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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
THE NEW FACTORY.
Columbia's Latest Industry ls For.
mally organized.-Na,nes OF
he Officers.

The stockholders OF the McClanahan
Collar and Harness Company met
Wednesday afternoon and organized for
business. The following directors
and officers were elected; r. G.
Ewing, President; E. Jones, vice
President; W. b, Turner, Secretary !;
l.. w. McClanahan, Treasurer; w. I.
McClanahan. General Manager; j.
u. Hutton aud j. d. Dobbins. The
new buildings at Glade and Ninth
streets are rapidly nearing completion
and manufacturing Will begin about
October list. The plant will employ
twenty five Skilled workmen and will
make horse collars, harness and general
line OF leather goods. The latest im.
proved machinery Is being installed
ana the company, besides consuming
All the hioes tanned here, will buy
extensively in the live stock markets
of tue West The Messrs McClanahap
have been successful in this line OF
BUSINESS in smaller way, ana with
the new extensive equipment the con.
Germ promises to be a 20 from the start
and to take prominent place among
Coium bias industries.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
THE MURDER OF WELBURN.
Nashville American.

auietude or anarchy shall rule in the
community. They are clothed with
power to punish the guilty, and the
time has come for them to demon
strate their power in no unmistaKabIe
way.
Pettus victim was one of Nash
ville's besr citizens. He was quiet.
unobtruslve and charitable, and a
Christian if ever there was one In the
community. 1t can oe truly said OF
him that he did hO man wrong. On
the contrary most of his spare time
was devoted to the cause OF suffering
humanity. That such a man should
be brutaily shot to death by man
with a fancled grievance is defiance
of the laws of God and man and de-
mands swift and cOndIgn punishment.
Pettus deserves to ole on the Tibet.
the sooner the better for the good
name of this community. If he escapes
no mans life is safe.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
THE CITY IS RICHER.
Figures Show an Increase in Taxable Values
But Taxes are Higher Nevertheless.

was due not only to his own vigilance.
but also to the honesty of the tax
payers In giving in their property OF
this kind. He has therefore taken the
time ana pains TO make comparison
between the two years. The figures
for 1902 are taken from the Trustee =
books and should correspond in all
particulars with the Recorder 8 hooks.
Those for 1903 are the totals as finally
passed on by the equalizing board
and turned over to the Circuit Court
Clerk to be copied for the city's use.
They are as follows:
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21

The cruel and unprovoked murder OF
Edwin H. Welburn. while at his post
OF duty In the Methodist Publishing
House yesterday, has sent thrill Of
horror through this community such
as it has not felt since Chancellor ALI
son was slain few wears ago, and 1T
is certain that mad the frightful crime
been committed In one of the smaller
towns or In the country the murderer
would have been lynched ere this.
When such a deplorable tragedy can
occur in a civilized community 1T is
time to ask. Is any mans life safer
Are men with faniced grievances to be
permitted to go about with deadly
weapons in their hands ana murder In
their hearts shooting ara Killing whom
they pleaser
It is for courts and juries to answer
these questions. 1t Is for these arms
of the law to say whether peace and
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
Bloody Breathitt.

jackson, Ky. Aug. 7.-At Oak
dale. Breathitt county, Ed Eastin
and Charles Salyers engaged in
shooting affray as the result of quar-
rel over game Of cards. Ea.tin's
bullets went wild, one wounding by.
stander. Salyer's aim was more ac-
curate and he shot Eastin twice 10 the
breast and once in his head, killing him.
Salyers is in Jail at jackson.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21

The Herald few days ago published
he reasons which the Board gave for
the increase In the tax rate n the city.
The statement was based on an inter
view with Recorder Erwin, and the
citizens were greatly surprised to see
among the various reasons for the in
crease an estimate that the assessment
of personal property was $144. 400 less
than last year. Nobody had any idea
that the city hao lost out to that extent
during twelve months of prosperity.
Mr.. w. H. Lipscomb, tax assessor
for this district felt that a vindication
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
Church Dinner, Sept. 7th.

The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Baptist church will serve dinner the
first Monday Ia September In the store
house next door TO Farmers a. Mer.
chants Bank, on the Public square.
In the evening of the same day ice
cream and cake will DE served. Your
patronage earnestly solicited. d&w-t
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
A Worm Killer.

ia. J. Montgomery, Puxico. Wayne
Co., Mo-, writes: ~ have little twin
girls, who have been bothered win
worms ali their lives tried everything
to relieve them which failed until used
Whites Cream Vermifuge; the first two
doses brought four worms from one OF
them, the next two doses. twelve, one OF
them measuring twelve inches; the
other child was only relieved of four
worms. 1t Is most excellent medl'
cine" Whites Cream N,rmifuge Is
good for children. 1T not only destroys
worms, 1t helps the child to perfect
growth, wards off sickness. 25c at A b.
Rains.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
BOOK AGENTS CHOSEN.
d. M. Smith is Promoted and DR.. II
j. Lamar is Elected Assis-
taut.

