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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
MRS. SIMON LOEB DEAD.

Sorrow was universal on last
Friday morning when the news
went out over Columbus that
Mrs. Simon Loeb had breathed
her last. on Wednesday evening.
Mrs. Loeb has been in poor
health for some time, but not un-
til a few days ago did her loved
ones realize that the end was so
near. Everything in the way
of medical skill and tender nurs-
ing was given her, but God saw
fit to take her from devoted
husband and loving children to
Himself.
Mrs. Loeb was a superior wo-
man in many ways. She was
endowed with brilliant mind
and was highly cultivated. Her
highest ambition in life was to
make home all that it should be,
and this she did, as few have
done. She never paraded her
good deeds but rather preferred
to go about her work in a quiet
way. She is a native of Ger
many and came to America
about 1870.
A heart-broken husband, one
son, Mr.. Albert Loeb, two daugh-
ters. Mrs. Adolph Montague and
Miss Maude Loeb, survive.
The funeral was held Friday
morning at the residence, con-
Quoted by Rabbi Rasin of Merid-
ian.
The active pail bearers were
Messrs. Ed Montague, Harry Sell
ig, Jake Kaufman, Willie Strauss,
Sidney Loeb, Jake Marks;
The honorary pail bearers were:
Messrs. S. Schwab, Louis Rosenz-
weig, l.. Fleishman, A. Chapk-
sey.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

Union City, Tenn, Jan. T.
Notwithstanding the fact that it
had been predicted time and time
again that no twelve men i'm
Obiou county who were compe-
tent to serve on a jury could be
found who would return a ver-
dict against the alleged night
riders, the jury, although one of
their members was 50 sick that
he had 90 be carried from his
bed to the court room in a
chair. to answer to his name,
found the eight defendants.
charged with the murder of
Capt Rankin, guilty. After
they had been charged. the
court instructed that Juror. Ros-
sen D. allowed absolute rest and
quiet until $3.50 O'Clock, when
the others were to go into the
sick mans room and confer with
him. They remained in the
room from that time until 6
O'Clock without result. The
Judge had announced that he
would open court again at 1880
tonight to hear a report from
the jury, and long before he ar
rived the court room was crowd
10 It's capacity with an expectant
crowd waiting for the result.
At8:3O o'clock Deputy Sheriff
Peeler, one of the officers in
charge Of the jury, addressed
the court, saying that they would
report in few minutes. In
stantlv all was quiet and all eyes
were turned toward the witness
room where Juror Rosson was
conferring with his fellow jur-
Ors.
A few minutes later the twelve
men who have heard one OF the
most ramarkable trials that the
country has ever known, filed in
TO the court room, two deputy
sheriffs i'm the rear carrying a
huge arm chair i'm which was
seated Juror ROsson.
Gentlemen, have you reached
a dccision?' asked Judge Jones.
1--WE have, " answered Juror
Hopper.
DO you all agree?" asked
Judge Jones.
We dc"
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
WHO Is THE BEAUTY
QUEEN" OF COLUMBUS
MOBILE BEAUTY CONGRESS-" CONTEST BEGINS WITH THIS
MORNINGS ISSUE OF THE COMMERCIAL.

mercial has been commissioned
to select her. This will be done
by a popular vote, the contest
beginning today and ending Feb.
14th. The woman who is chosen
as Queen of Beauty to represent
this city viii be supplied with
free transportation to and from
Mobile and will be fittingly en-
tertained without charge at one
of Mobiles noted hotels during
the Carnival days.
On one evening, is the magnifi-
cent new auditorium of the Bat
tie House. the Congress of Beau
ty will assemble. Here the fifty
or more Queens in their Royal
Robes will gather for a reception.
banquet and coronation ball. A
committee, non-residents of the
two States, will elect from all
these Queens the real First
Beauty" and she will receive
handsomely jeweled crown and
reign with the king of her choice
supreme throughout the evening.
The judges will be entire stran-
gers to all the Queens and will
not be permitted to even speak
to them prior to the selection.
This is done so that only 'Phy-
sical Beauty" may be considered
in the contest.
There will be many special en-
tertainments for the visiting
Queens, their courts and friends,
including a Flower Parade in
which the Queens will ride in au-
tomobiles. handsomely bedecked
in flowers. Other balls and re-
ceptions will be given during the
Carnival.
1t is announced that in every
town where The Congress of
Beauty" has been explained, it
has been explained, it has re-
ceived hearty endorsement and
a spirit of genuine friendly rival
ry has been manifested. 1t may
be stated in advance, that the
event will gather the most beau
tiful assemblage of women ever
held in the South.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
F. O. E

