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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13

Nathe Sauls, sitting on a log and wipinr
INC blood and powder stains from his
nose and face. His old fiintlock mus
ket, that had been legacy from his
grandfather, who used 1t chasing the
fedcoats during the war of 1912, was
resting against a tree, and / felt that
~ had been the prime cause OF Nathe's
disreputable appearance.
But before suggesting such q con-
lecture ! knew that had to feel NV
way, as Nathe was very touchy on the
subject of his gun, which he loves az
fondly as loyal knight ever adored
his lady fair. So I stopped my horse,
and, clearing my throat to attract his at
tention, I remarked:
Good morning, Natke; nice morning
for hunting"
'Mornin'; I'm toliabie. You toll
iable?"
I'm feeling very well. Was tina. You
hred a bit sgo?"
"You mean that thunderstormy.
yearthquake, nynermity 'splosionf
Yes, that was me, dod rot It; don't Won
see how she done me up?" nodding in
the direction of his gun. "Me'n OF Kill
buck, thar, has ben a-havin' q little
bit of cirkis down thar in the bushes.
You'd better drive up leetle speck,
FUR don't think she's throo kickin' VII,
an she mought turn loose at any mint
an kick ye out nv the buggy an over
the fence. When she do git cantan-
keris she's the setnredest gun that ever
kerried ramxod. She's allus ben that
away.
MY daddy tor ma that his daddy tol'
him that he'd hearA his daddy say that
; when he At at the battle Of New Or
Leans he ioadod that ere fusee with
ounce bah IN - blue whistlsrs. an
shEt- MAenl IL turned hex looee- on the
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
The Value of DeoIs,on

DR.. Arnold, the famous educator, once
said that In most cases the boys who
came to Rugby with a character of posi-
tive good not only endured the strain
OF temptation in school life, but came
out OF the struggle strengthened. It
was tbs neutral and indecisive chsrac-
tiers that made shipwreck. Any place
OF temptation would be to them a
place Of Ieril. To parley with tempta-
ton Is to court defeat and disaster.
The boy who has not strength and cour>'
age to say mo" becomes an easy prey.
The boy who timidly hesitates to carry
out his convictions OF right invites q
fan- 1t is the first step that counts
Baptist Union.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
A LIVELY LEGACY
capers OF a Degenerate
Filntlock.

HNE moist and misty morning not
" long since CHANGED to be driving
along the big road that leads through
the picturesque valley Of the Oothca-
iooga, In Georgia, when I was startled
by laundering crash as IL somebody
had fired a Fourth of July salute from
cannon. The report came from the
woods jsst ahead of me, and the first
thought that came into my mind waa
that somebody was blasting rock with
dynamite and had just touched OF .
charge, so kept peering through the
trees for glimpse Of the quarrymen.
Imagine my surprise when, at turn
IN the road, I came abruptly upon
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
A WAR TIME ADVENTURE.
Federal Soldiers Foraging Il
Georgia Daring the Famous
March fa 1864.

