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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
Informing Him.

Pardon me, sir, but where do you live?
inquired the sharp-nosed passenger, leaning
over the back of the seat in front of him.
Southern part o Indiana" laconically
replied the goat-whskered passenger, who
was trigged out in a spickety-span new eel
luloid collar adorned with hectc-hued fut-
ter-bow tie.
I'm the southern part of Indiana, Ell ?
What is the lay of the land in your vicin-
ity?"
Same as it is all over the country, reck-
on.
II do not see how that can be-"
Don't. Ell? Wal, you don't suppose that
Indiana is clear out o the United States, do
you?'
mo, but"
oval, | reckon Hail Columby' is the lay
o the rest O. the land, an it's the same with
Indiana"
Thereupon the inquistivc passenger wiped
his interrogatory gimlet and put it away,
and the Hoosier humorist withdrew, turtle
fashion, into his celluloid collar And the
train rolled onward.-N Y. Journal
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Wife (time, midnighN Hank! Hus.
band! Wake up! l hear the rustling
of silk and the clank of chains.
Husband-You do? Horrors! Then
the reports are true | was told this
house was haunted
Wife (much relieyed) oh. is that all ?
| was afraid Edo had broken loose and
was tearing my new ball dress.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
A Narrow Escape.

Eddie Nirdlinger, the 10-year-old son
Of prominent business man of Meri-
dian, while in the act of applying q
match to box Of powder last week, was
seriously hurt and had very narrow
escape from death. The little fellows
clothes were set on fro and his face
badly burned, his eyebrows, his eye
lashes and hair being singed, and but
for the timely arrival and prompt as
sistance of lady who was near by he
would have burned to death. lie is in
a rather critical condition.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Things seldom turn out as we ex.
pect,' remarked Mr. Harlins, thought
fully. when first went to the city
| made up my mind that would live in
a suburb and lead double life"
Sir" exclaimed the lady to whom
he was talking,
II merely meant that | would have
two suits of clothes. Iwould be a swell
in the city and a farmer in the village"
And didn't this plan work?"
Not the way | expected it to, 1t
wasn't six weeks before acquired the
firm impression that | was farmer in
the city and swell in the country. y
WASHINGTON Star.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

livery lllut 10 10 lONll mere OF late
hear people talllin about the big show
which is now goin on over in Tennessee
Do you know | would love the best in
the world to see the sights of that show
if | was already thcre-if | didn't have
to take no long trips gwine and comm.
But the longer live the more l want
to hang around and keep in sight of
the home base, and the more | hate to
strike a crowd and git myself into a
! m-particular in hot weather when a
man needs all the fresh air be can find
and but precious few clothes.
Clean on down to my dyin day l will
recollect what come to pass oncst upon
time when me and Andy Lucas took
up notion that we mought as well go
| to Montgomery and take in the Fourth
| of July jollitication. 1t was a scorchin
hot day, and when we got on the rail
road train it did look to me like every
body and all their llinneTy had took up
the same notion-that they mought as
well go to Montgomery that day and
join the jubilaton. Every car was
packed and jammed and crowded to the
guards. Me and Andy wedged our way
10 inc lhslue ana lheh Stood there
packed IN with the MOB Ike so many
sardines.
Now III the nam tune Ahdy mad went
ahe'u auu lahked up LOT the speclal oc-
caSlon' ana haVln DIT OIL several large
plugs of white ink, >" he was hotter than
ION, TO near MN tell II. he stood there
Ior 81 OF ~ mics reckon steamln and
down ana sWeatln IKE free Niger on
eleclioh day. BUT hnally at last he
turned ana said 10 me- says me- IN low
Whisper
huIe, II there is anything IN my
leellhs DIaheu IL we maven TOOK the
wrong trail' ana lhstld OF golh 10 Mont
Soinery we are on our way 10 mat on
peasant country where they tell me
al IlarS ana Iluuiers ana morse traders
60 ana where they ooh wear over
coats nor sho.ei any snow TO speak OF.
III De e'erhaIly oaO'ersinashea ana
gorI'leu up Il ! can staha TINS any
nSeF 9oIheoouy VIII nave 10 make |
room ana give me seat 10 set down In
] on Ieco ,. what the G 1000. BOOK says
ABOUT d tiine lor every thlng' II IS my
,lil.e 10 nav NJ ru'iler nate TO 40 IT,
l'ule' put lel me zen you Jest SIMPLY
can s'allu the Jam. Nheh 1 take the NJ
y, mus staS WIN me ana make OUT
me II amt lne hrs1 llIhe' scream Tor
NOR ioo'll anu liesi an anu pul me
On d se"' as soou DIS J ou ga i' 40" "a'ch
en- III, so"',
Ineu Hn'S ioiieu MS y eS way oack
~ ms nea' ''iu 'oo On, Oh u ueao SET gaze
Lol al ne "oilu l,Ne ~ ing call'
!, o"ileU anu IVeieu 'iiu ! gu III d NJ
lie was ai'," S , sPit'iii eo'ton' any now
'iio ~ want 10 'louDie Lur nm 10 Iloth
anu Iodiil d 'iie ilou III l'he d man al tie
a'l d oliie9 81 yea W. N'i'ls, Every mus
'io II. ms oouy qui'ete>' anu Jelheu IKE
rs 'lIiie neu o1iile'
anu ,, ho", M ptol'ie, you never
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
ELIZA r. PARKER.


