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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
7
Our Correspondents from Lawton report on illness and recovery in town, names of residents visiting, moves, and a protracted meeting led by Rev. Riggs. The piece mentions school progress with Miss Anna Voorhies, church events, and a funeral at Sante Fe with reflections on Cecil and a tribute to a departed youth.
The Citizens' Mercantile Storage Co offers sacks and storage for wheat with cash on receipts. This service provides a bridge over the current law and notes contact via Bell Phone 79 and Citizens 102 Julumbia.
Last Friday morning the death of eleven year old Mrs. Rachel Latta is noted with condolences to her family. Funeral services and burial were at Knob Creek cemetery. The column also reports several local visits and sick reports, including Lizzie Rountree recovering and Golden Fitzgerald ill.
A rough OCR fragment mentions American Field Fence with phrases Sree ya for Poor Sorrenvreio and Donaox, suggesting a list or dedication. The readable text shows brand or project names alongside partial non-English terms.
WEST POET West Point Sept 5 Some weeks since we sent notes to Herald Miss Sadie Witherspoon has had to suspend her school at this place for a few days on account of the tameps The general health of our community in very Lie at t Mrs Joanna Vestal and son Dor have returned home after several mn visit to friends in our midst and Mra E G Fitzgerald at McCain s visited us last wi Miss Lettie Martin having spent two weeks in our midst returned to her home in West Neahville last Wednes-
Salt stock on hand described as a large 7-bushel barrel coarse suit and art prepared to name lower prices than any other. See us at once Columbia Mercantile Storage Co.
We announce the death of our dear Aunt Ann Sparkman who died Tuesday night September 3. Born November 10 1835 she was a devoted Baptist for around 60 years and visited the poor and needy. She leaves two daughters one son several grandchildren and many relatives. Mr G Godwin and family spent last week with Mr J L Ledberry and attended the Association. Mr Fate Jarratt and Campbellsville visitors were in our midst. Walter Hutcheson has recovered enough to be out again. Mrs W J Riggin has returned from a three week visit with her mother and Mrs Jne Alderson. Best wishes to the Herald Tree remain LHO.
Hay corn and oats offered in any quantity. We will match or beat any price. Merchants invited to trade with Columbus Mercantile Storage Co and have their preferred terms duplicated.
Sept 10 in Calleora reports Mrs London and others traveling to Texas to seek opportunities. The town notes cite illness chills fever, school interruptions, and medical care. A presbytery is planned at Cumberland church with 75 to 100 delegates and a warm local welcome. A newborn baby Bart Fowler Taylor is praised and cherished by relatives and friends.
Rev J H Rey just returned from Enterprise after a successful revival reporting 1% conversions and 8 additions to the church. Rev M C Roland assisted and visits the town. The Bigbyville Circuit Fourth quarter meeting is set for Porter's Church on the 28th and 29th. Remains of Mr Thomas Alexander buried at Recor's ground after death at Mt Pleasant Monday. sympathy to the bereaved family.
Water Valley September 11 report details a two week Goshen church revival led by Kev. Hensley. 76 conversions with about 46 already joining the church. Attendees praised God’s power and peace, noting strong young workers and broad local participation. Several residents visited or returned home, while typhoid illnesses afflicted some families. The Alexander Circuit quart erly conference completed with two sermons and sacrament.
An advertisement from Columbia Mercantile Storage Co invites farmers to store or sell wheat. The notice urges sellers to contact the company if they wish to store their grain, offering storage services and purchase options.
Campbellis Station notices the death of Mr John M Clark at seventy five after a long illness. He leaves a widow and four children Lum Walker Roy Clark and Mrs Walter Hobbs. Funeral held at residence and Bear Creek cemetery with Rev W K Wheeler officiating. And revival reports at Evergreen Church with ten new members.
Elitor Herald praises the Wednesday editorial condemning preacher and leader calls for law not lynching. It notes Judge Cantrill's stance in Kentucky Goebel murder cases and Gov Roosevelt and Indiana governors handling of fugitives. It argues lynching does not solve issues and highlights political reactions to the President’s assassination.
Right now WH Davis & Co offers Cumberland or Bon Air Coal claimed as best and cheapest, urging immediate orders before September price increases. The message emphasizes immediate phone orders and a rapid pace.
Government officials probe a structured counterfeit ring from several towns in Middle Tennessee. Marshal Overal and assistants report one dollar bills raised to tens, targeting country merchants and tollgate keepers while avoiding Nashville. Incidents traced to Dixon Murfreesboro Ashland City Lewisburg and Gallatin.
Local ad fragment promotes a Hoosier wheat drill with a teaser offer and urges buyers to test a so called Tasteless Chill Tonic. The illegible copy mentions Barrentreno and Dopson, hints at a buy or take deal, and ends abruptly with unclear phrasing.
Special to the Herald reports the President took coffee and chicken broth breakfast, asked for a cigar but was denied by doctors. Officials say progress is steady yet full recovery will take weeks. Dr McBurney left for New York as the Cabinet disperses and visitors are restricted.
Emma Goldman, famed anarchist, was arrested here near noon after being linked to Leon Czolgozsz, the man who attempted to shoot the president. She denied knowledge of the crime, claiming she met Czolgose in July and had no violent intent, while insisting she was en route to Rochester via Buffalo.
Announcements list candidates for Maury County offices in the August election. Mr Job Latte seeks Sheriff in 2002, G Newt Pickard for Sheriff, W E Embry for re election as Circuit Court Clerk, John G Latta for Register, James H Kannon and A L Thomas for Trustee and County Court Clerk respectively, all in Maury County with August election timing.
A speaker expressed growing excitement while concealing her zeal and delivered a lengthy critique of established order. She argued that anarchy does not incite violence like the assassin Czolgosz. instead she urged rebellion through education as the guiding principle.
Magistrate Prindiville grants a continuance until September 19 in the Emma Goldman case. Goldman, arrested Tuesday, faces conspiracy to murder the president charges. City Prosecutor Owens seeks continued detention without bail.
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