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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
7
Advertises pure unfermented grape juice at Alcorns in bottles or served at the soda fountain as grape milk grape phosphate grape sherbet grape soda or grape ice. Suggests mixing one part juice with three or four parts ice water for a pleasant drink to take home.
The May 4 report from Cullexa notes the Maury County gathering was well attended and warmly received, with praise for President Frank Brautard and visitors. Local homes hosted guests, ceremonies and parades lit up streets, and a future visit to Glendale is hoped. Nearby, Cullooka Academy and Moore Institute plan closing activities, with a monument for Mrs. Sue Wilkes homas and growing lodge membership at Clover Loaf K of P.
A large Texas private company filed its charter in Austin that week. Its capital stock stands at 1 000 000 dollars. Hen Frick of United States Steel is named among the incorporators. The item notes the death of Congressman Charles A Houtelle of Maine and reports a provocative public incident involving a Savannah saloon keeper challenging Sam Jones to mortal combat.
Special to the Herald from HerkinsvinnE Kentucky May 22 Peter Postel sixty years old and probably the richest Negro in the South died this moving of heart trouble He was brought from North Carolina as a slave joined the Federal army returned almost penniless started a grocery business and died worth about a half million dollars He was the most influential and public spirited man of his race in Southern Kentucky belonging to many secret orders and his funeral will be the most elaborate ever held in this region.
Massive flood devastates Elizabethton Tennessee with two women and one Black man drowned, dozens of homes swept away, towns washed out, and telegraph lines down. Dozens of farms along Doe and Watauga rivers ruined. county damage estimated at one million dollars. The piece includes a medical ad for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve.
May 21 report from Pulaski Tennessee details a dramatic family estate dispute. Clayton A. Witte died recently naming his nephew G B Witt as executor bypassing his sons and daughters. G Lo Witt claims two promissory notes including a $500 loan. note challenged as forged, but a magistrate sustains validity. Executor appeals to circuit court and a will contest is anticipated. A tangential ad promotes Kauffman rubber tired vehicles sold by J P Street & Co.
A number of candidates to succeed Gen Pickle announced incl Cates of Knoxville Wright of Memphis H ay Carter of Waverly John Hyderson Franklin John Richardson Murfreesboro Gov McMilras named election commissioners for Williamson county P Cox Leslie Buford and John Nichols Also Lewin county picks Re Fain G B Moore and William Pale A 9 year old Sparta boy drank whiskey and may die King of England narrowly escaped injury in Solent aboard Shamrock III race update The Southern Presbyterian Assembly debated consolidating Northern and Southern Theological Seminaries in Kentucky A foal Yorker not taken up T F Anthony ex postmaster Promisea Town recalls Mystic are claim
Live stock notes from Lysxvitur show Richardson and Morrow shipping a carload of stock boys bound for Havana Cuba with purchases in the county realizing good prices. In Nasavilla Texas on May 22 Mise Daley Wyn of Weakley county attempted to take her own life with bluestone. her condition was discovered in time to save her life.
In San Francisco the mayor reports the president plans to depart for Washington Saturday. Secretary Hy ties plans to stay in the capital and all cabinet members will remain at their posts. Official business continues as though the presidential family were at their desks in Washington.
In May near Job, West Virginia, three children aged three, five, and seven were killed and partially eaten by a bear while gathering flowers. Their bodies were found by a searching party after an extended effort starting Sunday evening. The parents, Porterfield, are devastated by the tragedy and the bereavement.
Berlin reports authoritative announcement that powers will require Chinese import duties to be paid in full, effectively doubling them. Salt and opium taxes may follow suit. Germany resists li kin duty interference, deeming it too complex and meddling in China’s internal affairs. Officials foresee a split among powers over settlement, some favoring a loan, others a revenue increase.
