The free press., 1895-10-10
THE SONG OF THE DAY.

Ihelr ads. are bringing wealth, renown,
For trade they reach and hunt.
This firm counts on printers ink
The cheering news to spread,
That at their store goods are 50 CHEAP
All may be clothed and fed.
That is the secret of the rush
ToDARLING's well-stocked store
Just call and see the mighty crush
OF folks and goods galore.
From everybody-rich and poor
Friend" is the title won;
So when you trade be very sure
Ills with j. DARLING Son.
Mrs. Nancy K. Williams (nee
Morris), who recently died at
Lees Creek, Washington parish,
La. was the nolher of our de-
ceased townsman, NJ. M. Williams,
and Capt M. 6. Williams, of Lees
Creek. She was 70 years, Z months
and II days old. Mrs Williams
was the mother of 8 children g
boys and girls, grandmother OF
65 grandchildren and great grand.
mother of thlrty-five great grand~
children. She was a good and
kind woman, beloved by all who
knew her, and left host of rela.
tives and friends to mourn their
loss.
@ Young man, reach your'best
girls heart by presenting her with
a beautiful Watch or Neck Chain,
Breast Pin, Ring, or a pair OF Ear
Drops, which can be had in any style
at j. l.. Strahan & Bros.
A friend who has recently made
a business trip through various
portions of the county, furnishes us
with the following as the result Of
his political observations:
''The still hunt made in this
county by Mr.. G. B. Banks, of
Simpson county, the populite cans
didate for state senator from this
district, did not amount to much,
as the game he bagged was small
and defunct. Your hunt was short
aud full of trials, Mr.. Banks, and 1
think your chances are slim in this
county, as we will go tooth and toe
nail tor Mr.. George w. Ellis, the
choice OF the people,
19Miss Mary Cochran has in
stock Ribbons that a1e unexcel!cd;
Curling Tongs, Tuck and Side
Combs and Stick Pins-in fact ev-
erytbing pertaining to LADIES' Furn-
ishlng Goods. Prices reasonable.
Onr talented young friend, F. L.
Weed, who was connected with
the John P. Richardson house
during its existence here, has
been reading medicine for year
or longer and is now attending
lectures at the Memphis Medical
College. Mr.. Weed possesses mark
ed natural qualifications to insure
success in the noble profession
that he has chosen for his lite's
work, and we predict that he will
attain fame and fortune, and that
before he reaches middle age.
Prof. w. Q, Anderson's fami-
ly left some days ago for their new
home at Clinton. The professor
and his interesting family have
been citizens of Poplarvllle so long
that their departure is looked ups
on almost in the light of calam.
ity. May health and prosperity
attend them.
BeSHF For Plumes, TIPS, flowers,
Argretts, Poupons, Velvets, Dress
Trimmings, Dress Shields, Whale
bone, Fancy Hat Pins, Buckles,
Ornaments, etc., call at Miss Mary
Cockran's Millinery Store.
An occasional bale of cotton finds
its way to this market. But little
of the feecy staple was planted in
Pearl River county this season
owing to low prices ofthe past two
years.
FL. j. Parker, of Spring Cottage,
county, contemplates mov'
ing his family to Poplarville or
at an early date so as to
enjoy our church, school and socl.
ETY. facilities.