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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
GARDEN GROWS
In "DRY" TOWN
COLUMBIA is ALL RIGHT FOR
TRUCKING EVEN UNDER PRO-
HlBiTION REGIME.

Nothing doing today said City
Judge Porter Erwin, as The Herald
reporter entered the city court room
this morning Owing to the unusual
activity of the police force this month
this announcement came somewhat as
surprise, but it was not Ions until
an explanation came which clears
the matter beautifully. II Is briefly
this The officers no longer have time
to arrest people, for their time is TAX
en- up in much more interesting and
beneficial occupation Just outside
the side window of the court room
has been established an experimental
garden, which is instituted for the
express purpose of proving that de-
spite the absolute dryness of the city.
vegetables can be raised. There are
planted in the garden six ears of corn
and the same number of tomato vines.
1t is under the direct supervision of
Professor of Horticulture, Ed Green,
who claims to be just as dry as the
garden. Judge Erwin, the first assist
ant TO Professor Green, says that he
Is expecting within the next few days,
a representative of Uncle Sam, who
will learn how corn and tomatoes
can grow in dry town without irri-
cation
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
Lawn Party.

Miss Carrie Hayes was the pleas
ant hostess of a large lawn party
Wednesday afternoon, at the home OF
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs George w
Hayes on East Ninth street. The af'
fair was in honor of Ruth Hastings of
Lewisburg and Ben and Cynthia Hill
OF Nashville and about seventy-five
little guests were present. Games
were played and ices, cake and frappe
served.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
DIR. GEORGE MACK
OFF FOR SPRINGS

Rev. George H. Mack, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church. left
Thursday for Bloomington Springs,
where he will remain for two weeks.
The run down condition OF DR..
Mack's health, caused by steady appli-
cation to his duties combined with a
severe cold recently contracted, caus,
ed his physicians to recommend a
short rest
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
Japanese Party.

One Of the prettiest in its planning
and most enjoyable in juvenile circles
was the Japanese party given Satur-
day by Miss Dorothy Parks Fulton,
complimentary to her house guest,
Miss Ruth Amis. The spacious lawn
was brightly Illuminated with gay col
ored lanterns suspended from the
branches OF the trees, and the large
cool yeranda enclrcling the front and
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
Camping Party.

The following party chaperoned by
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry g. Evans, Jr,
left Tuesday for a two weeks camp
at Beaver Dam: Misses Halle Fry,
Julia Warfield, Florence Evans and
Messrs. c. P. Hatcher, Sam Harlan
and Horace Frierson of Lawrence
burg.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
John Doyle.

John Doyle, we'll known throughout
Maury county, died at an early hour
Monday at his home near Burns
Spring. The funeral and interment
took place Tuesday morning near
Caney Springs. Deceased is survived
by his wife. three sons, Will, Kelley
and Gould, and one daughter, Verge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
Patterson-HuIl.

Miss Nettie Hull and Mr. James R
Patterson were united in marriage
Tuesday afternoon at the home of
Rev. NJ. E. Gabbard, Rev. Gabbard Off
ciating and few close friends and
relatives being present. After the
ceremony Mr.. and Mrs. Patterson
drove to the home of the grooms par
ents where they were pleasantly en-
tertained. The young couple are
from the Sunnyside neighborhood and
are popular with large circle of
friends. The bride is most attract
i've young woman The man of her
choice is energetic and OF worthy
character.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
MAJOR EWING
is SERIOUSLY ILL

Pulaski, Tenn, July 21.-The
sudden illness of Maj. z. w. Ewing is
causing his friends here much con-
Germ. Maj Ewing has been in some
what delicate health for the past two
years, but until the last few days it
vas thought he was regaining his
health TO some extent, when a sud
den attack of fux set in, together with
disturbance in the lungs that is puz-
cling the doctors no little. Maj. Ew-
ing retired from the active practice
of law and other business affairs
about two years ago and has been
travelling considerably since in the
search for health. The physicians
still hold out hopes of his recovery,
but the odds are considerably against
him because of his frailness and weak
ness.
Maj. Ewing is the father of Mrs. F,
H Everett of tbic oitv
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
ORDER PLACED FOR
CAR POSTAL CARDS

WASHINGTON, July 22.-The post
Office department has received the
largest order for postal cards ever
placed by one concern. The order
calls for 100000 reply postal cards,
or one car load, valued at $4,000.
The name of the concern and the pur-
pose of the cards were not given out
by the department.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
RELIGIOUS.


