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The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23

James Seals and VIM. Morris,
the former pilot and the latter en-.
gineer of the Pearl river stea mer
Earl, were in town Wednesday
evening of the past week, bound
southwark by rail. These clever
gentlemen have been navigating
the waters of the beautiful Pearl
since 1852, and know and are known
by every living creature through.
out its navigable length. 1t is said
that the bears board the boat to
"smile" with "Shanghai Jim" when
he makes landing, and even big
catfish and alligators salute him as
he glides up or down the poetical
stream.
The Broth erhood of Locomotive
Engineers will give their 18th an
nual picnic at Heidelberg, Miss,
on Thursday, May 80. A special
train will leave New Orleans at
$40 a. m. and Poplarville at $50 a.
m. Fare for rouud trip from Pop
larville 81. Tickets for sale by C.
FL. Hyde.
S. II. Davis, International Su-
preme Lecturer of the Independent
Order of Good Templars, delivered
an interesting address at the Bap-
fist church Saturday night. After
concluding his remarks, Mr.. Davis
organized Pop!aryille Lodge Good
Templars No. 16, with membership
OF 80.
We are requested to give notice,
that all who are interested in the
success of the Fourth of July bar
becue, are expected to meet at the
courthouse this Thursday night, the
23rd, at 7:3O p. IN. Turn out, gems
tlemen, and arrange for a grand
celebration.
The commencement exercises of
the past week attracted many vis~
ltors; they were so numerous, in
fact, as to preclude personal men
ton. One and all had words of
praise to say for the school, its
talented principal and his efficient
assis tants.
Hon. T. Dabney Marsh all, of
Vicksburg, favored us with pleas
ant social visit last Friday evening.
1t was certainly a treat to meet one
of our old home boys, aud we sim
cerely regret that Mr.. MarshalPs
stay in PoplarYille was not more
extended.
A big lot of Tinware at panic
prices. for sale at tho RACKET
STORE
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23
Register.
See Homestead Notices.

Register.
See Homestead Notices.
The weather was unseasonably
cool during the past week.
Leslie McGehee is home again
after an absence of several months.
A nice line of Low Quarter Shoes
in black and Tan at the RACKET
STORE.
Miss Alleyne Shiyers was at home
for several days attending the com.
mencement.
Charles Allen and mother, of
Paulding, Ohio, are guests of II. E.
Allen and wife.
Rand Carver, of Nicholson, was
in town several days this week on
business visit.
"Uncle Billie" Royce has had his
cottage neatly painted, Let the
good work 60 on.
Mrs. Calhoun and children left
Saturday morning for their home
at Shady Grove, Washington par,
ish.
Mr.. Simmons shipped two Car
loads of fine beef cattle to Saint
Louis Sunday night, Neal Strahan
in charge.
l. N. Karsner and Alger Lenoir,
Of Shady Grove, La, circulated
among their Poplarville friends for
several days.
w. W, and Neal Strahan returned
Saturday from a three weeks cats
tle-buying trip through this and
adjoining counties.
Our town resembles the "Desert-
ed Village" since the close of the
school and the departure of SO
many teachers and pupils.
Mrs. N. Borgess., sister of Capt.
j. M. Shivers, spent several days
here, en- route from Marion, Ala, to
her home at Woco, Texas.
Pine Tree Lodge X. of p. met
Saturday night, and worked on
three candidates. Three petitions
for membership were also received.
Caterer Caver, of the Miller
House, has been feasting his guests
on huckleberry pies for some days.
Black berry "Jack-in-the- blanket"
will be in order In few days.
Business is improving and money
seems to be circulating everywhere
except within reach of the FREE
PRESS editor. Why should he be
forgotten with the coming of pross
perity?
G.. W. Ellis started out on a can
yassing tour last week, but an at
tack of asthma forced him to re-
turn home. He is improving and
will soon be able to resume his
canvass.
Wool is beginning to come in.
Friends, when you market your
fleece, don't forget the mite due the
FREE PRESS. If you are not a SUBJ
scriber, become one and thereby
assist in sustaining your home pa
per.
Candidates for county superin-
tendent of education will be ex-
amined in Poplarville May oath
and 25th. The examining board is
constituted as follows: A. l.. Sum-
mer, chairman; Miss Alleyne Shly-
ers, W. I. Williams,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23
FOR STATE SENATOR.

