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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
LAND SALE.

II. B. Titcomb VS.. Joe Booker ct al.
In Chancery Court at Columbia, Tenn.
In obedience to a decree of the Chan
Gerry Court at Columbia, Tenn, made
Mt the January special term, 1897, at
page u, in the above styled case, l will,
on
Saturday, the 3rd day of April, 1897,
in front of the Courthouse door in Co
lumbia, sell to the highest and best bid
der the property in said decree de-
scribed, being tract of land lying and
being in the - civil district of Maury
County, Tennessee, adjoining lands Of
G. w. Gordon ct al. and bounded as fol-
lows: North by the lands of G. w.
Gordon ct al. on the east by the Column
bia and Lewisburg road; on the south
by the lands of Jim Holland, and on
the West by the lands Of J. w. Frierson,
Guardian, formerly owned by Mrs. +.
NJ. Booker, containing 10 acres more
or less.
Terms Of Sale Said sale will be
made on a credit of II months, and IN
bar of the equity of redemption. Notes,
drawing interest from day of sale, with
good personal security, will be re-
quired of the purchaser, and lien will
be retained on the property sold, as
further security.
This 18th day of March, 1897.
A. n. AKIN, Clerk IL Com'r.
w. b. Gordon, Solicitor. marl2-4t
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GENERAL NEWS.

The once promising lives of Scott
Jackson and Alonzo Walling, the
young dental students, paid the
penalty last Saturday on the gallows
at Newport, KY, for the murder of
the sweet-faced country girl, Pearl
Bryan, of Greencastle, Ind, on Feb.
l, 1896, at Fit. Thomas. The victim
was beheaded to prevent identifi-
cation, and the head has never been
found. Her murderers had resorted
to every trick known to sharp
practitioners to have their death
sentence committed to life imprisOn-
ment, but to no avail.
Sydney Smith, of Argo, Ga, who
died a few days since, was the old
est and probably the most eccentric
man in the South. He was 1lS years
of age at his death. He realized
several days before his demise that
his end was near and at his request
his pastor, w. w. Bryan, IA Metho-
dist minister, preached his funeral,
to which he listened attentively
throughout, interspersing it with an
occasional amen.
There are said to be just nineteen
Americans, and no more, fighting in
the Cuban army.
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There IS OTHERS,
WAS HIS MOTHERS DARLING.

Trust Him Not In Street Cars Nor
With His Sisters Beau.
He was a nice manly little fellow in
Fauntleroy dress and with long golden
curls. He was kneeling in the front
seat of an Olive street car intently
watching the motOrman of the grip.
The mOtorman stopped the car with a
jerk. "My," said the little fellow, don't
he make things hum!'
The old gentleman in the seat behind
him nodded, and recognition by q fell
low-passenger put the little man in a
laxative mood.
"My name is Berthe" he said 81 live
out in Westminster place. Where do
you live?"
"On West Pine street." obligingly
said the elderly man.
"That's where my sisters beau lives.
That's him back there sitting in the
seat with my sister. Don't you think
my sister is a pretty girl?"
The old gentleman nodded, confirm
ing the youngsters judgment about his
sisters beauty.
"Do you think he is good-looking, toe?
My sister says he isn't but he's got lots
of dough-"
BY this time everybody within sound
of the little fellows voice was laughing.
The girl blushed fiercely, and was al
most frantic with fear Of what was GO
ing to come next.
"She had an awfully good-looking
sweetheart last summer, and he was so
nice to me, and always took me out for
a walk when he came in the evening,
waiting for her to dress. But he didn't
have any dough, and so she took up
with this one. She is going to be mar
ried soon"
The elderly man felt sorry for the girl
and tried to stop the youngsters pratt
tie. But his voice had gone all over the
car by this time. The young million
aire had heard the last remark, and he
looked dumfounded. At the mex cross
ing he lifted his hat to the shame-faced
girl, and jumped off the car.
And this is a true story of "little
pitchers that have big ears"
There is broken engagement some
where in the West End.-St. Louis Re-
public.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
SHERIFF'S SALE.

