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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
BETTER SERVICE.
That's what the Citizens Telephone
Company Intends to Give.

That's what the Citizens Telephone
Company Intends to Give.
On account of the largely increased
list of subscribers, and the inability
ofOne operator to answer the calls
with enough promptness, Manager
Kinds of the Citizens Telephone
Company, has increased the facili-
ties at the central office, and here
after will see that only the best of
service is given.
Miss Edna Voss has been employed
as assistant day operator, and she,
with Miss Carrie Barker, will attend
to the switchboard during the day.
Two operators will be on duty until
9 O'Clock at night, and from that
hour until to a. m, a perfectly
competent man operator will have
charge of the board, and night
calls hereafter will be ans wered
with as much prOmptness as pos
sible. 1t is to be hoped that these
changes and improvements will
meet every requirement of the pub
lie.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
The Procession Starts,

and if you are wise, you will decide
to move along with it. 1t is a pro-
cession of housekeepers who are
determined to get the best Groce-
res that the market affords at the
most moderate prices, and those
who are in line are making direct
ly for our store. Our Groceries are
choice enough to attract an army
of buyers, and the figuers low
enough to suit the smallest pocket
book. All of our goods are the
best and freshest to be obtained
and if you will permit us to pro-
vide your kitchen supplies, we
will guarantee both your appetite
and your digestion.
ours very truly,
Fri0FSOn & Embry.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
A LnckX Find.

One day last week, while Hal Peo-
Piles was at work on Mr.. Charley
WilliamsOn's farm near Campbelrs,
he noticed something shining in the
ground near the foot of a tree, which.
upon investigation, proved to be "A
large amount of gold and silver coin,
aggregating, it il said, $500.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
Fri0rSOn & Embry.
Wheat Field Oh Fire.

Sparks from the trains set fire to
the stubble in Mr.. f. f. Everett's
wheat field Wednesday, and about
200 bushels of wheat was burned in
the shock. A large amount of fenc-
ing was also consumed, some belong
ing to Mr.. Everett, some to Pitts
Dobbins.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
Opera House to BE Sold.

In obedience to a decree of the
Chancery Court, in the cause of j.
NJ. Parker ct al, VS.. the Bethel
Hotel Company, the Opera House,
store houses and grounds belonging
to the Bethel Hotel Company will
be offered for sale to the highest
bidder on Monday, July 20. This
does not include the Bethel Hotel
prnpar
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
Big CrOp of Wheat,

Mr.. John NJ. Gray is threshing his
wheat crop this week, and it is said
that it will be one OF the finest in
the county. The crop will amount
to about 10000 bushels, testing SO
pounds per bushel. The entire crop
was sold to the Columbia Mill Il
Elevator COMPANY.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
RAINS, THE DRUGGIST.

Soda trade is booming. We have
several new drinks that are very
popular. Whole fruits for ices
peaches, cherries, pine apple, orange.
Pure Jersey ice cream.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
Read and Profit.

A new fresh lot N. O. molasses, per
gallon ..,,...... ...., 80. ~
G0c sugar-house mOlasses, per gal 80
Best sorghum on the mark't per gal. 80
"A lbs best patent flour........ $500. go
q lbs clarified sugar .............., Sl.00
Obs best seed-tick coffee ......... Sl.00
Seven lbs Arbuckle or Ak coffee $l.00
II lbs best kettle rend leaf lard go. $l.00
Best salmon on the market, per can. 10
20 pounds granulated sugar $l.00
only SIS worth to each customer.
Turnip seed, any kind you can call
for, cheaper than any house in town, all
fresh seed. Don't forget us on fruit jars
we are headquarters. Please see that
you find our place. There are other
houses here selling goods upon our rep
utation.
WHITE & DAIMWOOD,
Bell Telephone "a, North Main Street.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
Farmer. Farmer! Farmer.

McLemOre has always paid the
highest market price for corn and
wheat, and will continue to do so, at
the McLemOre Corn Mill or at any
railroad station.
If CITY GRAIN d FEED Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
WEDDING BELLS.

