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The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Mr.. Sykes Elected Treasurer.

At recent meeting Of the
directors of the Progressive
Union MIR. I. II. Sykes was elect
ed treasurer of INSTRUMENTATION.
Mr.. Sykes has for several years
past been book keeper for Messrs
Mayo & Weaver. and is a gentle
man in every way qualifi d to
fill most accet ptab.y the position
to which he has been elected.
The mittee appointed to
canvass the city for subscriptions
has been very successful in its
work, and quite a large snm has
been collected. 1t win, however,
re quire a great deal of money To
carry Ola the work which the di
rectors have mapped out fr the
coming summer aud all who have
not already subscribed TO the
fund are urged To come forward
with their subscriptions AS
was stated in a recent issue of
THE DISPATCH. President Weav-
er has on file a mum Der of letter 5
from the owners Of manufactur-
ing industries in various parts OF
the country who are anxious to
move their plants to Columbus,
and as soon as Mr.. Sykes enters
upon the the discharge of his du-
ties as secretary he will put him
self ia com munication with these
parties and exert himself to in
duce them to Colum bus.
The progressive Union accom-
plished some splendid work last
summer, and it is hoped and be
lieved that their efforts this year
will be crowned with eaqual sue
cess.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
DoIna Good BusIn ess.


1t may interest the public TO
learn that the business Of the
Standard Stove Works for the
month Of March just ended, was
the largest of any March IN their
history. by quite 20 per cent
This is the more remarkable
when conditions are considered
viz, that trade in any line ex-
cept necessary staples, is stag
nant throughout the sections IN
which these goods are sold. Also.
the big advance IN iron. since last
fall. quite 50 per cent. has made
necessary considerable adj
vance in the price of stoves. This
has tended to decrease sales.
In view of the increased bust
ness. IN spite of the adverse con-
ditions. it is reasonable to as
sumo that under normal condi-
tions, the company would be ur-
able to take care of all business
offered.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13

Invitations have been issued
to the approaching marriage of
Miss Hattie Nickels to Mr.. Thos.
w. Morris, the happy event to
occur at the home of the bride in
the Caledonia neighborhood on
Wednesday, April the 10Th at
three in the afternoon. This an
nouncement will at once enlist
the good wishes of the countless
friends of this couple, who rep
resent in their union two of the
leading families of the northern
section of the county Mr.. Nor
ris is a son of Mr.. Chas. Morris,
and i the popular r. F. ID. Car
lier on the Caledonia No. 3 route
and lIe is most exem plary and
worthy young man who has a
large circle of friends. The
bride is a charming girl of that
neighborhood also and is loved
and ad mired by a wide circle of
friends who appreciate her gen
tie worth. Mr.. Morris and
bride will start married life IN
der the most roseate circum-
stances and we trust that it will
always be filed with a full meas
ure of JOY and happiness for
both.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Mr.. Smell VIII occupy Pulpit.

Rev. L. H. Smell, who was for
a mum Der of years a resident of
this city but who is now living
ia Oklahoma, is in the city and
will occupy the pulpit at St
Paul's Episcopal church at eleven
O'Clock this morning. Mr.. Smell
is most excellent gentleman. and
his many old friends here will be
glad of an opportunity to hear
him.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
The PIow Factory to Enlarge Their
Plant.

A meeting of the stockholders
of the Dodson Plow Company
was held last Friday and an were
greatly euthuse d with the sue
cess of the plant The report
of the general manager showed
that since its operation it has
earned common stock. AS a re-
suit of the rapidly increasing
business of this concern the di-
rectors voted unanimously to
increase the capital stock from
twenty-five TO one hundred thou
sand dollars and the additional
stock viii be issued as the needs
of the business requires.
It is the intention Of the com
pany to make many improve
menus and additions to the The
plant his eummeri0 the wav nf
extensions aud tA,y @.L o,-.n
the manufacture of many aEri.
cultural implements IN addition
to their present output of pIows.
No company located here in q
number of years has begun oper-
ations with greater success or q
finer prospect for the future and
this enterprise viii have no
trouble in placing it's increased
capital stock.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Increased Postal Receipts.

