This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
7
An ad from Alcorn's Drug Store asserts customers can buy with confidence, promising money back or replacements for any item that proves unsatisfactory or misrepresented. It guarantees all goods as described and claims higher quality may cost more, inviting customers to verify the claims.
Partial returns from the November 4 1902 election mix with local news from Taylorsville. Notices mention Mi ex Ells Cathey returning to Columbia and George Biffle visiting daughter Walter Kirkpatrick at gaswick plus several neighbors and families, births, visits and a protracted meeting at the She church.
Greenville Texas resident I M McHany writes a testimonial praising Ballard's Snow Liniment for rheumatism that kept him bedridden six weeks. He claims it cured him after two bottles and endorses the product as the best liniment for rheumatic, sciatic, or neuralgic pain available at A B Raina.
Master Fred White remains very ill with fever as neighbors and relatives visit. Farmers report good corn and potato crops. several residents, including Mr. Allen of Petersburg and Mr. and Mrs. Gilliam, travel to nearby towns and attend services. The community records several family visits and sickness amid crop activity. The column ends with a mention of THELMA.
A. T. Headley, a healthy Tilden blacksmith, suffered ten years of Rheumatism but was cured after using Electric Bitters. He reports two bottles wholly cured him with no symptoms for years. The medicine purifies blood, regulates kidneys, eases neuralgia and nervousness, and improves digestion. Try them at Woldridge's drug store.
Misses Esta Neville and Fannie Lovett hosted a Young Ladies Social Club Halloween party last Friday evening. The notice also reports Ida Hildebrand Hildebrandt’s engagement to T Wave Faires of the area with a wedding planned November 12 at eight o’clock at the bride’s home.
We are in the market to purchase choice bodies of standing timber and invite you to describe offerings and your lowest price. We can haul at any size, large or small, with delivery on cars locally. W. Bead & Co., Tean, meth.
In circuit court Roxie Hollan files for divorce from her husband Jim Hollan. The suit marks a formal dissolution of their marriage filed in the circuit court.
A long service of exceptional merit will be conducted at St. Peter's church next Sunday night. Rev. W. T. Ussery will preach at Rock Springs Sunday at 11 a.m. There will be a Sunday school rally at the First Methodist church next Sunday at the Sunday school hour beginning promptly 4:30 o'clock. An invitation is extended to the entire membership of that church to attend.
Walton Furnace resident Spirer received Bucklow’s Arnica Salve to treat a fever sore on his leg, claimed to be wholly cured. The ad asserts the salve cures bruises ulcers eruptions boils corns and more with a ible guarantee by W P Woldridge.
Dickens era desk chair table and a high back chair from All the Year Round editor’s office sold in London for 25 pounds. They were given at Dickens’ death to his housekeeper and later to a collector.
In Maury County the election yielded unusually low totals with many precincts lacking full records. Frazier leads for Governor with 1,666 to Campbell 475, while L Paget equals 1,559 against Gregory 60 in Congress race. J H Smith wins corporation magistrate with 148 votes to Embry 104 and Williamson 98.
A London Tribune report claims King Edward urged ministers to rework Ireland policy and a new permanent secretary has been chosen. London cables also hint at Wyndham land act reforms and a potential spring semi state visit to Ireland.
Ballot totals show Fraine likely to win by about 60,000 with Frazier around 50,000, while the Anti-Haloon League dominates the Lower House. Democrats projected to hold at least 110 joint-ballot seats, with several districts and chambers still unsettled as Chairman Thompson remains confined to bed.
Republican majorities in Indiana and California shrink with unsettled districts while Democrats claim momentum in Tennessee. Reported totals show Republicans holding a 26 000 edge in Indiana and a 205 179 Senate split nationally with two California districts undecided. Tennessee forecasts push Frazier toward a near 50 000 Democratic margin as other nominees fall in state races.
In New York on November 5 with nearly complete returns Odell's Republican plurality is estimated between five thousand and ten thousand. Odell's leads in the state with strong margins in major counties and urban centers.
Unofficial Henry county results show R. P. Cole Democrat defeating Mike Broderick Independent for State Senate by a strong margin. Other local races favor Frazier, McKenzie, and Congressman Lima over Republican opponents.
In Marshall, Lewisburg on Nov 4 the Marshall county precinct reported results for governor with Frasier 1677 Campbell 810 Cheves 87 and For Rail rod Commissioner 8 McKenzie 1.
Nov 5 unofficial results show Richardson 1 684 and Parker for Congress in the county race while A Jones trails 1 724 for State Senator. P McClure backs unopposed 1 702 for Representative. County-wide totals suggest a Democratic majority gain of about twenty five. In Giles and Pulaski precincts Frazier leads Campbell 2000 to 610 for Congress.
Tennessee voters shaped a quiet election with Governor J. B. Frazier, Democrat, and a 40 000-strong Democratic Senate majority reported. Races for railroad commissioners and congress remained largely unchanged amid incomplete returns and widespread apathy across counties.
The House remains tightly contested as Republicans report a slight lead with early morning returns. Chairman Babcock asserts a Republican majority without figures, while Democrats gain in the North and West. Kentucky Democrats claim a near sweep of ten of eleven Congress seats amid ongoing uncertainty over final control.
Frazier carried Judge Campbell's home district by 20 votes in Elizabethton. The 1900 district had a Republican majority of 124.
Firefighters dragged sleeping occupants from a flaming house, underscoring dangers of neglecting coughs and colds. An old ad touts Dr King’s New Discovery claiming protection against throat chest and lung troubles with a promise of relief and a free trial bottle.
A Wednesday blaze on Galloway Street owned by W F Wilson burned a barn and corn crib beyond salvage. The barn housed about 1000 dollars of broom corn and 1500 dollars in insured value, with both structures heavily damaged by fire, smoke, and water before the fire department secured the scene.
An extraordinary meteorological event in Columbia saw scores of fish, from half an inch to three inches, fall from the sky after a morning rain. Some were bruised, others unharmed, with many displaying brilliant colors. Experts suggest a local wind storm carried fish aloft from a river or creek, then dropped them miles away as the rain ended.
A brief notice urges readers to act now by visiting Butterfield and Dodson to purchase field media supplies. The item emphasizes urgency and directs buyers to the indicated store for availability.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.