BY virtue of writ of venditioni eX-
ponas, issued to me from the Honorable
Circuit Court of Maury County, Tenn,
on the Sth day of March, 1897, in the
cause OF r. p. Burney VS.. T. NJ. White
head and j. w. Bennett, Admir-. Of r.
5. Whitehead, will, on
Monday, April IL, 1897,
at the court house door in the town of
Columbia, Tenn, within legal hours,
sell to the highest and best bidder, for
cash, the reversionary interest of Il. NJ.
Whitehead in Mrs. Martha Whitehead's
homestead and dover; the same stu
ated in the 18th civil district of Maury
County, Tenn, on the waters Of Little
Flat Creek, and bounded as follows: on
the north by Moore, on the west, by
HattOn, on the south by Whitehead, on
the east by Glenn, containing 40 acres.
Said property was levied on and will
be sold as the property of T. M. White,
head, to satisfy said order of sale and
cost. This March 18th, 1897.
marl2-4t LOVE WEBB, Sheriff.
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DEATHS HARVEST.

On Tuesday morning last, at l:30
O'Clock, Miss Carrie Staten Owen,
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. j..
Owen, departed this life at her home
on Twelfth street in the 18th year of
her age. Deceased bad been in ill
health for sometime, but her death
was a sad shock to all. Kind, gentle,
modest, sweet-natured and lOvable,
she endeared herself to all with
whom she came in contact. Why
God in his mysterious providence
should see fit to cut off "A life so
young and beautiful, we do not
know; but 1.-THE fairest flowers often
fade while blooming" and some
times the brightest lives droOp and
die in the very morning of their eX-
istence, and are gathered into the
everything garner of God. She
leaves a father, mother and two
brothers and large number of
relatives, who are deeply bowed
down in grief by her most untimely
departure. A large circle of friends,
who loved her in life and now revere
her in death, will weave bright gar
lands gathered from the sweetest
flowers of admiration, friendship
and love, and tenderly Irvine them,
last sad tribute, round her men,
DRY. The funeral services were con-
Quoted at the residence Wednesday
afternoon at 9 o'clock by Revs. w.
A. PrOvine and w. ID. Wendell, and
the remains were inferred in Rose
Hill Cemetery.
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Trustees Sale Of Real Estate.

By virtue of deed of trust executed
to me by A. A. Barker and wife, l.. j.
Barker, October q, 1875. recorded in
book SO, p. 397, r. o. NJ, c., / will sell for
cash, free from the right and equity of
redemption, dover and homestead, at
public cutlery, to the highest bidder, at
the courthouse door, in Columb ia, Ten
nessee, on
Monday, the 18th Day of April, 1897,
between the hours of 10 O'Clock a. m,
and II o'clock, m, the following des-
cribed house and lot lying in the 2nu
ward of Columbia, Tenn. beginning in
the center of Sth street in the west
margin of the old corporation alley
(Frierson street,; thence north with
said street 1927 feet to Mrs. w. G. Dor
sets S. E. Olner; thence west SSh feet
to Mrs. Jane Barnett's line; thence
south with heI line 1929 feet to Sth
street, and thence east with said street
So fee to the beginning
Said sale will he made at the instance
of the Maury County Building and Loan
Association, to satisfy its debt and costs
of sale. H.O. FULTON, Sec. Il Treas,
marchl2 1t Trustee.
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The Racket.
lNCANDESCENT LAMPS.

how the Burned Out Filament May BE
Replaced and Renewed.
1t has been generally supposed to be a
fruitless task to attempt the renewal of
a burnt out incandescent electric lamp
although there appears to be some eco
nomic fallacy involved in the destruc-
ton of what is except i'll one small if
important particular a perfect piece of
apparatus. 1t is not intended, as a rule,
to give in this column descriptions of
American devices or achievements
drawn from foreign publications. This
subject has, however, been taken up by
the English journal, Industries and
Iron, and, although it states that an
American process for renewing these
lamps after the filament has been bro
ken has been developed, it does not give
the name Of inventors nor state that the
process has come into anything like gen
eral application. Its description of the
operation is therefore given for what it
is worth.
1t states that a commercial success
has been made of process for renewing
burned out lamps which renders possible
the use of the old bulb at very slight
expense. By the new method the collar,
or bare end, of the lamp is not disturb
ed, the old filament being removed and
the new one placed through small hole
in the lamp bulb made by removing the
tip. The small hole is subsequently clos
ed exactly in the same manner as in the
case of the new lamp, leaving nothing
to indicate in the finished, repaired
lamp that it had ever been opened.
1t is stated that some 400, 900 lamps
have been repaired by this method, the
filament being inserted through the
small hole referred to by skillful twist
Of the hand and secured in position by a
special carbon paste. The black deposit
on the inside of the bulb is removed by
fitting the lamp to the holder and re-
moving it in gas furnace, while i'm
mediately following this operation a
small glass tube is fused to the opening
made in the bulb, through which the
lamp is exhausted. When this has been
done and the last trace of air and gas
absorbed, blowpipe flame is directed
upon the throat Of the tube, which is
melted into the point exactly in every
respect counterpart of the original
lamp Providence journal.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

