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The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-12-15
learnind.

Learning.
He begged the maiden for kiss.
But Ciaricc shook her head Il bit:
He vowed 'twould be ecstatic bliss;
She said she wouldn't think of II!
He pleaded like a true born knight
There nothing was in love amiss!
She argued 1t would not be right
To give full grown man a kiss!
Her saucy face showed grave alarms,
Her cherry lips were set with fright!
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-12-15

A smile of satisfaction goes with ono OF
Baxter's "Bullhead' 5-cent cigars.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-12-15

smok. aaxter's "Bullhead" scent
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1903-12-15

When You Buy Starch
buy Defiance and get the best, 10 o. fse -
cents. Once used, always used.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
LETTER FROM "RIpPLlNG WAVES.
Luxora, Ark. Dec. IS

Luxora, Ark. Dec. IS
Editor Herald:
| Osceola was the victim of a disaster
GUS contiagratiOn last THURSDAY morn
lug about three O. clock, in which
about $50. 900 worth OF property went
up IN smoke and ashes. ABOUT thirty
i've residences, stores, restaurants,
Drs. ana lawyers offices. We're
destroyed in the heart of the town,
with very little insurance.
The farmers have made almost moth
Ing at all, about one third of crop
of cotton and two thirds OIL corn being
about an average. Irish potatoes were
almost an entire failure. The oldest
settlers tell us il is the greatest failure
since their earliest recollection.
Cotton has mostly been picked and
marketed. The price has been better,
of course, than for several years, but
not what it should have been.
Land rents high and many Will not
be able to pay it out of the present
crop. A few land lords have cut the
rental down one third, a less number
one half. but the majority are exact
ing six and seven dollars an acre.
Our little town is growing rapidly,
been built recently. A round house is
soon to be ADDED by the Frisco Rail
road.
Our big sister town, Osceola, Is
beginning to feel very important.
The addition known as New Town,
has altogether brick store houses, and
a handsome new hotel of modern style
has just been completed, at a cost of
a bout $50, 600.
Mr.. w. P. Hale IS IN Kansas City
again to receive medical treatment
Miss Mary Hale has returned home
from the Tennessee Female College Mt
I rankin, Tenn. She visited Mrs. A.
o, P. Nicholson and attended the
Fair In October, and thinks Columbia
most charming town.
We regret very much to hear of the
illness of Master Frank Lander, and
trust that he will soon regain his
former health.
A merry, merry Christmas TO all
readers of the dear old Herald, and
may the Editor live to a ripe old age !
n the editorial chair.
RIPPING WAVES.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
Cheap Rates Southwest.
Southeast Missouri, ARKANSAS, Louis
lana and Texas.
HOMESEEKERS OPPORTUNITIES.

Here's your chan ;e. Very low
one-way and round trip rates South
west this winter-about half the
regular fare, twice month-nearbv
dates are, Dec. Is. 1903, Jan 5 and 10,
and Feb. 2 and 49, 1904 Good time to
visit Southeast Missouri, Arkansas.
Louisiana or Texas and pick out a
location.
Round trip tickets permit stop
over on the going trip, return limit
81 days. Write and tell us your
starting point and where you want
to go. We will tell you exactly what
your ticket will cost, one-way or
round trip; we will see that your
baggage is checked, and that you
are comfortably located on the right
train. Write for our illustrated de-
scriptive literature, maps, lists of
real estate agents, and let US help
you finn better home 10 the country
along the Cotton Belt Route,
Address Or
w. &. ADAMS, r. w LaBEAUME.
Trav. Pass Agent Gen. Pass. Tkt. Agt.
Cotton Belt Houts, Cotton BeIt Rnnt".
Nashville Tenn. st. Louis. Mo.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
OUR CORRESPONDENTS.
GROvhL4ND.

Groveland Dec 15.-The weather
being so cbsugeable, bad colds seem to
be the order Of the day. Mrs
Salle Gray 10 very SICK. Mrs. Mary
Denham is very sick. Her children
are at her BEDSIDE to DO all they can
for her ~ her old age.
Mr. G.. W. Grain lost his mare from
collie receutly
Mr.. Wallace ROOFS and Miss Emma
Stacy, of the T.eftwich nelghborhoou.
were married by Esq. S. 5. Craig last
Thursday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs John Clifford are
receiving congratulations over fine
baby boy.
The school at Oak Hill at this
place, will close Dec. IS.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dick Hight have
gone to Texas on a visit
Mr. Jim Larne Is all smiles, ss
Uncle Sam has sent him pension
and he Will draw from now on.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Andrews have a
fine girl baby. LARA.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18

