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The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
Rettv Wales Party Enjoyed

The local dry goods firm OF kaut-
man Brothers is one of Boy different
stores in the United States haVlng
for sale the "Betty Wales" dresses,
and Friday evening at 5 o'clock the
members Of each Of the 599 estap-r
lishments celebrated the seeono
birthday Of Betty Wales
AT Kaufman Brothers the cele-
bration was indeed unique. Exactiy
at S .. M, Mr.. |. |. Kaufman ~ho
acted as toastmaster, opened the gll'
box from the Betty Wales oo"l-
pany, and each member of the ltH
clerks and delivery boys were glVeI
presents. Songs and contests were
enjoyed, and at the conclusion OF th'
party delicious refreshments wef'
served. Representatives from ooe'
the local papers were invited guest
to the affair, which proved 70 D
most entertaining and enjoyable
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
A Call to Registrsnts.

II seems that some of the Lowndes
county registrants who have reeeiv'
ed ouestionaires have been a ht'ie
slow in filling them oTt ana shese
men are requested to come promptly
"a the Offices Of local stsorneys, VINO
have volunteered their assistance N
the work. 1t may be that some OF
tbo men find it inconvenient to come
to Columbus, and in order to expeai'e
the work an effort is being made 70
secure the appointment of assistants
81 Artesia, Caledonia, Crawford ano
other towns throughout the county
10 assist registrants in preparing
questionaires in their respective
communities.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

4th day Of February, 1911, BY Mr.,
s. S. Dashiell and H. y. Dashiell "
secure the payment TO Mrss \.
Beard Of certain Indebtedness there
in mentioned, due February 9Th.
1912, record Of which said Deed Of
Trust is made in the Office of tho
Chancery Clerk Of said County and
State, in Deed Book, Numbered -.
Page SOC, said indebtedness being
now due and unpaid, ! will, at the
request Of the said Mrs NJ. A.
}eard, sell at public auction, to the
highest bidder for cash, In front Of
the Court House Door Of said Lown-
les County in the town Of Columbus,
said State and County, on the 29th
lay of January, 1918, within the
egal hours, the following property
o-wit:
Those lots in the city Of Colum-
bus, Mississippi, within the follow
| ing metes and bounds--Commenc-
ing at the Northeast corner Of
Square Five (5) South of Main
street, running thence South along
the East side of said square Five
(5) One hundred and forty (140)
feet, thence West parallel with Main
street Seventy-two (72) feet, thence
North parallel with Caledonia or
7th street, One hundred and forty
! (140) feet to Main street, thence
East along Main street, seventy-two
| (72) feet to the place of beginning
at the Northeast corner of said
| Square--together with the free and
perpetual use Of an alley-way, ten
feet wide North and South, running
!, West from Caledonia or 7th street
/ and lying just South of the above
described lot. Also the following
lot in said Square Five (5) South Of
Main street commencing at point
!. on the East side of said Square Five
(5) South of Main street, one hun
dred and fifty t150) feet South Of
!. the Northeast corner Of said Square
Five (5), thence South along the
: West side Of Caledonia or 7th street
ffty-three (53) feet, thence West
parallel with Main street One hun
dred and thirty-two (132) feet,
thence North parallel with 7th street
ffty-three (53)feet, thence East
| parallel with Main street, One hun
lred and thirtytwo (1S21 feet to
point Of beginning-together with
the free and perpetual use Of the sai
alley-way lying North Of this lot. All
: of the above being leasehold proper
ty, held by lease for term Of nine
tty-nine l99) years, from August LIST
t1s-1, renewal forever. Together
with all the appurtenances to said
preises belonging, or in any wise sp.
pertaining.
The title to the above property
believed to be good but will convey
only such title a. vested in ms y
Trustee under said Deed Of Trust.
W. C. BEARD, Z
in Trustee
Of Columbus, Mississippi,
bel December 23rd, 1917.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
NOTICE.

All parties purchasing Liberty
Loan coupon bonds Of the first o.
second issue through this bank vii
please call and receipt for the bonds
Registered bonds are not yet
ready for delivery,
MERCHANTS g. FARMERS BANh
Columbus, Miss
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
COTTON CLAIMS.

