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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1904
Page
5
A long list of names shows Mr E. 1 Joyen expanding time at home and many residents and travelers visiting relatives in Nashville Franklin Lynnville Murfreesboro and other towns. Entries mention returns from trips to St Louis Memphis Mississippi and Kentucky plus several engagements and preparations for holidays.
A lengthy roundup of visitors and residents in the region includes Grace Battle of Guthrie Kentucky arriving in town, Mr Walter Scrages and family, Dr and Mrs Hont Pillow attending a nephew’s wedding, and several locals hosting or visiting kin. Notable mentions cover university ties, depot construction rumors, and a Nashville tobacco event.
Misses Laura Winkler and Ethel Beo land, guests of Miss Mary Dale Figures, returned to Belmont College in Nashville. Lt W N Hughes Jr, at Fort Leavenworth, visited grandmother Mrs A M Hughea in West Hind. J B Tucker, phosphate contractor of Mr Pleasant, here Monday. contracted to ship 50 000 tons of rock next year. Mr and Mrs Jas H Peoples and others of Franklin spent Christmas with Rev and Mrs Jas H Peoples. Dr Hazle Padgett called to Nashville to examine O Potts for a prior murder case. J A MacKnight of Birmingham, originator of placing a giant statue at St Louis Exposition, visiting John Trotwood Moore. New Year wishes from Abbopty & Buchanan. advertisement highlights Pure Blood Bitters.
The Maury Dry Goods Co extends New Year greetings and thanks customers for past support. It advertises deep discounts on tailor made suits, jackets, dress goods, and men's wear with several price cuts and sale terms, urging shoppers to visit the store for low prices and good value.
Dave Bogatzky & Co move into a pew store at No 29 public square while W A Puryeor assists tax work in the trustee's office. A lost money purse with two rolls of currency and keys is offered a five dollar reward for return. Frank Lett Smith shows a new motorcycle wheel. Robertson rents Buckman shop for a carriage and repair business. Mt Olivet Church youths visit J A Malloy’s home on Christmas Eve to fill the pantry with food.
Don’t forget to call in Columbia to renew your subscription and request the pretty Herald calendars.
A young boy, John Doe McVandlees, son of J. G. McCandlees, suffered a broken leg when a horse knocked a pane, which fell on him at a Sunnyside stable where he was with his grandfather N. E. Doe. He was later reported doing well.
The fragment prompts new readers to call and renew their Herald subscription when first visiting Colombia and to obtain a decorative calendar. It emphasizes starting with a renewal and a calendar as a welcome gesture from the newspaper.
A watch night was held to usher in the new year and the old in the community. A watch service took place at the South Columbia Methodist church to welcome the year ahead.
Wed at the bride's home near Columbia in a quiet ceremony due to a recent bereavement. Rev Steward officiated while ushers and family attended. the couple will reside in Eau Springs after a brief visit to Sandant alley.
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