On Tuesday evening of this week,
at s O'Clock, Miss Maggie Blair was
united in marriage to Mr.. Thomas
Cook, at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. ID. Blair,
on South High street. The cere-
mony was said by Rev. w. ID. Wen
dell in the presence of only a few
relatives and intimate friends of the
contracting parties. Miss Ristora
Mcclellan and Mr.. Frank Englan
were the attendants. The bride lis
one of South Columbia's most popu-
lar young ladies, and the groom is
well-knOwn and much respected.
Both parties have legion of friends
who Join with us in wishing for
them married life filled with Joy
and happiness and success. Mr..
and Mrs. Cook will make their
future residence on the Campbells-
vile pike, about mile from Coium-
bia.
Mr.. H. f. Kirk, pastor of the Cot
tage Presbyterian Church, of Nash
Vile, and Miss Helen o. McCor-
mick, of Bessemer, Ala, were united
in marriage at the Presbyterian
Church in Bessemer Thursday
night, June "a, Rev. H. w. Finn, of
Bessemer, officiating. Mr.. Kirk was
for several years a resident of Uhis
county, living at Campbell's Station
with his uncle, the late Thos. White.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk are spending Il
few days at Campbell's with rela-
tives, before going to Nashville,
where they will make their future
home. Prof. G. G. White, of
Georgetown, Texas, who is at pres
ent visiting his mother at Camp
BELLS Station, was one of the attend
ants.
Miss Lucy Robinson, of South Co
lumbia, and Frank RenfrOw, of Will
Transport, were united in marriage
by Rev. E. l.. Gregory at the Metho-
dist Church at Cross Bridges last
Sunday morning ut 10 O'Clock.
There were onlv a few relatives and
friends in attendance, and the attend
ants were, Miss Mary Martin and
Elgie Corcoran, and Miss Matte
Stages and Walter Johnson. The
bridal party was given nice recep-
ton at the home of the groom after
the ceremony, and the happy couple
were the recipients of many nice
presents.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
Wheat.

| will be in the market for any
amount; large crops or small crops.
# r. HOLDING.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02

GarwOOd'S SarsapariIla-for the blood
guaranteed tocure. A. B. RAINS
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
GREAT MIDSUMMER
CLOSING OUT SALE OF
SEASONABLE GOODS.

Gents Negligee Shirts, collars
and cuffs .... 49,. ..... 49C
Monarch brand Negligee Shirts 69C
Eagle brand Negligee Shirts,
with or without collars, sep
arate cuffs, etc.; best fitting,
best wearing, and . lowest prices
Mems Balbriggan Underwear,
shirts and drawers . .25c, 48c, SO
Mems Half Hose, fast black
and tans ...... ..... l0c and l5t
Good 4-ply all linen collars,
all sizes ........... ...'..... lO'
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02

MISS NELLIE CARROLL.
Nhp Wpnther.

Entrance through store of McKennon,
Anderson d Foster.
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viii Not Close Till July 18TH.

We will not close our gallery until
July the 10Th. FIEIDEN Bros.
iuly2-2t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-07-02
LOOK OUT NOW!
HOW CASH DO TALK =!
w. 4. McKENNON.

These prices mean for CASH only. =.
See us before you sell your produce
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dues Dr. Greer appoints eight OF the fifteen man
ayers. and the others chosen by the club. The
present officers OF the Mems Club are: Dr. Greer.
president: Henry II. HOLSTER. vce-president; Hoff-
man Miller. secretary; Lawrence Greer treasurer,
ard Edmund l.. Baylies. W. @. Davies, Z. W.
Humphreys. II. II. Landon. George S. Brewster.
Warren E. Dennis. Walter Jennings and James
stillnnan managers.
Each club hasits own board Of officers and vari-
Gus attractions are offered by the organizations.
Gynnnas!ums, smoking and reading rooms attract
the men and boys sewing rooms. places where
dressmaking. typewrting. stenography and cook
Ing are taught make the women's department at
trActive and over all there Is air OF refinement
which cannot fail 10 make favorable impression
on those from the lower walks OF life who visit the
Parish House.
On the top floor of the rev building Is DR.. Greer's
ONCE where he holds meetings with the men and
women who assist him in the work. There also are
the once and consultation OF the Rev Mr.
YohAnnan. who. is at the head Of the Oriental Mis-
sion connected with st. Bartholomew Church and
Of the Chinese Guild. which Is In charge OF Guy
Maine and has membership OF about two hun
dred. The st. Bartholomew Chapter OF the Broth
erhood OF St. Andrew has its chapter-room on this
floor also On the next floor is the wonans tailor
shop under the supervision Of Mrs Mary c. Hep
barn. There women are employed al making all
sorts of garments and doing sewing for persons
Who send the work there In order to give worthy
people employment. The workday begins at 8 a. m
and ends 81 D. NJ giving the women who 20 there
70 earn money opportunity to attend to their
kousework before they begin the work and to reach
their homes in time for the evening meal. The
large room y cheerful and comfortable and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12

