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The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
GYPSY GARDEN Dainty.

4 very creditable entertainment
for the benefit of the Humane De
partment Of the W. G.. r. U. was held
on the Court House lawn last Thurs
day evening.
About 200 were in attendance. Dur
ing the afternoon, a sale Of refresh
ments, fortunes told by pretty girls
in gypsy costumes, and a much visit
ed grab bag yielded nice sum Of
money to supplement the Centennial
Float Fund, for which the Garden
Party was planned
After eight o'clock those present
were entertained with a most enjoy
able musical program in which many
Of the talented musicians Of the city
contributed Those to whom the public
were indebted were Mesdames John
Jones, W. X. Sparks, Mary j. Bright.
Donald Fraser, Ettie Dotherow, Miss
es Mary Lucille Bright, Mary AIDE
laidc Mccullough, Eva Byrd Fraser,
Lillian Sparks. Mr. Sydney Bell, Mrs
W. r. Sparks and Rev Arthur NJ.
Growdcn, d. D., added graphic five
talks upon timely subjects.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
ATTENDs SONS MEnDlNG-

Ripley, Miss, Aug. 30.--Joe Cook,
president of the State Normal at Hat
iesburg, spent Friday and Saturday
in Ripley, leaving Saturday morning
or the northern part of the county,
where he went to witness the mar
'iage Of his son, Prof. II. NJ. Cook, to
Miss Ruby Wilson Of this county. DR..
v. T, Lowrey performed the ceremony
or Prof Cook and his lovely bride,
Eho is one Of this county's most popu-
ar and intelligent young women.
Prof. and Mrs. Cook will be at home
It Biloxi after a few days spent on a
1rief bridal trip. Prof Cook is prin-
,ipal Of the High School at Biloxi.
Nhile in Ripley DR. Cook had a con-
ference with Hon. Fred B. Smith, one
4 the trustees of the State Normal,
md spent some time calling on per-
,onal friends and enjoying the day
ookug around the historic town Of
Ripley.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
TO MATURE PLANS
FOR ALL DAY sing
CHAIRMAN J. /. HARRISON
CALLS A MEETING FOR
FRIDAY NIGHT
AT GILMER HOTEL
Reports OF Committees To Be
Heard And Arrangements
Completed For Annual
Event Sept. 1lth.

The Dispatch is requested to an
nounce that the executive committee
Of the Annual All-Day Singing will
meet next Friday night at 7:3O
o'clock in the parlor Of the Gilmer
Hotel. Inasmuch as the singing is
to take place one week from next
Sunday, Chairman Harrison is de-
sirous of hearing full reports from
the various committees and getting
thing in readiness for the event.
Heretofore, the meetings have been
attended very largely by men. Mr..
Harrison wishes to see all these men
on hand next Friday night and also
desires to see a large delegation of
ladies'.
Up to date, approximately three
hundred baskets have been pledged.
1t is estimated that five hundred will
be required A great crowd will be
here to attend the singing, and Co
lumbus must feed the pope well.
Our long established reputation for
liberal and generous hospitality must
be sustained on this occasion. IL you
haven't been asked to contribute a
basket as yet, don't wait to be asked.
Call up Mr. ]. |. Harrison, at the
Gilmer hotel, and volunteer to furnish
\ basket full of good food. If you
prefer to give money, make the fact
Known to Mr. A. A. Breast, Mr. Fl. r.
King or Mr.. H. N. Gerhart.
! The dea is to make this years
singing even greater success than
t was last year, an din order to do
this we will have to ego some"
Remember Friday nights meeting.
and be on hand at 1880 o'clock. The
will not last more than one
hour.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
SCHOOLS TO OPEN
ON SEPTEMBER II
Organization Plans For Opening
Columbus Public Schools Are An
nounced by Superintendent.

The following general outline of
the pre-opening preliminaries of the
Columbus Public Schools has been
announced by Professor II. H. Ellis,
the superintendent:
Thursday, September 8-Tests for
pupils and their classification.
Friday, September 9-At nine
o'clock, a. M, faculty meeting of all
teachers at the Stephen d. Lee High
School
Saturday-Arranging reports of
pupils tested on Thursday
Formal 0pening-Sunday evening,
September 18th, at 1880, at the
Stephen D. Lee High School.
All pupils who do not know about
their grades and classification for the
coming session will meet their teach
ers at their respective schools, Tues
day morning, at 9 o'clock, September
8th. Teachers will meet their prin-
cipal at s o'clock the same morning
for direction and instruction in the
testing and classification of pupils in
their respective grades.
Pupils from other schools, pupils
having moved to Columbus since
school closed, pupils having failed to
make their grades last term, summer
school pupils taking advance work
and claiming credits for less time
than required, will come prepared to
take tests for proper grading and
Pupils from other ac-
credited high schools will be received /
upon proper credentials without ex-
animation. Children starting to
school for their first time need not
come at this time. Pupils should go \
to the teacher Of the grades from
which they wish to pass. We hope .
no pupils will defer this matter until
.he opening Of the school, September
18th. So far as possible all pupils
should be present at the opening Of
school Monday /
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
CONTRACTS LET FOR THREE OF
THE COLLEGE BUILDINGS

