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The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21
TO PROTECT CROSSING.
Street Railway Company Making an
Effort to Protect the Col
Ieoe Street Crossing

The recent collision between troll
ley and freight cars at the College
street crossing has caused the Off
cials of the street railway to realize
the fact that under the present sys-
TEN of switching railroad cars there
is imminent danger of a collision at
any time, and they have written to
Mr.. H. Hatcher, the assistant super
intendent in charge of the local div
ision of the Southern road, a strong
letter urging that immediate action
be taken to prevent future catas-
trophies.
The letter, which is rather lengthy
and an unusually strong document,
states that the Southern has been in
the habit of switching trains to and
fro over the crossing without proper
protection, the rear of the trains be-
are carried except on the engine a
train, when travelling backward at
night, cannot be seen as it approach
es the crossing. It is further claimed
in the epistle that to use this track
for switching purposes is dangerous
to both life and property, as the
grade is so steep that as soon as the
engine stops and the brakes are loos-
ened the force of gravity causes the
cars to rush backward, and that even
after a trolley car has been signa11ed
to cross the track there is danger of
a collision. The letter ayers that the
Southern has ample yards, and that
it is not necessary to use this track
for switching purposes, and contends
that if the road persists in using it
in switching cars the track should be
rebuilt and the grade reduced.
In discussing the matter with
Dispatch reporter, Mr.. Marx, one of
the owners of the street railway COM
pany, stated that it was only because
of the numerous precautions exer-
cised by his company that serious ac-
He said that carelessness on the part
of either an engineer or fireman was
likely to result seriously at any time,
and as many negroes are employed
and care could not be expected. He
said that he realized that the impor-
tance of guarding against accidents
when human lives are at stake, and
intended to do everything possible
to protect the patrons of his road.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21
..Ruster Brown, Coming.

In order that the children of the
community may have an opportunity
of hearing the "pa" of Buster Brown,
r. F. Outcault, it has been decided
to give a chiIdren's matinee in this
city on the afternoon of Friday, the
Sth day of March. There's not a
child in America who is not amused
and entertained and instructed by
the capers and pranks of the cute
little fellow every Sunday in the big
papers, and the thought of spending
a whole afternoon with him, watching
him and laughing at him, is one espe-
cialIy pleasing to the youthful mind.
The children can't see Buster Brown
at night, and so the matinee has been
arranged for them in the afternoon.
At this matinee the price will be re-
duced so that every child in the COM
munity can attend.
In the evening Mr.. Outcault will
give his regular entertainment at the
college chapel for the benefit of the
colleges lyceum patrons and the pub
lie generally. This is one of the high
est priced and best attractions ever
brought here, and it will be witness
ed by not only the people of this
city, but many from adjoining towns
will be present TO enjoy the fun.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21
NEGRO METHODIST
CHURCH IN RUINS
LARGE EDIFICE OWNED By THE
COLORED METHODISTS on
MILITARY ROAD DE-
STROYED RY FIRE.
Fire Occurred Early on Wednesday
Morning-Loss Was $500,
With Insurance Amount
ing to About $500.

