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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15
BEAUTIFUL WEAVER HOME
IS PURCHASED BY KAUFMAN
One Of the Prettiest Residences
in the City Changes Hands
During the Past Week.

Mr.. Jake Kaufman purchased
Mrs. Walter Weaver'S handsome
home on the corner of South
Third avenue and Fourth street
during the past week, and he
will move his family there about
the first of January. The home
is a modern brick bungalow with
every modern convenience and is
one of the prettiest buildings in
the city. 1t is understood that
quite a nice sum was paid for the
place.
Another real estate deal of in
terest to many was the purchase
of the beautiful Cheatam home
on North Third avenue during
the past week by Hon. 2. P.
Landrum.
The Van SAINT place, consisting
Of four hundred acres and which
is located several miles west Of
Columbus, in the Bent 0ak
neighborhood. has been pur-
chased By Mr.. Allison Hardy
who expects to farm it on an ex'
tensive scale.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15
w alton -Eubanks.

Mr.. Allen Walton and Miss
Celeste Eubanks were married
at the First Baptist parsonage
Thursday night at 8 o'clock. the
ceremony having been performed
by the pastor, Rev, J. B. Law
renee.
The marriage which was beau
tiful and impressive was quite a
surprise to the many friends OF
the contracting parties. as none
save members of their immedi-
ate families knew it was to take
place.
The bride, who is a daughter
of Mrs. c. A. Eubanks. is
beautiful and charming young
lady and possesses many fine
traits of character. She has
host Of friends vino extend con
gratulations and good wishes.
Mr.. Walton, who holds a re
sponsible and lucrative position
with the firm of 5. Schwab, il
a young man of sterling char
acter, is endowed with excellen
business ability, and enjoys th'
esteem of countless friends il
this city.
MIR. and Mrs. Walton will b,
domiciled with Mrs. Eubanks
the mother of the bride at he
home on Fifth avenue, North.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15
Capt. Yuille Visits City.

Captain Nathan A. Yuille. a
prominent citizen of Mobile, who
is assistant engineer in charge of
the work of the Improvement Of
the Tombigbee, spent Friday in
Columbus arranging details for
the meeting of the Tombigbee
River Improvement Association
which is to be held here during
January. No definite date has
yet been made for the meeting,
but it will probably be held be-
tween the 10th and 25th of the
coming month.
Mr.. Yuille is very enthusiastic
over the progress being made to
have the Tombigbee navigable,
and is dong everything in his
power to arouse interest in the
gathering to be heldin this city
in January.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15
COTTON CLAIM BILL
GETS THROUGH HOUSE
TO Be CONSIDERED BY COURTS
win Distribute Nearly Six Mil
lion Dollars Among South
erners---Watkins Wins
Six Years Fight

Washington. Dec. l1.--After
six years of work. Judge Watkins
this afternoon induced the house
to pass his cotton claims bill.
Which he did without the formal
ity of a roll call. except on sub
sidiary motion to recommit the
bill with instructions to the Com
mittee on Revision of the Laws
in such a way as to destroy it al
together. That was in the ma
ture of a pro forma motion made
by Minority Leader Mann. who
for more than two years has kept
the bill from being reached on
the Wednesday calendar. 1t will
distribute nearly $6.0O0,000
among Southern claimants.
The bill specifically authorizes
and instructs the courts to con-
slider claims for the money pro-
cured from tie sale of cotton
seized after June l, 1865. without
requiring order accepting proof
of loyalty of the claimant. In
other words, that hostilities hav-
ing ceased more than a month
before the date mentioned, the
full eff ct of the proclamation of
amnesty be considered by the
court in passing on the claims.
Very few lawyers who have such
claims believed he would be able
TO put the bill through the House.
An act of this kind il expect
ed to do more than fifty celebra-
tons of the battle Of Gettysburg.
under the auspices of the Blue
and the Gray. to show the South
that the war is really over, " said
Judge Watkins to a group OF
Congresamen. members who
were congratulating him upon
the successful termination of his
fight, so far as the house is con.
cerned, 1T is a recognition ol
the fec. that, when hostilities
were over. the property of South
ern people was entitled to protec.
ton, no matter what their posi-.
ton had been during the war.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

