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Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05

An old negro, who for several
years had conducted an illicit sill
among the mountains of Kentucky,
fell a victim at last to the vigilance
of the revenue officers, and was
brought before the court.
"What name?" inquired the
Judge, when the frightened negro
appeared before him.
Joshua, Yo' Honah.''
"Ah," returned the Judge, II
suppose, then, you are the Joshua
who made the sun stand still?
No, sah," was the prompt reply,
"I's no dat Joshua at all; Is de
Joshua what made the moon shine. "
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05

The legislature is costing the peo-
pless and up to this time has done prac-
tically 0.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05

Wonder how those militant sutfra-
eettes are going to ride in the inaugu-
raj parade, sidewise or otherwise?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05

Wife, where is my new silk um-
brella covert"
''I guess there has been a slight
mistake" admitted his wife, after a
few moments, Il sent it to my dress
maker and told her to let it out a
trihe over the hips"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05

:, Corporation PURPOSES 10
All male citizens between the ages of
q years and go years except those ex-
empt by law are liable to poll tax of
One Dollar each. A capitation tax of
50 cents each is to be paid on all dogs.
The law prescribes that all male citi-
zens between the ages of Is and IS
years must pay $500 communication tax
or work six days on the public roads.
AS this is optional with the individual,
no Communication tax is included in the
property tax. So ask for road tax re-
ceipt when you desire to pay road tax.
James It. Minis,
Co. Treas. E. C.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05

Mark Twain was spending sum-
mer in a small town while a sub
scriplion was being raised by the
citizens for the building of new
fence around very old and dilapi-
dated cemetery. Mark Twain was
asked several times for a contribu-
ton, but each request was refused.
Upon being asked for an explana-
ton of his disinterestedness he re-
piled: 81 see no reason for it. Those
who are in the cemetery can't get
out, and those that are out don't
want to get In.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05
Smile ProvOkers

TELL me-" said the lady to the
old soldier, were you cool in bat
tle?" 'Cool?" said the truthful
veteran, why, l fairly shivered. "
Ladies' Home Journal.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05

He What are you going to give
Kitty and Jack for wedding pres
ent? She-Oh, I guess I'll send
Kitty the bunch of letters Jack
wrote me when we were engaged.
Transcript.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05

Not Always Lasting.
To marry ones ideal would be fine,
If we could only be assured OF not
waking up.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05
The crowning fortune of man is
to be born with bias to some pursuit
which finds him in employment ana
happiness.--EMERSOR.

The appearance of the juicy shad
sends the cost of living still higher.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05

II suppose you and your wife
can remember your first quarrel"
said the meddfesome person.
Remember it," returned Mr..
Growcbe,; Il should say 30. 1t
isn't over yet"
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1913-02-05

Old Jones-''Can you give my
daughter the luxuries to which she
has been accustomed?"
Cholly (engaged)-Not much
longer. That's why ! want to get
married."
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
COTTON STATES LEAGUE
SEASON OPENS HERE TODAY
Meridian and Columbus are the COnestng Teams and Game
viii Be Called Promptly at $3.50 ,. m Large Crowd
is Expected to be Present.

Ohio. and prevented from start
ing South on schedule time,
finally arrived last Saturday. and
since reaching Columbus has
been putting in a lot of time
working out. He is now in good
shape, and is expected to show
up well in today's game.
The original schedule. which
was complied by Burt Lowry. a
mail clerk running out of Me-
ridian. has been materially
changed, the changes. which
were made by President Redus.
having resulted in the saving of
a considerable amount OF mileage.
The following is the tentative
lineup for the locals in the game
this AFTERNOON:
Tune, 3d.; Kennedy, cf.;
Blanchfield. rf.; Benedict, C;
Taylor, 2b; Hamblin, S.; Kuhn,
3b. ;Chapple If; Poole, p.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
CAPT. DAVIS ELECTED
new CITY SECRETARY
SUCCEEDS MR.. |. \. SYKES
Capt. Davis Has Had Extended
Experience as an Accountant.
and will Make a Most
Efficient Officer.