While on the march through Georgia
IN the fall of 1864, the writer and sew
eral comrades, from company L of the
cattle guards, Lieut.. Walker command
ing. started out early one morning
foraging. We were near q small viii
lage, Swainhoro. We followed cross
road that led of in southerly direc-
ton from the main line of march fol-
lowed by The army.
After following this road four or
five miles we came to a large mansion,
whose orsner was an officer in Lees
Amy. Dsrldes swarmed about and
seemed perfectly willing for us to help
ourselves to whatever we wanted. We
were not out for plumber, so did not
modest anything In the big house, but
In the dining room, smaller build
ing adjoining, we found table set
with fine breakfast. This was too
tempting, SO Gus Shafer aud sat down
and were not disturbed except by the
black cook, who stuck her woolly head
In at tho kitchen door and exclaimed
somewhat excitedly that we were eat
ing "Ole missus' an de chilluns' break
fusi"
We did not allow such a little mat
ter to bother US, but continued to sam
pie the typical Georgia planters vic
tuals. Before we were through the
other boys came in and helped clean up
the table. We then thanked the cook
for her kindness and left without doing
any damage.
A short distance beyond this planta-
ton we came to a crossroad and turned
east to keep parallel with the army,
about five miles south of it, as near as
we could guess.
A little before noon we came to an
ether large frame house, belonging to
a doctor who at that time was a sur
geon in the confederate army at Rich
mond. Everything about this place
indicated wealth and comfort before
the war, but at the time Of our visit
the effects Of the strict blockade were
plainly visible.
The wife and her pretty daughter
were arrayed In the much-boasted, but
very plain, "homespun that southern
ladies wear" They treated US kindly
and made no objection to our request
to have the darlies get US our dinner;
but at the SAME time made no
secret OF their sentiments, without ex-
pressing the rancorous feeling exhibit
ed by some others we met that day. The
daughter, probably 20 years old, was
quite free to talk. Said she:
"You are the first Yankees that ever
met, and I have to confess that am
disappointed, for I expected to be in
suited and to have our house pillaged.
1 find you SO gentlemanly that, instead
Of alarm, 1 take pleasure in talking to
you"
After this we felt quite at home and
remained until near the middle OF the
afternoon. We had a good dinner, and
were then invited into the parlor, where
the young lady favored us with several
fine instrumental selections on the
piano.
When we asked for a song, she said:
IF 1 sing. must sing my sen timents,
and they viii not suit Yankees"
We told her that anything she close
to sing would be accepted from such a
charming lady, even if she was con-
fessed rebel" Then In a sweet voice
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
TAa Infa.t Tarrihlo

6ho was In the room tho other dry
when her mother was entertaining .
woman friend.
Little Florence has a great admira-
ton for you. She told me the other day
she loved to sit and lock at you," said
the mother, while the visitor seemed
pleased.
But Florence dreaded a possible mis-
apprehension. That was only because
you look 50 fat and comfortable" she
FASTENED to explain.-N. Y. Evening
Sun.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13

New son-in-Law-Ahemi You re-
member, Mr.. oldchapp. you said that
after we were married you would as
hst me la the matter of furnishing a
house
Mr.. oldchapp-Ccrtainly, my boy,
certainly. Come around the corner with
me and I'll introduce you to a friend
Of mine who Ii In The instsllment bust
ness.--N. Y. Weekly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13

GOOD IONS:-Hundreds of
our patrons in this and northern states
and cities want farm hands, cooks,
nurses and general lsborers. II you
wasn't good home or paying employ
meat write or call st w. NJ. Martin &
Co. S14 East Broad ST., Richmond.
Va, 1890. I'm
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
Dot,s Prayer Tor Peace.

On one evening little four-year-old
Dorothy had failed to remember her
father In her prayer becaus. he had
scolded her. "You must pray for papa,
too, Dot" said her mother. 'But I
don't want to-" replied the little one.
But you must, Dot" said her moli.er.
Dropping upon her knees again Dot
added: "And for PHYS sake, bless papa,
too. and let us have peace in the fam
ny."-Chicago Times-Herald.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
RIcHMosD, VA. Jan. /, 1900
PRrERsBURa, Va, Dec. Ia, 1899.

Al the regular meeting OF Auxiliary
Lodge, 2, K. Of P, the following off,
GERS were elected for the ensuing
William A. Bragg; III. of W., Edward
Branch; Prelste, Waiter A. Byers; K.
of r. aud s., e. W. Wood; M. of e.
Josiah Coleman NJ. st A, William A.
Scott; L. g., Richard Smith; o. g..
John Byrd Attendants: John }. Ell.
lom, James Macklin, Japoes Boiling
Robert Vernon, Grand Representa-.
tive, Edward w. Wood, ). ALTERNATE, Mos.
es Bats.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13

Jsck-I thought you were going to
study medicine
Toni did intend to, but found out
that the medioos have no time to play
football, and switched to theology
N Y Iournal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
Great rhousht. Proved.

