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The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
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Cards are out announcing the
wedding for May End.
Prot Harvey Long, spent last
Saturday and Sunday m Verona.
Misses Ida Chandler and Jennie
Burkitt. took in the country last
Sunday
Mr.. r. ". Chandler, made a bus
mess trip to Memphis, the FIRST Of
the week.
Mrs. Aidie Jones, Cnce Miss Ad-
die Hurlbor) is in the city on a
visit 10 her parents.
The handsome and invinciblo
Mr.. Brad Jamison, of Houston, was
In the city last week.
Misses Matte Blanche Stovall
and Julia Knox, spcnt last Sunday
very pleasantly in Verona.
Mr.. Edward Savage, who has
been attending the University at
oxford, returned home last week
on account ofillness, to stay.
Miss Tiila Frazee, returned home
last week from Woodland, where
she has been teaching for some
time. Sc welcome her back.
We return thanks to the Baptist
ladies for a nice dish Office cream,
and also to our young friends Ed
Poorc and Henry Knox for bring
ing the same.
Miss Lula Ezell, returned to her
home in Meridian last week, after
spending several days in our city.
She was accompanied by her sister
Mrs. Ada Gillian.
Miss Emma Mcdaniel. left last
Monday TO 60 into business tor a
firm 70 Louisville, Ky. We regret
TO lose her from our midst, but
wish her success in her new homo.
Tho lee Cream supper given
last Friday night at Mrs. Poore's
for the benefit of the new Baptist
Church, was a success, notwith-
standing the weather was little
cool s. was cleared.
Mr.. H. r. Moore gave bis friends
a chance last week to try the new
and fashionable drink, "Milk
shake" It is refreshing and tree
from all intoxicating liquors, there
fore we say to all during the hot
summer days call on him.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
To The Members OF The Press.

The following railroads have
been heard from and have agreed
to furnish transportation to the
members of the Press to and from
Grenada on the occasion Of the
Press Association on the oh Of
May next.
The Kansas City Memphis & Biz
mingham, Louisville New Orleans
& Texas, Illinois Central, Natchez
Jackson & Columbus, and Queen
& Crescent Route, will issue passes
to Grenada and return from points
within the State Of Mississippi.
Those finding it necessary to travel
over any Of these lines in a State
othor than Mississippi will have to
pay fare to State line, because of
Railroads claim they are prevented
by the Interstate Commerce Law
from issuing passes beyond State
lines. The Louisville & Nashville
will issue passes good over their
line from the point Of starting.
The Mississippi q Tennessee will
pass members within the State of
Mississippi on certificates Of mem
bership countersigned by a General
Superintendent ofthe road. Moth
ing has yet been heard from ahe
Mobile & Ohio and Memphis &
Charleston roads. In order to
avoid confusion and dlsappoint.
ment at the last moment, papers
that have not done so, will please
comply at once with the circular
addressed to them several days
ago. The names Of those desiring
to attend the Convention must be
sent to the Railroad managers, and
passes issued BY them. Some Of
the roads viii send the passes d.
rect others to me for distribution.
This viii require several days
time. The necessity for prompt
action is apparent.
Respectfully,
II - -
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

This is to inform the people of
Okolona and vicinity that l am
prepared to cut, fit and make dress
es IN the very latest style. Salts
faction guaranteed in all instances.
Can be found at the residence Of
r. L. Ashby on Gatlin st.
Respectfully,
Mrs. NJ. A. AsHBY.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

A school for the preparation Of
students for advanced classes in
the higher Colleges in the State.
Every attention paid to the mind
and heart of the pupils. Location
healthy; society excellent. Board
with best Of families only $500
per month. Tuition during Free
Term, Free; Tuition during Pay
Term $3.50 to $3.50 per month.
No whisky sold in nor near the
town. f. A. SMITH, Principal.
Jan. -, 'SS.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

by Fashions Of the season, Sat-
teen, Satteen, Satteen at J. Rubel
4 Co., as fine as any imported Sat
teen, only II IL cts. per yard.
Every lady should have a dress Of
h.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
30 pieces OF
Ginghams, all
cOlOrs. at 6I-2
cents, worth 10.
Ben Myers.
BUCKLEN,s ARNICA SAVE.

