The Best 3.50 Shoes Claim Value and Service
Advertises best value in ladies and men's shoes at 3.50 dollars. Promises more style, service, and satisfaction than competitors for the same price. Encourages customers to try the 3.50 shoes.
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Newspaper
Columbia Herald
Location
Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
5
Advertises best value in ladies and men's shoes at 3.50 dollars. Promises more style, service, and satisfaction than competitors for the same price. Encourages customers to try the 3.50 shoes.
A long list of visitors and guests in town includes Mrs. J. B. Willii, Mr. and Mrs. U. P. Sai, Miss Lena Frierson, Mrs. J. B. Roos, Ida Woodard, Miss Laura Faries, Mize Callie Lou Harris, Maud Poyas, Hugh Street, Robt. Berg, Misses Jennie and Oma Worley, Mrs. Taylor Peters, Miss Bernice Johnson, Miss Hattie Lee, Mrs. Dave Leneave, Mrs. M. E. Hammond, Miss Minnie Thompson, Rev. A. P. McFerrinio, Miss Dimple Meadors, Miss Pearl Blam, Mrs. Joe Lee, Mrs. Walter Adkinson, Captain, Miss Ethel Hatcher, Miss Myrtle Carter, Miss Blanch Stewart, and many others visiting or residing in Nashville, Frank discussions of visits, trips to Memphis and Washington, and plans for upcoming events and purchases.
An old time grocer touts quality and value, urging new customers to visit or send friends to see how a little money buys top pickles and fine breakfast foods like Ost Flakes and New Out Meal.
The dry goods firm C. C. Gross, located near the Farmers and Merchants Bank, closed its doors and assigned its stock to J. B. McLemore as trustee for creditors. The schedule lists numerous debts to banks, merchants, and individuals. The trustee may sell the stock at retail or wholesale and distribute proceeds pro rata to creditors. any surplus after debts are settled goes to C. C. Gross. The stock value is not stated.
An apology notes an accident to the Herald's press and the loss of five or six letters from country correspondents. The note praises prompt efficient contributors and asks continued effort to supply local news to the Herald's many readers.
Glendale residents will attend a reading or performance at the Glendale Schoolhouse tonight featuring a phonograph or talking machine show staged by agents of Thames A. Edienn. The event promises showcasing of talking machine demonstrations and related entertainment.
Jerry Melson and Robert L Murphy of Mt Pleasant were arrested for unlawful interference with grand jurors. Judge Holding issued bench warrants after four jurors opposed indicting arson suspect Jack Nelson. Nelson, a Mt Pleasant firefighter, and his friend faced $200 bonds. trial set for October 6.
Wanted good compact horses four to ten years old and also Shetland ponies of any age. The notice lists Sons Panska as contact with Columbia Stock Yard Co and a deadline of September 27 for three months.
Keeani states of way for a new railroad to run from Ashwood to the Harlan plage were filed yesterday for record. Jon A Chapman is grantee and the list includes Mary F Embry, W J Jereon, Jos M Gray and wife, Jno F Stephenson, Bigby, Turnpine, W Siemens Kely W Dixon, A B farlan, Pillow Gant and wife. Since phosphate beds were found in the district the demand for railroad scope has grown urgent, finally prompting the road along the route shown by transfers of property for right of way.
A brief editorial quip from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat argues that if annexation of West Indian islands is pursued, they should take six islands with Pelee Island serving as the seasoning. The remark uses a tongue in cheek image to critique policy appetite.
Mr James A Jones of Caappel Hill visits with Henry Virose. Mans pants advertised at 01.9 percent price. T N Figuers Mora Paris relocated. Barker accepts a new position. Serres enena moves to Jackaun Mis to live. Store bowen on the square occupied by Len Adcock as a Mesra. Dobbins Kwit expanding heavy stock to West street store. Dr B A ie rho wake Pulaski rights noted at Knights meeting. Haliff degree conferred on five members. Mr and Mrs J Ellington to move into Towler cottage Sixth street. Mr Gee Owen ill resigns as engine driver. N F Vaughan moves into new South Main store with full builders material. Miss Lillie Warfield sprained ankle at depot. Dr and Mrs C A Farmer rent Holman house on Garden street. Dobbins Ewing adding luxiferprismm glass in lower front of new store. Davin & Goent sold rental business to Mr J A ferrill. plan Marshall relocation. Mr Quest to work for the Journal.
