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The first physicians were Drs. Estes and O'Reilly, who located in or near Columbia about the time the town was laid out. These were both good physicians and high-toned gentlemen. Dr. DePriest settled in Columbia in 1809, and was a man of promise, but committed suicide. Two others were Drs. McNiel and Sansom, each of whom came to Columbia in 1810. In addition to these were Dr. Molimsey, who came about 1913, and Dr. Graves, a man of very fine ability, who came some years later. A paper mill was run by a Mr. Whiting, but the date is not remembered. There was a coppersmith, by the name of Monroe or McMunn; his shop stood where William Woods' shop now stands. He was considered a very fine workman, and manufactured materials for copper stills.
The first hatter was Elisha Uzzell. As imported hats were not of easy access his work was in great demand. A man named Burns was a leather-dresser and glove-maker. As deer were then plentiful his work was largely confined to the dressing of deer-skins. Burns' Spring was named in honor of Burns. The first saddlers were William and Peter I. Voorhies, John Lowder, and a. Mr. Kirkpatrick. The first cabinet workmen were Mathias Warfield and Purcell, the latter was also a carpenter, and did a considerable business, Mr. Vaught, who came to Columbia in 1809, was tutored by Mr. Purcell, and followed his trade till the outbreak of the war, and was rendered unfit for work by age. It is claimed for him that he built more houses in and around Columbia than any other man in the county. At an early period, 1514, there were two rope factories: one of these was owned by a man named MeQuidley, and stool where Shepard's grocery store stands. Mebley built a powder-mill at White's Spring, a place well suited by nature for the mill. The
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saltpeter was obtained at a place about twelve miles southwest of Columbia. The first mill was built by Mr. Henderson, and it stood where the jail now stands. This was a horse-mill. and was afterward changed into a cotton cin. The first water-mill was built by Mr. Wallace, near where Sewell's mill now stand -.
The first silversmith was a man named Cressy, who came to the place about 1811; he was followed by James Wilkins, in 1516, who reached the age of almost four score and ten years. Samuel Northen took up his residence In Columbia in 1-20. Soon after him canle two of his relatives. James and William R Hedge. These men prospered in their busi- ness and became wealthy. At this period nearly every man was his own shoesunker, and frequently furnished hides to the winnerous tab-yards, with which every neighborhood abounded: there were three of these near Columbia. One of these was owned by Joseph Hart. near what has since been called Noah's Ark, and another, further down. owie 1 by Capt. M. Helm. The latter was run till a comparatively ree at date: a third one wa- ow ned by John M. Smoot. The last named stood near White'. Spritz. Alexander Laird has the honor of having been the first brick mason, and Thome Norton the first plisterer and painter. The business men, as lite as 1-20, were Patrick Mcfinire. William Berry- hill. Caleb Longley, John T. Moore. Edward W. Dale, John Ho ly. James LODwick. E. H Chaffin. David Gillespie, James Walker and R. A. Vail. Between 1 20 and 1530 there were. in addition to a portion of the above. Samuel McDow Cooper & Hill. Joseph Hern don, Evan Yohne. James R. Plummer. Heury Langtry, Adhd O. Harris. J. S. Walker. Patrick McGuire. Abram Looney ard W. J. Dale. From 1980 to 1-40 there were W. I Dale, Leones & Sons. J. S. Walker, Frierson & Co., Evan Youn _. Henry Langtry, JJames R. Plummer and W. J. Dale. These were all general store, the division ismo speed lines not having yet been made. From a paper at hend it is learned that in 1-34 Column bia contained 1.500 inhabitants. hai 1 college. 1 academy. 4 common schools, 1 printing office, 8 churches. 3 divines. 13 lawyers, 5 doctors 20 stores. Staverne, 2 groceries. 4 black. smiths. 8 brick layer, 5 carpenters, I cabinet makers. 8 gunsmiths, 2 hatters, & painters. & saddlers, 4 show-makers. 8 silversmiths, & tailors. 2 tanners > tinners & wagon makers. 1 cotton- gin. 2 carding machines and 1 bank-Union Bank. From 150 to 1-50 the lead- ing business men were W. J. Dale. A. O. Harris, Frier-on & Co .. Evan Young. James R. Plummer, Hemy Langtry, Looney & Bros. J. B. Graves, J. & A. Morgan. Porter & Partee. Hayden & Fisher. J. W. Gamelin and Jobn I. Ewin.