Mrs. Martha McMurry, wife of the
late John NJ. McMurry, departed
this life at her home near Bigby-
vile last Monday at I o'clock, in
the Slst year of her age. The
funeral services were conducted at
McCan's Tuesday afternoon by
Rev. NJ. f. Gabard, and the remains
were inferred in McCain's cemetery
Deceased was in her 8lst year at the
time of her death. She united her
self with the Methodist church when
sixteen years of age, and, all through
life's varied scenes of rain and sun
shine, lived a devoted Christian
life. She leaves four children-Mrs.
S. c. Coffey, Mrs. J. G. Hobbs, Mrs.
w. T. Wells and Mrs. j. d. Nc
Maurry, all of this county.
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OVER THE COUNTY
Cabinet photos, $3.50 doz.at Young'l

Cabinet photos, $3.50 doz.at Youngs.
Mr.. Jesse Tomlinson, ex-Supt of
Public Instruction, will take charge
of the Campbell's Station school.
Ever Bright, the best flour for the
money on earth. mch5 1t
Mr.. Frank Short, of the Brittcn
neighbOrhoOd, was thrown from his
horse last week, and had two of his
teeth Knocked out and was badly in
jured otherwise.
The talk all over the country is of
the Palaces millinery opening, to
take place April lSt, 2nd and Bird. 1t
Persons wishing their address
changed, will please say where from,
as we'll az where to; it is absolutely
necessary that we know your present
address, before we can make the
change to your new one. If
Mr.. Fred Knapton, of Britton, had
one of his hands badly mutilated
last week by the accidental dis
charge of gun.
Blue Seal" is the best, Ever
Bright" is close second. mch5 At
Some of the progressive people Of
the IsOm neighbordood are trying to
run line to LipscOmb and connect
there with the Citizens Telephone
line. We wish them success. They
will find it good thing.
Stockholders of the Carriers Creek
Extension Turnpike Co., are re-
quested to meet at Jameson's Store
on Saturday, April B, at o'clock p.
m, to elect officers for the coming
year. G. HI. MCKAY, Prest.
mar5-4t
The high water so completely
covered and washed away the road
leading along Cathey's creek, that
an effort will be made to raise the
road bed, so as to prevent recur-
renee of this trouble in the future.
Persons RENTING by mail will not
receive receipts unless receipts are
requested. Notice the date on your
paper; if the date is changed your
remittance has been received ;
otherwise it has not, and you had
better begin to make inquiries. If
The damage to county bridges and
county roads, caused by the recent
high waters, will cost the county
several thousand dollars; and the
damage to fences and houses and
lands, will cost the people several
thousand more. But it is all over
in life time.
The time for printing jack and
hOrse-bills is about here, and we
would like for our friends who have
anything to do in that line to re-
member that the HERALD is better
prepared to get out their work than
any other printing establishment in
Columbia. If
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
THE FLOOD SITUATION.

River at Memphis Reported Stationary
but Another Rise Anticipated.
Memphis, Mar. 24.-Since 8 O. clock
this morning, when the river regis
tered 1873 feet, the river has remain
ed stationary. The weather bureau
announces it will probably so re-
main for twenty-four bours, but
there is every reason to expect a
further rise within short time, as
the water coming down is sufficient
for that purpose. News has been re-
ceived by United States Engineer
Fitsch that the levec on the Arkan-
sas side has broken in two places,
about 1873 miles from Memphis, and
one not far below Modoc. Engineer
Fitsch has acted upon them with
promptness. He sent u relief boat
barges and sklffs for the assistance
of the people in the country affected e.
Details concerning the break at
DawsOn's are meager. The break
near ModOc was not unexpected, as
the levee seems weak in that vicini-
ty, several breaks having already
occurred in spite of all efforts. The
levees on the Mississippi side re-
main intact, and reports tonight
contain no intimation of an expect
ed break.
Three hundred and fifty tents were
received here to-day from the War
Department and every flood refugee
is quartered in camp one mile from
the city limits. The camp has been
named Camp Congo, and will be un-
der direct supervision of the relief
committee.
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To the Public,