Wednesday night in city court a fight between two colored individuals ended with Lyle slapped by Henry. Each was required to pay costs and $5,002, with Erwin proposing the settlement. Jack Hill, who lost a foot race to Officer 11, paid a fine and costs totaling 30 cents.
John Massey, a respected Cross Bridges resident, died at home late afternoon aged 84. Funeral services were held at St John’s church in the afternoon. He leaves a large number of descendants.
About two dozen young men met at Friersons bookstore to form a local foot ball team as a first step toward an athletic club. The Columbia Athletic Club will have a president A B Rains and captain coach John Brown who played centre rush for Vanderbilt.
Congressman Sims of the Eighth Tennessee District will visit Columbia and deliver a public address at one o'clock. The Hon T W Sima, a member of Congress, is expected to present a capable case on current issues.
Mrs D J Gibeon returns from a month with daughter Mrs Cora Preaswell in Athens. Nim Brooks spent Saturday with homefolks at Sandy Hoot. Miss Lena Hennerson returns after a few days with Miss Carrie Gibson.
The Junior Circle of the King's arena will meet with Miss Margerite Alcorn today at 4 o'clock. Full attendance is earnestly desired. Subject Peace. Due to the pastor's absence Rev. Mr. Hatcher will be in Blanche for a meeting and Mr H P Figures will conduct the prayer meeting at the First Methodist church this evening.
Circuit Court records show Woodruff Brown suing Central Phosphate Co. The case occupied the court area with stenographic room personnel noted as present. Proceedings were taken in part or completed in the matter during the session at Mitchell.
William A. Donalson weds Mrs Laura Dowell Arch Kinzer to Miss Mattie Pipkin Sam Roberts to Misa Maggie Hod Whitworth to Miss Sallie Strick Newton Smith to Mrs Tenne Sutheran.
A large Street Fair and Stock Show will be held at Pulaski beginning September 1 and continuing to September 6 and again on October 1. Organizers urge community attendance and note vendors and livestock displays will be featured.
Columbia boys mix Glyndale and Bigbyville players for a 3 p.m. attraction at Lovelonge Base Ball Park. Local fans expect a spirited exhibition highlighting young talent from the two communities.
Local notice urges shoppers to visit Adkisson Bros to view a new fall clothing line. It highlights men’s goods and overcoats and mentions Mr Nichol. The ad promises value as items arrive and invites in town customers to inspect stock.
The Students' Club staged a musicale at the Reading Rooms with Miss Fleming and Smith, Kamed Ashton, Frierson and other performers. Proceeds totaled twenty one dollars seventy five cents. The Clover Leaf Club and West Sixth Street Flinch Club held gatherings with prizes, luncheons, and elaborate decorations as Mrs. John Wither Frierson and Mrs. Joe Brownlow hosted events for Nashville visitors and local members.
Wedding notices describe the ceremony at 4 o'clock in St Ann's Church with Rev W H Laird officiating. The bride, eldest daughter of George Childress, wore blue cloth and carried a white prayer book. Attendants included Meare and E A Fusch among others. The couple, Richard Elle Bentley and Sallie Childress, left for Lawrenceburg after the ceremony.
An invitation lists a marriage between May Walker and William Frank Weatherford on October 2, 1908 at 425 Van New Street San Antonio Texas. The couple will reside after October fifth at 183 South Main Columbia Tennessee.
The Opera House presents Quarterhouse a realistic play set in the Kentucky fed districts. Lee Turner of Quarter House fame joins the company for the production recounting dramatic happenings from last year for Colania theatergoers.
Will Howard Jr bought a fine saddle mare near Gallatin. Joe Strayborn sold three mules to Abraham today.
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