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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1905-06-08
Obituary..

ODltudFys
John Walker, the Oldest son of Ian,
and Jane Aber Walker, was born neal
East Danville, Highland county, O.
Feb. 20, 1885, and died at his hom'
near the place of his birth, May %
1905, being 10 years, 3 months and
days of age.
He was one of the oldest citizens o.
the neighborhood in which he lived
and had spent all of his'ilife in thi'
community.
His fathers family consisted of fivt
children. All have crossed the silent
river except two brothers, Who are
left to mourn the loss of their brother
he was united in marriage to Mary
Agnes Lawson Sept. 20, 1853, and tc
this union we're born nine children
In his wife he found true help mate
a sharer in his tolls, his joys and
sorrows, travelling along life's path.
way for almost fifty.two years. Death
has invaded this home and has taken
away five of their loved ones. A
devoted wife, four affecti0nate chill.
dren and many other relatives and
friends are left to mourn. He was a
firm believer in Jesus, Christ accept.
ing Him as his Savior in early youth,
uniting with the United Brethren
Church at Sonner's Chapel in 1857.
About nine years ago he transferred
his membership to the 'Christian or
Disciple Church at Union Chapel, at
tending services whenever his health
would permit. For many years his
health had been failing, and in
January of this year he suffered an
attack of La grippe, from which he
never fully recovered, gradually
growing weaker until the scales of
life being fully run, he quietly and
peacefully passed into an eternal
slum mber. All that loving hands and
attending physicians could do was
done. 1t soon became evident that
the silver cord was loosened, and the
golden bowl was broken.
AT times he spoke hopefully of
getting we'll and enjoying the bright
warm sunshiny days of spring, but
during the last few days OF his sick
ness, ne fully realized the end was
near, talking much of the life beyond,
saying he was going to that mansion
prepared for him eternal in the
heavens.
The Bible was the book of books to
him. He fully trusted God and when
the summons came there was no fear.
He made arrangements for his own
funeral and services were held Thurs.
day at his home in the presence Of
many relatives and friends, conducted
by Rev. Geo. +. Hughes, of the United
Brethren Church, assisted by Rev. +.
d. Murch, of the Christian Church.
Appropriate remarks were made
from the text: "But ye shall receive
power, after that the Holy Ghost is
come upon you" Acts Is.
THE touch of the Masters hand
was upon him, and he slept"
All who looked upon him lying there
in his casket, so still, SO breathless,
felt that indeed he had found the
peace that passeth understanding.
The remains were taken to the
Aber cemetery near his home, follow.
ed by a concourse of sorrowing friends
and was laid to rest to await the
resurrection of the just.
CARD OF THANKS.
We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our friends and neighbors
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
BRIEF ALTERATION.

The peace on Bluegrass Ave. was
slightly broken for a few minutes late
Saturday afternoon when Ban Brown
and Tommie Jones had a
misunderstanding over the settlement
of an account.
Iommle Jones, a young man, IS the
son OF X. Il. Jones, who lives on south
Main street. and when he tailed in his
attempt with Mr.. Brown to settle the
misunderstanding he went away and
returned later with his father. who
when he came into the store showed
not little displeasure at the turn
things had taken III the efforts of the
parties to settle the MISUNDERSTANDING
After some words were passed, Mr..
Jones invited Nh. Brown out of the
store to take round" with him.
which Mr. Brown proceeded to do,
caring, it is said, a couple of scale
weights with him as means of de-
tense. A squabble then occurred
which might have terminated seriously
mad not Chief OF Police Moody iate:-
fered.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
Religious.

Elder Wm. Morton will preach at
the e. P. church next Sunday after
noon at $3.50 p. IN.
The Kings Daughters met Friday
afternoon with Mrs. s. Fl. Irwin.
MIS-. J. L. Alexander, Mrs. Z. Dan
Smith and Miss Laura Klttrell gave
interesting reports of the State Con-
vention. The next meeting will be
with Mrs. J. ]. Jones. Friday.
Rev. A. s. Allen. who has bee n
called to the Passionate OF the Presby-
terrain church, Will be installed sun
day, June Is. DR.. I. A Wharton, OF
Columbia VIII preach the installation
sermon, Rev. s. p Halves of Ash
wood, Will charge the pastor, and Rev.
Cochrane Preston, of South Columbia,
will charge the congregation. Rev.
Allen was called several months ago to
this charge and through his never
firing efforts much good is being &c
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
"OUR BOB"
DRAWS LARGE CROWD.