W. are authorized to announce
G. W. ELLIS
|, candidate for Senator from
y Eourth Senatorial District, com
". .ad If Marion, Pearl River, Gov
!"Ston and Simpson counties, subs
~. to the action of the Democrat
C party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23
Poplarville, Miss.
TO OMEsSEEK ERS.

FOR SALE--Six hundred and forty acre of
land, 40 acres improved, ba lance partially tim
bered. within four miles of town. Also lots
improved and uniWproved in tOwn--very desir-
able property. bargain can be had for cash
Apply to ANDREW SMITH,
PopIarVile. Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23

A Life Scholarship in the Geor-
gia-Alabama Business Coliese, of
Macon, Ga, can be had on reasons
able terms by applying at this office.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23
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ONE YEAR.
Daily and Sunday, One Year $1,000
Sunday, "a to 80 pages, ZOO
Weekly, 16 pages, issued
Thursday Morning LOO
NICHOLSON & co., Proprietors, .
New Orleans, La.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23
FOR SUPERVISOR.

FOR SUPERVISOR.
We are authorized to announce
p. E. WILLIAMS
as candidate for Supervisor o.
IND district, of Pearl River county
subject to the action of the Demo,
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce
j. A. MOODY
asa candidate for Supervisor OF
lst district of Pearl River county,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
we are authorized to announce
CAPT. T. r. WHITE
ss a candidate for Supervisor OF
ISL district of Pearl River county.
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
we are authorized to announce
r., IL. FORD
az candidate for Supervisor of LIST
district of Pearl River county, subs
!ect TO the action of the Democrat
party.
we are authorized to announce
JOSEPH A. SMITH
asa candidate for Supervisor of
~. district of Pearl River county,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
we are authorized to announce
j. A. II. SMITH
a. candidate for Supervisor OF
su ~u olstrlct of Pearl River county,
eaojectto the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23
NOR REPREsENTATl We.

We are authorized to announce
CAPT. J. M. SHIVERS
;, candidate for Representative,
inject TO the action of the Demo
cratic party.
We are authorized to announce
JOHN J. MOORE
&C q can dldste for Representative,
snh;ect to the action Of the Demos
cratic party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23

we are authorized to announce
BENZ. F. WHEAT
as a candidate for Supervisor of
4'il district OF Pearl River county.
SUBJECT to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
we are authorized to announce
w, I. MCGEHEE
as candidate for Supervisor of
4th district of Pearl River county,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23

Sickness prevents Rev. l.. S
Foster from filing his engagements
here this week.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23
.NNOUNCEMENTS.
mop DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

-, are authorized to announce
HON. J. a. NEVILLE
ndidate for reelection to the
oa If District Attorney for the
o o ul'oud Judicial District, subject to
s " sction of the Democratic party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23
FOR SIIER1 FF.

FOR SHERIFF..
I announce myself a candidate
FIR the office of Sheriff of Pearl
River county, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
A. II, SLAYDON,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23

ENCOURAGEMENT FEES.
n;,t and State Candidates, SIS
For D'e 'ntv Candidates, s.
For Dat oU and Town Candidates, $3.50
For nonnce ments cash in advance.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23
aw N o 10 e i! @Qa

When buying HOME purchase where the
Health. Churches, Schools and Lands are good.
II ONE seekers IN Mississippi will 10 best to
locate In the best part of the State. Such a
home on farm must SELL Price $500.
j. W, TREEN,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23


people making inquiries in regard
to land immigration matters in the
South, furnished by w. G. Rinear-
son, general passenger agent of the
@. &. G. Route:
WIN. AtchesOn, marshall, MINI.
Z. P. wynkoop, Milford, Del.
o. d. whitney, Columbus, O.
E. Nelson, Box 4S9, Lockport, Ill.
L. Clay. 1873 Chenango ST., Buffalo.
H. Youngblood, Rocklett, N. Y.
Jose NJ. Ortiz, "a W. "a st. N. Y.
A. F. Akin, Seymour, III.
W. j. Beacon, MT. Alton, Pa.
M. Christen, Kalispell, mont.
ID. 5. Clingman, s. waukegan, III.
W. Fl. Kimball, Palermo, N. Y.
J. Fl. wallis, Morantown, Kan.
Marion Stewart, Fanbush, KY.
@. lnskeep, s. Charleston, Ohio.
s. a. Hendee, Bushnell, ILL.,.
E. A. Sorenson, walnut, Iowa.
.J.P.Cloudman, Drummond, Mich.
W. T, Foster, Foster, Miss.
Robt. Pearce, Chetopa, Kan.
Ed. Ehl, Nelson, Mich.
II. j. Dewey, Detroit. Mich.
Jno. l.. McMurray, Box 232, west
Rayenswood, W. Va.
WIN. Roerlsh, st. Charles, o.
Alex. McVickey, Byersville, o.
Herman G, Stevens, Utica, MINI.
ay' OTIUE @ga
When buying HOME purchase where the
Health. Churches, Schools and Lands are good.
Home seekers IN Mississippi will 10 best to
locate In the best part of the State. Such a
home on farm mu st sell. Price $780,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23
FOR ASSESSOR.

