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Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

On Monday night at the Victor Thea
tire the Abbeville High school will hold
its defamation contest This contest will
determine who is TO represent our school
in the three divisions at our Parish Rally
The First division is compose of students
in First to Fourth grades inclusive, the
Second division in Fifth to Seventh in
elusive; the Third division. in Eighth to
Eleventh inclusive;
There are Seven contestants in the
First division, three contestants in the
Second division and Five contestants i'll
the Third division. This will be a spirit
ed contest and local judges will becalled
upon to decide il.
In addition to these contests will be
given the regular pictures. The pictures
will start at 7:3O. And the declarations
will begin at $50.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

DIR. J. II. Mccain WAS on the sick
list Monday evening.
w NJ knight, representing T.. {. Pal
mcr eco, of New Orleans, was a visitor
here this week.
Fred A. Daussat has been appointed
agent of the Wells, Fargo Express Co.
here to succeed Charles I.aRoSc
Faster services will be held at the Me
thodist Episcopal church Sunday at y
am All are cordially invited to attend.
Mrs Eusebe Ledct, who was operated
on last Thursday, is doing fine, and i'll a
few more DAYS will be able TO return to
her home
There will he 4 meeting of the COnfedc-
rate Veterans this afternoon for the pur
pose of ciecting officers for the ensuing
year, and also delegates to the National
Reunion, to be held at Richmond, Va,
on June : and 3.
The Vcrmilion Parish Medical Society
recently organized held its meeting at
the courthouse last Thursday AMI elect
ed the following officers: Or. (. J. Ed
wards president: Or. II. b. White. vice
president; Or. {. y. Schilling, secretary
and treasurer.
Father i. A. b. Lliorest, pastor of
the Catholic church, of this city, has
rendered his resignation to tie archbis-
hop. The father has been the pastor
of this church for the past sixteen wears
Father Laio-est resignation was promSt
cd by his i'll health.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

The ladies school Improvement League
will give a dance at the Woodman Hall
Friday night, April 9, 1915. The pro-
ceeds will go toward identifying the
school grounds This is the first dance
90 be given after Lent and it is to be
hoped that large crowd will be present
The League has gone i'll debt for palms,
trees, etc and wishes to get out of debt
from the proceeds of this dance. Let
everyone who wishes to aid the League
in their most worthy efforts arrange to
attend, Admission will be SOC for each
person. Don't forget the date.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

The drainage canals of the fifth ward
district are pronounced the most elfec-
tive in Vermilion parish. The grade
by Mr.. Louis Anglers, aud the survey
and maps were made By Mr.. Ernest
Montague.
Another improvement of note if the
modern roId i'll way of construction
between Abbeville and Leroy, although
following the meIndering OF the old
public road
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
Should Not Feel DisCOr1raq
J. II. Williams.

Should Not Feel Discouraged.
SO many people troubled with indi-
gestion and constipation have been be-
Melted by taking Chamberlain Tablets
that no che should feel discouraged who
has not given them trial. They contain
no pepsin or other digestive ferments
but strengthen the stomach and enable
it to perform its functions naturally OBJ
tainable everywhere. adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
VICTOR THEATRE, A. O. Landry, Manager

will consist of spelling Ciphcring dccla-
nation and composition, other education
exhibits, such as maps. drawing, domes-
tic science, penmanship etc will be on
exhibition during the dav at the Primary
Building.
The athletic events will consist OF
running, jumps, tug of-war. sack race,
potatoc races, etc.
This will be an educational day for
old Nermllion, and it is hoped that all
will attend.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

The report of Spelling Day" al
the Rose Hill school, with the per
centage is as follows:
Group l. Nalrie Oliver Gordy,
100; Melba Havdcl, 99.S; Mary
Harkins, 99.4, Myrtle Blanchard
90; Willie May Reil, oS.S, Bertha
Ledet, $50; Crozet Haydel, 81;
Ada Harkin, 600.
Group 2: Maude Harkins, 100;
Lorena Blanchard, 100; Ola Blanc
hard. 100; Lollie Blanchard, 100;
Dora Broussard, 99.4.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
Straightened Him Out.

