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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10
NOT READY
TO REPORT.
Recorder Erwin Finds Much Work
Necessary In Determining The
City's Indebtedness.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen
met Thursday night in regular
monthly session.
After the roll call and the reading Of
the minutes, the Mayor asked lnstruc
ton from the hoard as to whether OF
not the policemen should be allowed
their usual ten days holiday and whe'
Their the full ten days shall be taken al
one time or the men given the option
OF few days now and few days
later in the year. The matter was
left with the Mayor and the City Mar
shall.
The street committee reported pas
sage possible under the South Main
street underpass. This committee
was allowed $500.
The fire committee ASKED for new
hose for the fire company. In view
of the fact that about 1000 feet OF
new hose has been purchased within
the past four years, the committee
was instructed to take an inventory OF
the hose on hand and report at the next
meeting.
The workhouse BUDGET was report
ed exhaus
Chairman White of the charity com
mittee reported falling off in board
ers. :,
City Marshal Webb reported collec
tions for June $194; arrests 81.
Recorder Erwin rea1 q paper from
the Citizens Investigating Commit
ee, setting forth in detail the points
they wished covered in the report Oh
the city's Indebtedness. Mr.. Erwin
stated that it was his desire to com
ply with this request fully, but to do
40 would require great amount or
work and time. Tnat ne was at work
ON the matter but would have to ask
further time to do the work as IL
should be done.
Mayor Yoest expressed his doubt as
to the o. opriety of some parts OF the
citizen 8 request. 1t was his under
standing, he said, that the report was
intended for publication, yet the
Citizen Committee asked the names
of the holders OF the clty's warrants
and paper. To publish these names
would be interfering in private affairs.
Mr. Erwin said personally he had no
obje- ii IN to giving this information
nor to making known the names or
those indebted to the sinking fund OF
the city and in what amounts MT.
Irwin was allowed the additional
time asked.
The matter of purchasing a rock
crusher was continued.
The City Attorney could find to
record of the public's right to the use
of Woodside spring.
The street committee was IN
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10
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Judge VIM. II. Zenor, of Washington,
| b. c., writes from 213 N. Capital street,
Washington, d. c.:
al take pleasure in saying that l can
cheerfully recommend the uso of Peruna
as remedy for catarrhal trouble and a
most excellent tonic for general condi-
ons."-Wm. II. Zenor
Mrs. Amanda Morrill,, $50 Reid street,
Elizabeth, N. j., writes:
al have been sick over two years with
nervous prostration and general debil-
ty, and heart trouble. Have had four
doctors; all said that could not get
well. l had not walked step in nine
months, suffering with partial paralysis
and paipifafion of the heart every
pfher day, and had become so reduced
IN flesh as to be a mere skeleton,
weighing only IS pounds.
" Up to this date have taken Peruna
Tor seven months. II has saved my life
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10
CUTTING AT MT. PLEASANT.
Jesse Sharp Viciously Slabs Webb
Boshears With Knife, Infiict-
ing Ugly Clashes.

A serious cutting affray occurred at
Mt. Pleasant last Saturday between
Jesse Sharp and Webb Boshears, two
white men who became engaged IN a
dispute. Sharp gave Boshears vic GUS
stab in the right side, infiictlng cut
about seven inches long, ana also slash
ing him two or three times across the
face. Boshears was dangerously, but
not fatally hurt, The men, it is stated
are brothers-in.la law.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10
Wounded Sheriff IS All Right.

Huntsville, Ala, July 2.--Sherifl
Dave Austin, of jackson County, who
was shot by the mob that lynched a
negro raplst, has written Sheriff
Rogers. Of this county, that he is
able to attend to his duties an expects
to be all right IN few days
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10
Charter Granted.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Nashville, Tenn July 3.-The Nc
Clanahan Harness q Collar Company,
Of Columbia, was granted charter to-
day with $4,000 capital stock. The in
corporators are r. q. Ewing, w. T. Nc
Clanahan, L. w. Mechanism, j. ID.
'Dobbins and w. B. Turner.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10
BIRDS NEST.
Caught Fire and the Rail- DAD Bridge
Was Burned.

