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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-10-29
DIRECTORY.
CAMDEN CHURCHES

METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH
Rev. W, f. Acuff pastor. Services every
Sunday at II a. m. and 8. 90 p. m. Prayer ser
vices on Tuesday at 90 p. N. Sunday school
at g. As a. m, w. A. Potts superintendent.
BAPTlST-Rev. Otto A. Utley pastor. Ser
vices every first Sunday at II 90 "a. m. and
700 p. m. Sunday school at 10. 100 d. M, w.
S. Corbitt superintendent.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH, SOUTH
CAMDEN CIRCUIT
First Sunday 10. 80 a. m. Mount Carmel; $50
p. m. Postoak.
2.30p. m. Shiloh.
Third Sunday-lO 80 a. m. Rushing's Chapel;
2.30p. m. Liberty.
Fourth Sunday-10. 80 a. IN. Bethlehem 2 30
p. m, Morris Chapel.
4. w. NELSON, Pastor.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-10-29
NINETEEN CENT COTTON.
Thirty-twO Bales Bring Record
Price of Season.

J. Fl. Hubbs, farmer living a
short distance west of Lonoke,
sold 80 bales of cotton in this city
yesterday at 10 cents a pound.
The whole amount Melted him
1921 60.
This is the highest price paid
for cotton in Little Rock this sea-
son. The cotton was sold to w.
M. Tweedy of the Lesser Gold
man Cotton Company.
The cotton was of excellent
quality, the staple ranging from
l 3-16 to l 3-8 inches and classed
strict middling.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-10-29
G. B. GREER,
Trustee

Fay Branch, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Branch of Cypress, was
seriously injured in a runaway ac-
cident at the railway station Mon
day evening. AS the team started
to run the boy was thrown from
the wagon andfell among the traces
and was dragged at the heels of the
mules across tue railroad when the
wagon turned over and he was res
cued. While he sustained painful
bruises, it is tbought he will be al-
right in short time. 1t was a
marrow escape
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-10-29
CAMDEN FRATEKNAL ORDERS.

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS
Camden Lodge 2t0 meets hrst and third Sat-
urday evenings of each month at s 100 o'clock
George H. Cowel noble grand and I, j. Lowry
secretary.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS--Bayham Lodge So
meets every Monday evening at 500 o'clock.
G. b. Holiday chancellor commander and s.
l.. Peeler keeper of records and seals.
FREE AND ACCEPTED MASONS-C Camden
Lodge 179 meets the second Saturday in each
month at 10 a. IN. G. II. Cowell worshpful
master and q. b. Holiday secretary
ROYAL ARCH MASONS-Camden Chapter 1859
meets third Fridayin each month at 10. 90 a. m.
T. Lowry high priest and 0. l.. Cole sec
rotary.
WOODMEN OF THE WORLD-Postoak Camp
AZ meets second and fourth Tuesday evenings
of each month at Z 80 o'clock. +. e. Nicely ca
consul commander and Arch Townsend clerk.
RED -Tippecanoe Tribe No. So meets on
Thursday night of each week at 500 o'clock.
H. Sullivan sachem and I. II. Lowry chief
of records.
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFED-
ERACY-John w. Morton Chapter No. III
meets the first Thursday afternoon of each
month at 23O O'Clock. Mrs. G. o. Hubs
president and Mrs. A. ID. Parnell secretary
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA Cam
den Lodge No. 10, 462 meets the first ndthird
Wednesday evening of each month at 30p. m.
S. l.. Peeler consul and A. J. Utley clerk.
FARMERS UNION-Cowell's Chapel Local No.
796 meets at Cowell's Chapel on the first and
third Saturday evenings of each month at7 90
O'Clock. Neal Williams president and II. J..
Cain secretary.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-10-29
TRUSTEE q. B. GREER
Will Soon Start on HIS Round
to Receive 1909 Taxes.

