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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1902

Page

2

Public Building Bill Seeks 90000 for City Site

Congressman Padgett introduces a bill in Congress requesting $90,000 to buy a site in Columbia for a public building housing a post office and government offices. The committee questions cover site cost, land values on main streets, location description, local business activity, railroad access, and costs of several local buildings. Fry at Farmers & Merchants Bank is to relay data, while Padgett aims to secure passage this session. Farmers supplies advertised include oats and seed products for planting season.

Congress Pad Columbis Congressman Mercer Committee Wngrensman Padgett Padgett Jol W. Fry Fry Farmers & Merchants Bank Prines

Carmack Report Clarifies Party Philippine Stance

Washington correspondent notes Carmack’s report and Democratic minority views highlight differences with Republicans on Philippines policy. It signals a potential Bryan-backed shift toward antiimperialism and a unifying campaign document for Democrats, while Republicans warn of risks in reawakening independence hopes. In other items, Columbia Mercantile Storage advertises seeds and farm supplies, household goods, and a Spring stock as a local store promotes a broad merchandise line.

Banwer Washington Jenifer Carmack Philippines Perhaya Bryan Democritic House Kansas City Congress Carmack Senate

Unclear Textile Sale Details From Fragmented Ad

Fragmented OCR text lists various textiles and prices including table linen bleached and unbleached by yard, fringe linen at 20 each, bolt pricing for long cloth, and imperial cloth for ladies' undergarments. The readable items reference 64 inch and 72 inch linens, and standard per yard pricing, but many words are garbled.

Star Shirt or Colonial Fashion Picks

Quality colored shirts offered at one dollar each with stiff bosom. Also available are Star Shirt and Colonial brands in assorted colors. collars priced at four cents each, in standing or turn down styles.

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Over the County Items and Local Notices

Cabinet photos and a button offered for $1 at Young's. Miss Kate Thomas of Glendale visiting relatives in Nashville. Mrs. James Pender of Bigbyville sick with typhoid fever. Land loans at 4 percent. Several locals named attending Masonic events in Nashville. Mad dogs near Glendale. Turkeys bought for delivery to Carters Creek Station. Various county residents noted from Maury, including educators and traders. Abstract filed for Federal Chemical Company charter in Wilmington Delaware.

Young's Kate Thomas Glendale Nashville James Pender Bigbyville Dinning Ae Peer Santa Fe Ino A. Oakes RE. Nicholy Bell W. J. Thomas Grand Lodge of Masons Howard Perry Branham & Hughes Wanrkcp Jas. E. Jackson Houser James B. Pender Bighyville Carters Creek Station Sam B. Nicho Maury County Moeasie Jas A. Sanders Joe R. Parham T. E. Jameson JR. Wormack Fairbanks & Morse Herald Office Marshall Duggan Lucius Forrest Mt. Pleasant Tom Booker Lowell Mill Iie Booker J. W. Hatcher Bionehe Tenn Hatcher Tennewsee Royal Arch Masons Spring Hill Federal Chemical Company of Wilmington Del Register Nashewie Tennesaoe Phosphate Co West

Duck River Booming Amid Floods and Drift Wood Trade

Recent heavy rain has swollen Duck River nearly to overflow. Bill Watson built a raft of timber on the Hood. A large driftwood flow reaches Columbia, enriching the wood catchers’ pockets with notable catches and local activity.

Duck River Bill Watson Hood Pleniahon Pocketbooks Columbia

Jellico coal advertised as the best on the market

Columbia Mercantile Storage Co promotes Jellico coal as a fast, clean burning fire with little dust and no clinkers and prices Monarch coal as a strong alternative. The ad urges housekeepers to order to secure trade and mentions subscribing to the Herald.

Monarch Columbia Mercantile Storage Co Dan Ts

Bridge Destroyed on Duck River during Flood

A false work and iron superstructure of the new Leftwich bridge were swept away Tuesday by Duck River floodtide. A Nashville firm had been building the bridge. Foreman Mr. Bentley escaped as the structure collapsed. two women in a canoe nearby were overturned but swam to shore. They nearly froze before reaching a house. Estimated loss about 1,500 dollars.

Leftwich Duck River Can Nashville Leftwich Bridge Bentley

We Sell It Large Stock on Hand by Satterfield and Dodson

We offer a large stock on hand and invite buyers to bring their wagon and take what they want from Satterfield and Dodson.

