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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1900

Page

5

Outing Plans and Past Week's Social Notes

A long list of local residents planning travels and visits across the region. Notable trips include a month outing on the St. Lawrence with George Adams, and numerous relatives visiting Nashville, Memphis, and nearby towns. Names such as Annie Ransom, Louise Fentress, Lula Young, Joe Tucker, and Mrs. James A. Crage appear among travelers and host guests.

St. Lawrence George Adams Nastville Annie Ransom Bheltvilie Louise Fentress Memphis J. L. Hutton Misa Lula Young Sin Joe Tucker Neapolis Robert Pillow Mary Robert Jett Torsday Ridge Abry James A. Crage Wi Iamaport Mary C. Robbins Institute

Watch Recovered By Citizens In Local Stolen Item Case

A negro youth described as troubled by sticky fingers caused the disappearance of a watch from Johan West's home. The watch was located by laborer Pleasant, Capt. James Friel, and laborers near the area and returned to owner Petey. The incident, tied to the old Volunteer State, ends with the arrest avoided and a move toward peace.

Tootery Lewis Johan West Reinet Toote Pleasant James Friel Petey Gan

Fielden Bros. Artwork and Life-Size Miniatures Display

Fielden Bros presents a range of miniature to life-size figures and portraits. All pieces show finished artistry and style in craft and design.

Friends of Edwin Blackburn Suffer Typhoid Stricken Outlook

The article notes Edwin Blackburn is critically ill with typhoid fever and his friends express concern for his condition and recovery prospects.

Edwin Blackburn

Bargains In Wall Paper Auctioned At Deep Discount

To reduce stock we offer twenty percent off all wall papers over 100 until August. Every pattern in our house is strictly 1900 goods and up to date. This is your opportunity.

Turnip Seeds Offered From Landreth Farms

Landreth's fresh turnip seeds arrive direct from the seed farms. Every seed warranted fresh and genuine at wholesale and retail prices.

Landreth

Deaths and obituaries in Columbia region mourners listed

A cascade of notices from Columbia area records deaths of Mrs. W. Frierson and Mrs. Margaret Howard, plus Madison Dooley and Robt. L. Orman. Funeral rites are noted at Zion church and South Columbia Methodist, with interments at local cemeteries. Also listed are Owen Denton aged 19 and Clayton Martin aged six, among others.

Vonn W. Irierson Crest Bridges Zion Church S. F. Hawes Columbus John W. Frierson, Jr Stell Frinsson Stephenson Spring Hill Margaret Howard Rene Thos. McRady Galloway Street J. F. Beasly South Columbia W. H. Watson Messradames Jeff Gilliam Clayton Martin J. Martin McCain’s McCains

Grocery Store Promises Prompt Service and Fresh Stock

A local grocer advertises quick order handling and prompt attention. The store emphasizes new fresh stock and reasonable prices to attract shoppers.

We Are the People when you need hay and seed

Advert sees a rural call to farmers for hay corn bean fled weed and turnip seed all in one country home supply.

Divorce Suit Filed by Laura Fleming Against Pei Dee

Laura Fleming files for divorce in the Circuit Court alleging grounds for dissolution of marriage from her spouse Pei Dee. The complaint names the parties and requests judicial determination of the end of the marital union.

Laura Fleming Circuit Court Peatents Pei Dee

Local notes from Columbia area unfold daily life and events

Mrs Neill Hughes is out again after illness. A daughter arrives for Mr and Mrs Jake Flurlan. The Citizens Telephone Exchange offices revamped. Ed Turner reports improvement while visiting Athens Alabama. Several locals travel to Forest Springs Kentucky. Monument work promised by Dick Parise. The Columbia Cotton Mill offers employee vacations. Heat and nervous conditions noted. Pebbles: peaches weighed 10 1/4 ounces. twins expected, baby carriage gifted. Phosphate shipments from Howell mines. a runaway horse causes minor damage. Governor race guessing contest announced by The Herald. Flora Kuhn seeks re election as engrossing clerk of the Senate.

Neill Hughes Mira Annie White Boechland Aero BE. C. Blackburn Nat Ceat A.D. Fuixesox& Son Mia Jake Flurlan Citizen's Telephone Exchange Jim Jackson Ty Ed Turner Athens Ala Mesara W. H. Wilson Connor Ensley Forest Springs Porter Erwin J. A. Ketchum Columbia Cotton Mill Sam Holding Messrs Frank Ewansberg Charley Hunter R. H. Ogilvie West Sixth Street Liourt Cecil J.P. Street Lee Vaughan Columbia H. B. Alexander Howell Mines Alexander Argo Mt. Pleasant Rains’ Drug Store Tom Tucker Marshall Jackson Ruth Hayes Watson Lounin Cook I. J. Stewart Will Craft Heraro Jim Grow White W. J. Oakes Jim Nashville American Age Misa Flora Kohn Senate Kuhn

Caught in Nashville Convict Recalled by Officer

Officer Butts pursued escaped county chain gang convict Henry Burk to Nashville. Burk had been away for weeks and was captured in the city. The text mentions a small fire, a frame tailing in the rear, and unrelated local business notices referencing equipment and an event on August 23.

