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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
MT. PLEASANT.
Items of Interest from the Hustling
Phosphate City.

MT. PLEASANT, March 3-Many i'm
provements are in progress at present
in the phosphate city. The new electric
light plant will be in operation about
March %, preparatory to which the
An ice company is also about to be or
ganized by Messrs. II. d. Ruhm & Co.
New street crossings are being con-
structed throughout the town, which
are quite an improvement.
DR. Folk, editor of the Baptist and
Reflector, of Nashville, will deliver a
free lecture on "Mormonism" at the
Methodist Church Sunday at 3 p. m.
A number of members of Mt Pleas
ant Lodge Knights Of Pythias visited
the Joel A. Battle Lodge at Nashville
Thursday night. The following at
tended; Rev. l.. r.. Amis, Rev. j. n
Lyle, Messrs j. A. Bostick, g. A
Brownlow, IL. G. jackson, John Frier
son, Jas. Craik, r. o. Patterson, H. II
Long, II. w. Bivens, Guy Wright, DR.
G. Y. Clark, Ernest Erwin, A. B. Gill
d. B. Dawson, w. ID. Cooper, j. W
Rogers, ID. M. Gordon, L M. Barnes
M. IL. Gray, G.. Il. Shaw, Geo. W. Kille
brew, II. ID. CRANBERRY, G.. G Collins, II
McLaurine. The party will also be &C
companied by quite number of non
members.
A delightful time is anticipated fol
March 0, when the Gibson pictuses will
be produced at the Opera House.
Mr.. j. A. Cobe will leave in a few
days for the East to buy his new stool
of goods.
Mr.. b. F. Richardson, of Petersburg
was in Mt. Pleasant this week.
Alex George and Mrs. John A. Co
burn leave for the eastern markets abou
March 10 to replenish the stock q
George Bros.
Miss Laura Colburn, who is now i
GAINESVILLE attending school, will go t
Columbia in few days to have he
eyes treated.
Mr.. II. ID. Ruhm returned from
visit to Philadelphia to-day.
Judd Q. Lloyd has recently opened
drug store. 1t is a beauty and its fun
nishings most completes; and credit
the Phosphate City.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Was II Really an Error?

Gen. Luke E. Wright in his interview
in The Times said: Judge Snodgrass
is brainy man and a good man." The
Mergenthaler transmitted good" into
gold" and there is where the Mergen-
thaler beat any ancient or modern fakir.
This explanation is due to both Gen.
Wright and Judge Snodgrass.- Chatta-
nooga Times.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
TIE FIRST BABY.
ITS Coming is Looked Forward to
With Both Joy and Fear and its
Safe Arrival is Hailed With
Pride and Delight by All.

The arrival of the first baby in the
household is the happiest and most inn
portant event Of married life. The young
wife who is to become mother delights
to think of the happiness in store for her
when the little one shall nestle upon her
breast and latterly she shall hear it lisp
the sweet and holy name, mother. u
But her happy anticipation quickly van
ishes when she realizes the terrible pain
and suffering through which she must
pass while bringing the little one into
the world. An indescribable fear of the
danger attendant upon the ordeal soon
dissipates her loyfulness.
Thousands Of women have learned
by experience that there is absolutely
no necessity for the sufferinGs which at
tend childbirth; they know that by
the use Of Mothers FRIEND scien-
tific liniment-fur n few weeks before
the trying hour, Cxpectant mothers car
% prepare themselves for the fina
nour that the pain and suffering of the
dreaded event - q entirely Obviated and
it Is safely pissed through with com
paratiyely little discomfort.
All women are interested. and cs
Neflatil tAIicttsllib lihftii'fH WIZ tuE Nli'
, first time have To undergo this trial. il
such a remedy; for they know the pail
and suffering, tn say nothing OF the dan
ger. which IS in store for them. Moth
er's Friend is woman's greatest bles
sing, for it takes her safely through th'
\ severest ordeal Of her life. Every womai
should be glad to read the little bool
Before Baby is B0rn," which contain
information Of great value TO all.
will be sent free To any one who send
their address 20 The Bradield Eegu
lator CO., Atlanta, Ca.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
A Narrow Escane.

