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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-02-14
DEATHS HARVEST.
N. w. Cluxton.

After an extended illness M. W
Cluxton died at McGannon's Infirma
ry at Nashville Sunday morning at
$50 o'clock. The remains were pre-.
pared for shipment and arrived here
this morning at 9:55. The funeral
was conducted this afternoon at 3
o'clock at the residence Of his daugh.
ter, Mrs. Oscar Wesson, at 1917 South
High street, conducted by Rev. Geo.
r. Allen, of the South Columbia
Methodist church. The deceased was
Ga years Of age and Is survived by
four children, three sons and daugh.
ter. The burial occurred at Rose Hill
cemetery.
Pail bearers: W. T. Branch, w.
A. Quarterman, M. P. Fox, Jim Scott,
Oscar Dial, John Black.
Smith & Cunningham, funeral d.
rectors in charge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-02-14
Parent Teachers.

Parent Teachers.
The Parent Teachers Association
of Mcdowell school held it's monthly
meeting Friday at p. m. Notwith-
standing the inclement weather more
members were present than at any
former meeting Interest grows with
each session. The following program
was rendered:
February-Scripture lesson, music,
paper "Heredity as a Friend and Foe
in education" by Mrs. o. G. Wade,
song, paper Work as an Element in
Character Building" by Mrs. Gean
Baugus. Discussion, led by Mrs.
Akin. Adjournment
The preliminary contest will he
held Friday afternoon, Feb. IA, to de-
termine who will represent the school
in the county contest in March. Great
interest is felt in this and many con
testants will strive for the honor.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-02-14
SOCIETY,".
To Compliment Miss WIIsford.


To Compliment Miss WIlsford.
Miss Gladys Sullivan was the
charming hostess last evening to
compliment Miss Alberta Wilsford,
of Columbia. Cards were the princi-
pal feature of the evening. Miss
Wilsford since being In our city has
been the recipient Of much social at
tention, and many more entertain
ments are being planned for her. BY
her charming manner she has won
many friends during her visit here.
-Waverly Sentinel.
"a
In Honor OF Miss Wilsford.
Miss Rozelle Herwitz entertained
the Saturday afternoon bridge club
most delightfully."- in honor OF Miss
Alberta Wilsford, of Columbia, who
Is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Horace Pey-
ton. The games were played at two
tables, and the prize, a beautiful
Harrison Fisheer," was awarded to
Miss Beulah McMurray. while the
consolation trophy was given Miss
Mary Jones. At the close of the
game delicious refreshments were
served.-Waverly Sentinel.
-
Cotiiiion at institute.
One of the most delightful events
Of the school year was the celebra-
ton OF Shrove Tuesday with cotil-
lion. The faculty we're the hostesses
OF the occasion, and received their
guests 1.-THE resident students) mask
ed and costumed in true Mardi Gras
style, In the spacious parlors Of the
Institute. At S o'clock the grand
march was led into the recreation
hall by two of the faculty, Misses
Sanns and Taylor. This march az
forded not only much mortimer. to
the spectators. but a splendid oppor-
tunity for the judges to decide upon
the relative merits of the many beau
tiful and appropriate costumes. The
prize for the prettiest costume was
awarded to Miss Dorothy Tarver, of
Albany, Ga, who represented a girl
Of ante-bellum days, and that for the
most appropriate Mardi Gras COS
tune to Miss Mary Ellen Perkins. OF
Birmingham, Ala. A number of Ger
man figures followed. The "favors'
were a beautiful and unique feature
Of this part of the evenings enter
tainment. The ladies favored first
with tri-cornered caps of many col
ors, which were returned in the rext
figure by modish theatre caps with
becoming bows No little amuse-
ment was given the guests by the
mirror and scarft figures. Perhaps
the "howling' success of the evening
was the rolling Of oranges and match
ing OF partners by their number. At
this point the room was darkened,
and the spectators we're surprised to
see myriads Of fire flies darting Ia ap-
parent space. This effect was pro.
duced by lighted sticks of incense
which were carried by the dancers.
A battle royal Of confetti closed the
German. ..,,
A most tempting menu was served
rom candle lighted tables, including
chicken salad and hot chocolate, dear
10 school girls hearts. The warning
bell rang all too soon. Mingled with !
lingering good nights were many ex- ,
pressions Of enjoyment of this alto
yether charming party.
The home and social life of the
school, whenein the students and fac
llty mingle thus informally on STINT
ar occasions, has always been a !
unique feature Of the school life Of
the historic Institute.
Misses Stephens Entertain.
Misses Katherine and Gladys Ste
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-02-14
Matinee Musicale.

