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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
CHANGE IN THE CALENDAR.
An Englishman Has Suggested Thirteen
Months of Twenty Eight Days Each.

An Englishman Has Suggested Thirteen
Months of Twenty Eight Days Each.
A considerable time has elapsed
since the last reform of the calendar
by Pope Gregory NIL, and it is,
therefore, hardly surprising that
enterprising people are beginning to
think that a change is desirable.
The Gregorian method of chronology
has had its innings and should re-
Join its predecessor, the Julian, in
the lumber room of time. Moreover,
the Russians are now preparing to
adopt it-a proceeding which, in it,
self, is proof to the reformers that it
must be fashioned and made
quate for go-ahead Westerners. A
gentleman named Hall, who lives in
Highgate, has devised a calendar
which he regards as quite an i'm
provement on the existing one. His
scheme is to make New Years Day
separate entity from the rest-not
dies non, although represented by
cipher, but one selected for special
ly honorable mention. 1t is to he
called January 0. The remaining
1854 DAYS are divided into thirteen
months of twenty eight days each.
According to this plan, therefore,
any particular day OF the month will
always fai, Oh the same day of the
week, and this would, of course, be
convenient for many purposes. The
extra month Mr.. Hall proposes to
denote by the name "Christember,' ,
title which ought to relieve it from
superstitious odium as being the
thirteenth month. 1t will thus be
seen that the proposed reform ha;
novelty on its side.-London Tele
graph.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
LAND SALE.

BY virtue of an execution to me di-
rected from the Hon. Chancery Court
of Maury County, Tennessee, in the
cause of Farmers and Merchants Bank,
of Columbia, Tenn, VS.. w, j. Moore IL
Sons, and Jacob Barker, and levied on
the right, title, claim, interest and es-
tate of Jacob Barker in land described
below, will, on
Saturday, the 18th Day OF June, 1893,
at courthouse door, in Columbia, with
in lawful hours, sell to the highest bid
der for cash, all the right, title, claim,
interest and estate of Jacob Barker in
and toa certain tract of land situated
in 18th Civil District of Maury County,
Tennessee, and bounded as follows:
Fronting one acre or 2l0 feet on the Mt.
Pleasant and Bigbyvilie road, and run
ming back nearly south with Mann
Dawson's east line so as to embrace five
acres of land and being part of Mrs.
Thomas Barrow's land, the interest of
Jacob Barker being q leasehOld inter
est in said land for the term of four
years from May II, 1895, under the lease
that day executed to /. and j. Barker
by Mrs. Thomas Barrow, which lease Is
OF record in the Registers Office of
Maury County, Tennessee, in book 50,
page $50, together with his interest in
all improvements and buildings there
on. This May d, lS99.
X. w. HIGHT, Sheriff,
By JOHN LATTA, D'p'ty Sheriff. 624t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
A NIGHT OF TERROR.

awful anxiety was felt for the wild
ow Of the brave Gen. Burnham, of Ma
chias, Me-, when the doctors said she
could not live till morning" writes Mrs.
>. h. Lincoln, who attended her that
fearful night. "All thought she must
soon die from pneumonia, but she
begged for Or. Kings New Discovery,
saying it had more than once saved her
life, and had cured her of consumption.
Alter three small doses she slept easily
all night, and its further use complete.
ly cured her." This marvellous medi-
cine is guaranteed to cure all throat,
chest and lung diseases. Only SOC and
$l.00. Trial bottles free at Woodbridge "
Irvine's drug store. % june2 "
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
DISTRESSING STOMACH DISEASE.

Permently cured by the mastery
power of South American Nervine Ton
ic. Invalids need suffer no longer, be-
cause this great remedy can cure them
all. 1t is a cure for the whole world of
stomach weakness and indigestion. The
cure begins with the first dose. The
relief it brings is marvellous and sur
prising. 1t makes no failure; never dis
appoints. No matter how long you
have suffered, your cure is certain I'M
der the use of this great health-giving
force. Pleasant and always safe. Sold
by A. B. RAINS, druggist, Columbia,
Tenn, If
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
OUR CORRESPONDENTS
CONTINUED from Third Page,
BIGBYVILLE.

