West Point Notes and Local Happenings
Our correspondents report on Rev. Omteen’s Sunday sermon in West Point, road work at W J Pasamore’s lot, wheat crop damage from rains, visitors Miss Cora Mai Dawann and Miss Gille Walters, Ed Fitzgerald and friend at home, and due back from Winchester. Also mentions floral parade attendance, Mrs B C Walters’s recovery, and plans as Port Townsend visitor G Dorteh arrives. Local items cover weather, schooling, and reunions with distant relatives.
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West Point
D. F. Om
W. J. Pasamore
Cora Mai Dawann Hay
Zula
Ed. Marshall
Gille Walters
Mt Olivet
Minnie Caldwell
Zollie Walters
Winchester Normal
Columbia
Ed. Fitzgerald
Carter
Zuna
Local Notes from Branch Area Amid Family Visits and Repairs
The column reports Emma and Hugh Wisdom visiting the Branch area family of Mr Ka Tall. Mrs Bettie Akin visits daughter Mrs J M Sharp. Tom Allen of Texas paid a brief visit. Consingham to preach on the second Sunday in June and Vira Murphy on the third Sunday night. Ed Rindle’s house work improved its appearance. Mrs Abe Wash remains ill. Burts signs off with a testimonial for Mystic Cure claimed by A B Raloe druggist in Columbia.
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Cave Branca
Jane
Harald
Emma
Hugh Wisdom
Mra. Voss
Rogier Misa Emma
Cathay's Creek
Ka. Tall
Bettie Akin
J. M. Sharp
Tom Allen
Texas
Promise City
Iowa
A. B. Raloe
Columbia
Mt Nero and Sawdust Valley Eludes Timeworn Tales
Local letter recounts a long tale of community life with notes of a ship incident on the high seas, recovery hopes for a crew member, a parade visit, and a festive meal at Congard Test. Names of families and residents appear alongside travel and family visits.
Sunnyside Church Rev M B Ga Harden Appointment
Sunnyside reports Rev M B Ga Harden filled regular appointment at Sunnyside Sunday afternoon. Mesara J H Thomas W 3 McCandreak and Lea Henderson attended the Confederate Reunion at Louisville. Mr and Mrs Frank Wilsford returned from a visit to relatives in Giles county Miss Ima Wilsford visited Campbellsville. Mr Benjamin Remmene spent time with his son at Hunterville Alabama Miss Sue Brumbach spent time in Columbia forestry Miss Minnie Stott returned from a visit in Columbia Grace.
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Sunnyside
M. B. Ga ‘Hard
This Place
Mesara
J. H. Thomas
McCandreak
Lea Henderson
Loulville
Frank Wilsford
Giles County
Mise Imma Witsford
Annie Due
Campbelleville
Thie Write
Benj. Remneene
Dave
Hanterville
Alm
Sue Brumbach
Colimbia
Minnie Stott
Columbia
Wedding hopes for Miss Florence Willemeen in Jackson
The town notes Miss Florence Willemeen returns from work at the Jackson school. Mr James Smith and others express admiration and wish for a lasting marriage with the well known and beloved girl. Town folks also mention Mrs Charts Smith’s wedding, a Flower Parade report, and a chili town cook resignation amid busy duties.
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Mies
Virginta Taniinson
Sherman
Texas
Mise
Floreon Willemeen
Jackson
James Smit
Legion
Charts Smith
Lynnville
Columbia
Bannana
Fielden Bros offer go to fielden bros for all sizes
For sale a Deering binder in good condition two seasons old and used only by parties seeking Milwaukee machine in exchange. Contact Berts Machine & Implement Co for details and pricing.
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Deering
Ned
Milwaukee Machine
Berts Machine & Implement Co
Negro National Party seeks presidential ticket at Philadelphia meet
A Philadelphia gathering of prominent African American bishops ministers editors and lawyers voted to form a national Negro party and nominate presidential and state and congressional candidates. An executive committee will draft a call for a convention and distribute circulars outlining the party’s aims.
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Philadelphia
Nekroce
Aml
Levi J.cappin
A. M. EB
E. J. Walker
Toston
PB. B.S. Pinchback
Louisiana
W. Bi. Berrick
New York
DuBoise
DuBoise As Running Mate; Bishop Grant
Illinois
J. P. Sampson
Bishop Turner
Washington
Alabama
Bishop Walters
JT. Misin
Louisville
Close of Rural School and Local News Gleanings
The Campbellstown area reports light June showers renewing crops. Rev H A Gray missed an appointment at the courthouse. The public school led by Miss Myrtle Gracy will close Friday with no public program. Gracy will teach the fall term. Mr M L Wilker attended the Confederate Soldiers Reunion in Lowdville. Miss Elia Fleming visiting Franklin for vacation returns home. Mr W A Kerr visits, then returns after a week with relatives. Many attended Moore’s Institute closing exercises. Elizabeth Kerr has been ill but hopes to recover soon. Mrs Lizzie White and daughter Hoxsie return from Paradine Florida to spend summer locally. Mrs Davyans returns home from Lyndville after visiting. Mrs Meropald visits Smoyran this week. Mrs Sam Wells of Decatur Alabama visiting relatives. Mr J K Gracy returns from Lane City. Mrs Ausburn and children of Hybart Sun Park visit M L Wilkes. Mr Sterling Hobbs returns to Nashville after visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs Hobbs. Wishing the Herald continued success.
