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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07
BANKS PROSPER.

The four banks of Columbus are
closing their years business and wind.
ING up the most successful year Of
their histories. Their assets are far
beyond what they have ever been
and the year closed brought to all Of
them an era of expansion and pros
perity which was undreamed of n
former years.
The four banks passed measure
If their prosperity on to their faith
jul employees and they are rejoic-
ing over substantial increases OF
salaries. II has been the most sue
cessful year in Columbus banking
history.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07
THE CENSUS.

Enumerators are now engaged IN
the taking Of the national census. It
Is being taken in this city and county
and it is of its Importance we would
speak.
The census and correctly enumer-
ating every inhabitant of the city
and county is the supreme duty be-
fore all of our people at the present
time. Upon the figures shown in
this tabulation will the whole future
of Columbus rest for The next census
period. If the indifference Of the
people or the fault Of the enumerators
causes Columbus to fall below her
actual attainment in FORMULATION and
resources, an injustice will be done
the city from which we may never
recover.
The census is the official record Of
the government in dealing with its
people, the growth and development,
the resources, and sn fact all. Of the
material things. 1t is the accepted
authority in all circles, showing the
development of city or section.
1t will be regarded as basis for all
commercial enterprises for the next
ten years. Therefore, its importance
now.
Every citizen Of Columbus and o.
the county must realize that it is
his or her duty to be enrolled. II the
enumeration fails to get you, don't
fail TO get him. See that all the
people in your employ are listed; that
all the servants in your home are en-
rolled; that all he hands on your
farm or at your factory are enumer-
ated. The enumerators viii apprcci-
ate your cooperation and help.
Columbus should show a population
of between twelve and fifteen thous-
and people and if all her population
is counted We VIII come close to this
( mark.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07
SELL BIG PLANTATION.

Aberdeen, Miss, Jan. A. Messrs.
Morgan and Jared yesterday sold to
w. H. Carlisle, president of the Mon.
roe Banking and Trust Company, the
A. s. Baskin plantation on the east
Of the Tombigbee river, consisting Of
1000 acres, for $4,000. Lee McAslin
bought the Leslie Hargis 95 acres
for 5000. There is a great demand
for Monroe County land and there are
several big land deals that will be
made in the next few weeks.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07
? still Believe IN Fairies.

A case just heard In the Tipperary
courts reveals the survival In Ireland
of belief in the fairies. 1t was a
claim for compensation for cutting
trees and bushes around fort at
SAanbally. The claimant said he espe-
chsly valued these bushes as there
was dancing and lights there every
night"
II was alleged that the defendant
had taken away the bushes to eyic'
the fairies. VI
The Judge pointed out that II there
we're fairies they would visit their an
ger on the man who dared TO cu'
the bushes and not on the owner. Tie
did not accept the fairy theory anc
dismissed the claim.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07
FUNERAL OF MRS. WILLIE
GRESHAM GRIFFIN

The body of Mrs. Willie Gresham
Griffin, who died last Monday morn
ing at six o'clock at Birmingham
nfrmary, reached this city yester-
day at noon on the Southern railroad
and the funeral obsequies and intern
ment in Friendship Cemetery followed.
Or. Felts, pastor of the First Metho-
list church, was the officiating minis
ser and the pail bearers were Messrs.
T. j. Locke, l.. +. Walker, Henry
Sherrod, Reuben Banks, C. w. Evans,
and S. B. Street Jr.
Mrs. Griffin was daughter of the
late w. S. Gresham, of this city. She
was the wife of Mr. Louis Griffin
formerly of Aberdeen, but of late
years, engaged in the railroad bust
ness in the Panama Canal zone. She
has been an invalid for many years
and her sufferings ended Monday as
above stated. Mrs. Griffin leaves a
son and her husband and two sisters,
Mrs. Marshall Morgan, of Washing
ton, ID. G. who reached the city for
The funeral and another sister, Mrs
florberry, of Liverpool, England, her
husband being the vice-president Of
the Liverpool Cotton Exchange.
The subject of this obituary is
well known in this city, her girl,
hood home, and many friends sympa-
thize with the sorrowing ones IN
their bereavement,
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07
MRS. KAUFMAN is
CRITICALLY IL l..

