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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-09
Mrs. Charles Humphries.

Friends throughout Columbus
were grieved to learn of the
death of Mrs. Charles Hum
phries which occurred on Friday
morning at the family residence
on 3rd avenue north. Mrs.
Humphries had been in spoor
health for several weeks but by
wonderful courage and will pow
er she did not give up until a
short time before the end came.
She was a member of the Pres
byterian church and was ever
willing and anxious TO labor in
the cause of Christ. She loved
to administer unto her friends
and loved ones and as long as
her health would permit she
went about doing good. She was
a faithful wife, a devoted moth
er, and the husband and two
children, Corrinne and Charles,
are grief stricken. God in his
infinite wisdom guide them.
The funeral was held from the
Presbyterian church yesterday
morning at II o'clock conducted
by Rev. J. J. Hill, after which
she was tenderly laid to rest in
Friendship cemetery.
The following friends acted as
pail bearers:
Messrs. r. j. Gunter, j. H.
Egger, Warren Gardner, Capt.
John A.Neilson, j. A. Ynies-
ira, w. G.. Gunter.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-09

Beginning today three street
cars will leave the corner of
Main and Market streets every
fifteen minutes, and beginning
this morning all cars will run to
Lake Park regularly. On next
Friday evening the informal
opening of the park will take
place when the Rif1emen's ball
will be the feature of the even
ing. Dancing and moving pic
ture shows will be the attraction
at this amusement place during
the summer, beginning tomorrow
week. Freshly painted cars will
also appear on the lines today.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-09
Episcopal Church Dinner

The dinner usually given on
May 8th by the ladies of the
Episcopal church, will be ready
on Monday, May 10th in the Par
ish House, from II to 3 o'clock.
Contributions have been liber-
al, and a most satisfying menu
will be offered. Lunches can be
furnished, and some sent out;
everything is so much more
pleasant at the House, that the
management hopes to serve their
friends there.
Parish House
May 10th, 1909.
Dinner-50 cents
Soup Meats Chicken Salad, etc.
Lunch-25 cents
Chicken Salad Beaten Biscuit Pickle
Cake cents Ice Cream 10 cents
Coffee 10 cents,
Patronize those who advertise
in this paper.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-09

Everything is in readiness for
the twenty-frst annual session
of the Bankers Association of
Mississippi, which will open on
Tuesday morning in the Colum-
bus Theatre. This meeting
promises to be most important
from a business as well as a
social viewpoint. The keys of
the city will be turned over to
the visitors and they will be well
come to the best that we have.
The men who compose this
association are the representa-
tive men of this State, and Co
lumbus people have tried to
make the entertainment for
them fitting in every way. Be
sides the members there will be
other distinguished bankers from
different parts of this country.
accompanied by their wives, and
we wish TO extend to them a
hearty welcome and wish for
them q royal time while within
our gates.
The public is cordially invited
10 attend the meetings and the
ladies are not only welcomed but
their presence will be appre-
ciated.
On Tuesday evening an enter
tainment will be given by the
music faculty and also the ath-
letic classes under the direction
of Miss Pohl, in the Industrial
Institute and College chapel. fol-
lowed by n dance given by
the Choctaws. in compliment
to the bankers, in the parlors
of the Hotel Gilmer. On
Wednesday evening a banquet
will be given at the Hotel Gil
mer Besides these thre e
entertainments there will be
trolley rides, automobile outings
and drives over the city.
The following is a complete
business program:
Tuesday May #, 1909.
Called to order by the President, 12
o'clock noon.
Prayer-Rev. w. E. Dakin.
Address Of Welcome-Ho Henry l..
Whitfield.
Response. W. McGrath, President
Commercial Bank, Brookhaven.
Addresses Of President.
Report Of Secretary.
Report OF Executive Committee.
Appointment of Committees.
Address" Postal Savings Situa-
tion" Lucius Teter, Chairman Postal
Savings Bank Committee, American
Bankers Association; President Chi
cago Savings Bank & Trust Company,
Chicago.
Address Modern Pharisees"- l..
Rice, Cashier Bank Of Commerce &
Trust Company, Memphis.
Call Of Congressional District-Ten
Minute Responses by ce-Presidents.
Wednesday-M II, 1909.
Reports Of Committees.
Debate-Shall We Have A Uniform
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-09
MINUTES OF
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MONTHLY REPORT HANDED
OUT BY THE CITY COUNCIL.
BUSY SESSION.
MEETING MAY 4TH, 1909

