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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-03-24
DEATHS HARVEST.
John A. walker.

Mr. John A. Walker was born
July /, 1919, and entered into rest
Friday, March 7, 1899, aged 70 years,
eight months and sixteen days. He
had been In bad health for some
time, su ffering from the ills usually
attendant upon old age. Deceased
was one Of the oldest and most high
~ esteemed citizens of this place,
and the announcement of his death
will make sad the hearts of many
warm friends and admirers. He
was q man of upright character,
with gentle and lOvable nature, al
ways kind, cheerful, and consider
ate towards everyone. He was a
member OF the First Presbyterian
church, and for many years had
been ruling elder in the church !;
which office he honored by his con
sistent christian life. To the world
his life was bright example, but 1t
was within the pale of the home cir
Gle. where his hearts choicest af.
fections were bestowed, that his life
Was seen IN the fullness of It's beau
ty, and where the warmth of it's love
was most felt. His long career end
ed, he has been called up higher to
receive the Masters reward for a
life spent in servitude and devotion
to Him.
While nature is passing from win
ter into the loneliness of spring,
what can be more comforting tNan
the thought that be has passed from
the winter Of life and entered into
the JOY and peace of an eternal
spring. time, where the flowers of
Gods love bloom forever.
Deceased leaves surviving him a
wife and five children, namely
Misses Mary, Annie, Carrie and
Irene Walker, of this place, and Mr..
Charles Walker, of Lewisburg,-to
whom the deepest sympathy is eX-
tended
The funeral services were conduc-
ted in the First Presbyterian Church
Saturday afternoon at B O'Clock by
Rev. S. M. Kennedy of Pulaski, as
sisted by Revs f. B. Webb and 5.
l.. McCarty. The interment was in
Rose Hill Cemetery.
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The following resolutions of respect
were adopted by the Session of the
First Presbyterian church:
"WHEREAs, God the Head of the Church
Triumphant and the Church Militant,
in his omniscience and infinite power
has removed and transferred from the
Church Militant to the Church Trium-
plant, our companion, brother in Christ
and associate Ruling Elder, John A.
Walker, therefore be it
Resolved, That while our community
has lost an upright citizen, our church
a consistent officer, and orr Session H
Jealous and faithful member, we bend
our hearts to the will Of Him who doeth
all things we'll
End. That we tender to his family our
earnest christian sympathy, in the
death of husband and father; we
feel that they should not sorrow for his
death, 'as those who have no hope and
though he can not come back to them,
they can co to him, to that home where
there is no more death
3rd, That this preamble and resOlu ton
be spread on the minutes of the Session,
that copy be sent by the clerk to the
family, and a copy be sent to the Chris
tian Observer ard also to the city pa
pers for publication.
w. B. GORDON.
w. :. FLEMING.
Columbia, Tenn, March 20, 1879.
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Rubber Tired
Buggies, Surries and PhBtons. See
If SATTERFIELD u DODSON.
JAMES X. POLK.
DR.. II. A. Young Tells of His Reception
by His Mother.

DR., II. A. Young Tells of His Reception
by His Mother.
DR.. r. A. Young in his reminis-
cences being prepared for his forth
coming book gives a characteristic
account of the reception Of Presi-
dent James K. Polk, on his return
home to his mother after his term of
office as President had expired:
DR.. Young says: 1t has been my
good fortune to see some remarkable
professions. Once when crown
prince and party of twentyfi five
nOblemen were received by 100000
of the people, and afterwards when
the Sultan of Turkey was accom-
panied from his Kiosk to the mosque
of Santa Sophia for morning PRAYERS
by 10000 o. the flower of the Otto
man army but not one of these was
more imposing than that vast pro-
cessiOn which moved from the Pub
lie Square of Columbia towards
Spring Hill, in order to receive the
late President of the United States,
returning to his quiet little home.
L suppose that every presentable car
riage in the county was in that line,
that every superb horse in Middle
Tennessee was in some of the cav
airy companies. The procession was
over two miles in length. Tue bands
of music were "Ordered on" On our
arrival in Columbia the Presidents
open carriage was driven to his
mothers front door. Gen Gideon
J. Pillow made the reception speech.
Polk replied. These we're his last
words: My race is run, my career
is ended, my sun is set forever At
this moment the door was opened,
and the illustrious son was in the
arms of his mother. The next day,
at his request, the clergy called.
Polk was dressed precisely like an
English bishop. In a few weeks he
moved to Nashville, where he died.
The English statesmen are fond of
saying that no President of the
| United States of America ever sent
out such able messages. He was
buried from McKendree, church in
| 1850"
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SATURDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