The handsome edifice owned by the
negro Methodists al the corner of
Military road and North Eighth ave-
nue. burned to the ground at an early
hour last Wednesday morning. The
flames were relentless, and the build
ing, together with its furniture and
fixtures, went up in smoke. The fire
started at a most unseemly hour, and
had made great headway before an
alarm was turned in.
The first discovery of the fire was
made about 230 a. N. by members
of the night crew at the Southern
Railway shops, which are located sew
the con1agration. The alarm was tel
ephoned to the central fire station,
and while the man on duty was re-
ceiving the telephone message Po-
licemen Thames and Foreman walk
ed in for the purpose of giving the
alarm. These officers, who were on
the night watch. had seen the fire
and fastened to headquarters to give
the alarm.
The horses were quickly hitched to
the hose wagon and rapid run was
made 10 the scene of the fire. When
the firemen arrived they saw that the
flames had made such great headway
that it would be impossible to save
the church, so their attention was
turned to adjacent buildings which
had been ignited by flying sparks.
The church parsonage, occupied by
the pastor, Rev. w. B. Hart; the sta
BILE of Mr.. w. O. Peck, and q cabin
occupied by Maggie Wooten, a ne
gress, all caught fire, and the negro
cabin was destroyed. The parsonage
and Mr. Peck's stable were both
saved but to do this required valiant
work on the part of the fremen. |
Every member of the department |
worked heroically, and the efficiency |
of the local fire department was again
clearly demonstrated.
The origin of the fire is not def
fnitely known There was a revival |
meeting in progress at the church |
and services were held there Tuesday |
night It is possible that fire might
have been left in one of the stoves
and that a live coal dropped out on
the floor. On account of the fact
that there was no one in the building
when the fire occurred, it is impos-
sible to fix with any degree of accu-
racy the time at which the blaze was
ignited. The flames were discovered
about 230 a. M, but the fire may
have been in progress for some time
before the discovery was made.
The building destroyed was the
hapdsomest church in the city owned
by a congregation composed of ne
groes. 1t was erected about fifteen
years ago at a cost of $500, and was
nicely furnished throughout. The loss
is partially covered by insurance, a
policy for 50 500 having been carried.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21

News has been received in this city
of the approaching marriage of Mr..
James C. Hudson, of Conroe, Texas,
and Miss Lena Berkley, of Mont
gomery, Texas. The happy event will
occur in Montgomery, Texas, on the
twentieth of this month. Miss Berk-
ley is said to be an exceedingly pret-
ty and attractive young lady, and is
quite popular with large number of
admirers. Mr.. Hudson is the son of
Capt. and Mrs. James A. Hudson of
this city, and lived here until few
years ago, when he moved to Conroe
to accept a position with a large drug
firm, but later became engaged in
the furniture business, in which he
has been very successful. His large
circle of friends in this city, his boy
hood home, will be glad to learn of
his coming happiness, and The Dis
patch joins them in extending con-
gratulations and best wishes.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21

The Lanier cottage, consisting of
three bed rooms, parlor, dining room,
kitchen, and servants room, all un-
der one roof. The place has electric
lights, hot water fixtures. sewer and
bath, ash pits, gas. kitchen sink, rear
alley way. 1t is a modern cottage
in every respect, and is right close
in. Here is a new modern cottage,
close in, with all improvements,
cheap Call or phone Maer Realty
Company.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21
THE COLUMBUS MARBLE WORKS
A Manufacturing Concern Which has
Made Great Progress in the
Past and Whose Business
is Daily Increasing.

/ II
| Despite the varying fortunes of
some of the manufacturing plants of
| this city, there is one institution that
can be pointed to with pride as a
! conspicuous example of success, a
company which is daily enlarging the
scope of its territory and adding TO
its list Of customers and friends in
nearly every Southern State, the Co
lumbus Marble Works, of which Mr..
John A Stinson is the enterprising
head and proprietor. Established
years ago, through uncommon indus
try upon the part of its promoter,
through the fair and honorable deal
ings toward its customers al all times,
this company has grown and grown
until now it is recognized as one of
the leading establishments of its kind
in the South, and on every large con-
tract in this and other territories it
has to be considered, while in nearly
every instance, where they have sub
mitted estimates, they have been re-
warded with handsome orders.
A visit to the plant of this estab
lishment confirms everything which
has been said about it. Realizing the
advantage of locating on the line of
a railroad, Mr. Stinson, a few years
ago, moved his immense plant to the
NJ. & o. yards. He erected a large
and commodious building, which is
equipped with all the equipments in
cident to the trade, while he has
facilitates and expedites the work
of handling the heavy stones. His
plant is fitted up with all modern
tools and conveniences, and is one
of the best equipped in the South.
Surrounding the main buildings are
the yards, which are filed with
an immense stock of the finest ma
teriaIs, enabling this company to un-
dertake contracts of any magnitude.
A visitor to the plant will see a
large force of workmen. every one a
native of Columbus, skilled or learn
ing the trade. They are at work on
three large orders, which Mr.. Stin-
son secured over all competition, do
mestic and foreign - the monument
for the late Mr.. Clark of Tupe1o, a
thousand dollar contract; the Port
Gibson Confederate monument, four
thousand dollar contract, and the
monument for Brandon, I
a three thousand dollar job, A sig i
nificant fact in connection with this
monument work in this /
State is that in the eight contests in
which it was entered for Confederate !
monuments they secured seyen-the /
Confederate monuments at Winona, !
Brandon, Okolona, Tupelo, Port Glib I
son, Oxford and Carrollton having /.
been awarded to this firm. In addi- I
ion to their monument work. they
have innumerable orders from all .
over the South.
This plant is a credit to this city
md its enterprising owner, and is
destined to become one of the fore
most marble works in the country.
It is prospering, growing, and has
great and bright future.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21

