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The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

The Columbu delegation to
the Vienna" convention was the
guest of Capt. W. B. PEBBLES and
his charming wife and they were
delighted with their reception
and the princely hospitality of
their host while there. Capt
PEBBLES has a lovely country
home with every convenience
that wealth and refinement can
suggest and it is eyer open to
his friends. one Of whom the
writer is glad to be mum bered
among. The recollection of tie
kindnes and attention given to
the Columb bus party by Capt
and Mrs. PEBBLES will ever be
remembered by them as the
most delightful impression of
this trip.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
The MISSISSIPPI Odd Fellow. ;.

A little publication which will
soon make it's appearance in this
State is THE Mississippi Odd
Fellow, an eight page monthly
journal to be devoted to the in
terests of the order throughout
Mississippi The ms titutiOn
throughout this state has long
needed such a publication and it
will fill a long felt want. It will
be a small and unpretentious
publication to begin with but it
will be enlarged and developed
as the patronage warrants. P.
w. Maer, a member of Union
Lodge of this city, will be the
editor and proprietor and Mr..
Maer will make the venture a
success.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Sharp, Ala, Notes.

The farmers are very near up
with their work; they are need
ing rain now to lay by cotton.
Mr.. r. E. L. Wharton made a
trip to Carrollton last week.
Mr.. r. u. Lavender was visi-
tor to Columbus last Wednesday.
Mr.. Sam Jennings and wife,
of McCrary. passed through
Sharp last Tuesday.
We regret very much to learn
that Mrs. VIM. Lavender is on
the sick list this week and hope
for her a speedy recovery.
Mr.. J. H. Sharp, of Columbus,
and grand daughter, Miss Nor
ma Pridmore, of McCrary, were
the guests of Mr.. Walter Law
ender and family last Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. M. Spruill
and Mrs. Wharton spent last Fri
day and Saturday in Columbus.
Mr.. Ira B. Sharp made a bust
ness trip to McCrary Saturday.
News is scarce this week.
With best wishes for THE DIS
PITCH and it's readers.
July 6. 1908. G. AND B.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Crop Conditions.

It has been the good fortune
of the editor to visit two sections
from which Columbus derives
her patronage during the past
week, the Vienna neighborhood
and the Sanders Mill neighbor-
hood. In both sections the crop
prospect is encouraging. The
old corn is virtually made and
with another good rain the corn
crop throughout all this section
will be insured. Cotton is small
but healthy, vigorous and grow
ing rapidly. 1t is too early to
place any estimate or risk any
opinion on cotton.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
To Change Hands.

AS will be seen by the person
al cards of the parties interested
the Surprise Store, which has
been conducted here for some
years past by the Rogers Mer-
camille Company, has changed
hands and on the 18th Of August
the store, fixtures, etc. will pass
into the hands of Messrs. Felix
Chapman and William Carter,
two young men who have been
identified with our com mercial
life for some years past as en-
ployees of the store of Simon
Loeb & Bro.
The Surprise Stote has been a
live factor in the business cir
cles of this city and under the
progressive and aggressive
management of Mr.. Thos Rogers
has been a wonderful success.
Mr.. Rogers retires to take up
other lines of business elsewhere
and in his departure Columbus
willlose an energetic and progress
sive BUSINESS man. Many friends
here will regret to learn of his
prospective leave taking. From
now until August 18th the stock
of the establishment will be sac
rificed for what it will bring.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

One of the most unfair and I'M
just things that has been going
the rounds Of the anti Vardaman
press is that Major Vardaman,
in his article on the "Indianola
Postofice, F" spoke disrespectful-
ly of Roosevelt's mother. They
changed the word prenatal" to
parental" and seek to put a
construction on a small extract
that Major Vardaman never had
in mind and they reach a far
fetched conclusion for cam
paign purposes only. The arti-
Gle was written in the early part
Of the year and no objection was
made then. Major Vardaman
roasted" Roosevelt in his char
acteristic style when dealing
with enemies of the South and
his apology to the dog was for
pairing him to Roosevelt
not his mother Why don't
these papers publish the whole
article? They dare not do 1t
the truth would be known then.
The people will put an end to
these prosecutions and SANDERS
August 9th by electlng Major
Vardaman in the first primary.
monwealth.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Mrs. E. B. WItherspOon Dead.