The papers are full of tales Just now of
how the late composer, Brahms, treated
panjsts and singers who were eager to get
his criticism, II one of these aspirants for
his favor was fortunate enough to find him
at home and be received, Brahms first con-
piano a position from which he rightly
deemed few would have the temerty to
Dust him, If this failed he had recourse to
the statement that the instrument was out
OF tune. "Oh that does not matter, re-
marked one courageous individual. Per
haps not to You, but it does to me, replied
the master On one occasion he was Just
leaving his house when long haired YOUTH
with a bundle of music under his arm, hailed
him with; Can You tell me where Dr.
Brahms liycsy' Certainly" answered the
master in the most amiable manner; in
this house up three fights and so saying
he hurried oway.-San Francisco Argonaut.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Nothing pleases the Times more than
to record the raising of extraordinarily
fine farm products in the delta. We
hardly expected to have theopportunity
this year, but some specimens of Irish
potatoes have been brougtt4so the Office
which are really remarkable. If there
can be such thing as superb Irish
potato these are superb. They were
grown by F. c. McCleish, on the Wild
wood place, a few miles east of Green.
Vile, and are we'll named the Peerless,
being the finest we have ever seen at
this season.-Greenvill Times.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

In connection With the congress OF
checkers which convenes at Now AL
bany on the 3Oth OF this month and
continues three days, and the reunion
of soldiers on the I'd and Sd Of July, il
has been decided to mako the Sd gem
eral gala day. A program of amuse'
ments has been prepared, consisting OF
baseball games, tournaments, bicycle
races, etc. Tho Now Albany Gun Club
will give shoot for the championship
of North Mississippi, with about forty
entries and NOSE in sight. The exer-
cises will wind nap at night with a grand
display OF fireworks. Excursion trains
from Memphis Aberdeen, Middleton
and Pontotoc are being arranged for,
and it is expected that 1000 people will
be on hand, The citizens have gone to
work with will to make it the biggest
day that Now Albany ever saw.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

