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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
4
The column surveys election talk in Tennessee and Kentucky, noting Gov McMillin’s double campaign plan and Benton McMillin’s deserting politics. It discusses Goebel law warnings, Supreme Court opinions, smallpox vaccination mandates, a federal building petition for Columbia, and tension over a toll-gate dispute near Mt Pleasant.
Editors press for official daily updates from Columbia Board of Health on the smallpox epidemic. They insist on yellow flag notices where cases exist and a signed daily report naming cases and deaths to curb rumors and protect business interests. The public seeks reliable, prompt information to know where to go and avoid contagion.
Me Too offers a small removal sale of pantry items from the house vacated by McKen non, Anderson & Foster. Items include assorted fruit jams 25 cents per 1 lb can, beans 25 cents, rosebud early pea 8 for 26 cents, California honey eight glasses for 8, dried apricots 2 lbs for 26 cents, raisins 3 lbs for 25 cents, breakfast cereals from Buckeye, Quaker, Nudavine, Rawleton, Pettle Jonas, Cream of Wheat, with prices available on request.
Ram's Horn cites Lord Kitchener and Lord Roberts linking liquor bans to military effectiveness. It argues teetotalers win more troops in combat, noting 25 000 abstainers outperform 60 000 drinkers and claiming 68 000 Americans struggle to quell rebellion in the Philippines while canteens remain costly.
The will of the late Mrs Amanda BE Prewett was admitted to probate Monday in the County Court. One fourth of her property goes to her husband Clovisrewett for life with remainder to her children H K Prewett and B W Prewett and L Mary Kuywendall. HK Prewett named executor of the estate.
In the Memphis Scimitar remark about bio officers, the piece jokes that the governor would be a pepper box if more officers were present. It comments that a skilled sportsman can manage to shoot two ducks with one shot, reflecting satirical regional tone.
Retail ad offering 125 knee pants suits in four lots. Lot 1 at 1.65 dollars, previously 2.50. Lot 2 at 2.00, formerly 3.00. Lot 8 at 3.00, once 5.50 to 6.50. Claim they are not wool and will not be packed for spring. Mothers urged to view.
The Supreme Court handed down two decisions of Maury county interest. It affirmed the lower court verdict finding Warren and Drew Irvine guilty of murder in the second degree with a ten year penitentiary sentence. The court also denied the supersedure petition in Harlow vs Mt Pleasant Railway Co with Justices Wilkes and Caldwell dissenting.
A large force of about 100 to 100 horsemen attacked and tore down the toll gate and toll house of W G Rainey on the Mt Pleasant pike south of Mt Pleasant. The action followed a long community dispute over the gate and its move to a new location. Keeper Bhequire Lindsay, a County Court member, was present but could not stop the destruction.
McKennon, Anderson and Foster present a spring apparel collection in a new store. The invitation invites customers to view the fashion from Paris and New York, promising chic fabrics and stylish lines, with no obligation to buy.
Our New Millinery Department is taking shape and we will give you due notice of our opening.
Unquestionably the greatest silks display in Columbia with New Rumehunda Foulard Silks and pastel Taffeta Silks for waists and dresses. Laces and dress trimmings in Renaissance Applique Point Venise Swiss Cambric Allovers. Opening day features new items daily and Monday bargains teased as essential.
A craftsman attempted to reduce a plank to nine inches narrower than usual to gain finer quality for sale at the quay. He soon realized the error, producing a plank 27 inches wide, about a yard long, on Monday.
Ten dozen men's colored stiff bosom shirts sized from 14 to 17 offered at 35 cents each or three for a dollar as new spring shirts arrive and old stock is cleared.
Advert reads heavy white crochet quilts priced at 81.50 with a sale next Monday at 1.00 each and notes men’s linen collars named styles justin and 200 collar, boasting strong customer usage and value.
Japanese jute rugs made on hand looms with oriental colorings offered in a range of sizes and styles. Prices listed for 3 by 6 feet at $1.00 each and 9 by 12 feet at $11.00 each, noting good appearance but limited durability.
The Confederate Camp has arranged railroad rates and lodging for the Louisville reunion from May 30 to June 3. The rail rate is one cent per mile each way, and Tennessee veterans receive sleeping accommodations at 431 Jefferson Street. Meals are available nearby at moderate cost. The April meeting will elect eight delegates and eight alternates to attend.
WD Roland wife and Mt Pleasant Southern Ry acquire 249 acres in Mith district for 81008. HD, Rolin and wife sell 1g acres in Vith district for 22000. Camp bell sells to Mrs MM. in 19th district for 800. Dianne and wife deed 2100 acres in 13th district for 81500 to Mt Pleasant Southern Ry. Rubin and wife sell 352-100 acres in 1th district for 82000 to Mt Pleasant Southern Ry. M Burns sells 8 acres in the district for 140. P J Moore to American Phosphate Co. 34 acres in 1th district for 8. C Green to U S Carrier, 90 meters in 6th district for 500. L Thomas to E L Armstrong 314-100 acres in 5th district for 124.00. A H L Smith et ax to J L ao Pentel tad ak Meets 208eoton vt wa to Beaty Gisleith district gift 1 W Crees to We D ithen for Mt Pleasant, 2500.
Tickets for the Paris Exposition voyage are arranged with a stateroom secured for a guest. The guest will sail on two premier Atlantic steamers. Two and a half months more will decide which school teacher earns the honor.
Maj J H Akin announces candidacy for the Senate representing Williamson and Hickman counties. The old county executive agreement divides next five terms between Williamson and Hickman, now expiring this year. Also noted are McCorkle and McMillin political positions and reactions to Governor speech.
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