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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1902
Page
5
In harsh and fair weather No slet for rough wear like Rice Hutchins Solid Shoe Lace. The honest workingman’s shoe carries 725 years of reputation. Built to last with good hard wear at a low price.
Mrs. W. J. Moore hosts Saturday 10 o clock gathering. Willie Belle Guest returns from Nashville honored at anagram party hosted by J. C. Crotcher on South Summer street. Bethell Howes hosts a German with Cardiad Carillion Club members honored by Mr. J. M. Dedman. Mr. S. G. Donnington invites guests to 10:30 for Mrs. W. K. Phillips of Nashville. Students club meets with Mrs. John Carpenter next Saturday at 10:10 as papers on Pre Raphaelite movements in poetry and art are read by Miss Henrietta Lazarus. Zion neighborhood holds annual fruit supper at Mrs. W. V. Thompson's in Ashwood. attendees include Mick Clyde Gant, Harry Friman, Annie Fleming, Arch Craig, and others. Mrs. George Martin entertains guests. book contest prizes awarded to Mrs. E. Fulton. luncheon served. Misses Etta and Maude Cowsert host friends near Spring Hill. attendees listed. Lyceum plans: Opera House to host Prof. H. M. Will of Indiana for recital Monday Jan 27. Will billed as impersonator and contortionist. W. Crowder announces Wesleyan College entertainment acclaim. Prof. Will praised by press and educators. Brownsville’s Prof. Will draws large audience. independent lyceum attractions planned if profitable.
An unclear note shows C F Gibson inviting friends to give him a trial in buying staples for cash. The message mentions Oorner Winth and Uigh 6 pelveted lines and wanting cheap cash purchases, ending with a hopeful appeal for support.
Mitchell Burrin, son of Mr and Mrs Sandy Harrin of Umtasoapart Aiea Thureday evening in his 19th year died after illness Funeral services were at Williams part Friday Bear Creek two year old Lelia daughter of Mr and Mrs David Jackson died Wednesday afternoon Funeral services and interment held at Cranford graveyard Eid Derryberry conducted the service
Mrs Elizabeth Lynn widow of Rev R G Lynn died Saturday in Valley Age sixty seven years funeral at Nebo conducted by Rev J G Molloy Williamsport burial in local cemetery Dale Vaught died Saturday morning of appendicitis at the home of Mr and Mrs Ed Adameon in Nashville about twenty four years old son of Charley and Mrs Vaught formerly of this area now of Huntsville. Alule was a young man of strong character and many friends here mourn his death funeral services held in Nashville Sunday by Rev A P McFerrin remains were taken to Huntsville for interment.
Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Thompson widow of Rev F A Thompson were conducted at her Spring Hill home by Rev Hardin. The long time church organist and Sunday school teacher was praised for hospitality cheerfulness and faithful service to the church. The family burial was in the old Brick church grounds with longtime enslaved workers acting as pallbearers.
Mrs Emman Yeatman Player one of Nashville’s oldest native born residents died at 4 AM in the home of Mrs Simpson 400 South Spruce Street Born in 1822 she was daughter of banker Thomas Yeatman Her husband Col Thompson T Player died of yellow fever in 1840 She lived in Nashville through Fort Donelson then Philadelphia and St Louis before returning to Tennessee where she resided with her brother Col Harry Yeatman Her survivors include her son James BR Player City Comptroller of St Louis and brother Hon James E Yeatman The obituary notes her ties to the Yeatman family and the Nashville railway.
Hendley and Wilson, agents for leading fire and tornado insurers, offer bonding through the American Holding and Trust Company. They issue bonds for administrators, executors, guardians, trustees, and bank officials, covering all classes of employees.
Mrs Sedberry and a portion of her party returned to Nashville Mrs T R Gilbert and daughter Minn Edna Earl left Tuesday for Nashville Edna Earl Edna Earl Edna Earl. Theo Dowell left Monday for Louisville Ky to take a position with the LL N Railroad.
W. B. olaw, attorney, proposes a loan arrangement for a client with a term of five to ten years. Location noted as 13 Gm. The ad presents legal assistance for financing and loan processing.
