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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
10
A flood of social events fills Columbia society pages with engagements, weddings, and gatherings. Notables include Miss Leta Porter’s marriage announcements, Mary Carnes and Tampa groom plans, and a raft of teas, luncheons, and dances hosted by local families and visiting ladies from Lebanon Nashville and Houston, with Miss Helen Brant earning musical honors and a sewing society forming for young girls.
Sue Alexander, a Black woman, was arrested at Spring Hall Monday by Deputy Yakley on a charge of assault with a knife and was taken to town and jailed.
Rev S P Hawes of Zion preaches at Cross Bridges next Sunday afternoon at 4. Protracted meeting at South Columbia Christian church continues with services 3 pm and 8 pm with two confessions. King's Daughters meet Thursday on The Title and Office of Christ. Baptist ladies host ice cream supper at Santa Fe school Wednesday night June 30. Rev W A Stroud leaves for Vanderbilt Biblical Institute for eight days. Rev John Nichols of Spring Hill will occupy Stroud's pulpit Sunday 11 am and 8 pm.
Charlie McKee to Miss Robbie Lee Jones, B. BE. Regens ends after a week of mess, A. B. Thompson to Miss Etta Akin. Henry M. Floyd to Miss Hettle Choate.
Miss Annie Leigh of 922 North Ninth Street Nashville was attacked by a man named Tamplin of 1708 Scovel Street Nashville while walking near the HG Hill summer home. She fought back with her sister's aid, a knife threat reported, and bystanders frightened the assailant away. Leigh suffered no serious injuries though she was badly frightened and shocked.
Dr. William D. Hall of Montgomery Alabama, alumnus and former medical faculty member, appointed Acting Vice Chancellor of the University of the South Sewanee Tennessee. He fills the vacancy caused by the death of Dr. Benjamin Lawton Wiggins and will confer degrees and awards at Thursday morning graduation exercises. Trustees may elect permanent successor this week during commencement activities.
Chattanooga readers report that Judge McReynolds hinted a special session of the grand jury may be called in July to review the liquor situation. The judge indicated he may reconvene the panel on the fourth Saturday of July if needed, noting little action had occurred on whisky cases or hotel gambling indictments.
In Atlanta Georgia on June 14 the First University church showcased young people dancing on a waxed hardwood floor to piano music. Pastor Rev BE Dean Ellenwood calls dancing an innocent healthy pastime and rejects the notion that it invites evil.
Superintendent Morell had a thirty foot flag pole erected atop the Columbia post office building and the Stars and Stripes were raised this morning though the building remains under construction for four months. The pole of southern pine was treated with ofa and palata and adorned with gilded balls at the top for a long lasting display.
A large jewelry auction runs in Columbia from Wednesday June 25 through early July. The James Bros Jewelry Co stock in the Bethell Block will be sold daily at 2:30 and 7:00 PM to clear out fixtures and move ahead with a full store overhaul. Mr Murray says Columbia will get a first class jewelry store with a premier line, surpassing Nashville. Read page nine for details.
J B Ashton announces liberal purchase prices for wheat corn and oats at Ashton Mills. New sacks furnished. Farmers encouraged to bring grain to market with ready payment terms and prompt loading facilities. Principal: J B Ashton. Location: Ashton Mills.
Maury county reports a large Irish potato crop soon to be harvested if weather permits digging begins Friday in several fields. Some farmers have already sold with digging set for June 18. Outlook predicts a small yield due to storm damage and protracted rains. Market has broken recently due to poor Texas Mississippi and South Carolina crops, leaving anxious dealers and uncertain opening prices. Callendar & Co. offers oat handling services.
Two women, Mise Fres and Minole Shires, appeared at the municipal Temple of Justice this morning to answer charges of disorderly conduct and using offensive language. The two colored residents faced the court on charges arising from conduct described as objectionable in public.
A strictly business proposal aimed at young and married ladies across Maury County seeks local attention. It requests readers to send their names and post office addresses to Harrison's Office, Business College, Brown Building, Columbia, Tennessee, by mail.
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