City Hall, Columbus. Miss,
May 4, 1909.
At regular meeting of the
Council this date present. E. S.
Donnell, mayor and Councilmen
Weaver, Smell, Vaughan, Nc
Clanahan, Moore and Steen.
After reading and adoption of
the Minutes of the last meeting
the following proceedings were
had.
Mr.. C. F. Sherrod of the Co
lumbus Railway Light and Pow
er Co.. was before the Council
in the matter of the petition pre-
sented to the Council by citizens
at its last meeting. which the
Council was asked to take some
steps looking to having the
Street Rw'y Co., operate its cars
both ways around the loop
known as the Warehouse corner
loop: Mr.. Sherrod stated in
substance that there was no dis
position on the part of the Rw'y
Co., to favor some of its patrons
to the detriment of others. that
they were trying to give the
best service commensurate with
the patronage given the Compa-
ny, and that now since the sum-
mer season was practically upon
US he thought the schedule soon
to be put on by the Street Rw'y
Co. would satisfy everybody,
and asked the indulgence of the
Council.
Mr.. S. w. Greenland of the
Columbus Light Company was
before the Council in the matter
of what his honor Mayor Don
nell had complained of in that he
did not consider the street lights
of sufficient voltage to give the
light the city was supposed to be
paying for, and assured the
council that from their stand
point they were doing every
thing possible to live up to their
contract; that they had tested
the lights with the present volt
age as we'll as with a greater
voltage, and that in the opinion
of those who made the test, the
light was better when run at the
speed now maintained; however,
his company wanted to do every
thing in their power to please
the council, and would be glad
provided the council should de-
sire to bring an expert here to
go over the matter. This latter
proposition was accepted by the
council, provided the city would
be put to no expense in the mat
ter.
The monthly reports of the
Captain of Police, Street Com
missioner and Engineer of the
Water Works were read and or
dered filed.
Continued on Thursday
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-09
LEADING BUSINESS MEN OF THE CITY ADVERTISE IN THIS PAPER

tober 26th through the 18th. 1t
is earnestly hoped that everyone
will do what they can to make
this undertaking a great success.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-09

The follwing poetry was COM
posed by little thirteen-year-old
Charley Humphries, after the
death of his mother:
She toiled and labored day by day,
To keep her child from going astray,
And when her work on earth was done,
She was never forgotten by any one.
She never thought an evil thought,
Nor did any evil things,
But when the Savior called her name,
She went up with her golden wings.
When grow to be a man,
l can look around and see her hand,
Leading me from evil things,
Keeping me close to her wings.
Don't forget the Want Column
if Won want results
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-09

Don't forget the Want Column
if you want results.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-05-09

Try a want ad.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-14
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

Pensacola, Feb. .)-So- ciety in large numbers gathered this afternoon at the National Tuberculo- sis Exhibition on Garden street ana heard a lecture by pr. Routzahh' IL was no social event. but the various social clubs had agreed to meet In body and proceed to the exhibit. For this reason. and also that but few of the card and social clubs are meet ing during lent, there were no so- ciaI sessions during the day.
 MT. Harry Van DeMark. of the stan of The Houston. Tex. Post. accom- panied by his wife and son. are among the visitors to the city. Mrs. Van De- mark coming on a visit to her mother.
 Mrs. C. E. Berch. of Mobile. Is the guest of MT. and Mrs. J c. Yniestra
 Misses Ruth and Aubrey coons reached the city this morning from college at Meridian. Miss. called here by the serious illness of the infant daughter of Mir and Mrs. J. w. Coons
 MT. and Mrs Fred W. Ledbetter. of Portland. Oregon. are the guests of MT. and Mrs H. G. DeSilva at their pretty home.
 The Ladies Auxiliary to the B. P. O. E., who have been holding most en- joyable weekly sessions. have decided to postpone all meetings until after Easter
 Mrs. C. Moreno Jones has as her guests Mrs. Pickett Jones and son. of Beaumont. Texas.
 Mrs Gait Chipley and son. of At lanta. are visiting MT. and Mrs. c. w HaRerman.
 Mrs. William H Knowles has as her guest the accomplished Miss Constance Knowles, of Atlanta, who will remain here for several weeks.
 Mra R nlNOn Marianna fa the guest of Mrs. Nj Jacoby.
 Miss Sadie Ginsberg. of Baltimore, is the charming young guest of Miss Lillian Jacoby
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
ASKS FOR A WRIT
MOBILE MAN STARTS CONTEST OF
 A NEW LAW.
c. III. Krumpel Holds There is No Ninth Ward--Judge Berney Takes the Matter Under Con-
 sideratiOn.

