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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
5
Our first year in business has passed with a successful year thanks to our customers. We offer cash basis selling and buying to give the best value and will refund your money if any sold item goes wrong. If pleased, tell others. if not, tell us and we will make it right.
Mrs M E Williamson operates a millinery business in the rear of the Watkins Harlan Evans store, advertising fashionable hats and related accessories to customers. The setup leverages existing storefront presence for accessibility and flare.
A Wednesday accident in the Enterprise area may prove fatal for John English son of Tom English after Leonard Nelson accidentally fired a gun while the pair hooted in nearby woods. The load struck English in the shoulder and doctors fear he will not survive.
Mitchell wagone are high grade and light running at old prices. Scott Sarrexvinpd Dopson remains listed in the record.
Joe Hodge, a colored man sought for eight years on gaming charges, was captured Wednesday on Southin Street by Sheriff Flight and jailed. He has traveled widely since leaving, and returns with two bullet wounds from a shooting affray. He faces trial at the January term of the Criminal Court.
Local ad notes a cold wave coming and urges buyers to prepare by purchasing a plush lap robe and a horse blanket from Sarrerrieup & Dopsox, highlighting ready availability and value.
Marriage licenses issued for pairs including Vaasie Pinkston and Anna Pinkston, Walter Kelley and Dollie Church, J A Derryberry and Josephine Craig, F C Whitesides and Lizzie Brooks, W S Massey and Maud Innan, Gentry Stuith and Mary Church, Otie Brown and Anna Brown, A L Hoover and Hattie McDonald, Jim Teat and Sallie Quillen, T R Jones and F I Derryberry, J M Johnson and Martha Stinnett, Geo W Parks Jr and Maud Pinkston, John Hill and Little Clymore, Early Walters and Elloise Oakley, Joo W Thompson and Eva Johnson, J Walter Adkisson and Carrye Hunter, W J Alderson and Emma Ratcliff. Also items noted: carload of Acme Wall Plaster received by Starsr & Co.
In Murfreesboro during Recorder Erwin's absence Esq W Tucker dispenses justice at City Hall. Several docketed cases Wednesday centered on Christmas fights and overexcited revelry, but nothing serious. Christmas passed quietly with little drinking and only a few arrests by police.
Chancellor Abernathy named Mr W E McKennon as receiver of the merchandise stock of Coggins Ladd & Co at Godwin after creditors filed an attachment alleging fraudulent transactions. The receiver will hold the funds and protect creditor interests while the case proceeds.
Fragmentary OCR notes report mule buyers arriving in Dadeville Alabama near Stangall catalog or market area. Names appear as Morgan Monk Nolen and references to the City. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A long list of visitors and locals celebrating Christmas and holidays in the city includes Duke Biddie, Harry Bond from Nashville, Ostman Fleming, Mrs. A J Alexander in Nashville, Harry Eddy from Bowling Green, Mr Sus Preston to New Orleans, Arthur Porter, Dr K S Howlett from Franklin, James K Ball from Franklin, Tunes Dobbins, Maggie Turner, Harry Jones from Nashville, Owen Brashear, Miss Rebecca Rosmathal in Huntsville, Miss Mamie Perry of Jackson, Mrs Kate Longhurst of Nashville, Vanderbilt guests Crockett Owen and John Brown, and many others visiting relatives in Nashville, Murfreesboro, Mt Pleasant, Huntsville, Birmingham, and New York.
Readable fragments mention rain and a city area but key place and time are unclear. Summary notes outline weather conditions without clear dates or full event details.
A string of local residents and visitors are noted leaving or arriving in Lebanon Kentucky. Calvin Voorhies and two Texas sons visit relatives. F D Lander travels to Louisville for his sister in an infirmary. Flora Kahn’s remains are escorted with Nashville and Knoxville participants. J J Elom visits Richmond and other Virginia points. Hagey couple come from Glasgow for Christmas with B F McGaw family. Hiram Higgins of the Democrat plans Fayetteville departure. S E B Cochran travels home to Shady Grove after ten weeks of osteopathic treatment with Dr Godwin.
An ad touts savings on Enney Mix Candy and assorted chocolate mixes including Peanut Hy and Layer Hains. It claims these goods are cheaper here than elsewhere and urges visiting the shop two doors below the old jail, with Bell phone 24 for contact.
The Executive Board of the Thursday Evening Musical Club places about 60 in the hands of Mrs. E. I. Hatcher and Mrs. Garnett Rainey as joint trustees for the benefit of the Wiles children whose grandmother died in the November 20 tornado.
