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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1902

Page

2

Large Sale of Remnants in Wool and Bilk Fabrics

A local sale advertises big lots of remnants in wool and bilk at reduced prices. Shoppers are urged to visit for half price deals on assorted lengths and fabrics.

Removal Sale Priced Suits and Carpet Specials

Removal sale offers men suits from 4.95 to 8.50 with options around 50 items and sizes 810 and 12.00. Men’s suits include selections worth 7.00 to 8.50 at 3.95. Boys suits and knicker pants offered from 1.95 to 3.90 with patterns in all wool carpet at five patterns.

Local political notices and historical relic tale in Maury county

The issue announces Gabe K Houser as a Trustee candidate and Esquire Gordon for County Judge in Maury County with Democratic primary April 5. It notes Sanders as a County Judge candidate and highlights a 1776 hymn book relic sent to Charleston Exposition.

Santa Fe Medical College University of Tennessee Gabe K. Houser Houser Columbia Citiens Gordon Joe A. Oakes Cliz Little Wilson South Carolina James A. Sanders Maury County Sanders Kay

Local Notes Highlight Youth, Industry, and Travel

The column reports on small goods for sale at Young's, upcoming pencil factory readiness at Bally Hill, and numerous local movements. J B Scott and family depart for Texas. May Younger returns from Oklahoma. J T McGormick named Rockdale furnace superintendent. Various residents travel, visit, or recover, with mixed health updates and social visits noted.

Young's Bally Hill J. B. Scott Texas Dinning J. T. McGormick Mt. Pleasant Rockdale Furnace W. V. Tankersley Mies Ayala Brown Isom Grenada Weldon Oliver Groveland Lawrenceburg Carl Mies Kate Kennedy Witt Olliehoma Meesra James Thomas M. J. Armitage Smith Flo Fleming Columbia Cullooka Thomson's Station Tenn Franklin Ae A. Murphy Misson Charlie Davis Bease Kennon Andie Denton Glendale Arimiliina Cook Wat Coole

Unprecedented Bill Seeks Confederate Leader Retired Status

Senator Morgan of Alabama proposes placing Gen James Longstreet on the retired list with major rank and pay, though he did not serve in the regular army. The measure parallels actions granting Fitzhugh Lee and others, tied to Civil War and later federal service.

Morgan Alabama James Longstreet Adiatinga Lariel Joe Wheeler Lars Ang Congress Fitzhugh Lee Longstreet

Insurance on Gray barn totals 7200 after Tuesday fire

Wr. Grays Insurance records show John M. Gray carried 7200 in policies on his barn that burned Tuesday night. The policies were handled by Nashville agents.

John M. Gray Nashville INO

Robbers Hit Carter's Creek Commissary

Thieves broke into the Carter's Creek commissary a few nights ago and stole trousers and shoes valued around $15. Officers have no leads on the suspects.

Carter's Creek

Fire destroys Caldwell Bros hay and straw storage building

A furnace blaze Monday evening destroyed a building owned by the I. Barker estate and used by Caldwell Bros to store hay and straw. Over 2 000 bales burned despite water on the scene. insured for 1 000 dollars, but loss exceeds that by several hundred. The fire, likely started by an accidentally dropped match, swept quickly aided by a strong wind. The structure housed about 2 000 bales of hay and straw and was used for storage.

Caldwell Bros Mp Spee I. Barker J. Hal A. O. P. Nicholson New York Gordon & Towler

Sowell seeks Attorney General post in 11th District endorsement

H B Sowell Lawrenceburg attorney runs for Attorney General to succeed Frank Boyd. He cites 21 years in practice and broad Democratic backing, with several Lawrence County bar members endorsing him while noting two exceptions. Lowell urges Democratic support and pledges duty if elected. Ad from Satterfield & ty promotes American Wire Fence with large stock.

Tam Frank Boyd Lawrenceburg Law Carton 11Th Judicial Dist Tennessee H. B. Sowell Sowell Lawrence County Obert B. Williams H. D. Derrick M. Cannon J. W. Griswell H. McKey D. Burch L. Mino Bentley D. E. Craig H. B. Lowell

Real estate transfers across districts and wards listed

A list of property conveyances includes Maggie Vestal to Levi McMuen gifting 333 acres in the 19th district and numerous other transfers: 54.27 acres in the 20th district for 31,560 dollars to T. K. Watson. 750 acres in the 14th district. 314 acres in the 24th district for 372.67 dollars to Mrs Elizabeth Thoms et al. 1.3 interest in 120 acres in the 7th district for 8720 dollars. multiple 7th district parcels to Cheek, Walker, Hall, and others. 44 interest in a 4th ward house and lot. 20 acres in the 25th district for 726 dollars. Mt. Pleasant house and lot transfers. 80 acres in the 3rd district for 1,200 dollars. 7th district house and lot for 150 dollars. 2 lots in the 3rd ward for 182 465 40 dollars. and transfers involving Maury and Hickman counties to Charleston S. C. Mining & Manufacturing Co. and related entities.

