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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
2
Announcement from GWA SES 9 candidate for the dustion of the Pena to fill the unexpired term of ET Lasney with resignation effective January 4. Election to be held in January.
The Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be administered next Sabbath morning at the First Presbyterian Church. Preparatory services are planned for Friday night with Rev. Me Stanet officiating. The Session will meet Sunday after Sunday school to receive members. Deacons convene Friday night at 7. Choreh Workers met at Mr J H Thomas's residence. A holiness meeting led by Rev H O Moar will start the first Sunday in January at Comberkind Presbyterian Church. Services at Peterson Memorial Church next Sunday morning and night conducted by Rev B T Stuart. Second round quarterly meetings listed for Pisgah Mt Zion Delrose Shiloh Elkmont Springs Pleasant Hill Aspen Hill Elkion Bee Springs Simpson's Prospect Bethel Prinity Chestnut Grove Pulaski Sugar Creek Mt Zion Mooreville Ridge Lynnville Taylor Hurricane South Columbia Columbia Ighyville Calleoka Hurricane Mt Pleasant Meh 31 Ayr. W R Petones PLB. For Sale Cheap: One secondhand buggy and harness nearly new. J P Sreeer & Co. Also Hamlin Village Farm sale notes and Direct Hal horse sale, and Satterfield & Dodson furniture terms.
Dr. McIntosh and local health officials report four well developed smallpox cases among Black residents outside the pest house with at least one likely fatal. He notes a mild outbreak elsewhere with chicken pox and measles present. Vaccination and isolation urged. white residents less at risk.
Ella Porter, a colored woman, and her husband Ley Porter, living near Sandy Hook, fought Wednesday afternoon. She fired twice, striking him in the back and causing fatal injuries. She claims her husband assaulted her. Constable Nick Swan arrested her. Also notes dissolution of Seaver & Sweet law firm by mutual consent with T. S. Sweet retiring.
Secretary Floyd of the Chamber of Commerce returns from Huntsville where he toured the No-Treadle Sewing plant seeking to locate in Columbia. He reports to tonight's Chamber meeting at the courthouse about the Huntsville visit and about bringing the Industrial Convention of Tennessee to Columbia. Col. Robt Gates will speak on industrial interests at the meeting.
A local business extends New Year wishes for happiness and prosperity. It thanks patrons for their support over the past year and expresses hope they will continue their patronage in the coming year. The note also mentions plans to relocate.
A message notes the new store on West Seven Street will operate in late January with a commitment to serve and please customers as in years past.
Social gatherings in Crom Brida and West End celebrate Christmas season with Mrs. Meade Frierson, Mrs. Ewing, and Mrs. Towler hosting friends. Guests enjoyed elaborate six course dinners, festive decorations, games, and lively conversation in multiple homes across the neighborhood.
Hillary Chaftin died near Brien last week at age 87. He survived by nine eff ot grand chikiree and G grea total of 13L.
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