Johnson visited Mrs Matt Church, 81
Santa Fe, the latter part of last week
MIR. j. s. johnson and wife. Of Santa
Fe, we're the guests of Mis-. SaIat
Hutchinson, recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wess Cook of Turkey
Creek, are with relatives in Columbis
at this writing.
Mrs Sallle Gray, of Turkey Creek,
who has been indisposed for some
time. Is convalescent.
Mr.. Thes. jenkins and family have
moved to their new home near Saw
dust Valley.
Mr.. James PIgg had the misfortune
to lose his barn by fire on last Tuesday
night. 100 barrels Of corn, 1870 bushels
of Oats, shredded corn, hay. and har-
ness, and one tiIly were burned. total
loss about 800 No insurance. Origin
of fire not known; supposed to have
been the work of an iDcendiary
ORESTRA.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
The COLLMBIA HERALD FRIDAY, DECEMBER IL 1908

and trustee met 10 deliver speeches.
Inc following gentlemen spoke in their
behalf; Dr. StOekard. Of Napier. ana
Fred 5chu0eF Of Hohenwald, for
senator. and Hugh Christian and Bud
Floyd OF HonenwaId. Mr. Lznkster
ana Client Cation. Of KImmrns. John
Loyeless. OF Palestine. Jones Christian,
OF Eohenwsid. for trustee Of course
each gentleman msde fine speech.
Mrs. Ellen Beckhsm mas gone TO
Nashville 10 spend the winter.
We were, indeed. sorry TO learn of
Frank Lander. Jrs illness. and We
pray for hun SPEEDY recovery.
l VIII bring this TO a close py wish
ing Editor. Herald, and Its readers a
merry Christmas.
SIMPLE MARY.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
WITCH.

Leftwich, Dec 15.-Elder James H.
Morton preached an interesting dis
course at Antloch Sunday.
Elder Newton Derry berry will
preach at this place the third Sunday
In this month.
Mrs. Wick Wilcox is very sick at
this writing.
Miss lula Jones who has been In
declining health for several month";, Is
no better.
Mrs F. l.. Patterson, of Brya Mt g
Station. is spending few days with
Mr.. and Mrs Wilcox.
Mr.. Charles j. Purdom. of Yost,
Ky, is with home folks. and will
remain until after the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Clinton, of
Indian Ter, are visiting the family of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Gillian.
Mr.. Orville Baxter, of the Medical
department at Fanderbllt University,
Is expected home soon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sherrod Purdom, of
Berlin, are visiting the family of Mr.
E. j. Harrison.
Mr.. Jesse Cheek, of the Hardison
Mill nelghbor hood, who was stricken
with paralysis few weeks ago, Is no
better, and it is feared he will not
recover.
Miss Gypsy Bell was the guest of
Miss Floy Barker, of Rock Springs
the latter part of the week.
Mr.. John Jones and sister Gertrude,
OF Lasea, were the guests of their
sister, Mrs. NJ. G. Jones, few days
recently.
Mr.. J. Fl. Morton will leave in
few days on trip to East Tennessee
and Kentucky.
Miss Vester Richardson has returned
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
Q a . T & H L 81.
Bears the n The Kind You Have Always BOugh.
signature ef &xXZzzZu
STRANGE AND MACEDONIA

Strange, Dec. Rev. John Hight,
of Cross Bridges, failed to fill his ap-
pointment at thus place Sunday, which
was dlsappointn ent to his many
friends.
We are very sorry to report Mrs.
Mary Seaton very low with drOpsy.
Mrs. Ellen Lindsay is very SICK with
the grip.
Miss Matte Voss continues very SICK
with pneumonia.
The school at Macedonia will close
next FRIDAY. Miss Florence Beckham
has won the hearts of her pupils.
Quite lively time was experienced
at the Macedonia school house Satur-
day when the Candidates for the senate
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
BROADVIEw.

