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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
7
Louisville market report lists cattle and hog prices with shifts noted. Describes demand in fall goods trades and a large crowd for next Monday, plus detailed pricing for cattle, hogs, sheep, wool, flour, grain, bacon, lard, and produce quotations from local merchants.
A fragmented wholesale price list shows hides, ginseng, feathers, and other goods with per unit quotes. Also included are produce items like cabbage, onions, beans, cheese, sorghum, and junk materials with supplier notes and regional price points.
The McKennon Anderson Foster and Ben Ton show lavish millinery with directoire, Pochahontas, La Petite, and Turban hats. Black hats dominate with mourning styles. colors range from Copenhagen blue to taupe gray and cherry brady red. Notable hats named Wild Fire and Charlotte Corday attract crowds as milliners and staff cater to a sea of shoppers.
The weather man warned of a near hog killing style article Tuesday night as a slight frost occurred. No vegetation damage reported, with frost limited to low areas. With bracing air and tasty anticipations of jowl and greens, readers await warmer days and the coal man notes ups and downs in life.
The Maury Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy will hold a memorial service for Gen. A P Stewart Friday at 3 PM in the Century Club parlors. Members should come prepared to relate incidents about Stewart’s life and character. Mrs Mora B Fariss, Sect. Maury Chapter.
W E Jack to Miss America Gaskill. Hugh L Baker to Miss Evie Sue Alderson. H L Ponder to Miss Clyde Gant.
R G Bates bought a lot from Miss Charlotte Wilkinson in front of McDowell school at West End for 600 dollars. He will erect an eight room two story frame residence thereon with a cost not less than 2500 dollars perhaps more.
Late 19th century style cattle hog listing highlights Berkshire Boars priced attractively. Describes No 1 two years old with proven pedigree and Grand Champion status, No 2 two years old with sharp bone and head, and No 8 sixteen months old with prolific sire record. Mentions ownership by Monroe W. Braden of Lynnville Tennessee and notes registration papers and ready-for-shipment pig stock.
A long report shows Maury County fire losses hit near seventy thousand dollars in four months, with the past month totaling about one thousand four hundred forty four and insurance around ten thousand. The largest single loss occurred at public stables on a September night, totaling sixteen thousand eight hundred fifty and insurance six thousand seven hundred nineteen.
Burglars broke into Handcock & Vous in Glendale on Wednesday night stealing a small amount of goods. The door was pried open and the cash drawer broken into, but all money was gone by closing time. No clues identify the thieves, believed to be passing tramps.
Senator James B. Frazier becomes the first Democratic speaker assigned in Maury County. He will address Columbia on Thursday at 1 o clock, a boost to the party's local campaign efforts.
The young ladies of the Columbia Institute are practicing daily on the basketball and tennis teams. The organization and election of captains will happen this week, followed by interclass match games between the teams.
Real estate purchase in West End as C. H. Sharp buys a four and a half acre Hampshire pike lot from Mrs. A. M. Hughes for 1600 dollars. The parcel adjoins W. C. Whitthorne and fronts the new sidewalk. Sharp plans a two story residence next spring with concrete block or pressed brick and stone trim and modern conveniences.
Democratic Elector Hon W T Kannard will speak in Maury County at Mt Pleasant Oct 15 1 pm Santa Fe Oct 16 1 pm Columbia Oct 17 1 pm Bigbyville Oct 20 1 pm Cullooka Oct 21 1 pm Republican Elector invited to attend and share time at all meetings.
The Jewish day of Atonement or Yom Kippur will see all Jewish stores closed. Many will travel to Nashville to observe the day with the customary religious services and practices.
The First Cumberland Presbyterian church issues a call to unite in special services starting next week. Rally Day begins the series with an 11 o'clock sermon and a Men’s Work address by Dr. Ira Landrith. Rev. J. E. Clark speaks Wednesday night on Around the World With a Presbyterian Missionary. Services daily at 9:20 and 7:30 with invitations extended to all.
Extensive improvements under way at the Maury National Bank include a first class complete hot water heating apparatus installation and a directors' room fitted in a similar style. Furnishings will be neat and substantial, making the room a convenient bank feature.
George Dillehay son of Mr and Mrs J B Dillehay of Rock Springs was struck by lightning at his Oklahoma home Saturday and instantly killed. He was about 28 years old, had lived in the west seven years, and was not married. The remains likely arrive in Columbia this evening. funeral held Thursday at Pleasant Mound with Rev W T Ussery presiding.
A brief health ad notes regular exercise helps prevent constipation. It also promotes a mild easy bowel action without griping and suggests asking your druggist for the product priced at 26.
In Memphis on Sept 30 the Walsh Malone group won over the Williame Crump side for the County Democratic Committee by 24 to 16. They set a primary for Oct 21 to elect Legislative and convention delegates, with a convention the next day, and rejected amendments seeking a 1908 primary or 1900 gubernatorial vote, ultimately endorsing the 1904 basin, favoring uptown students.
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