The report of the local post
Office for the quarter ending on
April first shows the receipts of
the Office for the three months
ending on that date to have been
81, 300 81. The receipts for the
same period last year were So.
723.17, showing a net increase of
S58614 This is an increase of
nearly two hundred dollars per
month. and the showing is in
deed a good one. The steady
increase in the receipt shows
the fact that Columbus is grow
ing with equal steadiness, and it
is most gratifying for THE DIs-
PATCH to note this fact
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Last Hope Vanished.

When leading physicians said that
W. NJ. Smithart, of Pekin, Ia. had
incurable consumption, his last hope
vanished, but DR. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. Coughs and
Colds kept him out OF his grave He
says: This great specific completely
cured me and saved my lite. Since
then / have used it for over 10 years,
and consider it a marvellous throat
and lung cure. Strictly scientific
cure for coughs, sore throats or colds:
sure preventative of pneumonia Guar
anteed soc and ST. 90 bottles at Chap
man & Mayfield's drug store. Trial
bottle free.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Mrs. McGeOrge's Opening.

The spring opening Of Mrs.
McGeorge's Millinery Emporium
on Main street occurred last
Thursday evening, and was at
tended by quite large crowd.
The establishment was tastefully
decorated and quite a mum Der OF
stylish and beautiful hats were
on display. A fine orchestra dis
coursed sweet music. and the oc.
casion was in every way a sue.
cess.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Church. Charity and Reialon.

Repairs on First Methodist Church.
The board of trustees Of the
First Methodist church have
awarded the contract for repairs
on that ediice to Mr.. D S. Me
Clanahan. The contract entered
into with Mr. MeClanahan con
tenn plates a thorough overhaul
ing of the chur, h both inside
and out. and when the repairs
are completed tie building will
be ia first class shape through
out. The first work To be under
taken will be The tearii g away
of the tin roof that nov covers
the building. which vii be re
placed by one of slate. The char
acter of the roof which is IL be
put on the building necessitates
the removal of the parapet walls
which at present surmount the
structure, and these will be re
placed by handsome cornice.
After the repairs on the ex-
terror of the church have been
completed the interior of the
building will be taken ia hand by
the contractor and thoroughly
renovated and repaired. The
plastering under the galleries in
the main auditorium will be re-
placed with ornamental metal
work the same as that of which
the ceiling is composed aud an
ornamental steel ceiling may be
installed in the Sunday school
room on the first floor of the
building As stated above. the
repairs on the roof will be the
first work to be undertaken, and
will begin just as soon as the
slate, which has already. been or
dered, arrives.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
AROUND THE CITY

Don't forget the date April
22nd.
Fresh arrival of cranberries at
IriOn & Co.
See the new wash goods at the
Colum bus Dry Goods Company.
When you think of clothing
think of the Columbus Dry
Goods Co.
Satisfaction or your money back
is our guarantee. Columbus
Dry Goods Co.
Mr.. Jeff Hines, of Plckens
county. Alabama, has been
spending the past few days in
the city.
Refresh yourself with Lily 5
Ice Cream, during these warm
days. 1t is not far to Johnston
& Game 5 fountain.
The friends of Mr. Carl Tesch
will regret to learn that he has
oeen confined to his bed by i'll
ness for several days past.
The style ofour clothing makes
them sell quick Prices and
sizes to suit either tot of two or
man of fifty Columbus Dry
Co.
New Lawns, New Organdies,
New Percales. New White Goods,
New Embroideries, everything
new at the Columbus Dry Goods
Co.
Chocolate and sand wiches. ice
cream and cake, and beautiful
made candies will be serv-
ed at the Parish House bazaar
April 22nd, 1905.
Mr.. S W. Hood, a prominent
planter and merchant from 9 r
den. Ala. and his grandson,
Master Sam White, have been
spending the past few days III
the city
Mrs. NJ. E. Morton and her
two sons, Messrs. S. and a.
Morton. of Vernon, Ala. spent
several days of the past week in
the city as guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. F. Eel.
Miss Edith Garland, who for
the past month, has been teach
ing music IN Miss Morgan $
place at the College has return
ed to her home in Memphis,
Tenn.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Will be here Next Week.

