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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
5
A shoe described as durable and practical for everyday wear, made with grace kid leather and a lace upper. It features a natty stitched extension sole, medium toe, and heavy edge, designed to give beautiful service rather than dainty looks.
The article details the April 4 wedding of Miss Minnie LeNeave I and A A Peeler at the LeNeave home with Rev A P McFerrin officiating. Guests included Chattanooga and New York connections, and the couple departed for Atlanta after receiving many presents. Additional short notices cover McDonald Luftman nuptials in Washington and the Whitthorne Cox engagement with Dec 5 wedding plans.
The Maury County Criminal Court reconvened this morning with Maj. J. T. Willianson receiving in place of Looney. Several cases are to be disposed of. Will Alexander was sentenced to six months in the work house on the charge of larceny. The case against Dave Harus charged with carrying pistol was not to proceed.
A stream of visits and returns tied to Nashville and nearby towns includes Wille Biddle in Nashville. C P Dodson back from Gallatin. Johnnie Jacobs returning to Franklin. Ethel Hatcher visiting Nashville. Leigh Whitthorpe and Mina Rene Smith visiting in Nashville and Bear Creek. J C Stowart of Olenhoma visiting Mosare. Ed McNeal and Clarence Harmon visiting from Lawrenceburg. Lottie Gray Williamson returning from Williamson County. Lillie Reed visiting Maj. J. T. Williamson. Etta Richardson returning to Lawrenceburg. John L Jones home from Chicago. George Dooley visiting her sister in law. Capt W N Hughes and family heading to Savannah. A L Harrington from the Rock City. court attendance by G T Hughes, E H Hatcher, H P Figuers in Nashville. Mrs James Roberta traveling to Nashville after aunt’s death. Ada Bryant guest of Mrs Nettie Rottle for Peeler Laneave wedding. Mrs Harvey Weill to spend holidays with parents then move to Nashville. Mrs M E Williamson and Dr Padbett visiting Mrs James Craig in Nashville. Edna Clawson and Mrs Taggert from Ashwood visiting Mis Stevens and children en route to St Petersburg. Capt R D Smith returns from Milwaukee. Matt McFerrin visiting parents and heading to Chattanooga to cashier East Tennessee Telephone. Rev George Stuart and Mr Ramsey leave for Cleveland then to Greenville for anti-liquor work. Isaac Mills leaves for Watervliet Arsenal. local sale ad for surries and phaetons by Sarrenrietp & Dopson.
Deputy Sheriff Arthur Church went to Nashville Wednesday and brought in a group including Mollie volored for suspected theft at Carter's. Harve Hill charged with making an unlawful Wal Mase attempt. Edgar Miller charged with stealing a watch and razor from Dave Foodboe at Theta. Harrows and Land Rollers noted in the closemapisas and dieses section.
Rt Rev T F Gailor bishop of Tennessee preached at the Chapel of the Advent and confirmed ten, then spoke at St Peters on Christianity as the Gospel of Preparation. He confirmed five more at Mt Pleasant and preached to a large Methodist congregation. Additional notices reference church programs, meetings, baptist and presbyterian services, and the hiring questions for local pastors.
Mrs Clarence Williame of Birmingham visits her parents Mr and Mrs Cameron. Miss Annie Kidd of Henryville guests Mrs W A Holtz. Mrs Martha Hasty visits her children in Nashville. Miss Lena Kohnhurst hosted a good bye party and left for Indiana. Miss Mabel Holtz visits Nashville. Mr and Mrs Towler McClellan board with Mr and Mrs Neil Hunter on High street. Mrs Joe Thomas is critically ill at home on Galloway street with uncertain recovery. Mr Guest and daughter of Terrence Ala visit relatives there.
Our store in Columbia invites every lady to a grand holiday opening for one week. It will be in full holiday attire with an extensive display of elegant gifts. Free drinks at the fountain each night and a sample of Rains New Violet Sachet Powder will be given to attendees.
