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The Washington herald., 1911-08-13
61EhE LLlTTLE Sioux 1KlARN1NG.

never connected the thought of danger with
him as he sat there in converse with father.
! describe this Indian rather closely, because
he was no other than the celebrated chief
frshtful Minnesota m massacres. @ . which broke
out within the succeeding sixty days, and who
even then was perfecting his plans for one of
the most atrocious series of crimes ever per-
fetratsd in toa our histov Little Crow was
cepted food with one hand while he drove
the knife into the heart of his friend with
The famous chieftain stayed till the sun
went down. Then he suddenly sprang up and
direction of Lac Qui Parle. Father called
goodbye to him, but he did not make re-
ply, and soon disappeared in the woods,
through which his path led.
The sky was cloudy, and it looked as if a
storm was coming; SO, as it was dark and
clustering, we remained within doors the rest
of the time, There was no thunder or light
and the darkness was intense. It T was s; really
impossible to see anything at all beyond the
range of the rays thrown out by the candle
b"rning on the table near the window. The
evening was well advanced. and father had
opened the Bible, with the purpose of reading
chapter before prayers, as was his rule,
It was SO gentle and timid that it sounded
like the pecking, of a bird, and we all looked
it meant. The next moment it was repeated,
and then it kept on in a way which no person
would do who knew anything about knocking.
"It is some bird, scared by the storm" said
father, "and we may well admit it,"
sat much nearer the door than either of
my parents, and instantly sprang up and
opened it. As did SO, l peered down in the
gloom and rain for the bird, but sprang back
the next moment with low cry OF alarm.
"What's the matter?" asked father, hastily
laying down his Bible and walking rapidly
towards me.
'It isn't Bird it's person" AS spoke
a little Indian girl, about my own age, walked
into the room, and looking in each of our
faces, asked in the Sioux tongue whether she
could stay all night.
| had closed the door and we gathered
around her. She had the prettiest, daintiest
moccasins, though her limbs We're bare from
the knee downward She wore a large shawl
about her shoulders and down almost to her
ankles, while her coarse black hair hung
loosely below her waist. Her face was yery
pretty, and her eyes We're as black as coal
and seemed to flash fire upon whoinsoever she
looked. / never beheld u more animated coun-
tenance.
OF course, her clothing was dripping with
moisture, and her call filed us all with won.
der She could speak only a few words Of
English, so her face lit up with pleasure when
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father addressed her in the Sioux tongue; and
straightway lively conversation began b.
tween them.
As near as we could find out her meaning,
her name was Chit-to, >and father gathered
from her that she lived with her parents at
Lac Qui Parle. There were several families
in spot by. themselves. and they had begun
a carouse that day; that is. they had supplied
themselves plentlfully with fre-water, and
We're drinking at fearful rate, and just the
AT such times the Indian is dangerous, and
these carousals nearly always end in crime
and murder Little Chitto was terrified al
most out of her senses; and when she saw the
knivest tomahawks and pistols doing their
deadly work she fled through the storm and
darkness, not caring where she went but only
anxious to get away from the dreadful scene.
Entering, without any intention on her part,
the path in the woods, she followed 1t until
she caught the glimmer of the light in our
window, when she hastened to 1t and asked
our hospitality.
need scarcely say it was gladly granted.
the little Sioux girl, and replaced them with
some warm, dry ones belonging to me-. AT
the same time she gave her hot. refreshing
tea, and did everything in her power to make
her comfortable
In this Good samaritan work / did all
could, as was natural in one OF my tender
years. l removed the little moccasins from
the wondering Chitto's feet rubbed the lat
tel with my n1nuS 10 UrlIR DuCk ting SiLSuia-
tion. kissed her dark cheeks. and while flying
about in the aimless manner peculiar TO child
hood, / was continually tttering expressions
Of pity, which, though in an unknown tongue,
/ am quite sure were understood by Chit-to,
who looked the gratitude she could not ex'
press y, ~, 49,. =;
her wondering way, and then, as we all kneit
and prayed to God, she initiated onr move
ment, though il cannot be supposed that she
understood what it meant. Then she began
TO show signs of drowsiness and was put to
he'd with me, falling asleep as soon as her
head touched the pillow.
Law awake little longer and noticed that
tbc storm subsided. The patter Of the. rnJn
was heard no more upon the roof, and the
wind blew Just as it sometimes does iate IN
tbe fall. At last sank into slumber.
awokc in the morning and saw the lays
of Tie sun entering the WINDOW. Recalling
The incidents Of the previous evening, turned
over quickly to see and speak to my young
friend 10 my surprise she was go.e, and
smnposing she had risen short time before,
/ hurricdy dressed myself and went down to
helm keep her company.
But she was not there, and father ana
mntbcr had sren nothing ot her. The inysHti.
cation that father tirn Hnde sL0rct thai
CosTINUEp on FACE SIX
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IN the summer OF 1862, while we were
Ill sofa, an experience fell to my lot
which i regard as one of the most
~ remarkable that I have ever met.
was a small girl at the time, my
tenth birthday coming in that same month of
August in which these extraordinary events
occurred, and on the very day-the 1Sth-on
which the terrible Sioux massacres of Mime
scta broke out at the Lower Agency, as the
station was called, and which soon desolated
s such large arg portion OF that fair land with
We lived at Lac Qui Pare. or rather quite
close to it. for we were full mile from the
place, where at that time the devoted mis-
sio5nary, sion Amos Husgns. and his young wife
and two children, were stationed.
There were only three of us-father, mother
and myself We had moved to Minnesota
three years before, the prime object of my
parents being to improve their health, for
the same time they felt natural eagerness
to try their fortunes in a new country, where
there always seems to be more cause for en-
couragement than at home.
The hrst year father and mother were much
benefited, but not long after father began to
fail was too young to notice the signs at
the time, but / recall them now. remember
how he used to take his chair out in front in
pleasant, weather and sit there during the
balmy afternoons, SO still. with his eyes look
ing off at the blue horizon or into the sol.
emn depths of the vast stretch of wilderness,
when came down TO point scarce a stones
throw from our door.
He would sit there so long and so quiet
that sometimes thought he was asleep, and
would steal softly up to him; but when I did
30, l could notice that his eyes were wide
open, though he did not seem to know what
was going on around him. Mother used to
steal to the door sometimes and peep quietly
at him, and then raise her finger and shake
her head in warning way for me not to dis
turn him, and then her white sad face would
disappear in the door again.
Then again she would sometimes come out
and sit down beside father, and taking his
hand in hers, they would talk long and earn
estly in low tones. was too young, / repeat,
to understand all this at the time, but it was
not long afterwards that the truth came to
me.
Father was steadily and surely declining in
health, and he knew he was doomed to die:
but the same climate which was thus killing
one of my parents was healing the other. for
mother became strong and robust, and the
seeds of the dreadful disease soon left her
system altogether.
There is nothing which makes us feel so
hopeful strong, sturdy health; and when
mother felt the life-blood bounding through
her veins, and her strength increasing she
could not quite fully realize that it was dis
ferent with father.
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IN the summer of 1862, while we were
living in the new State of Mime
sofa, an experience fell to my lot
which I regard as one of the most
remarkable that I have ever met.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-03-24
AROUND TOWN.

