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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-02-21
BUSINESS men OF
COLUMBIA GATHER At
BANQUET BOARD
NOTABLE EVENT is ANNiVEaSA-
RY OF THE BOARD OF
TRADE.
new BAND MAKES ITS DEBUT
Musical Organization Gives Splendid
Promise o. a Fine Career-Mine
Host Dedman and All Speakers
Acquit Themselves Well.

With more than one hundred of the
leading spirits of the business lie of
Columbia present, with inspiring mu.
sic from the new Columbia band,
with bright and pointed speeches and
a menu that would have graced the
board of a king, the banquet of the
Board of Trade at the Bethel House
on Tuesday night proved to be one
of the most enjoyable events in the
life of the city From the beginning
at o'clock until the end after IL
O'Clock there was not a dull moment,
not a time when all present did not
enjoy the occasion to the fullest.
The entertainment committee, u.
H. Foster S. Locke Breaux and VIII
liam Barker, received the highest
praise from the members of the board
upon the success of the event. They
had arranged splendid program and
everything passed off in the most
perfect order.
The new Columbia band under the
capable direction of Maj. Majors, rem
dered several selections that were
most creditable to the organization
and did much to contribute to the
pleasure OF the evening. That Co
lumbia will soon have one OF the best
musical organizations of the kind in
the state is the opinion of all who
heard the band Tuesday night.
DR.. Otey J, Porter made capital
toast master. He kept things moving
land his bright sallies were heartily
appreciated. John HI. Dining inade
one OF the big hits of the evening
His address was eloquent, bright
!, full of we'll rounded periods and scin
Itillating humor. JOS. r. Brownlaw, in
I response to call, made an address
on the importance of congress taxi
ling some action looking to the estab
ilishment of financial system for the
nation. that made lasting impress
1 sion on his hearers. H. c. Weber ac
cepted an invitation to speak in a
|masterly address on education, thank
ling the board Of trade for the inter
lest which had been manifested by il
in the Columbia Military Academy.
! Mine Host Dedman was right there
with the goods. He spread "a tempt
ling menu 1t was served pronptl,
land elegantly and he personally made
every guest feel at home. He wa.
Igiven rousing cheer by the assem-
bled banqueteers.
4 Owing to unavoidable circumstanc
es Or. Dake Biddle was unable ~ re
spond to the toast assigned to hin
and his place on the program was as
signed to J. Shelton Robinson, whit
, told most Interestingly of the ,,Fort
that the water and Fight company wa
making to give the people of Colum
bia clear water Mr.. Robinson's in
/ terest in the subject and his best Ell
forts to secure this reform wer'
pledged.
II was on the whole a great get to
gether meeting that is bound to re
sult in much good for the business
, interests of the city. 1t gave tn
board of trade new life and adde's
lvigor
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-02-21
rs INSPECTING
COUN SCHOOLS
SUPERINTENDENT GRAHAM IS
TAKING ADVANTAGE OF Fx-
cELIENT WEATHER.

Superintendent John p. Graham is
taking advantage of the inviting
spring weather this week and is in.
specting the schools of the county.
BY the time the teachers meet in reg
ular monthly session on March l he
will have seen a majority of the
schools in working trim, and will be
ready to tell them all of ten good
things and the bad things. if he finds
any OF he latter.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-02-21
OLD GUARD TICKET
WINS VICTORY IN
REQ HOT CONTEST
ELECT MAJORITY OF cANpi-
DATES IN THE BOARD or
TRADE BATTLE.
MEANS PARKER's REELECTION
President vii, Be honored With An
other Term, But Considerable
Doubt As to the Next Secretary.
Eighty Members Enrolled.

