Coming Attractions at the Columbia Opera House this season
The season opens Friday night with The Candy Kid a 36 performer melodrama already praised in larger cities. Klaw and Erlanger books will raise the quality. improvements include $200 worth of carpet. Acts include Al Field and troupe Dixie Minstrel Corbin's Minstrels Human Hearts On The Bridge at Midnight The Heir to The Hoorah The Rivals featuring Joe Jefferson The Clansman Did The Sweetest Girl in Dixie My Wife's Family Under Southern Skies Buster Brown The Lyman Twins Kennedy Players and more bookings expected.
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Frigos
Columbia Opera
Cies
Klaw & Erlanger
Wikine
al Field
Dixie Minstrel
Corbin's Minstrels
New York
Joseph
William Jefferson
Joe Jefferson
Gordon & Bennett
Dixie
Buster Brown
Lyman Twins
Kennedy Players
Mt Pleasant Water Works Hit By Bolt
Mt. Pleasant Tenn September 7 lightning struck the Hay Long avenue pumping station during a storm. The end of the gable roof was torn off shingles burned and the ceiling split. Mrs B H Irvin sitting on her porch was badly shocked. Her son in the yard was bruised and a horse near the station was knocked down. Superintendent J H Weaver was in the station and uninjured.
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MT. Pleasant
Tenn
Hay Long Avenue
H. Irvin
J. H. Weaver
Fire destroys Pulaski Grain Company main building
Fire of unknown origin gutted the Pulaski Grain Company main building and milling machinery, with grain warehouses partially saved. Estimated loss runs to 15000 dollars. insured for 10000 with Georgia Home Hatford Citizens of St. Louis Norwich Union and Virginia Fire and Marine. Fire began on the second floor of the milling department.
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Pulaski, Tenn
Pulaski Grain Company
Georgia Home
Hatford
Citizens of
Scarlet Fever Flare Up in Mt Pleasant Tennessee
Mt Pleasant reports several cases of scarlet fever as colleges reopen with large attendance. About 40 cases are watched and quarantined. Health officer Dr Bumpass says danger is limited but vows strict measures to wipe out the outbreak.
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Mt, Pleasant
Tenn
Mt. Pleasant
Bumpass
House Struck by Lightning on East Sixth Street
A colored resident Suresh Hughes had a house on East Sixth Street struck by lightning Sunday afternoon. The chimney collapsed and a large roof hole opened in the home. No injuries were reported to anyone.
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Suresh Hughes
East Sixth Street
Hog Theft Emerges as New Industry in Mt Pleasant
Reported hog thefts around Mt Pleasant grow into a suspected organized operation. Deputy Harris and Officer Ewing traced losses from Col Yeatman and John Barrow to back lots and fields toward the Bigbyville pike. Investigators estimate several thousand dollars in hogs stolen in six months, with local theory pointing to enslaved miners’ community.
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MT. Pleasant
Tenn
Mt Pleasant
Col. Yeatman
Columbia Pike
Tom
W. P. Ridley
John Barrow
Will’ Harris
Geo. W. Ewing
Barrow
Bigbyville Pike
Important Realty Deals In County Farms Change Hands
One of the best stock farms in the county sold Tuesday as T J Shaw transferred the Ogilvie farm near the Mt Pleasant pike to J H Morgan. The 155 acre property fetched 15500 in a deal arranged by O T Thomas. Mrs John B Walker sold her south of town home to Melville Akin for 8600. The 100 acre farm’s old southern home cost more than the sale price and possession for the Walker property is set for December 1 with the family moving to Columbia.
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T. J. Shaw
J. H. Morgan
Ogilvie
Mt Pleasant Pike
Thomas
John B. Walker
Melville Akin
County Politics Open Up Sheriff Campaign Emerges
The county announces D. B. Whittaker as Sheriff candidate while races for county offices narrow to Sheriff and Treasurer. Rumors of further announcements circulate as Lipscomb, Thomas and Nichols hold, keeping the field alive for next year’s county contests.