In my day and generation, first and
last, l have been about considerable.
And reckon what little haven t learnt
in regards to dogs and horses and men
and things in general was tore out of
the books many years ago. But l do
think the most politest man have ever
saw since here l have been is old Col.
Jeems N. Hunter-which the colonel
now lives on his fine plantation over on
Bear Creek, and on the interest which
his money draws. He is one of these
olCLtime, before-the-war gentlemen
Col Hunter Island without any doubts
the mos. sereHeiy and superbly petite
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Rochester. n. Y, May 10, ls97-The
great $4,000 damage suit instituted by a
Michigan Cereal Co. against the Genesee
Pure Food Co. is at an end. They settled it
aud tool, it ont of court for the ridculousy
small sum OF $500 and, as a practical re-
suit, Grain.O is in greater demand than
ever. The new plant only lust completed is
20 be duplicated so that not only the old
friends of the delicious food drink which
completely takes the place of coffee, but the
new friends il is making every day, can be
supplied The beverage which the children.
as well as the adult, may drink with benefit
will be furnished in unlimited quantities.
Suits may come and suits may 60 but
Grljn.O goes on forever.-N. Y. Mail and
EyDTGsg
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

1T is unnecessary for me to dwell
longer on the many virtues of the de-
ceased said Rev. DR.. De Biker. at the
close Of the solemn services. "You all
know the splendid account he has rem.
dered of his stewardship, and he always
rode his wheel on the right-hand side
Of the street. Chicago Journal
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
Distribution of the school END.

The auditors office was busily en-
gagged last week issuing warrants on ac-
count OF the common school fund distri-
button for June. Under the law this
distribution cannot be made earlier
than the first Monday in June. +"
Vouchers were sent out prior to that
date SO that the fund could be dis
tributed when due. The distribution,
inclusive of the polls, amounts to $780,
1898 The poll collections amounted
to SCI ,62I.S7.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
WASHING BLANKETS.

Summer is the best time for washing
blankets. TO do the work satisfactorily
fill tub half full of soft hot water in
which half bar of Ivory soap has been
dissolved, and wash gently with the
hands Rosin soap and hard rubbing
ruins blankets. When clean rinse well,
hang on the line in the sun. As soon as
dry, fold evenly and put away securely
in a box or closet. Blankets washed
thus win remain fresh and soft for
years.
ELIZA r PARKER
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

around my share if everything comes
plum handy and convenient, But |
don't hunger and thirst and pant for
the fruit of the vine like l use to back
there in my boyhood days. Sometimes
! do raley wish that l could git as
hungry and eat MS much, and then feel
as snug and comfortable and happy
about it as | did when was nothin but
II plain and healthy human boy.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
He Understands How to Rai,e Cab

Mr. Perry, citizen near Waynesboro,
had three acres planted in cabbage this
year He has shipped 2l7 crates, and
says he will have so more. He will
realize something like $500 from his
three-acre field, His rows were four
feet apart, so really he had not more
than two acres If measured according to
the usual method OF cultivation. =
Waynesboro Times.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

10 me how deer
and constant and
feryeut the aver
age American boy
loves the red and
juicy fruits of the
watermelon vine. |
don't TO say have
any serious objec-
tons to watcrmel-
ons now, and can
most in generally
always climb up
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Sne-Now, dearest, you know that
when we are married you have promised
to go right 10 housekeeping.
He (doubtfully)-But, my angel, you
cannot cook at all.
She Carbohydrates all right, love /;
but mother can.-Boston Herald.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
WIN Revive the Merld,,n ~.

John Mccormick of tho Live Stock
Journal-Nows has purchased the entire
outfit OF the Meridian News-name.
good will and all, and will continue its
publication at the old stand. The daily
will be revived at once.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
nanled

The percentage OF increase from 1880
to 1890 is 1896, Total white in 1890,
544, ISL; total colored, 744, 740. The CEN
sus OF 1900 will show total population
of fully l, 500, 900.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
Cousins Shoot Each other.