FOR SALE-Three very desirable
lots for $2,500.00, extension West
Seventh j. A. SLOAN. 7I2twI2mo
FOR SALE-Rhode Island Red
Eggs, II for $1.0C; pure blood w
H. LOWELL, Santa Fe, Tenn. ~ 81
Watkins & Faris have made some
valuable improvements in their place
of business on South Main street by
building an Office and putting in an
acetylene gas plant for demonstration
purposes.
Conner Smith is building two story
residence on his lot in Riverside.
FOR RENTING country home,
plenty of room, good cistern and gar
den. Bell Phone 1895. G. A. COG
GIN, Dark Mill, Tenn. 1t
Rev. Thomas C. King preached at
South Columbia Christian Church
Sunday.
Gas Engine Cylinder Oil CSC per
gallon.
1t Street, Martin & Vaughan Co.
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served during the evening, and at the
conclusion of the game brick cream
in green and white and individual
cakes ornamented in shamrocks we're
served
Mrs. Mitchell was assisted in enter
tanning by her daughter, Mrs. Dunn,
and her sister, Mrs Alexander The
victrola played many beautiful pieces
of music and was greatly enjoyed by
all the guests. Two new members,
Mrs Tomlinson and Mcbride were
iniated into the mysteries of the club
at this meeting.
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CORN PLANTING IS
ORDER OF THE DAY
IN MAURY COUNTY
MANY FARMERS START OPERA.
TioNS IN THIS LINE DURING
THE PRESENT WEEK.
OATS COMING THROUGH GROUND
Wheat in Somes Sections of County
Reported to Be as High as Ten
Inches-Average Much Lower Than
This Fieure-Clover Damaged.