/ will be at the places below
mentioned on the dates following
for the purpose of receiving the
taxes for the year 1909;
Sixth district-November Is, at
WHY in morning and Eggville in
evening.
Twelfth district November 16,
at Garfield in morning and Zach
in evening.
Fourth Observation-Disclosures II,
at Noles' Store in morning and
Devider in evening.
Eleventh and third districts
November Is, at Mount Moriah in
morning and Browns Store in
evening.
Fifteenth districts-November
IS, at precinct in evening.
Tenth district-Novem Der %, at
Eva in morning and Way in even
ing.
Seventh distpict-November %,
at w. NE. Blanks in morning and
Claud in evening.
Sixteenth district -November24
at Faxon, W, CaFaway & Sons
Store.
Ninth district November Is, at
Stockdale's Store in the morning
and Leegan's Store in evening.
Eighth district-November 26,
Big Sandy, j. NJ. Akers' Store.
Fourteenth Observation-Disclosures
go, at Harris Store in morning
and Dock Oxford's in evening.
Second district-No November 80,
Holiday, McIIlwain's Store.
Second district December |, at
McIllwain, Phillips Store.
Thirteenth Observation-Disclosures
2, at Manly's Chapel.
First district Decem Der 3, at
Matlock's Store in morning and
Whitfeld's Store in evening.
At other times [ will be at my
office at the court house in Cam
den.
G. b. GREER,
Trustee.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-10-29
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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-10-29
COUNTY OFFICIALS.

COUNTY COURT. E. Davis judge and W.
ID. Cooper clerk.
CIRCUIT COURT. Il. Jones Judge and G. B..
Holiday clerk.
CHANCERY COURT-E. L.. Bullock chancel.
lor and & M. Leslie clerk and master.
OTHER COUNTY OFFICIALS-G. b Greer
trustee, Kit Woods sheriff, j. Edward Brown
register, }. II. Combs coroner, j, nj. Lashlee
ranger, /. N. Bridges surveyor.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-10-29

If anyone imagines that Camden
is taking backward step let him
walk the full length of all the
streets of the city and note the
number of new homes that are un-
der construction.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-10-29
CAMDEN MUNICIPAL oFFICIA Is.

s. Il. Peeler, mayor; g. M. Leslie, Smith s.
Clayton. EDos o. Thomas, II. d. Mctord and
Jack Holland, aldermen; r.. Carbon Hudson,
recorder; M. r. Holland, marshal.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-10-29

NJ. A. Fry & Co. have received
another carload of the best Ohio
River Salt.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1909-10-29

We want the news from every
locality ~ the county.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17

North Pole, followed the German or
gani2ation, and was very cleverly
gotten up.
Fritz Herbster, assistant marshal of
the day, In Royal Knight garb, had
long column of knights of armor,
ladies on hoseback and mounted
eountrymen, decorated with the Ger
man colors. The procession was not
without its amusing features by
way of clowns. wandering musicians,
etc
After the parade the crowd scatter
ed somewhat, many going to the band
in the court house square, and an inn
mense crowd to see the ball game
between Horton and Falls City at the
ball park which resulted In score
of 3 to 8 in favor of the visitors.
At seven o'clock the Humboldt band
gave another fine concert which was
followed by the torchlight process
sion and fire works. both bands shar
ing the honors of the evening.
The speeches were made at the
city park, where the auditorium was
crowded and as many more stood all
around on the outside. Prof DINER
made short speech in the English
language.
Jacob Hauch, of Omaha, made u
rousing speech in German, touching
on the historical events of the set
tling of the Germans in America, in.
cluding the first settlement at Ger
mantown, Va, and many other in
teresting points in German-Amerlcan
history. While we do not under
stand the German language, we are
informed that the address was in
deed a very able one.
The success of the festivities is
largely due to Peter Kaser and Fritz
Herbster, who have labored unceas-
ingly for this event, though they have
had able assistance from many in the
community. 1t has been well patron
lied from almost all parts of the
county and neighboring towns.
Our merchants, too, came in for
good share of patronage. and taking
the day altogether, the third annual
celebration of German day poved
grand success.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
Central Committee Met.

\ meeting of the republican coun-
ty central committee was held on
Tuesday afternoon in this city Quite
a number of committeeman aud
most of the candidates were present.
They report very bright prospects
for the entire ticket. The republi.
cans are united and many democrats
are opposed to the court house RING
and the bunch of THIRD AND
FIFTH TERMERS. They want a
change and are going to help to
make it. The campaign will be under
the direction of j. r. Cain, Jr., as
chairman, John Wiltse, secretary, and
Geo. w Holland, treasurer, who will
be assisted by the executive com
mittee composed of Cass Jones, John
Moore, o. l.. Bantz. Ernest Porr,
John w Evans and Barney Ankrom
The candidates are all enthusiastic
and are putting up fight which will
bring victory to themselves and the
party.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
Stephens.

