Town and County News Personalities and Local Happenings
Jennie Cox of Murfreesboro and relatives travel to Atlanta for a son’s engineering degree. Numerous locals visit Nashville Knoxville and other locales. school, work changes, and travel noted. Infrastructure updates include sewer work and a new clock tower lighting adjustment. Local social news includes visitors, exchanges, and a prize decision by Woodbine Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Cox
Murfreesboro, Ug
Jesse Erik Susie Parks
J. Witherspoon Frierwon
Atlanta
Mon Mos
J. N. Gant
Miss Clyde
Knoxville
HP Gant
University of Tennessee
Mire W. P. Watson
Nashville
Jesse Ellington
Clayton Church
W. M. Roberts
Riverside
Paul Brownlow
Mr. Pleasant
Farmers & Merchants Bank of Columbia
Judes W. O. Gordon
New Court House
Thet
Judes Gordon
J. B. Armstrong
Woodbine Lodge
Nastville
Hope Rebekah Lodge
Heraitter
Columbia Lodge
Notable Moves and Visits Across Maury County and Neighboring Towns
Over the county many residents travel for conventions and family visits. J A Timmons and wife of Godwin attend a Nashville convention while visiting relatives in the area. Several locals return from Nashville and Nashville-area engagements to Williamsport Spring Hill and other towns. Notable mentions include Prof. R L Harris now at Oxford visiting Maury, and others returning from Cincinnati and West Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Timmons
Godwin
Divilie
Timmons
Timmans
R. A. Coleman
Murray Armstrong
Jacksonville
Fla
B. E. Collins
Nashville
Williamsport
H. J. Hill
Kate Lowell
Carter's Creek
Annie Bratton
Shady Grove
Frankie Lipscomb
Robert J. Overall
James Fitzgerald
Theta
Addie Woolard
B. N. Woolard
R. L. Harris
Oxford
Maury
A. P. Gregory
Cincinnati
Mary Trousdale
Olmstead
Dixie Watkins
Society notes tell of weddings and travels across counties
Miss Mary Barrow attends a house party at Horn Springs while Theta Bose wins a Reconstruction essay medal in Sheffield Alabama. Irene Williams plans visits to Baltimore Philadelphia New York and Europe. Prof A C Allen's Williamsport school closes with skilled performances. Mt Pleasant Daughters of the Confederacy sponsor a district singing school to aid a Confederate monument. Wedding plans for Mary Higdon and Garnett Raines. bachelor H J Hamilton to Columbia Military Academy. Mrs Bruce Cochran hosts a large bridge party won by Mrs Henry Evans. Announcements for Annie Czapski and Haynes McFadden nuptials in Louisville with Chicago Northwestern trip to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connor Akin
Thoreday
Philadelphia
New York
Princeton
Akin
Meyers
Nashville
Cumberland Telephone Ca
John R. Schmidt
A. B. Yeager
Stonewall
G. K. Houser
Riverside
Harry Polk
Lebanon
Miew Dot Bangess
Lawrence County
Annie Malult
Mies Ove Dobbing
Frank Williams
Ste Vonetter
Ikon
Williams
Bukton
Taylor
Texas
Fannie Louise
Carrie Smith
Arkan
John Bose
Sheffield
Ala
Miss Theta Bose
Daughters of the Confederacy
Irene Williams
Baltimore
Europe
Mrs
Hamerik
Copenhagen
Denmark
Susie Parks
Atlanta
Bruce Cochran
Henry Evans
Montgomery
Arthur Wellington Hart
Annie Chambers Czapski
Haynes McFadden
Christ Church Cathedral
Louisville
B. B. Czapski
St. Paul
Chicago
Nashville Amerian
Roberts Bend and Knob Creek Community News
Residents from Roberts Bend and nearby areas share updates on visits and events. Individuals mentioned include Miss Lucile Roberts, Miss Bessie Hull, Mrs. Wm Reece, Mrs. James Beasley, Pearl Bessie Winnie Allen Mildred Gregory, Edgar Page Aline, Zollie Walters, Ophelia Page Albertine Page, Wess Roberts Louise Maury Vestal, Walter Church Burr Church and families, Mildred Blackwood, Pearl Roane, Mrs. B H Garner, Francis Miller, Chloe and others. Theta school Branham Hughes closures and upcoming plans noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
Bessie
Winnie Allen
Mildred Gregory
Walters
Carter's Creek
Theta School
Branham & Hughes
Edgar Page
Mine Aline
Zollie Walters
Athendale
Ophelia Page
Albertine Page
Jones Valley
Wess Roberta
Louise
Maury Vestal
Columbia
Walter Church
Godwin
Burr
Santa Fe
Marshal Roberts
Mildred Blackwood
Soule College
Pearl Roane
B. H. Garner
Francis Miller
Chloe
Cullwokx
Maury County Teachers Plan Summer Institute in Columbia
The Maury County Teachers Association held its regular meeting in the County Court room on Saturday. They arranged for a summer teachers Institute to be held in Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Teachers’ Association
Teachers’ Institute
Columbia
Colored Social Club Raided by Police in Mt Pleasant
Sunday morning Officer Pack raided the home of D Jones colored and found the host dispensing liquor to inebriates. The entire gang was arrested and appeared before Esq Ricketts for trial. Jones was fined $50 and costs on a charge of selling liquor on Sunday and customers were discharged. Jones appealed to the Circuit Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pack
