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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
5
A local shop touts Kangaroo Calfleet Shoes at 1.25 dollars a pair with size options from S to 12, extra 25 cents for larger sizes. The dull finish, water shedding mid heavy school shoe promises wear resistance, sound construction, and free repairs if needed, according to makers.
A fragmentary note asks for discretion and asks others not to be told about certain information. The language is informal and unclear, with potential intent to prevent sharing details. The item resembles a plea or warning embedded in casual dialogue.
Mrs M E Williamson advertises a millinery shop located in the rear of Watkins Harlan & Evans store. The note mentions the business in a concise storefront placement.
The column lists numerous people visiting relatives and friends in Murfreesboro, Fayetteville, Murfreesboro, Wayland Springs, Primm Springs, Cross Bridges, Athens Ala., Nashville, Le w isburg, Marfrosboro, and other locales. It notes arrivals from Birmingham, Waukesha, Camb ridge Mass, and Harvard University entry for Charles Rockwall, with many returning home from trips and school.
In Cursnos Sept 4 Correspondence Mr and Mrs Madison Mitchell escaped danger at Bellanfants corner when a Bierme creantaeas or water hazard nearly trapped them. Both occupants were near and assisted, but miraculously no one was seriously hurt.
The announcement proclaims Real Merit as a scientifically compounded patent medicine with unique virtues. It asserts openness to physician inspection, claims perfect efficacy for all blood and liver diseases, and lists price of $100 per bottle or five for $500, sold only by a specific dealer.
A collection of testimonials lauds the medicine marketed by Rains, the druggist, claiming strong curative powers and widespread positive effects as evidence of its efficacy. The text emphasizes patient praise and notable endorsements for the product.
The Monday evening event at Mrs. J D Sowell's Ninth street home honored Miss Hattie Ricklen of Nashville with a lively gathering attended by many young people. Refreshments followed in the dining room, and a later hobby party at Mr. W P Hardin’s residence celebrated Mrs. Bertha DeLange Byron of Nashville with music, cake walking, and mingling.
Last evening at 7 30 in Nashville Rev Frank Joseph Maple united a Maple Latta bride and groom who plan to reside in St Louis. The bride, daughter of Mrs Mary Latta, has many local friends sending wishes for a long happy life. In Godwin neighborhood Frank Wisener and Annie Goad wed quietly near town at 11 30 am with Elder A S Derry officiating amid minor objections.
Fragmentary lines describe an event involving a ceremony with names that are garbled and unreadable. No clear date, place, or participants can be reliably identified from the readable portions. Further context is needed to produce a proper summary.
Public schools opined Monday. McDowell's School opened with large attendance. Local movers include Wm Holman improving property in North Columbia, Watkins Evans store front being refurbished, and J W Purquain from Atlanta bringing mules. Several residents ill but improving, new businesses opening, and community events planned, including an ice cream social for church workers and a Knights and Ladies of Honor hall setup.
The opening of the theatrical season at the Opera House Monday evening was a success. Harry Ward's Magnificent Minstrels, with Will Frank delivering a standout solo titled The Sentinel Asleep, drew praise for quality and value. The management earned commendation for assembling top company and keeping patrons satisfied.
A clipping notes Mrs. Bain plans to tear down a home on East Ninth Street for a new one and Mr. Watson’s house will be partly occupied at South Main and Eleventh. Dobbing & Ewing advertise a furniture giveaway in their show window for subscribers who guess the November governor vote total for Maury County.
Crop notes say Maury county farmers yield enormous pea and millet hay with corn fodder saved at unprecedented levels. Rains improved timothy clover and spring-planted feed for cattle, though not for horses. Two thirds of wheat held for higher prices, corn better than anticipated. March and April planting on good land may average eight to ten barrels per acre.
Barr Oakes Weo advertise a broad line of goods for all budgets and needs. They claim to serve those in distress with fair prices and prompt service by phone day or night from Citizens' Telegraph and Bell Telephone offices, listing A Bake and Joan A Oakes as contact principals.
Mr Wil Thweatt visits after a spell at Hever while Willie Loyd visits relatives in Lewisburg. Miss Mavi Craig visits Groveland relatives. Frank Bennett shows house improvements. John Ledbetter travels to Lewisburg on business. John Trantham is ill at his Twelfth street home. Susie Moore of Santos visits relatives here. Billie Holta paints his residence. Mrs Thweatt and daughter Mrs Lacy Tyre visit Franklin. Billie McClellan and daughter Freda visit home folks. Fannie Potter visits her sister Mrs Frank Anderson on South. Duncan White of Williamsport guests of John Trantham. Dr Conway family from Alabama guests of Wash Jackson last week. Bob Haan family move to Garden street. Doss Harlow to occupy vacated house. P H Corcoran of Pinewood returns to Pinewood after visit. Misses Jessie Crouch Nashville and Ida Nellis Montgomery Thompsontown Station visit Kate McClellan. Fanny Cameron returns from Sheffield Alabama. Blanche Stewart visiting Summertown. Mrs J M Tucker has recovered. W W Croft, South Columbia sunflower grower, grew a center 13.14 inches wide this summer. Guа Powell and Louise visit relatives from Nashville. Ben McClellan goes to Mont Engle for a week. Shook family leaving for Texas. Mort Anon.
Local ad for house furniture including sideboards china closet dining tables and chairs invites callers to present their best low price offer.
Judge Looney convened Criminal Court in regular session Wednesday morning with thirteen cases on the docket. Most cases have been continued or reset, leaving a light schedule for the term.
Friday night a small blaze occurred at the residence of Mr T N Figures. The ash-pan under the kitchen stove ignited the floor causing a hole but the home bucket bin acted quickly to contain the emergency.
Mr ik G srockone, long time manager, has left the Beil Snare Company with prices held since January and will relocate to Kentucky. He will work in Elizabethtown or Hopkinsville but will not depart for several weeks. No successor has been announced.
J T Hawgue and others receive thanks for endorsement in Columbia Herald. Candidate expresses commitment to Democratic party service and duties in future Legislature. Also notes sale offer of two year old mules and a barcow exchange.
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