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The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

Representative of the passenger
departments OF the different lines OPP
Grating in Mississippi were summoned
to appear before the State Railroad
Commission at Jackson last Wedues-
day to show cause why family mile
age books should not be Issued and
explain the discrepancy In rates
charged by the different roads for
hauling excess baggage Practically
every railroad operating IH 1Iissis-
sippi was represented. and iu aill-
tion TO the members of the e1mul=-
sion and the attorney general rresl-
dent Holder. of the Mississippi Trav-
elers' Association. was present The
meeting took the nature OF con
ference rather than a formal session.
and the railroad men save the eom-
missiOners a nice .-jolly.'- without
having made any definite promises
concerning the sale of family mile
age books or the establishment 0r q
uniform rate on excess baggage
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

Miss Eoline Russe1l's Columbus
friends will be interested in knowing
that she will spend the summer
abroad. Miss Russell leaves Mobile
the latter part of next month and viii
sail from New York.
Mrs Lide. Mrs. Charles Buder.
Mrs " s. Newly and Miss Lizzie
Whitfield were among the Colum-
bians to enjoy Field Day in Tupelo
with the teachers and pupils OF the
Public Schools.
Miss Mary McClure's recital at the
College Friday evening is a musical
event that will be anticipated with
pleasure. Her program promises TO
be unusually attractive.
President Whitfield of the I. I. and
c. visited Bonneville last week to de-
liver an address. Later he attended
the convention of Southern Colleges
in Memphis.
Mrs. Marian Baily Proctor returned
Friday to Monroe City, Mo-, after
pleasant stay with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. B. L. owen.
Mrs. Nathan Whitfield and Miss
Eloise Whitfield are in New Orleans
for ten days visit.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Caine will be
with Mr.. and Mrs. SimralI until the
completion of their new cottage on
Ninth street.
Mr.. H. P. Williams, prominent
citizen of the Dunbar neighborhood,
was in the city the past week on bus
mess.
Miss Josephine Johnston, who has
been the guest of her grandfather,
Mr. Harrison Johnston, returned Fri
day to New Orleans.
Mr.. Eugene Harrison, a cadet at
the A and NJ. College this session,
spent the weekend at home.
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Miss Ruth Stocked leaves this
afternoon for a few days visit to
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Miss Mary Morgan of the College
faculty is visiting in Memphis.
Mrs Hampden Osborne left
for Birmingham
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Mrs. Carey Cooke and little daugh- /
ter are in the city.
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Mr. F. P Phillips has returned /
from Atlanta.
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Mr.. Lindsay Russell of New York /
IS in the city.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30
In Compliment to Mrs. Marian Bailey
Proctor.

FOCIOE.
A large and brilliant event that
came at the awakening call of the
spring season was the card party at
which Mrs. B. L. owen entertained
on the afternoon of Tuesday, in com
pliment to her daughter, Mrs. Marian
Bailey Proctor of Missouri. There
were beautiful decorations every
where. In the hall, where punch was
served by Miss Banks, Miss Sadie
Hudson and Miss Sale, crimson roses
were employed with rich and effec-
tive result; in the library, red was
again the prevailing tone, developed
by a wealth of bright blossoms. The
drawing room had pink carnations in
favor, and the dining room adjoining
displayed quantities of Gala lilies ar
ranged with artistic touch. Mrs. owen
and Mrs. Proctor were assisted in re-
ceiving by Mrs. F. P. Phillips and
Miss Harrison of Atlanta, while a trio
of attractive little maids, Misses Alice
Hairston, Nina Weldon and Ida
Frances Oliver, welcomed the guests
and afterward recorded the scores.
Whist was played, with honors won
by Mrs. S. B. Street, Jr., whose souv-
enir was a pretty cut glass bon bon
dish. A dainty Dresden china orna-
ment brought to Miss Pauline Owen
consolation for defeat At the con-
clusion of the games, a delicious ice
course with cakes was enjoyed. Those
present were: Mrs. Flewellyn Shing
Iene of Jackson, Mrs. Price McLe-
more of Greenwood, Mrs. Williams
of GuIfport, Mrs. Rhett, Mrs. William
Hopkins, Mrs. Hardy, Mrs. Osborne,
Mrs. Belts, Mrs. Searcy. Mrs. Brooks,
Mrs. Landrum, Mrs. Field, Mrs. S. B.
Hudson, Mrs. J. NJ. Morgan, Mrs.
Ayres, Mrs. Curtis Smith. Mrs. Mayo,
Mrs John Maxwell, Mrs. Odeneal,
Mrs. P. w. Maer, Mrs. G. A. Wilkin-
son, Mrs. Woodward Mrs S. B.
Street, Jr., Mrs. Winston, Mrs Davis,
Mrs. Mooney. Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs. J.
T. w Hairston, Mrs Lee Caine, Mrs.
E. S. Moore, Mrs. Wilson Of Virginia,
Mrs. Stockard. Mrs Willis Banks,
Mrs. Sanford, Mrs. DashielI, Mrs.
Sherman. Mrs Simrau, Mrs. Harrf-
son Sykes, Mrs. r. J. Locke, Jr., Miss
Mumford Of Richmond, Miss Lucy
Harrison of Atlanta. Miss Georgia
Goodrich of Memphis, Miss Sanford
of Alabama, Miss Robertson, Miss
Bell, Miss Davis, the Misses Owen,
Miss Anna Banks, Miss Olivia Leigh,
Miss Harrison, Miss Sale, Miss Sadie
Hudson Miss Laura Young and Miss
Billups.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

