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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1902
Page
5
A local retailer touts a tie as the best way to look well dressed and announces a new stock of stylish men collars and neckwear. Prices start at 25c and 50c with a fresh shipment recently received.
Mrs. Josie McClellan travels to Nashville for weeks of treatment with Dr. Witherspoon. Wash Jackson resumes drug sales on the road. Duncan Cameron plans a cottage move on 12th Street to start housekeeping. Bruce Pickens returns from Port Vincent La. A. Witt and family visit Florida. Frank Shaw and wife celebrate birth of a son. Taylor Peters relocates from Nashville to make this place home. Roy Hart recovers from mumps. Dick Bennett improves the Galloway street homestead. Moore of Sheffield will move there next week. J A Lavendar and daughter Lois visit Nashville. Tom Griggs relocates his family to Decatur. More anon.
A lively note touts a large assortment of buggies promised to arrive soon with prices low and slick vehicles on offer. Shoppers are urged to visit Barrenvieig and Donsox to view the stock and prices.
The stock yards report shipments this week: J W Howard sent a mule load to Vicksburg, Wilkes & Co. a horse load to Pulled T A Wallace, a jack load to Indiana, Fistes & Hill a minutes load to Atlanta, Anderson & Hagey a cattle load to Louisville. Harlan & son sold a horse to Dr Bledson Brown Tuesday. Rev J W Hatcher bought a fine jack and horse for parties at Blanche Conn Tuesday at Harlan & Son's stable. Harlan & Son bought a handsome livery mare from Mrs BE Hatcher Wednesday.
Thief broke in Tuesday night through a kitchen window at the Finley residence on Bribares Street. The intruder stole cooked edibles and a boy’s suit of clothes while the family slept, with no disturbance or identification of the culprit.
New York on March 12 reports over 6,000,000 eggs received, mostly from the West, with prices falling to 17 cents. Two weeks ago eggs sold at 28 cents. Dealers, noting current demand, do not expect further decline.
Thaddeus and Coleman Blanks from Warren County were brought to Tullahoma on the way to the State Asylum for the Insane. Coleman, age about 17, declared a heavenly vision and that he and Thaddeus should form a new religion, with Thaddeus to join him in three days. Thaddeus, once exemplary, became violently insane after the interval and had to be manacled.
Mrs Neill Hughes and many residents are listed visiting relatives and attending markets in Nashville and Mississippi. Ex Comptroller Walter Allen and Senator Estes appear among travelers. A mix of travel, visits, and arrivals highlights social turns in Columbia and nearby towns with multiple Nashville connections and a new Presbyterian pastor arrival in town.
The advertisement urges Arkansas residents to prepare for rainy days and calls for roof inspection. Teodstw J. B. Rees promises tinwork and roofing services with a guarantee to protect homes from heavy rains expected in March and April.
Washington March 19 opponents of retiring Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson from the navy argue they can block the bill in committee this session. Hobson will be forced to resign if he pursues a bid for Congress next November.
The ad touts Jellico coal as a quick, clean-burning fire with little dust and no clinkers, calling it the best on the market. Monarch coal is offered as a strong second choice, and the firm invites customers to trade with them.
Albert Fleming recovers from mompa while Mise Lillie McGawie and Mise Parker suffer fever at home and bar. Katharine Scott and Tom Keiley engage in new duties. L. & N. men Brooks and Rose travel to Pulaski. Stores advertise stock, rebuild plans, and free give aways from T. N. Figners. E. Robertson promotes a Southern Lyceum course for Pulaski and Lynnville.
Special note to teamsters and harkisters about lodging in Columbia. Back headquarters, orders and wages to be promptly attended. Angple stable and hitch room available. Bell phone 2-2. February 26, 1yr.
The second toll-gate on the Santa Fe pike about six miles from Colombia was destroyed by fire Tuesday night. Builder William Bunson lost most of his household goods. the blaze started from a defective stove and was not found until it had advanced. The horse owned by the Colombia and Santa Fe Turnpike Company was not insured.
Columbia Mercantile Storage Co announces they are in a position to offer the cheapest salt price available. The notice urges the public to compare before buying and asserts strong savings.
In the holiday lull, Fielden Bros on West 7th Street advertises skating dog photography and fine photographs, urging customers to have their photos fade and enjoy leisure while shopping for the latest styles.
