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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
2
Maury Dry Goods Co announces new merchandise arriving by car loads from manufacturers on both continents. The shop advertises abundance and artistry in the latest offerings, aiming to satisfy even discerning shoppers with a wide, fresh stock.
A seller touts Easter dress offerings with bulk stock and new colors. The note promises low prices, wide selection, and courteous service to attract buyers seeking bright spring goods.
Unusual temptations for Saturday and Monday showcase 600 yards of 30 inch plaid goods resembling wool, fresh from the mills ages. About 350 yards of fine French Zephyr Gingham with stripes and cheeks, priced 12 cents a yard. No excess remains Monday night. shoppers should come early.
Advertising copy touts white quilts priced at 2.50 for 1,098 dollars and 1.25 to 9 cent ranges, plus 60 kind at 889. Limited quantities. fire comers may be fortunate. A bottle of Q wen Qiality Polish is included with every pair of fine shoes this week.
Local notices authorize candidates for Sheriff in Maury County including Alex A Barker Love Webb and Re Whit Hight. Also James Jt Kannon for Trustee Maury and Frank Boyd and L F Padgett announce candidacies for Congress. Town news mentions a Taylorsville post office and various community updates.
The clipped notes mention Mr Jobe Bill Ss Illinois visiting his nice LP Doyle, Mr Harris Cheat of Gibson county, and references to the City Grain & Feet Co. A cryptic telephone message speaks of a family suffering from menses and effects. Cultivators promote Tennison products.
A major blaze in Mt Pleasant destroyed Tyer & Co. and Judd Lloyd drugstore buildings, damaging adjacent shops, the post office, and residences. Losses reach about 35,200 with total insured around 19,900. Lloyd and Miss Webster escaped in night clothes with minor injuries. firefighters fought for hours as flames spread through a row of businesses.
A long afternoon program at the First Presbyterian Church featured songs recitations and tableaux by a mix of adults and children. Irene Williams performed a piano solo and a large group of young participants added charm. Proceeds benefited the church organ fund.
A broad sale list offers dresses shirts sweaters underwear and outerwear with prices in cents to dollars. It highlights mens and boys garments, ladies ribbed unions, children sleeping garments, fleece linings, rubbers and boots, capes and mackintoshes, lap robes, lamps, heaters, and household items with marked discounts and bulk price reductions.
Burglars smashed the post office window at Ootreville last night and stole fruit. The mail and other stock were untouched. In March 4 news, the 4 year old daughter of Hobbs Martin near Little Lot 44 died after her clothing caught fire while her mother was away, the child succumbing at 5 PM.
Jim Pussy, a colored man, was charged with larceny of an overcoat and appeared in Criminal Court where he was sentenced to four months in the county jail.
A dog described as acting strangely was killed near the river by Charley Alford after men chased it through the square. Also listed are ads for two year old jacks for sale, and shipments of cattle, sheep, horses, and buggies by local dealers with prices noted.
Fragmentary item notes EL meetings in South Columbia with scattered place names including Hurricane Mt Pleasant and addresses such as 295 Calleoka. The text is garbled and dates appear as 18 18 and April 1. No clear events or outcomes are specified.
Wednesday afternoon about 4:80 o'clock a perceptible tremor was felt in Columbia. A low rumbling thunder followed a minute or two later. The quake rattled windows and was noticed by court officials who initially feared a building collapse.
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