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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22
AtheIetic Association.

The Baraca Athletic Associa-
ton organized about 2 months
ago, met last Monday night at
the First Presbyterian church.
Baseball organized and secre-
tary authorized to arrange three
games with West Point
for 9th and 18th in West Point
and to announce meeting for
Monday night, August 23rd.
$50 at First M. E. church.
All S. S. boys over 10 years
are requested to be present to
discuss basket ball and other
winter games.
We will also see about arrang-
ing for suitable building for con-
test and other performances.
Respectfully,
E. C.. FOSTER,
Sec. and Treas.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Ben Moorehead, a negro man,
living in the prairie, was in Co
lumbus with his relatives the
past week, and thought that he
would have the pleasure of steal
ing a few groceries from a store
on Tabb's Hill, last Wednesday
evening. Upon being waited on
with several orders, Ben asked
for another article which was in
the back of the store, and when
the owner went to wait on him.
the negro proceeded to leave
with the goods already fixed up,
without paying for them. Po
liceman Cummings was called to
the scene, and after searching q
while for the ''coon," he went
to the home of the negro's rela-
tive in Sandstuck, where he
found Ben and put him under
arrest A trial was held by
Mayor Donnell, Thursday morn
ing. and upon finding the negro
guilty he sentenced him to the
county farm for sixty days and
cost.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22
APPEARANCE OF
CITY IMPROVED
WEEDS AND eRAsS ARE DISAPPEARING
IN CITY UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF
STREETc0MnIssIoEER cRllDERs
COMPLIANCE WITH ORDINANCE

Columbus has made a good
start towards putting the streets
and sidewalks into perfect order.
Street Commissioner Childers
has had his hands out by sun up,
for the past ten days and the
weeds and grass are disappear
ing rapidly and as a consequence
the city shows much improve
ment. Mr.. Childers is untiring
in his efforts to keep things in
apple pie" order and it is pre-
dicted that there will be no hid
ing places for the mosquitoes by
the time he gets through.
Only a few more days remain
and the property owners had
better see to it that their walks
are clean and free from grass or
weeds, for Mayor Donnell has
his heart in this work and means
to see that this ordinance is
carried out to the letter, so get
busy and do your work and save
trouble and at the same time be
repaid by the improved condi-
tion of things.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22
TWO INTERESTING
MEETINGS HELD
FIRST MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY At
DOW AND SECOND ON WEDNESDAY
At Stems
PROMINENT MEN MADE TALKS

Two interesting meetings were
held in this county the past
week. in the interest of the Far
mers' Institute, in this part Of
the state, by Mr.. j. S. Afford, of
Pike county, one of Mississippi's
prominent Legislators, assisted
by Mr.. French of North Carolina.
The first meeting was held at
Dow, Tuesday morning when
Messrs. Afford and French, both
made instructive and interesting
talks in regard to the possibilities
of the soil. climate, ect. He
put before the people the ad-
vantages of country life, and es-
pecially for the young boys of
this country.
On Wednesday several hun
dred people, including a number
of people from Columbus, assem-
bled at Steens, where a rousing
meeting of the farmers was held.
Prsident Whitfield of this city
opened the exercise of the day
by making talk on Home I'm
provement, " which subject he is
so much interested, afterwards
introducing Messrs. Afford and
French, who again spoke on the
advantages of the South in an
agricultural way.
AS usual the hospitable citizens
of the community of Steens
served a basket dinner that was
fit for the gods. In the after
noon a ball game was played be-
tween Steens and Columbus,
when the former won by a large
victory.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22
Pythians Entertained.

A large number OF the men,
bers of Tombigbee Lodge No. II,
were highly entertained at Ar
tesla last Wednesday evening
when Lowndes Lodge No. Ill.
gave a public reception. Dur
ing the occasion Messrs. w. H.
Carter, Joe Cook and Beverly
Matthews of this city, each
spoke on "Pythianism," after
which delicious refreshments
were served. Among the mem
bers from Columbus were,
Messrs. j. T. Armstrong, B.
Matthews, w. H. Carter, ID. d.
Richards. Joe Cook, ]. T. Ste
venson. Frank Armstrong. w,
w. Westmoreland, Jr., w. A.
Suber, F. S. Jackson, d. L.
Bailey and Capt. d. P. Davis.
Messrs. Frank Rowan, C. E.
Henley and Will Cook, acted as
master of ceremonies and a
great deal of credit is due them
for the fine time shown those
who were present.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22
Prayer Meeting Services.