Mrs. Irwin Kaufman was still criti-
cally i'll at the Mckinley Sanatarum
yesterday Her fever continues high
and following childbirth this condi-
ton causes her loved ones and friends
the gravest apprehension, Three of
the leading physicians of this city
are in attendance at her bedside and
trying everything that love and skill
can suggest for her recovery.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07
WEEKLY COTTON REPORT.

Following is the weekly statement
II the Columbus Cotton Exchange foi
he week ending, Friday, January 2
Receipts last report 1906; Cores,
bonding date 1866; Receipts this
week LISP; Corresponding date 67
Shipments last report 1909; Ship.
nents this week 2,3l9; Total ship.
nents 9,S2S; Corresponding date TO-
$50; Stock on baud 5,9iS; Cores,
bonding date 6,3S7.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07
A CORRECTION.

In Sundays Dispatch it was stated
through an oversight that The truck
which collided with the Ford car on
College street Friday evening belong
ed to Robinson Motor Car Co. The
truck was the property of Robertson
and Company, grocers. We gladly
make this correction in justice to the
Robinson Motor Car Co.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07

The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Gerard
Franz, of Miami, Fla, will be glad
to learn that fine daughter has ar.
rived to bless their home. Mrs,
Franz is fondly recalled in this com.
munity as Miss Juliete Hamilton.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07
PoRGET YOuR TROUBLEs.

If you use one Of our Income Tax
Record books this year you viii for
get your troubles over income tax re-
ports. Let US show it to you. The
Dispatch.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07

Mr.. c. H. Terrell, one Of the most
able prescriptionists, and best men,
in the drug business in Columbus, is
again welcomed at the Weaver and
Harrington drug store, having re-
sumed his position there.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07

Mrs. w. o. Bowman and two chill
iren Of Aberdeen, are visiting in the
ety. the guests % Mrs. Bowman's
sister, Mrs. +. II. Sims.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07
BOX SUPPER.

The Egger Springs School will give
box supper on Saturday night, jan
uary 10th, for the benefit Of the
school. The public is invited.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07

Mr.. G, f. Brown spent the Christ.
mas holidays with his three daugh-
tiers in Montgomery, who all have
fine positions there.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1920-01-07
FORTY ACRES.

Forty acres valuable suburban farm
land. Cheap. Maer Realty Co.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26
A Lesson in Finance.

A somewhat dissatisfied owner of 8
few Liberty bonds, when discussing
them the other day with a man better
versed in business and finance than
himself. expressed something between
an inclination and determination e
sell these securities and invest the
money in bonds paying a higher rate
Of interest.
"Don't do it, said the Wise One
The Liberty bonds pay a. vel a. any
thing that can be called really good.
To this statement the owner Of the
bonds demurred and mentioned other
bonds, undeniably sound bearing .
higher interest
-You are wrong, declared the ex-
pert. Those securities are al right
but they pay no better than the Liber
ties In figuring what interest youI
bonds paw. you shoold forget what they
cost You and think only II what they
would sell for. What they would feteh
IN the market today j. your invest
usut to-day. Ths difference between
that and par i loss and irrelevant q
the present interest rate
This view Of the matter uas quite
new 20 the amateur fnsneier. ard b.
was reluctant 70 socspt Il a. accurate
yet accurate Il ls- in spite q she fact
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26
CURRENT COMMENT
The Last Call.

II the Republican governors of Con
necticut and Vermont have not yet
read the woman suffrage plank in the
Republican national platform, it should
be commended to them as worthy OF
their studious consideration. This is
what the Republican party in conven'
ton assembled earnestly hopes:
that Republican legislatures in states
which have not yet acted upon the
suffrage amendment will ratify the
amendment, to the end that all of the
women of the nation Of voting age
may participate in the election OF
1920.
Governor Marcus Holcomb, the rock
of Connecticut" was for many years
a Judge of the Connecticut supreme
court, and he is highly trained in con
STRUNG language. II is not necessary
TO tell him that the Republican suf
frage plank, adopted at Chicago, con
tains suggestion that he summon the
Connecticut legislature in special ses.
sion in order that il may rstify the
10Th amendment. The plank does not
mention the Connecticut legislature by
name; il does not specify Gov. Hol-
comb as an obstruction; but in hoping
that certain Republican legislatures
may ratify the amendment. to the end
that "sll the women of the nation OF
voting age" may vote in 1920, the
plank carries the indisputable impli-
cation that Gov. Holoomb should fall
into step and march along with the
party of progress.
The same observations apply TO Gov,
Clement OF Vermont. The party has
spoken; will he not heed its message
What granite like governors these New
England states are getting nowadays
Nothing is wanted of them but a call
for a special session Of the legisla-
ture; when called, the legislature
would do the rest. But nothing can
move, one reads, these awful granite
minds.-Springfield Republican
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

