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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1903
Page
5
Straw hats come in new shapes including Yatch with broad brims and low crowns, Sennett straw in fine split and pineapple at 1.00 to 2.50, Soft Melon and Manila straw with turn-up brim for older men from 0.75 to 2.00. Also $1.00 hats and remaining stock 60 Straw Hats, 1902 styles, previously 50c 75c and 1.50.
A long list of visitors and locals frequent Columbia this week with names including J. Boram, John D. Evans, R. Martin, Hailey, Wigne, Stelin Frierson, Ernst Irwin, Mrs. Jackson, Miss Bina Boyd, and many others visiting relatives, attending events, or staying at homes in Columbia and nearby towns like Nashville, Lynnville, Mount Pleasant, and Franklin. Several residents travel to Nashville, Birmingham, and Cincinnati, while others host guests and attend weddings and social occasions.
Residents of Williameo county travel to Montgomery and Nashville for family visits protracted gatherings in Waverly Place. News lists weddings, farewell trips, and academic milestones including a law degree for L. D. Hatcher after three years of study.
AROUND TOWN itemizes sales and events including for sale items such as a Seendtead Pheton price 10 and a fine driving horse bought for 2200 by Oakes & Nichols, a list of requests for a toll gate keeper, hospital and injury reports, a dog bite incident, a child’s illness, a move of the old Barker store houses, a leg injury in the West End, and events at Columbia Masonin Lodge and Miss Mary Ashton’s music class. Additional notes report Mrs. Gilmore’s hospitalization and Mrs. Wes Cook’s move after injury.
The article notes a son of a prominent family preparing to graduate from Columbia University with praise for the university’s scholars and rigorous course. It mentions Mr. Hatcher and his sister Ethel planning to attend his graduation and then travel to Savannah, with Charlie set to receive many congratulations. It also records a local business notice and community happenings including insurance firm changes and lodge activities in Columbia, Tennessee.
Local ad seeks customers for Whipper brand peas at the stock yard location. Prospective buyers are invited to inquire at the market booth for prices and availability.
The Maury Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy holds its regular monthly meeting this afternoon at 0:30 o'clock with Mrs. Allen Brown. Mrs. Frank Smith, Sec. Columbus Buggy. Also noted is a local ad for high grade buggies and surreys from De See Batteffnid and Dodson.
Two fires yesterday damaged property in the city. A one story frame dwelling owned by Mr. Pinion of the pump factory, occupied by Mr. Tom Jeffrey, was destroyed at three o'clock. The insured value was about 700 pounds with Hendley and Nichols and the Hamburg Bremen Fire Insurance Co. A second nearby fire on East Sixth Street caused only slight damage.
Teachers who did not register at the May meeting may regreter at the Athenaeum next Saturday at 10 o clock and be ready for the 23d of June. P. W. Copsox, County Superintendent.
Fragmentary note complains about an unfulfilled Brannford Chiton order. It says plenty was ready for delivery but was not sent and blames an error or fault in handling. The text includes disjoint phrases and names, indicating a disputed shipment mix up.
Maury Dry Goods Co announces a June sale to reduce stock of seasonable merchandise. The cooler weather slows sales of certain wash goods, so prices are cut to encourage a rush to the departments for the rest of the month.
A local store advertises heavy markdowns on ginghams and fabrics including Scotch and French ginghams, Madras, machine cloth, batistes, and India linen. Two lots of ginghams expire Saturday and Monday with prices stated as 12 to 40 cents per yard, promising substantial savings on white and patterned textures.
Ladies and Misses summer underwear offered at 10 each or 3 for 260. Bleach clothes with taped neck and sleeves. Ladies summer suit pants 256 each, bleached and trimmed with lace. Ladies suit pants with a combined ve ate offering. Summer man can supply his every wish in clothing and furnishings. Men’s crash clothes from Stein Block and Hart makers.
An ad lists Schaffner & Marx crash suits priced five to sixteen dollars and a full range of summer clothing for children. Men’s alpaca coats, serge coats, and new underwear lines appear with various price points. Also promotes carpets, rugs, curtains, and home fabrics at low prices.
A stream of social events unfolds with card party honors for Miss Irene Reerun and Jean Dobmne as prizes go to George Martin, plus a Students' Club meeting at the Columbia Institute planning a Book Party this afternoon from five to seven. Other hosts include Miss Currie Minor, Mrs Major White, and Mary Lee Foster with many guests invited. also Misses Kate Porter Annie Louise Porter host frunch, and Mary Ashton to give a music recital.
At the officers meeting of the First Tennessee Regiment held in Adjutant General Harvey Hannah's Capitol office, Major W. J. Whitthorne received unanimous praise and a unanimous vote as Lieutenant Colonel while Major Tatum was elected Colonel of the regiment.
An OCR fragment advertises a buggy store offering hand press and buggies at bargains. Appears from 1b to 3ttterfield and Dodaan, with unclear contact details and stray typography. The readable items suggest discounted carriages or related gear priced to attract buyers.
The Columbia Cotton mill plans to restart next Monday after about a month of shutdown for repairs. Maintenance is complete and production will resume promptly once the engine starts.
Deaths reported in McCain and Cross Bridges reflect tuberculosis meningitis for 62 year old Mrs Brooke Davis of McCain with all five children from her present marriage living and two daughters abroad. Funeral at Cumberland Presbyterian Church McDavis conducted by Rev J B McWilliams with interment at local cemetery. Also noted, Mr W F Hubbel a 51 year old Cross Bridges merchant died after weeks of dropsy and was unmarried. funeral at Cross Bridges Baptist Church with interment in church burying ground. brother present at death.
Obituary notices report the deaths of L. Wilkes a Campbell Station merchant and farmer aged about 44 or 45 widow and five children. J W Webb aged 73 from Snow Creek with a long Methodist affiliation. Lena Hood wife of J D Hood near Concord. Katharine Dogger daughter of Mr and Mrs Emmoet Dogger. services conducted at Christian church Vestal graveyard Willian graveyard and South Main Street residence with local clergy.
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