Those Easy Wearing Shoes for Damp Days
ACME offers button and lace shoes priced at 2.75 all week, down from 3.50. The felt pad is scientifically fitted to provide elasticity, comfort, and protection from damp ground.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
5
ACME offers button and lace shoes priced at 2.75 all week, down from 3.50. The felt pad is scientifically fitted to provide elasticity, comfort, and protection from damp ground.
A sale of Ladies Flexible Welt Shoes features lace Mannish toes in sizes 2 to 5 1 2, offered at 2 dollars 35 cents from a prior price of 3 dollars. The deal highlights a significant discount aimed at shoppers seeking value.
An ad highlights a large assortment of infant shoes with a call to customers to approve or critique the selection. If pleased, tell others. if not, tell us.
The County Board of Health takes charge of smallpox in Maury County and Columbia city. Physicians will vaccinate all willing residents free of charge starting Monday, with mobile visits to families. Daily reports on new cases and deaths will be posted to the public, and a countywide vaccination order is issued with penalties for noncompliance.
The Wept family reported Albert Sheppard had smallpox signs but after Dru Wilkes and Williamcon of the City Board of Health examined the case they pronounced it not to be smallpox. The flag was put back up and Albert’s illness is mild. no confinement was needed.
Rumor says the grand jury at the present term of the Criminal Court returned three indictments against Dr W K Sheddan for failing to report smallpox cases to health authorities. Court records cannot be released until the next term, and Dr Sheddan denies knowledge of the indictments.
The Board of Health requires all schools in Maury County to vaccinate six pupils who have not been fully vaccinated within the past twelve months. The order demands immediate action to ensure these pupils are vaccinated.
The Columbia Hive of the Ladies of the Maccabees held Wednesday at Odd Fellows Hall electing Mira Biddle Post Lady Commander Mrs Clark Paylor Lady Commander Mrs Geo Seaver Lieut Commander Mrs Ed Turner Finance Keeper Miss Amanda Harlan Record Keeper Mrs M E Williamson Sergeant Mrs Geo Harlan Sentinel Mrs Minnie McAlister Picket Mrs Louis M Myers Supreme Finance Keeper Port Huron Mich and Mrs Lillie Mai Dearth Supreme Commander Tennessee Memphis attended. They depart today on a southern trip and Miss Dearth will return in about three weeks to initiate new members. Dale Bros Soll Tellico and Providence coal four ys est prices.
Pet snippets note Jim Roberts starting a new sprinkler system. Congratulations go to Mr and Mrs Joe Parks on a newborn son. Merchant ads promote laundry services and bacon, with several trades and contracts mentioned for local homes. Palmer Sheppard and Ernest Timmon a Vanderbilt medical commencement speakers.
Thos J Tucker announces a new stand on the south east corner of Public Square offering feed stuffs, flour, country lard and hams, shoulders and sides, Heinz Kraut, with two phone lines 222eod Sm. He asks neighbors to share patronage and remember the shop.
A fragment reads as a prompt urging change and fresh conversation. The text hints at a shift in mindset or strategy beginning now, inviting discussion and action.
This department offers carpets rugs and mattings with comprehensive selection and prices designed to attract economical buyers. The wording emphasizes value and variety for budget shoppers.
The Clothing Department showcases the largest men’s and boys’ clothing stock in Columbia. Goods were ordered from samples chosen months ago to provide well-made stylish apparel at reduced prices. Customers are invited to visit the stores and inspect the selection.
The note lists residents and their health statuses including W A Rattle returning to activity after illness, Sam Caperton recuperating from surgery, and a child of Mr and Mrs John Rose seriously ill. N M Jones has neuralgia and is at home, with a false report of smallpox. Claudio Ward and others are named as convalescing. Advertising includes seeds from Dale Bros.
South Columbia notes Mr and Mrs Potts returned Wednesday to Sandy Hook after visiting their son Ed Potts. Mrs J M Powell is reported quite ill for several days. Miss Mildred Neeley of Sunnyside leaves after visiting sister Mrs Ed Maywood on Main Street.
Miss Lillie Mai Bearth and Miss Louise Myers both of Port Huron arrived as guests of Mrs Geo Seaver at 40 South High street. The local hive of the Maccabees held their meeting there at 2 o clock with many members in attendance.
Advertisers promote Pariees Seer Field Seed and Blue Grass and Orchard products to farmers. Stockholders and Citizens Co solicitors refer to a postponed meeting and offer phones for contact, listing Frierson Embry at Oakes Building Cor. Main.
A brief notice states a meeting has been postponed. Garweed's Drood Tours and organizer A. B. Kaine are involved, with no new date announced. The fragmentary text provides limited context about the event and participants.
On Monday March 19 1900 at the Columbia stock yards a sale of 30 mules aged 4 to 5 years, well broke and ready for work, will be offered direct from Missouri farmers. They are described as sound and suitable for six months credit with approved security. Buyers may view the mules at the stock yards before the sale which begins at 10:90 a m. The listing is by W OC Haney Nashyiw seo.
J P Street and Mende Frierson leave for a trip to Gada after a period of illness. They will be away from several days of work while they travel to Cuba.
Barr and Oakes advertise a general line of goods for distress cases with flexible pricing. They pledge to treat all customers fairly and honor sacred trusts, promising prompt telephone service at Citizens' Telephones 190 and 433 for A Barr and John A Oakes.
Brief obituary notices report the deaths of A. W. Denham and others in Park's Station and nearby areas. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Mount and Santa Fe Baptist Church, with interments at local cemeteries. Additional notices cover Rider Thomas Willford, Mrs. Monroe Higgs, Mrs. H. C. Topp, Richard Weight, and a Mooreville area infant, noting ages and burial locations.
A phosphate truck broke down near Hurricane and Culiroka, causing a derailment that halted traffic on the L N line for several hours Wednesday morning. A wrecker cleared the track and service resumed with limited damage reported.
Fragmentary local item notes a mail delivery cart in the central ward with references to a Columbia area and an addition to a weaving facility. No clear names, dates, or outcomes are readable.
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