The following telegram 90 the Dis
patch from The jackson Daily News
was received last Sunday morning:
Contract for the erection of a dor
mitory and an academic building at
the State College for Women at Co
lumbus was let by the State Bond
Commission here, Saturday. a. ]. S.
Moudy q Co, Of Chattanooga, The
prices are as follows: For academic
building, S7l,GO4; dormitory, Sl2s.-
256. Contract for the erection Of a
teachers home al the same institution
went to l. c. CARRIER, Of jackson, the
price being S57.329.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
AN ENJOYABLE
TIME COMING
Street Fair or Garden Party Carnival
to BE Given at Court House Lawn
on Friday Night.

Franklin Academy is the oldest
school in Mississippi. The history OF
this grand old intuition of learning
is co-existent with the city in which
1t was established. Long useful and
honorable have been the years of its
history. From its walls many young
men and women have gone forth into
the world to brighten and bless by
their influence.
Mindful of this fact, and proud of
the splendid record of Franklin
Academy, the Parent Teacher Associa-
tion of the school have determined to
have a historical float N the parade
which will march up and down the
streets Of Columbus on the occasion
of the Centennial and Homecoming
Celebration the later part Of October.
To form the nucleus Of fund to pro-
vide a suitable float, the Parent
Teacher Association Of franklin Acad-
emy VIII give an entertainment On
the court house lawn next Friday
evening. beginning at seven o'clock.
It will be n the nature Of a street
fair or garden party carnival, and
bids fair to furnish great fun and
amusement.
Some Of the most interesting fea-
lures Of the entertainment viii be:
A bearded woman; your presen.
and future accurately told; the long,
short and fat family; fun at the grab
bag; other interesting carnival
amusemcnts.
The ladies invite you to "bring
everybody. even father.
Be on hand at the hour named in
order that you may miss ncle of the
stunts
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
TIE MoMAN,S CLUE.

Friday afternoon the Advisory
Board Of the Woman's Club met to
consider the application for the po-
iition of Secrctary-Custodian Of the
club Miss Katherine Mason was
appointed 70 fill the place. She is
woman especially fitted for this
rork, having bad valuable experience
iu a school for young ladies and with
Chautauqua work. She will make 4
delightful hostess at an times and
viii be quite efficient in having
charge Of the tea room. The COM
mittee also discussed plans for the
Centennial. during which time the
club wil keep open housS TO all
guests. Several other matters Of
business were taken up after which
the meeting was adjourned.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
Columbus Tradesmen Preparing
For Great Celebration On
Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5
Committees Appointed To Handle Various Phases of The Event
To Be An Enjoyable And Successfully Managed Affair
"A Majority OF The Stores Will Close.

Columbus tradesmen, the BARRIERS
machinists, retail clerks, railroad
men and other workers of the city
are perfecting plans for great cele-
bration of Labor Day next Monday
The following committees have beer
appointed to look after the various
phases of the celebration.
Barbecue Committee-Hon. A. Y
Glover, chairman; Mr.. f. r. Cooper,
Mr.. Wood Brooks,
Table committee-Mr. Irby S.
Leach, chairman; Messrs. W. H.
Ryan, j. H. Egger, r. 0. Brooks, Jay
Aldridge and John Yarber.
Transportation Committee-Mr. G.
D. Wood, chairman; Messrs. j. A.,
Williams and John Sherror.
Publicity and Program Committee
Mr.. J. R. Gray, chairman; Messrs
R. C. McRae, Steve Nash and c. L.
Ballentine.
Dance Committee--Mr. George
Mosby, chairman; Messrs. r. c.
McRae and NJ. f. Sheackleford
Music for the occasion will be fur
nished by the Big Six Orchestra, of
Greenwood. This organization will
furnish music for the execises of the
day and will play for the dance that
Is to be given at night.
The principal speaker of the oc-
casion will be Professor H. H. Ellis,
superintendent of the Columbus
schools. Other speeches will be
made, among them being a short ad-
1ress from Mr.. j. r. Manser, secre-
tary of the Chamber of Commerce,
who will speak on "Co-Operation."
A petition is being circulated, ask
ing the merchants of Columbus tof
close their stores next Monday in or
der that all the clerks may attend the
Labor Day celebration.
Ball Game For Labor Day.
Manager E. L. Kuykendall, ,Nof the
City League, has announced that ne
has arranged with the Scooba players
% be here on Labor Day to cross bats
With a Columbus nine in game that
viii be one of the best of the season
'or the Independent championship Of
Northeast Mississippi.
People Asked To Attend.
The working men and women of Co
umbus call upon all the people of the
ity to cooperate with them in MAX !
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
COUNTIANS'
TO BE HERE TODAY.
Large Delegation of Alabama
Citizens En- Route TO Stark
vile viii Stop Here.