Great thoughts are never wholly
great until they have been proved In
common life.-Boston Congregational
est.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
PEACE AND GOOD wIrL.
fts Annual Recurrence Enpkasi.es
the Blessed Fact of a Heaven
Begun ON Earth.

All great joys, 1t has been remarked,
are serious. In the recurrence of the
hallowed Christmas-tide there comes
anew to Christian hearts the recogni-
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
Foolish Man.

Observation-Disclosures gracious, Mabel
What are you crying for?
Mabel-George proposed to me last
night, and refused hiIn-boo-hool--
and the silly goose th-boo-hoo-hooi--
thought meant it.--N. Y. Journal.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
ways of women.

The while the one insistent dame
Goes up and dove the land. for rights a,
yelling.
another stays at home. unknown to fame
a-Joiling.
INDIANAPOLIS Journal
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13

WANTED-rwo good women, one
go cook, wash and iron and must be
about thirsy years Oh. TIE other for
chsmoermSih s"a s..is at tssbi- nN !
must be sb~-.. swelty-tw0. y aS-s -
first one $500 to increase to $i5 % per
month, the other from $1l TO s12. This
ia . good place for two sisters or
friends. Must be presentable and
hrst-elsss. Send references to
Z. q 8, PERKeRINo,
The Spectator,
i2 -23-2t. Albany. N. Y.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13

Call to Prayer.
Every care is an invitation to PRAYER.
Rams Horn.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
ParadoxacaX
Willing TO Assist

A man must own his faults in order
to get rid Of them.--ChicaRo Dispatch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13

XITANTRD-sHvERAL BRIGHT AND
w hozest persons 10 represent Ms as Mana
gers in this and close by counties Sal
airy, 600 q year and expenses. Straf go {,
oosh-nde. no more, no -ss salary. Position
permanent. Oar references, any bank in
any town It 80 mainly efioe work conduct
cd AZ home. Reference. Enc lose self-address-
ed stamped envelope. The DOMINION CoM-
rANT. Dept Chicago.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1900-01-13
CHRlSTMASTiDE.

Ths dew lay white on Bethlehem's plainA
The stars above shone bright and clear.
As to the earth on radiant wings
The angelic hosts OF Heaven draw near
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-13

Total amt appropriated. 81, $50. /.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-13
CRANE YILLE.

This being election year, candi-
dates are stirring about promiscuous-
ly.
Several of our young people paid
W alnut Grove pleasant visit last
Sunday. All report huge time.
We are proud to know that Miss
Velma Kinney, of Vildo, is to teach
during the summer months at Hatch
lie Academy. All extend a cordial
welcome, especially the scribe.
Sunday School is still in progress
at this place. Parents should avail
this opportunity of eIevating the
character of their children.
Ed. Lambert will fill his appoint
ment, as pastor OF the Baptist
Church, next Sunday.
Mr.. q. B. Jester, one Of the 18th
districts best citizens and soundest
democrats, paid friends and relatives
of the Walnut Grove vicinity a visi.
last Sunday.
Farmers are pushing their farm
work to completion in a hurry.
With best wishes for the success
of the BULLETIN, III ring off.
UNCLE MOSES.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-13