LYNNvILLE, March "A little daugh
ter of Bugg Collins, of Diana, was given
a capsule of morphine Thursday morn
ing, through mistake for quinine. The
error was not discovered until the child
had eaten breakfast and became violent
~ III. Physicians we're summoned, and
after several hours of faithful work, the
little ones life was saved.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Hurt in a Runaway.

Mr.. John S. Miller, of the Hardison's
Mill neighborhood, was painfully hurt
Monday morning in q runaway accident
on North Main street. His horse 5ecom-
ing frightened at minstrel band, ran
away, striking another vehicle and
throwing Mr.. Miller to the ground. He
was cut and bruised about his face and
head, and was taken into White Bros
store, where his wounds were dressed.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Phosphate in Williamson.

FRANELIN, March ii. NJ. Hastings.
of the Pennsylvania Phosphate Com
pany. has bought from Price Bros. near
Bethesda, farm Of 400 acres for s,}4. 4l4.
Very valuable phosphate has been found
on Il, some Of 1t showing over So per
cent. phosphate.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Fire Company Called Out.

The fire company was called out Friday
morning about 8 O'Clock by a gasoline
explosion at the White Star Laundry, on
South Garden street. No damage re-
suited except % the tank coataInmg the
gasoline.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
HAMILTON
Steel Frame Corn Planter.

This is one of the finest two
horse corn planters ever sold. 1t
is equipped with adjustable steel
wheels, steel axles, hand or foot
lever, force feed, slide motion drop,
runners best quality tempered steel
wide heel. With checkrower and
drill if wanted. clod tenders and
cover shovels. A good stand is al
ways the result from its use.
Wright's one horse corn plan
tiers. Will sow all kind of seed,
corn, peas, millet, etc. Works
well under any conditions strong
est, simplest, cheapest. We OWN
the PATENT on Wright's Plant.
ers for the State of Tennessee.
Any one purchasing from any,,than
authorized agents will be held re.
sponsible.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
LIVE STOCK COMMISSIONER.
Chancellor Cook Decides That the Of
fee Was Not Legally Created.
Special to the HERALD.

Special to the HERALD.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, March Chan
cellor Cook to-day decided that neither
of the contestants for the Office of Live
Stock Commissioner is entitled to the
salary claimed; that the office was not
legally created. Sam Warren, of Maury
County, was one of the contestants.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
MARRIAGES.

James Robertson to Miss Bette Whit
tazer.
JIG. Phillips to Miss 3. L. White.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09

Mrs r. W. Lee, Montgomery, Ala writes Some years
ago noculated with poison by nurse who injected
my babe with blood faint covered with sores and
ulcers from head foot and great extremity prayed
to die Several prominent physicians treated me, but all
to no purpose The mercury and potash which they
gave seemed to add fuel to the awful flame which was
devouring me. advised by friends who had seen
wonderful made by it, to try Swfts Specific i'm
proved from he start the medicine seemed to direct
to the the trouble and force tie poison out Twenty
bottles cured me completely" Swifts Specific
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Promptly Reaches the Seat
Of all Blood Diseases and
Cures the Worst Gases. dis i

difficult Very few remedies claim
s.
ncoverbe evidenced merit IS not merely ont
foundation the and poison from the system does
hide
forth violently than s. s. forces out every
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
s. s. S. FOR THE BLOOD

Os FON D@OO0
purely vegetable and contains
chemical
Blood Poison,
etter,B
Valuable Specific Company Atlanta Ca
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
5. S. s. GOES
TO THE BOTTOM.

In every test made s. s. s. easily
demonstrates its superiority over other
blood remedies 1t matters not how OBJ
stinate the case, nor what other treat
ment or remedies have failed, s. s. 8.
always promptly reaches and cures any
,ase where the blood is in any way involved.
veryone who has had experience with
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-08-30

PIoKENs-CoPPINGRR-On last Thurs
day night at the close of the Christian
and Missionary alliance meeting at the
exposition grounds, Atlanta, Mr.. Leb-
bens B. Pickens and Miss Matte Cop
pinger were united in the holy bonds
of matrimony by Rev. Crawford Jack
son, of Eatonton, Ga. The groom is a
prosperous young merchant of Atlanta,
and formerly Cobb county. The bride
is charming young girl Of Is, and re-
Gently came from Tennessee. The
many friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Pickens
wish for them much happiness and q
long life.
Joining the church is not all that is
required. Doing something to keep in
touch with the good that can be devel-
oped is absolutely necessary to grow in
usefulness and grace. The church is
often responsible for allowing its men,
bers to slip away and become cold and
careless. The churches of Marietta
need to arouse themselves to deeper
and broader work in saving souls.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-08-30
FOR SALE:

