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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
GreenIIIIe and GOOD ROAD,
EDITOR TIMEs.

EDITOR TIMEs!
Your article on road, IA IN, I.,,
issue OF the TINES prompts u, 10 cali
attention to the needs Of a road in
which we aud lhs business men Of
ufeenvllle are deeply Interested. and
winch has been left by tho lAto over.
no" ~ II condition almost impossible
Ior wheeled vehiclef. The road in
question extends north from Green
VINO INTO Bolivar county, and leads
through ~ fuc a section OF country a,
any IN tho Delta; being tertiary
rom which Groenville receives more
trade, by dirt road, than from any
olher part Of The county-yes, twice
rs much and The merchants Of the
Town shoald see to it that good rond,
arc Kept. For instance, this road,
1iler leaving Mrs. Carson's Black
bayou place, where The WlnteryIllo
ROAD turns of, runs through the FOL.
lowing places, VIZ: Green, Worth.
lnglon, 10Th Section, Peytou. Benard
lakewood, Hord, Greenwood, Port
hnuersoh, Duncan place, TimborIake.
Osrson,s peadeuiug, OTull back place,
Richardson's, ana OFutt place, and ali
adjoining places, and Greenril!e could
oSslly get all that trade with good
roads, that in the present state of the
road goes TO Arkansas City. Tho
merchants in Arkausas City have A
'erry boat which is run Al no cost TO
customers, aud they get a large lot Of
The trade from Greenwood place up
north to Huntington, whereas, if tbs
ROAD was put IN fair shape, Greenvills
would get II all. Those roads could
be put in fine shape with the money
That The cnlrrprlSing merchants Of
Arkansas City pay for the lug or ferry
boat. Let GrecnvlIe wake up and
look around her aud see what she il
losing. either by Ignorance or lack of
enterprise. A word to the wise should
be sufficient.
PLANTERS AND MERCHANTS
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

A disastrous fra occurred last night
at the Wildwood plantation, near
Greenyille, owned by the Wilczinski
Brothers. Tho stable WAS consumed
and twtnN-lhrce mules burned TO
death. The origin Of tho fire is un-
known. The stable was total loss,
with contents, consisting Of a quantity
of corn aud hay, Ofthe twepty-threo
mules lwcplY-ope were burned in the
building, two only escaping. winch
were 80 badly burned that it was NEG
essary TO kill them,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
The TIMES has been somewhat sur

The TIMES has been somewhat sur
pllsed and no less gratiiind AT p re-
sponses brought forth by its article on
the dog question Il appears that this
Is nuisance from which The whole
population lie eager to be relieved, aud
not only have written communications
on the subject been received, but the
editor mas been repeatedly approached
by citizens who desire to protest
against the Amy of worthless ours
which make the streets actually dan
gerous at night 1t is not to be doubt
ed that the Council, being made aware
of public sentiment, will take nrccs'
sary steps 10 relieve the community
from the annoyance.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

The Port Gibson Rsveillo contains
the pleasant announcement OF the tri-
umpb of two Greenville girls at the
close of the season of the Port Gibson
FemA,e College. The fortunate Young
ladies are Miss Lizzie Graviit VINO
wins the first scholarship medal OF the
institution. which cutitles her TO iree
tuition. This is the highest honor III
the gift of the college, aud Que Of 81
which the fair young recipient an anu
her friends may justly be proud Inc
other medalligl is Miss Ellenor NC
Claim, who receives the priz' Tor arr
studies. The TINES has received q
copy of the beautiful and well editeu
magazine of the college, among tne
editorial staff of which appear lne
names OF Miss Gravitt and Miss NC
CLAIM. while the pictures of these gnu
ed daughters of Greenville ornament
the Title page.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
To Planters and MIL owners.

Geo, WomWell & Son, practical
W heat buhr miIlers of fifty.tivc years
experience, who have been engaged
in the business in eighteen States OF
the Union and twelve foreign coun-
tries, will canvass Washington county
and the adjoining country this sum
mcr All work done on the face OF q
mill stoue guaranteed. Hold on with
yeur mill work. We shall be along.
GEO. WoMwELL Il Son,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

A society event which Is looked
forward to with much interest is the
approaching marriage of Miss P4ar!
hrVan ..lI. newman Winter, which
will take place on the 23rd at st,
James Church. Both parties arc very
popular in GreenvlIle society, and the
wedding, which will be celebrated in
the evening, will be a beautiful one
The parents aud family OF Miss Bryan
will arrive in GrcenylIIe in few days
to remain until after the ceremony,
aud will stop at Miss Smiths.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
Reduced Rates to Nashville via South
ern Hallway, Account Tennessee
Centennial.

