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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
2
Mothers of boys can find a full line of boys clothing including suits that endure wear and look good. We offer shoes underclothing shirts hats and all school and dress needs. Ladies who wear Queen Quality Shoes always look happy. Also a complete line of carpets curtains and upholstery in the city.
J P Street Co and J P Staver Co promote Farm implements including Steel land rollers and Disc Harrows. Miss Susie Lipscomb reported improved. Calvin Holt jailed for breaking into a trunk. Dr J O Cummins plans medical study in Nashville while Mrs Cummins stays in Duck River area. Union school house sermon by W T Ussery with Capt J H Possell at Bear Creek Pike.
The marriage of W. K. Stephens Jr and Miss Lillian Wallace was solemnized Wednesday at 6 PM at the First Methodist Church on Ninth Street with Rev. A. P. McFerrin officiating. It was a quiet ceremony with a small attendance, both parties residents here and receiving best wishes from friends.
City Marshal Jackson linked a February fire at Mrs. Cardwell’s home to Clyde Johnson and son Bill. Police halted a farm wagon at the river bridge, uncovering carpets, rugs, quilts, and household goods. The Johnsons were detained while insurance records and testimonies tied the goods to the burned residence. No warrants issued as agents await company guidance.
Real estate transfers appear with multiple parties, districts, and prices. Listings include Noles to G H Noles for 1214 acres in Uth district at $100, Ferguson to Dooley for 3 acres in 24th district, Howard to Kinzer for 01 acres in Lith district at 21,250, and other transfers involving McKee, Voorhies, Allen to Thurman for 102 acres in 22nd, Kindle to Bell for 12th, and additional parcels across districts with varied sums.
Mrs Eugenne Anderson entertained the Young Married Woman's Club in Columbia on Tuesday afternoon with a highly decorated reception for over a hundred guests. The event featured green and yellow decor, a lemonade setup, a dining room with green and white arrangements, a bonbon table, and a refined luncheon service.
Mr McFerrin spoke at First Methodist Church on his trip overseas with reflections on the ocean, London sights, and plans for future talks in France. The program featured performances by local musicians, and a gathering of music lovers applauded each number.
A compact newspaper ad highlights a large glass stock for sale in various sizes and shapes. It emphasizes energy savings and urges readers to place a glass repust in the window to showcase the offer. The tone reflects a period sales pitch.
Local ad lists seasonal sale items across canvas tele scopes, dress cases, mosquito bars, shoes, undershirts, night robes, silk shirts, belt rings, buttons, pins, broaches, beauty powders, talcum, toilet paper, wallpaper, croquet bets, and school supplies. Highlights include heavy canvas tele scopes and large discounts on men's wear and accessories.
A summary of local gatherings highlights a Thursday Evening Card Club at Mr. and Mrs. Meade Frierson with euchre contests and refreshments. Mrs. Caroline Gordon is to be honored by Mrs. Brownlow, Mrs. Bradshaw, and Mr. Farrison. The As You Like It Club forms in Columbia with officers and weekly meetings. Mt Pinsen t church ladies plan wax work exhibit to raise funds for a new church.
An oddly garbled advertisement touts Bromo Quinine tablets claimed to cure a disease in one day with guaranteed results. The text references A. B. Rares and garbled product details, typical of a low quality old patent medicine listing.
The Banks Closeed. All of the banks in Columbia de cid to close at noon Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, in order to allow their employes to attend the fair.
Embalmers located at corner of North Main and Sixth Street in Columbia Tennessee. Local business listing notes address and service area.
Portage Wisconsin October 4 Mr Bryan rejects Kingman charge of a 150000 offer for urging the silver plank in the Kansas City platform. He calls the claim absolutely false and says no one offered money or promised any sum. He mentions Senator Cullom and invites his cousin to state the truth under signature and to undergo an investigation.
London Oct 4 dispatch from Lord Roberts Pretoria Oct 2 describes a convoy attacked near De Jager Drift by 140 Boers en route to Vryheid. Twelve escaped and others fate unknown. Boers derailed a train near Pan last night. five Coltstream guards killed and 19 wounded. Commandant Dirksen surrenders after a personal visit to Komatipoort.
Senator Hanna plans a week of McKinley Roosevelt campaign speeches joining Senator Frye on a Wisconsin Nebraska and South Dakota tour. They will visit Madison Minnesota and South Dakota with stops in Nebraska and a Chicago arrival October 14.
October reports from New York describe a demoralized sugar market with pricing cuts by major refiners. The American Sugar Refining Co. trims prices further, while Arbucklers slash granulated sugar to 5.95 cents, fueling rumors of additional reductions by independents. In Texas, Gov. Sayers appointee Captain Tolleferro notes up to 10,000 people in Harris and surrounding counties face severe destitution across Harris, Galveston, Midland, Huntoria, Fort Beed and Water counties in the exploited region.
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