Mobile, Feb. 26.--(Special)-G. H. krumpel filed a writ of prohfbi ition in the Law and Equity Court today in be- half of Howard Denton, setting up the plea that the acts of 1sS4-8B are still In existence and that there are only eight justices of the peace In the city of Mobile. and that the commission held by Justice J. o. Sims is invalid by reason of the fact that there Is no such ward as the ninth.
 Attorney James H. Webb filed de- murrers to the writ of prohibition, con tending that there are ten wards and that all holding commissions are aual- flied parties.
 Judge Berney heard arguments and then took the matter under advisement.
 Leave for Washington.
 Colonel Francis J. Inge, recently named by Governor Conner as the rep. resentattve from Alabama on Major General Bells stan in the inaugural parade In honor of the Inauguration of William H. Taft, as President of the United States, will leave tomorrow for Washington. D. c. Colonel Inge will be accompanied by Mrs. Inge.
 Albert P. Bush, who was recently ap- pointed as member of escort of hon or on the inaugural occasion, will also leave tomorrow night.
 Dickens Case Out of Call.
 Proceedings to declare Charles G. Dickens a well known Mobilian. In the limelight in connection With affairs of the English Manufacturing Company, a bankrupt, were taken from the call in the United States District Court to. day.
 The cause was to have been heard today. Postponement was said to have been upon mutual agreement between counsel for Dickens. who are also pe- titloners to throw their client into bankruptcy and attorneys representing Mrs Carrie McGill Dickens. The case has been taken out of the call alto- gether.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
MUCH INTEREST IN LOCAL
 PROHIBITION INDICTMENTS

Two of the most important cases reposing upon the general criminal docket of the City Court. are those of Thomas Harrison and H. K: Alexan- der, the two white men of Montgom- cry charged with violation of the pro- hibttion law. '' The docket has been compiled. and the dates of the two cases set. Alex ander will be tried on Tuesday. March and Harrison on Wednesday, March g.
 Much interest Is attached to the probable outcome of the two trials. and indicative of the temper of Mont gomerians in regard to the prohibition law and its enforcement. Also there is considerable interest evinced in the probable manner in which the prosecu- tion will conduct its case, and the ev idence which will be brought to bear upon the two indicted.
 The entire affair Is yet much of a mystery to Montgomerians. Beyond the mere fact that the two prominent men were arrested, little is known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27

?. E. Cowan. pastor of the Methodist Church of Demopolis. while Jumping from a swing on the school campus at the head of Walnut Street, fell and broke his right arm. just above the wrist.
 Assistance was at once secured and the young fellow was conveyed to his home on Strawberry. between Decatur and Perry Streets and a physician was summoned, who, after rendering the necessary surgical aid. gave as ais opinton that the young man would not be able to attend school for several weeks.
 Judge E. s. Cornish has sold his residence on Jackson Street to R. F. Powe, wbc will take possession in about a month. MT. Powe has also pur- chased the lot adjoining the place, owned by Colonel George A. Cornish. II is learne dthat Judge Cornish will pur. chase the home occupied by Professor Blassingame. principal of the Demopo- lis High School. which he will occupy as residene.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
CHIEF IN MOBILE
WARM RACE FOR HEAD OF THE
 POLICE.
Rondenu. Dcrlon, Norton and Giblin Are the Candidates and All ;. Have Many Staunch
 Supporters,

