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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-08-27
PERSONALS.

Miss Hattie Figuers has returned
from a visit to Chatauqua. N. Y. and
points in Canada.
Mrs. W. A. Provine and children
have returned to Nashville, after a
visit to Mrs. W. B. Greenlaw.
Miss JEANNE Stone, of Louisiana, a
former attendant at the Institute, ar
rived Thursday to visit Miss Louise
Watkins.
Mrs. Meredith King and Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Witherspoon left Friday
for Birmingham to attend the fu-
neral of Edwina Laid.
Mrs. w. B. Greenlaw left Friday
for Detroit, where she will join
her son, w B. Green1aw, Jr., and to-
gether they will visit Niagara Falls
and other resorts.
DR.. George Mack has returned from
Fayetteville
Mr.. and Mrs. C. J. Akin and little
daughter have returned from Faulkner
Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kelley Massey and
children, of Chattanooga are visiting
Columbia relatives.
Mrs. Sarah A. Maggie arrived from
Kentucky Friday for visit to friends
in town and country,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Latta, Mrs. Jno.
Thomas and Bill Watson returned
Friday from Primm's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Wilkins left Fri
day morning for their home in Hous-
ton, Texas, after a months visit to
Mr. and Mrs. ]. B. wilkins.
Mrs. Kate Hardeman, of Birmlng
ham, returned home Friday after a
short visit to Columbia. She is
daughter of the late Capt Ed Stone
of the old Nashville & Decatur rail-
road, and despite the lapse of third
of century she found many friends
and acquaintance.
Clint Moore returned Sunday from
Primm Springs.
Francis Warfield is back from two
weeks' stay at Primms.
Chas Thomas has returned from
stay at Primm Springs.
VIII Lamar has returned from Wis
1t to friends at Lewisburg.
Mrs.. ]. l. Newsom, of Nashville, is I
the guest of Mrs w. Y c. Grant
Miss Alice McEwen of Nashville is
visiting Mrs. Alice Tyndall of Zion.
Miss Mary Frierson left today for {
Louisiana where she will teach this
year
Miss Laura Moore Wagner of Fay
etteville is the guest of Miss Charlotte I
Fariss.
Miss Rebecca Carpenter left lion a
day for Gallatin to attend the fair y
there this week. From there she will t
go to Murfreesboro to visit her sister, II
Mrs. Hampton Tompkins. h
Frank Lander, Jr., spent Sunday in $
Nashville.
Mrs. Will Elicit has returned from b
he eastern markets. u
Miss Bessie Bostick will return this d
evening from Monteagle.
viii Boyd is now in the east buying N
all and winter goods for J. Rosenthal W
DR. Theodore Stephenson will leave T
his week for Seattle, Wash, to at
end the exposition 81
Mrs. Turner Braly left Sunday for
'isit to relatives in Pulaski. G.
Mrs. Katie s Lynch, of Nashville,
$ visiting her sister. Mrs A. r. to
Wells at the Academy
Jack CRANBERRY has returned from NJ
lon Aqua Springs. &c
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-08-27
DEATHS HARVEST.
Alice Watson.

Alice, the eighteen-months-old
daughter of Robert and Mollie Wat
son, died Sunday night at 10 o'clock
at the home of her parents near the
Union Station. The remains will be
taken for interment to the former
home of her father, near Chattanoo-
ga.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-08-27

FIR reelection" Further than this
Nj Garner would say nothing, refer
ring the reporter to Judge Holding.
The latter, when seen, stated that he
and Mr.. Garner had formed a law
partnership and that neither would
ask for reelection.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-08-27
EoR REGISTER.

We are authorized to announce
SAM J. TAYLOR as a candidate for
Register of Maury County, subject to
the action of the democratic party in
primary election. 27-tf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-08-27
RELIGIOUS.

w. C. T. U.
The w. G. T. U. will meet in the
Methodist Sunday-school room Friday
afternoon at four o'clock.
MISS M. l.. FTGUERS, Sec.
H.
Every Baptist Sunday-school in the
Ebenezer Association is asked to send
a representative to Culleoka Saturday
and Sunday of this week. Meeting
begins at $50 a m. Saturday.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-08-27

We are authorized to announce
J. T. MCKNIGHT as a candidate for
County Judge of Maury County, sub.
ject to the action of the democratic
party in primary election. d&wtf
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-08-27
MARRIAGE LICENSE,
Ds0eoOo0eoo9eosseoeeoe,

Henry Lavender to Miss Emma
King
John n. Pigg TO Miss Elizabeth
Hardy.
George Scott to Miss Ella Burlesan
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-08-27

See The Herald for Candidate Cards.
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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-08-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FOR COUNTY JUDGE.

