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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1900

Page

5

Personal greetings fill Nashville with visiting kin

A long column of notices lists residents and visitors in Nashville and nearby towns. Names include Mr. R. W. Carroll, Olle Davis, Geo Eubank, Dr A O Kennedy, Hunt Bellamfant, Hugh Cook, Amy Gartner, J H Tarleton, Jack Davis, Fred Evans, William Moses, Joe Ketchum, Emma Wheeler, Misa Maude Williamson, Alfred Betea, Nora Milliken, Miss Emma Harlan, Mrs. Pillow Gant, Eva Polk, Ella Helm, Eva Poll, Christine Watkins, David M Brown, Tom Simpson, Sam Power, Benton McCary, Mrs. Jack Porter, Miss Russell, Mrs. Nora Gardowr Smith, Charley Farias, Maj J T Williamson, Spence McFall, Theodore Stephenson, Will Everett, HLS Wherry, T N Jones, Mrs. James Craig, Mrs. Overton Fulton, Elizabeth Lowell, D E Dortoh, Joxige, K D Patterson, Neil Nopwood, and others, with travels between Nashville, Spring Hill, Chattanooga, Memphis, Louisville, St. Louis, and Ashwood.

R. W. Carroll Nashville Olle Davis Geo. Eubank A.O. Kennedy Spring Hill Hunt Bellamfant Hugh Cook Texas Amy Gartner J. H. Tarleton Jack Davis Summertown Fred Evans St. Louis William Moses Louisville Joe Ketchum Brownsville Emma Wheeler Misa Maude Williamson Williamspors Alfred Betea Misa Nora Milliken Emma Harlan Robert Pillow Chattanooga T. E. Gordon Memphis Janie Alexander Mt. Pleasant T. A. Wallace Reese Davis Knob Creek Emma Ammie Harlow B. A. Satterfield R. P. Dodson Eva Polk Lily Watling H. E. Green J. T. Williamson Spence McFall Theodore Stephenson Cross Bridges Will Everett Hls. Wherry Pleasant Ben Columbia T. N. Jones J.J. Stephenson Ashwood James Craig Fannie Craig Williamsport Overton Fulton A. P. McFerrin Mise Russell Robert Russell Elizabeth Lowell Birmingham D. E. Dortoh Joxige K. D. Patterson Sarantah Europe Neil Nopwood Lewisburg

Local social notes from Nashville and surrounding areas

Nashville society column lists numerous family and friend travels across Tennessee and nearby states. Clergy, doctors, merchants, and residents such as Rev Baker P Lee Dr W M Riddle H L White John Mitchell Mira McGavock George Adkisson Etta Mina Yerby Aditisos A Mooney J H L Sherrill A Sidney Page D W Wendell W C Aydalott William Moses Lousville Mrs T J Shaw and D L Ringo are noted for trips, conventions, and new posts with several heading toward Memphis Santa Fe Clarksville and Franci District Conference.

John Mitchell Franklin Mira McGavock Baker P. Lee W. M. Riddle H. L. White Clarkaville Dave Bogateky Europe George Adkission Minses Etta Mina Yerby Aditisaos Cullooks A. Mooney Little Daughter Nashville Mooney J. HL. Sherrill Davie & Sherrill Plano A. Sidney Page Memphia Page Toeaday Bt. Laouis J. E. R. Carpenter Norfolk Zambia H. Ly. Martin Kentucky J. J. Stephenson

Flower Parade Attendees Reach Nashville For State Convention

A large group of Colombians flew to Nashville to attend the Flower Parade and the Democratic State Convention. Names listed include Missea Mary Finergan Roberta Williams Fannie Williams Mrs Towler Daisy Mrs Annie McLemore and many others. Maple Grove is named as their home and an address for a blood medicine is given.

Nashville Missea Mary Finergan Roberta Fannie Williams Towler Daisy Annie McLemore E. I. Joya J. M. Dedman Belle Webb W. B. Greenlaw N. B. Chanks J B. Granberg OC. H. Sharp Ben Lazarus Will Ellett Branch Willie Satterfield W. W. Evans Clark Taylor Hattie Jones Mary Lamb Pearl Farias Lila Coleman P Rutledge Sol Maxwell James Fl. White Littleson Harrison Ed .Turner Harry A. A. Foster W. G. Dobbins Mrs. James A. P. McFerrin Matt McFerrin Edna Sadie Voss Mandrell Branch Bentley Bullard Fred Owen W. C. Whitthorne John J. Latta

Rowdy Passenger Will Holmes Detained After Disturbance

Will Holmes was removed from the Pulaski coach by Officer Butts Toeeday evening after creating a disturbance among passengers. Holmes was jailed and fined in city court Wednesday and ordered to pay for damage to a coach window.