Elsewhere we preseat an a.aKersasa-
menr OF G.. ". Sherman s c. Wa1eh
viii give every faFmer wA0 &essres sn
realize q handsome prlce en- hls fasE
years crop an opportunity eE 4azns
50. Mr. Sherman is ln q Eczz1o4 en-
account OF an Cd crder Co naT a nFe-
MUM for gaod eottoa lf 1als sere4 ra
him before Friday ee tbs w@@& sad
II xou are tkinklzg q seflirs thzs ls
your opportunity.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30
Honner-O'Haver.

A marriage of interest to Colum-
bians was that of Miss Amealia
O'Haver to Mr.. David Hopper, which
occurred in Memphis the past week.
Miss O'Hayer is the daughter of
Chief of Police O'Haver. who has
many friends in Columbus and who
was formerly a citizen of this place.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30
Montgomery-schoolfeId.

Announcement of the marriage Of
Miss Anne Montgomery, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Zack J. Montgomery of
Frankfort, KY, to Mr.. Charles Beard
Schoolfield, also of that city, claims
the best wishes of many in Columbus,
the girlhood home of Mrs. Montgom-
cry, who, as Miss Claudia Maer, was
so much admired, and is so affection
ately remembered. The wedding oc-
Cured on Wednesday,, April the
twenty-second.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

Mr.. S. D. Harris announces that
the handsome old ante-bellum home
in front of Gen. E. T. Sykes resi-
dence is to be moved north on its
present site, to make room for a
handsome corner lot on the premises.
1t is Mr.. Harris intention to move
the home while there is opportunity
for doing so, an expert in that line
now being in the city engaged in
moving Mr.. Walter Weaver's house.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

The Dispatch is pleased to see Mr..
Sydney Loeb home again after a ten
weeks stay at Hot Springs, Arkan-
sas. Mr.. Loeb has entirely reeov-
cred from his severe attack of rheu-
matism and it is pleasing to record
this fact.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30
The GobeI Tragedy.

The Gobel Tragedy will be present
ed at the Corees Theatorium on
South Market street next Friday and
Saturday, May 1st and End. This
picture, which presents one of the
most famous tragedies in the history
of the country, was procured at great
expense, and no one can afford to
miss it.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

The Dispatch is glad to know that
the sons of Mr.. e. C. Grace and the
son of Mr.. Joe Cook, who have been
critically i'll for several weeks past,
victims of fever, are now out of dan
ger, and convalescent.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

The Wednesday Whist found a
revival of all its old time gladness in
the delightful meeting with Mrs Will
liam H. Brooks, the afternoon of the
twenty-second. The guests were:
Mrs. d. P. Davis, Mrs. Charles Frier-
son, Mrs. Dashiell, Mrs. Ayres, Mrs.
Winston, Mrs Simrall, Mrs. Mayo,
Mrs. Sanford. Mrs. Rhett. Mrs. Field.
Mrs. Marian Proctor, Mrs. George
Wilkinson, Mrs. Williams of Gulf
port, Miss Mumford. Miss Goodrich.
Miss Lucy Harrison, Miss Sanford.
The occasion was one of the pleas
ATTEST that marked the passage of the
week, and was characterized by
charming details. A variety of flow
ers, fragrant and abundant, adorned
the home, and were used with espe-
cially graceful design in the dining
room with it's color motif of red and
green. An elegant salad course fol-
lowed the contest at whist.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

Mr. r. =. E3war1s. uEe cE tAe
leading citizens @ tie prairie. frel
Pean. Miss. was in tAe c1rv On lass
Thursday and paid tbs o@ce = p1ezs-
ant call.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

Mr.. Dow Phillips, of the eastern
section of the county and that beats
representative on the board of super
visors, was in the city the past week
on business.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30
Railroad Rumble.

