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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-05

According to the opinion Of
the Attorney General, the town
treasures are not required to
make their returns to the county
treasurers before March Is.
There has been a misunderstood
ing as to this, many thinking
that 1T was on March 1.
Rhinelander Herald: LYMAN
| J. Cook, of Eagle River, is in the
city to-day. Mr.. Cook is one OF
the early settlers at the Villas
county metropolis and before the
creation of that county served
for several terms as a member
of the Oneida county board.
Jim White who is driving team
for O'Day & Davlv at their camp
at State Line, was obliged to
give up hauling logs and go to
skid ling, as the hills were so
steep and the roads so uneven
that it made him sea sick. lin
says he rather skid logs than do
anything else as he was on the
ground and didn't have that
heaving sensation when he was
on terra frma.
Wausau Herald: The Alex
ander Stewart Lumber Comp
any this week sold to Senator
D. E. Riordan, Of Eagle River,
and his partner in the land bust
ness, Chief Counsel Fish Of the
C. & N. w. R'y., 10000 acres Of
timber land in Villas, Oneida and
Forest counties. Most all of it
is in Villas and Oneida. Messrs.
Riordan and Fish also have
much other land, and it is all
open for settlers.
M. Frankie, starts Wednesday
for Chicago, where he will pur-
chase full line of millinery
goods. An experienced 1nilliner
will have charge of this depart
ment. Watch out for his open
ing announcement III this paper
Gov. Scofeld has appointed
Judge w. P. Lyon, president of
the State Board of Control, as
special commissioner to hear the
charges recently made against
Alvin Wismer and Dist. Atty S.
T. Walker, of Oneida County.
The hearing will beheld at Rhine
lander, on March 20. The petit
TONERS for the removal of these
two officers have filed a satisfac-
tory bond mnifying the state
against financial loss.
About as sad thing as can
be imagined is dying town.
The death of town is more pa
thetic than the death of an indi-
vidual. It's struggles are harder
and the misery it creates is a
thousand fold greater. Men who
would be we'll off if the town
prospered become impoverished
by the towns decay by property
becoming valueless. People
stick to such a town with an
abiding hope. Then when they
can hope no longer they find their
energy has gone too. They have
neither the faith nor the vim to
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-05

Taken this month keeps you
we'll all summer. GREATEST spring
tonic known. Rocky Mountain
Tea, made by Madison Medicine
Medicine Co. 3oc. For sale at
drug store.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-05
CIVIC soCITIHs-

HO. (. Eagle River Lodge No. 100.
Nee ts every Monday evening at their hall
over Beardsley drug store. Visiting
brothers are cordially invited.
RART HIRzEL, Sec. NJ. f. SANBoRN. Y. q
Nh w. A., Eagle Waters amp. No. $50
Nh Meets every Friday at Jones Hall
Visiting neighbOrs are cordially invi
ed
B. F. Jones. v. Able ST. Louis Clerk
y$& A. NJ, Eagle River Lodge meets evrey
second and fourth Tuesday at their hall
over Dickinson & Cooks store. Visiting
brothers cordially invited.
JAR OBERHo LITER, w. NJ. O. B, Moon, Sec.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1900-03-05

According to the opinion of
the Attorney General, the town
treas1rers are. not required to
make their returns to the county
treasurers before March IS.
There has been a misunderstand-
ing as to this. many thinking
that 1T was on March 1.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Entertainments.
An Elegant Reception.

