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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03

THE TENDERFOOT-' An IDEAL :
EVENINGS ENTERTAINMENT

The Comic Opera Players made no
mistake when they announced that
Tine Tenderfoot" was for summer
consumption, for II Is as breezy COM
edy as one would care to see, full Of
life and lively words and music, plenty
Of dancing, fun and frolic and each
m enher Of the regular cast and some
OF the chorus are fitted with parts
which they all fll more than passing
we'll Inasmuch as The Tenderfoot"
was written to exploit the peculiar
talents or Richard Carrie. paturally the
stock company must have such a type
actor to I'll the role. and Roger Gray
happens 10 be Just that type which
made Richard Carrie famous. and ought
to make his famous too. As said the
frst week Of the company's appearance
here Roger Gray Is composite of
Hitchcock and Carrie. os IL !s need
less to say that he IL an ideal Pro-
lessor Pettihone. Quantity humorous,
quiet In method. punctuating his read
ing Of the lines with many little orig
tnassfies, Mt. Gray more than succeed
ed in making the part stand out Dan
Marble Is pure delight as the de-
eonair sergt. Barker. playing with
dash and gayety. verve and vim He
kept things stirring all the time ne
was on. and clinched the already strong
hold he has again gotten on Richmond
ers after his long absence. The new
prima donna. Miss Florence Mackle,
created most favorable impression
as Marion Worthington. She has an
excellent voice. fine stage presence
good looks and reads her lines we'll
Geo Bogues as Colonel winthrop. sings
his two songs delightfully."-. as and
as always acted well: Alice Hills and
Hat Haniey. as authoress and gambler
respectively made the most OF the on
rortunities afforded them: Annette
Ford tried her hand at a character
part. and she was very successful; Roy
all Cutter could not be improved upon
a. Chinaman. while Edward Rasse
aroused the entire audience to great
tenthusiasm by his ringing rendition of
Ny Own United States" accompanied
by the chorus, Billie Bush and Ernest
Geyer didn't have a lot to do but did
~ we'll. To say tina, the chorus I'm
proves each week does them only 3
simple Justice. Last night they sang
and went through their evolutions with
snap and precision. and the orchestrs
under the masterful leadership OF Sig
nor Bafunno demonstrated that Rich
mond musicians are as good as are
to be found anywhere when comne-
tent leadership II in the pit The
Tenderfoot" is well worth seeing and
should draw crowded houses all week
ALVIN NJ. SMITH.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
NATURE IS
SUPREME HEALER
For Centuries Natural Remedies Have
Been Buried in Earth Waiting
For Man to Reclaim Them.
AVOID PATENT" ALCOHOLIC
MEDICINES.

When man was put on this earth
he was given a course OF natural laws
Ito follow. which. II adhered to. would
enable him to live almost eternally.
But, as the old saying goes, rules
were made to break. and the life of
man has been but one ruie-breaking
course after another.
Nature. however, farsighted as al
ways. had provided for just such
events. Deep down in the earth, far
from the polluting influences Of man,
nature has secreted iron, the great
est blood purifier and strengthens,
known. It Is this iron that man, at
ter violating the immutable laws OF
nature through careless living. b,
taking 1t into the system in proper
quantities can regain his old time en-
ergy and vigor.
| 1t Is this natural iron. produced ir
natures own workshop. that ACID
Iron Mineral is composed of A. 1. M
| Is obtained from the o<lly natura
medicinal iron mineral deposit of 1t:
kind known to the world. In add
| ton to three forms OF natural iron
A. l. NJ. contains magnesium. potassium
calcium and sodium. medicinal prop
critics which have made it possible
fnr-Inan- obtain relief from TIT
| troublesome effects of indigestion
! Many OF the patent medicines be
| fore the public contain too little iror
to be effective; some contain from II
| TO 25ec alcohol, and alcohol counter.
acts the efficiency OF the iron. Acie
| Iron Mineral does not contain alco
hol in any form It will not injurt
or discolor the teeth or harm the mos
delicate stomach. 1t aids digestion
creates appetite. tones up the system
/ and restores weak vital organs u
normal. AS an economical, efficien
tonic it comes closest to the ideal
half teaspoonful in glass OF watel
Is a dose
| Insist upon getting Acid Iron Min.
eral Look for the A. l. NJ trade
mark; II is your guarantee of a con,
centrated. efficient, economical iror
! product free from adulterated iror
or alcohol. AT ali reliable druggists
81 a bottle.-Adv.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
GOOD sUMMERY ACTS on
COOL LYRICS PROGRAM

