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The Press., 1897-05-13
A Calm Thief.

There was brief but expressing in cident in a Woman's life the other day, and she has not realized yet the full de- tails of situation which stunned her completely for the few minutes it lasted. She had gone into one of the big depart ment stores up town and was standing at a counter waiting for the girl to att tend to her. Then she felt woman 8 hand in her pocket. Involuntarily she seized her skirt and was fortunate enough to catch the woman hand This happened in second, and none of the women about her had noticed the inci- dent The pickpocket struggled to free her hand, while the other woman clung to her wrist not with any desire to ar rest her or even to retain her, but merely with the feeling that she was doing something. Neither had spoken word. The first to act was the pickpocket. Her hand was still held, and, with pretense of grasping the othey woman's hand, she cried out:
 ''This woman is trying to rob me.
 Everybody turned to look at the two and in her astonishment the woman let go the thief's hand. The thief drew her hand suddenly out of the pocket, and while those about them were gaping at the innocent woman she darted through and escaped. The other woman s head swan, and there was dark shadow in front of her eyes for a second. But the women about her realized the true situ- ation in moment, and their sympathy was all for her. They helped her to re- cover her composure and get into the open air as soon as possible. New York Sun.
The Press., 1897-05-13

GLAD TIDINGs. The specific for Dys- pepsia, Liver Complaint, Rhematism, ! Cos tiveness, General Debility ,etc., is Bacons' Celery King for the Nerves. This great herbal tonic stimulates the digestive or gans, regulates the Liver and restores the system to vigorous health and energies. Sample free. Large packages soc and 25c. Sold only by B. K. Taft, Stafford Springs, ". r. Fuller, Somers, Odell & Jones, Staffordvilla.
The Press., 1897-05-13

The Westfield (Tnd. News prints the following in regard to an old resident of that place Frank McAvoy, for many years in the employ of the L., N. A. x c. Ky. here, says I have used Chamber latn's Collie, Cholera and Diarrh@a Remedy for ten years or longer-am never without it in my family. 1 consider it the best remedy of the kind manufact- ured. l take pleasure in recommending it. !" It is Il specific for all bowel dis orders. For sale by wv Lathrop, Staff ford Springs G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-05-13

According to the newspapers, an Ohio husband became the happy father of seven children not long ago. or the seven all lived but one. It is to be hoped he laid in a supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy the only sure cure for croup, whooping cough, colds and coughs, and so insured his children against these deseases. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; c, L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-05-13
yulgaritx In AI!.h Life.

An Italian court ball is deliciously simple, and on that account perhaps more enjoyable The queen, like any ordinary hostess, walks about among her guests, speaking few words to ev cry lady she knows. Sometimes she in- vites lady to sit by her side, and they have longer talk. The queen dances only ill the court quadrille now. But she was once very fond of waItzing, and Farini, the best dancer in Rome, was her favorItc partner. While the queen is dancing the king speaks with his min isters and few court ladies who do not dance. All the ladies are allowed to sit when the queen sits. But at a recent court ball, as she was nearly always standing, all the ladies stood until the court retired, at little past 1 o'clock. Then the supper rooms were opened, and there was, as usual, disgraceful rush
 Three rooms are opened simultaneous ly, one of which is reserved for ladies accompanied by gentlemen. Of course, every one rushes toward this room, which contains only 20 tables at the most. When 20 ladies and 20 men, therefore. have managed to fight their way into it, the doors are shut, but the footmen who are placed en sentinelle without have the greatest difficulty in keeping back Che hungry crowd.
 Such scene is not witnessed ill any other European court, and numbers of ladies who know from experience what these scenes are like leave the ball be- fore the supper rooms are opened to es- cape the rush and save their dresses. Exceptions are not even made for state ministers or ambassadors. Even the Marquis Visconti Venosta, who was es- corting the German embassadress, and the American ambassador and his wife had to wait half an hour for their sup per. Some ladies almost tainted ill the crush, and two Swedish ladies of won drous beauty, who watched the scene from afar, looked perfectly bewildered at the sight, which would have dis graced railway buffet. Francisco Argonaut.
The Press., 1897-05-13

Ayers Pills are recommended by lead ing physicians and druggists, as the most prompt and efficient remedy for bilious ness, nausea, oostivenese, indigestion, sluggishness of the liver, iaundice, and sich headache; also, to relieve colds, levers, neuralgia, and rheumatism.
The Press., 1897-05-13

"IT IS THE BEST ON EARTH. That Is what Edwards X Parker, merchants of Plains, Ga., say of Chamberlain's Pain Balm, for rheumatism, lame back, deep seated and muscular pains. Sold by W.. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-05-13

