The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1904-02-18


trial ia the circuit court in ses-
sion at Greenwood this week, the
exact time not having been set,
and + will no doubt be holly con-
tested The defense is repre-
scented by McClurg & Gardener,
while the State viii, besides Dis
trict Attorney S. d. Neil, be rep
resented bv Hon. z. p. Landrum
Of this city.
The Young ladies Of the Altar
Guild are to be congratulated on
the merit and success of the re
cital given at the Episcopal
church Wednesday night. DR..
Pitcher ably upheld the reputa-
ton he has made as an organist,
he without doubt having the
touch of a master. The enter
tainment was one Of the best
COlum bians have had the oppOr-
tunity of attending and was ap-
preciated by large audience.
Mr. r. III. Wright, an employee
of the Southern Railroad, died at
his home on Bell avenue Tuesday
evening, a sufferer from blood
poison. Mr.. Wright was a gen
tleman well liked by all who
knew him and held the esteem
and confidence of his EMPLOYERS.
He leaves a wife and three chill
dren. The funeral occurred
Wednesday morning, Rev. ]. B.
Randolph conducting the ser
vices.
A meeting Of the Masonic
Grand Lodge will be held in
Greenville Tuesday. Wednesday
and Thursday of this week. This
meeting is an important event
among the Masons and will be
largely attended, those going
from here being Fl. NJ. WaddeD,
District Deputy Grand Master;
T. B. Franklin, Grand Treasur-
er; DR.. r. S. Curry, D. S. Nc
Clanahan and B. A. Weaver.
Queen City Camp No. 20.
Woodmen Of the World, met for
the first time Wednesday night
in their new hall. Mr.. D. ID.
Richards was given the Protec-
ton Degree. This order con
tinues to grow as is shown by the
fact that fourteen applications
for mem bership were received.
We are the exclusive dealers
in the celebrated Vermont Seed
Irish Potatoes. This variety is
prolific, and parties
who have heretofore planted
them can not be induced to take
any other variety. You try them
this season. Mayo & Weaver.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. j. Mason will
leave Sunday morning via NJ. &
O. for Mobile to attend A!ardi
Gras. On their return they will
stopat Quitman's and isit their
sons family, Mr.. A. S. Mason,
who is the railroad agent at that
pluce.
Hon. z. p. Landrum was III
Greenwood the past week at
tending circuit court now in SEES
sion in that city. Mr.. Landrum
has been retained 10 assist the
prosecuting attorney in the case
IF the State against Cannon.
When the breath is foul and
the appetite disordered, PrickIy
Ash Bitters is the remedy
needed. Impurities the stomach,
liver and bowels, sweetens the
breath, promotes vigOr and
Mr. A. A. Minga, whose card
in another part of the
paper, has secured the services
IF Mr.. Jack MAYO as horse sheer
and is prepared in every way to
10 first-elass work
The Fire Committee has pur-
chased from the Eureka Hose
Co, of Atlanta, Ca, 500 feet of
Eureka hose and two three gallon
fire extinguishers to be carried
1n the hose cart.
Columbus Tent of Macabees
initiated Mr.. r. u. Nickles
Wednesday night. At their next
meeting three more candidates
Tor admission to the order will
De received.
Mr.. S. B. Schwab leaves today
'or St. Louis, where he goes to
purchase the spring and summer
stock for a. Schwab.
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