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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
PROMINENT CITIZEN
is FOUND DEAD
Mr.. ". [. Gardner Popular Merchant and
Member Of City Council Goes to
Slap Not to Awake.

The announcement early Tues
day morning that Mr. William
L. Gardner had been found dead
in his bed at the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Irion on Second ave-
nue. No tn where he boarded
was the source of many express
sions of regret, as he was ex-
ceedingly popular in business as
we'll as in social and city political
circles.
Mr.. Gard left a short note
at his store, written doubtless
just before he went home, in
which he stated his purpose.
During the day Monday and
up until possibly $50 p. m. he
was at mis- place of busif ess and
was seen by a number of his
friends and engaged in pleasant
conversations with several Of
them without giving the slight
est intimation that he contem-
plited any rash act. From Mr..
Inc =, with whom he boarded,
il vas learned that he retired
lather early and nothing was
aYp ehended until one of his
brothers called for him about z
O'Clock Tuesday morning when
he was found dead.
Mr.. Gardner was the son CT
Mr.. Warren Gardner. He was
thirty~three years of age and for
several years had been an eff
cient and conscientious member
of the City Council. He was
engaged in the mercantile busl-
ness and enjoyed the confidence
of his customers and the public
generally. For several months
he has not been in good health
and it is more than likely that
this had something to do with
his untimely death which is deep
ly regretted by all who knew
him
Mr.. Gardner was married
about two years ago but his wife
was not at home when he decid-
ed to put an end to his life; she
being on visit to relatives in
Florida.
The funeral services will be
conducted this morning at 10
O'Clock from the First Presby-
terian church by Rev. ]. j. Hill
and interment made in Friend
ship cemetery. The following
friends will act as pallbearers !:
Messrs. NJ. A. Franklin, NJ G..
Vandiver, w. P. Mahon, L. II.
Sharp. B. A, Weaver, d S. Nc
Clanahan
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
Honor Roll 1st Grade
Barrow Memorial.

Ruth Beard, Priscilla Breast,
Marguerite Brownlee, Mae Chill
ders, Josie Duncan, Nancy 9oree,
Marie Hopkins, Louise Keaton,
Birdie Moore, Ada Page, Velma
Simpson, Louise Tesch, Estelle
Warren, Albert Connor, Louie
Coward. Sam Dowse Harris,
Rodman Saunders, Richard Stall
lines, Kimbrough Turner, Hogan
Turner.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
THEATRES ON TRAINS.

A Company is being formed in
Paris for the purpose of provid-
ing theatre cars for all the imp
ortance express trains on the
continental lines. These railroad
theatres are to have 90 seats, a
little stage and an orchestra con-
sisting of a piano, a flute and a
cornet. Passengers will book
seats as they now engage tables
in dining car. From Popular
Magazine,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
President Roosevelt Says

that outdoor exercise is needed by
the Ameri6 an people. That's all
very well, but how can peopl-
with rheumatism follow that all
vice? The answer is simple
use Ballards Snow Liniments and
the rheumatism will go; leavin Q
you as spry as a colt. Gives
quick and permanent relief from
rheumatism. neuralgia, a m e
back and all pains. Sold by Lide
e Booth.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Kenedys Laxitive Cough Syrup-the
cougo syrup that tattes nealy as good
as maple sugar md Which childaen like
SO well to take Unlike nealy other
cough remedys, it does net constipate,
but on the other hand it acts promptly
yet gentally on the bowels, thorugh
whitch the cold is forced out of the sys-
tenn, and at the same time it allays in
flamaeion. Always use Kenedy's Lax
alive Cough Syrup. Sold by L. E
Mayheld,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Miss Helen Hampton was hos
tess to delightful entertain
ment for the Ballas Athene Soci-
ETY. of the Franklin Academy
last Friday night at her beauti-
full home on the Highlands. The
first part Of the evening was
pleasantly spent with games,
after which refreshments were
served.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
EXCURSION To TUPELO
FRIDAY APRIL 24th

On account of Public School
Field Day the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad will run a special ex-
cursion train for white people
only to Tupelo, April oath, leav-
ing Columbus at $50 a. M. and
leaving Tupelo on return trip at
$50 p. m. Fare S1.00 for round
trip provided ticket is bought or
Ira 7. Gilmer, City Schools, noti-
fed by Monday, April goth.
Picnic dinner, great time.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
LAW INVALID AGAINST
SUNDAY BALL
Alabama Inferior Court Holds Law UR-
constitutional.
A Mobile, Ala, special says:

A Mobile, Ala, special says:
In th inferior court this morn
ing Judge James +. Afford rem
dered an opinion holding that
the Alabama law against the
playing of baseball on Sunday is
unconstitutional in the case of
the state VS.. Charles z. Colsson,
secretary of the Mobile Baseball
Association.
There will not be any appeal
to the higher court in this case
from Judge Affords decision.
This means that baseball will be
played in MobiIs on Sunday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
INTERESTING GAMES
AT GULFPORT
Columbus Team Playing
Good Sail.

The Columbians have been in
Gulfport this week and it is evi-
dent that the boys are playing
coed ball as is shown by the fol-
lowing;
Monday.
Columbus. 3. Gulfport, 1.
Tuesday.
Columbus, 0. Gulfport, ,.
Wed esday.
No game on account of rain.
The team comes home today
and this afternoon will begin a
series of three games with Me-
ridian.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
Ia Pound a Week

at least, is what young baby
ought to gain in weig ht. Does
yours? II not there's something
wrong with its digestion. Give
it McGees Baby Elixir and it
will begin gaining at once.
Cures stomach and bowel trou-
bles, aids digesti IN. stops fretful-
ness, good for teething babies.
Price 25c and 50c. Sold by Lide
C Boothe.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

$40 will be given to
the best local amateur
performer at Dream
land Friday night. Get
busy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Ma1Zan Pile Rem dy comes ready
to use, put up in collapsible tube with
nozzle attached. o m application
proves its merit Soothes ard heals
reduces Inflammation and reIley sore
ness and itchiag : For all forms Of
Piles. Price soc. Guaran eed. $ ID
by J. w. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
Notice, 8. p. o. E's.

You are hereby requested to
assemble at the Elks Home at
8:45 sharp this Thursday morn
ing, the 10th inst. to attend the
funeral of our deceased Brother,
w. L Gardner
d. r. SAUNDERS, E. r.
T. H. SHARP, Sec.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

The man who can make his
vegetable garden pay is either
ignorant Of bookkeeping or of
the truth.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

There's nothing makes man
feel queerer than TO have his
wife describe a play to him all
wrong when he can't correct her
because he told her he didn't go
to it the night he worked late at
the office.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
HOME MISSION ITEMS.

The annual meeting of the
Woman's Board of Home Mis-
sions cOnvenes in Louisville. KY,
April 23-30th.
April 18th is the day for spe-
cial prayer for thework of the
Woman's Home Mission Society.
In the North Mississippi con-
ference there were IA auxiliaries
organized and revived during
the year 19O7-08, and a consider
able increase IN membership.
The 18th annual session of the
North Mississippi Conference,
Home Mission Society. will meet
at Clarksdale May 10Th. Every
society is urged to send a repre-
sentative.
The Home Mission Society of
the Second Methodist church,
Columbus, had its April meeting
at the home of Mrs. Bealle, Mon
day, the 18th, with twenty men,
bers present, including Rev. S.
L. Pope. After an interesting
meeting delicious refreshments
were served. Mrs. Henry Cox
was elected to represent the
society at the annual meeting at
Clat ksdale.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Kodol for Dyspepsia has helped thou
sands of people who have had stomach
tronble. This is what one man says OF
it: "E. G. Dewitt &: Co., Chicago H..
-Gentlemen-In 1897 had d disease
of the stomach and bowels. | could not
digest any thing ate and in the spring
of 1902 bought bottle of Kodol and
the benefit received from that bottle
all the gold in Ga. could not buy.
still use a little oceasionly as | find il
fine blood purifier and good tonic
May you live long and prosper. Yours
very truly, c. N. Cornell, Roding.
Ca, Aug. u, 1906"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Mr.. E. P. Brownlee, who has
been West in search of health,
we regret to say has retuned
home with his condition very lit
tie improved.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Within the neKt two weeks the
ladies of the w. c. r. u. will
g We an old fashioned Spelling
Bee, to which the public is most
cordially invited. Time and
place will be announced later.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

