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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
SOUTH COLU MBIA.

Will Thweatt of Memphis, it here ON
a visit.
Mrs Jas. l. West, we are sorry TO re-
port, is sick.
Mr.. Lloyd Whitehead, of Nashville.
spent Sunday here.
Miss Blanche Stuart has returned
from visit to Summertown.
Rev. Mr.. Durrett, of Sandy Hook, -
visiting the family of Mr.. Ed. Potts.
Miss Blanch Stuart has gone to Sum
mertown to visit Mrs. w. B. Burnett
Pearl, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed Potts, has been i'll for several
days.
Mrs. Thomas Gillian, who has been
suffering a great deal with vaccinated
ARM has about recovered.
Lonnie Cook is improving the appear
ance of his place on Galloway street by
erecting new fence in front.
Mr.. Gilbert and family have moved to-
the house formerly occupied by Mr.
Dave Engle and family, who have HoZed
to the Engle place on the corner OF
South High and Twelfth streets.
MesSrs. Harlan ~ CrosthWalt nave let
the contract to Thomas g. Lamar for
building a room adjoining their tew
drug store near the depot, which viii he
used by Arthur Cook as a barber shcp-
Mr.. and Mrs. James Grimes gave an
enjoyable dining to several Of their
friends Thursday of last week as their
home on Thirteenth street. The dining
was intended to be in honor of the 6lsf
birthday of Mr.. Grimes father, Of
Mt Pleasant, who, however, wa 8 Hn-
able to be in attendance.
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Mr.. John Bellanfant.

Mr.. John Bellanfant, an aged and
highly esteemed citizen of Culleoka,
died Sunday in the eightieth year of
his age. Deceased had been in i'll health
for some time, suffering from the in
irmities of old age, and his death was
not unexpected. In his younger days
he was a prominent man throughout
this and adjoining counties, having at
one time been a candidate for Congress
against Hon. w. G Whitthorne. He
was man of strong personally, and
made an impress upon all with whom he
came in contact. He leaves surviving
him wife and the following children:
Messrs. Joe t., w. E., John B., Hunt
and NJ. F. Ballanfant; Mrs. Sallie Cock
rell, Mrs. Sue Martin, Mrs. Melvin Akin,
Mrs. Eva Moore, Mrs. Lizzie Taylor, and
Mrs. Alice Wilson.
The remains were inferred Monday
afternoon at O'Clock at the family
graveyard near Culleoka.
Mr.. Virgil Hughes received a tele-
gram Tuesday, bringing the sad news
of the death Of his mother, Mrs. E. A.
Hughes, at Palmyra, Va. His friends
sympathize with him in his bereave-
ment.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
CHURCH ORGANIZED.
Baptist Will Build a House of Wor-
ship at Mt Pleasant.

At meeting of Baptists at Mt. Pleas
ant last Sunday, it was decided that a
new church should be organized at that
place. Quite number were in attend
ance, and the names of thirty seven
members were received. Rev. Joe
Vesey, formerly of this place, was called
as pastor of the congregation, and work
will be commenced at once to secure
funds for the erection of house of wor-
ship.
Among the Baptist ministers in at
tendance at the meeting we're Rev. Folk,
Hite, Hull and Ussery. For the present
the congregation will worship in the
Odd Fellows Hall at Mt. Pleasant.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Placed in Jail.

Perry Martin, a young white man
from the Campbeil's Station neigh
was placed in the city lock
up Tuesday night by officers Noss
n Dodson, for safe keeping. Mar
tins mind is unbalanced, and
he was acting in very strange
manner. Tuesday he attracted at
tention by riding a mule Of dfminn-
rive size through the PRINCIPAL
streets. Wednesday morning be was
to the county jail.
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John T. Derryberry.

Mr. John T. Derryberry entered into
rest Sunday night at o'clock at his
home in the Lasea nighborhood. De
ceased had attained the ripe old age
of eighty years, and by his death,
the life of a consecrated Chris
tian man is brought to a close. He
leaves surviving him wife and sew
eral children, who have the sympathy
of everyone in their bereavement. The
funeral services were conducted Monday
afternoon at o'clock by Elder Green;
interment in the family graveyard.
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HEALTH SITUATION.
DR.. Albright Consults with the City
Physicians.

DIR. J. A. Albright, Secretary of the
State Board of Health, was here Wednes-
day night and had a consultation with the
city physicians in regard to the health
situation in Columbia and Maury
county. The matter of taking steps to-
ward the suppression Of smallpox was
discussed, and DIR. Albright recon-
mended compulsory vaccination.
The City Balrd of Health was called
to meet last night TO take action in
regard to the situation. There is a
sentiment among the physicians in favor
Of turning the matter over TO the State
Board Of Health, and it is though that
this may be done.
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Those Easy Wearing Shoes the
ACME TURNS.

