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The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-08-13

Respectfully submitted,
I. Fl. Sykes,
Secretary and Treasurer
August 1st, 1908.
A petition from residents and tax
payers Of Wards and 3. asking that
an arc light be maintained at the
intersection OF Eighth street and
Fourth avenue south, was read, and
on motion the matter was referred
to the Light Committee for investi-
cation and report.
A petition from residents of Ward
2. asking that the ditch west and
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-08-13

Mrs. William Daniel overly of
Danville, Va. is expected soon to
visit her mother, Mrs. Hutchinson,
at the Hutchinson country place near
KoloIa Springs.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-08-13
ROUTINE MATTERS
OCCUPY COUNCIL
CITY SOLONS HELD TWO MEET
INGs THE PAST WEEK, BOTH
H WING BEEN DEVOTED
% MINOR MATTERS.
New Si ewalks VIII Be Laid on Sew
eraI treets in North Columbus;
People Clamor for Lights
and Kick on bitches.
City Hall,
Columbus, Miss, Aug. A. 1908.

Columbus, Miss, Aug. 4, 1908.
At a regular meeting of the Coun-
Gil held this date there were present
e. s. Donnen, Mayor, and Council
men Weaver, Lincoln, Walker, Nc
Clanahan, Moore and Steen.
After the reading and adoption of
the minutes, Mr.. SimraH appeared
before the Council and asked that
the ditch in front of his, as well as
DR.. Curry's, residences be inspected,
with the view of affording more sat
isfactory drainage, and was assured
the matter would be taken up in
its proper order.
Mr.. Samuel Kaye, of the Independ-
ent Oil Mill, was before the Council,
and stated that in order to satisfy
the insurance companies his mill
would have to connect with the city
main, and that since it was their in
tention to use water from the city
mains only in case of fire they asked
to be released from installing a wa
ter meter.
The monthly reports Of the Street
Commissioner, Engineer of the Wa
ter Works, and Chief of Police, were
read and ordered filed.
The City MarshaI's report, cover
ing collections for the month of July,
1908, was read and summary of the
same ordered spread upon the min
utes, as follows:
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-08-13

the regulars from the seventies u
infantry paraded. the music havlng
been furnished by the Twelfth cav
airy band, and were followed CD The
field by the Third regiment. Nissis-
sippi National Guard. the music Raw
ing been furnished by the Secord g
regiment band The Twelfth cav-
airy band PLAYED az Lake Park for
the first time Thursday night. hav-
ing furnished the dance music in rhe
pavilion. This band. which Is one
OF the most magnificent musical or
ganizations that has been heard Ga
Columbus since SOusa was here
years ago. has a large and varied
repertoire, and is as much at home
when playing dance music as when
rendering selections appropriate 90
military manoeuvres.
Friday brought the parade 0f the
volunteers and the regulars who are
here in attendance upOn the annual
eneampment. and the pageant was
the grandest and most gorgeous rEar
ever traversed the streets q Colam-
bus. The rain, which ar one time
threatened 70 mar the success of the
encamDmenr had ceased ana Friday
morning dawned bezurfful7v clear
and bright a brilliant san havfu-
shed its welcome rays over soldiers
and specrators When rba raenrs
awol,a and found -ha SIN =rfrfr-
Friday mornfnp -hav ar oree t-zn
70 decorate for tha pa-asa --ses
and s4reame~s rba- had b=aa -rf--I
bv the rain were 1u5cl-l~ tern down
bainry ~a~raoa3 Fz- t.-7gAr rs~-a-- ana
remnants CAV ana brilliant n -r=s-
FRESHNESS ana --ha, -ra saf7s.-e
naszad -bro,vh -ra -s-,- z--aa-. -r.-
found nearly every h11sa s7o1r -h-
way sbaarbad s., br,+f-r ana zv
with flags.
The uarada 1af- Camn Noel rr
nron,n4Iv ,fo.a o-e7ool- ana -~oea-.s-g
mn Nfafn s+~sa4 WE, -As f-o-4 ~
+ba oo7,,,,, ra..he.7 r-s~A-e .--se-
4ba e-z+ halt v.as r,asa a-s sHa .rl-
dis,e vars zar,-s7 -.5-r .rs-r,-..-.. ANA
;ca .+a- rhs-a -af,.-As-s $500
agaz w. frr,fzba5 ~ .f-s-.-s $50
inc :, H. nefgtr.o-bo~s ~
r.-- - 49,. - A.s -
- l.,,-,-,+--s., -.-t-s..,, ----.,-..s -+-..-
tbiy n1aasan+ .sst fo- o,r ~f-f7s,s
Tha -a,-ievzsn- s-s,s v.z ~ -%.
,or,a- ~ Nj s,a n-.-s-e- s.-sa-.
and 4be-a -be ,a-s5s - -sv5sv-s.s
,,- CO.. Noal sns v4.~ s,s &c, -
,er and star The Twa1f,h esva1-v
,a,5 which bas5aa "a, -s-s.ss A.
-onrad a. H. co-ns- re ssafr ana
Fonr+b streets an5 marched 49, ~
he corne- of No., wbe-s r-s-.f.l
music was sfzeop~ses a +ba uan ~
-ank were baing -aviewes ~ -ssf-
,nuerior o45cers The so1s5e-s af-.-
proceeding M Main street 70 mira
nd thence wfa College fn+o sra-Ea-
nd mn n Norfb Thi-s avenue xe-a
oined by the band and the review
ne marty AZ he intersection or Main I
nd the parade began is return
march. having gone from North 4
-hird avenue fnro Seventh street
hence 10 Colleee street. and thence
0 Camp Noel.
Columbus Is filed With visitors.
nd the parade was witnessed b
renondous crowd. The streets were
hronged with PEOPLE. and SPECTATORS
rovded the windows and balconies
7 every building along TIE rcu-e
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-08-13
GREAT MILITARY PARADE GIVEN
In HONOR OF GOVERNOR NOEL


