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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31
FOULLY MURDERED.
An Unknown Man Found Dead la th
Road.

An Unknown Man Found Dead la the
Road.
About June 6, in Madison county,
Texas, man who had been going
by the name OF Bill Trap, was found
in the public road dead; an eXami-
nation showing that he had been
knocked in the head and killed.
The sheriff of that county, Mr.. f.
NJ. Block, went to work on the case,
and has recently arrested and jailed
the supposed murderer. The sheriff
also had in his possession the valise
OF the murdered man-who went by
the name of Trapp-and in searching
carefully that valise he found let
ter from Mr.. II. L. Hendley of Co.
lumbia, written and directed to Mr..
J. Lee Bailey, a distant kinsman,
who formerly lived here. The letter
was written last April, and was re-
ceived by Mr.. Bailey and answered;
since then nothing has been heard
from him.
Bailey was given to dissolute hab-
its at times, and sometimes tramped,
and it is likely that he was going
under an assumed name, and while
going through the country-with
some unknown companion perhaps
was murdered.
1t is possible, however, that the
murdered man had bought, borrow
ed or stolen Bailey's valise, and that
Bailey may still be alive. All that
is positively known is that in the
vallse of the man who was killed,
there was letter directed to Mr.. j.
Lee Bailey, and this is the only
Identification of the murdered man.
TT last time Mr.. Hendley heard
from Bailey, he had had difficulty
with negro farm hand; the negro
had struck him with stick, and he
had struck the negro with an ak.
But this took place in another
county, and a hundred or two miles
from where the man was found; the
last letter from Bailey, however, was
written from this same county
wherein the murder was committed.
Mr.. Bailey was married, and his
friends here had heard he had re-
formed and was doing well. He
was a son of the late Josh G. Bailey.
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SOUTH COLUMBIA

The first impulse / feel Mt this
writing, is to join all our correspon-
dents in hearty thanks to our meri-
torious editor for the enjoyable ar
rangement made to carry US to Nash
Vile.
Messrs. James, Eliza, Gus and
Frank Watson, visited their sister,
Mrs. Sicily, who had a surgical OPP
GRAFTON performed on her last Tues
day, for dropsy. She is in a critical
condition and has our deepest sym
pathy in her intense suffering.
Mr.. Robert Primm is very sick
with fever
Mrs. Daniel Evans is seriously
sick.
Miss Josephine Regensberg, who
has been with her sister, Mrs. Geo.
Amann, is visiting relatives in In
diana.
Mrs. John Thomas has returned
from Summertown.
Mrs. j. A. Lavender and children
are visiting relatives near Franklin.
Mrs. James Howard and mother,
Mrs. Branch, have returned from
Groveland.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Barker and children, of
Rock Spring, have been the guests
of relatives this week.
Mrs. G. w. Nichols, of Carriers
Greek, visited relatives here this
week.
The South Columbia Epworth
League held literary meeting at
the residence of j. X. p. Sowell last
Tuesday night.
Mrs. Harvey Wilson is visiting at
Sandy Hook.
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The McLemore Milling Go.

Creditors of the McLemore Mill
ing Co., had a second meeting last
Saturday, and another one again
yesterday. They are attempting
to agree among themselves and
organize new company, under the
name of the Columbia Milling Co.
A charter has been applied for, and
temporary organization agreed upon.
An effort will be made to pay off
the bonded Indebtedness of the old
concern, partly in cash and partly
in stock or bonds of the new. The
Bonded Indebtedness is $4,000, the
floating liabilities more than twice
that amount. If they reorganize
the idea is to pay the creditors in
stock. Some of the large creditors
and some of the small ones, have
agreed to this, but the consent of all
has not yet been obtained. A more
accurate and detailed statement the
HERALD is unable to give because it
is unable to get it.
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WhitthOne and Cox,

The Maury Democrat of last week
contained the following: Hon. w.
J. Whitthorne, candidate for Con-
gress, requests us to announce that
he will speak in Columbia first Mon
dayin August. He further request
us to extend an invitation to Col.
Cox to be here, and that division of
time will be cOurteously granted the
present Congressman"
Col. Cox requests the HERALD to
say that he accepts the above invi-
tation, and will be present at the
time and place mentioned, to dis
cuss the political issues of the day.
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RELIGIOUS NEWS.

