The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1892-05-19

citizens could add considerably to
the appearance of the thoroughfares
by dumping their yard trash else.
where than in the cutters in front
Of their stores and residences.
Neatness in all things not only
makes each individual feel more
comfortable and respectable, but
the practice of this virtue adds to
the pleasure of every person with
whom you are brought in contact.
Furthermore: A neat, clearly town
| is conducive to longevity, favor
able reputation is gained abroad,
visitors are attracted and desirable
citizens secured. And, recollect,
that paint and whltewash cuts an
| important figure in this connection.
An immense amount of work of
this kind should be under way now,
and mechanics are here ready and
anxious to WELD the brushes. Give
the FREE PRESS all the truthful
basis possible TO advertise and
boom our naturally beautiful and
healthy town and surroundings.
Every citizen would be mutually
benefited thereby.
"Bab," in the Courier-Journal,
has the following to say in reply to
the question, "What is your Idea of
happiness ?"
II had sufficient curiosity to ask
few people about this, and | found
that the average mans idea OF hap
piness consisted in having just as
much money as he wanted, a woman
who was fond of him, good dine
ner, bright fire and good cigar.
A few added some sort of wine.
M ost of the women simply wanted
money they seemed to think that
would buy everything. A few polit.
ical enthusiasts wanted to reform
the country, and a few religious
ones wanted everybody to think as
they did. A small boy came near~
er the solution than anybody else,
for he said what he wanted was "a
good time, and to be let alone" A
good time, and to be let alone !!
That's what we all want. The poss
sibilities for good time, and the
liberty to enjoy it when it comes.
And the brain of England troubled
itself over that question for one en-
tire week which an American boy
of ten years answered at once"
Had "Bsb' interviewed dis
comfted lover, he would have
answered, "Speedy reconciliation
with my sweetheart" A country
editors reply would have been,
prompt settlement by all delin-
quents would fill my cup of hap~
piness 20 overflo wing"
1t affords Old Youth more grati-
fication and pleasure to reproduce
the following item from the Ellis.
vile New South, than he has leis-
ure at present to express:
"We direct the attention of con-
tractors TO the advertisement OF
the city. for bids on the new school
building. Apply to j. II. Bynum,
city CLERK, for information"
May heaven hasten the day when
the FREE Press shall contain a
similar notice in regard to the Pop
larville High School.
w. j. Cowart, the missing sheriff
of Marion county, who so mysteri~
ously disappeared last fall, made
his appearance at Purvis last week.
His family and friends have long
mourned him as dead. He states
that he went to Mexico, but a de-
sire to see his family compelled
him to return home. We learn
from the Pearl River News that
Mr.. Cowart visited Columbia short
ly after his arrival in the county,
and gave bend for his appearance
at the next term of circuit court.
Mulberries are plentiful and ripe,
and the little folks are having a
merry time gathering the fruit.
Wonder what mothers have to say
about the stained hands, faces and
clothing of their little darlings
when they return home from these
berry~gathering expeditions! A
kiss, and "Mother, we'll keep clean