The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 1850-1873, 1873-07-11
AROUND TOWN.


Rev. Dr. Mitchell will pr each in the Metho
dist Church next Sunday night. 90
Mort. Hodge drew $50 in the Louisville lot
terry. ~ A
II. Crone, dealer in dry goods, boots, shoe
and ready made clothing, offers special in
| ducements for the next thirty days. Read hi!
advertisement. 500
Mr.. Uttley, of n. G., Is working with Kuhr
| & Turpin. He has invented a self-adjusting
| hook for lowering life-boats, and for many
| other similar uses.
The amount of property assessed in this
| 9th civil district, for 1878, not including the
81, 0O0 exemption or poll tax, is S2,476, 500, ar
increase over last year of about half a million
The Methodist Stewards have, or will lei
out the contract TO J. c. Lancaster Il Co, to
| build their parsonage, near the residence oil
Josh G. Bailey.
Green T. Chaffin had last Wednesday, the
teeth of a red-horse fish, caught by that skill
full fisherman, Buddy Dwell. The teeth are
very much like those of a human beng, and
are marvel to the most experienced angler.
Mr.. Frank Leonhard, worthy and skilful
mechanic of our town, has invented a cotton
and hay press, which he believes is superior
10 all others he has seen. and upon which he
expects to get patent. We wish him much
success. .--
Mr.. Joseph F. Tucker, who understands
everything pertaining to upholstery, has re
moved his place of business to the room
in the southeast corner of the square, so long
occupied by NJ. Helm as a shoe and leather
store. We cordially recommend Mr.. Tucker
to any one wishing anything in his line.
Eph f. Erwin, formerly Deputy Postmaster
at Columbia, has resigned that position. He
has been connected with the postoffiee in our
town about four years, and has performed his
duties faithfully and well. He was ever at
tentive, kind and obliging. We take this &C.
caslon to return our thanks to the Postmaster
and bis Deputy for official courtesies.
On last Tuesday the Drug house of Williams
Il fowler received over three thousand pounds
of freight. Mr.. Williams being in New York
City, is buying large stock of fresh Drugs
and Fancy articles. They are receiving goods
daily. Call and look at their stock. They
keep none but the best and purest drugs. :
Mr.. T. ]. Helm has enclosed his beautiful lot
containing six acres, on College Hill. 1t is
one Of the most beautiful locations for several
private residences to be found anywhere in
our suburbs. A portion of his new fence was
undermined, accidentally, we learn, by the
corporate authorities, while buIiding,a street.
A difficulty occurred in the court house,
Monday, between John Latta, ir., and Capt.
l.. ID. Walker. Walker struck Latta several
blows with stick, and Latta fred a pistol at
him. The ball did not take effect. But for a
timely interference something serious would
have taken place.
Jack Porter had fight with a negro named
Lawrence, Saturday. The fuss commenced
on the pavement opposite the Guest House.
After some words, the negro started off, run
ming towards the square, Porter following him
When be was nearly on the square, b sud
denly stopped and stopped to pick up rock
but did not find one-and told Porter not to
follow him any further. Porter was then In
about ten feet of him and drew pistol to
fire, but the cap snapped" If the pistol had
fired it would have struck the negro about the
middle of the abdomen. Porter was about to
draw another pistol, when policeman Guest
arrested him.