Ladies Strap Slippers in Popular Season
The ad proclaims strap slippers as the season’s hit with many customers praising their prettiness. Prices start at 8.00 and go to 3.00 with a money back guarantee if not pleased.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
5
The ad proclaims strap slippers as the season’s hit with many customers praising their prettiness. Prices start at 8.00 and go to 3.00 with a money back guarantee if not pleased.
A stream of social notes lists Mr H F Alexander in Gallatin and numerous visits and travels. Miss Susie Lipscomb and Miss Mary Wood are among those visiting Nashville, Franklin, and nearby towns. others head to Louisville, New York, and Baltimore. Many residents attend schools in Nashville, Washington, and Virginia while returning home or planning moves to Waco and New York City.
Mr and Mrs J L Hutton return from bridal tour and reside on North High at Kent. A S James back from Greensboro for brother James marriage. Miss Louise Barber travels to Louisville for Susie Lipscomb wedding after visiting Uncle W H Maccomb. Miss Vivian Harrington visits city and county friends. Mr and Mrs Frank Marr arrive. Marr ill in Nashville but to recuperate here. Dave Bogatzky leaves for StralKowo Germany with trips to Vienna, Paris and Italy. Revs W A Proving and Maj J T Williamson return from Cumberland Assembly in Chattanooga. W T Porter and Samuel Porter visit en route to Confederate reunion, plan Mammoth Cave visit. Misses Gertrude and Alvis Ehrman return from abroad. Miss Bessie Hughes and Clayton Brandon guests of Miss Chaffin. Misses Lena B. and Lillian Smith travel to Fayetteville for grandfather Geo F Smith Jr.’s illness. Mrs Alice Sl. Smith accompanies them.
A local ad promotes expanded furniture lines with the newest styles and value goods. The shop invites customers to visit and view the wide inventory labeled as their largest stock.
Mt Pleasant saw a large turnout for the flower parade. A man, Mr Smithers, injured in a gasoline lamp explosion at L. P. Brown's lab, likely to stay confined weeks. Phosphate plants run day and night. Mt Pleasant Southern Berry track near Scott's mill finished. Tennessee Phosphate Co cuts earth separation costs by half. Phosphate shipments from Mt Pleasant occurred last Saturday. Local millinery ads appear, with price cuts at Mr J W Still’s store. Lacey Regenold of Memphis visiting for bargains.
West End residents mention Mrs J W Harman and son Leslie of Lawrenceburg visiting the family of M Sheppard. Mrs John Adkisson visits Mrs A Haley. Mrs Gee Trousdale of Ashwood visits Mrs J T Batts. West End's flower parade success is praised. residents are elated.
Garden supply ad notes pure recleaned millet and seed corn harvests for 1899 with crops including German millet Hungarian millet sorghum Large White White Wabash and Yellow Warbash. Frierson Embry advertise groceries while a Jamerson home of Mr J K Bell burned Tuesday night at 11 o'clock with total loss around 3000 no insurance and Dodson furniture prices claimed to be low.
Railroad notes report increased phosphate shipments from Mt Pleasant fields with more cars loaded in recent days. There is no full sentence on dates or exact shipment counts, but activity has picked up as cars are moved over nearby lines.
The advertisement touts AN Garwood's arsenparilla as a scientific blood purifier to cleanse the system of winter impurities. It claims superiority for illnesses from impure blood and a sluggish liver or kidneys, priced at one dollar per bottle or six for five dollars, sold exclusively by the maker.
South Columbia guests include Mrs Owen Cameron and children with Mayor Cameron. Mrs Clarence Williams from Sheffield and Miss Higgins from Fayetteville visit. Mrs William Hanna stays with Mr and Mrs J H Thomas. Mrs Major White on sick list. Mrs Sallie Thomas injured by a window sash on Tuesday.
Parlor and bedroom suits wardrobes center tables and rockers every piece you want offered by Satterfield and Dodson's with a full range of home furnishings.
Mr W W Dennis remains ill at home while Ashton Bros advertise a new delivery wagon. Mrs J A Guest improves after sickness. J R Hammonds is dangerously ill. Phosphate shipments continue heavily and local businesses make improvements including new floors and paint. The semiannual Phintias Lodge election is near. Decoration Day prompts bank and post office holiday hours. Naturalization for Joe Newman and a Bankers Convention parade float are mentioned. The Maury county teacher contest ends today with prizes to Paris trip winner. Henry Gross store refreshes with new paper and paint.
