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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16
Forest Court House Burns,

Forest. "A special from Forest te
tbe Evening News states that tht
court house was entirely destroyed by
fire Saturday morning. The flames
we're discovered coming from the tower
alb ut 2 o'clock, the inhabitants of the
little city were aroused from their
beds an battled manfully against the
blaze, but it had gotten beyond con-
troll, and it was only by the most he
roic efforts that the business portion
OF the town was saved. The house
had just been completed, and had not
yet been accepted by the board of
supervisors of Scott county. The
contract price was $3.50 and it is
supposed was fully covered by insu-
rance, else the contractors who live
at Montgomery, Ala, will be heavy
LOSERS 1t will be remembered that
the old court house at Forest was
burned to the ground something more
than a year ago, and that many valuable
records were lost. The fire Saturday
night is supposed to have been Of in
cendiary origin, bat as yet no one is
suspected Of the cowardly deed.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16

Biloxi.-In response to a call from
tho mayor few citisens met Friday
night to consider tho matter OF enter
tanning the National Press Associa-
tion. DIR. d. A. Nash was elected
chairman and Mr.. j. d. Mckee sec-
retary. After some discussion of the
subject, a committee was appointed to
arrange some of the preliminaries and
tho meeting adjourned subject to the
call of tho chairman. It is expected
tho association will come to this city
about March 7th.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16

Gems. Butler and Macdonald, the lat
ter under orders from Methuen, have
both abandoned the ground won in the
past week. Butler has retreated south
of the Tugela and Macdonald has
fallen back from Koodolsberg to the
Mdoder river. Gen. Goatacre holds the
r NE indications that all the
movements are directed by Gen. Rob
erts, and while the relief of Lsdysmith
has been again prevented the general
feeling in London does not to te seem
that any serious reverse has occurred,
but rather that each separate demon
stration has accomplished what it was
intended for.
Gen. Ludlow, military governor OF
Havana, is arranging to hand over mat
t,rs pertaining to health and sanitation
in that city to a municipal health
board
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16
At Minneapolis.

Minneapolis. - Minneapolis expert
encei the severest storm of the win
ter Thursday. Shortly before midnight
Thursday light snow began to fall,
accompanied by high wind and low
temperature, By day break the snow
was packed into deep drifts in some
places, while the wind swept the ground
bare IN others. Business is paralyzed
and trains are delayed,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16

The Constitutions market page viii
give each week the port receipts for the
cotton season from which you can always
see the New Orleans port receipts from
September I, 1899. up through the Friday
Immediately preceding the publication.
This will keep you posted to within two
or three days of the time you send IN
your estimate.
II Is believed that some Of the Texas
crop. that as a rule is sent In bulk to
New Orleans. will be diverted this year
TO other points because Of the quaran-
tine regulations against New Orleans.
The effort of Louisiana to have quaran-
tine raised by injunction from United
States courts will not have very soothing
effect upon the direction of cotton ship
ments to New Orleans. This is mentioned
simply as a pointer in making up esh-
mates: how much to allow, II anything.
for this cause must be left to each mans
judgment.
The &. 900 contest Is an express contract
n which The Constitution will stand IN
every particular. Yet II II IN Its nature
s,mnly an advertisement by which The
Constitution, combined with this paper
NAV be made better known In this COM
nunitv. Send US the subscription to The
Constitution and our paper at the ad-
vertissd price of the two and with 1t
YOUR estimate on the New Orleans port
receipts. and we will forward all together
for YOU. On April 1st we trust H,sos
check will reach some Of our subscribers
to help make times even more easy
round about US.
The Weekly Constitution for 1900 will
be better than ever before. Its special
news features are unsurpassed. The Boer-
British war. the Philippine and Cuban
operations. the busy session OF the most
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16

Meridian Col. e. F. Moody who
removed from Jackson, Miss. to Me-
ridian about twenty five years ago,
mud was extensively known through
tho South for his literary attainments
and his splendid qualities as citizen,
died at his residence in this city on
Thursday night. He was prominent
Mason, and his burial in Rose Hill
cemetery Friday afternoon was under
tho auspices of his brethren of that
order.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16