Just the Shoe for these damp
days. Made in button and lace !;
sizes Ia to s Ia; all week at
$2.75, reduced from So. so.
This shoe is made with a felt
pad that is fitted scientifically into
the shoe, and givesit an elasticity
that contributes to the ease and
comfort of the wearer, besides be-
ing a good protector from the
damp ground.
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WATKINS, HaRLRu & EVaNs.
PERSONALS.

Mr.. D. w. Petri has gone East to buy
goods.
Miss Birdie Hirsch is visiting in Mt
Pleasant.
Mrs. W. G. Aydelott is visiting in
Nashville.
Mr.. w. J. Jones, of Franklin, was
here Monday.
Miss Marion Nichols has gone to
Nashville on visit.
Miss jamie Alexander has returned
from visit to Mt. Pleasant.
Mr.. Henry Cox, of Nashville, is spend
ing several days in the city.
w. G. Salmon, Esq, has returned
from visit to Hickman county.
Messrs. w. A. Dale and Will Ridley
have returned from trip to Cuba.
Mrs. Jas. d. Sowell returned Satur-
day from visit to relatives at Nashville.
Miss May Raines, of Hampshire, is
visiting the family of Mr.. A. E. Medley
James Ogilvie, who has been in Texas
for the last year, is here on visit to his
parents.
Miss Emma Higdon returned Sun
day from Lynnville, where she visited
relatives.
Mr.. Walter Pillow, of Greenwood,
Miss. was visiting relatives in Columbia
this week.
Tom Alexander, of Mt. Pleasant, has
returned from business trip to Co
lumbus, Ga.
Mr. J. NJ. Foster, of Carriers Creek,
was shaking hands with his friends in
town Monday.
Miss Lucy Floyd left Friday for
Texas, to make protracted visit to her
sister, Mrs. Synex.
Hon. L. p Padgett went down to Pu-
laski Monday, joining the Governor
party at this place.
Maj j. II. Aiken, of Williamson
county, was here Monday, receiving
the congratulations of his friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. |. Joyce and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. M. Dedman saw THE Chris
tian" played at Nashville Tuesday night
Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Dedman, w. b
Wooten and Miss Eva James went tc
Nashville Tuesday night to see the
christian"
Congressman Carmack will return tc
Tennessee in a few days. He expects tC
leave Washington to day, stopping
at Nashville first.
Misses Olivia and Joe Foster, who
have been the guests of Mrs. r. p
Stegall, return to-day to their home
at Carter's Creek.
Mrs. Frank Everett, after a protracteo
stay in Tullahoma and Chattanooga, il
now visiting her father, Hon. Il. w
Ewing, in Pulaski.
Miss Lettie Higley has returned from
visit to her sister, Mrs. l.. E Gates, IL
Nashville. She was accompanied home
by Mr.. and Mrs. Gates.
Mr.. Will Hooten was called to Lewis
burg Saturday by the death of his cou
sin, William j. Hcoten, who died Satur
day and was buried Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Mart re C ed here Sun
day from New Oh ans, and remained
few days with her parents at Ash
wood, returning to New Orleans yester
day.
Mrs. II. p. Figures and Miss Mar!
Dale will leave this morning for
visit to her brother Mr.. A. n. Dale il
Memphis and her sister Mrs. Walte
Pillow in Mississippi.
r. b. Jones, until recently manager
the Huntsville hotel, spent several days
in Birmingham last week. There is
probability of his locating. MIR. Jone
is one of the most agreeable men II
Alabama, and as hotel manager he be
longs TO the first class Birmingham
Age-Herald.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Attention. Farmers!

This is the month You want TO buy
the largest portions of your Field Seed
And don't forget that we are headquar-
tiers for everything in the fed seed line.
See our Clover, Timothy, Blue Grass,
Orchard Grass, Red Top, Burt Oats,
etc, before buying elsewhere, and We
are satisfied that when you see the grade
of our field seed We will sell YOU. we
also have a full and complete line oil
groceries, which We sell cheap. All or
ders for field seed or groceries receive
prompt attention.
Peu Phone 3OT. Citizens Phone lOI.
Frierson & Embry.
Oakes Building. Cor. sth 4 S. Main SITS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
DEATHS HARVEST.
Mrs. I. Barker.

