Frank Ricketts Chosen Recorder in Pleasant Board Meeting
Pleasant Town board elected city officers for two years. F. M. Ricketts was named Recorder succeeding W. T. Brooks. J. A. Moody reelected Chief of Police. M. J. Johnson named Assistant Policeman. Percy Chandler reelected City Attorney. Dr. Washington Long Health Officer. J. A. Weaver reelected Superintendent of Waterworks. O. W. Nesbitt Chief of Fire. no City Engineer chosen. The vote ended a two year factional battle over Recorder. both retiring leaders were Republicans while successors were Democrats.
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T. P. Nowlin
J. A. Weaver
O. W. Nesbitt
C. D. Regepeld
City Recorder
Brooks
Ricketts
G. W. Killatrew
W.T. Brooks
Menars
W. D. Cooper
M. Ricketts
Fourth of July Program in Mt Pleasant with Barbecue
The Mt Pleasant Executive Committee reports a generous Fourth of July fund and outlines events at Frierson Park. 9:00 Patriotic Oration by Governor Robt. L. Taylor, 10:00 races, 12:00 to 2:00 Grand Free Barbecue by Brothers of Southport, 2:40 baseball game, Fayetteville Brass Band performance. MT Pleasant Furniture Co announces large stock clearance to make room for new goods with bargains after the holiday.
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Business Men’s Club
Robt. L. Taylor
C Brothers of
Southport
Fayetteville Brass Band
Mt. Pleasant
Shady Frierson Park
Value of fertilizer on wheat proven
The Herald reports field tests at W L Harris farm showing clover ine fertilizer from Mt Pleasant increased wheat height and yield. Fertilized stalks averaged 8 plus feet with heads of 26 kernels versus 25 heads with 14 kernels unfertilized. calculated yield 1430 to 350 in favor of the fertilizer. Affidavits on file and samples available for viewing.
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Herald
H. D. Ruhm
W. L
Confederate Monument Dedication Plans Discussed
The Ladies Church Workers and Mrs. Washington Long led a Tuesday meeting to decide the size and amount for a Confederate monument to be erected locally. A joint session with the U. D. C. discussed funding and timeline, aiming for completion in the near future.
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Washington
Confederate memorial contract inked for 15 foot statue
A meeting produced no decision, later a contract was signed between Bigby Gray Chapters U D C of Mt Pleamont and Roberts Marble Co Ball Ground Ga for a Confederate cen ters memorial costing 1 100 00. The statue features a Confederate private soldier atop two octagonal dies, six feet half inch tall, on three one foot bases, totaling 15 ft 4 in.
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Lecs SS Corneae & Monument
Ceat
Bigby Gray
Mt Pleamont
Roberts Marble Co
Ball Ground
Solater
Odd Fellows Elect Officers at Mt Pleasant Lodge
Mt Pleasant lodge 1 O F No 246 elected officers for a six month term at Cantina Hall CG D Regenald N G H W Dick nop W G C 3 Chaffin Secy J R Shackleford Treas The lodge reports prosperity with a club of 10 applicants awaiting election to push membership above 100.
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Mt. Pleasant
Presbyterian Picnic Announcement at Mr. Syd Goodioe’s Farm
The Presbyterian Sunday school plans a picnic next Friday at three miles from town on Mr. Syd Goodioe’s farm. All pupils and teachers must meet at the Presbyterian church by 7:15 in the morning to depart. Gentlemen and ladies referenced attend the event, with further local notices about residents and visitors.
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Syd Goodioe
Presbyterian Church
Local notices and wedding news from Mount Pleasant area
Mus Namis returns from Washington with Mins Jackson's beat. Several relatives and friends visit, including Mr. and Mrs. A. Shelton and Kittie son James Claske at Preeman Hotel. Miss Minnie Cooper and Miss Maggie work in Enterprise. Wedding notices for Gertrude Scruggs and Jacob Thompson, and the Bay Long family announce their marriage in Nashville. Local events cover church services, barbecues, and community tidbits.
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Mus Namis
Washington
Mins Jackson
A. Jackson
Woo
A. E Shelton
Kittie
James Claske
Preeman Hotel
George Ae
Samuel Craike
McMasnville
Dev
Ol. Craike
Etherly
Minnie Cooper
Enterprise
Werner
Maggie Trkpatrek
Minnie
Estelle Wille
Nashville
Herman Jones
Jones
W. J. Willis
J. W. Griffin
W A. Wow
Jolomma
Griftin
T. R. Curtin
Miss Lily
Randolph Macon Wowens' College
Virginia
Gertrude Scruggs
Jacob Thompson
Geo. F. Scruggs
15Th Avenue
Miss Scruggs
Scruggs & Brownlow
Thompson
Alabama
William Bay Long
First_ Presbyterian church
Mt. Pleasant
Tenn
Hay
D. Wail
Eula Murphy
Willam Thorne
Hay Long Avenue
Young'r
Danny Roan
Jackson
Mia
T. Mangram
Roth Galloway
Glendale
Lebanon
Geo. Campbell Brows
Spring Hill Tenn
Rhoda Howell
Mearns
Charlie Austin
Misa Lettie Nicholson
Balem
Ind
Whit Cheatham
Ernest Fitzgerald
William[epiets
McOnin
Harris Puryear
H. I. Moore
Columbian University
Washington, D. C
Spring Hill
W. Lee Harris
Mathematica
Auburn
Bruce Picken
Mooresville Pike
Rattlesnake Incident Near Park’s Sore Reported
A very large rattlesnake, said to be 17 rattlers, was killed near Park's Sore about Woaries east of Haimp sare. The notice also advertises MT PLEASANT FURNITURE CO offering house goods and quick delivery for any desired item.
