The Fayette falcon. (Somerville, Tenn.) 190?-current, 1921-05-06
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Franklin.-The body OF Floyd Reed,
private company H, ll7th infantry,
killed in action in France, was buried
at Mt. Hope cemetery. Prayers were
said by the Rev. F. w. Smith, and as
the flag-draped coffin was lowered
into the grave taps were sounded by
the bugler Of the local post of the le-
gion. Writ Courtney member OF
the same regiment, who was near Pri-
vate Reed when killed, at the request
Of members OF the deceased's family,
described the engagement in which the
deceased met his death.
Memphis.-Detectiv Sergts. Taylor
and Clark were notified Tuesday that
they we're to share a reward of $1,000
for a recent capture made by them
Postoffice Inspector F. l.. Pierce OF
Cincinnati advised them that this was
to be their reward for taking in George
Brown, alias Evans, who, when ar
rested some weeks ago here, had in
his possession large lot Of burglar
tools.
Knoxville.-The accident April on
the Cincinnati, New Orleans & Texas
Pacific Railway near New River, re-
sulting in the death of five and the in
jury Of "a passengers. was caused by
the weakened condition of the track
as a result Of repairs being made by
the section forces, according to the bu-
reau OF safety, which had the wreck
investigated for the government.
Nashville. - Approximately $4,000
damage was done in fire which gut
ted building in the center OF the
local banking district. r. G. Dun &
Company's quarters on the two top
floors, was destroyed; the w. w. Dill
lon and Dillon & Chase, insurance and
real estate offices on the first floor
were nearly demolished. The origin
OF the blaze is not known.
Franklin.-An automobile, driven by
Miss Florence Meacham, turned turtle
on the Columbia road and seriously in
jured Miss Helen Davis. Miss Meach-
am and another occupant, Miss Chris
tine Hill, escaped with minor injuries.
Miss Davis was thought to have sus-
tanned a fracture at the base of the
skull and was rushed to Nashville
infirmary for operation.
Clarksville.-The opening Of night
school for instruction in reading, writ
ing. mathematics, English and prob
baly line OF commercial subjects is
being considered by Superintendent OF
County Schools A. w. lobe for the
benefit Of anyone who Is interested in
improving or increasing his education
along the lines Of these major sub
jects.
Union City.-Officers went down
not far from Hornbeak, arrested two
parties, father and son, charged with
Illicit manufacture of whisky and
brought them to Jail. The still and
whisky we're brought here for safe
keeping until the meeting of the cir
cult court.
Columbia.-When the public hearing
before the public utilities commission
is heard upon the application of the
Cumberland Telephone Il Telegraph
Co. to increase rates is held in Nash.
Vile, Columbia and Maury county will
be well represented.
Jackson.--A heavy downpour OF rain
in this section. stopped strawberry
pickers, and again interefered with the
marketing of the fruit which continues
TO be the best ever raised here.
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Knoxville.-A population of 100S6S
for Knoxville is shown by the 1921
city directory. The alphabetical direc'
tory lists 42.O22 names Of individuals
II years OF age and over The total
population is computed on the basis
of the multiple 2 2-5.
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Nashville.-Gov. Taylor has an
nounced the reappointment OF w. L
Mckay OF Nashville, Robert C. Crouch
OF Morristown and w. H. Coley Of
Milan as members OF the board Of con
federate pension examiners.
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grounds that 1t is "woman's insur
ance," Mrs. John II. Kincaid. wife o.
a Knoxville physician is suing for di
yorce in the Knox chancery court. The
case is being contested.
Union City. - Rain has faller
throughout this section nearly ever
day and all farming operations are a
standstIll. and ell crops that hav'
been planted are doing nc good.
Memphis.-Gov. Taylor announced
the appointment OF Nose H. Gambl'
Of Maryvllle as Judge Of the Thirteenth
vacant by former Gov. Ben w. Hooper
Psris.-So much rain is putting tn
Henry county farmers behind will
their spring blowing Many farmer
report that the ground had been to
wet to do much OF their plowing s.
far and when the ground begins Z
get in good condition. more rain fails
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