Farmers Of Maury county have COM
menced planting corn. Probably half
the farmers have already started op-
erations, and the majority of them
expect to have this work done by the
middle Of April.
/ The pretty weather for the past
few days has given great impetus
to young wheat, In some sections,
the crop being as high as ten inches.
Oats are beginning to show above
the ground, and some formers report
that clover is sprouting, notwithstand-
' ing the hard freeze few weeks ago
which it was thought did serious inju-
ry to the crops.
Following are the reports from
some sections OF the county:
Theta-Appearances point to an ex-
cellent stand of oats, as they are COM
ing up and growing fine. Wheat in
some fields Is as high as ten inches,
although the average height is below
that figure. Glover is apparently
dead, the freeze of a few days ago
knocking 1t almost completely out.
Peaches, plums and cherries shared
the same fate, although apples do not
seem to be seriously damaged. Many
are planting corn.
Santa Fe-Oats are not coming up
very much, although some fields
show fairly good stand. Wheat is
in excellent condition.
McCains.-Wheata averages height
OF about six inches, and is looking
very pretty. Oats are coming up
very rapidly Several Of the farmers
are beginning to plant corn this week
and it is likely that the most of 1t
will be planted within the next two
weeks.
Bigbyville-A few of the farmers
are beginning to plant corn Wis week,
although the most OF them wra@Walt
until about the first of April before
doing very much in this line. The av-
erage height of wheat is four inches;
oats are up, and some Of the clover
sowed this spring shows signs of life.
Sawdust Valley-Wheat averages
height Of six inches Corn planters
are getting busy, and about all this
work will done done within two
weeks. Glover in some instances was
killed
Glendale-Corn planting Is the or
der of the day here. In the oat fields
there is fine appearance, and the
prospects are for heavy stand. Clio
yer was damaged considerably.
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Mrs. MiIIett's Recital.

Never in it's history has Columbia
audience been presented with an ar
tiste in any way comparable to Mrs.
Colberta Millett, who appeared in reci-
tai Friday evening at the Columbia
Institute under the patronage of the
Matinee Musicale. The audience
which tested the capacity of the
handsome and commodious new con-
cert hall, was enthusiastically pleased
from the first note until the end Of the
programme, and SO insistent In its
applause that the gracious singer was
compelled to return again and again,
for more and still more of the wonder
full music that poured forth from her
silvery throat.
The recital was a revelation In both
technic and Interpretation. The pos
SCISSOR of an exquisitely beautiful
voice, the great effort produced by her
singing is not due to voice alone. but
to the rare combination OF voice,
stage presence, which is charming to
a degree, poise, dramatic ability End
mentality AL this makes the nearer
feel the power of Interpretation, and
the authority of her utterance. 1t
is this strong blending of the lyric,
histrionic and the intellectual that
makes the artist, and that satisfies.
The programme was a varied enc,
making heavy demands on the sing
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-03-24
JOE DOBBINS GETS
In BAD WITH STATE
NEGRO ARRESTED BY SHERIFF
ON CHARGE OF SELLING
WHiSkY--lN JAIL.