Telegraphic ammo uncement
was received in this city last
Monday of the death of Mrs. E.
B. Witherspoon, which occurred
in Nashville. Tenn, last Sunday
morning. Mrs. WitherspOon was
in her eighty third year and her
demise was attributed to old age.
The body will arrive this after
noon on the Southern train
and will be carried to the old
burial ground at Beersheba in
the eastern part of this county
where it will be laid to rest be-
side that of her husband.
Mrs. Witherspoon was the
mother of Messrs. Sam Wither-
spoon, of Meridian; Dowd
Witherspoon, of Nashville, and
Bird Witherspoon, of Texas,
three men who are widely known
in their professions, the first two
being lawyers, the latter being a
minister. Many friends of auld
ang syne regret to learn of this
death.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
From Wednesdays Paper.
The Sanders Mill Celebration.

The annual celebration of the
Glorious Fourth which was held
at Sanders Mill last Saturday
was one of the most delightful
gatherings which has ever oc-
Cured at that popular place.
The mill, for a long number of
years, has been place Of pleas
ure and a resort patronized by
both the people of this State and
Alabama. It has been the Gus
tom of the people of this section
to assemble there annually for
the observance Of the anniversa-
ry of the nations independence
and in obedience to that custom
Saturdays celebration was held.
The crowd was, perhaps, the
largest ever Assem- bled there.
The fact that this county is in
the midst of campaign for
county Offices caused the candi-
dates to be on hand and they had
the pleasure and opportunity of
meeting the electors of the north
ern end of the county and per-
sOnally presenting their claims
for Office. A numbe Of speeches
were made by the various can
didates urging their claims for
Office.
The dinner was served at noon.
In the grove below the mill
where the speaking occurred, on
the hillside, near the spring and
in various other localities baskets
were spread and the Assem- bled
crowd was invited to the repast
which was bountlful and which
was greatly enjoyed. The day
was one of great pleasure to the
participants and every one who
attended was thoroughly i'm
pressed with the hospitality.
kindness and courtesy of the
good people of this section.
The writer wishes to personal
ly thank Capt Sanders, Dave
Sanders, W. T. Wheeler. Van
Wheeler, n. NJ. Wells and many
others for their thoughtfulness
and kindness to him. These at
tentiOns were extended to every
one and made the day one of
pleasure to all.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Elaborate preparations are be-
ing made for the barbecue and
speaking to be held at Kolola
Springs in the northern part of
this county on the 23rd. 1t is
understood that Noel and other
State candidates will be present
and some fine political addresses
will be made A fine barbecue
Will be served. and as it will be
one of the last political gather
ings in this county before the
election it will be largely at
tended.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mr.. A. A. Passolt. the clever
and efficient superintendent of
the electric light plant, has
been quite i'll the past few
days and it is feared that he is a
victim of typhoid fever. All of
Mr.. Passolt's friends sincerely
hope that such is not the case
and that he will soon be out again.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Whhdraws From Race

To the Democratic Voters of the
Northern District:
Owing to an unexpected and
important turn in my personal
business affairs which will deny
me further opportunity of can
vassing, 1 find it necessary for
me to withdraw from the contest
for Railroad Commissioner in the
Third or Northern district, which
[ hereby do. Duty to myself, my
family and my business renders
this course imperative.
In Withdrawing from the con-
test for Commissioners, I hereby
tender my profound thanks to
the many loyal friends through
out the district who have gener-
ously proffered me their support,
and [ assure, them. one and all,
that am deeply grateful to them
for their Kindness to me.
For each Of my distinguished
and able opponents, Messrs.
Klncannon, Crawford and Sto-
vail, | entertain none but the
regards.
Respectfully,
J. T. SENTER.
Columbus, Miss, July 4, 1903.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

