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huge fellow trotted in front Of her
weary horse, the girl stared about her
in alarm.
"Oh, Franklin. Mason-looltl"
The young ranchman seemed much
excited. Hurry" he exclaimed, and
urged his horse into run. She can
tered by his side, alarmed by the
strange apparition of the herd. which
1t seemed had risen out of the sod.
The ranchman saw something else
that the girl did not-a cluster of
earth mounds thrown up in the level
of the plain. the work of prairie dogs
or some other burrowers of the plains.
Before he could caution the girl, her
horse stumbled, fell, staggered, went
tumbling in heap with a broken leg.
Now it was serious. The cattle,
more curious than ever scampered
faster toward the object of their in
terest; the fallen horse plunged and
snorted; the skirts of its rider held
her prisoner.
In an instant Mason was by her side.
tugging at the fair burden. When she
was free he found her helpless from
strained ankle, and with tenderness
he lifted her in his arms and to his
own saddle. Then jumping beside her
he turned the nervous animal, drew
his revolver and shot unerringly the
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Their Wezu Years
Dinner

90 you went To Isabel's New
, Years dinner?" said the bru-
nette Lucky you! Tom and
] dine with his mother on the first day
Of each year. listening to a discourse
on economy which lasts from oysters
to coffee"
Knowing that all your bills will be
in the next mornings mail. too" cried
the blonde. Yes. we accepted Isa-
bells invitation. and"
How do you like Isabel's new
dress? is it as cold as"
Her reception of tardy guest? Not
quite. ! was ready at only ten min
utes after the last moment at which
We could safely start--and il that is
not being punctual, I'd like to know
what is! Eleven sharp!' Jack called
to the driver. and then looked up to
see--Isabel's old housel"
When the dinner was given to dis
play the new one?"
Exactly After running a block
through the snow in his thin shoes and
nearly being arrested as an escaping
lulel, JdCh SOl lHe uTlNeT 10 return.
Once inside, he declared | hadn't told
him Isabel had moved"
Because he had kept on reading his
paper while you told him about it?"
Yes. | had even told him how the
bathroom was tiled But. dear, had
forgotten whether the new number
was $50 or $3.50"
What on earth"
Jack threatened to go home and get
dinner on the chatting dish-the cook
had holiday Then | remembered
thoughtiully writing out the address
while Mae and discussed that new
dressmaker, and putting it in Jacks
waistcoat pocket, because | am SO for
getful.'
How thoughtful"
Jack gave the slip to the driver and
promised him something awful TO
drive fast"
Then your troubles were ended?"
"N-no. | had written down the ad-
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dress of the new dressmaker instead
of lsabel's."
And you were no better of than be-
fore?"
Worse. Jacks language was awful.
| said we could just drive along the
avenue until we came to the house,
which | would recognize Immediately"
SO"
He said we were invited to dinner,
not to breakfast Then he asked the
driver if he happened to know where
Mrs. De Style lived"
Nonsense He"
"Ile knew. 1t was about six blocks
from our house, Stupid of Jack not to
have asked sooner And he seemed to
think the whole affair my fault"
We'll, you reached Isabels after
ALL"
"Ye-es, in time for the salad. And
and / really should not like to re-
peat the things our hostess said when
she had a chance to speak to ne
alone"
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he did this over night and also wound
up the cooks alarm clock. Ned duly
walked me the next morning"
with difficulty, dear"
You walked me, anyhow, and your
voice sounded like the dentists saying,
Step this way, please We hadn't
heard the cook go down, and going to
investigate | found her asleep. She
said the alarm had gone off at 2:15,
and she'd been up every half hour
since to see if it was tive. The volcano
was awake them"
"Ohi"
when | returned, Ned pointed to
the clock on the mantel and said it
was 5:l7, and we were late"
"Well?'
"Nothing-only that clock was a
wedding present and so handsome that
nobody ever expected it TO keep time
Investigation proved it was just four
and we went back to bed for an hour
l was dreaming that the cooks New