The Bauscher Carnival Com
pany, which has been exhibiting
at Bradford Square during the
past five days, will remain in the
city during the coming week,
giving exhibitions each afternoon
and evening. The company rs
appearing under the auspices of
the local lodge of the Indepen-
dent Order of Beavers, and is
being well patronized.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
The Cotton Market.

Messrs. Hayward, Harris &
Goldstein reported the cotton
market as being quiet and steady
on yesterday. New York spots
were quoted at sos; July futures
in New York at z 80: New Orleans
spots at =, July futures in New
Orleans at Z. 10. Ia the local
market good middling was
quoted at Il cents.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Cheated Death.

Kidney trouble often ends fatally,
but by choosing the right medicine,
E. H. Wolfe, of Bear Grove, Iowa,
cheated death. He says: 1.-Two years
ago l had kidney trouble, which caus-
ed me great pain, suffering and an
xiety, but | took Electric Bitters,
which effected complete cure.
have also found them of great benefit
in general debility and nerve trouble,
and keep them constantly on hand,
since. as | find they have no equal =
Chapman & Mayfeld, druggists, guar
antea Glsn a. -.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
The Moline Cultivation.

The Moline Southern Balanced
Frame Cultiyator, which the Har-
ris Pegues Hardware Company,
is selling, is attracting the atten-
ton of farmers throughout this
section and it is finding a rapid
sale. The cultivator is built
along the most improved lines, is
specially constructed with d
view of doing the work pecu-
liar to the lands of this section
and it is the lightest running and
does the greatest work of any
cultivator sold in this market.
The farmers of this section are
invited to call and examine it il
they are interested in improved
agricultural implements.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
NOTICE to Delinquent Poll Taxes.

Notice is hereb, given that all
poll taxes unpaid on May 1st
will be proceeded against as the
law directs, wages being garni-
sheed for the same. etc. Pay
your taxes promptly and save
costsand damages. This applies
to all. T. A. EGGLESToN.
Sheriff and Tax Collector.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
BaIIard,s Horehound syrup

Immediately relieves hoarse, croupy
cough, oppressed. rafting, rasping
and difficult breathing. Henry c.
Stearns, Druggist, Shullsburg, Wis,
writes. May 20, 1901: I have been
selling Billiards. Horehound Syrup
for two years, and have never had
preparation that has given better at
isfaction. I notice that when l sell
bottle they come back for more. i an
honestly recommend it. 25c, 5tc,,
SIO0. Sold by johnson & Game.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contains Mercury,

As mercury will surely destroy the SENSE of
smell and completely derange the whole ~y~-
tenn when entering 10 through the mucous SUR
faces. Such articles should never be used eV-
cept on prescriptions from reputable uhN-i-
the good YOU can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by d. q.
Cheney s. Co, Toledo O.. contains no mercury
and Is taken internally. acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces OF the system
in buying Halls Catarrh Cure bee sure }ou GET
the genuine it is taken internally and made
IN Toledo. ohio, by y. j. Cheney & Co Ie~t-
mOnals free, Sold by druggists. price. zoe per
bottle.
rake Halls Family pins for consultation.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Cures Coughs and Colds.

