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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19
Negro Found Not Guilty.

Fred Reeves. a negro charged
with shooting another negro.
Isiah Cobb, on the 9th day of
November, surrendered himself
to Constable John Moorehead and
50 tried before Justice of the
80 Beverly Matthews yester-
day afternoon. He was repre-
sented by Hon. 2. P. Landrnm.
Attorney j. |. Sturdivant repre-
sented the county.
After several witnesses had
been put on the stand Mr.. Mat
thews decided that the negro
was not guilty and turned him
loose.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19
Mayor Releases ANDERSON.

w. N. ANDERSON. the man who
was arrested last Saturday on a
charge of forgery, was released
Monday morning by Mayor DON
nell II was found that the man
was mentally unbalanc d and was
not responsible for his acts.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

DR.. J. P. Mcqueen of Birming-
ham, and Mr.. Robert Mcqueen
Of Eutaw, Ala. will spend next
week in Columbus the guests Of
their sister, Mrs. Charles Hays,
at her home on College street.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

There never was such an as
sortment Of sterling silver brush
es. whist brooms, manicure sets,
picture frames. and etc., all ac-
curate and reliable. Drop in at
Buder Brothers and see them.
Store open day and night until
9::30 o'clock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

An interesting and exciting
game of basketball was played
at the Franklin Academy ses,er-
day afternoon between theFrank-
lin Academy Grammar School and
the Barrow Memorial School
teams. The game resulted in
score of 10 to 7 in favor of the
academy five.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr.. Haden Brooks. who is a
student at the Tennessee Military
Academy, at Sweetwater, Tenn,
has arrived in the city to spend
the holidays with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Brooks,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr.. Quincy Ayres, who holds a
responsible position with the city
at Greenville, arrived here Tues.
day and will spend several days
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
G. H. Ayres.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19
Contest Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
Cash Trade Contest at my mar
ket which was scheduled to close
Saturday night, December 2lst,
has been extended to Tuesday
night, Dece nber oath. The bal
lots will be counted after the
close at 6 p. M, Tuesday night,
and all ballots must be deposited
in the box at the market by that
time, in order to be included in
the final count.
Townsend's Market.
ditto
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr.. Harris Hardy, who has
bsen attending Kentucky Mill
tary Institute arrived in the city
the past week to spend Christ
mas with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. T. w. Hadry.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Just a minute, pleased We
want you to stop in at Buder
Brothers and see the beautiful
La Walters prices range from
&.00 up-and they are solid gold
too.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Young men if you are looking
for the latest novelties for a
young lady. go to Buder Brothers
and see their line of sterling sill
yer coin holders and vanity cases.
You will find the prices right.
Store open every night.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Get in touch with Buder Broth
ers and their complete stock of
Christmas goods. Ladies broach-
es from so cents up-stick pins
% cents and up.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Rev. ]. H. Newton, formerly
pastor of the Second Baptist
church in this city, who is now
residing in Gordo, Ala, spent
yesterday in Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Craddock Boyd
of the Dunbar neighborhood
were the guests of Capt. and Mrs.
d. P. Davis Monday night. Mrs.
Boyd and little baby left Tues
day for Jackson where they go
to spend the holidays with rela-
tiyes.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr.. Billups Harris, who now
holds the position as special agent
for the Department of Justice,
and who resides in New Orleans,
arrived in Columbus Monday
morning to spend the holidays.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr., N. S. Brooks has returned
to his position as local freight
agent of the Southern Railway.
after spending the past several
weeks in New York.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Hon. John t. Cochrane. presi-
dent of the A. 7. N. Railroad.
passed through Columbus Tues
day in his private car en- route to
Meridian.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Miss Addie Locke, who has
been spending the past several
months in Roanoke, Va, return
ed to Columbus Sunday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

In case Of doubt. give her one
of those handsome toilet sets.
with comb, brush, mirror. and
manicure outfit. now on exhibit
tiol at Johnston & Canes.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

MIR. Walter Cooper a prominent
citizen of the eastern part of the
county, was in Columbus Tues
day on business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