The following celebrities will
appear at the college this season
at the prices named:
Nine. Fannie Bloomfield -Zeisler,
Pianist, Dec. 10, 1912 $1.0O
Paulo Grippe, Cellist, January
"a, 1913. $l.OO.
Nine. Jeanne Jomelli, Soprano,
March IL, 1918, $1.50.
The secretary and treasurer
will sell one ticket good for all
three entertainments tor $3.50,
provided the ticket is bought OF
or before December 10Th, The
purchasers of these tickets viii
be entitled to reserved seats.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

Mr.. L. Littleton of this city
has the sympathy of his numer.
GUS friends on account of the
death of his mother, Mrs. P. F.
Littleton. age SO. who died at
her home in Hollandale last We'd
nesday. after several weeks i'll
ness with pneumonia. The re.
mains were tenderly laid to rest
in the family burying grounds
at Hollandale Thursday. Mr.
Littleton had just returned from
q TEN days visit to the bedside Of
his mother when he received th'
sad news announcing her death
He was unable to return to Hol
landale in time to attend th'
funeral services.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15
NAN IS ARRESTED
FOR FORGING NAME
IS AWAITING INVESTIGATION
Gave a Check to Simon Loeb 4
Brother but they Refused to
Honor it.---Writes
Bogus Note.

A middle aged man giving his
name as w. N. ANDERSON. alias
Butler. was put under arrest
yesterday morning by Policemen
Smith and Norwood. charged
with forgery, and is now in the
county Jail awaiting investigation.
ANDERSON after making several
purchases at Simon Loeb and
Brothers yesterday morning,
offered to pay for the goods with
a check drawn 90 a Starkville
bank for $27.30. and signed by
Charlie Cook. This store refused
to honor the check not knowing
either ANDERSON or Cook. An.
nerson then stated that he knew
Mr.. 7. ]. Locke in this city and
could get an endorsement from
him. Leaving the store he re-
turned after a few minutes time
with note signed IT. j. Lock. +"
which stated that he had known
the bearer for about l2years and
that he was perfectly reliable.
This aroused the suspicion of Mr..
Sid Loeb. a member of the firm,
and upon investigation he found
that the note had been forged,
and notified the police. .andthey at
once made the arrest.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15
Buy Red Cross S

Red Cross Christmas seals are
being sold in Columbus by all of
the drug stores. and by Buder
Brothers, Rombach, and Dwell
bliss.
The stickers are designed to
be placed on Christmas packages
and letters and the postoffice de-
partment has ruled that they
may be so used if on the reverse
side, as persons unfamiliar with
their use think them to be regu-
lar postage stamps.
Il is hoped that Columbus will
do her share in this great Red
Cross movement and that all will
heartily cooperate with the local
committee.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15
GAP '"-- AgTOR IS
.ad
ACCIDENTALLY KILLED
WAS At WORK N AHrtSIG
H. G. Applewhite, who was En-
plOyed by the n. 4 RR,
Was run Over and Killed
Thur sday Night

II. G. Applewhite. who for
only about a week had been en-
ployed as car inspector of the
NJ. & 0. R. R., and who resided
in Artesia. was instantly killed
shortly after nine o'clock Thurs
day night.
AT the time of the accident. a
switch engine in the yards at
Arresia was making up a train
on the Montgomery division of
the main line. Mr.. Applewhite
and another car inspector we're
waiting for the crew to complete
the train in order that they might
make an inspection of it. The
train had been made up with the
exception of five cars. which
were in another part of the rail-
road yards. and the crew went
after them. While they were
gone, Mr.. Applewhite thought
that he might finish a part of the
inspection and went under one of
the cars. He was warned to
keep out by the other inspector.
but not taking the precaution he
took chances and kept at work.
When the engine returned, the
five cars We're coupled on the
back of the train. Before Mr..
Applewhite could get from under
the car he was run over and
mangled to death.
The body was brought to Co
lumbus Thursday night and pre-
pared for burial. and the remains
were inferred in the Artesia
cemetery Friday.
The deceased is survived by a
wife and little child. who have
|ihe sympathy Of numerous
friends.
Christmas cards ard folders.
seals and tags, at Johnston &
Games drug Store.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

Quality-without style will not
be appreciated. Style-without
quality will not stand, or give
satisfaction. Every article
bought at Buder Brothers. Have
both style and quality. and will
be a JOY for ever. Buder Broth
ers. the old reliable.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15
POST GOES
INTO EFFEGI 's::,' :s'. i /
RULES MADE BY HITCHCOCK
New System Will Effect Every
POstoffice, City and Town in
This Country.---Every
Preeaution Taken

