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The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11
OK Won EZDoRf AND
Mr.. .sPRlgCE DISCUSS
&c gL CONDITIONS.
TELL 3 OW TO GET
= s rF MALARIA
Resoluti qucsting Council
20 FOL Suggestions Of
fercd IS Adopted.

DR. r. H. Son Ezdorf and Mr.
l A. Lepunce. who have recently
completed o. health survey Of Co.
mmbus with the view Of locating ,he
causes Of malaria and making rec
concentrations a. to how the same
can be abated, addressed a meeting
of citizens at the city hall at
o'clock yesterday afternoon. and at
The same time submitted to the may
on and city council full report Of
their work, together with map
howing infected places and breed
ing points and recommendation re
garding their eradication.
Both DIR. Won Ezdorf and Mr..
LePrinee are connected with the
federal health bureau, and both
made talks which showed that tasy
mad made thorough examination
.nto local conditions and were in
position to make recommendation
tieh. if carried out, will practical
~ rid the city Of mosquitoes. which
att recognized by medical sasants
as malaria breeders, and thus era
hle Columbus to effectually Danish
iae malady from her confines.
pr. Won E2dorf was the first
speaker, having been introduced by
Mayer Cunter, who presided over
the meeting. He pointed out on
map Of the city creeks, ponds and
other places which serve as breed
ing places for mosquitoes, and left
II to Mr.. LePrincc, who Is sanita-
a. stae~ te foe;-s ara aaS rihe
the best methods Of getting rid OF
he insects.
Mr. LePrince said the insects
could be effectually put to route by
system Of ditching and oiling
which he described in detail He
aid that mosquitoes propagated
rapidly IN all bodies Of standing
water, both large and small. and
advocated ditches with exceedingly
narrow bottoms, so they could
drain quickly, leaving no standing
water 70 serve as breeding places
Ie described in detail how the work
aoud be done, and said that the en-
re cost Of the undertaking, includ-
NJ the salary Of competent in
psttor, would not exceed $1,000
Talks were also made by several
i1ens, Hon. p. W. Maer. Hon =
z Sherman. Hon II. L. Whitfield,
Dr W c. Brewer, DR.. C R. Berry,
Gen r. I Sykes and Mr. J. q.
Weatherly. Some Of these gentle
men favored taking steps to rear
range the entire sanitary system Of
the city and ask that a permanent
inspector be employed. but it was
finally decided to leave this matter
IN allegiance and for the present only
request Che municipal council 20
Take favorable action on the report
ubmitted by the two health ex-
3erts A motion to this effect was
fered by Mr.. Sherman, and was
adopted by a unanimous vote.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11
Baptizing This Afternoon.

The big revival meeting which has
been in progress for some time at
the Second Baptist church, conduct
ed by Evangelist J. w. Hickerson,
of Louisville, KY, and the pastor
Rev. w. |. Allen, came to a close
Thursday evening. Quite a number
of new members were received into
the church and this afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock twenty-eight of them
will receive baptism, which will take
place at the |. l. and c. swimming
pool. The public, is cordially invited
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11
TO CELEBRATE FLAG DAY
IN COLUMBUS WEDNESDAY
CELEBRATION WILL BE UNDER
AUSPICES OF SHUk -Ho-TA
TOM-A-HA CHAPTER, OAR.

