Social whirl as society notes dances and weddings
Mrs Robert Pillow hosts a Friday dance in honor of Miss Mary Mor Pillow and Miss Cruikshank arriving from Birmingham. Mr and Mrs Martin wed at the bride’s father’s home with W. T. Ussery officiating and depart for Nashville. Albert Sidney Page entertains seventy five children for his fifth birthday with games and a donkey pin contest. A Columbia group visits the Stephen sons on Hampshire Pike for an evening with lunch. Mrs George Turner of Spokane hosts a card party for nieces Willie and Annie McAdams, then a ball planned at Seventh Avenue. Frank Lander Jr hosts a dance with Kate Lowell Gerald Howard Mattie Williamson. Sharlie’s band from Nashville provides music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pillow
Mary Mor
Cella
Cruikshank
Birmingham
Albert Sidney Page
Columbia
W. W. Stephenson
Hampshire Pike
Ewing Cannon
Inez Kelley
Robert Harlan
Annie Leicester Houston
Enoch Stephenson
Julia Biddle
Theodore Stephenson
Rachel Ashton
George Turner
United States
Turner
Spokane
Wash
Willie
Annie McAdams
Tenn
Seventh Avenue
Frank Lander, Jr
Lander
Kate Lowell
Gerald Howard
Mattie Williamson
William Fry
Francis Hardy
Frappe
Sharlie
Band of Nash
Watking Receives Help From Sister and Guests
Watking was assisted in receiving br Ber sister, Mra fierman Rules, of MU Plessant. The hall was decorated in yellow flowers, and the dining room in red flowers. Each guest was presented with a gift bouquet and at the close of the game a lunch course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watking
Br Ber
Mra Fierman Rules
MU Plessant
Farmers Advertise Oats Prices and Seed Rye
Farmers are urged to harvest now to fetch a fancy price and cut weeds and dig potatoes at two dollars per barrel. The notice also requests good seed rye and is signed by Callender & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callender & CO
Sweet Potatoes Pay in Maury County Crops
Maury County farmers earn strong returns from crops besides mules phosphate and cantaloupes. Jim Whitus, a Bear Creek sweet potato specialist, reports yields up to 225 bushels per acre. He recently toured Columbia with a wagon load of fine spuds and notes digging 67 bushels from a quarter acre at $1.50 per bushel totaling $100, about $400 per acre potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury County
Jim Whitus
Bear Creek Country
Whitus
Columbia
Fair Hop planned during Fair Week with big turnout
The town prepared for The Fair Hop at Bethel during Fair Week. Kopp's band will provide music for an expected crowd of five hundred with elaborate decorations in the Bethel dining room and corridors. Invitations will be issued. admission cards required. Mrs Mary Watkins entertained guests at bridge with seven tables. Mrs George Martin won high score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Kopp
Bethell
Mary Watkins
Bridge
Henry Evans, Jr
Montgomery
Ala
George Martin
Evans
Notice to Teachers About Monthly Reports in 1907
Owing to nonconforming blank forms for monthly reports, teachers must now prepare two copies each month. Mail one to the Secretary of the District Advisory Board and bring the other to the Teachers Monthly Meeting to receive the county superintendent's salary warrant. No approval by the County Board of Education required. Sept. 11, 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Board of Education
John P. Graham
Oils and Oils Prices From Eliott Harlan and Dodson
A fragmented ad listing various oils including Harness Oil Machinery Oil Gas Engine Cylinder Oil Sterm Engine Cylinder Oil Floor Oil and Hard Oil with accompanying prices from Eliott Harlan and Dodson. The text shows vendor names and items in a general sales listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliott
Harlan & Dodson
Lived&sat
Obituaries From Preaths Harvest and Nearby Areas
Death notices for Jim Hardison of Lasea in Maury County aged about 45 with a large family. Benton Rodgers of Owensboro Kentucky, a Santa Fe native, married recently, funeral and interment in Owensboro. Mrs. Margaret Rook near Groveland died Tuesday, funeral and burial near Leftwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hardison
Lasea
Daniel
Elder of
Maury County
Benton Rodgers
Owensboro
Rodgers
Santa Fe
Margaret Rook
Groveland
Leftwich
Maury Millinery Co Opening Draws Large Crowd
The opening and display of fall hats at Maury Millinery Co attracted many ladies and strong sales. Styles include large plumed hats, black options, and the mushroom Bel or Mafair shape. White hats are popular with attractive patterns shown. Bogatzky & Bauman advertise bargains nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maury Millinery Co
South Columbia Social Notes Add New Residents
Mrs. Joe Lavender buys The Hart place on Tyrelfth Street and moves in at once. Mr. and Mrs. Lefann relocate from Sheffield to Twelfth Street. Will Hasty and family visit Mrs. J. H. Ledbetter while en route to Centreville. Duncan Cameron and Ralph Hunter listed on the sick list. Mrs. Joe Thomas suffers typhoid fever, Mrs. Bob Hagan’s family plans Birmingham move. Spivey confined with dislocated knee. Caroline Dodson visiting Campbell's Station. John Walker visiting Sawdust relatives. Kate Taylor returns to Nashville after a trip to Trenda. Tim Witt and wife travel to Jamestown and points north for a month. More anon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Lavender
Hart Place
Tyrelfth Street
Lefann
Sheffield
Twelfth Street
Will Hasty
J. H. Ledbetter
Centreville
Duncan Cameron
Ralph Hunter
Joe Thomas
Bob Hagan
Birmingham
Spivey
Caroline Dodson
Campbell's Station
John Walker
Kate Taylor
Nashville
Trenda
Tim Witt
Jamestown
Breach of Contract Suit Brought by Cilleoka Fruit Growers
The Cilleoka Fruit Growers Association sues for 4000 dollars in added returns from this season's melon crop. They deny fraud by commission merchants, alleging breach of contract instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilleoka Fruit Growers Association
Cover Your House with Our Iron Roofing
Real estate offer from Ellett Harlan and Dodson announcing a big lot on the way. The notice highlights iron roofing as a feature and promotes contact for details.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harry Martin
Rosal Robinson
South East
Tyeelay
Maxwell House
Es Neal Coffee CO
Teke
Herald
Braly Brothers Jewelers and Diamond Merchants
Hawkes
Glas
Gorham Silver
Wivpow Eraly Brothers
Royal Glue
Royal Baking
Rumford
HiLo
Arm & Hemmer
White Labs
Walter Baker's
Eagle Brand
California
Sue
Japan
Dey
Webbs
Webb
Ajax
Tower of Strength
Pew
Lipton
Liptons
Ceylon
India
Campbell's
Durkee
L. A. Price Ou
Boston
Hi.g. Hill Grocer
Baking Co
T. L. Cunningham
Maury Millinery. CO
Bogatzky & Bauman
South Columbia
NEW
Grand Opera House
Raymond
Candy Kid
Alcorn
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