Five acts Of sufficiently amusing
qualities to make spending a cool even
ing or afternoon At the Lyric this
week worth while are on the bill until
Wednesday night, The entire program
IL summary and. together with the air
fans. make the performance enjoyable
Good entertainment Ia provided by
Harry Slatko's Midnight Rollickers, -
eight or nine Observation-Disclosures. singers
and dancers who bat 1000 in putting
some old as well as new things across.
Several members Of the company are
surprising versatile.
A clever akit. written for their use
by Louis Weslyn. offered by Chester
Spencer and Lola williams, has to
be seen to be appreciated
Fun and fancy in Juggling nearly
everything that could be controlled by
the laws Of gravity 10 what Jack Onri.
n 1uERler-comedtan. brought with him
and he scored more than once.
Mabel Harper and her company Of
fered variety turn that wat well
taken. The act In well dressed.
Those Three Weber Girls' sing,
dance Ard do things acrobatic to the
delight Of many In the audience. They
execute some novel stunts,too.
A. usual. the moving picture depart
ment Is we'll supplied with views OF
current world happenings.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
SURVEY CONTRACT IS
NOW BEING PREPARED
Preliminar1es for Work win BE Com
pfeted by Committee Friday
Might.
WORKERS COMING THURSDAY
-Four Members Of New York Research
Bureau VIII Arrive Ready TO Be-
gin Work in Richmond.

In answer to a query in one OF the
papers a few days ago as to when the
survey would begin surveying. DIR. d.
r. Anderson. executive secretary OF
the civic association. said last night
that the time was at hand. Thurs
day morning Messrs. H. r. Sands.
C. J. Driscoll. DIR. C. <. McCombs,
W. A Bassett and C. d. Benson, of
the New York bureau, will arrive on
the scene prepared for work.
1t is understood that the commit
tee on charter changes will meet on
Friday night to hear the contract to
which the city. the bureau and the
executive committee of the Civic as
ISOLATION are parties. and which 1t is
understood is now being prepared in
the city attorneys ONCE However.
the terms of the ordinance are such.
and the desire of all parties to ex-
pedite the work is so pronounced
that no difficulty is anticipated in the
matter Of the contract
The Civic association. which Is
paying the expenses of the survey.
is having the bureau men on the
ground prior Friday night when
Che committee meets in order to show
their entire confidence In the desire
VI GIL parues 10 go anead now tnat
the survey has been decided on.
Further. had any other course been
pursued, an engagement of the bu-
reau to survey the government Of the
city of Indianapolis would have &C.
casioned a delay of a month or two
to Richmond Rather than have this
delay the Civic association is willing
TO put itself to the extra expense If
necessary, OF having the men on the
ground a few days early.
The Civic association has been leav-
ing nothing done to make posi- BILE
the beginning OF the work on the
survey at the earliest possible mo-
ment II IL confident that the coun-
oil committee, the city authorities,
and the general public are In hearty
accord with the desire Of the asso-
citation that this enterprise may be
lof large and lasting benefit TO the
city.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03

Ing some property owned by him. aye
seventy-six years Mr.. Kicks was for
number of years associated In tnA
real estate business with James "A.
Crenshaw, but had led retired life
for several years. due to falling health.
spending his winters in Flofida.
The funeral will take place at al
hour to be announced later from his
residence, l149 West avenue.
Mr.. Kicks was born in Southampton
county. Virginia, and Is survived by
one sister, Mrs. John c. Winston. Of
Philadelphia, and by the following
nephews and nieces; Alfred White. Mrs.
Thomas " white and Misses Mary and
Fannie Pretlow. all of Franklin, Va,
and Miss Katherine Crenshaw Kicks,
r. Arnold Ricks and Judge J. Hoge
Kicks, OF Richmond
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
COULD WAIT M
LONGER FOR RAISE
So Chief Sanitary Inspector W. r. Tuck
Quits City's work to Go Back
Into Business for HfmSelf

Following service Of ten years in
the city health department. Chief San
itary Inspector W. T. Tuck is going
back into the plumbing and timing
business in the hope that he will earn
a larger competence than the city has
been paying him. He has resigned.
to be effective August !. For ten years
before he became connected with the
city government. ne was in that line Of
business. being connected with the arm
of Bowman and Gregory. His salary
as chief sanitary officer Is $1,000. He
has held this position for seven years
Mr.. Tuck has waited for a raise. hop
er. and he finally decided that the best
out into business for himself With
the prevailing high cost Of living. he
felt that he would not be fair to him
self to continue with the health depart
ment on the salary he was being patti
Those familiar with his work say that
he has proved \ highly efficient off,
cial. He will leave the department
with the best wishes Of every me con-
nected with It.. Although his resignas
tion was not forwarded to the admin
istrative board until yesterday. 1t was
said II was turned in to Chief Health
OFFICER Flanagan several days pre-
viousIy and was held up In the hope
that he could be induced to reconsider
who will succeed him has not been
indicated. but II Is likely that one Of
the sanitary inspectors will he promot-
ed. These officers draw 1000 each as
their annual stipend.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
OBITUARY
John Henry Adams.