Am associated with Hon. Charles
Il. Hewry, late Judge Of the Court
Of Claims, Washington City, in the
collection OF Cotton Claims. We
want our cases ready for the Y. ),
Supreme Court by January list. NO
charges, unless we win. Hurry up
JAMES T. HARRISON
Lawyer
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
PIGS FREE.

will furnish to reliable parties
On shares. will give prize OF $lo
for the largest hog, of these pigs re-
turned October 1st and $5 for the
serond largest hog.
]. r. SEARCY.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
By H. l., BAILEY, D. {

NOTICE. arm the subscription
agent for every magazine and ieadtnF
newspaper published in the United
States. Call and let me make you
a special clubbing offer. Jack Sen
! tar.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

Mr.. J. G. Boyd returned Fhofs'
day night from visit to h's mo'fef
Mrs M. c. Boyd, at Florence, Ala'
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

Roy WANTED. One over i4years
Of age to act messenger boy Apply
TO Western Union Telegraph Com
pany.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

will make you a special ciuooiilS
offer on your magazines Jack 0s"-
ter. Phone "a or 222.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

\ Rev. Jas. McCaskill left Friday ior
Jackson, where he goes to spend seV-
eral days.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
cHANCERY NOTICE.
THE STATE or MISSISSIPPI

The SIAtE Of miooA1SA' -
LOWNDES COUNTY
To A. T. Boucher, residence and
postofflce address unknown,
You are commanded to appear bo-
fore the Chan.-ery Court of the
County of Lowndes in said State, on
the firs. Monday of April A. D. 1913
to defend the suit of Mrs Delma
Boucher, wherein you are defend
ant
This the 20 day Of December A u
1917,
3, A, LINCOLN,
Clerk
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

For RENT
CHANCERY NOTICE.
TIE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,


THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Lowndes County.
To Robert Clark, postoffice ad.
dress unknown;
You are commanded to appear
before the Chancery Court of the
County of Lowndes in said State, or
the 1st Monday Of April A. D. 1877
to defend the suit of Emma Clark
wherein you are defendant.
This 30th day of November A. D
1917.
B. A. LINCOLN,
1 Clerk
4 Gv Fl H. BAILEY, d. C.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

FOR SALE-Nice building lot in
front of Second Baptist church.
$3.50. Apply to G. S., in care of the
Commercial.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
PAINTING AND PAPERlNG.

| have been spending few weeks
IN Chicago, but have returned 'o
Columbus to stay 'till die. have
resumed my work of painting ahd
papsring and will greatly appreciate
your business.
CHARLEY CARTER, Colored
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

LoST-signet ring engraved D.
p. c. Finder will be rewarded by
returning to Commercial office.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

CHANGE OF TIME
VIA MOBILE & OHIO r. R.
Effective December 8, 1917.
From Columbus.
104 Leaves DAILY - 4:o2 p. M
,0s Leaves Daily ----10:20 q. m.
l20 Leaves Daily 80 l2:2o a. M
iGs Leaves DAILY ----l2:2S p. M
los Leaves DAILY 49, bal p. M
rar folders and other information
apply to your Ticket Agent.
r. v. Taylor,
Vice Pres. q Genl. Mgr,
Mobile, Ala
C. Rudolph,
Gsn'l. Pas, Agent,
st. Louis, No
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
If ANY ONE HAS.

Died
Eloped
Married
Divorced
Had O fire
Left Town
Emhezzled
Sold farm
Been arrested
Come to town
bought home
lad an accident
Been seriously i'll
Committed murder
That's news--telephone 222 or tel
a Commercial Reporter.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

LOST Between the city and n. i.
tawrence's store, q striped oyercoat,
slightly faded. Finder return to this
office and receive reward. II
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
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CLASSIFIED
ADVERTISEMENTS

. oap D . ut ouct Dn,3 q q
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
RATES cent word per issue.
No advertisement taken Cor less than
25 cents the first time.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
Pretty Dance Given
For Misses Peek.

Prominent among the yuletide les"
fjyites that made the past week gay
for he soItal set, was the dance given
las night at the Choctaw Club BY
Mrs. Burton F. Peek, in compliment
to her attractive visitors, Misses
Peek, of Illinois,
Beautiful music was furnisneo %.
an orchestra and the grand marct
as led by Miss Peek and Mr AIRING
ton Johnston. Dancing was enjoyed
until midnight.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30
Choctaws to Give
Nav Year Dance.