We are authorized to announce
JAMES A. SANDERS as candidate
for County Judge OF Maury County,
subject to the action of the democrat.
is party in primary election. d&wtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02
KENNEBEc.
SOUTH CHINA.

Miss Jessie Coffin and friend have
returned to New Britain, Conn, after
passing Christmas at the home OF her
parents.
Miss Annabcl NJ. Jones returned to
Bates College Tuesday, after passing
the Holiday vacation at her home.
Quite a number from this place at
tended the dedication of the new
gymnasium at Oak Grove Seminary
Friday. Jan. 1,
Barclay and Norman Jones. Ruth
and Ada Mosher, Esther Coffin and
F.rmina Jones have returned to .. G.
s.. after a recess of 10 days.
There is q gentleman living in Paler-
mo who has long since found-tha it is
more blessed to give than to receive.
Again he has remembered the children
ard at Christmas many were made
happy by receiving a bank book with
q deposit of S. in the Augusta Savings
Eank. not to be drawn until the re-
cipient shall have reached the age Of
~ years.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02
RECEPTION AT PALACE,
Gov. Magoon Presents Officials to
President elect Of Cuba Libre,

Havana. Jan. 1.-The inaugural step to-
wards the re-establshment of the Cuban
republic was marked with the New Years
reception at the palace today. when Gov
ernor MagOon, who for more than two
Years has been the supreme ruler of the
island, formally presented the diplomatic
representatives and consular officers. the
supervisors of the governmental depart
ments, the judges of the supreme and
minor courts, the presidents Of the com
merclal guilds, the representatives of the
foreign and native press, the officers OF
the Cuban armed forces and many prom
ment citizens to the President-elec Cen
eral Jose Miguel Gomez, and the Vice
Presdent-elect, Alfredo Zayas The pal
alec was beautifully decorated and Gu.
ban military bands played in the court
yard during the reception, which lasted
from 10 o'clock nj the morning until 5
O'Clock in the afternoon
The reception was attended by politi-
clans representing all parties. who unit
ed in extending to General Gomez their
warmest wishes for the success of his
administration. Preparations for turn
ing over the machinery of the govern
ment to the incoming President are prac-
tically complete. Not the least disturb
ance in the governmental functions will
attend the transfer of austhority fmme-
diately on General Gomez taking the oath
of office
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02

cial favors We're extended to inmates
OF the jails and prisons while the courts
We're lenient in their dealings with de-
linuquents. In the big state prison at
Sing Sing. the convicts were treated
to substantial feast very like that of
Christmas. At the close of the hearty
repast cigars were passed to all the
men who greatly enjoyed the unusual
prison experiences of a "Gentleman's
smoke"
out of the organizations to keep open
house. from noon to midnight was the
National Democratic Club Richard
Croker was at the club nearly all day
and numerous Democrats of local and
national prominence dropped in to pay
their respects. It was announced at
the club that Mr.. Croker had been hon
ored with an election to life member
ship in the Armory Burgesses Corps
of Albany. an organization similar to
the "Old Guard' of New York and the
Ancient and HonorableS' of Boston.
At the ED Street branch of the
Young Mems Christian Association re-
ception was held in honor of Major
General Leonard Wood, U. s. A., COM
mander of the department of the East.
More than a thousand shook the gen
erals hand and rendered him the con-
gratulations of the day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02
4 HOLIDAY.
President-e|eCt OeyOteS
Himself 10 Recreation.
No Progress Regarding His
Cabinet, He States.
Plays Golf o. Augusta, Ga, and
Then Enjoys Auto Trip.

Augusta, Ca, Jan. IA complete
holiday from work was INDUCED in by
the Iresident-elect today He was de-
feated al golf by Austin G. Fox a New
York lawyer. Henry w. Taft, confess
cd similar ending to his game. The
fiowns Of Colonel Bogie," however,
We're the only ones of the day, which
was bright and cherry. After the golf
game and the Taft family had lunched.
with the exception of the President
elect, who restricts himself to two
mcal@ day, a long automobile ride
was taken.
Mr.. Taft was informed by Wire TODAY
that $4,000 had been raised in Boston
and turned over to the Red Cross to
relieve distress in Italy. Another tele-
gram announced that the Christian
Herald had raised $4,000 for like dis
poSai.
Mr.. Taft said tonight that he had
made no cabinet progress and had
nothing to announce in that direction
Miss Helen Taft, only daughter of the
President-elect and Mrs Taft. tonight
assisted Mrs. Landon Thomas at her
reception, which was held in the pa
vllion Of the County Club. This was
the first participation in social affairs
Of the young lady
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02

