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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
WEATHERLY WORKING FOR
IMPROVEMENT OF RIVER
Is Now in Alabama Collecting
Mo ney to be Used in Further
ance of Scheme.

Mr.. j. G. Weatherly, secretary
| of both the Columbus Business
Leag he and the Tombigbee Riv-
er Association. is now in Alabama
collecting money to be used in
callating statistics regarding
commerce which it will be nec-
jessary to have in hand before an
appropriation for the improve
ment of the stream can be Sc
cured.
AT the meeting of the Tom
bigbee River Improvement Asso-
citation which was held here last
May, each of the different coun-
ties that will be benefited by the
improvement of the stream was
assessed with its proportianate
share of the money needed to car
ry on the work of the association,
and while some counties have
sent checks for the amounts as
sessed against them others have
as yet failed to remit.
/ Secretary Weatherly will visit
each of the counties that has
failed to send in the amount for
which it was assessed, and will
not only make an effort to col
lect the money but will try to
work up renewed interest in the
scheme, The appropriation for the
Improvement OF the Tombigbee
is almost in sight, the only thing
necessary to secure it being hear
ty cooperation on the part of the |
people interested
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Mr.. Herbert Stanley and Miss
Wren Pearson were married
at St. Pacl'sl Episcopal church at
40 O'Clock Wednesday after
noon, the ceremony having been
Performed by the rector, Rev. w.
T.. Dakin. At the conclusion of
the ceremony the newly wed
ded couple left on an extended
bridal tour. which will embrace
Nashville. Atlanta and other
Southern cities.
A detliled account Of the we'd
ding will appear in Sunday Con-
mercial
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
ADVANCE IN PRICE OF
COTTON ONLY TEMPORARY
Cold Weather Brought Slight Rise
but Market Weakened Again
on Wednesday.

The cold wave which spread
over the South last Sunday had
a beneficial effect upon the cot.
ton market, and prices advanced
about ten points Monday, but
when the temperature began to
raise crices tumbled. and the en-
tire grin was lost, the closing quo
tations Wednesday having been
pacticalIy the same as those OF
last Saturday.
Reports of a record breaking
crop have been confirmed. and j.
seems to be the consensus of
opinion among Gotten men that
prices will go still lower before
the season ends.
At the close Of business We'd
nesday afternoon New York
spots were quoted at 91T. De
cember futures in New York at
9. 81. New Orleans spots at 90s
and December futures in New
Orleans at 9.IS In the local
market good midling was quot
ed at 9 cents.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
Stoy-Belk.

Miss Annie May Belk of Stark,
vile, who has numerous rela-
tives and friends in Columbus,
was married Wednesday night
to Mr.. Harry Stoy of Atlanta.
the wedding having been solem-
nized at the Methodist church in
Starkville.
Two fair Columbians were
among the attendants, Mrs. Hun
ter Walker, Jr., havind ofiiciated
as matron of honor and Miss
Alice Gunter as one of the
bridesmaids. Mrs. Annie Gun
ter, a relative of the bride. also
the wedding.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
HON. J. F. FRIERSON VISITS
LEGISLATURE At JACKSON
Was Formerly Floater Repre-
sentative from Claiborne and
Jefferson Counties

Hon. Jno. F. Frierson has re-
turned from Jackson. where he
went TO be present at the open
ing of the special session Of tn Z
legislature. Mr. Frierson was
formerly hoater representative
from Claiborne and jefferson
counties and went down to min
gle for a few days with his old
friends and colleagues.
When asked about the contro-
versy regarding the seating of
Messrs. S. B. Johnston and ID. L.
Erwin. who were elected to fill
vacancies caused by the death Of
Hon. T. A. Stinson and the ne
signatiOn Of Hon. B. G. Hull. Mr..
Frierson said that the confusion
resulted from the fact that Gov.
Noel had forgotten that Prof.
Hull had resigned. and as soon
as he was convinced Of this fact
withdrew all opposition to the
seating Of Messrs. Johnston and
Erwin
Mr.. FriersOn said the governor
appeared b have strong influence
over the 'egislature and that the
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
SOUTH GETS FIRST TOUCH
or REAL WlNTRY WEATHER
Cold Wave Put in its Appearance
Sunday, and Has Had This
Section in its Grip