Columbus will have the pleasure
of entertaining for a short time to-
day a large degation of our neighbors
and friends from Lamar County, Ala.
About thirty auto loads of the most
prominent and progressive farmers
of Lamar County are going to the
A. & M. College to spend day at
that far-famed Institution. They will
pass through Columbus on their way
to Starkville, and will spend a little
time here.
A large majority Of these visitors
are regular patrons Of Columbus
stores, They live in Columbus legiti-
mate trade territory. They are not
strangers in any sense of the word.
II is the duty Of the people of Colum
bus to meet and greet them most
cordially, and make them feel that
they are welcome here.
The Alabamians are expected here
about nine o'clock, They will be re-
ceived at the office of the Chamber Of
Commerce. Let as many of us as can
do so be there to give our visitors
the glad hand
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
INSPECTION FOR
POTATO PLANTS

+ MIR. Thomas 0Neill, plant inspec-
tor for the counties Of Lowndes
Monroe and Noxubee, with head
quarters in Columbus, requests The
Dispatch to announce that all per
sons who are raising sweet potatoes
or sweet potato plants to sell shouts
communicate with him at once in
order that he may make the proper
inspections
Black rot and stem rot are plant
diseases that may be stamped out ano
the State Plant Board provides fol
inspections The first inspection il
made when the slips are bedded out.
Before the sweet potatoes are taker
from the ground there n another 10.
speetion. The storage houses are alsc
carefully looked into. No plants OF
potatoes can be transported, sold OF
given away without the inspectors
certificate showing the same to be
free from disease
The inspections cost nothing as
they are provided for by the state.
If you intend raising sweet pota-
tees or sweet potato plants to sell
il will be to your interest to com.
municate with Mr. Thomas O'Neill
Columbus, Miss, or with the State
Plant Board Agricultural College
Miss.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
Rooms Wanted For
Centennial Visitors

To the Housekecpcrs Of Columbus:
At the recent joint meeting Of the
various committees Of the Centennial
and Homecoming celebration to be
held during the week Of October 18th
it was decided that an appeal should
be made to the people Of Columbus
e. furnith the Housing Committee
the number Of visitors they may be
able To accommodate with lodging and
meals. In order TO facilitate the work
Of the committee the following in
formation Is desired.
After providing for your own per-
s5nal guests how many persons can
you furnish with lodging and meals d?
At what price2
How many can. SOU furnish with
lodging or'y2 At what price?
How many can you furnish with
meals on'y2 At what price2
Il win be appreciated If this in
formation hy given at once to Mr.
l. T. Kaufman Chairman of the
Housing COMMITTEES, OF 90 Mr.. j. Z.
Manser. Secretary Of the Chamber of
Commerce.
Respectfully.
r. r. JOHNSTON.
Executive Chairman.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
MEETING or ArXILIARY

On Tuesday afternoon at f.30
O'Clock the Woman's Auxiliary of
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church met
with Mrs. Il. p. Simrall at her home
on Main Street This was the
regular business and social meeting
IN which the ladies decided o. take
up the usual missionary box work
After making Interesting plans and
full discussion the guests were
served a delightful and dainty course
Of refreshments.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
BILLY" SUNDAY
COMING TO MISS.
Famous Evangelist To Hold Series Of
Revival Services At Meridian
AT An Early Date.