The Southern Railway has on sale
from Il! Of its principal statlous tiyks
cts to Nashville and return al very
low rates oH account OF the Tennessee
Centennial. Call on any Southern
Railway agent for particulars regard
ing schedules and detail information
about rates aud tickets.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
StUdebaber MFG. Co.'S
BU99jeS, Surveys,
Farm Wagons, &c,
For sale BIZ
The Baird Smith Co,
UnsaTOry Back Yards.

GREENvILLE TIMES:
If Citizens" article in your last
issue brings any fruit in the shape Of
tax on dogs or dead dogs, | will be
encouraged to write ono on the I'M
savory aud unsanitary condition OF
the back yards of the buildings 'front.'
Ing on Washington Avenue from the
old Bank Of GreenYile, now the jew.
elry store of Wallace Arnold, east sew.
eral doors. BoOK-KEEPER,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
SOCIETY AND Personal NOTES.

Mrs. A, Wclhouse ia visiting bsr
SISTER, Mrs. Joe, WilczIuIki '
airs johnson Erwin, of Erwin. wa
mo guest of her friend, Mrs. II p
hawkins, during the past week
Mr.. Dorsey Richards left ON Tue.
day for holiday and will remsi,
sway until the end of bis vacation.
Mrs N. 5, Nelson and her dauob
Yer MISS Namio left this morning fol
WoodVille, to visit old friend. and
VIII remain until July fst.
Mrs. Henry T Ireys aud the MIsso,
ireys leave this week for Frankfort
Kentucky, whore they will spend H.,
summer at the beautiful home of tb,
parents of Mrs. Ireys.
Mr.. Grady left on Monday for ri.
nome IN the bills and will not return
uhtll the reOpening of the pubIl(
schools, when he will resume his nlocr
as assistant principal.
Mr. H. H. Lake and his bride are a,
present at Galveston, Texas, where
lhey Will make VISIT before retprn.
ing to make their home in Grecny,lle
Mr. and Mrs S, Rosenfeld are in
lot Springs, which place they are Wis.
lung on account Of an attack of rbeu.
mallam from which Mr. Rosenfeld /,
suffering. ''
Mr. h. Pink Smith, editor of tbo
Democrat aud President OF tho Press
Association, left for Memphis on Sun.
day last to join the convention which
assemblies In 81, Louis for their annual
meeting.
Mr., Nat Isenberg, who has been an
attendant at the University OF Oxford
for the past season, is at home on va.
catiou, much TO the pleasure Of hi,
many friends.
Miss Annie Moziusky and Mr.. e e
Bass left on Monday for Oxford, Miss
where they VIII attend tue session of
the Peabody Normal school now being
held in that town.
A very pleasant ball was given at
the Court House on Tuesday night by
the young people of Jewish society In
honor of their visitors, Miss Sophia
Kaufman, of Vicksburg, Miss Fannie
Hexter, of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mr.
Sam Sievers, Of Helena.
Mrs Joshua Skinner is in Memphis
where she attended the marriage Of
Miss Barnes, and will be accompanied
Oh her return by her daughter. Miss
Carrie Skinner, who has spent the
past year pursuing a course of study
at Belmont College, Nashville.
Miss Greenley aud Miss Pope, the
nieces of Mr.. j. c Greenley,
who have been visiting the family OF
their uncle in Greeuville, loft on Mon
day afternoon for kentucky, where
they viii spend the summer il he
picturesque blue grass country.
Mrs. Pauline Vormus, of Gre0uviIle,
is now here, paying a delightful visit
to her parents, Mr.. aud Mrs L. Levy.
She is accompanied by Miss Carrie
Meyse of the same place, who will
spend while with Mrs. I. Moyst's
family.-Summit Sentinel
Mrs. r.. S. Toombs and her dsugh-
Ter, Miss Ruby Toombs, left Oh Tues.
day last Oh visit TO relatives in Lou
sTille, kentucky, where they will be
oincd by Master Percy Toombs, who
will return with them, having com
pleted years course of study al
College.
Miss Jennie Buchanan LETT on sun.
lay for Memphis, where she mel
he family of her uncle, Mr. j. W.
Buchanan, OF Grenada, aud joined the
Press Association on their delightful
yoysge by steamer to St. Louis. Miss
Buchanan Is thu poeieas OF the occa
don, and the reunion promises to be
me of especial pleasure aud interest.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
High Water Mark.
kIng,s Daughters ReceptIOn.

