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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
2
A rumor says W F Anderson bought the Lamb property at Ninth and South Garden and will start furniture manufacturing within sixty days. He would not discuss details but hinted a public announcement Saturday. The plan reportedly involves about $400,000 in new capital and about fifty workers.
A fragment notes Maury Barrel Co advertising potato barrels and airier barrels. Mentions Citizens' phone numbers 910-811, with a May 2 timeframe implied.
Mesara and Ashton Bros finished repairs on their mill after a big flood. The lower mill is rebuilt with repaired machinery and new logs ready for operation. Property and equipment described as splendid and sturdy, with work completed to resume service.
News items from Gallatin area including local injuries and recoveries, visits by residents, and a public loan ad. Reports on school staffing at Main Street, a new Hay Long College faculty lineup, and upcoming announcements. Also notes on property bargains, a Odessa teacher returning home, wheat harvest weather, and a fatal stabbing of a Black man near Mt. Pleasant with no suspects named.
Culleoka Nursery in Culleoka Tennessee offers a general assortment of fruit trees, shrubs, and vines with Whale Root Apple Trees highlighted as a specialty. Buy from us for acclimated stock.
Miss Hallie Fry daughter of Mr and Mrs John W Fry receives a major musical award reflecting high honors. The event marks a milestone in her preparation for a musical career as reported from Savoreg context.
The Wednesday performance of Pinafore received high praise for the cast and chorus. Principal roles by Justin Thatcher and Charles A. Forgey drew strong admiration, with Miss Ida Lipscomb and Miss Minnie Sheppard also praised. The cast, choir, and orchestra under Prof. Hutsell and Miss Lena Gatinoa Snowe delivered a melodic, well staged production that filled most downstairs seats.
Potatoes in barrels made from the best dry stock by experienced coopers. See telephone number 174 for Maury Harrel Co. Citizens phone 810-511. May 2 notice.
McKennon, Anderson & Foster donated five percent of two days sales to Coal Creek disaster relief. Despite rain reducing Saturday sales, gross two day sales reached 1,109, yielding a 55.45 check. Governor MacMillan acknowledged the contribution and forwarded it to the Relief Committee.
Rev J C Knatz Turiel preaches in Nashville as Protestant missions in France are promoted. Deacons ordination planned at Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sante Fe. Book Committee in Nashville advances Shanghai lot transfer for a new church building with $450,000 cost and $10,000 immediate Shanghai remittance.
After a Wednesday night entertainment at McCain's School a piano owned by Mr. Margin Fly, used in the program, was hacked beyond repair with a large pocket knife. The act was described as malicious and criminal, and authorities will seek severe punishment if suspects are found.
The Maury County Teachers Association held its regular monthly meeting at the Atheniam on June 7, 1903. President Prof. Scobey led prayers and plans were made for visiting teachers arriving June 16 for the Summer Institute. Invitations to J B Lemore and J P Graham were authorized, with Bostick and Tomlinson named to welcome visitors. committees were formed for reception, entertainment, and finance, and the group adjourned to open the institute.
Crashed Roses and Verona Violet Talcum Powder in large glass bottles reduced to 1c with well known Mennon’s Talcum at 19c. Also a wide range of talc, toilet soaps, children’s parasols in all colors, fine writing tablets, box stationery, men’s summer underwear, dress shirts, boys’ Balbriggan underwear, and travel bags. Reflects a general store catalog of household and apparel items for sale.
A dense advertisement listing bamboo porch shade options, freezers, flower pots, woven wire hampers, fly traps, parlor wallets, steel garden boos, toy garden sets, croquet sets, water coolers, whitewash brushes, wallpaper stock, and related home goods with varied prices. It promotes multiple brands and product lines, inviting readers to shop at the seller’s location.
In circuit court the jury awarded R. A. Jennings due to injuries after a switch-engine struck him near the Y while he watched a moving freight train. He is son of Capt. W. S. Jennings and lost a leg. The Stallings v Hartford Insurance case was continued. John Taylor administrator v Louisville and Nashville, a $26,000 damage suit, was taken up. decedent W C Taylor, a brakeman, was killed when a car broke loose on a steep grade.
Farmers receive selector note on Rains Binder Oil designed for hot sun use. Product promises protection for farm equipment with a stated price per gallon and emphasis on easy application.
At a Tuesday night meeting the Board of Education re elected the old faculty for the next session with no new topics. The teachers named include Mary Carpenter Ellen Friel Lucy Floyd Blanche Scott Carrie Walker Tda Lipscomb Addie Lima Bennett Lottie Wilkins and Mrs A W Mitchell. Salaries remain as before with one grammar school teacher at 50 per month and all others at the average rate. Beasie Bostick Inez Kelley chosen substitutes. Colored teachers re elected include BR Johnson Pheebe Armstrong Amanda Dew de Kelley Golden Jones and Etta Ja with the first three retained. Salaries set as previously one at 40 per month and others at 45. Lula Amis tre Dillard substitutes London Mack Sam Ligh and Henry Harris named as substitutes.
Mr J M Foster recounts a Monday hunting trip with two youths Ben nett Nichols and Allen Dorte from Carter's Creek. They rode miles into the woods, used 23 calibre rifles, and outshot the older hunter by bagging squirrels and rattlesnakes. A belt trophy snake skin may be crafted. Also promotes a Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming rapid, remarkable relief.
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