Mt. Pleasant
Iswlesa
D. Jones
Esq. Ricketts
Jones
Barkeeper
Circuit Court
Birds Nest on a Freight Car in Germany
A German pair of redroats nests on a moving freight car between Marbach and Heilbronn. The female broods on four eggs while the wagon stays in daily use. The male feeds the mate, flying to and from the moving truck, and never misses the train when the starting signal calls him to the nest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Marbacht
Heilbronn
Pittsburgh Worries Over Girl Baby With Two Tongues
Milwaukee Sentinel reports a perplexing medical case as Pittsburgh residents discuss a baby girl born with two tongues. The article notes parents and doctors seeking clarity on the condition and potential treatment options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Milwaukee Sentinel
Board of Education Discusses Teacher Reexamination Plan
The city board debated reexamining teachers not relying on past two years' tests. Aye votes prevailed to hold exams June 11 and 12 and a June 14 board meeting for teacher elections. They voted to hire a male grammar school principal at 780 dollars annually and add one teacher and one paid substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Board of Education
E. E. Erwin
Mr. Ashton
Messrs
B. B. Erwin
Lynch Perry
J. B. Ashton
J. H. Dugger
Jno
A. Oakes
W. A. Provine
J. F. Wiley
Waa
Rotunda
Mitchell
Andrews
Athenaeum
Serious accident near Mt. Pleasant injures Esquire J. G. Bostick
Thrown from a buggy about one mile north of Mt. Pleasant Tennessee, Esquire J. G. Bostick suffered severe head face shoulder and back injuries after the horse wheeled and the buggy overturned. His grandson was with him and the condition was described as extremely serious due to his advanced age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT. Pleasant
Tenn
Esquire
J. G. Bostick
How Tillman Lost an Eye
Benjamin R. Tillman, a 15 year old schoolboy, pursued study by night while his brothers urged education for a long war. A pine torch heat damaged his left eye and a cold water tumor destroyed it, delaying his army service for about two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman
Pearson's Magazine
Benjamin R. Tillman
Ines
Aries
Austria’s Emperor Denies Abdication Rumors
Mr. Platt of Austria references Emperor Francis Joseph who is forced to deny repeated rumors that he contemplates abdication. The report notes ongoing political pressure and public speculation in Vienna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Platt
Austria
Francis Joseph
Washington
Fire alarm reform urged for city system upgrade
Businessmen petition the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to replace the faulty fire alarm with an electric or telephone linked system. Experts argue a twenty box telephone setup could cost about half of 1500 while maintaining low ongoing costs, with engine house bell or siren for prompt fireman notification. The board will study the proposal before spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Mayor and Aldermen
Court House
The
Herald
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Mamie Chaffin
Brandan
Ute
Fronta Hughes
Laura McMillin
Mia
Thompson
Jackson
J. A.pylant
Jaland
Blora
Boscohel College
Louise Pletcher
Alabama
Misa Lorine Fletch
Jr Wilken
South
A. Sloan
George
Ing
Sloan
Nustiert
Chattanooga
Sule Blair
Lawrenceburg
Vstotve Pry
Ashville
Florence
Cuutma Wheeler
Lawrence
W. Dinning
J. Je
Anise Pletcher
W. H
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U . A. Goodman
Bob Ber
Memphis
Nstitute
Niecker
West Tennessee
Ross Thomas
Henry
Ontunday
Matttelozel Willig
Main Street
Helin
J. A. Sloan
Horace Raines
Beauseant
South Side Park
Harrison
West Seventh Street
Tucker's
W. C. Salmon
M. B. Crosthwait
J. W. Howards
Sam Taylor
Mt. Pleasant Pike
C. A. Parker
Stubblefield
Walter Firgey
F. J. Evans
Ninian Evans
B. R. Blackman
Robert Swan
George Swan
Emory Harper
Gray Dudley ‘Hardware Co
T. G. Hughes
D. J. Church
Eugene Younger
Misa Isabel Coulter
Watertown
Mary Barrow
Horn Springs
A. C. Allen
Mary Higdon
Garnett Raines
Sam Davis
Lewisburg
H. J. Hamilton
Ueliness Ot van Herbut
Hamilton
Columbia Military Academy
Hamiston
Tn Fils
Additional Society
Roberts
Knob Creek
Colored Social Club
Esq
Ricketts
New York Tribune
Squire Bostick
Parrell & Lipscomb, Ag
Wirsinin “Namin Ive
Peice Nod Pt
Wadame Lagari
Cream OF Youth
Ladice
France
Wooldridge's
Adams & Martin's
Southern Specialty CO
Columbia, Tenn
Cod
Phoenix National Bank
L. Hutton, W. B. Greenlaw
OD. F. Watkins
J. Lem Thomas
Columbia, Tennessee
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J. W. Howard
H. C. Fulton
Aud. Fly
W. A. Dale
T. C. Webster
E. E. McLemore
Dnc
R. L. McKinney, F. D. Chaffin
W. E. Jones
L. Hutto
H. O. Fulton
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