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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
2
Miscellaneous county notes include Cullooka and Pulaski planning joint activities and a pair of cabinet photos with a 50 cent button offered for a dollar at Young’s. Reports mention livestock losses to blind staggers, school closings, local visits, and holiday entertainments as well as local sales ads and a Santa letter excerpt reflecting neighborhood cheer.
Charles Emory Smith of Philadelphia resigns as Postmaster General with Jan 15 as a possible end date and will return to Philadelphia. Henry Payne of Wisconsin, former Republican National Committeeman and Milwaukee Postmaster, is to be nominated after the holiday recess and would assume the office. Payne is currently vice president of the Milwaukee Electric Railway and Light Company and has long held railroad and utility interests.
A leading trade journal notes a surge in interest for genuine colonial furniture as manufacturers copy old yellowed pieces. The Columbia Furniture Co plans a new store opening on January 1 with an upholstery and refinishing department led by W. F. Anderson, serving Maury County.
Admiral Schley through his counsel filed with the Secretary of the Navy a bill of exceptions to the court of inquiry findings and a letter requesting to be heard regarding objections to Admiral Dewey’s colleague’s opinions. Secretary Long held a conference with Judge Advocate Lemley and Mr Hanna and said oral argument would not be heard, but a written statement would be accepted.
Miss Fannie P. Walters won the scholarship medal at the Carter's Creek school after a close contest with Miss Snow Church. Master Fulton Church earned the silver medal for perfect attendance, with several pupils near the mark including Miss Octieo Mabon. A farm listing offers 76 acres near Carter's Creek Station with fenced, watered land and a half cash, half credit price.
The firm of Brittain and Wherry is dissolved by mutual consent. Mr Wherry retires while Mr Brittain continues the business and will collect all accounts and pay all bills of the old firm.
A list of Christmas events across local churches details planned trees and entertainments. Many congregations schedule Christmas Eve or Christmas Day programs, with timing pending. Programs include hymns, recitations, choirs, and a two-part cantata featuring named characters and students.
The store advertises a wide range of items from boys wagons and tool sets to dolls, toy china, pianos, and board games. Includes writing desks, toy books, plush albums, chess and parlor games, handkerchiefs, sewing accessories, and a large selection of china, glass, and novelties. Prices span from a few cents to several dollars, with a heavy emphasis on children's toys and gift items.
Following is the program for the entertainment to be given by the Fifth and Sixth Grades of the Public School this morning at 11 o clock. Hymn Joy to the World Prayer Rev J A Molloy Chorus Christmas His Come Recitations A Christmas Memory Luzelle Hodge The Cowboy s Christmas Ball Horace McKay Song Bobbie Shaftoe by Lady Anne McLemore William Greenlaw wand Lillian Lamar Christmas Bell Drill by twelve girls Recitations The Passing of Jim and Joe Jimmie Jackson Christmas in Camp Maurice Dowell Two Little Stockings Lula Adame Chorus Message of Peace Cantata King Rudeness or No Manner Land Characters King Rudeness Cooper Meek Princes Willa Maude Haley Prince Charming Bertram Dedmin Ira the maid Gertie Bennett Page Norton Nichols dester Ed G Cherry Pedanticus the Schoolmaster Yerby Adkinson Cartiers attendants and school children Public cordially invited. big Bargains For thirty days we will sell surries and prietons at cut prices Too many in stock Come quick and thoice At Bee Satranvixey & Dovsox
Senator Carmack resigns from the Democratic caucus and is reassigned to a committee slot connected to the Philippines. The move awaits Senate confirmation as reported from Washington Special.
A trade note references Columbia Mercantine and a plan to store goods with Mercantile Storage Co. The brief item signals logistical arrangements involving a storage facility and merchant interests.
Card notes a sale listing for one red Poll and one short horn bull from Columbia Stock Yard Co. notifies as an extra good pair for sale and mentions the seller name.
A fragmented report chronicles extreme cold and its impact on holiday shopping. It notes harsh temperatures near zero, fluctuating conditions, and merchants reacting to the cold with grim humor about deals and shopping behavior.
Fragmentary OCR reads a chaotic note about a local topic touching town affairs and a person named aleigh with phrases Fin de Siede and Basta, lacking clear events or dates. The legible bits suggest a discussion of priorities and a limited governance focus.
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