Putnam County herald. (Cookeville, Tenn.) 1903-1922, 1913-12-04
ALeoop Items

is causing sur IN all lines OF WOrk,
religious, social and business. Our
merchants are preparing for the holi-
day rush. our young people are looking
forward with happy anticipation to the
pleasures which the holidays always
afford, while the churches and Sunday
schools and public school are getting
ready to entertain with Christmas
trees and the treats usually given at
such times. There will be a Christ
mas tree at the Methodist church and
also one at the public school building,
while The ladies of the Algood Book
Club are preparing to give an oldfash-
ioned turkey dinner" to all the child
A very delightful Thanksgiving SER
vice was held at the Methodist church
last Thursday morning at 10:30 o'clock
There was very large congregation
present, the mills, stores and all bust
ness houses closing for the occasion
The music was especially fine, the
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all the best singers from the Sdifferetnt
denominations represented in Algood.
The church was beautifully decorated
with ferns and palms. There was an
air of deep solemnity and devotion per-
vad'ng the entire audience as they sat
to the strong and eloquent sermon by
and listened to the excellent music and
Rev. Fred b. Cox, pastor Of the Meth
odist church
| The congregation of the u. s. A.
Presbyterin church have repired and
repainted the outside of their church,
while the inside has been completely
renovated. The overhead ceiling has
been painted & delicate shade and the
side walls papered to match. They
have also added new choir platform
and new pulpit platform. New win
dows have been added and it now pre-
sents very beautiful exterior and in
terror appearance. The pastor, Rev.
B. v. Riddle, expects to commence re-
vival services in the near future. He
is in ghih favor with his people and
with all the people of AlgOOd, Tho
congregation have been worshipping
for the past two Sundays in the Meth
odist church.
Mrs. Cornelia Bullard has purchased
the beautiful residence Of Harvey Ora
per and has moved in this week
Mr.. Harvey Draper is erecting new
residence in north Algood.
Mr.. L. Colvert is making extensive
improvements on his produce house.
Mrs. Marion Byers, who has been
very low at her home near here, Is inn
proving.
The young people gave a play at the
schOolhouse last Thursday night, en-
titled "Untangling Tony. 1t was well
presented and good sized audience
was well pleased with the presenta-
tion. The same play was also given at
Monterey Friday night. The proceeds
went to the school library.
Miss Mildred Reagan Of Cookeville
was the week end guest of Algood
friends
The ladies of the Methodist congre-
cation met last Tuesday and organix-
ed ladies' aid society The officers
and members are from all the various
churches and the purpose OF the organ
ization is to promote enthusiasm and
zeal in all the churches and along all
lines of Christian work in AlgOod.
Mrs. Norris, who has been lii for
some weeks, is reported as convalesc-
ing.
DR.. J. T. Moore has remodeled and
beautified his already handsome resi-
dence.
DR.. Doty of Wartrace has recently
accepted a position with the Algood
Drug Co.
The children of Mr.. Porter Ramsey
have been sick for some days.
Mr.. Hilary Williams has erected q
new barn on the site of the one which
burned recently.
The T. c. railway has been making
some needed improvements around
heir depot in the way of walks and
he placing of carloads Of Stag to ale
giate the muddy condition Of the
iriveways.
Mrs Speyer Of Chicago continues
he guest of Algood relatives.
Mr.. H. E. Speyer and family have
moved into their handsome new esi-
lence.
Miss Mae Bennett of Cookeville was
he week end guest Of Mrs. 9. H. Kick
nan.
Mrs Will Draper Of Livingston vas
he guest last week Of Uncle Dick And
Mrs. Cornwell
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