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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
Capt. Robert S. Harris.

Capt. Robt. S. Harris, one oil
the best citizens the county ever
had, passed to his reward Friday
night about eight o'clock at his
home about Ii miles northeast of
the city after an illness lasting
several years with complication
of diseases. His death had been
almost momentarily expected
since last Tuesday morning and
therefore came as no surprise to
his family and friends.
Capt. Harris was sixty-nine
years old and was consistent
member of the Woodlawn Cum
berland Presbyterian church.
He was a man of many sterling
traits of character and was loved
by all who knew him. The fun
eral took place at two o'clock
Saturday afternoon and burial
was made in the NoodlaWn bury
ing ground.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
Mr.. CASTOR Appointed
Sec'y and Treas. |. |. & C

President Whitfield has ap-
pointed Mr.. ID. T. CASTOR as sec
retary and treasurer of the In
dustrial Institute and College to
take the place of the late H. NJ.
Waddell.
The appointment of Mr.. Gas
ton was no surprise to his friends
for they felt that he deserved
the place. During the past two
years he has been assistant, and
on account of Major Waddell's
failing health he has done a
large part of the work not in
tended for him, but he did it
faithfully and well, and without
a murmer.
Mr.. CASTOR is one of the best
men in the country and he is
thoroughly qualified to fill the
position.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
MASONIC LODGE
PASSES RESOLUTIONS
Regarding the Late H. N.
WaddeII.

Whereas the Supreme Grand
Master has summoned cur broth
er. Fl. NJ. Waddell, from his
sphere of usefulness here below
to the grand lodge above, and,
whereas, brother II. M. Waddell
has been identified in a very
prominent manner with the Ma
sonic order for a number of
years.
Be it resolved first, that, in the
death of brother Waddell, Co.
lumbus Lodge No. 5, F. and A.
NJ. has lost very faithful
Craftsman, who was always at
his post Of duty. and who labor
ed for the best interest of our
fraternity at all times; that his
sterling character and many,
manly virtues made him an ex-
ample of excellence for all to
emulate; that his kindly qualities
and heart made him beloved by
all who came in contact with
him.
Resolved End. that a page in
the lodge Minutes be set aside
to his memory.
Resolved 3rd that the usual
badge of mourning be worn for
30 days.
Resolved 4th that the Secre-
tary be requested. to furnish
copy of these resolutions to the
bereaved family Of brother Wad-
dell and the city papers.
Faithfully submitted,
CHAs- C.. BUDER,
WILLIAM BALDWIN,
r. A. CARSON,
Committee.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
OF VITAL INTEREST
TO THE FARMERS
Bureau of Soils Of United States Depart
ment Of Agriculture Offers Assistance
To All Interested.
Aberdeen. Mississip

Aberdeen. Mississippi
| wish to accept the courtesies
of THE COMMERCIAL in introdu.
cling myself to those readers
who are in any way connected
with the agriculture of the coun-
ty, more especially those who
are directly interested in the cul-
tivation of the soil and the grow
ing of crops | am connected
with the Bureau of Soils. of the
U. S Department of Agriculture,
and representing the division
Soil Utilization in the First Con-
gressional District of Mississippi.
We have for our object the study
of soils as basis for crop diver
sification, the introduction of
new crops, and the most econom-
ic production of the staple crops
now grown, | want to say to
each Individual farmer of Tia
county that we are vitally inter-
ested in your particular farm and
stand ready to do all we can Tor
you in regard to improving your
soil conditions and increasing
your crop yields. If you are
facing any problems in regard to
your soils or your crop yields,
and are sufficiently interested to
adopt methods for relieving your
distress, we will be glad to visit
your farm, talk over the pro.
blems with you. study our pc
culiar soil conditions, and offer
you as full suggestions as posi-
bic for bringing about the i'm
pro~ement that you desire.
That we may get in touch with
each other, / want you to write
me that you wish our services,
stating, if you will, the nature Of
your trouble, and l assure you
that your request will receive our
careful attention. Since the
number of requests for such Wis
its increases continually, some
delay may be expected in MAX
ing a due response. | want
every farmer in the county to
feel free to call on me or write
me at any time for any service
that we can render in this line of
work.
Very respectfully,
r. A. WINSTON, Soil Utilization.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
AN OIL MILL
FOR BENT OAK
Prominent Planters To Build Same With
Modern Ginnery.