Mrs. c. Peterson. 625 Lake street,
Topeka, Kansas. says: ''Of all cough
remedies Ballard 5 Horehound Syrup
is my favorite; it has done and will
do all that is claimed for ito speed
ily cure all coughs and colqs-and it
is SO sweet and pleasant to the taste. y
25c. soc, II 90 bottle. Sold by John
son Z Game
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13

It looks like Colu mbus is soon
to have another ice factory. Mr..
H. NJ. Chapman, of West Point,
is at the head of the movement
which has as its object the erect
ion of such a plant, and it is I'M
derstood that cne of our most en-
terprising young business men
will be associated with him in the
undertaking. The movement
is still in an embryonic state
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13

Mr.. r. D. Dongoho has accepted
the position If secretary and
treasurer of the Standard Stove
Works vacated by theresignation
of Mr.. Warren Cox. Mr.. Don
goho has entered upon the dis
charge of his duties with this
concern.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
For Sale.

A very handsome walnut
folding bed: also a set Of furni
ture, and a dining room table and
sideboard. All in walnut. For
further information apply at this
office. Nv
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Boarders Wanted.

Board and lodging furnished a
lin iied number. For further
info n alton apply TO
Mrs j. B. LOCKE.
Nv. 404 Military st.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13

The election of Mr. I. FL. Sykes
as secretary of the Progressive
Union is well. Mr.. Sykes is adj
mirably equipped for the duties
of the position and with Presi-
dent Weaver at head the organ
ization is destined 10 do a fine
work this season aslit did last.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13

The apron and handkerchief ba
Ear is to be held in the Parish
house of ST. Paul's church on
Saturday before Easter. This
viii be a good time to get some
appropriate Easter gifts.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
For Rent

Desirable store on Main street.
Possession given Immediately Ca
desirable tenant. For further
information apply to
Z. w. MAER.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13

Aprons for the house-keeper,
the cook. the nurse. and the col
ege girl at the bazar April 22nd
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
For Rent.
cess.

The handsome Aldrich home
on the highlands For further
informs alton, apply to,
p w. MAER.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13
Stock For Sale.

One thousand dollar preferred
stock, seven per cent. dividend
Apply To p. w. Maer.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13

Have You contributed anything
yet tothe Confederate Monument
fund
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13

Mr. S L. Game, secretary of
the State Phar maceutical Asso
citation has returned from Jack
son, where he was called to meet
with the board in conducting the
spring examinations. A large
mum Der of applicants passed sue
cessfuly among them being Mr..
Randall, one of the prescription
lists at Johnston & Gaines drug
store.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-04-13

The Columbus Rlfiemen will
give military ball on Friday
night, the 18th The Lee Guards
from the A. & M. and the West
Point com panys will be over, and
all Columbus people are cordially
invited A fine band will furnish
music for the occasion and re.
freshments will be served. A
cordial invitation is extended to
each and every one. The Ball
will be held at Sessum's Dancing
Hall
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1905-03-25
THE INFLUX OF IMMIGRANTS
Far in Excess of Any Week in
March Since Government Has
Handled the New York Depot.

New York, March 22.-Seven thou
sand two hundred and fifty-two immi-
grants are in port, to be landed at Ell
lis Island during the day. All of these
came on ships which should have ar
rived here last week, but were detained
by bad weather, and came up the bay
in a feet.
OF the other belated ships which
should have arrived by last Saturday,
seven are expected in a few hours
with 5,O03 more immigrants. Other
ships due this week are bringing 20
2s8 immigrants, making for the seven
days ending next Saturday a grand to
tai. including 800 landed from the
ETHIOPIA on Sunday, of 1886 aliens t.
be landed at Ellis Island, which would
make a good record for any month
and which is far in excess of figures
for any week in March since the fed
eral government has handled the land.
ing depot at this port.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1905-03-25
ST. LOUIS MURDER MYSTERY
Mrs. Page, Rooming-H House Keeper
and Clairvoyant, Murdered.
She Was Found s~trangled to Death
I'm Her Room, With Evidence of
Robbery Present.