"Generally debilitated for years. Had
sick headaches, lacked ambition, was
worn-out and all run down. Burdock
Blood Bitters made me we'll woman. :"
Mrs. Chas. Freitoy, Moosup, Conn.
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 csnts,
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States. Re
member the name -Doan's-and take no
other.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Messrs. c. E. Hendley, F. A.
Rowan and ]. A. Wilson of Ar
tesla. Mr.. J. c. Bruce of Merid
ian and Mr.. w. A. Biles of
Birmingham, were visitors to
Tombigbee Lodge No. II,
Knights of Pythias, Tuesday
night.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
Attention Masonsl

A special meeting of Co lum-
bus Lodge No. 5, f. and A. NJ,
will be held tonight. All mem
bers and visitors invited to at
tend.
w. II. CARTER, w. NJ.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
Exceptional values in mems
clothing this week at Kaufman's.

A Big cut or a little cut, small scrat-
ches or brusies or big ones are healed
qucikley by DeWitt's Carbolized Witch
Hazsl Salve. 1t is especially good for
piles. Get DeWitts. Sold by l.. E..
Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

80 Days Trial S1.00 is the offer on
Pineules. Relieve Backache, Weak
Back, Lame Back, Rheumatic pains.
Best on sale for Kidneys, Bladder and
blood. Good for young and old. Sat
isfaction guaran teed or money refund
ed. Sold by j. W. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Don't think that piles cant be cured.
Thousands of obstinate cases have been
cured by Doan's Ointment. 30 cents at
any drug store. For sale by all dealers.
Price 80 cents. Foster Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, New York, sole agents for
the United States. Remember the
-Doan's-and take no other.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Farmers, mechaics. railroaders, lasorE
ers rely on DR.. Thomas Electric Oil.
Takes the sting out Of cuts, burns or
bruises at once. Pain cannot stay
wnere il is used. For sale by all deal
ers. Price 80 cents Foster Milburn
Co., Buffalo, New York, sole agents for
the United States. RemSer the name
sand take no other.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

A mans idea Of fun is some
thing that wouldn't be if he
could afford it.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

The chief reason a girl wants
to get married is to prove to any,
body who doubts it that she can.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Mr. VIM. H. Anderson, NJ. D., OF
Soda Springs, Ida, says that Bees
Laxative Cough Syrup has relieved
coughs and colds where all other rem
edies failed. Its gentle laxative effects
especially recommend it for children.
1t is pleasant to take. For coughs.
colds, hoarseness whoopjng cough
Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold
by j. w. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
important Notice

Columbus Council No. 80,
Royal and Select Master will
meet Friday night at 8 O'Clock.
All Council Masons are urged to
be present.
c. L. Lincoln.
T. NJ. /.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

The nearest most people can
come to being natural is to make
believe they are
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Rev. Ira d. Borders, ot
Holly Springs, spent Tuesday in
the city
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16
WILL BUILD SPUR
To ROCK QUARRY
NJ. ]. And K. C. Is Convinced That The
Stone Is Of Fine Quality

Stockholders IN the Lake Stone
Company, many of whom live in
Jackson, will be glad to learn
that the Mobile, Jackson and
Kansas City Railroad Company
has determined to build a four
mile spur track from their main
line at benson s saw mill to Bay
Springs. where is located what
promises to become one of the
greatest stone quarries in the
United States.
The company that is operating
this quarry was formed in Jack
son several months ago, and is
backed by several of the fore
most business men here.
They have had the stone put
to every possible test to prove
its value and in every instance
it has been declared the equal,
if not the superior, of the fa-
m us Bedford stone of Indiana,
while the supply. covering two
or three counties, Jasper, Scott
and Smith, is inexhaustible.
Fire-proof clay and cement
rock is found in the greatest
abundance. and those also have
stood the tests applied by the
best experts in the United States.
AS the development of this
stone quarry progresses, a town
of considerable Importance will
be built with the present village
of Bay Springs as the nucleus,
and Mississippi lands that have
heretofore b e e n considered
worthless will command fine
prices. jackson Clarion Ledger.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Special bargains in shirts at
Kaufman
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

The Easter suit for man or
boy at Kaufman s at right pric es.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

The many friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. NJ. holland are glad to
note the very much improved
condition of their little grand
son, Howard Douglas holland,
who has been quite i'll with
pneumonia.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

