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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
7
Our correspondents report hot weather and rain needed across the region. Updates mention illnesses, school opening at McCains Academy, a union Sunday school picnic planned, and various visits among residents including Rev M. E. Gabard and Rev Walker.
An unusual catalog entry references rubber tired surries buggies and accessories described as slick work with 1900 style options. It mentions high grade materials, all width bodies, color paints and leather or cloth trims and directs readers to see Sarrenrikty and Dopsox for details.
Bigbyville Academy began classes on Monday August 14 with good attendance. Principal Prof Adkins recently moved from Wartrace and occupies the Hopewell parsonage. A cow ice cream supper at Reedw’s church raised funds despite disagreeable weather. Services to be held next Sunday afternoon at 1 00. Sunday schools of McQaing Bigbyville and Sunnyside plan a union picnic in September at Walkers owned by Mr Robt Swan. One tentorators will address the crowd with other features for the young people. Several local families and visitors are noted as spending time in the area with multiple visits and returns.
Local items mention Handcock Disc Plaws popular among users, with praise for J P Sraxer Co and Carter's Cheer. The notebook lists visits and travels of residents including Allen, Green, Sellars, McMeen, Foster, Jacobs, and Poster, plus relatives in Weert Har i and Sunngelde areas during a recent week.
Bee column from August 21 reports Bethel and Walnut Chapel meetings ending, visitors at Bethel, a ped ling wagon in operation, and several families visiting kin across Bear Creek and Santa Fe. A race near Carter's Creek ends with two black men detained. one captured with a watermelon haul halted by Constable Kit. local names include Lula Johnson, Lula Ladd, Mrs. Sam Newshit, and J. N. Meroney among others.
Large quantities of bungies and surreys advertised as the largest stock in Columbia with prices listed at the bottom. Buyers urged to come and see offerings from Sarrenrienp & Dopsox.
UNTON August 20 residents announce a series of meetings starting Sunday in September. Reva I A Gray and Holmes of Burwood assist. Mrs Chetty returns to Campbellsville after two months with her father. Dwek and others visit relatives. Mrs Whitiker and daughter from Nashville visit local friends. Canning, tomatoes and frying apples dominate daily life. School begins in September with a flourishing program. Union at Brown visits mother in Pleasant. Mrs Dedberry of Carter’s Creek visits Mr G Penny.
Local church close to near terms after a protracted meeting at Kiahton Chapel. Several parishioners and residents including Mrs Pork Davis and Mr W L Green show illness updates while community notices mention visits, school plans, and small town happenings around Cullooka Cordova and Carter's Creek.
A levee district spanning parts of Kentucky and Tennessee is reorganized with a board led by James T. Harris of Tiptonville. A survey from Hickman Kentucky to Slough Linding Pennsylvania outlines a twenty two mile levee line. The board plans $135000 in bonds and bids opening Oct. 1 to push work before spring high water.
Special to the Hearn from Nashville reports city coopers striking for higher wages. They gathered on the hay market and marched to Chestnut street where they worked, creating a disruption with no clear order set.
Special to the Maraon Nashville Ave Freeman Scott was killed today when he fell down a shaft while attempting to Satel a piece of pipe trim an ascending tievetor at Phillips & Butterti store on College street.
Opera House management announces Johnny on the Spot will appear December 14. The grand opening bill features Manner Ashby Wilkins Innes and his band with two sets of opera singers for matinee and evening performances. They will perform scenes from Faust Trovatore Aida and Carmen. the company is praised as marvels of artistic elegance for the musical connoisseur.
At Columbia Lodge L Q O F Tuesday night the initiary degree was conferred on Eugene Lochridie and George Daimwood, with the third degree also bestowed on Mr Hobbs.
Knoxville Tennessee Aug 21 Judge M M Neil of the Court of Chancery Appeals said he is a candidate for the Madreme Bench from West Tennessee Judge John K Abitts also announced he is a candidate from East Tennessee indicating a split slate in the race with two incumbents pursuing the seat and potential opposition forming in the region
A judge cites evidence presented in the case as decisive while Mrs. OConnor responds sharply. The article notes the judge’s statement that the evidence shows more than a simple act, reflecting tension in the courtroom.
Fragmentary text discusses honor, flirtations, and a mother’s view of an ugly baby as a reflection on appearances. It references the woman question about what she wore and hints at jokes about love and transparency within social critique. The passage appears as incomplete, garbled OCR with era tone and scattered phrases.
Osteopathy does not claim to cure all diseases, acknowledges limits, and notes lower death rates among patients. It argues many ills are chronic, with slow but life-prolonging results, and urges sensible use of surgery only after exhausting noninvasive relief.
Dick, a city equine, died after being run over by a train while returned to the stable. Firemen briefly treated him after injury and the horse wandered off during a practice dash. The remains were found near Mr. Osborne's place. the train involved was said to have caused the fatal incident, valued around 125 dollars.
The piece argues that a strong Good Roads System will boost farm prosperity by lowering transport costs and increasing property values. It contrasts Tennessee with New Jersey, cites wagon costs at four dollars per ton mile and potential savings, and urges legislative action in the next session with a state aid plan resembling New Jersey's initiative to share costs among farmers, counties, and the state.
An aged male’s sudden death inspires a youthful bard to praise him in a fragmentary tribute. The lines reference family ties, wartime hardship, and a near miss in battle, with garbled phrasing reflecting OCR flaws. The Atlanta Constitution snippet hints at a broader victory context mentioned by the publication.
Non-Resident Notice issued in Columbia Tennessee to W J Hackten David etc as nonresidents of Tennessee. Defendants must appear or demur within three days of next term starting last Monday in October. Order to be published in the Columbia newspaper for four consecutive weeks. A N Akin clerk and master James A Stiner solicitor for complainants.
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