Between 1-50 aud 1-60 there were W. J. Dole, Jotaes Akin, Jantes M Lorkin. James R. Plummer. Smith & Davidson, Grat iner Frierson. L. H. Duncan. The present principal business men aud houses of Columbia are as follows: Dry goods-Mayes & Frieron. McEwen & Dale, O. Cower. A. Gross, George Hedze. Most Hedge. Clothing-Rosenthal & Bro .. L. Ottenross and Maves & Friesson. Groceries-E. W. Gamble wholesale and retail), Chaffin & Bro .. Nichle & Nichols. Watt Embry. R. Holding. Hinds & Peter -. Furnishing good -- George Wilkes. Boots, shoes, hat- and caps-R. W. Walkins, Hard- ware-Elam & Ewing, Street. Embiy & Co .. Andrews & MeGregor. Furniture -- W. I. Oakes. Drug stores-Rains & Son. Titcomb & Frieson. Joseph Towler. W. P. Wol. dridge. Millinery stores-Mr. Jones, Mrs. Ruttle and .I. B. Munter. Book store-S. G. Comstock. Livery stables- Mages. Dodson & Coperton, Moore & Prowett. J. P. McGraw and W. A. Ruttle & Co. Grain dealers -- MeLemore & Bro., E. W. Gamble and R. Hold- ing & Cochran. Saw and planisemill-R. C. Brown. Hotels-Bethell House. Guest House and Nelson House. Jewelers-W. Abe Smith. J. H. James.
The act incorporating Columbia passed the General Assembly November, 17, 1517. by which it became a body corporate and politie under the n une and style of mayor and alder- men of the city of Columbia. Various acts pertaining to the city have passed the General Assembly at different times. A somewhat extended charter was passed in 191 and further changes were made in 1550, 1556 and again in 1970. A destruction of the records rende i it impossible to follow the city government through all its changes. The record shows thit the city has between 5,000 and 6,000 inhabitants, and a taxable property of more than $1,500,000, and a debt of less than $50,000. The city government consists of a mayor,
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recorder, city attorney, marshal, each elected yearly, and a board of aldermen each of whom is elected for three years. The present executive officers are Joseph Towler, mayor; L. B. Lander, recorder; W. C. Taylor. attorney and John Latta, marshal.
By an act of the Legislature passed April 22, 1807 and approved October 11, 1809, it was enacted by the State of Tennessee, "That Isaac Roberts, John Spencer, William Bradshaw, Joseph Brown, William Berryhill, William W. Thompson. Simon Johnson, Abraham Whitefield and L. B. Estis, and their successors in office be and are hereby con- stituted a body corporate and politic to be known by the name of the Columbia Water Company, and by that name may sue and be sued, etc." Section 3d provided that they might draw $300 from the commissioners of Columbia, from the sale of lands, the receipt of the company being a sufficient voucher for the money. Additional members were added to the company September 30, 1811, viz. : John Hodge, William McNiel, Samuel Craig, Jeremiah Cherry, Peter Cheatham, Isaac Harden and John M. Taylor. Similar powers were extended to these as to the former members. Water was to be conveyed by some means to the Public Square. It is believed no material steps were taken to effect a supply of water for the city till between 1825 and 1830, when Arnold Zillner, a practical mechanic, constructed a rather rude system of works. Water was conveyed from White's spring by means of a water-wheel to a reservoir placed near the spring. The water being insufficient in quantity a larger wheel was placed at the river. A dam was constructed and by means of the fall of a large quantity of water sufficient force was obtained to elevate all the water necessary for the town. The water was at first conveyed by means of cedar pipes, which were afterward supplanted by leaden ones and these still later by iron pipes. In winter, and when the river was too high for the wheel at the river to work, the one kept at the spring was brought into use. After dong service for a great many years the old water- wheels were supplanted by a steam-engine. A reservoir was constructed so as to hold all the water from White's Spring, which by this means afforded a sufficiency of water.