steel construction would have realized about THI
seven tons economy Of weight over sa aSou, ten
tons over steel, making 4 total economy OF "e'sH'
Of about seventeen tons" , o..u.re.r
can never win the cup has been shared by mS mani
expert yachtsnen thorgh with The latter ReInSna
weights which have now been reduced to an exsse
science But 70 all viii now S come Ineeateen tons Of
dead weight in the construction OF hen Ia
works II this, that while the canvas a oha
OF the two boats almost the same, me ei .h.
ienger had to lift along a large extra weight th e
result of which was marked on the nrst nay o.
her lead as soon as the wind dropped to aim3s' "a,
dead calm, and when both craft had 10 I'LL u
II has often been limited. and sometimes derl,eS
stated that these differences in weights iSe n
es afs Contests the The further test
is inquired into the more remote ne hs historic
cup The challenging boat must sail here on n M
bottom and must be entirely S1 shows Uv
challenger were built OF steel and thus saVed seSe
tons as compared with wooden ten tons which
may be realized through the use OF The oceam
sees TO pTSmss ss BBy and the conditions
could he nrecisely the same II the English spent
10000 to defend cup from the attack OIL d"
After all perhaps the yachtsmen on both Sides
of the water VIII NOW S De edary shown through the
exact science OF naval experts rather Una. ,eGI
that the greatest OF all contests mas oeeh ,ean
nesses The North American Yacht Racing Union
seems TO be now on It's way toward providing one
solution OF the difficulty Its delegates met the
ocials Of the British Yacht Racing Association al
the Iangham, in London. last week. and IL Is Wen
known that one Of the delegates Is greatly IN laVoT
OF the stephens scheme for regulating tne SIZES snp
Yachts The scales worked out by w; r. StepneInrs
have rot yet been accepted by the wnoie 4; by
Of North America, but they have been accep,eo "
A large component part Of 1t. when enDr s 81
thirty clubs. The delegates In Engah orasnpe
course not empowered TO make any maj az an
ments but the proposal will be discussed !u'iS;
md az n seems 10 promise such an equanly vi
chances TO all, yschtsmen on TINS sue are e'"'''
A considerable time will probably e'apse oei Se
The scheme is so thoroughly tested III AmerICa ta.
II can be generally adopted on this side: Whe.nr In
the English will fall into line remains 10 " sny
thought II must be clear 10 them az 70 an'
one Else that regulations which control tne cor, ~,
etruction OF yachts while allowing every scope W
,ba designer will make their chance at the Amer
ica's Gun as good ever.
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titles his opinion 10 be regarded peculiarly vau
able at the present juncture.
1T is difficult 10 make n comparison Of WEIGHTS
between the Defender and Valkyre III without
having the scantlings Of the latter" he SAYS
which have not been given out. as far as ! have
been able to learn. There are. however. certain
considerations which bear upon the subject and
which can be used 10 form an idea where da ia
are lacking. Taking account OF all considerations
Of inferiory OF wood. nferioriiy OF fastenings OF
forms or shapes mot permitting the use OF shapes
adapted for best resistance 10 bending) together
with considerations OF relative strengths and
weights. hull construction In steel may be taken
generally at about seven-tenths the weight OF hull
construction In wood for equal strengths
las dimensions OF craft decrease a point Is
reached where considerations of local strength of
stiffness for resisting shocks in grounding or in
coming alongside OF docks etc. prevent further re-
duction Of metal scantngs where such limit is not
imposed in the case OF wood construction For
small boats for usual service. therefore. there can
be but little saving OF weight In craft built for
racing, particularly those intended for a special
series OF races for short service. with careful
handling insured when approaching docks. etc,
and small danger OF penetration of skin. the limit
fixed in usual service would doubtless be over
stepped and there would be economy Of weight for
the metal craft.
Taking craft OF the size o. the Defender and
valkyrie III. built under the conditions attending
a very considerable fraction of the economy of
weight could be realized In view OF the i'm
portance OF saving weight In hull construction per-
hitting It's appearance In the I'm keel. IL may be
said broadly that a wooden challenger never
win the cup. Under the limitations OF lack of
data. from inference alone ] should guess that
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The Billiard room.

