Snow Creek and Williamsburg Gossip Amid Local Visits
Our correspondents note guests visiting in Snow Creek and nearby towns, with relatives from Williamson county and Texas present. Community updates include recovered health, travel plans to North Carolina, church meetings, Protracted services schedule, and local anecdotes about partridge hatchings and road improvements.
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Snow Creek
Mira Charley McKee
Williamson County
Finax McKee
Sam Daimwoon
Baar Creek
Jet Pigg
John Godwin
Texas
Mattie Bell Hutchenson
Robert Bend
Jim Pigg
Minnie Short
Hoosier Disc Drill Update and Sample Notes
Readable fragments indicate Hoosier disc drill sample status with mentions of Gote, sew the beat, Wheat riloa earth, and August dates. Dovson and Sarrenving appear as names in the obscured text. The item suggests equipment testing and scheduling details for upcoming field work.
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Gote
Sarrenving & Dovson
Local notices and events blend with sale ads in Aug period
A patchwork of small town items is recorded including Big Buggy Store promotions at Park's Station and August 18 events. local people such as Miss Emma Jones recovering from a horse injury, visits among Gilliam, Wilkes, Howard, and White families, and church meetings led by Bro. William Smith at Smyrna near Bryant's Station and Campbell Station. Protracted meetings at Smyrna church begin the fifth Sunday month. Miss Mary Stewart oversees a school at Verona. T. F. Hill hosts a large echoe. various visits to Giles and Moore counties noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Jones
Bilis Woody
Walter
Andy Watson
Anderson
Misaes Katie
Virgon Locthart
Mr. Pleasant
Arthur Church
Clarine Bennett
Cartera Cerek
Bruce Jones
Joe T. Younger
Oscar Lockhart
Elmo Harris
Bertha Walters
J. J. Williams
Jimmie Barry
Nashville
Misa Willie Baker
Goshen
Otto Beasley
Barr Church
Eva Roundtree
Philippi
Misa Mary Chaffin
Columbia
Mida Minnin Latta
Ida Webb
Godwin
Columbia Triondle
Emory Vestal
Franl Vestal
Joe Williams
Malcolm Johnson
Charlie McKee
Sallie Walters
Mary Roach
Coamie Walker
Willie
Mias
Minnie Walker Haw
Misnea Cox
Theta
John Harberson
Louinville
Mary Harberson
C. P
Bros. Allison and
Gaburd
Billy Pigg
Marshall
Ed Gray
Concord
Mary Stewart
Verona
Ruby Webb
Fayetteville
P.M. Wilkes
William Craig
Elora
John Howard
George Lunen
Ed Connell
Mooreaville
Jett Branch
P. R. Binkaton
Buveraville
Robinson
J. H. Robinson
Glen
Lounge Grove
Mim
Roy Dugger
T. F. Hill
Campbell
Mands Aleup
Campbell's Station
Myrtle Mileford
Fragmentary Local News and Family Notices
Fragments describe church singings and additions, mention Mrs Frank Weatherford ill with consumption, and reference visitors from Marshall County. Entries note visits by Miners Fowler Wilson and Goowan to Miss Maxie Lee and Miss Meda Richardson's recent stay with Mr J C Hickman.
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Abe Lee
Ponnaben
Waco
Frank Weatherford
Fowler, Wilson and Goowan
Marshall County
Mirs
Maxie Lee
Meda Richardson
Lecertle
J. C. Hickman
Mollie Senet
Local social notes and arrivals fill Shady Dell grove
Aug 19 Bigbyville The Phil Mathean Clob hosts a social at Shady Dell grove with an ice cream spot next Friday at J E Henderson’s. Miss Mary Gray Guanes opens a school. Miss Emma Wileford honors Miss Callie Ballaurant. Various visitors return from Springfield Denver and beyond. protracted meetings begin next Sunday with Rev Chenavit and brother. Local residents travel, visit and host guests. buggy stock advertised in Jargo.
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Bigbyville
Euting
Shady Dell Grove
Towt
J. E. Henderson
Mary Gray Guanes
Eaiua Wileford
Callie Ballaurant
Texan Key
M. Chenanit
Springfield
Ots
J. L. Chenavit
G. H. Cayce
Denver
Val
Cayce
Misena
J. Gonn
Chipley
Fla
Mra
Glenn
K. M. Pender
B. M. Harper
Birmingham
le Zuccarello
Babe
Pulaski
GC. W. Montgomery
Bonita
T. i Neelley
Arnold Goodman
Greenville
Miss
Thos. Smith
Hopkinaville
J. B. Sowell
Annie
Jimmie Sowell
Water Valley
Mary Emma Perry
Mary Thurman
Mamie
Brownie Giddens Lare
Giles County
W. B. Walker
Jotanie Engle
Coward Barrick
Chasa
Wright
Lem Thomas
Alabama
Iss Maud Duke
Enterprise
William Swann
Jargo
Changes in Methodist worship approved by Dr McFerrin
Dr J P M Ferrin approves changes to Methodist worship discussed by seven commissioners from Northern and Southern branches at Ocean Grove. New ritual allows kneeling, open standing, Apostles Creed recitation, and an interpolated Bible reading with an extra anthem. Changes aim for wider acceptance in Northern and Southern divisions and worldwide. Diphtheria relieved in twenty minutes. Dr Thomas Electric Oil advertised.
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P. McFerrin
Methodist Church
Nothern
Ocean Grove
McFerrin
Birmingham
Thomas
Among the Colored People Funeral Notice in Town
Mary Nevils a colored woman of High street died after a long illness. She had served a prominent family in town for many years and was known and remembered by many citizens Charity Merrill had returned from Sewanee.
