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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1903

Page

2

Illinois Central and Southern Railroads to Enter Nashville

Special to the Herald from Nashville Tennessee reports that financiers expect both Illinois Central and Southern to establish terminals in Nashville within six months. The Banner notes the Southern likely controls the eastern division of the Tennessee Central, with pending negotiations to grant the Illinois Central control of the western division from Nashville to Hopkinsville Kentucky.

Illinois Central and Southern Nashville Tennessee Central The Herald Tenn Banner Southern Hopkinsville Kentucky

Sunday School Board Meeting of M E Church South

The Sunday School Board of the Methodist Church South met at 10 o'clock in Nashville at the home of Dr James Atkins editor of Sunday School Periodicals for its annual session. Members include Rev James Atkins D D editor Nashville John R Pepper M E Hone M L Walton Woodatock Va Rev J O Willgon D D Greenwood S C B M Washburn Montgomery A B M Burgher Dallas H M Hamill D D Superintendent of Training Work Dr Atkins opened the session with the report.

Herald Nashville Tenn Methodist Eel Church South James Atking Sp Ecre James Atkins D. Dd Itor Chaim Nashville John R. Pepper Mem Hone M. L. Walton Woodatock

Kentuckians boasted of horse whiskey and women

The item extols Kentucky virtues and promotes CHAFFIN BROS flour from Clifton made from native Kentucky wheat, claiming superior merit. It singles out Clifton flour as a premier local product and frames Kentucky as producing exceptional goods.

Clifton Kentucky Chaffin Bros

St Peter's Parish Society Thanks The Herald for Musical Benefit

The St Peter's Parish Society of Peter's Church Columbia expresses unanimous thanks to The Herald and its assistants for advertising their musicale held under society auspices. The note ends with sincere appreciation and faithful regards from the parish society.

Herald The Indies St. Peter's Deatre

Bank Clerks Beat Dry Goods Clerks in North Side Park Game

Bank clerks defeated the dry goods clerks 10 to 8 in a Tuesday afternoon game at North Side park. Key plays included Jim Thomas and Everett Garner on base running, Dick Wilkes and Brave Cochran shining at bat, and Claude Godwin sustaining an injury in the fourth inning before being replaced by Grover Parks. Both pitchers delivered solid work with several strikeouts, and the bankers benefited from stronger team behind them, reducing errors compared with the dry goods side.

North Side Park Jim Thomas Everett Garner Dry Gods Dick Wilkes Bank Boys Brave Cochran Cuft Ad Kcision Bruce Claude Godwin Dry Goods Boys Grover Parks Walkes Garner Bankers Ury Goons Bank Clerks Bank Clerk Godwin HA Godwin Bruce Corbran Cliff Atkinson Frank Bennett Wall

Early Closing Agreement Signed by Merchants in Rotana

An early closing agreement takes effect May 5 and runs until September 1, signed by Maury Dry Goode Co and partners including Wathive Harvin Evans Pigeon Anderson Foster Rosenthal Kareem Drew plus Clifton flour promotion. Clerks report strong approval of the pact amid business concerns and supply notes.

Rotana Maury Dry Goode Co Wathive Harvin & Evans Pigeonee Anderson & Foster Rosenthal Kareem

John C Dexter Lodge 186 Installs In Columbia

Forty two hundred Knights of Pythias gathered in Columbia for the installation of John C Dexter lodge No 186. Delegations came from Cullevita Mt Pleasant Franklin Lewisburg and other towns as supper and a late luncheon followed the ceremonies. Officers and trustees were elected including Chancellor Commander J A Molloy and Deputy Grand Chancellor Mora B Fariss credited with the success. The charter members list names many local Pythians, with lingering note that several members did not take their ranks Wednesday. A Nashville team was expected to assist but could not come.

Pythine Columbia South Columbia Pythiana Cullevita Mt. Pleasant Franklin Lewisburg Lawrenceburg Springill Florence Nashville Morfreesboro Bethyl House Tings Hall Pythian Lodge Phintias Castle Kuignt Will Boyd Phiotias Lodge Nuckville Phiotian Atate Mora Fariss John C. Dexter John ©. Dexter Grand Lodge New Lodge J. A. Molloy O. D. Tegarden H. F. Cook R. J. Craig A. McAlister T. Gulliam F. A W. D. Cameron, Jr J. A. Aspton F. R. Seay T. B. Gilliam Pusat T. B. Gillam Grand Ce Sete J. W. Bishop W. W New Lode Tom B. Gillam O. D. Tegurden J. Allison Motley W. W. Wood Marion Gilbert Aden Richardson Alex Kidd J. A. McAlister Polk Roun Joe &. Thomas R. Biagio R. N. Hunter J. H. Ashton W. T. Richardson Oscar Oc, Wade Frank A. Shaw H. I. Coox W. L. Sinclair D. Harlow B. N. Wilson J. KE. Calvert, Jr M. Garner John Framer D. F. Brewer Ed. Lamar J. Trantham H. Ritter J. Brittain Joe Johnson

Has its Uses London Express ta tree in the world

At Majunga in Madagascar a tree eighteen feet in diameter and fifty three feet in circumference yields a seed pod eleven inches long and over four inches in diameter. Its massive branches supported difisionaries hanged years ago, illustrating the tree’s remarkable size and historical use.

London Express Majunga Madaensgoar

Has Cured Thousands. Will Cure You For Kidney Trouble

Has cured thousands and offers a remedy for kidney and bladder issues. Claims relief from Bright's disease, albumen in urine, gravel, and frequent urination. Sold by W. P. Wolf ridge at 50 cents and a dollar.

