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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1905
Page
7
The notice lists lawn fabrics and calicoes with Clean Sweep pricing per yard or piece. It cites Sheer Organdie lawns and French designs, noting quality concerns and discount claims, with several unit prices and a misleading product description.
A July Fourth celebration in Mt Pleasant attracted thousands to the public square. A parade led by Captain Trnuke and Uncle Sam featured decorated floats from Chas Colvert and L Goldner, followed by the Payetteville brass band. Afterward a grand stand program included an eloquent address on inheritance and destiny, with a barbecue and races drawing large crowds.
A Maury county celebration highlighted Hon. E. Eshek Pulaski's patriotic oration. The speaker praised national unity, home life, religion, and character as foundations of the nation, deeming the address clear, impartial, and forward looking.
The report covers a baseball game won by Hampshire 9 to 17 against Mt Pleasant with a prize of 100 pounds. It lists player positions for both teams and mentions numerous social events including a large reception at Mrs C A Brownlow's, marriages, engagements, and social visits in the community.
Dr. Dick A Surprise details Miss Eleanor Gregory owning a bay horse that shows strong future on the track. The animal timed 1:19 on its first run and then improved to 1:17, suggesting further training could yield impressive pacer speeds. Several local residents and visitors are noted in the surrounding notes.
The column notes social events in Mt Pleasant including engagements, marriages, and club meetings. It mentions Mrs. Harris improving at Glass street, H. Rubin’s illness, and a large public discussion about advertising and newspaper circulation. Society figures Foster, Underwood, Fitzgerald, and Harbison appear in wedding and social notices.
The City Board of Education elected Mr. U. M. Adkins of Anderson County as Assistant Principal of the public schools. Mr. Adkins brings teaching experience and a strong reputation, while Miss Mary Carpenter, praised for her work as high school teacher, was also highlighted.
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