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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30
DECEMBER 9th
The New Council VIII Cut the cry Pie
For the Boys

/
For the Boys.
The present City Council Of Hop
kinsville will hold it's last meeting
Friday night and on Monday the
new council will be sworn in and will
meet that night to elect the various
city officials, all of whom are APP
pointed by the council.
Three of the present council will
succeed themselves, j. d. Ware,
DEM, Geo. D. Dalton, Dem, and E.
w. Glass, Rep. OF the the four new
men two are Democrats and two are
geld standard independents, elected
by fusion of all the elements OPP
posed to the Democratic ticket, The
new Democrats are j. L. Wall, who
defeated e, M. Flaek. and L. Z.
Brasher, who succeeds Councilman
PPOol, who was not a candidate for
denomination. II. w. Tibbs and DR..
A. E. Bentley are the Independents.
Mr.. Tibbs is the agent of the South
ern Express Company and has served
a term as city clerk. DR.. Bentley is
a prominent physician and capitalist
and represented the third ward in the
council one term several years ago.
Both were formerly Democrats, until
they became dissatisfied with the
party platform. The retiring Demo-
Gratis are Messrs r. Fl. Holland and
D. Il. Perry.
The new boards election Monday
night will be mere formality, as the
four Democrats have held a caucus
and made nominations for all posi-
tions to be filled.
While they have not announced the
names of the caucus nominees, it is
understood that there will be but few
changes IN the present officers, only
those who left the party being sup
planted. One or two may be
shifted to different places, but nearly
all if not all, of the old officials who
remained loyal will be provided for.
These are said to be some Of the
straightest tips:
Tax Collector, Lucian c. Cravens=
Assessor, George Bradley; City Clerk.
Lucian II. Davis; City Judge, Buck.
ner Leavell; City Attorney, j. I. Han
berry; City Treasurer, NJ. f. Crenshaw;
Street Superintendent, Joe X. ivy
man. The Mayor and Chief Of Police
are still the uncertain quantities and
the gossips have not been able to
agree.
Not many changes are expected in
the police force and not more than
one IN the fire department. Some Of
these tips may be wrong, but the
above slate will be found in the
main correct as far as it goes.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30
Crushed His Leg.

Mr.. West Gamble, a farmer who
lives near Antioch, happened to a
serious accident few days ago. Mr..
Gamble and several other workmen
were standing on a scaffold, which
surrounds his new house, when the
rope holding one end of the timber
broke and all the men fell to the
ground. A large stone, which had
been elevated for the chimney, fell on
Mr.. CANDLES leg, crushing the bone.
He was quite badly hurt and ampu
taton of the limb may be necessary.
The other men escaped with a few
slight bruises.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30
Rev. W. j. King Resigns.

Rev w. j. King, pastor of the
Cumberland Presbyterian church, on
Sunday rendered his resignation tc
take effect the first of January. The
resignation was accepted and Mr.
King will leave Jan. l to accept a
charge at Oxford, Miss. Mr.. King
has been pastor of the church here
for about two years. He has made
many friends in Hopkinsville among
all denominations and his departure
will cause general regret. The Ken
tuckian's best wishes will attend him
in his new field of labor.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30
sInnder suits lad Mariield

The Mayfeld Democrat says: "The
slauder suit of $4,000 of Miss May
Nicholson against Mr. jeff Sanderson
was decided Wednesday in favor of
the plaintiff, awarding her $500.
There are four other similar suits,
Que of which is now on trial against
w. w. Rust. All of them are for the
same amount and were brought by
Miss Nicholson and her sister and on
the same charge. The four yet to be
decided are as follows; Mr. ID. r.
Merritt, w. w. Rust and two against
Joe Dunn. All of the gentlemen are
prominent citizens of the county. 1t
is alleged that the gentlemen made
slanderous remarks about the ladies,
relating to illegitimate births, or
some reference of that character, re.
garding the two ladies.
Attorney VIM. Reed, of Benton, is
assisting Park a. Speight in behalf of
the plaintiff.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30
An IncendIary,s Torch.

A cottage belonging to Mr. w. H.
Merritt, situated near the old fair
grounds, caught on fire about
O'Clock Friday morning and was soon
reduced to ashes. 1t IS thought the
building was set on fire. There was
no insurance, either on the honse or
its contents. The building was &C.
cupled by a colored family.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30
CREAM OF NEWS.
IF 1T is NEW AND TRUE THIS COLUMN
HASiT.
Arrested Conductor-Tips on Officers
Leg Crushed-Pastor Resigns
Hogs Dying.
ran Terminates Fatally.

