Williamsport Correspondents Report Local Church and School News
In Williamsport, Rev. J. W. Moss, Clarkeville Seminary graduate, takes charge of the Presbyterian church and nearby congregations, delivering his first sermon to a large crowd. A district M E church service, a school program with literary and musical talent, and prize awards for Miss Rachel Moore and others are noted along with community visits, elections, weather, and social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
J. W. Moss
Clarkeville Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Robt. Moore Jr
Reece’s
Callock
Mr. McFerrin
M. E. Charen
Hoosier corn planters win praise for easy handling
Hoosier tool corn planters prove winners with light draft and simple operation. Leo Sartenwreuy and Dopson offer adjustable settings to plant any size field, meeting the demand for reliable, efficient planting equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atool Corn Planters
Sre
Bill Or Il
Leo Sartenwreuy
Dopson
Higbyville Academy re elected for fall term
Rienyyiem May 3 The Higbyville Academy closes Friday with Prof Adkine re elected to teach the fall term. News items note wheat pest control, visitors from Knoxville Zion and Lebanon, and local schooling movements. The town mourns the death of Lloyd Washington Vernon, a young man of the community. Funeral and burial plans follow.
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Rienyyiem
Higbyville Academy
Adkine
W. J. Hanna
Knoxville
Jim Hanne
Mary Frierson
Zion
Jennie McCain
Hing, Ark
Naot Carter
Lebanon
Mattie Howard
Polaski
Carrie Holden
Lignie
Edna Fares
Franklin
Cora Adkiseon
J.B. Pender
al Ls Pleasante
Mise Birdie Pender
Columbia
Aurortan
Dont Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Ar
May 27 report notes local activity as Bro. Roberts keeps his regular appointment and J. W. Husbands is hoped to recover soon. Mrs J. W. J. and Velma Sedberry visit, and Farmers complain of cut worms and fruit agents. Cora Pui visits relatives. Leo spends time with kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emedy Co
Chicago
New York
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Promoted
An advertised remedy claims rapid curing of rheumatism and neuralgia in eight days. The vendor, A. W. Kaine, a Columbia druggist, asserts immediate disappearance of the disease and widespread benefits. The vague, promotional text emphasizes mysterious powers and quick results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.W. Kaine Druggist
Columbia
Mows Sra
Local Notes From Park's Station and Surroundings
May 23 report from Park's Station notes neighbor hood health, visits, and arrivals. N P Chowd returns to Leftwich after days away. Ruby Wilkes leads a community gathering. Tarner Exell Rare move saw-mill to Williamson county to work timber. John White and Joe Baty sponsor timber purchase. Bryant's School taught by Professor Veloved. Media Allen leaves with grandfather to Mogbyrille. Mr and Mrs Jane Check of Leftwich invite relatives.
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Exell Rare
Williamson County
Mesers
John White
Joe Baty
Silverree
Bryant
Frida
Puptie
Media Allen
Charlie Tall
Mogbyrille
Mrs
Jane Check
Leftwich
Marriage and Local Happenings in Moore County District
Week of reports from Moore County describing community life. Mentions of Walter McSicht returning home near Mooresville, Mrs Elena and family, observations about fairs, farmers uniting for the Army project, and upcoming events such as Children's Day at Flower Chapel. Notes on preaching schedules, visits to relatives, school travel, Confederate reunion attendance, and local church activities. Also includes a health advertisement for Now South American Kidney Cure and farm equipment promotions for cultivators.