Gov. Bilbo has issued a proclama-
ton asking the people of Mississippi
to generally observe next Wednes-
44., sl.s -, - 4.ssg Das, and ~
local celebration will be under the
auspices of the Shuk-ho-ta Tom-a-ha
chapter, Daughters of the American
Revolution, whose members request
all merchants, manufacturers and
eustodians of public buildings to
prominently display American flags
on that day.
In part the proclamation says:
On the l4th day of June, 1777.
he Congress of American Colohlas
adopted flag as the symbol of the
new sovereignty which had been
created and proclaimed on the
Fourth of July of the preceding
year. 1t was dedicated to human
freedom and the divine right of men
70 govern themselves as opposed to
the divine right of kings to rule over
item.
The Tag is the concrete and gisi-
Die expression of the blessings OF
iheity, peace and happiness tfa'
we enjoy as the American birthright
inherited from our fathers; it speaks
the loyalty and love of those who
created these precious gifts and
transmitted them to us for our keep
ing and enjoyment forever The
symbol of sacred things, it shorld
command our reverence and be al
urfailing inspiration to our sense Of
patriotism. The anniversary pf .ht
creation of this flag, today bears Is
stars, where but 13 shone before
and will be abserved throughout tht
United States by the display of il
folds upon public buildings Of every
character and appropriate exercises
in many schools 1t is an observance
born Of patriotic motives and shoult
enlist the interest and command th'
participation therein of the people o
Mississippi, and that they may be re
minded of the anniversary and tina
the recognition thereof may becom
more general, |, Theodore G.. Bilbo
governor of Mississippi, do issue this
my proclamation, commencing to tn
people Of the state the due and ap
propriate observance of June Ia a
the anniversary of the creation o
the flag of our common country a
a sign and symbol of the great bles
ings Of liberty, peace and happines
that they enjoy under its benignan
| folds.
4 Governor BiIbo also prepared tn
first formal official proclamatio
concerning the observance Of MiI
sissippi's centennial celebration dul
ing 1917-l8, which he is addressin
TO the president of the Unite
States and to the governor Of eac
state in the Union.
Directly after issuing the generi
: proclamation by the governor, Con
missioner Blakeslee of the depar
ment of agriculture and commert
secured an official copy for Loui
lana, and, armed with the documen
+ left for Baton Rouge. He will NAL
this formal notice the text for /
4 address TO the Louisiana Legislator
p now in session, and thus the sist
Nstate will be the first to receive L
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11
Cattle Market Renort

National Stock Yards, nj, June
Today's receipts: Cattle $500,
nogs, 1900.
What few strictly good fed steers
available this week sold steady. but
the general market on grass steers
closed 25c lower than week seo.
Starting today and continuing
throughout the summer months. qpo-
tations in the future will govern
grass stuff alone; however, fed cat
tie can be figured 81 so per cw.
hiphe. than the quotations which
follow:
Grass cattle: Choice to prime
steers, $3.50 to $S; good 10 choice
$3.50 to $3.50; medium 70 COOL,
ls5f5 to $3.50; common to medium,
s5.25 to s5.75; choice fat cows, Sc
to 81; light bulls, $5.25 to S5.75i
heagies. S5.75 to $3.50; heretics, Sc
/ to $3.50; light veal calves, 81 to
s10.50
While showing a weak tendency at
the start Of the week the hog trade
since has shown an improvement
Today's market averaged Sc to 10,
higher than yesterday. Top Of tn,
market for heavy hogs, 1886, witt
a bulk of the good hogs 1860 pound
up selling at S9i5 to s9.45; roughs
1915 to 50; light PIGS. 81 to $S.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11
SON oF PRoMlNEir 10.
cal ATTORNEY FOUND
DEAD m CHICAGO.
MAY HAVE BEEN
MURDER VICTIM
Body Wal Arrive Here st q
O'Clock this Afternoon for
lntermcnt.

Mr. Lee Harrison, 500 of Gov
and Mrs. james I. Harrison. of thi
city, met an untimcly death in Chi
cago, where he had been studying
medicine for several months pest,
last Thursday night, his dead body
having been found Friday morning
in front Of an apartment house iu
that city The cause Of his death
has not been definitely determine 2.
and police IN the Windy CiJy are
inclined to suspect foul play
The body will arrive here over
The Southern Railway at 6 o'clock
tbis afternoon, and win be careicd
Immediately to Friendship came-
ia2y. where interment will .alo
pace.
The following special from Chica
SO describes the tragedy in detail.
Lee Harrison, 90 years old. a
student at the Chicago College Of
Medicine and Surgery, and who lives
at l440 West Jackson Boulevard.
was found dead this morning in an
areaway at the front of am apart
mcnt building at 2222 Campbell
Park. The police believe that Aari-
son was murdered. Harrison'5 body
rested on head and shoulders, the
feet protrudiug from the areaway
beneath the stairs. The young man
is the son of James T Harrison OF
Columbus, Miss, former lieutenant
governor Of Mississippi, and q
nephew Of lewett Lee, general coun.
81 Of the Illinois Central railroad,
wnen tiarfisoas body was found
his head was doubled forward
against his chest, his weight on his
shoulders. There was small cut
under his chin but insufficient ta
cause death
Young Harrison lived at the mi
Delta Fraternity House, at the West
Jackson Boulevard address. Detec.
tive Sergt, O'Keefe, who was detail.
ed to investigate the case, went to
the fraternity house and questioned
the students there. He found q
letterhead bearing Harrison's faith.
er's name, James r Harrison, 40.
torney at Law 803 Main street. 90.
lumbus, Miss" The father was In.
formed by telegraph Of his SON,
death
The houseman at the fraternity
house told detectives that he had not
seen Harrison for two weeks, but
Detective O'Keefe said he thought
from the appearance Of tho young
mans room that he had not been
away for more than day or two.
Blewett Lee, when communicated
with, said that he was the young
mans cousin, and that his father
James T. Harrison, was former
lieutenant-governor Of Mississippi.
Harrisons body was discovered
this morning by Walter plunking
ton, 1922 Campbell Park, who wa.
leaving his home. He saw the younf
mans feet protruding from undeI
the basement stairs. He hurried
down and found that the young maj
vas dead. He notified the police.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

