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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-02-14
THE COLUMBIA
ARSENAL.
The Army Post Board Makes No
Specific Recommendation
AS TO ITS DISPOSITION BUT GEN. MILES
UsED EITHER FOR ARTILLERY
POST
SPECIAL TO THE HERALD.

SPECIAL. TO THE HERALD
Washington, D. c., February 12.-The report of the
Army Post Board which charged with the location
certain army posts, made public today Among other
things the report recommends that the Arsenal at Column
ba Tenn be retained by the War Department any
pose available.
Representative Padget visited General Miles and asked
him what he thought would be done with the property In
reply General Miles stated that the Arsenal would be used
either for artillery garrison post This that
probably several companies of artillery or
militia will be stationed there but it known when the
order will go into effect
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ANOTHER ARREST

A warrant was taken out yesterday
against Taylor vestal, nego at Santa
Fe, charging him with being impli-
Gated in the raid on Mr.. j. E. Satter-
fields smoke-house, and Shelf Hight
went to Santa Fe to serve it. Another
warrant was also taken out against
Yves Green, one OF the negroes under
arrest, charging him with stealing
meat from Mr.. Satterfield on another
occasion. Altogether, Mr.. Satterfield
lost forty-two pieces Of hams, sides
and shoulders.
From the facts gained. it appears
that the negroes have been carrying on
a wholesale traffic in stolen meat.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-02-14
Small Failure.

The Carriers Creek Grocery Company,
conducted by Mrs. Jennie P. Hunter
and Eugene Hunter, filed deed of
trust Tuesday morning, naming j. w.
Jones as trustee. The assets named
in trust deed consist Of tinware and
store fixtures, one dozen cans of oysters,
25 pounds of candy. pounds tobacco,
half case of snuff and part of box
of soap. The liabilities amount to
1898. IL, distributed as follows
Gamble Grocery Co., $187. 43; Ashton
Bros. $37. so; r. G. Owen q Co.,
S1S. 800; Chattanooga Medicine Co.,
o.. so; Oklahoma Vinegar Co., 1913. so ;
8. Z. Calender 81 Co., $38. 80; Maury
Bottling Works, $40. 90.
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BONDS! BONDS! BONDS!

HENDLEY & WILSON, who repre-
sent the best fire ana tornado insurance
companies in the world, are also agents
for the American Bonding and Trust
company, which executes bonds of AID.
ministrators, Executors, Guardians,
Trustees, Bank Officials, and every class
of employees. tues. WIN
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CITY COURT.

Acting Recorder K. Fl. Guest had
three dusky belligerents before him
in the City Court Tuesday. Dick
johnson and Henry Stone, who engaged
in u fight in Harmon's saloon, were
fined 80. 80 and costs. Maggie Watkins,
who fought Lum johnson for slapping
her child, was also fined -. 80 and
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-02-14
Take Warning.

This is to notify all parties concerned
chat my farm on the Bear Creek pike,
in the 21st district, has been posted
against all hunters and trespassers; that
notices have been placed on the farm
and all requirements of the law carried
out and that all parties trespassing on
the property in the future will be prose-
cuted. j. RIPLEY STEELE.
Feb. 15-4t
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Farmers.

We are headquarters for field seeds.
We have the most select lot of Bert
oats, black oats and field peas that have
been placed on this market. We intend
to lead in all classes of field seeds, and
it will pay you to see us before buying
any kind of seed for the farm.
If Columbia Mercantile Storage Co.
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divorce Suits.

Wednesday was the last day for the
fling of suits for the next term of the
Circuit Court, which begins the third
Monday. Several negro divorce suits
have been commenced during the past
few days, but no cases of Importance
have been recorded.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1902-02-14
NOW Is THE TIME....

Since the holiday rush, and while you
have the leisure, to have your photo
graphs made. We do nothing but first
class work-the latest styles, and as fine
rs they can be made.
FIELDEN BROS,
West 7th st.
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Stock Owners.

There is no question about 1t. We
are headquarters for everything in the
feed line. Call us, either phone. and
order what you want, and we will
guarantee satisfaction.
If Columbia Mercantile Storage Co.
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Seed Oats.

Farmers, we have Burt Oats, White
Oats, Black Oats and Rust Proof Oats
for seed of the very best quality OBJ
tainable. Also millet and stock peas,
start the farming year right by getting
fresh new seed. We also have clover
and grass seed. 1t will pay you to get
our prices Columbia Mercantile
Storage Go. jan 17-f
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W. ]. McOona Id.

