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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1902

Page

2

Roosevelt Thanksgiving Proclamation Foresees Settlement

President Roosevelt plans an enthusiastic annual Thanksgiving Proclamation issued a few days after the election. It will highlight the coal strike settlement, general national prosperity, peace in the Philippines, and harmony with major powers. The president hopes the strike commission yields a lasting settlement, while noting future strikes may occur.

Washington Roosevelt White House Philippines

Bargain Buggies Promoted By Local Ads And Synod Meet

Special to the Herald Nashville Tenn Oct 20 The Synod of Tennessee holds a Home Mission conference led by Rev J Foster of Memphis. Members plan a visit to Monroe Harding Orphanage after devotional exercises and a program including Synodical Communion led by Rev Park D D of Knoxville and Rev F L Ewing D of Union City and a sermon by Rev T M Lowry D D of Knoxville. The ad mentions low prices on Buggy Berry or Burton phaeton from Satterfield and Dodeon.

Nashville Tenn Synod of T. M. Lowry D. D Knoxville the New

Chattanooga Times Wins Circuit Court Victory

The Chattanooga Times wins a Circuit Court case in Chattanooga Tennessee. A young man named Alexander sued the Times for $10,000 over an indirectly published bet. After a day of deliberation the jury returned a verdict in favor of the Times.

Chattanooga Tenn Chattanooga Times Alexander The Times

A Car Load of Grapes from Ohio and New York

A local seller advertises fresh grapes from Ohio and New York at 25 per basket. The notice emphasizes abundance and quality, inviting buyers to purchase a ready supply directly from the vineyard sources.

Ohio New York

Belle Meade Sale Dulls Prices In Nashville Market

G W Nichols reports in Nashville that the Belle Meade sale continued with mares fillies and colts sold but no sensational prices like yesterday Commoner fetched 100 to 1500 dollars. Rev L F Buford prominent Columbus colored citizen died at Glade Street and funeral was at St Paul AME with Masonic interment at Ross Mount. Columbia Stock Yard Co advertises wanted horses 4 to 7 years old and Shetland ponies.

Naxhville Tenn L. F. Buford Columna Glade Street Canaan St. Paul's ‘A. M Ross Mount Cemetery Joan Fraser Columbia Stock Yard Co

Waury County Teachers Plan November Meeting in Columbia

The Waury County Teachers Association schedules a November 1 meeting at the Athens building in Columbia. Prof Bidney Gilbreath, former State Superintendent and current Peabody Normal School faculty member, will deliver an invited address on Educational Problems. Directors, business people, and ladies are urged to attend. James Eb. Scobey, President.

Pepe Athenum Columbia Bidney Guilbreath Gilbreath Peatgiy Normal School James EB. Scobey

Monte Carlo Coats and Ladies Suits at Maury Dry Goods

Maury Dry Goods Co. presents Monte Carlo Coats in castors blacks and tans, priced from 116 dollars, plus 25 inch Kersey Coats at five dollars, Monte Carlo Jackets from 15 to 20 dollars, and a range of Ladies Tailor Made Suits including Norfolk Walking Suits and snow flake Suiting options. Walking Skirts priced 1.50 to 7.50 with a seven gored dark gray and black option at 3.50.

Monte Carlo Norfolk

Winter Underwear For Women at Bargain Prices

An advertisement lists women’s undergarments including vests and pants in various weights and colors. Heavy fleece cotton options with gusset sleeves and ribbed trim priced at 50 cents, lighter options at 25 cents, and wool varieties at 81.00 per garment. Also mentions Misses and Children's Union Suits and multiple color choices.

Bargain Suit Lot Offers Men and Boys Apparel

Ads describe discounted suits from 8.95 to 17.50, claiming quality from a top maker. Men’s and boys’ suits, double seats and knees, durable wear guaranteed with free replacement if unsatisfactory. Crossett’s advertises 350 Shoes for Men in vici and patent finishes.