Mrs. Catherine Beisel shot her broth
er-in-law to death after fierce strug-
sic in self-defence during which she
wrested the pistol from him. In the en-
counter the weapon was accidentally
fred. the jury was told. The defence
argued that when Mrs. Beisel secued
the revolver she shot rapidly and in
the smoke did not know how far she
was from Erb, who retretreated to-
wards his bedroom. receiving three of
the bullets in his body The jury was
also informed that 'Erb had sought in
every way to rid himself of his wife
by making it most unpleasant for her
at Red Gables, when he was unable to
bring charges that would sustain di-
vorce proceedings" Their many alleged
qIarrels and fights We're repeated YER
bally to the jury.
Mrs, Erb collapsed and had to be
carried from the room just before ad-
jQ'lrnment. Her counsel announced
that she would be the first witness to-
morrow morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02
mo FUNDS"
Atlanta, Birmingham & Atlantic Not
Settling January Coupons.

Boston, Jan. 1.-Holders of the 30-year
per cent. bonds of the Atlanta, Brm-
ingham & Atlantic Railroad Co., an en-
terprse largely financed by Boston capt.
tai. found upon presenting the January
interest coupons at the Old Colony Trust
Co. that these We're not being paid, the
only reason assigned being mo funds .
The company's officers were in conference
with attorneys today
The enterprise represented by these
bonds is a new one and is not yet, it is
understood in complete operation. al
though the companys new line to Birm-
ingham has been operating for about two
months through a connection Wilu the
Louisville & Nashville about IA miles
from that city. BY interests associated
with the property the reason assigned
for the non-payment of the January In
terest is the fact that it has not yet had
an opportunity to get satisfactorily
started.
The Atlanta, birmingham & Atlantic
Railroad Co. was incorporated in Georgia
in 1905. In 1906 the company consolidated
without changing the name with the At
lantic & Birmingham Railway Co. own
ing the line of railroad from Brunswick
to Montezuma. Fla. and connecting lines,
aggregating about 337 miles of road. Later
two other small lines were absorbed. The
company has also steamboat lines con-
Meeting Brunswick with New York, HaJ
Vana and other points
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02
PREVENTS A PANIC.
Fireman's Goodness Averts Reretto,
Of lroquois Theatre Horror.

Erie, Pa, Jan. 1.--"keep the show go
ing for Gods sake" called Abraham
I.ouch, fireman of the Park Opera
house. to the performers on the stage
at 1915 o'clock tonight. when he dis
| covered that the building was on fire
| His cool head probably averted repe-
| tition of the Chicago IrOquois theater
disaster. The John Sullivan Amuse-
| ment Co. was presenting "In the Nick
, of Time" Louch saw smoke issuing
from tho floor Of the gallery and sent
in a still alarm. He reached the rear
of the stage before the audience was
| advised of the danger and speaking
just loud enough for the actors to hear
him, appealed to them to continue the
act. Then he stepped to the front and
called to the audience to file out in or
der. giving them to understand that
the fire was in an adjoining structure.
No one tried to crowd until smoke be-
gan to fill the building. Then crush
began The fire department saved
scores from jumping from the third
story fire escapes by getting ladders
up. In the front seats of the balcony
We're many women and children and
several, overcome by fright tainted
and We're safely carried out Mrs. Will
liam F. Schaefer fell in an aisle over
come by smoke but was near the end
of the line and was not trampled.
While she is suffering from shock, she
is expected to recover Fire Chief Nc
Mahon expressed amazement that the
house was emptied without fatality, in
view of the fact that the 1900 seats
were occupied and standing room tick
cts had been sold.
The fire is believed to have originated
from detective electrical wiring. Within
five minutes after the alarm was
turned in several streams of water
were pouring into the burning struc-
tire, much of which was saved from
destruction
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02
Mrs. Nancy S. Marshall
Dies atDaughter's Home.
Piscataquis Club Beats Dover
and F0xcrott at Basketball.
Many Social Events Mark Opening
OF New Year at Belfast.