On next Sabbath, August 9, Rev.
f. B. Webb will preach at Zion at 4
p. m; Sabbath-school at 3 p. m; Mis-
sionary meeting in connection with
services.
Rev. w. r. McKennon will preach
at Main Street Cumberland Presby-
terrain church next Sunday at II
o'clock a. m.
Elder VIM. Anderson will preach
at Beech Grove next Lords day,
August 2, at IL a. IN. and p. m. The
public invited.
Ladies' Union Prayer Circle meets
this afternoon at $3.50 o'clock, with
Mrs. Crawford Erwin. Subject
Come John 1:46. Leader, Mrs.
Annie White.
Elder Meacham will preach in the
Christian church Sunday morning
and evening. He will preach at Berea
at 3 o clock in the afternoon.
Rev. d. II. Waynick leaves to-
morrow for CampbeIlsville, to assist
Rev. j. ID. Caldwell in a series of
services.
Bishop Galloway will dedicate
New Chapel Church the second
Sunday in August.
Union services will be held in the
First G.. P. Church next Sunday
evening, conducted by Rev, j. w
Hammer.
The Kings Daughters meet mex
Thursday evening at 3 o'clock witt
Mrs. Eugene Anderson. Subject
Gomez" Matthew xi:2S.
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Assaulted by a Negro.

Last Thursday afternoon, while
the little ten-year old daughter of
Mr.. George Gates, near Hampshire,
was going home from school, she
was waylaid by negro, named
Richard Freeman, who assaulted
her. The child went home and told
her parents, and hunting parties
were Immediately put out in search
of the negro, but so far have failed
to effect his capture.
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AROUND TOWN.

Theo. Dowell and Joe Edwards
are now at work on the new office
that is being erected by DR.. w. NJ.
Biddle on the corner of Eighth and
High streets.
For real nice canopy-top pheton,
at half its cost and less than it is
worth, call at the HERALD Office. If
Judge Alternately held Chancery
Court here Monday. A large num-
Der of land sales, etc, were confirm
ed during that one day session.
$3.50 Monarch Negligee shirts re-
duced to one silver dollar at Figures
d McLemore's, Saturday and Mon
day. 1t
The following young people have
been camping near Primms this
week: Harry Jones, Charlie Hatcher,
Emmett Digger, Horace Frierson,
Jake Harlan, Flaw Carpenter, and
George Shelton. They are expected
home tonight.
For the next thirty days, /
will fill or extract teeth at half
my usual charges, and guarantee
SdJlSldCblOH. W. D. IL. smith,
West Seventh Street, between Bethel
House and Methodist Church.
sep61y
DR., J. r. Meadors has been highly
cOmplimented by being offered the
position of demonstatOr in the Den
tai Department of Vanderbilt Uni
versity. His duties begin the first
of October, and he viii spend two
days of every week in Nashville.
We are overstocked with finished
monuments, headstones and tablets,
and will make prices interesting.
Call early and get our prices.
PAYNE & HILL,
Cor. Sixth and Embargo Streets,
If Columbia, Tenn.
The hot weather is getting in its
! innings in earnest. The past week
has been the hottest of the season,
the thermometers registering in the
shade at midday all the way from
50 to l04. The days would have
been almost unbearable but for the
breeze that has constantly been STIR
ring. The nights have been still
and too hot for sleeping.
Negligee shirts at Figures & Nc
IGNORES, Saturday and Monday, fol
75c, cash. 1t
The Dorset property, adjoining
st. Peters church, has been pur.
chased by the Vestry of that church
as Rectory, and is now occupied
by the pastor, Rev. A. G. Killheffer
We are selling our entire stock OF
millinery at prices that defy compe-
tition. Come see the sailors anC
shapes that we sell at 10 cents. o.
course if you want better or more
costly goods, we have them also; but
anything you may find in our store
can be bought at less than it Ii
worth. MRS. H. F. FARISS.
jul3l 2t
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Payne this week, and favoredI the
HERALD with call.
Mr.. E. S. Fowler has been in
Savannah holding court for Judge
Patterson. He and Mrs. Fowler
came home Saturday.
Mrs. E. f. Snyder and Miss Grace
Snyder have returned from George
town, KY. They were accompanied
by Miss Sydney Scott Lewis.
Frank d. Lander, Jr., is on the
sick list this week; if he is well
enough his parents will take him to
Kingston Springs tomorrow.
Mrs. S. G. Huntington and w. S..
Fleming and family are at East.
brooke. Mr.. Fleming and the boys
went through in their surrey.
Miss Laura Galloway and Misses
Minnie and Daisy fowler leave this
week for Virginia Beach and Wash
ngton City to be gone month.
Mr.. Ned Davis and family, Mr..
Walter Davis and family, and Mrs.
r. p. Stegall leave tomorrow
Saturday for two weeks stay at
Primms' Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Joyce and chill
dren, of Bedford county, visited
relatives here this week en- route
home from Beaver Dam, where they
had been recuperating.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Floyd of Chat
tanooga, were here this week. Mr..
Floyd returned Tuesday, but Mrs.
Floyd remained to be with her
brother, Mr.. Bob Irvine, who is still
on the sick list.
Misses Mamie and Maud William
son arrived to-day from an extended
trip to Richmond and Virginia
Beach, where they have been visit
ing relatives and friends. Miss
Maud will take charge of select
school at Goodwin Station Monday.
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Bryan and SewaIl CInb Organized.