BIGBYvILLE, May 3O.-Miss Mary L.
Trousdale, who has been attending
schoo. at Bowling Green, KY, returned
home yesterday. Miss Mary is just re-
covering from protracted spell of
fever.
Mr.. John Cornell died at his home
west of the village last Thursday, and
was buried at Reece's cemetery the fol.
lowing day. Mr.. Cornell was probably
the oldest man in the county, as 1t is
stated on good authority that he was a
good sized boy during the war of 1912.
REPORTER,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
Proof Positive.

They say the jury has acquitted that
Spaniard who murdered his employer"
Eyes. lie must have been innocent.
lie shot him, you know"
what does that prove"
"Why, the fact that he hit him shows
II was accidental. "-Harper' Bazaar.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
LAND SALE.
]. p. Howard, ct. al, VS.. John r. Hol-
comb, ct, al.

]. P. Howard, ct. al, VS.. John r. Hol-
comb, ct. al.
In the Chancery Court at Columbia,
Tennessee.
Pursuant to decree entered in above
styled cause, at the April term, 1898, on
minutes at page 545, and revived at
April term, 1899, at page 2S5, will, on
Monday, the 10Th Day Of June, 1899.
at the courthouse door in Columbia,
Tennessee, sell to the highest and best
bidder, the land described in said de-
cree, bounded and described as follows,
to wit: Lying and being in the Ninth
Civil District OF Maury County, Ten
nessee, in Second Ward OF city of Co
lum bia, situated on the n. W. corner of
Ninth and Glade streets, and bounded
north by an alley, east by Glade street,
south by Ninth street and west by
Walter Balm, fronting about l25 feet on
Ninth street and running back about
30 feet TO an alley. Said lot will be
sold in three or more lots, and then as a
whole, aud the highest and best bid will
be reported for confirmation.
TERMS.-Said sale will he made on a
credit of &, IL, Is and "A months. Sale
free from the equity Of redemption
Notes bearing interest from date Of sale
with good personal security will be re
quired of the purchaser, and lien re
tanned TO secure the payment OF the
purchase money.
This, the 10th day Of May, lsea.
5le4t A. y. AKIN, &. 4 NJ.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
THAT THRoBBING HEADACHE

would quickly leave you, if you used
DR.. Kings New Life Pills. Thousands
of sufferers have proved their match
less merit for sick and nervous head
aches. They make pure blood and strong
nerves and build up your health. Easy
to take. Try them. Only 25c. Money
back if not cured. Sold by Woodbridge &
Irvine, druggists. % june2 1y
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
Greenway's
Dyspepsia Tablets

will be found beneficial and give i'm
mediate relief when suffering from
dyspepsia, indigestion, heartburn,
sour stomach, constipation, etc.
Sold by WOODBRIDGE & IRVINE,
# Druggists.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
Can't Learn the whole Language.

The japanese language is said to
contain 10000 words. 1t is quite i'm
nossible for one man TO learn the en-
tire language, and well-educated Jap
anese is familiar with only abou. TO-
COO words.--ChicaCo Tribune.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
Ills Dimensions.

Don't you think Parson Pray Is .
broad prcacher?''
We'll. I don't know; he's certainly
an awful long one. Puck.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
Reversed Circumstances.

Jones-For awhile Jones was clean
out of his mind about that girl.
Smith-And now?
"Oh. now the girl is completely out OF
his mind."-Boston Globe.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
Cumberland Presbyterians.