are scarcely expected to maintain their
population of 10 years ago although
Randolph in Orange county is expect
ed to show up well by reason of indus
trial development.
Granting that the five counties, be-
sides Addison, should show about the
same approximate loss as 10 years ago,
II would make an aggregate loss OF
approximately 1000 in those five coun-
ties.
But there are eight other counter
to be taken into the reckoning. OF the
eight, Washington county is perhaps
the most uncertain because of the fact
that Barre and Montpelier, the COM
munities which contributed most ma.
tcrially to the county's advance in
1910, have already been reported at
loss for 1920. As already stated this
loss is due to the detection OF granite
workers to munition plants during the
war period and the failure of all of
them to return, coupled with the les
SEEMING of immigration of stone workers
during the past few years. A similar loss
might be expected, therefore, in the
several other towns of the county which
are dependent to large extent on the
granite industry, such as Mortified,
Waterbury and Barre Town. These lat
ter towns may be able to hold their
own but the remaining towns of the
county surely cannot offset the loss in
Barre and Montpelier. SO it is reason
able to expect that Washington county
viii not show any advance in popula-
ton in this census.
In the other seven counties there is
greater hope of maintaining the states
populations but they have to meet
less of at least 1000 in the seven coun-
ties first named. Rutland, Caledonia,
Chittenden and Windsor counties are
likely to show an increase, and per-
haps Windham: but there is little hope
from Lamoille and Orleans counties
Therefore, the speculation comes to the
conclusion that Vermont will show a
slight increase in population although
not SO much as was expected at one
time.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

Probably Senator Lodge imagines he
has broken up the succession of the
Wilson dynasty through his speech at
the Chicago convention, McAdoo hav.
ing refused to run for Democratic can
didate for president. But if the facts
were known il would be found, perhaps,
that McAdoo had long ago planned to
cease the campaigning in his behalf and
that Lodges remarks had little effect
other than to smuse McAdoo. The
Wilson dynasty" stuff would have
fallen rather fat in the campaign,
however much enthusiasm the remark
brought forth in the Republican con-
vention.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

Speaking of campaign methods in
dulged in by candidates as of the
"russyfoot" variety and well known
TO politicians of Noah's time 1t is
true that Emery is not making much
Of howl over his candidacy but it is
equally true that he is doing merely
what the other candidates are doing on
an extended scale. The "pussyfoot
method, as we interpret the contempor-
sry's meaning, is getting in personal
touch with the voters whenever posi-
bic, No one supporting any of the can
didstes will deny, we believe, that their
candidates are doing that. least of all
the supporters of Bsbbitt, the candi-
date of the Burlington News, for Bah
bitt is probably the most travelled man
In the state Of Vermont at the present
time Apparently every crossroads
former and plantation has been visited
BY him or is planned to be visited if
time permits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

the orchestra at Norwich university,
Mortified, last Wednesday evening and
spent Thursday among friends in TINS
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Rice OF Gran.
willie motored here for the weekend
to visit Mr.. and Mrs. \. d. Rice Mrs.
Clifford Bliss of East Calais and
daughter, Barbara, were also recent
guests there.
Among those from Summit grange
to attend Central Vermont Pomona
grange in Randolph last Wednesday
were F. +. Cram, w. A. Averill, Miss
Carrie Howe, Mr.. and Mrs. f. o. Gull
yer, Mrs. Demars, Mrs. Roy Webster
and Miss Lottie Rich.
J. b. Kidder was at his home in
Burlington for the week end and at
tended the high school graduating ex-
ercises Friday. His daughter, Miss
Marion Kidder, was one of the gradu-
ates.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26
vERMoNT's POPULATION.