Ex- Governor Robert L. Taylor de-
livered his inimitable lecture, Gas.
ties In The Air, ;" to large and de-
lighted audience at Howard Institute.
FRAY night.
Elk Gov. Taylor was expected to give
''the funny side Of politics, but he
said he had not seen the funny side
yet and could not give that lecture
till next season. In few well chosen
words the speaker was introduced to
the audience, who cheered as our Bob
arose. The lecture throughout was
full OF life, pathos and pleasure and
the audience was reluctant to leave at
the close. This lecture, while IL was
independent of the lecture course. was
under the auspices of the K. of P's.,
who have been so successful in their
efforts to keep away from the city the
coarse and cheap class of entertainers
which are so detrimental to q healthy
growth of decency in any community.
The X. OF z. lodge here are loosers to
the amount of $40. 90 on the COurse
during the entire season. Prior to the
ectule Friday night they were lin
the whole over $50. 90. but had they
lost even a hundred dollars they have
been worth many times that amount in
furnishing the city with nothing but
good wholesome entertainments the
entire season through.
The Howard Institute trustees and
professors should be voted q resolution
of thanks for the free use of the build
ing in these entertainments.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
DR.. KELLEY SPEAKS ON
The POWER OF PRAYER

DIR. ID. G. Kelly occupied the pulpit of
the South Columbia Methodist church
Sunday morning and preached strong
sermon on the power Of prayer DR..
Kelley began his discourse by explain
ing what prayer is. Many, he said, be-
Iieve prayer consists alone of words.
This is the wrong Interpretation. Any
helpful deed, done 10 the right spirit is
prayer Faith without works is dead,
and prayer without works is also dead
DIR. Kelley read that passage referring
to the removal of mountains through
faith in prayer and said it was literally
true. That it is exempified today in
the great tunnels miles in length through
mountain ranges 10 early days travel
by land was confined to slow and ted
ious passage by foot or or horseback OF
by means of rude conveyance, but as
civilization developed anC the needs of
mankind for improved methods be-
came greater, God provided the way,
through faith and prayerful works
So as time went on and the necessity for
the removal of mountains in certain
localities arose, faith and prayer COM
hined With work wrought the miracle.
The most important necessity of today
the speaker said, was the settlement of
the differences between capital and labor
and it could be settled by faith and
prayer and work This question is re-
tarulng the advancement of religion; for
as the laborer with grievances at heart
sees the capitalist holding an important
place 10 the church. he is driven further
away and his influence and help is lost.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
AND IN THE DARKNESS OF
NIGHT GREAT DAMAGE
WAS DONE.
So Far No Lives are Reported
Lost in Maury, But in Mar
shall County, on Rock
Creek, the Fear is
That Some Have
Persisted.

A tremendous rain visited this and ad
joining counties Monday night, and from
every quarter come reports of raging
streams. wrecked mills and houses, and
devasted fields. 1t was almost a con-
tinous rain all night, and at times it was
veritable downpour. Fortunately it
was accompanied by little wind. The
ground is so saturated and rotton, that
the damage to forests would have been
incalculable IL a wind storm had been
with the rain.
At this point Monday at 7 a. m.
Duck River stood at l6 feet; up to noon
it rose steadily at the rate of 216 feet
per hour, and was still rising. Mr.. Jno.
B. Ashton, who from long experience
and observation is perhaps the best
prognosticator of river dolngs about
here predicted 80 foot rise here, and was
preparing for it. His warehouse and
Touring mill are on the FRANKLIN PIKE,
one-haif mile from Columbia. and on
high ground. and he anticipated 40 dan.
ger to them; but his corn mill is down
the embankment near the waters edge,
and only ~ feet above low water mark;
anticipating thirtyfoot rise, therefore,
Mr.. Ashton moved his corn and all
his perishable stuff to his -four mill for
safety.
Mr.. p. M Wilkes, one of the County
Road Commissioners, received tee.
phone message Monday morning, stating
that every footing between Bryant Sta
ton ana Groveland had been washed
away. And reports come from other
parts of the county of small bridges be-
ing loosed from their places and carried
down the stream; which renders travel
on the pixies and country roads very diff
ficult, and in places dangerous.
Reports from Santa Fe. state that
fences In the low lands wore washed
away, bottom inundated and crops
injured or destroyed. From up about
Rally Hill, especially along Little
creek, comes the same report.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
Mt. Pleasant Department
Locals.