SOMETHING To KNow. - It may be worth something to know that the very best medicine for restoring the tired out nervous system to a healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This medicine is purely vegetable, acts by giving tone to the nerve centres in the stomach, gently stimulates the Liver and Kidneys, and aids these organs in throwing off impuri- ties in the blood. Electric Ritters im- proves the appetite, aids dig sti"n. and is pronounced by tlasa who have tried 1t as the very best hlood purifier aud nerve tonic. Try it, Sold for 505 or $ I co per bottle at E K. Taft's Drug Store. ?
The Press., 1897-05-13

Willy met our nsw minister on my way to Sunday school, mamma, and he asked me if ever played marbles on Sunday. Mother-lrm! And what did you say to that? Willy-I said, Get thee behind ma, Satan" and walked off and left him. .- T2DinkEes.
The Press., 1897-05-13
Paper Rails.

A notable success is recorded by The Paper Trade Journal in the introduc- tion of railroad rails i'll Germany and Russia made from paper material In the production of such rails wood pulp has not been found adapted, but ordi- nary pulp from rags, rope stock, etc., is resorted to, the processes of grinding, cooking. digesting and working of these into pulpy condition being accomplish ed in regular order, with care, of course, to have the stock i'll uniform preparation and the fiber as well preserved as possi- ble, and when ill pulpy condition the ingredients for stiffening the rail to & proper toughness and efficiency-so as to stand excessive wear and friction from the wheels and for imparting elasticity, smoothness and other requirements-are applied. Quantities of borax, litharge, paraffin wax, tanners grease, water proof fish glue, resin and fine cement are used ill certain proportions, being added to the pulp while it is yet warm. Mixing follows, and the ingredients are thoroughly combined with the fiber. A quantity of shellac and wood alcohol is next put into the mixture, and the mass, after being subjected to another stirring, is then allowed to settle.
The Press., 1897-05-13

A number of women got together re- gently and began telling about the num- Der of proposals of marriage they had re- ceived, It developed that only one wo- man present had had as many as two and she had been married twice.
The Press., 1897-05-13
A Merited Fate.

He was an aspirant for honors as an amateur humorist, and he had invited few of his friends to give them some specimens of his genius.
 Now he blandly began, "what was the greatest physical feat ever per- formed in the United States?''
 Nobody spoke.
 "Why. wheeling West Virginia, of course, ; he said triumphantly.
 The silence was ominous
 "Now," he continued, not one whit abashed, "what was the greatest sur gical operation ever performed in this country"
 If anything, the silence was still more ominous.
 Lansing Michigan.
 Then they fell upon him and rent him limb from limb and scattered the fragments of him from Wheeling to Lansing. g.-New York Tribune.
The Press., 1897-05-13
Making Tops,

Tops are cut from pieces of box, ebony or other hard wood by turning ma, chine The machine is automatic and turns the top complete from the handle at the upper end to the tip The metal point is afterward put in by hand.
The Press., 1897-05-13

'I don't see how Jolly lives with that rich wife of his She's Tartar.
 ''It would be a good deal harder to explain how he could live without her. :" Detroit Free Press.
The Press., 1897-05-13

The salary of the president for one year, if paid in gold, would weigh exactly 200 pounds.
The Press., 1897-05-13

There Is hope for the man who doesn't have 10 fall down more than once to learn how to stand up.
The Press., 1897-05-13

Ireland, with population of 4, 704 ,000, has one of the smallest suicide fates in Europe-only 10 to 1,O00,0 ,000.
The Press., 1897-05-13
Sure Test.

She-Yuu are always talking about the fashions. Now, honestly, do you think you would know the latest fashion in hats if you were to enter milliner s? He-Certainly
 She-How?
 He (ruefully)-By looking at the prices. Comic Cuts
The Press., 1897-05-13

What is called elm dust is really the seeds of the tree, which ripen before the leaves arc nerfectly formed.
The Press., 1897-05-13
Try Grain-Oi Try Grained!

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes tie place of coffee. The children may drink it with out injury as well as the adult. All who try it, like 1t. GRAIN-0 has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but 1t is made from pure grains and the most deltc te stomach receives it with out distress. A the price of coffee. 15e. and g cts. per package. Sold by all grocers.
The Press., 1897-05-13
Suburban Deficiencies.