Portsmouth, Va. July John Hen :
ry Adams died at $40 o'clock satur-
day night. In there's I04a-A
street, Park View. at the age of sew
enty-six years. Mr.. Adams had been
sick for some time. He was native
OF King and Queen county. and had
lived here for twenty-e eight years.
Besides his wife. Mrs Maria L.
Adams, he is survived by one daugh-
ter. Mrs. Claude A. Roane and the
following sons: c. F.. George. NJ NJ.
and Lloyd Adams Eleven grandchii-
dren and one great grsndchild also
survive him.
The funeral services will take place
at o'clock this afternoon in the Pa ark
View Methodist church. Burial Will
be in Oak Grove cemetery.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
Keep Busy.

"Iime was when the man who beat
the drum in an orchestra was thought
to have an easy Job"
Eyes. That was before 4 drummer
was expected to initiate the songs Of
birds. hoofbeats. fre-gonxs, crying ba-
bies. the hum of motor Ger. the honk-
ing Of its horn. pistol shots, noises Of
the ba-ayapl and hundred other
sounds. Nowadays he merely beats
his drum during his leisure moments"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
A pisappo.ntm ent.

Father" said Hor;ense. Reginald
Is go!ng to call on you tomorrow"
''What does he wnnt?"
''lIc wants to ask your consent to
our marriage"
I'm disappointed in him. I thought
he'd make good son-in-law, but II he's
that timld and tinaA-Waating. ! don't
know q want him around"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
Mrs. Isaac Davis.

Norfolk, Va. July Mrs. Susie Jane
Davis. wife Of Isaac Davis. died az 3
O'Clock Saturday morning, In Kings
Daughters hospital, this city, at the
age of forty-six years. Her home was
in West Norfolk
Mrs. Davis was native OF Gloucester
county. Va. She is survived by her
husband. as well as the following chill
dren: Mrs. Alberta Peters. Mrs. Far-
r1s Belvin. Mrs Cleveland Rowe. Miss
Margaret Davis. Miss Melissa Davis.
Loda Davis. John Davis and Arthur
Davis. She is also survived by her
mother. Mrs. Susie ]. West. and the fol-
towing sisters and brothers; Mrs. JOHN
Carr. Mrs. Richard Dunston and Mrs
Otis Haynes. of Gloucester county:
George West and Watt West. OF Nor
folk county: Noah. John. Charles and
Joseph West. of Gloucester county
The body was forwarded to G1ouces-
ter county where funeral services were
held at her old home. interment being
In the family hurying ground.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03

L.atonia, KY. July 2.-Phocion, out
slider In the betting at $3.50. won
the Fort Mttcheft purse today. de-
featinK the favortte. Squeeler. America
was third.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
rsnsou. Enxlish Actor Desa.

New York. July 3,-rheatrieal ctr
cles received the report tonight that
Beerbohm Tree. the famous English
actor. died suddenly today in London
- heart disaasA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03

There's only one Virginia resort
CT the Atlantic Ocean--that's Nir-
ginia Beach Best place to go July 4
Thru train without change via n. &
W. leaves $40 a. ". Leaves Beach
635 p. NJ. Only s165 round trip.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
DEATHS.

AGEE.-Died Monday. July 2. at IL 80
P NJ. LEWIS VINCENT AGEE. rR,
age six months. son of Mr.. and Mrs
l.. " Agee.
Funeral at the home. 4t2 North
Hancock street. THIS Tuesday
MORNING. July 3. at II o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
$40 $50 SIS
or More to Start

Practically all offer PROMOTION
Why not get ready NOW? Special
Glass for volunteers now forming
Short courses. Individual instruc-
ton. Day and Night school runs the
year around. Attend either or finish
quickly by attending both.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
Walter A. Kicks.

|. walter A. Kicks.
Walter A.. Kicks, well-known to the
older people of the city, died sudden
liz Yesterday at 3 ?. NJ. while examin-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03
.
BOYS, GIRLS
and WOMEN