After the most spirited contest in
the history OF the Board of Trade
majority of the Old Guard ticket for
directors was elected at the annual
meeting on Tuesday night The
largest vote ever cast in a similar
election was recorded and the contest
was warmly fought until the last bal
lot had been cast.
The election of a majority of the
Old Guard ticket means that Charles
A. Parker will be reelected presia
dent, and thar the same gentlemen
In the main who have guided and di-
rected the affairs OF the board since
its organization will continue at the
helm.
Fourteen candidates on the Old
Guard ticket received enough votes
to elect However, only thirteen
were elected as William H. Gotham
iand Theo Stephenson were tied for
the twenty-first place and this is a
matter that must be settled by the
board of directors. Seven Of the
twenty-one on the Young Mems tick.
ct went to success, including the
three members of the entertainment
committee, to whose untiring efforts
much of the credit for the success OF
the evenings entertainment is due.
The following thirteen were elect.
ed on the Old Guard ticket: G. A.
Parker, W. F. Anderson, w. P. Vol
bridge, H. o. Fulton, G. E. Mcken.
non, Edward p. Turner, William Ev
ans, John Pigg r. N. Figuers, Jr., Eu
gene Anderson. Horace Rainey, John
w. Jackson, Thos. B. Forgey. There
was a tie between Gotham and Ste
phenson
The following on the Young Men.
ticket We're named: William Barker
Otey J. Porter, Ulna H. Foster, S
Locke Breaux, Jr., Robert J. Harlan
James w. Thomas, Louis Loeb
After the banquet was over ant
the speeches had been made Presi
dent Parker took the chair, the tw'
ballots were passed and Judge E. Q
tooney and Prof. w. P. Morton wer
appointed as tellers to collect tn
votes. II was apparent from the frs
! that majority of the white or Oh
Guard ticket had been elected. How
, lever, there were very few straigh
) ballots cast in the election, most {
the voters dividing the vote. Rul
. ming on both tickets John Pigs r,
ceived the highest vote, sixty, cas
for any candidate. However, Georg
: r. McKennon is really entitled % tn
r first honors for leading the tickle
Being on but one ticket he receive
the substantial total OF fifty.eigl
votes out of seventy-eight. Messr
+ Parker and W. F. Anderson can
. -----
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-02-21
ODD FELLOWS
INVITATIONS
REGULAR WEEKLY MEETING TO-
NIGHT AND BANQUET MAY
BE CONSIDERED.

h@ regular weekly meeting of the
ono Fellows viii ltake place at the
iedse rooms on South Main street to-
Mshs There are several candidates
70 be advanced in the different de-
s'ees, and some business matters of
importance to be discussed. There
may a consideration of a banquet
proposition " the lodge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-02-21

Continued on Second Page.)
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
Resolutions Of Respect.

FULGHUM.-On the morning Of
Jan. 10, 1918, at 6 o'clock, just be-
fore the sun rose from behind the
eastern horizon to bless the world
with it's brilliant rays, our hearts were
made sad by the departure Of Lena
May, the oldest daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. G. Fulghum. She fell quiet.
ly asleep, never more to awake till
the final restitution Of all things.
Y. She was born Aug. IL, 1898, being
fourteen years, four months and
twenty-nine days old. She leaves be-
hind a father, mother, four sisters
and a host of relatives and friends to
mourn their loss. But weep not, dear
friends, as those who weep in vain,
for your loss is her eternal gain.
She was sick only a few days, and
all that loving hands could do for hel
restoration was done. but God knew
best and called her home, and in the
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

Quite stir has been created
on the question of abolishing the
charter Of Selmer. From the ex-
pressions heard on the streets
and among business men the idea
does not seem popular. We have
not heard anyone expressing him
self in favor Of the move. There
are perhaps some, but we hazard
no opinion in saying a large ma
jority of the taxpayers not only
oppose it, but are in favor CT
bonding the city for modest
amount to build concrete walks
on the leading streets. The abut-
ting property owners are willing
to pay one half, but the city has
not means to furnish her part. 1t
seems like she should. have if
strict economy were observed
and the taxes collected promptly.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

Representative Alternately has
introduced a bill to abolish the
Office of County Judge for Nc
Marry county. If passed the
Court will go back to the general
law for a chairman to head the
Court. Alternately was largely
elected on his promise to have
the law repealed. If the County
Court will select from their body
or otherwise a discreet, honest
man for Chairman the people will
be better satisfied. The friction
between the County Judge and
the Court has resulted in the de-
feat of much business which the
Court should transact. Many
counties elect as Chairmen out
side men, as did McNairy in hav-
ing ]. B. Jopling for so many
years as it's Chairman.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

farm. Oscar Gage seems to be the
best shot on the run. killing two at
one shot. Every boy has talent fol
something, and some have two talents
instead of one.
There seems to be but few weddings
in our section.
Mr.. Miles Henry, of near McNairy,
was in our section few days ago
looking for cook, which he says he
needs in his business. He brought
the writer a nice load Of firewood for
a Christmas gift, for which | thank
him. If all the readers of the Inde-
pendent would do as we'll as he there
would be no complaint.
The old year was good one and
we hope the new year will be a better
one.
There has been more fall blowing
done than usual.
Wishing all success,
W. T. H.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