Satterfield & Dodson

Royal Welcome for Admiral Schley in Nashville

Nashville January 30 Admiral Schley will arrive Friday evening from Louisville and spend Sunday in Nashville with a quiet visit to the Hermitage. A service at the old church built by Andrew Jackson is planned and a luncheon will be arranged by the Ladies Hermitage Association.

Nashville Admiral Schley Louinville Jas. BE. Jackson Houser Heras

Bad Negress Maggie Lewis Arrested for Pocketbook Theft

Maggie Lewis, colored, a former citizen of Lewisburg, was arrested Monday by Constable Goad on a charge of stealing Tennie Anderson s pocket book. The book was recovered and Lewis was jailed awaiting trial at one o clock tomorrow before Ray and Hayes. She had prior conviction for robbing Mrs. Sima.

Maggie Lewis Lewisburg Goad Tennie Anderson Ray Hayes Lewis Sima

Col Arch Hughes Named Postmaster Candidate?

Washington correspondent reports Col Arch Hughes, target of an indignation meeting in Columbia, is seen as likely postmaster with strong backing amid rival applicants and party dynamics. Hughes disputes applying for the post office while noting his local political history and past electorial roles.

Washington Arch Hughes Columbia Col. Hughes Congress Brownlow Farriss

Harrows and Land Rollers Shine at Sarrerrincp and Dopsoa

Farmers report Harrows and Land Rollers delivering top performance at Sarrerrincp and Dopsoa shows. Dealers note strong demand for durable implements, with several models praised for efficiency and soil conditioning. End-users describe improved seedbed quality and faster field preparation.

Harrows & Land Rollers Sarrerrincp & Dopsoa

Grand Lodge Masons Meet in Nashville Today

Special to the Herald. The Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons met in Nashville today. The committee on jurisprudence reported, and memorial addresses honored Past Grand Masters J. C. Cawood and J. B. Bullock, who died during the year, delivered by H. H. Ingersoll and Rev. J. T. Iron. Owners of Milk Cows. We have cotton seed, cotton seed meal, bran, corn, oats, and anything kind of hay. Call us either phone. If Columbia Mercantile Storage Co

Tf Columbia Mercantile Storage Co Herald Nashville Grand Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons J. C. Cawood J. B. Bullock H. H. Ingersoll J. T. Lron Columbia Mercantile Storage Co

Columbia Mercantile Storage Co. Notice of Crop Offerings

In Columbia an advertisement notes farmer support for new seed ideas amid poor corn crops over recent years. The firm promotes yellow and white varieties and urges farmers to obtain corn, oats, and pens from the storage company, listing offerings and terms for purchase.

Lumbia Mercantile Storage Co

Fire Strikes West End Home of Will Lovell

A West Mind house owned by Will Lovell burned Tuesday around 4:30 pm while the couple was away. Neighbors spotted the blaze, but since the building lay outside the city limits, hand labor fought the flames to little effect. Loss to the house and furnishings is estimated at 500 to 600 dollars with 800 dollars of insurance through Hendley and Wilson. Also advertised is an 18 horse traction engine for sale via Sutterfield and Dediahy.

Will Lovell West Mind

Word Woman debate sparks at Harvard lecture

Prof Scott of Michigan told the Modern Language association at Harvard that about 1000 people in the state oppose the word woman in favor of salesladies and other terms. He argues woman is the legitimate Anglo Saxon word and defends its worth despite context.

Detroit Journal Scott University of Michigan Modern Language Association Harvard

Double decker overturns injuring Miss Ballentine and Miss Ezell

A Pulaski party's double decker overturned injuring Miss Lady Ballentine who lost two teeth and was head injured while Miss Dimple Ezell was hurt. a youth fell into Pleasant Run creek. Elsewhere a Providence branch wreck attempt near Madisonville Kentucky. Rev W T Carden narrowly escaped drowning after buggy overturn. Attorney General Boydhan dismissed four larceny cases involving Prof J Ben Wilkinson. related defendants repaid sums. Silas McNeeley, 11, Campbell county, arrested for wardering a companion. Also an ad for a nostrum and a Nashville reference on Maury County Republicans."

Doubledecker Lady Ballentine Dimple Ezell Pleasant Run Creek W.T. Carden M. E. Church Boydhan J. Ben Wilkenson Puladki King & McGraw Haugh & Lane Wilberson Silas McNeeley Campbell County

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