Joe Dobbins, negro, was arrested
this morning by Sheriff Goodwin en- a
charge of selling liquor without IL
cense and was locked up in Jail In de-
fault of bond in the sum of $3.50. Dob
bins is the same negro who was char
acterized by the city authorities as
walking saloon" and who was Civ
en- two heavy fines in the police court.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-03-24
Elegant Luncheon.

Mrs Joseph Lawson Hutton was
the charming hostess of an elegant
luncheon Tuesday in honor of her
guest, Mrs. Colberta Millett. In the
large dining room the decorations
we're yellow and the flower used
was Mareschal Neil roses. The hand
some dining table was covered with a
large Mexican drawn work piece.
Covers were laid for six. A menu of
six courses was served. Those pres
ent besides the hostess and honoree
were Mesdames R. l.. Mckinney, H.
o. Fulton, w. j. Dale, Jr., and w. B.
Greenlaw
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er's versatility. She caught to per
lection the spirit Of the varied lyric
moods, and proved her absolute com
mand of emotional expression. She
is mistress of the technic of bel cante
and superb in her cimaxes. Nature
has been lavish In vocal gifts, and
these have been trained and perfected
to an unusual degree.
Some of the singers most entranc
ing moments are produced by her
wonderful employment of the pianissi
mo, one of the most difficult accom-
plishments of the vocal virtuoso.
The etire list of songs was inter
preted with consummate art. Where
all is admirable, special selection is
hard to make, but among the greatest
beauties of her performance were the
exquisite color of her soft voice In
the upper register, surety of intona.
ton, dramatic power, diction clear
and distinct, and the perfect appreci
alton of quiet beauty in lyric phrase.
! Her vibrant tone, breadth and v!tali.
ty makes an impress which clings to
the ear as wine to the glass. To sum
up, she delivers her musical messages
with keen intelligence, ripe artistic
knowledge and genuine enthusiasm.
The opening number on the pro,
gaamme, the great MAD Scene from
Lucia" displayed her remarkable abil.
tiles to the fullest extent and she gave
it with dramatic intensity which
was very thrilling even without the
scenic accessories, which on the stage
add so much to the effect. In sim.
pie ballads she was equally satisfy.
ing and adequite, while her imitation
Of bird notes and calls was startling
in its sweetness, crystal clearness and
fidelity to nature. OF her encores
perhaps the Laughing song was most
appreciated, proving so absolutely ir.
resistible the audience would not be
contented until she had repeated 1t.
AS an accompanist Mrs. Henry
Fulton received the highest praise
from the audience. Difficult as were
these accompaniments Mrs. Fulton
was at all times equal to her task and
her playing Friday night but confirms
the reputation she has already made
as a brilliant and accomplished plan
iste.
/ The program gave wider range
for display of her talents than is
usually the case and her work added
very greatly to the finished beauty of
the programme, showing as it did per-
feet sympathy with the singers ev-
cry mood, beauty of tone and fault
less execution.
Taken altogether Friday evening" 's
recital was the high water mark OF
musicales in Columbia, and too much
praise cannot be accorded the Matt
nee Musicale for giving the town such
a priceless opportunity to hear this
great artistic.
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Miss Baugus Entertains.

Miss Lucille Baugus entertained a
number of her friends Friday evening
at her home on Ninth street in honor
of her guest, Miss Orlena Jones. of
Nashville. Two hours were spent in
solid enjoyment after which delight
full ice course was served.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-03-24
Story Teller's League.

The Story Teller's League had a
most interesting and profitable meet
ing on Tuesday afternoon at the Elk's
Home. THE Burning of the Rice
Fields" told by Miss Henson was a
most interesting contribution and
Miss Carpenter gave an admirable
talk on Greek Myths" illustrated BY
two short stories. One Of the most
highly appreciated features Of the
evenings entertainment was an i'm
promptu story by Edward Ward Car
mack, and so capably and with SUCH
splendid ability did he relate 1t that
he was unanimously elected a mem
Der Of the league.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-03-24
Maury Chapter Dinner.