Mrs. I. Barker died Saturday morning
at 4 o'clock at her home on North Garden
street, after long illness Deceased
had been a resident of Columbia for
many years, and had attained ripe old
age. She leaves surviving her hus-
band and the following children: Messrs.
Joe, Jake, Louis ana Will Barker, and
Misses Rachel and Mamie Barker The
remains were taken to Nashville Sun
day, where the funeral services and
interment took place.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09

About twenty-five members of the Co
lumbia Lodge |. o O. F. went to Spring
Hill last night, where new lodge
OF Odd Fellows was organized
Members from the lodges at Culleoka,
Mt. Pleasant and Santa Fe Wee
in attendance, and Grand Secretary j.
r. Harwell presided.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
& 0AKES,-
Professional UndertakerN
and Embalmers.

We carry everything our line .
business calls for, whether it be Tia
most expensive or more modest ~
its cost.
Our stock is bought to acconOzO--
date those in distress. and our pyieeaa
are neither for the rich nor the poor.
but to suit the occasion--for those
favored of fortune, or for the humble
home where cruel Death has paSaes
his always unwelcome visit.
Our business motto is to do 9s We
would be done by" and to C0zSsoI-
ENTIoUsLY discharge ALA. sacred
trusts committed to our care.
Whether night or day, telpheAA
calls will be promptly attended tA-
Office, Citizens Telephone No. I9eS-
A. BARR, Residence,
Bell Telephone 1913.
JOHN A. CAKES, Residensss
Citizens Telephone No. Be-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
READY FOR BUSINESS,

At my new store, South east side of the
Public Squar e, where keep all kinds of
Feed STUFF for Your Stock.
Best Flour ct MN prices.
Pure, street Country Lard.
Good old. Country Hams,
Shoulders, Sides.
Heins's Kraut, Etc.
Please remember my new stand, and
favor me with share of your patronage.
THOS. J. TUCKER,
South East Corner and Public Square.
Call both phones. 2-22-eod 3m
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
April Stock Parade.

An attempt will be made by several
leading horsemen to have big stock
parade in Columbia the first Monday in
April This time -honored custom has
been allowed to waver for several years
past. There is plenty of fine stock in
Maury county. aud with little effort a
fine parade could be gotten up.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Criminal Court.

Judge Loonev convened Criminal
Court i'm regular monthly session
Wednesday morning. Quite a nosa-
Der of cases are on docket Ter aAts
term, but none had been sea thr
Wednesday or Thursday. althS1gh
the grand Jury is In session.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Kings Daughters.

The Kings Daughters had an ENJOY
able meeting Thursday afternoon Of h 81
week with Mrs. X p. Dodson. ThD
topic for discussion was, "Bear ye Onse
anther's burdens" the meeting beng
led by Mrs. Dodson The next meet
ing will be held Thursday afternoon
March 8, with Mrs. Annie McLemme--
topic, Endurance.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Telephone Meeting.

The stockholders of the Citizens Tele-
phone Co. are requested to meet on
Thursday. March 10th. Business of inn
portance is TO be transacted. BE sure
and attend. Jas. 4. Smiser, Pres't.
mch2 2t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
The Finest and Best

we have on display this week. Heinz's
Preserves, Apple Butter, Mince meat,
Bake Beans, Tomato Catsup, Sweet
mixed Pickle and Sour Kraut, also
Frances II. Leggett's New York Double
Cream Cheese and French Maccheroni
and Maple Syrup. What we ask is that
you see our goods-we will leave the rest
to your own good judgment.
HARLAN g. RITTER.
- Both phones. -
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09

A day spent in the hospitable home of
Mrs. II. p. Figures is not one to be
gu ckly forgotten, and her guests of las ,
Friday will always cherish the most
pleasant memories of that occasion. A
most beautiful, tempting and elaborate
dining was the principal feature, the
day being attended throughout with
that high degreee of enjoyment which is
only attained by the efforts of a perfect,
most thoughtful hostess. The follow.
ing ladies were present: Mrs. r. H
Ogilvie, Mrs. Fannie Holt; Mrs. A. p.
McFerrin, Mrs. j. NJ. Williams, Mrs
Mosely, Mrs. PleasanHe, Mrs. T. n
Figures, Mrs. Will Dale, Mrs. f G.
Grant, Mrs. l.. p. Padgett, Mrs. F.. D.
Lander.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Mules 10 Loan.

Some good, strong, coming thres-XSEr-
old mules 10 loan until July fr-e- Gan
on or address, r. p. BRUNBAC1t-
lnch2 p Columbia. Ienn-
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Grates'

Best stock and assortment in the city;
prices are right. J. p. STREET & Co. II
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Infant Shoes.