The Allen place on Atlanta street.
This is one of the largest and most desira-
able lots on the market Fronts l12 feet
on Atlanta street, and runs back to and
fronts 1l2 feet on Waddell street. Large
two-story house on the lot, which could
be easily moved back to face Waddell
street land it would rent WE'LL too.)
leaving the front of the lot for beauti-
full building site. The price on this
property is reasonable.
160-acre farm two miles out, half
mile from shipping point and postoffice
Part of the land is in high state of cul-
tivation, balance in timber Residence
and three tenant houses on place. Ele-
CANT place for fruit or srock raising.
Location unsurpassed. Price, 200
per acre. Terms reasonable.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-08-30

Mr.. John Wade met with serious
accident Sunday noon at his boarding
house, Mrs. Atkinson's. In u spirit of
fun he attempted to jump over the
banisters of the veranda, where some
young ladies were sitting, and his foot
struck the post or railing and he fell
violently to the ground, his head
striking flower pot, cutting three
gashes on his forehead. He was knock
ed almost insensible for short while.
DR.. Malone was called and took sever
al stitches in one of pc gashes and
closed the others with court plaster.
The wounds bled profusely and gave a
good deal of pain. He will soon be all
right again.
There were no services at any of the
churches Sunday morning except at
the Episcopal. Rev G. T. A. Pise had
a large congregation and preached an
excellent sermon. Rev. DIR. Bigham,
presiding elder, preached to full house
Sunday night at the Methodist church.
on the text, II thought on my ways
and turned my feet unto the testimony
of the Lord" He showed the power of
concentrated thought and the results
therefrom. DR.. Bigham is highly cul-
'tured, deep thinker and "a flueny
speaker, but above all a sweet ApiERed
consecrated minister.
Senator Clay's speech At Decatur
today, drew an immensea rowd 1t was
an eloquent and mastery representation
Of the Democratic side of True great is
sues of the day and the oratorSwas fire.
quently and enthusiastically applauded
No public man in Georgia fFfaA more
warm friends in this regio4 than Sena-
tor Clay, and the people Are solialy in
favor of returning him. TO the senate,
when his term 1expires. Wallace Put
nam Reed in Macon Telegraph.
We call attention to the advertise
ment of Moultrie M. Sessions & Co.,
who have fitted up neat and elegant
office in the brick building on Washing
ton Avenue, opposite the courthouse
Abstracts of titles, real estate insur-
ance and loans. If you want anything
in their line call and see them and they
can give you satisfactory sales and
terms.
Anderson Brothers always have on
hand fresh Portland and Louisville
Cement and Plaster Paris.
The man who goes about sowing seeds
of discord and discomfort, turning
neighbor against neighbor, and friend
against friend, has selfish and hellish
mission in life, and does not care one
iota about the teaching of Him who
said, Love thy neighbor as myself "
This life is too short for prejudice, en-
nifty, and hatred Christ never taught
hate. His was a mission of love. If
you believe in christianity, do not let
prejudice or hatred creep into your
hearts. Do not let your hearts come
callous in order to become the instru-
ment of satan's disciplines.
Mr.. Paul Camp and family have
rented the Reynolds dwelling near
Meinert's livery stable.
For SALE.-Tha old Methodist church
building must be sold at once and a
bargain can be had sure. Apply to
Walter L Sessions.
The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1900-08-30
FOR RENT:

Several desirable places. Call to see
me when you want to buy, rent or sell.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-15
BOOK NOTES.

