The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18
Short Items of Interest.

The organization OF the state
Board of Health at jackson on
Monday resulted in two promi-
nent and distinguished physi-
clans in whom Colum bians feel a
warm interest being honored,
DIR. John r. Tackett. of Meri-
dian, and DIR. Walton S. Green,
of Aberdeen. Both of these
gentlemen were made members
of the executive com mittee of
that important body and DR..
Ward, of Winona, was elected as
president, DR.. Hunter, of jack
son, being made the secretary.
With such men as Ward and
Hunter and Green and Tackett
constituting the State Board this
body Is sure to reflect credit up
on the Vardaman administration
a SPECIAL from McComb City,
dated February 13, states that
Mrs. jamie B. Govan died in that
city Satu rday. Mrs. Govan was
the widow of the late George NJ.
Govan, Colonel Of the First Mis-
sissippi regiment during the
Spanish American war, and
former Secretary of State. The
body was taken to Holly Springs
where the interment occurred
Monday.
Mr.. Walter Weaver leaves the
latter part of the week for In
dinapolis, Ind, where he goes to
represent the Citizens Progress
sive Union at the meeting of the
Citizen 5 Industrial Association
of America which will take place
in that city next week and at
which manufacturers from all
over the country will be in at
tendance
Now ready with oysters for the
homes of COlum bus. Telephone
your orders and have fresh Oys
tiers delivered promptly. The
only oyster place in town which
receives fresh shipments twlce
each day, in the morning via Ar
tesla, in the afternoon via Mont
/ gOmery. Z. GERAUD.
We are the exclusive dealers
in the celebrated Vermont Seed
Irish Potatoes. This variety is
especially prolific, and parties
who have heretofore planted
them can not be induced to take
any other variety. You try them
this season. Mayo & Weaver.
The Relation of Christianity
to Judaism" was the subject of a
very able sermon by Rev. D. H.
Ogden Sunday night. The sub
iect was handled in clear and
concise manner and showed care
full preparation on the part of
the speaker.
MIR. J. w. Stansell has disposed
of his interest ia the Columbus
Com mission Company and in the
future will devote all of his time
to his brick and contracting bust
ness. Mr.. Stansell speut yester-
day at Baird Miss, on business.
Services will be held at the St.
Paul's Episcopal church today at
II o'clock this being the begin
ming of Lent. Services through
out Lent will be held at 4:3O
every day in the week with the
exception Of Saturday.
When the breath is foul and
the appetite disordered, Prickly
Ash Bitters is the remedy
needed. Impurities the stomach.
liver and bowels, sweetens the
breath, promotes vigoI and
cheerfulness.
Mrs. A. E. Franklin s illness
gives her friends throughout
this city and elsewhere great
concern. Mrs. Franklin was re
ported some better yesterday.
Just received at Selig's the
most complete line Of White
Goods, Madras, Canvas Cloths,
all novelties of the season s pro-
auctions, ever shown in COlum-
bus.
Mr. J. T. Armstrong; friends
were pleased to see him ia the
city yesterday after being de-
aimed at home some time by a
Isprained ankle
Quite an enjoyable Valentine
party was attended by a nun Der
of young people at the residence
of Mrs. J. w. Edmonds Tuesday