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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-28
MADE THE TRIP
IN AUTOMOBILES

State Supt. Of Public instructions
r. l.. Jones had delightful spin
through the country from Mt. Pleas
ant to Columbia Wednesday afternoon,
making the trip in an automobile.
The Columbia reception committee
went down to the Phosphate city for
the big superintendent, in order to
give him an opportunity to see some
of Maury county's fine farming lands.
The automobiles for the occasion were
kindly furnished by Carlton Fry and
Frank Cook, who rendered the use of
their new Buick cars. Mr.. Jones thor
oughly enjoyed the trip.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-28
UNDERGROUND DRAIN
is NOW COMPLETE

The underground drain to carry of
the water from the spring discovered
In excavating for the foundation OF
the government building has been nm
ished, the drain passes under Seventh
street conveying the spring water to
the sewer down Walker street. The
massive stone cornice is nearly all in
position on the building and 1t will be
only short while before the roof will
be on.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-28
Country Club.

Country Club.
One of the most enjoyable of the
gatherings of the Country Club was
that held Wednesday with Mrs. Thorn
as Casey. The hostess was assisted
in receiving her guests by Mrs. Hor-
ace Casey and Misses Hattie and Mat
tie Casey. The home was most at
tractively decorated in daisies and
ferns. The dining room was orna-
mented with numbers of handsome
pink peonies. The table was covered
with cluny and it's floral center-piece
was a handsome cut glass vase con-
tanning pink peonies A most delicious
seven-course menu was served.
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acknowledgement.

Miss Hattie Thompson, daughter OF
Mrs. M. L. Thompson of Spring Hill,
and Mr.. Douglas Martin, also of Spring
Hill, were married at noon Thursday
at Meridian, Miss, where the bride
has been teaching school for the past
session. After a bridal trip to New
orleans and other points, Mr. and Mrs.
Martin will return and make Spring
Hill their home The bride is young
woman of personal charm and culture
She has a wide circle of friends in the
country and is member of one Of
the prominent families of Middle Ten
nessee. The groom IS a prosperous
farmer, brother of Mr.. Brice Martin
of Spring Hill, and is popular with all
who know him.
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Academy Team T


Only $4.55 for ten-day round trip
trickets from Columbia and way sta
tions June 23rd on regular morning
train. All expenses for railroad fare,
hotel bill, two routes in the Cave in
Guiding the fire works and ruins OF
Karnak, 1886. 1t will be the time of
your life See L. & N. Agent. 2S-4t
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House Party.

Mrs. S. w. Dixon and daughters, OF
Birmingham Ala, the guests of Mrs.
Emily Dixon of Ashwood, who have
been the recipients of much social at
tention during their stay in Maury
county. have been most delightfully."-
entertained this week at a house party
given in their honor at the hospitable
country home of Mr. and Mrs. j. f.
Stephenson.
To the regret of many friends Mrs.
Dixon and youngest child will return
to Alabama on Monday. Misses Emily
and Gamaliel Dixon will go to Nash
Vile for a visit to relatives.
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Miss Shields Recital.

A feature of the closing exercises
Of the City Public School will be the
recital by Miss Kate Shields music
pupils at the Athenaeum study hall
Friday evening. Miss Shields Will be
assisted by Prof. Haskell on VIOLIN
Mr. Albert Shields on mandolin and
DR.. Ernest Sheppard on cornet. The
public is cordially invited.
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the many handsome homes in this
city. the perfect taste OF its chateIaine
being evidenced By the artisticaIly
furnished interior. The three card
tables were arranged in the spacious
library. and at the conclusion OF the
game a delicious four course lunch
con was served
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-28
Eleoant Reception.

The most notable event ID sociai
CIRCLES this spring following a rather
ouiet winter season, was the elegant
reception given by Mrs. Susan Gray
Huntington and Mrs. w. S. Fleming
Friday afternoon, complimentary 70
Me- p a Haynes, of this city, and
Mrs s W. Dixon, of Birmingham
Ala. On account of recent oereVeave,
nant in her family Mrs. Dixon was
unable to be present
The spacious hall, where the nun, nun
dred or more guests we're met by MISS
Narcisse Fleming and Mesdames
George !, Frlerson and Sidney Page, was
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lee.Mills.

