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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1900
Page
7
A local notice urges residents to switch to Alcorn's Drug Store for medicines claiming broad customer support and inquiry into whether shoppers would try the store for a year. It emphasizes a steady supply and reliability as a community staple.
A Moor Tortiture correspondent reports lively holiday events. Miss Nell Collier wins a premium in a prize, while society members from Graham Debating Society debate party lines at Wallocks Academy. The paper recaps weddings, receptions, church gatherings, and village visits with numerous names and Christmas scenes across Roberts Bend and surrounding areas.
J P Breer and Co advertises capital wagons with a few special sizes offered at low prices. The notice lists 1123 two likely address details for the merchant and invites inquiries.
At his home near Spring Hill, Mr White Stevenson died Friday December 21 at age 67 after long illness. A wartime cavalry soldier, he belonged to the Spring Hill Methodist Church, formerly Presbyterian. Funeral held Saturday at 10 o'clock with Rev Wim Crutebited officiating. interment in Spring Hill cemetery. He leaves a wife and three daughters who were with him.
Washington dispatch reports United States Minister Conger in Pekin says Prince Ching received the credentials as Li Hung Chang was ill. Officials refuse to guess how long China will study the note. Occupation of Chi Li and Pekin ends, indemnity issues loom for other powers. Also a Constantinople line notes a Sultan order to the Cramps likely worth about 2.5 million dollars for a worship ship.
Hopkinsville Kentucky dispatch reports a Christmas evening shooting at Carl where Robert Morris killed Marion Henderson as Henderson advanced with two pistols. Morris escaped. The feud involves leading families with a history of violence, including Lem Morris wounded Cush Henderson ten years ago and Jack Henderson killing Lem Morris a year later, signaling possible further bloodshed.
A program by the Aikateat Ly enum will open with Dr. May as lecturer at Opera House on January 7. Tickets available via Mr. Ashby Withinw. Numerous social events fill South Columbia area with gatherings, musicales, and holiday celebrations hosted by local families including the Langues, Hawken, and Longs, featuring readings, music, and festive decor.
In South Norwalk Conn on December 27 John Kelly 18 and Willie Hull 10 drowned after Kelly broke through the ice on Union Mills pond. Hull Perished while attempting rescue as others failed to reach them due to thin ice. Bodies recovered.
The Opera House presented Morrison s Faust with Mephisto played by George M Trimble, supported by competent actors as Marguerits and Valentine. The production featured excellent scenery and special effects in the Brocken scene, but Faust fell short of full performance expectations and Morrison was absent. An attentive crowd filled the theater despite disappointment at Morrison s absence.
An aged advertisement describes hot water bags as superior heat sources for pain relief. It claims soaps stoves and other items offer partial aid, while hot water bags maintain temperature for hours in various sizes and quality.
Daily large stock of furniture arriving for sale. Visit SATTEARVLELD and Donnan to browse selections and prices. Local shoppers urged to hurry as new items are added frequently.
A new lodge of the Knights of Pythias will be organized at Culieoka around the 8th of January. Members of the Go jombis lodge will perform the initiatory work, and twenty or more Menatewrs will colonize the new lodge.
A meeting was held Saturday at the court house to aid the school, with only a small number present. The committee appointed to assist the directors in securing subscriptions and income includes Scene Tuer ibarn Lowell, T. 4. eT matiners de Hort, and 3B Stephens.
Local listing notes sideboards china closet and dining tables for sale. References Dodson and nearby sellers with contact details for purchase inquiries.
In a bold Walnwright building robbery plan three men seized the night watchman Frank Murphy but police chased them. One man was captured near Chestnut Street, another near the Moser hotel, the third escaped. Suspects named Meyers and O Brien gave false identities. authorities suspect ex convicts tied to recent crimes.
J B Goff of Meeker Colorado, famed White River hunter, travels via Denver en route from Colorado Springs to accompany Vice President elect Roosevelt on a mountain hunt. He plans a three week expedition in Coyote basin to hunt mountain lion and bears, with a dozen pack horses and ample provisions.
New York December 27 The Evening Telegram reports the application of Chief of Police William Devery for retirement is with Police Commissioner John B Sexton. The story notes strong belief that Devery will retire, though details remain unconfirmed.
A chain of tragic events and new industrial progress fill the week’s paper. A mother dies from the shock after learning of her son Bryan Canon’s death on the Wabash tracks as Wayne Crowell and Charles Canan perished crossing near Binkeslee. Meanwhile, the Rocky Mountain smelter near Florence, Colorado starts up with $750,000 capital and 600 tons daily capacity, planned to double next year. Georgia populists name delegates J A Bodenheimer and J BR Trewin for the St Louis convention. Market reports note grain, provisions, and livestock prices in Chicago and elsewhere, reflecting the era’s rough mix of local tragedy and economic change.
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