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Newspaper

Columbia Herald

Location

Columbia, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1901

Page

5

Local social notes and visitors at area homes

Watkins Harlan Evans and Mrs Bob Corbitt of Jackson visit Mrs Alex Kidd while Mira Jennia Kidd from Nashville visits Miss Birdie Harrison. Clarence Trantham and Bentley Ballard go to Buffalo. Miss Gertrude Harris stays with Mira Ruth Hayes. Mrs John H Thomas not improving quickly. Leonard Hart of Montgomery visits relatives. Mr and Mrs Thomas McCrady welcome another daughter. Lillian Cooper returns to Mt Pleasant after visiting Birdie Harrison. Oscar Glenn plans move to Pt Worth Texas. Nora Griggs sick with scarlet fever. Mrs John H Thomas improving. Elmira Dowell also recovering from scarlet fever. Rev J A Molloy returns from Lynnville. Edna Kelsey accompanies as guest. Ben Martin, S S Tegurden, Robert Craig and Mrs Tom Craig join Chattanooga excursion. Stella Webb, Willie Mai, Annie Lee Tuton of Polisi and Kate Lattimer of Sheffield visit Minnie Lee Weatherford then return home. Epworth League social at Mrs J W Jackson on Thirteenth Street with music and recitations.

Bob Corbitt Jackson Alex Kidd Mira Jennia Kidd Nashville Birdie Harrison Clarence Trantham Bentley Ballard Buffalo Gertrude Harris Lewisburg Mira Ruth Hayes John H. Thomas Leonard Hart Montgomery Ala Thomas McCrady Charles Dowell J. A. Molioy Lynnville Edna Kelsey Ben Martin Tegurden Robert Craig Tom Craig Chattanooga Stella Webb Willie Mai Annie Lee Tuton Polisi Kate Lattimer Sheffield Minnie Lee Weatherford Epworth League J. W. Jackson Thirteenth Street

Insurance ads claim largest policies in Tennessee

Nicholson Magruder & Co advertise as agents for the largest Tornado Fire Life and Accident Insurance companies in Tennessee. Office in Brown Block with two phones. Advertisement dated 3-29.

Nicholson, Magruder & Co Tennessee Brown Block

Opera House hosts The Gay Mr Goldstien comedy

The Gay Mr Goldstien played at the Opera House Tuesday night to amused crowds. A strong cast led by Keogh Boniface and Maxwell delivered lively performances as mischief and romance unfold around a war veteran wooing a wealthy socialite. The audience enjoyed a steady stream of humorous incidents in this first class attraction. The next booking, Boone-Yaki Gemnemy, is set for October 7 with hypnotic and juggling acts promised.

Opera House

Look Here We Are Going to Surface and Cateche Sea SESS

The note appears as garbled text with no clear reportable event or named entities. It mentions surfing and a university setting but lacks coherent facts, dates, or identifiable people to summarize into a proper news item.

Sarrenvixty & Dovsoy

Judge Ferris In to Stay at Perris Governor Campaign Event

Perris candidate for Governor spoke at Eresnas Nonaay ane promising to stay in until the finish. The brief appearance underscored ongoing bid dynamics and local political engagement centered on Ferris and Perris.

Judge Ferris As Perris Eresnas Nonaay Ane Mys

Personal greetings roll through Lawrenceburg area visits

A long list of social visits and travelers from Lawrenceburg, Dunn’s, Franklin, Memphis, and Nashville shows residents and guests touring, visiting relatives, or moving toward universities and colleges. Notable mentions include J C Wooten, Mrs Eula Haley, Clark Jones, Judge Holding, Dale Witherspoon, Charley Hatcher, and Ed Baird among many others.

Rural Delivery Reform Prompts West Cross Bridges Route

A damaged paragraph outlines a rural delivery plan aiming to serve citizens west of Cross Bridges, listing intended advantages and opposing a congressman’s alternative route. It mentions Mr. and local merchants, with references to Columbia and storage concerns.

Cross Bridges Hine Tonch Cross Bor Ee Ee

Religious Meetings and Conferences Scheduled in Columbia Area

Religious news summarizes local tunt meetings and services at the Tabernacle and several Presbyterian and Methodist churches. Rev. Walker of Talladega preaches twice at the rat Presbyterian church, with upcoming lectures by W. T. oerespins ens and Rev. George Stewart. The Tennessee Annual Conference meets October 2 in Pulaski with Bishop Fitzgerald presiding. The South Columbia Methodist meeting proceeds, music at First Methodist praised, and Yom Kippur observed with Jewish residents fasting and attending services.