ROUTE DECORATED.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-08-13

Soldiers Has
from and Twt Band
Remain Here Z ncamp
Morning nd a in the Afternoon
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
The News Popular Voting Contest Nearing Coe and the
 End Approaches the Interest Increases.
A FINAL WORD

As the hour approaches the close of the for the piano the interest grows Ballots every mail addition those brought and deposited the box and the standing the week before thousands have been being distributed the d erent evident from this that the candidates and their friends making the of the short remaining before the close of the Thursday There have been all of about this and that such and such for and such candidate There have also of dark hoe and that the last candidates going to combine Our advice all the pay rumors every they will be mpos sbe for candidates form combination lar that have been concerned deposited the ballot box cannot be transferred 0 another
 last word all the candidates Don neglect opportunity single and then alter have been defeated by lew be compelled that you had only known would have been close you could have secured the have
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
BUSINESS NOTICE.

After January l DO display ad- vertising will be inserted in The News for less than the regular rate of 10 cents per inch each insertion. Formerly some of our advertisers have been running ads. at so much per month, and under this plan in the course of a year We simply give them one months advertising free of cost. This is not right, fact which we beleive cur advertisers will concede when they understand the matter. Under the new ar rang eements all will get exactly what they pay for, and will pay for no more than they get.
 The News now has the largest circulation in the history of the paper, and We charge no more for advertising than papers with d circulation of little more than half what We have.
 Respectfully,
 The Publisher.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
Respectfully,
 The Publisher.

In sending in his renewal for The News c. W. Hamby writes from Goodwell, Oklahoma, that the drouth in that section has made 1t hard on many people who were not prepared for 1t, but that a snow and rain the latter part of November revived the wheat and noistened the earth so they could plow, and prospects are now better. Mr. Hamby formerly resided in this section, and lie says he thought of giving up The News but the family de. cided they could not do without 1t. The News is glad to hear from friend Hamby, and we hope that prosperity will yet shine up on him in his flew home.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

The Zion band came in Satur- day afternoon and furnished music on the streets, spending almost the entire afternoon in town. The boys certainly make creditable showing for the
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

A. H. France, of Gillett, Ark ansas County, came Ill Sunday afternoon on business and to visit with his former townsman. II. Ouandt. Mir. France owns prop erty near Springdale, and he IS looking around with view of in- vesting in other property here.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

president and vice president of the Western Surety and Invest ment Company ready for busi- ness. It will then be up to your people.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Mrs. W. H. Morrow left Friday for Little Rock where she will spend the holidays with her mother.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Only few more hours left in which to vote for your choice for the piano.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
THE CHURCHES.