J. Z. Jones, Boothe, Ark, writes: i
had severe case of kidney trouble and
could do no work at all Foley Kidney
Pills Strengthened me out at once. " The
same story is told by thousands of others
weak back, rheumatism. kidney and
bladder troubles yield quickly. Safe and
effective. City Pharmacy. adv.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

Robt. J. Boudreaux, of Erath,
was a visitor to Kaplan last week
looking over the prospects for 4
canning factory at that place, with
the intention of building one. 1t is
understood that Mr.. BouircauX
met with favorable encouragement
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

The Louisiana Bankers ASsCCio-
ton will hold its annual session in
New Orleans April Is and 10. The
sessions will be attended by promi-
nent bankers and fnancicrs from
all parts OF the state.
Mr.. l.. O. BrouSSard. president
of the Bank of Abbcville, of this
city is secretary of the association.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

The Abbcvillc Baseball team will
90 to New iberia tomorrow, where
they will play their first game for
the season and of course will return
home with honors.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

On Friday, April 9th. there will be
held at Abbeville a school Rally, winch
will include the schools of the whole
Parish. In the morning there will be
contests i'll spelling, rapid calculation
composition and defamation between
the representatives of the various schools
These will be held at the high school
In the afternoon there will be contests
i'll athletics at the fair grounds The
Primary Department of the Abbeville
High School will be used exhibits of the
work done by the schools.
The public is cordially invited to be
present. | want to urge the patrons to
visit the exhibit room and see for your
self if the children are working.
There Will be no charge except for
admission To the fair grounds for the
Athletic events.
J. III. Williams.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

The OpclousaS, Gulf and North
eastern Railway was sold at Opc
lOusas under foreclosure proceed
ings under order from UnitcdStatc,
Court. The mortgage was for $50
900 and it is understood that the
road was unable to pay interest on
its bonds for several years. 1t i,
said that the Texas and Pacific
guaranteed D: endorsed the bonds
and were the purchasers.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
Ladies

Did you know that we handle
the finest line of Ladies Handker
chiefs and Hose in town. Worth
while your looking at.
d. SILVERMAN.
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
Take Care of the Children.

y lingering cold, distressing cough,
sleepless nights, 4 raw, inilaIned throat
the child is not able To resist contagious
diseases. Foley's Honey and Tar is truly
healing and prompt i'll action. 1t relieves
coughs, colds, Group and whooping cough
Contains no opiates. City Pharmacy. adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03
Chamberlain'> Cough Remedy

From a small beginning the sale and
use of this remedy has extended to all
parts of the United States and TO many
foreign countries When you have need
of such a medicine give Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy trial and YOU will un-
derstand why it has become so popular
for coughs, colds and Group. Obtainable
everywhere. adv
Abbeville progress. (Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, La.) 1913-1944, 1915-04-03

Fresh bread at Peerless Bakery
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
VETERANS THANK
ALL CONTRIBUTORS
FOR ASSISTANCE IN MAKING THE
RECENT REUNION PLEASANT
FOR SOLDIERS.

NJ. NJ Butts and ". A. voss, who
were on the committee to get the bar.
becue and corn light bread for the old
soldiers dinner at the fair grounds
Thursday wish to thank the good peo-
pie Of Columbia who were so liberal
in their donations to US. They say:
I'VE also want to thank W. ].
Guest for furnishing and dressing the
sheep and for the use of his wagon /;
Deputy Sheriff Sam Harrison and
Constable Kelly Farris for the use OF
their automobiles.
1--WE also thank officer W. r. Ian.
caster for experimenting the barbe-
cuing and Sheriff Walter Griffin and
City Marshal Tom Mclean and all
the other officers for their kindness
for we are sure we couldn't have
made success without their help.
NJ NJ. BUTTS,
"W. A. vOsS."
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
ANY ACCOUNT OR
TAXPAYER MAY LOOK
OVER CITY RECORDS
BOARD READILY GRANTS RE-
QUEST FOR SEPARATE EXAM
NATION BOOKS.
lNTIMAIED POLITICS BEHIND IT
Chairman Foreey Satisfied Motives
of Petitioners Not ~ Pure As Snow
But Admits Rights of People to See
All the Books.