An ordinance was passed April 30, 1883, and submitted to a vote of the citizens of the town and ratified by them April 12, 1883. The company is known as the Columbia Water Company. For the consideration of $1 the pump house was allowed to be erected on Duck River, the water to be drawn from above the sewerage of the city. For the same consideration the reservoir was allowed to be erected on Mount Parnassus Knob, about 300 feet above the level of Duck River. The contract was made with Travers Daniel, of Clarksville, Tenn., and the mayor and aldermen for the city of Columbia. The company erected an engine of almost 100 horse-power, with a pumping capacity of 1,153,000 gallons per day. The reservoir has a capacity of about 2,000,000 gallons. The company have laid about six miles of mains, and have forty-four double-nozzle fire hydrants, for which the city pays $3,000 per annum. The company have water privilege for fifty years, but at the end of each ten years the city has the privilege of purchasing the works at a price agreed upon by a board selected for that purpose.
June 14, 1883, a steam fire department was organized. It consists of one steam fire- engine, one hose carriage and other apparatus. The company consists of one captain, first and second pipemen, and first and second assistant pipemen, one engine driver, one hose driver and volunteers not to exceed twenty-five mnen. The Steam Fire Company and the Columbia Water Company afford very ample protection against fire.
The Columbia Gas Company was incorporated in 1883 by Henry Cooper, A. W. Stockell, E. W. Gamble, J. L. Jones. H. D. Fitch and others. The exclusive privilege for furnish- ing gas light to the city was granted to the company for ten years, with some restrictions. It was known as the Chess.Carley Company. By the contract the company was compelled to begin work within six months and complete the work within twelve months. The company erected a reservoir of 40,000 cubic feet capacity, and make a gas called "fixed oil gas." There were erected at first twenty-five lamps of fourteen candle-power, for which the city was to pay 1 cent per hour while burning, and $3 to the company for each lamp for keeping the same in repair. Some changes have since been made in the contract. The city is kept well lighted. January 13, 1880, an electric light company was organized
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and chartered. The company was composed of J. B. Rains, Calvin Morgan. Lucius Frier son, J. B. Childress, George L. Thomas and J. M. Mayes. The company, however, did not begin operations.
The difficulty of procuring ice led to the formation of the Columbia Ice Company. The charter was granted February 18, 1880, to M. J. Rushton, E. W. Gamble, R. Holding, L. W. Black, J. M. Mayes and Lucius Frierson. The company at once began work, and since its organization has erected new buildings and procured new machinery, and are now able to supply all demands for ice. The officers of the company are Lucius Frier- son, president: E. W. Gamble, secretary and treasurer. and H. L. White, manager.
The Columbia Cotton Mill Company was chartered February 9. 1884, by W. C. Jones. J. M. Mayes, J. P. Street, A. W. Stockell, R. M. McKay, George Childress and G. T. Hughes. The capital stock is $100,000. The buildings are 100x300 feet, one story high, and contain 5,000 spindles and 124 looms, and the machinery is driven by an engine of 200 horse-power. The directors of the company own about twenty acres of land, and on this the 100 operatives live in nice cottages erected for their comfort. The officers of the company are J. M. Mayes, president: W. C. Jones, general manager and treasurer; George Childress, cashier, and C. T. Jones, book-keeper. The product of the mills is about 6,000 yards daily, consisting of sea island cotton, seamless bags, cotton yarns and battings. For this the company find a ready market.