Beat

County News Briefs With Potatoes Banter and Local Happenings

Mrs. M. E. Taylor of Cullooka boasts a brag sweet potato crop with a 4 lb 6 oz tuber and total of 25 1b 4oz from four roots. Will Roan on the Allen farm clashed with a corn thief Sunday night firing a pistol, the suspect fled and is still sought. Robt. Sharp buys 150 acres near Lawton in the 12st district and will move soon. Rev J. W. Vesey and family from Florence Alabama visit county relatives. Thomas H. Swope of Kansas City, guest of Stewart Fleming, recently left for Florida.

M. E. Taylor Cullooka Will Roan Allen Farm J. W. Vesey Florence Alu Thomas H. Swope Kansas City Stewart Fleming Florida

Live Stock Notes From Stock Yard Shipments

Loy Anderson and Milt Allen each ship one load of stock to Louisville. Joe Hagey sends one load to Louisville. Stock Yard Co. ships one load of mules to Martin Thompson & Co. in New Orleans. Fox and Carver of Dawson, Georgia visit to buy mules. Hightower & Co. buy two mule loads at Williamsport and ship them south.

Stock Yard Loy Anderson Louisville Milt Allen Joe Hagey Louiaville Stock Yard Co Martin Thompson & Co New Orleans Messrs. Fox and Carver Dawson, Ga Hightower & Co Williamsport

City Court arrest of Wesley Witherspoon on disorderly house charge

Wesley Witherspoon, a colored man, was arrested on Monday in connection with running a disorderly house at a rooming house on Eighth Street. Local authorities reported the inquiry into the incident and forwarded the case to City Court for action.

Wesley Witherspoon Apo Eighth Street

Mark Twain Visits Missouri Amid Boisterous Welcome

Missouri papers recount Mark Twain's recent stop with a large crowd at a railway station. A boy, mistaking Twain for Bossie Francia, perched him on a freight car to glimpse the scene. As Twain stepped off, crowds cheered and someone shouted a hanging cry. Dr Clemens laughed heartily at the mix up.

Missouri Mark Twain Bossie Francia Mark Dr. Clemens

For Rent for 1903 A 40 Acre Track Farm Near Rail Line

For Rent 1903 a 40 acre track farm adjoining a corporation land fine soil good water and barn. Located near Rainey contact via telephone.

Oo Rainey

Tennessee Campaign Speech by James B. Frazier and Carmack

James B. Frazier and Senator Carmack toured Maury County amid a party gathering at the Bethell House. Frazier delivered an energetic address at the Opera House praising education and Democratic governance, contrasting 1900s Tennessee funding with earlier state spending, and urging improved rural schools and longer terms for country districts.

Benater Carmace James B Frazier Nashville Hetbell House Jan A. Smmiser Eng E. E. Erwin Capt A. A. Lipscomb F. .D. Lander W. J. Towler Joe. W. Fry A. B. Rains E.G. Grant James B. Frazier Opera House Beowtor Carmack Mr. Brazier Maury Frazier Asid Tennessee Democratic Party

RACKET Store Bargains Across Seasonable Goods

Visit our stores and browse a large stock of seasonable goods in every department. Special bargains include men’s heavy fleece lined underwear, wool caps, kids’ wear, coats, gloves, and a variety of winter goods. Also available are coal hods, shovels, oil heaters, wood choppers, flower pots, Ping Pong sets, rugby balls, hearth brooms, wallpaper, shades, and curtains.

Tennesee Governor Hopeful Vows Universal Nine Month School Year

A gubernatorial candidate pledges to elevate education nationwide from poverty to wealth by guaranteeing every Tennessee child a nine month school year. He links schooling to reduced penitentiary pressure and lower crime costs, while criticizing the Republican party as trust builders and condemning Philippine War administration harshness. The speech draws applause from the audience.

Tennessee Republican Party

T. C. Brittain Granite and Marble Monuments Ad

T. C. Brittain offers tablets markers coping corner parts steps and building stone. Features enlarged building pneumatic tools and power plant enabling home enterprise with personal supervision. Call for orders and estimates.

