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The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15
The TELEPHONE MERGER.

The decision OF the City Coun-
Gil to look into the telephone
merger in this city is most ex-
cellent one and it may save the
city and the citizens thousands
of dollars in the future. Mergers
should always be investigated
and their legal status deter
mined, especially where they in
volve rival corporations and
which result in a people or a
community or a State being
placed in The hands of monopo-
~.
While the Cumberland Com
pauy announced their Withdraw
al from Colum bus every one I'M
derstands that they have secur-
ed control of the Citizens com
pany and are operating under
the latter S franchise because its
name and good will, is, perhaps
better than that of the Cumber-
land company. The latter is
known as the telephone trust IN
this section and the instances
are numerous in this State where
it's extorti have been appeal
ed from to the Railroad Commits
sion.
1t is well to know where we
are at" from a telephone stand-
poir and to know what rights
the new company has in the sit
uation. The city should not as
sumo a hostile attitude to the
Cumberland people but it should
at once take a firm stand to pro.
tect the peoples interest for il
may save trouble and expense
and litigation and dollars in the
future
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15
..The Ministries and Maids. .

There was not vacant seat IN
the C0lum bus Theatre when the
curtain assembled for the per-
Torrance Of THE Minstrels and
Maids" which was given there
for the benefit of the Colum bus
Rifemen Friday night The first
part represented "A Night in the
Confederacy," the stage being
draped in Confederate flags, and
the mem bers of the company
having entered singing Good
Bye Little Girl. Good Bye. "
Misses Lucille Richardson and
Florence Solomon were seated on
the eI,ds, and both acquitted
themselves in a most admirable
manner, as did also Miss Daisy
Sheriff., who acted as interlocu-
tor. Messss. Jno B. Patterson
and Battle Sessums formed the
second edition of bone and tam
BOURNE manipulators and both
upheld the splendid reput ation
as fun makers which they heve
so long enjoyed. The vocal pro-
gram was an excellent one, hav.
ing included the following Sc.
lections: Down Where Suwannee
River Flows" Mr.. VIM. Harris;
I'm Trying so Hard to Forget
YOU" Mr.. Henry Gunter; In
the Shade of the Old Apple Tree, )
Mr. Clark Terry; Down in Old
Illinois" Master Jerome Harris.
The olio was opened by Mr..
Seth Meek, who sang "'Tain't no
Disgrace to Run When You are
Skeered. " being followed by Miss
Mabel Ginsburger, who made
one of the most pronounced hits
of the evening by the decidedly
cute and cunning manner in
which she sang Make a Fuss
Over Me-" The acrobatic turn
of Mr.. e. E. Spencer and Master
Dewitt Richards was another
fine speciality, while the sketch
of Miss Ramage and Mr.. Patter-
son, the dancing of Mr.. Dave
Sessums and the musical act OF
Messrs. Taylor and Burris were
all very much enjoyed, the per
Torrance having concluded with
a ske. ch entitled 'Rollicking on
the Old Plantation, introducing
Mr.. Battle Sessums as Uncle
Remus.
Much of the credit of the per-
Torrance is due to Mr.. Harry
Selig, who rehearsed the com
pany and directed the stage.
Mr.. Sellg possesses unus a
ability in this line and has labor
ed assiduously, having had only
one week in which to rehearse
the company. Mrs. NJ. E. Tay-
lor who officiated as accompanist,
and Mr. Jno. B. Patterson, who
acted as business manager, also
deserve special mention for faith
ful and efficient work.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15
Acute Rheumatism. .

occasioned by getting wet through:
worse when at rest. or on moving the
limbs in cold or damp weather. is cur
ed quickly by Ballard 5 Snow Lini-
ment. Oscar Nelson, Gibson City, Il
linois writes, Feb: Is, 1902: "A year
ago I was troubled with a pain In my
back. 1t soon got so bad I could not
bend it. One bottle of Balla d s
Snow Liniment cured me. 25c, soc,
81 90.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15

Conductor n. j. Rogers. of the
Montgomery division of the Mo.
bile&Ohio Railroad, whohas been
visiting relatives in Georgia and
Conductor w. E. Hopper left last
week for a business visit to Dan
vile, Va During their absence
their places were being filled by
Conductors r. A. Crump and
Jack Smith.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15
AROUND THE CITY