classes in physical culture meet there every even
ing. and on Saturday mornings the sewing classes
occupy the great hall.
Among the other institutions Of the parish-house
through which more than two thousand worthy
people gained employment last year: the Penny
Squire. where the savings OF the parish people are
taken care or. and a loan association. where small
sums OF money are loaned at fair rates OF Interest
In its prospectus the Loan Association says: Each
loan shall be payable at the once 90 the assoc0-
ton In monthly instalTnents. Of such amounts and
at such times as are agreed upon at the time the
as agreed then It will be the privilege OF the as
ISOLATION to forecose the mortgage, and the prop
erty securing the loan will be sold"
charitable institution the managers have issued a.
pamphlet In which they say:
There appears 10 be an impression among q
Charitable basis, and Intended for charitable pur-
poses. Nothing could be further from the facts
II is purely business organization. founded by
the purpose of leaning money TO parties who.
while having a fair income. find there are oc-
easons when there is sudden call for from s25 to
500 for immediate use
un Tss me ds Ct P1 A are
The St Bartholomew Parish Press does all the
parish printing in the building; there is indus.
trial school and religious services are conducted
in the beautiful chapel every day.
On the ground floor OF the old building the space
which was formerly the rescue hall has been re-
decorated and converted into lyceum hall. where
II IS proposed to have series OF lectures for the
benefit Of the people. to which admission will be
gained for a nominal sum.
As a whole st Bartholomew parish house Is a
model institution, and the two thousand persons
and advantages while those who are responsible
for its existence and who devote time and money
to It's maintenance never tire In their endeavors
Features for the benefit Of those who visit the
plaza
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OF aluminium instead OF steel. in the building OF
vessels and yachts. incidentally the report men
toned that between the Defender and the steel
yacht Coonia the builders believed that they had
saved ten tons weight in constructing the last cup
defenders upper works Of aluminium.
Since making his report Mr.. Hobson has been
consulted with view arriving at a solution OF
an important question touching international rae
ing question which has been prominent in the
mind OF every yachtsman. and yet has never been
answered. This-i is, What did the Defender prob
ably save In weight when compared with her rival.
Valkyrie III which was built OF wood? In an
swering this question Mr.. Hobson does not reduce
everything 10 pounds with the eXactitude which In
his report has provided reliable data for the world
but his intricate knowledge OF the defender, and
OF ali the weight in her combined with his mastery
OF ths comparisons OF shipbud!ng materials. en-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12

the place. and men and women and children who
receive the moral social. educational mercantile
advantages which are offered by the institution sac
rihce no self-respect. and run no risk OF becoming
pauperized. DR.. Greer says of the Parish House:
lit erected by private contributions, and is
supported by st. Bartholomew's parish. and is
chiefly an institution 10 help people TO help them
selves"
Among the notable features of the institution are
the various clubs where opportunities for entertain
nent and instruction offered to people who
would otherwise be excluded from such privileges.
The Mems Club has membership Of about five
hundred: the boys have club with six hundred
members and the Girls Club has a membership of
about nine hundred. These clubs composed OF
members OF the parish, as well as persons who are
not connected With the church. In the mems club
an initiation fee OF Sc Is charged and 81 annual
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
NO MORE WOODEN YACHTS.
SOME INTERESTING DATA AS TO ALUMI-
MUM FROM NAVAL EXPERT.

