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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

A horrible accident happened
Friday night at West Point when
Mr.. Albert r. Neyman, flag
man on s o.u t h Railway
freight train fell between two
cars landing in the middle of the
track on a trestle. Sixteen cars
passed over him, the break beams
and rods grinding his body al
most into pulp. He was picked
up in an unconscious condition
by the crew of the train which
was in charge OF Conductor
Crawford and brought to Colum-
bus arriving here soon after mid
night an taken to the new Hos
pital Of Drs. Davis, Crigler aud
Molloy, where everything p ssh
hIe was done for him.
As soon as the phy sicians ex-
amined him ID was clearly seen
that he coald not recover and he
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

Prof, II. l.. McCIesky, a promi-
nent Educator Of Fayette, Miss,
and his wife are in the city the
gussts of Mrs. McClesky's par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Mcclure.
The following Columbus peo-
pie will leave tomorrow for Balti-
more, to attend the Christian En-
deavor Meeting which m e 5
there July 5th to 10th:
Misses Allie Stephens, Ida Lee
BeaH, Stella Werner, Willie Ver-
ner and Gladys McGeorge; Mrs.
Annie McGeorge, Mr.. William
and Mr.. John A. Stinson.
The party will be joined at Bir-
mingham by many other Missis-
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
CUMBERLAND TELEPHONE CO,
MAKING GOOD IMPROVEMENTS
Only Fe" More Days of Weary to Ope-
ratorS and Patrons.

Some weeks ago before h q
Cumberland Telephone Company
took charge of the Citizens out
fit, THE COMMERCIAL criticised
the poor service given the public
and put part of the blame upon
the operators, for which we here
and now most humbly apologize.
A glimpse at the switch board
will convince any one OF h e
great difficulties h e ) ladies
have had to contend with and
they are not entitled to oensure
for bad service.
The fact is it is wonder they
did not lose their minds and their
religion. But all of the diff
culties are soon to be removed
and the service will be pleasant
and satisfactory to all. When
Mr., Caldwell and Mr.. Hume
came here they saw that some
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
POST OFFICE RECEIPTS
SHOW WONDERFUL INDREASE
In Uncle Sans Business.
In Uncle Sans Business.

The receipts at the local post
office are steadily climbing up
wards and the following satisfac-
tory showing conclusively proves
that the amount of business, as
evidenced by the volumin US cor
respondence and mail matter
which passes through The Office,
in Columbus is correspondingly
increasing at this same rapid
rate.
Postmaster Wood complied the
following statement yesterday
morning and it is presented be-
low:
Total receipts for the Quarter
ending June 3Oth 1905, which in
cludes the months of April, May
and June are ;S3769.OO, while the
receipts for like period of last
year, ending with June 1904,
were S299S. 90, making the actual
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
The Pacific Horthwast.

A complete and Interesting
presentation oG the scenic nrauty
and .a4 rich a4ural resources
and gap.a growth uG The Pacific
Northwest are aat l0rlhiu 70 beau
uiul illustrated booklet recently
issued by the Chicago sc North
Western R'y, which will be sent
to any address on receipt Of
cents IN stamps.
The Lewis and Clark Exposi-
ton with the very low excursion
rates and personally conducted
tours in connection herewith
over The North Western Line
from Chicago and the east have
created Al interest in this sub
ject never before .qnaled For
full particulars address W b
KNIsKERN, p r. NJ, 215 jackson
Boulevard. Chicago.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
Summer Resorts
via Southern Railway.

Summer Excursion tickets are
now on sale by h Southern
Railway to the delightfully."- cool
resorts of East Tennessee, West
ern North Carolina Gncluding
the beautiful Sapphire country
and Virginia, also many other
desirable resorts.
For a copy of Summer Fl mes
Folder, descriptive of the many
delightful summer resorts ou or
reached via the Southern Rail
way also for rates, and ot}5rr in
formation, write to
j. n. HARRISON.
D. z. a.
Birmingham, Ala
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

thing must be done immediately
TO relieve the situation until their
new building was erected and an
up-to-date system could be in
stalled which they said would re-
quire nearly year. They placed
orders for new material including
switch board and they have rush
ed 1t here by express and Man
ager Thornbough and his assis-
tants have been busy every hour
IN the day putting in new cables,
switch board etc. They hope to
complete this work by I'uesd ~
or Wednesday of this week.
Miss Nora Tatum an expert
operator is here for few weeks
instructing the local operators
fully in regard to their work and
she says: "Your people will have
no cause to complain when we
get through the work now maped
out"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