Rev. M. II. Armour and family ex-
pect to leave soon for Tupelo, which
place will be their future home. The
house on South Market street at pres
ent occupied by Mr.. Armour has been
leased by Mr. J. A. Smith, general
manager of the Interstate Lumber
Company, who will bring his family
here at an early date.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21
Flames Attack Small Cabin.

The fire department was called out
about $50 o'clock Thursday morn
ing by a blaze at a cabin occupied
by Ella Williams on North Fifteenth
street, near Eighth avenue. The fire
was quickly extinguished, only nom
inal damages having resulted.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21

Mr.. Willis McClanahan, who is this
year a student at the A. and NJ. Col
lege, is here on visit to his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. S. McClanahan. Mr..
McClanahan has been sick and came
home to recuperate.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21

DR.. D. NJ Molloy, Messrs. E. O..
Harper, w. G.. Galceran, Jones L..
Williams, will leave tomorrow for
Natchez, Miss, where they go as rep
resentatives from Caledonia lodge of
Masons at the meeting OF the Grand
Lodge.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21

Buy your cigars and tobacco at
Hopkins Place and receive box of
fifty five-cent cigars free. 2-10-2t
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21

y. Bugg' smoking tobacco. for
pipes, at Hopkins place. 5 and 10
cent packages.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21

Perkins Early Market Corn has
large, well-developed ear and is the
most productive corn of the six
weeks variety, at L. e. Mayfield's.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21

Cigars from soc to sc each at
Hopkins Place. 2-10-3t
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1907-02-21

Mr.. Fred Deats. who has been Wis
iting in Mobile, Ala, for the past
week, has returned to his home in
this city.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
VANDALlA YOUTH SLAIN.
Body Found on His Claim Near
Texhoma, Ok.

David Nation q farmer residing
near Vandalia, received a mes
sage to-day from Texhoma, Ok, =,
announcing that his son, David,
1S years old had been murdered
near that place. Young Nation
had been missing from HE claim
for week and to-day, Oct. 18,
his body was found on the prairie.
He had been shot several times.
There islno clew as to the ident-
ity of the slayer. The father de-
parted to-day for Texhoma to
bring the remains of his son here
The young man had been in Ok
lahoma for more than a year. He
was unmarried.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
IndIa,s Wild Hill rribs,.

The wild hill tribes in India, known
as the Kolis, Kumbis, Dhangurs and
Dhayars, are people imbued with
quaint Old World superstitions. They
are haunted by the fear of the evil
eye, especially for their children.
Cunning and light Of foot as satyrs,
these children are ready to disappear
with a sudden bound into the forest
thickets. The Dhangurs have curious
marriage customs. When they want
to ascertain the favorable moment for
the performance of the rites, the
young couple are made to sit before
the door Of hut, from which a COW
and then its calf are driven forth. II
the calf runs to its mother ON the
right of the seated pair the ceremony
can begin. If, on the contrary, II
passes them on the left, the proceed
ings must be suspended. A ring
passed over the brides finger, some
grains Of rice thrown over the young
people. and they are married. Thebe
tribes have an incessant struggle
against poverty and the elements.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
DANGEROUS THINGS TO HAVE.
Married Man Carried Too Much Cir
cumstantiaI Evidence.