Choctaws to Give
Y New Year Dance.
The members of the Choctaw Sin1
will entertain Monday night WITH
I New Years ball. The grand marn
which win be led by Mr. DAVIS Pattl
4 win begin at 70 O'clock.
NJ q - q
II Mr.. and Mrs. N. Fl. Harrison ant
II Miss Viva Harrison, Of Macon, spen
N4rssday in the city with Mr.. and Mrs
G. M. Flynn.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

By Fl. T.. BAILEY, D. c.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

Rev. E. Lucien Malone, OF Gads-
den, Ala, who will soon come to Co.
lumhus to be rector Of st. PauFs
Episcopal church, is spending today
ii the city the guest Of Mr. anc
Mrs r. #. simrall. Rev. Malone
will preach at the II o'clock service
at st. paurs churfh today.
The Columbus commercial., 1917-12-30

Among those who attended the
dance in West Point Wednesday
night were: Misses Lucy Carter
Eleanor Steele, Katherine Mckinley
Dorothy Baird, Marie Street, and
Messrs. Leo Flynn, Lindley Arm
strong and Robert Whitfield
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07
RADFORD NORMAL NOTES.

East RAdford. Va. Oct. s.-The Red
Cross work in Virginia, MARYLAND.
West Virginia and Washington, n. C.
has consolidated under the anne of
the Potomac Division of the National
Red Cross association The state Of
Virginia has been suh-divided into
districts and placed under the care
! OF superintendent who are RESPONSE
BILE for the Red Cross work in their
division. The section of Virginia west
of Roanoke county is under the care
OF Or. J. p. Mcconnell with head
quarters st East Radford
Professor J. r. Avent ia conducting
a large number of teachers confer
ences at the teachers institutes in
Southwest and Southside Virginia this
fall. He has a number Of enga ge-
ments to visit most of the counties
In the Western part of the state be-
fore the state educational conference
which will be held at Roanoke
Thanksgiving week.
Many members of the Norma
school faculty have prominent places
on the program OF the state educa-
tional conference which vii be held
at Roanoke Thanksgiving week An
unusually strong program for the
conference is being prepared The
Normal school at Radford will assist
in giving publicity to this statewide
conference which is now for the
second time to be held at Roanoke
in the Western part Of the state
The Virginia Society for the Study
Of Education, which was organized
at Richmond last November, will hold
it's annual meeting at Roanoke in con-
nection with the educa ton conference
number of committees has been ap-
pointed and some very INTEREST," in q
and valuable reports Will be submitted
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07

Tentative plans for the national
convention OF the Anti-Saloon League
Of America at washington, n. c.
pecenlbe 1913. include the holding
of a governors meeting. at which the
governor Of every state in the Union
will BE asked - be present ard speaS
briefly A number Of these state eX~
ecutives aires dy have accepted the in
vitation.
There also will be sessions at which
there will he representatives OF or
gained la hor. the Grange and manu-
facturers and merchants.
Senator Morris Sheppard. OF Texas.
and Congressman Edwin Yates Webb,
of North Carolina, both southern De-
moerats, and Senator William f..
Borah, Of Idaho. and Congressman
Simeon y. Fess. Of Ohio, both North
ern Republicans, have signifed their
purpose to speak at the convention
Other senators and congressman
probably Will be on the program. it
is announced by Or z, ]. Moore, sec
Rotary OF the program committee.
1t is not impossible that Theodore
Roosevelt and William Jennings
Bryan will he among the speakers.
Hawaiian superintendent Coming.
Other speakers include John w.
Wadman, superintendent of the Anti
Saloon league in the Hawaiian
Islands; Wayne r. Wheeler Of wash
tngton, p. c. attorney and general
council Of the Anti-Saioon League
OF America: Or. ?. A. Baker. of Wes-
tervilie, O, general uperintendent Of
the league. Or, A c Eane, of W-ester-
Vile, financial secretary of the league
Ernest II Cherrington, general mana
ger OF the leagues publications
Captain r. p Hohson. former Ala
barna congressman and hero Of Tire
Merrimac; Sam w Small, of Atlanta,
Ga. editor, preacher and lecturer
Malcolm r Patterson. former governor
OF Tennessee Mira, Anna 4. Gordon
OF Evanston, III. president of the Ma
tional womHn,s Christian Temperance
union. DR.. George NJ Mathews. Of
Dayton, O. bishop In the United
Brethen church, DR. Samuel ?,
Spreng. OF Napierville. Ill, bishop in
the Evangelical Association church;
Or Ira Lapdreth. OF Boston, repre-
senting the Christian Endeavor move
fnent; Dr. James Empringham, or
Syracuse. y. Y. secretary of the
Church Temperance society of the
Episcopal church; Rev Father ] ]
ssurran. Catholic clergyman Of WIKI
es- Barre. Pa.
Herbert & Hoover, national food
administrator, has been invited to
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07