The Maury County Building & Loan Association was organized in August, 1881, and held its first loan meeting in October of that year. The officers were J. P. Street, presi- dent; C. W. Witherspoon, secretary and treasurer: Robert M. McKay, attorney; G. T. Hughes, E. W. Gamble, S. G. Comstock, Joseph Towler. A. D. Frierson, W. M. Embry and J. P. Street, board of directors. The Columbia Homestead Building Association was incorporated April 17, 1882, by W. J. Andrews, C. C. Gross, E. W. Carmack, J. II. Andrews, A. Sinclair, R. Holding, S. G. Comstock, W. A. McGregor. Joseph Towler and W. R. Elam. The Columbia Manufacturing Company was chartered on August 20, 1881, by J. M. Hedge, G. D. Hedge, W. C. Taylor. Caleb Taylor and L. Taylor for the manufacture of buckets, churns, dishes, etc. On April 17, 1883, was chartered the Colum- bia Horseshoe Manufacturing Company by W. J. Embry, T. H. Watkins, A. B. Rains. Lucius Frierson, E. W. Gamble and J. B. Herndon, and on January 4, 1884, a charter was issued to the Columbia Horseshoeing Company on application by A. B. Rains, Lucius Frierson, George L. Thomas, George Childress and J. P. Street. Columbia is also the headquarters of the " Bine Grass Cheese & Butter Association," the "Copolquin Mining Company chartered in 1877, the "Napier Iron Company " chartered in 1879.
The Columbia Jersey Cattle Company was incorporated October 16, 1882, by Camp- bell Brown, W. J. Webster, J. N. Figures, H. P. Figures, A. T. Brown and W. S. Rainey. Other members have since been added and the company now own some very fine stock. The firm of T. N. Figuers & Co. was organized in 1884 for the purpose of importing and breeding Holstein-Friestan cattle. Their stock are kept on the "Oak Lawn Holstein Farm." about two and one-half miles west of Columbia. The Jersey Stock Company was chartered April 26, 1883, by J. E. R. Carpenter, J. G. Bailey, J. II. Howard, J. W. . S. Ridley. J. R. Orr, W. J. Embry and W. V. Wilson. This company embraces some of the best stock men in the county. The Maury Live Stock & Agricultural Association was chartered November 21, 1879, by Campbell Brown, Thomas Gibson, V. Polk, Will Polk and A. N. Akin. The company use the old fair grounds and have fine track for training fast horses. Many of the finest horses in the county are wintered at the company's stables. The Tennessee Trotting Horse & Breeding Association was incorporated in De- cember, 1882, by Will Polk, V. L. Polk, Campbell Brown, G. W. Polk, J. E. R. Carpen- ter aud W. J. Embry.
The Bethell Hotel Company was chartered May 24, 1880, by P. C. Bethell, W. D. Bethell, Lucius Frierson, Eugene Pillow, J. M. Maves and L. W. Black. The Bethell was open for business in May, 1852. It is considered the third house in size and finish in the State. It has recently passed into the hands of private individuals, Messrs. Mayes & Dodson.
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The Columbia Stock Yards was chartered in 1883, with a capital stock of $30.000. Its officers were J. W. Howard, president; E. W. Gamble, vice-president: T. W. Keesee, general manager: Columbia Banking Company, treasurer, and J. G. Bailey, secretary. The company handle an average of about 8,000 mules per annum. The first four months of the company's existence it handled over 12.000 head of stock.
The charter for the " Exchange " was granted on January 22, 1885, on application by W. J. Andrews, E. W. Gamble, A. B. Rains. W. R. Elam, George W. Wilkes, A. D. Frierson and H. Harpold. The Exchange embraces the most substantial and energetic business men of Columbia, and has for its object and purpose the "collection, preserva- tion and circulation of valuable information relating to the business and progress of the city of Columbia, and its commercial connections and especially the facts relating to the manufacturing and commercial interests."
The Century Club received its charter February 14, 1884. Its officers are G. L. Thomas, president; Horace Frierson, first vice-president: Walter P. Woldridge, second vice-presi- dent, and Horace L. Cooper, secretary and treasurer. The Club has magnificent rooms in the Masonic Building and is composed of nearly one hundred of the leading men of the city.
A charter was granted the Cantrell Light Artillery on June 3, 1885, to E. D. Wilson, W. A. Ruttle, R. E. Andrews and A. 1. Hodge, and one or two others. The officers are E. D. Wilson, captain: W. A. Ruttle, first lieutenant, and R. E. Andrews, first ser- geant. The Witt Rifle Company was chartered on June 13, 1885, on application by Ira C. Witt, W. V. Thompson. C. M. Gamble, T. A. Thompson and R. C. Ewing. The officers are Ira C. Witt, senior captain: W. V. Thompson, captain; C. M. Gamble, first lieuten- ant; T. A. Thompson, second lieutenant: Alf Horsley, first sergeant.