0Uuu uctUE ~ u. lGDSCIS nIA
wife are home from a pleasant
visit to friends at Valdosta. Ga
Mss Minnie Stephenson, of
Tupelo. is in the city, the guest
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. d. Stephen
son.
There's nothing better than
Lily's ice cream-and it can be
had only at Johnston & Game s
fountain.
Hoadley's ice cream is best
dairy cream. Comes every day.
Families and suppers supplied.
Mayo & Weaver.
Mrs. w. Fl. Carter is home
from Macon where she spent
several days very pleasantly the
guest of Dr. Minor and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Hutsell
and Mr.. helms, Of Greenville.
are guests at the home of Mr.
Charles Sherrod on South Third
avenue.
Mr.. J. L. S. Albright has re-
turned from Birmingham, where
he went on business for the Pal
mer Orphanage, of which insti-
tuition he is a trustee.
Messrs. Fred Brazealle, J. A.
Watson. Jos. Salter. T.W. Evans.
J. r. Thomas, G. A. Williams and
DR.. Shields are enjoying a pleas.
ant camp at Crump Springs, Ala
Miss Lille Gregory left the
past week for Waco, Texas,
where she goes on a visit so rela-
tives. She was accom- panied as
far as Tupelo by Miss Irene
Burke.
The many friends of Mr.. E. @.
Scott, the clever and efficient
manager of the local Office of the
Western Union Telegraph Co.,
who several weeks ago had the
misfortune to fall and severely
sprain his ankle, will be glad tC
learn that he is able to be out
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Ell. Ken.
nedy have the sym patty of many
Columbus friends in the death
of the little son, Blanche Weaver
which occurred at their home in
Birmingham last Thursday. The
body was brought to this city for
interment, the funeral having
occurred at the residence of Mr..
B. A. Weaver in South Colum bus
al ten o'clock Friday morning,
having been conducted by Rev.
L. M. Broyles, pastor of the First
Methodist church.
The subject of the program to
be discussed by the Ladies
Reading Circle next winter is
Scandinavia, and the members
of the organization have agreed
to contribute money for the pur.
chase of books dealing with this
subject and donate them to the
Public Library. where they will
be kept for reference. The final
meeting of the organization was
held at the library last week and
was largely attended. Miss
Daisy Sheriff. acted as hostess,
and the occasion was a most en-
/ ioyable one.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15
STATE or ono. CITY or TOLEDO.


Frank j. Cheney makes an oath that
he is senior partner of the firm of F..
j. Cheney q Co, doing business in
the City of Toledo. County and State
aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
LARS for each and every case OF
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the
use of Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK j.. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of Deeem-
Der. A. ID. 1886.
fSEAL.l "A. w. GLEASON.
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Hall 5 Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally and acts directly onthe blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials free.
f. +. CHENEY Il Co. Toledo, q.
Sold BY all druggists. 75c.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15
The Servant Problem Solved.

Buy an AUTOMATIC Ice CREAM
FREEZER. Live on ice cream
during the summer. Freezes
while you are busy tanning. Ia
use several years in Columbu
We guarantee them.
ROBERTSON & Co.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15

The Board of Supervisors of
Lefiore county have donated a
thousand dollars for the building
of a Confederate monument.
Here's a tip for our patiotic
county board.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15

Several pairs of fine canary
birds for sale at bargain prices.
For further information apply to
1t Ell. E. HOFFMEISTER.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15
For Rent.

New five room cottage with hot
and cold water. bath, closet.
kitchen sink. and electric light.
Possession given Immediately
3 26-tf G. Fl. AYREs.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15

The best and purest ice cream
on the market Is Lily ), and it is
received every day at Johnston
Il Gaines drug store. Drop in
and try il and you viii be con-
WINGED.
The Columbus weekly dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 1902-1905, 1905-06-15
THE COLUMBUS DISPATCH.

Entered at the postof1ce in Columbus. Miss.
as second class mail matter
The leader., 1905-10-25
CONGRESSMAN Humpries Will Strike a
the c. 0. D. Whisky Traffic.

