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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1900

Page

5

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.

Ladies Flexible Welt Shoes at Reduced Price

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.

Infant Shoes Display Pleases or Requests Feedback

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.

Vaccination Plan Under County Health Board in Maury County

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.

Columbia Maury County County Health Board Eer Aariee State Board Voorhies Fetrera Thomans Herann County Board of Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Board of Mayor and Aldermen Ity

Smallpox Scare Eases After Board of Health Check

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.

Sheppard Albert Voorhies Dru Wilkes Willamcon City Board of Health

Indictments Reported Against Dr W K Sheddan

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.

Grand Jury Criminal Court W. K. Sheddan Sheddan

Board of Health Orders Six-Pupil Vaccination in Maury County

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.

Board of Health Maury County

Officers Installed at Columbia Ladies Maccabees Meeting

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.

Nora Milliken West Point Franklin Fostorio Everett Lena Latta Latta John Hagey Bowling Green Duke Biddle John Brown William Hine Sewanee Jd. L. Willing Water Valley W. G. Harlan Annie Fleming Frierson Gartner Webb Tuscumbia Ala F. Bo Webb Lula Willit Timmons Florence Haley Mia Ernest McLemore Little Kroest Spring Hill Willie Biddle Kassie Shielty New Orleans Ocean Springs Misa M. ©. Williamson T. N. Jones Hattie Jones Emma Jones Columbia Park's Station Mew Frank Everett Tullahoma Kattanooga Pulaski Robi. Hill Nashville Haley South High Street Congressman Carmack J. A. Guest Mary Wood Walter Wood Col. A. M. Hughes H. F. Fariss Herndon Friddie Simmons Hardware Co Lt. Logis D. W. Petri Trade Palace Mrey Patton M. G. Norton Carrie Baldwin Michigan Hardwie Mt. Pleasant Mies Mable McAfee Mies Exman Harlan Visi Lillian Lene B. Smith Cornelia Jones Olivia Spence Meil Chenire Mayes Moen Hughes T.N. Flyoers, Jr W. B. Turner Ladies of the Maccabees Odd Fellows’ Hall Mira William Biddle Clark Paylor Geo. Seaver Ed Turner Amanda Harlan M. E. Williamson Geo, Harlan Sentinel Minnie McAlister Louis M. Myers Port Huron Mich Lillie Mai Dearth Tennessee Memphis Miss Dearth

Local News Briefs Highlight Town Happenings and Trades

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.

New Feed Store at Public Square Promotes Local Goods

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.

Public Square Heinz Thos. J. Tucker South East Corner

This Is the Time You Begin to Talk for New

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.

New Carpets How to Save on Rugs and Mattings

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.

Local Clothier Exposes Large Men’s and Boy’s Stock

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.

Columbia

Local health and recovery notes from the community

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.

W. A. Rattle Sam Caperton John Rose South Main Street N. M. Jones Krippe Port Sam Copal Claudio Ward

Potts Family Returns Home After Visit

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.

Mr. Potts Ed. Potts Sandy Hook J. M. Powell Mildred Neeley Sunnyside Ed Maywood Uth Main Street

Maccabees Meeting Held at Mrs Seaver’s Home

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.

Lillie Mai Bearth Butrae Order of the Accabees Louise Myers Portarene Mich Geo. Seaver South High Street Agen the Maccabees Mrs. Seaver Order

Farmers urged to buy seeds and cover crops this month

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.

Feoreyetia Citizens Co Frierson & Embry Oakes Building Cor. Ltd &S Main Sts

Meeting Postponed at Garweed's Drood Tours

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.

Garweed A. B. Kaine

Mules at Auction in Columbia Stock Yards

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.

Dobbins & Ewing Warr Sran Lamony Pheston Palmer Sheppard Ernest A. Timmona Maury County Vanderbilt Warren Star Lavnong Padgett Place Hyrace N. F. Vaughar Witte Brak Lauspey Gond and Adkisson Alex Witherspoon Whitherspoon Columbia Mispouri Mareh W. OC Haney Nashyiw Seo

Going to Cuba with Merare and Frierson

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 Offer Medicines for All Budgets

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.

Ali A. Bare Bell Telephone John A. Oakes Citizens

Deaths With Details Across Several Communities

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. W. Denham Park Station Pleasant Mount Serface Mitchell Eyg H. Denham W. A. Denham Groveland Mary Adkisson Santa Fe Rider Thomas Willford Big Creek A. O. Kennedy H. C. Topp Buford's Giles County

Train Delays After Phosphate Truck Derailment On L N Line

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.

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Mail Delivery Cart in Central Ward Carriers

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.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Acme Watkins, Harlan & Evans the County Health Board Oards State Board of Health County Board of Health Taald County J. 1. Voorures A. le Thomas D. Lowxer Voorbles M. E. “Williamson Watkins, Lattan & Evans Dale Bros Soll Tellico Providence Jim Roberts Warre Bray Taney Joe Parks Messrs Beaver & Worley John Mitchell West Sixth Street Joe M. Tucker Main St Lafayette Royal Arch Munds W.T. Ussery J.P. Staner & Co Mullenix & Henton John Carpenter Eighth Street Bre Payne d Will Frierson Hampshire Tureday Harlan & Ritter Post Office South Garden Street Cll Bell Warr Lacavny J. M. Dedman Bethell House Miusic Rotunda Dedman A. N. Akin Connor Akin Ithmian Canal Commission Cartagena Akin Goode Our J. Rosenthal South Columbia Landreth’s W. P. Woldridge James F. Lewis Maccabees Meeting Cuba Barr & Oakes W. Denham Clovis Prewett Mooresville Rose Hill Cemetery J. J H. Thompson Lewisread Monroe Higgs Lillard Lyserrine, Mar Richard Weight Yokely Gibsonville John Erwin Mooresville Pike Dre H, Shackleford A. T. Still School of Osteopathy Grant
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