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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1903
Page
7
A court filing from Nashville seeks to permanently enjoin the L. and N. Company from using soft coal in engines within the city. plaintiffs claim property damage and depreciation in value totaling 2.1 million dollars due to smoke and emissions from locomotives. The case is supported by sworn statements and notary confirmations.
Rex) and KV Creek Bend and Knob Creek hold a protracted meeting at Godwin chapel the third Sunday in September in the afternoon The one at Philpps begins the second Sunday in August Lena Pitts returns to Nashville as an inclement music teacher John Cates returns from Jackson Lena Pitts and Miss Pearl Snell of Columbia visit Mrs Shorter Forgey retired from a visit to her mother in Mr Pleasant Improvements and illnesses noted with several residents traveling or visiting relatives in Nashville Roberts Bend Concord neighborhood and nearby communities Miss Pearl Roane and Miss Erma Morgan among visitors Local religious and social notes conclude with Miss Maddie a Brunnette listing for sale a 10 horse traction engine and local business ads
Measrn Walker and W W Stephenson were appointed to lead Zion Church Cemetery affairs and receive contributions for graves of relatives buried there. They will oversee care and protection of graves for 1903 from Rural Route No. 2 Columbus Tennessee.
The notice lists 6000 bushels of good wheat and 100 or hundred beet grade clean whipperwill peas at Brook Varta, 19a W.1. Dale, manager, indicating a production or sale listing with quantities and item grades.
Mr and Mrs Brian Jones visited here fulke at Carg rere Crile base wik Minnie Walker was guest of Miss Eva Roundtree and Mrs A J Williams last week. Frank Cox Theta visiting lone burg. Mrs Mollie Bearing and children visited Mrs Doc West Knob Cronk last week. Misses Jimmie Fly Anive Kinzer Lela Ashton were guests of Mrs Ellis Woody last week. Virta Latta Columbia visiting Burgard Vestal this week. Mrs Ellis Woody entertained the little folk last week in her home.
An old notice lists Wheat and Oats wanted by stock yard interests. It invites inquiries by phone to W. D. Dale, manager, and references a 10-21 match schedule. The rest of the item notes upcoming sermons by Rev. Gray at Sinyron in July and social visits from Columbia residents including Misses Bianch, Margarite Hays, Ida Mai Davis, Bertie Moore, and Alice Moore, plus a Mt. Olivet Children’s Day observance.
Farm ad notes demand for 5000 bushels wheat 10000 oats 5000 barley 5000 rye with highest prices. Mentions farming conditions in Columbia Ontario Lawton June 25. Local society items describe community visits rains crop notes and social news including dances and letters.
The Rev. M. E. Ganara will be installed as pastor of Lasting Hope on the first Sunday next at 11 o clock. Rev. J. L. Price preaches the installation sermon and Rev. W. A. Proving delivers the charge to the pastorate with Elder F. P. Krambach to the congregation. Dinner will be served on the grounds. At 2 p.m. Rev. Proving administers the Lord's Supper. The community is invited to attend.
Judge Gordon grants an order at the request of J. B. Howard W. H. Patterson and K. Bryant citizens of the Pike to have turnpike commissioners inspect the Columbia and Rock Springs Turnpike owned by F. M. Vaughan. They seek books to verify spending on repairs amid claims the road is in poor condition. Also notices three nice buildings for sale near the reservoir. Haddos property with cash terms via Salton Turner. Richmond streetcar strike fears grow as guards and militiamen tighten control.
Wheat buyers Ashton Bros advertise to purchase grain offering top prices and promising delivery of sacks to farmers. The terse notice seeks local farmers to contact for sale and delivery arrangements.
Robt. T. Cola to Miss Tronie L. Cole, D. Webb to Miss Eveline White, George T. Timmons to Miss Mary Davis, Hiaury Hardison to Miss Hessie Gill, W. H. Howell to Miss Alion McEwen, Thomas A. Brown to Miss Alice Corrita, J. Floyd Dillehay to Miss Boyle Smith, Benjamin flempestead to Mrs. Keztula Blair.
100000 bushels of wheat wanted at once at any station or delivered to the elevator. Top market prices paid. Inquiries directed to Columbia Mill and Elevator Co via phone.
Several obituaries note deaths in Maury County and nearby towns. Mra E P Chapman dies at home in Spring Hill from apoplexy. funeral at family burying ground led by Rev. Histio. Dr T A Boyd’s kin and others are mentioned with memorials and services. An infant from Rockdale, a child of Mr and Mrs KEa, Titeoek, died Wednesday. services set for Surmerville. A man formerly of Maury County, long known in the area, is buried at Keween Church near Rigtyville. The column also records a grandchild’s death and local community sympathy notes alongside an advertisement for Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption.
A Nashville group traveled through Columbia on Tuesday morning en route to Lawrence County near Henryville for a ten day fishing trip. The party included Maj. J. L Hearey, Mrs. Margaret and Louise Pearcy, Miss Claire Adkinson, Dr. George Hall, and Messrs. E. Well and B. W. Holt.
Devotional exercises led by Rev Shelby open Tuesday proceedings. Franklin of Memphis leads geology class for term. Week shows rising interest with Friday’s literary program after first hour. J S Gillmore delivers Christian Education address. Dr Quinn to speak next Friday. Prof Johnson teaches geometry, Crawford geography lecture on South America, vocal music by Mrs Trimble. Morrell leads committee duties.
Farmers urged to supply top market goods at Stock Yard Office under manager W D Dale. A Nashville Herald report from June 24 notes a grisly crime at Jik Valley where Chas Jones, a Black man, confessed to raping a twelve year old girl named Margaret Bruce after being identified by the victim. The piece then shifts to a wartime style ad for Dr Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry.
June 22 in Koosville Tenn the license of the last saloon in town expired and the business continued until closing bell. The notice urges selling or storing wheat at Stool Yards with stockyard references and related terms. No further details available.
The Villadelphia Telegraph reports a sensational downtown barber visit by Mrs Shafer, where a bearded woman enters, provokes shock, and leads to a public shave followed by speculation. Shop staff remark on changing tastes and upcoming fashion trends, including athletic outdoor women.
Lively Times in Billview reports a public clash as Deacon Jones prays for rain and Elder Brown petitions for dify. The population crowds the scene while the High Sheriff issues notices for all to appear in court to answer a gambling charge in features.
A Columbia resident, Mrs Kin Cherry, endorses Doan's Ointment for hemorrhoids, claiming quick relief and permanent cure after trying many remedies. She advises others suffering to visit Adams & Martin's drug store and purchase a box, noting the price and sole U S agent Poster-Milburn Co. Remember the name Doan's.
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