Paducah, KY, July 4.-One span OF
the 1. @. bridge over the Tennessee Riv'
er, 20 miles above here, burned today
stopping traffic for two or three days
over the bridge. The blaze originated
by birds nests in the bridge catching
fire from sparks. The steamer Lulu
Warren went up tonight to transfer pas
sengers and mail until tile bridge can be
repaired.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10

Ex-CI5vernor Benton McMillin, when
asked whether he would be a candl-
date 1or Senator Bates seat. refused
TO reply.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10
FOR SYSTEMIC CATARRH
Peculiar to Summer Pe-ru-na Gives
Prompt and Permanent Relief. =
/. s. Rhoads, Indianapolis, Ind, writes:

G Rhoads, Indianapolis Ind, writes:
hardly what 1t
doctor
complete restand change AS this was
WE'LL well getnp r
ing refreshed and rested.
certainly reasons
hearth vendor Perunao s..
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10

A cioudburst over the southwestern
nortion OF Texas caused considerable
loss of life, though accurate details
are not obtainable. Heavy loss was sus-
tanned by railroad and other property.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10

The treaty between Cuba and the
United States, placing the Isle OF
Pines under Cuban sovereignty and
,,eding to the Uulted States naval and
coallng stations, signed at Havana
Yesterday at noon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10

JE. Burke. the BLACKSMITH who
has been declared Mayor of Burlington,
VT. by the Supreme Court, has ap-
po,nted himself his Chief of Police
His predecessor he charged with lex
cessive partisanshlp."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10
I atsNeWSAComment.

The --sde of the United States with
SouJ 7Lerica has increased 100000
w last eleven years.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10

Subscribe tor the HERALD.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10

The Brooklyn Eagle sent a staff cor
rasnondent to interview Grover Cleve-
land. ana reports that Borrower Cleve-
land will accept the presidential nomi-
nation if shown that this is his duty
TO his country and mis- party.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10

After a period of intense heat. which
caused four deaths and numerous
heat prostrations. New York was visi-
ted by a terrific electrical storm.
Much damage was done and three per-
sons were killed in the confusion.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10

A mob composed of white people
formed at Peoria, ILL.,, for the purpose
of lynching Minnie Pearl, colored, who
severely beat white boy. Failing the
attempted lynching the mob attacked
and demollshing the woman house.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1903-07-10

asked whether ne WOuiu NC Sdnui
date ZOE Senator Bates seat. refused
70 reply.
A cioudburst over the southwestern
nortion OF Texas caused considerable
loss of life, though accurate details
are not obtainable. Heavy loss was sus-
tanned by railroad and other property.
The treaty between Cuba and the
United States, placing the Isle OF
Pines under Cuban sovereignty and
,,adinp TO the Uuted States naval and
coahng stations, signed at Havana
Yesterday at noon.
lie. Burke, the BLACKSMITH who
ba. been declared Mayor of Burlington,
vt by the Supreme Court, has APP
no,nted himself his Chief of Police
His predecessor he charged with Eek
cessive partisanship.
The Brooklyn Eagle sent staff cor
raspondent to interview Grover Cleve-
land ana reports that Grover Cleve-
land will accept the presidential nomi-
nation if shown that this is his duty
to his country and mis- party.
After a period of intense heat. which
cansed four deaths and numerous
heat registrations, New York was vlsi-
ted by terrific electrical storm.
Much damage was done and three per-
SONS were killed in the confusion.
A mob composed of white people
formed at Peoria, ILL.,, for the purpose
of lynching Minnie Pearl, colored, who
severely beat white boy. Failing the
attempted lynching the mob attacked
and demollshing the woman mouse.
Sheriff Callahan, of BreatnItt county,
has decided not to serve during the
approaching special term of court at
jackson, which will relieve Judge
Redwine of the duty of removing
him. Mrs. B. j. Even has received
threats concerning the safety OF her
self and family ana may leave JacK-
son. Subscriptions to the fund for
reimburs1ng Capt. Even for the loss
of his. hotel amount to about w, 600.
Dlpiomats in Washington declare
that the President Numbered when he
wrote the def to Russia regarding the
B'nal Birth petition. Ambassador Nc
Cormick was instructed not to return
to st. Petersburg until 0r0ereo to do SO
nv the Government. The programme
to be- pursued in connection with the
petition is known to both interested
nations. II is expected that II will be
delivered to the State Department
officials about week hence. when 1t
will be forwarded to Mr.. Ridge. the
Cn,ted States charge ut st. Peters
burg. He will notify the Russian Gov
eminent of it's receipt and the latter
will decline to accept 1t.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-18
LYONS PLAINS.
NEWS IN BRIEF.