Nashville Officer Butts Henry Burk

Entertainments Roundup at Brownlow Home and Other Parties

Social notes describe a Friday gathering at Mr and Mrs J F Brownlow on West Sixth Street with cake walk games and music by Kittie and Cora Brownlow. Other events include a moonlit lawn party for Miss Martha Bowling and Tennie Sowell with guests from Clarksville and Birmingham, a card game hosted by Mrs R G Sparrow, a self-described pleasure ride for visiting guests, and a German dance night honoring Miss Fentress and Miss Ransom with attendees from Montgomery and Nashville.

Marie Gerard Brownlow J F. Brownlow West Sixth Street William Frierson Zulema Browlow Kittie Cora Brownlow Frappe Little West Flora Belle and Lee Harlan Cross Bridges Martha Bowling Tennie Sowell Clarksville Elizabeth Sowell Birmingham Pearl Isom Jeannette Burgins Binningham Martha Bowling Tennie Hen Mesars John Sowell Allen Harry Frank

Social rounds enliven Mids Footist and local gatherings

A bustling note details a card party hosted by Mrs. James, with twenty five guests and six tables, prizes shared by Mrs. Hutton and Miss Mary Martin, plus a delightful lunch. Other events include Ladies' Aid at First Methodist, a tea for Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Porrell, and a Nashville guest's reception with parlor games and refreshments. A moonlit Rutherford Creek trip, Bethell House union dance, and Prof. De Pieri’s return wrap the social scene alongside a stray gray mare and pony notice.

Laura Eee Hep Water Valley Eva Mays J.T. Williams Greenville N. G Sewanee University William Hine WR. Shelton Hiracn King Richmond Danville Washington Mary Beecher Jeong & Moka Vial Ber Eco Annie Armstrong Atsh Wood J. F. Brownlow Olive Dobbing Megara Alan Foster E. E. McLemore Primm’s W. A. Provino William Princeton Ind Eleanor Annie Holm Columbia Nashville Bowling Green Willie Ricklin Addie Mary Wood West End JE. Bond F. Wood Beaver Dam Brasil Moore Capt L. W. Black Nimrod Porter Roy Porter Alvis Gertrude Ehrman Beaver Dam Springs W.T. Chaffin Birmingham Frank Borum Louisville W. B. Belknap & Co Ernest Dixon Ashwood Janie Blam Boston New Haven Mary Greer Robi. D. Smith Mia Milo H. Smith Milwaukee Galena Charley Fariss Dickson H. F. Fariss, Jr Mannie Carrie Barker Ned Davis Carter's Creek Sadie Voss Citizens’Teleiphone Exchange J F Tucker, Jr West Nashville News Davidson County Sam Gray May Belle Chattanooga May Gray Judge BE D. Looney W. D. Whitthorne Swan Creek John Moore D. Lander Mra Moore Mrs Merrill Judie Daniel Col Allen H. Brown Gettysburg Maj James Hockwell Howe Arsenal Mids Kansom Evadames Anne Evans Mary Ring Emma Wooten Jean Dobbins Kte Williams Mra J. Matto Mogera Sam Harlan Martin Cox

Dissolution notice for McKennon and Nichols partnership

The partnership between W. E. McKennon and G. W Nichols is dissolved by mutual consent. W. E. McKennon retires and the business will be conducted by G. W. Nichols who assumes all liabilities and collects all sums due. Dated July 25, 1900.

W. E. McKennon G. W Nichols W. Fr. MeKennon G. W. Nichols McKennon & Nichols W. FE. McKaynes GW. Nickols

Maury County Fair Plans Septate Event Setup

Directors of the Maury Fair assembled to organize the event and set plans for a sale. The fair will occur on October 5 featuring Superior Crain Drills and a new double disc model by J P Stacer & Co, advertised as the sole drill for both corn and wheat.

Sebetice J.P. Stacer

Farm for Sale Near Park's Mill on Carters Creek

Private sale within 90 days offers a North Park’s Mill area farm on Carters Creek. Property described as containing LIQ mercs with a fair well and other improvements. Seller information references W.R. and Callan J. Reat with unclear details and editing in the notice.

W.R Park's Mill Carters Creek Callan J. Reat

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