The reception given Tuesday after
noon and evening at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. A. A. Hodge, in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. William II. Hodge of Marshall,
Texas. was an elegant social function,
perfect in its conception and carried out
in a delightfully."- charming manner. The
hall was beautifully decorated 10 red
and green, a large chandelier shaded
with red filling the room with its soft
rays. In the receiving room the decora
ton were of green and yellow, showing
in their effect the touch of artistic hands.
The walls of the dining room were or
namented with festoous of Southern
smilax and holly, with graceful palms
and bouquets of chrysanthemums placed
here and there. Spiral etreamers of white
satin ribbon hung gracefully from the
ceiling and were caught over the
bon bon table, where the light
from numerous waxen tapets set in
candelabrae added to the loneliness of
the scene. In the centre of the table
was cover of battenburg over green
satin, on which stood vase of cut glass,
filed with bouquet of choice chrysan
themums. Throughout the afternoon
and evening ring band from hid
den recess discoursed sweet strains of
music.
In the afternoon from three o'clock
till five, the married friends of the hos
te-s were received Those who assisted
ia receiving were, Mrs. Frank Mari of
Nashville, Mrs. George ID. Hodge, Mrs.
Mort Hodge, Mrs. William NJ Chaf1in,
Mrs. Sheegog and Mis- Mamie Hodge.
In the dining room the guests were re-
caived by Mrs. Joyce and Misses Sheegog
and VOORHEES,, ana in the drawing room
chocolate was dispensed by Mrs. Alice
Mckay, while Miss Calie Craig served
frappe.
The younger element of society were
received in the evening from nine till
twelve, the reception party consisting of
Mr.. and Mrs. Hodge, Miss Hodge and
Mr.. Joe Anderson, Miss Sadie Sheegog
and Mr.. William Sheegog, Miss Mary
Frierson and Mr. Joe Borum, Miss Fan
ME Louise Smith and Mr.. j. r. Wal
ston, Miss Belle Webb and Mr.. F. r..
Gamble, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mari.
Miss Willie Ashton presided over the
frappe bowl, while Mrs. Ed Garter
served chocolate.
The honoree of the occasion wore her
wedding costume, a beautiful crea ton
of white over tatfeta silk, and carried a
bunch of white chrysanthemums
Mr.. and Mrs. Hodge left yesterday
evening for their Texas home, and will
carry with them the best wishes of a
large circle of friends.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
TEX AS SOLOMON.


How the Ownership of Hen Was Ju-
dically Determined.
Texas has always been noted for the
remarkable decisions of some of It's
minor judiciaries, which, while often
showing ignorance of the letter of the
law, contained good deal of rude
equity and appreciation of what was
right between man and man, says the
Mexican Herald. Some Of Justice |. P.
Franklin's decisions at Brownsville,
would have done credit to the wise cadi
in ''The Arabian Nights" One case
recollect in particular. Two women
came to him one morning claiming the
ownership of hen, valued perhaps at
rs cents. Each had crowd of wit
nesses, who swore point blank up and
down, one lot that the hen was the
property of one of the women and the
other gang that it was the property OF
the other. Here was a quandary.
Franklin thought awhile and then or
court, and said he would render his de-
cision later. Just about sunset that
afternoon "Jip," accompanied by the
constable, who carried the hen in
soap box, couple of policemen and
two or three of the court hangers-on,
appeared in front of the dwellings OF
the rival claimants who lived just
across the street from each other. The
police and the hangers-on were ordered
to clear the street and 20 keep all pas
sers.by and curious urchins back, while
the rival occupants of the residences
were ordered to stay within doors.
Then the constable put the box con-
tanning the hen at the point in the
roadway midway between the two
houses. and as the setting sun was
tinging the clouds in the west with Its
last rays he removed the cover OF the
box and retired ON tiptoe. Biddy
shook her feathers. hoped into the
street, picked in the dust for a moment
and then. calmly marched into the yard
OF one of the claimants, proceeded to
fly up into tree to go to roost. Call
Ing the woman Of that house to the
door, Franklin told her that he had de-
cided that the hen was hers. and. In
turning to the other. who had come out.
said: And il you give me any more
trouble about that hen I will assess
you sz.5Ofor costs" All the neighbors
were well satisfied as to the justice Of
the decision, and Franklin's reputation
as judge was much enhanced thereby
among the native population. He had
very shrewdly thought that II no one
else knew to whom the hen belonged
probably Biddy herself would be the
most certain witness in the case.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
ALABAMA BIOLOGIST
Finds Phosphate, Coal and Gold All
Together.

DECATUR, ALA. Nov. 26.--E. N. Neill,
a local geologist. who has been prospect
ing for minerals in this and other coun
ties, to-day exhibited some magnificent
specimens Of phosphate and coal dis
covered by him about fifteen miles from
this city and two miles from railroad,
and located in this (Morgan) county.
The phosphate bed. as described by Mr..
Neill runs from eight feet to twelve feet
thick and covers large area. The coal
specimens are also very fine and located
near the phosphate; also he had on Elk
hibition fine traces of gold. which he
SAYS exists in abundance in the streams
near the phosphate bed. Mr.. Neill re
fused to divulge the location of his find,
as he is operating for the purchase of the
lands and is organizing a stock company
to work the deposits. Experts who
have seen the specimens pronounce them
as fine as they ever saw.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Wills PTObated.

