Town and County News Highlights and Social Visits
Town and county notes list a long stream of visitors and residents visiting relatives in Nashville Birmingham Mt. Pleasant and other localities. Names include Dr Wharton Odie Kindell Miss Mary Frierson Miss Fannie Mal Garner Mrs H E McCardell Senator B W Carmack and many others with return dates and travel details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Wharton
New York
Odie Kindell
Mt. Pleasant
H. BE. McCardell
Nashville
Mary Frierson
Pembrook, Ky
Fannie MalGarner
Alice McEwen
E. T. Craig
Lawrenceburg
Katie B. Hart
Birmingham
Ala
H. E. McCardell
Richard Smith
Alabama
Maud McKnight
Carters Creek
Briggs McLemore
Chas, Burns
Claude Godwin
Dave Liameaye
St. Petersburg
Fla
John T. Walsh
Pitsburg
Walsh-Ross
Grace Nowlin
Simmie Payne
Hart
Mamie Hill
Morabi
Fariss
John Gant
Clyde
Knoxville
John Cochran
Atlanta
James Granbery
Union Springs
B. W. Carmack
Memphis
Caroline Walker
Williamsport
Nellie Williamson
Gentry Hillman
John Gray
Rockdale
Grant Courtright
Annie Harrison
Williamson County
Mora
Carrie McClure
Pulaski
Henry Shorter Forgey
J. N. Jones
Will Granberry
A. Granbery
Oak Hall
Satterfield & Dodson
Orena Hight
Cross Bridges
Jackson, Tenn
Elize Abernathy
DeRay
Tenn
Mary Dale Piguers
Chicago
Figuers
Suret
Paris
France
The Bishop of Cottontown novel praised by critics
Critics from The New York Globe The Boston Transcript The Record-Herald Inter Ocean and Philadelphia Inquirer laud John Trotwood Moore's The Bishop of Cottontown as a vivid Southern work. They praise its humor moral suasion and authentic life behind Cotton Towns scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Moore
New York Globe
Boston Transcript
Congressional Committee
The
Record-Herald
Chicago
David Harum
Uncle Dave _Dickey
Dave
South
Inter
Philadelphia Inquirer
Cottontown
John ‘Trotwood Moore
Cottonstown
Lone
Young Musicians Shine In Ashton School Recital
Pauline Fulton stars as five year old vocalist while Miss Ashton debuts publicly as teacher. The program features student solos and duets including works by Mendelssohn Chopin and Paderewski, with Leah Sharp Elma Burns and Sara Leach among noted performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ashton
First Methodist Church
Pauline Fulton
H. Q. Fulton
Miss Ashton
Miss Tessie
Sara Samuels
Streakbog
Annie Cherry
Mendelssohn
Papillion
Lavalee
Nellie Ashton
Chopin
May Burns
Guy D'Hardelot
Fannie Young
Babbling Brook
W. G. Smith
Leah Sharp
Bunset
Dudley Buck
The Bishop of Cottontown on sale at McKennon Fos ters
A promotional note praising The Bishop of Cottontown as a notable novel of the year. The Bishop figure dominates the tale with lasting impact and a subdued, truthful tone, with heightened drama in certain chapters. Available at McKennon Anderson & Fosters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cottontown
McKennon, Anderson & Fosters
Camp Ground Lodge Elects Officers
At the last meeting of Camp Ground Lodge No. 203 Knights of Pythias the following officers were elected for the ensuing term W A Denham C C R N Moore VC A L Thomas Jr Prelate W T Galloway M W D 8 Hancock M A
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Ground Lodge No
W. A. Denham
C. C
R. N. Moore
V. C
A. L. Thomas, Jr
W. T. Galloway
M. W
D. 8. Hancock
M. A
John C Dexter Lodge Elected Officers for Next Term
At the last meeting of John C Dexter Lodge K of P the following officers were elected for the next term J H Johnson Chancellor Commander J A Reaves Vice Chancellor A F Green Prelate W L Haggin Master of Works J R Thomas Master of Arms Buford Cook Inner Guard Jeff Dugger Outer Guard E L Wilson Trustee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Dexter Lodge K
J ©. H. Johnson
J. A. Reaves
A. F. Green
W. 12
Haggine
J. R. Thomas
Buford Cook
Jeff Dugger
E. L. Wilson
Dupont Chosen U S Senator by Republican Caucus
Dover June 1 Henry A Dupont was chosen by the Republican legislative caucus for United States Senator. Dupont secured twenty votes to ten for J Edward Addicks, then the caucus vote was made unanimous for Dupont on an Addicks member's motion. The Legislature was expected to vote tomorrow with Dupont conceded by the Addicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Del
Henry A. Dupont
United States
Dupont
J. Edward Addicks
Addicks
Health Board denies yellow fever in Louisiana
The Louisiana State Board of Health issued a statement denying any yellow fever cases in Louisiana or New Orleans. Secretary W. S. Ingram said there are no cases or suspected cases in the state. Mobile reports two yellow fever cases in Havana with Havana dates June 6 and June 12. Quarantine against Cuba is tightened. vessels from Cuban points face a five day detention before entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Health
Havana
New Orleans
Louisiana
Louisian Board of Health
W. 8. Ingram
Louisiana State Board of Health
Mobile
Ala
Wyman
Cuba
Two Sad Deaths In Birmingham Area
