Paris Provident Society Offers Dowries For All Members
A Paris society founded in 1895 aims to provide marriage dowries to all members, men and women. Monthly payments of 10 cents for ten years secure a 75 dollar dot, with larger sums increasing the dowry. The fund relies on subscriptions and government aid, boasting 162000 members. President Vas Berenstat signs the case. a donated inaugural bat from Van Buren is bequeathed to Illinois College.
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Paris
Vas Berenstat
van Buren
Ilinois College
Preaideat
Harrison
Noisy Busy Line Triggers Mixed Reactions Across Papers
Cleveland Plain Dealer laments chatter and folly in a humorous note about a chatty friend. Chicago News quotes readers reacting to a hand organ tour and a late night college yell.
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Chicago News
Conscience Clear at Last Words Before Execution
An inmate delivers final words, claiming innocence and blaming others for crimes as the noose is readied. The chaotic speech includes unclear names and accusations reflecting his turbulent mindset before death. A separate item notes the shah of Persia sending an agent to study New York’s electric trolley network and plans a Teheran to Caspian Sea line about 93 miles.
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Ehah Berrogeem
The
Ehah of Persia
Greater
New York
Shah
Teheren
Caspian Sea
Candidate Recruitment Urges Voters at Satterfield & Dodson’s
An editorial note from Satterfield & Dodson’s Furniture urges readers to become candidates in every district and neighborhood. It argues many voters don’t cast ballots due to lack of solicitation and asserts more candidates would reduce the votes needed to win while inviting participation amid a fall furniture stock rollout.
Ninth district school directors report partial payment on new building
Directors indicate 8100 paid with 750 still due and 8400 raised toward 9300 needed. The remaining 350 must be raised by public subscription. The house nears completion and desks costing 8100 will also be funded publicly. School opening expected in a week or ten days.
Increase in Postal Receipts at Columbia Office
In 1900 the Columbia post office receipts reached 11672.43 dollars, up about 21500 from 1899. Disbursements included Postmaster salary 2300, clerical 2645.90, railway mail service 32683.53, letter carriers 8455.40, special delivery 4560, rent 475, incidentals 64, totaling 11672.43. The postal receipts reflect local business conditions.
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Columbia Post Office
Strayed horse and mule reported near Mt Pleasant
Stray notice reports a horse mule missing about four months from a farm near Mt Pleasant. The animal is 4 to 6 years old, about 14 hands 3 inches tall. Last seen at Eugene Norgrass home on Knob Creek. Reward offered. Apply at the office or J D Frierson Mt Pleasant Citizens phone 593.
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Mt. Pleasant
Eugene Norgrass
Knob Creek
Teward
J. D. Frierson
Woman Bursts Into Flames Near Open Replete
Mrs. William Jones of Hardison Mills district was badly burned when her clothing ignited near an open replete. Her husband and father aided her to prevent a deadly outcome, highlighting a near fatal fire incident in the neighborhood.
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William Jones
Hardison Mills
John W. Jackson
Modern hot water bags promise steady warmth for pain relief
HOT BRICKS, Sost Stones, Woolen Cloths or Flat irons do in part what a HOT WATER BOTTLE does perfectly. Heat helps pain, any kind, anywhere. But the ap plication of it is always clumsy and largely ineffective unless you have the modern appliance. 'The soft, yielding HOT WATER BAGS maintain an even tempersture for hours. We have them in heat quality and all, Vite.
Phantom Party entertains guests at Carter's Creek home
A Phantom Party hosted by Mira Mionie Lou Davis at Carter's Creek featured Missy Blaine Davis of Colombia and Mary Mitchell of Bear Creek. The scene included holly and mistletoe decor, three course alee toa, and lively games followed by a pleasant movie.
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Mia
Ned Davis
Carter's Creek
Mira Mionie
Lou Davis
Missy Blaine Davis
Colombia
Mary and
E To Mitchell
Bear Creek
Alee Toa
Miss Annie Smolinsky Hosts Nashville Ladies Club
Miss Eva James will entertain the Young Ladies' Card Club at 10 this morning in Nashville. Miss Charlotte Farriss to entertain the Garland of Girls tomorrow morning. Miss Willie Figuers to entertain the Fartight Review Club tomorrow morning.
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Morning Glory Club
Mary Stephens
Young Indies
Julia Biddle
Inez Kelley
Louise Brown
Mary
Annie Barrow
Annie Smolinsky
Nashville
Eva James
Young Ladies’ Card Club
Charlotte Farriss
Willie Figuers
Fartight Review Club
Real Estate Transfers Long List in Districts and Townships
A dense list of property transfers shows multiple deeds across districts including 12th 23rd and 10th with parcels from 5 to 34 acres and several one to several thousand dollar sums. Names include Pickard Jennings Blackburn Nichols Cheek Holland Stephenson Lee Brown Lamb McBride Nichols Fly and others among trustees and school districts.