DENVER, Coll, May ga major.
ty of the commissioners of the Cum
berland Presbyterian General AS
sembly scattered to-day on excur-
sions to the mountains, having fin
ished late last night the business of
this years session. An important
act Of church legislation accom-.
plished by the assembly will revo-
lutionize the government of church
boards, which have heretofore been
selfpevpetuating, nominations to fill
vacancies being made by the boards
and approved by the General AS
sembly. The charge was made that
this method has led to inetficiency
and tendency to clique rule The
Lebanon, Tenn, Presbytery pro-
posed an amendment to the consti-
tuition giving the General Assembly
exclusive power over the appoint
ment of members of the boards and
taking from the boards the authority
to nominate. The amendment was
adopted by large majority.
The Southern General Assembly
of the Presbyterian Church, which
was in session at Richmond, Va,
was brought to close last Friday.
One of the acts of the last days SEES
sion was the adoption of report of
the Committee on Overtures, recon-
mendiny ministers to use the great
est caution in performing marriage
ceremonies where doubt exists as
to the consent of the parents oil
either of the contracting parties
when such parties are under age.
Rev. F. B. Webb, D. D., will
preach the commencement sermon
at Hay Long College next Sunday
morning. His pulpit at the Firs
Presbyterian church will be sup
piled by Rev. T. A. Hardin, o
Spring Hill.
Bishop Thomas F. Gailor will
preach IN St. Peters Church mex
Sunday morning at IL O'clock. A
7:45 o'clock in the evening he will
deliver the commencement sermon
to the pupils of the Institute.
The Ladies' Union Prayer Meeting
meets with Mrs. Frank Aydelott to
day, Friday at O'Clock. Subject
Trust" Psalms, 1873. Leader, Mrs
Thos. Lamar.
DR.. J. B. Hawthorne preached hi
farewell sermon as pastor of tn
First Baptist church of Nashville
last Sunday morning.
The Tennessee Epworth Leagu
Conference will convene at Muir
freesboro June 1916.
Rev. P. A. Sowell filled Rev. Nj
Eubank's pulpit at Timmons la:
Sunday afternoon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
Imnerial Plows.

Come and see the new Imperial.
We still lead. The cheapest pillow
for the farmer. See
II SATTERFIELD & DODsoN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
Dut NJ U.unIIy Does.

We wonder why it is that rain al
ways comes in at every window that IL
open.-Washington Qa.l Democrat.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
Easily Satisfied.

Minister (who has taken a house in
the country for the summer)-But, my
good man. have brought my servants
with me. have no employment to give
you.
Applicant-Ah, sir, if you only knew
how little work il would take to keep
me emp,oyed!-Tit Bits.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
InfertIou. Disease In Paris.

The notifications OF infectious dis
case rose in Paris from %, 4i4 in 1895 TO
96. 600 In 1897.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02
UNCALLED FOR LETTERS.

The following is the list of letters for
the week ending juno 2, 1899
Brown, q w " q II Johnson, John L
Carlett,J w Kenkeville, Billie
Clark, John KittrelI, Agnes
Critic, Hattie Munscher, Ben
Foster, E M Morgan, Mary
Gordon, Mary Osborne, Mamie
Harden, Mary Reed, NJ
Hewlett, L Rivers, Sam
Hooper, q M Smith, Hannah
Hicks, James Shadden, VIM Cal
Jones, Willis2 Smith, Daisy
Jones Matte Thomas, Kittie
PACKAGES.
Harris, Milton Thompson, Artee
Tally Joe
Parties calling for the above letters
will please say advertised.
Advertised letters due l cent.
III. F. FARIss, P. NJ.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-02

cal news Of Msury kkAlu
County, take the. =. .uOnuuu.
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Columbia District; third round of
Iuarterly meetings.:
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06
MoClure's Magazine for july

McClure's Magazine for July.
McClure's Magazine for July
opens with very complete and
instructive account of the automo-
bile as it is seen today, no longer
a matter of mere promise or ex-
pertinent, but one of practical,
constant use; the article explains
what it costs, how it ia operated,
and just what it will do, setting
forth the respectiveadvantages and
disadvantages of the various kinds.
And it is illustrated with pictures
of all the more important types.
The recent developments will be a
surprise to most readers, although
they have been effected almost un-
der their very eyes.
Another article that gives in
formation Of very extraordinary
interest is Prof. Simon Newcomb's
sceapnt Of the tremendous pro,
blems that just now press upon
astronomers for solution. This
article is illustrated from some Of
the most remarkable Of the recent
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06

We clip the following from the
Logan Nucleus:
Miss Mabel Heilman, Of the
Valley, visited yesterday with her
sister, Mrs. W. H. JOHNSON. Mrs.
Johnson's mother. Of the Valley
was also her guest over Sunday.
The Nucleus desires to congrat-
ulate The Mo. VALLEY TIMES on
its excellent service during the
tournament last week. It was good
enough for a metropolitan paper.
The Odd Fellows have purchase
ed the Reed property adjoining
their hall and will soon erect an
other property as an addition to
the one now standing. The lower
room will be utilized asa store
room while the the upper room,
will be converted into reception
room in connection to the lodge
room. When completed it will be
one of the finest lodge rooms in
western Iowa.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06

