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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1917
Page
2
A fragmentary notice details a May engagement party with Miss Salwer Og and others, plus a large gathering for a future wedding in New York papers. Social events include a birthday party for Miss Frane and a reception for Rev Jameson and his wife, with games, prizes, and a lawn gathering at the Gatore residence.
Filler: Seema and two runners compete in a street meet. The text shows names Mart and Torsten, with unclear event details. The fragment hints at a mile event on a street circuit.
Dr. M'Alister, superintendent of the Anni Salsem Leame of Tenses, will preach Sunday morning at Ma Netn and at Wil Samapert at night. He is praised as an able speaker and has done much good work with the Anti-dalsom Lear, promising to be very interesting.
A severe storm struck near Beecherstt, killing seven head of horse stock on Mr. Smith's property. Only one colt survived, with the rest piled and scattered across the lot. Mr. Smith, a prominent farmer, is noted as the father of Cage DeWist Pmtom South Jr., who earned honors at an officers training camp.
A Monday night meeting of the First Presbyterian Church committee will discuss two major matters related to the movement. Dr Eugene Orr, secretary of the Colombia unit, is slated for the medical section of the Army Officers Reserve Corps. Orr is among the most active young physicians in the state. He will report Monday as ordered and is noted for a special practice.
Fragmentary text shows garbled phrases about women fixing time to enjoy politics and a possible mention of Titak and state service. No coherent event or identifiable names or places emerge.
Maury County friends of Captain W. M. Hughes Jr. celebrate his promotion to Major and assignment with U S forces in France as part of the General commanding staff. Local veterans and residents express pride in his service amid ongoing military deployments.
The readable lines suggest a chaotic exchange about clothing and costs from a courtroom or interview, with phrases about last year’s clothes and fears of paying for old season items. Names and clear actions are not present in the fragments.
Death notices report the passing of C. Hemming of Chattanooga with survivor details including wife and children. Funeral arrangements list Gowen church service at 3 oclock conducted by E T Cex Macy and under taking Co. in charge. Memorials note Martha Owen’s death at residence on Bear Creek Pike with service at Com Dertamd Presb. church on South Matz Street at 1 oclock led by Rev H A Graf and Rev WA Bingen.
Calcium carbide for acetylene lighting machines offered in all sizes by tt Street, Martin & Vaestsa Co.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions an actress and a temperamental spouse. The excerpt references a play in progress and a possible divorce, alongside a subscription prompt for The Herald.
Farmers in the region discuss spring wheat cultivation across five acres, noting timing, soil conditions, and seed readiness. Observations cover sowing, weed control, pest fears, and early harvest expectations tied to local conditions.
Roofing notice mentions Cement and Sewer project on M Street prepared by Marte and Vass. Readability is limited but indicates a local works notice involving a contractor and street infrastructure.
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