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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
COlOred Normal Comm encement.

The Tenn. State Normal and In
dustrial Schools commencement
exercises will be held June 16 and
II at Gholston Hall. A Japanese
and Mexican Fan entertainment
will be held the night of the 10Th.
Prof. w. H. Council, Principal of
Normal and Industrial School,
Normal, Ala, will deliver the COM
mencement address the night of the
18th. His subject will he THE In
dustrial Needs of the Negro in his
Present Condition.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30

Ladies' and Children's Oxford Ties
and Strap Sandals, Wei Kid, Pat
ent Leather, Black, Tan, ChocO-
late, Russell, at CSC and $l.25.
GOOD, RELIABLE, STYLISH
FOOTWEAR.
You'll find us headquarters on
footgear. Nowhere else can you
duplicate our styles and prices.
GENTS FURNISHINGS.
Negligee and dress shirts, with or
without collars, 400, Toe, CSC, up.
New Neckwear, great SOC value for
only 25c.
Fast Black Half Hoes, l0c, 15c a pr.
1t pays to trade with the
MAURY DRY GOODS
g. SHOE COMPANY.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Good Opening for the Right Man.

WANTED.-A man of good address
and large acquaintance to solicit in
Columbia and Maury County for an
old established legal reserve Life In
surance Company. One of the best.
First-class contract to right man.
Address, w. H. SHERMAN,
General Agent,
Room, l and 2, Vanderbilt Build
apr30-4t ing, Nashville, Tenn,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
A Sad Accident,

Mrs. John A. Walker, who had
her left leg broken just below the
hip about ten years ago, and has
since been unable 20 use that limb,
received a painful injury last Sun
day afternoon by falling and break
ing the bone in the same place.
The break, although quite painful,
is not necessarily dangerous, and
her physicians hope to restore her
to her usual health. The many
friends of this estimable lady deeply
sympathize with her, and wish for
her a speedy recovery.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
RAINS, THE DRUGGIST
Blood Poison Feared.

DIR. Otey Porter, of the Frierson
neighborhood, knocked the skin off
the knuckles on his right hand a
few days since, and in some way the
wound became infected with poison
and his entire arm became badly
swollen. He went to Nashville to
consult physicians there, but soon
after his arrival an Improvement in
his condition was noted, and he re-
turned home, and we are glad to re-
port is improving rapidly.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Old Judgment Revived.

The Nashville Sun of last Satur-
day says: ]. K. P. and II. J. Tim
mons filed bill in the Chancery
Court yesterday against D. B.
Cooper to revive a Judgement for
$l,75l.31, given iu their favor by the
Chancery Court of Maury County,
April q, 1887.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
SAM JONES LEAVES FRANKLIN.

The Meetings Were Well Attended and
Highly Successful.
Last Sunday was the last day of
the Sam Jones meeting in Franklin,
and, Notwithstanding the drenching
rain which fell In the afternoon,
every foot of space in the large
building was occupied at all three of
the services. The special train from
Columbia, consisting of three
coaches, was well filled, and all who
went were more than pleased. AT
the night service the balance of
$4,000 due on the tabernacle was
made up in less than 30 minutes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Aldermanic Election Tonight.

At the regular meeting of the
Board of Mayor and Aldermen to-
night, the matter of electing an
alderman for the Fourth Ward, to
fill the vacancy caused by the resig-
nation of Mr.. ]. H. Frierson, will be
brought up. Several good men have
been spoken of for the office.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Still in the Fight.

and as an old friend of mine says,
we are johnnie on the spot" We
make the following prices for this
week:
A strictly good package coffee at l5c,
per package, roasted, and on up
to lSc, zoe, 25c, SOC and 35c, per ID.
Evaporated apricots ............ 09c.
Evaporated peaches ....... ...... SIC.
Resins, London Layers. .......... 06c.
10 lbs good lard NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. $l.00
Is lbs country lard ...............$l. 100.
All other groceries at proportion
ately low prices.
See us on millet seed. "Seel"
II w. Il. McKENNON
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
DEATHS.

Mrs. Mary A. Patterson died April
%, aged 81 years, paralysis.
Thomas Hunter died April p.
aged 30 years, consumption.
Elijah Farrer died April %, aged
SO years, bronchitis.
Mrs. Lula Pigg died April q, aged
20 years, consumption.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
The
Druggists Duty.

