Confederates Daughters Convene Close After Long Meeting
The Tennessee Division of the United Daughters of the Confederacy held a three day convention in Columbia. Officers were elected with Mrs. M. B. Pilcher of Nashville favored for State President over Mrs. William Hume of Spring Hill. The body debated amendments to the constitution and discussed donations and a window for Petersburg. The gathering praised local hospitality and recognized past leaders including founder Mrs. C. M. Goodlet and retiring president Mrs. White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia Hickman
Petersburg
Tennessee
Branford
Tn East
William Hume
Mason
Davis
Bate
C. M. Goodlet
Lula Epperson
E. H. Hatcher
Alec Fall
Jackson
Nashvillé
Be, H. Hatcher
Columbia
Mollie Claiborne
Nashville
U. D.C
Talbott
Miss Lauderdale
Dyersburg
M. B. Pilcher
Pilcher
T. B. Neal
Neville
Carrington Mason
Memphis
Gillespie
Fayetteville
Craighead
William Home
Spring Hill
Court House
Hume
Collier
J. H. Mathis
Foster
W. R. Bryan
Mitchell
46Th ‘Tenn
U. D
Order
Latham
Frita
Chattanooga
A. P. Stewart
Mrs White Receives Gold Bracelet From State UDC
Mrs White, president of the State UDC, received a heavy gold bracelet Wednesday from the Sarah Law Chapter of Memphis in appreciation of her service. Beatrice Stevens delivered a gracious reply on behalf of the State UDC Daughters, praising the convention and honoring veterans. The ceremony expressed warm welcome to visitors and pride in the Tennessee gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Sarah Law Chapter
Memphis
Beatrice Stevens
U. D. Daughters of the Confederacy
D. C
Veterans of Leonidas Polk
Ladies of the Memorial Association
Daughters of the Columbia
People of Columbia
East Land
Tennessee
Fragmentary historical tribute text excerpt
A brief, fragmentary passage praises a city or place with lines about standing strong and welcoming tones. It mentions smoky hills, pleasantness, peace within walls, and prosperity in palaces, concluding with heartfelt thanks for a southern welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tial
Columbia
Bulger
Smoky Hills
Delegates to Ep Is Episcopal Convention
List of clergy and lay delegates attending the Episcopal convention across Tennessee cities including Bolivar Nashville Knoxville Sewanee and Memphis. Names with church affiliations and roles appear for both clergy and women’s auxiliary sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newis Joyner
Bolivar
Tenn
W. C. Robertson
Christ Church
Chattanooga
Byrin Halley
St. Paul's Church
A. M. Hildebrand
Grace
Columbia
Alex Kitceffer
Fayetteville
Russell K. Smith
Franklin
Charles Lee
Jackson
KR. McAlpin
Epiphany Church
Knoxville
Samuel Ringgold
W. C. Whittaker
St. John's
J. R. Winchester
Cavalry
Memphis
Holy Trinity
Peter Wager
J. J. Vaulx
Somerville
W. H. Osborne
Johnson City
W. H. Wilson
St. Paul's
Mason
Wm. Chesbire
St. Philip
H. DuBose
Monteagle
A. R. Gray
Sewanee
W. C. Bishop
E. J. Batty
Hoffman Hall
Nashville
A. H. Noll
P. A. Rodriguez
Granville Allison
Grace Church
R. A. Tate
M. D
Jno
H. Polk
the Advent
Runabouts steel and rubber tire styles debut
Theoditt 8 features new runabout tires from A. Batterfield & Co. The line emphasizes steel and rubber construction, quality work, and updated designs for improved performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theoditt 8. A. Batterfield & Co
Episcopal General Convention Faces Divorce Laws and Racial Questions
The forthcoming Episcopal general convention is expected to address divorce and remarriage law reforms and possibly establish a court of appeals to review diocesan decisions. Debates on black bishop eligibility, Mexican church jurisdiction, and territorial leadership frame a complex agenda during October discussions. A tercentenary observance of Jamestown will feature a bank offering by Episcopalians for church progress in America.
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Terien
Court of Appeals
Doane
Albany
Gre
Scarbrough
New Jersey
Peterkin
West Virginia
Olastead
New York
Francis A. Lewis
Philadelphia
Francis Lynde Stetson
Richmond
Mexico
Mexico City
Monterey
Aves
Jamestown
Church of England
Episcopal Church
America
Mrs Campbell Makes Bond in Pulaski Forgery Case
Pulaski Tennessee May 21 Mrs Frances Campbell confined on forgery charge is released after posting a 1000 bond. About ten citizens signed her bond. Preliminary trial scheduled for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulaski
Tenn
Frances Campbell
R F D R L C A MEETS IN COLUMBIA TENN MAY 21 1907
The Maury County R F D Association calls all carriers and substitutes to attend the 30th Labor Day meeting in Columbia Tennessee. Officials urge full participation as plans advance and express optimism about increases and future prosperity. President J W Tanner and Secretary Eugene M Shwell sign the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia, Tenn
Maury County
United States
Uncle Sam
Doctors of the Middle Division Meet in Murfreesboro
The twenty sixth semiannual session of the Middle Tennessee Medical Association opened in Murfreesboro on May 16 with officers W G Frierson Richard Douglas and William Litterer presiding. Rev R G Newsome led the opening prayer and key papers by Dr Hazel Padgett Dr G K Vaughan Dr A L Yearwood Dr B F Pyke Dr J T Altman and Dr M C McGannon were read as the lengthy program began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murfreesboro
Tene
Middle Tennessee Medical Association
W. G. Frierson
M.D
Shelbyville
Richard Douglas
M. D
Nashville
William Litterer
R. G. Newsome
Freebyterian Church
Myers at Hay Carrier outfit a success
A Hay Carrier outfit named Myers achieves success with A. Satterfield & Co. involvement. The reads indicate Myers at the Hay Carrier firm succeed in a shown venture, tied to Satterfield & Co. details.
