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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
7
About fifty guitars mandolins violins and banjos appear slightly scratched shop worn and offered at cost this week for quick disposal. Strings and repairs for small instruments available at Alcorn's Drug Store.
Our correspondents report visits and family travel across Giles county. Mrs J B Petty, Miss Nobleennen, and Mrs Lizzie Fima visit Little La and attend church. several families, including the Gardners and Morrows, return from Tennessee and visit relatives. Leo signs off with best wishes to the Herald.
Ford and Sturgeon report Dr AG Spigley order for Herbine boosting local sales. Aug 4 Park Station weather brings rain and better farming spirits. Sickness hits Mrs Branch and Mrs Watson. social events include school ice cream copper and Philadelphia church meetings. Protracted meetings start at Philadelphia church fifth Sunday. Annie Ruth Coker visits Gilles county. Talbert Gilliam clan visits Leftwick. a wedding may be planned soon.
A letter from W.S. Bailey of P.O. Tree describes his wife suffering paralysis in her arm and being cured by Ballard's Snow Liniment. He also reports using it for sores frost bites and skin eruptions. Ends with an ad urging purchase from A.B Rains.
Sandy Hook notes a needed rain after two weeks absence reports, a quarterly meeting led by Rev. John McFerrin of Franklin, and a free school opening with a young lady in charge. J W Nance sells village property to Dr Tf C Smith and plans to move to Summertown. Origin updates on houses, visitors from Henryville and Scott's Mills, and a marriage by Haq W A Irwin. No sickness to report. readers signed as M. and I.
Farmers are urged to contact City Grain and Feed Company before selling on Burt oat. The notice promises the highest market price and encourages callers to ring for details.
Aug. 4 LAKEA Lasea reports a scant news item noting Mrs Mitchell and Miss May Lowell Mary Mitchell of Boar with Mrs Mattie Holman attended a gathering Saturday night and preached at Blanton Ficoaca Adans and Jake Beo.
The protracted meeting ended Sunday night at Blaston's Chapel with much good accomplished. Visiting relatives from Arkansas have returned home. The new academy being erected by Mrs. Eeesty and Jolson nears completion as news remains scarce.
Fragmentary text alleges a seasonal, climate related illness as forerunner of malaria and mentions a "deposition to yawn" and liver activity affecting blood purification and system toning, with references to inconsistent names and terms.
Highyvlla Bigbouille Ang area notes campers chaperoned by Mrs Marvin Fly include Edna Linnie Faires Beasie Mamie Bronde Giddena Bessie Lillian Perry Earnest Herbert Thomas Will Howard Perry Wave Fairen and more. Fall term at Bigbyville Academy to begin Monday taught by Prof B E Regen of Lynnville. Rev Ray started and discontinued meetings at Porter's chapel last Sunday with protracted meeting set for the second Sunday in September. Fourth quarterly Bigbyville circuit meeting planned for August 16 and 17. Misses Mary Davis Nashville and Mary Kate Wright Columbia have returned home. Neighborhood young men hosted an entertainment at Mr J B Henderson home on Friday July 5 for this trio of young ladies with elegant refreshments. Mrs W E Bostick of Columbia visited relatives here from Saturday to Monday. Marvin Fly J B Bell and Thomas Trousdale left for the Indian Territory and Oklahoma for a prospecting tour. Birdie Pender at Summerstown. Adrian son of Mr and Mrs Robin Swan dangerously ill last week but improved. Mrs Poster of Mr Pleasant and Swan of Ettaton were here due to Adrian Swan illness. George Swan and Nashville family have been visiting relatives here. Ola daughter of Mr and Mrs James Howell is convalescing from fever. Mrs J A Bratcherts seriously ill noted. Miss Emma Reaves, former granddaughter I B Bryant, returned to Hendersonville NC.
A advertised remedy claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days with a single dose proving beneficial. It asserts rapid system action and immediate disappearance of symptoms. Available from Ay B Haine, Druggist, Columbia, priced at 75 cents and 1 dollar.
Rally HI Relly Hill notes an ice cream supper at Glenn's Store Tuesday night, praises rains for farmers, crops good despite dry weather, and mentions D. D. Jones visiting Nashville. Jarratts return from Nashville. Minnie Lanier in frail health. Martial Billington visited rural area. election gossip light. wedding rumor possible. closing greetings from HH.
Dry Creek notes report Rev. Wallace and Waite lead a church meeting closing Sunday with good results. Alice Campbell of Nashville visits home folks. Nick Wiltshire returns from Franklin. Dixie Pickard opens school with good attendance. Jim Roberson of Texas visits his mother-in-law. Mrs John Chomney improving after illness. Willion and Miss Bell wed at bride’s father’s home with Will Te win officiating. Also an advertisement for White's Cream Vermifage praising its use for worms in children.