The Young Peoples Societies
of the Baptist Church, the Meth
odist Church and the Presbyte-
rian Church will hold union meet
ings during the summer, the first
of these meetings will be held to-
day at the Baptist Church at 8 :OO
p. m. All young people of the
town are welcome.
If you are tired of the same
old thing for supper, try German
Cervelat Sausage, 25c q can, it is
fine. At IRIoN C Co.
Mr.. W. E. Waring spent Sat-
urday in the city.
Mr.. W. S. Turner, of Crawford,
is in the city to join his wife who
has been the guest of her sister,
Mrs. E. s. Moore for several
days.
Mr.. Thomas l.. Tunnell, of
Steenston, was in the city on
business Saturday.
1t is to warm to cook, but not
to warm to eat. Try q can of
Lambs Tongue. 30c at Irion &c
Co.
Mr.. Charles Strong, a promi-
nent young attorney OF Macon,
was in the city last week on busi-
ness.
Mr.. Hardin Brooks. of Macon,
was among the visitors to our
city last week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

gain in the three months j u
closed to be S771,O 90
Total receipts for entire year
ending with June 3Oth 1904, were
St3,075.00 and for the period of
the same time closing with the
month of June of this year the
receipts were S15529,OO. This
shows the net yearly gain 10 be
So, ,454,O
All of the accounts in c0nnec-
ton with the quarterly postal
account rendered the Govern
ment every quarter by the local
office have not yet been com
pleted but the above figures rep
resent the business done a n d
show what a remarkable increase
is now in progress in every de-
partment of business, which the
receipts Of a post office are more
or less governed by.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
REFUGE COTTON OIL CO.,
TO BUILD FERTILIZER FACTORY.

liar to plants at jackson, Merid-
ian and Tupelo.
This transfer of property gives
the Refuge Cotton Oil Co. an
ideal location for their Fertilizer
Department and figures equally
as good an advantage to the Dod-
son Plow Co., enabling them to
re- arrange t h cir machinery,
erect more buildings etc., and in
a more modern ana up to- date
manner and giving them a plant
with a capacity more than double
the old plant.
This deal made by Mr.. Me-
Ciure means much for Columbus.
1t securing Fertilizer Factory
which in a short time will carry
an investment OF more than 500,
600.
1t secures for the Plow Factory
the sum of money already invest
ed in real estate and buildings
which will be re-invested, under
their plan of enlargement to a
better advantage.
The Fertilizer Factory will be
under the management Of W. c.
Mcclure in connection with the
oil mill department of the Refuge
Cotton Oil Co., as heretofore.
Mr.. Mcclure is much pleased
over his success in inducing his
company to realize the many
advantages possessed by Colum-
bus and TO oincrease their invest
.ments here.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
Mrs Thomas.

Mrs. Thomas, an elderly lady
who resided seven miles south
east Of Columbus, died Friday
night after long illness and her
remains We're laid to rest in the
family burying ground Saturday
afternoon.
She was the widow of Rev. Nat
Thomas, for 40 years a Metho-
dist preacher. She was the mo-
ther Of Rev J. +. Thomas, pastor
of the Methodist church in West
Point. In husband and son she
represented 10 years in tn e
Methodist ministry.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
GRAND LODGE 3. p. o. (. BUF-
FAL0,N Y. JULY 1905.

On account Of the above occa-
sion the Southern Railway will
sell tickets to Buffalo, N. Y. at the
rate of one fare plus one dollar,
for the round trip. Tickets will
be sold July 8th, 9th 10th, good
returning to leave Buffalo not
later than July 10Th, 1905 An
extension may be secured until
June 25th, by depositing the
ticket with Joint Agent and pay
ing fee of fifty cents. For fur
ther particulars write to
j. N. HARRISON, ID. p. A.
Birmingham, Ala.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