Livery hitch and feed stable, South
Main street. Tally-ho coaches for
pleasure parties and picnics Phones :
Citizens 275. Bell lat. jan 3-3m
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PROF. A. C. ALLEN
Will Take Prof. Tomlinson's Place at
McDowell's School.

Prof. Jesse Tomlinson. who has been
appointed Special Judge for Maury
County, has resigned rs principal Of
the Mcdowell school in order to devote
his time to his new duties. Messrs.
Burns, Latta and Hayes, the school
directors for the 9th district, will
meet Saturday to fill the vacancy caused
by Mr.. Tomlinson' s resignation. Prof
A. G. Allen. who has been teaching
at Mcdowell school, it is understood
will be selected to succeed Mr.. Tom
linson. and Mr.. Zollie Walters for the
present will take Mr.. Aliens place.
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Owners of Milk Cows.

We have cotton seed, cotton seed
meal, bran, corn, oats, and anything
kind of hay. Call u.s. either phone.
If Columbia Mercantile Storage Co.
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Gone to Florida.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Martin, Miss
Mary Martin, Mrs. Jno. j. Stephenson,
Miss Lily Watkins, Mr.. and Mrs. II. b.
Titcomb, formed the party which lefs
Wednesday morning for Florida.
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Horse Covers

and Lap Robes. Very cheap aud good.
If j p. STREET & Co.
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N.F.VAUGHAN

Successor to Jones d Vaughan.)
DEALER IN
All kinds Of Lumber, Sash, Doors, Blinds
Laths, Shingles and Posts. We also wish
to buy all grades of Rough Lumber.
Citizens phone l48. East 9Th Stree
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DIR. E. "A. TIMMONS,

Physician and Surgeon.
Gives strict attention to Office practice;
but patients at distance should engage
time before coming.
Office hours to IL a. M, to y. m.
ana at night. Git phone 1913.
Office, Brown Block, Public Square,
Columbia, Tenn. Iii, eod 3m
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AT thee.
RACKE \
We ask for a share of
your patronage for
this year. We will en-
deavor by polite and
courteous attention as
well as giving at all
times the best possible
values for your money
to make it to your in
terest to trade with us.
We carry at all times complete line
of Motto 8, Stationary, Blank Books and
School Supplies.
Fancy and pain Crepe paper.
Up to date line of Toilet Soaps.
The best line of Corsets in Columbia,
25c to Sl.00.
Full size Cotton Towels, 4c to 15c
each.
Full size Linen Towels, 1Oc to 35c
each.
Linen Crash, Table Linens, Doilies
and Napkins.
Full size Counterpanes and Lace Cur
tains.
Misses and Ladies' Cashemre Fleece
Lined Gloves
Misses and Ladies' Wooden Mittens
all kinds.
Best line of Children's Hose in the
city, 10c and 15c pair
Children's Ribbed Underwear, &c to |
15c garment.
Children's and Misses Union Suits, !
24c and 35c garment.
Ladies Ribbed Underwear, 24c, 35c to |
Acc garment.
Ladies' Wool Underwear, 49c to soc
garment.
A few Chiidren's Cloaks left at low
figures.
Winter Lap Robes, s1.25 up.
ANNEX.
Buy an Ideal or Gem Food Chopper,
only 81 Is and 81 40 each.
Family Scales, S1.0O to 81 10 each.
Full line of Coal Holds, Shovels,
Pokers and tongs.
Galvanized Oil Cans, Tubs and Pals.
Grey Enameled Ware of every de-
cription.
Oil Heaters, the best makes, $500 to
A 90.
Curtain Poles, in Cherry and Oak, zoe
complete.
Crokinole and Game Boards $l.00 to
400.
Our new Spring stock of Wall Paper !
now coming in, and we ask you to see
ur line before buying. We can please
GU.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
FIRE DISTRICT MEETING.

