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La prensa. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1913-1962, 1916-01-16

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rio r., Lnznnc, 6DT TNnlorrssa ST. San Antn-
nip, TexEs. SIM casa es In nnSs buraba.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
THREE BURNEDA AS
FIRE RUINS CAMP
Fred Burgert's Cottage on Rock River
East OF Tower Totally Destroyed
When Stove ExplOdes.
VISITOR LOSES HER CLOTHING
Sister of One of Occupants of Place
Suffers Destruction of Cloth
ing and Jewelry.

! Three persons were burned, one Sc
/ riously. cottage was totally destroyed
and hundreds Of dollars worth of jew
elry and clothes were consumed by the
| flames when a gasoline stove in a camp
on Rock river, east of the Tower, ex-
ploded at 6 :45 O'Clock last night. Only
quick work of the campers bucket
brigade saved surrounding camps.
r. NJ. Flick, employed at the United
States Brewing company, 112 Sixteenth
street, was seriously burned. His
hands and arms suffered terribly from
the flames. He was rushed to a doc
tors Office in an automobile. His sis
ter. Miss Lena Flick. of Chicago, who
had been visiting him at the camp, and
A. ". koenig, also employed at the
brewing company office. were burned,
but not as seriously as Mr.. Flick.
The camp, owned by Fred Burgert,
manager of the Thomas drug store, in
Guiding the furnishings, was valued at
$500 Miss Flick lost everything she
possessed with the exception of the
clothes on her back. She had her be-
longings packed preparatory to re-
turning to Chicago today. She did not
have her jewels on at the time and as
the occupants of the cottage were
forced to fee from the building to save
their lives her Valua bles could not be
saved. Included in the jewelry which
she lost was lavalliere, a wrist watch,
several rings, and a mesh bag con-
tanning some money.
Mr.. Koenig and Mr. Flick lost all of
their clothes and some jewelry, save
that which they wore. Mr.. Burgert
had the building insured, but the prop
erty of the occupants was not protected
against damage by fire and will be a
total loss.
Mr.. flick was preparing the evening
meal when the explosion occurred
Miss Flick and Mr.. KOenig were seated
near the stove. No sooner had the ex-
plosiOn occurred than the interior of
the cottage was enveloped in flames.
With cries for help the three dashed
from the burning building
Bucket Brigade Acts.
Thanks to the safety first slogan
OF the campers a bucket brigade was
on hand instantly. 1t was seen imme-
diately that human effort could not
save the burning building. so attention
was turned to nearby camps. The
camp of Jack Tighe, situated on one
side OF the burning structure, and the |
'Shoogy Shoe" camp, owned by Art
'AoHNhA04Uol anu bldyue MOTIFS, Sltudt- I
ed on the other side, were not de- |
stroyed, although the paint on them |
was burned off as result of the heat
from the burning building The fire |
department was summoned and fire. |
men assisted in saving the nearby |
Destruction of the camp last night |
is the first serious fire which has oc-
CURED at camp on Rock river in sew
eral years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
LITTLE GIRL AIDS
IN DOPE ROBBERY
Child Is Accomplish of Man and Won.
an Who Perpetrate Job at the Otto
EVers Drug Store.
OPENS DOOR TO LET THIEF IN
Mother "StalIs" Owner in Front of
Pharmacy Until Her Companion Sc
cures Cocaine and Departs.

A four-year-old girl yesterday was
intentionally a party to a daylight
burglary at a Rock Island drug store
In which man and woman presum-
ably dope peddlers, secured large
amount of drugs.
Police today are looking for the
three, but as they made a good escape
and are thought to be out of town peo-
pie, their apprehension is despaired of.
The woman and child, apparently
mother and daughter. entered the drug
store of Otto Evers on Seventh avenue.
near Seventeenth street, late yester-
DAY afternoon. The woman inquired
Tor hot water bags and MIR. Evers
showed her the supply he had on hand.
she questioned him closely concerning
each one and stalled considerably, al
though at the time Mr.. Evers paid only
passing notice To her attitude, believ-
ing that she was perhaps unusually
particular.
Meanwhile the little girl was run
nlng around the store and finally dart
ed INTO the back room. While there
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
School Hats
Stylish but inexpensive
Models for Misses
and Children

We feature splendid assortment
OF new ready-to-wear fall hats for
Misses and Children, made of good
quality velvet, simply and stylishly
trimmed
Special-Corduroy Tams in best
colors. splendid for school wear, regu-
lar 5Oc values, special for this week
29c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