The many friends of Miss Ella
Murrah are glad to know that
she is mucn better after several
weeks illness. She was able to
leave the Columbus Hospital
several days ago and is now at
her home on South Seventh
street.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

He-It is wonderful what mean
things you girls can say to each other.
Shs-Well, you'd say mean things too
II you were . girl and knew all the
other girls were saying mean thinsp
about ycu
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Capt. and Mrs. VIM. Winston
expect to leave Sunday for Lees
burg, Fla, where they will visit
Mrs. P. M. Butler.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

See the beautiful Partisan
ivory toilet sets at Johnston &
Gaines. Prices, $500 to $500
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Phillips,
Miss Lula Lofts and Master
William Phillips were the guests
Of Mrs. A. c. Williams in West
Point Sunday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mrs. ]. w. Greer left yester-
day for San Antonia, Texas,
where she goes on a month s
visit to relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr.. w. S. Turner of Crawford,
who is travelling out of Memphis,
spent Tuesday in Columbus on
business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr.. Paul Armour. who has
been residing in this city for the
past two years. returned to his
former home in Tupelo Sunday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mrs. Rupert Richards has been
spending the past several days
in Birmingham with relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

kern'S chocolates and honbons
infancy holly boxes at Johnston
& Gaines.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr.. Greely Andrews of Gale
donia has been spending the past
several days in Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr.. w. H. Hairston of Martins
mile. Va. is spending several
weeks with relatives near Craw-
ford.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

The lockets and chains at Bu-
der Brothers are perfect. Don't
fail TO see them. Store open
every night.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Christmas cards ard folders,
seals and tags, at Johnston &
Gaines drug Store.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Miss Eloise Noland was the
guest of friends in West Point
Sunday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Hon. W. T. Knox of Winona
speLt yesterday in Columbus
with relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Bread may be brushed over with
melted butter three minutes before
ssmovIng from the oven II . tender
wsst 10 assArsa--Ns1onai aassxins.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Millinery at reduced prices at
the Woman's Store. Miss Neva
Turner. Ii.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mr.. and Mrs. T. 0. Burris will
spend the coming week in Aber-
deem the guests of relatives.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Mrs. Daisy burden has return
ed from a pleasant visit in the
Delta.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Messrs. Miller and Hancocke,
of West Point, were visitors to
Columbus Sunday.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

! saw Il in The Commercial
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19
When Santa Came to Our House
BY TOMMY SMILES = e.,s4 sra BY A--e- A-.a.a..

cOPyusha 'sIz By A@sriesn PrrH As'oasaOo
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-19

Turner,
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-02-08
THOR0FARE.

The church bell rang as usual on
last Sunday morning and few of
the faithful struggled against wind
and through snow drifts for the usual
service. Miss Margaret P. Gibbs was
the appointed leader for the Epworth
League service in the evening, but
Mr.. Carl S. Davis very kindly took
her place and gave an excellent expo
sition of the topic
Wind and weather permitting, the
w. G. T. u. will meet on Wednesday
afternoon of this week in the church
at three O'clock. A good attendance
is desired,
Mrs. j. Walter DeHart celebrated
ing by giving dinner to the members
of her immediate family. The guests
We're Mr. and Mrs. Thomas p. Budd,
Messrs. George, John and Frank
Budd, Miss Sara Budd, of Woodbury.;
Mrs. John F. Hammel, Of West Phila-
delphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lad
ner, Edna and Harry, from near
Woodbury. "A delightful home even
ing was spent and Mrs. DeHart was
surprised with a number of useful
and beautiful remembrances of the
happy occasion.
The usual Saturday evening social
of the Dramatic Club was held in the
! home of Mr.. and Mrs. William r.
Gibbs. About thirty of the members
were present They had games and
songs, and good things to eat, and
there was merry music which set time
to twinkling feet, and all said:
We'll chat and rhyme, and kiss and
dine
Defying weather"
| 1t has been decided that during the
winter weather the Saturday night So
cial will be held in the home of one
of the members. This week the meet
ing will lbe with Mr.. and Mrs. Rob't
E. Gibbs. All the members of the
club are invited. The rehearsals will
continue at reguar intervals in the
fire house, and promise well for a
fine entertainment There will be
new scenery, and new curtains, and a
full orchestra. Besides the home tai
ent assistance has been offered by
Woodbury. and Paulsboro. There will
be reserved seats, and general adj
mission tee twenty-five ana In1rIy-HVe
cents. The play will be held on two
Saturday nights, February seven
teenth and twenty-fourth. Tickets
can be obtained at the. box office at
the hall.
Mrs. Charles A. Cruise, of Philadel-
phia is spending three weeks with her
mother, Mrs. Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Dckerson,
of Philadelphia, will be the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Hinman for a
few days.
Mrs. Charles Langford and son
James, Mrs. James Unlisted, Hazel and
Raymond, of Pausboro, visited Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Hinman last week.
Mr.. Charles W. Platt fell on last
Sunday morning and injured his knee
quite severely.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-02-08

