Destructive hailstorm hits Culleoka area and Glendale
A severe late day hailstorm damaged Culleoka and nearby Glendale property with windows shattered roofs ruined and crops flattened. Residents reported hailstones up to goose egg size, extensive damage across multiple homes, fields, and even a wagon pool. Losses run into thousands of dollars with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giles Jong
Maury Cullenks
James H. Kannor
Glendale
Wapon
Groveland
Dalton Olver
Tom Craig
Craig
Tom Hall
Hall
R. N. Moore
Harris Puryear
Glendae
Birmingham
Puryear
Decatur
Colored Sextette In The Toils In New York County
A colored sextette including L Armstrong John Frierson Chas Hornbeak Arthur Gardin Marshal Stokes and B Lane was rounded up by Deputies McEwen Whitley and Burch. They were brought before Esq Fariss and, after bond, committed to jail. Also includes an advertising claim for Foley's Orino Laxative credited to Oneonta New York and a testimonial about its use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Armstrong
John Frierson
Chas. Hornbeak
Arthur Gardin
Marshal Stokes
B. Lane
McEwen
Whitley
Burch
Fariss
Tables Turned One Dudley In Court Battle
In Hills Dudley a colored elutzen fought Chas Heady a cave member in a pitched battle over a basket of corn. Reeder faced assault charges while Dudley paid $5.40 after Reeder was fined $4.20. Dudley allegedly attacked after a dispute over a position and the rock pile was used during the fray. Judge Erwin noted Dudley’s repeated assaults and ordered the city payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley
Chas Heady
Reeder
Dudley T
Reesler
Pratt & Porgey
Duhny
Estedd
Forgey
Dudleys
Arrest of Dave Gaston Stirs Local Race and Rumors
Dave Gaston, described as a negro, is arrested on vagrancy charges after alleged intentions to peep into white women’s boudoirs. He reportedly accepts a rock pile sentence and will be released soon, with claims the climate of Maury harms his health. The case appears to lack sufficient evidence for harsher charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Gaston
Gaston
Primary Law Gets a Knock
Chancellor Allison Priday ruled the recent compulsory primary election law unconstitutional in Ledgerwood v Pitts. He issued a twenty seven page typewritten opinion granting the injunction prayed and voiding the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herald
Nashville
Tenn
Allison Priday
W. L. Ledgerwood
John A. Pitts
In Memory of Senator Carmack at Tennessee Baptist Session
Resolutions pledging Baptists to strict enforcement of prohibition laws were offered at the State Baptist convention in Nashville by J. F. Brownlow of Columbia and adopted with enthusiasm. The memorial to late Senator Edward Ward Carmack praised his sacrifice for abolition of the saloon and pledged prayers and support to his widow and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists of
Tennessee
State Baptist Convention
Nashville
J. F. Brownlow
Columbia
Howard Ward Carmack
Edward Ward Carmack
C. B. Waller
G. A. Huftaker
R. M. Inlow
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement and Testimonial
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co Toledo. testimonials from Walding Kinnan Marvin wholesale druggists. Cure taken internally. Price 75¢ per bottle. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hall
Two Negroes Receive Pro Rata Share From Circus Payout
After a Barnum and Bailey stop, Hodge Fleming and Joe Armstrong, frugal locals, collected a pro rata of $59 recovered from Ed English alias George Harris. Attorneys attached the money. after $14.80 expenses, the balance was divided. English pocket book returned. English jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hodge Fleming
Joe Armstrong
Ed English
George Harris
Barnum & Bailey
English
Armstrong
Fleming
The King's Daughters' Industrial School Reopens in New Location
The Industrial school resumes after summer vacation, now located on the third floor of the Woldridge building. Maury National Bank donated former quarters free of charge but they are being prepared for other uses. The school has aided Columbia and Maury county and receives strong support. A capable staff of teachers leads the year’s work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Daughters’ Industrial School
Woldridge
Maury National Bank
Columbia
Maury County
County Bonds Interest Payment Made to Northwestern Mutual Life
County Judge W C Gordon mailed a $3,500 check to Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance for the semiannual interest on $175,000 borrowed by the county for courthouse and bridge purposes. The payment covers the interest on the bonded indebtedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Gordon
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Clarksville Bets on Water Power as Normal School Move Pauses
Clarksville delegation returns from Nashville hopeful yet cautious as a decision on site for the state normal school is deferred for two weeks. Clarksville touts rail access, lower freight, and a $200,000 cash offer including bond premiums while Columbia and West Tennessee contenders loom, with water and power inducements highlighted to sway the Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supt. Jones
Nashville
Columbia
Clarksville
Cumberland
Tobacco
Austin Peay
Dancy Fort
P. L. Harned
Montgomery County
Middle Tennessee
State Board
Todd
Foley's Kidney Remedy praised by Indianapolis jeweler
C R Kluger of 1060 Virginia Ave Indianapolis reports kidney trouble left him exhausted but four bottles of Foley's Kidney Remedy cleared his complexion cured his backache and stopped irregularities. He now attends to business daily and recommends the remedy as a failsafe after doctors and other remedies failed. For sale by all leading druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Kluger
Vireginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Foley
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