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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1900

Page

5

Business changes sweep local firms and staff shifts

William Collier becomes bookkeeper at Partners & Merchante Bank replacing Arthur Porter who left for health reasons. Frank Borun and Ernest Dixon join Dearing Harvesting Machine Co and T. N. Figuera show store respectively. Seaver & Sweet dissolve Columbia Steaming Mill as Geo Seaver takes control. Dozens of clerks swap posts across Rains drugstores and Alcorns. Minor relocations occur at livery, tailoring, and dry goods firms. Rotten corn alerts farmers to better stock.

William Collier Partners & Merchante’ Bank Arthur Porter Mr. Collier W. J. Collier Franklin Frank Borun The Dearing Harvesting Machine Co Ernest Dixon T. N. Figuera Seaver & Sweet Columbia T. Sweet Geo, Seaver Jos F. Lewis Rains Woltiige & Trvine Mesars Owen Strishear Aml Lee Sacca Alcorn D. L. Ringo Lasvizion Broshau Alcorn’s Pred Owen Spones Mekal Trade Palace Kennon, Anderson Foster's Clothing Department Sam Harlan Watkins, Marlon & Evans Walter Loebridge Lazarus Bros H.W. Gamble Grocery, Co J. P. McGaw Sixth North Main Streets Messrs Harlan, Son & Shelton South Garden Street T. H. Bigham South Main Street Brown Block O. G. Gunther White Star Laundry West Seventh Strat Knox Fleming McKennon, Anderson & Foster Maury Dry Goods Co

Election Today Elects Magistrates and Constable

Election is held today to fill a district magistrate seat replacing Judge Looney, another magistrate for the corporation, and a district constable replacing W. A. Vors. Candidates include G. W. Hayes, R. H. Guest for magistrate, F. M Nichol for corporation magistrate, and W. J. Goad for constable. A fire incident at a hotel caused damage and a shooting case involving John Underwood noted. permits granted for a one story brick building on Main Street.

Judge Looney Corporation of Columbia T. E. Lipscomb Ith W. A. Vors Messrs G. W. Hayes R. H. Guest F. M Nichol W. J. Goad

Social News From Nashville and Nearby Cities

A reef of missives and notices details dozens of visits and returns. Residents such as Mr and Mrs T J Rea of Florence and Miss Tris Conotonham of Lewisham visit Nashville while locals like Mrs. West and Mrs. Shannon return from trips to Nashville and New Orleans.

Nashville Boydin Nahville T. J. Rea Florence Tris Conotonham Lewishar John A Taylor L. Martin New Orlean Ariana Jonie Dobbing St. Laie Spo Blyden Migkinaville G. Ghintheria Mri Ancoarilli Dave Pissard Maltimoris Tefore Bt Ledger White Tain Young Gemiie Jor M Tucker Wily P. Bennett Villeo Mra. J. MM. Ny Zuenrts Gardner Ming Martha Jodking Pulaski Mra W. T. Kenton Ming Angit Be Toscunbia W. C. Sheppard Jet Barron Pure City Mississippi R. H. Gordon New York Leo Siero Raine’ Drug Store Midway Isme Dns Ernest W. Lovell Kottie Mills Weldon Oliver Groveland Robert I. Guthrie Lawrence County Mary A. Lavell Leon Rucker Little Rock Ark Z. P. Brownlow Frank Everett Hopkinsville Willie Satterfield Lieut. Wells London Fort Sheridan Richard Miller San Francisco Soho Bettie Rothrock Susie Robinson Brentwood Mary A. Lovell Flay Carpenter Norfolk Rd. Carpenter J. Hill Alexander Macon Gay Knox Fleming Tera Vivil

Sincere thanks to patrons for past year and new year note

I thank my friends for their patronage this year and wish everyone happiness and prosperity in the coming year. Please remember my old stand will be occupied by Messrs. Warkles Harlan and Evats around mid January.

Warkles, Harlan & Evats Woldridge Building J.T. Meadors

Wedding Notices Highlight Local Nuptials and Business Changes

Reports from Columbia and nearby areas note several weddings and a business dissolution. Capt K Martin of Meridian and Miss Sarah Woodruff wed in Tennessee, while Thomas Alexander and Finnie Williams married in Williamson County with a reception at the groom’s parents’ home. Roy Beasley officiated another ceremony for George Ann Shotts and Duncan Peyton at the South Columbia Methodist parsonage. The Williams family and Woldridge Irvine firm announcements follow, reflecting community events and local commerce.