Gunter Aerie Fraternal Order
Eagles held their installation of
officers last Wednesday night.
Gov. ]. T. Harrison, installing
officer. The following officers
were installed for the ensuing
year: ]. F. Nicks, worthy pres
ident: j. T. Johnson, worthy
vice president; J. M. Jemison,
wol thy chaplain; H. G. Starbuck,
secretary; o. A. Quinn, treasur-
er; H. B. Elder, A. l.. Foster, R..
Mann, trustees; DR.. w. c. Brew
er, physician: w. c.. Gunter hav-
ing passed from worthy presi-
dent to past worthy president.
After the ceremonies the Aerie
spent a delightful social hour, in
cluding short addresses from
Gov. j. T. Harrison, w. c. Gun
ter, T. F. Ballard, and others.
The Aerie will hold a meeting
Wednesday night at 8 o'clock
sharp.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
MURDERERS OF CAPTAIN
RANKIN ARE CONVICTED
SIX or THE NIGHT RIDERS WILL GET DEATH SENTENCE AND
TWO ARE GIVEN TWENTY YEARS.
Then, gentlemen, the court
will receive your verdict. "

Then, gentlemen, the court
will receive your verdict. "
HOPPER READ VERDICT.
Juror Hopper read from a slip
of paper:
I'VE, the jury, find the De-
! PENDANTS, Garrett Johnson. Fred
Pinion, Arthur Cloar, S. Apple
white, Tid Burton and Roy Ran
som guilty of murder in the first
degree, with mitigating circum-
stances, and the defendants, Bob
Huffman and Bud Morris, guilty
of murder in the second degree,
fixing their punishment at twen-
ty years in the penitentiary. "
Not a sign was visible among
the prisoners except a slight
twitching of the muscles in the
face of Garrett Johnson. They
came into the court room with a
detected air, which was so notice
able that it was commented on
by several people in the court
room.
The juIy was discharged, but
|. as several members live in the
country and could not get home
tonight, they are spending the
night at their old quarters rath-
er than leave each other. They
will disband in the morning.
A squad of soldiers were on
duty in the court room to pre-
vent any disorder. but this was
unnecessary, as it was not gen
orally believed that verdict
would be reached before morn
ing, and all of the lake people,
with a few exceptions, had left
the city. Nevertheless a double
guard is being kept at the bar
racks and at the jail tonight. and
every precaution will be taken to
prevent any attempt to escape or
rescue on the part of their
friends.
Jan 8. There was no session
of the court that tried the night
riders today, an adjournment
having been taken until Satur-
day, when Jude e Jones will hear
arguments on the motion for a
new trial. While nothing Off
cial is given out, the impress
sion prevails here that the Judge
will give the death penalty to
the six men convicted of murder
in the first degree.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

Who is the most beautiful wo-
man in Alabama or Mississippi
This is a question of mooted and
variously claimed for many of
the cities in the two States. But
it has never been settled, nor, in
deed. has there even been an at
tempt to assemble the various
First Beauties" of the towns
that a real comparison could be
had. In various ways leading
papers and magazines have un-
dertaken to determine the most
beautiful woman of a particular
city, state or nation, and it is
even now heing undertake. by
one popular publication of inter-
national reputation to determine
the most beautiful woman Of the
whole world. These contests
have been decided largely
through photographs of the beau
ties. which is not an altogether
satisfactory test.
1t is left for the Mobile Carni-
val Association to submit the
plan that can prove the only sat-
isfactory solution of the question,
namely, by having the several
leading cities and towns in the
States of Alabama and Mississip-
pi elect their most beautiful wo-
man to represent her particular
city as its Queen in a Congress
of Beauty" that is to be a lead
ing and most unique feature of
the approaching Mardi Gras Car
nival which comes this year on
February 21st, 22nd and 23rd.
In years past Mobile, the Moth
er of Mystics, has given some
noted Carnivals, but no feature
of the past years is said to have
met with the same enthusiastic
reception from outside points as
this Congress of Beauty" which
in reality will cause the whole
people of the two States to feel
a local interest in the event.
COLUMBUS has been invited
to send a Queen to this Con
gress Of Beauty" and The Com
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
.POST0FFICE BUILDING
WORK MOVING ON
POSTMASTER WOOD RECEIVES GOMMUN-
ICATIOR FROM WASHINGTON IN
REGARD TO BUILDING.

