Board Hikes Realty Assessments and Rail Fares Countywide
The state board increases Maury County realty assessments by ten percent and intrastate railroad fares by twenty percent. Judge Whitthorne warns the horizontal raise would unfairly burden farmers and homeowners as property values rise to about 25 million dollars countywide.
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State Board
Daily Herald
Maury ‘County
Wate Board of Equalization
W. C. Whitthorne
County Court
Whitthorne
Wote Board of “Equalizers
Maury County Realty
Nike & Bolt
Columbia
Mt. Pleasant
Williams
County Board of Equalization
Captain DeWitt Clinton Smith Receives Regular Army Appointment
Capt. DeWitt Clinton Smith of Culpeoka has been named first lieutenant in the regular army and ordered to report to Columbus Georgia on October 1. He will join the Twenty ninth Infantry and has a long record in service including frontier duty in Mexico, officer training at Fort Oglethorpe, and a postwar reserve corps commission. He is the son of D W G Smith, a Cumberland County farmer, and was formerly with the Cumberland Telephone Telegraph Co.
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Daily Herald
DeWitt Clinton Smith
Culfeoka
Columbus
Smith
Twenty-Ninth Infantry
Old First, Tennessee Infantry
Mexico
Germany
Capt Smith
Fort Oglethorpe
Isa
D. W.G. Smith
Cul: Jeoka
Cumberland Telephone Telegraph Cor
Hawks Gather in Southport Flock Spooks Local Farmer
In Southport, farmer Wiley reports an astonishing sight count of 118 hawks gathered in a single area near his property. He notes the unusual swarm frightened poultry and drew attention from Maury County residents.
Examiners Appointed to Test County School Head Candidates
Judge Whitthorne appoints William G Greenlaw R L Harris and B Stephens to examine applicants for county superintendent. Examinations set for October 4 and 5 using state board questions mailed to Judge Whitthorne. Likely no applicants as Prof Graham already holds a life certificate. Term two years. county court to elect in January.
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Graham
Whitthorne
Lizzie Likes Little Gas Incident Delights City Officials
Mayor W C Cherry recounts Officer Tom Cook’s night when a car failed from lack of gasoline. A mechanic diagnosed the problem after Cook searched the car and called for help. The officer is recovering nicely from the surprise and effort.
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Lizzie
Officer
Daily Herald
W. C. Cherry
Tom Cook
Elizabeth
Ome
Moulder Oil Co Stockholders Meet September 24
A meeting of the Moulder Oil Company stockholders is set for September 24 in Scotteville Kentucky to elect directors for the coming year. W A McClanahan signs the call as president. Most shareholders reside in Maury County.
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Moulder Oil Company
Scotteville
W. A. McClanahan
Maury County
Fry Brothers Garage In Columbia Installs First Local Telephone Exchange
The Fry Brothers garage in Columbia opens a pioneering in building telephone exchange. Departments like stock room repair shop and tractor division will be reached via 591 or 691 with two wires to each central office. A female operator will connect callers directly to the requested department, improving promptness. A public showroom phone is added and a “perfect hello” system is installed.
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Fry Brothers
Columbia
Fry Broz
Fry Bros
C. Fry
Keith Denham
H. A. Compton
Mrs Collier
Mr. Thomas
Guy Matthews
Mack Frazier
Lloyd Haley
Enterprise Fair Promises Growth in Community Event
The Enterprise community plans its second annual fair on a Saturday in October. Chairman Hott and the arrangements committee urge cooperation for a top program with contests speeches and music. A large crowd is expected and officials promise a better event than last year with many exhibits and entertainments.
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Enterprise
Maury County Fair Rules Under County Agriculture Council
The Maury County Agricultural Fair operates under the Maury County Council of Agriculture with judges from the University of Tennessee Extension and Department of Agriculture. Admission is free. entries close at noon and must be displayed by producers only. premiums awarded for blue red white purple and sweepstakes.
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Maury County
Division of Extension
University of Tennessee
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Exhibits Across Departments at Community Fair
The catalog lists Best and Second Best awards across departments A to K including corn, boys corn, peas and beans, fruits, miscellaneous, pig clubs, women’s and home demonstration divisions. Key superintendents include Gus Sowell J H Hardison J R Williamson C Murphy Gordon Brown and Mrs Tom Crowe with events featuring Neal's Paymaster Tennessee Red Cob Hickory King Iowa Silver Mine and Farmers Interest varieties.
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Gus Sowell
Neal
Tennessee
Webb-Watson
Huffman
Boone County
Iowa Silver Mine
Farmers Interest
Neal's
J. H. Hardison
Ceceevauy
J. R. Williamson
Department G
Gordon Brown
Willard Curtis
Te Evere Ey Ieee
Woman's Department
Tom Crowe
Clana & Heat
Hutter
Cous
Chriesman
Clase
Big Free For All One Day Fair In Maury County
An October first agricultural day is proposed in Maury County with prizes and premiums funded by numerous merchants and farmers. The event invites public participation in prizes for yarn, grain, and hay, plus a ladies department for preserves and canned goods. Local businesses pledge support to boost town prosperity and rural farming.
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Maury County
Woldridge C O
J. W. Rich Black Drug Co
Frank 8
Charles
Anderson Bros. & Foster
J. L. Pariss
BA Satterfield
J. Rosenthal Co
Nora McMahon
Phoenix National Bank
Adams-Latta Drug Co
J.P. Hardison
R. P. Witherspoon
H. G. Hill Grocery Co
Adkisson & Pigg
Bros
Watson Bros
Pete Catina
City Meat Market
A. Samuels
Mike Loopfsky
Columbia Hardware & Furniture Co
Rush Gresham
W. P. Goad
W. K. Hooten
Oliver Motor Co
Dr. McMahon
Richardson Lumber Co
J.B. Rees
B. Silverman
Sel Slapiro
Boyd Andrews
J. J. James
D. P. Fulton
Maury National Bank
Columbia Bank & Trist Co
Maury Dry Goods Co
Globe Furnishing Co
Columbia Mill & Elevator Co
City Grain & Min Co
Dimple Milling Co
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Appeal for funds to install fire escapes at Tennessee orphan home
Judge John W. Pry, chairman of the board of Tennessee’s Trennessee Orphan Home, appeals to supporters to raise more than $3,000 for fire escapes. An inspection deemed the escapes essential to protect about seventy children, with the home already facing a large budget and restricted funds.
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Fry
John W. Pry
Trunesse Orphan Home
Walter B. Bell
Tennessee
Bat
Wilhn
Healter
Japan
Anail Loys
State Department
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Miss Chriesman
W. P. Woldridge
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Anderson
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