On last Saturday afternoon The
United States weather bureau is
sued a special bulletin predicting
cold wave, and for once the
weather man guessed right. A
hard rain fell here Saturday
night, and after the skies cleared
up the thermometer began 70 tum-
BILE. The mercury seemed tired
of it's lofty position. and shot
downward by leaps and bounds,
having dropped something like
forty degrees during the twenty
four hours ending at seven o'clock
Sunday evening.
While the weather was cold
last Sunday. it was by no means a
disagreeable day. The wind blew
at a rather high rate, but this
made the atmosphere all the more
invigorating. and many people
sought the open. The streets
were well filled with pedestrians,
while those who are fortunate
enough to own automobiles went
spinning through the streets and
over country roads, the hard rain
which fell Saturday night having
packed these roads and put them
in excellent condition for motor
ing.
The cold wave extended over
the entire South. A fierce nor'-
wester ploughed its way across
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and
Louisiana, jolting temperatures
in record-breaking style and CIV
ing an unmistakable touch of
real blizzard.
The temperature began to rise
Tuesday, and the weather We'd
nesday was by no means cold.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
The Pure Food Kitchenette

Local housewives have been
much interested in demonstra-
ton Of the Pre- Food Kitchenette
which has been in progress in
room No. Is, Columbus Insurance
and Banking Company's Building
for several days past. The cabi-
net, which is made of enameled
tin, is absolutely dust proof, and
keeps flour, sugar, coffee and
other articles in daily use in the
kitchen constantly clean and fresh.
The cabinet is conveniently ar
and is calculated to save
the cook many steps
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
At the Princess Theatre

An unusually attractive pro-
gram today:
l. Flaming Arrow. one of
those Western dramas, that will
make you forget your troubles.
2. His Best Performance, a
story Of circus life. The circus
is "a thing of beauty and JOY
forever. D." 1t never grows old.
and helps to keep everybody
young.
3. The Hair Restorer and the
Indian" a good comedy.
The Princess Orchestra. Prof.
A. NJ Jacob leader.
Matinee starts promptly at
$3.50. Night shows begin at 1880.
Admission 5 and 10 cents.
Amateurs Friday night
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
Noticel

| have secured the services of
an expert typewriter man. and
am prepared to do all kinds of
work in this line at a reasonable
price. One trial is all | ask.
S. A. o. JONES,
If. Ia st. John Street.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
Mrs. Iva clal H. n had.

Mr.. w. NJ. aflf lines
day morning + ieiva Il SAIesran
announcing y d&l iii of his
daughter, Mrs Iva nrk Hack
ett, the belo, "a wife of Os G.
Hackett, whic a oeccs I'D at her
home in Meridian las Tueaday
night. Mrs. Hackel death
was very sudden. D ] was a
very severe shock 70 i. and
Mrs. Clark, both of W IA left
for Meridian soon after / J tele-
gram was received
Mrs. Hackett was only twenty
three years of age, and had
been married less than a year,
having been led to Hymen's al
tar by Mr.. Hackett on December
9th. last.
The tody will be buried in
Meridian. the funeral taking
place there at ten o'clock this
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
COL. WALTER WEAVER
MEETS SUDDEN DEATH
WAS EXCEEDINGLY POPULAR
End Came at His Home ON South
Third Avenue Monday Morn
ing, and Was Severe Shock
to Family and Friends