Meuallons sos at ROBERTS Studio.
Nh. and Mrs.. John Ruhm havt
moved into their summer home on
Jordan Ave.
On account of the failure to receive
some machinery now due at the Mt
Pleasant Mills. the opening planned
for Monday has been postponed tor
week.
The water main piping for Rlue-
grass Avenue, from the Square to
Broadway, has been unloaded along
the street, and work of laying the pipe
will begin soon.
Mr.. r. |. PEBBLES has moved into
the house recently occupied by Dr. 0.
". Fleming. Dr.. Fleming will board
this summer, while his mother and
sisters will spend the warm days with
relatives in Columbia.
Mr.. Sam B. Locke, of the firm of
Webster, Locke Milling Co.. has moved
into one of MI. Roht. Goodloe's resi-
dences on North Nam street, which
by the way, has received a new coat
OF paint. greatly improving It's appear
ance.
Mrs. Eula Campbell, who has been
here for the past week In the interest
of the Sailors. an order with head
quarters in Nashville, has gone to
that city for a day or two, carrying
with her a splendid list of applicants,
who soon after her return will be
admitted to the lodge, one of which
Will De Immediately instituted here in
the lodge rooms of jackson building.
The continued wet weather in this
section Is working great disadvantage
and Inconvenience on both the farmers
and miners. The phosphate business
is on stdndstill almost, and very
little is being done towards either dig
ging or shipping rock. The weeds IN
the corn on bottom land is showing
the green and the corn is showing
the i'll effects. A week of nice weather
would be worth several thousand dol
lars to this immediate section.
The local paper has frequently agi-
tated the question of building an opera
house, town ball. etc.. but no definite
plans seem to have developed to the
public. three story buildlng OF the
proper dimensions say go II. by IS #. |
and centrally located. say opposite the
ingram building on North Main street,
would De an ideal location. The first |
floor could be made into two store |
buildings, the second into an opera |
house with a row of officers in the !
'front.' end of the building and WHIST
vas left of the third floor. after ar
anging the gallery. might be used !
or Offices, or other uses. It Is true
We need public place for gatherings
If different kinds. which the college
,r institute buildings are unable to &C
With the right kind of
we would draw a
lass of entertainers that would soon
,ay for the building. !
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
Personals.

MI. ard Mis-. I. ". Griffin have re.
turned from a visit to Mr.. GIlf1n
father at Williamsport.
Mr.. R. NJ. Doss has accepted posi-
ton on the road for large tobacco
house of st. Louis and has made
the start in his new business.
Miss Ethel Glddens, of Buford Sta
tion, was here Friday night to hear
''Our Bob. /"
Miss Annie Mai Irwin, who teaches
school near Columbit, spent Sarur-
day and Sunday with her parents. Mr..
and Mis-. Simpson Irwin.
Miss Blanche Irwin went to Nash
vile Tuesday and while there was the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Ware at the
Polk Flats.
Mis-. H. ID. Ruhm and son, II. d.
Ruhm. Jr., left for Nashville Monday
afternoon. where they will be for
about three weeks at the Tulane.
Among those who attended Bob Fay
loT's lecture from Bigbyville, were
Misses Annie Sowell. Lillian Perry,
Brownie Giddens and Hattie Douglass
Messrs. Howard Perry. Charlie Thomas,
Ernest Thomas ana Eugene Thomas.
If you want views of the mines. call
at ROBERTS STUDIO.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
NEW LUMBER YARD

Another valuable enterprise is ad-
ded to the already long list of indus
tIles now prospecting in this city. It
is new lumber yard, where every
thing IN wood IN the builders line
will be carried In stock. Rough and
dressed lumber OF all kinds and build
eIs' hardware. The business is located
where W.D. Cooper lumber yard was,
and is the property of NJ. E Wheeler
and Others, under the direct manage
ment OF Nh. K. Dan Smith with Mr..
Irwin PEBBLES. as foreman and sales
man.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
SCREAMERSV|LLE.

ScreamersviIle, May give are hav.
ing great deal ofra.n.
Elder Wilbur Derrybsrry filled his
appointment at Burn 8 Academy Sun
day.
Mrs. Laura Campbell, of Campbells-
vile, was visiting her sister. Mrs. J. A.
Overstreet last week.
Frank Prentice went to Columbia
Sunday where he attended court Mon
day.
Mrs. Mary Foster has been quite Ill
for several days. Her many friends
wish for her speedy recovery.
Mrs. jamie Compton, of Ethridge, Wis
tied her brother, Elder Frank NJ borrow,
last week. PHRAQUE.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
Aaa'y Implement Company.

since the arrival of the machinery that
will bore for oil. 1t is said that at GER
tain seasons Of the year in this section
the water from wells OF a number of
people tastes 30 strong of coal oil that
it cannot be used for either cooking or
drinking purposes. Encouraged by this
TACT, stock company IL being for med.
everyone solicited becoming a member
ana Subscribing Literally, which viii an.
gage the services of the machine ar tha
earliest possible moment.
A member of tlis STOCK COMPANY 10.
here to-day anu placed the matter b.for.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
HAY LONG COLLEGE
PRIMARY RECEPTION.

