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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
2
Markets by Telegraph reports January prices for cotton with openings and closing quotes. Chicago and pork markets show price levels and receipts, with hog and beef figures and notes on cattle shipments.
Sousa and his band played a full matinee despite rain, drawing a small audience that filled with enthusiasm. The program featured Teabella overture, Pryor’s The Patriot, The History of a Pierrot, Where is Love, Oh Fatal Stone, In the Souda pace, Hail to the Spirit of Liberty, Rise, and Ritter Pasman with Bertha Bucklin and Blanche Duffield among performers.
The Alkahest Lyceum Course presents its second entertainment at the Opera House this evening. Mrs Sheridan contralto and Miss Shatteen Mitchell dramatic reader appear, with the programme starting promptly at eight. Broadway Theatre Opera Co. slated to perform here February 7.
News from Pepasxt Tennessee reports A J Rains of Maury County was arrested in Huntsville on a warrant accusing him of abducting Ella Hayes daughter of Sheriff R Hayes. Hayes brother J M Hayes filed the warrant. Rains, once a Tennessee convict for horse stealing, is said to be a well known local figure in Giles County.
Mt Pleasant visitors and moves fill a patch of the county social page. Names include Mra Jack Roquemore, Miss Elizabeth Brown of Pulavlei, J Nortlost King of Greenville, Mrs Sallie Wilson, and many others visiting relatives, attending events, or moving to new farms or towns. A farm sale near Franklin and repairs by traveling salesmen also appear.
In Nastivitex dated January 23, the legislature shows little business due to Gov Benton Mc Millie’s inauguration. Senator Thompson introduces a bill to compel early payment of insurance losses, imposing a 26 percent penalty for bad faith denial within sixty days and mandating a reasonable attorney fee for prosecutions against the insurer.
The Tennessee General Assembly debated tobacco control measures and labor advertising rules while considering judicially questioned journals. They discussed Rogers anti cigarette bill, state officers, and opening sessions for a Tennessee Supreme Court relocation. Lieutenant General Lee urged a Vicksburg battlefield commission and monuments. In a joint United States Senate election, Carmack defeated Burkette to succeed Turley, term ending March 4, 1901.
The annual horse sale of the McGaw Thomas Sale Agency will be held in Columbia on April 17 18 and 19 1901. Entry blanks are ready at McGaw's stable corner North Main and Sixth streets. Secure a good place in the catalogue by entering at once.
In Nashville yesterday morning April 1 George N Tillman Henry Sperry James Mc Laughlin D F Wilkin J N Sperry M J Dalton D H Bailey and A Lindsey applied for a charter for the People's Savings Bank with capital stock of 12500 dollars The charter states the institution will conduct strictly savings bank business and its purpose is not fully disclosed.
Garwood's Sarsaparilla touted as a guaranteed cure for the bleed. ARB. Ratss. The text also notes a charter of incorporation for Spring Hill filed with Register Latta this week. The charter was issued December 28 by Secretary of State Morgan.
Houston Thomas reports a load of cattle and hogs received from Culltoka. The note records livestock arrivals and quantities for the market.
The piece promotes hot water bags as superior heat therapy, noting that traditional methods are clumsy and ineffective. It claims modern hot water bags provide even, lasting warmth for pain relief and are available in best quality at all times.
The grand jury returned an indictment against John W. Thomas for murder in the first degree in the killing of Professor J. G. Godfrey several months ago.
Lewienvee Tennessee January 23 funds for a new turnpike from the river road to Cullecks are nearly secured. Details mention a bridge across Globe and indicate early completion dates pending final data. Local officials push to finalize routes and funding soon.
Dr A B Pettie preached two sermons at First Baptist to good crowds. Texts were Genesis 24 and Hebrews 7 25. Pettie to preach in Nashville then return next Sunday. Rev Capers preached at St Peter's Episcopal with Rev Lev at Advent Chapel. Epworth League Day noted at South Columbia Methodist with a service and frogs and talk. Ussery to preach at Santa Fe Baptist. Elder Anderson attended Beech Grove for a talk.
In county court notes, Jon A Giltremth posted bond for 81 200 Wing Gabe. FM C and Pogue qualified as guardians for Vivian Ene a, with daily stock lists for the fall trade. Names include Ene Sarranvienn Iasac B Goforth, Rebecca Howell, W Whitworth, Ide Sitrickland.
Colored teachers are called to convene a public meeting on Saturday January 3 at 9 o clock in the evening. The Herald urges subscription and attendance to discuss school matters and community needs.
Sam Massey, a white man, was found Tuesday night beside Scott's Mill road about one mile from Mt Pleasant. He lay in a less conscious state, badly beaten and cut over the head and body. He was carried to Mt Pinagant for medical care. his condition is dangerous. Suspects are believed but no arrests have been made.
Janna E Sconry announces the Atheneum School will rent space at the Atheneum and open Monday January 28. The aim is a high quality program with instruction in natural science mathematics and languages, inviting pupils from Columbia and surrounding areas to enroll and attend.
On Monday February 4 1901 a public sale will be held at Columbia the Souse land nekes the furniture of the Neap ole caaneae jan2 2t.
On the Move two local couples relocate within town limits. Mr and Mrs T E Gordon move to Mr P D Landers place on Weet Saath geenet by Rev Went Eenins. Mrs Walter Haatings who had been boarding with Rev A P McFerrin moves to Gordon’s vacated house.
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