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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
2
Money saving priced event offers half price on new lawns and wash goods. Mercerized satin striped ginghams lace striped ginghams silk finished tivanes and fine lawn dimities advertised. Slightly soiled items offered in blues tan red heliotrope. Mens and boys suits reduced about one fourth to one third. Come early for bargains.
A collage of small notices from Columbia Tennessee covers loan rates, local visits, and community notes. Mentions Dinning and attorneys, Cooper Frierson’s retirement, visits by Mrs Webb and others, multiple guests in the Bear Creek area, and local merchants advertising oil prices, wheat bags, and lumber. Also notes bridge painting, sack sales, and Good Roads delegates from Maury county to Jackson convention.
A brief classified notice notes more buggies and cars arriving this week with first choice available. It mentions Serrenvieo and Dopson as the sellers offering slick jobs and prompt service.
The Columbia Lodge of Elks plans a fall street carnival starting in September for one week. Preparations include new features, a flower parade, and cash prizes. Committees are formed and working on entertainment and contracts for attractions.
Classified notice seeks male workers for general roles at Gatambte Stock and Co. Apply in person to firm offices. no further details provided in fragmentary text.
A group led by Mosars C N McLemore Maxvill Meade Frierson J K Shianon WN Shirley and Will Towler met Tuesday night to pursue a state charter for a new Columbia oil company. They plan to organize as Columbia Oil Company and have options for 400 on eight more acres from F H Smith. Plans include further land, several bore prospects, and full exploration.
Oil is reported on the Tennessee Phosphate Co property near Mt Pleasant. The seepage oozed from a ditch dug last fall and has flowed continually since then, but no attention was given until the current excitement.
Tennessee cultivator makers claim superior adjustments and quality. Isa Sarrenrieth and Dovson praised for workmanship, asserting they outperform other cultivators on the market.
A Santa Fe store owned by J. E. Satterfield and its post office were destroyed by a Tuesday 2 AM blaze. Property losses run into thousands with insurers listed as Commercial Union and New York Home. Incendiary suspicion grows as investigators search for a suspect and bloodhounds could not be secured. The Cook Bros. store nearby burned recently, fueling community concern and calls for swift justice.
Pure fresh German millet seed offered with prompt delivery. Customer can place orders directly. Includes brief note mentioning Sarrmnemcy and Donsor but details unclear.
Directors and stockholders of the Maury County Fair Association decided this week to stage a fair next fall following the Bowling Green Kentucky fair. Additional arrangements will be set at a Saturday meeting with efforts aimed at making the fair a success.
Wanted at once forty Jersey cows and heifers in good color and condition. Provide price and description. Write or telegraph W J Prrrenarn Spring Hill Tenn. 1i-Gtdw ed.
An announcement from Nashville Tennessee states a new afternoon paper to be started in the city. It will be called the Nashville Post Row with Dudley named president and the editorial staff yet to be announced. It will be Democratic in alignment.
The Mt Pleasant Herald reports Chief James Friel shot and killed an unknown African American man who advanced with a raised pick. In self defense, the officer fired as the suspect fled and lunged toward him. Eyewitnesses affirm the shooting was justified and within self defense.
Selling buggies with smart price and rolling quality. Sarrenviene and Dovsnx advertise rolling models and urge customers to come and see.
Governor William J. Samford died in Tuscaloosa after illness of heart disease. He was about 56, native to Alabama, served in the State Senate and Congress, attended the State University trustees meeting, and was inaugurated December 1 after being elected in August. W D Dielks, president of the State Senate, will succeed him.
Dr E G Grant announces practice at the northeast corner of Berkel Hotel on Garden Street. He pledges patient satisfaction and notes over ten dental prosthesis installations across Maury and nearby counties. Office hours 9 am to 1 pm.
WEDDING BELLS. Approaching Nuptials announce the marriage of Miss Mattie Alexander to Mr Arthur B Falkner at the bride's home Wednesday morning June 1st at 9:30. Browns-Craig wedding at Anderson Craig home features Miss Mary Craig and Mr Tra Mrown with Rev Peoples officiating.
The Peabody State event will be civ at the Athenaeum at o'clock on June 17. Be sure to be there. Work on better is rod er our P. W. Dodson.
Examination will be held at the colored High School in Columbia next Saturday. Ero Donson, County Superintendent.
Columbia readers will welcome Col George W Bain a renowned platform orator as the Veachers Institute plans a lecture at the Opera House on a Thursday evening June 20. The teacher institute offers a course priced at two dollars for the public one dollar for teachers general admission to the Bain lecture is fifty cents and no seats are reserved except for season ticket holders
Columbia Stock Yard Co advertises a red poll and a short horn bull for sale. The listing highlights high quality breeding stock and invites interested buyers to inquire for details and pricing. Some conditions and delivery options may apply.
A free matinee Friday afternoon at South Side Park begins at 1 o clock. Several races are listed and Grant Courtright will run a mile against the clock.
The criminal docket lists five cases of murder in the first degree for trial in the Circuit Court next week. Names include Bob colored, Ty Bob Tae, Thomas, Jones, Whitman, Brooks, and Bell among others. Several defendants face charges of murder in the first degree or attempts. The dates noted include Thursday as the trial day with other cases scheduled.
The Circuit Court trial of Geo. P. Webster against the Tennessee Phosphate Co. concluded arguments yesterday. Judge will charge the jury this morning as the case proceeds toward a verdict.
The loss of O. J. Kebar whose building and machinery and stock were damaged by fire was adjusted on Tuesday with Gordon & Rutledge agents. Kebar received the full amount of insurance on the building and machinery, $2,000, and the stock loss was settled at $1,750, with the insured carrying 84.1 insurance. The notice notes the adjustment and final settlement with the insurer and agents.
Columbia market brief notes activity in produce and field seeds with references to Red Clover Northern Crimson Clover Timothy and Bluegrass types. Indicates listing of seed varieties and marketing terms without detailed figures or dates.
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