-Children's Day Exercises were
observed last Sunday BIZ the Method.
ist Sunday School. The church was
beautifully decorated with cut flow.
ers and ported plants. Master
Vernon Hudson delivered the ad
dress of welcome. Each pupil seem
ed to enter into the spirit of the
occasion. A "Children's Day" col
lection was taken up.
For occasions named below,
the Illinois Central Railway Will sell
round trip tickets at one first class
fare: Southern Epworth League
Conference, Atlanta, Ga, July %
goth; Annual meeting Colored Odd
Fellows, Louisville, KY, October
9th; Annual Meeting Mississippi
Valley Medical Association, Ashe
vile, n. c., Octo Der 9-11th.
AT the first semi-annual meet.
ing of the board of directors of the
Progress Telephone Company held
Monday night, a dividend of ten
per cent. was declared, payable to
the stock holders in cash on demand
at Office of the Secretary-Treasurer.
We are glad to note the prosperous
condition of this home institution.
The general manager and other of
ficials of the company are continu-
ally improving the service, and
propose to leave nothing undone tc
satisfy and accommodate 'theil
patrons.
-Whiteville is improving more
rapidly than any town in Hardemar
County. New buildings are con
tinuaIly being erected. Work Oh
the new 50, 800 school building will
soon commence; the walls of Webb's
block of brick store houses are rapid
ly going up; Mr.. K. E. Wilkes will
add story to his residence; Messrs.
Warren Newsome and Fred Howse
have let the contract for a hand.
some residence; Mr.. J. w. Wilkes
will build two new residences; Mr.
]. Nj. Mullens, DR.. M. M. Smith
and Mr.. S. r. Stott, each expect to
build new residences within short
time.
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Death Of DR.. Norman.

Last Friday, at Hickory Valley,
one of the oldest, purest and best
men i'll Hardeman County, DR.. r.
A. Norman, passed away. His re
mains were buried at Mount Com.
fort in the presence of large con-
course of friends. The funeral SER
vice was conducted by his lifetime
friend and co-laborer, Rev. w. NJ.
Norment.
For several years past, this good
man had been in declining health
He was a devoted christian, broad
in his views and charitable. Many
are the acts of kindness and good
deeds recorded to his credit.
He was a most companionable, inter
esting character, and throughout his
long and useful life possessed and
maintained the confidence and es-
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REPRESENTATIVE.

I wish to thank the people, and especially the
democrats of the County, for having elected me TO
represent them in the Lower House Of Representa-
tives. And now having had the experience OF one
terra feel myself better qualified to represent the
interests Of the people. believe the democrats Of
the County have confidence in my honesty and in
tegrity OF purpose. therefore announce myself rs
a candidate for reelection to the Lower House Of
representatives subject 10 the action Of the demo-
cratic primary August ?, 1900. Truly
j. A. FOSTER.
We are authorized TO announce J. W. JONES as
candidate to represent Hardcman County in the
Lower House Of the next General Assembly, sub
iect TO the action Of the democratic primary,
THURSDAY, August ,, 1900
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-13

TEEN of all who knew him. Not
outstanding defective speech, he
preached and preached effectively.
So earnest and enthused was he in
the service of his God, that as he
proceeded in his sermons, the defect
of speech was scarcely noticeable,
and he became eloquent. A few
years ago his sight failed and some
time before his death he was totally
blind, but when his health would
permit he always attended church
and took part in the service.
Through his instrumentality great
good was accomplished. Peacefully
and quietly he died, the watchers at
his bedside scarcely knowing when
the end came.
DIR. Norman was born in Camp
bell County, Va, April 8, 1903
His parents moved at an early day
to Alabama, where they spent the
remainder of their lives. He was
the third of six children, all of
whom are dead. He received an
academic education in his native
state and at the age of 10 came to
Hardeman County. In 1881 he en-
tered the medical school at Lexing-
ton, KY, where he received his di-
ploma, and after his graduation he
returned to this county and COM
menceG the practice of his profess
sion, where he was physician of
fine reputation until the beginning
of the civil war. In 1886 DR.. Moor
man obtained license to preach in
the CumberlandPresb yterianChurch
and for 60 years was faithful min
lister in this Church. He was twice
married first to Miss Martha A.
Morgan, May 81, 1888, to whom
were born eight children. This ex-
cellcnt woman died on the oath of
March, 1857. In October 1853, he
married Mrs. N. T. Watson, who
was native of Madison County,
and died January 16, 1884. One
daughter was born to this union.
Six children survive-Mrs. J. P.
Ferguson, Miss Aneliza Norman,
Mrs. D. w. McAnulty, Miss Kittie
Norman, Mrs. Ida Ferguson, of
Hickory Valley, and Capt. H. c..
Moorman, of Somerville.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-13
LOCAL.