On Thursday evening last Tn :
Baraca Class of the First Bap-
tist church conducted prayer
meeting services with Mr.. E. G..
Chapman as leader. Misses
Olive and nellie Sanders sung a
duet, He Knows - Their
voices blended so sweetly, as
only highly cultivated voices can.
and with the beautiful sentiment
the song contained, brought
tears to the eyes of many, not
tears of sorrow but of joy, as the
old Saints could through faith
see Pearly Gates beyond.
Mr.. Raymond Ayres sung,
AT the judgement Bar. - with
a voice so mellow it carried the
sermon the song contained into
hearts of his hearers and made
an impression on many, as the
leader of the meeting stated,
which would last through life.
The Baraca quartette sung,
Be Not Deceived" which was
enjoyed by the large congrega-
tion.
A prayer meeting service is
sweetest to a Christian as all
formality is cast aside and men
and women who love the Lord
and the Word" meet in the
of the week and forget
for the hour their busy occupa-
tons and give themselves up the
worship and prayer, thereby re-
strength from the Mas
ter.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

This gorgeous spectacle was
presented at the Grand Opera
House to a very large and en-
thusiastic audience. The vari-
GUS ballets, choruses, intermin-
gled with dances. the figures
presented and the various re-
markable climaxes were so well
blended as to form the most
beautiful pictures ever seen on
our local stage. The greatest
compliment would not be out of
place here. The entire produc-
ton is one which will be long re-
membered by all who witnessed
it. Shreveport, La. Times.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22
or Rent By
THE ADAMS REALTY co,

Two story z room residence
near NJ. e o. depot. City water.
Fine place for a boarding house.
Possession given Sept. 1st.
500 a month.
Six room cottage on 9Th street
south between 9th and 10th
avenues. Large lot, city water.
Possession Sept. 1st. Price
$3.50 a month.
Six room house on 7th street
south, pump water, large lot,
stables, etc. Price S12. so a
month.
Six room cottage on 4th street
south, between 9th and 10th
avenues, city water. Price
$3.50 a month.
Five room cottage on Military
road, near 4th avenue. All con-
venience. Price $40 a month.
Possession Sept. 1st.
Two FIVE room cottages in
Robertson Addition. One has
city and well water. the other
has well water, stables, gardens
Possession Sept. 1st. Price SIC
a month.
A two story eight room resi-
dence with all modern con.
veniences, on corner 3rd avenue
and 10th street north. SplendiC
garden, barn and stable. Price
S25 a month. Possession Sep
tember 1st. Will only rent by
the year.
A nice little s room cottage or
the corner of 9Th street and 8tl
avenue south. This cottage ha:
just been recently painted an(
put in first-class condition. The
very place for railroad men
Price $3.50 a month. Apply Il
the Adams Realty Co.. Colum.
bus Ins. & Banking Co. 5 build
ing.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

The following from the
Clarion-Ledger will be read with
interest: "As per the request
of Chancellor A. "A. Kincannon.
several former University men
assembled at the Edwards House
parlors last night for the purpose
of conferring as the best means
to be adopted for the increase of
the attendance at the University
and to stir up interest in the
cause. R. H. Thompson was
elected chairman of the meeting,
William Hemingway secretary.
In assuming the chair Judge
Thompson made a characteris-
tically good talk, congratulating
the University on what seems to
be the dawn of better days, and
Chancellor Kincannon having
been the means of bringing
about a better feeling towards
the great institution over which
he has the honor to preside.
After some discussion as to what
is wanted and what is demanded,
it was determined to name a
committee of three, w. Calvin
Wells, Jr., V. Otis Robertson
and William Hemingway, to or.
ganize the University boys of
Jackson and Kinds county, and
get them stirred up and en-
Unused over the proposition to
make of the University what il
should be-"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22
Four Points to Be
Considered