The Best Salve in the world for
cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt
rheum, fever sores, letter, chapped
hands, chilbrains, corns, and all
skin eruptions, and positively
cures Piles, or no pay required.
1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded.
Price 25 cents per box. Fer sale
by II. r. Moore druggist.-April
u, ".
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
Local News.

Advertiser, should remember
that the MESSENGER has a
larger circulation than any pa
per published in Mississippi
north Of the NickSburg and Ne
ridiau ReilrOad. and govern
themselye, accordingly.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

were pleased to see our friend
H. G. Buchanan, circulating among
, the friends of his bovhooi days
this week Henry IS now a citizen
of Russellvilie, Ala. where he is
doing good business. Success 90
him.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
Women, Delavs be peneeron.l

Madame Revere's Female Pills
for Women never fail to always
give speedy and certain relief.
Satisfaction guaranteed or money
returned Sent by mail, securely
esaled, In plain Wrapper, for One
Dollar: three boxes for Two Dol
lars. Particulars in letter for four
cents in postage stamps. Address
Mrs. Z. Revere, Box 2S3, Jersey
City, N. Jan 10, 'ss-Iy.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

Hon S. J.. Wilson asscdtbrougb
the city this week on ms return
from Macon. where BE- has been 10
attend the Tombigbea presbyterv.
Of which be is member.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

We understand our city fathers
have resolved to replace the old
frame college building on Main
street with a substantial brick.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
To The Farmers Alliance.

The undersigned would respect
fully solicit your produce Of all
descriptions on consignment for
sale or shipment as may be desir-
ed. We have had large expert
eneo in the produce line, and hope
TO give entire satisfaction.
J. L. COLLY & co.
Mar. 30, '8S.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
SpsSisItisS.


lam going TO leave very soon for a
trip to the Western par OF the state
80 come az once n You want any Pho
tographs made.
H r. won kohn.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
Cash paid for corn.
HARPER & ROGERS.

'S@s--
We have no respect for the pro-
gressive idea that would insist
upon a people giving all they had
TO rich corporation in order to
induce said corporation 20 develop
town or country and then own
H. but we do believe in a concert
o. ehort ana money by our own
people 10 improve 'neif conu'uon
anu o"''o UP '"e community IN
"'lN '"'l ''''' 10 Ih'S emo
'"''' ''''' " g suggest 'hat ONoio-
ga y y .'''''''e h'r own pros
P'''', anu 'ea'y Oenen' 'ne sur
cunning country oy a'ding ID the
's'''' sumo "'o' a cotton factory
," our GUY IAN we get S'V'oVO
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

The latest discovery IN cooking
s the Wire Gauze oven doors on
Charter Oak stoves, for sale at J..
A. Aliens.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

"Bn" Smith will return to Oko-
Iona and open business at the old
like Saloon"
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

c. F. Robinson, the Barber, has
returned TO the city Of Okolona,
and would be pleased to have his
old friends and the public general
~ 70 give him a call. He saws that
be will give satisfaction or make
no charge. His razors are keen
and towels are clean, and shears
al the same. Robiuson's shop is
IN Tindall & Bakers old stand
near Monaghan's saloon.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

Kansas City and Birmingham R. f.

Kansas City and Birmingham R. f.
The regular Trains OH The n. C.. and D..
r08d STRIVE 30 az TuUe'o 81 lsu D. m. tud
.csye for Mcmphi. al O'Clock p m each dgE
Post Office hours-from q. DO. t1 9 p. m.
ounday-from s a. M. 90 @ a. m.
HOUSTON MAIL.
Leave. Ob1'dua o. %. m. arrive, At Houston
f4.-IfaFes Houston q. m. arrives at
uhg'oua p. m.
ARRIVALS AAp DEPARTURE OF NAILS AT
4TOU.rON.
From pIH~HHrs arrives Tuesday, Thursday
and saturday az p. m. same DAYS.
no po0.ato.. leaves Houston Monday and
Friday IS u and arrive, THe-'ar END
Saturday u p. on
From Grenada o. Houston arrive. Wedne.-
day Friday and saturday a. p. m. and
arrive, Monday. "Wednesday and saturday
eco : D. w. each W,eh-
West Point rrite, TUESDAY and saturday
at lH m and leaves p nd ->gIe day.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

