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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
5
An Oxford style slipper with snug fit and comfort is offered at 81 50 in several styles for ladies. The ad proclaims slippers as popular this season and claims affordable returns if not pleased. Community notices follow listing many residents and their movements between Nashville Murfreesboro and local towns.
Annie McLemore among the Dewey Party at the Hermitage on a Nashville visit. A 25 person special car luncheon at the Hermitage. Columbia guests plan a Williamsport trip to visit Mina Mary Dale Craig and others. Mr E S Sutton of the N K Fairbank Co in Chicago at Bethell house. Marie Brownlow returns with her mother from Springfield. Mrs Wilson of Kansas City visiting Brownlow relatives.
The circuit court finished the case of T E Gordon versus the Continental Insurance Co a damage suit for 21500 with a verdict for the plaintiff of 600 damages. The jury was charged yesterday and the defendants were represented by attorneys Eggleston Fleming Gordon Figuers Hatcher Coffey with Wes Williams charged with robbery still on trial.
An ad touts a blood purifying remedy described as a scientific blend of vegetable remedies. It claims to cleanse impurities, support liver and kidney function, and cites high physician endorsement. Sold at $1 per bottle or six for $6.00 by a local dealer.
John Barrow purchased a handsome survey with his black horns Rastus attracting attention in the shafts. J T Batts enjoys a new baggy. Ethel Voss returns from Nashville. Mrs J T Batts visits Dr W W Joyce at Mt. Nebo. Far Vosa, West End’s trout lander champion, nets a fine string. Zack Roquemore and wife move in with her father T C Crawford. welcome West End additions. William Shirley's little girl Sally is ill.
Fine property offering 384 acres in cultivation and 1000 acres in timber on Leiper's Fork. Located on the ae and Hillsboro pike near McLemore May 18 41 Tennessee.
Announced candidacies for Ninth district School Commissioners include John M. Burns George W. Hayes and Sims Latta. Since then W E B McKennon Wiley Warfield and N B Sheppard have also announced. Entries are now closed.
Mn Emma Wheeler joins the sick Water Coolers at Cook's Furniture Store. Mr D E Dorteh and family return to Columbia to lite. Engineer A B Falkwer resumes place on the switch engine. W H Watson builds a new residence on South Main. A fine assortment of rockers just received at Cook's. Officer F Dodgen unwell. W W Craft fills his position. Bee Payne & Brittain handle monuments and cemetery work. Mrs Farnsworth improves after Nashville treatment. For Late-Garr-Scott thresher 32 inch cylinder good as new by Derryberry. T P Hayer and family move to Riverside. Courthouse meeting on male school question fails. Several boys arrested for throwing rocks into the river from Greenwood cemetery fence. Front of old Brown residence at South Garden and Eighth repainted. Misses Libbie Tegarden, James Alexander, Louise Adkisson and May Hart.
A call to dress well for the parade and stand where you can be seen while showcasing affordable fresh patterns. The piece stresses appearance and visibility, encouraging readers to adopt stylish options without overspending.
Night ticket agent William White returns to work while Day Agent A Mooney takes two weeks rest in Nashville. Baxter McLain and Charley Hodge fill in at respective posts. State Daughters convention will be in Lebanon with officers elected in Jackson. Maury Chapter to meet Mrs Wilson Dobbins for officer elections and reports.
The Hessian fly is reported to be devastating wheat in parts of this county though not as severe here as in other state areas. The pest is present only in early planted wheat, with eggs laid before frost.
Local retailer promotes dress skirts at 75 cents and 1.00, better lines from 1.50 to 4.50 and up, claiming each style is worth at least 20 percent more than today’s prices. Deals aim to move stock amid slow demand.
Local shop promotes boys clothing made to order with durability style and fit. Endless variety and attractive prices invite customers to bring the boys around for quality apparel backed by strong reputation.
Another shipment of matting and carpets arrived. The note promises tariff free pricing on mats, carpets, and related items, inviting customers to visit the shop for bargains.
J Rosenthal keeps pace with the town parade, now offering flower parade novelties and bargains. Messrs Sima Lattin John M Barns and George Hayes announce themselves as school directors candidates for the Suh district. They say money is not their motive and praise McDowell school as among the county’s best under their management.
A vintage style advertisement offers pure recleaned seeds for 1899 German and Hungarian millet 1890 sorghum 1899 large white corn 1809 White Wabash corn and 1800 Yellow Warbash corn. It promotes garden seed and groceries that “make them move.”
Funeral services for George McKennon, son of Mr and Mrs W E McKennon, were held Tuesday morning at the family residence with Rev A P McFerrin officiating. He was laid to rest at Rose Hill Cemetery. Sympathy extended to the bereaved parents. L McDonald, age 72, died yesterday morning in East Seventh Street room after moving from Pulaski fifteen years ago. He had worked for Messrs. Hill Cemetery services followed by burial. Mrs Mary Whitehead died Wednesday on Bear Creek Pike, aged 72, with Elder Der presiding at her funeral and burial in Limon Graveyard.
Fragmentary OCR obituary noting a Sunday funeral and interment, with scattered names and place hints. The legible bits reference Walter Wiles, a ceremony around Blaswood and Peasant Mount, plus a few business names and generic services.
The marriage of J L Hutton cashier of the Rhoeix Bank and Miss Pierre Coleman of Shelbyville took place Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock at the Presbyterian church in Shelbyville with Rev R C Anderson officiating. Attendants included Jno D, R N, W R Hutton, Cr. McLean, C8 Ivie, and Ernest Caldwell. The couple left for a trip to the East and will reside at the North High Street home after the 26th.
Mrs. Cornelia L Pleasants of Greensboro North Carolina announces the marriage of her daughter Ava to Mr. James of Florence Alabama to take place Wednesday afternoon at five oclock May the third in Greensboro The notice notes the bride and groom and the upcoming ceremony in Greensboro North Carolina and Alabama connections with the families involved.
The livestock trade has been quiet in recent days with anticipation building for a lively lamb market starting June first. Strong demand is expected as producers await the seasonal run and price activity.
Fragmented notice states only voters within the district on the 28th can vote and excludes those outside Columbia. The ad then shifts to a local sale promo for Parlor and bedroom furniture at Satterfield & Dowkoo's.
Barr and Oakes promote a wide range of goods for all budgets and call for timely attention by telephone. They emphasize serving distressed customers, fair pricing, and careful handling of sacred trusts, inviting inquiries to their Bell Telephone numbers.
McDowell School closure program lists vocal and instrumental performances by Miss Ardelette Miss Maud Barns and Miss Tessie Chealar with recitations by Masters Cayce Witherspoon and Tomlinson among others. Graduating class includes Maud Burns Mary Lindsay Tomlinson Sadie Witherspoon and Herman Smith Loftin with sixth grade certificates awarded to Nellie Loftin Louise Allen Tessie Cheslar and others.
South Columbia clerk Zack West reports a theft at the Nashville festival with $81 taken from his pocket by pickpockets. The piece also mentions an ice cream supper hosted by the Secret Relief Society in Booth Columbia and a funeral note about William Blount’s accident policy. Mrs. W. A. Quartertain travels to Lovett Indiana to visit her daughter.
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