Smyrna Weekly Review from Smyrna, Tennessee • 1

SMYRNA WEEKLY REVIEW VOL. SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, JULY 3, 1925 No. VIEW OF BUSINESS SMYRNA, TENN. PRISONERS BREAK JAIL Three prisoners broke jail at Murfreesboro Tuesday morning, the 23rd, and made good their getaway, with the exception of one negro, Pete McClellan, confined in jail awaiting trial on the charge of breaking into a store several months ago. 'Olden Ricketts, awaiting trial on the charge of bad checks, made a complete getaway, as did Manzie Pitts, awaiting trial on the charge of assault and battery with a knife.

The three descended from the south window of the third floor of the jail by knotting their bed clothing together and alighted on top of the porch over the south entrance, jumping from the porch to the ground, and ran out through, the garden of the jail, The prisoners sawed the bars in the window of the hallor ring fair, Where they nad been permitted to sleep 011 account of the warm weather. LIGHTNING STRIKES CHURCH Damage of approximately 000 was caused by a bolt of lightning that struck the tower of the West End Methodist Church at Nashville during a brief thunder storm and shower 011 the 18th. The upper part of the tower will have to be razed and rebuilt as a result of the lightning, at a cost of approximately $3,500, while a shower of bricks that descended upon a motor company building across the street caused a heavy toss. Dr. George Stoves, pastor of the church, and his secretary.

were 111 the pastor's office in the building when the, lightning struck. GOES TO ELECTRIC CHAIR. John Henry Wallace, colored, charged with the murder of Everett Hedgecoth at Cornersville, Marshall County, on the night of April 16th last, was found guilty of murder in the first degree without mitigating circumstances 1,11 his trial at Murfreesboro recently. On account of the excitement 111 the county where the killing took place a change of velllle was granted to. Rutherford County by Judge RichardSOIl.

The negro was taken to the jail at Nashville under guard of Company national guard, which had been on duty during the trial. Judge Richardson overruled Wallace's. motion for a new trial based off the alleged defect in that the jury in rendering its verdict did not fix the punishment. Wallace was sentenced to die by electrocution on July 31. An appeal will be "taken to the Supreme Court; The Review is equipped to do first-class job printing.

SMYRNA BUSINESS MEN PLAN FOR BIG THINGS Committee Reports Encouraging Outlook for Cigar Factory Sam Davis Picnic in July An interesting and well attended session of the Business Men's. Club. was held on the evening of Juns 17th at the Thompson Hotel. A number of ladies, enthusiastic and solicitous for the upbutting of their town, were also ent to lend their inspiration. A most sumptuous and tempting supper was heartily enjoyed.

President J. H. Edwards presided and Secretary Thurman Ridley was at his post of duty. Favorable were made 011 Securing the requisite of girls to secure the locating of a cigar factory at Smyrna. The full quota had been secured and a suitable building for the factory was reported available.

Farther time was granted the committee having in charge work 011 the road leading to the way. This should be done as S001l as possible, as this short strin. of road is by 110 means in keeping with the progress being made in other directions. The committee to arrange details nd engage speakers for the big Sam Davis picnic the latter part of July are busily at work. If present plans are carried out; this will be an avent unparalleled 111 the history of the county both from a standpoint- of pride and interest and also in attendance.

bill given to the event and it is predieted the attendance will be itmense. The club is wide-awake to the best interests cf the town and the members are on the lookout for locating reputable enterprises that will prove beneficial assets to the town's progress. CUT BY HIS STEPSON George Holland, colored, was recently badly cut by his stepson, a boy 16 years old. Holland accused. the boy of, whipping and mistreating his mule, at which the boy became enraged and proceeded to carve up Holland, cutting him across the abdomen and 011 both arms.

Holland bears the name of an industrious, hard working man. MEMORIAL PIPE ORGAN The handsome new pipe organ presented to the Murfreesboro Baptist Church by Mr. and Mrs. A. -L.

Todd as a memorial to their son, Aaron Todd, is being installed in the church, and it will require about two inonths to perfect the construction and tuning. STACKS OF OLD CEDAR RAILS Thousands of old cedar rails. are piled up along the track in the railroad yard ready for delivery to various pencil factories. Rapidly old rail fences are being torn away and supplanted with substantial wire fencing. Rutherford County has a name as one of the pioneer counties to build and maintain cedar fences, and even after many years of use and exposure the rails are well served.

The increasing demand for cedar timber for pencils has increased the price so that it is economy to sell the rails and put up wire fences instead. INFANT DEVELOPS TEETH a half months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Win. W.

Thomas, who has the distinction of being a perfect child, has two developed teeth. Beatrice's mother discovered her teeth when she was two months -and fourteen days old, but how long they had been there she cannot tell. The Nashville Banner spondent from Lavergne states that. Beatrice Thomas, two and OVERDRAWN IN BANK A newspaper man has a varied experience. People come to him with their Imagine a man rushing into your office and sneeringly exclaim: "Daniel was a piker.

He only went into a den of lions." A moment passed -a moment of tense contempt. he continued, "I all a greater man than Daniel was the cashier at the bank where I am ROADS NEED WORK Chairman Ridley of the County -Court states that he thought -it likely that at the July term of court some definite action would be taken. for working the three roads leading from' Smyrna to the Dixie highway. This work is absolutely necessary to be done. Smyrna community has always cheerfully done her part in road building, and believe the time has come for reciprocation; READY FOR BUSINESS The Review is at home in the Frank Ridley building, west of the railroad.

Come to see us. We are hard at work, with a first class equipment and can make it to your interest to: give 11S your job printing. AT WORK ON NEW CHURCH Work is- progressing 011 new Methodist Church building. The plans and specifications for a modern building 111 all spects, such as architectural sign and seating capacity. The many the Lowry will be he is rapidly calling a recent re- He has been de- his business days.

