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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
5
A local shop advertises a wide Easter hat selection for men and boys. Features include felt and straw hats in many shapes, with Crusher hats at 61.00, Alpinos 81.00 to 83.00, Hawes stiff hats at 8.00, and straw hats with various bands. Open display invites customers to inspect the new line.
A vintage styled ad highlights delicate negligee shirts and patterned modest garments aimed at refined wardrobes. The copy touts variety and quality while urging discretion in sharing the information.
Mrs M E Williamson's millinery establishment operates in the rear of our store. Harlan Watkins and Evaks are associated with the business in this notice.
Henry Cox of Nashville is 18 in the city. John Evans returns to Vanderbil t University. Irvine Peobine of Fountain Creek visits. Rebecca Rosenthal returns from Nashville. Mrs. John Mitchell visits Franklin. Mrs. James Avent of Murfreesboro visits Miss Louise Frierson. Seymour Samuels from Nashville visits his parents. Beckie Harrington and Nora Milliken visit local families. Fannie Banks of Spring Hill visits Mrs. Floyd. Arch Lipscomb of Austin visits his parents. Mrs. John Harbison returns to Theta after visiting relatives. Newman Barker wedding attendees from Mt. Pleasant. Mary Mitchell takes a job at Kennedy Anderson & Foster’s millinery. Mrs. R. H. Ogilvie called to Lewisburg for a death in the family. C. G. C. Stribling, Clifton postmaster, attends Republican convention. John A. Oakes visits his mother in De Ray, Giles County. Frank Williams returns from Vanderbilt to visit sister Hamerick, who leaves for Denmark. T. W. Martin and mother return to Bordeaux, Davidson County. J. W. Outlaw returns to Nashville from visiting her mother. Dr. Palmer Sheppard and K. A. Timmons graduate from University of Tennessee medical college. Green returns to her father G. S. L. Green at Dark’s Mill. Mayfield joins Mrs. M. I. Williamson’s staff. Mrs. M. H. P. Figuers and daughter Mary Dale return from Memphis and Greenwood visitations. Mrs. Hamerick and children head to Copenhagen, Denmark, for future residence. Lucius B. Polk of the Forty third Infantry noted for Leyte assignment. Lt. Polk and unit now based at Laclaban, Philippines.
Notice of deaths in Sumner County including Rev W G Dorris of Laundersville and others. Obituaries detail death at home, age ranges from seventy-two to thirty, church services, and Rose Hill cemetery interments with multiple pallbearers. Also mentions a child’s death and a husband’s bereavement.
William Skelly died Sunday morning at his home near Theta aged 45. Funeral services were held Monday at noon at Cave Springs Christian Church conducted by Elder John Trimble. Interment followed in the churchyard. Deceased leaves a wife and several children.
Now Is the Time the remedy to purify your blood and cleanse the impurities from winter months. It is not a patent medicine but a scientific vegetable blood purifier endorsed by leading physicians. For diseases from impure blood native liver and kidneys this remedy has no equal. Priced $1.00 per bottle or six for $5.00, available by sale.
The Nashville Florence and Sheffield Railway Co. property was offered Monday at noon in front of the Courthouse door by Special Master H M Doak under a United States Circuit Court decree in Louisville & Nashville vs N F & S RY. Me J M Judd, attorney for L & N, bid $50,000, the only bid received. Buy German Millet Seed of Water field & Dodson.
Community tidbits report social visits, medical society meetings, new delivery wagon, local achievements, and garden harvests. Vanderbilt graduates Palmer Sheppard and E A Timmons received diplomas at a Vanderbilt medical department ceremony. The Chamber of Commerce committee timing for a Washington hearing on a proposed public building has been extended to May 6.
The advertisement promotes an Easter millinery selection with varied styles and praise for hats. It notes 36 dozen sailors arriving with prices from 25 cents to 3.00 and invites customers to choose from a wide range to make Easter enjoyable.
A.B. Browns reports favorable experiences with the D. Y. Hallock & Sons anti clog weeder and cultivator in Columbia and surrounding counties. Clawson credits 9 foot rider payback in two weeks on a sizable farm. Selk praises the small Thyfoot walker. Meroney prefers Hallock to Brend's and warns buyers of 14 day factory delay. Farmers urged to order now to be ready for season. one and two horse riders cover 15 20 and 55 40 acres daily respectively.
Notice for a blacksmith shop by R G Bates offering good and cheap re-firing and shoeing with special attention to farm work. Public notice style ad from a local tradesman.
Mr Hardin P Revers and com pleting frame Wash Taylor are saving live her base to build a cottage Recent rains have caused a slight rise in Dueck river and put a temporary end to fishing
Acres of fine land include a large two story brick house, bagh rooms and two halls, good out building and orchard located four and a half miles from Treston. Terms liberal. A bargain is held at once. Tawnon Exodhs & Co Trenton Gotwd.
A brief newspaper quip notes Mrs Plamply as both a gentle figure and, in playful contrast, a faster profile this week. The snippet reflects lighthearted tone typical of the Plain Dealer’s social pages during the Easter season.
Fragmented OCR note touts a patent remedy for “AB. Barre” with claims of guaranteed cure. Mentions Comet and see sane and Dawson and emphasizes week sires and bonded syringe. Credibility unclear. item reads as sensational patent medicine blurb.
Dr. R Holding remains out after grip. Mrs. Johnson Long improved from illness. The infant of Mr and Mrs Clifford Adkisson shows signs of recovery from danger. Mr C M Miller confined at home with la grippe. Mrs L H Farnsworth still ill. Mr H P Figures at home with a severe neck boil. William Hine recovering from erysipelas after danger.
Farmers are urged to buy the largest field seed portions from Frierson Embry at the Onkee Building corner of Ltd and 8th streets. The notice touts Clover Timothy Blue Grass Orchard Grass Red Top Burt Data and more, plus a full line of ices at low prices with prompt service. Phones Pell 307 and Citizens 107 used for orders.
Local ads note Charley Scott to Mins Lillie Huteber unconfirmed marriage mention. A second car load brings new baggies and surries, inviting shoppers to visit Bee it SATRHFIELD and Dopsos for affordable chores and prices.
Town readers learn of horse gate sales and livestock exhibitions led by A. F. Brown breeder teams Benton McMillin and Mamie Adfield with Gabalogre numbers 53 and 55. A Durham bull of extraordinary size, bought by H. W. Floyd and sold to Louisville ties, weighs 2006 pounds at 44 years old. Miles Cook advertises coffee brands at 9c. Gamble corner stock, up-town office near the post office, phone 106, and local moves include the Embry place purchase on South Gallen street and Ninth street house transfer.
Mrs. Fount McConnel has returned from Laake after attending the death of her sister. Hiramins has returned from a short visit to Fayetteville.
The Manry County Teachers Association met at the Public School Building on April 7, calling the meeting to order. Miss Friel led a productive language class while the junior pupils showed strong training. An upcoming summer institute was planned for June 18 using home talent. Other notices include a church reception, a pink tea for orphans, and a musical recital.
Alternates chosen to attend the state convention met with Mrs Tudor Themis to discuss arrangements. Named delegates include Mes Geo. Mari Dodson James, Annie dao Thon Lamar, and Mise Bell Webbe Mowe Baker. P. Lee replaces declined representative due to other duties.
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