Okolana club by a nuaumou,
oteinstructed its delegates to vote
in the County Convention forS.L.
Wilson for Congress.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

Mrs. F. A. Roberts has the incest
lot OF ladies and children's hats in
Okolona.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

RB~ Eggs for setting from pure
Brown Leghorn and other fine
chickens. Satisfaction guaranteed.
For sale by Ward Dawson.-Mar.
%, I'm.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

Every thing necessary to com
pleto the most elegant bridal hats
anI hauuots. &c
q. II Garmons.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
NOTICE GRANGERs

Communications intended for
the Grange Department Of the pa
per should be addressed TO the
.Mas,EygER, Okolona Miss" De
lay often occurs, by addressing
communications 10 me, for live
several mile IN the country and do
not get my mai, regularly.
S. T.. UHsoy.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

Burial robes for men, ladies and
children, cheap.
r.. w. CHANDLER & Co.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

Everything to be had in first
class Millinery Store can be found
at Mrs. +. A. Roberts.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

ha- Be sure and look at the
Dress Goods at ]. Rubel & Co. sell
at ~ l-2 cents.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

pR- A fresh lot Of prize coffee
just received at Ward Dawson's.
Each package draws a prize
Mar. 20, I'm.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

A large lot of Irish potatoes and
Lsndreth's garden seed cheap at
Harper & Rogers.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

W. W. Smith will keep the best
liquors the market affords, in his
new house soon to be opened at
the old IKE" He begs his friends
to call on him when he gets under
Roadway.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

Cash customers will do well to
call on Mrs. F. A. Roberts before
purchasing elewhere.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

hB- The best dress Ginghams
only 8 cents at Rubel's.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
A great VaTie-
ty of La &c :.
bought at auc-
ton, athalfprice
Ben Myers.

na- Don't fail to try package
of English Breakfast Coffee, a prize
to each pound and al same price as
unground. For sale by Ward
Dawson.-Mar. 20, Pm.
pa Persons wishing TO purchase
pa the spectacles sold by DR.. Max
saa- II. Levy. the renowned Opt.
py- clan, should be sure to pur-
pB- chase only from him. He has
pa no agents and all his glasses
pa have his name stamped on the
Ras- frame. Dec %, If.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

All the latest styles and shades
in Dress Goods at ]. Rubel & Co.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

- 'OVtI4II
WV. A. HENaY, President.
Yazoo City, Miss, April IS, 1883.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

Think of it. Old Kentucky
Bourbon whisky, only $3.50 per
gallon at the Monaghan Saloon.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
Texas.

Don't buy ticket for any point
until you have consulted the Agent
of the st. Louis, Arkansas & Texas
Railway.
w II Winfield, Gen'l Agt. Pass Dept
TeXarkana, Tex. ID. Miller,
6en'l Pass AgtSt. Louis, No
WP Homan, General Manager,
Texarkana. Tex.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26
NOTICE

All Carriage and Farm repairs
reduced. Horse-shoeing 80 cents.
Terms strictly cash on delivery.
JOHN McCURLEY.
The Chickasaw messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1880-1900, 1888-04-26

Agent for the sale Of Pianos Organs and
Musical Instruments. new aud second hand.
Payments on time, old instruments
taken In exchange. Address m care Of
,. RUBEL A 60.
March Is. 3m.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
A FAMOUS TURTLE HUNTER.
The Greenwood Lake Region Will
Lose Philip Aber.
From the Neto YorL: Time,