Under the law governing the Bank of the State of Tennessee, books were opened in Columbia, for the purchase of 800 shares of $50 each, of stock in said bank. Notice was given in the paper for thirty days. Section 27, of the act provided, that when the citizens of Maury County had subscribed $20.000 a branch of the bank should be opened in Colum- bia, under the same laws as the State bank; it was further provided that the citizens might subscribe "as much as they were able to pay for:" and further, after 120 days. if the directors refuse to establish said branch bank, the citizens of Maury might organize one of their own. The bank to be organized was to be called the "Columbia Tennessee Bank." and to be governed the same as the Gallatin bank. The directors were William Frierson, Samuel Polk, Horatio Depriest, Dorrel N. Sansom. William McNiel, Patrick McGuire, Samuel McDowell, William Bradshaw and Joseph Brown. The time to which they were limited to start this bank was January 1, 1820. This was what was called a loan bank, but soon failed. The bank was organized April 19, 1819, by electing D. N. Sansom, president. The capital stock at that time was $15,000. The results were as above stated. The Union Bank was established 'in 1832, and the branch for Middle Ten- nessee was opened in Columbia. This bank had a successful run and its affairs were not entirely wound up till since the war. A branch of this bank was opened in Colum- bia, in 1834, in the building on the south side of the street opposite the Bethell House. The Planters Bank was chartered in 1833, with a capital stock of $2,000,000. The follow- ing were appointed to open books for stock in Columbia on January 1, 1834: James Walker, William NcNeill. J. B. Groves, D. P. Frierson, E. W. Dale and James R. Plummer. The bank opened for business in Columbia, in 1838. The building occupied was the one which now stands near the Guest House; this bank was closed by the war.
The Shelby Savings Institution was organized under charter in 1868: by special act of the Legislature, its name was soon changed to the Bank of Columbia. The capital stock of the bank is $100,000, of which $50,000 is paid up capital and $50,000 surplus. The of- ficers of the bank are W. P. Ingram, president; Knox Fleming, teller; Leslie Cullum and J. E. Ingram, book-keepers.
The Columbia Banking Company began business, in 1869, as the First National Bank, and continued as such until July 21, 1885, when it received its charter as the Columbia Banking Company. The capital stock of the company is $100,000, with $20,000 surplus.
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The officers are J. M. Mayes, president; J. C. Wooten, vice-president; Lucius Frierson, cashier.
The Second National Bank was chartered in October, 1881. The capital stock and surplus of this bank is about $100,000. The officers of the bank are R. A. Ogilvie, presi- dent: Robert M. MeKay, vice-president; George Childress, cashier. The board of direc- tors are R. A. Ogilvie, R. J. Banguss, Robert M. Mckay. W. R. Webb, A. D. Frierson, W. E. Baird, F. J. Ewing, and O. C. Owen.
