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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1903

Page

7

War Correspondents Theta Routs Spring Hill Team In Duel

Theta defeats Spring Hill 12 to 1 in a basketball contest using a squad of second team boys. Local notes mention visits by Mr. Burton Patton and family, J W Fitzgerald and son, and Neill Lassiter from Nashville. Several residents are highlighted visiting relatives and attending gatherings as Mrs FitzGerald returns home from Little Lot. Evangline listings advertise three building lots for sale by Haddox property with buy cash terms via Salmon and Turner attorneys.

Theta Gray Patton the Baptist Spring Hill Boya Hint Place Neill Lassiter Nashville Cox Burton PB. Datton Aon Harry al, Good A. McConiell Primm’s J. W. Fitzgerald Little Son Thompson's Beasie Skelley Laura Lula Frank Cox Neill Lunsiter Nionie Walker Santa Ke Harrie Dorkely Misa Emaline Paxsmore Mia Dno Wilkes Misa Lila Miva Kila Murphy Weet Point Elizabeth Fitazerald Ming Ale Mai Little Lot Knob Creel Hottie Cox Thompson’s Evangeline Haddox Bear Reservoir Salmon & Turner Lidentf

Local social notes from Mowd and nearby towns

Miss Nannie Kelley and Miss Mary Hayes visit Mrs. W. A. Hayes at Mowd. Mr. Maggie Taylor and two, Brown and Clark, visited Miss Callin Brown of Mowd. Mr. R. K. Dawson of Timmons on the MCIS list. Messrs M. E. Allen and W. A. Hayes attended the Warnest Workers Conference at Thompson Station last week.

Mowd Nannie Kelley Mary Hayes W. A. Hayes Maggie Taylor Neo Brown and Clark Callin Brown R. K. Dawson Timmons McIs M. E. Allen Thompson Station

Ashton Bros TIMMONS Introduces New Wheat Flour

A local note lists various guests from Columbia and nearby towns visiting residents of Columbia including Prof. Allen, Jamiy, Miss Mary Roach, Miss Pearl Allen, Miss Hayes, and Miss Kelly. Also mentions illnesses and visits by Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Lockhart, Mrs. Seaton, and others amid social exchanges in Little EchUu.

Local visitors and upcoming school term noted in Wil County

Florence Alabama arrivals report visits from Mrs T Koglien and Mr Hoss Sparlowan for Powell family funeral in Willington County. Knob Creek residents Tom Taylor and G C Douglas family members visit relatives. Mt Pleasant visitor Buford Cooper comes to see his mother. Williston school opens next Monday taught by Prof Wick, McKinsick. Neely of Texan and Leigh of Spring Hill stay with locals.

Florence Alater Loethie Prose T. ¥. Koglien Hoss Sparlowan Powell Willintonon Poe Tom Taylor Knob Creek James Douglas McCain's C. Douglas Buford Cooper W.ick McKinsick Neely Texan Leigh Spring Hill Evangeline

Local notices and community arrivals fill Roberts Bend area

Daily life items show Sam Sewell preaching at Antioch and Denton starting August meetings. Numerous visitors come and go from Bryant Station to Columbia, with Madge Patton, Miss Hattie Liggette, Miss Carrie Hardison, and other residents hosting relatives. Catarrh cure ad and church quarterly meeting at paper Chapel mark community happenings in Roberts Bend region. visitors include R H Blackwell, John Wisener, and Mrs Willie Simmons with families.

Lattwieh Tenn Daly Sam Sewell Antioch Denton J. W. Patton Bryant Sherid Pardom Will Riley Caney Spring T. H. Richardson Tom Prim Rock Springs Hattie Liggette Bunny Side Effie Jones Henry Tindel Ethel Morton Columbia Birdie Wright Groveland Mra W. T. Lowell Sallie Shires Lewinburgz Mamie Fox Jim Y. Hardiam Lagoa Jack Brown Joe Lambie Leftwich, Academy Samantha

Ice Cream Supper Brings Neighbors Together at Methodist

Enterprise July 21 report describes a well attended Methodist ice cream supper hosted by local young men. Visitors from Mt Pleasant and other nearby towns attended. Mary Kates, Hattie Douglas, Leila Beatton, Floy Beatton, Willis Fleming and Dora Campbell were among those listed. Mary Kates returned home Monday after visiting Naomi Nelson. Minam Cooper stayed with Maude Duke at Dry Creek for a meeting. Robt Murphy and family visited Friday night. Farles and son from Cathey's Creek visited relatives Sunday. Basilio Moody Elin Marnett and James Barnett were noted as little Misses and Master.

