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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1903

Page

3

Branham Hughes Commencement Sermon and Activities

Dr. H G Tolman of Vanderbilt preached the commencement sermon to Branham Hughes students at Spring Hall. The event drew hundreds as the school choir sang, with decor. Tonight there is a declamation contest, tomorrow a senior class debate, and Wednesday Chancellor Kirkland will speak. An Alumni Association was formed with Jed Hume president and others named.

Tolman Vanderbilt Spring Hill H. GC. Tolman Vanderbilt University Branham & Hughes School Spring Hall J. H. Kirkland Branham d& Hughes School Jed Hume Marvin Steel Wade Duhose Clem Campbell

Debate at Spring Hill Addresses Women in Colleges

In Spring Hill Tennessee yesterday evening the annual debate between Peoples and Morgan School and Branham and Hughes versus the team of Branham and Hughes. The question asked if it is undesirable to admit women to colleges on the same terms as men and the affirmative side led by Fred T. Wilson and Howard Dogier won the debate. Judges awarded victory to the affirmative. The senior class held a reception at Prof. Bianheau's residence afterward and Robert Nolon won the athletic medal donated by Bries Mastin.

Spring Hill Senn Peoples & Morgan School Branham & Hughes Tok Place Fred T. Wilson Tennessee Howard D Dogier Willam

Mt Pleasant News Teachers Leaving Phosphate City

Mt Pleasant June 1 Miss Pauline Fiick leaves Sunday for Cuero Texas visiting New Orleans then returns in fall to resume as teacher at May Long college. Mattie Webb of Tallahassee visits Miss Charlotte Henderson. Joe Anderson of Columbia visits family. Prof R C Patterson leaves for Nashville then returns in fall to teach at Hay Long College. Mrs W D Strayhorn visits Nashville. Misses Myra and Virginia McFerrin head to Pulaski. Dr O W Fleming goes to Pulaski next Sunday. Mr J P Warnock’s father dies at Anniston Alabama. he departs at once. A party of Mt Pleasant gentlemen sails for a fishing trip in a lower county. Participants: B Howard W H Doss J A Bostick W D Strayhorn Henry Bivens.

Mt. Pleasant Pauline Fiick Suiday Cuero Tex New Orleans May Long College Mattie Webb Tulleedge Fla Charlotte Henderson Joe Anderson Columbia R. C. Patterson Nashville Hay Long College W.D Strayhorn Myra Virginia McFerrin Pulaski Howard Institute O. W. Fleming J. P Warnock Anniston Ala Warnock

Unclear Patient Ad Advice From 19th Century Ad

An advertisement fragment promotes a tonic named Herbing to combat summer weakness. It claims to restore appetite improve digestion regulate bowels and boost liver activity. Endorsed by H G Mroegard proprietor Grand View Hotel Cheney Kansas and cited Dr Newton Newton Kan for credibility.

H. G Mroegard Grand View Hotel Cheney Kan Newton Newton

Crosses of Honor for Confederate Veterans Set

A list shows forty three Confederate Veterans to receive the Crosses of Honor next Tuesday morning at the Bothell house parlors. Names include Branch, Christian, Hidason, Hoot, Hall, Gines, Harrin, Kirk, Long, Walker, Blackwell, Crook, Croft, Erwin, Sturna, Biffle, Greta, Hallet, Collier, Dodson, Greeman, Gnifee, Henderson, Hobbs, Houser, January, Aiedinge, Neeley, Patton, Perry, Rickets, Renfro, Shaw, Sowell, Stipa, Thurman, Willian, Wilson, Craig, Tomlinson.

Bothell House Tt. H. Branch J. W. Christian W. P. Hidason James Hoot A. G. Hall A. P. Gines J.T. Harrin Hg, Kittral G. O. Kirk Lem Long W. Alexander Thompson

Real estate transfers filed at county record office

Entries list multiple transfers with 74 acres in district 2 for 60 dollars and 08810 acres in district 4 for 1000 dollars, along with 84 and 78-10 acre parcels in districts 2 and 24 for 100 and 500 dollars. Several buyers and sellers, including Baxter, Reavis, Wyatt, Delk, Harrigan, Ashton, Oakley, Witzgerald, and Smith, are named with specified district numbers and prices.

County Register W. D. & Lane A. J. Baxter Martha F. Bryant Joseph W. Reavis G. W. Hayes R. P. Wyatt Sth G. W. Delk A. J

Accident at Phinteas lodge meeting ends with near fall

At the Phinteas lodge Knighta of Pythias Friday night an attempt to ride a goat caused a plunge. Joe Brownlow was knocked to the floor as the animal lurched forward, with B McLenore and W B Turner aiding him. The responsible member faced criticism and possible punishment, claiming he only nodded in fear and did not intend harm.

Phinteas Lodge Knighta Pythias Joe Brownlow Brownlow B. McLenore W. B. Turner

Officers Elected for Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Factory

At a Florence Alabama stockholders meeting last week the Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Factory elected officers. Joan W. Fry of Columbia Tennessee was named president J B Wheeler of Rutland Vermont became secretary Lee Ashroft of Florence was chosen general manager and John T Ashroft was appointed attorney.

Tennessee Valley Fertilizer Factory Florence Ala Joan W. Fry Columbia, Tenn J. B. Wheeler Rutland, Vt Lee Ashroft John T. Ashroft

Cool Brothers win $1500 against London insurer in Santa Fe court

In circuit court the jury awarded Cool Brothers of Santa Fe fifteen hundred dollars plus interest from sixty days after a fire. The case claimed the store was burned and the verdict covered the full policy sum. Attorneys for plaintiffs were Figuers and McLemore, with G J Hughes representing the defendant Commercial Union Insurance Co of London Eng.

Cool Brothers Santa Fe Commercial Union Insurance Company London Eng Figuers & McLemore G. J. Hughes

Botanic Blood Balm Promises Cure For Serious Skin and Blood Ailments

An ad from Atlanta, Ga claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison eczema and related conditions. Testimonies from Robert Ward of Maxey and Geo A Williams of Roxbury describe relief from skin sores, bone pain, and digestive issues after using the product. The firm offers free samples and medical advice by mail, with Gee S Alcorn as a local seller.

Robert Ward Maxey’s Geo. A. Williams Roxbury Botanic Balin Draginis Atlanta

Webb Family Reunion Returns After Four Years’ Service

Mr. H. W. Webb hosted the Webb family reunion dinner at his West End home. On this anniversary he arrived by train in Lyneville after four years in service, greeted by relatives who gathered for a bountiful dinner and a day of renewing ties and memories.

H. W. Webb West End Webb Lyneville

Charters for New Maury County Corporations

Charter notices show two new corporate entities Marshall and Maury Milling Co and Flat Top Mineral Co with capital stock 1000 and 40 dollars respectively. Stockholders include J R Wilhoite J R Mortis R C Armstrong J R Warner John Jarrett Kr Dan South B H Lee Frank Cummins Percy S Chandler.

Marshall and Maury Milling Co Said Corporation Said Marshall and Maury Milling Co J. R. Wilehoite John B. Wilhoite J. R. Mortis R. C. Armstrong J. R. Warner Maury and Marshall Co Tenn Flat Top Mineral Co John Jarrett Dan South B. H. Lee Frank Cummins Percy 8. Chandler

Heartfelt thanks for condolences on our daughter's death

Mr and Mrs William King express gratitude to friends for kindness after the sudden death of their daughter, Mrs James King. They deeply appreciate all acts of sympathy and support extended during this time.

James King WM. King

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