There are four points that
should be considered in selecting
a school to attend.
First; the schools financial
standing, for the student does
not want to attend a school to-
day that will pass out of exist.
ence tomorrow. The Columbus
Business College, of Columbus,
Miss, has a paid in capital and
surplus of over $50, ,O00.00 1t is
owned and operated by men who
have proven themselves success
full business men.
Second; the moral surround
ings. Our teachers are ladies
and gentlemen of the very high
est character. We look after
our students while in school, we
encourage them in honesty and
uprightness. We teach them
that true success is built on the
foundation of honesty, a square
deal to everyone.
Third; the systems and meth
DDS used. We use the famous
Byrne systems of Shorthand and
Bookkeeping, which enables us
to turn out a better bookkeeper
or stenographer in half the time
and at half the cost of other
schools teaching other systems.
We have the exclusive control of
these systems in this state.
Therefore, the Byrne systems
are a case of sour grapes" to
our competitors. The fact that
we turn out better stenographers
in three months than they can
in six, and place our graduates
into better positions than they
can, is what should interest the
prospective student. Read our
see the Endorsements
from hundreds of students and
business men,
Fourth: Our ability to place
you in a good position; after we
have thoroughly prepared you.
you then need our assistance in
securing a good position with
responsible firm.- where you can
earn good salary. We realize
that in order to succeed, our stu
dents must succeed; the greater
their success, the greater our
success; their success reflects
credit upon our institution and
causes their friends to follow in
their footsteps. What is the use
Of your attending a school six
to get an education that
can be had in our school in three
The other fellow hasn't
the advantages of our most mod
ern systems, therefore, it is
impossible for him to
make a good stenographer or
bookkeeper of you in three or
four months,
Write for free catalog. Colum-
bus Business College, Columbus,
Miss.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. d. R. Thompson
of Jackson, formerly of this city.
who have been spending the past
two months in Columbus with
relatives, will return home Tues
day. Mr.. Thompson, who is
well known here as doc" has
been under treatment of DR..
Henry and is much improved in
health. Upon returning to his
home in the capital city, Mr..
Thompson will embark in the
cotton business as representative
of the big house of Jones Ken
nington Company.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22
Theatre Vaudette

Innovation 49, Baby Show Con-
test for premiums and honors,
will begin Monday. August 23rd.
Handsomely colored pictures of
the babies will be displayed; also
announcement of premiums and
where they may be seen.
The entertainments will con-
tinue at least two weeks. dis
playing with the baby pictures
and adds the usual classical show
and illustrated songs.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

The August Challenge Sale
early fall gingha n, fiannelett
outings, blankets, fall suits 6
other fall goods. that began ]
week has brought out ma
shoppers in spite of the
weather. Our reporter has \
tied the store every day sis
the sale began and has alw;
found the store doing a br
business. 1t seemed more I
October or November with
many fall goods displayed a
being sold instead of Augu
1t shows that the house that |
the goods and advertises ju
ciously does the business. I
new fall goods on sale are G
tainly the prettiest that have \
been produced and Mr.. Leigh
offering them at very low prit
in order to induce the public
buy now. The sale continu
through the month, If v
haven't attended the sale yet
so this week. The weather
hot, but with a number of elt
trio fans in operation the ste
is kept delightfully."- cool.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22
Union Services.

Rev. l.. p. Adams of the
Apostle church in Memphis, with
a number of trained workers are
conducting union services a
short distance across Moore's s
creek at the foot of North End
street. The services which be-
gan last Thursday will continue
throughout the week, both morn
ing and night. The public is
cordially invited to attend these
meetings.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

At a meeting of the Lowndes
county Confederate veterans in
this city yesterday morning it
was decided that they would
hold their annual barbecue this
year at Washington Park, on
September Is.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22
Fuller Bill Passes.

Montgomery. Ala, Aug. 20
The Fuller prohibition bill today
passed the senate with little OPP
position. There was not a vote
against the elimination of that
section which sought to prohibit
the newspapers and magazines
from advertising liquors for sale.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Columbus. Ohio, Aug. 20
Mrs. Philip Haberman, whom
her husband wounded in a re-
volver duel before killing him.
self because of his discovery that
she had negro blood, will find
herself forsaken by her former
friends if she RECEIVERS.
Though the facts about his
wife's parentage were learned
by Haberman only a few days
ago, scores of their acquaintance
had known for years that she
was not of pure white descent.
Because of her wealth and social
prominence. these persons had
not sought more definite infor-
nation, and had overlooked the
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22
NEWS OF THE COUNTRY
IN A CONDENSED FOR
SHORT ITEMS OF MORE OR LESS INTEREST GATHERED FIR
HERE AND THERE BY OUR SCISSORS EDITOR