At a regular meeting of the
municipal council which was held
fiid aasa aihit aas HI Capt Capt D d. 2 Davis Davis
was elected city secretary and
treasurer to succeed Mr.. |. H.
Sykes, who lied last Monday
morning.
Capt. Davis is well equipped
to discharge the duties of the
position to which he has been
elected, and it would have been
impossible for the council to have
secured a better man. He was
for many years bookkeeper for
the local mill of the Mississippi
Cotton Oil Company and later
served as manager of the plant
He is not only an expert account.
ant but an experienced business
man, and his general knowledge
of commercial affairs will be OF
great value to him and to the city
in the purchase of supplies and
the transaction of other business
connected with the Office.
Other applicants for the posi-
tion besides Capt. Davis were
Messrs. Beverly Hopkins and j
7. Champneys.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
MRS. BERTHA pISTOLe SUTTlE
DIES IN CENTERvIllE, ALA.
Was Well Known in Columbus,
and Her Death is Most SIM
cerely Regretted Here.

Mrs. Bertha Pistole Suttle. the
beloved wife of Mr.. j. B.
Suttle, died at her home in Cen.
terville, Ala, last Monday, her
death having followed an illness
of.several weeks duration.
Mrs. Suttle was well known in
Columbus and had umerous
relatives here, having been the
daughter of Mr.. A. B. Pistole
and the sister of Mrs. w. E.
Kennedy and Mr.. Lee Pistole.
She was about thirty years of
age and had been married only
short time. She was a most
estimable lady. and had countless
friends who join the Commercial
in rendering sympathy to the
family in the profound sorrow
which her death entails.
The funeral occurred at Cen
terville Wednesday morning, and
was attended by a large number
of relatives and friends from this
city.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
BIG RECEIPTS BRING
INCREASE IN SALARY
POSTMASTER TO DRAW 81, 700
Increase in Receipts Of Local
POstoffice Adds S1OOAnnu-
ally to Pay of Post
master Wood.

During the fiscal year ending
March 31st, 1913, the receipts OF
the local postofice amounted tC
S24. 1875, and this means that
one hundred dollars viii be ad-
ded to the salary of Postmaster
Wood. who will, after July 1st,
draw $2.7 per annum instead
of 2,6O0. as formerly.
The salaries of all postmasters
are based upon the receipts of
their Offices. When the receipts
run between $50, 900 and $24, 900
the salary is $1,000 and when
they run between $4,000 and
$50. 600 it is 81. 700. The next in
crease:will be when receipts reach
$50, 900 in single year, at which
time the postmaster will have
another hundred dollars added to
his annual stipend.
The receipts for the fiscal year
ending March 31st. 1912, were
$23, ,833.3l, while those for the
fiscal year just closed were $24,-
1877, ,05, an increase Of 1904. GA
over the preceding twelve month
period.
The establishment of the par
Gel post is probably partially re-
sponsible for the increased re-
ceipts. the revenue derived from
the sale of parcel post stamps
since the system was established
three months ago having been as
follows: January, $173.1 10: Feb
ruary, $178.59; March, $16S.65.
While the parcel post helped to
certain extent to swell the re-
ceipts, it is not entirely respon-
sible for the increase. which re-
suited largely from td1 growth
of the city. An effort is being
made to secure a mounted car
rier to deliver mail to citizens re-
siding in the extreme northern
portion of the city, and it is to
be hoped that the effort will be
successful, as some of our largest
tax payers are residents of this
section, and it seems nothing but
right that they should share the
privileges of those living in other
suburban sections of Columbus
and have their mail delivered TO
them.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
INTEREST INCREASES IN
Dunbar RoEIsnd
THE GREAT VOTING CONTEST
Many Inquiries from Participants Regarding Manner Of Vut-
lng Ten Dollars in Gold to be Given Away MAJ 9Th.
Other Valuable Prizes will be Given Later.

blank in this issue and send her
name to this office or bring it in
person, and it will be entered.
II matters not whether she be
married or single. This is a pop
uiar voting contest. not necessari-
ly young lady" voting contest.
Read the rules and regulations
and govern yourself accord
lngly. Some one is going
to receive these prizes, and you
can help TO decide who it will be.
First count in contest will be
made on May 9th, at which time
$40 in gold will be awarded TO
the contestant having the largest
number of votes on that date.
The following are the names of
the contestants who have been
nominated. Get busy and vote
for your choice. The contest will
be conducted squarely and no
partiality will be shown to any
one:
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
MANY CASES DISPOSED
OF IN CHANCERY COURT
MOST OF THEM DHInpOUTAHT
Spring Term Of Chancery Court
Convened Monday Morning.
and Business is Being
Rapidly Transacted.