The Maury Chapter U. D. G. will
serve dinner nthe square, in the A.
D. Frierson store Monday, April 3rd.
The following committees have been
appointed to solicit contributions:
Mesdames Sheego,g Mckay and
-Mooresville, Pulaski and Camp
bellsville pixies
Mrs. w. C. Salmon-Nashy lille
pike.
Mrs Robert Nichols Santa Fe pike.
Mesdames J. H. Russell and Fred
Latta-Sowell Mill pike.
Mrs. John ]. Wilson-Culleoka. ,
Mesdames Hint F'rierson, Austin
Harlan and Eva Jones-Cross
Bridges.
Mesdames S. G. Huntington, Henry
G.. Evans, w. S. Fleming and J. E.
Dixon Zion.
Mesdames Allen Brown, Thomas
Brown and Sam Hayes-Riverside.
Mesdames Horace Rainey, Garnett
Rainey and Anderson Craig.-South
Columbia.
Mesdames N. B. Sheppard, II. P.
Figuers, G. T. Hughes, c. w. Hughes
West end from corporation limit
to railroad.
Mesdames Robert Watkins, J. H.
Howard and e. H. Hatcher--Mt.
Pleasant pike and neighborhood.
Mesdames Robert Pillow and W.B.
Dobbins-The square.
Mesdames George Frierson, Frank
Everett and ]. l.. Hutton-Sjxth
street.
Mesdames Robert Mckinney, Min
ME fowler and E E. McLemore-Sev-
enth street.
Mesdames Ipora Andrews, Mary
Hine-Eighth street.
Mesdames ]. B. Wilkins and TN.
Jones-Ninth street.
Mesdames Rebecca McLemore and
Mort Hodge-Main street.
Mrs. Annie Phillips and Miss Rosa
Barnett-Garden street.
Mrs. C. w. Mitchell-School street.
Mesdames Mora Fariss and J. L.
Robinson-High street.
There will be call meeting FRI
day the S1st of March when the var
ious committees are reuested tU re-
port.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-03-24
SOCIETY.
hatcher-Dobbins.

Mr.. and Mrs. William B. Dobbins
announce the engagement and ap-
preaching marriage of their daugh-
ter, Olivia Hill, to Charles Phil
lips Hatcher, the wedding to take
place April eighteenth at the First
Presbyterian church.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-03-24
MORE MONEY FOR
CHINA SUFFERERS

Additional contributions have been
made to The Herald's fund for the re-
lief of the Chinese famine sufferers
as follows:
J. L. Hutton, s1.O0; Cash, $1.00; A.
H. Smith, $1.00.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1911-03-24
WILL SAVE YOU MONEY

Cultivator Points and Calf Tongues
to fit your cultivator, we will save
you money.
1t Street, Martin & Vaughan Co.
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uel Irwin, in this city. Only the i'm
mediate families OF the contracting
parties were present, the wedding be-
ing a very quiet home affair The
bride was becomingly dressed in a
blue tailored suit. Rev. w. e. Jack.
son, pastor of the Methodist church,
offlciated at the ceremony, and in a
few Appropriate and impressive words
united the young couple.
Prof. Bostick is the principal of
Howard Institute, one of the leading
educational institutions of Maury
county, while Miss Irwin is among
Mt. Peasants most charming young
ladies'.
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st. Patrick Party.

st. Patrick Party.
Mrs. c. w. Mitchell entertained the
Barbarian Club with a st. Patrick par
ty. The house was. beautifully decor
ated throughout with early spring
flowers and lighted by white tapers
set on green mats. After the bust
ness was dispensed with rock was
played at four tables, the score cards
being hand painted in the Irish sham-
rocks Green and white minis were
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Bostick-irwin.

Special TO The Herald.
Mt. PLEASANT. Tenn, March %.
At $50 o'clock last night, Miss Sc
rah Irene Irwin and Prof. James A.
Bostiek were married at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and MIS-. SAM
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Snow flake white syrup per
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Baby chick feed, 100 ID. bag
=. 900. -. .....y2.l5
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