From the Nev York Times.
MIDDLETowN, n. Y, Dec. 22-That
queer character, Philip Aber, the famous
turtle hunter Of the Greenwood lake region,
has been compelled by stress of frost and
ice to quit the pursuit by which he gains a
livelihood uutil the warm return of spring
He made his last shipment 10 the New York
market for the season, day or Two silce,
of two barrels of the game which he calls
TURTLES OF ''terrapin,h and then retired
for the winter to the little brown hut, sit
uated in wild and secluded spot in the
township of Vernon. which he has occupied
time out of mind as a home.
Aber is a small and bony man OF 60 years
or more, with sharp eye, q shrewd face,
and D ltriarchal beard His habits are
solitary, he has a special aversion to stran-
gers, and is chary of speech. The few neigh
bors with whom he has any approach or
intimacy say that he is in fact, notwith-
standi z his hermit life, quite we'll informed
on general topics, and is a sensible talker.
he is perhaps the only man in the country
who devOtes himself to the occupation OF
hunting for The markets of the great cities
the common fresh water mud turtles,
(ITyoRcidG) sometimes improperly called
red-legged terrapin.
The old turtle hunters field of operations
extends over large scope of country ada
borders of New York and New Jersey.
Early in the spring, as soon as the marshes,
ponds and streams are free OF frost and ice,
he sallies out for the game equipped with
long pole with hook on one end and with
stout canvas bag. His experience tells
him where to look for the variety of turtle
he wants, whether hiding under tue stones
or banks of the creeks or sunk in the deep
marsh ooze. His pole now comes into serv-
ice in poking and prodding about He in
stautly recognizes the game by the touch,
and the hook is utilized TO drag it from its
hiding place and lodge it in the canvas bag.
The old man makes queer figure as he
haunts the swamps aud pools and creeks,
and his skill aud dexterity in finding and
bagging his game are something wonderful.
The hunter is very close-mouthed about
the details of his business, and for obvious
reasons refuses TO give the names of the
city fish dealers to whom he consigns the
game. As near as can be ascertained be
catches AID sends TO market about 100 bar
rels of turtles each season The shipments
are of the common marsh variety, avegag-
ing inches in le1gth, with occasional spec
linens of the larger swapping turtle averag
ing l2 to Is inches in length He has regu-
lar customers for all he can supply in
Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washington and
New York. When pre- Jared by an expert
cook they are said t. make a dish which
readily passes at hotel and restaurant ia
bles for the genuine "terrapin stew" SO
popular with epicures. The difference in
cost accounts r the substitution. The
| marsh turtles cost the restaurateur perhaps
| So to 81 a dozen, while the real diamond
back terrapin from the brackish waters of
| the Maryland and Virginia cJast are quoted
az $40 TO $50 a dozen.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
A MODEST LEGISLATOR.
The Family Ate First, Then Sam, and
Both Were Satisfied.
From the Ne,c York Times,


ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 20.-There is only
one colored man in the Georgia Legislature
Samuel McNor. On going home yesterday
DR.. William D. Hoyt was very much sur
prised to find big colored man in his house
talking to the female members of his fam
lily. He did not know what to think of it
as he walked into the room until one of the
ladies remarked: "This is Sam; don't you
know himW It then flashed across the
physicians mind that the colored man was
the old coachman of his wife's mot4er, in
Liberty county, long before the war.
Sam was born In 1916 and is therefore 70
years old. He told them all about how he
was elected to the legislature and how he
was getting along. Mrs. Stevens. who was
his old owner, also asked him many ques-
tions about the old homestead. Dinner
time came and there was somewhat of a
predicament. What shout be done with
the old negros He was a member of the
legislature and it would not do to send him
to the kitchen. So the family ate dinner
and gave the table to Sam. At supper
time the same thing was repeated; the
family ate first and then Sam.
DR.. Hoyt thought that he ought to give
the old man some present, but was afraid
that he might Insult him by offering some
thing ordinarily given to the people of his
race Daring the evening the visitor
seemed very much pleased with some i'm
proved rat traps the doctor was setting
So he presented him with ons. Finally it
was about time for the legislator to leave,
as he was going back to Atlanta by the $50
train.
As he was getting ready, Sam said to DR..
Hoyt: doctor, hasn't you got an old coat
you'd give me.'' The sold human nature"
of the colored man came back to him, aud
he forgot that he was legislator drawing
a salary of 81 per day. DIR. Hoyt was
pleased TO hear him ask the question, as he
had been puzzled to know what to give
him. The doctor looked over his cast-off
clothing up stairs, aud found an old coat
Sam already had on two coats. These were
rather too tight. He pulled off Que and put
on the coat received, with the oldest one
outside The outside coat was several
inches shorter than the one given him, but
that made no difference
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
THE MORNING NEWS: THURSDAY. DECEMBER Fl. 1885,

