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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1900
Page
2
Advertisement lists 54 inch broad cloth and Venetian cloth at 1.25, pride 1.00 per yard, 14 inch black pebble Cheviot for skirts and dresses at 1.00, black wool dress goods 38 and 42 inches wide 0.65 to 0.70, sale waists and dresses 0.28, 104 wool blankets 4.00 per pair, check gingham 0.10, brown domestic 0.06, carpets $10.00 to $25.00, new walking skirts 4.00 to 10.00, plus notes on colors and sizes for the event.
Peter Friarson sick at Cross Bridges with neighbors noting visits and farm terms. Notices of Miss Alice Dixon returning from Nashville and Clarence Dixon visiting Ashwood. J P Street & Co. promoting steel land rollers wheat drills and buggies with old prices. Roberta Machine Implement Co. touts stock for harvest season. Forty mules loaned by Loyd Cecil. Furniture offer via Herat subscription and free set with furniture.
The article lists mule shipments this week chaired by Ro Fox and J W Howard. Tumlin sent 1 load and Hightower 1 load, all loaded at Centreville.
Henry Ward Beecher carried diamonds and precious stones in his pocket and gazed at them for minutes. He explained the habit as a reflection of a distant barbarian trait, a fondness for bright gems, a sentiment tied to his time in Washington.
Joe Tidwell and Mang Duncan, described as two darkies, were arrested on a charge of stealing about thirty pounds of meat from Mr. B. F. Bennett. An additional warrant accuses Tidwell of house breaking and larceny tied to a separate incident at Mrs. J. Akin's Mooreville residence.
News notes announce upcoming marriages across Tennessee and nearby states including Cullooka, Murfreesboro, Nashville, Mt. Pleasant, and Memphis with dates in November and December 1900. Also cited are wheat seed sales by New York Flint and Foltz at 85 cents a bushel and local crime news about a fugitive capture in Maury County.
In Clarksville Tennessee October 24 the cornerstone of the Masonic Temple will be laid Tuesday with Judge H A Ingersol of Knoxville and Col John F House as speakers. The event marks the dedication of the temple with local residents attending.
The Maury County Sunday School Association adjourned at Bigbyville after a two day session with new officers elected: F P Brumbach president TE Gordon first vice president Cal Fividen secretary treasurer Dr R S Percy chairman executive committee FD Lander and Cullecks chosen as next meeting site.
An amused crowd witnessed on West Steenth Street Wednesday afternoon the public whipping of Will Dent, a Black boy, by Italy Halfacre, wife of the late Dr J Halfacre. A stick wrapped in paper was used. Dent endured blows to head and arm and left without resistance. City Marshal Jackson ordered the execution.
City Court has issued a warrant for Will Dent, a colored man accused of giving intoxicating liquor to a minor. Italy Halfacre, a colored woman who publicly whipped Dent on West Seventh Street, alleges he supplied whisky to one of her daughters. Halfacre was released on costs, and Dent is held for investigation. Mon Hill and Phoebe Barrick, both colored, were fined costs on disorderly conduct charges.
New line of heavy Canvas Tele scoper in all sizes and prices. Dress Suit Cases range 1.25 to 150. Mosquito Bar complete at 125. Men's Shoes reduced from 1.25 to 1.00. Undershirts and drawers in various prices. Silk front shirts and plain shirts offered. Belt rings in black white and pearl at low prices. Campaign buttons pins badges cheap. Beauty pins and broaches available. Talcum powders and Medicated Toilet Paper sold cheap. Wallpaper at low per roll prices. Croquet Bets and school supplies stocked ahead of opening term.
In Franklin Kentucky Des A Maxman explains osteopathy, noting it uses case tailored treatment and avoids painful methods. He cites a Cincinnati patient with a sensitive back who improved in a month and says permanent cures occur only with proper time and natural healing after treatment.
A reader recounts months of illness cured by osteopathic treatment by Dr Ammmerman and staff in Franklin Kentucky Lebanon Tennessee and Colombia. The writer credits osteopathy with significant health gains and urges belief in its benefits.
A historical excerpt describes global marriage practices as bargains. It cites payments of money or livestock, abduction by force, and forced unions, contrasting them with voluntary marriages based on love and mutual support.
The advertisement announces land rollers in stock ready for purchase. It names Bee u Sarrenrreio and Donsox as the providers offering the best on the market.
Our studio promises the best quality enlargements at low prices. Bring in your pictures now and allow time to prepare before Christmas. We also make photographs and can do social pictures for Christmas gifts.
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