Petition Drives Against Depot Plan in Ward Eight
A mass meeting is planned at the court house next Monday night after a ward eight gathering at Martin and Wilkins shop. L A Goslin was chosen chairman and J F Wiley secretary. Speakers opposed the depot proposal citing street closings and tunneling, while Maj Whitthorne supported it. A petition to the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will be circulated citywide to vote against the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin & Wilkins
L. A. Goslin
J. F. Wiley
Messrs. Goslin
Jas. A. Smiser
Ben Martin
Maj. Whitthorne
Board of Mayor
Court House
Wedding Bells at Hardison's Mill
Miss Fannie Bell Hendricks and Mr. J C Cheek wed on Friday March 28 at 4 PM at the bride's father's home in Hardison's Mill. The day marked the bride's birthday, and they are esteemed locals whose friends wish them much happiness. Also noted is Mrs. Caro Gordon Lee sailing April 17 from San Francisco to Manila to wed Capt. Roger Bryant U A Mra. Lee, daughter of Mr and Mrs H Gordon of New York. Annie Overton and John R Key Peyton married last Sunday in Lawton. Seed corn oats wraps select tenants early corn and Northern early corn. Columbia Mercantile frexsborte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Bell Hendricks
J.C Cheek
T. M. Hendricks
Hardison's Mill
Hardison’s Mill
Manly County
Caro Gordon Lee
San Francisco
Manila
P. 1
Roger Bryant
U. A
Misa Annie Overton
John RK. Peyton
Lawton
Elder Green
Dailua
Tosa
Ab Adkimmonie
Nashville
Frank Lonard
Watertown
WS Bearden
Shelbyville
Will Matthews
Mea Sykes Orinen
Little Son
Willie Belle Guest
Dallas
Texas
J. W. Shelton
Baltimore
A.J. Alexande King
Nashvile
Heatrix
Lewisburg
Emmie Harlan
Mary Wood
Nanbyvills
Ghare
Resis
Hill Alexander
Madim
Alvis Ehrman
Birmingham
Willie Chatto
W. K. Sheddan
Memphis
Medivos
Hattie Hawking
Ethel Hatcher
WS. Padgett
Duplex
Relaivves
Katherine Scott
Ithe Crty
Rosie Dillehay
Groveland
Hay Davis
Mm Ho Baker Adama
Willi C. Spears
Jasper
Tenn
W. G. Harrison
West End
John Wilson
Mra Bledaoer
Lynville
J. A. Grigaby
Lawrenceburg
Columbia
Willie
Maggie Hanson
Cullman
Ala
W. P. Woldridge
Louise Wold
Brevard
The
Maccabees
Misa Viole Jones
Les
Little Child
Hartsville
W A. Voss
Gus Watsing
Franklin
H. Guest
Arch Hoover
Little
Shady Grove
Rev
C. H. Bailey
NM. Jones
J. B. Wakefield
Virginia
Ro Ls. Ashton
Jobin Trotwood Moore
Thomas Orchestra
W. Carmack
E.W. Jr
E.R. Donnington
Lueila Dunnington
Washington
J. A Witherspoon
FW. Dickson
Dixon
A. BF. Burnly
J. M. Sheppard
Montgomery
H. L. Martin
Florida
Mr. Martin
Kentucky
J. Malcomb Semmes
Thomas Martin
Mt. Pleasant
Key
M. EB. Gabard
Voorhies
Lewis County
Nichols
Frank Ricketts
Social Happenings and Lectures in Mt Pleasant
Social happenings include Miss Sue Polk Temple’s lecture at the Howard Institute on A Walk About Rome with stereopticon views, plus cheerful gatherings at homes of Mr. and Mrs. Penorne, the Whitthornes, the Good family, and others. Local clubs, dinners, teas, cards, and a luncheon feature notable guests such as Miss Mary Martin of Midway and Miss Harriet Hawkins of Nashville. Mark Twain buys a summer home in Tarrytown, a stone mansion with nineteen acres and outbuildings, for about 47.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Pleasant
Sue Polk Temple
Howard Institute
Rome
Ethel Hatcher
Harriet Hawkins
Nashville
Mary Martin
Midway
Mark Twain
New York
Samuel L. Clemens
Tarrytown
Hudson
Uncalled For Letters at Alderson Office
Advertised letters remaining in April 1902 include Lula Amis Alice Booth H Brown Pearly Burnett Katie Cardozo GH Crews MC Culberson Sam Freeman M A Holt Sarah Johnson Mia M Joyce Emmis Parties calling for the above letters. Letters due one cent. Names listed: Kelly Robert McLean Eliza Merrit Clarinds Miller Mrs A G Newlam Mary Nicholson Jos Sanders Dict Smith Leive Watson Albert Webster WP Williams Mra F.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderson
Lula Amis
Alice Booth
H Brown
Pearly Burnett
Katie Cardozo
GH Crews
MC Culberson
Sam Freeman
M A Holt
Sarah Johnson
Mia
M Joyce
Emmis
AM. Hears
P.M
Kelly
Robert McLean
Eliza Merrit
Clarinds Miller
A G Newlam
Mary Nicholson
Jos, Sanders
Dict Smith
Leive Watson
Albert Webster
WP Williams
Mra
Columbia Mercantile Storage Co Ad Claim
An advertisement from Columbia Mercantile Storage Co asserts they are the headquarters for everything in the feed line and invites customers to call or phone in orders with a guarantee of satisfaction. The copy emphasizes broad stock and customer service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tf Columbia Mercantile Storage Co
Farm for Sale in Williamson County Near Franklin
Farm for sale in Williamson County six miles from Franklin and two from West Harpeth Station. Half a mile from Franklin Pike, well improved and watered, all in cultivation. Contained acres. For details and terms write Powter at Thompson Station, Tenn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamson County
Franklin Pike
Franklin
Harpeth Station
Local notices from Columbia and surrounding towns
A long list of social notes and arrivals in Columbia Tennessee and nearby areas. Residents and visitors include Mr. W left for Dallas, Misses visiting Nashville, Judge Bearden in Shelbyville, and many others visiting relatives, attending meetings, or traveling to cities such as Watertown, Memphis, Birmingham, Nashville, and Dallas. The item ends with an ad for seed corn from Columbia Mercantile Storage Co. dated Jan 17.