A string of visitors from Nashville Murfreesboro Franklin and nearby towns visits to relatives and friends in Mt Pleasant Columbia and surrounding areas. Notables include J M Dedman Col Hivrstey and Col N N Gox while Rev J W Hatcher attends Grand Chapter meeting in Nashville. Mrs J Mitchell remains in Osceola Arkansas while others plan weekend arrivals and departures.
Public notice from Columbia Mercantile Storage Co announces a subscription incentive for new cash subscribers and a promise of the cheapest salt price. It notes that bringing four new names with cash will cover a year of subscriptions and asks readers to visit before buying salt.
Maury Chapter U. G. lists veterans set to receive the Southern Cross of Honor on February date John J. Foxall J A McKay William F Dobbing BE T Heong EW Gage W F Kinzer H Hen Johm z Stephenson Thoras N Jones J Goodram Jessie Powell.
A fragmented passage discusses resolving to economize by avoiding unnecessary rewiring and repairs. It critiques overstuffed phrases and suggests simpler, cost saving approaches to furnishing and fixtures.
Rev D N McLaughlin of Chester will lead First Presbyterian services Sunday both morning and evening. Elder S Brae of Lynnville preached at Chi Church, with pulpit duties first and third Sundays until a pastor is secured. Miss Mary Pearson of Linden will sing at First Methodist and then First Presbyterian. Rev J O McClurken of Zion's Outlook will preach at Pentecostal Mission this afternoon. Rev J O Rye returns to Clarksville after leading services. Debates on Baptism concluded with strong crowds at McCains between Dr A S Pettie and Rev Mr Morris. Rev W B Capers preached at St Peters on repentance and redemption. Home Workers at First Methodist discussed The Power of With. pew members Leach and Fariss welcomed. Subscriptions discussed for church papers. next meetings planned February 4 and 5.
Mr and Mrs Augustus J Warrer of Nashville announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter Annie Garner to Joe Nathaniel F Cheairs of Pulaski. The ceremony will be a small private family event on February 6 at the bride’s home. Cheairs is the son of W M Cheairs of Spring Hill and has business ties in Pulaski.
Oliver Shields of Nashville wed Julia McGavock of Franklin in a Wednesday ceremony at Franklin Presbyterian Church. The bride, sister of John Mitchell, has many friends in Lynnville and elsewhere.
Annie updates on residents, moves, illness and new offices, plus rental ads and local business products. Mentions J T Batts grippe illness, Granville Coleman initiation, Hopkins McKnight law firm move, Blount Core relocation, and K of P activities with a bird dog case and state comptroller notes. Includes ads for rent and pine flooring.
An auction style notice describes a vast shoes sale with hundreds of ladies shoes in multiple sizes and prices. The listing promises a full range including heat and spring styles with numerous pairs at 2.10 to 3.0 pounds, highlighting 250 pairs of ladies’ fine shoes and fewer at 2.50 to 3.00.
Sanday from American and W B Gordon declare candidacy for County Judge. John T Willinseon also announces for the post and Major Hamron is praised for past service, economy, and prudent public trust in local governance.
W. J. McDonald operates a livery and food stable on South Main Street offering neat coaches for pleasure parties and picnics for local residents. The notice references Poowes Citizens and Bed 117 with Jan im details.
The 4th Gordon Highlanders known as Kiltties Band of Canada comes to the Opera House for a matinee on Friday January 1 at 6 pm. Seats are on sale at Woldridge's dong-store. The program features top American concert bands, scenes from Lucia and Curwen, plus a corps of musical blacksmiths with attuned anvils.
In Nashville Tennessee the Centennial Park owners plan to divide the former Tennessee Centennial Exposition site into residential lots selling the property after failed attempts to have the city buy it. The Varthenon feature will be torn down.
Miss Mary Hargrave of near Madison Tennessee suffered a severe head injury after being kicked by a horse. Her skull was fractured and she was unconscious for a time but rallied and remains alive under difficult circumstances. She has many friends in Columbia and is recovering as well as can be expected.
A 100 barrel flour mill with corn mill capacity offers a promising investment, with strong demand for a corn sheller and feed mill. Adjacent regions show ready markets and potential profits from selling. The listing references a middle town contact in Illinois via The Daily Herald for an application and consideration.
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