Apropos the G. O. D. liquor
traffic, the Greenwood Enterprise
states that at the approaching ses-
sion of Congress Hon. B. e..
Humphreys, member from the
third Mississippi district, will re-
new his fight to secure the enact
ment of national legislation pro-
hibiting the shipment of. liquors
into dry" counties. A measure
Iof this kind was offered hy Mr..
Humphreys at the last session,
but it did not receive considera-
Ition.
At the last session Of the Bap-
tist convention at Tupelo a resoIu-
tion was adopted memoriaIizing
Congress to pass a law of this
kind, and Mr.. Humphreys hopes
to secure its enactment at the next
session, Notwithstanding the OPP
! position based on the ground that
such a measure would be yioIative
of the inter state commerce laws.
! Mr. Humphreys believes that
such law would to a large extent
ldo away with the blind tiger evil
| in local option counties, as the
Federal authorities would thus be
empowered to prevent liquor ship
lments. and the source OF supply
to the illicit joints would be shut
| lof.
Mississippi's Senators and Con
gTessmen will all doubtless give
such a bill their unwayering sup
lport. 1t cannot be passed too
soon.
The leader., 1905-10-25
The Man Who Spends
All He Earns
Lexington After c. 0. D. Whisky.

For some months past many cit
izens of Lexington have been con-
.cerned over the large shipments
by express made by nonresident
liquor dealers to numerous parties
here unsolicited by them. The
whisky was shipped G. o. D., the
party to whom it was consigned
paying all charges here. The sit
uation rapidly grew from bad to
worse, until it could no longer be
tolerated. So yesterday every
member of the Lexington Bar
volunteered to aid the municipal
officers in an effort to suppress
the traffic. A secret investigation
was had before the Mayor, and
witnesses subpoenaed and their
evidence taken. Sufficient proof
was furnished of the sale of
liquors by three foreign concerns,
and attachments we're promptly
sworn out in the name of the State
Revenue Agent against each of
these concerns for So, 900, and the
Express Company was garnished.
If these three suits are success
full, as the lawyers believe they
will be, it will not only break up
this unlawful sale of liquors here,
but will bring $4,000 to the State,
So, 900 to the county and $1,000 to
the town of Lexington. OF course
the whisky men will bitterly fight
the attachment suits; and are ex-
pected to 60 to the Supreme Court
of this State and probably to the
United States court.
The local bar is unanimous in
this fight and expect no other re-
turns for their services except the
cooperation of all abiding
citizens in the fight against this
great moral evil. Let the citizens
evidence their interest in the
cause by standing shoulder to
shoulder with the officers and at
torneys, and the fight will be won.
Lexington Advertiser.
The leader., 1905-10-25
Citation Notice.
r. STATE OF MISSISSIPPI;

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:
To Rufus Mercier, minor, whose last known
poStoffice was Bronson, Texas. A. A. Willard,
poStoffice unknown, A. ). Willard poStoffce
unknown, and Genie Willard, Edgely, La, and
all other persons having or claiming any right
VIZ of swA of Sec. 20, all in I. 5, N, R 8 E.:
You are commanded to appear before the
Charcery Court of the County of Lincoln in said
State on the Second Monday in November, 1905,
at Rules, to defend the suit in said court of The
Hyman Mercantile Company, to confirm and
quiet title to above described land, wherein you
are defendants.
This, the 9TH day Of October. A. D. 1905.
r. w. McNAIR, Clerk.
i WA. PARSONS, Solicitor.
The leader., 1905-10-25

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTE nor, LAND
OFFICE, AT JACKSON, MISS, Sept. 10, 1906
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention to
make final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof will be made before the Chancery
Clerk of Lincoln County at BrookhaYen, MiSsiS-
sippi, on October 26th. 1905, viz: Jordan Smith,
of Wesson, Mississippi, H. E. No. 35512, for the
sw4 of swA Sec. %, 7. N, r. 0, East of
Washington Meridian.
lie names the following witnesses to prove his
continuous residence upon and cultivation of
said land, viz: Larry Smith, Abe McLendon,
Hanslow Ballard and Charley Wood, all of
Brackett, Miss.
FRED w. COLLINS,
Register
The leader., 1905-10-25
Notice to Creditors.

Notice is hereby given to all persons having
claims against the estate of AblSon Roberts,
deceased, to have the same probated and reg.
istered by the Chancery Clerk of Lincoln coun-
ty, Mississippi. within one year from this date
Letters Of administration were granted on
April 18th, 1904; and all claims not probated
one year from this date will be barred.
z. L. p. CLARK, Administrator
The leader., 1905-10-25
Convulsion,
Fits, then
Epilepsy.