The clipping lists social visits and travel among local residents. Names include Mr. and Mrs. John Cecil at Cross Bridges. Mrs. Robert Pillow and daughter Mary from Birmingham. Mr. E. Callender departing to Hendersonville. Myrtle Carter returning to Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. John Moore Jr. heading to Marion Alabama. Mrs. Henry Grows and son traveling to Port Worth Texas. Jimmie Joe King visiting from the University of Tennessee. Capt. Charles D. Clay recruiting in the area. Virginia Carpenter and Miss Jenkins noted among others.
Tim McCrady and Bob Reed, em peers of Sid Williams’ mill at Sandy lock, sparked a cutting affray last Monday when McCrady drew a knife and slashed Reed across the neck. The injury was serious though not expected to be fatal, with witnesses noting both men were under the influence of Harwood’s Sarsaparilla during the incident.
Two divorce actions are in the Circuit Court. Genie Hower sues Charlie Banter in a suit noted as filed. Florence Harsham sues Will Barnham in a separate divorce proceeding.
A dense round of neighborhood news from Maury County includes thanks to Mr. Padgett for oranges, visits by Ed Williams of Ennis, Texas, and plans of residents moving to Columbia. Local merchants report strong Christmas trade while various residents relocate, hunt, travel, or recover from illness. Also noted are property rentals, a prison convict arrest with costs paid, and a tornado relief effort distributing houses to affected families.
In a ceremony at the bride’s home conducted by Elder John Evans West Foust a colored man and Arch Hoover of Shady Grove Hickman County united in marriage Sunday at 10 o'clock. After congratulations the couple began their life together in Hickman County with a reception hosted by the groom’s parents. A separate incident near Scott's Mill left a man with severe arm injuries when his hand was caught in a corn shredder and required amputation above the elbow.
A fire alarm sounding at night reported a blaze in a negro cabin that was totally destroyed, with adjoining house and outbuildings severely damaged. Firefighters fought the flames but the cabin was consumed and only charred remains remained.
Yesterday afternoon at 1 o clock a wedding occurred at the residence of Elder A Doresberry on St North Garden street Ada Gooch of Mond and Mr Joseph Pleins Gu were united in matrimony by Elder in ringe The groom is a farmer and merchant from Carrollton Best wishes and congratulations extended by friends Thomas Wilbur Miss Louie Wilbur and Mr Charles
Multiple wedding notices in Tennessee outline ceremonies in Nashville and Columbia regions. Names include Miss Lucyane with Evans Botiaedie in Sueversville, Miss Emmi Ratliff and William Alderson in local offices, and L M Harmon with Lottie Whitehead in a buggy ceremony on the public square.
Columbia friends receive cards announcing the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Virginia Mien Bowman to Mr Charlie Perry Ceci of Danville. The ceremony is set January 6 at the Christian Church in Danville with a reception at the bride’s mother Mrs Mary Withera Bowman’s home. The groom, son of Charles P Cecil and Lilly Whitthorne, has ties to Columbia. Also announced is the marriage of Miss Susie Cyrus to Rev Edward Roseman Barcus in Cleburne Texas on January 1. Miss Cyrus is daughter of Volney Cyrus formerly of this county.
Announcement of the approaching marriage between Mr K W Oldridge formerly of this place now in New York and Miss Katherine Graham of Brooklyn. The wedding is planned for Thursday in Brooklyn. Old friends from his former home place will be interested to hear the news.
Frierson and Embry advertise a Christmas specialties shop on South Main Street offering Justin Florida oranges in boxes and smaller quantities along with fresh can diea raisins dates figs and various groceries for Christmas dinners or other meals.
Miss Kate McClellan visits from Franklin. Miss May Walker returns from Nashville for Christmas. Mrs. Dave Engle back from Nashville. Miss Kate Lattimer of Florence hosts at Weatherford home. Numerous locals visit relatives in Nashville and Lewisburg as charters and family ties fill the season. Charpid Moore’s death summons a homeward call.
The event counted 100 guesses for the big stick weight contest at Ohhanan's store. Winners announced December 25 include W. J. Rowe Frank Wile Rush Gresham Miss Alice Suili yao D. A. dope CT. A. Li Se. Jones L. T. Davin Mix V Horace Sherrill Mrs. T. Es Mrs. Callie Parker TN. Kin T. Mogens and Mew.
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