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Mary Nevils
High Street
Good Citizens
Merrill
Sewanee
Willan Reaves
Calambhin
Toxne
Prutisa
D. Moore
J. Frank Wilhy
Reaves
Hampshire
H. F
Midlothian
Texas
Columbia
Dames
Post Office
Cerk
Stu
Mr. Wiley
Mr. Faries
Decatur Ball Team Strengthened by New Arrivals
Decatur Alabama hosts a local baseball game as visitors fail to hit. Welch steers a strong pitching effort while Br IDges and Merrill lead the defense. Home team power features Sorber’s homer as Decatur edges ahead with a series of runs.
Bridges' Game Delivers Decatur Thriller at Home
In Decatur on Wednesday Columbia pitcher Spencer faced rough early innings before Bridges shut out the hosts for seven more. A twelfth inning rally propelled Columbia ahead as Douglas and Fisher reached, Bridges sparked the comeback with a two to score himself on Clapp's double. Final: Columbia seven, Decatur six. Battalions list Spencer Bridges Fisher for Columbia, Burnham and O'Brien for Decatur. Two base hits credited to Barnett Nolley Merrill Clapp. Strikeouts: Spencer one, Bridges six, Burnham seven.
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Decatur
Ala
Schmidt
Lorber
Alan Us
Columbia
Douglas
Y Brien
Colembis
Fisher
Spencer
Atrack
Bridges
Wilkins
Clapp
Burnhan
O'Brien
Barnett
Nolley
Merrill
Burobam
Won By Hard Hitting Polaski Aug 20
Pulaski мель knocked out Pylant in a hard hitting game as Huntsville had an off day in the field. Final scores show Pulaski 48, Huntsville 17 with key players Pylant Sawl yer Barnes Swain Norwood listed in the lineup.
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Polaski
Pylant
Huntaville
Ae Pulaski
League withholds Malanki passports amid confusion
The article reports that Malanki will not receive her passports, with officials deeming the move wise. It notes tension at Columbia and general fan mourning while details remain unclear. Schmidt injures thumb at Decatur practice and may miss a week. Bridges denies plans to play in Birmingham and confirms intention to attend Cumberland University this fall.
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League
Malanki
Coluubia
Gadsden
Schmidt
Decatur Yenterarly
Beepinc Away From Lebanon Inspires Local Sports Talk
An odd, fragmented historical note discusses Beepinc away from Lebanon inspiring articles in a local paper. It mentions Wilkins as former manager and coach of a fast Anniston team, slated to report tomerman and second base, acting as captain, described as among the South’s best all round players and coaches.
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Lebanon
Sens Wal
Wilkins
Stoven
Ceptan
Fast Anniston
Tomerman
Io Ie
Birthday Party For Little Harry Williams In South Columbia
South Columbia News notes a birthday party for Harry Williams with many friends and refreshments. Local social items mention visits, illnesses including remitting fever and typhoid, journeys to Nashville and Birmingham, and family travel plans. A dubious medical advertisement for Hall's catarrh cure is included amid community notices.
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Harry Williams
Charley Mooney
Jasper Mooney
Duncan Cameron
Mira Louise Adkidtion
Otey McKennon
Arra Holtz
Lynnville
Louise Hunter
Aline Ledbetter
Nashville
Austin Owen Apa
Ke, Yoest
Moses McClellan
Summertown
Ed Potts
Fannie Cameron
Birmingham
Clarence Williams
Alice Thweatt
Mra
Sam Morton
Give the law a Chance South Pittsboy dustier
A local figure laments rising lawlessness in the state, citing past courtroom violence and pardons as symbols of injustice. Mention of Commonwealth's Attorney Burdanya preparing stronger charges against Curtis Jett in a high profile murder case, with three witnesses cited for motive.
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South Pittsboy
Dustier
Supreme Court
Supreme
Commonwealth
Burdanya
Curtis Jett
Cooxrell J
Marcum
Jett
Sale of Valuable LAND AND TOWN LOTS in Maury County Tenn
On a September date in Maury County Tennessee the estate of the late William J Williams offers land and town lots. Properties include a street and land on a road, a store house and lot in Callecka, a residence known as the Catinhue, and a house near the Presbyterian church. Purchasers must provide one third of the purchase price as personal security and comply with conditions. possession after two years with liens retained as security. Executed by William Williams administrator and special commissioner.
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Maury County
Tenn
Wiliam J. Willima
Ovnialalngabet
Callecka
Catinhue
KE. J. Park
Presbyterian Church
Unhappy Wife in Tennessee Ends Life in Barn
Crossville Tenn August 17 Mrs Nancy Turner wife of Thomas Turner of Howard Spring shot herself with a single barrel gun while alone before dawn. The husband heard the shot and found her body in a pool of blood with most of her head blown away. Coroner Kearley ordered an inquest amid reports of marital strife and possible mental instability. Turner, a prosperous farmer with several children, faced a troubled relationship with his wife.
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Crossville
Tenn
Nancy Turner
Thomas Turner
Howard Spring
Turner
Hones
Kearley
Turver
Cash Buyers' Union to Open Stores in Tennessee and New York
The Cash Buyers' Union a national co operative society plans to open department stores in several states. It will fund 60 percent of start up costs with local capital contributing 40 percent and run stores under contract with the parent firm. Nashville and other Tennessee locations are among potential sites.
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New York
Cash Buyers’ Union
National Co-Operative Society
Capitaliata
Nashville
Tennessee
Representative Gibson Receives Large Bequest from Mother of College Mate
Representative Gibson of Tennessen Jave is heir to between 60 000 and 100 000 pounds from the mother of a former college mate. The bequest will reportedly fund efforts to aid worthy young men through college.
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Representative Gibson
Tennessen Jave
Gibson
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