.On to Pelzin' on ssOld Glory in Chi
ma. lis the title of Edward Stratemeyer' s
latest book. pnrtrayfng the adventures
OF the Russell boys" whose fortune
have become so familiar in-=the colt
Glory Series" No more timely o. thIill
ing plot could be secured, and Mr..
atemeyer has risen to the occasion
by giving in addition to one Of his very
best stories a store of information con-
corning China and the Chinese. This
book is directly in line with the Old
Glory Series and nearly all the well
known characters are here. Like M.
Stratemeyer's former books. there is no
question about the demand for this onn.
Published by Lee & Shepard. At KEEL
lam Book and Stationery company.
There has just been issued for use in
higher grammar grades, a new physiol
ogy belonging to the New Century series
of physiologies and officially endorse b.
the department Of scientific institution
of the W. c. T. g. of the United States.
This work Elementary Anatomy, Ply
sioIogy and Hygiene by Winfield 5.
Hall. Phi. D, NJ. D., Introduces the sub
ject of human physiology, with a brief
treat ment, largely experimental am
practical. of the physiology. Of the grow
ing plant. The appliances and material
suggested for the experiments may Be
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-15

played for Washburn ever since the coll
lege has supported team. He is SIX feet
two and built proportionately and is in
all respects a giant. Clark is shorter and
looks fat. but he is not.
Mehl played fullback in every game Of
the season. And was most satisfactory.
He is rather light compared to the other
men on the team. weighing but 100 pounds.
but is very active and swift on his feet.
His work I'm the interference has been
most valuable and when given the bail
has shown himself to be a hard bucker
for his weight. He has proven to be a
sure tackler and has saved many long
run by good tackles.
Roy Hitchcock has developed into a
veteran player, and his playing at left
end this year superior TO mis- work
in the past. Aided by Roberts, he almost
invaria bly, prevented any gains around his
end. And although not very heavy, was
one of the most reliable players on the
team. Bob Stewart. who played the
other end during the latter part of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-15

variably '.smothereds the mend and
cleared the path on the defense he broke
through the line time and again, ana
tackled the runner behind the line for big
losses. Bucks on the other end were often
stopped by his running over from the
other side, and he was in almost every
play.
Ernest Hughes, captain of the team,
played the other place at tackle, and
while he has always had a reputation in
Topeka as a football player, he played
good work in advancing the ball and in
Stopping bucks and is a heavy. active
player As captain of the team he showed
deneed by the fact that. he could have
been reelected captain for the ensuing
year had he been willing to accept the
place.
White and Clark are a fine pair of
guards They are active for big men,
Clark weighing 260 and White 240 pounds.
White has had more eXperience, having
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-15

gamers on the team. His work in inter
fering was particularly good.
On the defense ne aggres-
sive and hardly a game was made
around his end by an opposing team dur
ing the whole year He would demolish
the interference and the reliable end,
Hitchcock, would capture the runner.
Warren Gill, who played right tackle
this year, is considered by many to be
the finest tackle ever seen III the west.
He is the best built man on the team,
standing six feet in his stockings and
weighing 300 pounds. There is not a bit
Of surplus flesh, on his body and he is
active and quick in all his movements.
He is probably the swiftest runner on the
team He plays scientific game and his
head work shows a mind considerably
above the average. The tandem bucks
with Gill carrying the ball was the. most
telling play used by Washburn during
the season. and Gill never failed to make
a gain when given the ball In leading the
Interference for MoOre's end runs he in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-15

