May notes mix crops illnesses and local news in Andrews
In Andrews on May 7 excerpts show gardens behind schedule with strawberry and peach shortages but apples looking better. Measles cases appear, residents like Carrie Holivant and Charlotte Bain are ill, and several locals travel, teach, or preach. Community updates cover schools, sermons, and new jobs plus short ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alck
Dooley
Mar Irewsboro
Fannie Sowell
Cola Pra
Charlotte Bain
Andy Watson
Charlotte Sowell
Amy Holman
Mary A. Gray
Blythy
Glendale
Rabe Smith
Texas
Maggie Dillehay
Colleula
Hitler A. G. Williams
F.C. Lowell
Henderson
South Harpeth
H. A. Gray
Cure for Eczema Promoted with Blood Balm Ad
An 1890s style notice touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for eczema and skin ailments, claiming it purifies and vitalizes the blood. The ad offers trial treatment and doctor correspondence from Atlanta, along with a local update listing people visiting and returning home, including Mrs. Jennie Thomas and Mr. Warner Harris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillam
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Kim Wor
Alcorn
World Wide Reputation Worm Destroyer Promoted
A misread advertisement extols a product named World Wide Reputation Worm Destroyer as the best worm killer and tonic for children improving digestion and vitality while claiming to neutralize stomach acidity and restore health.
Three Building Lots for Sale in Haddox Property
Three nice building lots for sale near the reservoir at Haddox property. Cash buyers favored. apply to Salmon and Turner, attorneys. May 7. Social notices follow with brief local visits and greetings among residents including Mr. and Mrs. Baker, families from Hickman and Williamsport, and various travelers and visitors in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haddox
Reservoir
Salmon & Turner
Mystery Tale Closes With Question Guessing
Fragmentary notes reveal a tale that wheat will not prosper. Readers are urged to guess who. The column lists local names and recent travels, with social updates from Godwin and surrounding areas. Frequent references to family visits and community events follow.
Whipperwill Stock Peas and Tennessee German Miller Prices
Announcement from W. J. Dale, manager at Dedttiew lt stock yard, promoting Whipperwill stock peas and Tennessee German Miller seeds with an invitation to compare prices and save money.
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Stock Yard
W. J. Dale
Dedttiew
Campbell Station News Roundup From May Gatherings and Hardship
In Campbell Station May events include Wm Spivey’s sermon aided by Price Hanna and family visits by Giles county residents. Farmers face cold, worm fears and heavy rains hurting wheat and corn. Funeral for Mr. Alford noted, burial at Wilkes' cemetery after service at Cullooka C P Church. Dr Thomas Electric Oil urged for croup emergency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Station
Ether Wm. Spivey
Christian Chore
Irs
Price Hanna
Campbellaville
Giles County
C. A. White
Hannah
James H. Campbell
Ode Thomas
Sunny Side
Alford
C. P
Cullooka
Wilkes’ Cemetery
Grandma
Grant Brothers Advertises Groceries and Farm Seeds
Grant Brothers dealers in Maple, Wil Pulley Groceries, Farm Seeds, Millet and Peas. They offer candy, pastries, crackers, biscuits, and cheaper prices. Local notice emphasizes variety and low costs with emphasis on dialect spelling.
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Grant Brothers
mayTdin Wiuy Urant Bros
Local Notes from Stiversville and Nearby
May 7 update from Stiversville reports Mrs F A Mee Kissick returning home from a two week visit with daughter Mrs Kate Dagger. Nearby visits include Mr Hapmnend Howard of Minor Hill seeing Mr M S Howard. W A Moware and Chester Dagger in Nashville. Mrs Smith Howard and children with Mrs Alonzo Hardison at Hill. J T Dugger and daughter Lona join Mile Mary Hickman from Lynnville at College Grove closing exercises. Chester Dugger also in attendance. Meda Richardson visited.