Mobile, Feb. 26.-(Special. )-As March 15, the date for the election of the next chief of police of Mobile, draws near discussion has begun as to the probable successful candidate and great interest attaches to the election for the office. for which there are four candidates.
 Rondeau. Is again a candidate for the office and he has many staunch sup porters who will back him and use their influence to return him to the head of the department.
 Another candidate is Night Sergeant R. l.. Dorlon, who Is certain of fol- lowing owing to his alignment with Police Commissioner McGraw during fhe last municipal election when Ser seant Dorlon. through his activity. vir- tuaily placed McGraw in office. He also has many friends who will support him Tor the office.
 Another candidate is James Norton, connected with the city sanitary de- partment and formerly connected with both the sherin's and police depart xnents
 : The fourth candidate is Vincent A. Giblin, clerk of the police department. Hnd clerk to the recorder. Giblin has aust entered the race, having held out For the reas6a that he did not wish to make the race against Chief Rondeau with whom he has been intimately as- .sociated for many years. Through ef- forts on the part of his numerous friends he has been persuaded to make the race and he Is assured of support.
 Giblin has been connected with the department for six years In the capaci- ty of clerk.
 The race for the office promises to be most lively ere 1t Is decided on the 18th of March and a split in the party ranks is probable oyer the cleo ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
LITTLE CHILD DEAD.

Florence. Feb 26 Special --IIu- berta. the 2-vear-old daughter of MT. and Mrs F. Scott of Sheffield and granddaughter of Mrs. A. F. Wilker- son of this city died this morning at 2 o'clock and was buried this afternoon at in the Florence cemetery.
 The little girl who was very bright and attractive had been i'll about five weeks with whooping cough. She was Mnu onlg child of her parents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
shriners In Mobile.

Mobile. Feb. 2s.--(speciai)--At the social session of Abba Temple. Mobiles of the Mystic Shrine. last night Retir- ing Illustrious Potentate Thomas H t. McMillan was presented with a hand some jewel with an appropriate in- scription given in recognition of his valuable services to the Temple.
 Tn the absence of Potentate J. D. Bloch, Secretary M. O. Discher and Past Iiiustrious Poteptate H. T. Inge took charge of the session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
n.wu.r Clnh Entertsined.

Mobile, Feb 2s.-tspecial )-The members of the Bowling Club enjoyed a charming morning today at the Country Club. when Miss Louis Overall entertained for them in appreciation of the many times she had been their guest this season.
 Luncheon was served from table lovely with pink geraniums and the pretty prize was a pink dresden silk parasol The guests included Miss Sutton, of Ohio. and Miss Gibson. Of Baltimore. who are guests of two of the members, and also the members, Misses Sallie Van Antwerp, Marie Webb, Olive McMillan. Aiine St. John, Mary Hybart Lucille Overall. Hen rietta McPhiilips. Ella Wheeler and Dorothy Donald
 Bufret Supper For MP. sad Mrs. Smith
 of New York.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Harry Smith, of New York. who will leave tonight for home to the regret of their many friends, were the guests of honor last evening at . charming buffet supper given for them by MT. and Mrs. Albert Bush. The table was lovely with its hand some lace cover and tall crystal stand guests were: MT. and Mas. E. J. Buck, MT and Mrs. Luce. Mir. and Mrs. Cur tis Bush, Jr., MT. and Mrs D. R. Bur gess. Mrs. Carmichael. of Birming- ham. Miss Horton Fall. of Nashville; Misses Mabel Heustis Neeta Huger, Grace Bestor. Virginia Lyons, Messrs c. E. Harrison. William Buck. Tom Sims, W. M. Marshall, Orville Caw- thorn. G. E. Aunspaugh. Lee Partridge. N. R. Clarke and the guests of hon. or. MT. and Mrs. Smith.
 Wedding Cards.
 Friends in the city are in receipt of the following wedding cards: Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Mobile NeCro SeuIped

Mobile, Fob. 26.-(Special. )-With his scalp torn loose from the back to the front of his head. Ed Franklin. a negro timber worker. vas rushed to the city hospital this morning in a se- rious condition as the result of an &C., cident on board a vessel loading tim Der at the upper docks. a piece of swingingA timber striking tho negro and scalping him. The negro will re- cover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
WANTS JURY TRIAL.
Serious Charge Preferred Against
 Mobile Man.