FOR ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce
GEO. w. BILBO
az a candidate for Assessor of Pearl
River county, subject to the action
OF the Democratic party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23

We are authorized to announce
W. T. SCOTT
asa candidate for Sheriff of Pearl
River county, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23

FOR COUNTY SUPT. EDUCATION.
We are authorized to announce
PROF. w. G. ANDERSON
asa candidate for re election to the
office of Superintendent of Educa.
ton of Pearl River county, subject
to the action Of the Democratic
party,
We are authorized to announce
H. X. ROUSE
asa candidate for Superintendent
of Education of Pearl River coun-
~, subject to the action of the
Democratic party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23
MOST PERFECT MADE.

A pure Grape Cream Of Tartar Powder. Free
from Ammonia, Alum or any other adulterant.
40 YEARS THE STANDARD.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23

CJRCUIT AND CHANCERY CLERK.
We are authorized to announce
r. l.. RATLIFF
as a candidate for reelection to
the Office of Circuit and Chancery
Clerk of Pearl River county, subject
to the action of the Democratic
party.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1895-05-23

We are authorized to announce
N. BATSON
as a candidate for the tffice of Cir
cult and Cbancery Clerk of Pearl
River county, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
We are authorized to announce
JAS. 5. SMITH
as a candidate for the office of Cir
cut and Chancery Clerk of Pearl
River county, subject to the action
Of the Democratic party.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-24
More Rot.

When little mind wants TO appear espe'
cially wise while rejecting on his State. he
sometimes rises TO a great attitude, motions
to the people to be quiet, or to hide out, and
proceeds TO utter the threadbare, worn ont.
state, Stereotyped remark: 'Nou must be
very quiet. Hide your dimnutive heads.
Capital, like parlridges, is exceedingly scary,
and won + come in the community al ALL u
you breathe hard or shake bush.
The patent on this thing Of scary capital has
nearly expired.
No saying has less truth in il. The people
love TO be humbugged, and will invest money
in boom towns. lottery tickets. horse races
elections, games of chance futures, ana what-
ever else Is risky and extra hazordous, "hen
they would be slow to invest In factory stock'
So please let us hear no more OF scary capital.
Another thing. Many patriotic people seem
to think that we can do nothing without
Northern capital. This is lallacious Seli-help
is best. and the Lord helps those who help
themselves. They way to do thing Is to do
it.
Let Northern capital 20 TO- if it is afraid TO
come among US. Let it stay away, If we are
to hold our breath or abase ourselves at lis
coming. A little vigorous pushing will at
tract more capital than anything else. And
then if it doesn come, who cares a snap.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-24
BEAUTIFUL TEMPLE.
The New Methodist Church Building
il Nearing Completion.

The New Methodist Church Building
il Nearing COmpletiOn.
The Methodists at Abbeville are not excell-
erality in contributing to the different
church enterprises is eQualled by few and sur
passed by none. We are told that this con,
gregation contributed last year about Sl,OU
ed that there are no very rich men in that
congregation, and when IL Is not 10 be forgot
ten that there are some VINO are unable 10
contribute at all, the statement they gave
5000 in any one year deserves more tnan cas-
ual mention.
The new building which is now nearly
ready for occupancy is Il beauty In design and
finish. Its windows are lnexpressibly beau
tiful, and its walls are in such proportion as
to make the church all that heart or soul
could wish. The pews are being made now,
and as soon as they are finished the church
will be ready for dedication.
ON the right of the tiled vestibule Is the pas.
tors study and library. The floor OF the
main building will he covered with the finest
carpeting. The painting will be done in the
best and prettiest style.
without In any way compromising Inc OF.
ficers OF the church. that il any miscrean
should 60 into that church wi tn tobacco In
his mouth, that the public should be instruct,
ed required or requested to take him out and
deposit him in the guard house or horse sta,
BILE. When the new church was dedicated
some years ago, tobacco fuddle asspurted on
the floor in the neighborhood OF where we
sat. A lady near by had to gather up her
skirts. The same is true Of the tobacco fiend
at the dedication of the Presbyterian church.
A man chewed and chewed. He emptied the
amber on the carpet. The Press and Banner
believes that the chewing Of tobacco in
church Is a desecration OF the temple, and
that no true gentleman, or even no galvaniz-
ed Christian, should exercise his mouth and
mind with tobacco while in the temple,
which is holy. Let IL be announced that no
tobacco chewer should he allowed I'm any
church.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-24
Travels I'm the Holy Land.