Monday marked the opening of
the spring term of chancery
court. and during the three days
that the tribunal has been in ses-
sion many matters have been
disposed of.
Judge McCool. who is presiding
over the court, does not believe
in allowing proceedings to drag,
as such a course is not only bur-
densome to litigants but entails
an unnecessary expense upon the
county. He transacts business
rapidly, and has thereby earned
a reputation as being an economi-
cal as we'll as a conscientious and
painstaking official.
While Judge McCool found a
crowded docket awaiting him.
there were no cases of extraordi-
nary interest to be disposed of,
the majority of them having
been unimportant in their nature.
The time of the court has been
devoted largely to hearing re-
ports of guardians and to other
matters in which no litigation
was involved. Quite a number
of divorce cases have also been
disposed of.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
U. D. c. Meeting.

The U. d. C. s will hold a busi-
ness meeting at the residence Of
Miss Mary B. Harrison on Friday
morning, April 18th, at 1890
o'clock. All members are re-
guested to be present. Delegates
to the state convention, to be
held at Tupelo, will be elected at
this meeting.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10

DR.. Pickett, resident physician
at the Industrial Institute and
College, will deliver a lecture at
the meeting Of Home-School
League which is to be held at
Franklin Academy at three
o'clock Friday afternoon. All
parents and teachers are invited
to hear her.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
CITY TREASURER SYKES
CALLED TO FINAL HON E
observation-disclosures
Was Member Of Prominent
Family, and Leaves Many
Relatives and Friends to
Mourn His Loss.

Mr.. ISham Harrison Sykes, {
member of one of the most promi.
nent families in Columbus anG
for many years past city secre.
tary and treasurer. passed away
at 7:3O o'clock last Monday morn.
ing. his death having occurred at
the home of his parents, Gen.
and Mrs. E. I. Sykes, 420 South
Third street.
Mr.. Sykes suffered a stroke of
paralysis many years ago, and
although he recovered sufficiently
to be able to resume business and
was in active discharge of his
duties both as city treasurer and
as bookkeeper for Messrs. Weaver
d Harrington almost up to the
very time of his death, he had
never been a perfectly well man
since the time the paralytic stroke
seized him. He suffered almost
continuously from a weak heart,
and this is what finally caused
his death. He was seized with
an attack of cardiac trouble Mon
day morning, and members of
the family hastily rushed to his
bedside. DR.. T. H. Henry was
also summoned, but Mr.. Sykes
expired before his arrival.
Mr.. Sykes was forty-seven
years of age, and is survived by
a widow, one daughter, Miss
Miriam, his parents. Gen. and
E. 7. Sykes, two sisters. Mrs.
w. B. Hamilton and Miss Angus.
ia Sykes, and numerous other
relatives, all of whom have the
sympathy of the Commercial and
host of friends in the profound
sorrow which his death entails.
Mr. Sykes was not only an ex-
ceptionally fine business man but
possessed a kind heart and a
personal magnetism which drew
men toward him and gained for
him their love and esteem. He
was as we'll known and as highly
esteemed as any man in Colum-
bus, and his death is universally
regretted.
The funeral occurred at the
home of Gen. and Mrs. Sykes on
South Third street at $3.50 o'clock
Tuesday afternoon, having been
conducted by Rev. w. w. Wool
lard, pastor of the First Metho-
dist church. There was present
a large concourse of sorrowing
relatives and friends, and the
floral offerings, which were both
numerous and beautiful. attest
ed the high esteem in which the
deceased was universally held.
The interment was at Friend
tship cemetery, Messrs. B. A.
Weaver, E. S. Donnell, w. B.
Harrington, M. c. Vandiver, Z.
R. Hopkins and Irwin Kaufman
having officiated as pail bearers.
The flower committee consisted
of Mesdames j. |. Sturdivant,
Eva Craddock, Albert Herring
and S. d. Harris.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
Will Speak at Christian Church.

