Opening Session of State Normal Institute at the Atheneum
The State Normal Institute begins at the Atheneum in Columbia next Monday with a full program led by Prof. F L London and assistants. The opening exercises include prayers, songs, and addresses by city officials, teachers, and the association. Board and room rates are listed at Bethel House and other local lodgings for attendees and staff during the session.
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the Atheneum
State Normal Institute
Athenaeum
Columbia
London
Page
A. J. Meridon
W. C. Lawson
A. P. McFerrin
America
Dr. Padgett
Annie Fleming
Mabel Wilson
Jackson
Tenn
Teachers’ Association
Ellen Priel
J. W. Jackson
J. R. Martin
E. J. Cabler
H. McAlpine
J. B. Wilkins
W. H. Lipscomb
Thomas Lamar
Evan Helm
Indies
Mra
J. W. Mitchell
George Harlan
W. M. Buchnan
D. F. Osteen
WC. Sheppard
J. W. Shelton
Speculative Auction Promises Chance to Strike It Rich
A fragment advert describes an auction next Friday offering oil speculation. It urges readers to buy a lot and take the chance to earn wealth or risk loss by betting on phosphate discoveries and beld stones from early explorations.
Unclear Text From Historic Page
Fragmentary OCR text mentions addresses and may reference a theory method and a person or term Husserl but lacks coherent facts or names to summarize into a valid news item. No discernible event, date, location, or outcome can be established from the readable fragment.
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Husserl
South Main Street
Bet Sphawe
Fragmentary OCR Note From Early Newspaper Page
Fragmentary readable text mentions Columbia and a listed service or event with numbers and place names. The legible items include references to movement and arrival, possibly transport or shipments, with uncertain context and dates. No clear person or organization name is established in the readable portion.
Personal notices from Carmack area visiters and Nashville trips
Senator Carmack and family are in the city. Many locals and visitors are mentioned returning from Nashville Franklin Glendale and Athens with reports of visits, travels and guests. Names include Parker Boyatzky McLemore Shelvon Tucker Patterson Nichole Estes Scribner Hatcher Moore and many others. A Tennessee railroad worker and Vanderbilt attendees are noted along with a Confederate soldier visiting from Texas.
South Columbia Social Notes Report Local Visits
Mrs Wallace Ussery and children left Monday for relatives in White Bluff Tennessee. Mr and Mrs Elvin Martin of Nashville visiting relatives here. Miss Jennie Kidd of Nashville visiting Miss Sirdie Harricoo. Mrs W R Harrison visiting in Florence Alabama. Ann Ross Thomas attends League Conference then visits Nashville. Lena Davis of Glendale guest of Ed Lamar. Nellie Glenn of Iron City visiting. Oscar Glenn rents Lonnie Dook’s place and will go to housekeeping. Kate McClellan returns from Tennessee Female College Franklin. W R Craig travels to Clarksville on business. Nona Farris attends State Epworth League Conference at Franklin as South Columbia League representative.
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Senator Carmack
Citt
A. Parker Bow
Noahville
Dave Boyatzky
Nashville
Annie McLemore
J. W. Shelvon
Willie Chiflin
Franklin
Emma Ketchum
Liznie Trop
Glendale
Joe Tucker
L. B. Patterson
Beyant’s Station
Lena May Nichole
Santa Fe
Ardella Aid Mackie Scott
Winiie Estes
Hour Creel
Walter Davis
Misa Garrett
Chapel Hill
Donie Scribner
Bob Ervine
Ft. W. Brooks
Snow Creek
Sheriff Hight
Sadie Hirach
Alice Scribner
Annie May Harlan
Mt. Pleasant
Bessie Scott
Mooresville
J. P. Johns
Murfreesboo
W. C
Wallace Ussery
White Bluff
Tenn
Elvin Martin
Jennie Kidd
Sirdie Harricoo
W. R. Harrison
Florence
Ann
Ross Thomas
Columbia Mercantile Storage Co
Misa Lena Davis
Ed Lamar
Nellie Glenn
Iron City
Oscar Glenn
Lonnie Dook
Kate McClellan
Tennessee Female College
W. R Craig
Clarkaville
Roundup of town items and gossip in Columbia area
This column lists local health notes and misfortunes, visits and travels of residents, a wind storm near Columbia, a shooting incident in which Will Bray is jailed, and various community notices. It mentions people like Duncan Reeves, Richard Parias, Sam Watkins, Norman Batts, Elven Padgett, Evie May Johns, Louise Rhoneman, Doe Green, Miss Georgie DeLeo, Ruth Hayes, and Miss DeLeo, plus businesses Barker & Co and Columbia Mercantile Storage Co. It also notes street improvements on South Main, a serenade party, and a strawberry seller Ab Adkson. A telegram issue with Western Union is noted.