In adifIiculty between John and Peter
Jordan, cousins, who lived on the Jor-
dan plantation near Pachuta, the latter
was seriously shot while tho former was
sligbtly wounded. Tho shooting was
the result Of q Misunderstanding about
q game IN which they we're engaged,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Miss Kittish-Td like to get a picture
of Charlie made with that remarkable
new light.
Miss Gaskett-What for?
Miss Kittish--I want to know II he
really mas any sand in him. Philadcl-
phia Press.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
IA BnndIa Of -.

This term is often applied IN ' na',
nerves are abnormaly senwsit,sopsVi
should Strengthen them MN jh,'I "
Stomach Ilttefs, After a eour no'lel
benign TOME, they Will cease Il tVI be Of
that they have nervous sy ~ us eolsi
through agreeable sensations ''IiA' q
able them to eat, sleep and digo,H, Nlll
three media for increasing TONE o NY well
the nerves, in common with Nm aaa w,
system. The mental worry ''i Ire le'l II
nervous dyspepsia will also sSssysolla
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

The world is full of miserable peope
are SO by reason of trying to get more 4
the world gives. IN. Y. Weekly.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Arrangements have been completed
for an up-to-date compress to be built
and in operation at New Albany by fall,
Work on the buildings and tracks will
begin at once.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Now" said the bad boy, as he finished
pinning his sisters skirts and Mr.. Twitter's
coattails together, folks will know how at
tached to each other teller and his girl
can be. National Tribune.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

The fortunate people in this wo,p
those who have at least one friend in nv y,
presence they can blow their own 4,
without discouragement.-Atchison ID
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Grumpy ''' could p
Yes. Don't wear tight shoe. IN.
Free Press. ''''' Id
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

As long as a girl lets you see the ALA
on her letters there is nothing seriou, +
on.-Washington Democrat.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

When we say that wisdom /. h.s
rubies we generally mean opr , vsliei
other peoples rubies.-N. Y WoaiIgoa
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Some folks think it is a sign Of cplr,,,
to know any but the given name " 4,
hired girls.-Washington Democrgti " Y
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

After six years. suffering, was crr.i
Piso's Cure. Mary Thomson, az 4
Ave, Allegheny, Pa, March ~ 'gi
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
Foundation OF Mississippi Since 1900.

In reply to an inquiry Col. J. L.
Power has' furnished tho Magnolia Ga
zette tho following data showing the
population of Mississippi for the years
named.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

As you chew tobacco for nlo,,r,.
Star. 1t is not only the best bnt tI m. !
lasting, and therefore the cheapest, 4'
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Write Malacura Co, st. Louis, for
trial package Malacura Choclats for hi
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

When shiftIess people can't think of any
other way of annoying the ncighhors, they
get a pup to howl through the night-Atch-
icon ELnha
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Every man knows a good use to Vi
some other man might put his monev.
Y. WeeklY.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

That Stern Revolt.-"You belon, 4.
Order of New Women, don't yos s Y
Biggs?" yes; but don't call us tb,,''
new woman wont stand being ords ,,
Chicago Record e'ulIel
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

The older man gets, the more of fool
he thinks boy is.-Atchison Globe.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
A Deadly weanon

There are no bones in the ton,n. ,
often strikes harder than The 6s g'susl
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16
STORIES AND SKETCHES.
Life as They Live 1t in the Rocky
Creek Country,
The Plain American Roy and the
Watermelon Nine-"The Most PO-
Iitcst Man"-Thc Time 10
Have FITS.

Hit is one of the most strangest
things in the round discovered world
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

A woman doesn't mind a windy day h
has on a silk petticoat.- Washington h
crat.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

If you want POSITIVE malaria cure, read
the advertisement of the Certain Cure Co.,
of Evansville, Ind, in this paper.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Il q. Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.