A large and enthusiastic gather
ing of Democrats was held in the
Circuit Court room last Saturday
night, and organized a Democratic
Club. Chairman w. B. Greenlaw
called the meeting to order, and DR..
j. H. Williams was elected tempo
rary Chairman. o. p. Rutledge was
elected temporary Secretary. Dr.
Williams stated in few words that
it was intended to organize club,
and suggested that the meeting pro-
coed to business.
Mr.. n. B. Cheairs was called upon
for a speech, and responded, making
strong appeal for the people every
where to organize, so that they
could the better fight the common
enemy of the people. AT the con-
clusiOn of Mr.. Cheairs' speech he
was by reclamation elected perma-
nent chairman of the club. Mr.. o.
p. Rutledge was elected permanent
Secretary. l25 names were enrolled
as members.
The chairman appointed COM
mittee of three from each ward of
the city, and three from the 9th civil
district outside of the city, to be
known as the Committee on Mem
bership. That committee is as fol-
lows: LIST Ward, DR.. r. Holding,
Chm, Jacob Barker and Moses Lag
arus; 2nd Ward, E. Yoest, H. G..
Evans and j. r. Williamson; 3rd
Ward, J. B. Ashton, DR.. J. H. Will
Jams and A. A. Hodge; 4th Ward,
J. NJ. Tucker, John Trantham, and
----; 9th Civil District, Jonas
Erwin, w. P. Woodbridge and S. F.
Ashton.
1t is desired that every district in
the county organize clubs to CO.
operate with this one. Jas. A.
Smiser, Sam Holding and f. 5.
Fowler were appointed to draft by
laws and constitution. Mr.. Joe
Brownlow, DR.. G. A. Forgey, and
A. S. James were appointed to pro-
cure and distribute literature during
the campaign. After transacting
other matters of less Importance,
the club adjourned to meet again at
8 o'clock p. m, Saturday, August |,
! in the Circuit Court room.
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You can send Your dog

if you've got we'll trained one,
and you will get just as many groce-
ries for the money, just as honest
weight, good quality, and fair treat
ment, as you will if you come your
self. We are proud to base our claim
to your grOcery-custom upon abso-
lutte fair, square treatment to one
and all. We'd rather give little
more than little less than honest
weight every time, be it to man,
woman, child, servant or even dog.
1t +. w. GAMBLE GROCERY Co.
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Cheap Money,

II you want money on long time,
it will pay you to talk with us. Pre-
miums have been ruling exceeding
ly low for the past year, making
money from us cost less, than 8 per
cent, with the privilege of nine years
time. Call on
II. O. FULTON, Sec'y,
iuly23 or J. p. STREET, Pres.
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UNCALLED FOR LETTERS.

The following is the list of letters re-
naming in the post-office, for the week
ending July 80. 1896.
Alexander, w II Hudleston, Perk
Blanton, Marvin Irvine, c b
Dobbs, NJ Lee, Robert
Frierson, Luther Liston, Annie
Floyd, w + Mitchell, Polk
CRANBERRY, Carrie Moore, Eliza, (2)
Cant, Fannie Nicholson, Jack
Goodman, G NJ Peck, Horace
Holt, 5 Willis, w y
Huse, I
Parties calling for the above letters
will please say advertised.
w. A. HOWARD. p. VI.
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A Nashville Killing.

In the Climax" drinking saloon
in Nashville, Deputy Sheriff Alex
Barthell, shot aud Killed one Tim
Hanifin. The officer was 2trying to
arrest Hanifin for Sunday tippling
when the row ensued.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1896-07-31
SchO0l commissioners.