When a man writes as follows don't
you think he means it? Mr.. S. @.
Williams, Powderly, Texas, says: 81
have suffered for years with Kidney
and Bladder trouble, using every prep
aration | came across and taking many
prescriptions all without relief until
NY attention was called to Pineules.
After 81 days trial (S1 .00). I am feel
ing fine. Money refunded If OF salts
lied. Sold by j. w. Jones.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Mrs. w. j. Jones returned
Thursday from Pheba, Miss.
where she visited relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-04-16

Bilious? Feel heavy after dinner?
Tongue coated? Bitter taste? Com
plexion shallow? Liver needs waking
up. Doan's Regulets cure bilious at
tacks. % cents at any drug store.
For sale by all dealers. Price 30 cents.
Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo, n c W
York, sole agents for the United States.
Rember the name--Doan sand take
no other.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-30
HOoGS ARRAIGNED,
Former Beverly Bank Teller Pleads
Not GuiIty-Out On Bail.

Salem, Mass, Dec. 29-Albert s.
Hoogs. former teller of the Beverly
Savings Bank. who is alleged to have
confessed to misappropriation of about
$1,000 Of the banks funds, was held for
the grand jury by Judge Sears in the
district court today The complaint
specifically charges the larceny of
$1,000 from the bank on Oct. "a last
Hoogs pleaded not guilty, waived the
reading of the complaint and waived
examination His bonds were fixed at
$4,000, and We're furnished by FIVE
Beverly business men, Melville Wood
bury. Robert Robertson, c. O. Hood,
c. A. Hurd, and Albert A. Lunt.
Today's proceedings were very brief.
Hoogs appeared to have recovered fully
from the serious illness caused by an
overdose of some narcotic. from which
he was suffering at the time the short
age in the banks accounts was dis
covered.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-30
Belgrade Granoc,

The meeting of Belgrade Grange held
Saturday evening, Dec. 26, was largely at
teneded. Visitors We're present from
North Augusta and other Oranges Til.
chairs were filled and program furnished
by the sisters. The officers for the even
ing were: Master, Clara Hammond
overseer, Cora Penney; lecturer Nora
Minot; chaplain, Nellie C. Pray; secre-
tary, Nina Reynolds; steward Mabel
Page; assistant steward. Ada Richard
son; gate keeper, Lottie Scribner: Ceres
Eva Yeaton; Flora, Nora Chandler Po-
mona, Marion Tebbetts; lady assistant
steward, Bessie Penney. After Il short
business session during which time one
application for membership was receiv-
ed, the meeting was placed in charge OF
worthy lecturer who presented the fol-
lowing program: Singing, Grange choir.
original paper, Sister Hattie Morrow;
piano solo, Sister Jessie Penney: reading
Sister Nina Reynolds; vocal duet, Sisters
Mary and Lila Penney; reading, Sister
Lyford; singing, Sister Ada Richardson:
reading, Sister Clara Hammond singing,
Grange choir. Recess was declared, at
which time fine lunch was served by
the sisters, consisting of cake, pies.
doughnuts, coffee, etc. Next meeting will
be held Saturday, Jan. 2, and will be an
all-day meeting for the installation of
officers. "A vote was taken at the last
meeting to extend an invitation to Sisetr
Maud Andrews to be present the day Of
the installation and give us some read
ingS.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-30
JOHN SAMUEL JENKINS.
Civil War Veteran Passes Away
Tuesday at Oakland.

Oakland, Me. Dec. 29.-(SpeciaD.-
4 veteran of the Civil War worthy of
more than a passing notice, died here
today. John Samuel Jenkins recently
moved to this section from Keene. n.
Fl. He died at the home OF his daugh-
ter, Mrs. S. d. Bowler, who lives on
the Pond road. jenkins was 73 years
old and death was due to general
breaking down of health. Jenkins en-
tered the United States navy in 1858,
serving continuously until 1872 when
he was discharged for disability He
served during the Civil War with
Farragut and Gushing and was with
the latter during the trying days when
the Union forces were hedged in on
the Potomac river and getting supplies
and munitions of war to the army was
difficult.
widow, a daughter and three
sons, William. Albert and John Sam
uel, Jr.. the sons living in Minnesota
survive.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-30
LlTcHFiELp.