Mobile, Feb. 26.-(Special,)-On the charge of decoying away child. Will liam A Ching. Sr.. was before the inferior court this morning and after a motion to quash by his attorney had been overruled. he went to the city court under bond, when he demanded a trial by jury.
 An attorney representing Ching moved to quash the case when 1t was called on the grounds that the mother brought the charges and that the father was custodian of the child by law.
 Prosecution attorneys argued against this motion and said that the man anu woman were separated and had no re- lation now and that the law did not apply to them after they were sepa- rated as regarded the custody of the children. Judge Afford overruled th' motion and the defendant then de marded a trial by jury for his client bond being fixed at S10o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
IDLE CREEKS IN MOBILE.
Steps Are Taken to Make an Investiga-
 ton,

Mobile. Feb. 26.--fSpecial.)- )-Steph en Stephens, a well known Greek mer- chant of this city, was in conference today with Chief of Police Rondeau relative to idle Greeks in Mobile.
 Stephens told Chief Rondeau that he had been advised in a communication from the Greek Ambassador at Wash tngton to give the matter of idle Greeks in this city attention. the same as Is being done elsewhere since the Omaha troubles.
 It was stated by Chief Rondeau's caller that there were a number of idle Greeks in and about the city and that it was the object of the Greek author ities to avoid any friction or trouble that might be brought on by idleness,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
RchO0ner as Safe .

According to mariners putting into Pensacola the report that all hope for the schooner Dependent has been aban- doned is with out foundation. She sail- ed from Mobile on February T for Ce- dar Keys, and was in storm which carried one Of her masts away.
 She then struck on Pebble Beach. near Cedar Keys. but has not been se- riously injured. and when they passed her there was every probability of her being hoated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Fiye Burned to Death

Bakersfield, Cal. Feb. 26.-Mrs. M W. Beekman. a widow and her four children residing several miles from this city on the Union avenue road lost their lives In a fire that destroy ed their home early today. It is be- lieved they were murdered and the house set afire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
North German Lloyd.

Fast Express Service. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT RBOURG-BREMEN-
 10 A Nj. Kais wm. IT.. Mar. K, Wm: D. Gr.' Mar. 30 CeciIle . Mar. 23 Kais. Wm. II. Apr 6 Twin-screw Passenger Service. Branderburg Feb. 25 Gneisenau ...M Mar II KoeIn .. -. Feb 27 lRoon Mar. IS
 Mediterranean Service. ERS-NAPLES-GENOA
 Sailing at II A. M / K Luise ... Feb. 25 K. Albert Mar. IS P Irene . Mar. 6 sNeckar .....M Mar. 20 sDoes not call at Algiers and Genoa North German Lloyd Travellers' Checks.' Oelriehs & Co.,, Agents, 5 Broadway. N. Y.,
 OF any Local Agent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
COAL FOR THE NAVY
STEAMER BRINGS \ oARGO TO FEN.
 SACOLA.
More War Vessels Are Expected at
 Gulf POrts-Dr. J. H. Ham bright is Undef Arrest.

Pensacola, Fla, Feb. 2e.-(Speeial.)- With a cargo of nearly 5000 tons of coal for the use of naval vessels the steamer Wilh elmina, formerly the Pen. sacola, arrived here today from Nor. folk and was moored at the navy yard where the cargo Is to be discharged
 The supply of fuel which Is used la the navy had become almost exhausted and that such a large amount was sent here causes the belief that more wal vessels are to come into Gulf watere in the near future.
 Several would have put in here with in the past ten days had there been . supply of coal on hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
Torpedo Boats Return

All of the torpedo boats. which were sent out from the Pensacola navy yards to various Southern cities where Mardi Gras celebrations occurred, have re- turned to the yard and are now in the basin there undergoing repairs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-27
l.. E. Cs,Aen. Bankrupt

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States Court to- day by L. E. Cohen. proprietor of the Capital City Pharmacy at Tallahassee. Assets are scheduled at nearly $2.000, with liabilities of over q 900.