Enterprise Methodist Mary Kates Mt. Pleasant Hattie Douglas Leila Floy Beatton Willis Fleming Dora Campbell Mesary Tot Bullivan Edgar Lok Harry Pullam Newley Hackney Jim Howard Arthur Aor Misa Naomi Nelson Minam Cooper Maude Duke Dry Creek Robt Murphy Uboer Farles and Son Cathey’s Creal Basilio Moody Elin Marnett James Barnett

Sunday School Notes and Local Visits Near Columbia and Marsbe

Miss Mary Bierb of Columbia and her brother visit Timmore Mr Americas Allen's family in Columbia. Emma Rebers and Duckeos Springs residents return home from vacation. Mrs. Roberts and Mildred Gregory visit Camp t. Zacksee attends with Lee Harris in Columbia. Gladys Timmons returns after weeks away. Protracted meetings begin September at Mt Werley Phillips Godwin and Godwin Chapel. Rube of Mt Pleasant visits Bodberry place at Godwin. Chloe

Roberta’ Bend Malinda Timmons Nashville Annie Cooper Mt. Pleasant Lois Timmons Mim Cooper Madera Edger Cannon Page Will Page Jones’ Valley Mra Henson Kvane Cullooka Callie Browes Villayes Mary Bierb Columbia Timmore Americas Allen Columbis Venta Duckeos Springs Miews Emma Florence Jones Marsbe County Mins Ae Roberts Roberts Herod Mildred Gregory Camptell Zacksee Lee Harris Gladys Timmons Herce Godwin Everette Garner Mt. Werley Phillipps Godwin Chapel Rube Mt Pleasant Hans Bodberry Chloe

Wheat and crops news from Taylorsville area

Wheat prices and delivery offer from Ashton Bros of Ylorsville, Taylorsville notes wheat threshing nearly over while corn prospects look strong. Local visits include Richardeau family in Brentwood and Mr. and Mrs. Baker. Reports of illnesses and a death of Charles Brown, plus rural delivery expansion and local social notes.

Taylorsville Richardeau Brentwood 8. T. Baker W. JJ. Shannon A. B. Cathey R. A Kennedy Tarpley Groveland W. J. Shannor Mia T. W. Kirkpatrick Emma Bille Williamson Cheatham Guess Who

The March of Progress and a Call for Bransford Citton Flour

The piece argues that progress brings railways telegraphs and better flour like Bransford's Citton. It asserts inferior flour yields poor bread cake and pastry and urges readers to try Citton for superior results, warning that other flours produce doughy outcomes.

Bransford

Regular Team Defeats Bankers and Lawyers 7 to 1 at Park

The regular Colomina team won a Tuesday baseball game at the park with a 7 to 1 score. Several regulars were away, causing an earlier start. McLemore pitched well for the bankers and lawyers, but lack of support limited their effort. Batterzen, Nolley, and Merrill provided offense for the bankers and lawyers, while McLemore and Brown starred for the regulars.

Colomina Bankers and Lawyers the Park McLemore Bankers Batterzen Columbia Nolley and Merrill McLemore and Brown

Cassius M. Clay Goes to Rest in Madison County

Gen Castr Cassius M Clay dies at White Hall Madison County at 10 PM after general exhaustion. Born Oct 19 1810 in Madison County he led a long life marked by political and social involvement. Surviving children include Brotua J Clay Richmond KY Miss Law, Tex King Dabary Crenshaw Richmond, Mary Hart Clay and Mrs James Beochet Richmond.

Lexington White Hall Madison Clay Madison County Delasion Brotua J. Clay National Les Richmond Miss Law

Remarkable outdoor cure of consumption in Indiana

Indianapolis reports Edith Duffy of Columbus, Indiana, near Acton Park, improved dramatically from a hopeless diagnosis after three months living outdoors. She weighed 86 pounds three months ago, gained nine pounds in six weeks, and her recovery is now regarded as certain by physicians observing the open air treatment.

Indianapolis Ind Acton Park Here Edith Duffy Columbus

Another One Fired at Post Office Hires Deliv Office

Washington July 24 Charles Hedges was removed as Superintendent of Free Delivery of the Postoffice Department on charges of falsifying his diary and loaning his traveling commission. He reportedly claimed to be at places he did not reach on the stated dates. Erwin A. Thorpe, Post Office Inspector, becomes Acting Superintendent of Free Delivery.

Washington Charles Hedges Postoffice Department Tt Ia Hedges Erwin A. Thorpe New York

Maury County Horses Win Big Races This Week

Maury County horses dominated racing with Hal Chattin bred Brown Hal winning the 1000 purse pace in 9 10 and 22104. Elastic Pointer, a full brother to Star Pointer, captured the Chamber of Commerce stakes in 2 10 2 07. Star Hall also scored at Windsor. Local social notes list visitors from Memphis Nashville Sumner and Napier Furnace among others.