Don't think anything will do be-
cause its new. See the large
assortment Of shoes we are show
ing for the little ones.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Go to Dale Bros,

For Burt seed oats, Northern clover,
Tennessee German millet, Rust proof
oats. 9-2t
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]. Rosentha|.
OLD SWEEPSTAKES.
This Noted Brood Mare Dies at
Spring Hill.

Old Sweepstakes, one of the greatest
brood mares in the country, died this
week on the farm of her owner, Mr..
Henry Pointer, near Spring Hill. Old
Sweepstakes was the dam of many
noted winners, among them Star Pointer
1:5914, champion harness PAGER of the
world. At the time of her death she
was twenty-nine years old. During her
lifetime she brought many thousands of
dollars to her owners.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Dale Bros,

Sell Jellico and Providence coal at low
est prices. 9-2t
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CUT THIS OUT.
Interpretation of U. S. Weather Flags
Displayed Every Morning Over
Rains Drug Store.

White flag indicates fair weather.
Blue flag indicates rain or snow ;
general.
White and blue flag indicates rain
or snow, local.
White with black center, indicates
cold wave.
The black triangle flag Is the tenn
pera.ure flag, and when placed ADORE
either OF the other, indicates warmer
weather; when placed beloW either
OF the others, indicates colder
weather.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
ANN ENTS.

A delightful German was given at the
Century Club Wednesday evening, com
plimentary to Miss Madge Lane, of
Huntsville, Ala. The dance was led by
Messrs Sam Harlan and f. w. Kelsey,
the following couples taking part Miss
Lane, Sam Harlan; Miss Virginia Car
penter, w, b. Wooten; Miss Nina Nc
Lemore, +. r. Gamble; Miss Mamie
Hodge, Horace Soper; Miss Minnie
fowler, Charley Gamble; Miss DAISY
fowler, A. b. Rains: Miss Ethel Hend-
ley, w. w, Evans; Miss Olivia Barrow,
j. h. McLemore; Miss Cornela Jones,
H. G Evans, Jr. Miss Mary Brown, j.
G. Maves; Miss Eva James, f. w. KEEL
sey; Mr.. and Mrs f. |. joyce Mesdames
Annie McLemore and Kate Williams.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09

IF WE PLEASE YOU, TELL 9TH
ERS; IF WE DON'T, TELL US.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09

Garwood's SarSaparIIIa-ror the blood
guaranteed 20 cure. A. b. RAINS
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
CHANCERY COURT.
Two Bills Filed Wednesday One Di.
vorce Case.

Two bills were filed Wednesday in Chan
Gerry Court. One of these was divorce
case of Jim Harris, colored. Salmon &
Turner are solicitors for complainant.
The other bill was filed in the case of
Samuel johnson VS.. Dellie Overton, for
the sale of land for partition. Figuers
q Padgett are solicitors.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
DEATHS.

Infant Of Mr.. and Mrs. d. II. Durrfs-
died March 8.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
MARRIAGES.

X. B. Griggs to Miss Susie VOORHEES,.
j. w. Adkisson to Miss Anna Eddie
man.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Another lot of
Ladies Flexible Welt Shoes,

in lace Mannish toes, sizes to ( IL
at $2.35 from $500.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09
Ash shingles.
To ORGANIZE a LOdue.

Good stock of white ash shingles.
j. p. STREET. & Co. tt
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09

Those who attended the entertainment
given by the Schubert Symphony Club
and Lady Quartette at the Opera House
Tuesday night, spent a most delight
full evening. The vocal and instrument
tai selections by the club, together with
the humorous recitations by Mr.. Good
wall Dickerman, combined in making a
highly interesting programme. Such
attractions as these always tend to in
struct as well as amuse the audiences,
and thanks are due the management of
thu Opera House for bringing them
here.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09

The Mission Band of Zion church
will, on Tuesday evening March 18th,
conduct another of their pleasant enter
tainments, at the home of Maj. w V.
Thompson, at Ashwood. The proceeds
from this series of entertainments are
devoted entirely to worthy charities at
home and abroad. The specialties for
the evening, commencing at 8 o'clock,
will consist of formulated program of
music, followed by an epicurean menu.
Price, % cents.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1900-03-09