Dover, Me. Jan. 1.-(SpeciaD The
death of Mrs. Nancy s. Marshall. oc-
CURED at the home of her daughter.
Mrs Harry Pomroy, on North street,
Thursday night. after only a few days
illness with pneumonia Mrs. Marshall
was born in Sebec so years ago. She
had resided in East Dover fhe great
or part Of her life, until the death of
her husband, Joseph Marshall, several
years ago, when she moved to the viii
lage and made her home with her daugh-
ter She had been caring for Mrs. w.
w Miller, whose death occurred two
weeks ago. AT that time she became
greatly exhausted so that when she was
taken suddenly i'll, she had no strength
to withstand the disease. Two daugh-
ters. Mrs. Ethel Pomroy. who lives
in Foxcr0ft, and Mrs Wilma Pomroy
OF Bangor, survive. The funeral will
be held Sunday afternoon at her late
home Rev. +. Fl. Pratt of the Baptist
church will officiate, The burial will
be in the Foss cemetery at East Dover.
The Dover and Foxcroft basketball
team was defeated at Central hall
Thursday evening by the Piscataquis
County Club Of the University of Maine
by the score of So to 25 Tho home
team was completely outclassed and
were unable to keep up with the fast
pace set by the University boys. The
visiting team was made up of J. Scales
f. Scales. n. Scales. Clark and Apple
yard, all students from Guilford. Hib-
bard of the home team was put out
OF the game early in the first half
because of an injury received to one
Of his legs. Between halves the bust
ness men of FoXcroft defeated the bust
ness men of Dover by the score of II
to in one of the most amusing games
ever seen on Central hail floor.
The opening service of the Week of
Prayer will be held at the Baptist
church Sunday evening
George Meade. son of Henry Meade
Is i'll with dphtheria and the whole
family is in quarantine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02
At the Coliseum.

The McBrady children in change of
dances, Mexican, Dutch and Irish en-
tertained good audiences at the Coli
scum yesterday. They will appear
again this afternoon and evening and
no mother should fail taking the little
ones to see this grand show The pic
lures will also be shown at each per-
romance. Admission 10c. Children I'M
der II years SC. Seats now on sale for
Ihe Wolf'' and good ones for 50 and
'3c. quartet of trombones will be one
Oh the many features seen Oh the next
amateur night. Len Welch, the come
dlan, viii lie seen in "The Shoemaker"
Jan. IL at the theatre. Today, after
noon and evening, will be the last
chance TO see the McBrady children in
their dances. The natinces yesterday
and today were arranged for ladies and
chlldre nand special attention is given
to their comforts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02
MANY SOCIAL EVENTS.
Signalize Commencement Of the New
Year at Belfast.

Belfast. Me, Jan. 1.-(SpcciaD The
pleasant events. including a dance
given in the Odd Fellows hall by Au-
rora Rebekah Lodge. The affair was
a great success in every respect and
attended by about so couples The first
part Of the evening until after inter-
mission was ladies' choice, the last
chance" dance it was called for it was
the end of the leap year. Many old
fashioned dances were enjoyed for the
affair was essentially an odd folks"
dance The following ladies' as COM
mittee arrangements acted as floor man
ager and aids: Mrs. Russell Brier,
Mrs. Alva Jewett. Mrs. Fannie Stmp-
son. Mrs. Van Cunningham. and Mrs.
Henry Clough. An attractive candy
booth did a good business and cake
and ices were also sold. About $40
will be netted from the dance.
In East Belfast the young people
made merry and greeted the New Year
with songs and ringing of bells. Miss
Claire Vaughan. daughter of Rev. and
Mrs. William Vaughan. gave a party
to about a dozen friends in celebration
OF her birthday eve and the New Year.
Games. music and dainty refreshments
took the hours until the clocks struck
8 and then all FASTENED to the little
Trinity Reformed church. the pride of
East Belfast. and the bell presented
by. Mrs. Effie Knox in memory OF her
husband. was rting as it was never
rung before, pcaling out the midnigh
al - to tow r,,1
around to the houses of their friends
ringing bells and singing carols. 1t
was one Of the happiest events of the
holidays and Miss Vaughan came in
for her share of good wishes and many
happy returns Of the day.
The Adoption degree will be confirm
ed upon Scvral candidates in the Tar
rintine tribe of Red Men next Monday
night
The following officers have been elect
ed by the North church sunday school
for the ensuing year Supt. r. NJ.
Prentiss: asst. supt., \. J. Knowlton:
Secry and Treas. Miss Maude T.. Rus
sell; Librarian. Miss Florence Dunton:
choristor. Rev. -. L. Wilson; pianist.
Miss Amy Stoddard: executive commit
tee. II. NJ. PrcntisS. Rev. u, l.. Wilson.
Miss Florence Dunton. Miss Margaret
Hezelton, Mrs. c. II. Craig; Library
COMMITTEES. r. NJ. Prentss Miss Maude
T.. Russell. Miss Florence Dunton; sup
ply committee, II. NJ. PrentisS Miss
Caroline W. Field, and Miss Morrison:
Hazelton; supt. of Home department.
Miss T.. A. Mcdowell. 5SS
Officers elected for the year by the
Baptist Sunday school are: Theas.,
William Stevens: secretary, Mrs. Mary
librarian. Edwin c. Perkins,
supt. of home department. Mrs. Moses
3. Rich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02
HAS CLOSE CALL.
Continued From Page One.)