BrOadvIew. Dec. 1s.-Elder Will
Bethel SUNDAY. We regret that hs
Rev. McWIlliams also hlled his ap-
pOintment at GlennwoOd Sunday.
Miss Pearl Rea has returned nome
from an extended visit TO relatives IN
Columbia.
Our merchant. Mr.. J. B. Lowell, OF
Southport. mas moved his stock of
goods into his new storehouse which
has Just been completed.
Mr.. aud Mrs. n. NJ. Rea and
dauR nters. Misses Pearl and Catherine.
attended the surprise dinner Saturday
given to Elder ". n Murphy of Glen
dale, 1t being his birthday.
Little dIss Lois AtKerson was very
much surprised last Monday afternoon
on returning from school. She found
hue piano which was a present from
ner father
Mr.. and Mrs. J. p. Brown, of
Pnlllam, visited at BrOadview,
recently.
Mr. J. W. Matthews has purchased
the Stone place uear Neapolls. and
viii move there soon.
Tue marriage of Miss Kate Digger
ana Mr. Maynard Murphy, when took
place at the home of the bride
Mrs &. j. Digger, on Dec. |
l3th, came In the nature OF n surprise |
TO their many friends. Elder Morton |
performed the ceremony, after which |
the bridal party attended church at |
Bethel There were no attendants.
and only few friends present. The ,
bride is very attractive young lady.
she will be sadly missed by the
Social Club.
The groom is the son of Mr.. Robert
Murphy, and is an energetic young
armer.
Their host of friends wish for them
! life Of happiness.
MADEMOSELLE
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
Fire Works. Fire Works.

The biggest line of Fire Works ever
brought to auy Columbia store are now
on display at Bucks Candy Copia store
and they are selling at such prices that
every one can afford to have them for
the children Call and look at Bucks
line of all kinds of Christmas goods, he
has everything
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
Albert Frierson Chaffin.

Albert Frierson, the little 19montLs-
old sou of Mr.. and Mrs. W. NJ. Chafin,
dIed Tuesday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
The funeral service was held Wednes
day afternoon at one clock at the
residence on West Seventh street. con-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
CA - TO RT "A.
Bears the ~ The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature "a &1HzzZ<
WATER VALLEY.

Water Valley, Dec. 14.-Missses
Beulah Scotch and Myrtle Pugh, of
Columbia, are the charming guests of
Mr.. and Mrs John Oakley, of Goshen.
Mr., Will Oakley and wife, of Co.
iumbla, were visiting relatives near
our village, last week.
Master Newton Laid, of Bethel. is
with his grand parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos. johnson, of Turkey Creek.
Mrs. Wess Cook and Mrs. J. z.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18

Quoted by DR.. 7. a. Wharton. The
burial followed at Rose Hill. The
little fellow had been IN verv delicate
health almost since his birth. The
parents have many friends who will
extend their sympathy.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
Santa Claus Headquarters.

Santa Claus is stopping at Bucks
Candy Copia store again this year and
any orders that are left with Buck vii
be given TO Old Santa, and be can find
any thing you want in Bucks store. Sc
don t forget to leave your wants with
Buck, and suess at the weight of the
big stick of candy.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
DEATHS HARVEST.
Judge jam es T. Bell.

Judge James I. Bell. one of the
most prominent citizens OF Nashville,
died Thursday night at his home In
Nashville He was he father of Mrs.
Common J. Akin, OF this city.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
Relief In six Hours

Distressing Kidne, and Bladder Dis
ease relieved in six hours bv "New
Great south American Kidney Cure"
Il is great surprise on account of its
exceeding promptness in relieving pain
in bladder, kidneys and back, in male
or female. Relieves retention of water
almost Immediately. If you wantquick
relief and cure this is the remedy. Sold
by A. b. Rains, druggist. feb7-ly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
Mrs, John Moore

Mrs John Moore, mother of Messrs.
John "Irotwood and Wooten Moore.
of this city. died at her home at
Marion, Ala, Tuesday. Her sons were
with her at her death She was 70
years old
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18
Wanted Quick.

5000 bushels Shelled Corn.
Sacks furnis she'd. Top market
price paid. w. ]. DALE,
AT Stock Yards. Manager.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18

An interesting communication from
Fly was crowded out of this issue on sc-
count OF coming in too late. The
Herald has an established rule that all
correspondents letters must he in the
office not later than Tuesday. This is
a rule from which il is impossible for us
TO vary, even If we were so inclined.
So, send in Jour letters by Tuesday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-12-18

home. after two weeks visit with
relatives in Nashville
DIR IA. f. Fox has moved With mis-
family 10 Columbus. where they ex
pect TO reside.
Mr.. H. jackson has sold his farm TO
Mr.. jun TIndell and has bought a
place, near Sharp's Corner. where they
expect TO move in few days.
The school at this place viii close
Friday. SAMANTHA.
Bodily pain loses it's terror il you've
bottle of DIR. Thomas Electric OIL in
the house. Instant relief 10 cases OF
burns, cuts, sprains, accidents of any
sort.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-01
FOR PETTY OFFICERS.
Circular Letter Recently Issued Of Interest
To Enlisted Men In Navy.

