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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
3
The Mt. Pleasant branch announces solicitations for job work subscriptions and advertisements at this office. The notice invites local businesses and residents to submit material and contract requests for printing and distribution services offered by the department.
The King's Daughters gathered Friday afternoon with Mrs. Joe Jones and named delegates for the State Convention in Columbia May 16 17 and 18. Delegates include Mrs. John Adams Mrs. E Dan Smith Mr Charley Jackson Miss Laura Kittrell Mrs. W W Wilson and Miss. Visitors may attend. They ordered yearly contributions of 20.10 to Cabans Orphan Home and 7.00 to Judge Ferris Nursery. The next meeting will be with Harris Friday afternoon.
Next Saturday a good delegation from this city will attend the LO F celebration of the 86th anniversary of Judge J Inc life. Nolen and Harwell from Nashville and Hon E L Gregory will each give lectures. A big day for the lodges is expected and many are urged to be present. Hay Long returned from Lewisburg reporting a 13 to 1 loss but not sour on it. Players are urged to practice more and control errors during games.
Mrs J S Redick wife of Mr J S Redick died Sunday aged 56 after a lingering illness in Baldwin Arkansas leaving a husband seven children. Born in Giles county she lived in Mt Pleasant years then moved to Arkansas about a year ago as foster mother of Mrs W A Irwin and mourned by many friends. Prof J A Bostick ill with a severe cold now in Nashville under Dr Savage care.
Sunday morning his condition was thought to be a little better. The report notes the husband’s health status as a factor in plans to return on Monday, reflecting cautious update on the family’s situation.
Mrs. Stockard near Frenchman Hill in this city attempts to block marriages for her daughters. A license was issued with her consent for Bettie and Lulu to wed, but one groom fled after a Caller warned Bettie of Chas Freeman at the gate. The couples married in Pulaski and returned home. A separate couple received a prize and guests gathered for a social event as local residents and visitors attended multiple weddings, visits, and social rounds.
Sumter town attorney John Bond was stricken with paralysis last Friday and remains in a critical condition after a second stroke. Mrs. D W Shofner hosted a Saturday card party from 10 to 12, complimentary to guest Mrs. Will Ramsey of Pulaski, with decor featuring Seances and candleholders. The event included three card tables with Mell roges, maidens chair ferns, and red roses, and a two course repast at 12.
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