The situation was made more seri-
GUS by strong northwest wind which
was blowing, and which carried the
burning cinders a long distance. Near
the burning building as cottage
house owned by Miss Ella Emerson
and this was soon in flames. The great
er part of the household goods were
removed but the building together with
a shed attached to it We're destroyed.
The two buildings were located in the
he art of the village and with the flames
famed by the wind it locked at one
time as if the entire village must go.
and it was only by work of the hard
est kind that the fire was kept within
the above limits. Another dwelling ad-
Joining the Emerson house was also
damaged. Many buildings We're doubt
less saved by the snow on their roofs.
II was the worst fire that East Pitts
ron has had for years.
The estimated loss on the two build
inss and their contents is between $4,000
and 5000. and will be partly covered
nv insurance in the Whiteheld Mutual
and in a Gardiner agency.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02
GOTHAM CELEBRATES.
Observes New Years But Not Accord
ing to Ancient Form.

New York, Jan. although New
York held it's real New Years cele-
bration last night and in the early
hours of this monrng when jubilation
over the advent of 1909 was vented in
a record breaking riot of noise and
revelry. New Years day proper was
not wanting in features to mark it as
a holiday that the city still observes
with functions of character distinct
from those of any other of the years
feasts. While the old fashioned custom
CT Paying calls" has particularly died
out in society of all grades open
house" is still largely the order with
the clubs and many other organizations
which have homes of their own to which
their friends may be welcome
Unlike the Christmas the New Years
day is gala day with the theatres
and capacity audiences were the rule
in the play houses all over the city,
from the five cent moving picture places.
still operating, despite the municipal ban,
under court dispensons to the habi-
tues of grand opera, where. as in the
home comedy. drama. farce and vaude-
vile. special matnees were given for
the benefit of holiday makers. With
the day witnessing the opening of the
automobile show and with numerous
sporting events indoors and out. on the
cards. other forms of amusement and
relaxation for the busness-free multi
tudes of the metropolis were not lack
ing.
In many of the churches New Year
services and meetings were held and
20 Ill
Cupants as large a meausre as possible
of holiday cheer by serving special re-
pasts and giving entertainments. Spe-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02
WaterviIle Sends Aid to Skowhegan.

When it was learned that the disas-
trous fire was in progress at SkoWne-
gan Thursday night and aid was ask
cd from the department OF this city, q
large number, not members of the de-
partment were on the scene ready to
assist if their services were called. The
all call was sounded about midnight
and although considerable time was
consumed in loading the engine and
hose cart, the firemen reached Show
hogan in time to perform great and
valuable service. The steamer was not
unloadcd from the fiat car but was
connected with the water as it was
All the hose in the Hose cart No. 2
was taken and Waterville men made a
brave stand and succeeded in prevent
ing the fire from gaining any further
Roadway. The Waterville boys not
knowing the situation of the buildings
fought where they would do the most
good regardless Of danger. The Sko~-
hogan firemcn who had made grand
effort to cope with the flames were re-
lioved in places by the other firemen.
The Watervile boys desire to express
their thanks for the hospitable man.
ncr in which they were treated by the
Skowhegan citizens. who provided food
from the hotels and restaurants free.
They also extend sympathy to the fire.
men of the Skowhegan department VINO
were injured by the falling of a wall
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1909-01-02

The experiment of putting the new
arc headlights on the Maine Central
locomotives on top of the body of the
engines. directly in front of the smoke
stacks, has evidently been found to be
less successful than the position at
which all the other headlights are car
ried. namely, lower down at the very
front of the engine. This position,
which was tried as an innovation when
the large locomotives, Nos $50 and 451
were first put into service, was given
~ when the new. high-power head
lights were installed, but it is noted
thattne headlights have been put back
in their old positions lower down.