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VV v -A. A. wV -A. vA- v, v- v. I CHAT of PEOPLE and EVENTS. 1 I FIT In a pair of Queen Quality Shoes the empha sis comes on the word "FIT." Queen Quality fits the foot others do sometimes. H LOWNDES COUNTY SHOE CO. COLUMBUS, THE FALL FAIR. (Continued from First PKe. I of the fair association! iu an eixort to make it aa ocea siou long to be remembered by j the people of Columbus and by the strangers who are within our gates. It is expected that; military companies from at least half a dozen of the surrounding cities and towns will be present and will participate in the com petitive drill, which is to take place at ten o'clock in the morn ing. The different visiting companies will assemble at the armory of the Riflemen in the city hall building at nine o'clock, and here the procession will be formed and will march direct to the fair grounds, being preceded by the famous Fourth Regiment Band, of Meridian, which has been engaged to furnish music throughout the progress of the fair. The day will be brought to a close with a grand military ball which will take place Friday night. The fair proper will close on Friday, but on Saturday after noon there will be a game of foot ball between teams representing the Agricultural and Mechauical College at Starkville and the . University of Mississippi at Oxford As stated in a preceding para graph, there are something like seventy-live horses here, and these animals will participate iu a grand parade which will leave the fair grounds at nine- o'clock Tuesday morning and traverse the principal streets of the city. This parade will be led by the Fourth Regiment Band, and a number of jockeys will appear in costume, thus forming a brill iaut pageaut which will auspi ciously mark the opening of the fair and will be well worth i witnessing. The grounds will be open all day to-morrow for the reception of exhibits, and there will be competent attendants present to receive all articles sent in and see that they are allotted to the proper space in the various de partments. Next week is the gala week for Columbus and Lowndes county, and our people should one and all co-operateheartily withthedirect- j 9he XZclumbutt &ri( $eed e. j Offers to the Wholesale Trade of Western y Alabama and Northeast Mississippi the ! freshest and most complete stock of :: Bri $ccd;f, Victims, Sheea, siaU, "Ckthing ladies' and enU' furnishings D1UECT FROM THE BEST MILLS AND FACTORIES OF THIS COUNTRY. Our stock will be complete at all times and will embrace everything carried in a first-class wholesale house. We are'offering some unique bargains to the wholesale trade this fall and winter and especially in vite our merchants to call and look through our stock before buying. Mail Orders Promptly Filled. Merchants' 'eckt MISSISSIPPI, ors of the fair association in the I tnon wmcn tney are maKing 10 leisure me success oi ine exni bition. Cordage Mill Starts To-morrow. The plant of the Columbus Yarn and Cordage Company in Robertson's Addition is com- nleted. and will besrin ooerations to-morrw. Steam was turned on last week for the purpose of r testine the machinery and every thing worked nicely. The com pany has a large lot or orders already booked, and after things the Great was the historic figure get in shape the plant will be claiming attention m his reforms, kept running both night and day, his travels and in the progress giving employment to about science and literature during forty operatives and turning out re'SQ- about twenty five hundred j The details of the Owen-Proc-pounds of yarn daily. i tor wedding, celebrated at Mr. John W. Steen is presi- Eufaula, I. T. on the fifth, are dent c f this company and Mr. J. read with pleasure in this, the W. Jones is vice president, while former home of the bride,, who Mr. Ben N. Love is secretary , is endeared to a wide circle here, and general manager. Both Mr. and is so prominently connected. Steen and Mr. Love will give As a girl of unusually lovable their personal attention to the nature, of gentle and attractive business, and as both are men of character, she is remembered experience and ability the sue- and' missed by many friends in cess of the venture is assured. Saved Two From Death. "Our little daughter had an almost fatal attack of whooping eouah and bronchitis," writes Mrs. W. K. IJavi land, of Armonk, N. Y., "but, when all other remedies failed, we saved her life with Dr. King's New Discovery. Our neice, who had consumption in an advanced stajie. also used this wonder ful medicine and to-day she is perfect ly well." Desperate throat and lung diseases yield to Dr. King's New Dis covery as to no other medicine on earth Infallible for coughs and colds. r.0c. and $1.00 bottles guaran teed by Chapman &. MaytieU1. Trial bottles free. Machinery Arrives. Ten car loads of machinery for the new Kavanaugh Knitting mill which is now in course of con struction here, arrived in the' city last week from Cohoes, N. Y., where Mr. Kavanaugh form- erly operated a mill. Mr. Jno. W. Mclnuess. who is to be superintendent of the mill, ac companied by ten experienced workmen, will arrive in the city this week, and the work of in stalling the machinery will be begun at once. Mr. C. VV. Shedd, who for some time past has been in an infirmary at Nashville, has re turned to his home in this city. The Dispatch is glad to note that he is much improved in health. Gclumbu', Stlhs. The fair, with a multitude of attractions in its train," -will monopolize the social interest of the coming week, and Colu mbians, feeling a pride in its success, will cause the days to stand with out a rival. Apart from the races, the event arousing enthu siasm is the floral - parade to be the feature of the afternoon of Wednesday. Already unique de signs for decorations: are at a premium, and a beautiful parade is promised as a reward ot, the untiring efforts of an efficient committee, undaunted by the short time granted them for preparations, and eager to have Columbus excel. After the ex citement and work incident to thf fnir arfl nvfir. the chlb world ; i ' ua 1 Wwai V Ul iuavbivitj , nut ici.r. tut first steps toward giviDg life aod color to the new season. Next week, meetings cf the Tuesday Whist and the Ladies Whist clubs are scheduled, and will be followed by the announcement of dates decided upon for the initial entertainments. The Reading Circle beginning its work with the dawn of October, met with Miss Mary Mayo yesterday. In the study of Kussia, wrncn occu pies alternate Saturdays, Peter whose hearts are harbored a host of bright wishes for her happiness. From an extended account of the wedding in The Indian Journal of recent isssue, the following extracts descrip tive of the pretty ceremony are gleaned: "A notable occasion was the marriage of Miss Ljdia Watson Owen to Mr. Marion Bailey Proctor, which happy event was solemnized at the home of the bride on last Wednesday evening at half-past seven o'clock. A pleasant night without with Japanese lanterns decorating yard and galleries; within, elabo rate decorations and a cordial welcome, accorded the brilliant assemblage of those responding to Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Owen's invitation. Shortly before the hour appointed for the ceremony, Mrs. J. Burdett rendered a beautiful solo, and as the strains of the love song died away, Mendelssohn's wedding march rang out announcing the bridal party whose ir approach was heralded by the prettiest of little ribbon bearers, , Master Leo Whitlow and little Miss Crane. First to enter was Mr. F. C. Owen as best man with the maid of honor, Miss Crabtree, attired in a lovely gown of soft India silk. Next to enter was a dainty little couple, Master WalterFears and Miss Neoma Tully arrayed in spotless white and scattering flowers in the path of the bride (and groom. Miss Owen made an exceptionally stylish bride in an exquisite Parisian gown, em broidered in chenelle, at her throat a loyely spray of lilies , of the valley formed of pearls, a ! gift from the groom. Her flow ers, brides roses and lillies of the valley. In the bay window ar tistically decorated in white and gold, the party was picturesquely grouped during the cere motiy performed in a solemn and impressive manner by the Rev. W. Li. Stranbury of the Baptist chuch. Mr. and Mrs. Proctor left on Thursday morning for a visit to Kansas City, the St. Louis Exposition and other points of interest. On their return they will be heartily welcomed into the coterie of the young married set which forms such a large ,and delightful part of Eufaula society." Mr. T.A.B. Franklin,, Col. Lincoln, Mr. B. A. Weaver, Mr. J L. Walker, Mr. and Mrs., JEarl Burris and the Rev. Dunbar Hunt Ogden formed a pleasant party of Columbians at the marriage of Miss Mary, Pearl Walton aod Mr. T. . O. Burris on Wednesday. The wedding, which occurred at the country place of Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette vviiiis near Hamilton, was a lovely ceremonial with Mr. Og den as the officiating clergyman, and particularly noteworthy were the effective .decorations wherein rich-hued autumn roses and smilax predominated. Mr. Burris was attended by Mr. Dudley Walton as best man, while Miss Walton, who made a charming bride in a pown of white crepe de ch'ne over taffeta, had as maid of honor her sister, Miss Fannie Walton, as brides maid, Miss Lily Boyd. Com pleting the wedding party were the little nieces of the