A copperhead crawled into a couple’s bed in Murphysboro, Illinois. Mrs. Keefe woke to a cold touch near her feet and, after a lighted room revealed the snake, leaped from the bed. Mr. Keefe tried with a broom and finally killed the snake. The woman is weak and her ankle is swollen.
Mosquito hawks or dragonflies appeared along Lake Shore Drive to combat a mosquito infestation. Crowds noted a dramatic drop in buzzing pests after a swarm at dusk, with residents able to sit outside peacefully. The piece cites a government pamphlet praising dragonflies as natural pest controllers and credits Uncle Sam's entomologists for guidance.
Two car loads of large young mules received by Stock Yarda. For sale or will trade for old ones. JW Howard & Co.
At the Philadelphia Zoo keeper John Lover feeds a swan via pie, noting the bird is at least 114 years old. He mentions the bald eagle as the oldest creature there, about 125 years, and recalls swans as long lived, sometimes reaching 800 years in natural history lore.
Dimers 4 Cherhoure to Comman dee Mere and Utieres of the Treteing hip Manesaahela New York Awe 7 A diner juet often by View Memiral Trehart at Cherbourg to the commander and as fevers of the Monimgahela proved no brilliant pleasant event cables the Paris correspomdent of the Herald Gold lace and silver tonghes were in the ascendant and the perfectate was a focus of good feeling and sate isfaction Commander Rees occupied the went of honor with the British consul Mr Lottus Dy Tarber O and Ny the American consulir agent Mr Halw neville Lieut Pring U S and 19 distinguished civil military and naval authorities completed the tay ble Admiral Towehan paid a glowing levitate to the American commander to Commander Revs responded with an eloquent eulogy of Prince The British consul paid happy compliments to both countries
A storm across eastern Colorado washed out railroad tracks and toppled a rail line foundation near Tereso while Manitou suffered about 10 000 in damage and Pueblo area faced up to 25 000. Rain aided crops and eased Denver water famine for now.
Dr M P Merrill operates as a dentist in the Masonic Building with office phone 169 and residence 87 listed in Ottisens telephony.
In Reval Russia on August 7 Emperor William of Germany arrived amid a lavish harbor welcome. The Standart carried the emperors offloading to greet the czar as Russian warships fired salutes and garlanded piers decorated the scene. Trade notice follows.
Ambassa dor White mailed his resignation to the United States to take effect early in November. The real nation may now be in the hands of President Roosevelt. The resignation date is Nov 7. White is at Hamburg taking waters likely to stay through the month. He was appointed ambassador to Germany April 1, 1497. Also notice Triumph Seed Potatoes for sale with contact details.
Reports from the House of Commons discuss Pierpont Morgans offer to use ship company vessels as British cruisers but no foreign reliance, while subsidy talks cover colonies. The American schooner Notice with sixty four aboard was towed to New York after being rescued at sea. the captain is missing and thought to have fallen overboard. In Dawson Springs five visiting women were struck by an Illinois Central freight train. two were killed and three injured, with one likely to die. William Jennings Bryan clarified comments about another presidential bid, suggesting he could not refuse if the party wanted him. Vatican authorities learned the Philippines lands were largely disposed, with US testimony noting syndicate conveyances. Percival Moore offered 10000 for the Nashville franchise vote, denying ties to Louisville and Nashville. An oath from Frank d Cinexey in Toledo confirms partnership duties and a $100 per uncurable cataract claim, with Hall’s Catarrh Cure promoted by testimonials. Public notices include a notary public affidavit and pharmaceutical claims, plus a Philadelphia gossip snippet.
Shenandoah Pa Aug 7 the sentries on duty around camp and soldiers on provost guard reported everything quiet overnight. Two companies of the Eighth regiment on guard in town one at the eastern end near last week’s riot and the other in the southern section where foreigners had caused trouble for the police.
In Atlanta on August 7 the Negro Young People's Christian and Educational congress opened in Piedmont park. The opening session featured greetings from Georgia Governor Allen D. Candler and Atlanta Mayor Livingston Mills. White leaders conveyed fraternal welcome to the delegates, said to be the largest gathering of African Americans seen in the country.
The report notes Mr Spaliing and a Calones bank case as it describes legal technicalities favoring the accused or pursued means. The language signals a provincial gossip column highlighting flawed legal distinctions and male driven pursuits within law.
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