Acids accommodating in the system in
excess, poison the blood and cause a
great variety of diseases, affecting the
skin and other mucous surfaces, the
heart and arteries, brain and general
nervous system, joints and muscles.
Some of these diseases are Rheuma-
tism IN its many forms, Catarrh,
Eczema, Hives, itching and burning
OF the skin, dizziness, mental depres-
sion and variety of other ailments.
You must eliminate the acid from
your system and purify your blood
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

before you can be rid OF your trouble
S. S. 5. has been purifying and nour'
ishing the blood for over halt cen
fury. 1t is also a very efficient toms
and being purely vegetable, IT IS the
most efficient agent known in the
cleansing of the blood and toning up
of the system.
Call for it at your druggists ana
don't accept a substitute. i speeis'
medical advice is desired write Mso'
ical Department o. Swift Speeihe Co.
Atlanta, Ga.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

she unlocked the screen door. Mr..
Evers, busy telling the woman of the
qualities of the various bags he was
showing her, heard the door open and
close, but thought it was a girl who
lived in the neighborhood.
The woman finally told him that she
saw nothing in the line he had shown
her which appealed to her and she and
the little girl left. When Mr.. Evers went
to the back end of the store he found
the drugs, principally cocaine, missing.
All of the dope" he had carried in
stock was gone.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30

Athena Underwear
For women. has its own special advantages Full
lines Of the fall and winter weights here. Pure
Wool, Silk-and-woo neecedlined and cotton fabrics
You may choose either Union Suits OF separate gar.
ments.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Notice 10 Contractors.

Bids will be received, . A m. Sent
., 1916. for paving, with brick. Tween
ty-third street from Second TO Fourth
avenues. WILLIAM McCONOCHIE,
Mayor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
FathOmS Case.

After giving the matter careful con-
slderation he arrived at the conclusion
that the woman's game is to stall the
clerk in the front part of the store,
the Titles girls part to see that the
rear door is unlocked. and the man to
step in and secure the dope. Police
were notified, but the couple and lit
tie girl had a good lead on the officers.
The Evers' robbery is only one of a
series which has occurred in Rock Is
land in the last two years In which
dope" has been the sWag
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
Thursday. August 31st

Some at S., some at two or three for S.. We
mention here only some Of the items where
quantities are sufficient to last throughout the
greater part of the day. Some of the greatest
bargains are in the lots of limited quantities.
Come early for the best values.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-08-30
French Kid Gloves

ARE EXTREMELY SCARCE, We have received a
moderate supply of some of the best styles and col
ofs PERKINS, and other best makes and for the pres
ent can supply your wants at not much advance
above old prices.
French Kid Gloves begin as low as SIPS.
s Silk Gloves, 2clasp and elbow length SOC and up
wards.
German-made Chamoisette Gloves. 5se 7se and up
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26
COLUMBIA TO HAVE
FIRST AUCTION SALE
Of ABERDEEN CATTLE
AUCTION WILL BE HELD HERE
ON JUNE 5 OF A CAR
LOAD.
ALL OF THEM ARE REGISTERED
Sale Held Under The Auspices OF
The American Aberdeen-Angus Cat
tile Breeders Association and NJ, G.
& st. L. Ry.

Probably the first auction sale OF
Aberdeen-Angus pure bred cattle ever
held in Columbia, will be held under
the auspices of the Nashville, Chatta-
nooga & st. Louis railroad and the
Maury County Live Stock Association
on Monday, June 5, at l o'clock. This
sale is one of the many that Is being
held in various parts of the state by
the N, C. & st. l.. Ry. for the purpose
of encouraging the growing of pure
bred stock in this county.
The American Aberdeen-Angus
Breeders Association is behind the
sale. This great organization has Sc
lected, approved and will furnish cat
tie to be offered in the sale.
In order to enable the people here
abouts to attend the sale the Nash
vile, Chattanooga & st. Louis railroad
will make a one rate fare plus twenty
five cents for the sale. The company
will also transport cattle on its line at
one-fourth the regular rate.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26

hearing the charges and insisting that
it take no action until it had reported
his former protest to the county court
and the road association for action
thereon. A motion, however, to pro-
coed with the charges against c. E.
Hight, prevailed and witnesses were
called and sworn. Mr.. Dining rep
resents the road board.
James T. Petty, president of the
road association, addressed the com.
mittee. He said that he had appointed
his committee without the knowledge,
approval or consent of any official I'M
der fire.
The greater part of the morning ses-
sion Of the joint committee to investi-
gate road conditions was consumed in
writing and receiving letters from R.
A. Wilkes, who did not appear at the
committee, but insisted upon having
all communications in writing. Mr..
Wilkes insisted upon his objections to
the committee, but finally proposed
that if he were permitted to conduct
the investigation of the charges made
by him he would appear. The commit
foo dnoidod that bo GOULD AMMAN oud
conduct the charges made by him in
accordance with the well establiGhed
rules of legal evidence.
It was finally voted that the com.
mittee would meet at 1880 o'clock and
proceed with the investigation without
any further correspondence with Mr..
Wilkes.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26
IMMORTALITY OF
SOUL DEBATED
DR.. G. c. BREWER AFFIRMS THE
PROPOSITION IN ABLE
>, ARTICLES.