The Southern Railway II 1fissis-
sippi is doing q fine business. and last
SUNDAY was a banner day In passen-
ger traffic. Conductor STANLEY Gard
ner, who has a run between CoInm-
bus and Greenville. handled I.1S7
passengers on the round trip between
the two cities This is the largest
number of passengers ever handled
on a regular train on this line In
single day
Mr.. J. D Whittingtou. proprietor
Of the COrees Theat0rium on South
Market street. has returned 10 his
duties as engineer on the Montgou-
cry division OF the Mobile and Ohio
Railroad. Mr. Whlttington had
leave of absence Of six months. which
has expired. and he was compelled 20
resume work. Mr.. Wilmington re-
turn 10 railroad work viii in no way
affect the Corees Theatorium. which
will continue in uninterrupted opera
tion.
It is announced that the Mobile
and Ohio Railroad VIII resume the
operation OF dining cars today. The
service was abandoned several
months ago. and il was given cut az
that time that several thousand dol
lars had been lost in the operation
of the cars According to a special
recently sent out from Mobile. how
ever, passenger traffic has increased
steadily during the past two months
and is at the present time the heav-
lest that the company has enjoyed
for two years On account OF this
tremendous increase in trafHc. il has
been decided TO resume the opera
ton Of the diners in connection with
the passenger service
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

Mr.. Harold McGeorge and other
members of the Senior class at the
A. and M. College, spent several days
of the past week in the city.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

Mr.. Sam Darnell, prominent citi-
zen of Caledonia. was in Columbus
on last Thursday meeting his friends
here and transacting bushes.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

Prof. Joe Cook has been - Menu
phis the past week axten1zng tAe
great educational confersnee. waacA
has been In session n that city.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30
To Meet Miss Mumford of Richmond,
Virginia.

Mrs. William Rhett has issued in
vitations to card party on Wednes-
day afternoon at four o'clock in hon
or of her sister. Miss Mumford of
Richmond, Va.
Another out-of-town marriage, the
news of which will be interesting to
many here. is that of Miss Irene
Fletcher of Kosciusko to Mr.. J. G.
Ferrell of Batesyille, Ark. Miss
Fletcher was for several years asso-
ciated with the faculty of the Indus
trial Institute and College as an as
sistant in the Latin department, and
is most pleasantly recalled.
Columbians who spend the summer
at Monteagle, where Maj. and Mrs.
R. w. Millsaps of Jackson have, for
a long time, had cottage, read with
deep regret of Mrs. Millsaps' death
last Tuesday afternoon. In her death
the Old Ladies Home Association
loses an ardent supporter, who only
few weeks ago made handsome
donation to the cause she held dear.
Miss Roudebush and Miss Pennell
of the College faculty. Miss s. J.
Smith of the High School faculty
were in Memphis for the meeting OF
the Southern Association of College
Women, which brought one of the
most important educational confer
ences of the year.
Mr.. Burton Lincoln left yesterday
for Chicago, where he will be mar
ried on Monday at high noon to Mrs.
Bessie Lanier Brown. His brother,
Mr.. Atwell Theron Lincoln, Joined
him in st. Louis.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

Boys clothing at special prices at
Kaufman Bros.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

portant. Her success has been re-
markable. for in a short time she has
received distinctions in the way of
appointments for which librarians of
much longer experience would be
proud of. The Newark library is one
of the handsomest and most complete
in America
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

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The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30
Miss Meade's Fine appointment.

Columbus friends of Miss Kate
Meade will be gratified to learn of
her high success as manifested by the
following notice from the Birming-
ham Age-Herald:
Miss Kate Meade of Birmingham
has just been appointed to a position
in the library at Newark, n. J., an
honor which establishes her "hors
concour," in the library world, as
they say of artists who reach that
distinction in the salon.
Miss Meade some months ago ac-
cepted position In the library Of the
University of Chicago. but her ap-
pointment to the New Jersey library
Is considered to be much more i'm
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30
old Ladies' Home Association.