The jury found Robert Jones not guilty of assault with intent to murder in the first degree. Ed Mond found guilty of assault and battery, 11 months 29 days in the county work house. Henry Rodgers pleaded guilty, six months. Horace Brooks convicted, 60 days. Andrew Miller and others faced various charges with short sentences or appeals noted.
Gov. McMillin linked to a new Texas oil gusher named for him by Huntley Oil & Refining, where he is a director and stockholder. The well near Beaumont is reported to produce up to 7,000 barrels daily, with Charles A. Towne and Congressman Cooper of Texas among others involved. The project followed a near miss two months earlier when casing fractured, delaying the drill.
Lee Leatherman, a noted local resident, faced a perilous moment at the Manson pike crossing when his foot became trapped in a guard rail as a freight train neared. Companions freed his shoe with a kick and helped remove his foot before the train passed, averting disaster.
The Uncle Tom's Cabin company led by K. F. Davis closed in Jeffersonville this week after a sluggish Kentucky Tennessee tour. Substituted Ten Nights in a Harroom to raise funds, the troupe left the Ohio River bound for the North. Plans call for reorganization next season on a larger scale but no return below Mason and Dixon line.
A fragmented notice mentions Mr D F Gibson at Corner Nirth ang t welveted line of Money groceries. It notes buying cheap for cost and hints at a local trial of Puree and Bell Phone services, suggesting potential promotions or endorsements.
The article notes registration books open at Hayes' Office in the Courthouse for the ninth set, with Friday and Saturday hours. It urges qualified voters for the April 5 primary to obtain certificates. It also lists community notices about clubs, social events, and a Students' Club meeting.
The newest disc corn planter from Hoosier Drill Co. promises reliable operation with guaranteed performance. See Savrkerikin and Danson for a live demonstration and purchasing details.
James A. Young, seen in Columbia years ago in Hum Jet, returns to play Marcus Vinicius in Quo Vadis at the Capital Carpenter Company. Two performances are scheduled Saturday, March, a matinee and an evening show. Young is praised for his rich acting talent and Columbia theatre fans look forward to the return.
Farmers urged to try new seed corn in yellow and white varieties after several poor crops. Prices on seed corn oats pins and related farm supplies advertised by Columbia Mercantile Storage Co with a January 17 date reference.
A gang of burglars is active in Colombia, with several South Colombia homes entered. The McCarty residence on South High street was broken into and most stolen items were four square meals and a syrup stand’s contents. The stand was found emptied under the house the next day as burglars appear driven by appetite. Money To loan for 5 to 10 years time. B Greenlaw Attorney 13 6m.
The Kentucky House of Representatives rejected the Capitol building appropriations bill with amendments. Democrats cite the state's weak finances and rising taxes as objections. Senator-elect Gorman of Maryland was asked by prominent Democrats to chair the Democratic Congressional Committee after Richardson of Tennessee vacates the post, but he declined the offer.
A church gathering featured Cer W B Capers and a noted solo by Mrs Chas A Forgery with enhanced choir voices. Officers elected for the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society include Mrs I B Ashton and Mrs W P Boyd. Rev D J Kelley to preside at multiple Columbia churches. Rev J W Cherry begins revival at Mt Pleasant as Presbyterians plan April meeting.
Chancellor Heiskell issued a temporary order to block the Board of Education in Memphis Tennessee from adopting State uniform books. The case centers on allegations that two board members God O'Neil and GT Kroger are not closely qualified for eligibility under statutes governing learning and education.
General blocksmithing and horsesharing and specialty. Track road or draft horses shod with steel or iron by competent men. RG. Bares Bell phone 404.3 80 South Main.
All sons of Confederate Veterans are summoned to meet at the courthouse on Wednesday evening. Attendees include Marek Lath and H F Alexander as presidents, W E Wooten as adjutant.
For sale a four year old black jock named Jat October. Apply to J M Roberts at Timmons Tennessee.
Miss Lewige Wilson of Pulatia Hija and Jobo A McFortin of Nashville wed in Noahville Church on Wednesday night. The ceremony was conducted by Presiding Elder Ree Jobo A McFortin of the Franklin district.
The Cordele Continel voices opinion that Farmer Jim Smith must choose the bob tail ball route to the people. Terrell aged 1% is noted for plowing a red mule in a cornfield while Guerry aged 14 plowed two males and a horse. The Knoxville Sentinel reports this odd agricultural angle on governor candidates.
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