Christian Chureh.-services each Lords Day.
 James McGuire, Pastor. Sunday School, 9:45, E. r. Scantland, Supt.
 Young Peoples $. C. E.. o:45 F. NJ. James Marks, President. First Baptist Church Services every Sunday at II d. m. anc : p. Ill. Sunday School at 9:45 a. Ill. every Sunday.
 l.. $. Ballard, Pastor.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
DEATHS.
FITZGERALD


 After a lengthy illness, six or eight months of which he was confined to his bed, E C. Fitz- gerald died Thurday of last week at one o'clock at his home west of Springdale Funeral services were held at the residence Friday afternoon. conducted by Rev. l.. $. Ballard, pastor of the First Baptist Church, and the remains were inferred in Bluff Cemetery.
 Deceased was born in this To- cality August ;, 1sb1, and Ii we mistake not spent his entire lite in this vicinity. March $, 1881, he was united in marriage to Josie Slight, who, together with two grown sons, survive. He ls also survived by two sisters, Mrs Van Peerson, living south Of Springdale, and Mrs. Wm. Llch- lyter, who resides in Kansas. Deceased has been member Of the Baptist Church in Springdale since he was eighteen years Of age.
 Charles Phillips, who formerly resided near Springdale but left some three years ago for Wash ington, came i'll latter part of last week on visit and will be here for probably six weeks. He is located in the wheat belt of Washington, Harrington being his postoffiee, and seems to be we'll pleased with that section.
 John C. Browning. former resident of Springdale, but whe IS now located at ClarkSville, Texas, III renewing for Ihe News says he sends d dollar for the best paper in the best town in Arkan- sas, and votes fifty votes for the best girl in A ansas or anywhere else. Guess ed better not tel who he voted Tor, however. Miss Fanny Gillett, who is at tending Cotty College at Nevada Mo-, came in few days ago tt spend the holidays with hom' , folks. She will return abou
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
cry truly,
 C.. T. Trooper

The above would certainly in- dicate that the promoters of the interurban mean business. Wheth- CT or not the line will be built rests largely with the people. Speaking for Springdale, The News feels safe in saying that we want the road and are willing to put up our share of the work and money to secure 1t.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
ntems of tbe Gown and County.

Fine weather for the holiday shopper.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

He weather Tor lHt HollddY shopper.
 Only few more hours left in which to vote for your choice for the piano.
 Mrs. W. H Morrow left Friday for Little Rock where she will spend the holidays with her mother.
 Charles Horton and family came up from Fort Smith latter part of last week to visit with home folks.
 The business houses of Spring dale prepared for the holidays by increasing their force of sales men, and all seem to be enjoying a good trade.
 Miss GeOrg1a Jones, ot Ddfdd- ueIle. teacher in the High School, did not go home for the holidays, but instead is enjoying d visit from her sister.
 Theron Slaughter, who Is at tending q medical school in St. Louis, came in Sunday to visit with home folks. He will re- turn next week.
 The local Masonic Lodge will have public installation of of flcers Saturday night, and sup per will be served to the mem bers and their families.
 Rev. W. II. Morrow, pastor oi the Presbyterian Church, left Monday for Augusta, Woodruff County, to spend Christmas with his mother residing at that place
 On account of the objections of the residents of the town, tht town authorities last week re quested that the skating rinl move on, and they have shipped their paraphernalia to Wagoner Oklahoma.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Later. After the above had been put in type, and just as The News goes to press, we are i'll receipt of a letter from Mayor Morris, of Bentonville, inclosing the following copy of a letter just received from MT. Proper:
 Minneapolis, Minn., Dec. l9.- Hon. Winlock Morris-Dear May or: Will be in Bentonville Dec ember 30. Will have with me
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Russell Murphy arrived Mon- day night from Dallas, Texas, to visit with relatives and friends.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Miss Fanny Gillett, who is at tending Cotty College at Nevada, Mo-, came in few days ago to spend the holidays with home folks. She will return about January 4.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

The following Springdale churches will have Christmas trees on Thursday night for the benefit of the children who at tend Sunday School, and in each instance there will be the usual short program of songs, reeita- tions, etc: NJ. E., South; First NJ. E.; First Baptist; Presbyter- ian; Christian.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Walter and Henry Wauney, of Murfreesboro, Pike County, spent Sunday and Monday i'll Spring dale. These gent emen and their father were the original owners ol the noted Arkansas diamond mines of Pike County, and still have large holdings of diamond fields, but recognizing the soli ! character of the fruit lands i the Springdale district, are wisely thinking of investing part of their earnings in farms and orchards here.
 Don't forget to vote.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
READY ID
 TALK BUSINESS Inter.Urban Promoter Writes He Will be in Bentonville Dec.
 30 for that Purpose.