Oldest American merchant square rigger the Canton afloat again
The Canton, built in 1830 in Baltimore and once queen of the Baltimore packet line, is described as the oldest merchant square rigger under the American flag. Now owned by J and W R Wing of New Bedford, she has undergone extensive repairs, remains stout, and aims to sail again in spring with reinforced deck and beams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seven Seas
Canton
Baltimore
Baltimore Packet Line
Liverpool
Charles R. Tucker and Company
New Bedford
J. and
W. R. Wing
Choice Fruits Offer Descriptions From R A Wilkins
R A Wilkins of Cullooka Tennessee advertises description price sets for fruit trees vines and plants including apples peaches grapes and berries. The notice invites readers to send their names for quantities and pricing details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. A. Wilkins
Cullooka, Tenn
Cookeville Passes Prohibitory Ordinance Targeting Liquor
In Cookeville Tennessee the city council approved a prohibitory ordinance by a five to one vote. The measure, on third reading, makes it unlawful to receive trays of any kind within the corporate limits and imposes penalties for violations. Alderman Smith cited discussions with Tennessee officials and expressed confidence the ordinance would hold water. Denny, in an interview, said it would be enforced and commended the public’s support. Citizens are said to be forming a vigilance league, patrols are authorized, and enforcement is expected to improve observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookeville
Tenn
Smith
Denny
Tennessee
Big Stick Misrouting in Forestry Bureau Feeds Pinchot
A historic dispute reveals how clipping bureaus misfiled political stories to Clifford Pinchot, chief of the Department of Agriculture, sending him every item containing words big stick. The manager of the bureau, misreading the term, forwarded clips to the forestry office under a mistaken duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasiiere
Clifford Pinchot
Department of Agriture
Pinchot
Bureau
Office of
the Forestry
Remarkable egg with double yolks from Mrs Newt Vaughn
Mrs Newt Vaughn sent a remarkable egg to the Herald showing a single outer shell with a hard shafted center and two yolks. The egg weighs a quarter pound and is the size of a small goose egg, with a full shelled egg formed inside one end and a second yolk at the other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt Vaughn
H Herald Office
Boston’s welcome fails a Mississippi man
A Boston press dispatch reports a wealthy Mississippi Negro veteran politician found no housing in Boston after arriving to be welcomed. He faced refusals to rent or sell a home while hub residents claimed bigotry and indifference. The piece contrasts Boston with Vicksburg, noting Boston’s poor reception.
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Boston
The
Anniston Star
Hotton
Missiasippi
Mississippi
Petit
Vicksburg
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Devinpey
Jefferson Davis
Geo. Lee
Sam Davis
Dobbins
Plicher
J. W. Clapp
G.W. Denny
Episcopal Convention
Arthur Gray
John Shortridge
A. J. Baldwin
W. D. Gale
Eugene Stansbury
Williams
H. Gerhart
Denton
Ben Hamilton
J. B. French
Otey Walker
John Cannon
H. H. Ingersoll
H. H. Hamilton
Horace Polk
Percy
B. L. Wiggins
Dean Morris
Woman's Auxiliary
C. H. Lee
Memphis—Cavalry Church
Kate Paoli
H. C. Croon
Those. F
Gaflor
Ir Jequess
W. A. Gage
Sharp
M. Essig
Hafford Jones
W. T. Gates
W. E. Norvell
P.M. Tamble
F. F. Reese
St. Ann'’s
Gibson
Logan
Davies
Gates
T. T. Roche
Allison
St. Peter’s
A. K. Katlock
Mamie Grist
St. Stephen
Robert Ferguson
P. Brooks
Tracy City
Annie Maruge
St. Petr’s
W. B. Capers
F. H. Smith
Brownsville
J. W. E. Moore
Marksville
Henry Gerhart Franklin
Virginia Fitts
J. B. Briggs
R. K. Smith
Juior
St. Ann
Mrs. Campbell
Bond
R. F. D. Boys
J. W. Tanner
Eugene M. Shwell
Association
A. Satterfield & Co's
Washington
York Sun
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