Contemplating engaging in busi-
ness for themselves, Mr. and Mrs
G Stoddard, last night rendered
their designations to q. T. Noyes,
in whose establishment they have
been employed for several years
past. Through their untiring eff
forts to please and accommodate
all, this worthy couple has won
for themselves universal friend-
ship among their acquaintences
and their contemplated departure
from this city has oocasioned
great regret, on the part of their
friends. Mr. and Mrs Stoddard
will remain here several weeks
visiting friends and recuperating
before leaving for their new field
of labor.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06
Some Bible Facts.

In the bible, old and new testaments,
there are 1856, ,473 letters, 775, ,693 words,
1888 verses. 1889 chapters and &C
books.
The longest book is Psalms, which
has $50 divisions. The shortest is Sec.
ond John. which has one chapter of
thirteen verses.
The longest chapter is the ll9th
Psalm, which has 176 verses. The
shortest the ll7th Psalm, which has
two verses.
The longest verse is the ninth verse
of the eighth chapter of Esther. 1t
has ninety words. The shortest is the
thirty fifth verse of the eleventh chap
ter Of John. 1t has two words.
The eighth verse Of the 1l8th Psalm
is the middle verse of the bible.
The thirty seventh chapter of Isaiah
and the nineteenth chapter of Second
Kings are alike.
In the 107th Psalm the eighth, If
teenth, twenty-tirst and thirty-trst
verses are alike.
Each verse of the l36th Psalm ends
alike.
Esther is the the only book in which
the name of God is not found.
1.-The twenty first verse of the seventh
chapter of Ezra contains all the letters
of the alphabet.
The bible contains no word of more
than six syllables.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06
Leg Broken,

This afternoon, as Frank Zah-
ner and a farmer friend were hav.
ing a friendly scufle in the bust
ness Office of James & Zahner's
agricultural establishment, Mr..
Zahner was thrown heavily to the
floor. In falling his right leg was
wrenched in such a manner that
the leg was broken at the ankle.
The injured man Was taken to
his home and medical attendance
summoned, but it will be several
weeks before he will have fully
recovered the use of the injured
limb.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06

Jack Keef, who was arrested in this
city during the Fireman's Tournament
and afterwards discharged by the
county attorney, has written to many
of the daily papers, attempting to set
himself right before the public. The
following appeared in Saturdays Sioux
City Tribune. Notwithstanding his
denials, several parties In this city do
not wholly agree with him:
Editor Tribune: Dear Sir-I was
arrested at Missouri Valley by couple
of farmers with Hockshaw aspirations
for attempting to rob man who was
drunk and stumbled over q stake on
the fair grounds. have been we'll
known for over twenty years and this
is my first time to have an officer ar
rest me for such crime. / was dis
charged without trial at the sugges-
tion of the county attorney, who claim
ed there was mistake. Yours, etc.,
Jack Keefe.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06
Notice of Final Report.
IN the estate Of Samuel MoG Gayrep. d.

IN the estate of Samuel AcGayrsp, de-
In the District Court of Iowa in and
for Harrison County.
To all persons interested in the estate
of Samuel McGavren:
You are hereby notified that the
undersigned administrator of the
estate Of Samuel McGavren has filed
his final report therein in the Office of
the Clerk Of District Court In and for
the aforesaid County, and has asked
for its approval and his discharge from
further duty or responsibility therein,
and that said report and application
tor discharge will come on for hearing
before the court aforesaid at Logan,
Ia., on the 29th day of August. A. d.
$780, which time and place you can
appear and show cause, It any you
have. Why said sfleport should not
be approved and the undersigned dis.
charged from any further duty Or re-
sponsibility therein.
4w j. X. McGAvREN,
Administrator.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06
ventilating the House in
Summer.

