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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
5
Mrs Arra Holts visits Lyonville and Miss Macd Cray tours Nashville others return from Primm s Lewisburg and Monteagle travels fill this long Personal section with numerous names, towns, and movements including visits to Isom Atlanta Nashville and Santa Fe from Pulaski and nearby communities.
Auction style teaser notes a near new two-horse surrey offered at less than Bat first cost. Phrasing hints at a bargain sale by a local dealer, urging quick contact with a nameless seller.
Two prominent members of Mr. Pleasant's social circle, William W. Isher and Anna Smargonsky, were married last evening at a North Nashville Square venue. Rabbi D eventhal officiated. The bride is a charming girl. the groom, a leading Mt. Pleasant dry goods merchant, Taber.
Announcement of the approaching marriage between Miss Sallie Aldrews formerly of Columbia now Nashville and Mr Richara Ellis Bentley of Lawrenceburg Tennessee set for September 3. The notice notes the couple’s union is near.
Maury County farmers announce readiness to sow and harvest Beed Wheat Rye and Barley. Columbia Mercantile Storage Co. will supply, with W. J. Dale as manager, as of August.
Mr J W Nowan of Birmingham defeats the grocery business of W oy at Ibiabreil and will assume control on September first. Mr Ni will move this as is to BAeen and will occupy the Di.
Dobcine & Ewing state-house work proceeds. Cullenka and Arseos tones plan a South Side Perk gathering. Congressman Pulgett to address near McDowell School. General M. reports strong Salt of his Daily Herald ads. Labor Day hours observed. rural carriers run, city carriers curtailed. Joe Thompson jailed for larceny. John Fetherston arrested for loeleva. Mr. W. H. Sooneman leaves Shaneman & Ketebtun for J. M. Harris. Shaneman invites friends to his new stand. Alex Mckay back from Bowling Green, still on crutches. Weatherly family moving to Nashville. Mrs Weatherly and Mrs Baird also to reside here. Edward Baird to practice law in St Louis after Vanderbilt studies. Nashville Banner.
George Henson engages Mamie Wittshire while W H Lrescours and Glenn announce plans for Miss Ollie Dodson joining the social circle in a formal arrangement. The items appear in a local society page listing betrothal style notices from several families.
Miss Kittie McLemore hosted a children’s gathering at her Spring Hill home with Dell and Clifford Buchanan and others enjoying lawn games. A Baptist Young People’s Union lawn party featured lanterns, flinch and crokinole, while Miss Jean Dobbins hosted whist in honor of Miss Dimple Meadows of Nashville.
Four miles from Columbia on Pa inaki pike a farm is offered for rent. Seed wheat is for sale and three fresh milk cows are included. Call on Mia Lizzie P Watson in Columbia Tennessee for details.
Attorney Eugene A. Cox buys B F Morris interest in Morris and Kreutinger and opens a law office in the Lewiston National Bank building. A Vanderbilt law graduate, he previously practiced with Louisville and Nashville Railroad in Columbia Tennessee and plans Lewiston as his permanent home after comparing Northwest prospects. Tribut e notes many friends in Columbus wish him well.
It proclaims constant iced coffee season and offers green coffee at 12 lb to $1.00 with a claim of superior taste. The ad touts numerous brand options and value from 10 to 15 and 200 per roll, urging readers to try the Southland I lb can for $1.00.
Mr D W Davin a well known farmer living between Groveland and Glendale was found dead in his bed by his daughter after she checked on him for medicine. He leaves a wife sister of G N Pickard, and several grown children. Funeral held Wednesday at dawn with burial at 1 PM.
Students enter Vanderbilt and other leading institutions on certificate. Bend for catalogue. J A Bostick, W D Strathorn, Physician.
Religious notes report Dr. Ward of Nashville preaching on conviction to duty using Paul as a type, urging action over prejudice and fear. He also spoke on the past and future of life, stressing reliance on God’s mercy, with musical interludes by Hatsel and a duet by Mrs Sharp and Miss Fleming.
A joint meeting of the Citizens' High School Committee and the Conn and Court Committee will convene at 11 a m in the Circuit Court room. Reports will be submitted and a joint agreement sought. All citizens interested in securing the High School are invited to attend.
Dale Bros reports extended good prices for Blue Gem Jellico Providence and Black Diamond Canta for a few more days Auglstf vote orders requested by Dale Bros.
Hardin Thomas received a telegram from his brother Smith in In sane about the sale of sande and promising youth. Thomas had bought gear last year for 850 dollars and sold for 1,000 dollars, indicating a profitable local transaction in the recent exchange.
Obituaries detail Janes Tucker and family losses, Hezekish Ward and Amanda Biggers in Obion County and Mt. Pleasant. Tucker died after illness at May Street residence with funeral at the n d a e w a e vestentoy. Ward died aged 76 of typhoid fever with a home service by Rev. Brown. Biggers died of typhoid at Mooresville. Baptist member.
Mrs. Ernest McLemore is sick and hoped to recover soon. Brinkley Walker was seriously ill with lung congestion but improved today. Mrs. J. T. Batta showed no improvement and had a restless night.
For sale a set of rebuilt traction engines: one 10 horsepower, one 13 horsepower, and one 16 horsepower, all Nichols and Shepard. Prices very low. Contact augusit Satterfield & Dodson.
Rain fell last night across the corn fields and crops not yet mature. It is described as beneficial for the soil and growing produce, with a steady, gentle fall aiding the land through the night.
Chicago and North Western issue outlines about 200 summer resorts across Wisconsin Michigan and the Northwest. It covers hunting fishing hotels and travel tips. The booklet invites readers to inquire at 212 Clark Street for more details and ticketing information.
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