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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
5
The first of the season infant to size 2 Misses strap slippers are listed with prices for next week. Items include infant sizes through Misses and show reduced pricing on several styles for the upcoming week.
Tuesday edition reports Sam Cowan, 22, eloped with 14 year old Jessie Crotcher, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Crotcher of 602 South Lum mer street, against parental objections. The couple married at Maxwell House with Justice Jake Levine, then left amid secrecy as witnesses recall. Also noted: Abner Cowan’s son and bride from Campbellsville arrived in Columbia with relatives after a previous week’s ceremony in a bogey near Esq. Sam Davis’s home. Florence Staggs and Walter Smith wed quietly at the bride’s home on McKay Street with Reg. G. Hayes officiating.
Miss Martha Gibson and Dr. William Ward Racks announce their forthcoming marriage to be held next Tuesday at the home of Miss Gibson’s uncle in Staunton Depot West Tennessee. After the ceremony they will reside at Ousthrie Oklahoma where Dr Buck practices medicine.
A long list of residents and visitors is noted. Mise Lreno Kippaxie, Mr. Towler of Clas lewville, and J Carpenter of Norfolk visit Semmertown, with many others including Miss Barth ONell, Virginia Brown, Prof. C. H. Bennett, and Misa Genie Mitchyll. Numerous trips to Beaver Dam Springs, Nashville, Birmingham, and Knoxville are recorded, along with family visits, returns from travels, and confirmations of guests at local homes.
The column lists residents leaving for Covington Ashwood Midway Paris Louisville and Atlantic City for summer visits. Others travel to Dallas Salem Chattanooga Williamsport and McGaw s Ford. Town news mentions illness, remodeling, fishing trip plans, new mail boxes at the post office, and local business ads.
Nicholson Magruder & Co represent in their agency the largest Tornado Fire and Life and health Insurance Companies writing in Tennessee. Office in Brown Block with contact numbers. Reach us for prices and policies offered by Barrenreep and Donson.
Deputy Collector J P Kidd and Col D A Nunn report a still destroyed near Dann in Lawrence County after a night watch. Owners or operators eluded capture as daylight broke. The article also notes a long-time Arsenal and local residents awaiting news of continued ties to Columbia. Advertising items mention a cottage for rent at Primm Springs and a letter from Will Tucker with the U S Signal Corps. A new Ashwood mill charter lists E E Collins C J Davis Geo L Cooper M E Jones and J W Reams as incorporators with 10000 capital.
A Wednesday night audience at the Opera House praised Spillman Riggs for an hour and a quarter of humor, mimicry and oratory in The Homer on Side of Life. His wit and stage skill drew applause, establishing him as a welcomed entertainer in Columbia.
A mailbox design features a top that locks when raised and can only be opened by the owner. It includes two signal springs. one signals the owner that mail is present, the other signals the carrier that there is mail to be collected.
In a Tuesday Opera House program Mr Spillman Riggs presented Musica Fits and Misfits. The hour and a half of lecture and music drew enthusiastic praise from the audience and sparked calls declaring him among the finest platform entertainers. Riggs impressed with eloquence, impersonation, bright humor, and remarkable whistling. He dismissed grand titles, preferring to be plain private. Miss Lottie Wilkins accompanied on piano and the song Swinging In the Grapevine Swing drew special admiration.
A long list of private parties and informal receptions spans Nashville and Columbia. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Wilkes and Miss Towler hosting cake walks, luaus, and games. Miss Obery hosting a friendly gathering with music and refreshments. the Ashtons and others offering musical evenings on Main and South Main streets. Rev John P Green attends a neighborhood reception. Miss Genie Mitchell hosts a party for Miss Alice Alexander. Several couples attend euchre games. J A O Circle meet postponed.
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