1t probably never enters the minds
OF most people how perfectly inno-
cent a man may be and yet lay him.
self open to suspicion through no fault
OF his own. ]. G. Linton, a Chicago
guest at the st. Denis hotel, gives a
good instance of this, says the New
York Press. IF I happened to be
found dead in my room just now"
said he, "fn one Of my pockets would
be discovered the photograph of a
very pretty actress and in my valise a
half dozen pairs of women's silk
stockings, woman's solid gold
chain, wrist bag and large pearl hat
pin. All these things-I don't include
the photograph-are for my wife, but
she doesn't know 1t. Now, II 1 were
to die here she would, womanlike.
come to the conclusion, on finding
these feminine things in my bag, that
l the scoundrel, had played her false.
The result would be she would simply
waste the rest of her days in trying
to unearth the supposed wife No. 2.
Anyhow, I guess I'll tear the photo.
graph up; it's particularly danger
GUS thing for married man to have
In his possession" M
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
Dental Notice.

DR.. Howard A. Yocum will be
at Big Springs Monday, Oct. ii,
will remain there six days.
Americus, Monday, Oct. 81, will
remain six days.
Mineola, Monday, Oct. %, will
remain six days.
Truxton, Monday, Nov. a, will
remain six days.
Olney, Monday, Nov. ii, will
remain six days only.
All wishing repair or plate work
please call Monday, first day.
Crown and bridge work special
ty. Odontunder for painless ex-
traction of teeth. Remember the
dates and call early.
Yours for business,
H. A. YoCUM, Dentist,
Residence, Warrenton, Mo.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
$50. REWARD.

will pay $50. reward for the
arrest or detention of my son,
George, until can get him. He
left home Sept. Is, 1907. He has
done no wrong, but am very
anxious to find him for his moth
er's sake.
Description-Age is; light hair
gray eyes; weight about 1875 lbs.
about SIT. Bin. high; nose rather
fiat; course voice, and a little
stoep shouldered. Wore darh
pants with small stripe, blue shirt
and light gray hat.
GEORGE OHLENDoRF, SR.
Marshall, Mo.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
PACKERS DEFENSE
Plea For Review OF $4,000 Fine
Says Eikins Law Does Not
Apply to Exports

In the brief of the Armour, Swift
Morris and Cudahy packing cases
pray ing for a writ of certiorari,
which we're received by the Sup
rene Court October 18th, in which
it is sought to have that court re-
view the $3.50 fine imposed in
the western district of Missouri,
several novel grounds of defense
are outlined.
1t is stated that the Elkins act
does not apply to shipper unless
he is guilty of bad faith or fraud
ulent conduct to obtain q rebate.
concession or discrimination. 1t
is also claimed that the Elkins act
does not apply to export ship
ments.
The jurisdiction of the Missouri
courts is denied on the claim that
the evidence shows that the con-
cessions were obtained in Kansas
for transportation east of the Mis-
sissippi river. The rebates were
alleged to have been obtained
from the Chicago, Burlington and
Quincy railroad.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
CHURCH DIRECTORY
BAPTIST CHURCH


Rev. T. M. Green Pastor.
Preaching I'd, Sd and 4th Sum
days in each month at ii a. m. and
$500 p. m.
Sunday School each Sunday at
$3.50 a. mr.. G. Brown, Supt.
B. Y. P. U.-Sunday evening at
7:15-Mattie Merit, Pres.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at
$500 p. m.
Church business meeting, Satur-
day before the second Sunday in
each month at 2: 80 p, m.
Ladies' Missionary Society last
Friday in each month at 2:30 p. m.
Mrs. B. M Bush, Pres.
Ladies' Aid Society, Friday be-
fore the I'd Sunday and the 4th
Sunday in each month at 2. p. m.
Mrs. D. o. Hudson, Pres.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
Call and see Hammack's fine line
of Hand Painted French China.
HIS DEAR OLD MOTHER