Years resolve was that she would
never leave me, when an awful noise
walked me. The cook called that it
was eight. and as breakfast had been
ready three hours she thought she'd
better call us!"
But did you reach the station in
time?"
Yes. In my haste | did my hair
with three pins and Ned put on his
dress coat and odd shoes-we are both
forgetful, you know We scalded Our
throats with hot coffee and choked
ourselves with overdone steak. The
cabman, who had arrived at $3.50
sharp, demanded full pay for the time
he had waited, else he'd deduct from
the number of Neds useful eyes!"
Dreadful" chorused the guests.
while he did this the cook gave
warning and told me that the catch on
the back cellar window was loose.
1--WE were in time. To Ned's fever
ish inquiries the ticket agent calmly
responded. oh, yes, we had plenty OF
time-24 hours and 20 minutes!r"
why, how on earth could that hap.
pen?'
"The train, as | said, was a new one
put on for the first time on New Years
day and-and the calendar to which
the agent pointed told us that to-day
was December thirty-frst!"
ELISA ARMSTRONG
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struggling beast on the ground-then
away toward the station resting on
the broad and dusty plain
Arrived there, he lifted her gently to
one of the benches which stood in The
tiny waiting-room; he transformed 1t
into a settee with blankets from the
livery stable; he heard with pleasure
her words of satisfaction.
THAT pin you wear-where did you
get it?" she asked, irrelevantly. 1T
looks like Harvard"
1T is Harvard graduated there"
And you are herding cattle?"
81 am experimenting a ranch-my
father owns it-10,000 head"
And you live?"
"In Chicago-my special train Is
at st. Louis now with my sister and
mother aboard bound here"
So this was the cowboy" she had
patronized and made fun of as he came
TO the train day after day to see her
father. She had been amused by his
assurance and had quarreled with him
that very morning. Now she was at
MS mercy anu sne iounu II Idluei
pleasant.
This is a strange beginning for the
New Year" she broke out. 81 wonder
when the train will be back"
Il think it is good beginning-Im
sure | don't know about that train
there is no connection with it yet"
I'm sorry | was so rude this morn
ing, Fr-Mr. Mason"
Don't worry, Anna-Miss Seamans."
He smiled, cautiously, at her.
1T is fine of you TO care for me and
protect me this way" she went on,
and | don't know how to thank YOU"
Don't try. This is not the first
time l have seen you'll danced with
you two years aso at your cousins
bail"
Il do not remember, but you have
been very good now. | shall not for
get it,"
Il know-but don't you think it
would be a fine thing to have me take
care of you all the timer"
She gave a pressure of her hand
but no more. Almost at the door was
a rumble, high note "T-o-o-t!" and
the striped awning of the rear car
came into view few feet away.
"Quick-love, will you?" His words
were eager, and as he lifted her in
his arms once more for a journey to
the train she whispered: Yes"
Almost as soon from the opposite
direction came Mr. Seamans and his
foremen. He greeted the pair with
smiles and laughed at the daughters
injuries when he found they were moi
serious.
stay on with u.s." he invited Ma
son. Wen bring you back before W.
leave for Chicago"
: How did the train come back 81
soon?" asked Miss Seamans, risinl
I from her couch. Il thought it was 81
miles to the next station!"
Wireless telegraphy," suggested
! Mason.
"Shucks," said the aunt, contemptu
ously. THE engineer pulled it dow
to the creek to fill the boilers w
weren't gone half an hour"
The girl looked quickly into tn
| laughing eyes of the young ranchmar
Il believe you knew it all the time,
she exclaimed.
Il did not tell you differently" h
pleaded. You remember | was unde
orders"
She was not satisfied. That evenin
as they sat out under the striped avn
ing on the rear platform and watche
the landscape, glistening under tn
winter moon, as the train sped south
ward, she continued Really, Franl
didn't you bribe the engineer to ru
behind the hill SO 1t would scare me
But he did not answer-nor has h
answered yet, though his wife pre-
pounds the question every New Year
day
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A Good Beginning
for the Year
Y BELIEVE in beginning the New
Year we'll" observed young MIR.