y Judge Archibald, a member Of
the Commerce Court, on trial for
weeks by the United States SEN
ate on charges of impeachment
in chat of doing things in his Of
fetal position as Judge detrimen-
tai to the administration of equal
justice by a civil court, was con-
Guided Monday. He was convict
ed on five of the thirteen counts
against him. The judgment re-
moves him from office and dis
qualities him from holding any
position of trust unless the judg-
ment is modified in that regard.
But few impeachments Of Judges
by the Senate have been had, and
this is the second one in which a
conviction resulted. 1t takes a
two-thirds vote to convict.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
Obituary

Monday, Jan. 6, 1918, at 10 O'clock
the Death Angel visited the home Of
Bunyan Austin, of near Chewalla, and
took from him his darling wife, Mile.
Deceased had been confined to her
bed five weeks with typhoid fever. All
was done that loving hands could do,
but God called for her to come home.
| His will be done, not ours.
She was only 81 years Of age. 1t
seems to US here that she was too
young to die; just in the bloom of life.
But God knows best; He doeth all
things well. She talked of going
home to be with Jesus all during her
illness.
She was a good, true, Christian
woman and had been member of the
Baptist Church at Chewalla for about
5 or 6 years.
We, the people of this community,
deeply feel the loss Of such a
good. Christian woman, whose exam
pies are worthy of emulation by all.
Too good for earth, God called her
home.
On Nov. 10Th the deceased followed
her darling babe, which was drowned
in tub Of water, to the graveyard
and there promised it that mother
would soon come to meet it. But
none of us ever thought it would be
so soon when she told her babe good
bye. She leaves husband, one child
aged 3 years, and a host. of friends to
mourn her loss. To her husband and
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Suggs, we
extend our sincere sympathy.
The large attendance at thelfuner-
al attested the deep feeling of our
people in this sad death. The SER
vices were solemn and many sad tears
fell as the throng If friends and loved
ones took a last look at the cold,
placid features of their loved one.
Brother Turner, Of Corinth, con-
Quoted the services in very impress
sive manner. The remains were laid
to rest in Indian Creek cemetery,
where loving hands gently laid her in
mother earth; there to await the res
direction when all che saints shall
arise at the sound of the trumpet
and meet their Saviour in Heaven.
To the bereft family and loved ones
we tender our heartfelt sympathy in
this, their sad hour Of affection.
There was an angel band in heaven
| Which was not quite complete;
| So God took our dear Mile
To fill that vacant seat.
"A FRIEND.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
WeIl-Known McNairy County
Man Dead

A gloom was cast over the entire
community when announcement wal
made of the death of R. W. Caffey
ST., which occurred this morning al
! o'clock at his home at Caffey, Tenn,
ten miles north of Corinth. Deceased
had been i'll several weeks, and despite
his old age he bore his illness with
much bravery and patience, where a
much less courageous person would
have despaired. 1t could be seen
from the beginning Of his illness that
he could not survive, though every
possible medical attention was admin
istered, and he has been gradually
sinking for the past several days.
Mr.. Caffey was a native of McNairy
county, Tennessee, and was probably
one of the best known citizens of that
community. He had reached the ma
ture age of 80 years. and has seen
the country at its best and worst; he
had always been a promoter of pro-
-gress and was very valuable citizen
to this section of the country. He
will be missed in the community in
which he lived, and his Borrowing rel
atives and friends are extended our
most sincere sympathy.
Deceased is survived by three chill
dren, R. W. Caffey and Miss Bonetha
Caffey, of Caffey, Tenn, and Henry
0. Caffey, of Birmingham, Ala. He
was also a brother-in-law of H. C..
Moore, of this city, who is now on an
extensive trip to Central America.
Funeral services were conducted
from Henry Cemetery this afternoon
by Rev. L. 7. Smith, of Memphis, when
q large crowd Of mourning friends
paid tribute to the memory Of the de-
ceased. Corinthian Of Jan. A.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
From Liberty Springs