Nashville, Aug. 2O.-Mr. d. M.
Smith was elected book agent OF the
Methodist Publishing House yesterday
afternoon, and Rev. DR.. II. j. Lamar,
of Mobile. was chosen as his assistant.
Mr.. Smith has served for many
wears as assistant book agent and bust
ness manager of the publishing house
and DIR. Lamar is one Of the most
eminent ministers in Alabama. Tbs
latter has not yet signited his nc
ceptance.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21

Net increase IN personal property
$18. $50. 90. The assessors books also
show that the net lncease In real
estate for the year has been about
SO, $4,000.
The total amount therefore, on
which the city will collect taxes this
year is over $50, 900. 90 more than last
years assessment This increase is
shown In spite of the fact that a
number of buildings were torn down
and their taxable value DESTROYED in
making room for the new depot. and
that much valuable land was used for
new streets or turned over to the rail-
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
A MURDER MOST FOUL.
In the Methodist Publishing House
At Nashville,
Edu,;n - Wejburn. Foreman of the Com
posing Room, Shot and Killed BY
Discharged Printer.

man staggered and fell. snd was dead
IN a few seconds. Pettis iourished
his pistol and ran through the nouse
and across the public square snd
bridge. but was arrested by deputies
sheriff. Pertis, il is said. was dis
charged three years ago by welburn.
for threatening to shoot man, but
had not worked there since. Motive
for CRIME not known. Pettls was COM
mlttted to Jail without bond.
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BEST YIELD
In YEARS.
SUCH is PROSPECT FOR TEN
NESSEE CORN CROP.
Sweet Potatoes IN Fine Condition OF
Growth and the Second Crop of
Irish Potatoes is Coming
Up well-Weekly
Bulletin Issued.

Mai. III. C. Bate. of the Weather Blu
reau service on Tuesday issued the
weekly crop bulletin, showing the fol-
lowing conditions over the State:
Warm weather prevailed during the
week, with good showers at intervals,
which caused satisfactory degree OF
growth, and at the close, the general
condition of all crops yet in the field
seems to be remarkably fine; indeed, the
leading ones have the best prospective
Yields that have blessed the farmer for
many years. Corn. the great staple OF
this State, is in excellent. condition of
growth and maturity, and bids fair to
make the best yield for many years;
this is especially true OF the latter plant
ing, which, under the influence of heat
and moisture, promise rich return; the
early paintings, in most sections are
already secure; in some of the western
counties this portion of the crop was
much injured early by excessive mols
ture, and lack Of cultivation but is now
showing a gratifying degree of improve
ment Cotton is developed and fruiting
we'll: in some of the western counties 1t
is inclined to excessive stalk growth,
but the general outlook is altogether
favorable. The large crop OF tobacco Is
in remarkable fine condition of growth,
and some of it is ready to be cut; worms
are repor ted scarcer than ever known at
this season. The second crop of Irish
potatoes has been planted and is coming
up well, as a rule; 10 some localities the
crop has had to be replanted, owing to
rottening of seed caused by too much
moisture 10 the soil. Sweet potatoes
are in fine condition of growth Late
peas and millet and sorghum are grow
ing WE'LL Seed clover is producing
finely. The week was not altogether
favorable for haying, and some hay was
lost on account of showery weather.
Garden products are in good condition.
III some sections apples are reporte'
ripening prematurely and dropping from
the trees. Pastures are fine and the
st ock is in excellent condition.
A little life NAV be eacraficed to an
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
OVER The COUNTY.