Miss Mamie Mills of Fayetteville
and Mr.. G. C. Lee of Birmingham
were married Thursday afternoon IN
the Bethel parlors by Esq. Il. h
Guest The bride, who is a most at
traCtive young woman, had been on
visit Of several months to relatives at
Birmingham and the attachment was
formed there. She started home
Thursday and was accompanied as far
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Miss Lipscomb Receives.

MISS LipSCOHb
"Cresthaven" the attractive country
home of Miss Susie Lipscomb was the
scene Friday evening of a most de-
lightful reception given by its gracious
hostess assisted by Miss frankie Lips
comb The spacious reception hail.
drawing and dining rooms were
thrown together and lavishly decora-
ted with daisies, peonies and roses
From a prettily appointed table in the
dining room, which was covered win
lace delicious frappe was dispensed
nv Miss Mable Stephenson assisted by
Mr. Ernest Dixon, and at the close OF
the evening ices and cakes were
served.
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Mrs. Gilman, Hostess.

Mrs. Charles Gilman entertained the
Mt. Pleasant Card Club most delight
fully Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Ed
Gregory making the highest score
was awarded the prize. The next
meeting of the club will be held with
Mrs Gregory.
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Talented Musician.

Columbia friends will be pleased
with the recognition won by Miss
Minnie Fry at Belmont College this
session. She has been recognized for
several years as one OF Columbias
most accomplished musicians, and in
this branch of study at Belmont won
the highest honor of all her school
mates in music and was in conse.
ouence awarded the Kimbal medal.
Miss Fry has returned home for the
summer.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-28

as Columbia by Mr.. Lee. Arriving
here, they found the parting all too
sad, so Esq. Guest was called in, ana
the journey towards Fayetteville end
ded, Mr.. and Mrs. Lee leaving on the
night train for Birmingham, where the
groom is a prominent young business
man.
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To Bride and Groom.

Mrs. Mat Armstrong of Zion, was
the hostess Wednesday of an elegantly
appointed dining given in honor OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Walker Fleming. The
handsome table was covered with
rich cluny pieces and decorated with
fragrant spring flowers and a six
course menu was served.
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Meeting Of w. c. T. U.

The w. C. T. U. will meet Saturday
afternoon in the Sunday-school room
of the Methodist church. Mrs. T. H.
Williams will read paper on Sab.
bath Observance" The reading will
be followed by discussion.
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Oats Wanted

When you get ready to sell call me,
| will furnish sacks and will pay high
est price delivered at nearest station.
AUSTIN NJ. HARLAN, Citizens
phone 627-2. 27-d2thurs&wkly2t
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Mrs. FuIton's Recital.

Mrs. H. o. Fulton has Issued invi-
tations to piano recital by her music
pupils, assisted by Miss Dorothy Parke
Fulton, violinist, to be given at her
home Friday evening, May %, at eight
o'clock.
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West End Club.

delightful meeting of the West
End Social Club was held Wednesday
morning with Mrs. w. P. Erwin. AT
ter an interesting game of Rock. daln-
~ refreshments were served.
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Bridge Party.

Mrs. r. C. Church was the charm
ing and gracious hostess of small
but most delightful bridge party given
Saturday afternoon. The Church
home is one of the most attractive Of
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Informal Party.

Miss Narcisse Fleming entertained
a few of her friends informally and
most delightfully."- Saturday afternoon
at her home on Sixth street. The
frappe table prettily arranged on the
long west veranda, was presided over
by Miss Mary Jane Caperton. Several
pleasant hours were spent playing
merry games. At the close of the af-
ternoon dainty and tempting ices,
cakes and bon bons were served in the
dining room, which was prettily dec
GRATED with numbers of fragrant
spring blossoms.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-28
Mrs. Thompson, Hostess.