Milan, Tenn. "A white man, giving
his name as Charles Smith, was arrest
ed here Saturday afternoon, charged
with obtaining money under false pre-
lenses. Hs was working the ex-slave
PENSION racket. promising that If an
ex-slave would give him dollar in ad
vanc, he would guarantee him PEN
sion in a month or two. He was tried
before magistrate, and in default Of
a $500 bond was sent to jail Smith
is a man of about thirty-five years,
plain features, black hair and mustache
and Of medium size, He declined to
state from whence he came.
Alabama Long staple Brings Nine Cents.
Huntsville, Ala. --John Seay, me-
gro farmer OF Cluttsville, received the
highest price paid for a bale OF cot
ton in the Huntsville market this
season. Seay brought In bale OF
long staple and sold it for nine cents.
Cotton reached the highest point O.
the year in this market, eight cents
being paid for the best class.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16

Holly Springs. The funeral SER
vices over the remains OF Miss Mil
dred Strickland were conducted by
Rev. p. G. Sears of jackson, at ten
o'clock Friday morning in Christ
Church The church was filed with
sorrowing friends. The floral offer
ings were beautiful Miss Strickland
was one of the most accomplished
women ever reared in this city. She
ranked ms ono OF the finest educators
of the State, and was filling respon-
sible position in the Raleigh public
school in Memphis when she was
stricken with paralysis abont ten days
ago.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16

Meridian.-A difficulty occurred in
the yards of the Northeastern railroad
hero Friday morning between Gus
Thornhill, a well-known and popular
young man, employed as watchman,
and negro, in which the latter used
knife, inficting several ugly and
dangerous wounds in Thornhills neck.
The negro made his escape.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16
l1anS
CANADA. GROWS FESTIVE.
Tho Sending of Canadian Troops to Africa
Awakens Opposition.

Tho Sending of Canadian Troops to Africa
AwalSens Opposition.
Montreal. Hon. Joseph Israel Tar
to, minister Of public works, is
strongly opposed tn the sending of
any more Canadians to South Africa.
Referring to the proposal to seed out
TO- 600 men. his paper, La Patre, says:
"The country has already spent
nearly two million dollars to send two
contingents to Africa. These figures
show what war is AMI what will be
our responsibility. Ii we are to take
part in all the conflicts of Europe, In
stead Of developing our resources and
: 80 prov i~-- ~'---, -sssntry we will spend
our money in armaments for wuia---
which Canada has no direct interest =
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16
Town Lighted by Electricity,

Summit. electric lights
were turned on Saturday evening for
The first time, and proved to be high
~ satisfactory. SUBMITS electric
light plant is up-to-date in every re-
spect, and tho test made of it gives
evidence that the town will be one Of
tho best Lighted IN the South.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16
LEAKEsvILE, GREENE COUNTY, MISS FRIDAY FEBRUARY 49,

matter to be submitted in the election,
The effect of this, if carried, would
make Ackerman the sole county seat.
The affirmative vote was taken on the
resolution, carrying by two-thirds
vote, but the negative side was never
put, as about that time pandemoniun
began to reign.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16
ISL. z s . .

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and you will keep up with
the times.
Besides general news, the
Twice-a-Week Journal has
much agricultural matter
and other articles of special
interest to farmers. 1T hts
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Jones, Mrs. w. II. FELTON,
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tinguished writer's.
Call at this office and leave your
subscriptions for both papers. You can
get sample copy OF either paper here
on application.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16