NASHVILLE, March 1S.-The sen.
ate to-day put quietus on the efforts
to pay the secretary of state, comp
trOller and treasurer smaller salaries
when, by viva voce vote, it rejected
the house bill on this subject. The
bill came up on first reading and q
motion to table prevailed. Later the
bill was taken from the table and
rejected almost unanimously. Mr.
Meeks was the only man that advo-
Gated the passage of the bill.
The house adopted a resolution
directing the attorney general to
look into delinquencies of former
back tax attorneys, and passed the
bill requiring hotels and boarding
houses over two stories high to put
up fire escapes aud have rope ladders
In outside rooms.
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TUESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

The House passed on it's third
reading the bill t. make grave. rob
bing a felony, punishable by i'm
prisOnment in the penitentiary for
not less than two nor more than five
years
The bill to prohibit County Court
Clerks from issuing marriage lcen-
ses to persons under IS years of age,
unless written permission is sent in
by parents or guardians, and to
make the violation of the act upon
clerks a misdemeanor, was brought
up on its third reading in the House.
Mr.. SkidmOre moved to amend by
requiring contracting parties to file
affidavits as to their age. Rejected
Mr.. Kelley said the whole thing was
nonsense; that people had been mar
rying this way for 1900 years. He
moved that the bill go the table
The House refused to table the bill
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Died at his home near Cross
Bridges, this county, on the 18th Of
March, Franklin Witherspoon Frier-
son, aged siXty-.wo years
The subject of this sketch was
born and for the greater part of his
life resided ON the old home farm,
which had also been the home of his
father and grandfather. COnse-
quently, he was so well known to his
friends and neighbors that it seems
almost supertluous to write of his
manv virtues.
In his young manhood came the
call, ITO arms!' and although pre-
eminently a man of peace, he
shouldered his musket and went
forth in defense of his native land.
After the war closed, he lived quiet
ly at home, shedding around him an
influence of peace and love. He
loved his home, and no sacrifice
was too great for him to make for
his dear ones.
His loyalty to his church was one
of his prominent traits of character.
He was modest and unobtrusive,
ever "esteeming others above him
self " He was never married, but
tenderly assisted in rearing an or
phan nephew and neice, whose faith
er fell in the Civil War, and who, in
their turn, rendered to him the affec
ton and reverence due to father
The members of his family who sur.
vive are: Judge Leon Frierson
Mrs. B. +. Roberts. Horace FriersOn
and Misses Jennie and Emma Frier
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OVER THE COUNTY

Cabinets, 81 per doz. at Young's, If
A Sunday-school was organized at
Goshen last Sunday.
Rob life of its terrors by using Sim
mons Squaw Vine Wine or Tables. If
Mrs. s. A. CRANBERRY, of Ashwood,
is visiting relatives in Nashville.
Drink Phospho at Alcorn's. If
DR.. J. K. Dixon, of Ashwood, has
been on the sick list the past week.
Drink PbosphO at Alcorn's. If
The farmers have not yet been
able to do much work, on account of
the bad weather. They are greatly
behind with their crops.
Brand new stock of dry goods,
prices extremely low, at
1t Henry GROSS.
Elmer Letsinger, the little ten
yea"-old son of Mr.. w. J. Letsinger,
of Williamsport, is the proud posses
sor Of one of the HERALD's premium
watches. He brought in ten sub
scribers yesterday.
1t seems that the hens in the Gull
leoka neighbOrhood have been kept
pretty busy lately. The CuIleoka
Produce Company this week ship.
ped to one man $50 cases of eggs.
There being thirty dozen to the case,
this makes d total of 80 OOO eggs.
A watch is something that every
boy and girl wants, and anybody can
get one with little trouble bV doing
Il little work for the HERALD We
have just received pretty assort-
ment of time-keepers, to be given
away as premiums. Call in and see
them.
A one-legged man, claiming to be
a New York capitalist" seeking
to buy extensively in phosphate
lands, worked his rabbit foot" on
a number of persons in the Mt.
Pleasant neighborhood last week,
and then left town in very uncere-
moniOus manner.
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WEDNESDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