Angeline G. Long was born In Ger
many Valley, Pa, July 20, 1885 and
died at her home in this city Sept.
8, 1909 at ten o'clock p. m.
Her last illness lasted but a few
d~ys, though she had been in poor
health for several months.
About thirty-four years ago Ange-
line Long and Judge Stephens were
married near this city, but made
Humboldt their home during the
early years of their married life, lat
er going to Colorado They returned
to this city in 1900 and in 1903 Judge
Stephens died. They had no children,
and the only near relatives Mrs.
Stephens leaves is brother and sis
ter in California and a brother in
this city, w. p. Long.
Mrs. Stephens perferred to live alone
most of the time and to maintain her
independence has canvased for vari-
Gus articles almost constantly, and
in this way has become a familiar
character and known to most of the
people in town.
While she had been offered good
and comfortable homes repeatedly by
many good people in the city, she
preferred to live her lonely life in
her own way. There has been many
kind hearted and generous people to
do for her as much as she would al
low during these last few years.
The funeral services, which were
held Sunday afternoon from her home
were conducted by Mrs. L. G. Maui
ger, assisted by Rev. Mastin, and the
body laid to rest in Steele cemetery.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
Drs. Houston g. Trotter.

DR.. W. M. Totter, formerly con
nected with the M. p. hospital both
in St Louis and Kansas City, has
formed partnership with DR.. Hous-
ton and located permanently in Falls
City. They will do a general prac-
tice, in both medicine and surgery,
as has always been done by DR..
Houston. DR.. Trotter comes recon-
mended by some of the best known
physicians and surgeons in st. Louis
and Kansas City, among whom is
tho chief surgeon II Il e Mo. Pac. r..
r. Co, as thoroughly qualified ply
sician and surgeon, and also strictly
honorable.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
Silver Medal Contest.

There will be a silver medal con-
test in the hall at Preston next Sat
uday evening, which will certainly
interest all who can attend. Miss
Alice Palmer of Lincoln Is training
eight young people who are to give
orations. There will also be good
music. Admission Is cents, to pay
expenses.
Miss Palmer preached at the Pres
ton Brethren church last Sunday and
viii reach there again next Sunday
moning and evening. She Is an
odained minister and the public is
invited to hear her
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17

More business firms would have
been represented had the weather
Monday and Tuesday been clear in
stead of rainy and gloomy.
Peter Kaiser was marshal of the
day, and attired in the garb of a
German Knight, he rode at the head
of the column, followed by the First
Regiment band of Hiawatha, whose
music throughout the day gave gen.
eral satisfaction. Following the band
came the Shetland pony cart of Mel
lie Lee Holt, beautifully trimmed in
pink and white, driven by Master
Johnnie and little Miss Nellie Lee
Holt.
The first float represented the
United States, the adopted country of
so many thousands of German people,
for which it was given prominence
THE Fairies" was a very beauti-
full float. Twelve little girls dress
ed as fairies, and two fairy princesses,
occupied the platform, while high
above on a fairy throne sat little Pau
line Harnack dressed as a queen of
fairies, diving a team of butterflies,
with lines of long streamers of white,
black and red, the German colors.
Then followed the Humboldt band
playing their best music and meeting
the same hearty applause as those
who had preceded them.
A lovely float representing the Lo-
relei, then followed, and after this
came a float portraying a German
spinning loom, where a compony of
German ladies sat spinning and knit
ting. The ladies of the German Kaf-
fee Klatch made up this party. Their
float was beautifully trimmed and
was very attractive.
Several autos, carrying the aged
members of the Deutche Gessellshift,
followed, after which walked most of
the younger members of the society
with their burlesque German band in
full uniform.
float representing the world and
the discovery or the North Pole by
r. A. Dittmar with his pennant bear
ing the firm name flying on the
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
Third ANNUAL german DAY
A HIGHLY SATISFACTORY CELE-
6RATIoN WEDNESDAY
A Joyous Day the Germans of Falls
City and Surrounding Coun-
try Attractive Parade

