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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
5
An old newspaper advertisement offers a $100 prize in gold to the customer who guesses vowels in two columns of three papers dated July 24 25 26. Mrs M E Williamson promises cash equivalents for each correct guess with purchases before July night.
For Sale. The William Park farm fronting on the Hampshire pike one mile west of Columbia contains sixteen acres. Will be sold as a whole or divided to suit purchasers. Apply to L wool d6 W. J. datimy & Co.
Obituary notices report Andrew Fox dying at 86 in Campbell’s Station with funeral at his home led by Rev. Ussery, leaving a wife and large family. W M Cheairs Jr funeral in Spring Hill with services by Revs Harrell and Hardin, interment at Rose Hill, pallbearers listed. Other notices include marriages, deaths of Kim Taylor aged 77 with Mexican War veteran status, and Martha Hardison dying at New Latta with burial at Tass graveyard.
A company markets Raina branded fragrance as a skin softening product. The ad touts a bottle trial and promises it to be the best ever, urging customers to test the scent and feel its effects.
Local notices document Miss Strayhorn visiting relatives, returns of Mrs. Warfield and Mrs. McLemore from Palak, Miss Eunice Wood plans to return to Nashville, and Miss Bessie Scott with Lizzie Fry staying a few days. Several residents plan travels to New York, Philadelphia, Dallas, Clarksville, and Europe. Names include Towler, Brown, Cook, Nichols, Meacham, Chaffin, Green, Newman, Roberts, and Dinning, with moves to Sewanee University, Bell Buckle, and Franklin.
New line of designs announced to attract purchasers with estimates and price figures. The firm thanks the public for past patronage and solicits future business, pledging figures that compete with Nashville. Street address appears as TE W th Street. AL N is Aware.
South Columbia notes Miss Lelia Helmick of Lynonville has returned home after visiting Mid laud Craig and others. Miss Minnie Lee Weatherford, Mrs Eugene Guest and their daughter head to Florence Alabama where Mr Guest has a job in the touring mill. Dain Hayes plans to move to Tone to work on a railroad. Friends will regret his departure.
The Red Seal Bakery thanks customers for a strong 1900 trade and hopes for even larger sales in the new year. Tak Ren Seat Bokery is cited as the proprietor W. Ba Yous.
Local residents report a sharp surge in a multi-scene con series targeting vehicles and homes. Investigators caution the public to stay vigilant as reports list several suspects and locations across the city.
Town notices report many residents improving after illness and a busy period of moves and new buildings. Families like Bauman Rainey and Porter relocate or travel. new stores, a wagon, and a Coca Cola rep visit. schools receive funds. silhoutte party planned. several moves and repairs noted across South Main, North High, and Garden streets.
The town notes shifts on Ninth street as a new picture gallery arrives and an old one is removed. Residents including Mr. W C Bryant relocate to Nashville while others, like Miss Mamie Perry and the Newmans, are mentioned with new roles and business ties, alongside minor fires, relocations, and upcoming business openings in the area.
The notice lists multiple weddings and engagements across cities including Lon’elock, Columbia, Mecropotin, and Pulaski. Couples include Mr. and Mrs. Wood, Mr. and Miss Pryor, Mr. Gordon and Miss Kennedy, Mr. Watson and Miss Rountree, Miss Lancaster and Mr. Phillips, and Mr. Oakes with Miss Montague. Dates span late December to January events, with churches named and families noted.
Specialties include Justin fruit varieties Sweet Florida oranges box or smaller quantities Fresh Can dies Raisins Dates Figs and Nute of wil kinds Groceries for Christmas dinners and other meals Headquarters for grain and feed stuff Frierson and Embry South Main Street
The Post-office moved to a corner store at the Masonite Temple on Tuesday. The new office showcases up-to-date furniture installed by Menars Watkins Harlan & Evans with improved keyloosa boxes. The Eagle Store also moved into the former post office space next to Meara's. Land notes wanted as W. J. Embry & Co advertises ready money for investments.
Mbintiog Lodge No 37 K of B installs officers for the term at Follows with Franks Swanshure as C, Fred Late as VC J, Brigen McLeanor as Peelape, W R M A SE, Dooley M Wo Re G tevinmu WE, KR H M Fi C C Gorton D 0by Beomer Lhs. The lodge is flourishing and plans first rank work Friday night and arrangements for installing the officers at Cullocks nest Tuesday. Full attendance is desired.
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