New Tennessee Industries and Associated Firms Across Tennessee

Fragmentary list of companies including New Tennessee Industries of Shelbyville, a telephone company, and several mills and factories in Memphis, Columbia, and Adaing. Mentions values such as 4000, 80000, and references to phosphate and tobacco operations. Limited readable detail, no cohesive event.

Shelbyville Charlotte

Fire damages barn in Pulaski without insurance

Pulaski Tenn Oct 20 fire swept Bascom Abernathy's Polandi Milling Company barn at 2 pm causing hundreds of dollars of damage. Authorities suspect a driver smoking near the barn started the blaze. In separate news the Knox County Court adjourned amid a row over contested election cases with county offices moving to the Circuit Court.

Pulaski Pulaski, Tenn Bascom Abernathy Polandi Milling Company Knox County Court Circwtt Court

Unclear Record of Interaction in Southern Locale

Fragmentary OCR text depicts a confrontation where a speaker addresses Mr Bell, claiming this encounter marks his first time in the South. The message includes a reference to insulting a woman and asserts regional identity as a Southern man would reject such behavior.

Hallon Mr Bell Thia

Fragmented historical note on water prayer and pasture

A brief, unclear fragment discusses water piety and pasture, mentioning Patten esd and achant tone. The readable text suggests themes of religious or pastoral practice but provides no clear events, dates, or named entities beyond scattered terms.

Nashville to Columbia Electric Railway Survey Reaches City

The corps of surveyors for the Nashville and Columbia Electric Railway will arrive today to complete the third map of the route. Civil engineer Southgate leads the crew as they map the electric line from Nashville to Columbia.

Nashville & Columbia Electric Railway Nashville & Zambia Electric Railway Geaterony Nashville Columbia Southgate

Belle Meade Stock Farm Stallion Sale Closes

A large turnout of horsemen attended Belle Meade stock farm closing sale in Nashville. Stallions sold include Imported Loyalist to EB Garner of Avondale Tenn for 4000 dollars Tithonus to George Graddy Versal res Ky for 2500 dollars The Commoner to EK Garner Avondale for 41000 dollars Inspector to MH Sinclair Hasselsville Ky for 4800 Madison to Bardy Duram Lexington Ky etc Long Street to G I Wilson Lexington Ky for 500 dollars Mont Dor to R H Hunt Jackson Tenn for 500 dollars.

Nashville Belle Meade Stock Farm Garner Avondale Tenn Tithonus George Graddy Versalres Commoner Inspector MH. Sinclair Hasselsville Madison Bardy Duram Lexington Longstreet G. I. Wilson Mont Dor R. H. Hunt Jackson

Chestnut Woods Outing Of Oakley Party In Autumn Day

A group of young people led by Mr 5S D Oakley spent a sunny autumn day en route to chestnut woods. They rode in a farm wagon, shared lunch at a schoolhouse area, hunted chestnuts after dinner, and returned to Mr Oakley's place near the end of the outing.

D. Oakley Chestnut Woods Laura Lizzie Oakley Hroestine Coulter Hattie Bass Fannie Sewell Tatha Church George Lada Malcolm Johnson J. R McKea Horton Fly Jno H. Cowles Epee Seweel Bilis Woody Merrett Elm Ladd J. B.C

Confederate Dinner Jammed in Maury Chapter Meeting

Maury Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy will meet this afternoon at 8 p m with Mrs H G Evans to hear final committee reports on arrangements for Monday's dinner. The event will be held at the Grigsby storehouse near the public square. A trial repast will be served.

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Satterfield & Dodeon's Herald G W. Nichols Belle Mead Sale Waury County Teachers’ Association Atanding Oeil W. Bnead & CO Lynayitie Teun Maury Dry Goods Co Adies Crossett Vici City Court D&wit Tennessde Hoys Ling Beach Swansburg T. C. Brittain Columbia, Tenn New Tennessee Industries M. P. Merrill Carrie Wa Ddewit Corps OF Surveyors J, BK. Palmer W. H. Lirscoms Belle Meade Harald United States Fielden Bros Citizens Batterfield Dero
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