Rev. w. T. Ussery will begin a pro-
tracted meeting at Cross Bridges Sun
day, the 25th of July
Prof. r. X. Morgan of Fayetteville
will preach at the Methodist church
at Glendale Sunday morning at IL
O'Clock and Sunday afternoon at 4:3O
o'clock will address the young PEG.
nile
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
9elis-FolI

Special to The Herald:
LYNNVILLE, Tenn, July 2O.-Miss
Yashti Follis and Mr.. Murphy Wells,
both of Waco, were married here Sun.
day afternoon. The ceremony was
performed by Elder ]. S. Clark while
the contracting parties were seated
in buggy. Mrs. Wells is the daugh-
ter of Mrs. Sallie Thurman
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
Misses Looney Entertain.

Misses Mary and Sarah Looney en-
tertained number of their friends
in West End most delightfully."- Friday
evening. Merry games were played,
and the quaint and fantastic costumes
of the guests afforded much amusez
ment T empting ices and cakes
were served during the evening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
Wheat Storage

If you want to store your wheat, see
us. We are prepared to store and de-
liver back your own wheat. Both
phones No. sc.
2-tf CITY GRAIN & FEED CO.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23

Roberts About forty guests were in
vited and all seemed to have a good
time. Cakes and ices were served
during the evening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
SORGHUM.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
SoWell, on South Main street, was the
scene of a quiet wedding Thursday
evening, Miss Matte Lunn, of Law
cenceburg and Mr.. R. NJ. Storey, of
Ensley, Ala, being the contracting
parties The ceremony, which was
witnessed only by very intimate
friends. was performed by Rev. W.
A. Stroud. Mr.. and Mrs. Storey left
Friday morning for Ensley, where
they will make their home.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
Camping Trip.


Mr.. and Mrs. John Witherspoon
F'rierson and Mrs. W. B. Wooten will
chaperone a very congenial party of
young people on camping trip Of
several weeks to Beaver Dam Springs
They left Columbia Thursday
7r:ying through the country. The
members of the party are: Misses
Imogene Barrow, Ruth Fleming, An
ME Turner Sheegog, Addie Rainey,
Sarah Morgan, Mary Jane Caperton
and Elizabeth Caperton and Messrs.
Stewart Stephenson, Douglas Stephen
son, Girard Brownlow, Abe Meeks,
John Frierson, Willis Hill and Brad
icy F'rierson
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
WANTED! WANTED!!

Wheat and Burt Oats. Bags fur
nished. Top price paid. see US sure.
18-tf DALE BROS.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23

north wing OF the house was outlined
with landers and most attractIvely
decorated with stands OF ferns and
palms The prettily arranged tea Ia
BE was placed on the south side and
refreshing tea and sandwiches we're
dispensed BY Miss Mildred Littlefield.
The guests were all attired in Japa-
nese costumes. the gracious and
charming hostess receiving In a dam
" oriental toilette OF Powered Law
ender and pink silk. and a more pict-
uresque scene could not be imagined.
Merry games were enjoyed and tables
We're arranged at which games we're
played. Tempting ices, cakes and
bon bons were served during the
evening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
Lawn Party.

Lawn Party.
One of the prettiest in it's planning
and most enjoyable was the lawn par
ty given by Miss Winnie Davis Allen
last Monday evening complimentary
70 lie. house guest, Miss Ruby Jones.
The lawn was brightly Illuminated
with gay colored lanterns suspended
from the branches of the trees. The
large cool yeranda was outlined with
japanese lanterns. The prettily ar
ranged table was on the east side of
the porch, from which refreshing
frpppe was served by Miss Lucille
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
storm Party.

Quite number of the younger set
enjoyed storm party given Tues
day evening at the home of Miss Lee
onora Williamson.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
Masked Party.

Invitations have been issued to a
masked party to be given Wednesday
evening, July 28th by Miss Sarah AL
ford at her home on Walker street,
complimentary to her guest, Miss
Louise Orr of Nashville.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
Handsome Dining.