The will of John M. Scott, deceased,
has been admitted to probate in the
county court. his son. w. Z. Scott, be.
ing appointed executor. The will di-
reefs that all of the property be sold,
and bequeathes to the two minor grand
children of the deceased Henry
and Lewis E. Scots 500 each, to be
held in trust for them by w. E. Scott,
and to his son, w E. Scott, $500 After
these are paid, the remainder is to be
divided equally between W. E. Scott
and the children of I. j. Scott.
The will of g, Fl. Hale was probated
last week, Henrietta Henderson being
appointed executrix and all of his prop.
erty being left to her,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30

Penny pictures at Young's.

Penny pictures at Young's. If
See our wheat drills and buggies be-
fore purchasing. Roberts Machine &
Implement Co. tt
OvERsEER and foreman wanted on my
farm. w. G. Tyndall. Phone 100.
If
Mems, to boys, youths and chill
drens' clothing, all be sold at extremely
low prices at HENRY Gross. 1t
Miss Susie Lipscomb, we are sorry to
report has had relapse, and is again
quite sick at her fathers residence in
the Ashwood neighborhood
Travelling statesmen wanted for next
year. Experience not absolutely neces-
sary. Good, permanent position. For
full particulars address Pocahontas
Tobacco Works Co., Bedford City,
Virginia. 30-w4t
Mrs. w H. Blanton, of Lebanon. is
visiting her brother, Rev. w. r. PEBBLES,
at Fountain Creek.
Mr.. and Mrs. 7 II. PEBBLES, of Rich
Creek, Marshall county, are the guests
of his father, Rev w. r. PEBBLES.
Wanted Atwood, country knit socks,
by Henry Gross. 1t
Mr.. Eugene Fitzgerald is at home
from Mississippi, where he has been in
the book canvassing business for four
months.
Price our Holiday and Wedding
Presents before you buy. JAMES Bios.
1t
Rev. j. W. Hatcher left yesterday
for Nashville, called there by the
illness of his aged father, Mr.. A.
Hatcher, who is not expected to live.
Wedding Presents, Visiting Cards,
Holiday Goods, Cut Glass, Fancy China
Silver and Plated Ware at
1t JAMES Bros.
Mr.. H. W. Floyd, of the Isom neigh.
borhood, will sell all of his farming i'm
Elements, household furniture, etc, on
December IL and move about the first
of the year to Indian Territory. The
HERALD regrets to see such good citizens
as Mr.. Floyd leaving the county.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30

Mrs. c. D. Harmon OF Emporia. Kan,
Ii the posssssor OF q lock OF Abraham
LIncoln's hair. which was cut from his
head Just before his death. The lock
was given by Mrs. Lincoln TO her sis.
ter. and in. urn by the sister to Mrs.
Harmon. whose husband was an as
sociate Of the martyred president when
both were young lawyers In Illinois.
The lock Is long and straight and black
with grAI hair here and there.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Octave Thanet as q Mimic.

Miss French ("Octave Thanet") pos
sesses a novel accomplishment. rare
among writer's. She has remarkable
ability as mimic and is able to carry
on impromptu conversation be-
tween two or more imaginary persons,
modifying her voice to represent diff
ferent characters. Indeed, the dra-
matte element is so strongly developed
In Miss French that had she not found
success with the pen she would have
won fame as a comedienne.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Presbyterian Creed.

PITTsBURG, Pa, Nov. 26 w. R.
Crabbe, the Pittsburg member of the re-
vision committee of the Presbyterian
General Assembly, said tonight that all
of the Presby teries have voted on the
question of revision of the creed, result
ing in the revisionists receiving about q
per cent. of the votes cast. OF the l.
0O7, 500 members of the church, S9S, 2o5
voted. The Presby teries voting in favor
Of revision number l26, those against g
change 46. A two thirds vote is required
to make change. The committee will
meet in Washington Dec. 4 to take &C
ton.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
WEST TENNESSEE FLOODS.
Several Casualties Resulting from the
Swollen Streams.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Nov 26.-Meagre
accounts of casualties by food are com
ing in from West Tennessee. A few
miles north of Dyersburg woman and
two children in buggy were thrown
into deep back water by the 1loughing
of levee over which they were passing,
and all drowned.
At the south fork of the Forked Deer
River a negro track hand of the Illinois
Central was dro Wned. A mail carrier
was drowned in Caney Creek near
Glymph, Lauderdale County, by the
upsetting of his buggy as he was at
tempting to ford the stream. No names
are known here so far
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Real Estate al Auction.