African strain in her ancest
By common consent. the mat
had been kept from the h
bands knowledge.
But now that the tragedy
the country home near ColumE
has revealed the secret to
world, the former friends of N
Haberman have chosen to alb.
don her.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

New ginghams, new dress
goods, and another shipment of
new fall suits have been received
at The Woman's Store since the
August Challenge Sale began,
and will be ON sale this week. 1t
means money saved if you buy
fall goods now.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

While out driv ing last Sunday
morning, with her husband near
their home at New Hope, Mrs.
w. L. Ellis was seriously injured,
when their horse became fright
ened and ran away. turning the
buggy to which it was hitched
over. Mrs. Ellis is reported as
being much better.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Please telephone us if you
should have any complaint in
this hot weather either about
weights or the delivery of ice
and we will try to correct them.
Respectfully,
Ice DELIVERY Co.
Phone 166.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Mrs. w. O. Peck and two chill
dren leave today for a visit to
Kansas City. Later they. will
will be joined By Mr.. Peck ard
together they will go to Okla
homa.to reside in the future.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Mr.. A. jeff Franks of Birming-
ham, formerly of this city, rep
resenting the Otis Elevator Co.,
has been spe nding the past sew
eral days in Columbus with his
many friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

| have severed my connection
with R. E. Leigh and will be
glad to see my friends at w. C..
Boards after 1st of September.
MRS. M. L. DILLARD.
8-19-2t
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

One first class Il horse power
engine and boiler, Russell & Co.,
makers, Hassilon, Ohio. Terms
very cheap. Call on Rather &
Co., 317 10Th street north.
8-12-4t
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. A. j. Burrage
and little daughter Louise, have
returned to Columbus, after a
pleasant visit to Kolola. Mr..
Burrage reports fine crops
throughout the above neighbor-
hood.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Between Mrs. Rosenzweig s
cottage on 3rd Street South and
Cumberland Presbyterian church
a pair of gold trimmed spectacles.
Return to this Office and receive
reward.
Mss ANNA COOK.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Mr.. and Mrs. CIV Shedd and
Mr.. A. Fredrickson and family,
will be the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. William Harris. at Taber-
nacle Camp Grounds today
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Mrs. John Minter Of Birming-
ham. and Mrs. ]. L. Gunter of
New Decatur, Ala, are the
guests of Mrs. S. M. Nash on
North 3rd avenue.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Please telephone ]. w. STAN
sci for shingles. Prices from
$1.75 TO LIS. according 10
grade. Also other building ma
terials. Yard phone 169. Office
phone Sc.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Misses Aurelia and Auro
Mccullough have returned frC
a pleasant visit to Blue MOI
tain.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-08-22

Just received a fresh lot of
Gunther's candy. John H..
Hairston. First State Bank
Building.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-05-19
COUNTY SUNDAY SCHOOL RALLY

Next sunday May 20. a grand rally
Of al OF lhe Sunday school forces Of
Logan county Will be held III the
First Presbyterian church In liuth.
rle from uutil O'Clock p. M This
meeting Is held prcliminaH TO the
great state Sunday school eonven.
lion at Enid. May q, 25 and 26.
which promises 10 be the largest 70
llgiuus gathering ever held In the
state. The Guthrie meeting sill be
under The auspices Of the State Sun.
day School association and @, IT.
Nichols, general secretary Will be
present and conduct it. Or u. II
Buxton, member of the international
committee: ~ Kinkade. Information.
a vice president and Arthur Whoa
ton, member Of the state central
committee. win also be present and
deliver addresses This meeting Il
lnier6ouomlnationai and overy Sun.
day school in logan county should
be represented Every school IN the
county should also send delegate
te Enld All delegates sin he given
free lndRlng aud breakfast By The
neunle Of Enid aud the program pf
the convention embraces some Of The
greatest sunday school talent Of the
world
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-05-19
PR0NULGATES
IMPORTANT
OIL RULING

