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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1902
Page
7
A historic ad claims Alcorn's Chicken Cholera Cure blends remedies that cure cholera and roup in chickens. It promises healthier chicks and hens that lay more fertile eggs, suggesting improved flock vitality.
In Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee pursuant to decree the state auction will sell at the courthouse door in Columbia to the highest bidder multiple tracts in Maury County. The description includes 1.08 acres more or less and 113-40 acres plus related mill race rights and transfers from W Scott and Elizabeth Scottet with credits of six and twelve months. Terms require notes with interest and security. Sale date April 26 1902.
Special to the Herald reports a fierce fire in Atlantic City New Jersey causing millions in losses. The blaze destroyed hotels the Academy of Music Marine Hall Youngs Ocean Pier and the boardwalk as wood buildings fueled spread. Philadelphia and other cities sent aid while the extent of damage remained uncertain.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Columbia Herald Company will be held at the company office in Columbia on Saturday April 12 1002 at 10 o clock a m for electing a Board of Directors for the ensuing year and for other business as may come before the meeting F D Lanen Manager
A sweeping flood toll and property damage sweep across Giles, Roane, Lawrence, Lewis, White, and Lincoln counties. Reported losses run into the tens of thousands with scores of buildings and fences destroyed. The river rose to record levels, flooding roads, mills, oil derricks, and rail lines, with extensive disruption to industry and travel. The total death count remains uncertain, but multiple communities report significant devastation and hazardous conditions.
Nashville April 2 traffic on both main lines slowly restarted after a prolonged pause. Louisville & Nashville began freight runs to Decatur yesterday with heavy but managed loads. Chattanooga and St Louis lines resumed daytime passenger service to Garrison Fork, with night trains still paused and further arrangements pending.
The Columbia Water and Light Company works to repair flood damage to its plant and restore lighting, likely leaving the city in darkness for a week to ten days as dynamos dry, are cleaned, and repaired. Ashton Bros mill near the river sustains heavy loss, the old corn mill washed downstream and needing tearing down and rebuilding. J B Ashton estimates total damages around 7000 dollars. friends express sympathy for the firm’s misfortune.
Mr W G Rainey reports large work force repairing washouts bridges and culverts on the Mt Pleasant road for crowd travel Monday. Water Company resumes pumping Tuesday night and supply returns Wednesday morning. Horace Rainey finishes Nashville pike fill for safe travel beyond the bridge. W H Edwards of Taylorsville notes the river stood 87 inches higher than ever before. A report of Kennedy Delk Co mill at Kettle Mills washing away is corrected. mill located high and water rose further upstream.
A heavy rain on Friday March 28 caused extensive flood damage across Campbell Station. Homes and fences were ruined, with water entering dwellings and backwaters damaging properties. Residents Joe Redding W H Coffey Jim Hobbe M L Wilkes Martin Dean and Sam Eslicks suffered notable losses including washed fences, a barn, and a kitchen being swept from its foundation.
Mrs Mary A Vilet of Newcastle Colorado endorses Ballard's Horehound Syrup as superior for coughs and pulmonary ailments. She notes its pleasant taste and that her child asks for it even when not needed. Advertisement states prices 25c and $1.00 at A B Rains.
March 1 update from Taylorsville notes limited corn planting. Cathey ill with pneumonia. Miss Mary Beard visiting sister Mrs Ford Edwards at Cross Bridges. Sick list includes Dan Shannon W J Shannon Myrtie Anna Brooks Annie Mattie Lon Kirk. Everett Grimmett returns home after injury, Frank Bishop ill with eye chill.
Mrs. Wm. M. Stroud of Midlothian Texas writes that Herbine has been used in her family for eight years and is the best medicine for la grippe bilious fever chills and fever. A.B. Rains also endorses it.
Newest market introduction a Disc Corn Planter advertised by Hoosier Drill Co. with an invitation to see the model. Sarrerrieto and Dopson are named in the promotion as the local agents or dealers offering the item.
Rev Sam Jones closed his meeting at the Tabernacle drawing about 10 000 people with many turned away He urged voters to oust certain candidates for Criminal Judgeship and Attorney Generalship condemning vote buying and evoking a march to the polls He praised closing saloons at 10 pm and warned of political turmoil if Nashville is not united cited Dr Vance leaving town as a sad departure.
Nod of Ionnville Sedgwick County Kansas reports severe xelatica and crutch dependence. After trying Ballard's Snow Liniment, using three bottles, he says pain eased, he can walk without crutches and perform light farm work, with others also benefitting.
Solid lot of Columbia made buggies surries and Pho tons ready for sale. See the finest vehicles in the city as Satterfild Dodson invite you to drop by downtown to view the selection and discuss options.
A large assortment of Calicoes Ginghams Lawns Muslins and Batiste offered at cut rates. Calicoes 4 to 41g cts per yard Ginghams 5 to 10 cts per yard Muslins 4 to 8 cts per yard Batiste 10 to 12 g cts per yard Wide Brown Domestic 4 to 4 19 cts per yard Men s suits and youth and children suits at reduced prices plus a broad selection of men s pants shoes fur hats shirts and hosiery with many items well under typical prices, all boasting up-to-date styles and cheap as ever.
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