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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
5
One dollar twenty five buys a pair of Kangaroo Calf School Shoes in sizes S12 to 12 with larger sizes costing a few extra cents. The dull finish medium heavy shoes are described as unmatchable as school footwear, water shedding, wear resistant, and guaranteed sound with free repair if they rip.
Fragmentary text suggests a local notice or ad item with limited readable details. The readable parts mention a conditional phrase and a request for politeness or compliance without specifics on action, date, or authority.
Mrs M F Williamson's Millinery establishment is in rear of our store.
Numerous residents report returns from Primm Springs Beaver Dam and other locales. Names include Ring Hirshburg Nash Walter Roberts Ed Hight J Hill Alexander Miss Mary Carpenter Geo Frierson Ed Baird Latta Warfield Street Titcomb Edwarda J N Gant Voorhies Guest Chaffin Strain Latta Padgett Lee Wilson Webb Oakes Stockell Ritter Flowers Hawkes and others visiting family travel to Chicago New Orleans Louisville and Virginia with several heading to Summertown Warfield Beaver Dam and Fernvale Springs.
A large list of residents including Miss Charlotte Henderson, Mira Emmie Harlan, Mr. F, Lander, Sam Warren, R. T. Faria, Mina Addie Sima Bennett, Lettie Williams, Geo. Harlan, Manfred Latta, Frank Nicholson, Anna Smargonaky, Lillie Williams, Hettie Hite, Henry Fulton, Alfred Estes, Mrs. A. E. Dorris, Mrs. F. W. Holland, Emia Jenn Hal, James Magruder, Mrs. S. W. Scott, Rob I. Jones, Elizabeth Gartner, Amy Moses, Mary Moses, Nellie Monks, Maggie Dooley, John E. Walker, W. B. Wooten, Mrs. W. M. Richardson, R. W. Watkins, Mrs. John Bowen, Hattie Jones, Clark Tyndall, Cornelia Jones, Sallie Priel, Dr. Richardson, Louise Woldridge, Gertrude Smith, Rev. F. S. Webb, Mr. Williams, Mr. Hine, R. G. Irvine, Hugh Paris, and others as they travel or visit relatives in Nashville, Centreville, Mount Lano, Columbia, Pulaski, Water Valley, Southport, Memphis, Murfreesboro, Paris, and nearby towns.
Fragmented OCR reads offer of red bread tags and a promotion promising prizes and quantities. Mentions free MRED seal, reading tags, and large numbers. The text is garbled but centers on a bread tag promotion and rewards for participants.
Fraternal notices describe Columbia Lodge No 3 meeting weekly at Follows Hall South Main Street with John W Reams as Noble Grand and CR A Gaost as secretary Rebekah lodge meets Fridays at Hebekah Hall South Main Street led by Miss Henrietta Lazarus Noble Grand and R H K of P No Si ledgers and a health advertisement for a guaranteed cure by A B Rares
Garwood's Sarsaparilia claims lasting confidence and blood and liver healing. The product professes a transparent formula prepared by skilled chemists under HO patent methods. Offered at 100 dollars per bottle or six for 500, sold only by local physicians.
Rains the Druggist reports a series of social events and gatherings across the area. Edna Alien hosts at Bear Creek, Misses Wood entertain on Ninth Street, house parties near Duplex, and visitors from Franklin and Nashville attend. The Voss family reunion on the Sims Latta place is noted along with birthdays and friendly entertainments at West End and South Main Street residences.
A rural town bulletin reports illness and recoveries among residents including J C Wooten and Mrs J A Kebchum. Budding events include a blacksmith shop walk, a monument advertisement, a divorce filing by Albert Kendall, and two notable explosions. Court fines and theatre plans with Ward's Magnificent Minstrels are noted alongside travel plans and local business moves.
Maury County Teachers Association schedules regular monthly session at the Public School building Saturday September 1 at 10 o clock a.m. It is the first meeting of the new school year and organizers urge strong attendance from all members and affiliates.
Circuit Court filing by Mrs Ethel Davis through Mesers Figuers Padgett seeks a divorce from Hardin A Davis on cruel treatment grounds. Complainant formerly Miss Ethel Green is 15, husband 19. They wed only a few weeks ago.
Land Rollers in stock ready. Sarrerrery Connoy presents at OPERA HOUSE opening attraction. On Monday evening Sept 3 local theatrical season opens with Ward's Magnificent Minstrels, a popular act booked by the Grand Opera House managers. A full house is expected for this opening program and the upcoming season promises profit and pleasure.
Several hundred horse rovers attended a matinee at South Side Park. Races listed include Pacing 2:40 class won by Henry Pointer, driven by Alex McAY. Gentleman’s 3 road race won by Maggie Keon, driven by Z R Roynamore. 5-minute pace and trot won by Grace, driven by Smith Thomas. 6-minute pace Gentlemen’s road race won by May Bird, driven by Lows Webb. Free-for-all trot and pace won by Charley S., driven by ipn McKay. Charley Ledawn notably repeated performance, winning the race.
A local grocer advertises prompt attention to orders and fresh stock arriving regularly. Prices are described as reasonable, inviting customers to visit for reliable service and up-to-date supplies.
We are the People offer hay corn bran field seed turnip seed and sweet country hams. Local buyers are invited to inquire for staples and selections at competitive prices.
Wedding items note Miss Meldda Dooley and John W. Jones wed near Andrews in a small ceremony. Another union unites Will Jeter and Miss Mattie Lee Webby. References to Bootholumbia residence and Mt. Peasan' hint at locales, with local notices for mules for sale and gar weed’s sarsaparille advertised, all in a fragmentary historical page.
Secret Societies prepare initiations with four candidates next Tuesday for Columbia Lodge and four Knights of Pythias candidates tonight. Mrs. Gregory, State President, visits Rebecca Lodge No 57 tonight. Special work announced with all members urged to attend.
Tax payers are warned about interest on unpaid city tax for 1900 as recorded by J. E. Bawrs, Recorder. A severe lightning storm struck near dawn yesterday, killing one man and injuring two others, with two mules likely fatally harmed. Debris and damage description follow, mentioning household items and a local business notice.
Messrs W. B. Grenclaw and W Whitthorne form a partnership in the law business with offices planned in the Masonic building. Both are well known barristers and look forward to success.
The item notes strong activity in the potato market with wide demand in car lots and related wholesale sectors. Details are limited but indicate robust trading and inventory movements across regional markets.
Barr and Oakes announce a broad inventory to meet every need from costly to modest with prices aimed at all fortunes. The ad vows faithful service and ethical conduct, offering 24 hour telephone response and contact details for A Bart and John A. Oakes, including Citizens' Telephone numbers.
South Columbia residents report family moves from Fourteenth Street to a new home on West Seland and plans for a potential revival meeting by Dr. Brown Godwin. Guests visit, relatives return from Summertown, and several locals, including Misses Mary and Fannie Miller, attend the N. C. and St. railroad engineers picnic near Nashville. Community updates cover health, schooling, and pavement improvements on Twelfth Street.
Fielden Bros advertise a full range of picture line products from miniature to life size. All work finished in the latest style.
Thieves entered the business house of Messrs. Wilkes Caer at Campbell's Station through a window. Cash worth 48 was stolen and merchandise suspected to be taken. One suspect named Tikron bays, macacabere ot who ake in oan feito, ar e charged with the e.
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