w. c. Mcclure, Mgr, Of the
Refuge Cotton Oil Co., returned
yesterday from Atlanta where he
was in conference for two days
with the officials of his company
with reference to the enlarge
ment of their Fertilizer Depart
ment. Being interested in the
Dodson Plow Co., Mr.. Mcclure
closed the following deal which
means much for both enterprises.
BY the terms of the agreement
reached The Refuge Cotton Oil
Co., purchased the pre- n
buildings and 10 acres of land
belonging to the pillow factory.
The pillow fact nrg remains in pos
session of the buildings etc., un-
til Oct. 1st., after which they
move into their new factory now
in course of construction on a
site Of 5 acres just beyond their
present site, and in the meantime
the Dodson Plow Co. will be in
operation at the old stand.
After Oct. 1st the Refuge-Cot-
ton Oil Co., will convert the pres
ent buildings of the Plow Factory
into fertilizer mixing plant to
be operated the coming season !;
and by purchasing so large a
tract of land it is, confidently ex-
pected that it is the purpose of
the Oil Co., to erect large acid
plant the following year for the
manufacture of sulphuric a C d
and other fertilizer materials SIM
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
l90oDMEN TO PICNIC.
July 4th Named As The Date.

The Woodmen of this county
viii have a big picnic in Colum-
bus on Friday, July 14th, on
which occasion all the camps are
expected to participate. The
program for the day has not yet
been definitely arranged but it 10
understood that Head Consul w.
j. Collier of Vicksburg will be
present and deliver an address.
Besides Mr.. Collier other prom
i"ent speakers will likely be pres
ent, and the day will be a memo
riable one for Woodcraft.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

The Educational Rally held at
Caledonia last Thursday was a
most enjoyable affair as might be
expected by all who know how
royalty those good people always
entertain.
The attendance was large, and
besides a good dinner the follow
ing program was carried out:
Song, "America, Choir.
Invocation, kev. W c. Galcerau.
Welcome Address-Dr d. M.
MolIoy.
Response-Hon. NJ. A, Franklin.
Music-Taylor's Orchestra.
Address-Hon. A L. Myers.
Music-TayIor's Orchestra.
Address-Prof. Joe Cook.
Music-TayIor's Orchestra.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

Mrs. P. r. Dodge, of Chicago,
araived in the city Friday, hav-
ing been called here by the i'll
ness of her son-in law, Mr.. w.
c. Palmer, who remains quite
sick at the new Hospital.
In order to make room for new
stationery, we will sell out our
present stock of box paper at re-
duced prices which will surprise
you. JOHNSTON 6 GAME.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
For Sale.
81 PRoPERTY.

- '"o INA BILE oII Ffoot i-ie
AS Executors we offer for sale
the valuable Womelsdorff prop
erty, one store house No All
Main street. Two residences on
College street adjo,nin g, with a
frontage oE 198 feet, and run
ming through the square 80 feet.
Room for three or four more
houses on lots
j II, STEVENS.
J. ]. STURDVANT,
If Executors.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
Quality VS.. Quantity.

Hard muscles and strong body do not
depend on the quantity OF food you eat,
but on its perfect digestion and proper
assimilation. When you take Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure your system gets all
the nourishment out of all the food you
eat. 1t digests what you eat regardless
of the condition ofthe stomach and con
veys the nutrient properties to the
blood and tissues. This builds up and
strengthens the entire system. Kodol
cures Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Belching,
Sour Stomach, Weak Heart, etc. Sold
by Chapman &c Mayfield
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

TULANE UNIV sRsITY OF LOUISIANA
It's advantages for practical in
struction. both in ample laborato
ries and abundant materials are
unequalled. Free access is given
to the great Charity Hospital with
800 beds and 10000 patients an
nually. Session begins October
10Th 1905. For further informa-
ton address
Prof. S. E. Chaille, M. d. Dean.
New Orleans, La.
p. O. Drawer 261.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
F farmers Institutes
in L0wndeS County

Farmers Institutes will be held
in this county at Mount Vernon.
July 18th, and at Caledonia, July
18th. President Hardy and sew
eral members of the faculty of
the A. and NJ. College will be
present eud deliver addresses.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

Twenty per cent less han r"gu-
lar price for new up-to-date Suits
means great bargain for those
who need one. COLUMBUS CLOTH
ING Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

For Coughs, Group, Whooping Cough,
etc., One Minute Cough Cure is the
children's favorite. This is because it
contains no opiate, is perfectly harm
less, tastes good and cures. Sold by
Chapman C Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

