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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
5
To our friends we extend a Christmas greeting and wish them well. A note says a new store on Wert will open and complete stock will be available. The message mentions a forthcoming opening date and a treat for well-wishers in the building.
A long list of visitors and residents spends the Christmas season in the city. Names from Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Alabama, Arkansas, and Georgia appear, including Mrs. Julius Estes, Mr. W. W. Ogi, Jo Evans, Lena Frierson, Harry Eddy, Rev. F. P. Tyler, Ada Mitchell, Kate Smith, Miss Kate Jones, Miss Willie Chaffin, Daisy Smith, Miss Elizabeth McLemore, Miss Lizzie Webster, and many others visiting relatives or spending holidays with homefolks or friends.
A long list of visitors and locals returning home for Christmas fills Columbia as Nashville and Knoxville friends, relatives, and students travel between cities. Notables include Misses Frierson, Carpenter, and Leech. Mr. and Mrs. Ewing. Miss Lamere at Virginia. and Dr. Shackleford planning a permanent Columbia practice.
A brief note from Harlan Beans extends sincere thanks to friends for support over the past year. He announces continued presence at the old stand in the house to be occupied by Messrs Watkins, with plans for mid January.
Mrs. M. E. Williamson notes numerous upcoming business changes in Columbia. Gant Bros move into the Satterfield & Dodson house, LW J. Wortham opens in the Brown block, C. G. Ganther moves to the Brown building, and Woldridge & Levine relocate to West Seventh and Garden. Avatin Owen shifts to new work with Gamble Grocery Co. in Nashville. further changes to be reported.
A newly established drug store showcases a complete prescription department with facilities for prompt compounding. The shop features fresh goods and a wide wall paper assortment for 1900, highlighting the latest styles and price range from cheapest to finest.
Miss Jessie Tagarden returns from Nashville. Mr. and Mrs. John Woods host Loyd Whitehead and relatives from Florence Alabama. Families visit in Franklin and nearby towns. Measles illness among Reese McCrady and Louise Hunter. several residents travel to Nashville, Tullahoma, and Mt. Pleasant for work and residence changes.
This fragmentary clipping lists various advertisements and notices from a historic newspaper. It mentions low priced groceries by Harlan & Ritter and a damaged suit against L. N. R. R. heard before Esquire Ricketts at Mt. Pleasant with 2199 damages, plus notes on rotten corn, a Citizens' Telephone Co meeting, and a removal notice for a Brown Block location.
A jumble of local notices reports residents moving to new homes and farms, new businesses, and social events. Mr John W Fry remains confined by rheumatism while Allen Foster, a Hinco carrier boy, is on the store hat. Minor announcements include a bowling alley setup, a school program at Hardison’s Mill Institute, and Mrs Hall related family news. Local vendors offer goods, and a call to exchange corn.
A good report from Maury County shows the Citizens' Telephone Co. is out of debt with about 200 dollars monthly income. It serves 235 telephones, up about 100 in the past year, and has a contract to build a Columbia to Summertown line aiding free access betweenPlovenes Alabama and nearby towns. A Santa Fe switch-board, a Paylor's store box, a new line to Bigbyville, and other advances expanded service across the county, marking the strongest year since the company began.
The document thanks friends and customers for liberal patronage, praising it as the most successful year in the history of the business. It credits customer support for the achievement and expresses gratitude for ongoing patronage.
A local ad urges quick visit to Satterfield and Dopson for new buggy styles, noting attractive prices in a lively rural shop style. The message emphasizes limited stock and fast sale of buggies and related wagons.
The Sheddan family will move to Matthews neeon West Ninth street in days, replacing J Ben Thompson and family who currently reside there. W H Lipscomb and Ed Turner move to the Brown place at Eighth and High streets now vacated by Dr Sheddan. G K Houser bought the Sixth street home, where Lipscomb and Turner live, and will relocate his family from Texas soon.
Notice offers white ash shingles and stock from J P Staner Company. It mentions neighbors may lose horses and suggests a location at 4th Ash Street to view the stock and place orders. The wording reflects a period style advertisement for hardware and feed supplies.
Begin next Monday with a serialized tale titled A Colonial Wree Later It blends war intrigue love and romance. Readers are invited to submit their names or numbers for the initial chapter and to trade the paper for Columbia news while the paper promises full Columbus news coverage.
Ashton Brog urges buyers to secure wheat in advance. See them before selling as markets move. The note highlights trading activity and timing within the year, reflecting a cautious approach to agricultural commodities.
Real estate transfers show multiple entries including W B Greenlaw transferring to P Street a home and lot in the 3rd ward for 500 dollars and other deeds such as Walters to Albert Judd for Lot acres in the 19th district for 225 dollars J J Sellers and wife to W J Hartberry for 23 acres in the 2nd district for 800 dollars and Ben Goodrum to Trett Goodrum for 2 acres in the 7th district for 1200 dollars plus several other transfers across districts with varied acres and prices.
In a First Methodist service Miss Bessie Dale sang with growing richness and sweetness while Miss Mary Dale Figures provided violin accompaniment. The article also notes L U P M meetings and various church gatherings around Colombia District with multiple locations and dates listed.
An old time ad promises to cater to all budgets with prices fair to rich and poor. It vows to honor a sacred trust in patient service, offering 24 hour telephone replies and ready assistance from offices in the city.
McGaw announces grand opening at North Main and Sixth streets on Monday January 1 1900. He promises new life of livery service with careful horse care and a country friendly welcome for old customers and newcomers. Also notes Satterfield and Dodson furniture bargains.
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