been entertaining homeopathy at
their home at Culleoka. Among the
guests are Misses Saliie and Beulah
Dickerson, of Nashville. Kate and
Annie Coz don and Amanda Burnett.
The protracted meeting which has
been in progress at Pleasant Mount
church. conducted by Rev. Hunt, oil
South Pittsburg. closed Friday night.
The meeting was quite successful.
Mayor Geo. W. killebrew of Mt.
Pleasant, who was in the city Monday,
states that full force Of hands is at
work In the phosphate mines, and that
the demand for the rock is excellent.
M J. M. Andrews has resigned the
position of road commissioner In the
9Th tCulIeoka) district on account OF
severe illness. Judge Gordon has ap-
pointed Mr.. Matt +. Ballanfant IN
his place.
The contract for the erection OF a
bridge over Leipers Greek, at Wool
ard g. was awarded Monday to
the Nashville Construction Co., at
cost of 81, 900
FOR SALE-Second-h hand Phaton.
Price $780, Apply at this office. l1-tf
Miss Pauline Amis. of Culleoka, is
visiting Miss Ida Lou Bolton at Frank
lin.
Mr.. r. w. McLemore, of Spring Hill,
has recently sold 1000 sheep, and still
has 1000 on hand.
Miss Josephine Kittrell has returned
from visit to lsom.
Miss Gertrude johnson, of Williams
port, is visiting her sister Mrs. Clyde
Bailey, of Chattanooga.
Mrs. A. j. Gambill, of Waco, Texas,
is visiting her parents, Col. and Mrs.
Bibb, at Williamsport. Mrs. Bibb Is
quite i'll.
IIr. John A. Thomas. OF Bigbyville,
has gone to Primm Springs for week s
rest.
Mrs. M. G. Corpier and Miss Mary
Fitzpatrick, VINO have been the guests
of Mrs. Nettie Browne, have returned
to their home at MurfeesDoro.
Miss Eliza beth McKibbon has re-
turned home after a visit to Misses
Matte and Roberta Browne.
Mrs. J. w. Tanner and two little chill
QTeD, DtTtUd duu IVY hoNO Sohc A"A :.
month visit to relatives in Illinois and
Missouri.
Mrs. Jessie Morton and Miss Eva
Polk, of Nashville, are visiting Miss LII
lie Watkins.
Miss Mamie Pegrau, from Nash
VILE is with Miss Fannie SoweH at
Andrews.
What's the secret of happy vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels, the
stomach, the liver and kidneys strong
and active. Burdock Blood Btters does
it.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Hayes have
gone for visit to Tomotla, N. Z.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jno. M. Gray, Jr.,
who have spent two months at their
country bone. will go to the Eastern
resorts for the rest of the season.
Mr.. Tom Gaskill of Oklahoma, is
visiting relatives at Santa Fe.
]. W. NowlIn, the Bigbyville mer'
chant, went to Nashville this week.
The annual picnic of the Culleoka
Methodist Sunday School was held
Wednesday. Several Columbia people
attended.
Frank G. Smith, the Chemist, left
Thursday for a few days absence, at
Milwaukee, Wis, where he will buy
equipment for his new laboratory. He
is erecting a large building at MT
Pleasant to be devoted to analytical
work
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PERSONAL PROPERTY.

ROAD companies and thus removed from
the local assessors books. The Athe-
naum property purchased must also
be deducted, as this no longer brings in
revenue to the city.
1t is relief to know that we have
not been going down hill, and, if the
allowances are maze as mentioned
above, the statement shows a salts
factory rate of growth.
1t IS evident therefore that the recent
raise in the tax rate was not because
of falling Oft in taxable values, but
simply because the city needs more
money to meet her increase scale OF
expenses.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
Aug 2l-3t
Non Resident Notice.
Napoleon Frierson, Complainant,
Fr,ers,,n Defendant

Jennie Frlerson. Defendant.
1t appearing from affidavit flee in this
cause, that the Defendant Jennie Frier
son is non resident of the State Of
tennessee
1T is therefore ordered that she enter
her appearance herein before or within
The first three days Of the next term of
the Cnancery curt. to oe held at Co
lumbia. on the first Monday in October,
IL xt, 1908, tt same being Rule dav Of
this Court, and p cad, answer, or demur
to Complainant BILL or the same will
be taken for confessed rs to her and set
for hearing ex parte. and that "a copy of
tins order be published FOR fodr conset-
utive weeksi the Columbia Herald.
A Copy-Attest:
A y. AKIN. Clerk and Master.
JAS.A.S NISER. Sol'r for Complt.
This, August II, 1903 Aup .2l-4t
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Social "a the Herald.

SPECIAL to the Herald.
Nashville. Tenn. Aug. ls.-Ed-
win Il. WeIburn. foreman OF the COM
posing room Of the NJ. Sc Church.
South, was shot aud killed today by Z.
o. Pettis. printer.
Welburn was standing at his GesK
looking over a book, when Pettls, with
out saying a word. fired twice; one
pulIet struck Welburn's hand. ana the
other lodged in his stomach. The stricken
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
AUCTION SALE OF fine FARM
On Thursday, Sept. "a, 1903, at l2
O'Clock.
WE WILL SELL AT
PUBLIC AUCTION
~ Bile AUCIlON
ON THE PREMISES.