Eleventh Street Tabernacle R. Walker Talladega Ala Rat Presbyterian Church J. H. Carpenter W. T. Oerespins Ens Tate Presbyterian Church Tennessee Pulaski O. P. Fitzgerald A. P. McFerrin J. W. Hatcher Godwin Chapel South Columbia First Methodist George Stewart Sam Jones Howe

Kent for the Year 1902 Cam Lochridge place near Jameson

The Cam Lochridge place near Jameson Town covers 240 acres with mine phosphate rights reserved on part of the land and control of all buildings. no other structures allowed. Sealed bids open until October 10 and may be rejected. Apply to J W Burnett Jameson Tenn or R H Wright Manager Room 4 Noel Building Nashville Tenn.

Cam Lochridge Jameson Sealad J. W. Burnett Tenn R. H Wright Noo Nashville

Wheat Storage and Receipts by Citizens Mercantile Storage

Citizens' Columbia Mercantile Storage Co offers wheat storage with tack supply and receipts that enable money on stored grain. Bell phone 79 indicates contact for service bridging current low prices.

Bell Phone Citizens

Coluia Notes and Society Tidbits From Around Town

The column lists local events and notices in Columbia including hospitalities, illnesses such as scarlet fever and diphtheria, marriages and divorces, a new millinery display, residents moving, and planned events. It notes Buffalo Bill advertising car arrival, K of P tank work, a new drug-store planned, and a new collection agency and information bureau offering household help services.

Elks Carnival Losses Seen From Recent Events

The Elks face a loss between 500 and 600 after settling carnival expenses. The Canton Carnival Company took ninety percent of receipts plus additional sums, and no performance occurred on the first day, diminishing overall attendance and final proceeds.

Elks Canton Carnival Company Elke Seu Herae

Farm For Sale Near Columbia Tennessee 1941

About 140 acres eight miles from Columbia with a good house and barn and water. One section in Iowa for wheat sowing. Bid 4500. For terms apply to M H Buchanan Columbia Tenn September 27, 1941.

Columbia M. H Buchanan Columbia, Tenn

DAKOSENTIAL Trade Rambles Highlight Novelties and Winners

We are busy this week with new goods from the eastern markets and trade winners secured during our rambles. This note extends you a cordial greeting as we highlight the latest arrivals and market highlights in a concise update.

Death of Hon. William Todd Porter at Williamsport

Hon. William Todd Porter longtime Maury county figure dies at his Williamsport home after months of illness. Born 1886 he served in the Confederate War and later taught, ran a store, served two terms in the State Legislature and worked to build a Columbia to Williamsport turnpike. Survived by second wife Elizabeth Webster and children including Dr. 0 Porter and William T. Porter Jr. Funeral at Williamsport Methodist Church conducted by Rev W H Beasley.

William Todd Porter Williamsport Maury County Mr. Porter Southland Columbia Willianport Porter Mary J. Ruexell M. R Samuel Walter J Hugh V Methodist W. H Beasley A. P. McFerrin

Miss Sammie Alexander Dies After Long Illness Near Carter's Creek

Miss Sammie Alexander, died Monday night at the home of her brother in law Elder Willian Anderson near Carter's Creek after a long illness. She was daughter of the late John Alexander and well known locally. Survived by sisters Mrs William Anderson Mrs Dr Hardison Mrs Henry Wilson Mrs Will Zellner and Mr Homer. Funeral services conducted by Elder Eas mech of Nashville. Burial planned in the Alexander graveyard.

Cammie Alexander Willian Anderson Carter's Creek John ©. Alexander William Anderson Hardison Henry Wilson Will Zellner Homer Ty Elter Easmech Nashville Alexander

Rural Delivery Box and Millinery Ad Confusion

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Rural Delivery Box and Fat millinery at Mire with names like KE William. Elements talk about deliverer, duties, chores, arrivals, and a post office call. The reading is garbled with nonsensical phrases and partial words.

William Thane

Marriage Licenses Reported At Local Clerk Office

Brief notice lists names of couples securing licenses including Mantle and dating partners in En Sesweel and Frey, with license processing details at the city clerk’s office.

Wedding Bells and Future Nuptials Across Communities

Miss Dinnie Crews wed W M T McDowall in a Sunday ceremony with J Geo W Haya officiating. Plans for Miss Howell to wed Mack Blany v at Spring Hill on October 14 were announced. Lelia Hehnin married Joh Reisner at Marshall Texas, the bride completing ties to W F Holman. Ida Freyberger and Haywood reported as married by Rev Dawson at Ki Crock home. Marie Louise Tucker Craik and Anghanns Mastinnn Sheldon plan nuptials at Mt Pleasant Tennessee on a country estate.

Dinnie Crews W. M. T. McDowall Piaenioos Pulaski Pike J. Geo. W. Haya Tuowell W. J. Howell Mack Blaly v Spring Hill Callevka Mise Lelia Hehnin Joh Reisner Aun Dirs Fraley Gertie Marshall Texas W. FF. Holman Fape Lesmed Joel Tucker Craik Marie Louise Anghanns Mastinnn Sheldon Mt Plennant

Marriage of Charley McKennon and Nannette Heath at Lexington

A marriage of interest to many was held Wednesday at 1 pm in Lexington Kentucky at the bride’s home. Charley Mc Kennon formerly of Maury county and brother of Geo I W Mc Kennon, now resides in Yokah Texas where he runs a drug business. The couple will visit Columbia before establishing their home in Texas. The Herald offers best wishes.