Matinee Musicale.
Every number given on the pro-
gram yesterday by the Matinee Musi-
Gale was enjoyed and appreciated by
the large audience present. The sto-
ries of verdi's two operas, Aida and
II Trovatore, we're told beautifully
and clearly by Mrs. John Cant and
Miss Mary Rainey, assisting the lis
tsners TO enjoy and interpret the DIFF.
ferent numbers given from each ope
"a, following the papers.
Tia tunsful and pretty italian mel.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1913-02-14
Mrs. Belle Brown.

Mrs. Belle Brown died at Mt. Pleas
ant at the home OF her sister, Mrs.
Knox Cooper, Sunday morning, after
an illness of about two weeks. Her
home was near Williamsport and she
had gone to Mt. Pleasant for visit
to her sister when she was taken
sick, and was never able to be taken
home. Mrs. Brown was the widow
of the late X. M. Brown, and IS sur
vived by vesschildren. the Oldest Of
which Is about nineteen years of age.
She is also survived by her father,
one brother in Nashville, brother In
Colorado, a sister In Nashville, and
her sister at Mt. Pleasant. The de-
ceased was consistent member of
the NJ. E. church, South, with her
membership at Nebo, at which place
the funeral occurred today at .
o'clock, conducted by Rev. T. r. Glen
dening.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-20
PERSONALS.

J. Caulkins. Jr, OF Carthage was a
Saturday visitor in Keokuk.
DR.. w. P. Sherlock has returned
from Emmetsburg, Ia, having been
called there on account of the seri.
GUS illness of his mother
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Naeglin OF
Basco, H.. were guests of Mrs. Bert
Phillips of 1927 Reid street Thursday
and Friday
Creston Advertiser, April 1s: Mrs.
Carrie Fallen of Burlington, Iowa. and
Mrs. H. f. Linquist Of Keokuk, Iowa.
departed this morning on No. 6 for
their homes after attending the fun.
eral of their mother Mrs. Mary Peter.
son in Creston.
Ralph p Harmon who Is attending
school at University Park, Oskaloosa
is home to spend Sunday with HE
parents Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Harmon.
Effie L. Butcher of Des Moines
president of the Rebekah Assembly.
!. o. o. F. of Iowa, has been the guest
of S. Elizabeth Matheney, secretary
for the past two days, combining
pleasure with business and viewing
the water power
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-20
CITY NEWS.