The costs in the following cases
against the Southern Railway
Company have been paid and are
now in the hands of Circuit Clerk
Cooper for distribution. Any
one having a share in this money
can get same by calling on Mr..
Cooper at his office: Lee Wilson,
Mary Ann Wilson, John Sims,
Harrison Harris, Winnie Gordon,
Laura Epps, Amanda Penrose,
Laura Carpenter, William Viii
liams, Catherine Moore, Angus
tus r. Moore, Edmond Bell, d.
II. Bowlin, administrator of VIM.
Gay, Ella Grayer, Benjamin
Lang, Alfred Matthews, Ella
Roberts, Bloomer Stone, Tom
Thomas, Lula Hill, d. H. Bowlin,
administrator Of John Moody,
Ellen Phillips, Ellen Phillips, Jr.,
Lizzie DismulzeS, Felix McCarty.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Capt. r. e. Moore continues
quite i'll at the home of his son,
Mr.. E. S. Moore, where he is be-
ing carefully and tenderly nursed
and cared for.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Capt. John Nelson and son
left Monday for Virginia. where
they will be the guests of Mrs.
Woods. remembered by friends
here as Miss Louise Nelson.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mr.. Dan Gushing has return
ed from the delta where he has
been for several months past.
Mr.. and Mrs Cushing's friends
in Columbus will regret to learn
that they will make Texas their
home and they will leave for that
state during August.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Rev. J. B. Randolph reports
splendid results attending his
work as pastor of the Second
Methodist church. At the SER
vices Sunday morning last there
were nine accessions to the men,
bership, making a total of 100.
and aggregating 157 which have
been added to the church since
he assumed charge of it.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Quite a crowd of Christian En-
deavorers left this city yester-
day via ST. Louis to attend the
Christian Endeavor Convention
which conyenes in Denver Colo.
July 8-13. The party was com
posed of the following Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Stinson, Miss
Stephenson. Mrs. Divelbiss, Mr..
Perry Werner and Mr.. E. M.
Hight.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Have you tried Waterman s
fountain pen? Curry, Lipscomb
Sc Game sell the genuine A. A. =
for 81, 81. so. 50, $3.50, So, So. SO
and 81. Each pen guaranteed to
give satisfaction.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Gen. J. FL. Sharp is home again
after a two weeks campaign tour
over the State. He reports a
splendid reception from the peo-
pie everywhere and his election
is assured, a fact that gives his
friends the state oyer universal
qualification.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

A number of improvements
are to be made at the College.
The demand for dormitory room
for the next session has become
so great that the College author
tiles have decided to make a
modern dormitory out of the old
white house and it will be brick
veneered on the outside and
greatly improved otherwise. At
a recent session of the board of
trustees, it was decided to go
ahead with the work. and the
contract has been let to Mr.. D.
S. Mechanism. Tie building
will be ready for occupancy by
fall
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

VIII Williams, shot and, per
haps. fatally wounded his brother
in-law, Jim Hawkins, a few miles
from Columbus, Monday night.
It seems that Hawkins had been
beating his wife and she came to
Williams for protection. From
the story the negro tells Haw-
kins threatened to kill them both
and was preparing to put his
threat into execution when shot.
Williams was brought to the city
Monday morning and locked up,
and will be tried as soon as the
extent of Hawkins injuries can
be determined. At last reports
the wounded man was resting
easy.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mr.. J. F. Pope left last Satur-
day for Birmingham, Ala. where
he goes to accept a responsible
position with Jacobs Pharmacy,
which is one of the best known
drug houses in the South. Mr..
Pope had a number of offers IN
der consideration and decided to
accept this one. His friends in
Columbus and they are legion
him abundant success in
his new home.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Miss Ida May Lowe, who for
some time has been the guest of
Mrs. McGeorge, left yesterday
for her home in West Point.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mr.. w. G. Watson spent Sun
day in the city with friends.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Pretty white teeth and sweet
breath for 25c. Viz: Mayo &
Viewers tooth powder. Per-
fectly harmless, yet thoroughly
efficacious.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09
Gratefully and faithfully.
THoS. M. ROGERS.