Very little business was done in
the Legislature Wednesday. Both
branches held sessions and num-
Der of new bills and resolutions were
introduced. The address of Hon
w. J. Bryan interviewed and in the
afternoon both houses held sessions
again.
The bill to appropriate $25,774,9S to
pay claims against the State incur
red by mobilizing volunteers, passed
third reading in the House.
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MONDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

Senator Padgett's motion to re-
consider the action of that body in
rejecting the telephone rate bill was
tabled. This kills the effort to regu-
late telephone rates at this session.
Mr.. Porter's bill to protect game
birdo in Maury county passed third
reading. No quail or game birds
can be killed in two years.
The House passed bill which
allows graduates Of Tennessee medi-
cal colleges to practice medicine
without being examined by the
State Board of Medical Examiners.
Graduates Of colleges outside the
State will have to stand eXamina-
tiOnS.
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The Racket.

An amendment was adopted to in
sert "knowingly" after clerk" The
bill passed final reading. Ayes So,
noes 20.
Mr.. Padgett introduced bills in
the Senate to create and regulate
the office OF County Judge of Maury
County, to take the place of the of
fee of Chairman Of the county
court, and to establish criminal
court in Maury County, in order to
allow small criminal cases to be
tried by the County Judge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-03-24
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 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
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son. To all OF whom he was very
dear, especially to those sisters who
lived with him and who were the
objects Of his tender care. He had
also IA large circle OF relatives, to
whom he was tenderly attached.
The funeral services were conducted
on Saturday, at Zion Church, by his
beloved pastor, Rev. s. p. Halves.
He has gone home II little In ad-
vance Of US, who are left behind, but
SLOW sweet 1t will be in that beautiful
land,
Set free from all sorrow and pain;
With songs on our lips, and with harps
in our hands
To meet one another again.
= IL ID
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-03-24

The Fourth Tennessee Regiment
is expected TO start home from
Cuba by April 3.
A negro boy met horrible death
in Williamson county Tuesday by
the horse which he was riding run
ming away, catching his foot in the
harness aud dragging him on the
ground for some distance.
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CURTAIN POLES.

any color, zoe, complete.
7 #. linen shades, on good rollers,
25c, complete.
TT. fringe or decorated shades, 25c
complete.
6 IT. shades, plain and decorated
only loo and l5c, complete,
7 TT. and TT. shades, all colors, deco.
rated or fringed, 35c, 44c and up.
New line of imported decorated
China. New shapes and patterns.
Our new spring stock will arrive in
a few days, when our stock will be
complete in every department. Call
and see US often.
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FRIDAYS PROCEEDINGS.

The Senate rejected the bill regu-
lating the rates of telephone com.
panies, and Senator Padgett entered
motion to reconsider.
Senator Padgett and Representa-
tive Porter presented petitions in
the Senate a1d House from citizens
of Mt. Pleasant opposing the incor-
poration of the town.
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Card from W. J, Guest & Co.

To mig Customers: To those who
have any credit with me ct all, l
will sell meat by the week, bills pay
able on or before the following Tues
day; but no customer whose bills
are left unpaid Tuesday night, will
be furnished with anything more
until the bill for the previous week
is paid. Very respectfully,
w. J. GUEST q Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-03-24

Backache is the first indication of
kidney trouble. Urinary disorders, dia-
betes and even Bright's disease follow
unless promptly checked. Nothing
better to make perfect kidneys than
DR.. Sawyer's Ukatine.
tt A. Il. RAINS, Columbia, Tenn.
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Sidney Black.