An accountant employed by certain
tax payers of the city will be allowed
70 60 over, examine and scrutiniZe the
books, records and accounts Of the
city, according to a motion unani'
uously adopted at the meeting Of the
board of mayor and aldermen on Fri.
day night. The petition of the fifteen
taxpayers asking that this be done
was laid before the board and imme-
diately Alderman Forgey moved that
any and all citizens and accountant
be permitted TO examine the books.
In his remarks to the board the first
ward alderman, who is also a saga
cioas politician, opined that politics
was behind the petition of the fifteen
taxpayers, nevertheless, he said that
the people had perfect right regard
less of their motives to make the ex-
animation, hence his motion. Alder
man Forgey spoke as follows:
Il feel that We have secured the SER
vices of competent accountant Mr.
Walter Frierson, to go over and exam
inc the books and records OF the city,
and l am willing to believe implicit
ly in the honor and integrity of the
man who claims this as his home
county, where he spent his youth and
who is connected by kinship with a
host of Maury county's best citizens
NO one who is informed as to the
political conditions in this city just at
this time doubts but that the petition
submitted by the fifteen citizens and
taxpayers" was gotten up purely for
campaign purposes in the hopes of
furthering the candidacy of certain
persons now seeking to be elected to
Office, but while this is true, and
while they are willing, is necessary,
TO cast some reflection. if need be.
upon the honor, integrity or ability of
Walter Frierson, the accountant
whom the city has employed to make
the examination, yet | want it under
stood that We are but the servants of
the people who have elected US to the
positions We hold and that the books
and records of the city of Columbia
are public property and are open at
all times to the inspection and exam
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
CORDIAL GREETING
TO SENATOR LEA IN
THE PHOSPHATE CITY
MAKES BRIEF ADDRESS TO A
GOOD CROWD OF
VOTERS.
ATTENDS An ENTERTAINMENT
introduced by Col. John 3. Bond, One
of the Veteran Editors of the State,
Who Pays Young Statesman High
Tribute.

Senator Luke Lea received a cor
dial reception from the voters of Mt.
Pleasant Friday night, speaking brief
ly to good sized audience that filled
the Odd Fellows hall. Senator Lea
did not make a political speech and
did not dwell long for the reason that
there was a church entertainment in
the city and he did net desire to in
terfere with it or prevent any one
from attending.
Senator Lea, after his speech, went
to the entertainment where he met a
large number of people and was most
warmly received He came through
TO Columbia and left last night for
Nashville. He goes TO Lebanon to
speak today.
A number Of personal friends went
to Mt. Pleasant last night to hear the
senator, among them being James W.
Thomas, Charles P. Hatcher, DT.
Dake Biddle, Washington c. Whit
thorne and Ben Latta.
Col. John B. Bond, one of the veter.
ans of Tennessee journalism. intro
dueed senator Lea at Mt Pleasant
and paid him high tribute. The re-
ception committee was made up of
democrats who had been members of
both of the old factions of the party,
Senator Lea expressed himself as
being delighted with the receptions
which had been accorded him over
the state and as being confident of nj.
innate victory. He will return to
Maury county at a later date and
speak at Columbia and possibly at one
or two other places.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08

nation of the citizens of the city and
the public generally; and ! am assur-
ed that the recorder will render every
assistance possible.
Il therefore, desire to, and do move
that the petition of the fifteen taxpay-
ers referred to be received and that
any and all citizens, taxpayers, non
taxpayers, and any and all account
ants of whatever soever be allowed
to examine, go over and scrutiniZe to
their hearts content every item, book
or record within the city pertaining
to the affairs of the city Of Columbia, |"
A resolution was passed authoriz-
ing a sidewalk TO be built on Eighth
street between Hight street and the
High school This work will be start
ed in a short while; also the matter
concerning the building of assidewalk
on the east side of School street be-
tween Eighth and Seventh streets
was given much attention but nothing
definite was decided upon.
The bid on the paving of the streets
made by the Southern Asphalt and
Construction Co. was taken up. John
Thompson, of the company, made a
few remarks concerning the kind of
asphalt to be used In drawing up the
contract, it was decided that "natu-
raj Lake Asphalt was to be used, but
the word lake" was eliminated from
the contract, thus enabling the con-
struction company to buy the material
at much lower figure. The street
committee retired to act upon the mat.
ter and decided to accept the bid if
Mr.. Thompson would write the word
lake in the contract thereby making
it to read Natural Lake Asphalt"
This Mr. Thompson readily did and
the bid was accepted.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
FOSTER BROS.
OPEN NEW HOUSE
RENT VACANT STORE ON SOUTH
GARDEN VACATED BY SHIRT
GARTER co.