speak. His acceptance has not yet
been received, but those in charge OF
program arrangements say they are
hopeful OF inducing the busy admin
istrator 10 give a short address
There will ne no forenoon sessions
Of the convention The norning s
Will he given to visiting points Of In
terest I'm Washington. to interviews
with congressman and committee ses-
sions
It is announced by the program
committee that every individual
church congregation Of every dencm-
nation. every young peoples society
and every temperance organization is
entitled 10 send an accredited dele"
gate. The committee makes the rec
ommendation that each OF these units
send a delegate, paying that dele
gates expenses Churches will be
urged TO send their pastors.
Special Trains Probable.
There will be delegates from every
state and territory in the United
States. and where the distance from
Washington is not too great, arrange
ments will be made IN many states
for special trains. Anti-Saloon league
superintendents in the Northeast are
already planning for New England
/ special NfllCh Will PICK up paSaeHESfS
in every state OF that group. Sew
eral nearby states also will have such
specials and states SO far from Wash
inston as Illinois also are making
special train.
League leaders made the promise
that the program as finally worked
out will be much better than that
scheduled for any previous conven-
. ton of the league. It's special en-
phasis will be placed on national pro-
hibHion through an amendment TO
the federal constitution. ratified by
thirty-six. or three fourths. of the
states within the next six years
The resolution submitting guch an
amendment has been adopted by the
United States senate and will be
brought up IN the house early in De-
cember, when pressure will be exert
ed for it's adoption.
Friends Of prohibition through out
the United States are being urged by
the league and other temperance or
Plantations to do their Bit in pre-
vailing on their own congressman to
work and vote for the resolution when
it comes up. The Anti-Saloon league
is holding state campaigns In a num-
her of states and will continue un-
| I'll every state has been visited, in the
! interest OF the adoption of the reso-
luton by the house and the ratifca-
lion Of the amendment by the states.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07
FREEZING NOTES.

Freezing. Va, Oct. s.--Mrs. Augu.
sta b. Agy and little son. Mayo, OF
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07
AnTI-SAlOON LEAGUE CONVENTION
SPEAKERS WILL INCLUDE MEN AND
WOMEN Of NATIONAL PROMINENCE
Governors States Been Given Invitation to Have
Part Program of Great National Gathering to Be Held
in Washington, December 1913 Some Of
Them Have Accepted
SENATOR'S CONGRESSMAN AND oTHA-t STATES
MEN WILL HAVE THEIR PLACES ON PLATFORM

Every Section of Nation to Represented Business Men, La
br Leaders and the Grange Will Have Their Speakers;
President of w. c. T. u. Is Scheduled in List of
Those Notables Asked to Make Speeches.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07
Younger 60, Tares m p,s,,o

Those In the local dress and SUIT
trade who are championing the hustle
feature of the seasons style develop
ment1 point to the enthusiasm with
which these effects are being received
by members of New Tork's younger
set. We are selling a great many OF
these" said local dressmaker of Fifth
avenue, to, our younger customers,
anc often frocks that were not origin
ally designed with the hustle we are
asked to drape to give the desired eff
feet. 1t is because this hustle effect
is the last word In fashion and that it
is very becoming to slender types
that II is proving so popular New
York Times
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07

is visiting his cousin. w. p. Whitaker.
OF near Freezing.
William w. Beverly. after visiting
relatives here during the past week.
has returned to his home at Baden.
Noah l. Hanover spent the early
part OF the week with friends at Jenk-
ms. KY.
Ulysses Phipps visited friends at
Osborn's Gap during the week.
James G.. McFali attended circuit
court at Clintwod during the week.
Delman Hanover is confined with
typhoid fever In the hospital at Jenk-
ins, KY
Mr.. and Mrs Brownlow johnson
are with friends Mt Noriand. ...y.t@
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07