The work of installing the cleo
trio light plant goes steadily on.
Machinery is being received
daily, and another car load ar
rived yesterday. The company
la erecting one of the best and
most modern plants in the South
and when it is finished they will
be prepared to give their Gus
toners the finest and best SER
vice.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mr.. G.. F. Brown who has held
the position of superintendent of
water and sewerage here for
several months past, rendered
his resignation last night the
same to take effect on the 1st of
August. Mr.. Brown at that
time goes to Union, S. c., to ac-
cept a responsible position. Both
his friends and the friends of his
wife will regret his departure
from the city.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

In a letter to the editor of this
paper Mr.. Harrison Johnston,
who is at present enjoying the
summer at East Eddington,
Maine, states that at the con-
clusion of the warm season he
viii take up his residence in Biz
mingham, which place will be his
future home. This is quite dis
appointing to Mr.. Johnston s
wide circle Of admiring friends,
who still hope that he will re
turn to his old home to spend
the evening Of his life among
them.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-09

Mr.. Lane Mayfeld left Mon
day for Denver. Colorado.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-10-15
SUNDAY SCHOOL ENDS
ANNUAL CONVENTION
Exercises Conclude With Service Con-
Quoted by Bishop Paret.

The seventh annual convention OF the
Sunday School Institute OF the Diocese
Of washington was concluded last night
in the Church Of the Epiphany with a
service conducted by the Rt Rev VIII
liam Paret, Bishop 0s Maryland.
At the morning ana afternoon ses-
sions yesterday business Of the con-
yention was disposed of and papers
read by the Rev. Herbert Scott Smith.
Of st. Margaret's; the Rev. G. c. Graz
ham. Of St. Johns. Occokeek; Mrs. W.
F. Crafts, Edith Hart. and Ewing L.
Miller
Officers for the year We're elected
yesterday as follows: First vice presi-
dent the Rev. Alfred Harding; second
vice president. the Rev V l. DeVries;
secretary, z. S. Hutchinson; executive
committee, the Rev. c. +. Buck. the
Rev. F. b. Howden. and the Rev. W.
Z. Bushby.
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Springer-Reid.

Miss Elizabeth Adele Reid and Ed
ward Lawrence Springer were married
yesterday at noon at the home Of the
brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs e. c.
Reid. 1909 Thirteenth Street. The draw
ing room where the ceremony took place
was attractively decorated with white
chrysanthemums. Bride roses, palms.
ferns, and vines. The dining room was
fragrant with pink roses and lighted
with softy shaded tapers. The bride
and groom, who entered the room to-
gether to the music Of "Dohengrin.
played by Miss Mae Adele Levens, were
preceded by the maid of honor. Miss
Blanche Reid. and the best man, VIII
litm E Springer. The bride wore a
trained gown of crepe de chine over
taffeta. the bodice and skirt trimmed in
lace applique, and carried Bride roses.
The marriage was celebrated by the
Rev. Lucien Clark. of Hamline Church,
assisted by the Rev. f. A. Springer. the
grooms father. A reception to a large
number of guests followed the cere-
mony. Later in the afternoon Mr. and
Mrs. Springer left for a long Northern
trip.
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men, Colonel Nicholson and Colonel
Petit. Sir Kay Muir. a brother of Gen
eral Hamilton. was also OF the party.
Mrs. Alexander Thackara, wife Of the
United States consul at Havre. France
arrived in town yesterday to attend the
unwilling of the statue of her father
General Sherman. During her visit 70
this city Mrs Thackara viii be the
guest of Mrs. John Z. Reyburu.
Among other relatives here for the
unwilling are Mr.. and Mrs. Z, b. WI
burg and the Misses Wiburg. who are
at the New Willard. Mrs. Wiburg is
a niece Of General Sherman.
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Weddings-E Engagements.
Tillman- Klopfer.