Mrs. w. F. Mott, the state cor
responding secretary of the
Christian Woman's Board of Mis-
sions, will speak on the subject
of Missions, at the Christian
church Sunday afternoon, April
18th, at $3.50 o'clock. An inter-
esting program has been ar
ranged, and the public is cordi-
ally invited to attend.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
A Small Blaze.

A small frame house at the
corner of North Seventeenth
street and Eighth avenue, owned
by j. T. Wood and occupied by a
negro named Dave Hughes, was
destroy by a fire which broke
out about ten O'Clock Tuesday
morning. The origin of the blaze
is unknown.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10

Now comes the glad spring sea-
son when every hill tops green,
When in every meadow sweet
daisies can be seen;
And when across the diamond
there comes the welcome call
Of the umpire. as he shouts:
Come, batter up, play ball. :"
This is the great day of days
which marks the beginning of
play in the Cotton States League
and inaugurates the fight for the
gonfallon, which will wage
fiercely and without cessation
until the close of the season in
August.
The opening game here will be
between Columbus and Meridian,
and will doubtless be witnessed
by a tremendous crowd, as inter-
est among local fans is at high
pitch, and they are anxiously
awaiting the beginning of the
fray.
The price of admission to the
game this afternoon will be $1.00
for all white men. This seeming
ly high admission fee is not ex-
acted in order to mulct the peo-
pie, but because the local asso-
citation is at a heavy expense, and
needs the money. The one dol
lar admission fee will be exacted
from men only. Ladies will be
admitted for fifty cents. and a
similar fee will be charged ne
groes, the extra fifty cents COL
lected from men being largely in
the shape of a donation to the
baseball association.
Practically all the merchants
have agreed to close their stores
from three to five o'clock this af-
ttsfhsof, d thai b5th enfplo!y ysfss 'i's
and employees may witness the
game. On several previous occa.
sions agreements to close the
stores have not been carried out,
but this tine two committees
called on the merchants, and were
assured by them that they would
close their stores, as promised.
The Meridian team is under
the management of Carlos Smith,
who handled the Columbians last
season, and it is said that he has
assembled one of the classiest
punches of manipulators of the
spheroid to be found anywhere
in the circuit. In Hirsch and
Sparks the Metropolitans have
two crack jack twirlers, and
expect to develop at least one
more good one from the bunch
Of youngsters now being tried
out. The infeld is well protected
and the outer garden especially
effective, thus making the team
one Of the strongest and most
evenly balanced in the circuit.
While Columbus starts the
season somewhat handicapped
by lack of practice on account of
the fact that several of her play
ers were late in reporting, Mana
ger Kennedy is by no means dis
conraged, but says that even If
his boys lose a few games at the
start they will soon strike fast
er clip and will come out, all right
in the end. "Wop" Kuhn, who
was caught in the food at Tiffin,
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10

Mr.. Gabe Allen, Jr., the eff
cient ticket agent for the Mobile
and Ohio R. R.. at Jackson.
Tenn, is spending several days
in Columbus with friends.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10

The commencement season is
fast approaching, Buder Brothers
the house of quality" will be
pleased to have you call and make
Suggestions as to gift giving. If
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10