Maggie Vestal Levi McMuen M. R. Buchanan T. K. Watson Flora Lt. Harlan Geo. P. Webster W. H. Watson Elizabeth Thoms Capbell W. E. Pooley A. F 4Th Ward A. L. Thomas A. H. Moore Tom Smith Tod T Wathh Mt. Pleasant J.T. Neil T. B. Fleming Charlie Rowe Red D

Civil Service Probe Finds No Charges Against Postmaster

Special Agent J J Kemp of the U S Civil Service Commission arrived in Columbia to review complaints about civil service at the local board. He said no charges exist against Postmaster Fariss and left after completing the investigation.

J. J. Kemp United States Civil Service Commissing Nashville Sovers Columbia Herald Washington H. F. Furies Bethell House Faris Fariss Kemp Herald Eere Board of Civil Service Examiners Messrs Sumner Armstrong Hugh Turis Neill Hughes Hugh Fariss

Insurance Board Aims New City Property Rating

Mr. J. B. Gray of Louisville arrives representing the Board of Underwriters of Kentucky and Tennessee. He surveys local property for a new rating and notes heavy insurer losses may lead to rating waivers, per insurance circles.

J. B. Gray Louisville Board of Underwriters Kentucky Tennessee

Seeds and field crops offered by Columbia Mercantile Storage Co

Farmers advised to visit Columbia Mercantile Storage Co for the best selection of pert vats black oats and field peas. The firm proclaims leadership in all classes of field needs and invites buyers to compare before purchasing seeds for the farm.

Columbia Mercantile Storage Co

Road Commissioners Elected by County Court

The district road commissioners elected by the County Court Monday were listed as Ty Horace McKnight J Kennedy W N Murphy Andrews J Morgan John Gant Jr J W Brown J Nelson W A Irwin John Hight John Foster J J Pogue Dan Galloway T C Harris R G Mullins R Gooch G W Mahon John Carr J A Sanders Will Stephenson J T Jones R J Peay.

Ty Horace McKnight J. Kennedy W.N. Murphy Andrews J. Morgan M. Ca John Gant, Jr J. W Brown J. ©. Nelson W. A. Irwin John Hight John Foster J. J. Pogue Dan Galloway T. C. Harris R.G. Mullins R.gooch G. W. Mahon Ee John Carr J. A. Sanders Will Stephenson J. T. Jones R. J. Peay

Inventor Seeks Buyers for Mail Suck Holder Patent

Wallace Usse of Columbia invented a mail rack for railroad mail cranes. George W. Nichols bought half interest, secured a patent, and Nichols and Unsery received 19 offers. A Chicago firm offered $5000 in cash yesterday, now under advisement.

Wallace Usse Columbia Geo. W. Nichols Messrs. Nichols and Unsery Chicago

Local Retail Ad Promotes Linen Goods and Household Items

The advertisement lists a wide assortment at Crest Columbia store including notions stationary blank books and paper goods. It promotes corsets linen towels table linens doilies napkins counterpanes lace curtains and various garments for Misses and Ladies with prices and seasonal items plus coal hods shovels galvanized ware and wall paper shipments arriving.

Columbia BLUM Ilkinds

Live Stock Notes Highlight Mules and Hog Shipments

Stock Yard shipments feature Houston Thomas and ann Allen sending one car of hogs each to Louisville. J Howard ships one car mules to Wickebury Mississippi and another to Eatow Alabama. A B Griffith nets one car mules to Opelika Alabama. Mules market strengthens with multiple buyers and notable loads from Tennessee Kentucky and Alabama. Local firms and buyers conclude deals on horses mules and coaches around Selma Tenn and Manly County.

Houston Thomas Louisville Ann Allen J. Howard Wickebury Miss Eatow Ala A. B. Griffith Opelika W. B. Burnett Tennessee River Charley Wright West Tennessee Patton Whittaker Kentucky M. ’. Walker Alabama J. D. Barrows Judge Hunt Frierson Willi Burnett Moncay John Fraser Selma Tenn Harlan & Son

Seed varieties offered for farming including oats millet peas

Farmers urged to obtain Burt Oats White Oats Black Oats and Rust Proof Oats for seed of top quality. Millet stock peas and grass weed available. Store in Columbia sercant to Storage Uo. Jan 17.

Columbia

Committee appointed to study court-house needs and cost

Judge Looney names Maj. W. J. Whitthorne chairman with Messia Nelse Woolard Jonas Amis M C G Sampolll and Alex Orr on the committee to report at the April term. Gound Over G B Campbell of Lawrenceburg was tried before U S Commissioner A O P Nichola on a liquor without license charge and bound over to federal court. arrested by W B Hollis.

G. B. Campbell Lawrenceburg United States A. O. P. Nichola Campbell Nty W. B. Hollis

To Tea Drinkers Delicacy of Flavor Peko Blond Tea

For delicacy of flavor and appeal to the VIP, Peko Blond Tea is unmatched priced at 20 cents per pound. 2006 advertisement in The Druggist notes marriage licenses: Ben Oakley to Ora Gardner, J G McCardias to Minnie Denton, J A Hood to Mina Myrtle Dodson, Wealey Webb to Mins Viola Hood.

Ben Oakley Ora Gardner J. G. McCardiass Minnie Denton J A. Hood Mina Myrtle Dodson Wealey Webb Mins Viola Hood

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