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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1900

Page

5

Novel Chafing Dish Party and Social Gatherings

A string of social events is described from the Towler sisters home where six young ladies hosted a chafing dish lunch with eight accompanying couples. Other gatherings include a Wednesday Afternoon Club with Linda Frierson hosting and a musical contest won by Mrs. Joe Towler, plus multiple visits, readings, and dinners at Mt Pleasant Pike and nearby homes with various local residents named.

Minnie Daisy Towler Misses Rockwell Minnie and Rebecca Williamson Louise Frierson Sadie Shegox Ethel Hendley Florence Farrell Linda Frierson Lila Coleman

Local residents noted in city social notes and visits

The column records numerous residents and visitors: Mr. William Shaw and Mrs. TN Jones amid illnesses, Bruce King visiting kin in Jones Ark, Mrs. C Junither returning from Palastel, F Abraham of Nashville visiting his wife, O Hirach, and Thos Alexander visitors near Franklin. Plus Eugene Everett of Hurtaville AL visiting, Marvin Crosthwait back from Pulaski, Miss Gertrude Martin from Mountain Greek hosting friends, and many others in and around Columbia including travelers to Florida, Texas, and Arkansas.

William Shaw TN. Jones Bruce King Jone Ark Mm. C. Junither Palastel F. Abraham Nashville Wieter O. Hirach Thos. Alexander Franklin Mr. T Cincinnati Eugene Everett Hurtaville Alu Marvin Crosthwait Pulaski Gertrude Martin Mountain Greek Mal Fitzgerald Theta Keith Covington North Caroling WE. Bostick Mittie Elan Washington

Thanks and New Year Wishes From a Local Merchant

A short note to friends extends appreciation for patronage over the past year and wishes a happy, prosperous year ahead. The writer mentions remaining at the gold stand in a house to be occupied by Messrs. Watkins, Horlan and Evane around mid January.

Messrs Watkins, Horlan & Evane

Appointment of Mr BR Mockby as Exchange Manager

Very respectfully Mrs M E Williamson reports that Mr BR Mockby has been appointed manager of the Crumibvesrlare Telephoneme Exchange at this place and will assume duties this week. Mockby comes from Dyersturg where he has been a manager.

Bell Telephone Exchanges BR. G. Mockby Crumibvesrlare Tealspstaemnee Mer. Mockby Dyersturg Toea

Opera Hose and Haas Perform Amid Mixed Reviews

The Opera Haas company gave a mixed show in a city visit, praised for organization and audience interest yet critiqued for uneven singing and uncertain tenor presence. Grace Lew Corll delivered a finished performance while the company as a whole earned high marks for effort, with a hiatus noted until January 7 for new acts.

Thustc Wve International Operatic Co Jeffries Lmuorkey Syne

Triangular Sheriff Contest Likely With Three Candidates

The sheriff race next summer in Held features three announced contenders R W Hight current sheriff seeks another term Love Webb former sheriff also seeks a second term and Dock Crowe son of Joe M Crowe offers one term. Voters face a tough choice with no primary convention likely and the Herald offering no guidance.

R.W. Hight Love Webb Hight Mr. Hight J. A Dock) Crowe Joe M. Crowe the Herald

Buggies and Surreys Featured by Local Dealer

Satterfield and Dawson advertise new styles of baggies and surries as a carload arrives. The dissolution of Woldridge and Irvine is noted, with business to be continued by W P Woldridge and all accounts due the firm must be settled. R G Irvine announces presence with W P Woldridge and welcomes friends.

Satterfield & Dawson Woldridge & Irvine W. P Woldridge Woldridge R.G Irvine W. P. Woldridge R. G

Deaths in County and Nearby Towns

Mrs J P Baird a former city resident died at her son W C Bairds Chattanooga home last Tuesday night at 9. Deceased sister to John K Gray of this city. Five children survive. Also mentioned Mrs Fleary Murphy dying suddenly on the 4th of heart trouble near Godwin. Lasting Hope graveside services held Saturday at 2 p m for Hollie Dodson aged 18 in Carter s Crook area. Reverend Gray and Gupton officiated.

J. P. Baird Nashville W. C. Baird Chattanooga Baird John K. Gray Fleary Murphy Godwin West Point Misa Hollie Dodson Carter's Crook Lasting Hope Reve, Gray and Gupton

There Will Never Be A better time to pay your subseriy

A fragmented notice urges timely payment of a subscription in the headline style, emphasizing urgency with bold phrasing and a local appeal to readers to settle the balance promptly.

Finn Franklin, Ky Deel 2S Wulsorip Remenu Sion Nur

Around Town Notes And Local Sidelights

Wiley Wuarfield Jr joins Frierson Embry firm while several residents report illnesses and weddings loom. The piece lists area moves, store openings, weather, illness updates, and community notices including purchases, governance items, and local business changes.

We undersell by underbuying in retail strategy

The note states that underpricing stems from underbuying, aiming to explain why sales volumes lag. It implies pricing decisions tied to purchasing limits and stock levels, suggesting a cycle where limited inventory leads to lower perceived value and reduced revenue opportunities.

Week of Prayer activities at Main Street church

The Main Street Church held a Week of Prayer with cottage meetings at various homes led by Harry Martin and others. Services and notices covered upcoming church events, officers elected for the new year, and announcements from several local congregations and pastors.