Mr.. Sidney Black died last Satur-
day at his home in the Bear Greek
neighborhood, at the ripe old age of
rs years. The interment took place
Sunday in the family buryiBg-
ground, services being conducted by
Elder Derryberry. Deceased was a
highly respected citizen, and his
death will be deeply regretted.
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Capt. James ID. Thomas died Mon
day at his nome in GAINESVILLE. De-
ceased was the oldest son of the late
Hon. James II. Thomas, who was a
prominent citizen of this place, and
represented this district in both the
United States and Confederate Con.
crosses. He leaves surviving him a
wife and two daughters and the fol-
lowing brothers and sisters: Mrs.
Emma Mckinney, Miss Kate
Thomas and John A. Thomas, of
this county, and A. :. Thomas of
Fayette willie. Mr.. Thomas formerly
lived at this place, but for number
of years past he had made his home
in Clarksville. He had large
number OF friends here who will be
deeply grieved to hear of his death.
The remains reached here from
GAINESVILLE Tuesday morning, and
the funeral took place in St. Peters
church, services being conducted by
Rev. Paker p. Lee. Tnterment in
Rose Hill Cemetery. The following
acted as pall-bearers: Col. H. G.
Evans, Capt. J. H. Russell, DR.. W..
A. Smith, Maj. ]. r. Williamson,
Messrs. w. 2. Woodbridge, H. l.,
Hendley and Thomas Porter.
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UNCALLED FOR LETTERS.

The following is the list of letters for
the week ending March "a, 1899.
Barley. + Hause, Mr.
ballard, Miss III Hause, Manda
Bush, Ida Joyce, Lula
Bard, J Lee Lawrence, Agnes
Clegett, Mary Mulligan, l.
Clayton, Carrie Klinger, j A
Campbell, Jas Orr, Lucinda
Gown, Geo Mcdonnell, Sam
Davis, Cora Thompson, Mary
Davis, jamie Teacher, ID w
Glover, Jas Thomas, Jennie
Green, + + Watkins, Cynthia
Haywood, Nettie Whitehead, Geo
Holte, Miss L Wilkerson, Sam
Package.
Piukard Marie l.
Parties calling for the above letters
will please say advertised.
Advertised letters due cent.
II. +. FARIss, p. NJ.
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BY using the baking powder named
Perfect" you will show apprecia-
tion Of pure food. Always use the
Perfect -eo-3m
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lit THE
F.!
Wall Paper!
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fust Da,.;;vad||
Large Stock, New Designs,

and up to date patterds in any
quality from the cheapest to
the best. We are receiving
new things in this line every
week, and can safely say that
we now have the largest and
most complete stock in Column
bia and can save you money
on every room.
We also represent several large
factories, having their com
plete sample lines, and orders
received on short notice, Civ
ing you q better selection than
to be had anywhere.
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From White and Barred Plymoth
Rocks, 81 per ID. Also fancy Pigeons
aud Bantams. Write for prices.
CHERRY BROS,
3l03t Columbia, Tenn.
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Shorten the worries II life by using
Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or tab
lets. f
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Pumps.

Myers pumps and steel water
tanks for sale by
If SATTERFIELD q DODSoN.
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Get Your Flowers
STATE NEWS.

From James Bros. for Easter. We
keep the finest to be had. 3242
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Buggies

with rubber ties. II Won want them.
See SATTERFIELD * DODsON. n
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THE STATE
LEGISLATURE.
Coal Oil Inspectors Sala.
rieS Reduced.
THE TELEPHONE BILL REJECTED