Handsome Dining.
The dining given Saturday evening
by Mrs Albert Cayce at her country
home complimentary to Miss George
Mcbride of Cross Bridges was most
ENJOYABLE affair. The table was veil
ed in rich cluny lace, having a cut
glass vase of pink roses for its cen
ter piece. Covers were laid for eight
ana a delicious six course menu was
served.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23

The Beaver Dam camping party
ehaperoned by Mr. and Mrs. Henry
Evans and Mr.. and Mrs Fred Hatcher
left Tuesday. In the party were:
Misses Olive Dobbins, Julia Warfield
and Halle Fry and Messrs. Chas.
Hatcher, Horace Frierson of Law
renceburg.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23

Subscribe Tor The HsrsIa
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23
Juvenile Party.

Miss Margaret Rainey and Master
Clarence Rainey entertained quite a
number of their little friends most
delightfully."- Friday afternoon at their
attractive country home. A prettily
appointed table was arranged under a
spreading tree on the lawn, and frappe
was dispensed by Miss Mary Rainey.
Games were played and a peanut hunt
afforded much fun Miss Cornelia
Brown being the most fortunate in
locating the hidden nuts, captured
the ladies' prize and Master Robert
Sparrow the gentleman's, both being
pretty boxes of bon bons. Delicious
ices, cakes and bon bons were served
curing the afternoon.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23

Maj. Ewing is the father of Mrs. F.
F Everett, of this city.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23

The young ladies CT the Baptist
church will give a sociable at the
home of Miss Edna Buchnau Friday
evening.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1909-07-23

Misses Matte and Hattie Casey en-
tertained the Zion Book Club most de-
lightfully Tuesday evening of last
week. Delicious refreshments were
served
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19

but TIN, dodge has become too transparent and
modern schcmcrs are far more ingenious.
While they seldom get results. here /, one
ease where the RoOScvclts were taken in One
iav a letter addressed 10 Mrs. Roosevelt was
opened by her social secretary In a few well
chosen words the writer volunteered her ser
wees AS vocalist az a charity concert OF which
DUR leading lady was a patroness. The sigma
turc was that OF noted English singer who
had never appeared IN concert IN America.
II caused some surprise. but when the social
secretary called on the woman. She made such
q pleasant impression that her offer was ac-
eeptcj and -uuouuccd in the society columns
~ the ncwspspcrs- She took her turn the
program Recalled 1T the end ot the song. She
made e pretty little speech, saving She must
leave M once u catch a tram.
\ few weeks later the billbo4rds and
newspapers OF New York contained the an
upunccIuent that a new vaudeville singer
would bc the star At the Blank Theater.
Miss Dash. So il read. now makes her debut
IN the metropolis: but has had ovation IN
Washington society where She has been pat
ronized by Mrs. Roosevelt" and It was all true
but the name. She had assumed that of the
English singer IN order 10 get the publicity.
Her nptorIcty WAS short lived. tor "A letter
sent u the thcdter manager bearing the White
House postmark caused the posters to come of
the boards and the advertisements out of the
paper The woman who had also deceived the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-09-19

manager dropped of the salary list At the end
~ the week.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-10

regarded with small favor Howard
Kinlock, who had become regular
visitor TO bryans' since tho ad-
vent Of Miss Shelby.
The sensitive Kinlock, not discern
ing jealousy as the cause OF the boys
dislike worried over the younghter's 's
hostility, and ourTied favor In vain
with sweets and toys which the boy
disdained.
The woodworking was still in pro-
gress when Kinlock made his regular
afternoon appearance, and he cid not
strengthen his cause With Tommy by
promptly Offering TO relieve Tommy
of his task.
II like to do it, protested Tommy.
"an' Miss blinnie says she just loves
TO have me hold 'em for her"
"Tommys been having such love-
ly time running around the drive, '
explained Miss Shelby. with a mean
ing glance at KinloclC. 1T Is very
good of him TO stop his play and
help"
II just offered to take his place, so
he could play" apologized KinIock,
lamely. See what l brought you,
Tommy"
He held up ball-a boys ball in
stead of the soft rubber affair that
he unfortunately offered the proceed
ing week.
Don't want It," said Tommy. reso-
lutely, not turning around to see
what the gift might be.
That is not courteous" said Miss
! Shelby, gently, noting the look of
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-10