/ the playing being exceptionally fast
with very close covering.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Simon, of
East High street, have announced the
birth of little daughter.
Stewart and Raymond's lady min
strels who pleased the patrons of the
Auditorium Theatre so greatly the
first of the season gave a return pro
duction at that playhouse on Friday
and Saturday. There was large
crowd present at each performance,
though by no means as big house as
their performance warranted. The
ladies are all talented performers,
their musical numbers being greeted
with much applause. This is the sec
ond time the ladies have been here,
both times making a reputation for
their good, clean show, catchy singing
and fine music.
The 25th wedding anniversary of
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Schott was cele-
brated at their home on Saturday
evening. The affair was most plea
SAINT one, and it was indeed an even
ing of pleasure. Mr.. and Mrs. Schott
received some very handsome and
useful presents Guests were pres
ent from Germantown, Frankford,
Camden, Philadelphia, Woodstown
and Glassboro
DR.. and Mrs. Howard Iszard of this
place, announce the engagement of
their daughter, Lida NJ, to Rev. W.
Earl Ledden, of Oceanic, and for
mer Glassboro young man.
Rev. G. B. Dubell w. H. Yenney,
James p. Dubois, B.. Wescott, Jr.,
Frank Patterson, George liner, M. M.
Campbell, H. M. Proud, H. r. Moore
and F.. L. Supplee, of this place, at
tended the funeral of Benjamin F.
Roray prominent in Masonic circles,
at Bridgeton on Friday afternoon.
Prof. and Mrs. Richard Hartman
of Paulsboro, were over Sunday visit
ors with David Paulin and family on
North Broad st.
Miss Elsie Peterson, of Woodstown
was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Jacot
Schott over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Dare left or
Friday for Lock Haven, Pa, where
Mr.. Dare will work the balance of the
glass season.
George Benninger has been appoint.
ed janitor at the Fire House by ths
Township Committee at their regular
meeting on Tuesday night.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-02-08
SNEDESBORO.