The fine / 200 acre bluegrass farm
known as "BELLEVUE FARM" the
property of Mr.. John Harding, Sr., loca-
ted IN the Second Civil District of Dav-
idson County. This, the most productive
and best wstered farm in the State, will
be sold, first in suitable subdivision, and
then as a whole. Convevances at our Of
fee to show the property at any time.
For full particulars, terms, ETC., address
LINDsLEY & CO.,
4O5 Union St., Nashville, Tenn.
Aug 2l-3t
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Call to Grand Jurors.

The grand jurors for the May term
1903, are hereby notified TO be present
at the court house 10 Columbia on Mon
day, Angus, 2l, by order OF the Court.
IT w. p. WORLEY, Clerk.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21

The Georgia Prison Commsslone,ii
have made report on the togglng IA
Mamie Decris., which virtually nph9,u n
the action OF Allagood, the W3ru anS
The report saws he was justified a .aJ
that 'prejpdice has been cream ,;on
against him by grsss misrepresent a'i0"
OF the facts
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21
FOURTH ANNUAL SESSION.
Of The National Negro Business
League, in Nashville.

Special to the Herald.
Nashville. Tenn. Aug. 1y.-About
800 delegates and 1900 visi tors as.
sem bled IN the hall of the House OF
Representatives at the Capitol at l:SO
o clock this morning to attend and
witness the opening OF the fourth an
nual session of the National Negro
Business League. Booker L. Wash
ington presided.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-08-21

A little life may be sacraticed to an
hours delay. Cholera lnfantum, dysen-
terry, diarrhoea come suddenly. Only
safe plan is to have DR.. Fowler's Extract
OF Wild Strawberry always on hand.
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-24
SUMMER NORMAL
so Per Cent Increased At
tendance at Chapel Hill.
Delightful Accommodations at Very Low Rates
IA Splendid Faculty Interesting
and instructive Lectures.
Especial to News and Observer


Chapel Hill, n c., June 23.-The begin
ming of the second week of the summer
school for teachers at the University
shows a gratifying increase OF about so
per cent over the entire registration of
last year The arrangements for roomlng
in the new dormitory and boarding at
Commons have proved very satisfactory.
For the low rate OF $1,000 for the four
weeks, the summer school students have
large, airy rooms, with electric lights, hot
and cold water, and many other con
yenlences. as well as good board at Com
mons Hall. Never before have so many
excellent courses been offered in the
summer school, and it is a great pity that
any teacher in the State should fail to
make use of such excellent opportunities.
Three weeks of the session remain, and
much can be gained by attending Tor this
time Professor Arthur B. Morrill,, Lee
turer on the Art of Teaching at Yale,
comes next Monday for the second half OF
the term.
The lectures by DR.. Herman Harrel
Horne. of Dartmouth College, on the
Philosophy of Education. attract large
and enthusiastic audiences. The same
may be said of DR.. G. Alphonso Smith 5
lectures on Tennyson and Browning. The
teachers all speak highly of the work of
Professor VIM G. A. Hammel in Manual
Training; of Miss Johnston in Kindergar-
ten: of DR.. Riley in History; of DIR. Will
liam l.. Foushee in Latin; of Prof. Maui
rice Garland Fulton in English Compost
ton, to say nothing of the work OF those
members of the Summer School faculty
who are permanently connected with the
University.
The faculty of the summer school gave
most enjoyable reception on Saturday
evening to the pupils of the summer
school and to the summer law students.
Interesting evening lectures have been
given by DR.. Kemp P. Battle and DR..
Thomas Hume. On Monday evening
President Henry Louis smtn, Of David
son College, gave his well-known lecture
on 1.-THE Wonders of Ether" to a large and
appreciative audience in Gerard Hall.
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SHOT COMPANION IN ARM.
Severe Hail Storm in Rowan Bank of Spencer
in New Quarters
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer)
Salisbury, n. c., June 23.-While out
hunting near this city Saturday afternoon
a young son OF Mr. James Heightman. of
Salisbury, was accidentally shot in the
arm by companion Several boys were
shooting at target at the time the ac-
cident occurred Young Heightman re-
ceived almost the entire load from shot
gun in one arm. but it is not thought
that the wounds viii necessarily prove
fatal
News reached this place today of a Sc
we're hail storm which visited the south
ern portion Of Rowan county Sunday af-
ternoon. 1t is learned that the hail was
Of sufficient size to destroy much Of the
corn, cotton. and fruit crops in this sec
ton. All vegetation in the path of the
storm was well-night destroyed
The management Of the Spencer shops
changed yesterday when Capt. S. r. Rich
ards of Selma, Ala. succeeded Mr. j. T.
Robinson as Master Mechanic. Mr. Rich
ards has made a favorable impression here,
being already well known in this State
Mr. w. A. Turk. Passenger Traffic Man
ager Of the Southern of Washington, Mr.
Finley, Col Andrews. and other prominent
officials spent some time here yesterday
in looking over the situation at the Spen-
Ger shops and left in their private cars
last night.
Chas. Graham, colored, was placed in
jail here Sunday on the charge of snatch.
ing purse from colored women at the
Southern depot.
The Bank of Spencer has moved into its
new and commodious quarters, which were
recently built for its use.
Mr.. G. w. Swicegood, mechanic at the
Spencer shops, had one hand badly smash
ed Saturday by being caught under one
OF the large sedge hammers
Mr. Rooney Hall has been elected First
Lieutenant Of Rowan Rifles TO succeed
Mr.. Thos Hartman, who resigned some
lime ago.
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NOTICE.