Miss Sallie Emerson mas return
ed from n visit to Nashville.
Col. George Bradford, of
Toone, was over Wednesday.
Miss Francis Bills is spending
the summer in Middle Tenn.
Mr.. J. A. Wilson is spending
few days at Rogers Springs.
Miss Bessie Tate is visiting her
friend, Miss Annie Mitchell, of
Mason.
Miss Jennie Thompson, of Van.
dale, Ark, is the guest of Mrs. Ell
Ia Fleet.
Mrs. John Sheets, of Memphis,
is here to spend a few weeks with
r,.atives.
Mrs. Giranlt Farrar and chill
dren, of New Orleans, are visiting
At Shaady.
MIS-. James Fentress is in
Chicago. She will return TO Shandy
in 4 few days.
Mrs. c. A. Miller and daughter,
Annie, returned from st. Louis the
first Of the week.
Mr.. J. Il. Warren, OF the True
Tagg Co, Memphis, is visiting re-
latives in Bolivar.
Mrs. Francis Fentress and two
children, of Memphis, are guests OF
Mrs. I. NJ. Moore.
Mrs. S. III. Jones and children
left this week TO spend some time
at Rogers Springs.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-13

Hon. J. w. Jones, of Hickory
Valley, candidate for Representa-
tive, was in the city Tuesday mix
ing with his friends.
Manuel Price, colored, presen-
ted the BULLETIN Office with basket
of Hale's Early Peaches last week,
for which we return thanks.
Mr.. Nat Huddleston will i'm
prove his residence recently purchas-
ed from Dr.Cox and expects to move
into same about September lst.
MIR. j. w. Bonds and wife, of
Jackson, are here to spend the sum-
mer with relatives. Mrs. Bonds is
a daughter of Mr.. J. A. Matthews.
Mason Fruit Jars at w. j.
COx's.
DR.. Percy Lusk, a prominent
physician of jackson, came down
yesterday to spend several days in
Bolivar and at Dunlap recuperating.
DIR. S. Dickson will visit
Whiteville, Monday and Tuesday,
July 10th and nth. All in need of
dental work are invited to meet
him.
Mr.. n. f. Raglan, of the 10th
district, visited Bolivar this week.
While here he called on the BULLE-
TIN and had his name added to our
subscription list.
Mrs. Acton and sister, Miss
Mag West, have moved TO DR.. b.
V. Hudson's. Their house on
Market street has been rented by
Mr.. Ernest Shelton.
-Messrs. l., A. Kenny, III. p.
Joyner and Clarence Rose, three of
the most efficient postal clerks In
the service, have each received an
increase of salary within the past
few days.
All public spirited young men
of Hardeman County who will join
company of State guards to be
organized at Bolivar, are requested
to meet here Wednesday night,
July 18th, 1900.
Our farmers have taken advan-
tage of the past week of favorable
weather add have done some much
needed, Iong-delayed work. The
crop prospects are decidedly bright
er than a week ago.
That popular commercial
traveller, Capt. J. r. Boswell, spent
several days in Bolivar this week.
He was accompanied by his beauti-
full daughter, Miss Florence, who
while here was the guest of Miss
Linnie Clair Gates.
IS. A. Hogan, of the Century
Road Club" who left New York on
a bicycle June LIST, passed through
Bolivar Sunday en- route to Calves
ton, Tex. He expects to reach his
destination August lst. The longest
distance he covered in one day was
ITO miles.
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CORRESPONDENCE.
SALISBURY.