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J. T Dugger
Mies Lona
Mile Mary Hickman
Lynnville
College Grove
Cbester Dugger
Meda Richardson
Local Notices and Obituaries from May 5 Edition
The town reports deaths of Mrs Mary Osborne and Mr Joe Alford in late April and May, with burial services at Wilkes cemetery. Mentions Elder Arch Harris and Rev J Price preaching upcoming services plus community updates on strawberries, crops, and local schooling. Several residents and families, including the Osborne and Alford households, are noted along with church and civic events at the Baptist and Methodist congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother OP. Richardson
Brad
Mie Mertle Wileturil
Byfora
Mos
Howard
Twity
Miner
Ghee
Kidve
Ste
Ohnech
Mary Osborne
Alek
Christian Church
Jews Osborne
Callooka
Joe Alford
Howe Hers
Heath
Iai
J. Price
Wilkes Cemetery
Alford
Roberton Fork
Joe Ballafant
Nashsville
Joe
Wilkes
Nual
Linsay Tomlinson
Desse Tomlinson
Columbia
Lena Covey
Delia
Gineva Calvertandra Perry
Mesdames
Clarence Clavert
Bruce White
J. P. Graham
Methodist Church
BE. L. Gregory
Messrs
How Love
Wallace Stiser
Love
Sumser
GS Williamson
Wofford College
Spartanburg
Flem Thomas
Erle Taylor
Nash Ville
Doe L. Moore
Hattie Rothroce in Nashville and local visitations
Local notes from Nashville recount visits by Tom Covey from Decatur and Mrs. Matt Sherrill visiting relatives. Miya Lawrence seen at Rookdale and returns to Lewisburg. Mrs. Dan Garret and Mise Brown visiting. Irvine Peebles family and infant son staying at Granpa Peebles. George Williamson plans to move to Wilaford place this week. Lena Covey hosting Progressive Times Tuesday in honor of Ruby Craig.
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Mr. Jemray
Masic
Bigouville String Band
Messrs
T. H. Neely
J. A Pender
D.D. Dagger
J. W. B. John H
J. Len
Utey Thouias
Duce River
Williamesport
W. J. ‘Thomas
Mt. Leasant
George Maxwell
At. John Parties
Buford’s
J.B. Sowell
Bingham
Nashville
Maua Duke
Mt. Pleasant
Amis
S. P. Perry
Lynnville
A. T. Hoyd
Thomas J. Maxwell
George
Butort’s
Ethel Bryant
Alabama
T. M. Hogan
Lizele Estes
Rally Hill
Macedonia
Byrum
Billington's Corner
G. L. Straley
Annie Moore
Lee's Corner
Tom Turner
J.W. Jones
Chattanooga
Messra
Dan Jones
J. A. Crowe
Walter Moore
Lewisburg
Jennie Wilson
Hicks
Marshall County
A. K. Derryberry
Hattie Rothroce
Tom Covey
Decater
Rookdale
Miya Lawrence
Matt Sherrill
Dan Garret
Mise Brown
Irvine Peebles
George Williamon
Wilaford Place
Lena Covey
Ruby Craig
Barbara
Satterfield and Dodson Offer Deals After 18 Years
In a veteran note the dealers claim 18 years in the buggy business. They say they know what customers want and when to buy and will save money on trades at 20.3 Satterfield & Dodson.