Jesse Passwater is blowing glass at
Rochester, N. Y.
Jacob S. Ware, who is employed in
Saturday and Sunday at his home here
The Woodstown Grange will give
I the drama Home Ties" in Guests Hall
on Thursday evening the 9Th inst.
Miss Nettie Nolte has been visiting
| friends in Woodstown
Miss Edythe Homan was given the
lsurprise of her life on last Friday
| evening when number of her friends
walked into her home and took pos
session. The evening was most joy
ously spent in games music etc. after
which refreshments were served, con-
sisting of ice cream, cake and candy.
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. w.
"A. Homan, Miss Nettie Nolte, Misses
Edythe and Edna Homan, Mr.. Harold
Homan, Misses Alice and Hannah Lip
pincott, Laura Ham, Edna Longacre,
Edna Weber, Elsie Shoemaker, Mr..
John Rode, Clarence Pidgeon, Floyd
Crispin, Walter Weber, of Swedes-
boro; Mr.. Samuel Horner, of Harri-
sonville; Mr.. Clarence Schollenber-
ger, of Woodstown; Mr. Edward Par
sons, of Woodbury..
Miss Nettie H. Nolte, Carrier No.
3, delivered the mail last week in a
handsome new sleigh.
Mrs. Kate Nafcy who has been ser
iously i'll, is slowly improving.
Miss Anna Stone, who has been very
seriously i'll since her return from DR..
Prices Private Hospital where she
was operated on for appendicitis, is
now improving nicely and is able to
be around the house.
Mrs. Herbert Compton and little
daughter Charlotte, of Bridgeton,
spent part of last week at the home
of her sister, Mrs. Lena Willig, here.
Mr.. Thomas Cottrell, of Glassboro.
spent over-Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs.
Wilbert Dolby.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jacob Guest of South
Swedesboro, are spending several
weeks at Eatontown.
Miss Evelyn NJ. Edmonson, of Cham
bersburg, Pa, was elected by our
Board of Education to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation of Miss
Stecker, of the Eighth Grade, of the
public school.
Mr.. Albert T. Steelman, of Salem,
has been elected supervising principal
for Swedesboro school district. He
| is . graduate of Dickinson College,
and has been principal of Salem High
School for four years.
| At a luncheon given on Friday af-
ternoon of last week by Mr.. and Mrs.
George B. Mitchell, of Railroad ave-,
announcement was made of the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss
Marion Vanneman Mitchell, to Mr..
John H. Hartman, of Lancaster, Pa.
The annual meeting of the Peoples
Rural Telephone Co. was held at the
office of the company on Monday,
January goth. The following officers
and directors were elected: President
q. w. F. Gaunt; vice president, w
Richman; secretary, Frank B Davis;
treasurer. VIM. H. Wolf; Elmer Brad
SHAW, Geo. II. Horner, Geo. M. Ash
Iton, j. Clark Helms, S. Al. sRidgway
Edgar c.. Moore, j. H. Brown; sup
lerintendent, W.K. Sloan. The COM
pany has over thousand telephones
in service and general increase Of
business was reported.
n The thermometer registered four dc
grees above zero on Monday morning
r at Z o'clock.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-02-08
United States Bank
Examiners

Go carefully over the con-
ditions of this bank at differ
ent intervals.
Deposltors interests are
protected first, before any
body or anything else.
The continued growth of
this bank is TIE best possible
evidence that we treat all
patrons with courtesy, and
extend to them every facility
to be found in a modern
banking institution.
Your account will be well
come here.
3H per cent interest in our
Interest Department, COM
pounded twice each year.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1912-02-08
DE. C. T. BENNETT
DIR. AMOS P. UNDERWOOD
DENTIST

Cor. Broad st. Id Red Bank Ave.
Phsne % L. woodbury. N. J.
Ably. Evenings Z to Q.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-07-13

she replied quietly. although in his
heart believe Colonel Donald Is equal
ly convinced OF your innocence. Had
he not been he would never have left
you alone to my guarding"
HE is a strong man mentally and
physically. | don't think | ever saw
u nobler face. 1t is difficult for me to
think OF him as a leader of guerrlllas.'
"Nor is he in the sense you mean.
He commands irregulars. 1t Is true. but
he Is doing real service for the Con-
federacy and protecting life aud prop
crty in this region. No man could be
more humane. more merciful. Yet he
has done you Yankees greater harm
than some division commanders"
You are evidently good friend to
Colonel Donald?"
II am more than that" sobcrly, her
eyes on mine; Il am nearer TO him than
any one else"
She made the confession as though 1t
were the most natural thing in the
world. without embarrassment. 1t was
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-07-13
PROLOGUE OF THE STORY.

