The free press., 1895-08-15

iHo Slieets, crossings and Side
walks Of Poplarvlle are getting in
such a condition as to remind one
Of an old and abandoned gully
washed field. Of course neces-
sary repairs cannot be officially
made if the town treasury contains
no funds for that purpose. But the
fact remains that some plan must
be devised to put our streets, ETC.,
In more passable and presentable
shape. PoplarvllIe has oil the nee
essary natural advantages, and is
here to stay, grow and thrive. Do
something to second the liberal
gifts of Providence; practically
demonstrate by your energy and
liberality that you have some town
pride-that you are a member of
the grand progressive army of I'M
provement workers, The most
casual observer will acknowledge
that this work must be done. Let
the scales drop from your eyes,
then view our town with critics
Judgment, and you are consci-
entious the acknowledgement will
be made, that it strikingly resem-
bles Hottentot village of Africa.
This statement is painful, but an
honest confession is good for the
soul and p,ay produce good results.
We confess, however, that we have
no suggestion to make regarding
the ways and means that should be
adopted to insure the corsumma-
ton OF the work under considera
tion. Property holders ard all
Others having the Interest of our
town at heart, should cooperate
promptly-meet and formulate
some working plan. Now is the
accepted misrepresentation is
a thief that is never captured.
A bloody tragedy occurred at the
Brandon depot at 8 ;15 a. m. Fri
day. Hon. T. Dabney Marshall, of
Vicksburg, shot and killed II. o.
Dinklns, a well-known drummer.
Mr.. Marshall was accompanied by
his law partner, W. j. VOl!ar, and
II. @. Fox and FL. d. Coleman, both
cousins. Dinkins had SIX bullets
in him. and it is supposed that some
of the shots were fired by Mar
shall's friends. All of the inter-
ested parties haye been arrested
and jailed. Mr., Marshall and Mr..
Dinkins are members of the most
prominent families in the state.
Personal matters that have not as
yet been made public, caused the
difficulty.
The pear crop yield this season
is phenomenal, and that luscious
fruit is 80 cheap as to be within
reach of all. Peaches are plenti-
full but have been considerably in
jured by the continuous rains.
More attention should be paid to
fig culture, as that fruit is alway
in demand for canning purposes,
and shippers could realize good
prices. A canning factory should
be built here, as this is one of the
most favorable sections of the state
for fruit and vegetable culture.
Oar cleyer young friend, Alger
Lenolr, left for Meridian Monday
morning, where he goes to take a
commercial course in Wyatt's Bus
mess College. Alger is a bright
young business man, and we pre-.
dict that he will graduate with fys
ing colors.
In little "scrap" near Lacey,
several days ago, Tom Lenoir rec
minded Asa Jarrel that bullets from
a gun did not make very attractive
music, No serious results of any
character are to follow.
T. d. Moore is home again after
an absence of several months tray
ell in search ofhea th, and his friends
are pleased TO see that he is as fat
and healthy as bear.
Rev. l.. Il. Hall will preach at the
Baptist church at Ii O'Clock q. N.