DR.. Miles Restorative Nerv-
inc has been so successful in
curing these brain-Wrecking
diseases that there is every
reason to- believe that even the
most hopeless cases can be
benefited, if not fully restored.
We will be pleased to refer
any one thus afflicted to many
who now enjoy the blessing Of
health, after years of hopeless
suffering.
sT have a son that had brain fever
when two years old, followed by fits Of
the worst type. and he was pronounced
incurabIe. I spent hundreds OF dollars
for him, without relief. After about
fifteen years he became so bad that we
sent him to Longclin hospital for the
insane. at Logansport, Ind. He was
there nearly three years. but he con-
tinued to grow worse, so we brought
him home July: S0 1902, in an awful
condition. He had lost his mind almost
entirely. He hardly knew one Of the
was 4 total wreck. He had from to
10 fits day. We were urged to try
DR.. Miles, Nervine, and before the first
bottle was uSeQ, we could see 8 change
for the better We have given it to
him ever since, and he has had but
two very light spells since lastAAugust,
1908, and then he was not well other
ways. We pronounce him cured, as he
can work and GO anywhere II any one
wishes to ask any questions concerning
this, they are at liberty to do so.
y. H. BUNNELIss Lincoln. Ind.
Or. Miles, Nervlne is sold BY your
druggist who will guarantee that the
first bottle Will benefit. ~ It falls h0
will refund your money.
Miles Medical Coz Elklaart, Ind
The leader., 1905-10-25
THE UNITED STATES COURT.
Judge Niles Has Pretermitted November
Term.

Hon. L. B. Moseley, clerk of
the Federal Court, today received
formal notice from Judge Henry
e. Niles, of Kosciusko, that the
regular term of court to be con
vened in this city on November
9th has been pretermitted on ae-
count of the quarantines.
This was expected, owing to the
fact that nearly all the criminal
business or the calender comes
from the counties in the south
western part of the State where
yellow fever now exists, and the
present outlook is that it will be
impossible for the deputies from
the United States marsha's Office
to visit that district in time to
serve the summons to jurors, wit
ness subpoenas and other court
processes. The principal business
on the criminal docket is. the 800
or more indictments against
franklin county citizens on the
charge of white Gaping.
Judge Niles will announce on
the 7th of November the date for
the next term of court in jackson,
and 1t is likely that special term
will be held in January, although
this is not absolutely assured. It
is necessary, however, that spe-
cial effort of some kind be made
to clear the dockets, as they are
exceptionally heavy. - jackson
Evening News, 10Th.
The leader., 1905-10-25
JACKSON AND MErIPHIS

To Uet Une OF D. r. 3. C'So
Draughon's Practical Business College Co,
which now has CHAIN of TWENTY-ONE
Colleges, will open College in Jackson, Miss,
November 9TH. and one in Memphis January l..
Draughon's Colleges, with Capital Stock OF
$300,O00.00 and a record of seventeen years sue
ceSSful work, are too well known to need any
comments. For Catalogue address
J. f. .DRAUGHON, President, Nashville, Tenn.
The leader., 1905-10-25
WEST ROUND
DAILY EXCEPT SUNDAY

The american Express Company operates the
Pearl River Railway.
ALFRED MEAD Gent Pass. Agt4 reaflhaYeni
The leader., 1905-10-25

IndianoIa has let contract fo
four miles Of cement sidewalk.
The leader., 1905-10-25

Rosetta reports damage to cot
ton from the Homochitto's over
flow.
The leader., 1905-10-25

At Scooba, the Lee Hotel, val
u $4,000, was thc victim of
ffs.
The leader., 1905-10-25

Tom Myers, shot and killed
himself at MendenhaIl, BY the ac-
eidental discharge Of his pistol.
The leader., 1905-10-25
The Better
Way

The tissues of the throat are
lnfamed and irritateds yosl
cough, and there is more irrita
ton more coughing You take
a cough mixture and it eases the
iirritatIon-for a while. You take
The leader., 1905-10-25
roi | los

express business over the Bro0khaFen
IA. g. MILLS, City Passenger Agent,
Miss: Brook haven, Miss.
The leader., 1905-10-25

At Vossburg, II. J.. O. Baker
lost his residence by fire, caused
from defective fue.
The leader., 1905-10-25

The school girls Of San Francis
CO have taken kindly to the bare
headed habit. The school and
health authorities encourage it.
DIR. Ragen, health officer, says;
"By going without hats the girls
are less liable to catarrhal trou-
bles. sore throat, coryza and the
other numerous ailments the child
is exposed to. am strongly in
favor of sending the girls te
school without hats. Let the hair
be strengthened by the air and
sunlight. !"
Missionary Rally Day" was
observed at Magnolia last Sunday
by the Methodist church.
-S-O-~-
The leader., 1905-10-25
7. A. F0SRY,
Homestead Notice.