War has more than doubled the
demand for Stenographers, Book
keepers and Private Secretaries. Hun
dreds more are needed Just as quickly
as they can get ready SIS positions
have already been offered SMITH
DEAL students since January /. Only
ass were filled. Conscription will
bring hundreds OF places for boys,
girls and women to fill. Many of
these positions pay
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-07-03

too strenuous for them. Many: others
who have given up their work In the
city are expected to return here before
the end OF, the. present week.
Contrary to reports. tho farmers OF
this section are not suffering from az
great shortage in labor as was anti
cipated.
Much complaint 10 being heard OF
the exorbitant prices charged in Pc
tersbarx at many persona who have
rooms for rent. The chamber OF com
merce and Retail Merchants associa-
ton are both urging against exorbi-
tant charges to TIE newcomers.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04
OLDEST MEMBER
FIRST M. E. CHURCH
GEORGE w. (TOBE) BROWN, AGED
NINETY, is CALLED BY
DEATH.

George w. (Tobe) Brown, the oldest
member in point of years, though not
in point Of membership of the First
Methodist church, died at his resi-
aence on Mckay street, this morning
Mr.. Brown was ninety years of age
on March 4 last. having been born in
1927. He was one of the most regular
attendants at the Methodist church
and was splendid citizen He is sur
vived by nine children: George H
Brown, ]. c. Brown, E. T. Brown, S.
G. Brown, Mrs. c. R. Foreman, of
Birmingham; J. T. Brown, of Yazoo
City, Miss; Mrs ]. w. Paul, Mrs.
Sam Witherspoon, and B. C. Brown,
of Columbia.
Friday at two o'clock, at the residence,
conducted by Rev. w. B. Kicks, pastor
of the First Methodist church. Cakes
and Nichols, funeral directors, in
charge.
The following will act as pall-bear-
ers: H. P Figuers, r. S. Hopkins
Joe Anderson, George Hayes, T. H
Williams, G. w. Beard.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04

when the storm came up he happened
to think that the canvas was off the
beds and he rushed to the beds to
cover them, but before he could get
one of the beds covered the hail
stones began to pelt him in such a
manner that he was compelled to seek
shelter.
1t is estimated that there were
enough plants on the beds to set 200
acres, or about 100000 plants. Mr..
Wilson succeeded in getting half
of one of the beds covered and about
fourth Of another
Mr.. Wilson has a quantity OF young
er plants that were not injured to SO
great an extent as the larger plants
He stated to a Herald reporter this
morning that he had visited practi
cally all of the country planters and
found that their plants were uninjured
and that the work of raising tomatoes
will go on just the same.
"You can say in the Herald said
Mr. Wilson, that the tomato business
in Maury county will go right ahead
unless something else comes up, just
as if nothing had happened. | saved
about $4,000 of my early plants, out
have many thousand more planted and
we are planting a quantity more seed
"There remains about thitry days
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04

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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04
NO. 201S
LAND SALE
J. F. Anderson
Mrs. S. ]. Carrigan, ct al.

Mrs. S. j. Carrigan, ct al.
In the Chancery Court AT Columbia,
Tennessee.
Pursuant to decree entered in the
above styled cause at the April Term,
1917, on minute book As, at page 619,
will on =
SATURDAY, THE 18TH DAY OF
MAY, 1917,
at IL o'clock noon, at the Court House
door in Columbia, Tennessee, sell to
the highest bidder, the land described
in said decree bounded and described
as follows, to-wit:
Situated in the Sth Civil District OF
Maury County, Tenn. First tract:
bounded on the N. by Isaac Martin,
Jessie Brinn, and Henry Williams,
COL; on the w. by jessie Brinn and
Billie Robertson; on the S. by Henry
Foster & Billie Robertson; and on the
e. by the Pipkin property (Wade
heirs), originally said to contain AZ
acres, (but now from the proof filed in
this cause contains only 27 acres.)
Second tract: Beginning at B. F.
McBride's Sc. corner in the center Of
the Columbia & Williamsport turnpike
and running thence with his line N.
! deg. SO min. e. 29 poles links to a
stake; thence N. IS deg. w. 9 poles
Is links to a stake IN Mat Russell's
formerly the Gen. Green) line, being
said McBride's NV. corner; thence
with said Green line n. deg. so min.
"a poles 20 links to a stake, Eph Frier-
E. 80 poles II links to a stake, Frier-
sons Sc. corner, and Sandy Porter's
SW. corner; thence S. ssh deg. E. 80
poles links to a stake in Temples
line, chestnut N IL deg. w. at Ia
links, black gum N. As deg. E. at 9
links thence S. 1 Geg. IS min. w. SO
poles Is links to stake in the west
boundary line of Whit. Russell tract,
]. F. Walkers NE. corner; thence N.
6SA deg. W. IL poles IA links to a
sasafras stump, Walkers NV. cor;
thence S. 11% deg. w. "a poles links
to a point in the center of the Column
bia and Williamsport turnpike, Walk
er's SW corner; thence with turnpike
n. 49A deg. w. 43 poles 20 links;
thence N 61A deg. w. poles 16 links
thence ~ 70A deg. w. 6 poles; thence
N. 74A deg. w. 2 poles to the begin
ming, containing 80 1-6 acres, more or
less.
TERMS:-Said sale will be made
for cash, which will be required in
cash on day of sale. Sale free from
the equity of redemption.
This the 4th day of May, 1917.
MORA B. FARISS, c. & NJ.
At
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04
REALTY TRANSFER
RECORD FOR APRIL
A!TA|NS new MARK
MORE PROPERTY SALES RECORD
ED THAN EVER BEFORE IN
SAME MONTH.
ACTIVITY IN FARM LANDS
Practically All OF Tho Transactions
Have Been in the Country, Only Few
Pieces Of City Property Being Reg
istered.

