Death Notice and Local Social News From Oxford
Oxford June 15 Special. A message from South Carolina reports the death of Mrs. R. F. Henderrlight, wife of Rev. R. E. Henderrlight former pastor of Oxford first Presbyterian church and Second Presbyterian church of Anniston. Friends here mourn her passing. Relatives include Rev. and Mrs. Liston of Montevallo who lost their three year old daughter recently. Social items note visits and guests among town residents and returning travelers, with various relatives hosting and visiting in the area.
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Oxford
Mossage
South Carolina
R. FE. Henderlight
R. BE. Henderlight
Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Anniston
Mrx. Henderlight
Rev
Mra. K. T. Liston
Montevallo
Mrs. Liston
Mixa Nelle Bagley Invites for Tuesday Reception
Mixa Nelle Bagley has issued invitations to a reception to be given Tuesday. The notice requests recipients confirm attendance and outlines the event details as provided in the city social column.
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Mixa Nelle Bagley
Massachusetts Highway Commission Tests Asphalt Over Tar
The Massachusetts highway commission considers extending the use of asphalt compounds for roadbuilding next season. engineers prefer asphalt over tar for durability and wear. The commission treated worn guadadam surfaces with asphalt oil and gravel to create a smoother finish, applying hot asphalt and covering with sand or screenings to absorb oil.
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Massachusettes
CoutMeEt
Courtship by Pants in a Rural Letter Note
A Muscotah Record tale recounts a fraudy young man who finds the sewing girl’s name inside bought overalls. He writes a gushy letter but receives a blunt reply: she is a working girl who will not support a husband and won’t marry a man who can only afford cheap clothing.
Powdered wigs fade as revolutions reshape style
The Chicago News notes that the French Revolution and wars shifted masculine fashion away from powdered wigs. Scarcity of powder and war taxes on hair powder helped banish the wig, while Jacobin influence promoted egalitarian trends. Walpole in 1791 lamented the new generation’s shaggy hair and leveled nobility.
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Walpole
France
Chicago News
Solidified alcohol lamp aids travel
The Kansas City Star notes alcohol now comes in solid gelatine like lozenges for lamps used on trains and steamships. The solidified form prevents spills and fires, allowing safe use for tea in sleeping car berths and kitchens aboard travel vehicles.
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Kansas City Star
Swans Multiplied On The Thames In Seasonal Rise
Over 200 cygnets were reared on the Thames between Southwark Bridge and Marsh Lock Henley in the last season. The largest brood was nine at Halford. Black swans at Goring owned by the Vintnera Company have also multiplied. In total about 500 swans inhabit the river between the indicated points with ownership split among Dyers and Vintners companies.
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Thames
Southwark Bridge
Marsh Lock
Henley
Halford
Goring
Vintnera Company
Dyers and Vintners Companies
Feathers on Feathers and the Feather Structure
A plain description explains a bird feather’s anatomy from the main shaft to the vane. It notes the vane’s tiny “beards” bound along the midrib and how a single strand resembles a small feather with edged softness. The passage ends with a reference to St. Nichola.
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St. Nichola
Advertisement Promises 8 Goal Tonic’s Human Benefits
An advertisement promotes an 8 goal tonic claiming to stimulate basic human areas. The copy emphasizes quick effects and wide appeal, presenting testimonials and bold health benefits without clinical evidence. It targets general consumers seeking wellness boosts.
Burglary at Woolf's store and local social notes
The large front-door glass at John Woolf's store was broken Tuesday night and shoes and suits stolen. An arrest was made but released for lack of evidence. the thief may still be at large. Miss Everett McGuire wed Paul Bradford White in Birmingham and will travel to Savannah and other points. The couple will attend a family reunion in Spring Garden on the 24th. Steve notes cover travels and local visits including G N Spencer taking Southern Railway agency at Cave Spring. Lon Clarke and family plan Western visit. others, including Mr. and Mrs. J M Wright, travel to St. Louis with a large party.
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Piedmont
John Woolf
Miss Everett McGuire
Paul Bradford White
Beasley
Birmingham
Savannah
Tenn
Miss McGuire
Judson College
White
Sylacauga
Spring Garden
Tom White
Garden
J. P. Allgood
Tom Cowan
Rome
G. N. Spencer
Southern Railway
Cave Spring
J. M. Wright
St. Louis
Lon Clarke
Banks Clarke
Marriage Invitation for Eula Mae White and Fletcher
Mr. and Mrs. Hiram White invite guests to the marriage of their daughter Eula Mae to Mr. Fletcher Harrison Turk. The ceremony is on Wednesday afternoon, June 21, at 5 o'clock, at the First Baptist Church in Piedmont.
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Hiram White
Eula Mae
Fletcher
Harrison Turk
First Baptist Church
Piedmont
Local Social Notes From Rome and Nearby Areas
Misses Carrie and Eugenia Formby visit relatives in Rome for the week. Alma Sharpe’s Sunday-school class picnics at Rock Run today. Mrs. J. W. Harbour recovers from a week’s illness. Mrs. W. T. Morgan and William Edward return from a pleasant visit to Mrs. Dave Garvin at Rock Run. Mrs. Sam Estes and Miss Jessie Estes return from a short stay in Tallapoosa. Mrs. Pyrena Johnson ill at home. Clarence Harbour with Mrs. J. McCaghren in Goshen this week. Mildred Alexander visits home folks, returns to Rome with Miss Aloona Harbin. Belva Cowan visiting Rome, guest of Mr. Berton Stewart. Dr. and Mrs. Tom White of Spring aanwezig.
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Alma Sharpe
Rock Run
J. W. Harbour
W. T. Morgan
William Edward
Dave Garvin
Down Pillows Marked Up In Department Store
Mrs. Cutting notes pillows priced at three dollars, up from two ninety yesterday. A saleslady confirms the rise and remarks the items are down pillows, prompting Mrs. Cutting to question the label.
Punctual Master and Servant Exchange Urgent Timing
A household dialogue centers on exact meeting times. A master instructs his servant to alert him at 4 o clock and to arrive by 2 30 to avoid his wife’s displeasure. The exchange highlights strict punctuality in domestic routine.
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John
Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies
Deafness cannot be cured by local applications as they fail to reach the inner ear. The cure lies in constitutional remedies for inflammation of the Eustachian tube canal. Inflation causes rumbling and partial hearing loss. if the tube remains closed, permanent deafness may follow. A offered remedy guarantees one hundred dollars for any case cured by its method. Circulars are available from LY & CO. Toledo, Ohio.
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Mes
Henderlight
Liston
Elizabeth Glass
Georgetown, Ky
Lee Wilson
Katherine Staples
Fannie
Simmie Montgomery
Columbus, Miss
R. T. Pinson
Center
K. Hl. Brown
Harry Prater
Ed Snow and Son
Nelson Snow
J. 8. Turner
T. A. Turner
Lewis Hlowle
Kansas
Frances Cooper
Priscilla Sewing Club
Wige
Swane
Bass
Heard
Royal Worcester Batiste
Ee Mae — Ama
Lic
Thad M. Gwin & Company
Alabama
MccGuire-White
Carrie
Eugenia Formby
Sam Estes
Jessie Eestes
Tal
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