Mrs. W. V. Thompson entertained
a few friends most charmingly Thurs
day afternoon, complimentary to Mrs
S. w. Dixon of Birmingham, Ala. The
hoem was prettily decorated with
myriads of spring blossoms. On ac-
count of the death of her niece the
honoree could not be present SO the
prize, an artistic water color, was sent
to her by the lady attaining the high.
est score in the lively contest enjoyed
At the termination of the pleasant
afternoon ices and cakes and bon bons
were served.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-28

most beautifully decorated in red roses
long graceful sprays OF crimson ram
bier being festoOned over windows
and door ways The drawing room
was most attractive in appearance. be
ing brilliantly Illuminated with mum.
bers Of waxen tapers in old brass can.
delebra and profusely decorated with
crimson roses and scarlet peonies.
Mrs. Huntington in a handsome tot.
lette of white messaline, wearing
pearls, and Mrs. Fleming in a becom-
ing costume of white chiffon silk and
diamonds. were assisted in receiving
by Mesdames H. o. Fulton, John
Towns Wooten, Robert Pillow, Joseph
Brownlow and Baker P. Adams The
striking beauty of the hOnoree was
enhanced by a beautiful trousseau
gown of sea foam brocade trimmed
with duchess lace and pearl passa.
mentrie.
The prettily appointed frappe table
was presided over by two of this
seasons most attractive debutants,
Misses Mary Rainey and Annie May
Fleming, attired in pretty white ling
erie costumes. They were assisted
by Mesdames James C. Wooten and
Horace Rainey. The dining room pre-
scented a charming picture, being Law
ishly ornamented with the most gorg-
eous of spring floral offerings, pink
peonies. The mantel was banked
with these flowers interspersed with
feathery ferns, and receptacles on
buffet, and tables held graceful clus-
tiers of them The handsome mahog-
any table, almost entirely yelled in
rich cluny pieces, had for its floral
centerpiece handsome cut glass vase
holding peonies and standing on a
large mirror PLAGUE. Beautiful single
blossome were artistically scattered
among the silver dishes containing
in rosy tints, and silver
burning pink candles.
Dainty ices and rose cakes were grace
fully dispensed by Mrs. j. W. Howard
and Mrs. Alex Titcomb, who were as
sisted by Misses Nettie Dew, Daisy
fowler, Halle Fry, Elizabeth Caper-
ton and Nellie Williamson.
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SOCIETY

Mrs n. B. Sheppard will entertain
al cards Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock
at her home in West End.
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Glass Reception.

The social event of the closing exer-
cises at Branham & Hughes school,
the reception to the senior class and
the alumni, was at the home of Prof
w. C. Branham this year, and in point
of beauty and delight surpassed any
social affair of recent months. Mrs.
Branham and Mrs. Hughes were joint
hostesses and their graceful hospitality
impressed itself on the hundred or
more guests and made the passing
hours all the more pleasant.
The handsome home was decorated
in gift flowers, and the numbers OF
beautiful floral tributes received was
typical of the favor in which the hos
tesses are held. The dining room was
bedecked in pink roses, pink peonies
and pink candles; the reception room
was in white peonies and white carna-
lions, while the reception hall was in
red roses. The bright colorings were
softened by backgrounds Of green
potted plants, graceful ferns and trail
ing vines.
The hostesses were assisted by
Misses Leila Branham of Spring Hill,
Georgia Hume and Elizabeth Thomp-'
son of Nashville and Mamie Kincaid
of Culleoka. In the dining room Mrs.
James Buckner and Mrs. Henry Point |
er presided. The pretty ices, minis
and cakes carried out the general col
or plan.
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Cosmopolitan Club.

The Cosmopolitan Club will meet
with Miss Rachael Ashton on Friday
instead of Thursday
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-05-28

The cadets of the A. s. D. society
Of the Columbia Military Academy are
preparing for dance at the Bethel
Friday night.
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Quartette-Arrival ...... 49,. .Dancla
Waltz From Faust Gounod-Wichti
Miss Zulema Brownlow
Silver Spring ............. Mason
Miss Fleming
(a) Gavotte 80. ........... Decker
(b) Perpetual Motion ........ .Bohm
Miss verna Shelley
Jubilee March op. 81. ........ Borelli
Misses Brownlow and Shelley
PART II.
Faust Fantasia d'Alard
Miss Frances Moore
Valse- Florence .............. Liebling
Miss Mary Rainey
(b) Kuiawiak ana. -. Weiniawski
Miss Lenora Williamson
o.a.4o4+o no,ortura nana1a
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Musical Treat.