For many months the eyes OF the people
and the footsteps Of the traveller have been
turned toward the Holy Land. The desire to
tread the sod which was pressed by the feet OF
our Saviour. and the thirst for information in
reference to the historic ground is almost uni
versal.
We believe that all letters from the Holy
Land are more generally read than anything
else, but if the travellers see nothing more
than they write about we think that they
might just as well save their money by stay
ing at home We do not see how 1t is possible
for any living man TO tell less Of people and
country than those who have lately written
from the Holy Land. 4 man at home, own
ing guide book, and a copy Of Mark Twain's
Innocents Abroad, could beat the travellers
twoin the game.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-24
TO BE KILLED FRIDAY.
Sloan HurscS Time is COming-He
Will Likely Pay the Penalty OIL
his Cri,na a On the 3Sth

Owing to the fact Of an appeal TO the GOV
ernor for Executive Clemeucy, the execution
of Sloan Hurst was postponed from March
to ApriI u, in order TO allow the Governor
ample time TO read the evidence upon whicn
he was convicted Of murder in the ShooIing
or Lemmie Raplcy, his mistress, on SAFE DaS
in January, 1895.
Upon reading the testimony the Governor
declined to interfere with the sentence OF the
court, and SO informed Sheriff Nance, VINO
had made all the arrangements Tor MS eSecu'
ton on April -.
But before that day, the Governor was
asked to postpone the execution on account
of the dying condition OF James II. Nance
son OF Sheriff Nance. The 18th OF April was
Good Friday, but we do not know ii Lnis rea
son was urged for delay.
In response to the second appeal, Governor
Evans gave the condemned man lurlher re-
spite of two weeks. The day now set Tor hls
and we presume that he will die at the ap
pointed time. His crime and his death are
chargeable to the carrying OF hre-arIns ana
excessive use of liquor which last Unnamed
his mind and made him reckless oil human
life. Except when drinking, sloan Hurst Is
regarded as g good negro, ialthiul ana honest
And thus 1t is that the ready pistol ana the
too free use OF LIQUOR induced MIN TO ,n comm,
of his life. In his execution he Will leaVe u
widow and orphan children.
The hanging will take place in the South
corner OF the third story OF the Jail-ih tne
well OF tne stdiT way. ! ue pi"'o ~ !,
made on the level Of the ballusters. Ascend
ing the steps, which are made for the purpose
the condemned man will take his position
alone on the platform. when the rope will be
adjusted about his neck. The slightest touch
of a trigger will allow the trap doors, 10 swing
from beneath him, when he will drop some
five or six feet, aud his soul will be in eterni
ty.
The execution can be witnessed by only a
few persons, the space in the hallway being
small. He will be hanged at eleven O'CLOCK
His crime and death point moral.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-24
PRETTY WEDDING.
A Great Multitude Of Nice People fill
the Episcopal Church.

