Death's Harvest John F Warfield dies by suicide near Columbia
John F Warfield living three miles from Columbia on Pulaski pike shot himself at 4:30 AM Sunday, dying minutes later. The family notes a history of mental illness and melancholia. his early accident left him weak minded and he faced ongoing distress. He leaves a wife, four children, and several siblings. funeral services were conducted by Rev A B McPerrin with local pallbearers.
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John Frances Warfield
John F. Warfield
Columbia
Pulaski Pike
Abc
Decessed
Cornelia Warfield
Seth W
Wiley Warfield
Mnm
Hieming
W.J. Alexander
Missie McLemore
Robt. McLemore
Spring Hill
First Methodist
Monilay
Look
Visiting Friends and Relatives Across Tennessee Notes
A long list of social visits and greetings fills the rural Tennessee scene. Numerous individuals travel between Nashville, Lynnville, Murfreesboro, Franklin, Cross Bridges and nearby towns while others host guests from Birmingham, Huntsville and Vicksburg. News mentions university visits, summer plans, and relocations, with several weddings and family gatherings noted among neighbors and relatives.
Harvesting Oil Advertises Durable Binder Thresher Oil
An advertisement promotes a heavy bodied harvesting oil designed to resist heat and not run off. It claims to extend lubrication, lasts two to three times longer than ordinary oil, and costs 35 cents per gallon with 5 gallon lots at 30 cents. The seller positions itself as a headquarters for all kinds of oils.
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Cts
Wall Paper Sale Showcases 1900 Goods In City
Rains promotes the largest strongest line of wallpaper ever shown in the city with every pattern new 1900 goods. Paper is in stock and ready for customers.
Local society notes from Franklin and Nashville regions
Families visit relatives across Summer County and Ewingville as Miss Lizzie Cowan nears low frailty. Nurses and doctors including Miss Figgat and Dr William Biddle attend patients. Marr returns to Nashville improving. Mr and Mrs James A Smiser resume life at Williamson’s after a wedding tour to Old Point Comfort, Ocean Beach, Norfolk and New York. Mrs Meade Frierson and children travel to Paris Ky with companions visiting Cincinnati and onward to Norfolk New York for business and pleasure.
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H. B. Battle
Winston, N. C
Geo. Cater
Birmingham
A. H Foster
Mary Rains
Ashwood
Watkins Dixon
Rene
J. E Dixon
Mina McLemore
Virginia Carpenter
Murfreesboro
Myrtle Harlan
W. K. Sheddan
O. L Dorch
Columbus
Miss
E. Yoest
Hunter Mayberry
Ala
Spring Hill
Francis Fitzhugh
Blount 5Ings
Anie Osborn
Annie White
Nashville
G. W. Sherman
1Ehildren
J. P. Brownow
Willie B. Guest
T. 8. Brown
Atlanta, Ga
B. W. Brown
Mt. Pleasant
and Mins
W.J. Valees
Joshaw Guest
W. J. Guest
Willie Belle Guest
Campbellsville
Lizzie Cowan
Figgat
Francis Donnington
Marr
William Biddle
Washington, D. C
American Institute of Homeopathy
Harriman Monument
James A. Smiser
Mas. Williamson
South Garden Street
Old Point Comfort
Ocean Beach
Norfolk
New York
Meade Frierson
Paris
B. M. Reotek
Town News Highlights From Rains Soda Fountain to Local Work
Around town notes report Olie Davis staying at Rains soda fountain and Mr Robt Harrington severely ill. Reports of convalescence for Mrs Ed Turner and improving Dr J A Edward, with other items on vehicles, pumps, and local commerce. Deputy Willis returns, L D White unable to work, and local fishing trips. Flower parade judges named, St Peters Sunday school picnic set, Gov McMillin names A P McFerrin reunioner for Paris Exposition.
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Olie Davis
Rains
Robt. Harrington
Sixth Street
Ed Turner
J.P. Staver & Co
John West
Sunset & Co
Willis
L. D. White
Hrmarp
Bee Payne & Brittain
W. A. Voss
Jackson
J. P. Street & Co
J. A. Edward
J.P. Stemer & Co
Mesars
Jake Harlan
Wiley Embry
Eb Craig
Looney Walker
Clark Jones
Lick Creek
J. P. Sreter & Co
Messrs Seaver & Worley
John Mitchell
Edna Vous
Citizens* Eee Exchange
Mt. Pleasant
F. D. Lander
Ernest McLemore
John W. Frierson
H. O. Fulton
Voss
Cultivators and Exposition Appointments in Maury County
Miss Anderson Honorea named to Maury county commission for the Exposition by Governor McMillin. Miss Ander sails to New York Wednesday. Mr McFerrin plans July departure with J A Ka wards and James Voorhies for the trip. Sarrenerenn & Donsox advertise furniture and new stock in the department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson Honorea
Eme Anderton
McKennon, Anderson & Foster
Paris
McMillin
Maury County
Anders
New York
Mr. McFerrin
Reiy
de J. A. Kawards
James Voorhies
Sarrenerenn & Donsox, Uf
Date Bros Bring New Wheat Sacks to Market
Date Bros announce 30, 0W bashels of new wax for sack production and delivery to stock Pena and Mil Jot Bowl. Market reports show strong prices at peak, with orders for bulk sacks and low shipping costs. Beth Phones reports indicate pricing activity and sales attempts amid fluctuations.
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Date Bros
Pena
Riewe
Beth
Mr Frank Moore Paralyzed in Culleoka
Mr Frank Moore of Culleoka suffered a stroke that left his mouth and tongue immovable and hindered swallowing. Friends hope for his full recovery as the community notes the illness and prays for his health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moore
Thorsanyne
Culleoka
Mourn
An. Nile
Trade-winning prices cut pants line overview
A retailer states that their pants assortment must be reduced in two weeks and outlines aggressive trade-winning prices to drive the clearance. The note emphasizes a quick inventory adjustment and promotional pricing to move stock.