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Mr. Pleasant
Mra &.C. Dougineis
Nelson
Petros
Laura Nelson
Monroe
Nashville
W. H. Nelson
Chas. Held
Lawrence
Are
Mr.t. Y. English, Jr
Lebanon
A. Madison
Engglish
Franklin
TY. English
Tir Tor
Elena
Setor
Walter McSieht
Mooresville
Fiesteter
Grovelaur
Sanday
Walthiu
Kmin Cheek
Tattwick
Jonnie Swishton
Groveland
Adron Pinkston
Rhiadalphin Church
Treina
McCain’s Community Notes May Heath and Gatherings
Health is generally good with a few mumps cases. Giddens sisters came home from Franklin, Mary Jeffreye from Gallatin visits Mary Campsey, and Rev. Baker of Nashville sold the Moody life book. A cemetery meeting is planned for the first Saturday in June, with a committee arranging the program. Verena Adelle joins Mr and Mrs Doguer, and the Lyceum Society meets Friday night at Rev Gabard’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MrCats
Bessie
Mamie Giddens
Franklin
Mary Jeffreye
Gallatin
Mary Campsey
Kev. Baker
Nashville
Moody
Hunter, Wise and Trigg
Columbia Atheneum
Sue Brombach
M. EB. Gabard
Williamson County
McCain's
M. J. Trewin
Wif
Verena Adelle
Jeff Doguer
Edama
Zion Public School Closing Exercises Preview Programme
Zion Public School will host closing exercises on Tuesday June 6 with an interesting programme. Miss Anne Freming, the teacher, reports a successful year at the school. Dissolution notice states the Columbis Cooperage Go. has sold its interest to John Mir who will continue the business and assume all debts and accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion Public School
Anne Freming
Nortor
Columbis Cooperage
Jobn Mir
Inder
Dette
Xald Company
Mr. Mir
Tavorshie
Gsberger
Som Wite
E. Callunder
Storm in Chicago claims two girls and a boatman
Chicago reports a deadly storm on May 20. Lucy Holden, 15, was struck by lightning and killed while returning from a candy store. her sister Irene, 10, was injured but expected to recover. Three inches of hail battered the northwest suburb as trees were felled and a Lake Michigan boatman drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Lucy Holden
Irene
Lake Michigan
George Resch
Gallen
Paul Rutener
Michigan
Flower Parade in Columbia Draws Large Crowd in Bad Weather
The Flower Parade in Columbia drew an enormous crowd despite morning rain. Spectators lined streets from North Garden Street to Seventh Street as bands, decorated wagons, and flower-covered storefronts wowed onlookers. Local figures and visiting participants praised the procession, with praise for a well-ordered display and a near-accident thanks to quick action by J L Hatton’s driver.
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Secret Belief Society
The
Columbia
Frank Wilsford
Henry Troup
Sam Payton
Krnoat Sheppard
Mosera
Dobbins & ‘Ewing
W. P. Woldridge, McKennon, Restereon & Fearer
Maury Dry Jioods Co
C. Farnsworth
Henry Shelton
Kedar Jones
Loulaville Courier Journal
Col
A. M. Hughes
Don
Seventh Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Washington
Nashville
J. FP
Brownlow
Wisteria
Union City
Luke Walker
North Garden Street
J. L. Hatton
Spectacle at Arsenal grounds and grand Bethel ball in Columbia
A parade through Arsenal grounds near Hampshire pike impressed guests as judges studied floats. Ball at the Bethel House featured De Pierri’s band, with nearly a hundred couples dancing from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Reception at the Institute drew bankers, matrons, and guests amid festive decorations and floral displays reflecting a day of triumph and pageantry.
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Arsenal
Hampshire Pike
Mt. Pleasant Pike
K. of P
Theos
Stu Forceap
Isi
Rockwell
Bethell
Bethell House
Columbia
de Pierri
J. M. Dedman
The
Bethel
Institute
Halle
Childiah
Wallormants
Pleasure Galore
Pleausre galore greets riders in our carriages with gushing noses rich trims and silent springs. Pneumatic tires lighten the task of travel, boosting speed and smooth motion for a joyous, noiseless drive.
Coronation of the Queen of the Feathyal in Pleasant Garden
A village social event recounts the coronation of Olivia Barrow as Queen of the Feathyal with pink organdie gown and gilded crown. Maids of Honor Ethel Hatcher Margaret McEwen Bessie Walker Mina McLemore Annie Ryan and a generous reception followed, with praise for caring hosts and gracious ladies who managed a large crowd during the decorous ceremony and banquet.