|
Special. while they last, $500
electric coasters 1925. King Plumb
| ing Co-Adv.
Emerson pianos, established 1S49.
Loewenstein music store.-Adv
Willis A. Worthen who has been
laid up for a few days with rheuma-
tism, has recovered.
Mrs. K. Simmonds, chiropodist,
references given. $50 North Third
street. Phone 312 Black.-Adv.
The city flremen have Joined the
spring bonnet parade. They have
just received new caps, blue for the
f1remen and white for Chief Anderson
and Assistant Chief Nichols.
Market, sale and chicken pie sup
per Unitarian church Thursday Gath.
Market and sale o'clock. supper g.
/ Adv.
For the Mullin line Of motor
boats and canoes, call on or write
Hamilton Auto & Garage Co, Hamil-
ton, Ill.-Adv.
Rev. NJ. ]. Nicoson and wife OF
Memphis, Mo-, are visiting in the city
Rev. Nicoson was pastor OF the First
Christian church here and his many
friends will be glad to greet him and
hear him today as he has consented
to preach at the morning service.
Special, while they last, $500
electric coasters 1925. King Plumb
ing Co.-Adv.
See Wilbat, the ladies' tailor, for
summer garments. 1105 Main.-Adv.
! Word has been received here that
| the Nauvoo ferry has again entered
the trade between Nauvoo and Mont
rose. The boat has been practically
rebuilt and large trade is expected
this season by the owner, j. w. Rein
bold
Victor victrolss. Loewenstein
music store-Adv
l See the ad of F. A. Wedler on
page 2. Building sites and a mod
ern home for sale. Must be sold at
once on account of business changes
Word has been received here Of
the death of J. q. Evans of Ottumwa
president of the Smoky Hollow Coal
company and one of the best known
coal operators in southern Iowa. Mr.
Evans was also banker and inter
ested in a great many concerns. He
died after an illness OF two months
Mr.. Evans is brother-in-law OF j
R. Roberts of this city, and has man.
acquaintance here.
Regular meeting OF Keokuk lodge
No. 10, |. o. o. F., Monday night al
T:30 o'clock. Visiting brothers cor
daily invited. Work in second de
gree. Adv.
AT meeting OF the Royal Ar
canum Friday evening the reports oi
the delegates to The state meeting
were heard. At the meeting all OF
the officers elected at the state NEE.
ing year ago were again chosen, e
NJ Majors of this city being reelected
state deputy.
Song recital First Christian
church Tuesday evening at SIS by
Mrs. E. B. Summers Tickets at Loew
enstein's. % centsAdv
Benefit market for worthy
widow will be held Saturday, April
2e, at Wallberg's furniture store. Coz
Main street Committee in charge
Mrs. T. F. Richards Mrs. L. A. Ham
i'll, Mrs. J. p Mcdonald, Mrs. VIM
Blom. Adv.
Rev. E. B. Newcomb returned
from Des Moines yesterday afternoon
. where he went to attend the annual
; meeting of the Inter-Church Fedora
!, ton of Iowa. and the Iowa society oil
the Sons of the American Revolution
having served during the past year
as president of both organizations
He was elected president of the fed
GRAFTON for the coming year, and
made an address on "A Pioneer OF
Patriotism a. the annual banquet OF
the S. A. r. held at the Slavery hotel
. Friday night.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-20
PERSONALS.

Mrs. Eugene Reeves of Fort Madi-
son is the guest of Mrs. J. NJ Fulton
in this city.
Miss Grace Mathews has returned
from Kahoka. Mo.
Leon Remand Of Hot Springs. Ark.
rs home on a visit with his mother
and other relatives Mr.. Renand has
not been home for thirteen years.
J. " Reimbold of Nauvoo IL on a
business sojourn in Keokuk.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-20
PERSONALS.

D. S. Foster of Ottumwa was a
Keokuk visitor yesterday
Mr.. w. p. Rockwell, manager Of
the Rockwell Transfer Co., of st.
Louis and a veteran ball pitcher az
tended the funeral Of his old receive
Jerry Harrington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-20
FUNERAL RECORD
) o 9 o o o o Q 9 o . o o . o
Jerry Harrington.

Jerry Harrington.
The funeral of Jerry Harrington oc
Cured from the family residence 12f
South FRS. street to st. Peters Cath
Ole church where services were hello
at $3.50 o'clock Saturday morninf.
Rev. Father Gillespie officiating.
The pallbearers were his brothers
and four nephews, D. D. Harrington
Joseph Harrington. ST., Joseph Har.
rington, IT., Daniel Harrington. James
Harrington and Bryan Harrington.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-20

and friends He was a residant !,
Keokuk for many years and has hosts J,
of friends in this vicinity. se9
Mrs. Chas. Fannin and dangbte,
Margaret are visiting in Luray NJ
the guests Of DR.. and Mrs (
Gorslin.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-20

Abundant Health Is assured when
there is good blood in the veins.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is the medicine to
make good blood Begin taking it
now. IT Is Just what the system
needs at this time and will do you
great good Sharpens the appetite,
steadieg the nerves. ADV.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1913-04-20
PERSON AIS.