Announcement by the census bureau
Il the complete census returns Of Addi-
son county. the first subdivision of the
stste TO be reported fully. furnishes
figures on which an estimate Of the
states population can be based. Add
on county lost 81 per cent in popula-
ion during the past 10 years, but the
ate Of loss Eas not as great a. in 1910,
he rate that year being SO. Addison
Fas one Of SIX counties which sustained
Ueh loss in 1910, the others being
Bennington. Essex. Franklin, Grand
sic and Orange counties Two Of these
counties may show this year that they
ave been holding their own. II not 90
~ shesd Bennington county. with
e industrial growth IN the town Of
bennington, while IN Franklin county
has already been ss-rtsined that
81 city ~ 81 AibAns made = good
sroeussrs q gain. whi1h nay offsss
~ expected loss IN The SNAIL towns
issex. Grsnd lsls ard oranrs counties
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

A monument erected in Washington
square, New York, in honor of the sol
diers and sailors of that neighborhood
who were killed in the war, is described
as neither costly nor imposing only
a flagpole with marble base, after the
manner of the Liberty poles, which in a
simpler era of the republic were the
common type of war memorial. New
ertheless it is praised as an appropri'
ate and really artistic memorial. and
doubtless deserves the praise. Its com
parative inexpensiveness is to its ad-
vantage, because it encourages simpli-
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

Report on the site of that central
teacher training school is being anA
iously awaited by many people in
many sections of the state, while the
prospective teachers themselves are
taking something more than mild in
terest in the matter The statement
that the school would be in running or
der by the fall of 1920 will, of course,
have to be revised, unless it should be
possible for the school to start in some
present inadequate building until the
permanent structure could be erected;
and even that is not probable, in view
of the fact that a considerable length
Of time would be necessary to put any
sort of building in shape for the reeep-
ton of the teachers 1t would seem to
be advisable to postpone the opening OF
the school until such time as the ac-
commodations and equipment are ade-
quate to meet the needs of school of
such importance as the proposed teach
or training institution is expected to be.
be
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

Although Herbert c. Hoover has not
earned any titles in political sense,
he goes right on picking up college de-
grees with remarkable regularity and
frequency. Some proof of the high es-
TEEN in which the Californian is held is
revealed in the widespread recognition
given him by the colleges. The nearest
rival in the degree-acquiring contest is
Governor Coolidge of Massachusetts,.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

city of design. When a city or an or
ganization has much money TO spend
for a monument, it is likely to produce
something unnecessarily big and ornate
In ponuments. especially, simplicity is
recognized by art experts as the chief
thing to aim at. The finest monument
in America is, by common agreement
the Washington monument in the ma.
tional capital, which is a plain marble
obelisk A fagpoie with smooth mar
BILE base is almost as simple and dur
able, and has an additional fitness in
the use TO which it is put; the flag un.
der which those men fought and died
becomes a part of their monument
Broc1ton Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

In his party resume just prior to the
converting of the Democratic national
convention William Jennings Bryan
eliminates nearly all the candidates ex-
cept himself--providing, of course, he
is or has any intention of becoming
a candidate. Bryan's hostility to Presi.
dent Wilson is shown by revelations
now and then, and it is probable that
any Wilson picked candidate would re.
ceive but scant support from the Ne.
braskan.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

California's earthquake shock was
timed just right to impress the visitors
from the east with that states many
features of the bizarre sort, II is not
every state that can stage real hon.
est-to-goodness earthquake for its Wis.
itors, with buildings collapsing, steep
les topping and streets cracking in the
most approved movie" sort. No, Cali
fornia is in a class by itself when it
comes to the matter of earthquakes.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

that those who hold their Liberty bonds
till maturity viii get back their orig
inal investment in fun. For that ia
the making of profit on present invest
ment.
At any rate, that's what the Wise
One said, and he ought to know New
York Times.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26
ROXBURY
After Three Years Illness, Harry Til
den Died June IS.