A rare treat for music lovers was
the violin recital given by the pupils
Of Miss Mary Dale Figuers. assisted
by Misses Mary Rainey and Annie
May Fleming at the Figuers' home on
West Seventh street Saturday even.
ing. Quite large and most appreci-
alive audience filled the TWO drawing
rooms and reception hall, which were
thrown together. brilliantly lighted
with white tapers in silver and old
brass candle sticks, and decorated
with potted plants and a profusion Of
spring blossoms, among them many
gift boquets for the popular young
hostess. Miss Figuers, willowy and
graceful in a most becoming directoire
toilette of pale blue crepe was assist.
ed by her pupils and Mrs. H. p Fig
uers in receiving her guests A splen-
did program was rendered by
the young ladies whose playing re-
fiected much credit upon their talented
young teacher Miss Dorothy Fulton,
whose name does not appear on the
program, also gave a selection. At
the close of the evening Miss Figuers
at the request of the audience gave
two selections. She was accompanied
by Mrs. H. o. Fulton. Miss Figuers
is a musician OF whom Columbia is
most justly proud, and she has won
recognition as a skilled performer
from the best musical critics of the
and has always proved fav-
orite wherever she has appeared.
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Quartette Departure .Dancla
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-27
American Philosophers
 Meet in New Haven

New Haven, Dec 2I.-The American Philosophical association opens its am nuaI meeting this afternoon at 2;So o'clock at Herrick hall which will De followed by morning and afternoon sessions, both tomorrow ana W WeuIes
 dav The sessions which will be open to all interested will be attended oy delegates from nearly all the leading univ ersities of the country ana py mostly all of the faculty of the phil osophical department here being
 members of the association Amons the delegates are: Professor John c. HIbbin of Princeton; Prof. J. E. Creighton. Cornell; Prof. Frank kealy also of Cornell: Prof. A. O. Love1oy or the University of Missouri: Prof D. R Newbold of the University of Penn sylvania: Prof. s. J. E. Woodbridge of the University of California: fr0I' f Royce of Harvard. Prof. R w. ReiIley of Vassar and Prof. A. C. Armstrong of Wesleyan University
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-27

Charles Frohman will present Otis Skinner here in new production New Years day matinee and night that promises to he the most distinct dramatic novelty of the early drama tic season. The vehcile selected oy Manager Frohman for Mir. Skinner use. is a play reflecting in the most graphic and fascinating way that mysterious realm known as behind the scenes. The new play IS entitled your Humble Servant" and eman- ates from the brilliant pens Of those highly successful authors. Messrs- Both Tarkington and Henry Leon Wilson. It is a foregone conclusion that .'Your Humble Servant Will prove a dramatic offering of superior quality. otherwise it would not have been chosen by so astute an lmpres- sario as Manager Frohman Tor SD sterling an actor as Otis Skinner
 Your Humble Servant" is descrio- ed as a reflex of theatrical life or to- day. MT Skinner has the entirely novel role in the character of Lafay- cite Towers.' the tragedian or an IL inerant troupe of players, Welded 10 a story of supreme interest, Will pc found innumerable quaint episodes showing in the most realistic way that the life of the wandering Thespian IS not altogether a path of roses. There
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-27

are four acts in the new play and they bristIe with piquant dialogue novel characterization. surprising sit nations and dramatic episodes in which of course. Mir Skinner will De the dominating figure
 For the production of play with so original and ingenious theme, Man ager Charles Frohman was pertorce careful to the utmost degree in the choice of artists for the subsidiary roles Each character in Your Humble Servant is an individual study from life. A perfect ensemble could therefore be attained only py the assembling of players of the high est artistic calibre. Charles B. Wehs, Albert c. Andrews. Alfred Hudson. Jr Russell Crawford. Edward Field ing. Walter Scott, and Arthur Blake, have been entrusted with the male roles, and it is needless to say that the mere mention of their names guarantees a performance of consum- mate excellence. Mir Skinners lead ing woman this season will be Miss Izetta Jewel. a young actress whose taeInt for the expression of emotion ranges from grave to gay and from lively to severe" Miss Isabel Rich ards. another young actress of sym pathy and power has also been as- signed a leading role
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-27
Silver Wedding Celebrated
 By The GOtthardts

