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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1905
Page
7
A discussion notes that appearance influences success. It highlights a young man at ease among well dressed people, as clothes convey status even if they do not define character. The piece argues public opinion often judges by attire and fit reflects honest goods.
A district gathering at Pythian Hall led by Emmett Anderson organized a 20 member committee to tour the Mt Pleasant to Southport road route. Funds and materials were subscribed, a barbecue arranged, and plans mirrored confidence the project will proceed with the county commission’s support.
Mrs. Ingram, a dressmaker, faced a rude stranger at her home near the railroad who made insulting remarks before she used a buggy whip for defense. the man fled along the tracks. Meanwhile Mt Pivassot announces a steel tank elevator being erected, the state's first, with riveted plates and awaiting final assembly. Opening day, Monday May 2, is set with invites extended to both ladies and men.
The younger pupils of Hay Long College, all South Grade and younger, are to participate in the annual routing. The group will leave the college about n o'clock to walk to their destination, about 11g miles west of town. Mr and Mrs A M Gray hosted local and visiting ministers for a luncheon at their South Main Street home on Wednesday. Rev T B Curtis Rev and Mrs W D Cherry and Rev W A Talor from Hellbuckle were among the invitees.
The article notes a protected series at the Methodist church ending Wednesday with modest miracles and thanks to Rev. W. B. Taylor for patient efforts. It mentions Mrs. Jane in Ward 1 improving and promotes gasoline engines from Satterfield & Vodson's, with samples available.
A deadly tornado in Marquette Kansas late today left twenty six dead and forty four injured. Several victims died from injuries including Carl Warnquist and Mrs J A Carlson. Dozens more suffer broken bones and internal injuries as the town assesses the wreckage and damage.
Whippoorwill stock peas offered for delivery at any railroad station in Maury county per reaper bushel. Sold by R. Labernathy, Palook, Teno.
Cloud's Landing Ky May 10. Prof G Titus Wilson elocution and music teacher at Alexander College Hurkesville called W F Owley’s children fools in class. Dr John G Talbott son-in-law of Mr Owley struck Wilson with a flat. Wilson resigned and returned to Chicago. The Owley family is prominent and wealthy in the county.
Circuit Court convenes May 28 with civil and criminal dockets listed. Civil cases include Dawson versus Holmen, Matthews versus Reins, and others against L and N Ry, Central Phosphate Co, City Grain & Feed Co, and local corporations. Criminal docket covers multiple State prosecutions and defendants. A separate suit by Mrs. White against A. Br. Raine and Columbia Corp. for 7500 damages was withdrawn and a new suit filed naming W. J. Oaken among defendants.
R A Wilkes of Culleoka Tennessee lists a selection of fruit and produce plants including apple trees raspberries strawberries and asparagus. The note appears as a partial catalog line likely advertising stock and sod offerings.
In Bear Creek country the soil yields prime fruit and poultry. A notable claim is Jacob Hardison’s hen that laid an oversized egg larger than a turkey egg containing two yolks. The bird’s form isn’t county exhibit quality but is valued for its prodigious output and rare egg.
A stranger visited the Herald office on Wednesday and inquired about advertising rates. After agreeing to buy space he praised the paper’s popularity. He recalled overhearing a hotel carrier boy delivering the Herald and noting readers eagerly passing it along. The man favored full local news in a widely read newspaper.
The State case against Gordon was heard by Judge Gordon. The jury reported they could not agree with a 6 to 6 split and were discharged. The case had been pending for some time, with references to prior actions involving VW Gaver.
The Hermitage Stud sale in Nashville, managed by Lennemee Hain Company, offered 49 head from ponies to race stock. Total receipts reached 8758 dollars with an average of 178 dollars, a result favorably comparable to similar sales in Indiana Missouri and the Midwest.
Prices furnished by local wholesale dealers show egg and poultry rates for eggs at 12 cent? per dozen, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and feathers listed. Butter and flour costs, also sorghum, honey and ginseng cited, with hogs, beef cattle and bacon/lard figures from meat dealers and butchers.
The Southern Railway outlines one penny fare pins 25 cents for round trip passes to Asheville and Rickstone. Tickets for June 6th and 7th return must be bought in advance. For more information contact GHIPLEY, TP A, Hanoogs, Teun, or Southern Railways.
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