Bright Weing Smith W. P. Wolfridge

County Notes Highlight Local People and School Match

Local items report Spring Hill residents visiting and returning from trips, job moves in Mt Pleasant and Nashville, and new office openings in McCain's. Franklin’s Branham & Hughes boys beat Battle Ground Academy 7 to 1 at Spring Hill. Missing lines mention Denton and Endowment Bank ties, a parrot for sale, and a barber shop ad. A flu and cold warning is noted with Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup.

Suaie Hell Moore Lovie Ayres Spring Hill A. W. Beckwith Misa Mary Kate Irwin Carter Harry Wall Mt. Pleasant Chroniclen Franklin Review Appeal Horace B. Thomas Righyville Nashville McCain's Wella Roadview Branham & Hughes Battle Ground Academy Franklin Wood D. D. Jouen Bally Hill F. M. Miller Duck River Mary A. Garner Timmons Por A. A. Hodge Regen Bieyville Estelle Nevelis D. W. Boger Fraternities Review Endowment Bank of the Knights of Pythias K. of P

Arsenal Notes on Band Visit and Post Assignments

The Third Infantry Band of thirty pieces will visit this post for one week in July with daily concerts. Officers will accompany from Fort Thomas and Columbia will hear the band. The Third Infantry may return to the Philippines in December. Lt Gibson selected for Infantry and Cavalry School at Fort Leavenworth starting September. Dr Branch will depart for Fort Ethan Allen Vermont. Surgeon McCall to take hospital charge. Steward White leaves for Fort Thomas to take exam. Lieutenants Gibson and Rathany returned from Fort Thomas after tough exams. Company K to hold target practice at Summertown in camp. First detachment under Lt Gibson leaves next week. Captain Beale inspected Tennessee militia, touring the state. Flag staff being paloted. flag hoisting to resume after fills from 7–8 and 10–11 a.m. Company engaged in new Manual of Pitching.

Columbia Fort Thomas Philippines Gibson Infantry Fort Leavenworth Kansas Branch Fort Ethan Alles Vermont McCall San Francico Steward White Hospital Corpa Gibson and Rathiany Fort ‘Thomas T Hey Summertown Campa Beale Tennessee Militia

Call Meeting of Maury County Court May 11 1903 Tax Rate Session

The Quarterly County Court of Maury County Tennessee will convene on Monday May 11 1903 to fix the tax rate for the year 1903 and to transact other business. Full attendance requested by W O Gonpon County Judge. Columbus April 9.

Justices of the Peace Maury County Tennessee Gonpon Columbis

Maury County Election Commissioners Fight Over Appointments

A heated dispute in Maury County centers on appointing election commissioners. Temperance and whiskey factions clash over candidates including D K Minor and T G Hughes. Rumors name Col Arch Hughes and D K Minor, with delegations pressing Gov. Fraster for preferred picks as the overdue appointments loom.

Maury County Jota Sf Bumns John Akin D. K. Minor Fraster Cawe John M. Barns T. B Williams Biwcel Howard John H. Thomas T. 4. Hughes W. T. Galloway Temperance Perceer W. A. Quarter al, Fielden H. F. Parise Ping Murphy W. J. Towler D Minor T. G. Hughes Godwin Hughes Col Arch Hughes Counisaion Col. Hughes Democrata Mies Wides

Native Tennessee Mules for Sale on Time

A public sale notice for 4 to 6 year old mules, 16 hands high, at Stock Yards Columbia Tennessee on First Monday May 4 1903 at 11 am. Also a second brief sale of a carload of similar mules by J W Howard & Co Jackson Tennessee April 29.

Tennessee Columbia Tenn Dink Pulaski Mule Co

At The RACKET csi Sale on cheap new goods

The RACKET csi advertises ladies and children undergarments corsets gowns and belts at low prices. It features 25 dozen garbieres in white color 15 dozen Royal Worcester Dorset stockings and genuine men's talcum powder. Baseballs gloves bats and games offered at reduced rates with emphasis on value and new lines.

Wall Paper Store Expands Stock with New Patterns

The shop now carries the largest and best selected stock of wall paper in the city with new up to date patterns and affordable prices. A wide range of high grade papers and sample books are available for special orders. satisfied customers promote the business.

Wedding Bells In Crom Bridges Maury County

The wedding of Miss Maude Cell to Mr J Hugh Brown was held at the Methodist church in Crom Bridges on Wednesday night. The decor featured Easter lilies palms and smilax with lighted candles. Bridesmaids in white carried snowball bouquets while ushers and groomsmen from Nashville and local towns acted in the ceremony. The bride wore panne crepe de chine with lace and orange blossoms, and carried bride roses and lilies of the valley. A reception followed at the groom’s parents home with about seventy five guests. Mrs Brown wore green etamine and a white picture hat.

Maude J. Hugh Brown Crom Bridges Maury County Messia Thomas ©. Webster Walter Woldridge Henry O. Fulton S Homes Spence McFall Ernest Dixon Will Howard Nashville John Moor Granberry Bledcoe Brown B. K Bowen Dixie Watkins Bessie Dell Lillian Smith Jessie Bostick Wille Ashton Mary Dale Craig Menvdolsohn Henry Pointer Spring Hill Lucy Webster Annie Brown Frierson Miss Wabater A. P. McForrin Stratus Hunt Ride Jobi Cecil Ming Lenn Mra. Brown Ashwood Brown Handsome Jr Tong Jimast

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