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Canrunte
H. A. Gray
The
P. Caureh
Suridas
Th’s Place
Mias Myrtle Gracy
Ofiss Gracy
M. L. Wilker
Lowleville
Elia Fleming
Franklin
WA. Kerr
Moore
Elizabeth Kerr
Mra
Lizzie White
Hoxsie
Paradine
Florida
Daveyvans
Lyndville
Mra Meropald
Smoyran
Sam Wells
Decatne
Ala
JK Gracy Hae
Lane Tite
Ausburn
Hybart- Sun Park
Cpoubiast
M. L. Wilkes
Sterling Hobba
Nashville
Mes
the Herald
Daisy Pan
Commencement Week Highlights and School Elections
The town celebrated commencement with debaters discussing the Puerto Rican Tariff and a medal awarded to Merritt Tomlinson Jr. The Moore Institute opened with a three night program of music and plays. Graduation day featured diplomas and praise for teachers, with agents Williams and patrons expressing satisfaction. School Commissioners election results named Menor Sand, W. Mochran, and G. W. Postar. Quarterly meeting noted.
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Crippoka
Maury Enoty
Misa Loutis Tomlinson
Pendance
Merritt Tom ‘Linon, Jr
Kim
Moore Institute
Hud
Williams
Eame
Chile
Menor Sand, Helt
Rockdale
W. Mochran
Oo Ve Station
G.W. Postar
Vereville
Commencement Exercises at the Columbia Institute
The Columbia Institute held commencement exercises Tuesday evening in the dining hall with a varied music program led by Misses Payne Diniet and Mary Dale Figuere and guest performers. The following morning the chapel program included an address by Rev. W. T Mancing D. D., diploma awards, and solo selections by Miss Mary Dale Figuers, with medals, prizes, and special diplomas announced for several students.
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Columbia’ Institute
Rubenstein
Cimme Payne
Antin Diniet
Wollenhaup
Mises Heasie Ey
Mies Hallie Fry
Mendelsshon
Kate Aydelott
Anon Daniel
Strause Philinase
Mary Dale Figuere
Anna Anuel
Vivian Bolo—Bohm—Laginde—Misa
Mary Dale Figuers
W. T Mancing
Christ Church
Nashville
Hymon
T. F. Martin
St. Anne's
Baker P. Lee
Bt. Peter'’s
Columbia
Epworth League Convention Moves to Nashville Church
Epworth Leaguers learn the State Epworth Convention will convene at Tulip Street Church in Nashville next week, the gathering relocated from Franklin due to smallpox concerns.
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Tulip Street
Nashville
Franklin
Queen Esther and Royal Cantata at Mt Pleasant Opera House
The Thursday Evening Musical Club presents the cantata Queen Esther at Mt Pleasant Opera House on June 11. Performers include Mrs C A Forgey and Maggie Boppard with a strong Columbian attendance. set to attract good patronage and offer free transport to Mt Pleasant.
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Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant Opera House
C. A. Forgey
Maggie Boppard
Misa
Mt Pleasant
Commencement and Declamation At Branham and Hughes School
Spring Hill reports the Branham and Hughes School host Sunday sermon by Rev McGlohan and a Monday declamation contest awarding top honors to Sami Davis Society. Will Nolen of Fulton Ky won best speaker. Commencement address given by Dr John Mathews in Nashville. Zion School closes with a notable program and praising remarks.
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Spring Hill
Branham & Hughes School
McGlohan
Episcopal Church
Nese
Braoham & Hughes’ School
Sami Davis Society
Will Nolen
Fulton
Athletic Association
John Mathews
McKenden
Whitreh
Nashville
Livestock market brief from Lynnode area
A short livestock market item reports a ewe lamb from Lynnode farm trading at a local sale. No further details on price or buyers are provided.
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Mesera
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H. W. Teme
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Fielden Bros
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Indianapolis
Tod
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Fred Dileher
Smemler
National Executive Board
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Ity, Mo
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WHS. Smiths Department
Martha Weatherly
George Williamson
Minnie Fry
Aone McLemore
Ethel Borrow
Howard Ewing
Greentow
Mks Hinr
Weary Molemore
Louie Clawson
Annie May Fieming
Lillie May Corcoran
Merle Shovk
Addia Rainey
Hoxie O'Neil
Marguerite Alcorn
Mary Rainey
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AMT
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Marthe Wenterly
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Pauline O'Neille
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Julia Biddle
Pigralor
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Columbia Public School
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Grammar School
Ada Warren Mitchell
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Francis Ellis Cowley
Fannie Burton Houser
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Mainie Thomas Fry
Louise Minerva
Hay
Theodore Bngland
James Thomas Boatick
William Brown Taylor
W. H
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W. E. Boatich
Hudgens
Shelbyville
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Epworth Era
Board of Education
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W.8. Fleming
Mesars
J H. Dugue
J. F. Wiley
Lynch Perry
T. E. Lipscomb
A. Burr
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Queen Esther
City
Joux W. Jackson
City Marshall
Isaiah
Phillip Foret
John A Russell
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Gholston
Jack Boy
Fanny Harris
WC Ring
Hantison
Tom Hoover
Louise = Smith
D Jones
Bran Thomas
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Holston
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Lewisburg
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Mies Annie Long
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Jensin B. Atking
Clarksville
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Lebanon
Julia Butler
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Garria Porter
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Lamb
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