For sale House and lot on Hillsboro
street, No. TO known as the Blount
House, situated on the opposite side OF the
street from Mrs. r. S. fuckers residence.
Terms to suit purchaser. Apply
r. 3. PEBBLES,
Jackson. N. c.
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WILL MAKE IT A TEST CASE.
Saloon Ketpsr Arrested for Delivering Whisky
in Spencer, a Prohibition Town
Especial to News and observer.l

kopecldl 10 News anu OpsclNSl-l
Spencer, n. c., June pa case which
viii be OF special interest to the people
OF the entire State developed here lew
Gays ago when a saloon keeper of Sails
bury was bound over TO the Superior
court on the charge Of selling whiskey IN
Spencer without license. 1t is proposed
that this be made a test case on behalf
OF the State OF North Carolina.
Spencer is prohibition town, made SO
by its charter, but it has been suspected
for sometime that the saloon keepers oil
Salisbury were selling liquor here and a
few days ago G. W. Pool, saloon keeper
oe the former place, erected Oh one OF
the principal streets in Spencer large
sign advertising that he would deliver
whiskey in this town. A young man.
eighteen years of age, ordered. OF his
own accord, quart Of whiskey over the
telephone from POOLS saloon and it was
delivered by an agent of Pool, the agent
collecting the money and giving g receipt
therefor.
Warrants were issued for Pool charging
him with selling whszey without license
and for selling to a minor it being the
contention of the prosecution that as the
whiskey was delivered and paid for in
Spencer that the place Of delivery be
came the place of sale The case was
tried before Justice Miller, of SALISBURY.
who decided that the defendant was guii-
IL of selling liquor without license ard
bound him over on that charge the
charge of selling to minor being ats
missed
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for the six months ensuing July, 1st Go
ffty-seven saloons, two breweries. one dis
tillery and one wholesale dealer -Four
retailers. whose license expire July Isl
will not renew as they claim that the ad
ditional revenue placed on the traffic in
the last revenue act makes it impossi-
bic for them to do business with salts
factory profit The distillery licensed last
night x one that has been forced in by
the Watts bill The license upon The
same has been made the same as that for
saloons. viz: $3.50 per month 1t is
is understood that several others will ask
for license to Hcome to town at the
regular meeting of the board Monday
night
In granting the licenses to retail deal.
ers last night the Board of Aldermen did
so under conditions OF a sweeping ordi-
nance. which was unanimously passed,
providing among other things that no
woman shall enter any saloon where in
toxicating drinks are sold that no saloon
keeper or his agents shall give or sell
any intoxicating drinks. to minors; that
no saloon keeper shall give away or sell
any drinks on Sunday and no windows
shall be stained or painted; that no music
or dancing shall be allowed in a place
where liquor is sold; that no saloon shall
serve meals on Sunday. The word ''sa-
loom used in the ordinance is construed
by the terms of the same to apply to all
places where intoxicating drinks are sold
Ii is made part of the duty of the chief
of police to report to the Board monthly
as to whether there have been any viola
tons of the regulations in tins respect.
Any saloon keeper violating any or all
of the provisions of the ordinance thereby
forfeits his license.
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SMOKE La Josephine" and Young
Fritz"