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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
5
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Our receives special attertion new neckwear items now in stock. If we please you tell others if we dont roll in Evans. From June 1st until September 1st our store will close at 6 15 p.m.
A land sale in Columbia will auction Capt J H Pussell or maple ash park and Jackson College Heights lots next Tuesday June 4. Caldwell and Chapman of Nashville will conduct the sale. The property features views shade and dry ground with very reasonable terms. Free dinner on the grounds. follow fourth page ad for details.
The notice lists Nicholson Magruder Co representing major Tennessee insurance companies with office in Brown Block. It reports Rev A M Williams of California accepting a Cumberland Presbyterian pastorate in Spring Hill, and calls in Lynnville and Campellsville. It covers multiple Sunday services and sermons at First Methodist and Tabernacle churches, and notes a dedication of the new Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Campbellsville with a large attendance plus a tent meet on Twelfth Street led by Dr Godwin.
A long list of visitors, residents, and locals in Columbia with names such as Ernest Borbner, Misa Simul Payne, WA Hammonds, Anni Moore, John H Carpenter, Dale Witherspoon, Sims Latta, Margaret McEwen, Ethel Hatcher, Wm J McEwen, Nat Wilkes and many others visiting relatives, attending events, or traveling to cities like Memphis Nashville Clarksville Murfreesboro and New York City. Includes remarks on lectures, travel, and social calls, plus a closing ad for a local car and buggy dealer offering a large stock and many items.
The premium winners in the guessing contest last week were Mr. John A. Oakes first prize of 810 Mrs. P. Figners second prize of and Mr. Ira Brown third prize of 82.50.
Miss Mamie Williams guests Rev. and Mrs. Ferrin and Miss Marion Park visits Mrs. Harrison in West End. Dr. O J Porter returns from the East. Mrs Stonewall Everett of Palestine hosts Mrs Sims Latts. Andrew J Walker, ex-Columbian now in St Louis, visits. McClanahan Harlan Mitchell Ritter and Lee Vaughan back from Memphis. Harry Jones returns from Kentucky and heads to Stonyga Va for steel plant work. Hamilton Brown returns home from Covington Tenn where he taught. A D Armstrong of Fort Worth visits relatives. Dr W K Sheddan to attend American Medical Association in St Paul Minn.
A severe hail storm swept the Neapolis area yesterday afternoon, lasting minutes but dumping large stones in fence corners and yards. Hail damaged vegetation and accumulated to a foot or more in sheltered spots. one woman collected stones too large to fit in her hand.
Miss Willie Mai Tuton returns from a visit with Miss Minnie Leo Weatherford. Conductor Will Richardson resumes duties on the N. F. L. & B. Dewnwrres is Buce Sean Ice Cream, Ab Adkiston offers quality and price. Mrs. McMinnin sick at daughter’s home. Mrs. J. A. Molloy visiting in Mississippi. Mr. Thos. Griggs bought the Hart place on Thirteenth street and will move next fall. Ruth Hayes returns to Lewinburg with Miss Jitamie Jackson. Mr. Hrave Kerr returns home after visiting. Frank Colvret of Nashville visits his father. Rebecca Howington and Elle Burnett visit Mrs. J. E. Colvert. J. K. Colvert and family move from Lith street to the Wateron place on McKay street. La Fayette Jonesie suffers with erysipelas. American Wire Fence advertisement. Carred dew prices. Dome.
Columbia and nearby towns publish a brisk column of updates. Mentions include Will McGregor has accepted a new position, Mrs T H Williams improving from illness, Ab Adkisson advertising produce and services, and a school lecture by L P Padgett at McDowell school. Also notes reunions at Memphis, lost lace waist, and local readings and performances by Miss Mary Dale Figures and others.
Auction notice for a first class threshing outfit to be sold next Monday in Columbia. Items include a 16 horsepower traction engine and separator with wind stacker. For further particulars apply to the listed seller.
The season is advanced and large stocks remain across departments. Prices have been revised to reduce the surplus with a focus on the Carpet and Matting Department. Japanese matting is highlighted as the prettiest line in Columbia, and the store claims unbeatable value. Large form of matting remnants offered at light prices.
Maj. Thorp visited Ft Sheridan after reviewing the Arsenal site and assessing conversion into an army post. The outlook is favorable and a recommendation seems likely. Congressman Padgett praises the plan and expects an army post to be established here with two artillery companies to start, followed by more later.
Announcement of the forthcoming marriage of Miss Mary Craig to Mr. Ira Ewing Brown. The ceremony will take place Wednesday afternoon June 12 at the home of the bride’s parents on South Garden Street with Rev. F B Webb officiating.
The 9th district school directors reelected McDowell School staff led by Principal Jesse Tominson with A Allen and Willie Tomlinson as assistant and Willie Figuers as Miss. Macedonia school names A T Merrell principal with Kila Hill and Sallie Collins as teachers. Both terms start first Monday in September.
Bresci, the smuveste of King Hombert of Kal, committed death by own action in prison last week by hanging him. The personal crisis reports detail Bresci’s collapse under pressure and the royal scandal surrounding Kal.
Mrs Emaline Johnson wife of Wesley Johnson died Saturday at her home near Glendale aged 43. Interment occurred Saturday afternoon in Vaughn graveyard. She leaves a husband and five children.
Mrs Hettie A Gholaton aged sixty six wife of John Gholston died last night at 1 90 o'clock at her South Garden street home after a long illness. She leaves three daughters Mrs B O Wade and Mrs John W Shelton both of this city and Mora A W California. The funeral is tomorrow at 9 o'clock at the First Po Church conducted by Rev W A Provine. Burial will be in Rose Maus Cemetery.
Respondents report missing recall of a cashed check drawn on a desk at Mr. G W Nichols. The check for 22 and some cents was cashed as an accommodation by unknown signer. Nichols and claimants seek a duplicate if someone confesses or signs.
The suit of Russell Daiiwood against the L and N Railroad was compromised with the railroad paying 150 damages and all costs. The plaintiff claimed an accident caused the loss of his leg. A second compromise involved F M Ricketts as assigner with Seotre h Union and National Insurance Company agreeing to pay money on a policy carried by Allen.
Readable lines list performers and pieces in a school recital setting with titles such as Minuet, Rhapsodie Hongroise, Berceuse, and Polonaise Brillante. Mentions performers like Mary Walker Josie Lewis Susie Brumbach Hallie Fry and Mary Dale, plus presentations of medals by Alard.
Red Seal Brea merchants Messrs Menemon Apaeraon Foster announce a guessing contest starting June 1. Participants guess the total Indy teachers votes for a free trip to the Pan American Exposition and win gold prizes. Each vote costs a dollar toward Educate Your Howels With Cascarete.
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