I could run ahead and throw the
switch In time to defect The CIR from
tie main line. II he failed the over
land was doomed.
The car had not moved sibce the
construction work was tartcd a2I
the brake worked stiffly because Of
rust Before much could be done the
black mouth OF the old tunnel gaped
before him and Adams was forced to
climb down the ladder to avoid be-
ing crushed by the roof of the tua-
mel
AS the lower mouth grew from u
point TO d patch Of light that every
Instant gained in size, Adams looked
anXiously ahead. IL only Ada were
al the door he could NAL hcr un.c"-
stand.
He breathed prayer OF thanksgiv
ing as the ear shot out of the tunnel
and he caught sight of the girl stand
ing In the doorway of the cottage
Ada had just stepped to the door
way to look out. for the rumble fr- Il
the tunnel had caugnt her attention,
AdaTS son.etimeG sent d1wa notes
by The engineer. who took her replies
on the return trip, and she thought
that Derhd, . it was The worktraln.
II needed but glance to tell her
what the trouble was. How the dyn0-
mite car had run away she could not
guess, 1t was enough that IL was
tearing down the grade toN rd the
passenger train
Even at the distance she could rec
csnize Adams fTantically working at
the brake and she caught the medn
ing of his p1ntonllmc.
For : moklent she hesitutou. "
che let the car get past, Adams would
see the futillty OF further endenyor
and JUMP before II was too lnte II
che turned the car onto the siding he
| must inevitably be killed IN The tV-
ploslun that she knew must follow the
derailinc
But 1t WAS cu'Y for a scccnd that
she debated. Then che ran down
the track to the switch and with the
tears streaming from her eyes she
threw 1t over.
Adams had GuceC ed in cutting
down the speed of the car to an c.
tent sufficient IT, keep It from clImb-
ing over the rails. but to do so he
had had to stick to the Car, and as
it swept onto tho siding there was
time cnly for d glance as he waved
goodby.
Ada saDl; 10 her knees and covered
her eyes as the car sped onward to
the dump. Then there camo tho dull
detonation and the crash OF rocks
1t was all ove-,
Her father came rushing up Lac
track at the sound OF the explosion.
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embarrassment that she had no de-
sire to penetrate secrets, but late in
the afternoon there was a ring at her
own bell and she opened tho door to
face tho old lady,
My nephew will be only too slad
to show you his plants" she SAT- with
her gentle smile "Will you come
with me2"
Bertha was startled as she was
ushered into the apartment by her
conduotress, IL seemed like the cFy-
ern OF some soroeress, with It's mystic
symbols and apparatus.
But the young man who came for
ward to greet her looked little like u
wizard.
MY aunt tells me that / bave
reused your curiosity With my foolish
tricks" he said. pleasantly, as he led
her to the window. Like most mys
teries the solution is absurdly simple,
II am Interested In magic and dab
bic a bit at IL in an amateur way. We
mover have had luck with flowers, and
[ decided that this year y should
have what we wanted II is just
magical trick. The plants are made
OF very thin tissue and are inflated
with an air pump. There are three
sets for the different Sizes, | can turn
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-10

stared in amaZement. for there In the
other box were half u dozen lilies.
They were not very tall. but 1t was
evident that they were expensive, and
Bertha felt fine contempt for man
who had to purchase his plants al
ready grown.
The next day fresh surprise was
prepared for her. When she looked
out across the court to see ir the
plants would grow or had already
wlited down, she saw that the lilies
were twice as large AS they had been
before and she smileu with superiority
as she realized that in all probability
the original lilies h Il died and had
been replaced by new aud stronger
plants,
The third day there was third.
and larger, lot with the blooms. cX-
| quisite blooms that must have cost a
great deal of money More than ever
! Bertha felt contempt for man who
was dependcn. upon Lorlst.
The strange part of it was that
| though a gentle-faced old LADY came
frequently to the window to watch the
blooms, she did not touch the plarts,
but left the work entirely to her son.
Once or twice Bertha saw the two
standing at the window, and appar-
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-10