A full assortment of ribbons with fine quality. Prices reduced from 7s 6d to 5s 0d. Visit Watkins, Harlan & Evans' Store and explore the selection, with customers welcome whether they buy or not.
A large Maury group leaves Wednesday for Louisville to attend the ex Confederate reunion. The list includes W H Lipscomb Root Harlan F D Chaffin Frank Moore J W Sergeant A N Sergeant W K Klozer Morris Stephenson John Brogier C A Haley and others. Representatives for William Henry Trovedale Camp include Mrs Sue Gray Dunnington Matron of Honor Elizabeth McLemore Leigh Whitthorne Maida of Honor B S Thomas delegate and J H Thomas alternate.
A 384 acre farm with 1000 acres of timber on Leiper s Fork Williamson county is listed by W T McLemore near Spring Hill Tennessee. The article notes a refreshed front for Maury National Bank and Farm improvements plus a Flower Parade promotion. W A Rail, a juror, narrowly escaped injury near the L N track. A veteran, Mr berry ne w member of Company fn Infantry, returned from the Philippines to his father s home in Jaraball County.
An OCR fragment notes a mercantile firm offering grain and merchandise storage in large quantities. It mentions handling feed, guaranteeing sales, and aiming to store about 50 000 bushels of wheat this year as collateral. It references a depot near Columbia and a storage company name.
A local store advertises all of its $1.00 and $1.25 silks at 75 cents to clear excess stock. The note explains the move is to reduce overstock at season’s end and urges buyers to stock up for future needs. Several lines emphasize the opportunity is unmatched and prices are unbeatable.
A brief market note highlights remarkable incentives available this week across products and services. Limited-time offers emphasize discounted prices and bundled deals designed to attract buyers. Consult local listings for participating merchants and exact terms.
About two months ago J. Rosenthal entered hospital and remains feeble, needing bed carryings in the vehicle. The item advertises rubber tired surreys buggies and phonographs with 1900 styles, all widths, leather or cloth trims, from Sarrexxerny and Dement.
Miss Beulah Willis and Mr. Joe Dugger wed Thursday night at the bride’s Ashwood home with attendants Walter Griffig Lot tie Willis Robi Willis May Dugger and others. After a reception the couple left for Nashville and a several day visit, while friends wish them happiness.
The Tos Seat concert at the Columbia Institute will be held in the study hall next Montes wreniogy. The commencement exercises are set for Wednesday June 6 at 1 o'clock in the Chapel, and the public is cordially invited.
A garbled OCR item mentions a long lease of 999 years with references to Westnesday Noshile Decater and Raion Chapters, alleged by Bogie tera office, Wentchester Insurance Co, and Manufacturing Co of Marion. The text is fragmented and unreadable in parts.
Barr and Oakes advertise a full line of goods for all budgets with stock chosen to aid those in distress. They pledge fair pricing for rich and poor alike and emphasize prompt service by Citizens’ Telephone No 120 and Bell Telephone 1238 with resident John A Oakes.
In a damage suit claiming 850 000 for the Pump Factory fire, the plaintiff asserts insufficient water supply due to Water Company negligence. Demurrer by the defendant was reset for the next term. Other cases continued include Corbett vs L N Railroad and Brown vs Central Phosphate Co with sizable verdicts and a magician on appeal.
Mr and Mrs J A Titcomb hosted a refined tea with Linda Frierson Mary Frierson Callie Craig Dave Fleming Dr C B Brown Theo Stephenson Hallie Fry daughter of Mr and Mrs J W Fry of Columbia present. Carter pupils at Lyonville offered a concert at Opera House. Misa Fry noted for four years study at Columbia Institute. Earlier Addin and M Wood hosted an evening of gaiety with Fayetteville friends. Cantata Jones Palbee performed with same cast as last night. Senior Class graduation hop to be held tonight. J M Dedman and parties from Gallatin and Memphis expected.
Proceedings record larceny charges against Geo. Alderson and Witherspoon with ten day sentences. False pretense and robbery related counts against others referenced as Sarees Doric house Geo Craig and Geary. Case details fragmented but indicate multiple defendants jailed or awaiting action.
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