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D. B. Whittaker
Register Lipscomb
Thomas
Nichols
Opening of City Public Schools with 457 Pupils Enrolled
The City Public Schools opened Monday morning with an enrollment of 457 pupils. Prof. Davidson delivered a short talk. Grade enrollments listed include 28 in first grade, 70 in second, 65 in third, 36 in fourth, 65 in fifth through eighth, and 60 in high school.
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Davidson
Sesseres
Maury County Teachers Hold Informative Saturday Meeting
The Maury County Teachers Association gathered about seventy five teachers in the Circuit Court room. Profs McAnnally A C Allen and W B Davidson gave talks and County Superintendent Graham discussed the new school law and the course of study for next year.
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Maury County Teachers Association
Circuit Court Room
Columbia Institute Announces Fall Term and Improvements
The Columbia Institute informs friends of the opening date September 18 for the fall term. Improvements completed or underway include a 4,500 foot steam heating system with updated water filtration, extended lighting, an organ, a renovated day study hall with stage, refurbished dormitories with extra plumbing, and a stone fence donated by Mrs. J W Fowler to memorialize Bishop Otey.
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Ita
Aleben
J. W. Fowler
Memphis
Bishop Otey
Institute
Vocal Instructor Joins Faculty From Nashville
The faculty adds Miss Jane Wheeler of Nashville as vocal teacher to lead voice culture efforts. Wheeler, daughter of J. N. Wheeler, superintendent of the L. & N. Railway, brings strong training and promises notable benefits for the community and the school.
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Jane Wheeler
Nashville
Misa Wheeler
Wheeler
J. N. Wheeler
Foreman Cooper shoots a Black laborer in Tennessee
In Mt. Pleasant Tennessee Foreman Cooper at a Thaw camp four miles west of town shot laborer Anderson Booker around 6 am injuring both thighs and a calf as well as a hand. Booker had planned to leave due to ongoing abuse and when he refused to surrender a public safety item Cooper fired. Authorities issued a warrant for Cooper.
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MT. Pleasant
Tenn
Cooper
Anderson Booker
Booker
H. Long
Mr. Ross
The Colonial Ride at the City Fair
All participants for the colonial or musical ride are asked to meet at Woldridge's store on the next app day afternoon. Mr Woldridge aims to make the feature more attractive and will dedicate evenings for rehearsals after Monday. The arena will be brilliantly lit with a canopy of lights, promising enhanced appeal for horse show patrons.
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Woldridge
Trustee's Report in Today's Herald
The annual report of Trustee Flem Thomas appears in today's Herald. It notes a substantial county cash balance and praises Deputy Trustee Harris Puryear for arranging the report. The bookkeeping is described as creditable and well executed with neat, easily understood records.
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Flem Thomas
Herald
Harris Puryear
Thought Husband Was His Brother
Mrs. Adam Thomas of Chrisman Edgar county sought divorce from Calvin Thomas in Paris circuit court claiming she was tricked into marrying the defendant who resembles his twin Alvin Thomas. After a three month courtship she learned of the deception when she saw the twins together and alleges she was doped. She seeks alimony after two unhappy years of marriage.
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Paris
Adam Thomas
Chrisman
Edgar County
Calvin Thomas
Alvin Thomas
Charleston
Pendleton Law on docket for Eastern Division fair week
The Supreme Court meets in Knoxville Wednesday to hear appeal in the Pendleton law case. The Bristol salt case challenges its constitutionality, arguing it extends Adams law provisions statewide. Judgments awaited with interest as session proceeds.
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Supreme Court
KnoxviLle
Jackwell
Knonville
Bristol
Tower Court
Condor School Eleven to Play Annual Gridiron Feature
Condor Training School football in Huntsville, Alabama, expected to be strong again with several former players returning and a new coach. Season limited to about four games, concluding with area Grammar School on Thanksgiving Day. Teams will play as an annual feature under contract for years.
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Huntsville
Ala
Condor
Aera Grammar School
School Buggies and Top Jobs From B A Satterfield Co
Light two sets for four school children offered by B A Satterfield & Co. See these practical buggies for student use and daily transport needs. Visit G-w2t-dfrl-2t for details and display hours.