May 23 report notes Maj Gen Corbin will sail on the Hancock from San Francisco to inspect military conditions in the Philippines. Funeral observed for Mrs Lyman J. Gage in Chicago with private services. A Barnes tragedy linked to Dr Barnes case surfaces as William Webb Penpusen confesses his feelings. William McMillen fatally attacks with a jackplane blade and survives. Cleveland hosts the National Association of Claim Agents convention with about 75 delegates.
Large crowds enjoyed a lively street fair with confetti battles on the Midway and family friendly attractions. The Ferris Wheel, trained animal show, Streets of Cairo, and the Lorette act drew praise from many city residents with widespread good humor and applause.
Buggies and car sales noted with new stock arriving this week. Come and get the choice on offer, including several slick jobs. The ad mentions Serresvixto and Dopson in connection with the selection.
The gesse French musical medal contest was held Wednesday at the Institute with contenders Miss Nellie Williamson Mary Walker Mary Ashton Mary Dale Figners and Hallie Fry. The entrants had an above eight dollars yearly average. The examination was severe and tested the young ladies' abilities. Judges Mrs J P Thoreton Mrs Street and Mrs McKwaine of Nashville presided. A decision will be announced in about two weeks.
Local ad touts largest stock of buggies ever offered in Columbia. Prices will tell. shoppers urged to visit Satterfield and Dopsox to compare deals and see how fast buggies are moving.
Talk with Secretary Root reveals the United States Arsenal at Columbia Tennessee may be abolished while an army post is probably established. Tennessee delegates visited the War Department. Root will study the matter. Arsenal city not abandoned, to be used by the Government. Tennessee men named for army examinations include Robert O Ragsdale John L Jordan KR M Barton Jr and H B Myer. Tree The Corks Off the Cold Ad promotes LaQuinine tablets at twenty cents.
J OAKES manufacturer and dealer in carpenters supplies announces stock and ready to order doors blinds roofing shingles moulding latches and porch materials at competitive prices. offers turnkey house finishing and mantels porticoes and gable ornaments with poplar goods and wide bracket variety from N Main Street Columbia Tennessee. Citizens Phone 44.
A Philadelphia women's temperance group seeks Lincoln's view on saloon smushing as a leaflet. The 1830 case involved women arraigned for smashing a saloon. Lincoln defended them, invoking self defense and moral law, urging the indictment to target the whisky seller. The women were released, records trailing.
Several old horse drawn vehicles available at bargain prices. Sarrenbuig and Dopeon advertise multiple buggies with options to suit any buyer.
The Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly met at West Point Mississippi elected Rev E K Morris of Marshall Missouri moderator by 1 to 70 over Hon John M Gant of Nashville Rev E B Serface preached farewell sermon as Pleasant Mt pastor and will leave June first for Sedalia Missouri where he has a call F J Tyler to preach next Sunday at Concord Walking with God Daily in the Enjoyment of His Abiding Presence Hell What is it and Where is it Tonight Fi J Tyner
The Cumberland Presbyterian General Assembly met at West Point Mississippi on May 17 with 224 commissioners. New member Yiannis Woolsey from Litchfield Kentucky caused no objection. Reports from boards on publication and ministerial relief appeared as Nashville publishing house reported assets over 824 001 and Springfield Missouri chosen as next meeting site over McKinney Texas.
Advertises a playful pet offer with a price of 60 dollars. Claims the hare is quick and easy to ride, urging quick action before stock runs out. Names Satter field and Dodson's as the selling location.
The colored Macedonia public school closed with ceremonies at St. Pauls AME church on May 15 and 16. A fine program featured first graduate Willis A. Porter along with Geo W. Logue Mattie G. Mor rill Manse Rankin Rachel Morton and Elizabeth Alexander.
A New York reader recounts recommendations favoring cold water for sleeplessness rheumatism constipation and feverish symptoms. Cases include relief after daily gallon intake with diet changes and cautious pacing. Also notes a throat gargle using Laterine and water and a teething tonic claim. A separate letter asks for a 200 year subscription continuation to a Greene American paper.
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