Or. G. c. Brewer pastor of the First
Christian church of this city, has had
published series of articles compos-
ing joint discussion between himself
and DR.. Stewart ]. Spence on "The
Immortality of the Soul" OF course
DR.. Brewer has the affirmative Of the
discussion and he maintains the &C
cepted Christian view with marked
ability His arguments are we'll but
tressed by abundant and apt scrip
tural quotations and he disposes of
the argument that the Bible in vari-
GUS passages is contradictory upon
this question. The book will prove
instructive and valuable to Christians
of all denominations and will no doubt
have wide circulation. 1t is neatly
printed and can be obtained at a very
small price.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26
GOOD WOMAN
GOES TO REWARD

! Miss Callie Brown, died Tuesday ~
ternoon at two o'clock at the home "
her cousin, w. A. Hayes, on hnOO
Creek, at the age of eighty years
She is survived by a niece, MS
Maggie Brown; one first COUSIN
Col. Allen Brown, and two secOuu
cousins, w. A. Hayes and George "
Hayes. The funeral took place 'n'
morning at 1920 O'Clock at Gown
Chapel, conducted by Rev RoOeH
Waite and Rev. ]. r. Holmes WIN :
terment in Rose Hill cemetery "
ceased was a member of the MelnOu''
church and was a splendid Christian
character. She had made her nO-D
with Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hayes w
number of years and while her u0 -
was expected. 1t will be grsauy =.
by them. The following sons q
Allen Brown and George W. - NJ.
acted as pall-bearers: H
Brown, Gordon Brown, Georso
Hayes, Jr., Hugh Hayes, VIII ~ ,.,
and Earl Hayes. Maury Undef
Co. In charge.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26
FINAL EXERCISES
SENIOR CLASS OF
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
INTERESTING PROGRAM WAS
WITNESSED BY LARGE
AUDIENCE.
SOME EMO ABLE STUNTS TOO
James Cecil First To Speak, While
The valedictory is Well Delivered
BY James p. Shareholders in the
List,

The Class Day exercises of the
Senior Glass of the Columbia High
school we're held Thursday morning
before an immense audience of enthu
siastic patrons.
The graduating class marched tC
the stage bearing long chain Of dais
les. the class flower, which was hune
on the wall forming a semicircle under
which the pupils were seated. The
program was opened by James Cecil
the salutatorian, who acquitted himself
we'll.
A song under the title Of "St. Peter"
was sung by the class bringing in all
Of the classes in the High school
which caused much laughter among
those present. The statistics of the
class were read By Miss Dovie Jour.
ney, who proved her ability to present
every detail correct
The class poem, recited by Miss
Edna Harris, proved to be a gem and
she good reader.
One of the main features of the
program was the history Of the class,
given by Earl Gilbreath. The history
=
reaches so far back into the dark ages
and points out so many wonderful &C
complishments by these men and
women who helped to again reform
the world and establish an everlasting
peace, that 1t will take up too much
space to even attempt to briefly out
line the synopsis In this issue. An
istrumental solo was beautifully rem
dered by Miss Harriet Digger.
The class will was presented by
Miss Mary Lee Caskey. The faculty
knocker was presented in the person
Of William Estes.
The class donor walked upon the
stage with several trunks, two or three
suit cases, q bird cage, hat box and
several other pieces Of baggage and
after depositing his truck upon the
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26
BEGIN HEARING Of
TESTIMONY PROBE
Of ROAD AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE DECIDES TO TAKE UP
THE HIGHT CASES
FIRST.
REPLY TO BANNER ATTACKS
Judge Mcknight Makes Plain And Dis
passionate Statement Concerning
The Creation and Appointment Of
Committees.
Thursdays Daily.)