A source of much pleasure and
amusement to all who attended the
beginning of Commencement at Hay
Long Thursday evening, was the
primary reception given by the little
folks of the College, under Miss Mont
gomeIy. Mother Goose's rhymes was
the leading feature of the entertain
ment and the little folks in their cos
TUNES with every act, word and jes-
ture almost perfect, reflected much in
favor OF their teacher, Miss Montgom-
cry. No one present could be otner-
wise than greatly delighted.
Button, it,c each. ROBERTS, studio.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
fireman BURNS,
FORMERLY OF COLUMBIA
AND WELL KNOWN
HERE.
Badly Scalded In A Small
Rail Road Wreck
At Nashville.

Passenger train No, 2, while entering
the yards at Nashville Sunday night
was run into by another passenger train
that was leaving on southwark trip.
A switch WIS left open and the train
leaving was thro wn on the track on which
No was passing. Fireman Burns, ho
is we'll known in Columbia, was badly
scalded by the bursting of pipe on hls
engine. He was taken to hospital; his
injuries are quite painful, but are not
considered dangerous.
A pullman coach bearing eighteen
people to st. Louis was burned over, but
TO one was hurt. The passengers in the
car we're asleep al the time and had to be
taken from the windows
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
ONE NEGRO
KILLS ANOTHER
Charley Davis Fires Three
Shots into Jerry
Beasley. "a

JeIry Beasley is dead from three shots
fred by Charley Davis, last Sunday
morning about o'clock at the home
of the latter on White Row. In the
southern part of this city
Previous to the shooting, an alteIca-
tIon had occurred between them at the
Davis home, 1t is said, over woman.
which greatly enraged BeasIey, who
went ont. armed himself with a re-
volver, returned and invited Davis
out, which invitation was accepted.
ana as he came out he came shooting
1t is claimed that Beasley fired the
first shot, but the bullet lodged in the
barrel of the revolver and two of the
three shots fired by Davis as he came
not, took effect in the abdomen and
breast OF Beasley, from which he died
late IN the afternoon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
PICK-UPS FROM THE WRECK

Engineer Gus Powell was at the
throttle of the wrecked train, with
Lonnle Woods, of Columbia, firing.
Both felt the tracks give as they struck
the wash out Mr.. Powell pulled the
throttle wide open, and by this act
doubtless saved the balance of the
train and almost carried everything
over In safety. The two men were
pretty thoroughly shaken up before
the aiIbrakes stopped the heavy train.
Engine Ne. 252. the same engine
that was in the recent wreck at
Lynnville, was pulling No. this morn
ing.
Mrs. J. H. Drakeford, of st. Louis,
had narrower escape from death
than any other passenger. Mrs.
Drakeford was one of three passsn
gers on the front sleeper. A st. Louis
man and another lady. were the other
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26