Will Holmes Pulaski Butts

Garwood's Sarsaparilla Purifies Blood Remedy Ad

An old advertisement touts Garwood's Sarsaparilla as a scientific blood purifier to cleanse impurities from winter months. Priced at $1.00 per bottle or six for $5.00, it claims to aid liver and kidney function and is endorsed by leading physicians.

Sheep Trade Illustrates Regional Market Activity

Rains, Joe Hagey and Co purchased 100 head of sheep from Allen Harlan. They sold 700 head of sheep to Anderson and Thomas and Jamba with delivery set for June 1. Will Southall of Cross Bridges bought a pair of fancy mules from Mr. Marshall this week.

Joe Hagey & Co Allen Harlan Anderson & Thomas Southall Cross Bridges

Tucker's Hay Corn and New Grocery Ad

An old advertisement announces Tucker's Hay Corn New Grocery Bran and Oats at the southeast corner of Public Square in Cabtege. It invites readers to call for low prices and mentions a phone listing and address details. The fragmentary text emphasizes cheap prices and a local contact.

Tucker's Culubein Cilern Lee

Around Town Frosty Morning Notes At Local Stores

A fragmentary town column lists frost on Friday and items from Cook's Furniture, Warran Q. Tupata, and others. Mentions Woldridge at a screen door job and a typewriter purchase by Latta. Includes real estate lending ads and a monument inquiry, with several misspelled names and local notices.

Cook's St! Mears H. Vous M. L W. P. Woldridge Tia Bee the Economist Steel Bangs Cook's Furniture Store Mr. Saree W. P. Woldridgge W. d. Exong & Co Mike Gladden Fred Cook Stuart Springs J.P. Street Register Latta Deering Warran Q.tuxpata W OB. Greenlaw Masonic Building W. J. Embry & Co Grant Courtright Handass South High Street

Bridle Stock Spotlight With High Quality Prices

Examination notes emphasize a stock of bridle items noted for variety and high quality. Each hem is described as having a fascinating price, signaling strong value in latest offerings for riders and equestrians.

Dress Skirts Offer Attractively Priced

The shop lists skirts at prices from 81.00 to 1.50 and up with sales aimed to move stock faster. Each item is claimed to be worth at least twenty percent more than the current asking price.

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Boys Clothing Made to Order at 300 Know

A local shop promotes boys clothing made to order mirroring men's lines, claiming durability, style, and fit with a strong reputation. It invites parents to bring the boys and notes endless variety and attractive prices.

Matting and Carpets Tariff-Free Goods Outlet

A new shipment of matting opens with promotions on carpets and mat tings. The store advertises tariff-free prices and positions itself as the destination for discount flooring and related items.

Local notices and ads highlight sales and events

J Rosenthal advertises cars and low prices while J P Street Co promotes models. A fire at the Institute causes minor damage. A lease transfer to P L Derryberry sets plans for a new livery stable. School director elections close with 1 213 registrants. Delegates to a national charity convention are named. A runaway horse damages a Palnes Market wagon. no injuries. Jewelers and fruit sellers tout services and fruit quality. Flower Parade floats include A F Brown with Jersey calves on display.

John W. Fry McMillin National Convention of Charities and Corrections Topeka Palnes Ninth Street Robert Perg Berg A. F. Brown Isle of Jersey

Lizzie McKady sick. Brazeal departs for East Tennessee

South Columbia notes list Lizzie McKady ill for days and Reece McRady also sick. Mai Brazeal leaves for Dark's Mill and East Tennessee. Secret Relief Society plans an ice cream festival at Mrs. Trantham's residence to aid the poor. Christley family moves to Twelfth Street. McRady and McRady child ill. M Mclellan builds a five room cottage on South Main. Mrs. Will Webb is ill again.

Lizzie Tom McKady Mai Brazeal Dark's Mill East Tennessee Secret Relief Society Jauie Trantham B. Christley Twelfth Street J. M. Bates Reece Thos. McRady M. McClellan South Main Will Webb

Real Estate Transfers and Rail Line Construction Update

J B Hill and wife transfer a Mt Pleasant lot to George F P Blackie. Susan E B Johnson to Mrs M C. 102 acres in Mth ius Harrison and wife to John Friernon, colored. D A Carpenter receiver to J H Fossell. four tracts in 9th district totalling 22 760. E M Kindel to B E L Armstrong 60 0 acres in 15th district 8180. A team of horses works on the Swan Valley and Columbia Railway near Carter's Creek as construction beds are laid and rails begin next week.