Postmaster Wood, custodian of
the site for the Government
building, received a communica-
ton from the Supervising Archi-
tect, Washington, d. c.. on last
Thursday, requesting informa-
ton as to sewerage, water and
gas service, electric current SER
vice, and heating service of Co
Iumbus. The several forms con-
tain all information necessary
for the specifications to be drawn
from. This is pretty good evidence
that plans for the new building
will soon be drawn and soon
afterwards the contract will
be awarded for the building of
the structure.
The information asked of Mr..
Wood was secured Immediately
and all forms returned to the de
partment the same day they
were received.
From the questions asked
there can be no doubt but that
the new postofice building will
be a model in point of conven-
ience and comfort as every de-
tail was carefully and explicitly
inquired into by the Govern
ment.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
For Sale.

The Brooks building, 1.-TWO
stores) on 4th street, or st. John
street South, in good repair, both
sewer and water connection.
Five lots in northeast part of
city, good property.
One lot just north of business
part of town fronting 4th avenue.
ALSO-572 acres of land in
cultivation, about one mile north
of Brooksville, Noxubee county,
Miss. The NJ. and o. r. r. runs
through part Of the place.
Terms cash. Apply to
j. II. STEVENS, Agt.
Estate w. c. Brooks.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

paid out of the city treasury, So
ordered.
On motion it was ordered that
all salaries of city employees,
except that of the assistant en-
sineer of water works, be the
same as last year; the salary of
the assistant engineer of water
works is made $50 per month.
On motion it was ordered that
the bonds of the secretary and
treasurer and city marshal and
tax collector be referred to the
finance committee for attention.
On motion an adjournment
was taken.
Attest,
|. II. Sykes, Secy-Treas.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

You may eat all the good sensible
food you like if you viii let Kodol di-
gest it for you Don't worry about
dyspepsia or indigestion, for worry
only tends to make you more nervous.
Besides you don't have TO worry any
more about what you eat, because Kodol
for Dyspepsia and Indigestion viii di-
gest any and all food at any and all
times. Kodol is guaranteed to give
prompt relief. Sold by L. E. Mayfield
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

A great many people have kidney
and bladder trouble, mainly due to the
neglect of the occasional pains in the
back, slight rheumatic pains, urinary
disorders, etc. Delay in such cases is
dangerous. Take DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills. They are for weak
back, .backache, rheumatic pains and
all kidney and bladder trouble. Sooth-
ing and antiseptic. Regular size h0c.
S Id by L. f. Mayfeld.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
Maccabees. Tent No. 9.

The following officers were
elected Wednesday night at a
meeting of the Maccabees Tent
No. 2: w. P. Cain, commander;
G. A. Wakefield, worthy COM
mander; S. B. Schwab. r. K, G.
o. Trull, finance keeper; Z. H.
Childers, chaplain; ]. F. Stuckey,
sergeant; Luke Webb, M. of A.
E. H. Childers, Jr., 1st. NJ. of
G.. G.. A. Eubanks, End M. of G;
j. w. Adams, Sentinel; T. B.
McCrary, Picke Tt. Next meet
ing January 10th.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
KILL THE GERMS
That's The only Way to Cure osndruH
and Partisan Sage Is the
Only Killer.


Partisan Sage" said a New
York barber, will kill the de-
structive and persistent germs
of dandruff, and abolish the dis
ease. There may be other rem
edies that will do the same, but
] never heard Of one. "
And just read what one of the
foremost BARRIERS of Springfield,
Mass, says Of Partisan Sage:
Dear Sirs: | used your Pari-
sian Sage and found it better
than any other. 1t is the best
hair restorer l ever used. and |
have used them all. / find it a
great dandruff remover also.
You should get it into all the
barber shops, and get the bar
bers to use it, as it is great. -
Geo. A. Stiltz, 73 = Main Street.
Springfield, Mass.
Partisan Sage soaks into the
scalp. and when it reaches the
roots of the hair it not only kills
every dandruff germ, but it sup
plies the hair with just the right
kind cf nourishment to put vigor
and strength into it and make it
grow.
Partisan Sage is the most de-
lightful hair dressing in the
world. Use it one week and
you will never give it UP.
Partisan Sage is guaranteed
by Mayo Drug Co.. to stop fall
ing hair; to cure dandruff; to
keep hair from fading; to cure
itching of the scalp. or money
back. Price so cents a bottle at
Mayo Drug Co.. or by express,
charges prepaid, from GirouS
Mfg. Co., Buffalo. N. Y.
p Mr.. J. B. Johnston. of Jaquins,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
WITH THE LODGES.
I. o. O. F.

