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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
7
After numerous Christmas dinners and receptions this advertisement touts Alcorn's Dyspepsia Remedy as a cure for all kinds of indigestion. It guarantees relief and lists price at 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle.
Loca Lona December reflections list residents traveling to Dartnelly Alabama Franklin and Tullahoma. Weddings, illnesses, house moves and new neighbors appear as families visit kin in Columbia Nashville Verona and Lawton. Readers bid farewell to year with civic well wishes and notices of local life.
A wedding of Monae day at 5 oclock featured Mr. R. Jones and Miss Florence Nerry with Kiddy Derenberry officiating. Attendants Mr. RS. and ire Derryberry, and Mr. Jines family have moved to Marshall county. School opens with full enrollment. Miss Ure Perry among new pupils. Moore Institute pupils prepare a recital The Last Test at Glendale on Friday Jan 4. Mystic Cure advertised for rheumatism and neuralgia sold by A. B. Raine in Columbia.
A letter from New Year greetings reaches a far home. The writer speaks of life ahead, sorrow and sickness in the past year, and warm wishes for the recipients. The text expresses hope for the community and a quiet, earnest tone in the holiday message.
The column collects social notes and holiday recollections from Andrews and nearby, naming residents, visits, dinners, Christmas events, and small town travel. Mentions of Miss Carrie Scobey, Lila Jones, Fannie and Emma Lowell, Edward Scobey, and others surface amid holiday anecdotes and local friendships. The piece notes smallpox concerns and local commerce, plus plans for a new year.
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions Lawrenceburg and Hardin County with scattered phrases about events or people. Readable items are limited. no clear dates, positions, or outcomes emerge. The passage appears damaged and lacks coherent narrative.
A column from McCains recaps a cold New Year start and warm Christmas memories. It highlights social visits by Rev. Trousdale of Lebanon, Prof. Harris, and others, baptisms of Aileen Brown and John Ethridge, and neighbors touring Sunny Side and Iron Bridge areas.
Benjamin B Odell Jr was today inaugurated governor of New York in a grand outdoor and civic display. More than 1500 National Guardsmen lined the processions as friends and neighbors from across the state gathered to witness the event and welcome the new executive in Albany. The retiring governor joined Odell in the assembly chamber for the formal ceremonies.
The Herald calls for more candidates to run in district races across Maury county. It urges readers to select a man or woman in Ashwood and towns like Mt Pleasant Hampshire Isoma Kettle Mills Williamsport Sewell Valley Water Valley Spring Hill Carter's Creek and others to announce their candidacy and rally support. The piece envisions six to eight current candidates expanding to 60 or 80 to boost excitement and ensure robust competition.
A Pekin dispatch reports Su-Hai, who killed Baron Von Ketteler, German minister to China, was decapitated at 3 PM on the scene of the crime. The incident follows days of sightseers and reactions as authorities confirm the execution.
A Monday afternoon ceremony united Miss Margaret Shelton and Mr. W R Shelton at Dr W C Sheppard’s residence. The couple received warm congratulations as they planned a short train trip and arranged to live on West Seventh Street. The bride, a musician, and the groom, advertising staff at Herano, were praised for character and charm. The notice ends with local furniture store promotions.
Nasavitee January 2. The Chamber Association contacted Governor Benton McMillin and urged an appropriation of 5000 dollars for Tennessee’s state exhibit at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo. The Governor indicated he could recommend the appropriation.
A compiled society notice lists individuals: Miss Mattie Willis Miss Fannie M Stephenson Miss Rosa Cherry Mrs DF Osteen Prof W E Bostick and others from Timmons Santa Fe Columbia Match Frierson Hatcher Calumby and Williams. It reads as a roster of attendees or speakers.
A Columbia resident extends New Year wishes and declares candidacy for the Hetanns prize Phaeton. He asks for votes and good will, promises to serve faithfully, and humorously notes he will enjoy his first ride in the Premium Phaeton with pride.
Rev J W Hatcher of Santa Fe circuit asks friends to support his bid for Heraen's Premium Pheton. He boasts wide county ties and a large circuit, promising strong effort from the winning bidder. Carrie Minor of Match Teen also seeks Heraen's Premium Pheton, per her note.
Jan. L. Eidor E. Adam, a prominent church minister, has accepted a call from the Christian church here. Neene Cuthee Sunday Jon.
Julia A. Wilson and others sue Samuel W. Daimoia in the Chancery Court at Columbia Tennessee seeking action related to a land sale. Proceedings detail filing parties and court location.
Advertisement offering farm mortgage financing from W. J. Exnay & Co. claiming quick approval and no denial.
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