Quite an honor was conferred
the past week upon Mr. Jno. Stinson
Of this city, who has just returned
from Clarksville, Tenn, where he
attended the Southwestern Presby-
terian University during the past
session. Mr.. Stinson after arriving in
the city received by mail a medal
which was awarded him by the
Stewart Literary Society for hav-
ing made the greatest Improvement
in his sturies during the term.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11
Enter Partnership.

Gen. +. I. Sykes, who for many
years has practiced law in this city,
and Mr.. I. w. Lewis, Jr., Of Mem
phis, a son of Rev. and. Mrs. T. w.
Lewis, who formerly resided here,
and who has been in the law business
here for the past several months,
win after July do business under
the firm name of Sykes and Lewis.
Both Of these gentlemen are well
known and will no doubt do a biz
business.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

The drug store and barber shop Of
Mr.. John r. Laws, which are now
located in the Arcade building, will
during the coming week be moved
across the street to the place for
merly occupied by Littleton's Auto
mobile Repair shop. After July /,
the Arcade corner building will be
occupied by the Southern Express
Company
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11
Iiltls Bah. Pa..e. Away.

Wilbur. the eight-months-old son
Of Mr.. and Mrs. John Parker, ot
Caledonia. died Thursday after an
illness Of several days. The remains
were Inferred at Botters cemetery
Friday afternoon. The heartbrol en-
parents have the sympathy Of NUM-
erous friends in their bereavement.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11
An All-Day Singing.

The citizens Of the eastern section
of the county are arranging to hold
an all-day singing at Mt, Vernon on
the fourth Sunday in June. An in
teresting program will be rendered,
and cordial invitation is extended
all to attend.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

Mr.. Mock Warren Eichelberger,
who has been attending the Univer-
sity of Arkansas, at Fayetteville,
returned home the past week to
spend the summer. Mr.. Orion Eichel
berger, who has also been attending
this college, is enjoying trip
through the west.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

Mr.. d. S. Bolton, of Florida, who
has been spending several weeks in
Columbus and surrounding section
with friends and relatives. expects
to return home today. Mr. Belton is
brother of Mrs. George Ezell.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

X Mr.. w. P. Caine, student the
past session at Vanderbilt, in Nash
vile, who has the past week been
visiting relatives in New Decatur,
Ala, has returned to Columbus to
spend the summer.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11
s..sum. Wins Prize.

Mr. D.J. Sessums, who holds a posi-
ton at L. B. Diyelbiss's book store,
was recently awarded the second
prize or $1,000 given BY the Car
ter Ink Company. of Boston.
Mass, for the best decorated vim
dow showing display Of carters
ink. Mr.. Sessums is proving to be an
artist IN this line, as is shown by the
window displays recently ARRANGED
by him for the firm which he repre-
senG.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

Mrs. e. C. Randle, of Nashville,
is visiting her son, Mr.. J. r. Ran
die, on Main street. Mrs. Mary E,
Shearon, a sister of Mr.. Randle,
who also resides in Nashville, is here
a visit.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

The numerous friends of Mr..
George Hickey, Sr., regret to learn
that he continues i'll at his home in
East Columbus.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

Messrs. w. P. Stribling, R. M.
Holmes and Olin Storey expect to
spend several days the coming week
in st. Louis.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

Miss Matte Lou Brown will sing
the ofertory ut st Paul's church
At evening service. The time is 8 p.
N.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

Mr. S. D. Harris has been i'll the
past several days at his home IN
South Third street.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

Prof ". H. McGowan left the
past week for the University Of
Mississippi. where ne will teach in
the summer normal.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

message inviting cooperation with
Mississippi.
The Columbus commercial. (Columbus, Miss.) 1893-1922, 1916-06-11

Master Walter Palmer's numcr-
Gus friends regret to hear of his
illness.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-30
STEAL farmers team
RUSTLERS DRIVE OFF TEAM
FROM NEAR WALLACE.