Messrs. Willis Banks, C. B..
Richards. E G. Hardy, Charles
H. and Cary Cooke, prominent
planters of Bent Oak. have
organized a company ard will
build a modern ginnery and Oil
Mill at that place. The former
will be ready for operation the
coming seas but the erection
of the latter may be postponed
for another year.
The gentlemen behind the
are amply able TO
carry out their plans and they
will doubtless receive the CO.
of number of other
coed citizens of the neighbor-
hood
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
Proceedings of Circuit Court.

Up to 2 o'clock Saturday the
following cases had been dispos-
ed of in the Circuit Court:
Standard Stove Works VS.. Sou
thern r. r., dismissed at defen-
dant's cost.
j. Albert Loeb VS.. Sou. Ry.,
verdict for plaintiff.
S. Selig VS.. Sou. Ry ], verdict
for plaintiff.
E. E. Lennon VS.. Samuel Kay,
dismissed at cost of plaintiff.
Jennie Silas VS.. Sou Ry., dis
missed at plaintiff cost.
John A. Johnston VS.. Mrs. E.
F. Mcdaniel and H. C. Compton,
jury disagreed.
July Williams VS.. Sou. Ry.,
verdict for plaintiff.
S d. Davis VS.. Sou. Ry., ver-
dict for plaintiff.
A. P. Bradley VS.. DR.. j. Uith-
over. verdict for plaintiff.
VIM. Driver VS.. Sou. Ry., ver-
dict for defendant.
E. T. Moore, VS.. Sou Ry., ver-
diet for defendant
Mrs. Nellie holland ct al VS..
Sou. Ry., demurrer sustained and
case dismissed.
Mrs S. Selig VS.. Mrs. C. K.
Lawrence, dismissed at cost OF
defendant.
w. L. Young VS.. Lowndes
county, demurrer over-ruied and
non suited by plaintiff.
j. T. Franklin Bros. VS. C. A.
Russell, judgment by default for
plaintiff.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28

A pretty home wedding was
that of Miss Alice Clayton Locke
and David Newton Stinson, sol
emnized at IL a. M, "Wednesday
at the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. A. C..
Locke. The house was appro-
priately decorated with palms,
ferns and cut flowers. Rev. c.
NJ. ZwingIe, of West Point, said
the ceremony which united these
popular young people.
The bride was becomingly
gowned in a brown tailored suit
and carried BRIDES roses.
Immediately after the cere-
mony the happy couple left amid
IA shower Of rice and good wishes
for Birmingham and other cities,
where their honeymoon will be
spent. Upon their return they
will make their home in West
Point, where the groom resides.
Mr.. Stinson is a popular yonng
business man of West Point and
his many friends will cordially
welcome his fair young bride.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
Will Be Held January 81,
February Ist and End
A Number of Prominent People From
Distance Will be PreSent---EseDbOdy
Invited to Attend The Services.

The Board of Trust es Of the
Congregation B'Nai Israel have
issued invitations to the dedica-
ton services of their new tenn
pie, and a large number of visit
.ors are expected to attend.
Only the clergy Of Columbus
will receive personal invitations,
but Rabbi Hertz and the mem
ters of his congregation feeling
deeply grateful to the citizens
generally for their kindness IN
aiding in the completion of the
temple, desire through the press
10 extend cordial invitation to
ee3-y one to attend these and all
re services.
Quite number Of prominent
6rews from a distance are eX-
ected, among them being Rev.
Dr. nj. Samfeid of Memphis;
noted throughout the country
for his intelligence, his liberal
ity and his piety, who viii deliv-
er the dedicatory sermon 9th
ers who are expected are: Rabbi
Max Raisen, of Meridian; Rabbi
A. Brill, of Greenville; Rabbi
Sol Kory, Of Vicksburg and Rab-
bi S. G. Bottigheime j, of Match
ez
The entire program has not
yet been arranged but it will be
a very interesting one and will
be published ii our n
issue. A special choir under the
direction of Mr.. H. NJ. Teasdale
will furnish music for the occasion
The services will be held as fol-
lows: Friday, January 31st, at
s p. M; Saturday, February 1st,
at 10 a. m, and Sunday, Febru-
AIRY End, at 3 p. m.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
Railroad Notes.

