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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1902
Page
5
Stock taking left odds and ends in men’s boys’ ladies and children’s shoes and colored shirts. Prices slashed to spur purchases with extra discounts for readers who bring the ad. Footwear includes Vici Kid and patent tip styles. shirts priced around 95 cents to $1.50. Readable OCR errors preserved where present.
Washington dispatch reports three more Columbia postmastership applicants, but odds favor Col. A. M. Hughes. Local items note illness among residents, groundhog day events, a horse wage sale, resignations, church music plans, and minor legal troubles, with various health updates and business notes in Columbia.
A string of visitors and relatives appears in Lyonville and nearby towns. Jan A Smiser visits Cathocks, Ben Rodger of Floreses hosts relatives, and Mrs. J B. McCleed tours Lymnville while Miss McPadden travels from Beaumont. Mrs. Callender’s family mourns in Hendersonville as others journey to Florida and Havana for work and visits. Long list of itineraries includes Nashville, St. Louis, Luxora, Hot Springs, Louisville, and Washington City.
South Columbia notes list residents visiting relatives and moving homes. Mr. R. U. Nelson travels to Lawrenceburg on business. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Wilson welcome a baby girl. Mrs. Joe Whom recovers from illness. Mrs. Riggs visits her daughter. Marvey Wn and family relocate to Edwards place. Webb moves to the former Dowell house on Thirteenth Street. Mrs. Clifford Rees of Fayetteville guests Mrs. R. H. Howat and travels to Lawrenceburg for a sister’s illness. Jessie Texarden visits Nashville. Ed Pottis family visits Verona, and Mrs. J. M. Tucker suffers rhomitisn. Livery stable on South Main Street. Tally-ho coaches offered for pleasure trips. Phones Citizens 277 and Bail 7.
Memphis January primary results show Judge Beard carrying the county over James H Malone for delegates to the county convention and thence to the State Judicial Convention. Malone is reportedly withdrawing due to illness, with his brother Walter Malone confirming the promise.
Washington January 2 The Committee on War Claims authorizes Representative Sime to favorably report the bill to pay Confederate soldiers for horses saddles bridles and similar property taken in violation of surrender terms. Sime plans to substitute the Senate bill by Senator Bate for House action to finalize the measure. The bill likely to pass soon. Also note Franklin post office clerk hire increased from 250 to 8000 per year.
Fragmentary OCR gives a garbled sale listing with phrases like cheap blanks for sale and a notary public reference. Key readable items are missing. no clear persons places or dates emerge to form a cohesive item.
The Democratic Judicial Committee of the Eleventh district schedules a noon Saturday meeting to decide on a delegated convention for Circuit Judge and Attorney General. Five of six committee members favor a convention. four favor Lomative at the point. A time near early April is probable. Maury W J Towler. Lawrence T H Meredith. Giles Jef Palliam. Hickman J T Patton. Lewis J FP Carroll. Wayne W T Whitley. The latter mentors the pro primary group. Only candidate for Gen. Judge is Ghenit Judge. Four run for Attorney General.
Flooding and roof leaks from a heavy rain and sleet damaged multiple businesses and upper floors in the Woldridge Building the K of P hall in the Masonic Temple and the First C P Church. Merchandise was ruined as clerks labored through the night to move stock. Duck River rose with the gauges reaching twenty feet at daybreak.
The Oak Spring Creamery will pay two cents per pound for butter fat in milk. Engagement to run through the summer. Citizens' telephone 200. T. A. Williams, 24-40.
A perplexing missive travels from New York to Columbia with only the line Trotwood Dimple of the Universe on the envelope. Postal clerks deciphered the soi disant address and delivered it to John Trotwood Moore, famed author of Manny Gomty.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Lap Rubes and a claim that items are very cheap and good, with mention of J P Srenee Co. The text is incomplete but indicates a trade or advertising fragment involving these names and a claim of affordability.
The Herald announces extensive improvements in the Job Printing department. Extra room has been rented. new job types, ink, and stock have been ordered and are being prepared daily. If you want up to date prices and friendly service come to this office.
The sixty horse power engine used to run the dynamo and machinery in the wan whactaring building is being loaded today by the City Truster Company for shipment to Atlanta Georgia.
Tunes and his band pleased the city audience Friday afternoon with lively numbers and encores. Innes showed amiable humor, the audience enjoyed the royal talent in the ensemble. Inclement weather kept Mr. B M Wills from speaking Monday, next act Kitties band arrives February 10 under Columbia Lodge of Elks.
Watches and clocks left for repair over a year ago must be called for within the next 50 days or they will be sold to cover charges. This day, 41, 1003, Ronr. Baro, Bethel, Black. LSlat
Mr C F Gibson at Corner NINO and High Streets advertises groceries available at low cash prices. The notice emphasizes inexpensive staples and consumer value, inviting readers to shop for daily needs.
Rev D N McLangehlin of Chester 8 C preached two sermons at First Presbyterian and may accept the call after returning to North Carolina. Mrs Sharp and Miss Willie Ashton performed at First Methodist. Miss May Pearson of Linden sang at Kirat Methodist and First Presbyterian, praised for her strong cultivated voice. Rev M A Matthews leaves Jackson for Seattle to lead a new church. Home Workers of First Methodist meet Tuesday with program by Loader and Williams. Rev Georgy Hi Mack to preach at First Cumberland Presbyterian Athinta Ga under Synod of Tennessee. W A Provine.
Robert Cooper of Rock Spring and Mamie Stavey of Neapolis married Sunday afternoon at eight by Rev. W T Useery. The ceremony took place in their bogey in front of Cooper's South Columbia residence.
The marriage of Joe B. Hote and Ida Wilkes took place at Fountain Creek on Wednesday afternoon in a home setting at Mr M L Wilkes residence. The ceremony was performed by Hitler Spivey and was attended by many local friends. Mr Hobbs, a rising county young man, and Ida Wilkes were accompanied by Mr W D Causey and Miss Mattie Wilkes to Nashville that evening for a reception hosted by Mrs J B Wells, the groom's sister.
Ki enlists attorney Greenlaw for a money loan arrangement spanning ten years. B. Greenlaw outlines terms and conditions for repayment and collateral.
Our note to readers outlines a misdirected cash incentive to recruit new subscribers. It claims bringing four new names and money will advance a presenter's date by three months, and will extend a subscription for a year, though the wording is unclear and garbled.
Entertaining at the Pillows home, a lavish pink and white decor theme highlighted a formal reception with Mrs W K Phillips of Nashville and Mrs George L Morris of Birmingham honored guests. Attendants wore refined gowns while Misses Mary Brown and Eva Dalyes served claret punch amid elaborate floral arrangements. A two course luncheon closed the elegant affair in Columbia.
Headley and Wilson represent leading fire and tornado insurers and also act as agents for the 4 Enn Bonding and Trust Company. They execute bonds for administrators executors guardians trustees bank officials and every claim of employees.
Joe Reed faced a heavy redeye shift Tuesday and sought to seize Siefried's loan at the depot. The proprietor objected and knocked Reed down. A judge then imposed a four dollar fine plus cont.
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