The Kosciusko star. (Kosciusko, Miss.) 18??-1898, 1895-04-05
TOWN AND COUNTY.


We congratulate Dir. W S Lindamood
ON the arrival of beautiful girl at his
home.
DR.. f c Coleman was this week APP
pointed health officer for Attala Uoun-
ty by the State Board of Health. A
worthy selection.
THE STAR was in error last week IN
stating that Mrs. J L Jcrlan died from
the effects of surgical operation. She
came to kosciusko to have an opera,
ton performed; but died before it was
begun.
Jerry Ashford and Joe Murff, two ne
groes who We're carried to Aberdeen
court to be tried for unlawful retailing
were released by the Judge, presuma-
bly, because they had just served terms
as county convicts for Il similar ofIe1se.
A vigorous young Democrat arrived
at the nome of Mr.. Elias Phillips last
Saturday night, making seven boys and
five girls in that interesting family. He
is not yet a registered voter; but he
will no doubt be heard from during the
campaign.
The Presbyterian Ladies' A:d Society
will sell ice cream next Friday night at
the residence of Mrs. Eugene Kelly.
They will be glad to see all the young
people out, as well as any others who
care for ice cream.
Mr., S McAtee is another good man
who has entered the race for Supervis-
or of Beat t. lie is one of the county's
most substantial citizens ana would re-
fleet credit upon bis section as men,
Der of the Board.
An informal meeting of the Kosciusko
bar was held last Friday to take action
in regard to the death of Col. Brantl.y.
Formal action was postponed until the
September term of court, when the pro-
ceedings can be spread on the minutes
Of the court.
Nr. John Mitchell died at his home
North Of Kosciusko last Saturday
morning and was buried at Bethel the
following day. He was taken suddenly
i'll with spinal menengitls just week
before his death. The deceased was
IS years of age anil was held in high
esteem by his neighbors.
Mrs. Nancy Guess died at the home
of her daughter. Mrs. Nancy Blocker,
near Edinburg, on Sunday, March l7th,
in the 18th year Of her age. She was
the wife of Walker Guess, Mexican
veteran, and formerly. well known all
over this country. She was most ex-
cellent and pious christian lady. The
world was better because she lived in 1t.
Hon. Jas. F. McCool is a candidatefoI
representative from this county. He
is q gentleman too we'll known to need
any introduction at our hands. Hav-
ing twice before served il this capacity
he has the prestige Of experience IN ad-
,lition 10 his recognized ability anal he
would n feet credit upon the county.
Capt. John B. Love, Of Beat 4, is a
candidate for the Legislature from this
county and this announcement will
be received with pleasure by many
Democrats. He is true and tried
citizen of fine natural ability and would
make faithful working representa-
tive. He has been in the county since
1853 and is thoroughly identified with
the peoples Interests.
The sad news reached the city Sun
dav of the dea,h at Yazoo City OF Or.
B. n. Ward, the prominent Carthage
ply stefan. lie went to Iazeo City
from Kosciusko with his wife only a
short while before. He had been in
failing health for a long while and the
end was momentarily expected. His
remains were brought to- kosciusko
Tuesday morning and then carried to
/ Carthage for interment. DR.. + u
Smythe an. wife and Mr.. Gordon
Smythe Of Kosciusko; Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin and DR.. Martin, of Gloster; Mr..
Ben Ward and the bercaved wife OF
the deceased formed the funeral cor
tege on its lonely march. DR.. Ward is
a good citizen whose death is seRerall