Mr.. Steve Forbes, chief clerk
TO the Superintendent Transpor-
tation, Mobile, Ala. has been
visiting Mr.. w. E. Kennedy dur
ing the past week.
Buck Scoebel, of the Union
News Co., St. Louis, has opened
a branch office and supply house
in Columbus and will direct the
service on the Mobile & Ohio and
Southern Railway in Mississippi.
Mr.. Frank Mcdowell has re-
linquished his connection with
the M. & o. Railway and accept
ed a position with the A T. &
N. r. r as engineer with head
quarters at Aliceville, Ala
Mr.. w ]. Morris, a popular
fiagman on the M. e O, has
been spending a few days in the
city.
Mr.. G. A. Pigford, Division
Superintendent of the Mobile &
Ohio, was on the Montgomery
District of his road few days
the past week and was joined
at Columbus by Mr.. j. B. Murphy
the efficient Train Master of this
District. and an official trip was
made over the line to Mont
gomery.
Mr.. Henry Martin, who has
Feen with the Mobile & Ohio for
a number of years as Superin-
tendent Terminals, Mobile, Ala.
has resigned his position to ac-
cept a similar position at Pales-
tine, Texas, with the Interna-
tional and Great Northern.
Mr. ]. F. Enright, for a num-
Der of years with the Mobile
& Ohio as Master Mechanic has
resigned his position and gone
with the International and Great
Northern Palestine, Texas. Mr.
Enright has been succeeded by
Mr.. B. C.. Brook.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
.RIFLEMEN RETURN
FROM INAUGURATION

The Columbus Riflemen under
command of Capt. Mullins who
attended the inaugural ceremo-
MES of Governor Noel, returned
home Wednesday. except Capt.
Mullins, who remained over a
day.
They x1 at thirteen
company's participated in the
ceremonies and that a good i'm
preston was made on the Legis-
lature and the visitors.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
THE COTTON MILLS
DO GOOD BUSINESS
Mississippi Factories Seem to Have all
They Can Do in Spite Of Times.

Mr.. Thomas l.. Wainwright,
manager Of the Stonewall Cot
ton Mills, has been spending a
few days in the partly on
pleasure and partly on business.
Mr. Wainwright is interested
Ia the cotton mills at Kosciusko,
Yazoo City and elsewhere in the
state. but devotes most of his
time to tie Stonewall Mills in
Clarke County. He was raised
with these mills, and their sue
cess is largely due to his SER
vices.
Mr. Wainwright was asked as
to the cause of the depression in
the cotton mill business, and
stated that It is due very largely
to the tightness Of the money
market, and the lack of demand
for goods.
Somehow or other the stone
wall mills have not been COM
PEELED to shut down single day,
but there was six weeks during
which time not a single new or
der was received.
However the mills did not stop
running. There were orders
ahead that kept them going, and
at the same time they were pill
/. ing up stock rea " to sell to the
first conner.
There was one mill up in the
northern portion of the state
that did not get a single order
for more than two months, and
yet it kept going, for the reason
that it had cash to run on and q
fine prospect Tor business sc
soon as the market opened. That
mill did not e'ose down, but
there was one mil that did close
down, and for the simple reason
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
A Small Blaze
Saturday Morning.

At about $3.50 o'clock Satur-
day morning the residence occu-
pied by Capt. Spreague, corner
College and twelfth streets was
discovered on fire. An alarm
was turned in and the depart
ment responded promptly, ex-
tinguishing the flames before
any very great damage was done
The fire caught from a defec-
tective fue.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
IT WILL GO TO COURTS
STATE PRISON TROUBLE TO BE LEGALLY
ADJUDlcATED.
Agreement Reached Whereby thu
Matter Will Go to the Supreme Court
for a Final Adjustment.