Judge Willard Berry went up to Bentonville Tuesday to attend a meeting of the committee ap- pointed from the different towns to consider the inter-urban propo- sitiou. Hon. J. B. Harris, of Huntsville, and Father Bandini, of Tontitown, also went mp to represent their respective local ities. The News goes to press too early to get report ot the business transacted at the meet ing. Another meeting will be held next week at which MT. Proper, the promoter of the en- terprise, will be present and at this meeting 1t is thought that definite action will be taken. Mayor Morris, of Bentonvllle, telephones The News that he IS i'll receipt of a letter from Mir. Proper, who went north recent ly, saying that lie has arrange ments made for securing the money necessary to put the inter- urban through. It looks to The News as if everything was favor able for building the road if the people along the proposed line take hold of the enterprise as they should, and we believe they will.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

short time they have been organ ized, and their music was appre- ciated, both by the people of the town and the country people who were in to hear them. Come back and see us again, boys.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

A. NJ. Dillin, living i'll the Black Oak neighborhood south east of Fayetteville, recently pur- from Bert Watson a farm some three miles west ot Spring. dale, and moved in few days ago, MT. Watson bought the old residence of Jack Phillips. which he moved to a lot on the west end of Allen Street.
 Earl Bird, who has been with a party of railroad surveyors Ill Mississippi for the past few months, came iu latter part of last week to spend Christmas with home folks and will be here until the first of the ear. Frank Denver, also of this place, Is with the same outfit, but he will likely not be in for Christmas.
 Optimism Is not indifference.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

W. II. Browning came in Sun day night from Twin Falls, Idaho, to pay short visit to his brother and his numerous friends at this place, and from here he went to Chicago to spend the holidays with his daughter.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Charles Horton and family came up from Fort Smith latter part of last week to visit with home folks.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

School at Pilgrim Rest, which was taught by W. F. Mayes, closed with an interesting enter tainment Friday night which was greatly enjoyed by all. Some friend furnishes LIS copy of the program that was render ed, but we are unable to print 1t for lack of space.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Although this issue of The News is dated Friday as usual, it is printed and mailed on Tuesday afternoon. If We mailed 1t on the usual day 1t would not reach our rural route subscribers until Saturday,, as the carriers do not make their rounds on Christmas day.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
THE CANDIDATES

Mrs. Bert Pierce Mrs. l.. J. MaeStri. Miss Ora Bennett. Miss Sarah Henson Miss Rena Farley Miss Lillian HOlcOmb Miss Vera Steele.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

Miss Georgia Jones, Of Darda- neIle. teacher in the High School, did not go home for the holidays, but instead is enjoying visit from her sister.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

The business houses of Spring dale prepared for the holidays by increasing their force of sales men, and all seem to be enjoying a good trade.
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25
THE PRIZES.

First.--ELLINGTON PIANO Second. Payment on Ellington ssss Piano Third. Ladies Solid Gold Watch
The Springdale news., 1908-12-25

The local Masonic Lodge will have public installation of of tlcers Saturday night, and sup per will be served to the mem bers and their families.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-10
NJ. 2. CHURCH.

The fourth quarterly conference of the
Methodist Protestant Church was held
last night. Rev. J. NJ. Sheridan, presi-
dent of the Maryland Annual Confer
euce, was present and presided. The
superintendent of the Sunday school re-
ported 1913 scholars and teachers on the
rolls; collections FOR eleven months $lO5,
and $l4 on church assessment and $50
for foreign missions. The president OF
the Christian Endeavor Society reported
50 active members, with an average at
tendance of IS at the topic services.
The church treasurer reported that all
the current expenses OF the church hsd
been paid in ipll including the pastors
salary to date. The pastor reported 70
additions TO the mem oership during the
year. IL was unanimously decided to
increase the pastors salary for the next
conference year, making it 800 more
than hsd been paid any previous pas'or
for the last quarter of a century. The
president complime Died the church on
the zeal displayed by the entire member
ship, and the marked progress made by
every department OF the church. At the
close of the conference the president left
for his home in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-10
CAPTAIN SUSPENDED.

Capts. Wright aud White, United
States steam ost inspectors, who inves-
tigsted the collision between the ferry
steamer Lsckawsnns and the schooner
Charles H. Dagger, have announced
their decision, holding the steamer TO
blame for the accident and suspending
the license of Capt. Henry Kendrick,
who was master of the Lsckswauna at
the time of the accident, for thirty days.
The collision between The ferry
steamer Lsckawsnua and the schooner
Dagger occurred during fO1 the latter
part of Last December near the naval
powder magazine wharf a short distance
north of Alexandra. The schooner WAS
badly damaged by the collision, her bow
being crushed and the vessel sinking az
far "a her load of lumber would allow.
She is now in the Queen street dock st
this port and will, it is stated, he re-
paired and made ready for service again.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-10
ATTACKED BY ELEPHANT.