IdIkIHSTUH, as ne CdTNtU IHV
turkey; IL am not superstitious, but"
Yes" said his wife, demurely. II
remember how well we began IT last
year"
You were to start on n trip that
day, weren't you?" queried a guest
"Yes, and the train, a new one just
put on left at 9:25. Ned said we should
arise at five. thus beginning the New
Year well and catching the train COM
fortably. He ordered a cab for $50,
SO it would reach the house at night;
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lightning but fortunately no serious
damage was done. The opera house
tren:bled perceptibly from the shock.
Many telephones were also burned OUT
over the county, but so far as hearo
from this was the extent CT the damage
Arthur Wilson, of Columbia. Is mere
with his parents, Mr.. aud Mrs. ". D.
Wilson, of North Lewlsburg. Arthur
has been diligent and has mastered the
science of telegra?!y, and is now
ready to take position as operator.
Lewlsburg Tribune.
Hundreds OF lives saved every year by
having DR.. Thomas Electric on 10
the house just when it is needed. Cures
Group, heals burns, cuts. wounds OF
everysort
A card from Mr.. J. K Farrell, who
is In Wayne county on hunting trlp
with large party OF Williamson
county gentlemen, states that they
have killed four deer already, besides
great number of birds, and are
having splendid sport The party
will return the latter part or tue
week.
Mr.. MILFORD NJ Caruthers, who was
one Of the members of the LouisViiie
Business Mems Excursion, which visited
Columbia Monday. is an old Lawrenc-
county man He is now one OF the hrm
of the Carter Bros, Dry Goods Co., one
of the leading firms of Louisville. tie
and Col. John W Fry We're boys togeth
er and they were glad to see each other.
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THE SICK.

Mrs. Eugene Long Is still quite SICK
Mrs. Geo A. Klingman is much better
The many friends in Columbia OF
Mrs q. s. Jackson, of Mt. Pleasant,
VINO has been in st. Thomas Hospital
at Nashville for several weeks, Will be
glad to learn that she has sufficiently
recovered as to be able to sit up.
The many friends of Mr.. L. f. Lips
comb are glad to see him back at his
Office, after confinement If several
days witb~the grip.
The condition Of Mrs. Hardin Thomas
ia believed to b. somewhat improved,
but she is still dangerously i'll.
Mrs. Annie McLemore continues to
grow worse. She is now in semi
paralyzed condition, and can hard
iy speak above whisper. Her physi-
clans say that she cannot live but few
DAYS longer.
Mrs. Hardin Thomas is reported worse
today.
Mrs. b. j. Harris is quite sick at her
home on South Main street.
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AROUND TOWN.

Rev. J. ". Cher y was in PalasA
Monday
Jas. Finley has accepted a position
with the Red Seal Bakery.
Mr.. ana Mrs. James L. jackson are
the proud parents Of q fine boy.
Mr.. I. E. Lipscomb shipped to New
York Saturday two fine blooded bird
dogs.
Conductor Witt Of the L. y r r..
who has been i'll, resumed his run
Wednesday.
FOR SALE Young Plymouth hens
and two roOsters. Apply 10 W. ID.
HASTINGS, at this Office. 14-tt
Mr.. E. J. Phillips and family have
moved to the residence on the corner
Of North High ana Fourth streets.
Bones, ribs and all hog products
wanted. Call both telephones, or see
WILL BARKER. 20 2t
MIR. Dave johnson and family, of
Groveland, have moved into the house
belonging to Mr.. :. B. Stephens, at
Riverside.
Will Brown. OF the Maury Dry Goods
Co., went to Lynnville Thursday to put
a carpet on the floor of the Presbyterian
church at that place.
Rudolph Adklsson has accepted a
position with Mr.. A B. Rains as soft
drinks dispenser. Robt Graham has
been promoted to store salesman.
Mr.. Joe Hines has rented the Dale
cottage on West Sixth street, formerly
occupied by Mr.. Ernest Farrell and
family, an1 moved into the house
Wednesday.
Mrs. G. A. Forgey has been unable to
walk for several days, the result OF a
sprained ankle. sustained by accidental
ly stepping off the steps at her home on
Sixth street She is now able to
walk just little.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Sumner Armstrong
have moved into the house at River
side, formerly occupied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Lee Vaughan. Mr.. and Mrs.
Vaughan will make their home with
Mr.. Vaughan mother, on North
Garden street.
The rain and electrical storm which
struck Columbia Monday night was one
Of the severest that ever visited this sec
ton. The streets of the city were del
uged, and electric wires were burned out
all over the city. Mr.. j. M. Mayes' res
dence on High Street was struck by
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MARRIAGE LICENSES.