Don't forget to elect good school
commissioners in the districts when
electing the other officers. In the
9th district Messrs. Sims Iatta, John
Moore and f. j. Armstrong, the old
board, have given general satisfac-
tion.
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DOBBINS 8 EWING.
rUTT
TELEPHONE 10.
ENTERTAINMENTS.

recently enjoyed IN Murtre0SD0rO
occurred last Tuesday evening at the
ArmOry, when Misses Daisy fowler
and Florence Farrall, of Columbia,
and Misses Bessie and Eunice Lee,
of Spring Hill, were rendered ger
man by the young gentlemen of the
city. The dancing commenced at a
rather late hour and continued al
most till day, and the warmth of the
summertime was avoided in a great
measure. Mr.. J. w. Sparks, Jr.,
and Miss Daisy fowler led the
figures very Observation-Disclosures
bOro News.
Last Tuesday evening, July 81,
from to II, Mrs. Eliza Walker and
her charming daughters entertained
complimentary to Mr.. and Mrs. JEFF
fords of Clear Water, Florida.
Their lovely home west of Columbia
was blaze with light, while here
and there sweet flowers nodded their
heartiest welcome. The parlor was
tastefully arranged, the colors being
pink and green. At 10 o'clock the
guests, following Mr.. and Mrs. JEFF
fords, were ushered into the dining
hall, where numerous small tables
were bright with choice flowers. An
elaborate tea was served in five
courses, which was amply enjoyed
by the following guests: Messrs.
Sam Armstrong, David Fleming,
James Fleming, Cad Armstrong, w.
G. Armstrong, Jones Bunch, Clyde
Latta, Tom Martin, Harry Borum,
Herbert Latta; Misses Alice Dixon,
Mary d. McFall, Annie Dobbins,
Lou G. Watkins, Louie Walker;
Willie Walker, Gertrude Walker.
Anna Martin, Emma Martin, Belle
Beecher and Maria Armstrong. Mrs
Walker, ever noted for her beautiful
! hospitality, has endowed each men,
Der of her household with this espe-
cial trait, and each fortunate guest
will remember in after years this
joyous entertainment.
DR.. and Mrs. Charles Forgey
entertained a few friends last Fri
day evening, in a refreshingly
charming manner. Mrs. Forgey
sang several sweet songs, in hel
inimitable way, accompanied by Mr.
Hough Guest on the violin. Ices
and refreshments were served.
The Century Club rooms were thu
scene of quite pleasant dance las
Thursday night, given cOmpli
mentary to Columbia's fair visitors
The following were present: Mis-:
Grace Snyder, of Bethlehem, Pa.
and Mr.. w. B. Wooten Mis-
Sydney Scott Lewis, of Georgetown
KY, and Mr.. w. A. Dale; Mis-
Sadie McFadden, of Nashville, anC
Mr.. w. j. fowler; Miss August,
Pickard, of Murfreesboro, and Mr.
w. w. Moore; Miss Mary Wilkes
and Mr.. r. L. Mckinney; Mis-
Ethel Kendley, and Mr.. ]. G
Mayes; Miss Leigh Whitthorne
and Mr.. j. H. Guest; Miss Louis,
Dobbins and Mr.. w. w. Evans; Mis-
Minnie fowler and Mr.. f. r. Gam
BILE. Chaperones: Mr.. and Mrs. Il
Il. Snyder, Mrs. R. G. Sparrow, ant
Mrs. l.. B. Hughes.
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Attention. Farmers.

1 will be in Columbia August 3,
1896 first Monday for the purpose
of buying sugar mules. Bring in
your mules. j. w. HOWARD.
iul24 Of
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Lot For Sale.

Corner Main and Eighth streets
in Columbia, opposite CANDLES gro
Gerry. Lot 92X80 feet.
iuly17 ct w. ID. GILLESPIE.
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MILLINERY.
We still have some pretty designs in
.AMILLINERY.H-

Your choice at half price. The latest
in sailors just received.
Misses CARROLL L. MANGANG.
Entrance through store of McKennOn, An
derson d Foster. MARCHES
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For Rent.

Desirable cottages and residences
for rent, in good neighborhoods.
Apply to w. ]. ENBRY & Co.
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Maury Dry Goods
and Shoe Co.,
Still Having a
Big Clearance Sale.