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Meadamea
J. F. Brownlow
O. A. Parker
J. W. Fey
JL Hatton
R-C. Chareh
W. P. Morgan
KH. Hatcher
Leila Psoper
H. O Fulton
Josph M .Tinler
Annie McLemore
J M. Dedman
B .B. McLem
Baker P. Law
Ethel Hatcher
Margaret McEwen
Bessie Walker
Franklin
Mina McLemore
Annie Ryan
Robert E. Lee
M. M. Ceol
JG. Willismean
Simmie Latta Johnson
A. P. McFerrin
R. P. Dodson
A. N. Akin
W. A. Provine
Stradwick
J. H. Wilkes
Mario
Fuauty
Hager
List of Prizes at Yesterday's Well of Prizes
A fragment list of prize categories and awards from yesterday's Well of Prizes event. It lists Class 1 single and double harness rigs, wagon prizes, parasols, boxes of candy, olives, cucumbers, organdy draws, cigars, lamps, and others with donor names and participating individuals.
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Prises
Watkins, Harlan & Ernes
Misa Louie Winstanger Harees
Red Seal Bakery
Mias
Mary Rains
McKennon, Anderson & Poster
Miiases Mamie Hodge
Mary Frierson
Pheer Cutlass
Mra. Efe
H. Sharp
Marguerite Alcorn
Palace
W. P. Erwin Burrey
Chaffin Bros
W. T. Chaffin
W. P. Woleridge
Ethel Hatcher
A.eeeee
E.I
Laury Dry Goods Company
Miss Shelton
Igatierpent & Dotwee Ara
Whitthorne
E. W. Gamble Grocery Co
Abbott & Huchansa
McKennon & Nichole
Mia
Long
Miss Whitthorne
Chinatown Quarantined as Chinatown Is Sealed Off
San Francisco reports a strict quarantine of Chinatown with 159 policemen cordoning the district bounded by California Kearny Montgomery Broadway and Stockton streets. Whites outside the line may pass, Chinese inside barred. house to house inspection to begin Wednesday. officials suspect plague in a dead Chinese man and plan autopsy and further testing.
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San Francisco
Chinatown
Mantain & Cordon
California
Kearney
Montgomery Avenue
Broad Way
Dave
Sacramento
Clay Street
Mailway
Dona
Treasure Unearthed in Egypt for University of California
In Gharak il Rayrun upper Egypt Grenfell and Hunter, noted Egyptologists, report the largest find of Ptolemaic papyri in history. Eight packing cases hold papyrus with early inscriptions, nine cases crocodile papyri, and three cases other papyri. The haul may be shipped to California for study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Egypt
Thoebe Hearst
University of Califfornia
Gharak-il-rayrun
Upper Egypt
Messrs. Grenfell and Hunter
Mnadt
England
California
Non-Resident Notice for Masten's Orion at Columbia Tenn
fragmentary notice from June 1 1909 shows a filing involving James Andrews and Booth Hohimeon with mentions of defroide and intereit, incomplete names and actions, details obscured by OCR errors, unclear deadlines or parties.
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Clere
Masten
Orion
Columbia
Tenn
James Andrews
Booth Hohimeon
Ws Finening
All Inc
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Promise City
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A. B. Jane
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Mona
Godwin Chapel
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Bessie Alien
Godwin
Emma Fraser
Mary Witherspoon
Mixa Bertha Walters
Santa Fe
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Jobo Vernon
Ployd
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Remeine
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Morse
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W. N Jondale
Hethell
Elbert Matthews
Loulaville Certay
Confederate Heunion
Misses Sallie
Gertrude Murphy
Heasie Smith
Floyd Gilbreath
Susan Craig
Dauhter
Iginia
Hunton
Maiggis Craig
Kate Dugser
Midlothian
Taxne
Bop
Endame
Fanny Diegar
Aiea M'Kissick
Mra Bailly Green
St Voraville
Mies
Zora Canflia
Mra
Hargraves
Buford
Tom Wilkford
Bee Nerve
Tennessee
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McCain’s
USA
Satterfield & Dodson
Hiegat
Seaver & Worley M’f'g CO
Harwood
Shaltovepate
Forden
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