Washington. Dee. l2-Regula-
tions TO cover the workings of
the new parcels post system,
which is to 90 into operation Jan,
l.next. were made public by Post
master General Hitchcock today.
The new system will be effective
throughout the entire postal SER
vice at the same time and will
effect every postofiice. city and
town rural and railway trans
portation route in the country,
Every precaution will be taken
by the PoStoffice Department to
have the mails moved with the
usual dispatch and all post
masters. Superintendents and
inspectors have been directed To
thoroughly familiarize themselves
and their Subordinates with every
phase of the new system.
Articles that may not be sent
by parcel post include intoxi-
eating liquors of all kinds, poi
sons, poisonous animals. insects
or reptiles, explosives of every
kind; infiammable articles, includ-
ing matches; Internal machines,
pistols or revolyers; disease
germs; any obscene, defamatory
or scurrilous matter not prohibit
ed by law: live or dead animals
or birds. or live poultry, raw
hides or pelts, or anything hav-
ing a bad odor.
All articles up to eleven pounds
and six feet long can be sent by
Parcel Post.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

The Epworth League OF the
First Methodist church will give
an informal reception on Friday
evening. December 81. All are
invited to be present and meet
Rev. w. w. Woodland. the new
pastor, and his family.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

There never was such an as
sortment of sterling silver brush
es, whist brooms, manicure sets.
picture frames. and etc., all ac-
eurate and reliable. Drop in at
Buder Brothers and see them.
Store open day and night until
$3.50 O'Clock.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15
Princess Cbeafre
announcement extraordinary

The Management of the Princess announces
the following Program Of High-class Licensed
Pictures for the week commencing
MONDAY. DEC 10th
PATHE WEEKLY No 45-Current Events
JUAN & JUANITA, Lubin-A Story OF Mexico.
HEREDITY, Biograph A Beautiful Story by this
we-known Company.
TUESDAY. DEC. 18th
THE DYNAMITERS. Selg. Drama.
ROMANCE OF THE RAIL. Edison. An Excit-
ing Railroad Story
FACE OR THE VOICE. Vitagraph. Maurice
Costello, Florence Turner,
WEDNESDAY, DEC 18th
MONTE CRIST0 Great 3-Ree Feature Production
THURSDAY, DEC. 10Th
HIS AUTO MAIDEN TRIP Bograph Comedy
THE SHERIFFS MISTAKE. Lubin Western
Drama.
THE CARMEN OF THE ISLE. Selig Drama
FRIDAY DEC goth
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK Edison
Great Scenic Production.
THE PONY EXPRESS GIRL. Kalem. Western
Drama
MODERN ATLANTA vitagraph Drama Earl
Williams Leah Baird
SATURDAY DEC 21st
AN INDIANS FRIENDSHIP. Essanay. Featur-
ng,G. " Anderson (Broncho Billy
THE WATER RATS. Lubin. Story Of the
New York Water Front
THE HAND BAG Vitagraph. Drama. Charles
Kent.
The PATHE WEEKLY will be shown every
Monday.
Cut this out and save it for reference during
the week.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

We are having fires every day,
can you stand a loss-Today is
the accepted time, tomorrow You
might have a pile of ashes. See
Baugh & Patty about insurance
on your city and farm property,
including barns, stock and feed
stuff. II
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15


At a general election held in
Artesia last Tuesday the follow
ing town officers were elected to
serve that place for the next two
years:
Mayor, A. T. McIlwain; treas
urer. A. c. Pettus; Marshal, j.
NJ. Gillespie: Aldermen. Edward
Lehmberg, ]. A. Wilson, ]. W.
Harvey, ]. d. Roberts and w. L.
Cook. The above officers will
begin their term of Office January
l, 1913.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

In case of doubt. give her one
of those handsome toilet sets,
with comb, brush, mirror, and
manicure outfit, now on exhibi-
ton at Johnston 4 Gaines.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

The spirit of Yuletide, in the
store OF plenty, is displayed al the
store of the Columbus Clothing
Company, which sells useful and
lasting presents for your Christ
mas gift. Remember no advance
prices during Christmas at this
store. Read their ad. II
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

ycrns mcs II sai n hooking
for the latest apse..les for a
young lady, 90 to Buder Brothers
and see their line Of sterling sill
Yer coin holders and vanity eases.
You will find the prices right.
Store open every night.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

