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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
2
A dated sale list markets bleached and unbleached sheeting at per yard prices as low as 26c with logo yardwide finish and 0c for finished domestic items. Mentioned are unbleached German table linen at 6c, bleached linen towels 18 by 85 inches hemmed, and white damask quilt priced at 1.25 dollars per dozen or per piece.
The notice advertises multiple rolls of matting offered at low prices per yard. It highlights 65 rolls of assorted patterns, 7 rolls of Jan Matting, and 8 rolls of China Matting, with sales on Saturday and Monday at quoted rates per yard. Names of sellers are not provided.
Four specials including a 30 by 66 inch Smyrna rug at 181.05 and a 20 large Rage rug at 2.50. Readers see bargain pricing with brief product details and quantities referenced.
Over the county notices report illness of Mr. Robert G Walker of Zion and social greetings to Miss Blanche Cottey. Mentions of relatives visiting in Springfield and a reunion in Memphis. Advert mentions a Bay gelding for sale and a lumber request. School closing at Leftwich with remarks by W B Turner. J I Bearry seeks poplar and lynn lumber at 230 Booth High. John Kirk of Campbell’s Station loses two fingers in a rock crusher incident. Mrs T C Walker recipient of family news from Hampshire Pike and Clear Water Florida attending at her bedside.
The dealer wu Sarrerrixey and Dopsox explain they move many buggies because they offer good goods at low prices and maintain a large stock to choose from.
Fire swept through the budding shed of florist J W Thompson on Lowell's Mill Pike Wednesday night at midnight, destroying the shed and part of the greenhouse. Dortch's nearby stable also burned in the flames, with estimated losses around 400 and 100 respectively. Dortch saved his baggy, no insurance.
Pure fresh German millet seed advertised by Sarreurreio and Dopscs inviting readers to place orders. The brief notice emphasizes quality and immediate availability for customers seeking millet seed.
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock the Odd Fellows and Hope Rebekah Lodges will decorate the graves of deceased Odd Fellows and Rebekahs in Rowe Hill Cemetery where Nashville will deliver the address provided by an invited speaker.
A lively Friday at the Institute featured about eight couples enjoyable dancing to De Pieri’s Nashville band. Hosts Mrs J M Dedman and Miss Louise Woldridge welcomed guests including Miss Ethel Hatcher and Miss Clark, with refreshments and decorations delighting attendees.
Greenway's Sarsaparilla promotes quick cleansing of the blood and clears surface eruptions. It claims to add strength energy and vitality with a price of 1 a bottle and 5 for five bottles.
E G Grant announces a new dental office at northeast corner Bethel Hotel on Garden Street and pledges full attention to his profession. He notes nine sets of artificial teeth in use across several counties and promises satisfaction with all surgical operations performed under ethical anesthesia, hours from 4 to 9.
Calleoka Academy presented A King's Daughter to a large audience on Tuesday with strong performances. A debate followed on private fortunes and public interest with clear pro and con teams. Columbia Institute pupils will offer a study hall recital, with sermons by Rev W T Capers from Vicksburg and Bishop Gailor for confirmation class. Moore Institute plans concerts and commencements at St Peter's. Branham Hughes announces fourth annual commencement at Spring Hill with a sermon by Dr W F Tillet on June 2.
Obituary notice reports John Witherspoon Frierson of Crossbridges county died May 25 after a prolonged illness at age 71 or 72. The tribute recalls his service, faults, and faith in Christ, promising reunion in a better world. The piece closes with a local patent medicine advertisement.
Live stock notes list shipments and routes including steers and hogs moved to Louisville and Houston markets. Mentions names such as Mize Bros and Ville for loading points and road consignments. Indicates rail or road transport passages with destinations and origin notes.
Frank Kennedy a Foster & Webb traveling representative jailed after attempting to shoot Dr M P Merrill amid alleged drink fueled delusions. Merrill contends accusations are delusions and Kennedy later bonds out on a pistol charge. warrant against Merrill withdrawn after personal differences adjusted.
Readable notice advertises buggies for sale with claims of quality and price. Names Sarresvikty and Dovens appear as sellers in a playful phrasing inviting customers to view rolling stock.
Constable Eugene Lochridge found a weapon in a suspect’s possession near East Hayes. Gray waived examination and was bound over to the Circuit Court for trial.
A fragmented ad claims Tasteless Chill Tonic relieves malaria symptoms. It touts quinine content and a price, with garbled wording suggesting medical claims and domestic use. The readable items include references to Grave’s Tasteless Chitt Toole and a general tone of medicinal bottle advertisements.
The weekly Weather Bureau crop summary for Tennessee notes general improvement due to rainfall across the state. Tobacco planting has increased, late corn and cotton are emerging, and despite recent East Tennessee bonds and midwest winds, crop damage remains limited. Wheat heads widely, fruit crops show mixed prospects with apples lagging.
The Herald lists an accumulation of old papers offered at ten cents for fifty or fifteen cents per hundred for the next several days. The sale targets surplus stock as the supply exceeds demand.
Take notice. All party indebted for the firm of Barr and Oakes are asked to settle or arrange settlement within ten days. The business of the firm must be wound up so that settlement of Mr Barr's estate may proceed.
A large number of Maury county residents traveled to Memphis for the Confederate reunion. Notable attendees include Capt. Lipscomis and daughter, Mrs. E. H. Hatcher, Miss Fannie, Mrs. James Roberta, and many others such as T. N. Jones, C. H. Sharp, F. Rwansburg, Allen Powell, W. J. Ithorne, Henry Evans, Will Torlt, Will Howard, Adkison, E. Ritter, E. C. Wade, W. H. Davis, Mrs. R. P. Stegall, Mrs. Eugene Loebrirl, Mrs. Jas. A. White, D. F. Davis, George Daimwood, Will Hel, W. H. Mitchel, Mr. and Mrs. Wtr Mitchell, Eloise Davis and Mitchell, Jas. Elam, Newt Choate. The notice also promotes Grove's Tasteless Tonics with a sales pitch.
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