MT. and Mrs. Charles Gotthardt: of l54 Burroughs street. celebrated tnelr silver wedding at their home Christ mas. About 40 people includlng rela- tiy-es attended the celebration. A very pleasant day was'spent. Among those present was Mrs. Tena Stander who
 was bridesmaid at rhe wedding a quarter of a century ago The pest man Gustave Doerner, would have heen present if illness had not pre- vented. MT. and Mrs. Gotthardt re- ceived many beautiful gifts from their friends. Mrs. Gotthardt was formerly Miss Julia A. Schutte-
 Part of the anniversary celebration was the christening of Mrs. William Han1merle by the Rev. Herman Wei mar, of the German Reformed church Franz and Mathilda Gotthardt were the sponsors.
 Following the supper an entertain ment was given and Christmas tree was relieved of its many good things.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-27
BRAKEMAN DIES
 IN HOSPITAL

Henry D. Brougham. brakeman or
 se Atlantic street, fell under the ,vbeeIs of his train at the New Mil ro-d station yesterday afternoon and died at St. Vincent's hospital as the result of injuries. His skull was fractured and he was bruised about inc body Brougham slipped on the sy,ovv covered platform at the station ,,-han he iumped from the train rDr-
 xfne of Milford was called immedt- ateIy and seeing the seriousness or Rrougham's injuries suggested that eE be taken to Bridgeport at once; T.,s ininred brakeman was put aboard ,be milk train and upon arriving here was hurried to the hospital in the ambulance. He was 30 years or age A widow and two children re- main .-..-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-27
MORGAN OUT OF CHICAGO TRACTION

Chicago. Dec 27.-J- Pierpont Nor gan is eliminated from the Chicago traction situation. Chicago capltal takes full possession. financially, Of every mile of surface transportation from the Chicago River to. Hammond. Ind, and at one step consolidation or all of the transportation lines in Chi cago. surface and elevated leaps into the immediate future.
 Formal announcement was made last night that Chicago capital had bought out the Morgan holdings in the Chicago City Railway Company-the big south side surface cystem-and had consolidated this system with the Calumet & South Chicago Railway Company, the Southern Street Rail- way company and the Hammond Whiting &r East Chicago Railway com pany into one great surface system. which is to be known as 'The Chicago City and Connecting Railways"
 The deal carries an estimated to- tai, financially of $70.O00,O00. accord ing to Ira M. Cobe, who was man figure in the negotiations, which were completed in New York City at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon. The mileage involved is 407 miles, It is also tue greatest and most significant propo- sition which is of record in Chicago financial history.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-27
FINANCIAL

CHARLES c. SANFORD. Pres F. N. BENHAsI, Vice President O. HI. BRoTHwELL. Cashier
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-27
FALL DEPRIvES MRS. r BISHOP OF CHRISTMAS
 DINNER WITH BROTHER

Mrs. Louise Bishop who fell. strik- ing her head. in her brothers yard on Union avenue Saturday, is improv- ing at the Bridgeport hospital. She had been invited to eat her Christ mas dinner with her brother and was about to enter the house when she slipped and fell. The emergency corp was called and Mrs. Bishop was talk en to the hospital NShe lives on Elm street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-27
HExAMETHYLENETETRAMINE.

The above is the name of a German
 chemical, which Is one of the many valuable ingredients of Foley's Kidney Remedy. Hexamethylenetetram is recognized by medical text books and authorities as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for the urine. Take Foley's Kidney Remedy as soon as you notice any irregularities and avoid a serious malady. F. B. Brill and Curtis Phar- macy. local agents .
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-27
NEARLY DROWNED IN ICY
 WATERS CHRISTMAS NIGHT

After quite a lengthy and hair raising experience in the icy waters of the harbor near the Benedict coal docks in New Haven. Saturday even ing Thomas Cox of 2S2 Peck street was rescued from drowning by Geo. Vanall of I33 York street. Vanall heard Cox's cries for help and found him cIinging to q board in the water. He rescued him with rope Cox was taken home in the police wagon. He claimed some men showed him ov- erboard but the police are inclined to believe he fell overheard himself.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-27
THE STOCK MARKET
-(Watson, Alpers & Co..)

' " dlSVIIf -NIPtIs ~ NV.I Business conditions are bright, and there is an underlying feeling of con- fidence in the common sense of the present administration. The situa- tion as whole looks to us to justify conservative bullishness.