Members of the joint investigating
committee on the road affairs Of the
county administered the oath to a
score of witnesses for and against C.
E. Hight, commissioner, against whom
charges were heretofore filed by R. A.
Wilkes and then adjourned at HIS
o'clock this morning, at the request of
the prosecution for a few moments.
The meeting of the committee this
morning was featured by brief address
es by the chairman, John M. Davis,
Judge J. T. Mcknight and Col. John s.
Brown, all of whom alluded to the re-
cent bitter and unjustifiable attack
upon the committee in the Nashville
Banner. Judge Mcknight said he
would like the Banner to print the
names and standing of the committee
and do justice to those whom it had
misrepresented.
Geo. T. Hughes, Jr. appeared at
torney for the committee and said that
the committee wanted full and COM
plete investigation of every charge and
would ask anyone having any informa.
ton to furnish it to the committee.
Every member of the committee de-
MED any purpose to whitewash or
cover up anyone and on the contrary
declared they would do their whole
duty.
Judge Meningitis remarks were
carefully and deliberately chosen and
made splendid impression upon the
large crowd present He showed the
history Of the entire proceeding, how
the county court had unanimously in.
structed him to appoint a committee
to investigate charges against the
road board and how he had tried to
select the best men In the county court |
for that task.
Another protest was fled with the
committee By R. 4. wilkes against tn |
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26
INSTALLING NEW
BAKING OVEN
BUSINESS OF COLUMBIA BAKING
HAS oUTGRoWN ITS PRES
EMIT CAPACITY.

The Columbia Baking Co. is install.
ing a new oven in their bakery. The
business Of this Columbia enterprise
has SO rapidly grown that it became
necessary for them to enlarge their
plant, and the new oven being in
stalled is just double the capacity of
the old one. The new oven extends
clear across the building a distance of
twenty feet.
While the old oven is torn out and
the new one being installed, through
the courtesy Of R. L. Brooks, they are
doing the baking Tor the house in the
oven Of the Red Seal Bakery. The new
oven will be completed about the mid.
die Of next week and ready for use.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26

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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26
SPECIAL SESSION
Of COUNTY COURT
ON PIKE MATTERS
CALL ISSUED FOR MEETING ON
JUNE IA, BY JUDGE }. T.
MCKNIGHT.
CONSIDER LAST PROPOSITIONS
At Request OF The Special Commit
tee on Purchase of Toll Roads the
County Judges Takes Action-The
Call.

For the purpose of acting upon the
last proposition made by Messrs'
Rainey and Looney for the sale OF the
turnpikes, Judge Mcknight this morn
ing issued call for an extra session
of the county court on June IA, 1915.
Only turnpike questions will be heard
or considered at the session. The call
for the meeting was issued In re-
Spouse to the petition of the turnpike
committee. This committee is COM
posed of Justices Webster, Taylor,
Holt, Guest and Mullins.
The call is as follows
ITO the Honorable J. 7. Mcknight,
Chairman of the Quarterly County
Court of Maury County, Tenn,
Petition.
1--WE, the undersigned magistrates of
the County Court of Maury County,
Tennessee, do respectfully petition
you as chairman of the Quarterly
County Court of Maury County, Tenn,
to call special session of the Quar-
terly County Court of Maury County,
Tennessee, on June 14th, 1916, for the
purpose of considering, and either &C.
cepting or rejecting the last PROPOSE
tons made by Messrs. Rainey and
Looney to the Turnpike committee OF
the County Court on May 18th, 1916,
with refernce to the sale of all Of the
turnpike roads owned by them in
Maury County Tennessee, and also
any other propositions that any of the
other turnpike road owners might
make between now and the time of
the meeting of the court.
"This the oath day Of May, 1916.
HUGH LEE WEBSTER, ]. p,
JASPER G. TAYLOR, J, p,
"ALLEN HOLT, J. p,
"R. H. GUEST, j. P,
"R. G. MULLINS, J. P"
The above petition having been filed
with me on this, May rs, 1915, hereby
call a special session of the Quarterly
County Court of Maury County, Tenn,
to meet at the Court House, in Column
bia, at 1000 a. m. June IA, 1916, to
consider any and all matters that may
come before said court concerning the
purchasing by the county of the vari-
GUS toll roads or turnpikes in Maury
county
This May Is, 1916.
J. T. MCKNIGHT.
County Judge of Maury County.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26