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Charles A. Lee
T. J. Rea
Ella W. Brown
Sarah Terry
J. R. Lamb
A. B. McBride
G. W. Nichols
L. E Love
B.F. Fly
J. McKnight
J. H. Smith
John W Loften
W. H. Loften
John Alexander
W. Banders
J.D. Ragenold
Ter
Pickard Et Ax
Allen Chaffin
Columbia
J.P Sowell
John B. Sowell
Sth
Chas Sowell
Cyeis
Norman Kirkman
J.B. Memelots
Jor Daansbie
Armatrong
J. M. Hanter
H. Bailey
Tre Wereala
Market Summary for Livestock and Grains
January February May uly January Hogs riprite to day 30000 head Prices lower Lights 5.05 to 5.30 middlings 25.00 85.25 Heavy 5.00 to 5.30 Cattle Revel pts to day 20000 herd Market steady to shade lower Chicago January 17. Prices show cattle and hogs softening with demand steady in early trading.
William Park farm sale on Hampshire pike near Columbia
The 216 acre William Park farm fronting the Hampshire pike one mile west of Columbia will be sold as a whole or divided to suit purchasers. Apply to L-w1d6 J Emary and Co for details.
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William Park
Hampshire Pike
Columbia
J. Emary & Co
Popular Candidates For the Herald Premium Phaeton
A list of announced candidates for the Heralds Premium Phaeton includes Miss Mattie Willis Timmons Mrs Mattis Head Williamsport Rev W T Ussery Columbia Miss Fannie M Stephenson Frierson Rev J W Hatcher Santa Fe Miss Carrie Minor Match Miss Rosa Cherry Columbia Mrs D F Osteen Columbia Prof W E Bestick Columbia Mrs Laura McBride Sawdust Wall De J Dixon Ashwood Mr W J Lee Verry Miss Edith Oliver Groveland Miss Lizxie Choate Williamport.
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Mattie Willis
Timmons
Mattis Head
Williamsport
W. T. Ussery
Columbia
Fannie M. Stephenson
Frierson
J. W. Hatcher
Santa Fe
Carrie Minor
Rosa Cherry
D. F. Osteen
W. E. Bestick
Laura McBride
Sawdust Wall
J .E. Dixon
Ashwood
W. J. Lee
Verry
Edith Oliver
Groveland
Lizxie Choate
Williamaport
And Still the Candidates Come to Grovesend
Miss Edith Oliver of Groveland and Miss Lizzie Choate of Williamsport seek votes for local contests. Oliver, daughter of the late Hon HTL Oliver, may campaign across the county. Choate asks Freemarians to back her Premium Phaeton bid, noting enthusiasm and lack of enemies.
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Edith Oliver
Groveland
H TL. Oliver
Oliver
Oliver Wan
Williamsport
Highest European village and Colorado mining camps altitude claim
The excerpt notes Ayers Pista in Switzerland at 7,500 feet as Europe’s highest village and describes the Hospice of St. Bernard at 8,200 feet. It cites Leadville Colorado with 16,000 residents at 14,200 feet and mentions other mining camps and mines at over 12,009 feet.
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Europe
Ayers Pista
Switzerland
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J. M. Bates
Columbia, Tenn
Depot Planning Mills
T. A. Wallace
Jos. T. Meadors
Woldridge Building
Mento
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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North Main St
Phaeton
Satterfield & Dodson's
Sarrenriecp & Donsox
McDowell School
the Phoenix Bank
Phoenix Bank
John W. Frierson, Jr
Joan A. Oakes
J. P. Street
W. B. Greenlaw
D. F. Watkins
John D Dobbins
J. L. Hutton
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J. Li. Hutton
Garwood
A. P. Rains
W. P. Woldridge
St. C. Gant
Wm Moses
Louiselile
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Fannie Louise Smith
Rebecca
Annie Williamson
Episcopal Church
Woldridge
Alex Ritcomb
Geo. Martin
James Andrews
James Long
Springfield
Tenn
Mesdamen
Neil Hughes
E. I. Joyce
Willum Moses
Louisville
Hughes
R. C. Church
J. W. Shelton
Belle Webb
Andrews
James McGaw
Violet
Sweet William
Jack
Lily-of-the Valley
Florence
Lucy Haley
New Alabama Hotel
New Alabama
J. R. Walston
J. H. Carpenter
Will von Seenepike
Nona Farias
Rath Hagee
Gertrude Harris
Ludin Grimes
Edwin Balhud
Blutr Hayes
Misa Scoril McMeon
Aonie Mai Trre
Carter
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Ford
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John West
West & Nichols
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North Main and
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A. Sidney Page
Garden Streets
Citizens Phone
W. M. Biddle
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Columbia, Tenn May
Telegraph
T C. Sullivan
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