John Dewitt has returned from a
business trip to Chicago.
John Berryville, a Keokuk veteran
OF the civil war, is in the city on a
few days visit with his old comrades
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-28
virsinlans Arc Prominent.

Chattanooga, Tenn. May 27.-Vir.
GINA people on tho first day OF the
twenty third annual reunion of the
confederate Veterans showed up to
the best advantage. there being only
two other States which had the repre-
sentation Of this state. These were
Tennessee and Texas.
Governor Mann. who was one OF the
opening speakers. was unable to be
present The entire staff OF General
Young from North Carolina and Hir-
GINA were all in attendance These
are Colonel j. II. Curry. FayettevilIe
y G.: Colonel NJ. w. Jcwett, Ivanhoe
Va; Colonel r. II. Mcdonald. Winches-
ter. Va: Colonel NJ. G.. K. Evans, Rich
mond: Colonel G. L. Christian. Rich
mond; Colonel II. e. Lee, Jr.. Fairfax
Va.
The Virginia and North Carolina
sponsors and maids Of honor have been
honored here by series OF entertain
this afternoon over ten automobiles
we're filled with the Virginia and
North Carolina sponsors. After this
they were rendered reception at the
local headquarters. Colonel J. TAYLOR
Ellyson. Of Richmond, is one OF the
prominent men of affairs for the Vir-
GINA delegates. He is member OF
the finance committee of the organiza-
ton. Major j. A. Long, of Roxboro
n. C.. is also n member of this COM
Lieutenant Governor Thomas ]. Gar
nett. Of Norfolk is the commander Of
the, Virginia Divisio! and Major Cen
eral Julian S. Carr. OF Durham. for
the North Carolina division. General
Carr is also chairman of the women's
monument committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-28
VETERANS GIVEN
ROYAL WELCOME
TO CHATTANOOGA
Continued From First Page)

widow OF two Confederate officers Her
first husband. Colonel Clement s.
Clay, WAS imprisoned with jefferson
Davis when the latter was detained
at Fortress Monroe Mt the end of war
General *. NJ. Van Zandt, OF Fort
Worth, Ten. commander of the Trans
Mississippi department. was presiding
officer at the afternoon business ses-
sion OF the veterans. At this meeting
motion was made and adopted to take
no action upon the proposition OF tho
confederate veterans participating in
the joint semi -centcnnial celebration
OF the battle OF Gettysburg.
Among the speakers at this gather
Ing were General G. Ivanhoc Walker
OF Charleston. S. c., honorary com
mander-in- chief of the United Con
federate Veterans. and D. s. Henderson,
of Aiken. s. G.
General Walker recalled number
OF the active engagements In which
he participated near this city fifty
years ago. Colonel Henderson aSlvo-
Gated the land movement" "the edu-
veterans 10 stand for the basic prin-
ciples of the Federal Constitution, and
to resist such changes in the form Of
our governmcpt as II great many pco-
pie are clamorlng for under the leader
ship Of temporary politicians"
Tonight reception In honor of
Confederate veterans was rendered ut
Young pavilion by the United Daugh-
tcrs OF the Confederacy, Chapters A. r.
Stuart and Francis NJ Walker.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-28

