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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
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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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boetwine
Satterfield & Dodseo
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Mutual Consort
WP. Woldridge
WP. Wooldridge
R. G. Irvine
W. P. Woldridge
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Hrtate
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Crry Grats & Feed Co
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Bee Batterfield & Dopson
Howard Institute
Mt. Pleasant
E. E. Hoss
City Grain & Feed Co
Satterfield & Dodson
Pric Gant Bros, Bede
Odds and Ends
J. Rosenthal
Hillery G. Chultin
Emmer Scott
Neeley
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Tonne Weblertt
T. K. Jones
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