Christmas has passed and New Year
has come in and found us enjoying
ourselves as well as usual. Our COM
munity enjoyed as quiet a Christmas
as was ever known here. There was
not a single fight and but very little
drinking.
Good many visiting in our section
during the holidays. Mrs. Mary San
ders and daughter, Of near Shiloh
Park, visited the writer for 3 weeks,
returning home the 10th. Christmas
is a good time to visit old friends and
connections.
A gloom was thrown over our COM
munity when the death angel visited
the home of our old friend, Elijah
Kirkpatrick, on the fourth Of this
month. Uncle Lige reached a ripe
old age. being SO years old. He was
one Of the pioneers Of the county and
a good neighbor He was an uncle
Of Fuller Kirkpatrick, Of Corinth.
Mrs. Holyfeld is just alive at this
writing.
Mrs. Hovis has been confined for
about three months with chronic chills.
Several in our community have the
lagrigppe. Mrs. Cos Gage had very
bad case, but we are glad to say she
is improving.
The school at Liberty is moving
along all right with the lady teacher
The boys have had fine time kill
ing rabbits since the big rain ant
shipping them for $500 per dozen
There were about 80 killed on the Gags
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
A Girls Wild Midnight Ride

To warn people of a fearful forest
fire in the Catskills young girl rode
horseback at midnight and saved many
lives. Her deed was glorious, but
lives are often saved by DR.. Kings
New Discovery in curing lung trouble,
coughs and colds, which might have
ended in consumption or pneumonia.
1T cured me Of a dreadful cough and
lung disease writes W. R. Patterson,
Wellington, Tex. after four in our
family had died with consumption,
and gained 81 pounds. Nothing
SO sure and safe for all throat and
lung trouble. Price Soc and $l.00.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by
B. L. Browder, Selmer, 7. S. Davis
Bethel Springs.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

The lower house Monday passed
third reading bill to repeal the
act submitting to the people a
vote on bonding the county for
500, 1000 for road purposes. 1t
will be remembered that no cleo
ton was ever held. The law was
a nullity notwithstanding three
commissioners, provided under
the act, have been appointed and
assumed to control the roads and
bridges of the county.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

hour of death a sweet smile upon the
pleasant placid face was an outward
seal Of Gods smile upon her in the
moment of her departure. One more
place around the Great White Throne
has been filled; another voice has
joined the heavenly choir.
Whereas, eternity alone will reveal
what the Master has accomplished
through her short stay, which leaves
behind the influence of pure life
which we hold in affectionate remem-
brance of her daily association in
school work. Her life was that of
sunshine, shedding light and joy to
all with whom she met, and was char
acterized by her daily obedience and
kindness, which won for her the love
and admiration of her teachers and
the esteem of her friends and school
mates.
Therefore, be it Resolved. That we,
the members Of the Bethel Springs
Training School. of which she was a
faithful pupil. feel in the passing
away Of this life that we as school
have lost a diligent worker whose ev-
ery-day life was an example worthy
of emulation, and we cherish her men,
DRY which is living inspiration to
be faithful to every duty;
Be it further resolved, That we ex-
tend to the bereft family and rela-
tives our tenderest sympathies and
Join our prayers with yours that we
may all meet around the Great White
Throne where all is peace and love;
Resolved further, That a copy Of
the resolutions be sent to the Nc
Marry County Independent for publ
cation. and a copy be sent to the be-
reft family.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
To Mrs Lizzie Hart and her .hus.
band, - Hart and Mrs. A.
B. Smith and her husband. -
$3.50 Smith
d. E. MARSHALL VS.. J. l.. SMITH
No 1869 in Chancery Court at
Selmer, Tenn.


In this cause it appearing from the
amended bill which is sworn to that Mrs.
Lizzie Hart and her husband, - Hart,
and Mrs. A. b. Smith, and her husband,
- Smith, defendants herein, are nom
residents of the State. They are there
fore hereby required to appear on or be-
fore the
FIRST MONDAY IN FEBRUARY,
next, 1918, before the Clerk & Master
of the Chancery Court at his Office in
the Court House in Selmer, Tenn, and
make defense to the Bill and Amended
Bill in this cause filed against them by
d. E. Marshall, otherwise the Bill and
Amended Bill will be taken for confessed
1t is further ordered that a copy Of
this notice be published in the McNairy
County Independent for four consecu-
tive weeks.
o. v. ERWIN, C.& NJ.
Jan, ], 1913.
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17
To the Citizens Of Bethel Spring,

4
We take this method Of expressing
through the Independent our profound
thanks and sincere appreciation for
the many acts Of kindness and express
sions of sympathy during the illness
and death Of our darling daughter,
May.
May Gods richest. and choicest
blessings rest upon you individually
and collectively.
Most sincerely,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. FULGHuM
McNairy County independent. (Selmer, McNairy County, Tenn.) 1902-1969, 1913-01-17

Legal blanks of all kind a
this Office.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-11
Newport Waits on
The Castle Walk
Miss Willard, Who Was to Introduce
Her New Dance, Undergoes
Operation in Hospital.

