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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1901
Page
5
A local business thanks customers for the past year 1901 and invites continued trade in the new year. The note expresses wishes for health and prosperity and emphasizes selling worthy goods at reasonable prices to retain patrons and attract noncustomers.
Impromptu recital at Miss Irene llame studio on Atuenwam drew praise from friends. Misses Sadie Norgrass Evie May Johna Maude Haley hosted a Christmas party at Mrs Haley residence. German by Bethell House crowd with Charlie's band from Nashville entertained. Bear Creek neighborhood party at Ed Gardner home. Mrs John Hunter hosted Christmas dinner in South Columbia. Miss Marsh Cochran led a North High street children party. Watch party by Miss Jamelexander on New Year's Eve. Student's Club gathering with Miss Mary Bryant at the Institute. Susie and Meg Mitchell hosted Bear Crows gathering tonight.
Mise Verda Kelsey returns home to Lynneslie while Eugene Guest of Florence visits. T H Neeley of Iron City seen at Ed Haywood's home with Mina Alice Gibson in McCains. Ed Clark and Louisville relatives visit. John W Jackson ill with mumps. Clarence Williams and Ronald visit Sheffield. J M Bates moves to former Boatey house. Dodd of Mississippi visiting Joe Nix parents.
Hendley and Wilson represent fire and tornado insurance firms and act as agents for the American Reading and Trust Company. They execute bonds for administrators executors guardians trustees bank officials and other employees, highlighting broad bonding services.
Comparatively new Steger upright piano with mandolin branch, cherry finish, in fine condition. All for ASH at Avioli South High Street, Dwight, calling Herald for further particulars.
A long list of people from Nashville, Franklin, Vanderbilt, Knoxville, Pulaski, Gallatin, and nearby towns visit relatives or travel for holidays. Names include Miss Alice Butler, Miss Lena Smith, Mrs. Evan Jones, Miss Myrtle Carter, Mr. J. G. Dexter, Audie Green, and many others across Tennessee and beyond.
A formal notice thanks patrons for their past liberal support and pledges best efforts while soliciting continued patronage for the year 1902. The message emphasizes reliability and quality to assure customers they will receive correct goods.
Quality and price highlight a shipment of Landreth's Garden Seeds for 1902. Market gardeners and hot house growers are urged to note the offering and efficiency in supply.
The funeral of Robert Durham, who died Friday evening, was held Saturday at 10 o clock at his residence on South High Street, conducted by Rev A W S Pettie. Interment followed at Rooty Creek. Durham, 41, left a wife and five children, and the city’s poor provide sympathy and support during their privations.
Mrs Mami Kittrell died Wednesday at her Nashville home of consumption aged thirty and was buried at the family graveyard on Knob Creek. Joe Willie Martin, two, died Wednesday of scarlet fever at his parents home on Bear Creek pike and was interred at Rose Hill cemetery with Rev W T Ussery conducting services.
Sunday's the shortest day of the year with numerous local notes. Illnesses mark families including Dr R Holding, Leonard Hughes, and Elizabeth McGaw. Moves involve Wilson family to Johnson City and Dinning partners in Dresden. Stanton events include doll contest won by Nellie Watson and staff changes at local firms. Rebekah lodge officers elected with drill team practice planned.
To our friends we extend heartfelt thanks for kindness last year and wish you happy returns. We assure courteous treatment in the coming year and announce neat millinery bargains to save you money as prices are cut.
The report lists preaching at the First Methodist Church by Elder We Peebles and Rev AL PL Mckerrin, with a South Columbia Methodist service and quarterly conference. A congregational meeting is announced for December at the First Presbyterian, and a court case filed by Thus Simpson through attorney J B McLemore seeks $620 from C J Kebar with attached property and a related mortgage dispute involving Maury National Bank and C P Snell.
The Collins Comedy Company performed to a small audience Wednesday at the Opera House. The Columbia Band is set to present a trio of comedies tonight at the venue.
Burglars entered the home of John E. Walker on the Moonee ville pike Monday night. Mrs. Walker and Col A M Looney lost a few dollars from pockets and a nickel plated watch was taken. Intruders left doors standing open and the community woke to the quiet break in. Local authorities are investigating and attempting to identify those responsible.
J ROSENTUAL reflects on the passing year and promises to strive for continued improvement in the new century. The notice thanks readers for liberal support and encouragement received during the year.
A string of weddings graced Columbia as couples tied the knot at homes and churches. Robert Jones of Mr Pleasant wed Willie Examereon in a morning ceremony at the Emmerson residence with brief attendance and a reception planned in Mt Pleasant. Other unions followed including Andy Watson and Hullot Hight at Rev Ussery's South Columbia home and Ellett Patton with Miss Lacy Patton at the Methodist parsonage.
A prominent Zion merchant wed Mrs Helton of Columbia and Mr G T Helton in Wayne county. The Reeves marriage at ith street with Rev W T Crow performing the ceremony. Roxie Bell wed Charlie Notaruss at Rev F J Tyler’s residence in Sunnyside. The couples plan to reside near Waynesboro and Sunnyside respectively.
A string of wedding notices appears across Mt Pleasant and Columbia. The bride Ora Bailey is daughter of G W Bailey, with Rev. WoT. Useery performing. Also listed are Extella Earpps and Felix Grover Chattin of Vierville, a runaway wedding, and plans for a Southbound bridal tour. Additional notices include A J Rummage and Reed’s ceremony, and Fannie May Stephenson with Janes A Ploming. George M Hodge and Mina Barrie Stoddard wed at the bride’s home.
Users are urged to send 25.00 to Columbia Phonograph Co at 710 East Baltimore Street Baltimore for improved graphophones and records. The notice emphasizes advances over past years and promises shipments on a cash-on-delivery basis.
The notice lists marriage licenses for W J Workoin and Annie Cook RR, Mallon Moore and Boawie B Scott RK, Dale and Mo Garner A H Watson and Ethel Hight, Vaughan and Eleniette Loon, W M Ellett and Lucy Patton, Pennington and Fannie Hight, Harlan and Elin Pickard, The Trimble and Carrie Stan. It also reports the firm Seaver Worley Mfg Co dissolving by mutual consent with WW Worley continuing and handling liabilities. The Herbrand offer to new subscribers and gifts from Menara McKenon Anderson Foster are noted, along with local merchants on West Seventh Street acknowledging employee gifts and public appreciation.
Local notice from the Mercantile Storage Company promoting a broad selection of hay corn oats and fowl supplies. They claim readiness to furnish in any quantities and at any price to meet merchant demand.
A notice reports that Wilkes has served as cashier and will be replaced by Halley of Dameeon. Kaley, who also held a position, will assume Wilkes role. The changes affect local business operations and staffing.
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