Foster Bros, of Florence, Ala, have
rented the store house on South Gar
den street. recently vacated by the
Shirt Garter Co., next to Vaughn Man.
nfacturing Co., and will open at an
early date a produce business. They
also have houses in Fayetteville, Lew
isburg and Florence, Ala, Mr. Eos
ter, of Florence, will be in active
charge of the Columbia house and will
move his family here within the next
few days. The house is owned by
Mrs Minnie fowler and the trade
was made through the Ffguers Realty
Co. Several changes will be made in
the building to suit the requirements
Of the produce business.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
SPRING HILL
CASE REVERSED
THAT AGAINST HUGHES AND
OTHERS WILL BE TRIED HEHE
80
AGAIN
AGAIN.
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Oct, 2.-The
following Maury county cases we're
decided today by the court of civil
appeals:
NJ. B. Fariss VS.. Nora ". Bean, re
versed and dismissed; Mt Pleasant
VS.. ]. P. Warnock, judgment for 5000
affirmed; T. n. Figuers, Jr., vs.. Tur-
ner ct al decree dismissing bill az
frmed; T. ]. Mckee VS.. William
Hughes ct al, reversed and remanded
to court to be tried on fourth count
of declaration; Southern Sulphur Ore
Co. VS.. Home Guano Mixture Co, iudg-
ment for $4,000 set aside and ndg-
ment will be entered against defend
ant for s4,O25.
The Spring Hill case of Mckee VS..
Hughes is one of the most noted tried
in the circuit court in many years.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
MRS. ]. H. MURPHY
GOES TO RI WARD
END COMES TO ESTlMA5LE Wo
MAN AFTER A LONG
ILLNESS.

Mrs. Lucy Sellars Murphy wife Of
Road Commissioner John H, Murphy
died at her home on the Santa Fe pike
last night after an illness Of SIX
months. The end, while a great shock
to friends and the family, was not al
together unexpected. Mrs Murphy
was consistent and devoted member
of the Cumberland Presbyterian
church for over a quarter Of centn
ry, was active in the affairs Of the
church and was highly esteemed BY
all who knew her for her splendid at
tributes Of character. she was the
mother Of five children, only three
of whom survive her, Henry Murphy
Andrew Murphy and Mrs J N Crow
ell, of Melton, Ala.
The funeral services took Place al
the late residence this afternoon al
2:30 o'clock and were conducted E
Rev. H. A. Gray. The interment vas
in Rose Hill cemetery.
The following friends acted as pan
bearers Clay E. Hight, J E. No@'
HES, Judge J. T. Mcknight, Gel Jonas
T. Amis, ". o. Cherry, WI Ni'1sF'
spoon.
Cakes & Nichols. funeral directors
in charge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
And For Three Summers MrS. Vim
cent Was Unable to Attend to
Any Of Her HOusswOrk.

Pleasant Hill, N. CT suffered sos
Ekree summers" writes Mrs. Watts
Vincent, Of this town, "snd the third ed
hst time, was my worst
had dreadful nervous headaches nd
psoStr1ion, md was scarcely abe to
walk sbosA Could not do any Of my
hcuBewoek.
! also had dreadful pains b my bach
and sides and when one Of those weak,
sinking spells would come On me,
would have to give up and lie down,
urH Il wore on.
! Wa certainly b q dreadful state d
health, when finally decided to ny
Cardd. the wonlan's tonic, and ] firmly
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
COULD SCARCELY
WALK ABOUT

believe ! would have died q hadn't
taken Il.
After | began taking csrdh. ww
greatly helped, and all three bottles ~
Iieved me entirely.
] tzttened up, and grew % maeA
stronger In three months, | felt lie -
other person altogether"
c4rdm Is purely vegetable md geaAs-
acting. ltS ingredients have q md, tnaAe
effect 90 the womanly Constitution
Cardm makes tot increased shena
improves the appetite, tones up ths aE-
vous system, and helps to make palA.
sallow cheeks. fresh and rosy.
Cardm has helped more than miIiioa
weak women, during the past so years.
II win surely do for you, what II has
done for them. Try Cardm today.
Wrts 10: ChaftaDoeEs MedIaas Co, Ladies' ~.
vsoy Dept. Chartsnooga. TenA., for Specol In
strlIctIOrs OF your case ana 6<-pags book, 'Rc7s
Treat@est for Wonsn- sent IN plAis wrsnDsr. 49,
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
REALTY TRANSFERS l
FOR THE PAST MON1I.
MAKE A NEW RECON
ALMOST HALF A MILLION n.
LARS WORTH OF LAND ~ ~
SOLD IN COUNTY
FIVE TIMES LAST SEP7FvBo
First Nine Months Of Year s,,...
Increase Over the Sane p.,,,.
Last Year Of More -7sn si.,.'
Per Cent ''