"Why don't you keep chickens, Cross lots?''
 My neighbors are lacking in ami ability. '-Chicago Record.
The Press., 1897-05-13
v BETTER THAN EVER"

A FULL Line of Rubber Goods, 11 such as syringes, Hot Water Bottles, Rubber Bath Mittens, Hand Brushes and Tooth Brushes, Rubber Cloth, New Bottle Vikings. AT HEALD'S.
The Press., 1897-05-13
Save Money.
 Make Home Attractive

CAMPBELL'S VARNISH STAINS make Old Furniture look like new, and trans form it into beautiful limitations of choice woods finished with varniSh. Anybody can apply them These are the original and only perfect Var. nish Stains ever produced If you cannot find them in your vic nity, write Carpenter M ortOn Co.,, Boston, Mass, Manufacturers
The Press., 1897-05-13
Car searchers.

''There is class of people, 7 says 8 railroad man, "who are always last to leave the cars-for purpose. This is especially noticed on suburban trains They go from one end of the train to the other, looking in seats on both sides of the car. It is impossible for our men to be always on the watch, and presumably there are many losses that can never be reclaimed ''- New York Tribune
The Press., 1897-05-13
A Hunting Dog.

'I wanted to speak to you about that dog you sold me, y said the small man.
 "Well, he's all there, ain't he?"
 "Yes But you told me he was a hunting dog?'
 ''Do you mean to contradict what said?'
 ''Not for the world, sir-not for the world But will go so far as to say didn't understand that his speciality was hunting place to lie down and Pleep in. Washington Star.
 Don't think because you are sick and nothing seems to give you relief that you can't be cured. There must be cure for you somewhere. If your doctor can't cure you, perhaps he has mistaken the cause. Anybody is liable to make mis- take sometimes. One i'll three of us suf- fer from indigestion, and one out of three dyspeptics doesn't know it. That is, he may know he is sick, but he planes it to something else. Indigestion is the cause of half of our dangerous diseases. Shaker Digestive Cordial, made from tonic medicinal roots and herbs, is the most atural cure for indigestion. It relieves, 1esymptoms and cures the disease gently.
 .turally, efficiently, giving fresh life,
 rength and health to sick dyspeptics It druggists. A trial bottle for 10 cents.
The Press., 1897-05-13

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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
LIVE STOCK NOTES.

s. n. Morton, of Leftwich, sold H.
Wright, of Groveland, III head of
hogs last week.
The catalogues are out for the
Tennessee Sale Agency's sale, which
will take place the second week in
April, and Messrs. Shelton u Dale
are to be congratulated upon the
number and excellence of the
animals which they have secured.
Among the number are 20 highly
educated horses from the Kenmore
Stock Farm, of Bardstown, KY, and
several fine ones from Messrs. Bolts
& Mathis, of Kentucky, which were
shipped this week.
Mr.. J. p. McGaw purchased a fine
brown gelding last week for the A,
w. Potter Livery Co.
John Barrow sold a load of mules
to Mr.. Stockard, of Williamsport
this week.
w. ]. Moore sold Otey Walker, o
Franklin, a load of mules this week
Bolts & Mathis shipped car load
of cattle and | car of hogs to Louis
vile Saturday.
Alexander & Vaughan shipped
car load of hogs to Louisville.
Jet Anderson also shipped one ca
of hogs to Louisville.
Maxwell u Crouch shipped LOAF
of mules to St. Louis this week.
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SOUTH COLUMBIA.

Rev. Mr.. Thompson, of Lewisburg,
is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. w. ID.
Wendell.
Sidney Cameron, of Sheffield,
Ala, is visiting his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. ID. Cameron.
Miss Drusie Hunt, who was the
guest of Mrs. Walter Smith, has re-
turned to her home near Spring
Hill.
Miss Fletcher Thweatt, who has
been teaching school at Lawrence
burg, has returned home.
Miss Bean, of Decherd, is visiting
her sister, Mrs. w. d. Wendell.
Mrs. [. NJ. Powell has been quite
sick this week with the grip.
RID. Peters has purchased the
grocery store of Mcclellan q Cook
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SPRING VlIl!nsIg Opening.
Imported Hats, French Patterns, and
pretty things for the Easter trade,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday,
APRIL |, z and 3.
Miss Nellie Carroll.
Entrance through store of McKennon
Anderson d Foster.
The Recorders Statement Attracts
Attention.