The reception at tho new home OF
the Kings Daughters, which will DO
held tomorrow afternoon, is an occa-
sion which should be of especial inter-
est, not only to the ladies themselves,
but TO the whole community, their
noble charity being ali enterprise In
which every citizen OF GrsenVIle is
concerned, Many have expressed a
desire to asset in furnishing the home,
and ON this OCCASION an opportunity
will be afforded TO render practical aid
to an undertaking which already has
the sympathy OF all classes Of citizens.
Any object whatever its character,
which will be useful In making tho
home fit for occupancy, will be gladly
received, but the invitation 10 the pub.
lie ls most cordially extended, whether
the guests choose TO contribute or not,
as the ladies know the general interest
ofthe community in the enterprise.
The chIldren's auxiliary society will
serve the refreshments at The recep-
ton.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
ATTENTION.

The Old reliable House Mover ia
among you, and ready for business
Many years experience ia my guarau-
tee that all work entrusted TO me will
be satisfactorily done. Leave orders
al Ysger's Bakery, or addrcss--705
Main St, Greeuvile, Miss.
juue5-Im THOS. Fl. PERRY.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

We have the largest stock
of MATTINGS ever before
brought to the city. Come
and see us.
MISSISSIPPI HARDWARE Co.
MSy22-lM
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

We are beadqu0rterS
for all MIXED Summer
drinkS. Our Mr.. Cor
man is an artist in
D1iUi7aS them,
Merchants Exchange Saloon.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

| have eight pure bred Berkshire
Pigs, farFowed March 9th, 1897, sired
by st. Elmo, Tennessee fair winner.
In order to reduce herd will dispose
of them al $500 each (either SEX,
eligible TO registration Address,
J. SILVERSTEIN, Agt,
Wilcziuski, Miss.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
Our Neglige Shirts.

This season, many negIige shirts
will be seen going to business.
Some III DO northumberland fit.
SomC-colors II fade.
Others III be poorly cut, badly made.
Not If bougat here.
WARNER & SEARLEs Co,
Yicksburg, Miss.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

You always get what you ask for
at RAdgesky & Co.'s. Ifyou want the
best yen will get 1t. If you want
cheap goods you will be accommods-
ted, aud you will get them at cheap
prices. Nothing fairer than this
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
Clothing for Hot Weather,

Sol. Brill has just received a large
limo OF Summer Clothing. His line of
Sicihan, Mohair, Drsp do Etc, Serge
and Crash Goats aud Vests is complete
See bis line of Crash and Linen Suits
for $3.50 aid $500. They are beaus.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

RsdgeSky Il Co. keep the best of
WHISTLES and Wines, suitable for
medicinal or household purposes.
Send them your order. They guar
anteo satisfaction.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

arsl time III Greenville's
nave an up-to-da'e Cigar
landies Americas standard
goods. We handle not only
o"'lletc line of Cigars aud
" Tue Sonth at Wholesale
I. oll are also headquarters
~ aules, Magazines and Newe-
p also have a fine Soda
ahd dispense delicious
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

/ b are biting well everyw here,
kentIO art of ISaak Walton is
Fite amusement of all ages and
!, Of the population. Even
4, which has been a yearly
blment TO fishermen for q
,lsnoN full Of fue perch,
3trOut.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

II, Cooper's Well and Casta.
bgs Waters can be found cool
kbiug at J. G. Heard's famous
bort next door to Greonlcy's.
AbIe seats have been provided
fntit Of customers, and no
hghtlul place eau DO found in
4 The benefit to be derived
e waters ia well known.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

|oinr word is like a switch on
n lfsck-but one inch between
and prosperity. To better
H. mis- advise some one who
Spd with rheumatism to use
|ralu's Pain Balm. This remedy
4, for It's cures ofrheumatisnI.
In ClSrke's Drug Store.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
New Books, just re-
ot GRIFFITH'S.