The trimmings on the summer hats are so
heavy that a woman now says she weighs
so-and-so with my hat on"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

Interesting illustrated booklo,.
ing, to Massachusetts Seashore 0coaI pe 4
and Inland Resorts, are issued Y[bv H. h d
seDger department of the Fail y lle
the famous route between M" yVel
Boston, Newport, Cape Cod, NIar,bi,G tI !,
yard, Nantucket, Bar Harbor t tpa y \
Mountains, etc, etc, etc, List Of Il, "
let's will be mailed upon recent Vu =,
cent stamp. Address o. II. TayEIorU !
Pass'r Agent, Fall River Line, 4SS,0,' y =
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1897-06-16

81 wonder said Mr. Drinkhorn, as he
filed his glass with the ease Of an expert, Il
wonder who started the custom of calling a
drink of liquor a smile|'
u wouldn't call that one there a smile, "
said the harkeep. 1T is nothing shy of a
hOrseIaugh -Cinclnnati Enduirer
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-05-24
Primitive Surgery.

u In difficult nj this dry ~ roalixo the
horrors III \ surgical operation bofors
Tho discovery Of aiilpnthcAA, Tho suy-
goon's knife WINS necessarily pitilems,
and tho Victim could only writho and
scream uDdor tho torture. Tho horror a
M operation, evon 10 u hero, mny bs
boitor understood by u story NJ Nelson,
included In u pnpor by DR.. John Ash.
hurst on "burgory Before n,o Days Of
Anmsthetics, " published In tho Phila.
dolphin Records
No Drawer or moro gallant gentleman
ever lived than Admiral VisconDt Mol
aop, aud after his right elbow bud been
shattered by n French bullet In the w.
pnult NJ 'roDorfo ho manifested tho nj.
most courngc, refusing 10 DO takon 10
tho nearest ship lost tho sight ~ his IN.
Jury should alarm the wifo ~ follow
officer whose own fate WIS uncertain.
When his own ship WIS ronchod, no
climbed up its nido without assistance,
sayings
"1ell tho surgeon 10 mako basic and
got In Instruments, l know must loss
my right arm, ~ The sooner u II on tho
better"
~ Ito underwent tho amputation, NJ
says n private luttor 0f ono NJ his mid.
pbipnon, with tho Same 0rnDess and
courage that have always marked his
character"
Aud yct ~ painfully wW Nelson
affected by tho GOODNESS VI tho operators
knife that when next going Into action
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-05-24

Ordor n case Of soda water, hop
Mo, pineapple, kola, raspberry,
eic, eic., from Tho Hawaiian Soda
Works. 1el. G32.
Mechanics Homo, corner Hotel
aud NunOnu streets, lodging by
day, week or month. 1'OrDsi ~
and 90 cents por night VI, and
Nj az DOR week.
Fingers lead tho world. Over
1D,OOO,0O0 made mud sold. High
est awarIs nj tho Worlds C0lum.
bian Exposition for excellence of
construction, regularity Of motion,
easo u motion, gfeat speed, nd.
Instability, durability, sane of
learning mud cOBy0DIoBGo 0f mr.
rapRement. u, Bergorson, agont,
l0h Bethel stroOts.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1897-05-24
FAITH IN HUMAN NATURE,
A New Work. tate rhat Ncroses Implicit
Vuu,,lruve IN tts CUSTOMERS,


A New Work. 'e'c rha, hrroscs ,mr''em
'""""'"'" F" |" '"''"wer"
N II rather Surprising ~ ilnd right ON
Park row u oaro that trusts its custom
crs pcrrcctly, This place has probably
400 regular oallcra II " opon day aud
nluh, aud IA run on Nstcm Ut Inn
pl,oit faith IN tho honesty of man,
Whllo no, place strictly high class, N
offers what might hc called very
"oomfortAblc" monl, with trimmings
before or nftor Altopcthcr u IL simply
v plain place Tor IN everyday man, with
occasionally u little something oxtrn
on tho bill Of faro eQualina anything In
tho city
ThiA OF course, can bo said of hun
drcds Ut similar places but tho SystNm
of payment IN something novel; Tho
proprietor, u stout German, boasts nc
cashicr, ~ there IN very little cash TO