Mrs. A j. Nichols and Mrs. U. II.
Foster will have a children's entertain
ment at the residence of Mrs. Nichols.
Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock for the
benefit of the "Church Workers" In
addition to songs, recitations and tab
leaux given by the little folks, Miss
Irene Williams, who is an accomplished
musician, will render piano solo. The
public is cordially invited Candy will
be for sale. Adm ssion 10 cents.
The following Young people went out
from Colu nbia Wednesday evening tC
attend party at the home of Mr.. T.
Mitchell on the Bear Creek pike; Misses
Eloise Davis, Joe and Olivia Foster
Messrs. Ollie Davis, Monte Fariss and
Frank Latta.
The following composed a theatre
party given by Mr.. and Mrs. j. M. Ded
man Monday evening: Miss Eva James
and Cheairs Mayes, Miss Ethel Hendley
and Richard Cheairs, Miss Belle Webb
and Sam Williams.
The Church Workers of the First
Presbyterian Church were very beauti
fully entertained Tuesday afternoon by
Mrs. Eugene Anderson and Mrs. r. p
Dodson at the home of the former.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
The Best Prescription Is Groves
TasteleSS Chill Tonic.
The Formula Is Plainly Printed on Every Bottle.
So That the People May Know Just
What They Are Taking.

Imitators do not advertise their formula
knowing that you would not buy their medi-
cine if you knew what it contained. Groves
contains Iron and Quinine put up in correct
proportions and is in Tasteless form. The
ron acts as a tonic while the Quinine drives
he malaria out of the system. Any reliable
druggist will tell you that Groves is the
Original and that all other so-called Taste
less" chill tonics are limitations. An analysis
of other chill tones shows that Groves is
superior to all others in every respect. You are
not experimenting when you take Grove's-its
superiority and excellence having long been
established. Groves is the only Chill Cure sold
throughout the entire malarial sections of the
United States. No Cure, No Pay. Price, soc
Sold by l.. HENLEY and II. T. JONES, Druggists.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04
NEW KENT.
Excursion To- BuckrOe - School
Board MSets-PerSOnal.

RONBURY, VA, Aug. "A large ex-
cursion went TO BuclSroe Monday FROM
this place and Providence Forge. a
most delightful time was had, and every
thing passed off pleasantly. The couples
that had intended to marry on the high
seas, decided To avoid publicity and were
quietly married at their homes last Wed
nesday. The crowd was curious 10
know who the young people were, bur
their curiosity was not gratihed.
The County School Board will meet
next Saturdayat the Courthouse. Much
business viii be attended 10. IL is re
ported many changes will be made in
the teachers.
Mrs II. {. White. of Ladd's Hin, Is
visiting friends in Newport News.
Mrs A. ". Haviland. OF Richmond,
who has been visiting Mrs. W. NJ. Man
telo, left Monday for Hampton TO VISIT
her mother. Mrs. Lucy Crump.
Mrs. s. ]. Marston, of Newport News.
Is visiting her sister, Mrs. George Fisher.
at Belle Haven.
Miss Blanche Doughty, after spending
several days with her cousin. Miss Jessie
Bailey, of Mulberry Grove. has returned
TO her home in Richmond.
Over two hundred people were present
| Sunday at Graves Ran TO witness the
ordinance of baptism administered by
Rev. Harry J. Goodwin. There were ten
candidates for baptism.
A protracted meeting is in progress
this week at Good Hope, Rev. A. d.
Louthan is assisting the pastor, Rev
Harry ]. Goodwin
Miss Rena Whitlock. of Richmond
has gone TO the Summer Normal Schoo
at Mrs. ]. T. Reeds. in King William
county. From there she VIII 20 to III,
Woman's College at New Kent Court
house.
1t is reported that the Sunday excur
sion train viii commence next Sunda,
to stop at all stations between Rich
mond and Old Point. This is a lon
felt want.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1900-08-04

Two Attempts to Burn Stables At
the Inn.

Monday morning at about 8 O'clock
fire was discovered in stable loft IN the
rear of the Colonial Inn. An alarm was
given, and by hard work the fire. which
WAS found in some baied hay. was speed
lily qucnched. twas thought the iirc
was started by someone carclesSly drop
ping n match or cigarette.
Tuesday morning at about the same
tune OF Mondays blaze. FIRE was discov-
cred in the loft of another stable, or car
riagc house. in the rear OF the Inn. Only
prompt work saved the adjoining build
ings. although the stable was completed,
destroyed. Loss abaut $50. No insu
rance.
On returning 10 the hotel Mr. Spencei
discovered that some person had prize
open his cash drawer. using a screw
driver for the purpose. There wen
nearly 5000 in the drawer, bat the the
in his haste did not take time to get II
having evidently been frightened OF D..
the return Of some OF those who we
| fighting the FIRE.
II is evident that the thief set the 81
bic on FIRE in order 70 rob Mr.. Spencer
cash drawer during the excitement, Su.
picion points to a colored man. but u
arrests have been made
Monday night a big hall lamp &,
ploded in the corridor of the Inn Anne,
The fire was put out without dana.
except 20 carpets.