JEFFERSON PIKE BRIDGE, NEAR SMYRNA RUTHERFORD COUNTY AMONG THE BEST Good Schools, Churches, Roads and Farms Warrant a Continuation of Prosperity Rutherford County should continue to hold its own. A few new residences are built each year. A few mortgages are reduced. A few more cows are noted. The schools and churches are growing in interest.

More good roads are being built each year. The farmers are beginning to cultivate their land more scientifically. The merchant is selling down his overhead and putting out merchandise more reasonably. A little more optimism prevails. All in all, a survey reveals the fact that everybody is just "digging in" to do his or her best to render an honlest service.

After all, everything is just going to be all right. SMYRNA'S NEW PAPER EXTENDED GREETINGS First Appearance of Smyrna's New Paper Gladly Welcomed By Appreciative Patrons The Review makes its appearance under rather trying circumstances. We had hoped to issue a paper three weeks ago, but 0111 press was delayed in shipping. The news matter 111 this issue, -most of it, was put 111 type some days ago and perhaps has been read, but it may interest a few and will answer for a beginning. Kind and appreciative words are being spoken about our efiort to give Smyrna a good local paper.

It is quite an undertaking to uncrate and assemble a newspaper printing press and publish a paper in three days, and the people scem to realize the almost impossible task. Slim Jim and the Force will help to make up for some. of the criticisms, and our comic section is a permanent weekly feature. We want the news, Phone Mrs. Joe Marshall if you have an item of news for the paper.

will see that due publication is made and will take pleasure in pleasing you. Now for a. pull all together. Since the good rains prospects are encouraging for fall crops. Have The Review sent to your absent relative or friend.

They want to know what is going 011 at home. Come to see us. DROWNED IN CREEK Elmore Davis, colored, son of Bill Davis, was drowned in Stewart's Creek, near Gregory's old mill, OIl the afternoon of June 23rd whiles in swimming with a crowd of boys. The boy dived off a rock into the water and swam half way across the creek when he was seen to go down. He never came up again.

It is supposed he was seized with cramps. Cal Heath recovered the body a short while after, the accident. FATAL HEART ATTACK. William Thomas White, who. lived on the Sulphur Spring road about six miles from Smyrna, dropped dead at his residence 011 Thesday afternoon, June 23rd.

Death was due to heart failure: My. White was 65 years of age and is survived by his wife and the following children: Mrs. Arthur. Shacklett: of Murfreesboto; Neal White of Dyersburg, C. B.

White of Toledo, Ohio, Mrs. Fred Cash of McKenzie, Henry IVfite of the Sulphur Spring road and Mrs. Murray Stiles of urfrecsboro, DRANK CARBOLIC ACID Ill Health and Mental Worry Are Cause of Suicide of J. W. Blythe Near Smyrna A sad incident was the suicidal act of Mr.

J. W. Blythe, which restAted in his death Saturday morning, June 20. Mr. Blythe, who resides on the Jefferson road near Smyrna, had gone to the barn early in the morning to do the chores when his prolonged absence became a matter of concern to those at the house.

His. daughter, Helen, upon going to the barn found her father 111 the throes of- death, caused by carbolic acid. The half emptied bottle was lying by his side, Medical aid was rushed to the stricken man, but in Mr. Blythe's act was a result of mental, worry and ill health. Sur-1 viving are tris mother, who is the widow of a Confederate soldier, and one brother, Robert Blythe, one sister, Mrs.

Gid Rucker, and three children, Ernest, Helen and Mrs. Will Neely, all of the Smyrna vicinity. CANDIDATES ACTIVE County candidates are shaking the bushes in the Smyrna territory of late, and perhaps others are yet to line up. The Review office. acknowledget a call from quite a number so far.

The average county candidate is known for his extreme good fellowship and you just can't refrain from wishing tha. all of them could be elected. BIG PROFIT REALIZED It is stated that one of the most' profitable crops grown 11 Maury County this spring, size considered, was. a half acre of strawberries raised in the Isom community by Lon Brooks. Mr.

Brooks sold approximately $500 worth of berries from a half acre in his, garden. Our gardeners and farmers in and around Smyr11a would do well to make a note of what can be done and begin at once to lay their plans. They have the soil and the ability. A SPARROW AT FAULT When a sparrow fluttered up from the street and through the pen windshield, temporarily blinding the driver of a taxicab, J. H.

Dolan of Memphis, street sweeper, was seriously injured. His hip, arm and ankle were broken, with probably a fractured NFW ENTERPRISES A new grist anill and a new barber shop are recent additions to Smyrna's business activities, following close on The Review's advent. And that's the way a town grows. STRYCHNINE IN STOMACH Dr. A.

G. Donoho of Hartsville has received the final report of Dr. William Litterer of Nashville, State bacteriologist, on the latter's examination of the organs of the young wife of Noel Linnville, who is charged with her murder. The report says that Dr. Litterer found strychnine in the stomach and also in the liver and kidneys, the quantity being sufficient to have caused death.

Mr. Stokely Jacobs, 85, Confederate veteran, retired land owner and -one of Rutherford County's most prominent citi'zens, died at his home in Mur-, freesboro of paralysis Wednesday morning of last week. Mr. Jacobs was born near Beech Grove, where he lived most of his life as a merchant and farmer. He is survived by several children and HAPPY CONGREGATION The Smyrna Presbyterian congregation will S0011 move into their beautiful new building, for the erection of which SO soon after the disastrous fire about a year ago which destroyed their former magnificent edifice, the pastor and his faithful members deserve great praise.

HEALTH RESTORED friends of Dr. J. S. glad to know that recovering followserious operation. able to look after affairs for several.