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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1901
Page
5
Prompt extols boys and girls shoes made of light calf skin and heavy kid leather with pump extension soles. It claims maker guarantees against ripping and offers a free replacement in fault, emphasizing value and practicality for parents.
Obituaries and notices report Capt. L W Black dying of heart disease at his sister in law’s home after a late drink, with public service details and pallbearers. Also listed are funeral arrangements for Richard Farnsworth, Dena Wright, W H Moore, John Tidwell, Mrs. John Rountree, and infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G W Goodwin, with locations Rose Hill cemetery and embers of local families in Concord and Nashville.
A string of local visitations and departures unfolds across Franklin, Nashville, Columbia, and surrounding areas. Residents including Miss Alice West, Rev J W Hatcher, Miss Lena Davin, Mr TD N Figuers Jr, and Mrs S P Payne are noted travelers and callers, while others like Mrs Bama Wilkes and Miss Daisy Camp are described as convalescing or visiting kin and friends in multiple cities.
List of attendees at the Grand Opera in Nashville on Wednesday and Thursday nights includes Mr. and Mrs. John Cet Wooten, Miss Mary Carpenter, Mrs. Brendan, and many named guests such as Mrs. Sune Gray Dunnington, Mrs. Pillow, Miss Minnie Towler, Miss Daisy Towler, Miss Lucy Haley, and others. The record reflects numerous society names and suggests more attendees likely present.
Winchester Tenn Oct 24 Miss Jeanette Morey stenographer for the Bank of Winchester was found dead in her room after taking chloroform to relieve toothache and reportedly overdosing She came from Charleston and had recently moved from Nashville to Winchester.
Sheriff Arthur Church returned Tuesday night from Winchester with D. and Riddle, a white man charged with selling eneeey without a licence at Mint. Riddle had jumped his bond for 250, he was taken into custody.
Local briefs report numerous illnesses in Columbia and county including typhoid and scarlet fever cases. Residents move, marry, or welcome new arrivals, while stores upgrade fronts and a new sidewalk project starts. The Columbia Band thanks residents for support as new members join. real estate and legal notices appear along with political and civic notices.
Winter mornings have cooled, and the message urges purchase of a new suit as the season tightens. The note blends practical wardrobe advice with a timely nudge to shop for warmer attire.
The speaker asserts the department has received long devoted attention for a third of a century and claims to sell more clothing than any Columbia house. They emphasize a large stock and varied assortment to fit all ages and sizes.
A large reception at Mrs W. Bradshaw’s home featured lush decor with amilax drapery and cosmos, pink and green theme, pink wax candlelight, and a hot lunch after a card party for about a hundred guests. Rebecca Mayes hosted fifty friends for a late evening six-table enchre game with elegant refreshments. The Young Married Woman’s club met at Mrs R C Ewing’s home to discuss reorganizing, then held an informal meeting with light refreshments.
The Widower Mrs Sophronia Worley hosts a birthday dinner at their Haopshire Pike home in honor of her husband’s 83rd anniversary. Family and friends attend, sharing toasts and well wishes despite her age, with attendees including Mrs Hart Mr Haneen and Miss Brim Singhun. A social event is planned by the Ladies Aid Society at Mr J P Brownlow’s residence and a sock-coin collection will aid pennies.
Miss Catina Terry and Mr A Hasslock wed Tuesday afternoon at the bride’s parents’ home near Terry with Rev Doss of Mt Pleasant officiating. Sister Zula Terry attended, John Ingram served as best man, and Mendelssohn’s wedding march opened the ceremony. The couple will reside in Nashville as friends extend best wishes.
Friends of Mr and Mrs Charles Perry Cecil announce the marriage of their daughter Sara to Mr Frank Congleton Taylor. The ceremony will be held Wednesday evening November 6 at Trinity Episcopal church Danville Kentucky. Miss Cecil is widely known in society and has drawn many congratulations for the bride elect.
Miss Effie Laurie and Mr George P Webster plan to wed on Thursday November 14 at 2 p m in Zion church with no cards in Maury county The announcement notes friend interest Gerald H Turpin and Miss Beggie Frierson married yesterday at 4 p m at the bride’s home near Zion Rev P B Hawes officiated The couple will visit the groom’s relatives at Carters Creek before settling down to bowl keeping Friends extend congratulations and best wishes
Mayor W D Cameren attends Costerstitn in Polaski as locals exchange visits. Nashvill resident Gua Powell spends Wednesday with relatives. Minws May Rosson and Mabel Holts return from Mim John Lowell visit in Digbyville. Mrs Wash Jackson and child return from Murfreesboro. Mrs Arra Holte returns from Lynnville. T Ro Greuge moves to Tenth street. Ed Potts family travel to Sandy Hook. W D Cameron attends conference in Tuland before returning to Marshall Texas. JD Blount and John Cole plan to attend Street Fate in the fifth week.
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