bride, who served as ribbon bearers and flowers girls. As the wife of a leading business man, who counts a legion of friends, Mrs. Burris will be cordially greeted upon her arrival in Columbus where she is already known and admired. Mrs. William States Jacobs and little son leave this week for Nashville to the regret of count less friends who always welcome their home-coming. The fifth anniversary of Dr. Jacobs' pastorate of the Woodland Street Presbyterian church will be celebrated with appropriate ex ercises to-day and handsome invitations to be present on this occasion have come to his former parishioners here. Dr. Jacobs has been eminently successful in his work,, and the anniversary should bring sincere congratu lations both to him and to the church he so ably serves. Readers of "The Outlook" have enjoyed a series of charmingly written articles by Mrs. Isabel Dangaix Allen, who is a frequent contributor to its columns, and is fast winning literary laurels. As a visitor to Miss Sherrill, Mrs. Allen is recalled most pleasantly. Since her marriage to Dr. William Allen the well known writer and philanthropist, she has resided in New York, where her talents have received full and early recognition. A class, composed of a number of Columbus ladies, has been or ganized for a study of Domestic Science at the College this win ter, and will meet regularly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Among those who hope to master the culinary art and receive their degrees before the passage of many months are Mrs. George Banks, Mrs. tV. H. Brooks, Mrs. Ayers, Mrs. Walter Weaver, Mrs. Osborue, Mrs. R. A. Car son, Mrs. J. T. Searcy, Jr., and Miss Power. Miss Sallie P. Billups left Wdnesday eyemng for Athens, Georgia, where she will spend the winter with her aunt, Mrs. Ferdinand Phinizy. Miss Grey Irion is another absentee- Miss Irion left Friday, and will be in Washington several months. Miss Jeffie Johnson is conva lescing from the severe illness that has prevented her from re suming her duties as a member of the Industrial Institute and College faculty this session. Miss Johnson is expected soon from her home in Hernando. Mrs. John Richards and Miss May Richards are the guests of Mrs. Jesse Page Woodward during the absence of CoL and Mrs. Richards in St. Louis. Other Columbians visiting the iUPfi 4 ' o o c 4 Than STAND Ever in opposite chants and Farmers Bank. , - - EVERYTHING FOR MEN AND BOYS Complete up-to-date and the best of it's kind from the durable Work Shoe to the Swell Silk Hat, from Overalls to Sunday Apparel. We extend to all a cordial in vitation to visit us and see the best arranged and handsomest store in the city. You will be welcomed. 5- 0 ft. iJ 1 9 5? Columbus Clothing Company. 3- Exposition are: Mrs. Bradford, Miss Marianne Bradford and Dr. Louis Crigler. Mrs. Howard Teasdale has re turned from a visit to Atlanta; Mrs. Grey Sturdivant from a pleasant summer at Monteagle. Miss Ruth Kennebrew has re turned from Louisville, Ken tucky, where she has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Norton. Mrs. Florence Carson, who has spent the greater part of the week in Memphis, was expected home yesterday. Mrs. William Sterling Turner and Miss Kissie Hairston were visitors on Wednesday. Mrs. Elizabeth Watt arrived Tuesday from Greensboro, Alabama, Confessions of a Priest. Rev. Jno. S. Cox, of Wake. Ark., writes, "For 12 years I suffered from Yellow Jaundice. I consulted a num ber of physicians and tried all sorts of medicines, but got no relief. Then I beoran the use of Electric Bitters and feel that I am now cured of a disease that had me in its grasp for twelve years." If you want a reliable medi cine for Liver and Kidney trouble, stomach disorder or sreneral debilitv, get Electric Bitters. It's guaranteed by Chapman & Mayfield. Only oOc. THE OLD r With increased facilities we are prepared to do reasonably and promptly your Repair Work on Gins, Engines, Boilers, Saw Mills, Etc. . . - , , A i ., CASTNGS MADE PROMPTLY Skilled Workmen. Reasonable Charges. Prompt Work. Satisfaction Guaranteed. night Up in Town, College F. fill. JACOB S p n n yiilbi! n n I r. m r. m r. few, r. T our NEW the Mer- r. r. r. m Jttusie tftcre Will be opened this week and tin p.t! ronage or the people of Columbus unil surrounding country is solicited The. will carry at all times a full ami eoiu plete line of... Pianos, Organs, Banjos, Violins, Mandolins, Brass Instruments and Musical Novelties. All the Late and Popular Sheet Music Kept in Stock. Can save you money on atiytbii. in the Music line. Call and see u-.. You w ill be convinced. I TAYLOR'S MUSIC STORE, M. E. TAYLOit, 1'rop. Columbus Clothing to.'s CId Stand. RELIABLE Street. Phone Service, MACHINE SHOP DP I