Col. Walter Weaver, one of the
best known and most universally
esteemed citizens of Columbus,
died suddenly at his home, No
4O3 South Third avenue. about
10:30 o'clock last Monday morn
ing. Col. Weaver had been in
bad health for quite a long time
past, and on last Friday suffered
a nervous collapse, from which
he never recovered.
Few Columbians enjoyed a
wider circle of acquaintance or
more extended popularity than
Col. Weaver. He possessed not
only rare business acumen but a
genial nature and a big heart, and
was popular in business. political
and social circles not only in this
city but throughout the State.
having stood very close to some
of Mississippi's most prominent
publicists.
Col. Weaver had been identi-
fed with the business interests
of Columbus for quite a long
time, and had filled many posi-
tions of trust. He was for a
number of years president Of the
old Columbus Light and Power
Company, and when that con-
cern was merged with the street
car company in 1908 was made
vice-president of the First State
Bank. He served in this posi-
ton until i'll health forced him to
resign. and for nearly a year
prior to his death had not been
actively engaged in business,
most of His time having been
spent at resorts in different parts
of the country. whittier he went
in vain search for health. He
was also prominent in fraternal
circles. having belonged to the
Elks. the Eagles, the Shriners
and other secret orders.
Besides a widow and two sons,
Messrs. Walter and William
Weaver. deceased, who was
about forty-eight years of age, is
survived by a brother, Hon. B. A.
Weaver, president of the Colum-
bus Insurance and Banking Com
pany, and two sisters, Mrs. H. M.
Teasdale and Mrs Nellie Tucker.
Col. Weaver's death is a source
of sincere regret to all who knew
him. and the Commercial joins the
many friends of the family in ex-
tending sympathy and coincidence
n their hour of distress.
The funeral occurred at the
family residence on South Third
avenue at three o'clock Tuesday
afternoon. having been conduc-
ted by DR.. ]. j. Hill, pastor of
the First Presbyterian church.
There was a large conconrse of
sorrowing relatives and friends
in attendance. and the floral of
ferings were both numerous and
beautiful The interment was at
Friendship cemetery, Messrs. w.
b Harris, P. w. Maer. 7. H.
Sharp, E. R. Sherman. 2. P.
Landrum, M. A. Franklin. j.
II. BrickeIl and d. w. Houstin of
Aberdeen having officiating as
N III haarare
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Hon d. w. Houston and Hon.
Joseph Houston. two prominent
members of the Aberdeen bar,
have been spending the past few
days in the city. having come
down to attend the funeral of
their kinsman, Col. Waiter Wea-
yer.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
The Woman's Store

The Commercial takes pleasure
in directing attention to the full
page advertisement of the Wo-
mans Store, which appears in
this issue. Mr.. Leigh, the pro-
prietor. has a large and carefully
selected stock of dress goods.
reaGy-tO-wear suits. underwear.
blankets. comforts and in fact
every thing for the woman and
her home. which are being offer
ed at exceedingly reasonable
prices.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

The Altar Guild OF St Paul's
Episcopal Church will give their
annual bazaar on the after
noon of Friday. December 8. A
Christmas tree for children.
Dolls. candy and fancy Christmas
articles will be on sale. The
members will appreciate the pat
ronage Of their friends. No ar
ticle on sale over 81 80.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Graham Jones,
who have been living out on The
Air Line road for several years.
have decided to resume their
residence in Columbus. and are
now domiciled IN the Gunter cot
tage at the corner Of College and
Tenth streets
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Mr.. +, K. Chappell has tender
ed his resignation as a machinist
at the local shops of the Southern
Railway, and has accepted DO
sition at the garage of Mr.. Sam
uel Kaye.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
Health Day.

On Friday. November IL. spec
ial exercises observing Health
Day will be held IN each of the
city schools. DR. J. w. LipscOmb
will address the High School at
Franklin Academy at S45 and
viii visit each Of the other
grades.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

The countless friends of Mrs.
A. L. Short will regret to learn
that she mas been confined to her
bed by illness for several days
past.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Mr.. James Finley. a former
Columbian who now resides in
Tupelo. has been spending the
past few days in the city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Mrs. w. J. Mcclure visited her
daughter. Mrs. Nelson Hutchin-
son, at her home near Kolola.
las. week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
A NAvIGABLE RIVER
MEANS new INDUSTRY
WOULD MAKE CEMENT HERE
Tombigbee Valley Is Rich In
Selma Chalk, Which Makes
an Excellent Grade of
Cement