1t has been enormously circulated
that Lyle Cliff Dairy was going to
cease furnishing milk to its patrons
and the public. This is not so. On
the contrary every effort is being
made to improve the facilities of
Lyle Cliff Dairy, and secure to its
patrons better service. For salts
factory reasons change was made
In the driver of the wagon, and
hence the erroneous reports circu-
lated.
Lyle Cliff Dairy will furnish pure
Jersey milk and cream. Citizens
Telephone No..54.
1t l.. p. PADGETT, Proprietor.
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LAND SALE.

J. NJ. II odge ct al. VS.. Mrs. Cordelia Ezell
ct al.
BY virtue of decree of the Honorable
Chancery Court of Maury county, Ten
nessee, in the above styled cause, rem
dered at its May term, 1896, we will, on
Saturday, the 17th Day of April, 1897,
at the Courthouse door in Columbia,
sell to the highest bidder the following
described store-hOuse and lot, situated
in the town of Columbia, in the south
east corner of Public-square, and bound
ed on the north by Public-sqnare and
Will Morgan, east by Geo. ID. Hodge
and an alley, south by James Andrews,
and west by store-house and lot devised
to Mary L. Hodge and others.
Terms of Sale:-Ten per cent cash,
balance on credit OF one and two years,
with interest from day of sale. Notes
with approved security and lien re-
tanned. Sale will be free from the right
and equity of redemption.
j. NJ. HODGE,
g. ID. HODGE,
A. A. HODGE,
mar26 At Special Commissioners.
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RG-ODGlilg Of Buildings.
Elvira Matthews ct al. VS.. John Voor-
HES of al

Elvira Matthews ct al. VS.. John Voor-
HES ct al.
Pursuant to decree of the Chancery
Court at Columbia, Tenn, entered in
above styled cause at the January
special term, 1897, at page 81, directing
me to reopen the biddings on the fol-
lowing described real estate, to-wit:
Situated in the 9th civil district of
Maury County, Tenn, End Ward of
the City of Columbia, bounded North
by Sth street, East by Embargo street,
South by lot of Matilda Smith and West
by the Amelia Wilkes place now owned
by Eugene Pillow, fronting on Sth
street 50 feet. / will receive advanced
bids on same property until II mon
Monday, the 5th day of April, 1897.
Said sale will be made on credit of 6,
II and Is months, except the sum of
fifty dollars which will be required IN
cash on day of sale, and in bar of the
equity of redemption. Note dated the
18th Dec, 1896 bearing interest from
date with good personal security will
berequired of the purchaser and lien
retained on the property as further
security. This March 18th, 1897.
a. n. AKIN, G. & NJ.
VOORHEES, * Fowler, Solicitors.
mrl2-4t.
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Flood In Alabama.

Montgomery, Mar. PA special
to the Advertiser says: The town
Of Elba, on Pea River, is completely
covered with water. Early this
morning water was six feet deep on
the principal streets aud public
square, and flowing through every
business house and residence in the
town.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
Diacernment.

ELLA, you have been playing all the
afternoon with these toy soldiers That's
not a proper amusement for big girl
like you, >" said her mother.
"But, mamma, 1 am not playing with
the soldiers l picked out the officers
and played with them. Pearson s
Weekly.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
ALCORN'S '0 ;FH!IlEFiss
THESE medicines are as well an

THESE medicines are as we'll and
much more favOrably known
throughout this county than any
Of the patent medicines that are
so extensively advertised. They are
not "cure-all's," but each one is pre-
pared for special purpose. Thew are
made by us with one object in view;
that is to please our trade and give
them 100 cents worth for their dollar
and not make them pay $l.00 for 30
cents worth of medicine and 20 cents
worth of advertising. For instance,
i'm orr
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
Worst is Over.