Watertown, June 30-When j.
Faehn, farmer residing just out
side of the town of Wallace. went to
his barn this morning he found one
of his finest teams of horses missing
During the night or very early this
morning they were stolen, and de
spite search no trace of the missing
animals could be found about the
farm or neighborhood.
Sheriff Ed Elkins was notified
early today and instituted a thorough
search. At noon. however, no clue
to the thieves had been found and
the telephone is being used TO notify
authorities and farmers to be on the
lookout for the team.
A description furnished the sher-
iff's office says one of the horses was
a black gelding, weighing 1850
pounds, with white hind feet, short
fore top and s years old; the other a
bay mare, weighing 1000 pounds, Z
years old and marked with small
white star on the forehead, with a
short cut name. With the team
single top buggy, with high dash
and the top bow broken, was stolen.
\ liberal reward is being offered for
information leading to the capture Of
the thieves or location of the missing
team
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-30
NAME CHANGED
SOUTH DAKOTA CENTRAL RAIL
WAY" OUT OF EXISTENCE.

Sioux Falls, Jun. 30.-And now
after struggling along for over ten
years the South Dakota Central Rail
way company has passed out of ex-
istence. The road which makes the
run between this city and the city at
the headwaters of the Sioux river
will in the future be known as the
Watertown & Sioux Falls railroad
according TO statements made yester-
day by c. o. Kalman, of St Paul
who purchased the road at the mas
ter's sale on June 12
Yesterday an order was made by
Judge Elliott i'm the federal court
confirming the sale of the road for
the sum of $4,000. Mr.. Kalman
then requested that the deed and
other papers be made out TO the Wa
tertoWn a Sioux Falls Railroad com
pany, incorporation papers of which
he is president. In the transaction
the new organization becomes sole
owner of the road and all its acces-
sories and takes the responsibility OF
all the receivers certificates amount
ing TO about S25, 900 and several
other minor debts. 1t is understood
that the real cost of the road will be
about $1.00O,000.
Immediately after the confirma-
tion of the sale Mr. Kalman left foI
Chicago refusing TO comment on any
possible changes in the road.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-30
"SPRINGERS" SCARCE
UNFANORABLE WEATHER AND
DEMAND FOR EGGS ARE
GIVEN As THE CAUSES.

Largely owing TO a cold, damp sea
son, persons who include spring
chicken in their Sunday breakfast or
dinner menu WILL when the house
hold account is checked up. realize
that they have INDUCED in a luxury.
And that will be brought to their
knowledge i'm spite of the fact that
spring chickens may be had in Mad
ison for several cents a pound less
than would be demanded for them in
eenters like Sioux City, Minneapolis
and Chicago.
Dealers in poultry today told that
il is difficult to obtain spring chick
ems for the market even when offers
which ordinarily would be most
tempting are made. That 25 cents a
pound is asked for live spring chick
ems, retail. is not only due TO their
scarcity, but also to the fact that
most raisers are so busy on their
farms that they cannot spare the
time to catch chickens, crate them
and bring them to town. Another.
and probably more important reason
is that the weather during the last
couple of months has not been favor
able for Matching chickens or raising
them 1t is said that owing to the
cold and dampness, eggs without
number, in this vicinity, which had
been placed in incubators and under
setting hens, were unproductivc.
Rather than take chances on raising
flocks during an unfavorable season,
many owners of poultry are market
ing all their eggs, which are retailing
for Is cents dozen, about 2 cents
a dozen more than they brought a
year ago.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-30

been completed, and the regiment
will start tomorrow on program OF
battalion drills and tactical prob
lens
Col. Wales has declared the Fourth
of July legal holiday. and that day
will be devoted to a sports program
athletics. baseball games and other
amusements, with liberal cash prizes
put up by the regiment for the win
ners. Dress parade Will be held in
the evening for the benefit of Wis
itors.
Col. Wales, Lieut. Col Halle and
Maj. Beckwith have received word
from their home cities not to pur-
chase mounts, as friends at home are
making preparations to do that for
them.
Col. Wales today accepted the of
fer of the boys of the state training
school of a large tame bald eagle o.
mascot for the regiment. and this
will be sent soon. Upon arrival il
will be mounted between standards
in front of headquarters.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-30