Electric Lights for Canaan-Local
 Company to be FavOred-Two Mill
 District Tax Laid.
 An adjourned meeting of the Canaan Fire District was called tc order Satur- day afternoon by Warden Reed. Clerk Eddy read the minutes of the previous meeting held February 15. The execu- tive committee made report through J. H. Roraback regarding electric lights. The committee had received a proposi- tion from the Norfolk Electric Light Go. which quoted price of $53O year for 50 lamps and (persumably) $600 for 60 lamps, 16 candle power. No other propositions had been received. The committee recommended that two mill tax be laid upon the grand list of the district which is S390, 900. It was voted that the executive com mittee be authorized to contract with some responsible company to light the district at an expense not to exceed $500 for one year, and that preference be given to local company if one can be formed.
 It was voted to lay two mill tax on the grand list of the district. tax to be paid by the first day of May,
 Three bills for special services, amounting to $15, were ordered paid by a vote of the district.
 The meeting adjourned sine die.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
John HI. Peet,

John H. Peet, the last surviving mem- Der of the firm of Whittemore. Peet, Post & Co.,, wholesale dry goods mer- chants of New York city, died at mid night on Wednesday, March 12, at his residence, 82 Halsted St.. East Orange, N. J., where he had lived since last September. Previously he had been a resident of Brooklyn, N. Y. for over fifty years. s-s
 Mir Peet who was of Puritan stock, was born at Canaan, Conn.,, June 27, 1928. being son of Harman Peet and 8 grandson of Major Gen. John Webb, a Revolutionary officer. He was educated in Great Harrington, Mass and his early business life was passed in Pitts field. In 1883 he removed to New York and entered the employ of Laurence, Clapp & Co.,, and in 1866 he established the firm of Whittemore, Peet, Post & Go.
 Mir Peet was we'll known in Brooklyn society, and took deep interest in all matters pertaining to the growth and development of the institutions of that borough, both charitable and social l He was life member of the Long Is- land Histori al Society and the New | England Society of New York; one of the original members of the Merchants Club of New York and the Hamilton Club. Brooklyn. At various times he was connected as Trustee or Director in many well-known charitable organiza- tions in Brooklyn, and was member for over twenty eight years of the Vestry of Christ Church, corner of Clinton and | Harrison streets, in that borough. For more than twenty. five years he had been one of the Trustees of the Citizens Say ing Bank of New York.
 Mir Peet was for nine years appraiser of French dress goods in the New York custom house. He was appointed by President Harrison, held the position during President Cleveland's admins tration and during part of President McKinley's administration.
 MT Peet leaves widow, three sons and one daughter-John N. Peet, Miss Cora Peet, Louis and Robert Peet He is also survived by his brother, Joseph W. Peet of Canaan. Conn.
 Fune al services were held Saturday March 15, at 230 p. m.. at Christ Church, Clinton St., corner of Harrison St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Interment 1T Greenwood cemetery.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
POINTERS.

St. Bernard dog for sale. See adv.
 Read Irwin W. Sanford's business card.
 Tenement to rent at Falls Village. See adv.
 Farm of 2S6 acres at Huntsville, for sale. See adv.
 Hay for sale. See A. E. Benton'a advertisement.
 Something for everybody in 0. NJ. Barnes new Spring stock. See adv.
 Choice seed oats, and SWift's fertili- gers at Red Mills, Ashley Falls, Mass See adv.
 New Spring and Summer garments and wash goods at HawIey's store. See advertisement.
 A competent woman is wanted to do general housework In family of three. Large wages offered. See adv.
 Jackson & Eggleston's new advertise ment describes their new spring line of Queen Quality shoes and oxfords, Read it.
 G. L. Parsons & Sons opening dis play of Spring and Summer goods will occur next Monday, Tuesday and Wed. nesday. For particulars see adv.
 Fassett Brothers are all ready for Easter business. Their new advertise ment tells you the attractions and prices that await your inspection.
 Nisbet takes double his usual space to tell you today how very interesting just now is his big store On Nisbet's corner, east village, Winsted, Conn. By the way, Mir Nisbet was in New York all last week buying new goods for Spring wear and he went to New York again yesterday to get more bar gains for you.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
R0!HAAFksS**;D*rss V ABSOLUTELY PURE Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
 Royas oeosoeRoo
Springfield Wants Its Branch.

