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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
7
A long stock taking sale offers drastic price cuts on winter goods including fabrics at five cents per yard and caps, cloaks, and boys clothing with next Saturday as the close date. The notice also includes community items such as local marriages, school events, a Christmas pageant at the Southport school, and a veterinary advertisement. Team names, locations, and local figures appear throughout along with holiday fare and a medical patent remedy.
The column reports local happenings from a small community: school closures, Fevers and recoveries, guests from Pulaski and Lebanon, visits by Miss Ella Thomas and Miss Irene Adkisson, and social entertainments at Mr Bryant's. It mentions a Mrs Burnham case, a Christmas mood, and a Lyceum meeting at Highwille. Also notes a new local doctor to practice in McCains and weddings near Mr Cates.
Special to The Theeaen reports a deadly attack last night in Jepowit near Howisvilin. Jonas Harden assaulted James Harden and John Harden with a knife, slashing James’s throat. Mack Rossel then killed Joe Harden with a shotgun blast to the abdomen. The killings shocked the town amid rising tension.
An advertisement touts Urichepel Blonde Arnica Salve as the best remedy for barn burns sores ulcers boils felons eruptions and piles. It claims rapid healing and guaranteed cures with bold references to Waldritge and peviae TaEN ir aw.
A garbled clipping reports Hwiarr L Moon's purported final words about earth receding and heaven opening. The snippet appears in a furniture store ad or notice referencing a new furniture house, Moody's, and a slogan-like line attributed to Moon.
Virginia Webster and Eugen Webster Long wed at St Peters with a large guest list from Nashville and Huntsville. The ceremony featured pink gowns, bridal roses, and a diamond sun-burst veil. After a reception at the Webster home the couple left for a trip to Cincinnati New York and Florida.
Jim Bear Creek and Misa J A Nikseh were married Wednesday at Santa Fe by Rey Mr Ausbin. Both parties reside in Nashville and the bride had been visiting the Santa Fe area. This brief society note records the ceremony and attendees.
The community mourns the sudden death of Mrs W W Cherry at her home. Born in the county, she was a devoted Methodist and active in church work. Survived by husband four sons and a sister, with funeral at First Methodist Church and interment in Greenwood Cemetery.
Governor McMillan denounces reports that ex-Comptroller Jas A Harris will be named to fill the vacancy. He says he has announced no candidate and that Craig’s supporters oppose Harris, possibly keeping the current treasurer in office. The item also includes unrelated ads and a farm sale notice with price and location details.
Local brief items list Rev. D Borteh spending holidays at home then Nashville business. Rev. F J Tyler of Union City visiting Capt H Fussell and friends. Sam Mallonix visiting father in Manchester Ohio. Ed Garrett and Misses Mamia Phillips Nellie Dunn and Crucie Leech of Nashville visiting Mr and Mrs James Ward and Claudie Erwin. Family leaving Inez for Lucerne Texas to begin new life. Otto Fowler of Obion county and Miss Della Perry of Lebanon Heights visiting Harry Martin. E P Church Sunday school will have a Christmas festival on text Sunday morning. every pupil present will receive a gift.
Field seeds available now include Mmothy red top orchard and blue grass. Purchasers urged to sow promptly as prime growing conditions approach.
Special to Tue Mineaun reports Lebanon struck by a morning blaze that gutted the opera house, post office, hotel, grocers, and several law offices. The Weert Bide Hotel and other businesses burned while mail in the post office was saved. Estimated property loss about 2000 dollars, mostly insured.
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