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Another courthouse Christmas bazaar: 106 years ago The Past is Prelude*: Those who had the price of the high dollar 15 cent supper w/Oysters could enjoy it in the historic Adair County court-house, much as preservationist hope will soon be available when the walls are knocked out, and the second floor of today's Historic Adair County Courthouse becomes a reunion, homecoming, convention center, business conference, performing arts venue with catered food service, at night becoming the most memorable sight in the nation - while returning handsome revenues. - EW, * Shakespeare, occasionally banned from CM, but he said it best for the circumstances today. By JIM From the December 13, 1905 News:The Ladies Missionary Society of the [Columbia] Baptist Church, will hold a bazaar in the court-house Friday afternoon, Dec. 16th, and will set a 15c supper in the evening. The goods will be on exhibition Thursday afternoon at Hughes & Coffey's store. Remember the date and be present. (Another entry on the same page sternly advised readers to "Attend the bazaar Friday afternoon and buy a nice present for a friend.") The following week, an article headlined simply "The Bazaar," gave the particulars about the success of the events: The bazaar held in the court-house last Friday afternoon by the ladies of the Baptist Church, was a financial success, although the day was not inviting for out of town people, it being drizzly, disagreeable and altogether unpleasant for leaving home. The goods, consisting of many useful articles made by the ladies, and dolls and novelties appropriate for Christmas toys, were nicely displayed in the office of the County School Superintendent [located within the court-house], and while the comers did not crowd the room, yet nearly every one was a purchaser and nearly every article was sold. In the evening a supper was given which was largely attended, the [Columbia Brass] Band furnishing the music. Until nine o'clock the crowd enjoyed the oysters and other dishes, engaged in social conversation and listened in delight to the music so well rendered by the Band. Everything considered, the bazaar and supper was a success and the ladies in charge are highly pleased with the patronage given by the people of Columbia, and especially the good music and the spirit that prompted it. Recovered from dusty history files by the mysterious JIM This story was posted on 2011-11-29 09:24:43
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