NEWPORT, April li.-Miss Ro.
berta willard, who was expected q
introduce her new dance, THE Cast,
Walk" 10 society here, was obliged {,
cancel the entertainment and to sub
nit 90 slight operation In the New
port Hospital
Miss Willard has been indisposcd
since the close Of last season. Sh,
was one Of the most skiuful dancers
In the colony, and after the season
closed was Obliged TO take a long res,
at Palm Beach with her aunt. Miss
Mary willard
She returned about a week ago and
announced that she had invented "Thg
Castle Walk which she had first
thought OF while watching the shad-
ows cast by the sun upon the skylin,
OF Fifth Avenue residences one morn
ing IN New York. The premier OF
these dances was awaited with eager.
ness The condition of Miss willard
is not regarded as serious
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-11
Back Seat for House
Resented by L'Engle
Fbrida Congressman Introduces
Resolution condemning Senators
Precedence at White House,

WASHINGTON, April 11.-Repre-
sentative L'Engle, a new member
f'om Florida. has introduced in the
House a resolution declaring that
Senator's shalt not be entitled TO pref
erence over House members when Wis
ling the White House or Govern
nent departments.
The L'Engle resolution recites that
precedence has no place in a gov
eminent Of the people" and he asks
he House to resolve that the present
practice be discontinued
Representative LEngle also pro-
poses the creation Of a new House
committee TO be known as the Com
mittee on Public Welfare and Happi-
ness This committee shall have jul
Hsdiction over all legislation relat-
ing TO social and living conditions
u the people, public health and SAN
idtion, woman suffrage and the well
are generally Of the public.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-11
ARMY ORDERS.

WASHINGTON, April -FirstI.ieu-
tenant Llghtuu Powell. Thirteenth In.
fautry found iucapaCitatcd for active
service ON account of disability. retired
Second Lieutenant sam l.. Stribliug
Twenty second Infantry, found In.
capacltated for active service on account
of disability retired.
Captain Robert r. Woods. Coast Ar
tulery Corps, from Thirticth COMPANY
TO unassigned list.
First Lieutenant Edwin X Smith
Coast Artillery Corps from Severn 81,
eighth Company to unassigned list
First Lieutenant Alpha NJ Chase
Medical Reserve Corps. from Fort Dare
Fla. Co his home.
First Lieutenant Alpha NJ Chase, hon
OTubly discharged.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-11
WARDEN REFUSES BARROW
TALK WITH M'NAMARAS

SAN FRANCISCO. CAL, April Il.
Because he attended a meeting Of the
san Francisco Labor Council a.
which, before his arrival, resolutions
c5udemning San Quentin barbarities
had been read and passed. Clarence
DIrroW was refused permission by
Warden HOyle to see his former elf
ents, J. J. and j. g. Mcnamara, al
san Quentin.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-11
BRYAN ASKS OFFICIAL
"DlRECT ELECTION VOTES

WASHINGTON, April l1.-Secre-
tary of state Bryan has requested
Governors OF the States which have
ratified the direct election Of Srna-
tors amendment 20 the Constitution
To report such action Iu official form
at once to eNpetit, the issuance of
proclamation.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-11
THINGS To EAT
CHEAPERUNDER
NEW SCHEDULE
Flour, Bacon, Meats and Other
Table Necessities Come in
Free of Tariff,

WASHINGTON. April ll-Here is an
analysis Of the schedule Of the tariff
bin that is Of particular concern TO every
woman with a market basket. II shows
the rates under the present law ano
under the new bin on the food Hccessi-
lies Of life
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-04-11

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ht a the n a in
owe ~ in Forsyth tree
d o hl y ma d in h GOWNS
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Williams news., 1913-09-11

New lace at the Racket store.