Washington May lg Secretary 3nl
ngof ol the department af lhe inlat
ior ioday made a ruling If fnrreaeh
'ag consequence 10 oil men WHO h9l0
1ll leasts from the Indians under lhe
Department 81 the Interior He has
ordered that hereafter oil men in max
ng settlements with Indians for ROY
atty ahnl SETTLE with me Indians 90
'he basis af the highest cash price
for oil y Is further ordered That lht
price Of Alc as q baai8 fUi settiemen
shall fomnin lH force until me seert
ary Of me interior secs III 10 change
he Figure.
The Standard 0lI company pine line
pays fic for the oil ii takps Ia llp
pipe limo bat tho Gulf aud Texas plpc
Line companies pay only sgc. ON meu
ay chat This ruling viii result Ia ihl
pipe lineg buying eul such loase8 ai
heir own prices as they need and
then paying llN indlqna whatever
nrce The Secretary of the Interior
may FIX for tho oil
THE producers admit that they ara
not clear just what effect the ruling
WIN haYe on the oll situation Ia ahh
home. bu they believe II win provo
disastrous for The individuals or com.
panleH lhal lease from the mdlang
aud muat take whatever Tho ull conn,
pany win give tor ihelr OH and pay
90 the ln"lang The sum which tho see.
rotary Of the interior fixaa for tho
Jil
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-05-19

Henry H. Rogers has been tho most
spectacular suaneier Of the many
who have played part IN the com
mcrclal development of the United
States, AS vice president % the
STANDARD on concern 10 conceived
and maintained ihe policy OF silence
which vas unchanged until John D
ArchbolG mastered the lntricacies az
tie work and started a campaign of
publicity iiililieiiiiyy IT, tte ,4fllsatt hi. ht. attacks made
IN tho press
Rogers was the organizer of the
Bay State Gas concern afterwards
made subject Of tue attacks Of Thom
as lawsan for twenty years the
friend of Rogers.
john Mananaker and Rogers were
partners IN Delaware and phllndpl.
pha public utilities and Rogers alsu
aided Flaeler Ia his Florida railway
Aehpmes sending millions 10 aid that
AtVelopment and huild hotels when
Fleglcr could borrow NO mOnes from
ne banks and Bis building operations
had been closed down
RnNofH recently completed q rAfl
rnHd n the Wcrf vlrsnie mountains
frem Norfolk W. he road in The
bin districts being almost as esneus
I've as the iamed Morlal road out of
nenVcr ~ Rouli county Colorado
Roecre was victim of asthma and
lnsl ial, Whcn leaving New York far
Jamalca with Samuel Clemens
mark Twalhl. stated ia his Friends
al The nief be was making and ieking
his lasl vacation
Less than seventy wears of ago he
had 0rgenzed mnro gigantic financial
roncoius md iinsneod them than any
living man and + can be snid Of him
that no concern be ever founded and
placel on iho sen 0f e0mmcrclalim
ever founderd
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-05-19
TODAY IN
DEPARTMENTS

State charters were issued today sf
follows
Success canning company az Tulsa
with capital stock OF ti00Ne Tic
lncorporaiou are. Joseph 81 Long
Ella Long and Peter Dirlchnan. al
Of Tulsa
The Acme Real Estate company. Of
Oklahoma City. with q capital stock
OF Si5.0O0 The iheorporatnrs arc :
NJ cartridge W. . Smith, VI 81
Sen and a. b Chandler, Ell OF okla
homa city
Lamont Gas q on compsny. Of
Lamont. with capital wock OF
$4,000 The lncorporalors are; I'd
CLANCY. Of Slate Fork. John cowen
o. Eddy; Ed Glllis, a @ Thompson
A. Setiengreen and H. v nardElck
All Of Lamont
Regeles Rcd Granite company Of
Granite with $500 capital stock
The lncornorutors are; w S Rugglos
Of Granite, s A. stelfhenson, Of An
adarko, and . s Brown, OF Chick.
asha
Woodward Laundry company, Of
Woodward With a capital stock OF
$4,000. The lncorortors are: Hen
ry D Kuhn v L, Kuhn. 3 a. Nor
rlll and N u Morrli, an Of Wood
ward.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-05-19
MORE COMMITTEE ROOMS

It hes been suggested that Che neA
city council should take The matter Ia
hand soon Of providing suitable com
miiiee rooms Cor the next legisla
ture IN the convention han building
lienealh the legislature halls ~ 4
space ln0xl00 feet moi utilized which
WOULD mike some good rooms 81 4
special session 81 the legislature ls
called this fan nnd enough commit
ev rooms are mot provided fer lhe
legislature The city VIII suffer for Ii
Since The judicial branches Of lhe
state gnvefnmehi have moved into
The Convention hall building NOT
mafe than ten small rooms are left
fuf The use of the Legislature.
The f0nms III shp hasqmenl would
Be bus fNu feet underground and
would be suitable fpf DE purpose
designated