Primary No. 10 Prudent Pratricians of Pompeii Organized in Columbia
A local fraternal lodge titled Primary No 10 Prudent Practicians of Pompeii organized in Columbia on Tuesday with around twenty attendees. Officers elected were Past Premier T L Porter Premier O D Tegaurilen Prefect Neill Hughes Provost Moses Gross Pilot J W Black Patrol Webb Thomas and Protector Dr B A Tim cee. Attendees included Misses Lona and Maggie Leftwich Annie Yates and others from Nashville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prudent Pratricians
Pompeii
Columbia
Rebecca Hall
South Main
Nashville
Misa Es Lona
Maggie Leftwich
Annie Yates
T. L. Porter
O.D. Tegaurilen
Neill Hughes
Moses Gross
J. H. Gartner
L. S. Grigoby
J. W. Black
J.T. Moore
Webb Thomas
B. A. Timcee Picket
J. A. de Lelande Lartreille
Interest Sparks Candid Advice on Wallet and Garment Width
A garbled advisory quotes a speaker urging restraint in spending and modesty in attire. The fragmented text hints at balancing pocketbook prudence with modest dress while inviting others to a meeting or event. Names, precise place, and clear actions are unreadable.
Garden seed sale notice at NH 19 and Tech Seike
Plenty of garden seed in bulk and package at low prices. Onion sets sell for a small per gallon price. Items advertised by Nichols at NH 19 and Tech Seike with emphasis on value for gardeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Nichols
NH 19
Tech Seike
Deaths and obituaries from Columbia area noted in telegrams
Telegrams report the death of John C. Dexter in Cincinnati Ohio a former Columbia resident and lawyer. Dr S D Herndon longtime Marshall County and Columbia medical figure dies aged 86. Obsequies for J I Dixon and Henry Troop held in Zion church and Glendale. Mrs James Akin dies in Dallas Texas. local friends offer sympathy. Agricultural ad promotes an Imperial plow via Satterfield and Dodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D. Herndon
South Garden Street
A. P. McFerrin
Rose Hill
Herndon
Marshall County
Mississippi
Columbia
James Akin
Dallas
Texas
Akin
Religious notices and church events in Columbia area
Dr Collins Denny of Nashville preaches at First Methodist next Sunday both services with special address to Retail Clerks Association members. South Columbia Methodist holds morning service with evening church conference. Dr T A Wharton preaches at Zion Church Saturday 11 am ahead of Sunday communion. District Conference meets May 1 to 4 at Colleoka with Presiding Elder Kelley and Bishop Morrison expected. City Grain & Fred Co ships for a load of smooth feeding shoats 100 lb+. Stockyard proves shipments to Loutaville and Memphis. John Fraser attends Watertown sale to buy horses for Harlan & San.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins Denny
Nashville
First Methodist Church
Retail Clerke’ Association
South Columbia Methodist Church
T. A. Wharton
Zion Church
Kelley
Colleoka
Morrison
Milt Allen
Loutaville
Loy Anderson
Loutavilla
D. A. Smith
Memphis
John Fraser
Watertown
Harlan & San
Buegies and Harness Lead Bid for Road Wagon at Auction
A fragmentary notice lists J. P. B. Street & Co offering the cheapest road wagon described with rubber tires and harness. The garbled text references Buegies and Harness and a price or sale context on a city street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. PB. Street & Co
Town Notes and Local Notices From Hard Scrip
A town tidbit column lists residents' health updates and moves with names like Mr E P Turner and Mrs J B Wilkins, plus farm sales, a frost report, and local business notes. Widespread small items include court mention of Chancellor Abernathy, a district elocution event, railway traffic shifts, and a wreck near Cullooka.