A circular of great interest to the en-
listed men of the navy has been prepared
by the Bureau of Navigation and will
soon be issued to the service. 1t gives in
detailthe qualifications necessary for per-
manent appointment as chief petty Off
GERS in the navy. Petty officers must, it
says, show in themselves good example
of subordination, courage and attention
to duty and must aid. to the utmost of
their ability, in maintaining discipline
and efficiency. Candidates for petty Off
GERS must be citizens.
They must have such letters as they
can procure from their commanding Off
GERS, stating their fitness for appointment.
Previous service and efficiency reports
will be carefully considered and general
bearing and conduct taken into account.
The board must examine candidates to
decide their manual and mental capabili-
ties Chief petty officers, to obtain per-
manent appointments at $40 per month,
must have had sea service as petty officer
for at least year. The cirt ular goes on
to give the special qualifications neces-
sary for each class of petty officers chief
masters at arms, boatswain's mates, gum
ner's mates. gun captains, quartermas-
ters, turret captains, water tenders, ma
chinists, commissary stewards, carpen-
ter's mates. electricians and yeoman.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-01
Mr.. ODER A GREAT SUCCESS
Excellent Production At The
Colonial Theatre Last
Night BY Good
Company.

Everybodys face was in broad grin
from the time OF the rise Of the curtain at
the Colonial Theatre last night to its fall
at the end of the third act, and every
body pronounced MIR. Ober's imperson-
alton of "Jones. who travels for a hymn
book house. in the farce comedy. What
Happened To Jones. a success.
Mr.. George Ober is not a very Young
man. nor is he a very slender man, both
OF which might have made difference
had the character been in other hands.
MIR Ober. however. got into tight places
and out OF them with as much ease and
nimbleness as though he were in his
twenties and had not taken on avoir-
dupols with years. Too much cannot be
said in favor OF MIR. Obers imperson-
alton of his character last night. II
was natural, finished and bore the
stamp of the artist in stagecrah.
Mr.. Ober's support throughout was
good. Each character in the cast made
the most of his or her part and fitted
into the play with a nicely Mr.. Osbern,
as Ebenezer Goodly; Mr.. Cochrane, as
the Bishop; MIR. Murphy, as the inmate
OF sanitarium, were all excellent charac
ters. Mrs. Ober, as Ebenezer's wife. was
especially good in her character. and
made the most of it. as did Miss Pettes,
as "Cissy' and Misses Elliot, and Saxton
as Marjorie and Minerva respectively.
George Elliott was particularly clever
as "Alvina Starlight" and her fetching
ways captivated the audience and called
forth peals of laughter. Miss Josephine
Sherwood made a typical Swede servant
girl. She has evidently made a close
study of the character which she imper-
sonated true to life. holding the mirror
up to nature most cleverly. There was
not much in the character. but all there
was. and the very best Of it. Miss Sher-
wood reproduced last night.
The play was great success in all
details and was the cleanest, most refined
humorous production given on the local
stage. and was enjoyed by large aud
fence of representative citizens. Tonight
Mr.. Ober viii play "The Wrong Mr..
Wright" in which he assumes the lead
ing role of singleton Sites"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-01
FOOT BALL GAME CANCELLED
There Will Be No Army Navy
Game This Year-Many
Favor Continuance
of Game.

The chief topic Of conversation among
the midshipmen who returned from their
summer cruise yesterday was over the
fact that the football game with West
Point had been Cancelled.
This action was taken by the executive
committee of the Naval Athletic Associ-
alton, which is composed entirely of on
GERS. and the midshipmen received notice
OF it while they we're on their cruise.
The midshipmen generally feel the great
est regret that the game between the two
academies has been stopped, and want
the game played under any conditions.
The Naval Academy and West Point
have each won four of the contests. but
the game was called off because West
Point would not agree to the midship-
mems demand that the college eligibility
rules be applied to membership in the
competing teams. Some OF the midshiP-
men are in favor of eligibility rules. but
a i wish the game played at any rate.
The midshipmen are not alone in their
opposition to the action of the Naval
Athletic Association. There is q strong
sentiment among younger alumni OF the
Academy that the views of the Navy as
10 the composition Of the teams should
not have been made the absolute condi-
ton of the game, but that it should have
been played and the disputed points
either compromised or left to arbitration.
There is the greatest regret that as
these contests have been resumed after
a cessation OF many years on account of
the action of the Federal authorities. it
should now be stopped by the institutions
themselves. The public also regrets that
one of the most interesting athletic events
of the year will not continue. Midship
man Charles Soule has issued an order
to the candidates for the football team to
return to the Academy September 2Sths
two days before the opening of the foot
ball season, for practice.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-01
The Oyster With Us.