Col. John P Mayo. presiden
of the Tombigbee River Improve
ment Association, is very mucl
encouraged over the prospect o
securing an appropriation for the
improvement Of the stream al
the next session of congress.
Hon. E.S. Gambler, representa-.
tive from the First congressional
district, was recently in the city,
and stated to our people that if
furnished with data showing the
commerce that would result
from the improvement of the
stream he believed that there
would be no trouble in securing
an appropriation. Col. Mayo is
now actively engaged in the col
lation of this data. and the work
already accomplished shows
that should the Tombigbee be
made perennially navigable
not only would there be trans
ported, a large amount of cotton,
corn, alfalfa and other agricul-
tural products but the improve
ment of the stream would un-
doubtedly lead to the estab-
lishment of plants for the man
ufacture of cement at Columbus
and other points along its banks.
This prediction by Col. Mayo is
predicated on the fact that Selma
chalk, from which an excellent
grade of Portland cement is
made, exists in large quantities
in the Tombigbee valley, and the
only thing necessary to develop
the concentrating industry Is
cheap TRANSPORTATION The tsfo
essentials to the cement In
dustry, aside from raw material,
are cheap fuel and cheap trans
portation. Cheap fuel is availa-
BILE, the Alabama coal fields be-
ing only So miles distant from
Columbus. and the Improvement
of the Tombigbee would furnish
the cheap transportation facili-
ties necessary to the successful
of cement plants.
In order to secure and collate
the statistics regarding COM
merce which must be presented |
to congress before an appropria-
ton is secured it will be necessa-
ry to expend quite a considerable
sum of money, and this money
will be furnished by citizens of
counties in Alabama and
Mississippi which will benefit by
the Improvement of the stream.
At a meeting of the Tombigbee
River Improvement Association
neld here last spring an assess
nent was levied on each county
to raise funds with which to car
ry on the work of the association,
and these counties are coming
across with the cash. Mobile
county was assessed $500, and
Col. Mayo is in receipt of a letter
from Hon. Albert P. Bush, vice.
for that county. stating
hat check for the amount has
)een forwarded. Other counties
ire sending in checks for the
assessed to them. and
he association will not be handi-
.apped in It's work by lack of {
unds. II
The prospects for securing an q
appropriation seem to be exceed
ngly bright. and Col. Mayo, as
veil as others who have labored
ong and earnestly in an effort to {
improve the Tombigbee, believe {
hat their work is at last to be
ewarded.
The Woman's Store
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

members Of both house and sen
ate seemed inclined To eEact such
laws as wUuld meet With his APP
prOyal.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Mr.. S. NJ. Meek, vho holds a
lucrative position witt re United
States government al Washington.
IS here.on a visit TO relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Mr.. Warren Mcclure made a
short visit to his mother at the
Commercial hotel last week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Manuel Dendelake. proprietor
of the Bell Cafe. left Wednesday
for a business visit to s,ew Or
leans.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Any size fruit cake from one
to six pounds at the Columbus
Bakery. Phone 100. 1t.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

EMr. Dorsey Gilmer of Aber-
deem was a recent visitor to Co
lumbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
11-12-1m. T. w. TOWNSEND

Mr.. j. M. Street. president of
of the Merchants and Farmers
Bank, has gone to New Orleans TO
attend the annual meeting OF the
American Bankers Association,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

FOR SALE.-A good gentle
horse and a one horse wagon.
Apply to T. A. Eggles on.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Mr.. r. H. Lavendar of Nc
Crary was visitor to Columbus
Tuesday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Mr.. Newton Gunter visited
friends in West Point Sun day.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
Buy Your

fruit cakes at Columbus Bakery.
Phone 100.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Phone 100 for cream puffs. Ia
dy fingers. maccaroons and all
kinds Of small cakes. Columbus
Rakerv.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Try one of our nice layer cakes
or a pound cake. SOC and 60c,
Columbus Bakery. Phone 100.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16
New Cafe and Restaurant

Having purchased the cafe and
restaurant operated by the late
Mr.. Moscos in this city. | Wish
to notify my friends in this Sec
ton and the public generally.
thatlI will conduct the same in
the future. The bill of fare at
all times will be she best, oys-
ters will be served in all styles
and the cuisine will be the very
finest. / will appreciate the con-
tinued patronage from the pub
lie. Prices REASONABLE and salts
faction in everything.
Respectfully.
11-12-1m. T. w. TOWNSEND.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1911-11-16

Messrs. Jno. B. Patterson and
Willis Garth have returned from
trip to Decatur, Ala. and At
lanta, Ga.
Cañon City record., 1911-05-25
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
BANQUET TUESDAY kl6HT