Nashville Banner: 1.-THE recent
report of Recorder Erwin, of Column
bia, shows that the municipal debt
has been reduced from $4,000 to $25,-
600 since December, 1894, and the
debt for the last quarter has been re-
duced $500, which the HERALN
states is something that has not oc-
Cured for many years, if ever be-
fore.
Considering the conditions and
times, this statement reflects great
credit upon the business sagacity
and management of the municipal
dads of Columbia
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PERSO NALS.

w. r. Hodge, Of Nashville, is here.
Mr.. Sol Gross has returned from
Cincinnati.
Miss Dot Ewing is visiting Nash
vile friends.
Miss Annie Maxvill is visiting rela-
tives in Alabama.
Mr.. Myer Barker, of Decatar, Ala,
is visiting relatives in Columbia.
Miss Bessie Walker, of Franklin,
is the guest of Miss COrnelia Jones
Mrs. frankie Collier has returned
from visit to her brother in Mem
phis.
Miss Lizzie Frierson has returned
from a visit to friends in Murfrees-
boro.
Miss Annie Leal Wilson returned
this week from visit to New Or
leans.
Miss Lena Merchant, of Murfrees-
bOro, is the guest of Miss Lena Fri
erson.
Mrs. r. n. Jones has returned
from visit of several months in
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Allen have re-
turned from two months visit to
Clear Water, Fla.
Miss Eva James has returned
from a visit of several weeks to
friends in Kentucky.
Mrs. A. Samuels returned this
week from a visit to friends and
relatives in Nashville.
Mrs. J. H. Mcclure, of Nashville
has returned from visit to her par
ents, DR.. and Mrs. j. II. Akin.
. John Pickard leaves next week fol
St. Louis, where he has accepted a
position in drug establishment.
. Mrs. f. d. Lander and Frank are
/, visiting Mrs. A. H. Merrill, at tn,
l.. Vanderbilt University, in Nashville
Maj. J. H. Akin, of Thompson
Station, was here Wednesday. H,
d always finds a welcome in Columbia
d Mrs. n. d. Nancy, nee Miss Au
gust Pickard, of MurfreesborO, is tn
guest of her aunt, Mrs. Robert Pill
. low.
Miss Hight, an expert trimme
from Louisville, is with the MILL
II merry establishment of Miss Nelli
, Carroll.
=, Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Scott and littl
- Mary Cuisine, of Lexington, Mass
g. visited relatives at the Athenmur
several days this week.
Miss Jennie Lee Mcmahon re
turned from visit to her sister &
= Columbia Tuesday .-Lynnville Lee
s. ter to Giles County Record.
1T Mr.. Ed Boots came down frol
Shelbyville, KY, this week to Wis
his brother, Mr.. J. H. Bolts, and
be present at Shelton & Dale's sale
n Dr.. Hazel Padgett left for Nasl
"a vile yesterday, where he will mai
an address at the commencement
d. exercises of the medical departmel
st of the University of Tennessee
"a. which takes place next Monda,
nr March 30. ..
Dd Messrs. H. P. Figuers, E.
c. Wooten and Maj. n. F. Cheat
returned last week from a trip
Florida. Messrs. Figuers al
Hatcher went for the benefit of thu
health, while the other gentlem
" went for the purpose of Kidding {
Il streams of Florida and the Gulf
Mexico of their fish. Those W
. sought for health returned much il
proved, and those who went a-fishi
angled to their hearts content.
H. b. Titcomb, who went with
eet party, will remain until the first
ISIS Nav,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
We bought the prettiest that we
could find in new and stylish
Millinery and High Glass Novelties"
"On the Wing"

Mr.. ]. w. Clark, a scenic painter
Of Boston, once remarked to 1rlen9 q
that a man with good trade nag nag
no need to beg for his living, ana
wagered $500 that he could tra trays
en- 900 miles i'm twelve months with
out begging for food, beating ms $
m his living honestly and pay
bis wa ", through. He started from
p Do on July %, 1896, with Y
cents in his pocket and good sun
- cIotbes on his back, and has since
traveled S4,346 miles. He reached
Solnmbia last Saturday and left fol
Nashville the same day.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
NEVER! NO NEVER!
Before in the History of the
Trade Could Wool Dress
Goods be Bought as
Low as
The Maury Dry Goods
and Shoe Company

