for her specialized work and lengthy, successful career in the profession, holding a rare standing among peers. Her years of experience underscore a high level of expertise and respected position within the field.
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Jock
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Maury Dry Goods Co
Miron
Brown
Castor
Blue
Maury Dry Goods Company
J.C. Wooten
W. B. Wooten
Wooten
Fahmer John Thomas
George W. Howell
Esquire
G. W. Hayes
Mesers. Figuers & Padgett, Fr
Mr. Wood
Partionians
Bedford City
Estreay Notlok
Maury County
Columba
Tere
Ranger
BN. B
John W. Thorns
J. M. Bates
Columbia, Tenn
Depot Planning Mills
T. A. Wallace
Jos. T. Meadors
Woldridge Building
Donranra, Tern
Gs Strees
Novi Iy
Gordon & Rutledge, Tnsurance and Real Estate
All Times
Masonic Huilding
Sreciauries
Isalh
A. Sidney Page
Frierson & Tucker
J. PB. Steeer & Co
Live Oak
Fla
A. Rarey
Susie Mitchell
Miss Gyrus
Cleburne
Texas
Chattanooga
J. P. Stuerr & Co
Lao
Lone Star Simte
Julie J Mery
Mth
Messrs
Joba
Will Ju'chion
Jense
Matt
A . J. Brown
W. P. Woldridge
Big Guns
Democratic Club
F. Swansburg
Whelin-Fiisteyn
Marion Reey Et
Columblia
Muptiala
Mr. J. Hough
Mies Hlinabeth I
Ole O
John West
Weat & Nichobe
John Wert
North Main and
Sixth Streets
Robt. Berg
Ethell
Viet
al Keshube Pries
Jones & Vaughan
Ohio
Nashville Banner
Harris Nelson
Mitchell
Abannon Road
Mrs. Ammerman
Fielden Bros
Seventh Street
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