Local society notes recall visits and movements in town
Mrs W Russell Thompson of Ft Smith Ark visits, while W H Bedwards of the A G Field minstrel firm discusses Memphis plans. Frequent travelers include Misses Etta Loftin Viola Hadson Ella Williamson and others visiting relatives in Paducah Nashville Columbus and Santa Fe. Wm McEwen ill at home, Crownolw Williamson wedding planned, and Robert Williamson to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Russell Thompson
Ft Smith, Ark
W. H. Thompan
G. K. Houser
Carters Creek
Joe Foster
Ft. Smith
Ark
Memphis
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Columbia
W. H. Bedwards
A. G. Field Greater Minstrel
Hendley
Etta Loftin
Viola Hardson
Ella Williamson
J. R. Locker
Columbus
Ohio
M. M. Butts
Charlie Williams
Nashville
J. H. Stevens
Augusta Voorhies
Robi. Nichols
Santa Fe
Mary Lu Jones
Stephenson
Auguste Yoorhies
Tenth Street
Chas. Moore
Western Union
Prof. Washburn
Ward-Belmont
Thomas Crawford
Lewisburg
Mra. W. R. Major and Son
Birmingham
Mra
Brigge Melemore
Crownolw-Williamson
Robert Williamson
Noconnel
Williams Moves to New Home Near C M A
AROUND TOWN notes T H Williams has relocated to a new residence near the C M A. Also listed are Clint Moore and Mrs Barrow with Mrs Barrow’s return to a West End home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Williams
Clint Moore
Barrow
West End
Gus Watson Buys Livery Stable on Main Street
Gus Watson has purchased the livery business of Jeff Healey on Main Street a few doors south of the square and will take immediate possession He was in the livery business here for twelve years a successful record He will run a livery feed and ware stable with help from his sons Manse and Doc This move does not affect his interest in Watson Bros Jack and Jennett business of which he is a partner He is a well known county livery and jack business figure and will serve the public with his usual courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Watson
Jef Healey
Main Street
Lvery
Manse
Doc
Thia
Jack and Jennett
Watson Bros
Wedding Invitations and Visiting Cards Offered
A local printer invites orders for wedding invitations and visiting cards with Christmas card options. They promise affordable prices and quick turnarounds, noting they will announce the wedding when the bride desires. Samples are displayed and customers can supply their own plates for 100 cards at lower cost.
Moonshine Raid Nets Moonshiner and Outfit
Florence Alabama December 11 Revenue Officers W M Chenadlt and Sam Jones with Sheriff Jesse Dowdey raided a moonshining operation capturing Sterling Sledge. They destroyed the outfit including 200 barrels of mash. The still was at the mouth of Butler Creek three miles from yesterday’s location and Sledge was jailed in Lauderdale County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Ala
W. M. Chenadlt
Sam Jones
Jesse Dowdey
Sterling
Bledge
Lauderdale County
Butler Creek
Prenuptial entertainments honor Miss Williamson and party notes
Society highlights multiple prenuptial events for Miss Martha Williamson with hostesses Miss Florence Shelton Miss Minnie Fry and Miss Marie Brownlow. Yuletide decorations, lace centerpieces, and red yellow schemes mark bridge luncheons and parties at Bethel House and High Street home, with prizes and social counts. A winter institute picnic features a woodland motif, rustic tables and boxed treats, while Ms Walters announces Mattie Snow Baird engagement to James Ira Baird near Concord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dedman
Miseadys Dedman
Bethel House
Martha Wiliamson
Miles Jennie D. Work
Miss Williamson
Minnie Fry
Martha Williamson
Paul Brownlow
High Street
Marie Brownlow
Bridge
William Ben
Institute
Mra Louise Clark
Old School
Bank Superintendent J L Hutton Names New Appointments
J L Hutton state superintendent of banks Friday announced a full official corps to assume duties January 1 1914. N B Gentry A J Williams John J Joyner J J Emerson and D C Borden join with assistant superintendent John J Heftin and secretary Mike Tirfentie. Headquarters split among Knoxville Nashville Chattanooga and West Tennessee as offices prep for holiday start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
J. {. Hutton
N. B. Gentry
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Newbern
A. J. Williams
First National Bank
Savannah
John J. Joyner
Broadway
National Bank
J. J. Emerson
Athene Bank & Trust Company
Athena
Borden
Knoxvile
Emerson
Chattanooga
Willams
Joyner
Gentry
West Tennessee
Banke
Holston Natonal Bank
Hutton
Auto Turtle Six Injured in Night Crash Near Nashville
Six people were injured when a Marathon automobile crashed down a 20 foot embankment on the Franklin pike Tuesday night at 9 40. The car, dark and on a changed road, struck a turn at Lewisburg and Northern Railroad and broke apart after hitting the tracks. George Brummit Jr rode at the wheel. the car belonged to J G Brummit of a Johnson pharmacy. He escaped from the wreck and helped others from under the debris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Franklin Pike
Franklin“ Pike
Lewisburg and
George Brummit, Jr
J. G. Brummit
Indson
Johnson
County Clerk Revenue Report Reveals Month Total
County Clerk Hardin W. Thomas posts the largest collection for the month. Total revenue collected 2,503.73 with allocations of 1,085.69 to county 7,004.34 to state and 18.78 to school, reflecting the month’s distribution across entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardin W. Thomas
Cattlemen Meet on Feed Costs and Tick Eradication
Southern Cattlemen's Association delegates from several states gathered in a conference at Maasp his to discuss feed types and tick eradication. President Combs urged turning worn fields into cattle pastures to cut living costs, noting the South produces beef for the nation and rotat ing cattle with crops benefits soil and cotton yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Cattlemen's Association
Agricultural College
Comba
Hickory Valley
Tenn
D. T. Gray
Raleigh
N. C
J. J. Callan
Menard
Texas
Combs
South
West
Northwest
Display Ad Promises Quality Goods at Fair Prices
A concise promotional note touts a beautiful display and a broad line of high grade goods at fairest prices. It claims superior quality and urges readers to inspect the right article in the display for everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jon
Met
Bethraen
Alford Bros Begin Foundations for New Seventh Street Buildings
Eugene Alford of Alford Bros starts laying the west foundation wall for the Maury National Bank project on Seventh street. About twenty-five workers relaid old foundation tones, with brickwork subcontracted to Tom Simpson. Four adjoining buildings, 97 feet on Seventh Street, will rise three stories with copper casing windows and modern heating, occupancy targeted for May 1 if weather holds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventai Street
Eugene Alford
Alford Bros
Maury National Bank
Tom Simpson
Seventh Street
Alford Broa
Hunters Say Birds Are Scarce In Season Report
Hunters afield Wednesday report mixed luck with fewer birds than expected though those observed are large and in good condition.
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the Herald
T. J. Cunningham
H. Y. Johnson
Sip Si Corporation
Fr Memphis
Wm. McEwen
The
Cumberland Telephone Company
Garrett Rainey
Mt. Pleasant Pike
Claire Overton
Padweah
Igus Watson
Jeff Haley
Herald
Howe
Columbia Herald CO
Dewar
Collier & Smiler
S47
Bell
H. S. Frieren
Mars Goodloe
Mr. Pleasant
H. & Frierson
Doas
BANKS
J.L. Hutton
Auto Turtle
Yester
Day’s Daily Herald
Main and
Eighth Street
President Combs
Cotham Bros
Artere
Weeemng Fresenms
AL Bank
Dobbins & Ewing
Anderson Brose & Foster
Woildridge Drug Co
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