Shelled corn for sale at Farmers
Elevator.
Waiter wanted at once, Apply
Madison Cafe.
Wanted. Second hand Perfection
oil stove.-C. |. Vernon, DOMAINS
Barber shop
We have a supply of sickle sec
tions, sickle heads and pitman heads
W H. Baddeley
Rooms for rent over Osborns Drug
Store
For Sale A good team of horses
Rev. Alfred Nelson.
Wanted. 5000 to s400 private
loan on ample chattel security In
quire at this office.
For Sale or Rent. Seven room
house. two lots, barn. well, cistern
East Sixth street. Inquire at this
office
vanilla ice cream 81 per gallon. al
the Sugar Bowl.
The Craftwood Shop does every
thing in woodwork. Phone 1898.
Eat at Jacks.
For Rent. Store building on West
Fourth street. Inquire Of j, A. Don
nelly
Team work to and from the city
and chautauqua grounds. - Geo.
Parker. Phone 3S43.
Front rooms for rent over
Rensch's store.
For good screen work at the right
prices. see or phone III. V. Coleman.
For Sale. My residence property
at bargain.-H. M. Penn.
For Rent. House. Inquire at
this office.
Eat at Jacks.
Eat at Jacks.
$500 in cash TO any person bring
ing to my store a standard make
watch l cannot repair.-Guy E. Han
son.
Get your automobile repaired by
Ed Coleman. Good work guaranteed
VIII come to your house or do work
at 1907 East Fourth street Phone
1898.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-30
GREAT NORTHERN
TAKES OVER THE SOUTH DA.
KOTA CENTRAL RAILWAY.

St Paul, June 30.-The Great
Northern railraod today bought the
South Dakota Central railroad from
G. K. Kalman, of st. Paul, for a mil
lion and a quarter dollars. The an
nouncement was made officially this
afternoon.
Kalman recently bought the road
at receivers sale in Sioux Falls
The price paid at that time was just
under a million dollars. The road
had been operated by receiver foI
some time prior to the sale.
The Great Northern announced
that extensive Improvements are
planned for the new line. New ties
and rails are to be laid and addition
al modern rolling stock provided
from the Great Northern lines.
The road is 103 miles long and
connects up with the Great Northern
at both of its terminals, Sioux Falls
and Watertown.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-30
BANKERS BACK
OF FINANCIAL MEN
DRAWS WIDE ATTENDANCE
EAST AND WEST.

Good fellowship and modern bank
ing pointers Wed for supremacy al
the thirty-second annual convention
of the South Dakota Bankers asso-
citation, which closed last night in
Sioux Falls. In attendance at the
convention were C. E. Olstad. of the
First National bank; John w. Wad-
den and M. f. Berther, of the Lake
County National bank; c. A Stems
land. of the Security State bank, and
Jesse Mackay, also of the Security
State bank.
The Madison bankers who We're in
attendance, told that instructive
talks were heard from both South
Dakota and eastern men of affairs
and that a generally enjoyable time
was had
Officers of the association were
elected. as follows
Jas. b. Lambertson, cashier of the
Sioux Falls Savings bank, president
Roscoe f. Cone. president of the
James Valley bank, of Huron, vice
president; A. Kopperud, of Web
ster. treasurer; A. b. Darling, of
Mitchell, secretary.
Rapid City and Huron were the
only two cities of the state entered
in the competition for the 1917 con
vention of the association. and HUI
ron was chosen by a rising vote of
the members that was practically
unanimous.
During the past eleven years the
association has grown in membership
from S2 to its present high mark OF
$40 The membership of the asso-
citation at date of last report was
$50; new members (gross gainl
26 lost by merger or liquidation. IL;
lost by neglect to renew, 5, leaving
a net gain of 10; total present mem
bership, $40.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-06-30

Nathan H. Kent was born Septem-
ber 13, 1856, in Hanson county, o.
He came TO Iowa with his parents in
1862, locating in Polk county. He
was married February 29, 1880, to
Luella Whitcomb. They located in
Lyon county, Ia, from there coming
to Moody county, S. D., in 1892,
thence TO their present home in Ba-
dus township. Lake county. in 1893.
Mr.. Kent is survived by his sor-
rowing wife and four children, Prof.
John H. Kent, Fred j. Kent. both
of Ramona; Mrs. Effie Kate Levee,
of Rodyille, Sask.. Can. and Mrs. Re-
becca Kent Schmidt, of Brinkman,
Mont.
Mr. Kent was an intelligent, pro-
gressive farmer and citizen, intense
ly interested in the things that help
to build up community. He was
devoted husband and loving fa-
ther. He was a member of the Chris
tian church for over forty years.