Bill Introduced to Established "A Crimi-
nal Court In Marry County, to Allow
the County Judge to Try Small CrimI-
nal Cases.
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Miss Jane Jefferson Mackenzie
died last Tuesday evening at the
home of her sister, Mrs. R. p. Nc
Claim, Lebanon, Tennessee. Miss
Mackenzie was a daughter of the
late Alexander Mackenzie, Esq, of
Scotland, for many years merchant
in Nashville. Hon. J. N. Mckenzie,
of Lebanon, is her brother, and Mr..
Joseph Jefferson, the famous actor,
is her cousin. Miss Mackenzie came
to Columbia in 1854 and taught
mathematics and dancing in the
Columbia AthenBum, until 1890,
when she went to make her home
in Lebanon. She was a most excel
lent lady in every respect; brilliant,
cultured and skilled in teaching.
Highly esteemed in this community,
her death will be heard with sorrow,
and many persons who read this no.
tice will join US in sympathy for the
family in this sad bereavement.
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Gordon & RutIedge,
INSURANCE.

Office: Room II, Masonic Building.
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Glass, Employers Liability and Steam
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w. s. Adkins.

Last Tuesday night about o'clock
Mr.. w. S. Adkins was found lying
dead out in field on his farm near
Goodwin. He had left the house
some time during the afternoon, ap-
parently in his usual good health, to
take walk over his farm; but sew
eral hours passed and he failed to
return home, and search was then
made. The cause of his death was
heart trouble.
Deceased was in the 72nd year OF
his age. He was well known and
! highly respected citizen, and was
loved and hOnored by everyone for
his superior traits of character. He
leaves to mourn his death a wife
and one daughter, Mrs. B. A. Sat
terfield of this city, to whom the
tenderest sympathies of large cir
Gle of friends are extended in this
sad hour of their bereavement.
The funeral services were conduc-
ted at the residence Of the deceased
Wednesday afternoon at 3 O'Clock
by Rev. w. A. Provine, and loving
hands tenderly laid his form to rest
beneath the sod of beautiful Rose
Hill
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sTOCKHOLDER's MEETING,

The annual meeting OF the stockholders
OF the Columbia Herald Company will be
held at the Office of the company, In Column
bia, on saturday, April \, 1899, ut 10 O'Clock,
q. M, for the purpose OF electing n board of
directors for the ensuing year, and for the
transaction Of any other business that may
properly come before the meeting.
3 II At. +. ID. LANDER, Manager.
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Franklin Witherspoon FriersOn.

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Colum bia, Tenn, March 20, 1899.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1899-08-20
ALAMEDA COUNTY
NEWS BREVITIES

OAKLAND, Aug. 1s.-Edward A. Hodg-
kins, father of Chief of Police Hodgkins,
died at the latter's home, 604 Telegraph
avenue this morning. Deceased was over
40 years of age and a member of Naval
Lodge, f. and A. NJ, of Vallejo.
Robert Kuerzel filed suit to-day in JUS
tee Stetsons court against the Southern
Pacific Company to recover $3.50 damages
sustained by reason of one of defendant S
trains crashing into plaintiff wagon a
year ago last month.
In the suit of William ]. Dingee against
Dorothee Wittorf. NJ H. Eastman ct ais,
issory note, the defendant Eastman filed
answer to-day, admitting that he Endorsed
the note, but with the specific understand
ing that no recourse was to be had against
him. which fact was written across the
back of the note.
The Southern Pacific Company through
its attorney, A. A. Moore, to-day filed a
demurrer to the complaint of r. E. Parr
wherein the latter seeks $40, 900 damages
for permanent injuries sustained in the
Alameda narrow gauge wreck last winter,
wherein Engineer Jonas and Fireman Col
son lost their lives. The demurrer points
out that the complaint does not state in
what manner the train was thrown off
the track, nor does it specify the nature
of plaintiffs injuries.
Walter Burns, Pullman palace car
porter, nearly succeeded in committing
suicide this morning at his home, corner
of Third and Market streets, by cutting
his throat and wrists with a shoemaker s
knife. Other members of the household
discovered Burns in his sad plight and
hustled him off to the Receiving Hospital,
where his wounds were dressed and his
life saved. Imaginary troubles prompted
the rash act.
Just about closing time this afternoon
County Clerk Jordan issued marriage
license to George Washington Shouse,
aged % years, and Christine j. Speckman
aged 20. Both are residents Of San Fran
cisco.