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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
2
Maury Dry Goods Co advertises a hat bargains sale for the week and Monday. It touts carpets, mattings, rugs, lace, Babinet curtains, and lace carpeting with prices from 2.50 to 86.00, claiming the swellest selections and best lace drapery at low costs.
Large Smyrna rugs 73 by 36 inches priced at 2.50 each. 25 extra large Smyrna rugs offered. Curtains swellest yet at 2.15 per pair. Jap Matting and cheap matting pieces offered at low prices. Pure linen fringe towels 50 by 20 inches at 0.55 per pair, plus hemmed towels 18 by 34 inches at 0.25 per pair. White quilts two styles priced 1.50 and 2.00, men’s light weight underwear 0.35 per suit, with assorted fabric items and sale pricing.
Authorized notices list several candidates for Maury County offices including sheriff, trustee, judge, and school directors. Names include Love Web, J. A. Peck Crownie, R. Whit Hight, Jas. B. Granbery, James M. H. Kannon, Mossy Bims Latta, John M. Burns, George W. Hayes, Jadee B. Looney, Frank Boyd, L. Padgett, and other district candidates.
St W J Pickens named post master at Mooresville Charley Wright of Bigbyville in Franklin last week The least buggy in town for the money ene Machine Inpcernest Co After July 1 daily mail service between Columbia and Bally Gill See Hal Racks at Cook's Furniture Store Vacant Mt Pleasant lots sold at auction Four sold Farmers can buy Timothy Hay 80 cents at Hoosier Grocery W L W Thomas buys Brown store Sunnyside Mt Pleasant election May 22 two aldermen First Ward election Mt Pleasant District Conference M E Church closed in Santa Fe Mrs Harriet Person dangerously ill Zion neighborhood Maury county delegation to meet at Confederate reunion HQ Louisville 434 West Jefferson street Tennessee headquarters there
A petition was filed in Davidson County Court contesting the will of Mary J Farman who bequeathed a sum to Vanderbilt University. Hon Jas D Richydeon announces candidacy for reelection to Congress from the Fifth District. A large political gathering and barbecue occurred at Demeville’s grove near Nashville featuring BE W Carmack in a lengthy address on the trust evil and the Philippine question. The Shelby County Convention instructed for M R Patterson for Congress and endorsed E W Carmack for the U S Senate. The district convention is scheduled for Tuesday.
Local amateur troupe rehearses for Queen Esther to premiere at the Opera House May 28 with a cast including Harry Thompson, Gowen Rather, Mrs Baker, Miss Hall and Miss West Gourds. A scene features Mrs Annie McLemore in The Punishment of Wast. Community events include Cotillion Club outing and Ladies Aid social at Mrs E G Grant’s home with games, cards, and refreshments.
The Old Fiddlers contest comes to the Opera House Friday May 25 with old-time fiddlers and banjo pickers. Proceeds aid needy ex Confederates. two shows at 3 PM and 8 PM. Admission 25 cents, children 15, reserved seats available. Register at the County Court Clerk's office.
Nassveine May 16 John M Dillon charged with cutting Anthony Dough erty gave bond and was released from jail. The case against him will be compromised.
Special to the Mamain reports May Khor of Pin t Ledge of Teanesere and Pyth erected the foil officers including Chancellor Metaphia Grand Chancelor Twinan of Chattanooga Grand Prelate L of Musfreeaburs Grand Keeper of Records and Seal Alex Allison of Kincarne Grand Master of Perchequer J. B. Hancock of Fayntte
The twelfth annual Middle Tennessee Medical Association convened at Hood's hotel. Dr. W K Sheridan presided with welcome by Dr. Padgett and Maj Whitthorne. The agenda includes a special tonight on smallpox with talks by Deering Roberts and O J Porter. Numerous physicians from across the state attend. officers listed.
W T L Morrow of Maury County narrowly escaped the Chicago Hotel Helene blaze that killed two and injured sixteen. The report says the Columbia Tenn farmer, then under treatment for epilepsy, hid a rope under his pillow and used it to descend while clutching a Bible, escaping as flames spread. His home near Columbia is in Broadview, and he had been sent to Chicago for medical care and later to receive regular treatment.
At the Nagket annex a large display features 20 dozen men's fur hats in new shapes and styles priced at 1.25, straw hats for men and boys, trimmed ladies hats, and children's hats. Also stocked are boys spring suits, knee pants, summer shirts, neckwear, underwear, and a large assortment of umbrellas, parasols, and fishing tackle with a bold claim of the lowest prices.
F. Swansburg proprietor advertises a wide range of supplies from harness and belting to plaster, cement, pumps, fencing, and blasting powder. It notes “18 is IP Sreeer & Co” and urges purchases of binder twine oils and fittings. Census enumeration appointed Hughes selects C. G. Hannah as census enumerator for the Sth and Mth districts of Lawrence county, replacing the late S. H. Gilliam.
At a Wednesday meeting in Dr. J H Wilkes office Maury County Medical Society elected for the year W B Harrison as President De f cf Mangrem as First Vice President B E Collins as Secretary and J L Haywood as Treasurer Also notes a furniture sale and a Teachers Institute meeting plans plus several stray notices and advertisements including Garwood's Sarvaparilia claim.
The Flower Parade Committee met at Bethell House and voted to begin the parade at 11 o'clock to avoid the State Bankers' Association trip to Mt Pleasant. May Rockwell approved parade access through the Arsenal. reviewing stand to be placed there. The committee will reconvene Saturday at 10 o'clock.
An ad fragment invites customers to visit Sarrenrieiy and Dovsox to see furniture offerings. The text is garbled but centers on a showroom invitation and product display.
Burned to the Ground. The house near Anderson Booker in the south area burned, with damage described and plans to insure replacement. Authorities report crates and fixtures lost. local fire units responded to the blaze at night, confirming shallow embers and smoke. No injuries noted as crews contained the fire and began assessment of the site.
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