season did good work
Dadisman at center is sturdy player.
but lacks experience. this being hia first
year. He will undoubtedly play with the
team next year and with the experience
gained this year VIII prONe TO Do "a Nalu-
able man.
Skinner. Read and Clark were the only
substitutes who were fortunate enough tp
succeed in playing This year. During the
last half of the Fort Riley game they
We're put in TO relieve the other players
Skinner is an eeneciaii,- fast man Read
played the ottawa game. taking the place
of Moore. who left the field after -tne sec
ond scrimmage with "A fractured ankle. lie
did some remarkable ground ginning for
Washburn ard will make a. valuable half
next year.
Banks played right end for Washburn
played with Washburn FOR several years.
his great work as an end man IS we'll
known.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-15
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Through the able pen Of Charles clark
Mum, New England presents its candi-
date for favor among the prominent
character novels Of the day. In view Of
the fact that it is much the fashion to
use. David Harum,'' as a standard Of
comparison, it is but fair to Mr.. Mum
to say that his .Uncle Terry lately
published by Lee & Shepard. is in 20
sense an imitation Of Mr.. Westcott's re-
nOuned success, as his work was more
than half completed before David
Harum' found publisher. While TIE
story IS carried with a strength and
knowledge which shows the keen man of
affairs in the author, there is running
through the book the grace and tender
ness of the truly sympa thetic adnlirer
OF nature. to all lovers of which the book
is dedicated. The book is tastefully IL
Illustrated, and IS more sumptuOus in It's
appearance than most of the preceding
novels, having the holiday aspect
By Kellam Book and Stationery com
pany.
Amedee Achard. author of The Golden
fleece, recently issued by L. C. Page
q Co.. was contemporary writer of
Dumas, and his r0nances are very SIM
liar IN construction to those Of that
famous author The Golden Fleece
compares fayorably with THE Three
Musketeers,' and others Of the d Artag-
nan romanees. In this story the adven-
lures and fortunes of young CSascOn
gentleman are related with a charming
VlYacity. The hero is an officer in the
army sent by Louis XIV. to assist the
Austrians in repelling the Turkish in
VasiCn, under the celebrated Achmet
Kiuperli. The book is handsomely
bound in red cloth and well Illustrated.
Seed Thoughts for Public Speakers
by Arthur 7. Pferscn. contains over six
hundred fcrceful paragraphs Of bright
illustrations chiefly for the use Of
preachers and other writer's, and public
speakers on religious topics However,
they are not confined entirely to relig-
lous topics and among them may be
found ready aids also on secular topics
In short, it is an abundant fund Of ma
terial with which 10 strengthen or
having pleasing variety of wit, humor.
historical facts. anecdotes and other
wise sayings 1t has q simple. complete
and analytical index. by which any Of
author and source of any quotation
whose origin is known. may be quickly
found. Published by Funk & Wagnalls
Fore! Life's Book for Golfers Illus
trated- New York: Life Publishing
company. has just been published.
'-Fore.'' is one of the handsonast books
that has yet appeared concerning golf.
IT treats the popular game pictcria1ly
and mostly from the humorous and sa-
drawn and striking drawing Of the
American golf giri by Charles Dana
Gibson.
Jimmy. Lucy, ana All" being the
fifth volume of Little Prudys Chill
dren'' series by Sophie May. Cloth II
Illustrated by Bertha G. Davidson, has
just been published by Lee & Shepard.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-10-20

1t has been asserted that Mrs. Bryan
writes MIR. Bryan's speeches for him
but ii is most emphatically denied
with thes tatement that sheonly type
writes them for him. However. eth
er way Mrs. Bryan is quite feature OF
the campaifn- This year she is to join
him in New York and finish up the
campaign with him. They are gradu-
ateS of the same college and she has
taken the same law course that Bry-
an did and has been admitted to the
bar but here the parallel ends. Tor
she has never made political speeches
nor tried whether or 10 she also Is
golden mouthed. She seems to have
devoted herself to the homely duties
of woman kind. However she will be
a feature of this compaign as her pres
ence was featured in the last.
Our American girls keep on disre-
garding the Monroe doctrine by enter
ing into entangling foreign alliances.
This years beauties and heiresses OF
New York, Philadelphia and Washing
ton are teing parceled out by the Cos
sips to the available nobility OF Eng
land and the continent. and several
engagements are already announced.
In the courts of England. Germany and
in the fashionable circles of France.
the American wife is continually shin
ing out and everywhere holding her
own. They wear the purple as though
their fathers and their fathers faith
ers had worn il before them. and not.
as is frequently the fact. as If he had
sweated in his shirt sleeves in the
fields or over his desk for the dollars
with which they buy their ank and
magnifcence She can measure pride
with kings-can the American girl.
There comes "a pleasant story from
Chicago of an old solitary man who
mends a few mattresses and chairs
from time to time to earn his bread
but who keeps "A spot of ground and
a tumble down shanty where his abid-
ing place is, one mass of green and
flowers His place i a brilliant and
beautiful garden spot in the sandy
waste near a railway station. He has
big maple trees for shade and tasseIed
corn. scarlet geraniums. rich hued be-
goniaS. Sunflower hedges. wild cucum-
Der vines and many otner plants which
he tends carefully. Best of all he gives
away bouquets 10 everyone who stops
to admire his place and he says: God
says We should be good To our neigh
bOrs. Beautiful flowers rest the eye.
please the mind. make one feel better.
IL does me good People used to say,
What an ugly place" now they stop
to- admire il. Ii has cost me some
money and much work. but what is the
use of living il you can't be useful?
This is for my neighbors. God says re-
deem the waste places. This was one
Of them.