Next to Seavey's-Up-stairs,
BROOKHAVEN, MISS.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-30

TENTH YEAR IN CAL
''R-E-X-R-A-D-I-O s. PHENOMENAL
(DRUGLESS) HID ''RADIUM' POWER
HAS CURED THOUSANDS OF (ALLEGED)
'.INCURABLE'' DISEASES, AND MAY CURE
YOURS Terms moderate: consultation and
diagnosis FREE. Hours: 2 to p. NEW.
large elegant offices on UNION SQUARE. 233
Geary, suite SO.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-30
PERSONALS.

PERSONALS.
TENTH YEAR IN CAL
"R-E-X-R-A-D-I-O So PHENOMENAL.
DRUeLEssl HID .RADIuM' POWER
''INCURABLE'' DISEASES. AND MAY CURE
YOURS" Terms moderate; consultation and
asge elegant aeeS on UNION r SQUARE a
Geary. suite S6-
OXYGEN CYLINDER CO. and Treatment
Parlors. Drugless Healing.
The latest and most scientific oxygen In
siruments used for the treatment Of all acute
and chronic diseases rheumatism. insomnia
and nervous disorders.
e4s Geary St. San Francisco: phone East IT'S
RAG carpets wove to order and for sale: also
cheuille-wove rugs, silk portferes. dealer in
rates. Geo. Matthews. Tos Fifth st.. Oakland.
sells tapestry and moquette; chenille curtains
woven into new rugs. Fun Rug Factory,
SCI Market St. Oakland; take West sth car
A GUARANTEE TO GROW HAIR
On the worst bald head Call al or write
AT less than cost: uneaIlsd for suits; over
coats and trousers at CHARLES LYONS.
London Tailor. I21 Market st.
you can buy SIS worth of furniture for 81 so
down and 81 so per week T. BRILLIANT
FURNITURE CO.. $40 Post St. near Powell
LoNELLA-Papa from Independence is at the
Russ House. Please come to him at once.
so ASSORTED souvenir postal cards prepaid
SOC. BACIGALUPI. Is6 Mission ST.
SUITS 10 order on installments Of 81 per week
NEUHATs CO.. the tailor. TO Market st.
ALFREDrMs Egyptian Henna. restores gray
hair to its natural color: u. at all druggists
81 A WEEK: suits to order SIS up. LEMos
1927 Market ST.. between Seventh and Eighth
ONE dollar weekly keeps you in nne clothing
Art Tailoring. 1874 Mkt. under ST. Nicholas.
TAILOR MADE suits 81 so: dress pants. 50 So
Misht Clothing Parior. cor. Bush and Dupont
MAsouERADE costumes. play books. wigs
country orders. GoLDsTE1N CO.. 7S3 Mkt
A BRANCH office of The Call for the recep-
son ssn 81 openes at foos Msrss ST. oppossss
Fifth Open until II D m
PzxsrcIANs AND SURGEONS.
cATARRH. DEAFNESS ana NOISES In EARS
positively cured; new methods: one week >
treatment free. DR.. Cottingham. Powell ST.
WONG WOO, the famous herb doctor-All-dis-
EYE AND NERVOUS DIsEAsEs.
DIR. sCHIRMAN will give free treatment
daily from 8 to IL TO persons suffering from
diseases OF the eye and the nervous system
FILES, FIsruLA, ETC.
CURED to stay cured; no knife. danger pain
or detention from work: 1000 cured. you can
be cured: pay when cured; no saive PROPOSE
tion: Investigate THOS J. KISNER "A. -
Columbian bldg. sl6 Market St. city
PATENTS
INVENTIONS patented =. p. MEDINA At
nsy-at-law. Hobart bldg. $50 Market st
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-30
zuxLrHaAME ksAL EsrArz.
BETTER BE oUIcKil

BETTER BE QUICK!i
LOTS GOING FASTft
Although we have or had large number OF
lots at Burlngame they will be gone at
the rate they going now. We predict that
San Mateo and Buriingame will in a COM
paratively short time. have large pcpu-
latfon as Oakland. which will cause land values
to more than double. Present prices extremely
low. The place has more natural advantages
and Is easier OF access. BY all means 90 at
once. to-day II possible. Take train at Third
and Townsend or electric TO Burlin game.
Large lots. none less than so feet. $3.50 up
ward. Terms is cash. balance easy Remem-
Der. every lot faces street graded. severed and
macadamized: fine water piped TO every lot.
Office On ground: open daily. including sun
day. LYON & HOAG. 116 Montgomery ST