One of the most successful affairs
ever given by the South Canon alum
nj was held Tuesdiy evening at the
Denton in honor OF the class OF 1911.
when the association welcomed into
membership sixteen young ladies and
four young men. The dining room
was ,astefully decorated in blue and
white. the South Canon colors. Sixty
three persons sat down to an elegant
repast served by the hotel manage
ment. Music was furnished by Miss
Rit,enhouse.
The banquet was followed by a
feast of wit and wisdom over which
Miss Chamberlain. of the high school.
presided as toastmistress.
The following toasts were respond
ed 20: Address OF welcome to the
class of 1911. Miss Cora woodford.
president of the alumni; response,
Cornelia wadleigh. class OF 1911; ~The
Progress OF the High School" Mr.. E.
II. Stinemeyer. class OF 81. old
School DAYS" Leslie Damewood. class
of "a; What. When and Where Ed
ith Hamilton. class OF '01: The Fu-
ture of the High School," Alma zengle.
class of 10. Extemperaneous toasts
were responded to by Professor War
ner. Miss Garwood and Miss Boards
ley.
The singing of high school and col
iege songs brought a most delightful
close TO the twelfth annual gathering
of the South Canon alumni associa-
tion.
Cañon City record., 1911-05-25
BRITISH TREATY
MAY Be RATIFIED
President of Peace CoofRr-
ence Predicts NsiPassase
by the Senate
(By United Press.l

Lake Mohawk. y. Y. May 24.-Nich-
oias Murray Butler, president of the
Lake Mohawk Peace conference. open
ing today's session OF the conference
declared the senate would probably
ratify the British Arbitration treaty.
He also made the first announcement
of the plans Of the Carnegie Peace
commission. He said the trutsees pro-
pose to organize the work into three
divisions The division of Interna-
tional Law directed by James Brown
Scott: the Division of Economic and
History directed by Prof John B.
Clark OF Columbia and the Division
of Education and Intercourse. direc-
tor for which has not yet been chosen
Cañon City record., 1911-05-25
SPEAKERS ARRIVE MONDAY

Sam r Dutton Of the Albany hotel
and Rev. DR.. f. f. Higiey and wife
arrived here from Denver at o'clock
Monday Afternoon and the two former
were among the speakers at the busi-
ness mems banquet at the Hotel DEN
ton Monday night Mr. button is too
well and favorabiy known throughout
the state to need any newspaper in
troduction. Rev. DIR. Higley is pastor
of Grace Methodist church and is re-
garded as Sone OF the most eloquent
pulpit orators Of the capitol city
Cañon City record., 1911-05-25

other gentlemen on ways and means
of securing the money necessary to
carry on the campaign OF publicity
outlined by sir. Dutton and Mr. Cros-
by AS sequel abont two thousand
five hundred dollars were subscribed
to advertise the claims of Canon City
upon the tourists of the country as
summer resort. AS a boosters gath
ering the AFFAIR at the Hotel Denton
Monday night has had few superiors
in the history of the community
The gathering voted unanimously 10
extend whatever help and encourage
ment It could to the matinee of the
Fremont County Riding and Driving
club to be held at the fair grounds
race course on Thursday afternoon.
a resolution was adopted ir which
the merchants of Canon City agreed
to close their places of business from
two till hye o'clock in order that ev-
erybody vino cared to do so might at
tend the races Members of the Can
on city Automobile club present Of
fered-to contribute to the success of
the occasion bv carrying people to-and
from the fair grounds free on the oc-
casion OF the matinee program. The
indications are that the races will be
among the most interesting in the
history of the club
Cañon City record., 1911-05-25
Edw. H. Hines Gives
the Lie to Acct
sations.
CBy United Press.J

Chicago. May 24.-Edward H. Hines,
president of the National Lumber
Manufacturers association. in his
speech before the convention of the
association today denied the charges
made against him in connection with
with the election of Senator Lorimer.
He also charged that the newspapers
were bounding him because the lumb-
er manufacturers did not advertise in
the daily press
The convention unanimously adopt
ed a resolution expressing confidence
in the innocence OF Hines.
Cañon City record., 1911-05-25
GLASS DAY EXERCISES TO
Be HELD WEDNESDAY

The annual Glass Day exercises
of the Canon City high school will be
held in the assembly room of the high
school building at o'clock wednes-
day afternoon instead OF ON Thursday
afternoon as previously stated. The
program will be y musical and liter
AIRY one and will be OF public interest.
The members Of the graduating class.
a. wen a. thsir instructors. sztsad
i cordial iavifatlon V III psfroas ~
srieuas q ~ seosel tta~nn1s EAenG'
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