Meridian, Miss, Aug. 30.-BilIy
Sunday, famous evangelist, has ae-
cepted an invitation extended BY the
Meridian Ministers Association to
visit Meridian and deliver series of
sermons. As soon as he can deter
NINE the date of his coming, prepara-
tions will be begun for tha erection
of such tabernacle as will be requir-
ed to accommodate the great crowds
that will be expected to attend the
meeting during the religious cam
paign. A tabernacle with seating
capacity Of not less than 1000 IS
anticipated.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31

ing the celebration a great success
All are invited to attend the picnic
and barbecue, and listen to the music
and speeches. Good order will be
maintained, and all who join in the
celebration are promised an enjoyable
time.
Stores to Close.
We, the undersigned merchants of
the City of Columbus, in recognition
of the day set aside for Labor, do
hereby agree to close our places of
business on Labor Day, September 5,
1921, in order that our employees may
observe and have this day of rest and
w. C. Beard, Incorporated,
Kaufman Brothers.
Columbus Clothing Company.
F. w. Woolworth Company.
A. J. Rombach.
John A. Lipsey.
Piggly Wiggly,
Simon Loeb & Brother.
w. C. Gray.
E. C. Scott.
Banks Hardware Company.
Harris Hardware Company.
McGowan-Pe -Sherrod Hdw. Co
L. RosensZweig Co.
Broken Dollar Store.
H. Hirshmap.
NJ. Kirby & Brother.
S. B. Schwab.
The Steen Company.
J. f. Card.
Loeb's Variety Store.
Phillips & Company.
NJ. Runciman.
A. Feinstein.
Pratt Mercantile Company.
Brandon & Glover.
Hanna & Thelgie.
f. A. Greenlee.
Charles C. Buder
J. Alter.
John B. Card.
]. S. Hasty.
Columbus Shoe Shop.
Spann Brothers.
f. j. Green.
J. K. Carter.
Phillips Bros. & Burris.
Smith Grocery Company.
The Drug Stores.
The drug stores of the city will pur-
ue the usual method of holidays by
losing at noon.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
Respectfully
r. r JOHNSTON.
Executive Chairman

Friday n.ght the young men Of
Vest Point entertained with a de-
hghtful dance. at which MANY of the
younger set of Columbus were pres
eut Among those who enjoyed the
evening were Misses Lucy e rter.
Hazel Jacob. Elizabeth Kennedy, and
Rebecca 2. Pegucs. Messrs. Doc
Hartman. Zan PerHcs. Percy Maer.
George sherman. Jr- Oscar Barfield
Swinton Potts. Steve Potts. Leonard
Brooks. John Kennedy Preston King.
WyEe Johnston and Jones notherow
Music vas furnished by Johnstons
orchestra. Of Memphis. and reports
u ia fre time for al present
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31

Mr.. Battle Bell, Jr- is expected
home Saturday from Birmingham
where he has been working through
out the vacation season. His many
friends here will welcome him back
an dare anxious to see him play in
some Of our games Of ball, since he
has had a great deal Of valuable
training while playing with the City
League Of the Magic City.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
COLE TOURNAMENT.

The Greenwood Country Club has
invited the members Of the Columbus
Golf Club to their city, on Labor
Day. September 5th. The invitation
win no doubt b. accepted by many Of
the Columbus golfers.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
RELIGIOUS WORKERS MEET
IN INTEREST OF STRONG
ARM OF THE CHURCH.
SPLENDID TIME SAT.
Two Days To Be Devoted To
Exercises That Will Make
Stronger The Work of
The Sunday Schools.