POND ROAD-Captain and Mrs. Il
NJ. Bird, Mrs e. l.. Norton and Luther
Lawrence We're among those from this
vicinity who attended Gardiner Grange
Monday evening.
Miss c. II. Kendall was in the place
over Sunday.
A. p. Berry arrived here Thursday
to pass the holidays at Sunnyside
Farms.
Miss Caroline Peacock, Litchfield
Academy ~ passed Christmas with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pea
cock.
Leonard o. Merrill. Colby '09 was in
the place last week
w. H. Spaulding is chopping wood
for B. L. Merrill.
Ice in the pond is nearly thick
enough for harvesting. Many of the
farmers are already preparing to Sc
cure a seasons supply.
Frank Peacock is hauling stove
wood to Gardiner
Many of the farmers are busily en-
gagged in chopping and hauling wood
from the roads, to last through the
coming season The shedding is eX-
cellent, with not enough snow to hind
er the choppers in their labors.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-30
Portland Walker Reaches
San Francisco Tuesday.
Colonial Jack Has His Long
Trip About Halt Completed.
Trundles WhssIbarrow and Makes
Speed Of Is Miles 4 Day.

San Francisco, Dec 29.-J. A. Krohn
of Portland, Me-, arrived in this city
today on walk of 5000 miles, which
he is to make on wager in 400 days.
According to the conditions of the bet
KrOhn, who is better known as
Colonial jack must push a wheel
barrow en- route and cover the dis
tance in the time named He has al
ready walked 1860 miles, an average
Of rs miles a day. To complete the
walk on schedule time, he must walk
a fraction over % miles a day, and in
spite Of II days lost on account of ILL.,
ness. he is far ahead Of the REQUIRE
ments.
The Sphinx the wheelbarrow
which the pedestrian trundles on his
long walk, is covered with the post
marks of 635 postoffices. It also has
a speedometer attached to register the
number of miles covered. The wager
on the outcome of the walk is $1,000.
against 2000~copies Of the book which
Krohn will write on the completion OF
his walk.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-30
LIMITS OF PUNISHMENT.
Gen. Bell issues Order Establishing
Penalties to Be Imposed on Soldiers.

Washington, Dec. 29.-Generai BEL
chief of staff, has issued general orders
to the army promulgating an executive
order establishing limits of PUNISH
,nent for the enlisted men of the army.
Heretofore the punishments prescribed &.
for desertion varied according TO
whether the soldier surrendered or was
apprehended. his length OF service ana
duration of desertion. The limit OF pun
ishment now fixed for simple deseftion
is three years. with increased limits tor
previous convictions, and when III eN-
ecution of conspiracy or IN the pres
erce Of hostile Indians or unlawiui as
Semblages.
Increased punishment IS pfescfipeo
for selling or losing clothing. accoutre'
ments, etc, and also for absence VIII
out leave. Slight notifications are
made in the requirements in the matter
Of previous convictions to JUSTIFY ois
honorable discharge for minor "i
fences.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1908-12-30
MONTVILLE.

ClCNTER-The Christmas tree at the
Center schoolhouse was we'll attended
The children receiving variety o
gifts, and, in their turn, gave the audi
ence a good program. t...--
Among those who took their Christ
mas dinners with friends and relatives
were g. F. Thompson and children
Ethel and Clarence, at Mr.. and Mrs
Fred Greeley's. in Freedom, Mrs. NJ. c
Gordon, Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Corridor
with their daughter, Helen, at F. b
Pauls in Morrill,, Mr.. and Mrs. West
p. Jones at S. *. Thompson's in Nortl
Montville.
Mrs. S. j. Sanford is the guest of hel
daughter, Mrs. Roscoe P. Downer.
Mr.. and Mrs. w S. Davis, who were
married December "a, will receive theil
friends at the Grange hall, Wednesday
evening, January 6.
c. c. Swasey has returned to New
buryport, Mass.
The installation Of the officers Of
Union Harvest Grange will take place
next Saturday evening, if the weather
permits.
SOI7TH-The infant son of Mr.. ant
Mrs e. A. Davis died very suddenly
Wednesday morning Dec. %.
Mrs West Bowley is ILL.,
Charles f. Thompson, was confined
to the house last week by illness, but
is able to be out again.