Telmo Cove Oysters , pound
cans, zoe. The name Telmo
says enough as to the quality,
try them. We guarantee every
thing. IRION &c Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

For salads and cold lunches try
Roast Fowl Jellied. 35c can at
IRIoN & Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

Buy only the BEST. That's
what the Singer Sewing Machine
is. A trial will convince you.
5-21-tf j. II. BELL, Local Mgr.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

We have the Swiss Cheese,
best you ever ate, it is the i'm
ported, not the domestic. Irion
6 Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

Should you want to make q
mayonnaise dressing and did not
want a large bottle of pure olive
oil, we can give you our baby
size for 10c, it is plenty large.
IRION & Co.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

Every body acknowledges the
Singer to be the best sewing ma
chine on the market. They are
For sale on easy
terms.
5-21-tf ]. H. BELL, Local Mgr.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

A 25c box of writing paper for
20 cts; this week only at John
ston e Gaines Drug Store.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

Mr.. H. T. Simrall will leav g
tomorrow for Pike County where
he will address the Woodmen on
the 4th,
Mr.. J. r. Rhodes the popular
operator for Haywood, Harris and
Goldstein left Saturday for Den
yer and other points in the west
where he will spend his vacation.
Meeting of Building and Saw
ings Association will be held at
Mayors Hall, Monday at $50 p.
m. Election of officers.
|. H. Styles, SEC. Pro TEN.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
ROCKERS

to add to the comfort of your
home, you should see our
present collection of
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
FINE FURNITURE

We have large w c k er
Chairs, Morris Chairs of ma
ny different kinds, Leather
Chairs, etc. A variety that
is so pleasing it should be
seen to be appreciated.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04
COMFORT

and ease proIong life. Ifyou
want some new, big roomy
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1905-07-04

IN Jackson and Gulfport on trains No &
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-19

for this year, the seniors having been the last to do so. Ine newly elected officers of '06 are as follows:
 H. A. Wyatt president, ]. M. Kidd vice president; J. l.. Jones, secretary and treasurer; Miss Nell Hopkins historian; Miss Mary Armstead poet; w R. Cum ningham was elected to lead the hop next commencement. This Is quite an honor. for the hop will be one of the features of the celebration of the seven ty-fifth commencement.
 A Senior German club has been recent ly organized. and they will entertain at a German on Friday evening, December the eighth. The dance will be lead by s. l.. Ledbetter.
 The J. II, Fitts Scholarship, established by J. H. Fitts, 40. has been awarded for the current year to Miss Ira Brad field, O. P. McGraw, and J. H. Fitts, Jr. Owing to the accumulation of the fund. it was divided among the three students above mentioned
 MT. Yandurr 07, who has been in the hospital for some time with fever has suf- ticiently recovered to go to his home in Talladega to recuperate
 President Abercrombie has just return ed from Meridian, where he went to de- liver the opening address at the Meridian city schools. MT. Abercrombie's many in- vitations to deliver addresses show the high esteem in which he is held by edu- cators
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-19
LITERARY SOCIETY
 TAKES ON NEW LIFE
Erosophic at the University Is Re organized and Issues Challenge
 for Public Debate.

University, October S.-(SpeciaL)-The Erosophic Literary Society. which for some years has been In decadent condi- ton, has been recently reorganized by number of students interested In society work. The promoters of the reorganiza- tion, recognizing that unless there were competition in this, as in other work, the best results could not be obtained, set to work at the opening of school to effect an organization that might com pete successfully with the Philomathc which has been in active existence for many years Their efforts have been am- ply rewarded. The university has ap- propriated a sum for the equipment of suitable quarters and about thirty five men have joined. The work of making the hall comfortable is now nearing com pletion. The members, on joining, pledge themselves to the upbuilding of the so- ciety Already the new organization has challenged the Philomathic for joint public debate to be held in the near future.
 All of the classes have elected officers
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-19
EPWORTH LEAGUE WILL MEET NOV. 1 Interesting Programme Ar- ranged for the Occasion COMMITTEE IS SELECTED Active Interest Is Being Taken In the Improvement of the Public
 Library at Pratt
 City.
COMMITTEE IS SELECTED