The oyster season opened today. pre-
ceding the decline of the crab about a
month Hundreds of persons have been
making preparations fer sometime to re-
turn TO their regular occupations az oyster
tongers. tits expected-rhaf tne1iiost Of
the oysters that VIII coEle to market in
the next few days will be gobbled up by
the hotels, the packers being too busy
with their fruits and vegetables to bother
with oysters, and then, too, they prefer
to wait until the cold snap sets in, as
they are supposed to be greatly benefited
and will keep that much longer.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-01
PRICE ONE GENT
THE CRUISER MARYLAND
The Launching of The Vessel
To Be Auspicious Event
AT Newport
News.

Preparations are being made NJ the
yards OF the Newport News Shipbuilding
and Dry Dock Company for the launch.
ing OF the United States armored cruiser
Maryland on September IL. The christ
ening platform was completed last week.
and several hundred workmen are en-
ployed daily upon the huge vessel. In
order to have her advanced as far as
possible before the launching.
When the Maryland is placed over
board she will be the farthest advanced
OF any ship ever launched at these yards.
Il IS expected that she will be about Sc
per cent completed. Miss Jennie Scott
Waters. the daughter OF Gen. Francis L.
Waters, OF Baltimore, member of the
Governors staff. has been selected as
sponsor for the ship by Governor Johns
Walter Smith, OF Maryland. E
Large delegations are expected at NewsAS
port News from Baltimore, Annapolis.
Washington and Richmond. The CITY ~
preparing to accommodate &c, 900 visitors
on the day of the launching. The shin
yard officials will throw the yard omen 10
the public two hours before the Tf6ur IN
o'clock set for putting the giant over
board. The West Virginia, 4 sister shin
OF the Maryland and also OF the Penn
sylvania. was launched two weeks ago.
The West Virginia was launched AZ
the Cramp yards at Philadelphia, but IS
lying at one of the Newport News docks
being completed. while less than fifty
yards away the battle ships Louisiana
and Virginia and the cruiser Charleston
are awaiting their turn for an initial
plunge in the waters OF the historic lanes
river. The battleship Minnesota, sister
to the Louisiana and recently contracted
tor, IS Just being started on the ways
adjoining those upon which the Mary
land now rests. Her keel was laid only
about two weeks ago.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1903-09-01
THE PRESENT FOURTH CLASS
AT The Naval Academy Conn.,
posed of Yound Men of
Distinguished
Ancestry.

The study of French and mathematics
has begun at the Naval Academy, and
already there is wooden section, as
il is called, in which all the midshipmen
who are not making sufficient progress
are put and kept until an improve
ment is shown.
At present the wooden section COM
prises a goodly number, but this is be-
cause it contains large number who
were rejected on account of physical dis
abilities, but who were operated on and
afterwards joined the class. The sections
are now run alphabetically. but a little
later they VIII be numbered according to
class standing. the first twenty members
being in the first section.
The greatest difficulty at present is
with French, which some Of the midship-
men have hard time in mastering The
tea party has also been revived, and the
midshipnlan who is forced to attend is
able to come out in town only after 4
o'clock, after he has received an hour
and half of special instruction in the
study in which he is deficient.
These tea parties are for the purpose
Va PutiiSAAAAA@hb dltA W PiNNCht hAhN AAANh-
shipmen from being found unsatisfactory
at the midyear cams. In the class are
grandsons and descendants of naval
lighters and other notables who have
made a name for themselves in the his
tory of the country, both on land and sea.
The young SON OF Admiral Sampson
Ralph Z. Sampson-who received his
annointment from President Roosevelt
is at the Academy, and is said by his
friends to be bright and popular with all
who know him. He is small and bears
little likeness in person to his father.
The grandson OF Commodore Truxton,
who came into prominence at the time of
our unpleasantness with France, and
after whom one of the ships of the navy
is named, is in the plebe class. The
grandson ofGeneral Beauregard. of Civil
War fame, is in this class, as well as sons
of naval officers who have won distinc-
ton in many branches of the service.