WOODEN CHALLENGER. HE SAYS. CAN NEVER
WIN THE AMERICAS CUP-THE DEFENDER
he SAYS. SAVED SEVENTEEN TONS IN
WEIGHT BY THE Use OF ALUMINIUM.
When the Defender was being built Richmond =
Hohson assistant constructor Of the United states
~ received instructions from the Government
IN report as the utility OF aluminium In the ouu
ing Of this yacht and for vessels. He mace
close study Of the Defenders construction anu
examined her at intervals OF every Few months
until last August. Outside Of the HerreshoH riih
he is therefore, the only expert constructor "no
-. , complete knowledge of the Defenders COM
nosition His report, which went through Two
numbers OF "The Proceedings OF the Naval lnsu-
tute at Annapolis" contained large number OF
calculations as TO the saving OF weight by the use
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12

Club and the classrooms. where competent In
structors teach the boys, while down lower In the
building is the great gymnasium. with all sorts OF
improved gymnastc fixtures and an elevated run
ming track There Mr. McVicar has classes three
nights every week. and two afternoons and Sat
urday morning also devoted 10 gymnasium
work.
The Girls Club is on the fifth floor, and visit
TO the place when the bright, nicely furnished sit
ting room is filled with members must be source
The club is divided into number of sections, and
while some OF the members attend only for the
social advantages others go there TO perfect them
selves in bookkeeping, embroidery, dressmaking.
typewriting sewing and other branches, for which
there are separate rooms and instructors. The
room where the cooking school has its sessions Is
provided with a number Of tiny stoves. and the
good quality OF the dishes prepared there may be
inferred from the fact that The Tribunes guide
said: THE girls always eat what they cook"
From the Board meeting room one may look
down into the large assembly-hall. The girls
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
NO CHARITY" THERE.
ct. BARTHoLoMEw's PARISH HOUSE
AND ITS NEW ADDITION.

THE VARIOUS KINDS or ACTIVITY THAT IT Fos-
rEHs-1rs PRINCIPLE OF HELPING PEG
PIE TO HELP THEMSELVES.
St. Bartholonnsw's Parish House. IN Forty-second-
It., near Third-ave.. has long been known as one
OF the unique institutions OF the metropolis and the
work which is. done there b. the Rev. DR.. David H.
Greer and his colaborers has attracted favorable
attention not only In church circles but wherever
the noble aims OF the promoters OF the institution
were known new addition to the house has re-
Gently been opened which has been in course OF con-
struction for eighteen months. This adds thirty
I'VE feet 20 the Forty-secondst. front, making The
parish house 100 feet front by 100 feet deep. nine
stories high ami thoroughly freproof.
Although the various departments are all designed
with a view 10 benehtlng those who are members.
the word charity Is never used in connection with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
BrentanO'S,
Booksellers, Stationers and
Importers,

Booksellers, St0tioners and
Importers,
Exhibit for the approaching
holidays a stock Of books in
English, French and German
unsurpassed elsewhere in this
country, having in view the
variety Of subjects in choice
bindings and editions. Our
Stationery, Christmas Gard
and Calendar Departments are
unusually complete. Our uni
formly low prices enable Gus
toners to make their purchases
with satisfaction in this as in
every other respect.
Union Square & 10th S
New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12
TWO VETERANS DIE IN KEARNY.

The Soldiers Home in Kearny was twice VISITED
nv, death Yesterday Edwin r. Ryno, who was APP
orsr,,, q, the hest OF health just before he was
stricken. joked with his comrades while getting
ready for breakfast. AS he was about 10 ran IN
In. ~ march 10 the dining he reeed and fell,
and died before the doctor arrived Apoplexy was
49, oau.e ~ death Ryno served In the war In
, w nth New-Jersey Volunteers he was
seventy years od ....,., ~. ,ssr. old WIN had
hsen m for more than a week with pneumonia. was
the second victim: He served tnroush inc war IN
Sompany H. LIST New-Jcrsey Infantry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-12

woman's dress At Police Headquarters the boy
said he was Peter Lance. ten years old. Of No i35
South Canai-st. He said he was one OF gang OF
seven or eight boys who had been stealing pocket
hooks for about two years. The police got the
names Of other boys implicated and arrested Philip
THOMAS Curran, nine, his brother; Frederick Pc
lasee eight, Of Nc Us South Canai-st and Nieno,
boc.niack and is known as Monkey The de-
teciiyes said that the devices used by these little
boys 10 rob women. and their expertness would 90
credit to professionals