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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
5
A flood of abbreviated social items lists numerous travelers and guests. J P Street returns from Bon Aqua while Albert Sheppard comes from Privi's. Many others visit relatives in Nashville Athens Ala Murfreesboro and Florence Ala with Primm's and Crystal Springs mentioned.
The marriage of Miss Annie Whitsitt to Albert William Higley of Merigold Mississippi was held at the bride's Hawkins street home at four thirty with Rev J Bunyan Stephens officiating. Mrs Page sister of the bride sang Mendelssohn and Flower Song as flowers decorated the parlor. After a wedding supper the couple left for Merigold to begin married life, Bert Higley being a well known Columbia figure and son of Mr and Mrs J D Higley.
Four miles from Columbia on Pulaski Pike. Seed wheat for sale and three fresh milk cows. Call Mrs. Lizzie P. Watson in Columbia, Tennessee. alt&ewitt.
Mr. Wooten Moore resumes activity after several days of indisposition. Mr. Inora Cecil Andrews has returned from Salem Virginia and appears at the Institute again.
Mt A residents Mr and Mrs J A Bostick hosted guests with Misses Pennington Campbell and Wood from Mt Pleasant Columbia in attendance. Little Margaret Mitchell staged a watermeloo fete for about 40 children at Mr and Mrs W B Dobbins home. Mrs John Trotwood Moore hosted Miss Libbie Morrow of Nashville on a veranda party at Westover with frappe and luncheon. Leah Sharpe invited children for a party honoring cousin Estelline Queener of Nashville, featuring games gypsy tent fortunes by Miss Kate Bostick and refreshments between events. Mrs A J James hosted a diving Wednesday reception in honor of Martha Weatherly with Mrs Nia Sowell and Mrs Will Burnett also hosting duties.
A miscellaneous town column notes residents and happenings. Mrs Jane Trantham is ill at home on Galloway Street. Henry Wilkins and Will Keaton traveled on Spleen Creek in Giles County. Will Stephenson was fined five dollars for beating his wife. Visitors from Columbia and Bowing Green shopped in town. Library hours are 4:00 to 6:30 p m. Local merchants advertise Valentino’s gum and coal ads from A Sloan Co and W H Davis.
The report highlights several summer gatherings hosted by Mrs. R Church for Mesdames Forgey and Hughes, Mrs. Robert McKinney’s luncheon for Branch and Howard, Owen Huckaby’s Mt. Pleasant pike lawn fete with lanterns and melons, and a Zion Book club musical with snacks. Also noted are hay-ride honors for guests Amanda James Haynes and Mollie English, a Florida guest Cornelia Jones, and a Columbia Barons baseball win over South Columbia 6 to 5 across the river.
190 acres of first class farming land, splendidly watered and well improved, two miles west from Spring Hill. Also a dwelling, storehouse and stack of goods at Theta. Address CG J McKee, Jameson, Tenn. Vi-dot-wat.
We extend sincere thanks to the people of Columbia and vicinity for kindness shown in comforting the sick and for sympathy after the death of our husband and father. Trusting Christian friends will comfort you in the hour benevolence is most appreciated. Very sincerely yours Thompson Station August 18.
Stock Yard shipments report several loads of cattle and mules. One load of cattle sent to Louisville by Hill & Robertson. Another cattle load to Bowling Green, Kentucky. One load of mules sent to Five & Son of Birmingham. Mr. H. L. Martin of Midway, Kentucky. A pen of thirty mules from J. W. Howas on Wednesday.
Oda Fellows Eat Watermelon in a lighthearted closing at Columbia Lodge No. 3 Odd Fellows meeting Tuesday night. After business, the judge members joined in a watermelon feast and social relaxation.
Dr. D C Kelley delivered a forceful sermon at First Methodist urging Christians to share God's love and promises. Upcoming events include Rev Seth Ward’s visit, Mt Olivet Methodist protracted meeting, and Rev J A Molloy revival efforts with conversions noted. Junior Circle of the King's Daughters to meet for "God's Cure of the Poor."
A M Shirley dies after appendix operation at home on Cemetery avenue. Funeral by Rev F J Tyler at 5 30 pm. burial at Rose Hill. Mary Eatelle Py dies after months of illness. member of First Methodist and Sunday school. Funeral at nth street home. remains to Lynnville for interment. pall bearers listed.
Tennessee Central officials report extreme heat hinders Clarksville Division construction. planned 4000 workers this month. hundreds quit, leaving about 1200 to 1500 on site. Col Baxter says $100,000 appropriation for the month is at risk as labor shortages lower output.
Prominent citizen Mr Ben Fly and Jules Mhaning were seriously injured Wednesday afternoon when a chart dug to surface a road collapsed under a high bank near Williamsport. Two feet of chart fell, covering them briefly. they suffered bad cuts, bruises, and extensive pain, but prompt help saved them from worse.
Perry Martin, a young white man from Campbell Station, was brought in by Deputy Church and placed in Columbia jail on no charge of temporary insanity. Neighbors fear his violent, wild behavior though Lt 56 hopes he will recover and be released.
Aug 20 Readville Massachusetts rain left a sticky track yet Direct Hal broke his own 2:05 record and the Norfolk Stake mark by taking the third heat in 2 08. Green drove Prince of Orange to win the 2 1K trotters purse. Geers earned two victories, including the Norfolk $5,000 with Direct Hal.
In court records Joe Binkley pleaded guilty to shooting a charge. Mary Davis testified against Ann Bhepeaie for assault and biting. Harrison Whittaker, about 16, was sent to the county road for thirty days for stealing Wi Hooten's shoe shining outfit. Officer Chaffin arrested him after several evasive attempts.
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