The Springfield board of trade is get ting aroused over the action of the Consolidated" road in delaying the completion of the Springfield branch of the Hartford X Connecticut Western rood, and in letter to Governor Mnr- ray Crane of Massach usetts the Spring field board of trade ssys:
 In view of the proposed tale of state lands to the New ,rk, New Haven & Hartford Railresd corporati, D, 8 trans acton of great i'm portance to that cor poration, we desire to most respectfully suggest whether It would not be possible in justice to all interests involved, to make such sale and transfer of state land to the New York, New Haven < Hart ford company contingent upon fair dealing on the part of that corporation in removing the embargo placed on the Central New England railway compsny's progress at Grsnby, Conn ., to the end that another Massachusetts interest may be conserved and the rights and advan- tages of. our people thus secured and protected.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
Farms Depreciating. Newtown Bee.

As Illustrating the downward tendon cy of farms in cash value during the last 35 years. the editor came across an in teresting case the other day. It is 6 Litchfeld county farm and 30 years ago it sold for S7,OOO. Fifteen years ago il sold for S4,500. A year ago it was bought for S775 and within the month it has been sold for an even Sl 1000. The farm in question comprises nearly 175 acres and has fair buildings on it. This is undoubtedly an exceptional case but it illustrates the decline in values in the hill'tow remote from the large centerf of population.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
MARRIED.

McCARRIcK - FRENCH - At Lakey file, Conn, March 10. by Rev. 0. H. Grubb, Edward McCarrick, Jr. of Lakeville and Miss Edith French of Millerton.
 WHEELER the residence of MT OImsted in North Egremont. Mass, at high noon of Wednesday, March 19, by the Rev E. J Kelly of Canaan, Conn.,. MT NJ. Benjamin Wheeler and Miss Florence Elizabeth Decker of North Egremont. ANsoN-ARMsTRoNa- the Metropoli- tan Temple in New York city, at 2 p. m. on Wednesday, March 19, by the Rev T. s. Bond, Mir Frank Anson and Miss Clara Armstrong, both of Millerton, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
Constitutional Convention

On Tuesday of this week the conven- ton sustained the action taken last Thursday providing for one representa- tive from each town, and for senate of sixty members.
 Yesterday by a vote of 63 to 50 the committee of the whole of the constitu- tionsl convention voted down the plan to change the jury trial system.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
THE VICE OF NAGGING

Clouds the happiness of the home, but nagging woman often needs help She may be so nervous and rundown in health that trihes annoy her. If she is melancholy, excitable, troubled with loss of appetite, headache, ,sleeplessness, constipation or fainting and dizzy spells, she needs Electric Bitters, the most wonderful remedy for ailing women. Thousands of sufferers from female troubles, nervous troubles, backache and weak kidneys have used it, and be- come healthy and happy. Try it. Only soc. W. E. Camp, Canaan; G E. Frink, Falls Village guarantee satisfaction.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Peabody, the scientific optician. will be at J. B. Capron's jewelry store, Falls Village, Conn.,, March 18-19-20-21. Examination free.
 50 different styles wire fence on hand. Best house and barn paints at cut prices. See adv. in another column. K. E. E Munson. Millerton, N. Y.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
SOUTHERN NEW MARLBORO.

Mrs Alkaline Hotchkiss is better, but unable to leave her bed.
 Meetings at the chapel have been very email on account of bad weather. Miss Hsrtig will take rooms with T. Morris and keep house.
 There will be some changes this spring in this section in the moving business.
 Arthur Gaylord, who is iu the Brook lyn hospital for tuberculosis, is fairly comfortable but weak.
 Spring is upon us and most of us have no objections.
 Harry Sardam and wife are back home intending to stay.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
DIED

FULLER-At Kent on Monday morning, March IT, after a short illness of acute kidney disease, Mrs Catharine 8. Fuller, aged 77 years.
 PEEr-After lingering illness, at bis residence, 82 Hslsted Street. East Orange, N. J., on March l2, in the 74th year of his age. John Henry Peet, a native of Canaan. Conn. BU11Is-At Winsted, March 12, Mrs Angeline Bnllis, widow of Peter Bulls, in the 91st year of her Age,
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
FOR SALE or FOR RENT
 With or Without Stock,

The old Wilcox place near Pine Grove Camp Ground, with all stock, tools and vehicles. The farm consists of about 50 acres of good tillable land and valuable Pine Grove, Is we'll watered hy living springs, water conducted to barn yard. The build- ings: Large dwelling, arranged for the &C., commodation Of 15 or 20 boarders, large barn and stable, stalls for ten horses, sheds for 50 horses Blacksmith Shop and Wood working Shop; Ice House now filled. all well equipped; poultry house and netted yard all in order. The stock: Jersey Cows, a Team of Good Young Horses, Brood Sow. The vehicles three-seater. 1 surry, 1 covered buggy, open buggy, truck farm wagon, 1 heavy bob farm sleigh, 1 cutter; a good boat on river; all necessary tools. A market for all produce on premises. Terms If sold, a large portion on mortgage. Rent reason able. Enquire on premises or by letter to Box IFS, Canasn, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
TAX NOTICE.