Offerings of same now are. Think
back a very few years. Ten, twelve,
fifteen dollars and upwards for nov
city suitings. Now you can see at
our place similar values at from SO 90
to 500 per suit. $500 even, a full
dress pattern, all wool fabric. New
designs, new effects and colorings.
$500 gets choice of some tony suit
ings, broken plaids, checks, cheviots,
Examines, etc.
$3.50 almost gives you pick and
choice.
The coming fad for summer will
be Grenadines, Examines, Donegal
Linens, Lappet Mouselines and
French Figuered Organizes. Our
stock complete and prices the lowest.
You Should See
our new line of Laces, Embroideries
Jet and Jewel Trimming. Gloves
Hosiery, Handkerchiefs and Corsets
KID GLOVES.
New spring standings, hooks anC
buttons, 50c,:. Zoe, CSC. This SOC kiC
glove is a bargain Royal.
Come Saturday and Mon
day.
And better make it Saturday, 70
choice of spring silks, figured
striped and changeable at l5c, 2lc
25c. For yard wide penangs at SIC
and nc.
COME TUESDAY
for remnants and short ends of pc
hangs, prints, ducks, picques, mus
lin, table linens, napkins at abOu
half price.
REMEMBER
we are headquarters for gents fur
ishings. Sole agents for the famOu
Eagle Negligee Shirts, Corded M;
dras, with or without collars. Fa'
colors, best fitting shirt in Americ
Prices even lower than ever. o.
25c line of neckwear can't be equale
elsewhere.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
TrOtMOod Literary Club.

The "Trotwood Literary Club" has
lately been organized at Robertson
Fork, with Miss Vashti Bellanfant,
formerly of Culleoka, as President.
The Club is named for John Trot-
wood Moore, the Maury County
poet. The club is now devoted to a
discussion of Shakespeare Lynn
VILE Letter to Giles County Record
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
H.A. Hardison Acquitted.

AS stated in the HERALD last
week, Mr.. H. A. Hardison, well
known drummer, was arrested Tues
day of last week in Nashville on the
charge of embezziement. The case
was taken up Saturday by Esquire
Dodd, and ended in verdict of &C
quittal. Mr.. HardisOn has numer-
Gus friends in Maury County and
elsewhere who will be glad to learn
of this disposition Of the case.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
Auction Sale.

Commencing Friday afternoon
April End, | will sell at auction the
of II. II. Cooks stock OF
stationary, wall paper, moulding,
etc. Auction at and 1870 p. m.
April End, and 9:30 a. m. and 2 p. m.
April 3rd. Sale will be held in the
store house between Sol Gross and
d. Bogatzsky's stores.
l.. 7. PADGErT, Trustee.
mn r0R-0t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

on our entire stock for 80 days for
cash. Old gold and silver taken as
cash at the highest market price.
Engraving free of charge. Don't
miss this rare opportunity.
Cut Flowers and Floral Designs
speciality. JAMES BROS
marie Ut
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
WEDDING BELLS.

On last Sunday morning at 10
o'clock Mr.. Jonn Whitehead and
Miss Dora May Fox were united in
by Esq. T. G. Hardi son.
Both parties live in the Leftwich
and have many
friends who wish for them much
happiness and prosperity on the
Journey through life.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

We are still in the market on pro-
duce barrels and offer them for the
least price a good barrel can be
made. Ours don't fall in the field
We want to supply all you potato
raisers. w. F. WILSON & Co.
Office n. w. Freight Depot, Tele-
phone No. go. mch26-2t
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nj nTUTNn For Men Folks.
UkU uIIU For Little Folks.

Both departments fuller than
ever with the latest styles, made
to our order to suit the demands
of this trade. Come and see our
spring styles and be convinced
we have the largest and best Sc
lected stock of, clothing in this
town. And don't forget we are
large cash buyers which enables
us to undersell all others.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

J.R. Fleming to Dr. w. c. Sh eppard
lot in Columbia, $250.75.
c. ID. Reginold to r. Ii. Thomp son, lot
in Mt. Pleasant, $1,000.
E. A. Orr to Tennessee Phosp hate Co.,
1866 acres in 18th district $20,5OO
j. NJ. Morton to Sam Hoover, acres
in 2nd district, $50.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
To My Friends
and Former Patrons

Back into the Grocery and Produce
business | go. with an entire new
stock. With prices as low as the
lowest, and quality as high as the
highest, respectfully solicit part
of your patronage. .
I will pay the highest market
price for produce. "See!"
w. K. McKENNON,
atJM. Sheppard's old stand, forks
of MI. Pleasant and Hampshire
mixes. If
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
Carpet, Mating and Rug
Ingram, Brussels, Velvet and
CLOTHING is our hobby.

We have always taken special
interest in this department. and
used every endeavOr to make it
a leading feature and success.
The fact that We sell OUer hdG
the clothing sold in Columbia is
proof convincing we have sue
ceeded.
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For Sale.

Pure bred O. ]. G. w. boar, IA
months old, large, lengthy and
beauty. Will sell at auction on the
first Monday in April, on the public
square, to the highest and best bid
der. j. M. FOSTER
mArl9-3t