Judging from the interest that
has been manifested in the great
Prize Voting Contest so far, there
is going TO be a great scramble fol
the $40 in gold that is going to be
given to the contestant having the
largest number of votes on May
9th. The special prize is worth
winning, and the contestants real
ize the fact.
That the contest is TO be a sue
cess is an assured fact. There
has never been a contest in this
locality where more or better
prizes have been offered, or a
more strict adherence to justice
and equity to all participants.
The Commercial desires to empha-
size the point that every con-
teStant will be afforded an abso-
lutely square deal.
The names of the judges will
be announced soon.
Bear in mind the following
merchants, who are giving cou-
pons with every dollar purchase:
L. E. Lide, druggist.
R. E. Leigh.
A. j. Rombach.
Gunter Brothers.
Columbus Clothing Company.
Miss Parsons, photographer.
Banks Hardware Company.
Miss Neva Turner, milliner.
When you trade at these stores
be sure and ask for coupons.
Each one little piece of paper
bearing 25 votes may win for
some friend of yours the beauti-
full $4,000 0bermeyer & Sons
Grand piano.
Get your friends TO subscribe
for The Commercial. For each
one year new subscription you
will receive 600 votes; renewals
for one year, 500 votes; for each
one year back subscription, 400
votes.
There is already a large list of
contestants, but there is opportu-
nifty to nominate others. Fill out
the nominating blank and send to
this office. Also cut out the free
vote coupon and cast il for your
favorite. In order that every con-
testant may fully understand the
value of the contest, The
Commercial wishes to state that
the contestant having the largest
number Of votes during the con-
test will be awarded the piano as
first prize; the one having the
next largest number of votes will
have first choice OF the other
prizes. The third largest will have
her choice of the remaining prizes,
and so on until all the prizes have
been distributed.
Use the free coupon in this
issue. Ii you know OF any lady
who has not been nominated
whom you think would make a
good race, use the nominating
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
Columbus.

Columbus.
Miss Marie Mullin
" Bessie Mai Weir
" Reita Craddock
Mary Hull
Mary Paine Chapman
Ida May Blanks
Maud McCorvey
Esther Hobbs
Emily Stinson
Laura Halbert
Media Larkworthy
Lizzie Baxter
Pauline Pollock
Lizzie Whitfield
Willie Mae Robinson
Annie Long
Mrs. H. X. Robinson
Mrs. A. I. Williams
Mrs. Julia Cox
Mahew:
Miss Mary S. Tate
Miss Rose Kennedy
Miss Bessie Lance
Steens:
Miss Lucille Harris
Miss Dolly Porter
Miss Annie Logan
Miss Ethel Leech
Artesia:'
Miss Marguerite Gladney
Miss Susie Butts
Caledonia:
Miss Katie Duncan
Miss Birdie Stillman
Miss Mary Miller
Miss Lottie Egger
Miss Normer Vaughn
Miss Hortense Robinson
Miss Stella Andrews
Miss Evie Green Stevens
Miss Lucille Morris, X. +. ID. 2
Miss Matte Smith, X. F. d. 2
Miss Lucille Dodson, X. f. ID. 2
Miss Ella Holley, X. +. d. |
Miss Grace Molloy, Star Route
Brooksville:
Miss Mabel Woodward.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10
Nominating Blank
Popular Voting Contest

hereby nominate suggest the name of
AS lady worthy to become candidate your Popular Voting
Contest present this with the distinct understanding
and agreement that the editor shall not dvuge This
does not obIgae me in any way whatever.
Signed -----------
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10

Mr.. Warren M. Cox left yester-
terday for Atlanta, Ca, where
he goes to attend federal court.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10

Mr.. 7. L. Lloyd of Lexington.
KY, is in the city. and may de-
eide to locate here.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10

Brocaded Silks and Foulards,
in all shades just received at
Llpsey & Chapsky's.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10

Mr.. E. B. Beard spent Sunday
and Monday in Birmingham.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1913-04-10

April IA, is, IS
May is, i6, IL,
June %, "a, 23, %
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-01-13

parish referring to the days and pleas
ant memories, when as a student from
the seminary the pastor first came to
Riverside and later carried off one of
Riverside's finest young ladies as his
wife.
Mrs. Burton then, on behalf of the par
ty, presented the pastor with a beauti-
full fur cap to match his fur coat, which
latter was gift from the Grange ana
parish a year ago-at Christmas.
Games were played, coffee and cake
served and a most delightful hour en-
ioyed. Among the guests was Edwin
Forrest, who was a member of the River
side Band 80 odd years since. Mrs Pea
cock, then Miss Lee, had sung for the
band on several occasions, and when in
1880 she was married the band presented
her with a silver cake basket Mr. For
rest was shown the basket and served
the first piece of cake from it, in honor
of his connection with its presentation
so many years ago.