Ebert King, a northern soldier left
covers consciousness near farmhouse,
where he hears Jean Denslow, beau
tiful daughter of the south, tell her
negro servant, Joe, that soon she must
marry Calvert Dunn, whom she does
not love. King overhears Colonel Dens-
low and the chaplain discuss move
ment to surprise the Federals. Anx-
ious TO get away with the information,
he intcrcepts the prospective bride
groom, Lieutenant Dunn, appropriates
his uniform and Is mistaken for him.
Under cover Of his disguise and to
save himself he is married to Jean
Denslow. Still undetected, he starts
on horseback with his bride to Dunn's
home. En- route she discovers the de-
ccption. Furious, she gallops Off to
warn the Confederates. Her horse
falls and breaks its neck, while Jean
Injuries her ankle. Hopelessly she ac-
cepts Kings prefer of assistance to
Dunn's home. Kings kindnesses par
italy win her. He later reports to the
Federal commander, Rosecrans, who
appoints him lieutenant Of body Of
scouts, including Daniels, head of
feud faction fighting Jem Donald, n
Confederate guerrilla chief. The ex>
petition leads King to Dunns home,
where he again meets Jean, who leads
him into trap. He escapes, only to
stumble across the body of a slain Con
dedtrate officer. Fearful lest he he
stigmatlzed with the crime, he volun.
tarily surrenders to Big Jem Donald,
only to be accused by Calvert Dunn of
the killing. King shows fight, but is
subdued and finds himself q prisoner
in the cellar Of the house until visited
by Jean, who wants protection, rs all
but Judge Dunn, an invalid, have left
the house. She releases King on his
word of honor not to escape. While
watching he has an encounter with
what he thinks Is the assassin, only to
find himself overpowered by Big Jem
Donald, to whom Jean explains her
faith In Kings innocence.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-07-13


NESSLlKE AIR.
true, then, as suspected-her love for
Donald was the real obstacle between
her and Calvert Dunn.
II do not understand, Miss Dens-
low" the feeling in my voice render
ing it tremulous. this relationship be-
tween you and Colonel DonaldY
Nor can l explain to you, stranger.
Indeed, may have said too much al
ready. But what is that?
There was no doubt as to what 1t
was-the pounding of horses hoofs on
the ash hardened driveway without
Young Dunn. no doubt, with squad
of Confederate troopers. come to carry
me of as prisoner. was first to find
my voice.
Il am prisoner; you had better ask
what they want"
She advanced to the door, calling
through the wood to the impatient
man without.
what is it? Who are you?"
"a squadron OF Federal cavalry.
Open the door before we break 1t
DOWN.
She shrank back, gasping as though
for breath, her hands pressed against
her heaYf,, and caught her arm, think
ing she would fall. With the first
throb of delight made my own de-
cision.
Don't fear, Miss Denslow; let me
treat with Them" 1 whispered swiftly.
'T will not betray you. Run upstairs
to him and remain quiet until we ride
away"
Her eyes, bright with gratitude,
flashed into mine. | felt the pressure
of her hand, and the next instant she
was flying up the steps, casting one
swift glance backward as she disap-
peared. Again the man without ham,
mered at the door, this time with the
butt Of carbine. flung it wide open
and faced him. My first glance fell
upon cavalry sergeant, a stockily
built fellow with businessike air,
who took n hasty step back at my
sudden appearance, his carbine thrust
viciously forward.
I stepped out of the light. dimly per-
ceiving a group OF men and horses be-
low, with an indistinct smudge Of
forms on the veranda.
"Was that you spoke. OBrienp /
questioned sharply.
Its niver IL wan clse," and he thrust
himself toward me, his round, impu-
dent face becoming visible.
"Who have you with your
"a squad of the Third Ohio, sor.
They was the first bluecoats l came
across when | sthruck the loines."
what has become of Daniels" l
asked.
"Well, don't exactly know. sor. Aft
er we'd hunted for you for about three
hours or more we decided you must
have got into some sort of trap, an
the two of US rode back to the loines
so soon as it was dark enough to trav-
ell. We got word in to Rosy. an he or
dered Daniels to headquarters an sent
me out huntin' you. That's the last
saw of Bill"
'Ho was with you, then, all the
time until you got back to the linesT'
"He niver got twinty feet away.
sor."
1t was not Daniels, then-not Dan
iels. glanced back into the lighted
halls. oppressed by the mystery, all
my previous theories shattered. The
sergeant broke in, anxious to expedite
matters.
I'D like to have the straight of this
thing. sir. and get my men back into
camp. Is there anything to be done
here?"
NO; there are only two women In