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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1903

Page

4

Cox Not Committed Still Weighs Seventh District Run

Col. Cox of Franklin, in Colombo for a family wedding, says he has not made up his mind about running for Congress in the Seventh District. He notes broad support but cites family wishes and no financial motive, adds that he may wait and assess a potential Parker nomination while criticizing Panama and Roosevelt.

N. ON. Cox Pranklin Congress Colomba Bethel House The Herald Padgett Tony Tam Mr. Wadgett Lahal Col. Cox Judge Parker New York Parker Roosevelt Panama Col. Gox Philippines Democratic Party

Hughes Purchases Branch Building for New Office

Mr George T Hughes buys the Branch building on Wear Seventh Street above the First Methodist Church and plans a handsome new office on the site The price for the house and lot tbd is understood to end at 2 11 tbd

George T. Hughes First Methodist Church Wear Seventh Street

Partnership Boxes for Rural Route Mail Delivery

A letter from the Postmaster General informs rural route patrons they may form partnerships to share a rural mailbox. If two or more residents agree, they file a written order signed by all intended mail recipients. The head of a family may sign for all members, or neighbors may share with consent and proper orders. The Herald prints the department’s guidance to facilitate turnout and compliance for this service along La rural route. Also notes a City Council meeting in Arcadia to discuss new officers, police candidates, and potential police force reductions under Mayor elect J. B. Brownlow.

Herald Herors Povernment Vox Osivbbor Hia Upa Colombia Parsons Brom Koya Arcadia Maury Notova Bank Jw B. Brownlow Trath Browehintee Pohovmen Una Hatcher W. J. Towter Réforma Police Love Webb City Reoorasr G. Erwin

Local Library Kept For Town Readers Despite Tabord Inn Rivalry

The Students Club defends Cor Tuba town library as a home institution supported by generous residents. It notes stable finances, gradual expansion, and regular book additions while denying any closure or funding shortfalls. The club urges readers to favor local library interests over tabloid claims.

Cor Tuba Curaene Taborad Tabord Inn Funda Club Fatla

Marion Harland Promotes Premium Cake Flour Product

Marion Harland endorses Premium Cake flour from Cummtin Mill and Kievaror Co. The advertisement emphasizes the flour as a superior baking option and cites quality for home cooks.

Ry Aack Cummtin Mill Kievaror Co

Tragic railroad accident near Columbia injures and kills

A wreck at a Columbia rail yard on Wednesday around 2 o clock led to Leake being thrown from a passing freight car and killed instantly. The deceased, Reming, was taken from the site to Nashville and Lavine, with reports noting a family history of railroad-related fatalities.

Gerke Columbia Leake Nashville Lavine Memphis

Record Frost Streak Shatters Local Weather Tales

The report notes an unbroken string of frosts for two days and a historic daily frost run since November 16, a rare meteorological stretch not remembered by long-time locals and expert observers. A local business advertises a shelling plant and corn buying, offering top prices at Columbia Mill and Elevator Co. and other stations.

Ireta Uconning Rae Kato Oaa H. B. Pigners Columbia Otter Columbia Mill & Elevator Cr

Letters to Santa Claus from young readers

A collection of child written pleas to Santa Claus listing desired gifts such as dolls, doll furniture, toy trains, wagons, a velocipede, a sled, a loom of tools, and candy. Signatures include Ulner Lee Cook, James Allison Cook, Rebecca Helm, Sarah Leach, Albert Fisher, Zach T Cook, Clariss Cook, and others from Murfreesboro addresses.

Santa Claus Ulner Lee Cook Santa Clara Dolly Ember Frien Rebecca Helm

Old Santa to Visit Columbia Store Next Saturday

McKennon Anderson & Foster report a message from Old Santa Claus promising a visit to Columbia next Saturday. He will arrive by train from the north at 6 15 a.m. and travel to their store by automobile. Children meeting him will receive a bag of candy and each accompanying parent a see pocketbook, with only 500 pocketbooks available.

Santa Claus Columbia Santa

Christmas Sale Offers for Next Saturday and Monday

Antique style Christmas sale listing ladies suits cloaks and sweaters with prices across many items. Includes jackets cloaks blankets and rugs with bargain prices for men women and children and notes stock limited by size.

Browra Ice Ron Inara Alea

Dear Santa letters and an administrator's notice

A jumble of child wish lists for Santa Claus including dolls, gloves, candy and toys from several children. Also an administrator's notice for the estate of A. D. Vental directing creditors to file claims by a stated date and for debts to be settled in Znovdt Colombia, Tenn.

Santa Claus Naa Iel A. D. Vental Fle Dany. 1 A.J Dawson Adm'r Znovdt Clombia, Tenn R. R. No

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N.N. Cox Dr. Wood Norway Service da. Bristow Parasistant Postumater General Marion Harland Garand Heaver Loavergue Frank G. Cook Santa Claua James Allison Cook Mary B. Porter Edwin Crumpler Galloway St James Uthwy Porter Murfreesboro Sarah Leach Albert Leach Albert Fisher Santa Ciana Baby Brother Zach T Cook St. P Mrs. Hines Institute Dour Dranspa Santa Harry Ganta Clariss Cook West Sth St McKennon, Anderson & Foster Marseilles Shoe Department Saitheday Clothing Department Mhade Fribrson, JR Tittle Bay William Fribrson Santa Clane Annie Louise Latta Claren CL Owen Ana Bennie Fargurson Deve Swata Claus Harldo & Ritter’s Roe Mary Elizabeth Moore the Herald Dresden Rains
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