Hal Chattin Brown Hal Messrs. Chattin Brow Columbia Detroit Ed Geers Maury County Spring Hill Star Pointer Chamber of Commerce J. G. Habanger Town Star Hall Windsor

Phanix Bank Declares 4 Percent Semianual Dividend

The Phanix bank directors met Tuesday and declared a regular semianual dividend of four percent and added a bit over 41 cents to the surplus fund. The bank's condition was found admirable and stock value rising steadily.

Phaniz Bank Thenk

Tennessee Children's Home Fund Drive Urges Donations

The Tennessee Children s Home Society in Columbia seeks five year life memberships to fund operation and place homeless children. Judge Ferris founder and Rev Jordan secretary have devoted 27 years without pay while appealing to every citizen to support the cause and ensure financial stability for the home.

Tennessee Children’s Home Society Naabrille Orcs Jordan Nashville John C. Pers Bio Endowment Fund Dodge Perris Forria Tennessee Friends of the Institution Colombia Ferris Jorda J. M. Jordas Tel

Grover Cleveland in Campaign Commentary

A collage of 1904 era quotes from newspapers comments on Grover Cleveland and Roosevelt. References to banana farmers votes and White House magnification appear with varied editorial tones. The clippings show mixed views on Cleveland and Roosevelt influencing the next campaign.

Cleveland Banda Chicago Record- Herald Roosevelt Kansas City Journal Grover Cleveland Nashville News

Prospective Candidates Eye State Comptroller Vacancy

Polaski Teop July 21 reports John J. Cox and view rell as only applicants if Comptroller King resigns. County Court Clerk Dan L Kalick may run for next fall term and seeks Gov Frasier support for the vacancy. France enforces compulsory vaccination during wartime.

Polaski Teop John J. Cox View Rell King Remgo Dan L. Kalick Frasier

No Election Planned for New Court House

Commissioners decided not to hold an election on funding a new court house. Lack of funds for election expenses and no appropriation from the Quarterly Court led to canceling the vote. Also includes a lengthy poem about land and home and a note on Mt Pleasant Day at the Maury County fair with Mt Pleasant preparations.

Sioners Gordon Ocommissioners Anness Quarterly Court Ron Comenie W. Lan Mt. Pleasant Columbia Maury County Foir

Cheap Lands For Homes and Colonies Along Cotton Belt Route

The Cotton Belt Route region offers cheap land across Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas with soil and climate favorable to settlers. Prices range from $2.50 to $10 per acre for various land types, including prairie and bottom lands, plus large colony tracts from $4 to $10 per acre. Information and excursion dates available from G. Pat A. Cotton Belt Route, St. Louis, Missouri.

Missouri Arkansas Louisiana Texas East Laabea G. Pat A Cotton Belt Route Bt. Louis, Mo

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WII Walter E. Potts Columbia, Tenn Rown Ashton Tewel Ashton Bros James Lockhirt Seaton John Willis Miax Bertha Walters Williamsburg Winfield Harrla Little Echu Castoria LAS Vida Hall Jberts Cas Toniao Ylorsviler Dean Park's Station Peart Filgo Trou Rich Virginia Wilkes John Ed Walker Mississippi Walter Hickman Dayton Claggette Nullins Mooresville Misa Virginia Wilkes Mias Ida Dabney Lynnville Buzzard Cave Parks Station Mise Pete Wilkes Lewis Gilliam Leona Bercheen Loyd Harderson Sula White Everet Cheek Ida Dabney Ida Dabney, Mr. Cleave White Roy Bercheen Sallie and Jok Ford & Williams August Silat Theta School A, McDontoo Evi Bat E. Oox Daas Bearstary Roth Cassius M. Clay Willell Aren Telephone Tentaein Boll Ues West Columbia Mill & Elevator Co Indiana Elastic Pointer South Columbia News Mesdames Blair Bays B.curtadly Memphis J. M. Grimes Janie Trantham Mort Taylor Helen Higden Master Moran Carter Mra. Arrabitz John Ledbetter Anderson Louise Hanter Summertown Will Burnett Martha Hasty Will Napier Furnace George Sedberry Rebecca Elmira Powell Charley Mooney John Hanter Taanville Mary Hart Ron Nashville Will McCiellan Evanavilly, Ind Relativon Muhe Anon Phanix Tennessee Children's Home J. M. Jordan Desert White Mountain GW. Nichols Grover Son MR. King Dan L. Balick Giles France New Court House Country Howe James Montgomery Booker T. Washington Js. L. Nichols & CO Atlanta LS Austell
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