Old IauIeS Home ASSOCIATION.
The Columbus Auxiliary of the
Old Ladies' Home Association met
with Mrs. Ayres Friday morning to
complete arrangements for Tag Day.
from which great things are expected.
Measured by the success achieved
elsewhere, the Day should bring a
splendid harvest, and every one
should count it a privilege to swell
its profits. Tag Day in Jackson net
ted $500, and other towns in the
State have responded with equal gen
erosity to the opportunity it presents.
To a Columbian, Mr. John A. Stin-
son, the Association is indebted for
the corner stone of the new building.
Mr.. Stinson's gift is valued, and is in
keeping with his desire to aid always
a good work.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30
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The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

Underwear special at Kaufman
Bros.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30

The marriage of Miss Amalie
Sykes to Mr.. William Young Fair,
Jr., of Memphis, was celebrated at
the First Methodist church in Aber-
deem last Wednesday evening. Mr..
Jamie Billups of this city was a mem
ber of the wedding party, which also
included Mrs. Winston Houston, little
Miss India Sykes Houston, Miss
Charlie Scott of Rosedale, Mr.. Frank
Sykes and others.
The Terrell-Chandler wedding took
place in West Point on Thursday eve
ming. Mrs. Catchings Baird was the
matron of honor. Miss Alyda Carr,
maid of honor, and Mr.. jamie Bill
ups one of the groomsmen. The Co
lumbians who attended the ceremony
were: Mr.. and Mrs. William b. Ham
ilton, Miss Carr, Miss Carolyn Ham
ilton, Miss Anna Terrell Hamilton,
Mr.. Billups and Captain Billie Young
of Waverley.
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30
For Miss Harrison of Atlanta.

Miss Lucy Harrison of Atlanta.
who is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank P. Phillips, has been delight
fully entertained during the week.
She was the honoree of a happily
planned little morning bridge given
by Mrs. Phillips on Thursday, when
the guests were Mrs. Proctor, Mrs. S.
B. Street, Jr., Mrs. Searcy, Mrs. John
r. Maxwell, Miss Anita Bell and Miss
Anna Banks. Again on Saturday
Mrs. Phillips entertained informally
in compliment to Miss Harrison,
whom a number of friends were in
vited to meet at a lovely afternoon
tea. This pleasure came upon the
anniversary of Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips
wedding, and the bridesmaids on that
occasion received with Mrs. Phillips
yesterday
The Columbus weekly dispatch., 1908-04-30
Yea ger-Baker.

Miss Sallie Baker, niece of Mr..
L. F. Baker, well known and pop
ular railroad man of this city, who
resides in East Columbus, was mar
ried last Wednesday afternoon at
half-past one o'clock to Mr.. Perry
Yeager, a prominent young man of
Corona, Ala, the ceremony occurring
at the home of her uncle and being
performed by Rev. w A Hewitt, pas
tor of the First Baptist church of Co
Iumbus. The wedding was a quiet
affair but was witnessed by a number
Of the friends of the bride, who has
large circle of friends in this city.
Immediately after the ceremony, Mr..
Yeager and his bride left for trip
after which they will be at home in
Corona, Ala, where the groom is en-
gagged in business. The Dispatch ex-
tends its congratulations.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24

1925 to the support of Rev Howard Smith of Oregon, $50 to the Gospel wagon work. The average collection was $3.69.
 . W. D. Smith of Bon Air, Va., was in- troduced to speak for the sons of the church, and gave a capital little ad- dress, giving "reminiscences and com pllmenting the reports.
 Rev Timothy J. Lee closed the speak, ing with very interesting address on "The Power of Accumulated Littles." A vote of thanks was given the retir- ing clerk and treasurer, A. J. Smith.
 At the session cf the Congregational Sunday school, Sunday, the following officers were elected: Assistant super intendent, George A. Barnum; secre- tary and treasurer, Miss Mabel Tay- Tor; assistant, Phillips Morris; con- mittee on Gospel wagon work, H. M. Smith, A. T. Nettleton, c. B. Taylor, George A. Barnum, Gustave Carlson, Mrs L. c. Morris, Miss s. J. Scudder.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24

As Mrs Walsh was preparing to go to Sandy Hook, last Friday morning, smoke was discovered coming from the back of the house near the chimney and upon investigation it was dis covered that the house was on fire. A desperate effort was made to check the flames, but they soon gained such headway that it was seen the house must go. Neighbors helped in saving some portion of the furnishings of the first floor but practically nothing was
 saved from upstairs This house was
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24
HATTERTOWN.