Charley McKennnon Nannette Heath Lexington Maury County Messra Geo W. EB. McKennon Yaco Texas Columbia Lone Star State The Herald

Entertainments and German at Century Club Events

Misses Hugenia Ellen and Ada Mitehall hosted an are ble entertainment Tuesday at their South High Street home for the J A O Circle with lanterns and a high score by Mise Sacha Aydelott and Mr. Dunn in prokinole. A delightful German was given at the Century Club Monday with Charlie's Band providing music for dances featuring many names in attendance.

Hugenia Ellen Ada Mitehall South High Street Mise Sacha Aydelott Mr. Dunn

Disc Grain Drills for sale and second hand units

Four or five new and second-hand Dio Grain Drill machines offered for sale. Standard make hoes and accessories included. Located at Will sell chen. tt F, PY Street & Ce.

PY Street & Ce

Alleged Murderer’s Second Trial In Nashville Text

In Nashville Tennessee a man charged with murder faces a second trial after an initial case. Details remain unclear as the proceedings unfold amid local court activity and ongoing legal debate.

Seed Sale Notice For Sala Seed Wheat Wine

Fragmentary notice describes a seed sale for Sala involving Fancy Seed Wheal and Selected Hytier Seed Winewt. It mentions a new water fl pentane and a conmale stil with payment details referenced. The readable text is ambiguous but indicates a commercial seed transaction.

Stil & i

Also Mentioned on This Page

Watkins, Harlan & Evans South Columbia Min Lily Pasaki J.C. Wooten Chattanoora Eula Haleyi R. O. Lamar Clark Jones University of Virginian Judge Holding Lawrenceburg John Trotwood Moore Minses Mattie Mamie Simms David Wilson Dunn's Bossie Walker Franklin Olivia Harrow Sadig Scott Androwa L. D. White L.d. Stockard Ia Buffalo Exposition R. P. Dodson Senator McEnery Louisiana 5. H. Teher Dale Witherspoon City Charley Hatcher New York Columbia College A. N. Dale H. . Figuers Delia Green Bmenda West Harpert H. Moale Hiness J. H. Wikes A. ©. Jenkins Birwringham Julia Erwin J. B. McLemore Rebecca Daisy Erwin Lucy Webster Lena B Lillian Smith Martha Louise Mann Hendersonville Rebecca Carpenter Mann Herman Ruhm R. W. Watkins O. Johnson Ed Baird St. Louis J. W. Rodgers Raby Colum E. A. Timmons Hot Springs Ark Albert Spalding Florence Florence Herald Irvine Bessie Coleman Athens Fannie Torian F. D. Lander Alabama McLemore Little Son New Orleans Mra. McLemore Virgie Maude Zaccarella Laura Hardison Joe Voorhies W. J. McKay Edgar Little Lot Hickman County W. J. Gest Elizabeth Gartner George Adams Frances W. Carmack Lawrenes County Carmick Mis Janie Wilson Fayetteville Halbert Columbia Steam Lauory Ani Dye Works Columbia Merwaatti Rains the Tabernacle Egypt Canaan J. Tyler Kent G. W. Nichols Grocer West Seventh ST Wil J. J. Wilkes Frank Hughes Aid Bridge Mit Emma Claire Moore Mod Matthews Gordon Mr. 'T Ed Gordon Mra George EB McKen J.T. Edwards Colombis Frankdia J. A. Skelley Ridley West End Buffalo Bill Hisse Jesse Powell Scarlet Ella D. Wells Circuit Court Morin Wells Phintias Lodge K. of P Robert Nichols R. BE. Nichols Dale Bros W. J. Webster Eugene Long Ie Mai Annie Nona Terrell Margaret Jane Cora Mel Annie Lon McKay M. E. Williamson HB. Adams Mt. Pleasant J. R. Martin Woldridge S. P. Payne South Main Street D&w Edna Frierson Annie Evans Vaughan's Landing Duck River Sam McGaw Wash Taylor White Bros Sammie Alexander W. 7Th St McDonald-Crews Reisner-Holman Sheldon Craik McKnnon-Heath M. P. Mexrill Omloe Entertainments Century Club Kelen Charlie Naxhville Helen Rockwell J. R. Gamble Sarah Sheeves Will Howard Mary Rains Richard Smith Olivia Barrow Allison Webster Leigh Whitthorny Eugene Coor Louise Wooldridge Ethel Hatcher John Bvane Jobaster Wm. Byam Rebecca Williamson Cranville Coleman Eva James Henry Evans Anne Evans D. McKinery Hampton Thom A. B. Rains T. N. Jones J. G. Williamson Annie McLinnone Tennsey Lewia Wiig Sala
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