HLAAA Au lug
Big Clearance Sale.
Stock taking is now not far of, Aug.
1. We have too much surplus
stock; would rather have the
cash than the goods, so prices
and cost are not considered.
THIS is A RARE OPPORTUNITY,
For we are Offering goods that you
need and want. We always have
bargains, but none ever offered
before like these. Read below,
we are money-savers to you:
great pile of goods gathered from all
over the house, such as lawns,
calicoes (the best, outings, check
muslins, brown and bleached do
mestics, crash towels, etc., etc.,
at only &c. Il yard.
How about the Mosquitoes worrying and
keeping you awake at night?
We've got the remedy for these,
read: The round hoop bars at
&c., worth $l.25. The umbrella
frame bars at $1.24 worth $780,
Come early for these, not many
on hand.
A word to the young men: We have too
many negligee shirts on hand
and you need them this hot
weather, and especially at these
prices: The Monarch brand that
you paid $l.00 and $1.25 for to 90
at 78c. The $500 ones at $1.5O,
and the $1.75 ones at $125. Sizes
Az to II.
See the Negligee Shirts at 15c each,
and then we have underwear,
hats, neckwear, hose, ETC., at pri-
ces to suit your pocket.
And then you must not forget our Shoes
we've big trade on shoes, and
still growing-we are also giving
you clearance prices on these.
See our bargain counter; mems
women's and children's shoes
adorn it.
Our lady friends all seemed to like our
japanese presents last Monday.
Well duplicate this offer next
Monday-for every dollars worth
your choice of the presents.
MAURY DRY GOODS
AND SHOE COMPANY
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Mr.. Valery Treudeau, who was a
clerk at the Bethel House several
years ago, but who has been clerk
ing at the Maxwell House, Nash
vile, for the past several years, died
at his home in Nashville, last Mon
day. The travelling public will miss
him.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-24
Stop the Purchase of Prlson-made Goods.

Once again THE TIMES calls Congress enact law
hbng executive departments of the from spending
public funds purchase the products convict labor Every
labor and only outraging decency deprive
est working people of employment paronizing Jail BIRDS
there necessity for such Objectionable practice Our eN
the mailbag repair sweahop has developed the nform
featured the Brooklyn pnitenary and than likely
that other departments of Government using public
money to promote the convict labor system
No Congress reelection if
Sentiment throughout the country strongly opposed the
employment of convict labor such risk and it
orally understood that the candidate the stump favor
of labor practically defeated For that
not from humanitarian standpoint members of Congress
should support prohibit purchase prison.
made goods by officer agent of the Government
On the DUTY Congress protect free
labor Every article manufactured by couvicts only dispaces
the product of honest markets. but also cheapens
their AS rule labor is hired
chnery jail birds compelled about much work
honest could produce length of time 1t
state that goods sold in the
with products of free labor and that this competition
elaboration, constitutes why
Congress should the purchase of goods for the
Government service.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-24
Preservation of American Forests.

The proceedings of the American Forestry
Association, which met III annual conven-
ton In this city today, will be Of interest
in all parts of the country. Excellent
work has already been done by the society,
for through its efforts the reckless devas-
tation of our great forests has been partly
checked and steps have been taken TO make
new timber grow in place Of that hewn
down. By means of the dissemination of
literature bearing upon the subject the asso-
ciaton has awakened and fostered interest
in the matter OF forest culture.
Nature had endowed this country with
truly magnificent forests, and with proper
care the supply of timber from them would
have lasted for an indefinite period. But
the forests have been despoiled with the
ruthiessncss of vandalism, and their store
is perllously near the line Of exhaustion.
The association has succeeded in causing
the reservation of Western timber lands
and the ena ctment of la VS. looking to their
preservation. In this IL has been cornbatted
by the specula tors and timber bandits, but
yet has done much, and one object of its
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-24
More Women in the Schools.

Stimulated by the example ofWashington,
the women OF Baltimore are aeitating
the appointment of a number of their sex
asnembers of the school board of the Menu
mental City. They are fortunate in having
SO able and competent an advocate of their
cause as Prof. Henry A. Wise, for many
years and now superintendent of the Bal
timoTe public schools, who said to the
reorganization committee OF the city
council, before whom the women appeared:
1T would be a good thing TO have women
on the board, and also woman as assist
ant superintendent to look after the pri-
mary Schools
Here a suggestion Is thrown out by
which the Commissioners OF the District
might profit when they come to reorganize
our own school board. This, it is under
stood, viii be done as soon as Congress
authorizes the appointment OF an addi-
tional number of trustees, of whom the
Commissioners have declared several shall
be women. The women now members OF
the board have proved so eminently salts
factory that the Commissioners will be
only too gladst TO avail themselves of the
services OF still Others. 1t would not lie a
bad idea, therefore, If in ara nging their
slate OF school appropriations with the
House committee they were to Pot in an
estimate for two women assistant super