After Three Years illness, marry IN
den Died June IS.
The community was saddened June
Is TO hear that Harry Tilden had qui-
etly gone in the early morning hours.
Mr., Tilden had been i'll for three years
with diabetes and complications. Dur
ing the. three years he had consulted
many physicians and had hospital
treatments in the effort to overcome
the trouble. but day by day the dis
ease had done its work and for the last
wear he had been unable to take any
active part in his work.
Harry White Tilden was the elder
son of George and Ida tWhitel Tilden
and was born in Roxbury, Oct. Q, 1887 !.
He was educated in the village school
and was graduated from Goddard sem
mary, Barre. He studied fore time IN
schools in Massachusetts, after his
graduation, then he came home 10 work
for his father in. the Tilden store. In
January. 1914, he entered into partner
shin with his father, under the name
of G. A. Tilden & Son. At the death
of Mr.. Tilden, few years later, his
Younger brother, Fred B. Tilden, was
taken into partnership with him, under
the name of Tilden brothers This con-
tinued until his health did not permit
of active work, and about year ago
the firm sold 10 B. c. Hall Of St Al
bans
Mr.. Tilden was appointed postmaster
in April 1916, and this Office he still
held, though the active work had been
done for the past year by B. c. Hall,
as assistant.
Mr.. Tilden took an active interest
in all that went for the welfare Of the
community, held several town Offices
and was trustee of the public library
at the time of his death. He was a
member Of the Sons Of the American
Revolution and of the Masonic lodge
of Mortified.
He was united in marriage to Mics
Emily Bond of this place April is,
1914. Two children, George Robert and
William Bond Tilden, were born to
them. He is survived by his wife and
children, his mother, Mrs. Ida Tilden,
and one brother, Fred r. Tilden. Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Tilden were on their
way TO Miami, Fla, where he has bust
ness interests. but word was sent TO
them at New York, and they returned
at once 20 Roxbury.
Funeral services were held IN the
Congregational church June ~ at 2
o'clock, Rev. Mr.. Paddock of Mortified
officiating. Members Of the Masonic
lodge Of Mortified attended and had
charge Of the services. The bearers
were brother MasOns; b. G. Hall, J. r.
Kidder. r. II. Merrill and p. S. Flint
of this place, c. A. Roys Of Cambridge
Mass, and Pearl Hall Of Mortified
The flowers were numerous and beau
tiful
Among those from out Of town 10
attend the funeral were Mrs. G. B.
smith Of Mortified, grandmother Of
Mr.. Tlden; Mr.. and Mrs Henry Smith
and Mrs. Edward Abel ard child Of
Mortified. Mr. and Mrs. George y.
Tilden. Mrs. Arthur Tilden. Miss
Blanche Tildeu and Mrs Averill Of
Barre; y. y. Howe Of Northheld, sid
new Bond Of Portland. Ne. G. A. Roys
and Win Brackett Of Boston; Mr. and
Mrs. c. X. Webb and Mrs. Fannie Vim
ton Of East Granville.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

Pictures taken of President Wilson
do not show his left hand in action.
Nor have visitors seen that left hand
in action when they have been permit
ted to see the executive in the White
House. Some diagnosis of the illness
that came upon him nearly 10 months
ago can be gained by considering the
concealment of the left hand and arm.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

"All the Republican presidents save
one" says Kentucky paper, "were
born in the Ohio valley" We have
nothing whatever against the valley
presidents, but how did Fairfield, VT,
get into the Ohio valley? = Boston
Transcript
We shall not attempt to answer the
contemporaries question but suggest
that Kentuckians have been inclined to
overlook the fact that there is YER
mont at all.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

An odd thing about most of the Dem
ocrats mentioned for nomination at
San Francisco is that they are consid-
cred for either president or vice -presi-
dent. In other words, they are nearly
all considered on par basis.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1920-06-26

Mrs. Harvey Wizgin and son Of Need
ham. Mass. and Master Everett Vain
ing e Needham HeiEhts. Mass. came
Monday Afternoon 60 visit Relatives
here for q few weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs- ~ ~ Bichsrdson ard
Wrs Mary Wilson u0tored 10 Gave
vile sunday
IuaQr z. = stanton and family. Mr.
Sfiusnn ard Kenneth Sfimson uaforef
thrnurh Rrookhed gulf b way 81
Randolrh bono Sunday.
Alien Kiddsr q BaTiington Plsyes IN