He should fill the prescription
precisely as it is written. He
shoald not deviate a hair
breadth either in quantity or
kind. His drugs and medicines
should be the purest and best.
He should shut his eyes to any
thing but the VERY best. He
should avoid the handling of
inferior drugs as he would any
other criminal act. When he
has done all this, he has SIM
ply done his duty-nO more.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
MILLINERY

Nobby Hats for the Centennial.
Short Back Sailors, Trimmed Sailors
and the new Bolero Turbans are the
popular hats. A complete line of
ribbons, flowers, etc.
Miss NELLIE CARROLL.
Entrance through store of McKennon,
Anderson IL Foster.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
For Sale CheaD.

One Queen Anchor cooking stove
No. 8; with hot water reservoir and
vessels. Has been in use only three
months. Cost-new $3.50; will sell
for $3.50 cash. Apply to o. G.
Ovens family grocery, third door
from Phoenix Bank. 1t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
New Furniture aud Undertaking
Establishment.

The Lebanon correspondent to the
Nashville American, says:-R. f.
Nichols, who until recently owned
the Racket Store at this place, will
engage in the furniture and under
taking business at Columbia.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Your Duty.-A

If medicine is to cure a dis
ease, it must be good medicine
the best only IS good enough.
Your duty to yourself and to
your doctor is, tn go to the
very best druggist you can
find, without letting dollars
and distance stand in your way.
In doing your duty we have
every reason to think that you
will come here with your pre-
prescriptions.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Clean I'm!

City Health officer, ]. L. Voor-
HES, has issued circulars notifying
the citizens of Columbia to clean up
their premises and have them ready
for inspection by the 9Th of May.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30

Cards have been received by the
friends of Miss Minnie Josephine
Bradbury and Mr.. Isaac II lard
Polk, of San Francisco, Cal,
announcing their marriage, which
took place in that city on Monday,
April 10. Mr.. Polk is son of the
late Col. George w. Polk, and was
formerly resident Of this co unity.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Craig Y Fisher.

In Columbia, can point your Guilt
vator points and calf-tongue and
save you money, and make them do
as good work as when new. 1t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Green 4 Co.,

Will open a first-class grocery in
the II. ]. fuckers old stand. VIII
be open by the 9TH of May.
1t GREEN & Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
FrieFSOl & Embry,
Farmers!

Did you know that binder or
mower thoroughly repaired would
do as good work as Al new one?
II CRAIG & FISHER.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Drug
Duty
Defined.
DOCTORS DUTY.

He must first examine his pa
tient, by the light of science,
to determine where and what
the trouble is. He must deter
mine and prescribe precisely
the kind of drugs needed to eff
feet a cure. He must direct the
doses and leave no room for
doubt on the part of the pa
tient, or the druggist who COM
pounds the prescription, There
his duty ends.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Now Is the Time

To get your Sorghum Seed, Millet
Seed, Hungarian Seed, Stock Peas,
and Wabash Corn. We are also head
quarters for Lime. Paris Green,
Land Plaster, and everything in the
field seed line. Also sugar-house
molasses of all grades, together with
a full stock of fresh groceries. Cot
fee of all grades. We are making a
special run on good green coffee ;
Just think, 8 lbs for one dollar. Give
us call and we will treat you right.
Respectfully,
FrieFSOl & Embry.
Location, Cakes Building, corner Sth
and South Main Streets.
Telephone No. l07.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Married Near Murfreesboro.

MarfleU Near
The following special from Muir
freesboro, appeared in Tuesdays
American:
~. M. Avent surprised his many
friends tonight by gathering around
him few intimate associates and
driving to the resid ence of Mr.. Sam
L. Butler, near Salem, VIII ere he
was united in marriage to Miss Lena
Frierson, formerly Of this place,
now of Columbia, Tenn. Rev.
George Patterson tied the solemn
knot. Miss Frierson is one of the
most accomplished and lovely young
ladies that was ever raised in Ruth
erford county. Mr.. Avent is deserv-
eddy popular, and representative
of one of the most influential and
prominent families of the State, and
member of the firm Of Nancy ~
Avent, druggists, of this city"
The information contained in the
above was even more surprise to
friends here than there. The bride
is the daughter of Mrs. Lizzie NJ.
Frierson, and a sister of Mr.. Geo. 7.
Frierson. During the few months
she has made her home here, she
has been much admired, and her
many friends were not only much
surprised but greatly disa ppolnted
that she was to leave their circle so
suddenly. However, they will be
none the less hearty in their con-
gratulations and good wishes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30

THOS. ]. TUCKER ASSIGNS.
Liabilities About S1,7OO-EdGar Latta,
Assignee.