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Park
Haimpsare
MT. Pleasant Furniture CO
Summertown Letter Seeks Rebuild After Town Fire
June report from Summertown notes distress over the barren townscape after a fire and hopes for rapid reconstruction. Local events include visits by Rev P M Weaver and Mt Pleasant resident W E Waler, a runaway incident with minor injuries, and plans for cream suppers and lodge meetings amid ongoing rural route talks and niece Frances Larkin’s Chicago visit. The town also records milk cow loss and community efforts at the Herald.
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Summertown
P. M. Weaver
Hobenwald
Carnie Frulks
Parisactate
St. Pinnsant
Fonte
Henry
Mesdaines Efe Martin
Hickanan
W. D. Hazlewood
Frances Larkin
Chicago
Ade Crug
Robert
Will Hinds
Herald
Strawberries and local notices from Columbia area
Planting time for strawberries urged with notes on varieties and price. Several social notes from Columbia area include visitors, births, and school departures. Local sales ads mention hay baling press and a mare for sale, plus community updates on residents and farming activity.
REBEKAH ELECT OFFICERS AT JULY INSTALLATION
Hope Rebekah Lodge No. 57 held a meeting on Monday night and elected officers. Mrs W L Hollman is Noale Grand, Mrs Lizzie Gilbert is Vice Grand, Mrs Emms Wheeler is Secretary, and Mrs Ada Moora is Treasurer. Installation is scheduled for the first meeting night in July.
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Hope Rebekah Lodge No. 57
W. L. Holman
Noale
Lizzie Gilbert
Vics
Emms Wheeler
Ada Moora
Around Town Highlights and Local Gleanings
Community notes from Lyonville to Columbia cover sales, job changes, and social events. Items include Me Prank A suite selling goods, Clarence Tucker joining McKennon Anderson Foster, a new livery stable opening, births and trades, shipyard activity, a concrete veranda project, probate and bond actions, sanitary efforts, and an incident of a dog killed by a passerby. The column reflects small-town life with brief agency, business, and personal updates.
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Lyonville
Hoverts Bros
Franklin Clarence Tucker
McKennon, Anderson & Foster
J.T. Batts
Danly Herald of March
Gatte
Norman
Malabar
Philippines
Colombia
Padgett
South Garden Street
Milan
Dew
BON Ton
South High Street
Matthews
J.K. Jotneon
J. E. McEwen
Elka
Louisvills Sacuraay
A. G. Williams
Bish Hayes
Green & Patton
Ned Styles
Lynnville
Southside Park
W. E. Bostick
J. J. Kerr
Culecka Sears
Will McBride
Spencer Kittrell
Board of Health
John Wiobridge
Sr. Porter
E. P. Fergueson
Wood Street
Aabby Wilkins
W. B. Wooten
Harry Frierson
Hermitage Stud
Patchen Wilkes
Axtellion
Rudolph Atkimon
Pleasant Wednseday
Aad
A. Attignon
Ghast Dodson
North Garden
Fourth Streets
William Blount
South Main Street
H. L. Yokely
D. Laxarus
Mr. Blount
J. E. Calvert
Lucile Colvert
Columbia
Runaway at Culleoka Injures Local Resident
Mr Jobo M Andrews of Culleoka was thrown from his buggy when a horse bolted after a passing train. The wrecked buggy caused multiple painful bruises to Mr Andrews, who was en route to Colombia.
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Jobo M. Andrews
Culleoka
Andrews
Colombia
Mr. Andrews
New Racket and Fancy Goods At Heber and Swice Store
A catalog of fabric and apparel items features new embroidery and lace selections, white and cream linens, inserts, waist garments, and a broad array of curtains and lace curtains. Includes embroidered waist coats, ladies shirts, summer vests, ribbons, collars, and pillow covers. Prices and exact stock not disclosed.
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Callana
Local Millinery Sale Promises Wide Hat Corset Selection
Fans advertise a sale featuring corsets from cheap to fine, ladies and misses hats for women and children, wide range of straw hats, cloth hats for children, and new style hats including factory works and felt hats.
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Sun
Blacksmith Evangelist Draws Big Crowd at Baptist Tent Meeting
The Blacksmith Evangelist drew a large, mixed audience at a Baptist tent meeting in Columbia. Reported conversions approach eight thousand over his ministry, with last night’s sermon on Excuses linking to strong reactions. Attendees signed up for morning and evening services through the week, despite tense remarks about education and preachers.
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Columbia
Geo
Peple
Wheat Wanted We Seek High Cash Price for Wheat
We are in the market for wheat and want the highest cash price. Sacks preferred. Address or contact details not specified in the fragment.
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Bea
Ashion
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J. A. Bostick
W. D. Strayhorn
Mearan
Bowtick
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Jim Boward
Jim Bostick
Beard
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Horwad Bros
Wheeler
MT. Speasant Furniture Company
Mr. Pleasant Furniture Company
Sam Garner
Enon
Coble, Garrett & Co
R. A. Wilkes
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Rebekahs
Gulleoka
Columbia Mercantile Warehouse Company
W. J. Dale
Stockyorda
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