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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
2
Maury Dry Goods Co announces the largest collection of wool dress goods and silks in the city with new weaves and Camel's Hair effects. New tailor-made suits for women and children arrive daily with blouses, Eton walking suits, and Montece jackets priced from 3.50 to 25.00. Free tailor-made fitting by a dressmaker.
Branham Hughes school football plans a light schedule this season with Colombia as the month for two games. The plan includes a November 1 game at home against Sewanee Grammar School and Branham and Hughes. Details remain tentative and subject to change.
Owen Smith of Cullooka accepts a position with the Trade Palace. Mrs J W Adkinson and son visit Mrs Davia at Carter's Creek. Ode and Ed Nicholson of Match plan to move to Arkansas soon. Sale of apple vinegar barrels and price details. Horace Rainey and J T Wilboit guests of Latta household. Fannie Stovall returns to Memphis after visiting Hamp shire. Geo W Nichols harvests fine Irish eyes from Ashwood crop. Daisy Roan returns to Jackson after visit with Mangrum. Herald editor meets Mrs Dooley in county. she is 84, mother of 18, with over 100 descendants. Mrs Frierson and Mrs Loftin are her daughters.
State Treasurer Rean FE. Pole finished his report Tuesday night detailing receipts and disbursements for the quarter. The Treasury balance on July 1, 1803 stood at 22,700.40. Third quarter receipts reached 458,578.65 while disbursements totaled 84,740.84, leaving a balance of 401,604.97 in the Treasury as of 1908.
In Marshal county near Belfast on Monday, Will Glens, a well known farmer, was killed by Phil Prosser. Prosser pursued his wife after reports he had beaten her, met Glenn on the road and fired with a revolver, killing him before escaping. Officers are pursuing Prosser as authorities investigate the incident and the claimed abuse.
An 1778 Deckerd rifle, prized as a relic, bears the inscription OK S 1778 and is linked to John Cunningham, a Revolutionary figure connected with Jackson at New Orleans. The piece is described as finely inlaid with silver with a stock extending to the barrel, notable for its refinement among flintlock rifles.
Congressman Simms of Tennessee urged full voter turnout and registered strength, blasted Roosevelt on trusts, and warned against evolution as a slow remedy. He cited Addicks’ monopoly influence, praised Gov McMillin for cutting state liabilities, and ended by noting his Maury County wife.
The Mai County Criminal Court convened with Judge W O Gordon presiding. State vs Morell for larceny nolle pressed on costs. State vs Will Fariss for assault and battery called. State vs Will Paris dismissed due to indictment error. Paris had been found guilty but arrested judgment and discharged. Willi ame pled guilty to larceny and is to work the county road for four months.
The Geological Surveying party funded by the Government departed Wednesday with full camping equipment for Maney in Wayne county near the center of operations. The team includes Monroe, Hamilton, Hutching, Whittaker, Ford, Kindall and Howard, with three camp workers. They will rest tonight at Summertown and reach their destination tomorrow.
A small arena struck the house of Mr. Jno Wade of Spring Hill on Tuesday causing substantial damage. Four trees fell on one side of the house and a fence the opposite side was torn up. The top and side of a pit were blown off, chairs on the pen tied, and an umbrella stretched on the porch carried into the yard. Fortunately no one was hurt.
A lively ad announces great reductions on a wide range of goods including Palmer's Mesquite Bare items, Mesquite netting in all colors, summer lap robes, Talcom powder at 1c, assorted writing tablets and envelopes, fancy papers, and ladies' skirts priced from 90 cents to $1.25. The copy uses vintage wording and multiple product lines to attract customers during a limited-time sale.
Be sure to avail yourself of school supplies with a large stock and low prices. Fiber lunch boxes crayons slates pens ink and pencils offered at low costs. Hammocks window shades and wall paper in varied grades. Preserving kettles and matches also advertised with affordable options.
In Lewisburg Sept 24 a number of Honning mills damaged by the March flood in Marshall County are being rebuilt. Wilboite mill on Duck River is finished and machinery is being refitted. owned by Jno B Wilboite & Son, cost $800. anaes mill on Duck River is rebuilt by Hardison Bros costing about $2,500. Monery & Son rebuild Verona mill on Rock Crest at $2,500.
Franklin Tenn October 1 The street carnival and stock show drew thousands as merchants and citizens joined in honoring county residents. Stores wore decorations and attractions lined the streets while a brass band and music entertained on the public square.
The list reports several residents in perilous and improving health. Lucy Motéregor, Typhoid, now out of danger. Mrs. Lipscomb and Geo Owen improving. Geo Sloan and How ard family daughter with scarlet fever. Min Joe Beesill ill. Luke Figuere sick. W S Shelton and Prof M Hutsell on the sick list. Flem Thomas sidelined after baseball accident. Mrs Donie Scribner feverish. Mrs Ellett improving after typhoid. W B Hight able to be out after illness.
Obituary notices recount the deaths of Mrs Amanda Wells of Enon Creek near Nashville and Mr W N Robertson of the Pump Factory South East Columbia. Wells leaves nine children and a large kinship network. Robertson, 8 years old, survived by a wife and children. Funeral details include Rev T A Hardin and Rev W T Ussery officiating, with interment at Wells graveyard and Rose Hill in Columbia area. Additional notice reports death of W B Walters of Santa Fe country from heart failure while in his fields, with seven children and a local funeral by Rev J W Patton at Gaskill Chapel.
Several local obituaries note the deaths of Mr Blake Dobbins of Hazlehurst and Mrs Lowell of Blanton's Chapel, with services and burials in Rose Hill and local cemeteries. Also listed are funeral plans for Mrs Tom Essen of Williamsport, infant Joel Turpin, and infant of Mr Riley Mann of Santa Fe with family burials pending.
Mr. Cardie, a farmer near Spring Hill, remains in serious condition after suspected poisoning from sardines. His son Stephen Cardie, working in Spring Hill, has been summoned to his father's bedside.
An election will be held at voting places in each civil district of Maury County for governor railroad commissioner congressman senator and magistrate positions. The notice lists specific counties and districts and names several officials including John T Akio and Jobo Burn.
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