Enrsged because she thought little
Amy Chestnut was trying to take a
peanut which had been thrown her, Lady
Msude. the big elephant at the Atlanta
Il 70, az I'D the child and would have
dashed her to the ground had not the
little ones father prevented her by rare
presence OF mind.
The warm weather had made Lady
NJ sude peeyish, and she MAS sIaked on a
large grass plot in hope that comparative
freedom would restore good temper.
A great crowd Was about the e'e liant,
and woman began to toss peanuts to
the beast, much TO the er Iynen: Of the
children. One of the peanuts fell some
distance from the elephant. Little Amy
Chestnut reat he'd 10 pick up The peanut
thinking to throw it within reach Of the
slowly travelling truck.
Se'z.d with the idea that the child was
about to lake the peanut away from her,
the elephant, with a sudden swish of tie
trunk, gra'ped the child and began hoist
her IN the air. The child screamed and
a ug.oi-war ensued between father and
elephant.
For unstely the child was robed in
.ose garments, aud in the tug these
were pulled of by the elephant, leaving
the child, almost nude and badly bruised,
with the father.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-10
ASSAULTED AN OFFICER.

A. row occurred 10 a house occupied
ny colored people in The extreme south
eastern part ST The city about one O'Clock
this morning. Officers Bell and S'mp-
son went to the house and arrested
darkey ns red Charles Jackson. another
negro who WAS engaged In the disorder
having escaped. While the officers were
on the west side of Fairfax street, be-
Wilkes and GibbOn, proceeding toward
the station house with their prisoner,
jackson seized CliceT Bell and both fell
on the pavement. The negro grasped
the Off ,er's stick, when Officer Sampson
drew his pistol and threatened 10 shoot
Jackson if he did not relax his hold on
the stick. The negro WAS finally sub
dued and locked up. Justice Cation in
the Police Court this morning fined
Jackson s. for dis7rderly conduct and
$40 for assaulting the officer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-10
FINED AND IMPRISONED.

The case of Frank Parker, charged
with purchasing hog which had been
stolen, came up before justice Cation 10
the Police Court this morning. The
hog belonged TO Mr.. Jams Patterson,
and WAS stolen from slaughter house
near this citv one night during The latter
part of lss November The prosecution
was conducted by Mr.. :. g. Brent,
Commonwealth Attorney.
Edward DrOwDs was the first Wines.
He stated that he and Harry Smith and
Frederick Hicks left Parker's shop, near
the union passenger depot, about mid
night last November and prOct eded to
the slaughter house where they found
the hog, which had been dressed They
took it and brought it to Parker's place.
Parker purchased the hog for 81. 30, CIV
ing each one of the young men $l.'O.
Witness said he and his companions told
Parker they we're going after mea'.
They carried the hog, which weighed ho-
tween 200 and 800 pounds, into Parker's
shop by the back way.
Mr.. Patterson then tor k the stand.
He said the hog weighed between 200
and 800 pounds; it had been slaug h'ered
for him.
Ernest FOgg, the next witness, testi-
fed to Parker offering tn sell him pork
cheaper than any one else could furnish it.
Parker in his statement virtually cor
roborated all browns had stated. He
acknowledged buying the hog, said he
ate part of it and sold the remainder for
$40.
Justice Cation imposed fine of $40
and sentenced Parker to jail for three
mnnthg
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-03-10
ATExANDRIA GAZETTE AND VIRGINIA ADVERTISER.
THE SOUTHERN RAILWAY.

Halt dozen Southern Railway
officials, headed by President Fin'ev and
General Manager G. Il. Acker, met
TODAY in Washington in conference with
Comm ssioner of Labor Mil and Char
m ~ Knapp, of he Interstate CONNER e
G .mm siOn, to present III side OF the
wsge re inction contrnveTsy. The Two
government cffici,l' have been called
upon TO mediate 10 the deadlock which
exists between the 5 ,uthern's manage
ment and is employees. under The
terms of The Erdmsn act. The meeting
was held behind closed doors. The
following leaders will present The css
nf the employps later in the week.
George d mo, President ct ih~ B'o'h~r-
hood of Boilermsker,; }. W. X lie.
Pre.iient Of hs Brotherhood o. Bisck'-
smith, and james O'Connell President
of the International Associate of Ma
Chinigts