The following ma age licenses base
been issued 10y County Clerk Thomas
the past week:
Lewis f. Watts to Miss Sarah Kath-
crime Mitchell.
Will Register to Mise Ada Craft.
Frank Ferguson to Miss DOME Ideila
Mckenzie.
A. q. Brazier..to Miss Fora II
hughes. -:
Geo. d. Bass to Miss Nettie K
Dawson,
John W. Luttrell to Miss Lille Col
Inns.
!. X. II. HALEY to Miss Willie !. Cold
well.
Frank Barley TO Miss M .ggie Phil
Alien d. Sloan to Miss Willie Ash
ton.
W. T. Palmer to Miss Katherine
Porter.
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WEDDING BELLS.
Sloan-Ashton.

The First Methodist Church wat
hlleo Wednesday afternoon by a large
assem- olage Of friends and relatives,
VINO gathered to witness the marriage
Of Miss Willie Belle Ashton, OF this
city. 10 Mr.. Allen ID. Sloan, Of Nash
Vile. The church was decorated IN
white cnrysantnemums and protuslon
of greenery and candelabra- Mrs Ella
Kelly presided at the organ. ard rem
dered a program of several numbers
previous TO the entrance of the bridal
party. which entered to the strains of
MendelshOns Wedding March The
ushers entered first. They were
Messrs. James A., John d. and Harry
Sloan, Emmett Pryor, of Nashville,
Robt. ]. Nichols, Robert Harlan, Sam
Ashton ana DIR. Otey }. Porter.
The groom entered from the. right
aisle with his brother, Mr.. Walker
Sloan, and the bride entered from the
left with her sister. Miss Mary Ash
ton. The bride wedding gown WI s
of white crepe de paris made with deml-
tram and deliberately trimmed with
applique and chiffon; and she wore
large picture hat and carried brides
roses the maid of hon0r's gown was
of white bourette, trimmed In applique,
with which she wore white hat anu
carried roses. The ceremony was per
formed uy Rev. A. z. McFerrin, OF
GAINESVILLE, formerly the beloved pastor
of the First Methodist Church here.
During the ceremony The Evening
Star, from Tannhauser, was played
The party left the church to the
strains of the march from Lohengrin.
They were driven to the residence or
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. John
b. Ashton, on South Main street, and
an hour later the Bride and gre om took
the 80 train for Nashville. where
they will reside.
The pride was one of the most low
able young women in Columbia, ana
her sweet disposition won her ad-
mlrers In all circles of TINS city. She
is a young lazy of culture and accom-
plishments, beauty, and bright MIND,
which cave to her most charming
personality. The large number OF
friends VINO crowded round the door
of her carriage after the ceremony TO
speak their congratulations and good
wishes, expressed better than eu pity
words her wide popularity, ana the
esteem in which she was held.
Mr.. Sloan Is young man OIL me
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IN SOCIETY.

The two aid societies of Spring
Hill were brought together In q
social way Thursday afternoon, the
Methodist society entertaining me
Prespyterlans at the home OF Mrs
William Hughes. two mules out from
town. Frappe was served by httie
Miss Nell Gillespie, Mrs. Hughes
WAS assisted by Mesdames Brice Mar
tin and Waiter Bailey.
The Students Club met with
Miss Bryant at the Institute Saturday
morning at 10 O'Clock. The sub,
ject Was, The Second Essenual
of a Great Poem Rythmical Ian
guage." The first topic was a
paper by Miss Ellen Friel, on "Ihe
Study of Form in Tennyson and Byron;
followed by general discussion led by
Miss Blackburn.
Married. Sunday night at ~
o'clock. at the residence OF Rev. W.
T. Ussery. MIR. Ussery ofhciatlng, MI.
A. q. Brazier ana Miss Fora ..
Hughes. The pride Is the attractive
daughter OF Mr.. T. q. Hughes OF The
Goodwin neigbornood. The groom is In
the employ Of Mr.. Louis Loeb. Mr.
Jno. Frazier ana Mr.. Louis Loeb were
the attendant witnesses.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ii. B. King of Lewis
burg. announce the marriage OF their
daughter, Elizabeth, to Mr. Edward
Reasley. TO take place Nov. %. Miss
King has visited in Columbia several
times and is very charming young
lady.
A recital was given at the Institute
rriuay night by the young ladies' OF
the music and elooution classes.
Quite a large number were In AT
tendance and the program was much
enjoyed.
The ladies Of Pope chapel Will give
an entertainment and supper Thanks.
giving night, Nov. 20, at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. J. W. Reams, on
Carriers Creek pike. Everybody
cordially invited.
Miss Camille Herndon will entertain
ner private music class and the choir
OF ST. Peters Church this evening at
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Jameson Addison