punches, which it had been testified
were given the Colonel in mild form by
medical direction. Dr. Rixey estimated
that in tho seven and one-half years n
the White House, Mr.. Roosevelt drank
maybe twenty punches under his direc-
ton.
He didn't like them, and fought me
off when he could" said the witness
dispositions of DR.. John g. AIurpbv
ana DR.. Arthur D. Betan OF Chicago
We're read as confirming the testimony
OF Dr Lambert While Roosevelt was
al Mercy Hospital, at Chicago. suffer-
ing from the bullet wound he showed
no signs of having been an excessive
user of alcoholic liquor. DR.. Murphy
gave five reasons for saying that col
onel Roosevelt did not use liquor as
follows: GO
The absence OF alcoholic liquor odor
on his breath
Because of the absence of enlarge
ment of the liver.
The absence of tremor of his hands
in this period.
The absence of bile
He had to have no stimulants Of
any Kind during the progress of his
case ana his nervous system was even
ly balanced
At 4:45 r. NJ Judge Flanagan an
nounccd that court would adjourn, un-
III O'Clock tomorrow morning.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-28

onoo moro with them the men who fol-
lowed the banners of the South. Ten
messed gave so much In tho effort to
win national lifo for tho Confederate
States that II could not but DO that
her citizens should BIO pleased to look
once more upon men who followed Loe.
Jackson, stuart, Abort Sidney John.
ston. Joseph E. Johnston, Bragg, For
rest, Wheeler. Kirby Smith. Price and
Shelby in tho most wonderful of all
modern wars"
Declaring TINT the Veterans have n
history that speaks now. and that
will speak for all ages to come. of
patriotism and heroism." General
Young recalled some of the notable
battles OF the War Betewen the States
dwelling briefly on Incidents of each.
He also paid high tribute to the women
of the South and to each Southern
State which was included in the Con-
federncy.
Name Can Never Die.
'"The name of tho Confederacy."
General Young added. "and OF tho Con-
fcderate soldier. can never die. The
Confederate nation lived only four
years II made more history In those
four years than any other nation that
ever existed 40 brief a while. Time.
pitiless time. has fearfully thinned the
ranks OF the men who fought under
the Confederate standard, The death
roll is ever charging. the demands OF
the grave are calling one In eight every
year. \ remnant still Is here. and that
remnant still feels the holiest pride
and boundless JOY In the renown that
crowns tho Confederate name.
1T Is ours In all its splcndor and
grandeur: no hand can rob us OF our
birthifGht. There are no recruits to
take the place OF departing comrades
They are going, going, going. and in
n little while VIII all be gone. but in
life In battle. and I'm death. we still
stand for the Confederate soldiery
around whose memory Il Just and i'm
partial fate has woven an unfading
wreath of glory"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-28
BRAVE MEN OF SOUTH
EULOGIZED BY YOUNG