"My dear old mother, who is
now S3 years old, thrives on Elec-
trio Bitters," writes w. B. Brun-
son of Dublin, Ga. "She has
taken them for 2 years and enjoys
an excellent appetite, feels strong
and sleeps we'll" That's the
way Electric Bitters effect the
aged, and the same happy results
follow all cases of female weak
ness and general debility. Weak,
puny children, too, are greatly
strengthened by them. Guaran-
teed also for stomach, liver and
kidney troubles. by Crump & Kid
we'll, druggists. SOC.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
SETTLEMENT DOCKET.
October Term, Probate Court, Montgomery Coun-
ty, Missouri, 1907, at City Of Montgomery.
FIRST DAY, MONDAY, OCT. 81, 1907.


Appebee Homer Clara and M minors, Martin Rdgeway
Aydelotte John Matte b. minors L.
Beden Thomas, deceased annexed
Boone Ruby Mabel and Erwin minors G. Uptegove,
Deve, Emmett and Lulu, minors Geo. W. Mason
Dowlng, Louisa minor John Dowing,
Bowling, William L., Louisa Bowling,
Dion Gertrude and Ruby, minors Susie Dillon
SECOND DAY, TUESDAY, OCT. %, 1907.
Davidson Venie James Myrtle minors Jacob
Dowling Ellen, insane John Dowlng
Easter, Nellie B., minor Dora Fine,
Fleet David, Fleet
Hampton, A.
Hubbard, Peare minor. james H. Ford,
THIRD DAY, WEDNESDAY, OCT. %, 1907.
Harris, c. Co deceased .A H. Kalmeyer public admn
Holenbeck Harry L. minor a Buhmeyer Henry Suhre
ona David, Hudson,
Hunter Louis Levi MINOR W A.Crocke cur
Kmberin, Clarence NJ Lillian and Nellie Co.
berlin, gdn and cur
FOURTH DAY, THURSDAY, OCT. 241so7
Knipfel Henry deceased D. Lehnen and Knipe,
Kuse, Theodore. H. Monng and g. H. Weibring
Kmble, Heirs minors, Annabel Kimbe,
Lewis, Ellen, deceased, james H. Whitehead
Meier, Henrietta, deceased, VIM F. Meier
McCleary, Martin, minor, Willis R. Anderson gdn
Nelson Elsie minor Charles Nelson cur
FiFTa DAY FRIDAY OCT 2 1907 oAns A''
James Rodgers
Quick Henry c., minors, Quick.
Smith Mary j. Locke admr with will annexed
sixth DAY, SATURDAY, OCT %, 1907: -
Thorp, Merle Max Minors L. Kirk
Vogt Paul and Earnest minors John Vogt,
% Dsvo d :; th ph t WI NJ n M AhCn err
county Missouri hereby certify complete
abstract OF all estates pending said In which settlements
Of the executors and guardians charge
the LESLIE D. ELLIS, Probate Judge.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
METHODIST CHURCH

Rev. H. D. Thompson, Pastor.
Preaching every Sunday at II 100
a. M, and $500 p. m.
Sunday School every Sunday at
9:45 a. m.
Junior Epworth League every
Sunday at 2:30 p. m.
Senior Epworth League every
Sunday at 7:15 p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednes-
day night at 500 p. m.
A cordial invitation Is extended
to every one to attend all these
services. We will give you a hearty
welcome and try to do you good.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Sunday school every Sunday
morning at $3.50.
Young Peoples Society every
Sunday evening at 7:t5.
Preaching services every I'd, 4th
and 9th Sunday in each month at
II q. m. and 8.00p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wsdnes-
day evening at $500.
A cordial invitation 10 extended
to attend these ssrvioes.
John e. Kerr, Pastor.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
OUT OF SIGHT

"Out of sight, out of mind" is
an old saying which applies with
special force to sore. burn or
wound that's been treated with
Bucklen's Arnica Salve. It's out
of sight. out of mind and out of
existence. Piles, too, and chill
blaine disappear under It's healing
anhuencs. Guaranteed by Crump
= Kidwell, druggists. 25c.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.