Paducah, KY, Mar. 24.-After
reaching maximum of nearly fifty
one feet the river came to a stand
to-day and the worst now seems to
be over. More streets are flooded
than on yesterday, and the back
water is still rising slightly. There
is much suffering among the poorer
classes living in the bottoms. A
large fund has been raised for the
benefit of the hundreds of flood suf-
ferers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

Master Clarence Anderson died at
the home of his parents in the
Theta neighbOrhood last Saturday,
March 20, and was buried at Knob
Greek Cemetery Sunday afternoon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
Fourth Dividend,

The Comptroller having declared
a fourth dividend of five per cent,
parties holding certificates of claims
proven, are requested to call and get
prorata. You must bring your GER
tiflcates. JOHN t. WILLIAMSON,
If Receiver.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
At Helena,

Helena, Ark, Mar. 24.-The river
has been on stand here since last
night, the gauge reading 500 to-
night. Observer Miles says the wa
ter will go to fifty feet or over by
next Wednesday unless the levee
breaks in Mississippi.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
SYRUP OF RED CLOVER,

we give you 100 doses for $lOO. Pa
tent medicines advertise to give 100 doses
for dollar, but if you have taken any
you have found that you must increase
the dose from the start, and in reality
you never get over y to 30 doses to
each bottle, and in most of them only
- To % doses
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

The woman tennis champion Of New
Zealand has but one hand, and that is
the rrft one, but she can serve ball
that is exceedingly difficult to return.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

Mr.. William A. Eakn, a former
resident of Maury County, died at
his home near Lewiston, Idaho,
March 8, in the 73rd year of his age.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

"What did you think of our new
patrol wagon?" asked the rounds
man Of his friend who loafs for liv-
ing. Great! was carried away
with it,"
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sTOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the Columbia Herald Company will be held
at the office Of the company in Columbia,
Tenn, on Saturday, April 10, 1897, at lC
Board of Directors for the ensuing year,
and for the transaction OF any other bust
ness that may be presented.
mario At +. ID. LANDER, Manager
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
ALCORN'S Celery and KOla COMPOUND,

we know is much better prepa-
ration than any patent celery compound
and we guarantee it to contain To 3
times as many doses. Try one bottle,
and if you do not say it is the best
refund the money.
For habitual constipation there is
nothing we know of that EQUALS
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

Six women and six men compose
the jury in all intricate divorce case
proceedings in South Dakota.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
We have too much heavy
wooden underwear in stock
and offer it at the following

and offer it at the following
reduced prices:
Mems white wool shirts and
drawers, SOC and 95c, cut to =. 74c.
Mems gray wool shirts and
drawers, SOC, cut to .......... soc.
Mems gray wool shirts and
drawers, Soc and SOC, cut to 74c.
Mems tan wool shirts and draw
ers, $l.l0 and $l.19, cut to . 89c.
Mems red wool shirts and draw
ers, 95c, cut to 49,. .......... 75c.
Mems red undershirts d. ...... soc.
Mems cotton shirts and draw
erS 90. .......... l5c up.
Ladies' Jersey ribbed vests, .
each 800. ............ loo, zoe, 25c.
Ladies Jersey ribbed pants, per
pair ....... =. -. 25c to Soc.
Ladies' Jersey ribbed union
suits ..... 45c to Toe.
Children's union suits, 2 to 5, at 25c.
Ladies' black fleece lined
gloves go. ...... .....lOc to 25c.
Ladies' black gauntlet gloves 25c.
Mems gloves, all kinds, lined
and unlined, at the lowest
prices NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ....
Our entire stock of children's
cloaks at greatly reduced prices.
Big lot Of gray blankets now go at
SOC a pair.
Bed comforts, full size, 74c and up.
Take advantage of these reduced
prices while they last.
Respectfully,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26
All the Latest Nnrelties

In wash goods and millinery will be
seen at the Trade Palace opening,
April LIST, End and 3rd. less Ii
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

1t is noticed that in sitting on a
tack, a man swears off.
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NOTICE.

The partnership heretofore existing be-
tween John A. Walker and Charles b.
Walker, under the firm name of John A.
Walker a. Son, Agents, is this day dissolved
by mutual consent. John A. Walker will
continue the coal business under the firm
name OF John A. Walker, Agent, and will
settle up all the business of the old firm.
JOHN A. WALKER.
1t CHARLES B.WALKER.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

Ray declares that the seed Of single
spleenwort will number at least 1000, :
600.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

Everybody Is Going
To the millinery opening at the
Trade Palace on April lst, End and
Bird. 1t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-03-26

In the deserts of Arizona there is
a species of woodpecker which.pecks
the telegraph poles to pieces. The
bird hears the humming sound and
imagines that insects are beneath
the surface.