"Admit sunlight at least part
of the day in as many of the
rooms as is possible, especially in
the sitting room, dining room and
kitchen" ysys the writer of give
Minute Talks on Good HEALTH in
the July Ladies' Home Journal.
"Every room should be aired dai-
ly and given the benefit of the
sunlight, if not of the sunshine
directly. Should you close the
house or q part Of it during the
day. do not do it SO completely as
to shut out the moving air, but in
vite it in through the open win
dows at the bottom, and after its
mission of purification is accom-
plished give it free egress through
the Windows opened at the top.
The dust may find its way in also,
but better some dust and some air
than no dust and no air. Bear in
mind that a cool room in summer
is not desirable nor healthful If
the GOODNESS has been purchased
st the expense of fresh air and
sunshine. Do not fail to have
every window of every living-room
lowered from the top, if only a
few inches"
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06
New Time Gard.

Monday new time card will 60
Into effect on the Sioux City and
Pacific. Passenger train No 2, on
the g @ & p which now arrives
bore st 7:4O p m, will, after to-
miorrow. ! arrive t's;Ss = M, max
ING connections with r e 4 NJ v
passenger train No 8, st Oslitor-
mia junction.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06

telescopic photographs. especially
of the Milky Way, showing clear.
ly stars that the human eye, even
with the aid of the strongest tele-
scope, has peverayeen.
A biographical sketch of Rud-
yard Kipling by his friend Prof.
Charles Eliot Norton, the only
authorized account of Kipling's
life ever given to the public, is
another interesting contribution.
And yet another is Mr. W A Fras-
er's account of the "Soldier Police
of the Canadian Northwest" ill
ustrating very finely their excep-
tional skill. faithfulness, hardi-
hood, and bravery. Miss Tarbell's
account of "Lincoln's Great Vic
tory in 1864" supplies new illus
tration of tho immense hold that
Lincoln secured, by his wisdom,
shrewdness, kindness, and honesty,
on the faith and affection of the
people; and shows how. when it
came to the question of Lincoln's 8
reelection, the mere politicians
and agitators could make no head
against this.
There is a generous portion of
strong, wholesome, and variously
entertaining fiction in the number
contributed by William Allen
White, Stephen Crane, w A Fras-
or. Booth Harrington, and j 81
Cranson, the latter writer who
here makes his first appearance;
and makes it in story that gives
good token of the return of ioy-
fulness to literature.
The s. s. Mcclure Co..
l4l-155 b. Is st., New York City.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06

A native funeral in Manila is an in.
teresting sight. The hearse is rude
wagon drawn by white horses. A most
melancholy looking person is the driv-
or, who, clad in black and high beay-
er hat, sits aloft in mournful dignity.
In front is brasss band playing q
lively march, while a long line of car
riages follow slowly behind.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06

] George Luce arrived from his
home in Mexico last Sunday and
will remain in the city several
weeks the guest of his brother, @
F. Mr. Luce's home is at O'Bero,
on the isthmus Of Tehoantepeo,
where he has an lucrative position
as secretary of the Rubber and
Coffee plantation. Mr. Luce
brought with him some relics that
are unique to say the least .-Lo-
gan Nucleus.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06

F schwant, Of Omaha, Jester:
day purchased the stock of mill
iinery goods owned by Mrs N F
Kelley. As yet he has not fully
determined whether he will dis
pnse Of the stock in this city or
ship it to some other point.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06

1t is claimed now that st4sYafyr,es
as beautifying tonic canfot be
equaled. Skin specialists advocate
their use invariably. A dish of them
for breakfast every morning and an
other at luncheon are the directions.
They contain more iron than any other
fruit and are particularly good anyone
suffering from nervousness.
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06

The industry of vlticulture promises
to attain large proportions in New
South Wales, the area in the colony
suitable for the production of grapes
for wines of all types being practically
unlimited
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06

Patrick McGreveY was before
the mayor this morning on charge
Of drunkenness and disorderly con-
duct, and paid into the city treas
ury Eve dollars and costs for his
Missouri Valley times., 1899-07-06

DIR. w. Z. Donohue from the Ameri-
can School of Osteopathy, at Kirksville
Mo, has opened an Office in the Miller
Hotel, where he can be found every
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday of
each week. wifi