 Master Douglas Williams took his handsome pair of yonng steers to the Greenfield fair, on Tuesday. Douglas is very proud of his team and he well might be, whether he is the winner of a prize or not, as they are a fine pair. Most of the young people of thls Etta Fitch to Albert Fitch, at the home of her parents, at Cranbury Plain. on the evening of September l2. It was very pretty home wedding and much enjoyed by all present. They have the good wishes of host of friends.
 Mrs Eliza Davis and sons, Fred and Oscar, spent Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs Albert Williams: in Fairfield.
 ing relatives in Westport, the past | week.
 Miss M. A. Robertson returned to Mrs c. c. SalmOn's, on Sunday, from a visit with Mrs l5. A. Salmon, at Valley Forge.
 Miss Agnes Oimstead of Dover, N. J., returned to her home, last Satur- day, after spending six weeks with friends here and in Norwalk. The friends of Clarence Smith are pleased to hear that he is able to be out again, after suffering from a very severe attack of quinsy. Mrs Frank Lyon returned home on Wednesday, from visit with MT and Mrs Stuart Pinkham, in Westport. Miss Georgia Lyon has been spend ing the past week at the home of her uncle, Clifford Patchen. MT and Mrs John Williams took a large load of friends for an outing at Compo Beach, on Labor day. MT and Mrs Hawley Williams of Ridgetield, were among the number. Mrs John Williams lady boarders returned to their homes in Bridgeport, on Labor day.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-18
NEWS TERsELY TOLD.


 Mrs Charles Downs took four quarts of fine strawberries to market, last Friday, and expectseto have more, as the plants are all blossomed as they were in the spring.
 A large party of Oxford young socie ty people picnicked in "the pineS," on Friday.
 MT and Mrs Edric Goudy of New Haven, were guests at c. B. French's, over Sunday.
 John Carley and John Downes drove to New Milford, Sunday. MT and Mrs Albert Loveland of Bridgeport, have been with Mrs Love- lands parents, MT and Mrs George Martin. Mrs Peter MacKay of Ansonia, and Miss Rosia Downes of New York, have been at J. B. Downes', recently.
 Miss Lucy Aldrich's mother and sis ter from New York state, have recent lv visited her at Miss E. J. Stevens.
 Miss Elizabeth Washington of Mount Vernon, is visiting her parents.
 Fred Sherman killed large, red ad- der at what is known as the Latin place, Thursday, the second one that has been killed in that vicinity, this l season.
 John Carley entertained his sister l ana InOUIlcT lEOIu CLClUOI, ldoU "OOh'
 Walter Radcliffe and family of Shel' ton, and Miss Alice Fogg of Mount Vernon drove up and attended service at the Methodist church, Sunday morn ing.
 MT Bristol of New Haven. is spend ing his vacation at Charles Sherman's
 MT and Mrs Arthur filling of New Haven, recently visited Mrs Alling'' parents, MT and Mrs J. H: Wheeler.
 Mrs J. B. Downes and sister, Mr. Todd, visited relatives in Stratford' re gently.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-18
iITCHFlELD COUNTY
WASHINGTON.
THE HUNTERS.

Private lands do not have to be post ed against fishing, hunting and gath ering fruits and nuts. On page l26 of follows: Section l. Every person who shall throw down or leave open any bars, gate or fence, upon the land of an other, or who shall enter upon the land of another without permission of the owner, occupant or person in charge thereof for the purpose of hunting, trapping, fishing or taking or destroy ing the nests or eggs of birds, or bee hunting, or gathering nuts, fruits or berries, shall be fined not more than $50 or imprisoned not more than 30 days or both. The possession by any person, while trespassing upon the land of another, of a gun, dog, ferret or fish rod shall be deemed prima facie evidence of his intention of hunting or l fishing thereon. Section 2. The owner, occupant or person in charge of the land or such persons as he may command l to assist him, may arrest any person violating any of the provisions of the proceeding section and forthwith take him before some proper authority, who shall, upon complaint of the the prop CT prosecuting officer proceed to try such persons. Section 3. The owner occupant or person in charge of the land arresting any person pursuant t( the provisions of this act, shall be en titled to the same fees that are allow ed by Section 1850 of the general stat uteS to constables for similar service! which fees shall be taxed as costs b, the court before which the trial ii had.
 The law is, no person has right tt enter on the land of another, posted O. unpOsted, without permission. Post ing is public denial of permission.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-18
BRIDGEWATER.
GRANGE NOTES.