The following property will be sold at
the court house Saturday, Dec. 8, at l
o'clock: A house and Lotto Mt. Pleas
ant pike, adjoining the old Nicholson
place in 9th district, and the Wilson
place containing $50 acres in 2lst dis
trict, where Pleas Crawford now lives.
Possession Jan. lst. For terms and
particulars see JNo. NJ. ALLEN, Agent.
Z3-3t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
TIL: RACKET.
Sam DAVIS.

Tuesday was the thirty seventh an
niversary of the death of the Confed-
crate spy, Sam Davis. who was hung at
Pulaski upon the order of Gen G. NJ.
Dodge, the commander of the Federal
forces stationed at that place The
deed of this young spy has been given
an lmperishable place in history. His
youth and manly bearing appealed to the
Federal officers and he was offered his
liberty if he would but tell the name of
the traitor who had aided him in secur-
ing the information To save an enemy
he died.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Heat Turns on Automatic Sprinkler.

HFat IuEHs On AutUIHHtho oPfIHAlof'
The heat was so terrific in New York
few days ago as to set off an auto
matte fire alarm in soap factory. The
contrivance IS CIRCULATED to give an
alarm and send down a shower OF wa
ter when the temperature in the room
reaches a certain number OF degrees
Fahrenheit. There was no fire, but the
sun did the business. and the sprink-
lers nearly drowned out the soap fac
tory before they could be stopped.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
$4,000 Land Deal.

A deed has been filed in the Regis
ter's office, by means of which M. 9.
Bailey and wife transfer to Mrs. Mary
Bailey 23713 acres of farming land in the
22nd Spring Hill district for $4,000.
This is an average price per acre of
about $63.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30

Owing to the great demand for farms
in some sections OF Ohio, rents are en-
tremely high. and a large emigration
20 the west. where lands are cheap and
fertile. Is expected. Renters nnd Il
extremely dlfhcuit TO make a living
on the farms after satisfying the de-
mands OF the landowners.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
TRUE LOVE NEVER HUNS SMOOTH.
Came to Claim His Bride. but Didn't
Quite Succeed.

A few days ago Frank Matthews, a
young man from Huntsville, Ala came
to Columbia for the purpose OF claiming
as his bride Miss Ethel Green, pretty
young lady, and the daughter Of Mr..
Jordan Green, who was divorced from
Hardin Davis and had her maiden name
restored to her about two months ago.
Tuesday morning the prospective groom
procured marriage license and then
went out to the young lady's home to
procure his bride.
1t appears, however, that there was
parental objection to tie proposed
union. which asserted itself In such a
formidable manner that the young man,
upon reaching his sweetheart's home.
decided that it would be safer for him
IN another locality, and he returned to
Columbia, disappointed but not dis
heartened, delayed but not defeated.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Maury County Teachers.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Maury County Teachers Association
will be held at the Public School Build
ing, Saturday, December |, 1900.
ADDIE S. BENNETT, Sec
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Furniture.

Sideboards, china closet, dining
tables, dining chairs, in fact anything
you want for your house. Call, please,
and see how low we are selling.
If Satterfield a. Dodson.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Ins0Ivent Notice.

Having qualified as administrator of
the estate of Jno NJ Nicholson deceased,
| here by notify all parties having claims
against said estate to file them with
A. L. Thomas, County Court Clerk, duly
authenticated, on or before May 14th,
1901, or the same will be forever barred,
and all parties indebted to said estate
will please come forward and make
settlement. j. N. WILLIAMS,
Nov. 10th. (4t) administrators.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30

Mrs. Mary Hine held the regular
Thanksgiving exercises. consisting OF
songs and Rotations, in the Primary
Department at the Institute yesterday
morning. An offering for the poor is a
regular feature of this entertainment,
and the liberality of the children upon
this occasion is quite praise worthy.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Tired Of Coniuqal Bliss.

Ella Crutchfield, through her attor-
ney, }. L. Jones, has filed a bill in the
Circuit Court against her husband, Jim
CrutchfieId, praying for divorce.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30

Miss Mary DoTling entertained few
of her friends in a very enjoyable man.
ner Monday evening at her home on
Twelfth street Nice music and delicious
refreshments added to the pleasure of
the evening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30

Can be sown most successfully with
Hoosier Wheat Drills than any drill on
the market. See
n SATrKRrIELD 4 DoDsoS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
UNcALLED FOR LETTERS.