st. Louis, March 21.-Mrs. Mary
Page, a sp~iritualist and clairvoyant,
was mysteriously murdered Sunday
night in her room, 2211 Market street.
The body was found at 7:30 a. m, by
Michael Church, who has been accus-
toned to performing chores for Mrs.
Page.
The murder of Mrs. Page was con-
Quoted so quietly that Mr.. and Mrs.
James Lewis, who occupied a room
adjoining that where the crime was
committed, heard nothing to arouse
their suspicious.
Mrs. Page was strangled to death,
and the method is on a par with the
work of the Strangers of Paris.
When found the hands of the dead
woman were bound behind her, and
her ankles were bound with a strong
cord.
A strong towel was bound over her
mouth, and was drawn as tight as the
efforts of a powerful man could draw
it. The towel was spread out, SO that
it covered her nostrfis as well, and it
was absolutely impossible for her to
have drawn a breath after the cloth
was fastened on her head.
There, are finger prints on her
throat, showing that after binding and
gagging her she was choked, so as to
expedite death.
Robbery was evidently the motive,
for the room was thoroughly ran
sacked, and the valuables and money
that the woman was supposed to pos
sess are missing.
The police are at sea, but are using
the dragnet in the hope of getting
some clew to the identity of the muir
derer.
Patrick Condor, said by the police
to be an ex-convict, with a record OF
murder, has been arrested on sus'
picion.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1905-03-25
TORNADO IN ALABAMA.
A Number of Lives Lost and Thou
sands of Dollars Worth of
Property Destroyed.

Columbus, Ca, March 22.-The Ope-
lika News publishes a special from
Roanoke, Randolph county, Alabama,
stating that reports have reached
Roanoke of enc of the most disastrous
storms that ever visited that section
which swept across the southern part
of Randolph county late Monday night.
Eight Or nine lives are known to have
been lost and damage amounting to
thousands of dollars was done to prop
erty. The tornado started at a point
near Double Heads and proceeded in
a northwesterly course. The residence
of Mack Carlisle was demolished and
r. c. Haynes, of Roanoke, was killed.
Six miles east several houses were de-
molished. Three negroes were killed
and several injured on the Wilson
plantation. Three or four negroes
were killed on the Holly plantation,
near Rock Mills. At Lime post office
a store was demolished, and a little
white girl, daughter of a Mr.. Lucas.
was killed and her mother seriously
injured.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1905-03-25
FOLK vETOES THREE BILLS.
u~issouri's Governor Has Already
Found Three Bills That Do Not
Meet His Appreciation.

Jefferson City, Mo-, March 21.-Gov.
Folk has vetoed three bills passed by
the Forty-third general assembly. The
first was Buchanan's reform school
bill, which requires the state to pay all
the expense of maintaining inmates OF
the reform schools. The governors
a for vetoing this bill is that in
attempting to amend the statute 1t
struck out the misdemeanor clause,
thereby leaving $50 boys unproyided
for.
The second was the bill providing
that a diploma issued by any schooi
in the state in which certain designat-
ed subjects are taught shall entitle the
holder to a teachers certificate. The
governors avowed reason for not APP
proving this was that it is dangerous
and arbitrary in its provisions
The other was the bill which pro-
vides for a circuit court at lndepen-
dence. Jackson county. This bill was
vetoed because the governor says there
is no necessity for the establishment
of this circuit at independence.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1905-03-25
FORCED TO GIVE UP THE GOLD
parL Messenger Held Up and RObbed
of Ten Thousand Dollars Near
Point Richmond, Cal.

Berkeley, Cal, March 21.-J. e.
DAILY. an Oakland liveryman, who was
acting as a messenger for the Central
bank of Oakland, was held up and
robbed of $4,000 while on his way to
the Standard Oil refinery at Point
Richmond.
There were two highwaymen, one OF
whom was tall and the other short and
stout. Both carried r%evolvers, but
only the taller of the men wore a
mask. The short man had a heavy
black beard.
The robbery took place at a point
on the roadway between Siege and
Point Richmond. The highwaymen
jumped out of a clump of brush at the
side of the road, and at once covered
DAILY and former Deputy Sheriff Al
Roach. who was riding with him. Al
the point of reyolvers, DAILY and Roach
were compelled to jump from the bug-
CIV and give up the sack OF gold.