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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1901
Page
2
A local advertisement touts a line of women’s Oxfords priced at 1.50 and 2.00 with a strong claim of comfort and style. The seller asserts no shoe equals this line for wear and looks and backs it with a guarantee on every pair.
The legislature sets a two year term for district commissioners with a daily fee of one dollar and a cap of ten days per year. A two cent levy on taxable property funds road labor for five to eight days from ages 21 to 40. One fourth of county privilege taxes is shared among districts. Also mentions press and Bishop presiding over the Episcopal Convention in Nashville.
The Columbia District Methodist Conference began sessions at the South Columbia church with an evening service led by Hoy. T. A. Varden and a morning report showing healthy district growth. Bishop Fitzgerald arrived for afternoon sessions focusing on Sunday school work, licensing two men to preach, and praise for Vanderbilt University’s progress amidst fundraising efforts for the university.
At a 2 p.m reconvened session the Columbia District Bishop Fitzgerald led much of the afternoon as Rev J W Cherry urged Woman's Missionary Society support. The district reported a treasury of 70 and pledged full payment across lines. Dr Tillet spoke on Tennessee Conference education and Nashville Summer School plans. The bishop closed with remarks on upcoming summer program details.
Remarks entertained the crowd at Culleoku while W. R. Craig J. A. Stephenson and others were chosen as delegates. Alternates J. B. Ashton and Jasper Anderson. Delegates favor returning government money from the war claim and replacing Bank Agents. Conference adjourned after a vigorous session with praise and hospitality noted.
A notice from J.P. Sinner & Co. advertises bargains on second hand Bugeies Photene and Surreys. Money saved by visiting the store.
Special to the Herald Nasuvinek May 0 Grand Lodge Kent P. today elected officers: John Twinum Chattanooga Grand Chancellor H L Bex Marfreesbors Grand View Chancellor Ben F. Davis Memphis Prelate Alex Allixon Knoxville Gra pups Records and Beale J Rufus Handcock Fayetteville Master of Exchequer Reps J Dillard Lebanon Master at Arm a W H Owen Covington Inner Guard C Dexter Columbia Outer Guard
Local retailer emphasizes large inventory and low prices for buggies. Advert says they offer good goods at low cost with a sizable stock for easy selection, mentioning Serrexricto and Donsew.
Dr Holding plans to purchase wool at the store of M D King, according to a brief notice. The item lists a forthcoming transaction and indicates the seller’s location.
Defendants in the Underwood Cuntlingham Publishing House libel suit have filed a motion for a new trial. A hearing is set before Judge Evans at a later date.
The Morgan property sale drew many prominent bidders with free carriages bringing crowds. Bids opened briskly and about twenty lots sold before rain halted proceedings, with buyers including J W Irerson Gus Watson Horace Rainey and W E Voss. A repeat sale was planned for tomorrow at 9 15 with many lots still available.
Nasuvrcie May State Comptroller King announced the appointment of C. D. M. Greer of Memphis and John D. Caldwell of Koyville as State Revenue agents. The action comes amid efforts to strengthen tax collection and enforcement across the state, with Greer and Caldwell named to oversee compliance and revenue duties.
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