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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1902
Page
5
Fae J Orman visits in Spring Brinkly. Many locals, including physicians and businesspeople, travel to Nashville for visits, funerals, or reunions. Notables such as J B Garver of Lawrenceburg, J RK Breast, and J G Dexter attend events. several families plan trips to Texas and Memphis.
In Lynnville Fenn on April 16 Ruth McMahon and Will Augustus Fleming of McIntosh Ga wed at the bride’s parents home with Rev Robert Brown officiating. The couple left for McIntosh Ga after the ceremony. Several relatives attended and gifts were exchanged. Other engagements and marriages are noted in nearby towns with multiple attendees and church ceremonies.
A. J. Bond, land and immigration agent, connected with Plored, Texas, and the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Ry Texas and Pacific Ry, along with the International and Great Southern Ry, is noted in a transit or agency listing tied to railroad interests and regional mobility.
An article notes social events with Mrs Harriet Hawkins of Nashville and Miss Mary Martie of Midway. The Sowers decorations brightened scenes, and a student clubs meeting reported progress on the reading room, with funds and books donated. The Elks plan a lighter opera and singers prepare, with May performances ahead.
Mr TN Figuers Sr has been on the sick list and Mr Sims Laita shows improvement after illness. Mrs Bulla and Mr David McCawie are mentioned in scattered items. John A Thomas returned from Fayrtteriin. a train of thirty oil tanks passed through, and the L N pay car paid workers at Hecceschar. Dr Robert Pillow was elected President of Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners. Deputy Sheriff Jonas Irwin captured Ed Webster, jailed for larceny. Local businesses see changes with McClanahan Co selling to Miller & Irwin. jurors named for Nashville courts meet April 28.
Present were Misses Huukina and Ethel Hatcher and several local figures. Social events include Violet Social Club meeting with Misses Claudio and Ann Ward in South Hast Columbia, and Miss Olivia Barrow’s honoree card parties hosted by Miss Ava Roberts and Miss Ethel Bronson. Lectures, recitals, and club activities fill the week, with roles for Mrs Rue Polk Temple and the Daughters of the Confederacy officers. Nearby, J. P. Street & Co. advertise stock, and Bunm plans distribution in Maury County while Mr. E. W. Gamble builds a brick office on South Main.
A promotional notice asserts that touching a man’s pocket-book touches his heart and promises to lighten his spending while expanding pantries. It presents a light, efficient way to buy more goods for less money and maximize value for the shopper.
Plentiful garden breed in bulk and package offered at very low prices. Onion bets listed at 20e per gallon, encouraging buyers to stock up. Local sellers emphasize value and availability for gardeners and traders.
Farm for sale in Williamson County one half mile from Franklin pike six miles from Franklin and two from West Harpeth station. Property well improved well watered and all in cultivation containing 90 acres for further description and terms apply to J A Poxten Thompson Station Tenn.
The Chancery Court yesterday took up the case of J. E. R. Carpenter and the American Phosphate Co. Our store advertises a large stock of the latest line with many sets in stock. Bee Satterfield & Dodson advertise as headquarters for this line.
South Columbia reports Frances Molloy returning home from Williamsport while Josie Ragsdale moves with children to Sheffield to join Mr Ragsdale. Sidney Cameron returns to Birmingham after a visit. Ed Potts and family back from Sandy Hook and Mrs Pickard improves. Tom Gilliam family moves into Dowell’s house. Frank Bennett builds a frame storehouse near Cameron's grocery by the depot. L&N engineers survey site for new depot. Wilburn McKennon ill this week. Bogle Smith returns home after visit to Shelbyville.
John Fraser bought four mules this week from various parties and sold them to Gray Hopkins. Rev J W Hatcher of Blanche sold a horse Tuesday to Clark Taylor and an extra good driving animal to Harlan and Son. Harlan and Son bought a nice mule from Auben Dale Will Burnett bought a mule this week from Ino Ashton. Shipments from the stock yards since last report include 7 horses to Eutaw Alabama by C B Boyce and a load of stock to Louisville by Allen and Hagey. Lay Anderson loaded stock to Louisville. Fraser was in Pulaski yesterday buying horses and Harlan and Son bought a nice driving share yesterday from Mr Green of Marion County.
Religious notes report an opening sermon to be preached May 1 by Rev J W Cherry. Conference meetings are scheduled for May 4 after a delay to allow Dr Hi’s attendance, with Bishop Morrison expected. Elder R Lorne resigns as pastor to join Alutenaga College trustees in Bridgeport, and others preach at Christian and M E churches. Home Workers of First Methodist plan a Tuesday meeting with Mrs Leach on South Main Street.
Every housewife is invited to visit the store and view the handsomest and most satisfactory stool range in town. See a sample in the show window. 12000 StandB. Rees.
A wartime era advertisement proclaims the firm as a complete source for stock owners with a promise of satisfaction. It urges customers to call or visit to order items and asserts comprehensive headquarters support for every need in the feed line.
President Smith of the L. N. rail road earns 826000 per year. It is said he was offered 50000 per year to become president of the Southern but declined due to unfamiliarity with Southern management and his reluctance to change at his age.
A compact sale notice offers a beautiful lot and dwelling at the corner of High and 1th streets plus a store house. Interested parties may apply at this office with end date of 14 days.
Local notice for Columbia Mercantile Wareesnte offering steady availability of hay corn oats bran cotton seed and cotton seed meal with contact via telephone for needs.
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