We are sorry to note the illness
of Mrs. @. N. Pruett.
There will commence a series of
revival services at the Baptist
Church Sunday, July Is, conducted
by the pastor, Rev. G. M. Savage,
of Jackson.
What has become of "Sllly Bill?"
We never hear from him of late
days.
1t is with sincere sorrow that we
announce the death of Mrs. Gray
Shenault, who died June 80, at the
residence of her father, Mr. J. S.
Newton. She leaves a devoted hus-
band and little son to mourn the
loss of loving wife and mother.
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ty lives h f hvHyo nm OF exec sand
and II dyI t
10 pas t kf cannot be
h Harden anand adv
three % giI
w kprct ubk imus
room o. td it 10 summers vii be
lt
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-13
SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce W. b. SAMvoss
as a candidate for reelection TO the office Of sheriff
Of Harleman County. Election, Thursday, August
> 1900
We are authorized 10 announce J. II. DOYLE
candidate for Sheriff Of Hardeman County. Flee
ton, Thursday, August ,, 1900
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-13
The Bolivar Bulletin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
TRUSTEE.

We are authorized 90 announce r. n. MITCHELL
as a candidate ion reelection to the Office Of Trustee
OF Harieman C5nnty. Election, Thursday, August
Q 1904
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beautiful inc Ladies' Shirt Waists Silk Lawn and Pcc price cut half
be on bargain
Great reduction in Lawns White Goods and Embroideres
and$ will
From cent to
am
O the
200 pairs Ladies Shoes former price $l75 to 81 will 81
100 Cloth Pumps EACH
each 100 Ladies From %
Ladies' Silk Paasols Umbrellas a great educi
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-13

Go to Cox's for Mason
Fruit Jars. He has not adj
vanced the price.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-13
Appropria tions.

The following amounts were al
lowed at the July term of Quarterly
Can't.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1900-07-13
Memphis Baptist Association


Memphis Baptist Association con.
vened with the Bolivar Baptist
Church Thursday morning, and was
called to order by former Modera
tor r. G. Craig, of Memphis. The
Introductory sermon was preached
by DR.. A. u. Boone, of the First
Church, Memphis.
About sixty delegates are in at
tendance and others are expected.
We go TO press too early to give
any Of the proceedings.
Mr.. T. A. Robinson, of Water
Valley, Miss, was in the city Wed
nesday on business.
Mr.. James E. Wood, of San.
tiago, Cuba, is visiting his mother,
Mrs. Charles Wood.
MIR. w. III. Mcclure, of White
vile, spent several days in town this
week with his family.
Miss Minnie Lambert, of Mid
dletOn, visited Bolivar friends the
early part of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nj. p. Tate and
little baby, of Helena, Ark, arc
visiting Bolivar relatives.
MIR. and Mrs. Ben Wilson re.
turned Monday to Baltimore, accom-
panied by Mrs. IL. w. Tate.
The Current History Glass will
meet with Miss Mary Smith on the
18th inst. at o'clock sharp.
Mrs. o. NJ. Grisham and child,
from Nashville, are visiting the
family of Mr.. l. NJ. Emerson.
Margaret and Leon Withers,
from Jackson, are visiting theil
grand mother, Mrs. Mary Bills.
Miss Susie Black returnedW ed
nesday evening from a visit of sew
eral months to Texas and Mexico,
Miss Bessie Mask returned last
week from Memphis, accompanied
by her friend, Miss Vernie Malone.
The colored teachers institute,
with fairly good attendance, ha:
been in session at the courthouse
this week.
Mrs. w. A. May and little
daughter, Leila, and son, Hundley,
of Hickory Valley, are guests oil
Mrs. Gates.
At the July term of County
Court, James l.. Gibson was ap.
pointed executor of the will of HilC
Gibson, decd; J. ID. Sasser was
appointed guardian of James Tipler
Mrs. Annie B. Gates, who ha:
been a resident of Somerville TO,
several months past, will soon re,
turn TO her old home at Whiteville,
to the delight of her many friends.