Chattanooga, Tenn. May 27.-Brav-
DRY. and the men and women of tho
Confederate States, were eulogized here
to-day in an address by General Ben
nett H. Young. of Louisville. Ky. COM
mander- chief OF the United Confed-
crate Veterans. in his response to
speeches by State and city officials ten
doring the convention hall to the vet-
Grams attending the reunion here. Gem
eral Young's address was surcharged
with Southern fire and courage. char
aoteristio of ante hellum days
In payinE n glowing tribute to
bravery tho speaker praised, high
~ tho japanese courage rs exhibited
mt the siege of Port Arthur. his re-
marks prcfacing comparative claim
upon the city of their reunion, held
by the Confederate veterans.
we all love brave men," he assert
cd, whother their skins DO black or
white or red or brown. There was no
brave man in all the world, outside
OF cruel. brutal Russia. that did not
rejoice when. after nm exhibition, not
only OF high skill. but OF the noblest
valor. tho little yellow mon tore down
the hated Russian ensign from tho
great fortress. which Russian engineers
had declared whom completed. all hell
could not tnl1e.'"
The speaker then told how, after the
splendid achievement" of Port Arthur
the Japanese had hurried forward to
Mukden, whore. as they swung into
battle. they shouted, "Banzai. bnnzai'
Clear the way. clear the way: we
be the men that come from Port
Arthur"
Not Unworthy.
Men and women of Tennessee" CON
tinued General Young. and people of
rs we come to receive
your welcome on this auspicious occa-
sion. We feel that we are not unworthy
OF what you have done for us: we
think that we will not be violating
the proprieties of the hour If We would
cry out to the world: Clear the way.
clear tho way; we are the men from
Manassas. Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor.
Petersburg. Gaines Mill: clear the way.
clear the way; we are the men who
fought mt Shiloh, at AIurfreesboro, at
FRANKLIN, at Atlanta. ut Resaca, at
Bricoe Crossroads; clear the way. clear
the way; we are the men who fought
ut Wilson's Creek, at Galveston.
through New Mexico. at Mansfield at
Elkhorn. Mt Sabine Pass; clear the way.
clear the way"
In expressing the appreciation OF the
veterans for their welcome to ChattS-
nooga, the speaker declared: I'VE
breathe welcome in the air. the cur
rents of the beautiful river flowing
by your city murmur their pleasure
AT our presence. and these ma jestic
witnesses of unsurpassed
heroism. standing as stately guardians
over battlefelds made historic by the
blood of heroes. give acouiescencc to
your gladness and your joy at the pres
ence of these survivors of the Confcd-
crate armies. 1t could not be other
wise than that the people OF the great
volunteer State should rejoice to have
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-05-28
IDENTITY OF GUEST
IMPORTANT POINT
Mrs. Gwathmey Named in Appli-
cation for Divorce Brought
by Mrs. Bishop.
Especial to The Times Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.]
New York. May 27.--The identity OF
| a guest who signed his name ''Dr. and
Mrs. ]. c. Baer. Philadelphia" on the
register Of the Hotel Astor on various
dates in 1912 is the important point in
a divorce case brought to trial to day
before Supreme Court Justice Gofr
Mrs. Abigail Hancock Bishop. wife of
James Cunningham Bishop. the mil
lionaire banker, has charged that the
writer of this signature is her hus-
band and that the Mrs" In question
Is Mrs. ]. Temple Gwathmey, n beau
tlful society matron of this city. Mrs
Bishops contention regarding the
handwriting was supported to-day by
William ]. kinsley. the handwriting ex-
pert. who swore that in his opinion
Mr.. Bishop wrote the disputed sigma
ture on the Hotel Astor register
Mrs. Bishops application for di-
vorce. naming Mrs. Gwathmey and
others. has raised issues that will be
tho most sharply contested of any that
have come into the Supreme Court for
trial In years. Both Mrs Gwathmey
and Mr.. Bishop have denied the charge
and have retained counsel TO protect
their interests. George Gordon Battle
appeared to-day for Mrs. Gwathmcy
and Henry w. Taft is defending Mr..
Bishop.
Former District Attorney william T.
Jerome. with James w. Osborne, is
trying the case for pfrs Bishop. The
outline OF the case to-day showed that
they Will try to prove that Bishop
wrote the disputed "Dr. j. c. Baer'' sig
nature by comparing with genuine sig
natures of his that appear on many
letters and checks in evidence.
After Eugene G. Miller. treasurer OF
the Hotel Astor. had Identified several
books as registers OF the hotel and had
explained the system OF registering
guests, Mr. Bishop was surprised to
hear his wife's chief counsel. Mr. Je-
rome. call him to the stand Jerome's
questions showed that he wished the
banker to identify tho signatures on a
dozen letters and on many checks. Mr.
Bishop admitted that they were gen
uine signatures of his. He was then
excused
William ]. Kinsley said he was CON
WINGED from his study OF the disputed
signatures that Bishop wrote them
because these signatures have all the
charaoeristics of the genuine sigma
lures" He elaborated the alleged
characteristics and pointed out alleged
similaritics between the genuine and
disputed signatures He produced en-
larged photographs OF letters and sig
natures. and was still under cross
examination by Mr. Taft when the trial
was adjourned until Tomorrow
Mrs. Gwathmey was too i'll to come
TO court