 Bridgewater Grange had corn roast on the lawn of A. B. Mallett, WedneS- day evening, September 9.
 Brooktield Grange is to visit Bridge water Grange and furnish the pro gram. September 23, and on October 5, Bridgewater pays Brookfeld fra ternal visit.
 MT and Mrs A. B. Mallett, MT and Mrs E. R. Wooster and MT and Mrs H. w. Treat, attended Pomona Grange, at Sharon, on Wednesday of this week. Mrs J. k. Temple, of Plainville, was the guest, last week, of her sister, Miss s. E. Lyon.
 Mrs s. A. Lyon and Mrs Amelia MalIettc have entertained Mrs Sarah Parkington from New Haven.
 Mrs Addic Northrop, of RoNbury Station, was the guest, last week, of her sister, Mrs A. II. Gillette. turned to their home in Bridgeport.
 Mir and Mrs Charles Roland, from Danbury, spent last Sunday with rela- tiveS in town.
 Mrs George Beers of Danbury, Mrs Anna Harris of Springfield, N. J., MT Smith of Litchfield and MT and Mrs Beeler of Denver, Col, were among the worshippers at the Congregational church, last Sunday morning.
 Mrs H. M. Jessup is home again, af- ter an extended visit in Springfield, N. J.
 Mir and Mrs Dwight Wheeler and MT and Mrs Clark Wheeler and family are at their residences in town.
 Mrs w. w. Welton is entertaining Der father, Mir Smith, of Litchfield.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-18
WATERFOWL.
LOCAL NEWS BUDGET.

Mrs Harry Bronson of this town and Miss Ida Bowen of 937 West Main street, Waterbury,, ha ve gone to Penn sylvania for quite an extended visit.
 Miss Katie Kane has returned from a visit with her cousin, Miss Cassie Florence, in Thomaston.
 Miss Elizabeth Atwood and Miss Mabel Hickox, graduates of the 1905 class in the Center school, are attend ing the High school in Waterbury. Mrs H. Bassett of Torrington is wis iting at Mrs Seth Bassett's. The lat ter has just returned fram short stay with her daughter in New Haven.
 F. w. Wilder is waiting for the claimant of a watch which he picked up on the Waterbury road. | A number of WatertOwn people were among the 200 that gathered from the surrounding towns in Bethlehem Labor day, on the grounds of J. r. Steveds, for athletic sports and baS' ket picnic.
 The Center school opened, Monday. the 14th, with all the old teachers in except Miss Batson, former assistant principal, who is reported to nave SC, cured an important position In Ine Naugatuck High school. Miss Hal lock takes Miss Batson'S place in Room No. 8 as assistant, and Miss Cooke Of Whitman, Mass, succeeds to the DO sition occupied by Miss Hallock, last year. She arrived in Waterbury Fri. day. Miss Cook is graduate or Smith college.
 The sidewalk in front of the parson- age grounds and across the lawn IS completed, and is great addition ana improvement.
 Rev W. T. Holmes is expected home frem his European trip the last Of the week.
 piled the Congregational pulpit again. Sunday. His subject was church uuion, and especially the proposed uniting of MethodiStS, the United Brethren and the Congregational churches. AS a limit of two years is set for these different denominations to discuss and consider the proposed union, MT Bruno thought it wise not to delay the presentation of the sub. feet, which he set forth in general but lucid and interesting manner.
 Morgan Cooley has returned from his vacation and presided, Sunday, at the organ in Christ church. William White received telegram announcing the illness of his brother in- law, Samuel Haskins, who is spend inp his vacation in New York.
 Rev H. N. Cunningham preached in Waterville, Sunday, and Rev J. A. Stansfeld of that place occupied the pulpit in Christ church.
 Mrs Charles Heminway, with her children, left for Sound Beach, Mon day morning.
 Mrs William flaming returned, yesterday, from short stay with friends in New Britain.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-18
WARREN.
A BURGLARY.

Rev MT Munson and wife returned from their late visit to New Haven to find the parsonage had been bur- glarized in their absence and more than SlOO in value taken. The thief is still at large.
 Rev Mir Upson from New Preston occupied the pulpit on Sunday and gave us an excellent sermon from the text, Remember now thy Creator in the days of thy youth."
 Max Schnell, Jr., who has been very ill in Minnesota, has returned home. Mrs Sarah Sackett is very ill with bronchitis.
 Miss Grace Starr of Danbury, who is a guest at N. B. Strong's has been very dangerously ill with spinal trouble for more than two weeks, but is slowly improving under the care of Dr Marcy and trained nurse The other board CTS were obliged to leave as the ex' | treme nervousness of the patient would permit no noise. l Perry and Eben Strong from New Britain are visiting at their home or 1 Above All.
 A number of the farmers have not yet finished having on account of scarci ty of help.
 The Kent Grange furnished ; fine program for last weeks meeting of Wichita Grange, which was highl. appreciated.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-18
J. ID. P1aut & BrO..
2O1 Main St.