Economy OF operation in every
possible way, said the head OF one
OF the largest retail esta hlishments
In the ctty is required In these days
OF high price levels, nst only by In
stviduals but by the large Industrial
organizations Of the country as well.
In the case of the big department
stores, this should be exemplifed In
one way by less extrsva CANT and
elaborate spiurges, both in the mat
ter OF display and OF additional ser
vice during the holiday season. We
could very easily stand. in this re-
spect, considerable tonlng down from
the practices OF former years and,
as our patrons would he the ones who
would benefit ultimately from any
economics accomplished in the me-
thods Of merchandising. / am sure
any such action On our part would
meet with their hearty endorsement.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07
POSLAM EXCELS
IN CONQUERING
WORST ECZEMA

That results should show overnight
Is great deal to expect of any skin
Hemedy-except Poslam. But Poslam
differs from all other remedies in
possessing healing energy in a more
concentrated and more active form.
That is the reason why in stubborn
Eczema II shortens the time of treat
meut and drives away minor troubles
before they become serious.
1t is pacifying balm to angry ir-
ritated surfaces.
sold everywhere. For free sample
write to Emergency Laboratories. 243
esq 4th st, New York City.
urge your skin to become clearer,
IreSher' better by the daily use OF
ADV
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07
Druggets in Big Varieties

We want you to see the
dandy assortment of rugs
and druggets we have Just
received. 1t is without a
doubt the best selected and
most varied showing to be
found in this city. embracing
all the newest patterns and
colorings that you could wish
for and will satisfy the naosf,
critical taste. Prices too viii
prove q revelation to you Ii
you will compare them with
those found in other stures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07
VIII Let Australian Leather In.

In view of the embargo of imports
of American leather into Great Bril-
tain this cabiegram to the department
sul-general at London. may be OF In
sui general at London, may be of in
tesest; War Office. having taken pos
SESSION OF stocks OF sole leather. now
authorizes limited ale of such leather
at not exceeding pence per pound
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07

Apples will probably come to the
United States from Nova Scotia. ac-
rcrding TO information that has been
forwarded to the department OF COM
nvrce by Evan Z. Young. counsel gem
erai at Halifax. The most recent and
accurate reports o1atainahle Mr. Young
says, are TO the effect that the ap lie
crop OF the province is about equal TO
that Of last year. when about $50 100
barrels were harvested. Because of
the British HmoAsxa On apples. how
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07
THE RICHMOND vIRG1NlAN- SUNDAY, OCTOBER :, 1917

! in case of butts back, or bends. or l
I penny In case of shoulders and bellies.
/ the maximum. price fixed for sale OF
same leather for military purposes.
| The import restrictions department
has consented to the importation of
t 600 bales Of Australian leather,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07

by these COMMITTEES at the first annual
meeting of the society. The offlcera
of the society are: DIR. J. p. McCon-
nell. president: Prof. S. p. Duke,
Farrnville, vice-rresident: Dr. r. T.
Keriin, of Lexington, secretary; and
Prof. Joseph A. Saunders. Richmond.
treasurer. The membership includes
a large number of the leading educa-
tors in the state
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07
FREE TO
SUFFERERS
A New Home Cure That Anyone Gan
Use without discomfort or LOSS
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We have New Method that cures
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We especially want to send 1t to-
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07

Shelby Gap, KY, have returned home.
after a weeks visit to relatives here.
Mrs Mary McFall, tAunt Polly Is
suffering intensely with a neuralgia
affection.
william Killen, of Osborn's Gap.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-10-07

over. shout 4oo,ooo barrels OF this
fruit that last year were shipped to
British ports this year Will have to be
man keted in this country and Canada.
Decorah-posten og ved arnen., 1917-07-27
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