The friction in the penitentiary
office growing out of the contest
between the employees elected by
the old board of. trustees with
the employees elected by the new
board of trustees has been put
up to the courts for final de-
termination.
The employees elected by the
old board continue to assert their
right to hold offices to which the
old board elected them. On the
other hand the employees elected
by the new board continue to
assert their right to hold the
Offices because they were elected
by the new board.
While it seems to be conceded
that the old board had the legal
right to elect employees for the
year, yet the new board, or at
least a majority of them, hold
that the actien of the old board
was an insult to them. They
therefore declare that the old
employees elected by the old
board are not acceptable to them,
and that for that reason they
will not work with them. The
new trustees claim further that
they have the legal right to dis
charge any employe who is not
acceptable to them and whom
they do not believe to be capable
of properly discharging the du-
ties of their positions.
An agreement has been reach
ed by which the matter
will be at once decided by the
supreme court of the state on an
agreed state of facts signed by
the attorneys on each side I'm
der this agreement Mr.. Law
renee Yerger holds the ccffice of
secretary of the board Temporal
rily and Mr.. Brown, the secretary
of the old board goes out. When
the courts finally decide which
is the legal secretary, that gen.
tleman will take up the duties
of the office and will draw the
salary which is to accrue until
the case is finally settled
The agreement between the
parties will be taken into the
chancery court of this district
before Chancellor Lyell, who
will render a decision on one
side or the other without hear
ing the facts, in order that the
appeal may go up without delay
as the business of the office is
suffering on account of the pres
ent troubles. jackson News.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
a CARD.

On behalf of the Columbus
auxiliary of the o. l.. II. Asso-
citation we wish to tender our
thanks and sincere appreciation
to each of the ladies who parti-
cipated in the May Pole dance,
and to Mr.. and Mrs Muslin for
courtesies extended, also to Mr..
Westry Sessums our doorkseper.
Signed
MRS. II. + SIMRALL, Pres,
MRS. CLAUDE AYREs, Sec.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
stockholders Meeting.

A called meeting of the stock
holders of the International Eel
loe Manufacturing Company will
be held in its office in the Odd
Fellows building at Columbus,
Miss, on Monday, February 10,
1868, at z p. m. All stockhoId-
ers are requested to be present
in person or by proxy.
By order of the Board of Di-
rectors.
ct j. o. Cook, Secy.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
FOOT MASHED
BY SO. RY, TRAIN

Mr.. Hunter Ellis a fiagman
on the Southern Ry. between
Columbus and Birmingham had
his foot badly mashed while
coupling cars at Fayett, Ala.
Friday. He was brought to
Columbus and placed in the
Columbus hospital for treatment.
DR.. Davis thinks he will be able
to save the mashed foot.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28

Mr.. j. b. Plummer has accept
ed a position in the dry goods
department of Simon Loeb &
Bro, and entered upon his du-
ties. Mr.. Plummer cones to
Columbus from m Birmingham
where he has been with Love-
man, Joseph & Loeb for some
time but prior to going there
was with 3. Lowenstein and
Bro, Memphis, Tenn, for fif-
teen years He is thoroughly
familiar with his duties and will
add strength to the already strong
force of Simon Loeb Sc Bro.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
Don't Blame Us

for your sore foot. If you would
only buy our Red Cross Shoes
you would never experience any
more foot trouble. Red Cross
Welts don have those tacks
and hobbies in the inner sole;
tfey are as smooth as polished
ivory, and they are flexible too,
conforming to the line of the
foct.
Simon Loeb & Bro.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28

Ruby Lee Sanders, the four
year old daughter of Mr.. A. ]
Sanders died at her fathers
home near Steens last Monday
from the effects of measles, and
her little body was tenderly laid
to rest by sympathetic friends in
Smiths graveyard, Baxter, Ala.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
January 10. 1908.
The Postmaster,
Columbus. Miss.

ADt 4VOpf
The Postmaster,
Columbus. Miss.
Sir:-Upon inspection it is
found that the present patron
f. age on rural routes Nos. 5 ard
IS from your Office is not salts
factory. 1t is stated that there
are ll2 families on route No. S
and l3l families on ronte No. 6
who are not patronizing the
routes. 1t is suggested that
YOU take the matter up with
these persons and request that
they erect boxes, and that you
imrress upon all patrons the
necessity for increased patronage
If daily service is to be main
tanned. Unless there is a mater
ial Increase in the number of
pieces of mail handled by the
carriers on these routes it is pro-
bable that the Department will
consider the advisability of re
ducing the frequency Of service
thereon to three times a week.
On April l, 1908 you will re-
port as to the number of pieces
of mail collected and delivere
by the carriers on these routes
for the months Of January, Feb
ruary and March, 1903.
Very respectfully,
p. w. DEGRAw,
Fourth Assistant Postmaster
General.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
Attention! E. a. Masons.