The Humane Society will give
an entertainment next Friday and
Saturday in the building formerly
occupied by Streets Drug Store.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

Mr.. John Moody has returned
to his home in Bent Oak, after
spending several days in Mobile
on business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

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, 1912-12-15

Kern's chocolates and bonbons
infancy holly boxes at Johnston
& Gaines.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

Mr.. Sam Erwin of this city
visited friends and relatives in
Billarica. Ga.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1912-12-15

Christmas cards ard folders.
seals and tags, at Johnston &
Gaines drug Store.
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
Emmett School News
EDITORS
Don Sanders Freddie Monroe
Willis Harrell

Miss Jepsen, the primary teach
er, has a new class of twelve pupils
F. o. Lang of The Dalles, Ore,
visited his sister, Miss Lang,
over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vandeusen visited
the second grade Monday afternoon.
After the basketball game Fri
day night a reception was given the
visitors by the girls and boys bas-
ketball clubs Light refreshments
were served, a'ter which the two
coaches were called on for speeches,
also the captains of the boys teams.
All responded but the Weiser cap
tain. A short program was then
rendered, after which all adjourn
ed in good spirits and the two
schools feel better acquainted.
While the Weiser teams con-
Quoted themselves very commend
ably during the game and during
the reception we regret to hear that
couple of the boys disgraced them
selves as well as the community
they represented by their noisy con-
duct and destruction of property in
the Russell Hotel. 1t should be
taken into consideration that stu
dents carry with them not only
their own reputation, but the re-
putation of the school and COM
munity from whence they come.
Don't forget the game of the
season, Emmett VS.. Payette, Friday
night Feb, 2. General admission
35c School children 25, get your
seats early as the visiting team will
be accompanied by a large crowd |
of rooters.
The installation of officers of
the High School Literary Athletic
Association will take place Thurs
day evening, February !. A short
business meeting will be held ter
the installation followed by short
All patrons of the
school and people interested are
cordially invited to attend.
The Seventh and Eighth grade
basketball teams from the Long
elbow building, the Emerson school.
Ind the bench school met Monday
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
Former Emmett Boy Injured

Many Emmett people, especially
the older settlers, will remember
James Knox, half brother of d.
Knox and who lived west of town
for several years. He moved to
Nebraska about 10 years ago and
is now living near Broken Bow.
The following clipping from his
home paper tells of an accident that
happened to his son Wayne:
Wayne Knox, the 81 year old
son CT j. NJ. Knox, who lives IA
miles south of town, met with a
serious accident on Tuesday after
noon of this week, when his left
hard was caught in the gearing of
a corn shelter, which tore the in
deX finger and thumb completely
off. Althoug the fingers were torn
away, the doctor found it neces-
sary to trim down the bone. Mr..
Knox thinks his son was probab-
ly cleaning the oil cup of the ma
chine when the accident occurred.
This is the second accident of a
like nature that has occurred in tn.
Knox family, the other happening
about one year ago, to Paul, an
older son. who had four fingers
taken off by corn shelter"
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01

night in e. p C. hall. Zach tear
won one game and lost one game
The bench boys say they are salts
fled, as it was the Cubs they wert
after.
We are glad to learn that thC
grade teachers are so industriou.
for two of them We're so busy Mon
day evening they forgot about
the teachers meeting and were
As minutes late.
Miss Maude Woods of Council
Idaho, who was one of last years
Junior class, was a school visitor
Monday and Tuesday. We would
gladly welcome her back to the
class again.
A good many of the students are
preparing selections for the de-
clamatory contest which takes place
in about four weeks.
The boys OF the Seventh and
Eighth grades will meet in the
II. S. auditorium twice each week
for study in agriculture. The girls
of the same grades will meet twice
each week for instructions in do
mestic economy. This will pre-
pare the students for more ad-
vanced study of the subjects which
they will have next year.
Henry Thompson is acting as
assistant janitor during the SER
ious Illness of Mrs. Logan.
The home debate for the pur-
pose of choosing two teams to re-
present Emmett in the coming
contest was held lass Friday and
the following contestants We're
chosen: Hattie Shannon, Ran
dali Haylor and John Gary on the
affirmative team, Alice Lark Sam
King, and Don Sanders on the ne
gastive. The affirmative team goes
10 Caldwell on February "a, and the
negative debate at home.
The mid-term exams are over
md the report cards are finished
md in the superintendent s Office
or his signature Mr.. Knipe re-
,orts that most every student has
made a good showing and will con-
inue with their respective classes.
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
new TAX BILL PASSED
All Property to be Assessed
at Full Cash Value.