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Younus
Duncan Reeves
Richard Parias
Sam Watkins
Ashwood
Norman Batts
Elven Padgett
W. ©. Sheppard
Evie May Johns
Dan Au Avbisson
Russell Fleming, Jr
Toskexas
Ala
Will Bray
Erwin
First
Cumberland Presbyterians
Tyndall Grove
R. CG
Maxwell
West & Maxwell
Louise Rhoneman
Doe Green
Dark's Mill
Columbia
Raspawilles
Horace Ratey
LVU
P.M
James Wilson
Timothy
Hayes
Georgie DeLeo
Nashville
Bell Telephone Company
Ruth Hayes
Miss DeLeo
Citizens
Barker & Co
Howe
T. B. Fleming
Rockdale
South Main Street
Columbia Mercantile Storage Co
Annie Fleming
Rebecca Carpenter
Aileen Moore
Clyde Gant
Edna Frierson
Mary
Willie Ashton
Will Collier
Hardin Figgers
Leo Thompson
Bob Harlan
Clark Jones
William Hine
Tom Kelly
Duke Biddle
Ab Adkson
Bell Phone
Gtdan
R. E. Nichole
E. Yoost
Baxter McLean
Joe Ketchum
Brownsville
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
A. M. Shirley
Insurance Agency Ad Promotes Major Firms in Tennessee
An advertisement by Nicholson, Magruder & Co. touts agency representation for the largest tornado, fire, and life and accident insurers operating in Tennessee. The agency, located in Brownsville, offers both phones and emphasizes low-cost coverage.
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Nicholson, Magruder & Co
Tennessee
Ofico
Brown Klock
Religious notes invite Tabernacle congregation to services
The Tabernacle announces a Sunday morning sermon on Why some wish not to attend prayer meetings and a revival address What must I do to be saved. F J Tyler leads a quarterly Mt. Olivet Methodist meeting with morning preaching, a noon basket dinner, and a Cord Sunday service at 320 o'clock. Rev P J Tyler urges all members to attend the Tabernacle morning service next Sunday.
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Tabernacle
F. J. Tyler
Mt. Olivet
MK. William Sons
P. J. Tyler
Concord
Fr. Tyler
Marriage Licenses Registered for Local Couples
A. L. Norman weds Mise Fannie Pacrish and Irs Ewing Brown weds Mies Mary Bel dare Oraig per local marriage licenses issued.
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A. L. Norman
Mise Fannie Pacrish
Irs
Ewing Brown
Mies Mary Beldare Oraig
Entertainments Club Yearend Event and House Party
Friday afternoon the Students' Club hosted Mrs W P Morgan for a year end program with papers on Shakespeare and Tennyson, followed by a social meeting planned for June 17. Lyttle Cliffe hosted guests from several towns with music, games, and a fortune teller, about fifty attending, and Beete Padlett noted as charming hostess for a subsequent gathering.
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W. P. Morgan
Grigelda
Robi. Pillow
John Moore
Elizabeth Shields
Lyttle Cliffe
Bessie Padgett
Shere
Jamie Burroughs
McMinnville
Junie
Esther Zellner
Thompson Station
Blanch Carson
Atlanta
Graham Alexander
Theatre Ridey
Susie Brombach
Spring Hill
Leo
Leon Brevard
Gerald
Creth Ridley
John Zellner
Social Club Events Highlight West End Gatherings
A string of West End social evenings featured Mr and Mrs Hogan hosting a lively party with fast games and a rich supper. Miss Cricket Dowling to judge the next club shooting, and Miss May Tucker hosted by Miss Tucker in West End. Numerous young ladies attended, including Miss Carrie Alexander and Miss Natalie Molwyn, with a German dance by Charley’s band of Nashville and multiple card parties and teas across the week.
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Beete Padlett
Mists
Blanche Cason
Atlanta, Ga
Maule Burroughs
McMinnville
Janie
Ther Zellner
Graham Alexander
Ridley
Thompson's Station
Snaie Bramlich
Spring Hid
Teo
Leoe
Gerald
Mando Craig
Mise Beatie Darmwood
Ray Hunter
Kecrewry
Witte
Mine May Hart
Ralph Hunter
Really Bullard
Joe Brittain
Karnext Yoost
Dee
Miss Cricket Dowling
Alisa Fnnoit Kendall
Obion County
Irenuelo
May Tucker
West End
Momn Seeved
Carrie Alexander Hina
Namesly
Natalie Molwun
Nashvilly
Brownie
Lontie Toniliawn
Calleokn
Mamie Akin
Mary Bid Jey
Mary Embry
Shes Roy
Rachel Hirsch
Sadieirsch
Nashville
W. HL ‘Rail
Henrietta Lazarus
Institute Hall
Charley's Band
Auction Sale Offers Free Rides to Attendees
Vague OCR text describes a local auction sale day with mention of free rides to attendees. It notes availability of a free vehicle and urges early arrival to secure a place, though details are unclear.
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Jook
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C.D
Joe
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W. 7
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Mattie Frazer Webb
Harry Frierman
Ballies Judd
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Young Ladies Card Club
W. Vance Thompson
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Martin Parker
Mrs
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J. M. Dedman
Genie Mitchell
Daimwood
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Masgret McEwee
Mise Etheliser
W. Bradshaw
Miss Made Waller
Louisville
Osteun
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