YOU get grown up, ard then Z II
haven't seen someone elge YOU would
rather marry, why, u cnn marry
Miss Minnie yourself and I'll flnd an-
ether wife somewhere
"Of course I'll want her." insisted
Tommy. with sublime faitb In his
constancy, BIT II YOU want her
untll tron, -"' you'll cross your
heart you'll give her back"
"CIpss my ~ ri, hope to die SOL
omnly promisnd klnlock, with faint
Wemory OF tht = | formula. Its
lnrgaln."
lie held OUT his hand aud I--amy
gravoly PLACED hls own tiny I'm
within the others grasp.
81 that moment 'liss Shelby re-
turned What Is this solemn pact"
he asked, as she stood In the docr-
way.
I'm going To lend VA 10 Mr.. Kin
lock until got big enough to maliy
you myself" explained Tommy He
was promising to give YOU back when
| want YOU"
Miss Shelby lodged into the par
lor, But Unlock followed, Presently
they appeared upon the piazza again,
and Kinlock caught Tommy up ana
swung him to his shoulder,
"Thomas, he crled gayly, we arc
going down town to buy ring Conie
with us and you shall have your PICK
of all the balls in ,he stores as rSt
interest on the loan Miss Minnie 10
willing TO /, lolled,'
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disappointment that crossed KIN
locks face. Mr.. Kinlock has brought
YOU ball. real ball like those the
men play with. and you Will not even
look at il.
Dutiull" Tommy turned and ac-
cepted the gift. giving thanks as Il
gentleman should. but not even the
possession OF league ball brought
10y to his heart and he stood uncer-
taInly holding II. divided between de-
sire to try it and unwillingncss to
plny with a gift of the enemy.
Take It around In the side yard
where IL is shady" suggested Miss
Shelby ~ Will not wind any more
yarn until evening"
"Ycu won't let him help" asked
Tommy, pointing to the uncomfort
able Kinlock
Not a thread" promised Miss
Shelby, "We'll be around In a little
while to see how we'll you can catch
it. We want TO sive you d chance TO
practice a little"
Cheered by this explanation. Tom
my kissed his idol and dutifully trot-
ted around into the side yard, where
he stuck 10 his practice, though the
heavy ball hurt his fingers, and IL
made his small muscles ache to throw
it into the air.
IL was no more suitable than had
been the soft rubber ball 1t had re-
placed, but il had been a very long
time since Kinlock had been a boy,
He was only 80, but he was at the
age when boyhood seems far more
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-10

across the way and In his attempts at
Horticulture, so she longed TO give him
the assistance that his perseverance
deserved.
Had she over met the old lady In
the hall she would have spoken to
her. but they used separate elevators
and mover encountered each other,
Probably Bertha would have worried
about the garden all summer had
there not come the day of her shock.
She was tendIng her own plants
when the young man came TO the WIN
dow accompanied by another man
who glanced admiringly at the plants
and leaned over, ut the others sug-
gestion. to inhale the fragrance OF
the blooms.
As he did SO Bertha very nearly
fell out OF the window III her aston
inhment, for the lilies vanished utter
ly from the box, and u very much sur
prised young man turned TO his
friend. AS he did so there appeared
as suddenly the half-grown plants
only TO vanish In turn and give away
to the full blooms again,
The two men laughed and with
drew from the window and presently
Bertha saw them leaving the court
yard. She slipped through the halls
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-01-10

distant than In later day.
It was lonesome work and Tommy
was glad when Ht last Kinlock and
Miss Shelby made their appearance.
He could not show Off with so heavy
a ball. and when Klnlock offered to
play catch, the man, unconscious Of
his strength. sent the balls too swift
ly, ar at last Tommy had to call
halt for sheer pain.
Miss Shelby. with quick sympathy,
took him in her arms and bore him
back to the piazza Kinlock followed
contrItely. bearing the ball, and as
the girl rocked the child and with
gentle voice soothed his ruilled spirits
the man could only stare helplessly
and wonder il il was true that chill
dren and dogs were unerrlng in their
instructive likes and dislilSes.
Kinlock always got on admirably
with doSs-but then he understood
dogs better than he did children
A telephone I'll took Miss Shelby
into the house and Kinlock sought to
solve the riddle.
why don't you like me, Tommy"
he demanded when they two V 70
alone.
Because you want to marry my
Miss Minnie" explained Tommy, not
seeking TO dodge the issue
But you can't marry her" pro-
tested Kinlook.
Can So" Insisted Tommy "She
told me | could. Did sne tell you
you could?"
Kinlock made sign OF negation