With a vote of 81 to 2, house
bill No. 35 passed the house yes
terday afternoon, the Democrats
swinging TO the support of it with
one exception. Wood of Nez Rerce
a Democrat, and Eimers of Idaho
Republican, cast the only votes
registered against the measure. The
legislature then adjourned. The
Salient provisions of the new law
are
Assessment OF all property at
fun cash value.
Tax levy on 40 per cent of this,
which is termed assessed valuation.
Cash and 40 per cent values to
go ON assessment roll in separate
columns.
Numerical assessment Of real es-
tate in place of alphabetical
Exemption of $500 of improve
ments on real estate.
Personal property tax when lien
on real estate to be written in real
estate roll.
County commissioners shall a
dopt and publish annual appropria-
ton bill at April meeting. Expen-
ditures are limited to this estimate.
Bank stock invested in real es-
rate EXEMPT from taxation andD
such real estate taxed.
Commissioners given power to-
decrease assessed valuation of their
own motion, as well as increase
such valuation in this way.
Making assessment for state taxes
against counties, on assessed val
uation of current year, instead of
preceding year as at present.
Semi-annual payment of taxes
where amount exceeds $50.
Taxes become delinquent ON first
Monday of January, if half is not
paid by that date. Remaining hal
may be paid by first Monday in
July.
Securing tax deed only after
owner or occupant of property shall
nave Deen nOLlIleu tJ ledSI thlSS
months in advance of securing such
deed.
Tax collected must stamp on
tax receipts amount of taxes still
remaining delinquent.
Present list of exemptions mad
tn include Y. NJ. C. A., Y. w. c.
A. and property of other benevolent
Fruit and nut bearing trees are
exempted from taxation till four
years after planting; grape vines
for three years.
Definition of full cash value o.
property is given as the value of
such property in the market in the
ordinary course of trade"
$4,000 appropriated for use of
state board of equalization in OBJ
tanning information ON taxation mat
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
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The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
Clerks Organize Team.

A basketball team composed of
clerks has been organized and
is composed of the following: l..
o. Miles, F. S. Moore, Vern Mum
day, Robert and Merit Cook, Claude
Policy and Alton White.
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
Rebuilding Phone Line.

A party of five started work
Tuesday rebuilding the telephone
line between this city and Horse
shoe Bend. Three Emmett boys
are among the .workmen: Jack
Gribble, Jack Cox and William R.
Hall.
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
Takes Over Laundry.

j. C. Allmon yesterday bought
out the interest of Jackman &
Tolley in the American laundry and
is again in charge of the plant. Mr..
Jackman will remain as superinten-
dent. Mr.. Tolley has not yet de-
cided upon his future work.
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
Distinction.

Senator Lotsmun-Who is this Nc.
Chunkerson that wants a consulsbip.
and what claim has he on me for a
political Job?
Private Secretary-He says he's the
only man who hasn't been mentioned
as a candidate for governor OF ILL
nois
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
Building Millinery Store.

Adam Steinbower is putting up
a frame building On the bank of
the Farmers Cooperative canal
at the foot of Main street, which
will be used as millinery store
and residence.
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
CHURCH NOTICES.
Latter Day Saints.

Services on Sunday as follows:
Sunday school at 10 a. m. Regular
services at 2 p. m. All are invited.
David Nelson, Bishop.
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
Christian Science.

Services are held at the old Bap-
tist church, corner 4th and Com
mepcial SITS. Sunday at IL a. m.
Wednesday at 1880 p. m. Subject
Love"
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01
Cubs Meet Their Waterloo

The Cubs went down to defeat
Monday night before Len Burton's s
bench school team, score 81 to 20.
The Cubs defeated Emerson school
by score of 19 to II.
The Emmett index., 1912-02-01

FOR SALE-Eight-acre fruit tract
on east slope. About ~ acres
ct to apples, balance in peaches
which will bear next year. Cheap.
Liberal terms. Or will trade for
town property. Index office.