The degree team of Union
Lodge No. 35, 1. o. o. F., will
confer the initiatory degree on
one or more candidates at the
regular meeting of the Lodge
Monday night. Lodge meets at
7:15.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
MAJ. MAYO RECEIVES HONOR

Maj. John P. Mayo, of this
city, has been appointed Vice
President and also on the Execu-
tive Committee, of the Mobile
Basin and Tennessee River As
sociation, for the improvement
of rivers flowing into the Mobile
Basin.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

Ala, where he went to stand a
physical examination before re-
suming work, after an absence
of several weeks.
Special Agent A. McGill of the
M. and o., spent yesterday in
the city on company business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
LUMBER INDUSTRIES
HELP COLUMBUS
INTERSTATE AND CHIGAG0 CAR LUMBER
COMPANIES ADVANCE PAY ROLLS
IN THE CITY

Columbus should be prou I'd OF
her industries, especially the In
terstate Lumber Company, To-
Gated about two miles northeast
of Columbus. Yesterday was
pay day at the local mill and over
S12, 900 was paid off in cash
to employees. This mill en-
ploys about five hundred men
here at the plant and in the
woods, and great majority of
their earnings go in the pockets
of local merchants.
This enterprise started ocer-
alton here about two years ago
and with the other lumber in
dustries located here, is making
Columbus one of the lumber cen
tiers of the South. 1t has a daily
capacity of 125, 900 feet, and all
of this is worked into dressed
lumber at their planning mill and
shipped north,
They will soon start their We
neer plant, which will manufac-
ture basket stock, such as grape
baskets, basket bottoms and etc.
They have recently added a
shingle mill and will soon be in a
position to get out shingles for
the local trade cheaper than any
one else, owing to the fact that
they will save the builder and
contractor freight rates. 1t is
rumored that they will soon add
to their plant a mill for the man.
ufacture of broom handles,
which will necessitate the en-
ployment of about twenty-five
more men. This company has
two wholesale houses in the
north handling their lumber. and
sell in wholesale lots exclusively.
Among the many interesting
features of this plant is that
they Cwn their own railroad sys-
TEN; a new engine having ar
rived Friday.
Another pay ing industry that
Columbus can boost of is the
Chicago Car Lumber Co., man
aged by Mr.. G. NJ, Flynn, whose
success has been wonderful. Be-
sides the business in Columbus,
which is both wholesale and re-
tail, there are several smaller
mills in the vicinity under the
same management.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

Those work clothes, shirts,
overalls and breeches are
wonderful big bargains at
the Surprise Stores Clearing
Sale.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

The Clearing Sale at the
Surprise Store offers big
price redu ctions to get you
to buy now.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

Mr.. B. Feinstein, proprietor
of the Fire Store spent a day
last week in West Point, on
business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

Mrs. Joseph Peacher and
little daughter, Louise, spent
last week in Birmingham.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

1t requires a proper combination of
certain acids with natural juices to per-
feet a dyspepsia cure. And that is
what Kodol is-a perfect digester that
digests all the food you eat. If you
will take Kodol for little while you
will no longer have indigestion. You
then couldn't have indigestion. How
could yol have indigestion if your food
We're to Cigest? Kodol digests all you
eat. 1t is pleasant to take, acts
promptly. Sold by L. E. Mayfield.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10
WANTED

A first class second hand piano,
Knabe or Steinway. Apply at
this office. l-7-1m
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

President J, G.. Curtis, Vice
President d. ]. Curtis, DR.. O.
M. Shreve and Mr.. Joseph A.
Stern, of Erie, Pennsylvania,
who have charge of the Inter
state Lumber Companies in Co
lumbus, Miss, Erie, Penn, Cur
tiston, Ala, and Tuscaloosa,
Ala. who have been spending
the past week in the city on
business, will leave today for
New Orleans.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1909-01-10

p Mr.. J. B. Johnston. of Jaquins,
N. Y, visited the city last week.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-11-09
St. Phillips News.

The cotton crop in this section is
nearly all gathered; we have had a
beautiful fall so far for the farmers
to gather their crops and SOW their
grain.
On Sunday morning. October 81
Mr.. D. B. Ruff and Miss Mamie Lom-
mick were married at the home OF
the bride 5 mother. The bride wore
dress Of white. which showed up
very prettily against the back ground
Of everoreens and chrysanthemums
with which the house was decorated.
The many friends Of the couple wish
for them a long and prosperous life
with no sorrow to dim the brightness.
Mr.. Ruff is th son Of an old soldier,
Col. D. A. Ruff. who is we'll known
There will be service at St Phil
lips the fourth Sunday. In the af-
ternoon the services will ho conduct
ed bv Rev. J. !. Long. On October
81. he preached two forcefu1 SER
mons. Mr. Long is an elegant speak
er and always has splendid sermons.
St. Phillips school opened Novem-
ber I. with Miss Sudie McIlwain, as
teacher. who is boarding near the
school with Mr.. ". L. KILLER.
Several persons from around here
attended the fair in Columbia
Last Sunday Miss Ta'on Lominick
visited her sister. Mrs. D. B. Ruff.
Miss Lille Dehardt is visiting her
sister. Mrs Emma Shee1y.
Mrs. Sallie Halfacre l. visiting rel
atives in this section.
Wade.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-11-09
THE CRIMINAL COURT.
Fall Term for Newberry Will Con-
Vene on Next Monday.-A Num-
Der of Cases.