and son-in law, MT and Mrs Samuel Ayres, of Berlin Heights, Ohio, who will arrive on Wednesday next.
 Mrs Charles Scofield entertained p neighbors and friends on Saturday afternoon and evening.
 A large delegation from Norfeld grange visited Easton Grange, last week.
 Lloyd s. Godfrey is suffering from the annual attack of his old enemy, hay fever.
 Mrs w. P. Lockwood has entertained friend from Trumbull.
 Miss Lizzie Adams spent part of last week with Mrs V. Godfrey.
 Collections for "Home missions" will be taken at the Norfield church, Sep tember 27.
 Mrs Willett of Danbury has visited Mrs M. B. Hill.
 Mrs Anderson and two children of Bridgeport have spent several days with Mrs F. P. Warehouse.
 Miss Edith Sherwood of Easton, has visited Mrs L. S. Godfrey and Mrs Mabel Fitch.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-18

terest in the Woodruff business to Eckman Brothers. John Swanberg, who went to Roxbury, is again with the firm.
 Charles Rodine, who has driven Watts $ Cogswell's team on the Church Hill route for two years past, leaves their employ to go to Chicago, and Willie Frisbie will try the cutting breezes and drifting snow-banks of the polar region.
 IS. J. Nettleton has dug his crop of potatoes and reports one half of the usual yield. Some find only 10 or Is bushels decayed out of 100.
 The experience of 26 years in good clothes-making is incorporated in every suit made-to-order by Strauss Brothers of Chicago. You'll feel just fine in suit made by them and yet the price is so reasonable. You won't understand how it can be made so low. Volume of business and superior facili ties is the reason. See the great line of 500 newest creations now displayed by Watts & Cogswe1l, Washington Depot, Conn.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-18

Greenwich were the guests of MT and Mrs B. B. Hawley, last week.
 Mrs William Haight of New York, is visiting her mother, Mrs R. F. Clark.
 James Lee began filling his silo, last week, the condition of part of his crop making this necessary, as the leaves were as dead as though killed by frost. Several farmers have cut up their crops for the same cause.
 OMrs Augusta Camp and daughter, Miss Esther, were the guests of Mrs E. M. Hawley, last week. Miss Annas Beers of Brooklyn was with Mrs Sophia Kellogg, over Sunday.
 H. A. Hawley, now of Pittsheld: was in town few days, last week.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-18
MONROE.
RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF
 EDWARD B. KIRK.

RESOLUTIONS ON THE DEATH OF
 EDWARD B. KIRK. Whereas, Our Heavenly Father in H is infinite wisdom has once again called from our midst member of our order, Edward B. Kirk;
 Resolved, That we, as members of Harmony Grange. express our sense of the deep personal loss sustained by all in the death of one so early "Deprived of the residue of his years" Taken away from earth to the rest of Para disc, may he live in the joy of eternal brightness.
 Resolved, That we extend to the family of our brother the assurance of our sincere sympathy and may He who doth not willingly aff1ict or grieve the children of men comfort them in their sorrow.
 Resolved, That the foregoing reso- lutions be entered on our Secretary $ book, inserted in the local papers, and a copy sent to the family of the de- ceased.
 LILLIAN l.. WHEELER,
 HOMER F. SHERMAN,
 SARA A. SINCLAIR,
 Committee.
The Newtown bee., 1903-09-18
WESTON.
LOAD THE TRUSTY MUsKET.

LOAD THE TRUSTY MUSKET.
 Chicken thieves carried off 26 fine young fowls for Mrs Sarah Perry, one night last week, and have also lately visited Mrs Wilbur Sturges, where they secured B.
 Mrs Jeremiah Nichols of Albany, who has been the guest of Miss Jennie Nichols, has returned home.
 An enjoyable social for the benefit of the Nortield Sunday school library, was held at the residence of Miss Susan Meeker on Tuesday evening.
 Mrs Arthur Shepard of Norwalk has spent several days with Mrs J. M. Lockwood.
 Norfield Grange will observe Child ren's night on the evening of Septem- Der 25.
 Mrs L. Nichols and Mrs M. Sil- liman, of Norwalk are visiting Mrs J.. M. Edwards.
 Mrs Nelson Crossman expects visit of several weeks from her daughter