The Lowndes County Sunday School
Convention will be held next Saturday
and Sunday at Mt. Vernon. A pro-
gram of unusual excellence has been
prepared, and the president, DR.. N. D.
Guerry, of Artesia, is expecting one
of the most successful and most en-
joyable conventions ever held in the
county.
Following is the program for Sat
urday afternoon:
Song Service led by Mr.. Holloway
Devotional led by Mr.. j. A. Goree.
Welcome Address by Mr.. c. O..
Shackelford.
Response by Hon. John F. Frierson.
Roll Call and Report of Schools.
Report Of the President, DR.. N. D.
Guerry.
appointment of Committees.
Report of the Secretary Treasurer,
W. S. Lindamood
Reports of Beat Presidents on Con-
dition of Sunday Schools of County.
Quartette led by Mr. Holloway.
The Superintendent and His Help
ers, by Mr.. W. N. Puckett.
Main Hindrances to Sunday School
Work and How to Combat Them, by
Prof. ]. A. Lamb.
How to Run Union Sunday School,
by Mr.. c. c. Anderson.
Three Agencies Of Evangelism,
The Home; 2, the Sunday School; 81
The Pastor, by Mr.. B. G. liull.
one-Minute Talks by I've Sunday
School Workers.
Report of Entertainment Committee.
Adjournment.
Sunday Morning.
The program for Sunday morning
September 4th, is as follows:
Musical Program at $50, led by Mr..
o. M. Holloway.
Devotional Service led by Rev. w.
Fred. Long.
Shall We Stress the Spiritual Side
of Sunday Schools More? Why?
Mr.. Van Pelt
Introducing the Young to the
Friendship and Service of Jesus
Christ, Mrs. G. W. Vaughn.
Missionary Education in the Sunday
School, Mrs. S. A. Vaughn.
A Model Sunday School and How
to Have One, Mr.. w. N. Puckett.
Organized Bible Glasses and Teach
er Training, Rev. w. Fred. Long.
Song Service led by Mr.. Holloway.
Christian Education, by Ex-Presi-
dent H. l.. Whitfield.
Announcements.
Adjourn for Dinner.
Sunday Afternoon.
Song Service at 1:45, led by Mr.. o.
NJ. Holloway.
Devotional Exercises led by Rev. I.
f. Gregory.
Soul Winning in the Sunday School, II
by Mr.. ]. !. Harrison. h
The Superintendent and His Pro Z
gram, Rev. A. T. McIlwain, P. f. Il
Keeping the Country Sunday School {
Going All the Year, and Some of the
Problems We Face, Prof. Vaughn. Il
Preparation Of and Teaching the
Sunday School Lesson, Mr.. w. H. Il
Blake. II
"The Book We Study" Rev. t. II. '
Lipscomb.
One-Minute Talks by Live S. 5. {
Workers.
Reports by Committees.
Election Of Officers and Selection
Of Next Place of Meeting.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31

LiuIe Miss Ola B. HOLMAN. the at
tractive niece Of Mrs. Cauie Lanes-
tor. has returned % her home in
Swifton after an extended visit @
her aunt
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31

Mrs j. n. yemison left Monday
moung tol Oreeuuiie, wncre she will
spend several days a. tie guest e
Irs. W. i. Bsa4s.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31

The many friends Of Mr. d. S Nc
Clanahan are delighted to see him
out again after q rather serious III
ness which has confined him 70 his
home fs- some tine. He VIII be vel
coined back up toHn s0on-
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31

Miss Bertha Potts. Of Crawford.
has been the guest Of Miss Frances
Jacob for several days.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31

Mrs. J. C. Ward and two daughters
Of starkville, were in the city shop
ping Monday.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31
SHORT NEWS NOTES

Mr. S. B. Schwab, who has been in
New York the past four weeks buy
ing fall and winter merchandise, is
expected home today. Mrs. Schwab
and sons, Joseph and William, will
accompany him home.
The Columbus dispatch. (Columbus, Miss.) 19??-1922, 1921-08-31

Mr.. Douse Harris returned the
past week from Ell Molene, Sonora,
Mexico, where he has been working in
the gold mines the past summer. He
will leave soon for college.
X x
The many friends of Miss Louise
Terry will be glad to learn that she
has about recovered from a painful
accident caused by running a rusted
nail in her right foot.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1921-04-12
FOR TAX COMMISSIONER

We are authorized to announce
BEN WOODFORD, JR., of Bourbon
county, as a candidate for the Office
of Tax Commissioner Of Bourbon
County. with MRS. WALTER
CLARK, of Paris, as Deputy, subject
to the action of the voters at the
primary election on August 6. 1921.
We are authorized to announce
JOE B. SMITH as a candidate for
Tax Commissioner of Bourbon Coun-
ty, with FRANK COLLINS as Dep
uty County Tax Commissioner. sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
party.
FOR TAX COMMISSIONER
We are authorized to announce
JOHN ]. REDMON, of Bourbon
county, as a candidate for the Office
of Tax Commissioner of Bourbon
county, with THOS. TAUL and
FRANKIE SIDENER MORELAND
as deputies, subject to the action Of
the voters Of the county at the pri-
mary election in August. They re-
spectfully ask your support.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1921-04-12
FOR POLICE JUDGE

/ We are authorized to announce ].
W. BROWN. Of Paris. as a candidate
for Police Judge of the City Of Paris.
subject to the action Of the voters
in the primary election on August
s, 1921.
We are authorized to announce
THEODORE p. NIX, of Paris, as a
candidate for Police Judge Of the
City Of Paris, subject to the action
OF the voters at the primary cleo
ton on August 6, 1921.
We are authorized to announce
ROBERT s PORTER, Of Paris, as &
for Police Judge of the
City. Of Paris, subject to the action.
Of the voters in the primary. cleo.
ton On August 8, 1921.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1921-04-12
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