Mrs. Eliza Lyon, an aged lady of
Allegree, who fell and broke her
thigh a few days ago, died of her
injuries. She was about IS years old
and had been a member of the Bap-
tlst church for 60 years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30

All efforts are now being bent on
removing guarantees against New
Orleans and the barriers will be
drawn sooner than at first announced.
The marine hospital service has
closed its work and the yellow fever
Is officially dead.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30
Refused to Return Without Requlsitior

Victoria Broadie, COL, account oil
stealing corn from Messrs. y. S. Win.
free and Jas. Johnson, was arrested
in Clarksville, and when Deputy Sher.
if Wilkins went over for his prisoner
she refused to return with him with
out requisition. The papers have
not yet been made out and it is prob
able that the woman will be released
from custody by the Tennessee Off
GERS, Curley Avery, COL, wanted Cd
similar charge, was seen in New
Providence Friday, but has succeed
ed in keeping out of the way of the
officers up to this time.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30
Dying of "a Peculiar Disease.

The report comes from the Cali
donia neighborhood, Trigg county,
that the hoggs in that section are
dying in large numbers from pecu
liar disease. They become affected
wl,h swelling Of the tongue, refuse
to eat and die IN from twenty-four to
thirty six hours. Several farmers
have lost all their fattening hogs,
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30
Contest Abandoned.

Mr., John @. Duffy, defeated can
didate for representative, has de-
cided to abandon his contest against
DR.. Andrew Sargent, his successful
Republican opponent.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30
Theer Men wounded.

\ Henderson, Ky, Nov. 27,-The
town of Richards, in this county, was
greatly stirred tonight by another
tragedy, F, M. Eakins, druggist, J,
was shot over the right eye and ia,
the left shoulder by William Wilson "a
farmer, Wilson was wounded in the
stomach, and will probably die. John
Triplett, bystander, was shot in the
leg and in the stomach, and he is
considered the worst hurt of the three.
The trouble came up over a suit in
a Magistrates court in which the
sum of $l2 was involved.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30

Rev. Jno. Rust and wife were here
yesterday to attend the funeral SER
vices Of Mai. Rust.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1897-11-30

Remember DR.. Steel's lecture at the
Methodist church tonight.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Jackson, Miss, !
March 16. 1897.
l6 st..

Notice is hereby given that the
following.named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at PoplarvilIe, Miss, on
May Z, 1897, viz: Matthew P. Lowe,
of Poplarville, Miss, Homestead
No. "a, 1876 for the WI nw4 and WI
sw4 sec 80 t l 16 W.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation Of said land,
viz: Henry Dees, of Poplarville,
Miss ; Henry Reyer, William Lewis,
John Reyer, of Hillsdale, Miss.
ROBERT e WILSON,
II st. Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25
WHY PHYSICIANS SHOULD
SHAVE.

It may be claimed by some,
writes DR., W. A. Hockemeyer to
the Medical Brief, December, that
"the beard is provided by nature,
and should be allowed to remain,
So it may be with the layman, but
when with the faculty il might
prove a serious means of contagion,
it were better that no chances
should be taken. In listening to the
action of the heart, or in making
other examinations, the face of the
examiner must necessarily come in
to direct contact with the person or
clothing of the patient, and beard.
ed face would be much more liable to be
affected thereby than the clearly shayen
skin. DIR. Marion Sims was under
the impression that disease had
often been conveyed by this means,
and was always firm believer that
the less the face was encumbered,
the better it was for both the doc
tor and patient. There is, beyond
all that, this fact which caunot but
be generally admitted: the perspira.
ton of summer and the frosted
breath of winter, or the dampne ss
from rain in all seasons, are not
pleasant things for doctor to car
ry into a sick room. In winter he
may digest himself of his overcoat
and hat in the hall, but the beard.
with the effects of the outside at
mosphere. cannot be so easily laid
aside, and oftentimes, especially If
the call be hurried one, the pas
tient may become nauseatedly
aware that the doctor was interrupt.
ed in the enjoy meEt of his pipe
Scientific American.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25
SHERIFFS SALE.
Mrs. @. G. Bradford J
1918. VS.. 7

