Engagement and music event highlight Columbia society
Society news records the engagement of Mary Catherine Blackmer and Rich Pearson Blackmer, details a notable musical recital at the Columbia Institute by pupils of Mrs. Fulton and Miss Powell, plus several social gatherings and club activities across town, with notices of concerts, receptions, and upcoming events at the institute and at homes along the Santa Fe and Hampshire Pike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Coruptia Institute
Columbia
Henry Opgood Fulton
Sheppard
Littlefield
Greenlaw
Anderson
Chopin
Sue Sheppard
St Saens
Pauline Fulton
Mrs. Fulton
Miss Powell
Columbia Institute
Misa Sanne
Wehe
Ten- I Dered
Infenetto
Ja'Hottman
Offendych
Gdns
Belle
Clara Carnal
Barcarolle Sur
LaSelne
Mudroch
W. Mudroch
Nashville
Dancla
Louise Jones
Weinlowski
Leonora Williamson
Yby Schumanna
Floy Givpens
Class Tea Reception at Columbia Institute Grounds
A graduating class event at the Columbia Institute featured a tea on the McEloney home lawn. Sweet young guests wore summer dresses, center table held a flower basket with peonies, Miss Sams and Miss Taylors served tea and sandwiches with additional help from Kate Stainback and others. Hosts Mr. and Mrs. McKinney welcomed attendees with Mrs. McLesmore, Mrs. Ridley, and Mrs. Hutton assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Institute
McEloney
Sams
Taylors
Kate Stainback
Wilzabeth Young
Lyla Wilkinson
Trank
Sanders
McKinney
McLesmore
Ridley
Hutton
Institute
Union Man Aids Mrs Longstreet in Generous Offer
Washington dispatch reports Mrs Helen D Longstreet widow of the Confederate general declined reappointment as Gainesville Georgia postmaster but received a job offer from Col Robert Boone of Clarksburg West Virginia at 3600 dollars per year. She noted she would accept if suited to the work, recalling General Longstreet's defection from the Confederacy to Grant's side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gainesville
Helen D. Longstreet
Longstreet
Col
Robert &. Boone
Clarksburg
W.va
Eourt
Grant
Divorce suit dismissed in Thompson case
Chancellor Bearden dismissed Birdie Thompson's petition for divorce from Fred Thompson and her alimony and the defendant's cross bill. The parties remain in the same position they were at the suit's start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bearden
Birdie Thompson
Fred Thompson
Humboldt Tenn Strawberry Shipment Sets Record
Humboldt Tennessee on May 15 reported three trainloads of forty-two cars carrying 554 400 quarts of berries. The shipment worth 34 950 dollars at 150 dollars per crate marked the most profitable strawberry day in the belt and boosted year to date sales over 125 000 dollars as loads continued for ten days if prices hold.
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Humboldt
Tenn
Humboldte Station
Humboldt Frit Belt
Union Deput
Local Woodmen Lodge to Host Feast at Guest House Friday
Modern Woodmen of America Lodge in Columbia Maury County plans a Friday May 16 gathering with a regular meeting at Frierson building then a supper for about 40 to 50 at the Guest House led by Mrs Polk. Refreshment committee includes J A Goslin S O Witherspoon and Louis Barker. The lodge has paid out several thousand dollars in beneficiaries, including a $3 000 full settlement to Mrs R C Adkisson after her husband’s death. About 125 active members remain amid past downsizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern Woodmen of America
Frierson
Turkey
Mrs. Polk
J. A. Goslin
5. O. Witherspoon
Louis Barker
Lodge
Columbia
Maury
R. C. Adkisson
Laundry Room Restored After Fire At Orphans Home
Roof of the laundry room at the Orphans home, burned recently, has been repaired and the laundry is ready for service. Loss reached about 750 dollars, with no insurance, yet funds and clothing donations arrived promptly, alleviating the hardship for now.
Senators Favor Woman's Suffrage Resolution
Washington May 15 Senator Chamberlain's proposal to amend the constitution to grant the ballot to women was favorably reported today by the Senate women's suffrage committee. Chairman Thomas and Senator Owens both Democrats along with Senators Jones Sutherland and Clapp Republicans voted yes while Senator Catron Republican voted no. If reported soon efforts will be made to take up the measure during the current session barring conflicting legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chamberlain
Senate Women's Suffrage Committee
Thomas
Owels
Jones
Sutherland
Clapp
Catron
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Schubert
Tchaikowsky
Narcisse Fleming
Arensky
Schutte
Misa Lemyra Harlan
Godard
Mignon Schuett
Margaret Greenlaw
Schubert Lisat
Schuett
Autumn
McDowell
Schumann
Mamie Littlefield
Chapez
Mrs Fulton
Josephine Preston Peabody
Eastin Littlefield
Mis
Mary Carpenter
W. B. Dobbins
J. L. Hutton
J. T. Wooten
A. E. Sheldon
A. E. Sheldon; Treasurer, Mre
Basil Littlefield
Titania
Lefebvre-Ligzt
Dorothy Lum
Emmala Capers
Erikonig
Schubert Liszt
Angela Powell
Oleg
Marjorie Clark
Weber
Wallace Brown
Hampshire Pike
Iadies Aid Society
Commencement Entertainment
Misses Walker
Ida
Sadie Walker
Santa Fe Pike
J. P. Witherspoon
Miss Sparrow
Helen Sparrow
Seventh Street
Trappe
The
Columbian
Glee Club
Miss Swanns
Ing
Dorothy Tarver
Virginia Footer
Madame le Bron
Madam Reeamrer
Annie Richardson
Luatile McGowan
Virginia
Elizabeth Young
Alleyne Rollwage
Lemyra Marian
Colop
Lwutcille
McGowin
Sola
Reveccat Watson
Misses Watson
Irving
Gresham Warfield
Fulton, Hutton
Misses O'Brien
Dillehay
Gilbert
Hurbert
L. Ditleway
Dortch
Ellington
Hester
Fleming
Hart
Glee Clapi
Mindes
Brown
Clark
Garrett
Grady
Harrell
Lim
Morrow
Mabley
Pleasants
Perkina
Powell
Richardson
Rollwage
Stainback
Simpson
Webber
Wilkinson
Capers
Laney
Burpette
Philipa
Teynolde
Mary Towler
Frans
Hate
Wendell Church
Madame le Be Brun
le Bron
Dorothy
Tarver
Virginia ‘Faucet
Lady Hamilton
Romney
Frances Horsley
Boy
Manet
Walter Woldridge
Bummer Moon
Lord Leighton
Louise Dorich
Raff
Zulema Brownlow
Liszto
Nora Lynn Blanks
Inez Barker
Rohde
Fierne
Dorothy Fulton
Matinee Musicale
Century Club
J. M. Dedman
Gladys
Misnes Louise Savage
Clarksville
Annie B McKinney
Knoxville
Caro
J. R Martin & Son
Jr, Martin & Son
Gateway
West Seventh Street
Sara
H. B. Adams
Union Man
Mrs. Longstreet
Thompson Case
Humboldt IN
Twen
Wwern Wooden
Lodge Mass
Maury County
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