DEATH OF MRS JULIETTE PLATT.
 Mrs Juliette Platt, who has been i'll
 but short time, died at, the home of
 her son, Thomas Perkins, Saturday
 evening, January IS. aged 80 years.
 She was native of North Salem, N.
 Y. and lived there until after her mar
 riage to Mir Perkins. After his death
 the family lived in Danbury and here
 the deceased was united in marriage a
 second time to Harry Platt, a we'll known farmer of Dodgingtown district. After his death some 20 years ago, Mrs Platt has lived most of the time with her son, Thomas, in this place. She was woman who loved the plain, simple New England life. She was devoted to her family and always showed a helpful interest in those in need of kindly ministrations. Her faculties were well preserved and she maintained an active interest in affairs to the last week of her life. She is survived by five sons, all grown to and all living in this state, Joseph, living in Woodbridge, William in Lanesville, Charles in Danbury, Frank in Bethel. and Thomas in this place. The funeral was held Tuesday, Rev Robert Duncan of the Stepney Baptist church, of which the deceased was an attendant. officiating. A quar- tet composed of Rev Mir Duncan, Mrs c. D. Stillson and MT and Mrs E. B. Booth sang several appropriate selec- tions. The carers were E. B. Booth. Eugene Northrop, s. P. Davis and Bird ,ey Peck.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24

The ringing of the Trinity church bell about o'clock Sunday afternoon, brought out the fire company and 100 or mere spectators to the plant of the lBorden's Condensed Milk Co.,, the re- port being that the factory was burn ing. It appears sparks from a locomo- tive set fire to the grass north of the factory which communicated to large stack of wooden crates and milk boxes, which were soon burning ferc ely. About 200 milk boxes were destroyed. While there was nothing for the fire men to do, the experience was valuable as showing that the hose cart could be gotten to the outmost run of the bor- ough in very short notice. Foreman Cannon hitched up Mrs Hawley's horse and the hose cart was attached to the rear of the wagon.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24
MASURY'S Railroad Paint !?

near Warmers pond and was formerly known as the Botsford Peet place. It was purchased some two years ago by Mrs Walsh, whose husband is an editor on the New York Sunday Herald. The fire probably was caused by defect in the chimney.
The Newtown bee., 1908-01-24
The Newtown Bee.
 Newtown, Friday, January 24. 1908.
HOME NEWS.
THE CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH
ANNUAL CHURCH MEETING.

AHS oiiiuoi iHSStiHS VI eiiC SoHS CSo- tional church for the presentation of reports and the election of officers was held, Saturday evering, and proved a very pleasant gathering. Tables were set in the lecture room and supper was served. The tables were adorned with 1 plants in bloom, cut flowers and lighted lamps, presenting an inviting appear ance. At each plate was souvenir, card containing picture of the church, and the hours of the church services. The presence of Rev Tim othy J. Lee added greatly to the pleas ure nf the occasion. Allison P. Smith presided at the business meeting. The officers elected were Clerk and treas urer, Dr Frank Gale; deacon for a term of four years, Allison P. Smith :; chorister, Arthur J. Smith; church committee, Miss s. J. Scudder. Mrs Andrew C. Moore, Alonzo Cree and George A. Barnum; Sunday school su- perintendent, Allison P. Smith. Arthur J. Smith, the clerk, reported the membership on January l, 1907, as 159. There were added, two by confession of faith and two by letter. Five were dismissed to other churches by letter. Death took one beloved member, Dea Lefferts W. Lloyd.
 The treasurer's report was as fol- lows: Balance on hand Jan 1, 1907, $137.19 Collections from church, 1S1.56 Collections from Sunday school, 41.65 Collections from Y. P. s. c. E., 65.O2
 $425. AZ
 The disbursements included: American Missionary Asso-
 citation, 5000 Congregational Church Build
 ing society, 1000 Congregational Educational so-
 ciety, 1000 American Board, . i-,4 20.00 Congregational Home Mission
 ary society, &ra 2OOO Ministerial Relief Fund, 500 General Conference Congrega-
 tional churches, 490 Rev MT Hume, ... 1000 Congregational Sunday school
 and Publishing society, 4.65 Home Missionary society from
 Sunday school, zoo \ Gospel wagons, 239.OO
 Mrs c. B. Taylor for the Ladies Aid \ society reported S175.74 raised, with S92. 85 on hand.
 L. c. Morris, the capable treasurer of the Ecclesiastical society, reported \ the receipts as S1472. 63 with balance of $23.4O. Improvements on the par sonage property have been made to the extent of several hundred dollars.
 Mrs A. J. Smith for the Ladies' Mis- sionary society reported receipts as SS9.89, with disbursements of $82 69. The Gospel wagon work was reported on by Henry M. Smith, the cost of maintenance being $239. George R. Wilson spoke on the pray CT meeting and of the efforts put forth to maintain it.
 For the Y. P. s. c. E.. Henry M. Smith reported a total membership of B, 28 active, associate and 2 junior {  The total receipts amounted to ;46.20, with a balance on hand of ;27.63. For the Sunday school Allison P Smith reported an average attendance 'or the year of 57. The largest at. tendance was 1Ol, and the smallest 3. The collections amounted to '115.89. The Sunday school contributed