J. 8. Hill George FP. Blackie Mt. Pleasant Susan EB. Johnson M. C Mthius Harrison John Friernon D. A. Carpenter J. H. Fossell E. M. Kindel BE. L. Armstrong Swan Valley & Columbia Railway Carter's Creek

Local Notices and Small Ads Highlight May Activities

A collection of brief notices covers home painting upgrades, a pole sale to Citizens' Telephone Co., new front door arrivals from Jones & Vaughn, Flower Parade exhibit at the express office, travel to Nova Scotia for a sick sister, a cow sale timing, school directors election staffing, a Hope Rebekah Lodge ice cream festival, phosphate mine shipments from Mt. Pleasant to Spring Hill, price emphasis from J P Street & Co. on kinship and pricing, a mentally unbalanced man jailed, and new uniforms for Columbia’s arrest era with Maury Dry Goods Company shipments arriving.

John Trotwood Moore J. ©. Dodson Theta Citizens’ Telephone Co Henan Jones & Vaughn Express A. P. Walker Golleoka Nova Scotia W. O. Cherry Ladies of Hope Rebekah Lodge South Main Street Columbia Mt. Pleasant Spring Hill J. P. Street & Co Will Carson Maury Dry Goods Company

Seed catalog line reads Millet and corn varieties by Frierson and Embry

Garden seed and groceries offered with pure recleaned seed lines including 1809 German Millet 1890 Hungarian Millet 1809 Sorghum weed 1890 Large White Seed Corn 1809 White Wabash Seed Corn 1890 Yellow Warbash Seed Corn. Bell and phone numbers listed for Citizens and Frierson Embry store.

Barr & Oakes advertise varied stock and trusted service

Barr and Oakes state they carry all items their business calls for from expensive to modest coats. They claim stock meets distress needs and prices serve all, promising prompt telephone calls to customers and emphasizing conscientious handling of sacred trusts. Local contact details include Citizens Telephone numbers and residence.

Inc Lili Mattyre Ty JUN A. Oakes Tevidenon Ciilkone

The Masons Vied Mant Bed Dramatic Monday Court

In the fragmentary note, Masons contest a matter related to a bed and court action. The readable bits reference a Monday proceeding or event and a feuding pair, with unclear full context.

Weddings in Williamsport and nearby communities

The article reports on the marriage of Hugh Porter and Ellis Jones in Little Lot with Elder Spivey officiating, a large attendance, and multiple receptions. It also notes the marriage of Annie Story to Eugene Bell at Highvell in the same afternoon, with attendants and local spectators. Invitations are issued for Pierre Allen and Josiah Lawson Hutton's wedding in Shelbyville at the First Presbyterian church.

Hugh Porter Williamsport Ellis Jones Little Lot Spivey Tommie Anwerson Williamcon County Orren Jones W. T. Pornier Williamaport Annie Story Henry Lowell O'Claer Eell Powel Highyellin Linzie Story Eugene Bell Wypeville Tenth School Streets Anna Belle Coleman Shelbyville Pierre Allen Josiah Lawson Hutton First Presbyterian Church City

Fire and Runaway at South Main Store

Tuesday night a large changing lamp at Mr. T. J. Tucker’s South Main street store toppled, oil spilled and ignited a blaze. The lamp was kicked onto the sidewalk, frightening the delivery horse which bolted but was stopped on West Seventh street. No major damage, only a broken lamp and soiled floor.

T. J. Tucker South Main Street

Sound Sense and public speech in the press era

The text discusses how a man known to the public uses newspapers to reveal his location and what he sells, highlighting the role of editors and advertisers. It reflects on how politicians and everyday figures leverage print to reach readers and shape perception.

Tadeoee Tnde Inabville American

Circuit Court convenes under Judge Holding to docket

Circuit Court opened yesterday with Judge Holding presiding. The docket was taken up but no material business was transacted. Attorney General Boyd and James A. Lear appeared as pro tempore counsel.

Circuit Court Judge Holding Boyd James A. Lear Rok

Also Mentioned on This Page

A, Watkins, Harlan & Evans Mra. M. EF. Williamon's Millinery Establishment Deering Machine Co Decatur Rev G. W. Sherman Carthage D. L. Ringo Turner Drug Co Mayfield Bessie Irvine Columbia, Tenn James J. Coleman Misa Irvine Athens Ala Grogeries Miles Cook Maple Grove R. L Garwoood Garwood Tom Public Square Citizens Bell Liberty Mrs. ME. Williamson Watkins, Harlan & Evans’ Store J. Rosenthal Co. Turabian J.P. Street Co Institute A. L. Blocker Buchana Buchnan P. L. Derryberry Derryberry SaLk Pth North Garden St South Columbia Frierson & Embry. Bell Barr & Oakes the Masons Porter-Jones Lowell Story H. Shackleford A. T. Still School of Osteopathy Grant Building
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