4 Il Neal has rcceivcd a con-
bulldmg a handsome dwell
H. Max Lemler which will be
|gnriug the present summer.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

want The best, go 10 Radgcs-
4. They keep the best line
Itir, Brsudies, Wines, Beer,
'.nd Tobacco to be found In
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Hon bloom was received on
from Mr.. j. E. Best, of Ditch
bIsllon. This being the first
Rported from that section Of
Iiy Is entitled to a special no.
Iough the cotton is now be-
|to bloom very generally.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

ln' services, conducted by
Price, Of Greenwood, and
tdler of Oorinth, Miss, VIII
Raily at 10 4. m. and s p. m.
Be week at tho Methodist
this city, All are cordially
attend.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

BOTTLERS OF
W. Fl. MCBRAYER,
OLD OSCAR
PEPPER.
Bond Il Lillsrd,
O. F. C.TAYLOR,
Guckenheimer Rye
Fine Old Bourbon,
and otherStandard
Brands.
Also q Iull line Oh
Holland Gin,
Apple and Peach
Brandy,
Jamaica Rum,
California Sherry
California Claret
California Port
and Cognac
BRANDY
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
GUS,
PporOjLL Peas,
|uerrD10B ,WjILet,
/, Sorghum Seed,
Balrd- Smith Co.


q, 'tloieing over the cree
h !" n n'll' which will be be-
4 inc ~, contract having beeu
H. ~. enterprislng aud ca.
|r Ivy, and builder, Mr. w. II
IN" F The mill win be
sl,, AZ business, and, It is
/ n.y. Gained, win be one Of
|D ,uS state, having maohin.
II ~ and most improved
n ~ The accessories Of :
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

HellsOh's music class closed
on Thursday last, Miss
EAer being awarded the gold
| greatest Improvement. In
|faae Miss Emma Hider and
\ May Nellie lied for the
each was presented with a
aa' The class was a very
Interesting one.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

| Gen. H. SCOTS 1880
/ Stock Whiskey, a SUI
article. Beware of
hent limitations.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
HOLZMAN,S.

IN - ---
O'lug exercises of Mise Lin.
lro"' OF music he gold med
'Om mthl vas awarded TO
/. bel. The sessions just
~ ~ especially Interesting
gvs W., one, aud the progress
' egG of the scholars is a
~. s'ssIlficstiOn both TO Miss
md her pupils.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

,be services al the MeIho-
|u,cb at s p m. this evening.
Y u'I ia good singer and force
.har
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

1t Novels are prettily
See them at
GRIFFITH'S.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
,aE WEATHER.

.,,bor for several days past
S ssaa.5ually Increasing in heat
summer temperature has
.d Much desire for rain
' W Sscouse it is beginning TO
pow ..a.Jpd BIS The growing crops,
psor 10 brlug about a change
o ,,o,siye weather II is very
pp ,b.t fine wished for change,
a ,II' rain, viii come In the
e honrs. Cotton prospects
J., ,bo county are good, the
l pu' sluce the water having
t",'SrSably rapid aud satisfac-
hgrAss,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Ifyou have q picture 10 be framed
lake Il 10 Bell.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
Petition for Liquor License,

TO the City Council OF Greenville:
We, the undersigned qualified electors of the
City OF Greenyille, County Of Washington, State
Of Mississippi, hereby petition your honorable
body TO grant unto
G GUGGENHEIM,
No ~ Washington Avenue, = resident of said
City, license 10 sell yinous, spirituous. mali
and intoxicating liquors in less quantities than
one gallon at his place of business. No 81
Washington Avenue, in said City, and we re.
commend said c. Guggenhem 70 be OF good
reputation and sober and suitable person 10
receive such license, and your petitioners will
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
BERKSHIRE PIGS FOR SALE.

,snd Your job work to the TMrs
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

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kdmOIlle''' ................ 600
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
FOR SALE.

lfyou ueeJ any picture frames made
TO order go TO Bell.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
|nts Exchange Saloon.