j. M. Furry ct al.
I, the undersigned, Sheriff of Pearl
River County, Mississippi, will, en-
Monday, the 9th day of April, A:
D., 1897, between the hours of elev'
en- O'Clock a. m. and four o'clock p.
M, sell at auction, to the highest
bidder or bidders, for cash, at the
front door of the courthouse in the
town Of Poplarville, Miss, the fol-
lowing described property, or so
much thereof as may be necessary
to satisfy the hereinafter mentioned
writ and all costs, to-wit: The nw4
aud nj of sw4 and nwf sci sec IA
township L range IA ", and the
nw4 nw4 and nj of 81 of sec %
township range II W, and 81 81
sec "a township range Ia W, in
Pearl River County, Mississippi,
SAID property having been levied
on by me on the 10th day of De-
cember, A. d., 1896, as the prop.
erty Of Mrs. G. G. Bradford, by virs
tue of writ OF execution issued
ia the above styled case by F. s.
Hewes, clerk of the circuit court Of
Harrison county, Miss, on the llth
day of December, A. D., 1896.
Witness my signature, thus the
End day of March, A. D., 1897.
w. I, SCOTT, +,
No. 10 st. Sheriff.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25
PEARL RIVER COUNTY s. s.
CONVENTION.
FORENOON.

The first annual meeting OF Pear
River County Sunday School Asso,
citation was held in the Baptist
church, Poplaryille, Sunday, March
q, 1897.
The following schools were reps
resented: Lumberton, by P. E.
Williams, Ii. G. Yawn and Mrs
A. L. Summer; PoplarviIle Meth.
odist, by Misses Ida Brockman,
Birdie Darling and James Baxter;
Poplarville Baptist, by Mrs. 8. e.
Scott, Miss Daisy Lines and D. M.
Graham. After songs and prayer
President Camp called for reports
from the Sunday schools, and most
encouraging reports were had from
the schools mentioned above. Prof.
FL. G. Yawn followed in an able and
scholarly address, on the import
ance of The Sabbath school work.
Prof. Yawn dwelt especially on In.
fluence.
Meeting adjourned for dinner.
AFTERNOON,
Mrs. s. E. Scott was elected del.
egate, and J. j. Moore, alternate,
to the State s. s. Convention.
On m otion 1t was decided to hold
a County S. S. Celebration at Pops
larville, latter part of July, the
president to name the date. The
following committee on program
was appointed: Fl. A. Camp, w. I.
Thames, Miss Emma Summer and
Mrs. j. r. Hunnicutt.
The present officers were res
elected 10 serve during the ensuing
year, as follows: II. A. Camp, pres
ldent; Miss Ida Brockman, vice
president; w. I. Thames. secretary;
Miss Willie Moore, treasurer. On
motion it was agreed that Lums
berton Sunday school contribute
$40 and Poplarville schools $15 to
pay expenses of delegate to State
Convention,
Program was interspersed through
out with appropriate music.
Meeting closed with beDedictl0n
by President Camp.
II. A. CAMP, Pres't.
w. I. THAMES, Sec'y.
Poplarville, March 81, 1897.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at Jackson, Miss, |
Feb @ 1907

Notice is hereby given that the
following-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
County at Poplarvllle, Miss, on
March 26, 1897, viz: Dauiel F. Smith
of Derby, Miss, Homestead No.
31OS2 fol- the e4 mel and sw4 ne4
and ned sci sec Is 3 s + 17w.
He names the following Witness
es to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of, said
land: viz: Boyd Smith, John j. Am
acker, James A. Smith, William S.
Amacker, all of Derby P. O., Miss.
ROBERT E. WILSON,,
Register.
16 AZ:
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25