The rate bill of 1902 on list of 1901 for the Town of Cornwall has been placed in my hands for collection. All taxes are due March l, 1902. I will meet the taxpayers to receive their taxes, Saturday March z9th at Russell Bierce's store; Monday. March sIst at 0. E. Wilcox & Sons store; Tuesday. April lst at J. A. Cochrane & Sons store. If any tax shall remain unpaid for one month after the same shall become due aRd payable, interest at the rate of nine per cent. is to be charged
 GEORGE ". CocHRANE, Collector,
 West Cornwall. Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20

W. H. Camp is taking a short vaca- tion. He left home Tuesday to visit friends in Hartford, Berlin and other places.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20

James W. Manning, 80, of Putnam died March IA. He was Republican state comptroller 1869-72.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
A CARD.

We, the undersigned, do hereby agree to refund the money on a 50-cent bottle of Greene's Warranted Syrup of Tar if 1t fails to cure your cough or cold. We also guarantee a 25-cent bottle to prove satisfactory or money refunded.
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Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20

From good laying strain White Wyan dottes and Barred Plymouth Rocks. Prices 50c and 75c per IS.
 THE NAPLES" {" Canaan, Conn,
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
FOR SALE.

Ny place in East Canaan, Conn.,; good Broom house, barn and other buildings thereon; contains about 15 acres land; can raise IF acre tobacco; good place so raise chickens for which there is always a ready market. It is l1I mile from church, stores depot and Village Hall, and 3L miles from the summer resort, Norfolk. Will be sold cheap. Buildings worth more than ask for all.
 o. H, JOHNSON, East Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
TAX NOTICE,

All persons liable to pay taxes laid on list of 1901 in the town of North Canaan are hereby notified that will meet them on Thursday, March 27. 1902, at the Post Ofice in East Ca- paan from 10 a. m. until p. m.; also on Saturday, March 29 at Canaan Savings Bank Canaan, from 9 @. m. until 8 m,, for the purpose of receiving said taxes. Three fourths of one per cent. per month will be added to all taxes remaining unpaid after May l, 1902.
 JOHN O. RICHMOND, Collector. Dated at North Canaan, March 4. 1902.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
FOR SALE,

Building lot on Main street, Ashley Falls, Mass, One acre of land, new barn 22a40 feet, good well and cistern, also foundation ready for house: for particulars address
 MRS. F. R. DAVIS,
 56 Church St. Hartford, Ct.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
FOR SALE.

A thoroughbred St. Bernard dog, kind gentle and intelligent; three years old Price reasonable. Enquire of
 P. J. KANE, Canaan, Conn.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20
EGGS FOR MATCHING.

H. D. HUMPHREY.
Connecticut western news., 1902-03-20

Eggleston's store next Monday. but Mrs Anson has given up her position there
 At the time the NEWS forms closed last week, the condition of Mrs H. l. Ross was considered hopeless by the family. There was not much change in her condition on Thursday, and on Friday night it was not thought she could survive until morning. But fav- orable symptoms appeared Saturday night and have continued; in fact she has been more comfortable since then and strong hopes are entertained of her ultimate recovery. The whole com emunity reioices that such an estimable woman has been spared to her husband and to her wide circle of relatives and friends.
 Prominent investors in Poughkeep. sic City and Duchess County, espec- ially in the vicinity of Pine Plains, N. Y. will lose nearly half million dollars by the collapse of the Bunnell & Enc Investment Company of Philadelphia, and of which company the late William s Enc, formerly of Pine Plains, was president. Mr Enc and family have fol twenty five years spent their summers at Pine Grove camp ground near Canaan. MT Foo died suddenly of apoplexy in Philadelphia Feb. 26, while being questioned abou the affairs of the company, and hil death revealed the true state of affairs An investigation in progress reyeal Some crooked transactions.