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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
5
A stream of short notices lists residents traveling visiting relatives and attending events from Birmingham Nash ville and nearby places. Names include W Irvine Mary Maguire Dixie Pickara Emnie Harlan and Senator Carmack along with local stops in Lewisburg Nashville and Metropolis. A classified pitch for Mens Pants 82.08 ends the column.
Chicago yesterday registered 1,642,245 voters. On October 4 the figure was 1,750,008, bringing this year’s total to 920,908. The report notes a decline of 2,034 from two years ago and compares to the current registered vote.
An advertisement proclaims the Hoosier wheat drill as the best farm implement, claiming it outperforms all competitors. The copy invites buyers to see Wx Satterfield and Dodson for demonstrations and purchase.
Mr L V Covey died Thursday at his home near Mc Caine after a short illness. He was about 65 to 70 and a longtime Mason, leaving three daughters and two sons. Burial Saturday at 11 o'clock. Virgil Sewell, age 17, died of fever and was laid to rest in Theta after services led by Rev Hen-sJey of Santa Fe. He was the son of Joe T Sewell, formerly of Theta. Mina Irene Hunter died at her sister's home in Little Lot Hickman county, leaving a husband and six children. The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Copeland of near Carter's Creek died Sunday. funeral Monday at 10. Satterfield & Dodson advertise selling pure seeds.
South Columbia Mrs Abner Pence nee Ava Kidd of Vauville Virginia guests of Mrs W A Holtz this week. Mrs Willie Wilber of Nashville visiting her mother Mrs Elmira Powell. Mrs Arva Holtz visiting Gyanville relatives. Frank Weatherford and bride arrived and stay with Weatherford parents on South Main. Mrs Parker and Maggie living with Mr and Mrs Cecil Hunter on South High. W D Cameron hosted elaborate dinner for son W D s 26th birthday. Mr Duncan White convalescing at Mrs John Trauthams. Miss Sallie Watson left for home after visit to Miss Kate McClellan. Mr John H Thoman and family to move to Marshall Texas next week. Mr Joe Foster of Carter s Crook guest of Mr John Hunter last night. Mr McAlister had fine cow to div yesterday. Mrs Will Mooney and children left to visit Mr Charley Mooney in Nashville. More anon.
House full of new goods and ideas showcased at James Broa store. Display features Hana sone diamonds watches pictures cut glass china bronze goods and more, inviting customers to view the fresh styles and selections.
A blaze last night badly damaged the rear room of the Fisher and Craig planing mill at the foot of Main Street Franklin. Firefighters discovered the fire before it spread to nearby buildings preventing further serious blazes.
The Daughters of the Confederacy will convene with Mrs. H. G. Evans this afternoon for a meeting at the usual time. Mrs. Robt. Pillow serves as secretary. The society will transact business of the day.
The column records births, moves, and small town events including a new business building opposite the depot, a railroad turntable relocation, the City Gram and Feed Up startup after repairs, Southern Piano Wool Furniture Co. opening, a traveling salesman moving to Columbia, weather delaying South Main Street underpass work, and the new L N depot timber progress plus a new 40 ft sign for Dobbins & Ewing.
A muted gathering discussed forming a light and power co operative for Columbia. Atlas Engine Co of Indianapolis and Southern Electrical Co reps outlined approximate costs while a committee of Dr Otey Porter J A Sloan and W P Anderson was tasked to study local needs and plant costs in Mt Pleasant. The plan aims for a small initial plant run on a cooperative basis delivering affordable day lights and power to members.
Potato barrels crafted from best rye by experienced coopers. See 11 phone 17 percent Maury Barrel Co. Citizens phone 810 811 October 1 item.
The Young Peoples Union earned a net profit over 60 from Dr Pettie s lecture last Friday evening. Rev W B Capers preached on born again and the Kingdom of God arguing harmony between Christianity and science, noting science supports life from a supreme source and rejects spontaneous generation.
R B Polk, an experienced hotel man, has leased the Guest House on South Main. The building is nearly finished after renovations with new furniture and a renewed dining room. Polk promises a first class home at the one dollar day rate and urges travelers to call for comfortable beds and meals. Elder F Lowell conducts nightly meetings at the Jackson building at 7:00. Dr D G Kelley preaches Friday at South Columbia church and leads the fourth quarterly conference.
Callender and Co. seek to buy or advance money until Boring on the second crop potatoes. Also in the market for sorghum apples and chestnuts. Both phones, mention the Herald.
The Columbia football team faces Aranal this afternoon at South Side Park. The game begins at 5 40 o clock with no admission charge and all are invited.
A condensed classified notice advertises potatoes barrels and stock by an experienced coopers outfit. Contact Bell 178 and Maury Barrel Co Citizens phone 810 811 for details.
Circuit Court reports a verdict of not guilty for Malcomb Connor in a murder case. Court adjourns until Saturday at 4. Grand jury holdover until Tuesday. Attorney General J. B. Garner departs for Lawrenceburg to Monday. Deputy Warden Cummins visits the two prisoners Bethell Mayex and Isase Miner, one and six years respectively.
A social afternoon at Mr and Mrs Knox Fleming home on Enbargo Street featured Miss Annie Fleming as hostess with twenty five guests. The event announced her engagement to Mr Proctor Polk, chief train dispatcher for the railroad, with green and white decorations and heart souvenirs marking the secret.
Chafin Broad and Geers shipped horses to Memphis including The Spy a four year old pacing colt and multiple Direct Hal descendants all described as promising. Additional stock movements report hogs to Louisville and Montgomery loads, mules to Dallas, and shipments of fine Poland China pigs to Catherine Alabama. Meade Frierson sold an extra saddle horse to Granbery bound for Texas.
The notice promotes groceries offering New Pickles New Oat Meal and Oat Flakes Bronkfant Moods. It appeals to customers to visit and compare prices, implying value from buying cheaper and higher grade items and inviting new or potential buyers to see what little money can buy.
G. W. Nichols will play at Nashville with the University of Virginia football team and the University of Nashville squad. The game begins Saturday in Nashville and is expected to draw many attendees from the county. B. Morrow plans to mine Mary Suaio alley.
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