Assignee.
Last Friday morning Thomas j..
Tucker, dealer in general merchan-
disc and WHISTLES, in the southeast
corner of the square, filed deed of
assignment with the Register Of
Maury County for the benefit of his
creditors, naming Edgar Latta as
assignee. The liabilities amount to
about $1,700, and the assets, con-
sisting of his stock of groceries and
WHISTLES. fixtures, etc., amount to
about $1,000. Following is a list of
Al
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30

NOW Is THE TIME. Purify me lou
the fountain of life. GREENWAN's oar
saparilla will do it.
Contains Sarsaparilla, Stalt1E
dock. Poke Root, T,ifolium and lodide
of Potash, all of which are known as
possessing the best curative properties
FOR diseases arising from impure blood.
II also stimulates the LIVER, the sewer
system, and through this organ helps
nature throw of impure secretions' I'M
parting new life and energy. For gen
erol sfrenythening tonic and system
builder, this medicine cannot he , eX-
celled. We use extra care in selecting
the drugs that enter into the COMPOST
ton of
GREENWAY'S SARSAPAR RI Liza;
the best that money can buy: 1t IS maze
in our house by the best method known
to modern pharmacy, and. we reconI,
mend il for all diseases OF the BLoop
and LIVER. Your Friends,
WOODBRIDGE Il IRVINE,
DRUG GISTS
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30

The Maury National Bank,
Buford Bros. and DR.. Robt. Pillow
are preferred creditors.
Mr. Tucker has been in business
in Columbia for many years, and
his friends regret his embarrass-
ment.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
WEDDING BELLS.
Perry-Jennings.

Last evening ut Q o'clock, at the
residence of ]. b. Hawthorne, love
affair of some duration was sudden
ly but happily contaminated.
The contracting parties were Hon.
w. A. Perry and Miss Carrie
Montague Jennings, of Mt. Pleasant.
DR.. Hawthorne OBLIGATED.
The wedding was a very quiet one,
the attendants being limited, state
Treasurer f. b. Craig and Mrs.
Lennie Williams being present to
see the happy couple unite their
hearts and hopes.
After the marriage Mr.. and Mrs.
Perry repaired to the Tulane, where
a suit of rooms was awaiting t hem.
The wedding was somewhat in the
nature of a surprise, even to the
bride and groom themselves, as the
details were not arrange until after
3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Miss
Jennings was in the city on visit
to the family of Hon. John A. Pitts
and had decided to leave for her home
I'm Mt. Pleasant on the afternoon
train. Mr.. Perry also contemplated
taking his departure last night for
his home, but changed their minds,
with the result that both will leave
for Jackson, their future home, this
morning.
Miss Jennings was engrossing
clerk of the House of Representa-
tives two years and has a wide
circle of friends throughout the
State. She is daughter of Hon.
Scott Jennings, of Maury County,
and very beautiful young woman
of the blonde type. Mr.. Perry is the
honored Representative of Madison
County in the General Assembly
and prosperous planter.-Sunday's
American.
Miss Jennings ia one of Maury
county's fairest types of young
womanhood, and has a large circle
of friends who join with the H ERALD
in wishing for her future of un-
alleged happiness and prosperity.
Miss Jennings was for some time
the HERALD's correspondent from
Mt. Pleasant, and wrote over the
pseudonym Of "Athene."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1897-04-30
Shirt Waists

just in-they combine style
with low prices, something
that is not overlooked by care
full buyers. We must have the
best stock of
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
BIG LUMBER FAILURE.
One of WiscOnsin's Most Extensive
Operators nnd manufacturers
Forced to Assign.

