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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
2
Maury Dry Goods Co advertises a silk counter loaded with the season’s newest shades and fabrics. The listing highlights Louisine prints, Peau de Louisine, Pew de Lumineaux textures, Grenadines, Crepe de Chine and Tulfotas in abundant quantities.
Bargains feature silk yardage with new designs and discounted rates. Highlights include eye catching silks priced around 120 per yard with specialty weaves and patterns. Limited quantities exist as the seller promotes a bargain near 100 per yard for 100 yards, aiming to clear stock by next Monday.
Wool and Silk and Wool Dress Goods displayed with new weaves and shades. Bulk and Wool Sublime Cloth, Bilk Striped Charlies, Mel rore Mohaira, fie Pronetlas, Batiste and 40 foot Mohair Poplin in leading shades offered at popular prices per yard. 8 Inch Pastel skates in Henrietta at 2.50 per yard. 40 Inch Brick Cheviot valued higher per yard.
The store showcases Mercerized Linens and Chambers in plain and corded Moots with new French Ginghams. Bargein in Imperial Long Cloth for next Saturday and Monday with yardage and bolt pricing, plus Loom Domestic fabrics and carpets. Window shades and draperies offered. Easter ahead, promoting Spring suits.
Mr A J Bly of Timmons is dangerously ill with bronchial pneumonia. Storm last Saturday caused damage in Fountain Creek. Inquiry at Heracy office about G W Foster buying the old Prowitt place near Callooka for about 7000. Virginia Land Plaster arriving around the 18th. J P Svaner Co Chorley reports their son cut a finger playing with a hatchet. Case H G Harlan et al v Central Phosphate Co heard in Supreme Court in Maury County. McGaw Thomas Horse Sale at Columbia April 17 18 19 1901. entries at McGaw's stable. Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic sold as malaria remedy. price 10¢.
The Middle Tennessee Medical Association gathers in BaRLayvinen on May 16 and 17. The group comprises local physicians and has prepared an interesting program for the session.
Distressing kidney and bladder pain relief advertised as prompt and permanent. Claims immediate relief from urinary retention in both sexes and urges purchase through A B Karns, druggist, Columbia Tennessee.
Newly elected officers of Spring Hill were sworn in at a city meeting. Magistrate John M. Davis traveled to Columbia to receive his commission from the state after qualifying. Minor officials were elected and organizing details completed.
A bargain offer for a strictly good second hand cutter offered by J P Summer & Co. The ad notes the item is much less than its value and invites quick action from interested buyers.
Benjamin Harrison died at 4 45 in the afternoon after a progressive decline. The funeral is set for Sunday at 2 pm in the First Presbyterian Church, where Harrigan was a long time member. Corn Planters are praised in local notices, with references to the planter family.
A 25 year old Riverside man vanished while checking trot lines on the Dek River Sunday morning. His canoe and gear were found downstream with no sign of him. it is feared he was swept away by the high water while possibly suffering an epileptic attack. A $25 reward fund will aid in locating the body.
A body recovered minutes before press time. Van Lancaster drowned on Sunday in Duck River. The body was located about fifty feet from the drowning point on the river’s east bank, by Hugh Forsythe. The piece also advertises a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia sold by A. B. Ratna in Columbia.
Prof and Mrs J Hally announce the marriage of their daughter Annie Pearl to Dr Charlea F Crewe of St Louis Mo. The marriage will take place in April. Prof Kelley is principal of the colored public school.
Canvas Sears reports on community life from March 1 with notes on crop damage, fence repairs, and new school sessions. Mentions Rev Wheeler at PF Church, teaching schedules, local illness, and residents moving, visiting, or rebuilding after the grip. Includes a short business notice for Chenry & Co. and a Hall’s Catarrh Cure advertisement with testimonials.
Reverend John King preached at the Presby terian church and lectured at the Methodist church on Sunday. Burial held for John Orr, 17, of Mooresville, who died of pneumonia. Rev. A P Walker to begin a protracted meeting in April with Rev. J W Cherry assisting. Mrs Benson Evine ill with throat trouble, Aileen’s Aunt Minni ther mentioned. G W Foater bought the old Prowitt place for 7000 dollars and will move in when rental time ends.
March 18 Big Byville bulletin reports Eld er Peebles leading a quiet Methodist meeting. Four circuit churches were represented and clergy conducted services with a large attendance. Notable attendees included Miss Forter Amis and Miss Mansion from distant locales. A public Sunday event is planned with Judge Courtney to speak, while local records note a serious injury in Joe County and several youths socializing Friday evening.
A blaze Tuesday morning at Bell's Station, eighteen miles northwest of Jackson, destroyed property valued at $25,000. A garbled ad line urges tone remedies and a laxative brand, with unrelated misspellings and fabricated phrases.
Hig complimentary to her sister Misa Manston Mrs J 1 Ray will leave Friday for a three weeks visit to relatives near Bethpage Sumner county Rev John Bingham sad grandchildren Kila May and Mort have returned to Water Valley after a visit here Mack Gray of Sawdust Valley visits J B Lowell Miss Elizabeth Brown returns to Pulaski after weeks with relatives Also Bessie Maxwell visits her sister Mrs Guy Zuccarello John Perry of the Mooney School Franklin visited home folks over the holiday Mrs 8 A Birchett spends this week with Allen Smith's family Mise Steve Adkinson visits sister Mrs J B Penitor Mt Plownant Miss Ethleen Davis Cora Adkison and Birdie Pinder return from Mt Peasant relatives Mrs Lizale Neelley visits sister Mrs Henry Goolee of Mt Pleasant Chad A Wright back from St Petersburg Kia reports his sister Mr Lem Thomas pleased with the southern clime Our community supports Mrs Thomas health efforts Mrs EB Fitzgerald visited Bruce White's family Campbell's Station last week Mr and Mrs Thor Trousdale return from Southport aiding the sick at Mr J M Thurman Mrs Fitzgerald and daughter Miss Ora of Theta visit Miss Moore reenttry Clarette Perry of Graham's School Colleoka spends weekend with Herbert Thomas
A notice from J P Sramer and Co announces a supply of Virginia land plaster arriving next week. They invite customers to write or telephone this week if they need any.
LAs Tasma visits in Mill Town while Ophelia who hails from aeon winter stays with Mrs Sharp. Raymond Hardivon remains bedbound with pneumonia as Little Wise and Daeie send best wishes for recovery. Mattie Holman visited her daughter on Bear Creek last week. Mine Jewcheny returns from near Becchland, Raymond Derreberry from Oli Lasea visits Mr BS, Kila Hinson pending stew dave with relatives. Professors James Scobey of Columbia will preach here next. Sunday School starts Monday under Frenet Straley. We close with best wishes, Losmsomn NELt.
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