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Satterfield & Dodson
Local Notices From Water Valley Socials and Visits
Mesdames James Pigg and Bian Hensley hosted by Mr and Mrs John Fleming of Mt Pleasant last week. Mrs Dee Oakley is gravely ill. Rev Bian Henley attends quarterly conference at Greenbrier Williamson County. Misa Estelle Finds of Snow Creek visited Midwallie Hutcheson. Other brief visits noted include families from Nashville Williamsport and Goshen. ORESTRA
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Water Valley
James Pigg
Bian Hensley
John Fleming
Mt. Pleasant
Aren Hutcheson
Leatherwood
Lem Plug Io
Mrs. Fleming
Mr. Pleasant
John Oakley
Florence Letsinger
Mixa Ola Letsinger
Santa Fe
Tom Rountree
Snow Crenk
Maggie Jones
Charlie
Williamsport
John Ronutres
Felix Doves
Dee Oakley
Bethel
Sam Sparkman
Local News Roundup From Sawdust Valley Area
Mt Keth and May Ender Blocaer suffered severe injuries after a mule incident this morning. Julia Brimm and Tebe family members returned from Texas and are staying in Sawdust Valley. Carrie Gibson from Columbia visits her cousin Virgie Paschal at this place. Mis Paschal will fill her regular duties Sunday. Coie McBride and others mentioned.
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Beth, May
Ender Blocaer
Julia Brimm
Tebe
Texas
Sawdust Valey
Mies
Carrie Gibson
Columbia
Coama
Mise Virgie Woay J. Paschal
Sundey. R
Mra
Ooie McBride
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State of Ohio
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PJ. Cresky & Co
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Frank J. Cheney
A. W. Giessen Notary
Hall
Cheney, & Co
Dr. King
Wilfield
W. PL Woldridges Drug Store
Timmons
Charlie Roach
Snow Creek
Warner Harris Haw
Summertown
Etta Timmons
Columbia Friends
Wintiela Harris
Mew
Oscar Lockhart
Williamsburg
Nettie Dawson
Godwin
Babe Linens
James Gregory
Knob Creek
Bighy Ville
Bighyville
Springyterm Bighyville Academy
Regen
Naia
Taylorsville
Baker
Hickman County
Dr. Cummins
Mies Leon Kittrell
Ernest Kitetrell
Arkansas
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Pearl Kirkpatrick
Will Shannon
Tarpley
Groveland
Joan Delk
Kettle Mills
Wdam
A. B. Cathey
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Neapolis
Cuminne
Emily
Wall Shannon
Charch
Tsom
Avala Brown
Joe Whitaide
Tom Brooks
Lewis County
Joe Whiteside
Miss Roth Kennely
Kettle
Baduo
John Biesop
Mira Willie
Ashwood
Mable
Guess
Faile Wetre
W. Grove
Rolwins
Bend
Euan Creek
Sandey
Atbendale
Miew Wintha Roberts
Mississippi
Tom Harris
John Dawson
Delk's Bend
J. W. Beasley
Thompson Station
Roberts Bend
J. M. Gregory
Clayton
T., G. Hughes
Lily Mai
Amos Timmons
Elliott Roberts
Walter Church
Poorhouse
Mra. Keilh Nelson
Co Jtamia
Shorter Korgey
Jones
Taylor
Sadie Witherspoon
Carter's Creek
Stoccard Allison
Manix
Chloe
Campbell's Station
Tyersvneee
Neseuw Street
la Grippe
Chaffin Bros
RCA
Wood’s Farm Seeds
Farmo
Leaflers
Wood
T.W. Wood & Sons
Richmond
Virginia
THE
Tennessee
McCormick
HESS
Milwaukee
Roberts Machine Co
MT. Keth
J. E. Sheppard
Garden St
Bethell House
L. C. Birgard
J. P. Herndon
Afkorem
West
7Th St
J. K. Parnes
W. H. Lipscoma
Farrell & Lipscomb
Agents
Continental Fire Insurance Company
Travelers Life & Accident Insurance Co
Fleming Block
No. M
North Garden Street
Bell Phone
Thos. H. Peebles
Brown Block
Columbia Tenn
Ofebiy
Lord Alric
McCurdy
Bertaldu
Good Bane
South Side Park
Alex McKay
Tenn
Draughon
Tants
St. Louis
Montgomery
Omer
Heck
Galverton
Shreveport
Bushese Mee
Tees Uy Tooke Mg
Thal Bi College
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Ridley
Kin Brown
Mary Bossebar
Abiff
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