Oshkosh. Wis, Nov. 11.-Henry Sherry.
one of the greatest lumber operators and
man who had interests in nearly every
northern county. gave up the fight against
business misfortuneS and the shrinkase of
assets and credit due to hard times. and
assigned all his vast properties for the
benefit of his creditors. The assignee is
James w. Cameron. of Milwaukee. formerly
associated with Mr.. Sherry, at Nesper Wis.
For three or four years Henry Sherry
has been sailing close to the lee shore of
bankruptcy. and several times clawed off
by extraordinary efforts of himself and
friends. What kept him above water and
maintained his credit, his verified as
sertion that there was not "a scratch of a
PEN against his property. A couple of
days ago, however. deeds that had been
held back. We're filed against the postoffice
block in Neenah owned by him. and To-
storm descended Some of the banks of this
city demanded security. and to save his
estate being wasted by attachments Sherry
assigned. The assignment may affect sew
eral corporations in which Sherry was in
terested.
Mr.. Sherry estimates his debts and those
of associate companies as less than sl.GO0,0o0
He estimates that his assets and those of
associate companies are sufficient to pay all
the liabilities if judiciously handled He
expects to pay dollar for dollar.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
SMUGGLER FIRE STILL BURNS.
Death While Examining the
Workings,

Aspen. COL Nov. 17-While it is generally
conceded tonight that there is but little
danger of the Smuggler fire spreading be-
ycnd the large stope where it is now burn
ing. the indications for lingering fire
that may extend into months are greater
than since the fire started Sunday morn
ing. The management is now confident
that the seat of trouble is located some
where between the seventh and eighth lev
els. but just where they are unable to say.
A, $50 both the steam and water were
turned off for an examination. To all ap-
pearances no progress had been made.
There is an increase of smoke in the vapor
which is looked upon as an indication tn 1t
the FIRE has reached some of the water
soaked timbers and is smouldering rather
than burning. The gas issuing from the
shaft is not so dense.
This afternoon manager Hallett. Mine
Inspector Fred II. Nye. Master Mechanic
Alex Cartons. Foreman Carney and two
miners had a miraculous escape from death
while examining. the mine. All but two
were overcome by the gas while on the
eighth level and were, with great diff
Guilty. saved from death by suffocation.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
MRS. LEASE REFUSES A HOME.
"omnn Popuiist Of ks"sns Declines
the Offer Of a Residence in
Minnesota.

ST. Paul. Mimi, Nov. E.-When Ignatius
DonBelly his paper proposed 10 raise a
fund for the purpose Of clearing tho mort
gage from the home of Mrs. Lease. OF Kan
sas. i. X. Hoistna. leading Polk county
'MinnD Populst. suggested that if would
be a graceful act 10 buy and present IN
Mrs. Lease a residence in Crookston. that
county. with the request that that lady
make that her home in The future. Mr.
Holston wrote to a number of his friends
in the Populist party. and in "A few DAYS
had returns from enough to assure the pur-
chase OF as fine an establishment as there
is in the city.
Mr.. Donnelly urged Mrs. Lease TO accep;
the offer. She objected. owing TO th. So.
verify of the climate. and Mrs Lease was
then asked to make Crooks;on her sum.
mer home and lecture in the East or on tho
Pacific coast during The winter thus avoid.
ing the severity Of the climate. This offer
was also declined.
This answer OF Mrs. Lease has caused III,
ab"ndonneut OF the plan. but her friends
at crookston propose to do - large share
toward the work Of lifting the mortgage
from her Kansas home.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
KAIULANl IN HONOLULU.
Hawaiian Princess Returns to Her
Native Land-Perhaps to
he Married.

Honolulu. Nov. 10.-The arrival of Prin-
cess Kaiulani caused a fiutter yesterday.
"A large crowd of people principally ma
tives. greeted her at the wharf. AS the
princess walked down the gang plank the
Hawaiians covered her with flowers. She
was driven to her home, where a recep-
ton was held last night. 1t is understood
that kaiulani will remain here several
months.
A S. Cleghorn. her father. is quoted as
saying that his daughters visit has no
political significance. If it had. it would
not be policy for him to admit the. fact,
as the young woman is now receiving a
substantial pension from the Hawaiian gov
ernment-enough TO support herself in COM
fort. If this government imagined for a
moment that kaiulani were plotting: her
pension would be Immediately stopped.
Rumor has it that the princess is here
to be married. The groom is said to be
George Davies. son of T. Fl. Davies. the
guardian of the young woman George
Davies and his father arrived ii few days
vies is a very rich man, and all his wealth
will go to his two sons. The Davies home
stead has been remodeled recently, Which
is very significant to many people.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
WADE JURY is OUT.
The Murderer Himself the Only Wit
ness to Testify I'm His
Beh