Miss Mae Wesley Klopfer. daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter II. HOPPER. and
Lloyd Montgomery Tillman were mar
ried last evening at o'clock at the Pro-
Cathedral Church Of the Ascension. The
church was decorated with palms and
white chrysanthemums. clusters of the
same flowers being used to mark the
pews reserved for relatives and intimate
friends. At the appointed hour the two
ciergymen. the Rev. Clement Brown and
the Rev. Jesse r. Bicknell. followed by
the groom and best man. Robert F.
Allen. appeared at the vestry door and
took their places at the chancel while
the ushers. TO the strains of ''Lohen-
grin" passed down the aisle TO meet the
bride and her attendants at the church
door
The bride. escorted by her father. was
preceded by the maid Of honor Miss
Alma Louise Klopfer, and followed by
the two bridesmaids, Miss Antoinette
Eberly and Miss Eva Edmonston Fowles
and the ushers. Edmund Bullock. of
Tennessee; George r. Finch, of Balti-
more; II. w. Thomas. and Weston r.
Walters, of this city.
The attractive young bride wore a
gown Of imported lace made over white
silk and chiffon. The long veil, worn of
the face, was fastened high upon her
head with a pompon Of tulle; a diamond
brooch, the gift of the groom. was her
only ornament. and her flowers were a
shower of orchids and lilies of the val
ley.
The maid of honor, the school girl
cousin OF the bride, wore a dainty frock
of pink mousseline and carried a bou-
quet Of pink chrysanthemums. The
bridesmaids. lifelong friends of the
bride. were dressed alike in gowns OF
white mousseline and carried pink chrys-
anthemuns.
After the ceremony reception was
held at the home of the brides parents
1870 Twelfth Street. TO which only lin
tied number of guests We're invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Klopfer received their
guests at the door of the first drawing
room. which was attractively decorated
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General Hamilton, of the British army,
who arrived in Washington last Satur-
day, returned yesterday from visit to
the battlefelds of Gettysburg and An
tietam much pleased with his trip. He
was accompanied by Acting Secretary
Of War General oliver, Gen. g. B.
Davis, General Johnston. General Car
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with palms, and white chrysanthemums
Mrs. Klopfer wore a handsome gown Of
gray crepe de chine. Later in the
evening Mr.. and Mrs. Tillman left town
for Palmetto. Tenn. where they will
visit the mother OF the groom They
will return to Washington the latter
part of November, and will be at home
10 their friends after December 1, at the
Cecil.
Mr.. TiIlman is a son of the late j..
Font Tillman. former Registrar of the
Treasury He is a member of the Dis
trict bar and holds a position under the
Government.
Miss Klopfer is well known and one
Of the most popular young women OF
Washington as was demonstrated by
the magnificent display of wedding
souvenirs sent by friends from all over
the country.
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Farrall- Smith.

Miss NJ. Augusta Smith. eldest daugh
ter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert f. Smith. OF
Capitol Hill. and J. Cecil Farrall, OF
Maryland were married yesterday
morning at 1920 o'clock, in st. Peters
Church.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Father James NJ. O'Brien. pastor
Of St. Peters Church, assisted by the
Rev. Father Cutler. Of St. Mary s.
Alexandria. Va, and the Rev. Father
Hannah, of St. Martins Church, this
city
Owing to a recent death in the family
Of the bride, the wedding was a quiet
one. The bride was attended by her sis
ter. Miss Caroline Smith, and the groom
by his brother. Reginald Farrau. After
the ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. FarraT left
town for New York. They will be al
home after November 1 at III Second
Street northeast.
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Stadden-Arnold.

The marriage OF Mrs. Mary Lillian
Arnold and Cory NJ Stadden took
place yesterday at noon at the home of
the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
NJ Marshall 1907 Street northwest
The Rev. Charles Alvin Smith. OF Peck
Memorial Church. performed the cere-
mony. The bride. who was unattended.
wore a gown of white silk, deliberately
trimmed with rare old lace, and car
ried a bouquet of Bride roses.
Owing to the Illness of the brides
mother the wedding was a quiet one
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INpIANA,s GAS FAILING.

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. 15.-As the re-
suit of an investigation relative 10 the
supply of natural gas in Indiana it
seems highly probable that no further
effort will be made 70 discover q second
reservoir in the State Neither gas nor
oil was found. although about $4,000
was expended near Muncie in drilling a
well 200 feet deep. The gas fields are
reported to be failing rapidly
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Plowden- Perry.

Miss Jennie Bevier Perry, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. William w. Perry, was
married yesterday afternoon to Edmund
Plowden. at ST. Matthew's parsonage.
by the Rev. Father Buckley. The bride
wore white crepe de chine. and a white
hat. and carried a shower bouquet of
Bride roses. After a wedding trip MIR.
and Mrs. Plowden will be at home at
925 r Street.
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The Countess Won Waldersee and the
Baroness Won Waechter arrived in
Washington yesterday afternoon, where
they are spending a few days at the
Shoreham.
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Cabinet Notes.

Mrs. Hitchcock and the Misses Hitch
cock have returned to Washington from
their summer home in Dublin, N II.