The fall term of the court Of gen
eral sessions for Newberry county
will convene on next Monday morning
at ten o'clock, with Judge S. W. G.
Shipp, of Florence, presiding. The
court will continue for one week.
There are number Of cases on the
docket and the court will easily be
kept busy during the whole time.
There were twelve prisoners in jail
yesterday morning awaiting trial. OF
these only one was charged with a
capital offence. In addition to these,
however. there are number of cases
III which the defendants are out on
bond.
The prisoners in jail yesterday
morning were as follows:
Marvin Bridges, Larceny Of Live
Stock.
John Boyd, Larceny of Live Stock.
Ben Burton. Assault and Battery,
with intent to kill.
William Glider. Forgery.
Charlie Gallman, Riot.
Walter Motley, Housebreaking and
Larceny.
Glenn McMorris, Larceny.
Jonas Sutton, Forgery.
James Smith, Housebreaking and
Larceny.
John Wallace. Violation Dispen-
Sary Law.
Thee Wheeler, Murder.
Nels Sims, Assault and Battery
with intent to kill.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-11-09
MR. CHAPPELL'S INSURANCE.
Suggestion by the Messrs. Hender
son of Manner for Farmers
Mutual to Pay.

Editor Herald and News:
We have seen what MI. Krell has
to say in regard to Mr.. John Henry
Chappell's loss by fire recently; and
heartily approve Of his sentiments.
Being members Of The Farmers
Mutual Fire Insurance Company, we
beg leave to say few words and
offer suggestion through the col
umns Of your valuable paper.
Inasmuch as Mr.. Chappell, has
been a member Of the company in
good standing and paying his dues
promptly for number Of years a1d
having never noticed the clause in
his policy, that now deprives him Of
the protection that he thought he
had all the time, we, as memb bers Of
the company, do not think that he
should lose his insurance. And since
under the constitution and bylaws Of
the company he cannot collect it, we
want to propose to our secretary, Mr..
l.. l.. Eptlng, to send each member of
the company statement Of the dues
that he or she would have been called
upon to pay in case there had been
nc "clause" to make the policy void
and state the nature of the case TO
each one, and say that the paying of
the assessment must be entirely VOL
untary. And We feel sure that there
will be enough paid in to very nearly
II nor quite, pay his claim.
Mr.. Chappell, we feel, has done as
|pueh Of more to bring to justice, AID
keep down these midnight ineendia-
rles than most any other one man in
the county, and we feel that his
fearlessness in dispensing. justice to
criminals, has been the means Of his
suffering these losses by fire. And
we do not think it right that he
should lose so much with no aid, and
nope that our suggestion will meet
with favor and be carried out. We
Will gladly send in our dues.
Respectfully,
l.. S. Henderson.
S. N. Henderson.
.Blairs. S c., Nov. 5, 1909.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1909-11-09
PURELY PERSONAL.
Movements of Many People, New
berrian And Those Who Visit
Newberry.

NJ. John G. Piester. Of Goldville,
is visiting in the city.
Mr.. ". c. Waldrop is attending the
automobile races in Atlanta.
Mr.. Clinton Summers visited Mr..
and Mrs. Blease last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Y. McFall and
children are spending the week IN
Augusta.
Misses Adele and Josephine Dun
bar aye attending the automobile
races in Atlanta.
DR.. 0. B. Mayer goes to-day to
Lexington to attend the Lutheran
Synod.
Mr.. H. C. Holloway leaves to-day
for Lexington as a delegate to the
Lutheran Synod from the Church OF
the Redeemer.
Misses Gladys Eyrich and Eugenia
Dameron, of Jackson, Miss, are the
guests of Miss Lucille Wilson, in Main
Street.
Mr.. Jos. L. Bowles, Jr., son Of Mr..
and Mrs. J. L. Bowles, of Newberry,
spent a few days with his parents
the past week Mr.. Bovles is sales
manager of the ". J. Oliver Plow
manufacturers. Only short time
ago The Herald and News printed
an article written by him on the de-
velopment Of the plow.