Barr and Oakes Ad Offers 24 Hour Service and Caring Stock
Barr and Oakes advertise a broad stock to meet distressed customers, promising moderate prices and a motto to treat customers as they wish to be treated. They emphasize prompt night or day telephone service with contacts in Ita cust and Hell Telephone numbers.
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Tatephone
A. Bare
Hell
IUTN
A. Oakes
Reatde Ciiteoue
Local Notes and Market Reductions From South Columbia
South Columbia reports petty moves as Marvin Bostick starts clerking for Ab Adkisson while Ruth Hayes returns from Lewishong. Ussery cottages on GalloWay Street host Webb family. John Trantham visits Obion County relatives. An apparel sale highlights pants and suits with substantial price cuts across the entire line.
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Ruth Hayes
Lewishong
Wallace Usanry
Nina
Will Webb
Ussery
Galloway Street
John Trantham
Obion County
Thomas Griggs
Danerously ii
Children of Frierson Sunday School Enjoy Picnic Day
The children with older folks spent a delightful Tuesday picnic in thomas grove. Mr Robt Jones on Thirteenth street killed a five foot two inch chicken snake at his backdoor Saturday. Rev JF Beasley traveled to Nashville Thursday for the Tennessee Conference undergraduate summer institute. Mrs Beasley accompanied him.
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W. A. Provinciv
Nashville
E. H. Hateher
Conitrennm
Misa Boasie Padgett
Lynnville
Misa Mamie Vesey
Mt. Pheasant
John H Miller
Birmingham
A. Barr
Morn
Marian
Stuart Springs
Elizabeth McLemore
Virginia
Lily Watkins
Ashwood
Mary Rains
H. PB. Figuers
Franklin
W. H. Turner
Eny
Waverly
Tenn
Maud Cecil
Cross Bridges
Ferry Nabb
Cornelia Jones
Emma Wharton
J. E. Luthefield
Mattie Alexander
Mt. Pleasant
A. P. McFerrin
Robert Berg
Carrollton
Cook
Hampshire
H. H. Hawes
Rev
S. P. Hawes
Zion
Misson Kittie
Cora Brownlow
Pleas
Mies May E Sheppard
James Jones
West Tennessee
J.d. Stephenson
J. A. Bostick
W.D. Strayhorn
Howard Institute
Seasion
City
Frierson Memorial Sunday School
Thomas’ Grove
Robt, Jones
Thirteenth Street
JF. Beasley
Nashville Thurday
Tenessee
Beasley
Clerical Resignations and Revival Services Across Columbia
Rev John N Lyle resigns from Pleasant Presbyterian ministry to pursue another field. Rev A P McFortin preached at South Columbia Methodist and the third quarterly conference followed. Presiding Elder W R Peebles preached at First Methodist. Rev J F Beasley led evening worship, with Peebles also at South Columbia. Rev G W Sherman of Nashville conducts revival at Baptist Mission this week. Columbia District Conference moves from Elkton to Pulaski, June 28 to July 1. South Columbia Prayer meeting maps out Second Quarter Sunday School review with multiple teachers and readings. services run 8:15 to 9:15 pm with J H Thomas in charge of singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John N. Lyle
Presbyterian Church
Pleasant
A. P. McFortin
South Columbia
Matt
T. B. Gilliam
C. Brittian
Jairus
Mark
T. R. Griggs
Centurion
W. D Cameron
Jesus
John the Baptist
W. A. Quarterman
Ideaus
John Padgett
Pharinee
Mr. Thos. Stewart
J. F. Beasley
John
J. H. Thomas
Seed catalog and notices from 1899 commerce and crime
A fragmentary clipping advertises garden seeds and groceries including 1899 crop millet sorghum and corn seed from Frierson & Embry with phones 307 and 107. It notes an escaped convict caught by Constable Good Torsday and references colored teachers and a canalmetar Karwood product with an unclear context.
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Good
Railroad notes at Mt Pleasant hint at coming action
A gathering of railroad and phosphate magnates at Mt Pleasant drew speculation of events to come. Presidents Smith of Louisville and Gibbs of Mt Pleasant Southern visited in a parlor car, with civil engineers meeting last week. Lineman Givens operates the only rubber tired railroad vehicle in the area, while Bracken Fitzgerald of the N B F is reported dangerously ill at McCains. Engineer Falkner recently moved from the switch engine to the N F L.
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Mt Pleasant
Smith
Louisville& Nashville
Gibbs
Mt. Pleaant Southern
Sroero RS City
Lineman Givens
Falkner
N. FL
Brakenan Fitzgerald
McCains
Delinquent Taxpayers Notice for July Public Sale
Delinquent taxpayers are informed that on the first Monday in July at the Court House door in Columbia Maury County I will offer for public sale all real estate belonging to delinquents for 1890 A description will be posted in my office and if taxes are not paid by the first Monday in July the sale will proceed day by day until paid J H Gannon Trustee
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Calumbia
Maury County
Junlbe JH
Gaanneay
Tranter
Columbia Bois Triumph Over Tennessee Sophomore Prive
Fragmented OCR summary notes a Columbia team victory over Tennessee with references to Odell and a Yale like student body. Mentions Me. T. J. belt, Reusville, and a student named Mendes while praising efforts to win the bon cor.
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Mendes
Thomas
Odell
Columbiaing
University of Tendvenee
Reusville
T. J. Belt
Plage
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Ewingville
Franklin Review-Appeal
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