Rains open church for members revival under session order. Sunday morning on scriptural revival and a youth sermon at night. First Presbyterian declines Rev J B Foster from Franklin. Christian church Elder J Paul Flayder to resign by January 1 1902 to work with Florence congregation. reactions widespread.
A town column reports updates on residents including illnesses, moves, and small events. Notable items mention Master David Cook, Sam McGaw, Mr and Mrs Will Train, Mr J B Rees, Mr and Mrs B C Wade welcoming a baby, and various sicknesses among children and adults. A mayoral-sized wedding is anticipated in Columbia before Christmas, and Dockery and Burns have closed their saloon on the square.
Harwood’s Sarseparitia chapter faces a critical trial in the A.M Baise case, with local residents watching for outcomes that may affect medical supply standards and patient safety procedures.
A shopper weighs options from carpets to blankets and coats asking whether a wrap or rug offers better value for warmth and style. The query suggests choosing practical clothing and home textiles in varying options.
Obituary notes Capt John Lester of Harteville died Wednesday after ill health and funeral at his sister Kate Coleman’s home. His remains were sent to Pulaski for interment. Also, Paquire Robert D Lockridge, a district magistrate, died Sunday after typhoid fever. funeral Monday led by Rev. Garand and William Anderson. Bessie Roth, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Martin, died Sunday from scarlet fever and was buried Monday at Rose Hill. Also a local ad notes Christmas shoe sale, offering 204 pairs of ladies fine satin shoes at reduced prices to clear out stock by Dec 25.
Invitations reach Mrs A B Warren of Nashville for an At Home on December 18 nine. Miss Sue Polk Tempie to present Walk About Rome at the Institute Saturday night. Columbia Band to stage Wanted, a Band at the Opera House next Tuesday. Mary Thomas and Herbert Thomas host guests at Bigbyville Tuesday. Clyde and Fred Fitzgerald to entertain Friday evening. Katie Thomas hosts Glendale gathering Wednesday. Junior Aid SocietyOf Frierson Memorial church plans penny sociable this evening at Mrs J W Bishops. Miss Bertha Wolf of Nashville to give recital at Rebekah Hall assisted by Miss Wipplinger.
In Bethany on N Main St Mrs Osteen reported Christmas specials stolen from her home Sunday night. By Wednesday the chinasware and fruit were found hidden in her stable and coal house under rubbish. The silver was in another outhouse. Mr Bailey living with Mrs Osteen expressed gratitude for the find. No clue to the robbers has been found.
A public sale at the Arsenal drew many buyers and yielded better prices as improvements and value items were offered. Advertisements noted fixtures and minor articles sold at modest sums, with Neighbors hearing of the event through the day’s notices. A product mention described a periodical seed offer and a delivery arrangement in Baltimore.
John Hood died at his father's home on Knob Creek Wednesday after a lingering illness from typhoid fever. He was about twenty years old. Funeral and burial were held Thursday morning with Rev. Mr. Roberts officiating.
Nicholson Magruder and Co promote their agency as the largest writer of tornado fire life and accident insurance in Tennessee. The message touts authority across key lines with contact details at Brown Block, Bothphones, and Dbbby.
Franklin Review-Appeal notes Representative Padgett has introduced bills for a national park on the Franklin battlefield and is urging rural delivery development across his district. It praises energy and attentiveness to public welfare as key qualifications for a useful congressional career.
Subscribers are invited to recruit new cash subscribers with a promise that each new name plus cash will advance the reader’s subscription by three months. Four new names with payment will cover a year. A list of uncalled letters for week ending Dec 12 1908 is included with names and a note to pay one cent for advertised letters.
Special to Tuillahoma reports the Seventy Judicial District Democratic Executive Committee met to decide whether to hold a conception or primary election for senior candidates and the district Attorney General post. A judicial convention is set for April 22 in town to nominate a Circuit Judge and Attorney General, with Aydelott elected permanent secretary and John Woodwich of Lincoln named secretary.
Marriage license entries show J P Fitzgerald to Mie GP Priest and James Ove street to Mise Mary Jace Pinkerton, with Archibald Albert Paeler to Mise Minnie Leneare also listed.
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