The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1892-03-17

- J. j. REZEAU.
The enrolment of the Columbia
high school has climbed to 2O7.
Our town needs a society tor the
prevention of cruelty TO animals.
Oscar Donovan is now engaged
Is night operator at Hattlesburg.
Mrs. W. h. Rich has been indis-
Isypcs ed several days with au attack
0t the grip.
The contract has been let for the
Xbuilding of a Presby terrain church
It EIlisville.
Watch out for a rare treat-the
lkdies are practicing for an Easter
festival. More anon.
@ Sunday was glorious day, and
yhurch and Sabbath school services
we're fairly well attended.
B R. 0. Caryer is preparing to
build neat cottage on his lot near
The residence OF Capt. White.
Ice formed last Friday morning,
but it is not Thoughts that the fruit
crop has been very seriously in
fured.
We had the pleasure on Sunday
alk meeting our old friend, Dr.. J..
L Dearman, of Purvis, who was
" town on a professional visit.
" Sid L. Minvielle, formerly tel.
& eRraph operator at this place, and
9Hho was very highly esteemed by
Onr citizens, died atJenerette, La,
aon the 9th lust.
Z. M. Evans has purchased 20
acres Of the Prentice tract, situated
!. below the Poplarville Lumber Co.'S.
mill, and will devote portion of
Ibis time to bucolic pursuits.
M Ed. Quick, of Lumberton, pers
\ mitted the light of his countenance
70 shine in the FREE PRESS sanctum
Friday morning. Ed. was on mill
site prospecting tour in localities
below this point.
Rev. S. o. Y. Ray, of Meridian,
preached at the Baptist church last
Thurdsay night to large and APP
preciative congregation. We &C
knowledge pleasant social visit
from this energetic aud able divine.
Mrs. j. j. Rezeau, who has been
under medical treatment at the
Hotel Dieu. New Orleans, for sew.
( eral weeks, lie pronounced conva>
Descent. Her friends will be pleased
to learn that she will be able to re.
turn home In a short time.
Hon. W. H. MCGOWAN, mayor of
Ellisville, was in town last Thurs
day, and honored our office with
(. bis presence several times during
the day. Mr.. MCGOWAN speaks 10
glowing terms of the progressive
spirit that prevails in his little city.
Wonder if parents would believe
~ were we TO inform them Of the
atrong language we sometimes hear
their little boys use while at play
On the streets! Boys, be careful,
Tor an all-powertul, invisible being
hears aud records your every word
and action.
Rev. o. D. Bowen, of Ellisville,
who held service at the Baptist
church one night last week, made
us an agreeable social call while IN
town. Mr.. Bowen has many friends
in this community, who love him
3 fer his shining christian virtues
and his polished social qualities.
Y His presence as man and minister
II always heartily welcomed.
Unfortunately for Charley Ferrill
n md Old Youth, they are single
ynen-even wien it comes to sweet.
81 carts they are in the sonp. Their
y 1isfortunes were considerably nit.
ated on Sunday, however, by a
IE pit from their loved-as-a brother
lend, s. D. Mlmms, of Ellisville.
the world goes wrong, if woman's
|wns, instead of smiles, be their
e, hearty haud-shake and
Halo, Charley" "How are you,
lonel 2" from Sam, takes all the
Ks out Of the battle of lite. If
nan well-wishes weigh anything
ne scale of fate, our friend will
neser know aught Of earthly care