Two deaths of unusual sadness occurred this week in Birmingham, a mother and daughter dying within two days. Mrs. Frank Baltzell, sister of Mrs. J. D. Barrow and Mrs. Jobns Long, died Wednesday, with funeral in Mt. Pleasant Friday. Mrs. Frank Creekmore, Baltzell’s daughter, died Friday evening, leaving a husband and baby. her remains will be brought to Mt. Pleasant to rest beside her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Frank Baltzell
J. D. Barrow
Coimbia
Jobns Long
Wiley Harris
Mt. Pleasant
Frank Creekmore
Sullivan and Hawkins Democrats Endorse Sullivan County slate
Sullivan County Democrats meet in mass convention at Blountville endorsing the St Louis platform praising Bryan as leading statesman and backing him for a congressional seat from the First District. They also endorse John H Caldwell of Bristol for Congress from the First District and Gov John I Cox for State Senator from the Second District. Delegates are chosen for the Senatorial Convention at Rogersville Junction on Wednesday. Hawkin s County Democrats at Rogersville mirror Caldwell Cox and Chestnut endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knoxville
Tenn
Sullivan County
Blountville
St. Louis
Bryan
Grese
Firat
John H. Caldwell
Bristol
Congress
Fiat
John I. Cox
Rogersville Junction
Rogersville Junction On Wednesday. Judge 8. L. Chestnut
Rogersville
Sullivan
Hawkins
Hawking County
Caldwell
Cox
Chestnut
Beautify Your Complexion with National Toilet Co Product
fragmentary OCR notes announce a cosmetic product sold in Columbia by W. P. Woldridge and leading druggists. The snippet mentions clear salt like agents and youth benefits, but lacks complete details and context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
W. P. Woldridge
Negro dynamiter blown to pieces near Godwin
John Parker a black man linked with the rock crusher gang was killed while dynamiting fish in Duck River near Godwin. He and Will Stephenson, also black, visited foreman Matthews to claim fishing. An explosion tore Parker apart as Stephenson was rescued semiconscious. Parker’s body was not recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parker
Rock Crusher
Duck River
Godwin
Will Stephenson
Foreman Matthews
Parker
Belvidere Postmaster Charged With Robbery in Fayetteville
Lee McLeod assistant postmaster of Belvidere was arrested by Deputy Sheriff A. V. McLain and taken to the Federal Court in Fayetteville on a $500 bond charged with taking 150 dollars of government funds. He claimed a remittance the day before but admitted an entry on his books. The case references Hall's Catarrh Cure and Cheney family legal affairs in a garbled affidavit context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayetteville
Tenn
Lee McLeod
Belvidere
Derwty Marshall A. V. McLain
Nastyllo
Betig United State
Newyiay
Fay
Under & Bop
Orry
Tolan
Frank J. Cheney
Frank
Chen
Qatar
Everett
Cheney
Drogais
Hall
Announcement of candidates for local offices in Minry County
Authorized notices announce Rev. W. E. Walker as a candidate for Register of Moury bounty and Gran P. Pratt as a candidate for Magistrate of the Third District. Both stand for the August election subject to the will of the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Walker
Gran
P. Pratt
Minry County
Geers Sends Entire Stable to Libertyville for Detroit Meeting
Ed Geers, famed harness driver and trainer, does not retire as reports claimed. He ships his full string to Libertyville, Illinois for final prep before Detroit meeting. Hal Chaffin, Ardelle, and other fast pacers and trotters loom, with Chaffin a likely favorite for the Chamber of Commerce Stakes. Geers plans to win with Chaffin in prominent stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Ed Geers
Geers
Libertyville
Ilinois
Detroit
Hal Chaffin
Chamber of Commerce
Ardelle
Prince of Wales pays $7250 for rare stamps at Westminister show
In London at the International Philatelic Exhibition the Prince of Wales presented the two most valuable stamps in the world, the penny and two-penny Mauritius surcharged post office from 1847. One unused penny stamp fetched $7,250 at auction last year. Henry J. Croker of San Francisco displayed his Hawaiian stamp collection saved from fire by last-minute shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
London
Westminister
England
America
France
Germany
Italy
Royal Navy
Henry J. Croker
San Francisco
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Town and County News
Glendale Academy
Glendale Methodist Church
Century Club
de Perri
B. M. Hatcher
Robert Pillow
C. A. Forgey
Mary, Brown
Anne Evans
Mendel Frierson
William M. Chaffin
Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company
Sara Leach
Sheemann
Elma
Bohm
Clyde Gant
Engelmann
Wollesbaut
Martin Parker
Teasle Samuels
Beaboeck
Camp Ground Lodge
John C. Dexter Lodge
Delaware
Indorse Gov. Cox
National Toilet Co
Tanne
Galvidere
Lincoln County
Suni
Washington Star
Riverside Park
C. A
Golumpia
Rizes
A L. Blocker
Herald
REEL
Watkins
W. Jones
McClanahan Harness & Dollar Co
Columbia Collars
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