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B. A. Satterfield & Co
Maury County Fancy Poultry Show Appeal
To breeders of fancy poultry in Maury. Interest in the poultry department at Maury county's Centennial Fair grows as the date nears. Mr. W H Puryear reports daily inquiries for catalogs and entries from neighboring states, indicating a strong outside exhibit. The Fair Association offers premium money exceeding that of any county fair in the state, and breeders are urged to display their best.
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Maury County
W. H. Puryear
Columbia
Fair Association
South
Banner County
Sale of Fine Timber in Morgan Grove Near Columbia
Mrs A F Brown sold the poplar trees in the Morgan grove near Columbia to Mr G P Mayberry of Sawdust Valley for 4000 dollars. Cutting is in progress. The largest stump measures 27 feet in circumference. Mayberry notes the timber is the best body of poplar left in the state and expects export sales. The land also contains fine oak and other timber.
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A. F. Brown
Morgan Grove
Columbia
G. P. Mayberry
Sawdust Valley
Great crowds anticipated for Maury county fair
Columbia plans great preparations for the annual Maury county fair at South Side Park. Sam Nicholson of Spring Hill told a Tennessean reporter that indications point to large crowds daily during the exhibition. The five stock show will be great and the display will equal any ever given in the South.
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Columbia
South Side Park
Sam Nicholson
Spring Hill
Utopia
Brent
Royel Am
Rees and Watkins Plumbing Assurance
Rees and Watkins assure customers that they complete plumbing work to full satisfaction, with favorable commendation and maintained goodwill. The message emphasizes trust and reliability, noting they handle all plumbing tasks with care and professionalism.
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Rees & Watkins
Jokes Across the Sea Report From Regent's Park Zoo
The Zoological Society notes 210 new arrivals last month at Regent's Park including a slow-worm and a lioness. The slow-worm supposedly apologized for arriving late. London Pune.
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Zoological Society
Regent's Park
London
Pune
Maury County Centennial Fair Opens With Pageantry at South Side Park
Preparations run full tilt as Maury County readies its centennial fair at South Side Park next Tuesday. Workmen finish buildings grounds and track while decorations chief Mrs. W T Chaffin plans elaborate Loral Hall adornments. Officials anticipate record attendance with Home Comers Day the marquee event featuring Chief Marshall J B Granberg and a long list of aides. A parade forms at 10 AM from the depot, led by Kopp's band, advancing to the park for 11 AM exercises including Senator Carmack’s welcome and Frank Herndon’s reply. A Maury County reunion follows on Friday with family dinners and badgeed Home-Comers mingling.
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South Side Park
Maury County
W. T. Chaffin
Loral Hall
John P. McGaw
McGaw
J. B. Granberg
Ned Davis
Mort McMeen
Ed Babb
Walter Baley
J. A. Crowe
John Adkissop
Curran Woolard
R. J. Mullins
Sam Williams
Henry Dobbins
T. C. Webster
John C. Sowell
Engish Akin
J. B. Pogue
Virgil McClanahan
Frank Wheeler
Alex Kittrell
Jake Alexander
Jack Granberg
Seth Perry
Will Perry
W. M. Cheakrs
Kopp
High Street
West Seventh
South Main Street
Grand Grand
Senator Carmack
Frank Herndon
San Marcos
Texas
Seiven
Champion Watermelon Grower Captures County Title
Mr. Bohefeld Fraser of the Godwin neighborhood was named the county champion melon grower. He cultivated one and three quarter acres of melons, selling $230 worth from his patch. Fraser marketed by wagon on the square near the Phoenix National bank, singing as he travelled each weekday. The melons were praised as the largest and finest in town, with wagon roads averaging fifty cents each.
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Bohefeld Fraser
Godwin
Fraser
Phoenix National Bank
The Little Gold Mine Show Adds Capt Ament Act
Manager McGaw signs Capt W D Ament to bring Silver Gift Show for fall. The act features 39 trained dogs and caters to ladies and children with a silverware giveaway during the stay at the Full.
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McGaw Hag
W. D. Ament
America
Capt. Ament
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Opera
Bolt
Columbia Institute
Walter Branham Capers
Columbia, Tenn
Foreman Cooper
Trustee’s Report
Pendleton Law
Supreme
Condor School
Maury
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