public ball.
Hon. j. M. Shivers is attending
Marion county cireu court this
week.
Mrs. M. M. Thornhill has been
quite iii for nearly two months, and
is still confined to her bed.
Rev. Mr.. Sibley, popular Baps
fist evangelist, favored our sane
tum with his presence on Monday.
Mrs. Rand B atson and children,
of Hillsdale, we're the guests of
Mrs.J. @. Bourn for several days of
the week.
Our accomplished young home
artist, Miss Kate Shivers, will paint
tasty water color Easter cards for
Is cents to % cents each.
Forrest Taylor, of Waynesboro.
who is to clerk for Theo. Du Bose,
has been guest of the Miller
House for the past week. Watch
out, girls; Forrest is heart-wlnner.
Our young friend, Wilman Cars
roll, of Slidell, La, was visitor to
his sister, Miss Mittie, for several
days this week. WiIman paid his
respects to the FREE PRESS while
here.
A sturgeon that measured Z feet
in length, A feet in circumference,
weight 200 pounds, was recently
killed in Holmes bayou, near West
Pearl river, by Leon Pounds and
his log crew.
Editor Williams, wife and son
Lloyd, of LumLerton, were guests at
the Marion House part of Sunday
and Monday. Master lloyd, who is
very bright, noble looking little
fellow, in company with his father,
made us a short call Monday morn
ing,
About % citizens of our sister
town of Poplarville attended the
meeting Of the Sunday School Con.
veution held here on Sunday. The
general attendance on this occasion
was good notwithstanding the uns
favorable elemental condition of
the weather.
Our former townsman, j. W.
Ford, will, in few days, fill a long
felt Orvisburg want by opening up
an ice depot in the building known
as the Racket Store. He will also
dispense in first-class style all
kinds of cold drinks. We wish
friend Will success ia his new ven-
tule.
J. F. Selpk fell from his wagon
last Thursday, and two wheels
passed over his breast and Shouts
ders. The wind was as effectually
knocked out of him as was C0rbett's
by Fitzsimmons, and some bruises
were received, but excepting con-
siderable soreness and stiffness, he
is all right and about.
About three weeks ago We mails
ed statements to the amount of
$115 to our Poplarville friends. So
far only three have responded
DR.. ]. M. ThoInhill. w. W. Lam~
bert and r. Bercegeay, In the sum
of 81 each. We are fair in maths
ematics, but have been unable to
solve the problem as to how we
can pay board, rent, paper aud 9TH
er bills with this 50.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25

The Philomathaan Society Of Pop.
larville High School treated our GIFTS
liens to an enjoy able entertainment
Saturday night. The hall, as usual
on such occasions, was crowded to
its utmost capacity, and there was
no room for complaint ON the part
Of the fair entertainers on the score
of attendance, attention and appre-
citation. All performed their re-
spective roles in markedly cred.
table manner; but to render due
Justice, we are constrained to say,
that the ROTATIONS of Misses Daisy
Lines and Mittie Carroll, and the
vocal solo of the latter, were the
gems of the program. The ease and
grace Of manner, and the hlstrlonic
talents possessed by these young
ladies, made q pleasurable impress,
sion upon the entire audience. TO
us, the evening proved delightful
oasis of pleasure in our monotos
nous desert of work, and it is to be
hoped that other like occasions will
follow in the not distant future.
For some days of last week tn e
weather was gloomy and peculiar,
and our feelings were in keeping
with this funereal condition of ma
ture. But one evening all gloom
was dispelIed, and our sanc1um
Illuminated by the radiant presence
of young and most
LOVELY VISITOR.
With clouds the sky was black,
And the earth seemed wrapt in
gloom
Twas like a torture-reck,
Or grim birthsthoughts OF the
tomb,
The rain crows mournful cry,
And the graveyard notes OF loon,
Caused startled ear and eye
Oh, for surcease as boon.
This prayer was from the heart,
Andr'ght soon an answer came
All shadows now depart
SUNSHINE !-s'DAIsY" was her
name.
Willie Gentry has a pet IN the
shape of an immense black goat.
One of the horns of this animal was
twisted into a freak spiral form and
grew backwards and downwards,
pressing into the back of his neck
fully half an inch. To relieve the
goats discomfort the peculiar horn
was sawed of, and his petship is
now as active as q kangaroo.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25

|ill do all kinds of
BOOT and SHOE
loairiug with neatness and dis
ltcb. Will also make brides, re-
H. barness-in fact do all descrip'
b Of leather work.
|naShop in Ratliff Building.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25

Location near the depot, and
convenient to all business houses.
Comfortable rooms for drummers,
transient visitors and perlnan ent
boarders. Table supplied with the
best the market affords. Terms
reasonable.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25
A. A. HOLSTON,