Here is another strange incident: There
is an aged widow living in the near suburbs
or Saratoga who has a wonderful gift or
faculty for finding lost and especially stolen
articles or money. A notable instance OF
her marvellous gift has just occurred. A
Few days ago young woman servant IN a
wealthy family. being about to leave her
place, was paid $50 in money it being the
wages due her. The next day she discovered
that her money was gone, but whether lost
or stolen she could not tell. After several
days, during which many vain attempts
were made to find OF recover her money
the girl having heard of the witch
Woman, as she is called, went TO her and
Help me TO find it.n The old lady regarded
her for a moment, and then, as in trance,
without speakinga word, put on her things,
and, taking the girl by the hand, walked
silently and swiftly to the residence Of the
family where the girl had recently
been employed. On entering the houss
and living room of the family, a
young man sitting there was peremp
torily told to take off shoe and stocking
and submit 10 search. He did So On re-
moving his stocking, it was observed that
there was bandage about the limb, reach
ing well up from the ankle, as though put
there to reduce sprain. The old lady tore
of this bandage from the limb, and shak-
ing it out, there fell from its folds the iden-
teal $50 which the girl had lost-a $40 and
two $50 bills.
This is only one of many instances of the
wonderful faculty of the witch Woman"
for finding lost and stolen articles. She
says she doesn't know how she does it,
but suspects that somebody does it for
her -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27
THE JOY OF GETTING WELL.
Almost Worth Being Sick for the Sake
OF Such Subsequent Pleasure.

ALMOST worth BENG SICK for the sake
OF Such Subsequent Pleasure.
From Harper's Magazine.
1t is paradise, an intermediate state be-
tween sickness and health, where there is
neither judgment nor condemnation,
neither temptation nor struggle, where, in
short, as his doctor tells him: There is
nothing to do but to get WELL" He ex-
amines his arms and legs and moves his
toes, taking pleasure in his muscular en-
dowment as he did some thirty, forty OF
fifty years ago, wheI he first made his own
acquaintance. A little thing pleases him,
especially little thing to eat He is aston
ished to lind what an engro sing, elevating
delight eating may be, above all when ac-
companied by sense of obligation to ones
own WORKOUT tissues. He feels generous to
himself, and again grateful to himself for
that generosity. He swellS with pride and
satisfaction in his daily gains
Every meal is milestone ON the way, a
sacrifice to Hygeia, joyful ceremonial.
His selfish heart exL ands into the juicy
tenderness of an ever-increasing human
itarianism. He longs for bis kind, longs to
extend the warm hand of friendship to his
brother mln. Intoxicated with fresh
draughts of health, he feels the philanthro-
pic impulses of one who would treat the
town." He laughs easily and enjoys the
tdShCO LA tiAC Oh CCOs bulCdOcus W Ldh0 q Tiuo
with the ragman IN his belled cart, losses
handful of pennies to the organ-grinder,
tolerates the cracked voice of a flute on a
neighboring corner, appreciates anew the
clumsy efforts of humanity to conquer
the sadness of living. Trees and clouds
and that sort of thing" pail on his
TASTE
He is ready to see the fellows any time, I"
and takes it seriously to heart if they do
N N a du hoe
1t day and night. The bottles are banshed
The curtains are rolled up as high as they
will go. In pours stream of blazing light,
announcing, like the blare of trumpets, the
prisoners release. Shadows and fancies
fade together. Sick bed repentances linger
with softening influence, but no longer
clutch him by the throat. He feels his legs
under him again, weak and shaky, but
they are his own. He has chipped his shell,
burst his cocoon. 1t was worth all the
being i'll, he tells you, to be born again in
this fashion.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-12-27

ers in New York for S, 900, and that he re-
ceived draft for SIS 200, most of which he
spent.
His death was caused by over-indulgence
in liquor. but until the last he preserved a
cheerful appearance and kept up the ex-
tremely courteous demeanor which had
characterized him from the moment he ar
rived in the city. Even when dying he
turned smilingly to the few friends who
surrounded him and apologized for the
weakness which caused him to neglect
them.
THE POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING.
Immediately after his death the police
were notified of the occurrence, and they
will endeavor to ascertain who the man
was, and also to locate his friends and
relatives. To all who met Astier, while in
this city, the result OF this investigation
will be waited for with great interest.
His education, his wealth, his knowledge of
the world and his desire to conceal all cir
cumstances connected with his past life,
stamped him indclibly as a man with an
interesting if not a startling history.