Real estate transfers during 4.
past month were the heaY!eg, n,
month of the year, reaca.,g n. :
most unprecedented tota, O. s1.,n,.
as compared with only So 0so n,
same month Of last yea. This -
increase Of nearly 500 per cen, -,
brought the total for the first ~.
months Of the year more than ROM
600 above the total for the Same >,
Rod of the preceding year
During the first nine months o,n
year the aggregate real estate tr,,,
fers in the county were s14llaoa
compared with sl,2l4sI6 for a.,
same nine months Of 1914 the +,
crease being about sixteen Der ..,,
The big gain in realty tra1sse+io,,
for this year over last shows ,,
there has been no depression in n.
realty circles Of the COUNTY On N.
contrary farm lands especially vs,
never more active in this county ts,,
they are today and the demand w,
never better Of the prices higher
The following is the record ~
months Of the transfers for the fn
nine months Of this year as compa,s
with the same nine months Of br
wear.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
PLEuqt ECONOMY
IN yIRECTIGG AFF AIRS
CITY Of COLUMBIA
JUDGE SALMON AND ASSOCIATES
GIVE THEIR PLATFORM TO
PEOPLE.
WOULD REDUCE THE Tax RATE
In Every Respect the Finances of MU-
nieipsIity Will Be Administered
Just As Prudent Business Men
Would Attend to Private Matters.

Judge ". c. Salmon, candidate for
mayor and his associates on the tick.
ct for aldermen, today announced
their platform to the voters Of Colum.
bia. This platform in full, will be
found in this issue Of The Herald.
The keynote Of the platform Is
St-icter economy in the administra-
tion of the affairs Of the city, just as
strict as is possibly consistent with an
efficient administration. The pledge
is made that the board will, if elect.
ed, at the very earliest possible mo
ment, restore to the people the old
tax rate of dollar and half on the
hundred.
The platform also contains the
statement that in the event Of cleo
ton the board will make changes in
the personnel of the city government
at the city hall, which means that
the veteran recorder will be retired.
An effort will be made to ascertain
the will of the people before the cleo.
ton Of officers who, under the char.
ter, are named by the board of may.
OF and aldermen.
The platform is progressive and
promise is made that the school inter.
ests of the city will be provided for,
new sidewalks TO the handsome high
school building erected The county
will be asked to share with the city
the expense of carrying the bonded
debt incurred for the construction OF
the new high school Abatement OF
the dust nuisance in the neighborhood
Of the union station is promised.
The board is also pledged to do all
within its power to reduce the pay.
roll of the city and to administer in
every respect the business of Colum.
bia just as prudent business men
would administer their own affairs.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
CANCELS DATE TO
SPEAK In CITY
WILL COME TO co.
LUMBlA AT SOME FUTURE
TIME.

Hon. Kenneth D. Mcclellan cancel.
led his appointment to speak here.
Some of the friends of the candidate
for the senate, fearing that on the
short notice given, he would not be
able to get the hearing that he de-
served, advised his headquarters to
that effect and the date was cancelled
1t is understood that another ap-
pointment will be made here at an
early date for the tenth district mem.
Der. Had he come today he would
have had a good crowd for there are
an unusually large number OF coun.
try people in the city.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
LUMBER COMPANY
In NEW OFFICES
RICHARDSON MOVES STORES
ALSO IN OLD VAUGHAN
BUILDING.

Richardson Lumber Company has
moved to its handsomely appointed
and up to date ofices and store
rooms in the building formerly occu-
pied BY the machinery Of the Waugh
an company. The company has one
of the suggest Offices and most
completely equipped stores of the
kind to be found anywhere. The
offices, being closer to the yards,
will make it much convenient for the
company to transact business and
wait on its numerous customers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1915-10-08
FRESHMAN AND HIS
LARGE FAMILY

An Irishman and his family arriv-
ed at The Herald once late Friday
afternoon and will be here indefinite
ly on exhibition. This Irishman n
from the farm Of j. H Lochridge, near
Spring Hill.
Mr. Irishmsn has seven large chill
dren and two rather small ones that
gave promise to have reached q more
mature size II they had been permit
ted to remain In their quiet country
home.