Suit Against Judge Erwin in Maury County Old Jail Lease
A statewide ex rel. suit filed in Chancery Court seeks to void long running contracts between Maury County and B B Erwin. The complaint alleges Erwin as magistrate exploited county property the Old Jail for rental profits while serving county and city offices. It cites unpaid notes and seeks forfeiture of profits and dismissal from office plus a ten year ban on further service.
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County Court
Maury County
B. B. Erwin
Chancery Court
Messrs
H. A Brown
W. J. Howard
B.A. Wikes
J. B. Farmer
M. B. Tomlinson
B. B. Amis
George Campbell Brown
Horace Polk
Percy Brown
J. F. Stephenson
George P. Webster
M. P. Ballanfant
G. W. Killebrew
E. Armstrong
W. M. Qheairs
Joll
W. C. Gordon
W. D. Gordon
B. BE. Erwin
Magin
I. D. Looney
W. Q. Gordon
Erwin
City of Columbia
J. H. Gurtner
White
City of
Columbia
Plaintff
State of
Tennessee
The
Herald Saturday Afternoon
J. H. Gartner
Stegall &White
Woman's Missionary Union convenes in Columbia Presbytery
Missionary event in Lewisburg Tennessee reports twenty five delegates gathering at the Presbyterian Church for morning devotional exercises led by Rev. J. A. Malloy. Emma Coldwell gave the welcome, Rebecca McLemore responded, with reports from the President Corresponding Secretary and Treasurer.
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Lewisburg
Tenn
Woman's Missionary Union of Columbia Presbytery
Presbyterian Church
J. A. Malloy
Emma Coldwell
Rebecca McLemore
Patterson Opens Democratic Gubernatorial Campaign in Nashville
Hon M R Patterson, the Democratic standard bearer, addressed about 1500 supporters at the Vendome Theater in Nashville. He framed the campaign as a unity effort, pledged loyalty to the party, attacked Republicanism, outlined platform priorities on tax reform education and election laws, and urged orderly, representative governance without retaliation against former rivals.
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M. R. Patterson
Nashville
Tennessee
Democratic Party
Shold
Evans
Democratic Party of
Turney
Ph Pinn
Itchy Skin Drove Sleepless Nights Through Summer
A reader recalls persistent itching that began last July after using Cuticara products. Despite various baths and remedies, the condition worsened, with scalp itching and hair loss culminating in restlessness at night as warmth increased. The note is dated October 27, 1905.
Mothers Endorse Cuthura Ointment for Eye and Ear Ailments
Mrs F A Kennard of St Paul Park Minnesota writes that Cuthura Ointment is a sure cure when used as directed for these ailments. She recommends it to other mothers, praising its effectiveness.
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F. A. Kennard
St. Paul Park
Minn
Sieere
If a Cow gave Butter
A whimsical reflection on dairy and digestion noting that Butter from cows would drive invention of milk and that cod liver oil, though nourishing, must be emulsified to aid human digestion.
Scott's Emulsion Strengthens with Oil and Hypo Phosphites
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as the most strengthening nourishing food medicine. It claims the blend of oil with hypo phosphites aids digestion and delivers greater benefit than oil alone. Available from Scott & Bowne, 409 4165 Pearl Street New York, priced 50c and $1.00 at all druggists.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Chemiate
Pearl Street
New York
Tennessee Prison Profits Show Large Convict Labor Returns
The Nashville American notes that since 1896 the state’s convict labor has yielded 2.89 million dollars in ten years, with annual averages near 400 thousand. It says total profits exceed the original 600 thousand dollar investment, delivering about ten percent yearly, and credits Democratic management for the system’s success.
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State
Tennessee
Democratic Party
Nashville American
Franklin County Fair Opens Amid Big Crowd in Winchester
In Winchester Tennessee on September 13 the Franklin County Fair opened with 7 000 to 10 000 spectators and expected growth for Nashville Day. First day awards listed races in the 2 50 class free for all pacing and two year old trot with winners Ada McKay Pearl A Maj Vaughn Elkin Boy Rose Renfro Dan Hebron and others noted for times from 2 17% to 2 32% reflecting a strong track showing.
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Winchester
Tenn
Franklin County
Nashville
Pearl A
Hal Gavian
Thomas
Maj. Vaughn
B. G
Brown Boy
D. W. Abeel
Pincheon Wilkes
Aud Wilkes
F. P. McGarvey
O. K
Spencer Smith
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Chaffin Bros
Vendome Theater
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Speal
Lapacity
Upgn
R Party
Fis
Commonwealth
State University
Paige
Ada McKay
B. m
Duplex
A. W. McKay
Bine Joe
C. C. Thomas
Jean Lewis
Jim Kennedy
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