Miss ReDecca Addison, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs, r. G. Adkisson. OF
Santa Fe, and MIR. John jameson were
married yesterday afternoon at o
O'clock at the residence of the bride s
parents, Rev. J. A. Allison, OF Nash :
Vile, performing the ceremony. and
Miss Annie Forgey presided at the
organ. Both the bride and groom are
well known and popular young people
of their community and have large
circle of friends
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Call Chaffin Brothers

for YOUR wants in the grocery line and
they will fill the bill. They are head
quarters for all kinds of fine Iellies
mince meats, sauces. pickles, and all
bottled goods. They have the best OF
everything ia the grocery line, aid want
w.1t CHAFFIN BROS.
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Saddle Horses Wanted.

want to buy some good walking sad.
die horses, 1919 hands high and up AZ
Columbia Stock Yards, Monday NO
yember the 23rd.
20 1t JOAN FhAAlbN'
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Young insurance man and is fromVlr
glnia. Mr. and Mrs Pslmer will be
az home with Mrs b. Hurt on Sixth
street, for several weeks, and will
then 90 to- Richmond, Va, to visit
relatives of the groom. On their re-
turn, they Will he at home with Mr..
and Mrs. s. S. Porter.
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EARN LOANS.

Long time farm loans with privilege
OF paving part Of principal each year
w ri. RAYMOND. No. 6, Noel Block
Nashville, Tenn. Io-EeW
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euchre. She will be assisted by her
sister, Mrs. George Martin.

Mrs. A M. Leach entertained at
Trx Monday afternoon, complimentary
to Miss Willie Ashton. The affair
was informal, but was very delightful
to those present.
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integrity and sterling business worth,
and ia sure of splendid business
career. For the past two years, until
recently, he was resident OF Colum'
bla, and his gentlemanly demeanor
and studious business habits won the
good opinion OF all VINO met him. he
but recently removed to Nashville
where be holds the responsible position
of head book Keeper for the Sloan
Trawick Tobacco Co., the youngest
hut already the mos: prominent whole
sale tobacco firm of that city.
MANY friends in Columb la congratu-
late the bride and groom in their hap
niness, at the same time regretting
that this city, having already lost such
a splendid young business man as the
groom. must also lose such an admir-
able young woman as the bride.
Palmer-Porter.
The marriage of Miss Katherine
Winsler Porter TO Mr.. William l..
Palmer took place at the residence OF
the brides pareuts, Mr.. and Mrs. >.
s Porter, on Sixth street Wednesda
evening at O. clock, Elder j. 2. Stay
den, of Nashville, performing the cere-
mony The wedding was quiet home
affair, but WAS witnessed by large
number of friends and relatives. The
parlor was tastefully decorated In PINK
ana white flowers and greerery, ana
Mrs. I. l.. Cunningham presided at
the organ and rendered the wedding
marches. The bride was attired IN
gown of white organdy and carried
bride roses She was attended by
her sister, Miss Annie Louise Porter,
who wore white organdy and carried
white chrysanrhemulns. Mr.. Joe
Welsh acted as best man. The brloe
is young lady Ut winning ways ano
personal charms and has large NUN
Der of admiriDg friends, and large
connection of relatives throughout the
county. The groom is well Known
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Mrs. Frank II. Smith entertained a
few friends Informally Tuesday afternoon
at 3 O'Clock, at euchre, mplimentary
to Mrs. Milo Smith and Miss Helen
Smith, of Milwaukee.
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Hog Killing

Pepper Black Pepper
etc. and In fact have ANYTHING you wan"
and
and
ADA MS 81 NIAR'AIN. Druggists
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Miss Mary Sue Meaders, of Nash.
vile, entertained sixteen guests With a
card party and buffet supper "Wednesday
night. in honor of her guest, Miss Jean
Dobbins, of Columbia.
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Su tscribe Tor the HER Al D.
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Mr.. j. Owen Hendley, formerly OF
this city, and Miss Stinie Clare Parks
will be married next Wednesday at the
home of the bride in Atlanta.
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Mr.. and Mrs. A. N. Akin entertained
at tea Friday evening, complimentary
to Mr. and Mrs. Connor j. Akin.
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Miss Camille Herndon will entertain
mar priyate music class and the choir
of 81 Peters Church this evening ut