Two Brothers Die in Detroit River Incident
Two companions and brother Alfinere Lieut Avery and Lieut Ash bridge were drowned in the Detroit River near West Seventh and Garden streets last week. Mr. Alex McKay narrowly escaped a serious accident when a horse span fell and tangled, but no injuries occurred. At a Leonidas Polk Bivoune meeting, six new ex Confederates joined, bringing total membership to 179. Commander Farrel aims for 200. The new members are N S Crate W I Henderson J L Hobbs A W McDonald and Robert G Walker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfinere
Lieut
Avery
Ashbridge
Detroit River
Wayne
Alex McKay
West Seventh
Garden Streets
Ped
Cournes
Leonidaa Polk
Farrel
Mesera
N.S. Crate
W. I. Henderson
J. L. Hobbs
A. W. McDonald
Urr
Robert G. Walker
Citizens Petition Drive Against Depot Plan Advances
A Sun and 4th ward committee met at Jas A Sumser’s office and appointed ten to circulate petitions urging the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to oppose the new depot proposition. Jas A Suniser and HP Figners were retained as counsel to seek an injunction if the Board overruns the petition. The notice also notes Columbia Mercantile Warehouse Co offers hay corn oat bran and related feeds by phone order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
4Th Ward
Jas A. Sumser
Messrs
Wwe
Columbia Mercantile Warehouse Co
Mooney School to Stay at Franklin and Political Field Shapes Up
The Mooney School likely remains at Franklin after Prof. Mooney pledged funds to replace the library and furnish the building, with a committee already securing about 1700 of 2500 needed. In politics, Joel B Port announces a Democratic bid for Congress in the sixth district, challenging incumbent John W Gaines and State Senator M H Meeks. former Congressman Joasph Washington may also enter. A store advertises a hundred sets of harness and invites customers to compare prices at Batterfield and Dodson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mooney
Franklin
Joel B. Port
Robertson County
John W. Gaines
M. H. Meeks
Davidson County
Joasph 2. Washinton
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Oxford
Watkins, Harlan & Evans
3Rd Ward
Martin & Wilkins’ Shop
Raina
Aedt
Cheek
Hendricks
Farm Seeds
Columbia Mercantile Frexsborte
Will Good
South Main Street
Alice Moore
Birdie Brazier
Hotscopal
Janie
Mittie Elam
Annie
Rebecca Willanisia
Emma Wooten
Eva James
Lily Dobbins
Elizabeth More
Miss Carter
Huntsville
Cornelia Jones
Mary Long
E. G. Grant
L. P. Padget
Hazel Padgett
H. BP. Figgers
John Carpenter
Hattie Junes
H. O. Fulton
Willie Bilrs
Mary Carpenter
da Powter
Thompson Station
Maury
Ae Ae
Columbia Furniture CO
Phoves
Columbia Mercantile Storage
South Columbia
Frances Molloy
Williamsport
J. A. Moloy
Bee Satzenkeep & Dowson, Marl
New Lodge
Phrapmet
Ratriseres Boys
Je Toe Street
John Dexter
John C. Dexter
Cincinnati
Ohio
Dexter
Cincinnati Cordage & Paper Co
Knights of Pythian
Phinfias Lodge
Grand Lodge of
Tennessee
D. Herndon
Dr Dixon
J & Dixon
P. Hayes
Zion Cemetery
A. A. Lipscomb
John Mayberry
Jane Thomas
Sol Bunch
Cooper Frierson
Mr. Mansey
Henry Troop
Glendale
Imperial
Seotf Satterfield & Dodaon
City Grain & Fred Co
Herald
Abs
Emmet Dugent
Virgil Hughes
West Eni
Jene Powell
Oolwy
Massey Place
Mooreshire Pill
Fie
Horace Rainey
Alice Wilan
Spring Hill
J.B. Wilkins
T. H. Boom
O. A. Coleman
Macon
Sue Gray Duxnington
G. W. Hayes
Fussei Addition
J. P. Bereeth Co
R. B. Nichols
Lelia Mai
Sam McGaw
Bethell
J .K. Breast
Institute
J. R. Marshall
Thirteenth Street
Citizens
Ain
Norrerra
Cuaumania
Dr. Willes
Phintias Lodge
Tae Ecling
Knight W. B. Greenlaw
Grand Lode
Ape Acres
J.P. Street & Co
George Owen
Hot Springs
Ark
J.B. Stuer & Co
Capt. Burky
Centreville
Hol Looney Farm
Hoar Town
Gordon & Towler
A. B. McBride
Myr Wallace
Charlie Wallace
Mr. Wallace
Lizzie
J.P. Shreer& Co
Sheriff Church
Henry Bailey
Bailey
Lieut. Murphy
Columbia Arsenal
Maury County
Stowe
Cath
Credit
Lane-Cooper Farastars Co
Apthdew
Masonic
Telephonia
Counsel
Satturtioid
Dodson
Couto
Seo
Batterfield & Dodson
Ewell Farm
McEwen
Mayotte
Trini
Brown Hal
Dan Kate Hradon
Insurance
E. O
Abest
GEO. Campbell Brown
Cleburne
Will Earve
Insure
Actonward
Boars Pice
Earling Pacer
Belle Acton
Pox Ares
Aire
Online
Ontonton
Fred K
Shadow
Lottie B
Bell
Blue Bell
M.C. Campbell
Uleburoe Farm
Spring Hill, Tenn
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