C.ei T. W. Lamar Fth Mat Frierson West Lith Street Minnie Small East 7Th Glade Street W. N. Wilson Railroad Avenue Thirst Presbyterian Church R. P. Dodson Mes. Alunter Webb

Community notices announce services and recruitment

The piece lists upcoming church events including a prayer meeting next Wednesday at 7, a 30 minute song service, sermon, and audience, plus a Frierson Memorial church service at 9, Rev Stuart preaching Christ Crowded Out. It also invites capable men to become nursery stock sales agents via W. O. Grant in Columbia, Lenn.

Kor O. Granr Columbia Lenn

Burned stock and belongings after house fire in Culleuka

A fire last Monday destroyed a large turn peloniging to Mr. Sam Pickens of Culleuka, burning twelve head of barged, mwawong hires bogies, and several sets of tisiness mid a larger imovet of provender. No further details available.

Sam Pickens Sear Culleuka

Phosphate Lands Sold by Bailes in Gallatin

Walter Bailes of Spring Hill arranged a patent dig and sale of phosphate lands at Gallatin for 412,000 dollars. The conveyance was executed at the Gallatin Phosphate Company office, with the property linked to the Nashvilly American enterprise and associated firms.

Walter Bailes Spring Hill Gallatin Gallatin Protphate Company Saidae Trepiliake Qotap

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KW. Walieling So Harlin Win. Evans Fr. J. Everett Mt. Pleasant Pike Joe Brown- Jow Levin Springfield Kate Coleman Frank Everett Oxtivyle Thompson Corrie Romick Baldwin Lewishung Tornight Kipling Institute Baldwin Mt. Pleasant Misa Mins McLemore M. Kyadares Cornelia Stones Vinia Carpenter Moser Sr Tiarlan Henry Evans Sam Willams Olivia Barrow Thoreday Fiat Week Mise Etin Mateher Neste Tenn Frierson Margaret Mekwen Will Dale Sen Eva James Cardinl Cotillion Club Fratoray of Orry Guars & Pend Co Mt Pleasant Sestentay Herat M. Allen C. Perry Snell Florida Fred Cook Wayneshere Henry Ragadalis Misa Sallie Mixa Orena Terry Margaret McEwen Lena Frierson Sre Guste Ethel Hatcher Annie Plaming Zion Cleburne Texas A. P. McFerrin Mrs. Williams Lacey Patton Trade Palace Covington James D. Richardson, Jr Murfreesboro Porto Rico Frank Verett Willie Satterfield Geo. M. Garth Courtland Ala Ewell Farm George Campbell Brown Hay Davis Laxora Ark Jennie ‘May Nicholson M.L. Stokes Columbia Arsenal McCarty Mary Levin Joe Brownlow Little Marie Brownlow John Brooks Bud McKennon Daniel Annon John Calehan Col. Roseborough The Columbian Observer Columbia Intelligencer M. E. Williamson Suia Rains P. Baird Mrs. Money Murphy Mellie Dudson Harlan & Ritter North Main Street Allen & Greets Wil la Anderson Osah Shippest & Fund of Leouisrlin Arount Town Wiley Wuarfield, Jr Frierson & Embry Salmon Miss Letticee Hal Simmons T.D. Simmons West End Mra Stovell W.T. Natt J.P. Janes Roberts Hee Algie Hrrano James Roberta Sixth Street Ruth Fleming W.S. Fleming Narcissa WB. Wooten Maury Dry Goods Company Maury National Bank E McEwen Hardison & Dooley South Main and Eighth Street G. L. Johnson Marshall County W. G. Claymore Maddin Voss West Tenth Street C. J. Dyer Mr. Dyer Columbia and Tuscumbia Ed Thompson Rockdale E. C. Blackburn Mappex Voss City Hall Jim Roberts A. M. Taghes Hianpshire Pike Thomas Butts McEwen Jacksonville Franklin Fer Wekang Logansport Tod Deeli POW Sale T. Garerix Dendfyrdsyn Marion Co South Colummia W. Hi. Heasley Willwuieport Ard Eston Sindust Walier Amd PL Lawson Hite Marcos Teline Dexas W. K. McRkennon Ee Ashwood T. McKeonon Mattie Pinion Aoe Wilson S. Mire Clair Nee Williams Belfield Anne C.H. Jotinssin Honnah Ussiry Texan Robert Jones Rettern Onlu Freder City Grain & Feri Thena Odds and Ends J. Rosenthal Religious News First Presbyterian FB. Webb South Columbia Beasley Christian Charo Slugden Joha the Baptist St. Peter Malin Street Chereh le Dixen Giala Street Juiday Merci Excalas Die Sitratin Barr & Oakes Professional Undertakers Citizens A. Matl Hesidence Citirena W. M. Davis North Side Public Square Bell Delrose Shiloh Elkmont Springs Pieasant Hill Richland Aspen Hill Elkton Bee Springs Pleasant Valley Diana Simpson's Prospect Bethe Trinity Chestnut Grove Sugar Creek Mt. Zion Medh Mooresville Bile & W Colombia Bighyville Culivaka Hurricane Peasant Peres Cn Pire J.P. Sun & On Heller Lillian D. Proctor, D.D
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