Real estate transfers for April were
the lar 5est for the month in recent
years. Ordinarily April is rather .
slow month in real estate transactions,
but this year new record was made
during the month.
During the past month transfers az
gregating $166,090 were recorded.
This is an increase of over $1,000
over the same month Of last year,
which was good month It is more
han hundred thousand dollars
above the transfers for the same
month two years ago.
The greater part Of the transfers
recorded during the past month were
for farm lands. Very little city or
town property was registered.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04

more in which to grow the plants and
get them ready for the fields, and If
we have favorable weather, there will
be an abundance Of tomatoes in Maury
county to run the Canning factory.
hope that the people of the county
will cooperate with us in every way
possible this year, so that we can
make this the biggest in the history
of the factory. Tomatoes make food,
and good and wholesome food, and it
is our aim to can as many as we posi-
bly, can, and not only tomatoes, but
every kind Of vegetable that can be
canned"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04
INVITEDeATTEND
SHILOH EXERCISES

Fred Latta. inspector general Of the
Sons of Confederacy, has received an
invitation to attend the unwilling ex-
ercises at the Confederate monument
erected at Shiloh. The Columbia
Daughters of the Confederacy have
been liberal contributors to the funds
for this monument which cost over
$4,000.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04
DESPITE The HEAVY
LOSSES Of PLANTS
TOMATO CROP SURE
THOUSANDS RUINED IN STORM,
BUT PLENTY LEFTFoR NEcES.
SARY SEEDING.
MANY BEDS we're DESTROYED
Manager Jno. j. WiIosn, Of the Coiun'-
bia Canning Company, However,
Makes a Reassuring Statement to
Farmers of County.

The Columbia Canning Co. was hard
hit in the hail storm Monday after
noon. Mr.. Wilson, the manager Of the
company, had tomato plants that he
had grown under canvas that were
ready for the field, and all that was
necessary for their transplantinG was
the settled condition Of the weather.
Mr.. Wilson had nursed these plants
and gotten them in this stage at .
great deal of time and expense, and
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04
MUSCLE SORENESS RELIEVED

Unusual work, bending and lifting
or strenuous exercise is a strain on
the muscles, they become sore and
stiff, you are cripples and in pain
Sloan's Liniment brings you quick re.
lief, easy to apply, it penetrates with
out rubbing and drives out the sore
ness. A clear liquid, cleaner than
not stain the skin or clog the pores.
Always have a bottle handy for the
pains, aches of rheumatism, govt, lum.
bago, grippe, bruises. stiffness, back
ache and all external pain. At your
druggist, 25c.-(Advt.) 3
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04
A WORD TO MOTHERS

There seems to be more than tho
usual number OF children suffering
from measles, whooping coughs and
other children's diseases this spring.
Do not neglect any cold, for a cold
weakens the system and makes a
child more liable to attack of more
serious ailments. Foley's Honey and
Tar relieves coughs. colds and Group.
-SMISER DRUG CO.-(Advt.)
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04
SUPPOSED TO.

"Why can't you get my son on the
police force?"
"He is too light"
That's a queer objection. Won't he
fatten up in a few weeks after he
gets on the job"
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1917-05-04
SHOULD ENLIST
IN u. S. NAVY

Writing home John Wesley Finney.
of this county, who recently enlisted
in the navy, says:
Tell all the boys to join the navy.
| never felt better in my life and the
work is most interesting. | am get
ting as hard as rock and like it bet
ter all the time"