passengers. Water stood SIX or seven
feet In the coach and everything float
able was afloat. Mrs. Drakeford didn I
float, but was coming to the surface
only occasionally. On one of these
occasions she came up near the
man and he grabbed her by the hair
and pulled her to place of safety.
There's a funny side to every
thing said one gentleman passenger,
who probably tips the scales at $50
pounds. Nov you take. me for in
stance. While they were choppIng as
out, put on some clothes. At least
I thought / did. but when reached
the outer ali found l had only put
on my undershlrt and vest. But then
there was lady near me no better
off. She was attiIod in something
that looked like very short under
skirt to me. We were SO excited
we didn't take much notice of each
otner, however. and we soon REINFORCED
our attire with pullman blankets
r. NJ. Williams, of Columbia was
in the rear sleeper. He escaped un-
injured, but didn't have all the veal
ing apparel the fashion of the day de-
manded. He was en- route to Birming-
ham, but stopped by with Columbia
relatives to tell OF his welfare.
Many people lost part of their cloth
ing and their small baggage. Some
lost their money. II tell you that
wife of mine is wise woman. saId
one man. II had 5000 in money. and
last night she put it III a small bag
around her neck. and 1t was there all
right this morning
Breakfast was served to the pas
sengers by farmers living nearby, and
1T tasted good, too, to these men and
women after their trying experience.
It's worth the price to ride
in a sleeper, said Asst. Gen. Freight
Atg. Cantrell, of the Seaboard.
''Sleepers are rarely in a wreck, but
when they are, they are so strongly
constructed the passengers are pro-
tected. Ordinary coaches would have
cTumpled like egg shells In that
wreck, and dozen men and women
would have been killed. Yes, | was
scared and felt nightly like praying
while was pinned down by the thu
bers and couldn't move. felt the
water washing over my legs and under
my back, and heard some one shout,
''Get them out of there. " another rain
is coming! Finally some one got me
loose and dragged me out of hole
in the coach side.
NJ. Mcclellan, AL MeITiield, Albert
Shields and other railroad men were
ON the scene soon after the wreck
They carried DIR. Robert Pillow, the
railroad surgeon. out with them to
care for the injured.
Are you the claim agent?" said ore
Of the injured to the Herald reporter.
The Herald man explained that he
didn't dispense checks, but did spread
abroad publicity. The man told of
MS injuries.
1t was running In dangerous places !
md it took brave engineer to stick
% his post, when the engine dashed !
long the nigh embank ment and ont !
across long briuge, running all the |
line on the ties. /
Among the prominent Nashville men
IN the wrecked sleeper, were Capt. j. |
". Baker, former chairman of the |
State Republican Executive Commit /
ee; Capt. I. NJ. Steger, leading
awyeI and Col. j. II. Mcclure, a
n smber of the firm of Phillips BurtoH |
Z &c.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26
KILLED TWO IN
SELF-DEFENSE

PULASKI, Tenn May % In an al
tercation about their crops between
Henry jackson, a white farmer of this
county, and Geo. Brown and his son Ed,
Two negroes, tenants of Jackson, the
latter shot and killed both negroes.
An inquest was held u day on the
bodies of the negroes, and the jury re-
turned verdict Of iustifable homicide.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26

the people snd several expressed
Willingness to take stock. Previous IN
vestigations py oil people from the
North resulted 10 the opiDIon That 'ne
surface IN the neighborhood OF the Weiis
above referred TO strongly indicated ulo
presence OF OH, and since an oppol
tunity is given 10 make test, 1t Will W
embraced.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26

Only one remedy in the world that
VIII AZ once stop lcninsss of the sk'n IN
any part Of the body; Doau 8 Oin'men''
Al any drug stsre, O0c.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26

If you want views of the mines. call
at ROBERTS STUDIO.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-05-26

Buttons lOc each. ROBERTS, studi
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1905-07-03
TALK OF THE TOWN.

silk coats at bargain at perry's.
Alfred fordham went to Randolph to.
day on a visit.
John AIcIyer went to Portland, Ne.
today On visit
Victor Stacy went 70 Chazy. y. ",
today 70 visit relatives
c. Bizzozero went TO Quincy, Mass.
today 10 visit his brother.
| T. L. Densmore went to Randolph
this afternoon on business.
s.. Seampini Of Concord, N H.. IS
visiting his brother, Angelo Scampini
Mr. and Mrs. Murdo Mcleod went to
Bethlehem. n. H., today for few days
visit
Mis Esther Fits LETT this noon for
a two Weeks visit with friends in Con-
cord, n. Fl.
MIR. and Mrs G. N. Berry Of Plymouth,
n H.. are visiting at the home of Alex
ander Coburn.
Mrs. Joseph Lavelle resumed work
this morning in Fits store after a two
weeks vocation.
John Yereoe and family have moved
from Washington street into their new
house Ell Park street.
Miss Helen Kelly Of Burlington ar
rived IN the city this afternoon to visit
her sister. Mrs. c. G. Mascot.
/ L. ~. Whitcomb is taking two
weeks vacation from Homer Fits store.
He viii visit at his home in Randolph.
1 Mr.. and Mrs. George 0rdway Of Glare
mont, N H., are the guests Of his bros
! ther, A. II. 0rdway, Of Merchant street.
Angus Beattie was arrested last night
lby Officer Hamel for intoxication, In
city court this morning Beattie pleaded
guilty and paid a fine Of SIS with costs
of $500.
=. Y. Babcoek Of Montpelier spfained
both ankles Saturday morning By fall
Nc 20 feet from ladder on which lie
was standing, The ladder broke and,
IN his fall Mr. Babcoek received other
bad brl ses. He VIII be confined to the
house for several weeks.
DR.. J. T. Insolvency. went to Hart
ford, Conn. today to join Mrs. Nc
Sweeney, who IS visiting at her home
there. for weeks vacation. DR.. Chand-
lier viii take charge Of pr McSweeney's
lpatients.