On last Wednesday evening at the Episco.
pal church In this city, Miss Mamie Norwood
Perrin Of this place and MIR. Edwin X. Lucas
of Greenville, were united in the holy bonds
Of wedlock by the Rev. Edward McCrady in
the presence of large concourse OF relatives
and friends.
The church was beautifully decorated.
Promptly at $3.50 O'Clock TO the strains OF
Miss Lille Vincent the bridal party filed in.
to the church in the following order:
Miss Annie Hill with Mr.. ]. s. Cothran.
Miss Marie Cover with Mr.. Lewis Perrin.
Miss Louise Mcintosh with Mr.. j. II. Perrin
Miss Alcia Hayne with Mr.. j. A. Law.
Miss Gusse Mcintosh with Mr.. &. =. Con.
yers.
Miss Florence Templeton with Mr.. NJ. C,
Evans.
Miss Lucia Parker with Mr. ]. o. Westtield
Immediately following the bridemaids and
groomsmen came the maid OF honor, Miss
Jeanie Perrin. Then came the lovely bride
leaning on the arm OF her uncle Mr.. Thos. e.
Perrin, who gave her away.
They were met at the altar by the groom
and his best man, who entered Ivy the vestry,
and in the solemn and impressive ritual 0l
the Episcopal church, these two were made
one.
coming dress of white satin, with train and
veil and in her hand carried beautiful bou.
quet Of white flowers.
The bridesmaids were attired In pure white
presented a sight fair To behold.
The groom and groomsmen wore full dress
suits with grey gloves.
The ushers were MesSrs. T. T. Quarles, W.
G. Cothran, Edwin Parker and K. Lawton
Dorgan.
Mr.. c. P. Lucas. brother. of the groom, was
best man.
Immediately after the service at the church
the bridal party aud invited guests repaired
to the residence of Mrs. Mary Perrin. where u
reception was held In honor OF the occasion.
Miss Perrin was one of our most charming
and prettest young ladies, and we congratu-
late Mr.. Lucas on securing for himself such u
fair partner,
Mr.. Lucas Is cashier OF the Greenville Saw.
ings Bank, and Is very popular In his native
town.
The couple left Thursday on bridal trip TO
the lower part OF the State.
The Press and Banner extends to the happy
couple It's warmest congratulations, and wish
es for them long life of happiness and pros
perity.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-24
UNION MEETING.
All the Preachers Were Presenf--Dr.
Wilson Conducted Service.

All the ITeVcheFS "cEe
Wilson Conducted Service.
The monthly Union meeting OF the church es
met with the Methodists last Sunday u light
who are temporarily worshpplng in the
Court House. DIR. Bays presided and gave the
audience a most cordial welcome. DIR. j.
Lowrie Wilson preached from the words
"Prepare to meet thy God" He urged the &c.
ceptance OF the divine offer OF salvation, nd
presented in the strongest terms the danger
and risk of delay. Thuse who remain out OF
there may be fearful recko konimg when the
sinner meets his God, as all Of US must do,
sooner or later. The conditions were such
that every one must come face TO lace with
his God, and those who are forced into his
presence unprepA red will have reason for fear
and trembling, because OF the impending
doom.
He referred directly and regretfully TO the
tendency of the times to Il disregard of the
Fourth Commandment, and iamenied The ex.
ample which was recently set by the United
States Congress in continuing their session
during the Sabbath day. He thought the
claiming that the session was continuation
of Saturday was subteriuge and that the
dating OF Sundays work as ii done on Satur.
day was poor effort 10 cheat the Lord out of
urday would hold good for Sundays work, he
would like to know wheEat4e Lords day
would come in for thaL%eek. He thought
the Sunday seSsioD,yas clearly Il violation of
the Fourth COD1mandm ent and had no hesi-
tation In declaring that II was dissertation
of the Lords day.
There was large attendance and Doctor
Wilson was attentively listened to through
out his discourse.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-24
The "ireat Success"

There was man, knew him well.
He owned little store,
And he would have to stock IL up
Three times year or more.
And when I'd take the paper mp
would be sure 10 see
His name and business well diSpl"y'd
AS names and trade should he.
He had 10 build larger store,
For wider grew his lame.
Just like his trade. for unio MN
The buying public came.
His rival said ihat trade was dull.
And looked In sore distress,
And wondered II he'd let them know
The "secrei Of success"
He was The kindest hearted man
We had in all the town.
HIS genial face was like sun,
1tnever wore frown.
He met his rivals at the door
And took them by the hand:
He showed them thro' n crowded Store
They couldn't unde rstand.
ave handle all the goods you do
The startled spokesman said;
"But trade has drifted down To you,
w ith us it's nearly dead
"Impart the secret OF your trade
The merchant smiled: II think
The anchor of the business man
Is labeled printers Ink"
The genial merchant hath retired,
The richest man, think;
He doth ascribe his fortune To
Trades anchor--printers INK.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-04-24
WOrnOut ScarecrOw.

Whenever anybody wants the insurance
to act honestly with their custo'
mers by paying the policy on which they
have received a premium, some little nuh-
ance. who doesn't know what he is talking
about, holds up his little hands in holy nor
ror and cries out. 1.-The insurance companies
will leave the State" That little scarecroW
has been used until the poor little thing is
really worn out. Only those who use second
hand goods will now use 1t. Everybody
knows by this time that there is no truth In
any such assertion.