Liberty. Mo-. Nov. 17.-(SpecialD The
Wade murder case was given to the jury
ar O'Clock this afternoon. No agreement
having been reached at o'clock, court
was adjourned until tomorrow morning.
The trial of the case was resumed at
O'Clock this morning. Wade was the only
witness introduced by the defense. He
said that when he went to Schammers on
the night of the killing. he simply took his
gun along for a "bodyguard' and had no
idea whatever of shooting or injuring
Sohammel. He tore down the fence
around the horse lot at the northeast cor
ncr. and in driving the horses out the
Eoise was made that aroused the Scham-
mels 1t was his purpose to take his stock
home, although Schammel had taken it
according to law Wade testified that he
went at night because he didn't want the
Schammels to see him and because he did
not want TO have any trouble with them.
While he was hiding his gun in the hay
stack. that night after the killing. Wade
said that he heard woman crying, and
then hurried away.
come back. but he didn't want to lay in
Jail until his trial would come Off Wade
said that while he was on a train between
Kansas City and Atchison he told a man
about his case. and the man advised him
t. go off at once and flee and not to give
took to the weeds Wade. in describ-
ing the shooting. said that young Scham-
father had told him to shoot. That
quick said Wade, swapping his fingers.
Il fred
Wade claimed that the Schammels had
been chasing him around for two or three
months. Wade was on the stand about
thirty minutes. and gave his testimony in
rather quiet way.
The judge gave each side two hours and
thirty minutes in which to argue the case.
and gave his instructions to the jury
Colonel Woodson made the opening ar
gument for the defense: He was followed
by Attorneys w. a. Craven and Colonel
w j. Courtney. who each made excellent
talks for the defendant. Captain ]. L.
Farris. of Richmond. Wades other attor-
ney. spoke half hour before noon recess
ard one hour after. Captain Farris' speech
was one of the ablest addresses ever de-
livered in defense of a murderer in Clay
county, Colonel Woodson then made the
closing argument for the defense. 1t was
one of the colonel'S best speeches and car
ried with it conviction
The judge gave the jury the case at $40
p. M, and ordered a recess until o'clock
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18

helpful as you are Interested in them or
neglect them in the several states of our
ccui try. The scientific student of the farm
Is making household words and iireside talk
tongue.
THE department of agriculture is trying
to help the individual and the state where
ties greater. II Is opening up new mar
ketS. introducing new plants, gathering
f; cts for producers at home and abroad
10 the end that they may be better in
forme! regarding their work and the oper-
atiCns of those the world over with whom
they compete.
The time is auspiciouS for pushing this
work President Mckinley instructs me TO
make the department useful to every local
ity in our broad land. sympathizing as he
does with the toilerS in the field and the
forest. factory and mine
A resolution WAS adopted against the
grange taking any part in cooperative en-
terprises and against gambling in futures.
Kansas City journal. [volume] (Kansas City, Mo.) 1897-1928, 1897-11-18
FIGHT FOR G0RMAN's SHOES.
Republicans Quarrel Over the
SenatOrship.

baltimore. Nd. Nov. 1.-Two powerful
combines have been formed within the last
few days TO fight each other for the eiec-
tion of Senator Gorman's successor. Well
ington to-day Informed his friends that he
intended to work heart and soul for Gov
error Lowndes. The old combine has teen
termed. with the exception of Congressman
Mudd. whose position is not yet fined
II opposition to the Lowndes- W ellington
Sloane senatorial syndicate has arisen he
Malster-Shaw-Scott combination. Ma ;or
Alexander Shaw. the millionaire coal oper-
alive is very ambitious to go to the eEate.
he has contributed literally to his party 5
funds
William T. Malster. the big shipbuiiIer,
who Will be inaugurated mayor Tomorrow
is determined to beat Welington's game at
al. hazards. Malster and his friends are
out for Major Shaw for senator The ma
!or mas the support of Chairman Scott. of
the Republican state committee Serator
Wellington. 1t is annonced, will take pr az
teal charge of the governors campaign,
Postmaster General Gary will be the COM
promise candidate.