A. A. HOLOlONs
i'll do all kinds of
BOOT and SHOE
nsiring with neatness and dis
Itch. Will also make BRIDES, re-
h harness-in fact do all descrip-
b Of leather work.
,TShop in Ratliff Building.
Marble playing is now the favor
uastlms OF the school boys.
@. Bourn made goods-buying
h to New Orleans last Friday.
Dim Hudson and wife, of Hat
sburg, we're recent guests of the
ller House.
rbeo. Bilbo went to New Orleans
Friday on combined visit of
siness and pleasure.
E. Taylor, Of Enterprise, was
usiness visitor here last Thurs.
and favored US with a social
b few days our lzaak Walton
eiples will begin to put their
(iug paraphernalia in working
Or.
he old saw: "Competition is the
Of trade," should be superseded
the phrase; Advertising is the
i Of trade.
!. R. Miller is making some res
"a on the Welsh storeh0use,
ch is soon to be occupied by
10. DuBose.
% ONE DIES.-No one dies of
monary disease, the result of
d, who takes EFT" in tlme-for
by all druggists-25 cts.
Popiarvllle merchant displays
pard'sign worded in this unique
hion:
"Hunny Fer Sail Hear"
70 produce sleep take a napkin,
1t into ice~cold water, wiring it
pity, and lay it across the eyes.
is said to be an unfailing rem.
for insomnia.
larion county circuit court was
esslon at Puryis two days of the
week. There were no import
cases on the docket. The grand
fund 10 true. bills.
ne spring examinations will be
as follows: White teachers,
and 4th Fridays and Saturdays
Pm; Colored teachers, LIST and
fridays and Saturdays.
Ter several months serious ILL
Mrs. I. P. Lawless had 80 far
a'esced as to be able to leave
rday morning on a visit to her
iome at Paulding, Jasper 90.
oTl oE-Our books are in the
. OF Col. R. Fl. Reeves. All
pna indebted to us will please
prompt settlement with him.
MOORE BROS.
F. Lance & Go. are arranging
mmodlous wagon.yard and
ing comfortable camp. house
me accommodation of their
9ry customers-whit and col
ANIED-Reliable salesman to
noel complete line Lubricating
~ g. ners, Sugar Planters,
oa'ai commission. Good
UNITY Toper party. Ats
Asnnlngs Oleveland. o,
Thames, of Newton county,
q Prof. W.. i. Thames, was
eeAs visitor to relatives and
M, Thames is an old
], a d pleasantly remem.
zee PRESS while here.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25
[aopouGHBRED POULTRY.

(HOROUUHbNND 1OO
White plymouth Rocks, White
.ohorus and Pekin Ducks.
Esos. for Matching, for sale by
Dos'' MRS. ELLA COTTONGIM,
Orvisburg, Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25

Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia. 4
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules cure bad BREATH
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1897-03-25

~. ALLOWING schedule went TN IN
la oss ,c Sunday, Dec. goth, 1896;
|. s y psouthbound due 1888 a. m.
/ . : !, scout southboand due 6:24 a. m.
o. northbound due 9:l7 p. m.
y y / uorthbound due ll;27 a. m.
o % southbound due 1927 a. m .
Y = ~ n northbound due 19:45 p. m.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-04-04

but the old and now discredited one
If they can kill the measure quietly,
they will do it. They have already
made all the necessary preparations.
If they have to get down and fight it
in the open, the result is likely to be
different. There are a. great many
worthy citizens Of st. Paul who have
talked and worked for months and
years past In the interest Of civil serv-
ice reform. We want to tell them that
what they do in the next two weeks
will tell more than all that they have
done in the past two years, or may do
in the next two. 1t is beautiful and
salutary, but, withal, q very easy
thing today to write letters to the
newspapers or make speeches before
reform clubs about the merits Of the
system. That is all right in it's place,
but what we want now is the outbreak
Of popular demand for civil service
reform that will not be denied. The
opportunity is here. This bill can be
passed and will be passed if those who
believe in reform will awake to the ne
cessity Of action and insist upon it.
If they do less than this, we can pre-
pare ourselves for two years more Of
essays on political reform, united with
the worst kind Of unreformed practical
politics.
It is a good time to illustrate the old
rule that the kind Of government the
people have in a repub1ic is just the
kind that they deserve If st. Paul
honestly wants reform in the munich
pal service and the selection Of the
fittest for the performance of public
duties, the way Is open. If it chooses
to let the chance go by, as it has so
many others, if it once more holds up
the hands Of intriguing politicians and
cleaves to the adherence of the old
and vicious system, then it will go
without reform, because, as g. COM
munity, 1t does not merit and is not
fit for 1t. There are other things than
the reform system on test in this is
sue, and we will watch the outcome
with no little interest.