George Usry to T. j. Dyke, 9.
1874, 2,400.
Mary Hayden to James Ander-
son, lots in Montgomery, 5000.
Mary F. Duey to Mary M. Davis
lots in Montgomery City, ST, 100
Lawrence Heying to Mrs. Ida
Austin, lots in Montgomery, $3.50
John p. Evans to John Kubac hak
31-5O-6, $3.50.
T. G. Laughlin to Helen Moix
12-47-5, 5000.
Pearl Scott to VIM. Harris, 8.
47-5, $40.
S. S. Cox to j. H Thomasson
lots in Wellsville, 5000.
Matilda G. Cope to Mat Warner
lots in Jonesburg, $4,000.
w. E. Kuhne to L. L. Bentley
lots in Wellsville, $3.50.
Arthur Todd to A. w. Wilcox,
30-50-6, 5000.
James G. Rawson to Walter v
Branstetter, lots in WelIsville,
$4,000.
Mrs. Jane L. Hamilton ct al to
f. L. and B. O. Ress, lots in
Welleville, $3.50.
Mary S. White to Ida @. Jen-
xson, lots In Wellsville, $3.50.
Silas Brown to Mary 8. White,
lots in Wellsville, 5000.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
CYCLONE DESTROYS TOWN

A cyclone swept over portion
of the territory of Topic, doing
great damage aud causing some
loss of life. The town OF Concep-
Dion was totally destroyed. Iu San
Juan thirty buildings were de-
stroyed. Many buildings were
razed in the towns of Zavotae and
Vale de Banderus.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
Advertised Letters.

Following is list of letters re-
naming unclaimed in the post
office at Montgomery City, Mo-,
Oct. 10, 1907, and if not callcd for
within two weeks will be sent to
the dead letter Office:
Mrs. Maggie Anderson; Mrs.
William Blackwell; Mrs. Luther
Fleming.
g. e. NUNS, p. M.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
CHRISTIAN CHURCH.

w. A. Mclean, Minister.
Sunday school at $3.50 q. m.
every Lords Day.
Preaching let, I'd and 4th Sun
days in each month at ii a. m. and
8 p. m.
Y. P. S. 9. E. every Lords Day
at p. m. Junior at 8 p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednes-
day at 8 p. m.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
THOUSANDS DROWNED

The rivers OF Spain have risen
sweeping away bridges and rail-
roads and covering thousands of
acres of land with water twenty
five feet deep. 1t is feared that
all, or great mum Der of the in
habitants of the flooded districts
may be drowned.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
The best way

The best way
for a merchant who ha$goods
to sell or give away and
to get results
perhaps not directly, but to
keep his name continually
before the public
is to advertise
judiciously. Ample proof of
this is given by the expendi-
ture of twelve million dollars
annually
advertising by firms, large
and small. Their advertise
ments prove that
the best
buSineSS-builder is advertiS-
ing, correctly printed in the
local paper
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
ANNOUNCEMENT.

Having severed my connection
with r. G. White & Co. to engage
in other work, l desire to bespeak
for them the continued and VAL
ued patronage of my friends.
DR.. j. j. TAYLOR.
The Montgomery tribune., 1907-10-25
A CRIMINAL ATTACK

on an inoffensive citizen is fre-
quently made in that apparently
useless little tube called the sap
pendix." It's generally the re-
suit of protracted constipation,
following liver torpor. DR.. Kings
New Life Pills regulate the liver,
prevent appendicitis and esta blish
regular habits of the bowels. 25c.
at Crump & Kidwells drug store.