The following list OF letters remain
in Office for week ending Nov. 27:
Brown, Robt w Lambert John
Brown, Mrs. E Leach, Mrs. Matte
Clark, Miss G McComb, A G
Oh merett, Harry Morgan, Fannie
Carver, lone Idula Oidcastle, Mr.. Z
Hills, Editor Pruitt, Jimmie
Ivory. Rev M d Snyda, Afford
K nnedy, ProfD W Thompson, Bula
Parties calling for the above letters
will please say advertised.
Advertised letters due one cent.
II. T.. FARIss. p. M.
GarwOOd's Sarsaparilla-for the blood
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Dick

Feed and Ensilage cutters, Shredder
and Pneumatic Elevators
If j. p. STREET & Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
ANN

Flower Pots, all sizes from 4 to IL
inches.
Will sell the B. B. Oil Heaters,
best one made. One gallon of oil
will burn 10 to u hours and heat a
room Is to 20 feet square. Price 81 90,
Coal Holds 20 and 25c.
Fire Shovels 4, 3, 10 to Is.
Coal longs 15c.
Polkers 5 and l0c.
Feather Dustrrs 10, Is to SOC.
Wall Du-ters with 6ft handles Zoe.
Fiber Lunch b xps 10 and l5c
Lunch Baskets To, Is 20 and 25c.
co, hes Hampers, fancy 81 20 to
$3.50
Come and see us often.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
ExrCIroR,s NOTICE

This is TO give notice that / have qualified
rs executor # he estate of ] Barker, de-
ceased. All persons indebted 10 the same
are notified to come forward and settle the
same at once. All persons having claims
against the same will present he same for
payment within the time prescribed by law
or tn same viii be forever barred.
lld&w4t j. Kos h>THAL. Executor.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Mitchell

wagons are high grade. Light running
and at old prices. See
If SATTERFIED& DoDsoN.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30

no CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II 1t
fails to cure. E. w. Groves signature
is on each box. 25c. oct4-ly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
Canital Wagons.

Have a few special sizes. Will sell at
old prices. j. p. STREET & Co.
II 23-2
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30

The Thursday Evening Musical will
meet Friday evening at 7:30 o'clock at
the residence of Mr.. A. B. Rains. The
members are earnestly requested to at
tend the meeting as there will be bust
ness of Importance to come before them.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30
The
RAcKE'!


~ TIC plaSC W phy WiilCi uhdCi-
wear. We have some special bar
gains to offer in this line.
Ladies' Jersey rib Vests and Pants,
heavy light, nicely finished gar
ments In white, grey and cream,
worth 30 cents Our price 24,.
Ladies' Jersey Rib Vests loo.
Ladies Combination Suits, 30 to
453.
Ladies' Combination Suits, grey
wool 81 % and SLIGO
Ladies red wool Vests and Pants,
Toe and 95c.
Ladies' white and grey wool Vests
and Pants SOC to 99c.
Children's Vests and Pants, grey,
cream and white.
Childrens' Union Suits 24c to 40.
Misses Union Suits, 30c to 49c.
Boys Union Snits 25c
Boys heavy feeced Shirts and
Drawers, all sizes, 24c.
Mems feeeed lined. Shirts and
Drawers, extra fine finished gar
ments for 95c suit.
Mems fancy stripe, part wool
Shirts and Drawers, worth $125 a
suit. Our price 81 GOA suit.
Mems wool flaeced Shirts and
Ora wers, Toe to 99c.
Mems silk feeced Shirts and
Drawers, 90c.
Mems heavy grey Shirts and
Drawers, special at Zoe.
Mems heavy bleached Elastic
Seam Drawers, 75c.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-11-30

A number of young people gathered at
the South Columbia Methodist par
sonage Tuesday evening, where the hos
pitality of Rev. and Mrs. j. A. Molloy and
Mrs. Molloy's sister, Miss Edna Kelsey of
LynnVille, was enjoyed for several
hours Social conversation and sweet
music made the time pass merrlly by,
and at the conclusion of the evening s
enjoyment Mr.. Molloy invited the young
people to call at his home often, and
also announced that 10 the near future a
meeting would be held at the church
for the purpose of taking steps towards
recognizing the Epworth League.