Wednesday dawned bright and clear
with the most cheerful outlook for
the German day celebration. The
streets were somewhat soft from the
recent rains, but an early use of the
dag and the bright warm sun soon
overcome this defect.
Early in the morning the country
people began to arrive, and the trains
brought large parties from neighbor-
ing towns, even the latest trains.
The Humboldt band arrived on an
early train and at 10:30 gave one of
their best concerts in the band stand
in the public square. This band is
a favorite with Falls City and their
concert was fully appreciated.
BY noon the town was full of peo-
pie from the country near by and
neighboring cities. The crowds lin
ed up along the street early in the
afternoon and waited patiently for the
parade. which was scheduled to pass
dt sou y. H. Inc crown WAS equal
to that of any previous celebration
in the city. 1t was an orderly, good
natured crowd, notable for its good
behavior and lack of disturbances
throughout the day.
The parade passed about three
O'Clock and though not so long as
expected. was splendidly gotten up.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
Reavis Gist Home.

Reavis Gist returned Sunday from
a three months trip to the Pacific
coast. His first stop of any length
was at Los Angeles, and from there
he travelled north stopping at all in
teresting places until Seattle was
reached, where he made quite a
lengthy visit, taking in the fair and
many side trips. He returned through
Salt Lake and Denver, looking well
and hearty, having enjoyed a fine
trip.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17

Two is Company-Three a Crowd.
There was a slight difference of
opinion at one of the city hostleries
Saturday evening, in which a buggy
ride, two men and a woman got mixed
up. 1t took the gentle pressure OF
tightly clinched fingers to show one
man that two was company, three
too many. 1t was a spirited bout
while it lasted and resulted in an
exchange of spots all around.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
VICTIM OF R. R. COLLISION
FALLS CITY MAN LOSES LIFE
AT BURNHAM NEB.
A Head-On Collision With Dire
Results Deceased Resided
Here Many Years.

The sad news of the untimely death
of VIII Bohrer reached his family
and friends Sunday, and cast a gloom
over his large circle of acquaintan-
ces. II was learned that he had
been spending a few days in Lincoln,
with the young lady to whom he was
soon to be married. Miss Nellie
Thompson. and that the object of
his visit was to complete the ar
angements for their marriage in
early October.
He left Lincoln for Red Cloud, where
he was working. Sunday morning, on
the train that was wrecked in a head
on collision at Burnham, three miles
out of Lincoln, and was one of the
Victims of mans carelessness. His
mangled body was taken back to Lin
coin, but not until his betrothal ar
rived was the Identification estab-
lished; so badly was he crushed. The
and sister here and the two brothers,
with whom he was working at Red
Cloud. They went at once to Lin
coin where they met Rev. Bailey, who
went from this city upon the re-
quest of the mother, Mrs. Jane Bob
rer. Arrangements were made to
bring the body to this city Monday
night.
The funeral services were held at
his mothers home Tuesday afternoon
conducted by Rev. r. Cooper Bailey
largely attended by his hosts of
friends, after which many followed
the remains to the last resting place
in Steele cemetery.
William Leroy Bohrer was born
in Forest, H., February 2S, 1878, and
died at Lincoln, Sunday, September
IL, 1909, at the age of thirty-one
years and six months. He had lived
in Falls City for over twenty years
and acquired his education in the
public schools of this city. For a
vi ytdiS it b''ii a.
Der of the firm of Bohrer Bros. con-
tractors and builders, and was en-
ployed at the time of his death
upon a large school building in Red
Cloud.
He had always born good repu-
tation and stood high in the estima-
ton of his many friends, who deeply
feel the loss of this worthy friend.
Besides the young lady to whom
he was engaged, Miss Thompson,
there remains of his immediate fam
lily the mother, sister, Miss Bessie,
two brothers, Milton and Clem, of
this city; one sister, Mrs. Sipe, of
Lanark, Ill, and II. o.. Bohrer of
Hazelhurst, Ill, and to all these sor-
rowing ones Is extended sincere
sympathy of many friends.
Those from out of town who at
tended the funeral were; Mrs Thorn
pson and daughter, Miss Nellie, of
Lincoln, Mr.. and Mrs. II. o. Bohrer
of Hazelhurst, and Mr.. and Mrs. M. l.
Sipe of Lanark. =
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
A Little Daughter.

Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur J. Weaver
were made happy this week by a
visit from the stork, who left with
them on Tuesday morning as fine
a little daughter as can be found in
the land. Both the mother and baby
are doing well, while Arthur wears
the smile that won't come off.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
Married.

Special from Humboldt.
IRA Mobley, who last year was
employed as teocher In district
riage Tuesday evening to Gustav A.
Hogaman, the event being solemniz-
ed at the home of the brides par
ents in Salem. They will make their
home at Columbus, Neb., where the
groom has employment.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
John Wilson Sold Out.

II. Nothdorf, a tailor of great ex-
perience, from Oskaloosa, Kas., pur-
chased the tailoring establishment,
which has been operated for years
by John Wilson. Mr. Nothorf has
taken possession and the Tribune pre-
diets the same success to the new
proprietor that was awarded to Mr..
Wilson.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17

The reception rendered the fresh
men, new teachers and pupils by the
sophmores last Friday evening was
one of the jolliest affairs of the
week. The assembly room of the
high school, where the party was
given, was artistically decorated in
purple and gold, the freshmen col
orc. Supt. Wood and Prof. Hayes
were dressed as nurses to mind
the little freshies in the nursery,
where all sorts of toys were placed
for them to play with, and many
oiginal stunts were the victims of
the sophs called upon to perform with
their toys. When their tortures were
over, they were treated to a fine pro-
gram in which the sophs were as
sisted by Miss Spencer, Miss Grin
stead, Miss Anita Wilson and Miss
Rill Houston. Refreshments followed,
served in the dining hall, which was
decorated in the sophmore colors,
green and red As usual at these
receptions fun and good feeling pre-
vailed and made the evening a pleas
ant one.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
New Suitatoriunn.

Stanley Stump is proprietor of a
new suitatorium which he opened up
this week His line of work will con-
sist of the cleaning, repairing and
pressing of ladies' and gentlemen's
garments. He is located over the
Richardson County Bank.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17

Mrs. Rachel Kelso died Thursday,
August 9Th at the home of her dau-
ghter, Mrs. Stroud. The body was
taken to Salem where funeral SER
vices were held Friday, conducted
by Rev. Eichelberger and Rev. Shaf
fer, and the interment was in the
cemetery at that place.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
East Side Cafe Chances.

Roy Ball this week came into pos
session of the East Side Cafe, which
he purchased from Neil McCoig who
las owned the same but about two
weeks. Mr.. Ball has had a great
deal of experience in work of this
kind, which fact, coupled with the
growth of the town, insures his sue
oocc
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17

The Ladies Auxiliary to the eem-
etery association held their last meet
ing of the season last Monday after
noon at the home of Mrs. Margaret
Maddox with a good attendane pres
ent. The work accomplished since
the first meeting last spring was re-
viewed, accounts audited and bills
paid. The report of the treasurer
shows the auxiliary to have a small
amount of money on hand from this
seasons collection, after paying all
bills. This will be the last meeting
of the season unless the president
sees fit to hold a called meeting.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
M arried.

M. j. Schaible and Miss Mary Say
lors were quietly married by Rev. r.
r. Teeter at the parsonage Wednes-
day evening. They left on the Burl-
ington for the west, where they will
sojourn for two weeks, after which
they will be at home on the groom S
farm near Falls City.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17

carried out later. The first work car
ried out will be the tea held at the
reetory, with Mrs. Neide, Friday ev-
ening, September II, from five until
eight o'clock.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
Hoton 5-Falls City 3.

The ball game German Day after
noon, between Horton and Falls City,
resulted in a victory for the former in
teet was the battery for the home boys
Brady and Steele for Horton. 1t was
a good game.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
Temporary Loss of Voice.

Miss Allie Keeling has had quite
a serious attack of throat trouble
during the past week and for a few
days lost the use of her voice. Dur
ing her absence from the telephone
office, her sister, Miss Lois, filled
her place.
The Falls City tribune., 1909-09-17
"Reminiscences.

The Tribune is unable to give it's
readers the "reminiscences as usual
on account of SO much advertising,
and sickness in its force. 1t will
appear as usual next week.