Alexander Harpeth Williamson County Thomas Alexander Finnie M. Williams kWwood Columbia A. J. Alexander South Garden Street South Columbia Methodist Duncan Peyton Georgie Ann Shotts Roy J. Z. Beasley South Columbia Mit Cumberland Telephone Company

Will Hughes To Return Home From Philippines

Capt Will Hughes of the Thirteenth Infantry, a Columbia alumnus, will leave the Philippines due to poor health and is expected to reach home sometime during March.

Will Hughes Columbia Thirteenth Infantry Philippines

Court Session Hears Pistol Carrying and Theft Fines

In Criming Court Thursday morning Jessie Smith, color] was fined 00 for carrying a pistol and given sixty days in the county Work-house on the charge. Freeman Hill, colored, was fined 50 on the charge of carrying a pistol. Jule Looney also showed several other cases of minor misconduct an adjournment was set for morning.

Jessie Smith Freeman Hill Jule

New Dry Goods Store Opens in Wararat Area

Announcement notes a new stock of dry goods, clothing, and merchandise in the Oukes block. Mr Wourr Waiter Lectriige of the Genery Company invites customers to visit for bargains and steady service as the shop aims to attract locals in Wararat with Hinge and Seay products.

Tucker Lees Lectriige Gneery Company Wararat Loemeanak

Local notices and town items mix in Murfreesboro

A patchwork of town happenings lists hog sightings and police herdings on the streets, cabinet buyers, and a Meadors relocation. Notables include Whitthorne kin, measles at Greenlaw family, skaters on ponds, and a Winchester accident. Schools Yeoman prep opens January 1 with Dr. Hoss speaking.

Sandiy Waatyr Murtreeiuera Ded E. Attin Benen & Co O. HP. Bennett Mondi Curran Whitthorne W. CG. Whitthorty Bee Payne & Brittain Yar McMillan Priday Laney Maury County William Greenlaw Margaret Provine Woods Lochridge Nashville Danner Frank Whitthorne Crockett Owen Annie Helm Mia Tom Helm Third Avenue Tennessee Rome T. Figners H. A. Brown Idney Rushton

Underselling Strategy Aiming to Save Customers Money

The statement claims generous underpricing by underbuying to beat competitor costs. It asserts substantial savings for customers and promises to meet and exceed rival prices through low acquisition costs.

Obituaries and Funeral Notices From Early Local Papers

A stream of death notices from the Ishyville area records the passing of J Rosenthal J Chattie a respected elder. Emmer Scott a Bigbyville resident. Mildred Blanton Blair, two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Thos Blair. and Mrs Mary A Lovell, with details of funerals, interments, and mourners. The notices reflect community mourning and family tributes amid late 19th century style obituaries.

Mildred Blanton Bate Mildred Blanton Blair Thos. Blair South Garden Street P. McFerrin Rose Hill

Memorial tribute and funeral notes for a community honoree

The obituary speaks of a beloved mother sister and friend who has died after an illness. The remains were carried to Brentwood for burial in the family plot. Funeral services were held at the residence with Rev W T Ussery officiating and interment at Hardin ton graveyard. The survivor is a grief stricken wife.

Tmillary J. Chattie Isehyville Deveused Bigbyville Mary A. Lovell Vale of Death Albert Dans R Ernest W Beasie Nankie K. Lovell D. Wilson Mra W. P. Webb Henry Arnett de Angela Thomas Dooley Rock Spring Thursa W. T. Ussery Harditon

Help Wanted for Nursery Stock Sales Agents

Tam seeks energetic men to act as agents for nursery stock sales. No prior experience required. Live active men may earn good wages. Send full name age and reference to 5m C Graxr ColumbiaTeon.

Uet C. Graxr Columbia Teon

Columbia Plans City Directory and Street Improvements

A city directory for Columbia is planned as the town shifts toward city status. Phelan and Takeuyer drive the effort, promising free mail delivery and building of houses along with other improvements.

Columbia PC. Phelan R.A. Takeuyer

Furniture store ad fragment for Satterfield and Dodge

Brief OCR fragment advertises boetwine and quick service at a furniture shop named Satterfield and Dodseo with unclear phrasing and missing details.

Boetwine Satterfield & Dodseo

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