tables, turned to the audience and told
his mission. This gentleman was
Cecil Scott. Mr.. Scott, no less free
hearted than Andrew Carnegie, pre-
scented to each member of the class
an article which in his mind suited
best, ranging from a baby rattler to 3
broom. n
After this enjoyable feature, a song,
entitled who WILL" was sung by the
class, followed by the class prophecy,
read by Miss Eddie Voss. This fea'
ture was pulled off in a most unique
manner and was very much appreciat'
ed by the audience. AS the lifes
work of each member was prophesied
a pupil of the junior class would ap
pear on the stage, dressed to suit the
prediction. Edwin Harris presented
the gift to the school which was
suite of furniture for the reception
room. Mr.. Harris expressed the hope
that every one In the building would
sometime or other enjoy the comfort
afforded by the soft and easy chairs
and settees and remember the giVers
thereof. 81" s'~~
The valedictory was said by j. r
Choate, the president of the class. Mt
Choate displayed remarkable talent
as an orator and his parting WORDS
wished for each gradate a happy ana
future.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26
CALL FOR EXTRA SESSION
OF COUNTY COURT
To the Honorable ]. 7. Mcknight,
Chairman of the Quarterly County Court of Maury
County Tenn.
PETITION

We the undersigned magistrates of the County Court Maury
County Tennessee do respectfully petition you Chairman the
Quarterly County Court of Maury County, Tenn special
session of Quarterly County Court Mauy County, Tennes
June 4h 1915 for the purpose considering either
accepting ejec the last propositions made by Messrs Raj
ney Looney the Turnpike Committee of the County Court
May 15 1916 with reference to the sale of all the Turnpike
Roads owned by them Mauy County Tennessee
other propositions that Of the other Turnpike
might make between and the time the meeting
This the oath day of May, 1915
HUGH LEE WEBSTER, J. p
JASPER c. TAYLOR, J. P
ALLEN HOLT J. P.
R. H. GUEST, J. P
R. G. MULLINS, j. P
The above petition having been filed with this May 2
1916 Thereby Special Session of the Quarterly County
Court Maury County, Tenn to meet at the Court House
Ceumbaiat NJ June H. 1916 to consider any ali
matters that may before said concerning the puchas
inc County the toll roads tunpkes Maury
County
This May Is, 1915
J. T. MCKNIGHT,
County Judge Of Maury County
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1916-05-26

Sold and guaranteed In Columbia by
WoIdrldge's Drug Store and other
leading deaIers.-(Advt.)
The Adair County news., 1916-01-19
Reached his Majority.

Mr.. and Mrs. r A Hutchinson en-
tertained last Sunday in honor Of
their son, Hugh, who had reached his
twenty first birthday.
Quite a number OF relatives and
friends with well. filed baskets were
in attendance, ard when dinner was
announced such an abundance to ne
hold, from the substantial part Of
life TO the daiutieSt Of dainties.
Hugh was the recipient of many
useful and valuable presents one
among which being an elegant watch,
which was an heirloom of his mothers
family-this lie should treasure as a
sacred gift and preserve for future
generations.
He is a diigent pupil of the L. W.
T. S, preparing himself to fight ife's
battles and it is the wish of his many
friends, that he may be emimently
successful in his undertakings during
life. XX
The Adair County news., 1916-01-19
Additional Locals.
february WOman's Home Com
DaniOn.

The February Woman's Home Com
panion not only has, splendid fiction by
welLknown writer's, but excellent,
special articles and features
Among the short stOIy contributors
are Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, Mary
Heaton Worse ane Sophie Kerr They
present a lively and attractive group
of stories The two big serials "The
Rising Tide" and "Chloe Malone" are
continued by Margaret Deland and
Fannie Heaslip Lea. "The Geranium
Lady" is concluded by Sylvia Chat
field Bates. Address The Companion
3Sl Fourth Ave-, New York City.
The Adair County news., 1916-01-19
Personals.

Mr.. Romie Judd is at nome for a
few days.
Mrs. Emily Burton, who was quiet
sick last week, is improving.
Miss Fannie d. Shirley is victim
of double pneumonia, and was very
i'll last week.
Miss Ionic Taylor, CampbellsviIle,
visited Mrs. j. B. Barbee and Mrs G..
C. Carroll last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. ]. II. Kinnaird, of Red Lick,
and Judge J. w Kinnaird, of Edmon-
ton, were here last Wednesday
F Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. Gadberry, who
have been living in Illinois for two
years, were here here last Wednesday,
en- route to their old home, Font Hill,
KY.
Mr.. E. G. Shaw has removed with
his family from Columbia to Camp
belIsville. He has quite lot of work
engaged for that place. He has the
best wishes of his friends here
Rev, Jesse L. Murrell, who was a
brother of Mrs. Sarah E. Barger, and
who is stationed near Lebanon, reached
here just before his sister died and
was at the bedside when the end
came.
Mr.. Berry Buster and wife, of
CreelSboro, were here Monday, in
company with DR.. J. L McClendon, en-
route for Elizabeth Hospital, Leb-
anon. Mrs. Buster TO undergo ali op-
Grafton.