\ Elastic Seam Draw
ilzeS, at
BRILL'S,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
NOTICE.

PLANTERS AND MERCHANTS
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-11-18
BQGl & Roberts
CASH DRy-GOODS STORE.
Corner King and Cannon Sts.,
Charleston, 5. c.

We have no hesitation in sayfng
that the commercial history Ofthk
city has never shown an instance
Of greater progress than ours, in 80
short a the, when it is understood
that this growth has been accoTi-
plished within few years, in the
face of the keenest competition
with the largest houses in the city
Our success has shown that we have
gagged the wants of the people OF
this city in our line with unerriag
instinct and demonstrated that
our method of keeping reliable
goods only and selling at a small
margin of profit is the right one.
Below will be found a few of our
quotations, which speak for the
accuracy of our statements:
20 pieces Suwanee suitings, in
plain colOrs and plaids, at 6c-heayy
goods suitable for bicycle suits;
beautiful dress plaids at AZ, Wool
mixed dress goods at Sc; all-wooli
dress fannels at l5c; beautiful
black satin,a at SOC, 81. inches wide;
beautiful all-wooI plaids at D.;
best oilrloth at l5c, nice patterns;
100 capes at $3.50, a great bargain ),
reac ynade skirts, lined all through
at zoe; plaid black skirts at $1.N
Thousands of ladies' hats, straw
and feits. at 10, 10, %, %. 81, 41. 5e,
1jc and 81.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-11-18

Thomas & Bradham will be
found al their cid stand in Kings
tree from Oct. Isl with a nice lot
OF horses ready to fill the wants of
tl:Sir trien S and patrons. We
will also be ready 10 collect for
stock sold last season. We eX
pect to do some business here and
will sell at a price 10 insure sails
faction. Thanking our friends for
pas, favors and assuring them
that We can do better by them
than ever before, We s,licit all
early call.
THOMAS & BRADHAM.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-11-18

4 sasplaadsr with the Match Receiver.
DO you see that thing on the
wan theref Above the clocki That
thing with ribbons on itf"
.Yea. What is itf"
"That's a match receiver. 1t is
Intended to receive burned matches.
For instance, suppose I use match.
] extinguish the match and put it
on the table Then / go across the
street and borrow stepladder. l
bring the stepladder into this room,
move the sofa away from the wall,
plant my stspladder and carry that
piece Of burned match up the ladder
and drop it into the receiver. Then
] come down from the ladder, put
the sofa back in its place, take ths
stepladder home, and there you are
] tell you it's a great thing to have
these handy little articles around
the housef'-Chicago Record.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-11-18
JOHNSON'S
CHILL A Nd
FEVER TONIC
Cures Fever
In One Day.

A Georgia col ored minister
preached this coed doctrine 10 his
people: But '!ain'I Use to irab,
ble along dat narrer path less Yer
can carry, folded up in yer creed
a good rec'menda!ion from yer
creditors. Hebben aiD'i no place
fur men w..o has to drd dge ronn' d
corner fur fear Of meeting some.
one who'll ask for da: little biI!
dat nebber was paid"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-11-18
Notice..

The county Commissioners and
township commissioners through
cut the county are hereby instruct
eel to compel their road overseers
to have the full compliment ofdayS
60 worked upon the roads by the
10Th day of December. The law
requires six days work on the roads
and l am satisfied that every road
in the county need more than this.
Is. b. CHANDLER,
County Supervisor.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1897-11-18
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
COUNTY OF WILL ILMSEURG,
In The COURT OF COMMON PEAS.
JAMES SALTERS
BEN EIRKLIN.

BEN h IRKLIN.
Judgment for Foreclosure.
In obedience to the order of the
court in the above stated case /
will sell on the first Monday in Dec
1897 before the court house door in
Kingstree within the legal hours
for making public sale, to the high
est bidder for cash the following
described property, to wit: All that
certain piece, parcel or tract of
land lying, being and situate in the
county of Williamsburg state of
South Carolina containing twenty
five (25) acres more or less and
bounded as follows: North by
Ian is of Lawrence Brown and Tom
Scott on the east by lands of An
trum McClary, and on the south
and west by lands of Mrs. Mary
Morris. Purchaser To pay for all
papers.
I'D DANIEL,
s. VIC.