An E. A. lodge will be held
Tuesday night, Jan. 28th, at z
O'Clock to confer the degree by
request. All Masons, especially
visiting brethren, are invited.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
For Sale.

My entire household furniture
for sale Monday. Apply to the
E. 7. Moore cottage. 724-3rd
avenue North.
Mrs. DORA MCCLURE.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28

At the hour Of going to press
last night Mr.. Earnest N.
Boards condition was considered
to be very serious and but little
hopes are entertained for his
recovery.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28

Mai. Jno. P. Mayo and Col.
Walter Weaver returned Thurs
day from the Inauguration of
Governor Noel.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28

Mr.. and Mrs. C.. d. S. Bragg,
of the Prairie, have the sympa-
thy of their many friends on ac-
count of the death of their little
two-year old daughter which oc-
Cured Saturday from pneu-
monia.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28

Mr.. d. A. Hargrove, a promi-
nent citizen, of Trinity, spent
Wednesday in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28

Mr.. G. d. Seay has accepted a
position with Mr.. G. Fl, Shep-
a rd in Greenville.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
Remember

This is the last week of LOEB 5
Great White Sale.
Simon Loeb & Bro.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28

DR.. Marion Vaughn, of Dun
bar, spent Saturday in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28

Mr., John C. Golden, of Dun
bar. spent Saturday in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1908-01-28
MORE BUSHES
MUST Be HAD
On Rural Routes S and 6 Out Of Columbus
Or They viii Be Discontinued.

The following letter is self ex-
planatory::
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-02-20
A NTzAPZ TRAVELLING
COyTLYIE

We have heard since the summer
season great deal about the "War
On Sleeves" but IL this war still con-
tinues 1t must be fought with the
winds, for there are no longer two
sides to the question; short sleeves
except for evening wear--are now.
practically, .non-existent, and for one
three-quarter-length sleeve we find
three full-lengths. For afternoon cos
times, to be worn on occasions Of cer-
emony, we find the three-quarter-
length sleeve vepy much used, but all
The coat sleeves are long or are worn
over blouses, or bodices, which show
the tight sleeve reaching tor over
the wrist Most women will find the
long, ruckedup sleeves very becom-
ing; and some dressmakers insist on
mounting them on tight lining, but
my personal taste is all against this
plan. The sleeve will wear much bet.
ter If lined, but then 1t will never look
so smart and pretty as the sleeves
which are made of supple material
oiu oiAOWNu W push d5aihSb lHt
arm, like mousquetaire glove. In
point d'Esprlt-for evening wear
these sleeves are delightful, and the
upper Part, from the shoulder to just
above the elbow, should be compara-
lively full, so that the net may fall in
soft folds. From elbow to wrist the
sleeve should then be gathered on the
inner seam and fastened with tiny
hooks and eyes-the piece extending
over the wrist being shaped like a
small bell and allowed to reach the
knuckles. A black taffetas blouse
with sleeves of this order is de-
,ightful and most useful garment, es-
pecially II the open fronts be braided
I with fine black braids and edged with
mink, the extreme edge Of the sleeve,
that part which extends over the
wrists, being trimmed In the same
way. Such a blouse is ideal for wear
ing with a sleeveless coat OF black
chiffon cloth or of black mirror vel
vet.
Fashion" has always been-and
ever will remain-a mysterious and
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1908-02-20

Side View Of Plank Frame.

possible on land that is level and dry.
Set stone or concrete posts under
the frame posts, coming well above
the surface of the ground. and going
down to solid foundation. Between
the concrete and the bent post, place
. 2inch plank, to absorb the moisture
These piers and the bents may be
from 16 to 20 feet apart. depending
upon the nature of the fodder or grain
that will be stored In the upper story.
sn the interior and across the ends of
the barn these piers may be set whero
1t is convenient to place posts to sup
port the heavier strlngers that will
carry the jolsts for the floor over the
stables. Tho bents are then framed.
using plank 2Xl0 inches for an aver
age-slzed building, and 2xS inches II
under average size. Fit the upright and
the cross planks together, which