Columbia Lodge, No. 31, F. & A. M., was organized by a dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, dated November 10, 1819. The officers pro tempore were W. G. Dickerson, of the Grand Lodge of Tennessee, W. M .; Harry Hill. S. W .; James G. Craig, J. W .; John Brown, S. and T .; Nathaniel Ives, S. D. ; John J. Williamson, J. D., and Alfred Hunt, Tyler. The lodge was opened in the first degree of Masonry when the names of Dowell N. Sanson and Robert L. Cobbs were presented, praying to be initiated. The lodge considering an emergency existing proceeded to ballot and elect the candidates in due form. The lodge was next opened in the Second or Fellow Craft Degree, when the name of Dowell N. Sanson was entered and he was passed to that degree. The Columbia Lodge, No. 31, was incorporated by the Legislature in 1827, with the usual power. On November 12, 1828, the lodge bought of M. D. Cooper the lot where the hall now stands for $600. The same had been purchased of Mrs. R. G. Houston on May 11, 1827, by Mr. Cooper. By an act of the Legislature September 28, 1824, Peter R. Booker, Patrick Mc- Guire, Pleasant Nelson, Henson Grove and E. W. Dale were appointed trustees to manage a lottery for raising a sum not to exceed $8 000, to build a Masonic hall for Columbia Lodge, No. 31. The drawing took place the first Monday in May, 1825. The capital prize was $6,000, and the tickets were $10. The lodge drew the capital prize, but not realizing sufficient means a new scheme was gotten up, in which the drawing took place the first Monday in May, 1826. The capital prize in the second scheme was $3,000, and the tickets $3 each. As in the other case the lodge drew the prize. The corner- stone of the hall was laid with Masonic ceremonies June 16, 1827. The building was of brick, 47x55 feet and two stories high. The building was erected by Levi Ketchum and HI. Ward, and was completed in 182S. The new magnificent hall was erected in 1883, and is one of the finest in the State. The lodge now numbers between seventy-five and 100. The following Grand Masters have been furnished by Columbia Lodge, No. 31: Mathew D. Cooper, October, 1826-27; William E. Kennedy. 1828-29; Edmund Dilla- hunty, 1845-46; Charles A. Fuller, 1851-52, and again in 1865; A. M. Hughes, 1853-54.
De Molay Commandery No. 3, K. T., was organized December 19, 1858. The following are the charter members: Lucius J. Polk, E. C .; A. M. Hughes, G .; J. B. Hamilton, C. G .; J. M. Towler, Prelate; J. H. Devereux, S. W .; L. H. Hankins, J. W .; W. H. Whiton, Recorder; William R. Hodge, Treas .; W. J. G. Hunter, Warden; S. H. Jones, S. B .; C. Foster Williams, S. B., and Jesse Oakes, Sentinel. Later officers were Dr. Robert Pillow, E. C .; Robert M. McKay, G. ; S. D. F. McEwen, C. G .; H. L. Hendley, R .; H. B. Cochiran, Treas. The following Grand Commanders have been furnished the Grand Commandery of the State: Sir Charles A. Fuller, in 1859; Sir Lucius J. Polk, in 1860, and Sir J. M. Towler, in 1868-69. Columbia Lodge, No. 3, I. O. O. F., was insti- tuted October 4, 1841. The following were the charter members: Lee Holman, James R. Shelton, George W. McQuiddy, Charles Brandon and James White. Phinteas Lodge, K. of P .: J. H. Fussell, C. C .; J. G. Bailey, V. C .; M. G. Frierson, K. R. and S .; J. J. Elam; M. of E. Uniform Rank: J. W. Fussell, S. K. C .; J. G. Bailey, L. C .; E. E. Erwin, Treas., and William Mayes, Sec. Knights of Honor: M. Ruttle, Dictator; W. D. Cameron, V. D .: A. S. James, Reporter; W. A. Quarterman, F. R .; J. P. Street, Treas .; Dr. J. H. Wilkes, M. E .; T. P. White, Sentinel; M. L. Frierson, Guide. Royal Arcanum: S. D. F. McEwen, P. R .; J. H. Dew, R .; W. J. Dale, Jr., V. R .; H. B. Cochran, Sec .; W. F. Embry, Collector; Lucius Frierson, Orator; Dr. D. B. Harlan, M. E .; Horace Frierson , Treas .; J. P. McGaw, Chaplain; J. J. Elam, Guide. A. O. U. W .: E. W. Gamble, M. W .; S. G. Comstock, Recorder; I. L. Cochran, Overseer; T. J. Fleming, Financier.
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1 The beginning of newspaper enterprises in Columbia was in the year 1811. The mau to whom the credit is due was James Walker, a native of Kentucky, but who learned his trade in Nashville. He was entrusted with a printing press by Mr. Estin, his employer, and began work in Columbia at the age of twenty years. Mr. Walker's paper was called the Western Chronicle; this was a small weekly paper, and was edited and managed by Mr. Walker for many years. Like all papers at that time, it devoted the major part of its space to foreign news and incidents in remote parts of the United States rather than home news. In 1813 the editor married Miss Jane M. Polk, daughter of Maj. Samnel Polk, who was the father of President James K. Polk. Mr. Walker died in 1864.
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