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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
8
A factory sought funds and delivered goods. buyers can snag solid oak and hardwood beds at 150 dollars, extension tables at 4 to 5 dollars, large porch rockers around 2 dollars, cane bottom chairs, mattresses from 160 dollars, dressers from 6 dollars, and various cots and baby carriages, with prices appealing and stock varied.
Local shop advertises Wonder and White Mountain freezers in 2 4 6 8 and 10 quart sizes with prices from 1 60. Also offers Mason jars jelly glasses extra tops and rubbers with cash sales and low prices. Citizens Telephone No 73 at 20 22 West Seventh Street.
A violent clash erupted three miles from Pinkney on Saturday between the Gambrell and Gwynne families over field access. Gwynne's wife attacked two Gambrell daughters with a knife while Gwynne threatened with a gun. Gambrell overpowered him, gun taken, and the Gibsons fled to Gloverdale Alanday before being captured and sent to Lawrenceburg jail. John Gambrell and the two daughters are said to be near death.
A promotional notice claims a masterful tonic cures all stomach ailments and digestion problems. The ad asserts universal effectiveness, safety, and lasting relief, stating cures begin quickly and never fail, with sales by a local druggist in Columbia, Tennessee.
Henry Allen filed a deed of trust Tuesday naming F M Ricketts as Trustee after his Mt Pleasant area store house was destroyed by fire Monday. Assets include parts of an insurance policy totaling 1000 and 800 in book accounts. Liabilities amount to 2817 88 with listed creditors including Lazarus and Hunter Stratton Seay Stratton Warren Neely Co Simms Davis Goodall Co Broad Street Stove and Tinware JH McLean Van Nelson Clothing Okolcum Vinegar Courier Sawyers Strawman Vinegar Matthews Hook Throne Franklin Shoe Co totaling the claimed amounts.
Mr J S Lang of Hannibal Missouri recounts a life changing recovery from typhoid fever that progressed to pneumonia and threatened consumption. He credits a single bottle with saving his life and urges others to try it.
Miss Memory McClellan daughter of Captain R A McClellan was chosen Maid of Honor for the Third Brigade Alabama Confederate veterans at the Louisville reunion. Appointed by Judge William Richardson head of the division, she will attend as Maid of Honor. Alabama Courier predicts the Third Alabama will provide the finest Maid of Honor at the event. Separately a white man Brinkley was arrested on charges of obtaining a horse and clothing by false pretenses at Mt. Pleasant, later taken to Mt. Pleasant for trial. Also advertised is PAZO OINTMENT promising relief for piles in days with a money back guarantee. available in Columbia Tenn. A Mystic Cure claims to rapidly treat rheumatism and neuralgia, sold by A B Bains in Columbia.
Payta Peru claims to be the driest place on earth. A rare February rain totaled over twenty four hours, the first in eight years, while the average interval between showers runs about nine years. Seed dormancy and long rooted crops persisted in an unusually dry environment.
An advertisement from Columbia, Tennessee, touts the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims to rapidly alleviate distress in the kidneys, bladder, and back for both men and women, urging immediate purchase for a speedy remedy through A.B. Rares.
In Trion City on May 14 Millard Calfour a white man of good family held on a charge of attempted criminal assault with his 14 year old daughter died by taking morphine in jail after feigning illness and concealing the supply.
The Chattanooga News notes Judge Snodgrass accuses local Democrats of misreading policy between imperialism and expansion. It suggests he is failing to rally the county, while an advertisement extols Dr King’s New Life Pills at Woldridge & Irvine’s Drug Store.
A Michigan boy, son of a Baptist society member, repeats traditional rites learned from his parents after a baptism ceremony. He later filed a tap with water in the back kitchen, frightened the family cat and its two kittens, then began teaching one kitten essential church rites while the cat disrupted the dog. An unrelated medicine ad by Waldridge & Irvine promotes cures for a wide range of ailments.
A heartfelt verse praises a mother who spent her prime in quiet toil for her child. The speaker recalls her loving strength and weary brow, noting the lines of care etched on her face as a quiet history of devotion.
Deed of trust filed in the Rewiste's office by Doss Curd & Co of Mt Pleasant with J W Waddy as trustee. Assets include clothing dry goods groceries and various liabilities totaling 2708 58. Names include E W Gamble Standard Oil Throne Franklin Shoe Co Lyle Davis Seven Co Orr Jackson Co Mt Pleasant Mills Britt Roberts P H Dodson Co Matthews Hoke Co Callender & Co Beyan Bank of Mt Pleasant and others. Trustee to select property to best advantage and distribute proceeds pro rata. Also a testimonial ad for Stastic Cure by A B Raine druggist Columbi e.
W D Gillespie sells to R R Williams a Mt Pleasant plot for 4100 dollars. R R Williams sells a lot in the 12th district to F Williams for 4100. A B Cathey sells 22 acres in the 16th district to Jack Dobbins for 8300. H Sparkman sells 20 acres in the 19th district to J C Hunt for 4080. G Bakker sells a land interest in the 17th district to W F Hoover for 1500. Elizabeth Russell sells two Columbia lots to Richard E Russell as a gift.
Unclear ad text references Cascarets claimed to cure constipation with a refund promise. Names listed appear as addressees or recipients of letters. Public notice tone suggests an advertised lot or mail matter with due one cent advertised offers and a postmaster sign-off.
Jeff Fitzpatrick was arrested Friday morning by Officer Goad for stealing chickens from Tom Meade and confessed to the theft. He sold the chickens to merchants in West End and was jailed. A separate fire destroyed H. B. Allen’s store-house near Iron Bridge, two miles west of Mt. Pleasant, insured for $1,600 with Scottish Union. Ernest Erwin named as agent.
Rev. A. P. worsen has accepted an invitation to deliver the address at the Confederate graves decoration in Rose Hill cemetery on May 29. The ceremony is set for about 4 o'clock in the afternoon and will feature a flower parade marching to the cemetery the same day.
Southern Railway operates 6888 miles with one management across eight Southern states. It reaches principal southern cities with its Hines line, solid equipment, and unexcelled schedules. Through Washington Observation Cars, Southwestern Ventilated Limited, and Washington to Chattanooga routes via Lynchburg. Elegant Pullman sleeping cars on all through trains. M. Car, Traffic Manager, Washington. W. A. Turk, Genl Passenger Agent, Washington. C. A. Baxsoares, Asst Gea's Pas Passenger Agt, Chas.
A Black man suffered a crushed leg after a supposed on board accident on a train. A physician was called to treat him and the limb was amputated at Franklin. The case names J. M. Jackson and Miss N. J. Pair in the proceedings.
The Circuit Court jury panel is listed with foreman A G Hall and members including Wm Haywood G N Pickard A Moore G W Cates and others. Several cases are continued to the next term including Williamsport Turnpike Co and Piano Manufacturing Co versus J H Hoffman. Will probated and estate matters referenced with executors named.
A sixty six pound catfish was landed in the Obion River near Obion by Levi Brake. County trainee Ragsdale of Giles County reports seven cows affected by hydrophobia. Tullahoma plans a new hotel project while local fishermen and residents publish brief notices from Unaton City.
Fragmentary report highlights an entertainment event titled Old Fiddler's Contest. Mentions a neighborhood or street gathering with an unspecified program and possible theater or opera involvement. Details are unclear but indicate plans for a day of entertainment.
A brief fragment notes 34 great battles with distribution across days Sunday through Saturday, mentioning that 12 were on Sunday and others on Thursday Friday and the remaining days, though the text is garbled and incomplete.
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