Pratt City, October 1S.-(Special)-Th Birmingham District Epworth league conference will be held at North Birming- ham on November l. Dr. R. F. Lovelady of this city is president of the district association, and has prepared very in- teresting programme for the occasion. The meeting was to have been held October 10, but was postponed on account of a series of meetings that were in progress at the church at the time.
 The movement In the interest of the public library in Pratt City is assuming fine shape, and everybody seems to be taking an interest in the work of improv- ing the institution. The various lodges of the city have shown an interest In the matter, and have contributed liberal amounts from their treasuries for the library. Chairman R. F. Lovelady has appointed the following committee, which will have active charge of the matter ot improving the library and building 1t up to the standard that has been set by public sentiment in the town: The Rev. w. w. Wolfe, E. L. Layton, Dr. R. H. Hamrck, Jack Massingale, w. s. Orme, IT.. R. l)iChtiSp d. IT.. iIdey, ftibcil wat son, W. c. Mcdonald, Mrs. T. F. Page, Mrs. w. L. Smith. Mrs. w. c. Me- Donald, Mrs. w. D. Ruley, Mrs. H. M. Taylor and Mrs. J. D. Duncan. This com mittee will be called together in a few days and will begin the active work of in- creasing the library. It is the desire of those interested to increase the number of volumes in the library to at least 1000.
 Final arrangements have been complet- ed for the musical to be given at tht First Methodist church next Sunday b, l local talent. There will be about twenty. | five voices, and fifteen instruments. anC l the programme which has been arranged promises some rare music for all who at tend. The public Is cordially invited
 Pratt City hose company No held al important meeting at their hall last night and made arrangements for a ball to bt given one night next month. The date will be announced later. The entire volun-
 teer department will hold a meeting al the city hall tomorrow night at which
 matters of importance to the department
 will be discussed. It is desired that all ] members attend this meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-19
PLAN CHURCH EXTENSION.
Catholic Church Extension Society Is
 Organized In Chicago.

Chicago, October 18.-A preliminary session of the conference of prelates and priests of the Roman Catholic church in the south and west was held today at the residence of Archbishop Quigley. The archbishop presided.
 It was decided to call the organiza- tion the Catholic Church Extension Society of the United States. The fol lowing officers were elected: Presi- dent. the Rev. Francis Clement, La Peer, Mich; treasurer, w. J. Breen, Fort Wayne, Ind
 The organization committee was au- thorized to name four vice presidents.
 It was agreed that the scope of the plan would be national and that home missions would be among the means necessary to aid priests in building churches.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-19

church in this city last night at o'clock, the Rev. Dr. S. E. Wasson officiating.
 Thomas E. Pride of this city was best man and the ushers were as follows: Bruce Westmorand. Clay Phillips, Thomas w. Vert, Fred Knight. There were no other attendants
 The church was most beautifully deco rated for the occasion with potted ferns, palms and trailing asparagus. tied with white ribbons and intermingled with bridal roses.
 MT. and Mrs. Hobart left on the mid night train for St. Eouis and trip over the northwest. They will be at home 10 their friends in Birmingham in about ten days.
 For some time Mir. Hobart was one in this city, but is now engaged in busi- ness in Birmingham. He was born and reared in Decatur, and was always re- garded as one of Decatur's best young men.
 Miss Finn was one of the leading so- cety belies of Decatur-the city of her natlvity-and has often times won prizes in contests for being the most popular young lady in the Decaturs. She being the daughter of an ex-Confederate soldier was an ardent member and believer in the Daughters of the Confedsracy. Often times she has been selected by the Horace King camp, United Confederate Veterans. as sponsor for that camp at the national reunions of the old soldiers. MT and Mrs. Hobart were accompanied to the train by large party of admir- ing friends.
 --------------s.--------- When 1t rrints good. 1t B a good cut The GawS Engraving Co
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-19
Injured By Friqhtened Horse.

Anniston, October -(SpeciaI.)-whi going to his home yesterday afternoon, F. M. House, a well-known citizen, was slightly injured at the Eleventh street railroad crossing by the animal which he was riding falling upon him. The animal became frightened by the moving cars and tried to throw MT. House. Failing in this. the animal reared up and fell back ward. The horse ran away and MT. House boarded a car for home. Besides few bruises Mir. House is all right today, and attending to his duties as usual.