pridJlnB Tl,UDU, UUU TO the common
school fund which passed both houses.
but was called back from the governor
for correction. 1t was amended and
passed. House bill 1866, regarding
branch banks in this state to report tc
auditor and providing for taxation OF
same. The roll was called and the bill
was passed by vote of SO to 2. Messrs.
Alwsorth and McAfee voting nay.
Senate bin 10, in reference to non-psy
mens of privilege taxes. Bill was
amended ana read, placed upon its final
passage and passed by a vote of 48 to
8. Mr.. Kyle called up house bill 1888,
to defray expenses of legislative, exec
utive and judicial departments of the
state government and to pay interest
on the state debt. The bill was recall
ed for the purpose of making amend
ment to same an1 this was done Sec
ton by section. The bill was consid-
cred, engrossed, read third time and
passed unani nously. Mr.. Anderson
called up. House bill "a In relat tion to
notary publics and their seals of office.
This bill is for the purpose of allowing
notary publics individual seals. Pass
ed.
Tues lay. The governor informed
the house that be mad signed house rill
81, to authorize Water Valley to issne
$50. 900 worth of bonds for the purpose
of retunding 100000 of 6 per cent
bonds now subject to call and to pay
other Indebtedness House bill 1913, in
reference to the location of school dis
tricts Passed.
Wednesday, capitol bill being
the special order for today the same
was taken up and considered by Sec
tions The bill consumed the entire da!
In the house and was carried over for
tomorrow. At $50 the house ad-
iourned
Thursday. y.-Consideration Of senate
bill 10 with reference to the new capt.
tol was resumed and consumed the en-
tire day in the house. The penitenti-
arzNte was accepted. After consider
as,sE by sections. Mr.. Brown, of
Adams moved that the bill be placed
on its final passage, and upon a call of
the roll the bill passed by vote of ~
to 2S.
Friday The special order for today
being house bill 203, to authorize coun-
ties t) levy a special tax to be used in
the drainage OF oyerfowel lands, the
same was called up by MIR. Haley, of
Chickssaw, the author Of the bill. He
said this was most important meas
ure and he hoped it would not be
fought. The bill left 1t discretionary
with boards Of supervisors whether
they levied the tax or not, and he did
not believe the adoption Of the bill
would hurt any country. Mr.. McAfee
opposed the bill, as he di l not believe
landholders should be dictated TO by
'possum hunters and farmers who did
not farm. Passed so to 10. Mr.. Vol
lor explained his bill which was to an
thorize the city Of Vicksburg to issue
bonds to purchase waterworks plant,
construct sewerage, etc Passed
Saturday. was no session of
the senate today, that branch of the
legislature having adjourned over to
Monday at 3 O'Clock. The house has
spent tn, day on local bills, as is its
rule on Saturday.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16

This Atlanta Constitution offers 5000
cash prize contest for January. February
and March, 1900 as follows:
To the person sending a yearly sub
scription to The Weekly Constitution, to-
gether with the correct estimate on the
cotton receipts at New Orleans during
the first seven months OF the present
cotton year (September /. 1899. to April
1. 1900
1850 II estimate is received during
January.
t.ooc II estimate is received during
February.
$500 II estimate is received during March.
The above are for the exact estimates;
there are besides these six prizes, rang
ing along, $500. $500, $3.50. $50, s125 and s75
amounting to 1880. that will be paid out
sure for the six nearest estimates to
the New Orleans cotton receipts at any
time during the three months OF the con-
test But you hit It exactly during jan
uary and secure the full $500 prize
check
The Constitution believes somebody will
hit the figures exactly and expects to
pay out the full amount OF the prizes
ofrered-$5.00o in all. In a Constitution
contest upon the same subject in 1895
Mr.. r. T. Poole. of Capels Mills, N. c.,
hit the exact figures and received a
check for $1,000 as his prize Mr.. Poole
did not try to swell himself up at once.
but very generously paid OF a mort
gage on his fathers home place and with
the balance he very wisely educated him
self at Trinity college, Durham. NJ c. He
Is now doing we'll in business in North
Carolina and lives still near his old home.
It is needless to say ne is a warm friend
f The Constitution.
As a guide in making estimates upon
the New Orleans rort receipts. The Con-
stitutjon gives the following figures COM
nlled from statistics of the past four
years:
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16

Holly Springs. "A telegram was re-
ceived here Saturday announcing the
death of DIR. Lawrence Wooten at
Ocola, Miss, yesterday. His remains
will reach Memphis Sunday aud be
brought to Holly Springs for inter
me,,t, Dir. Wooten was Holly
Springs boy, and has host OF friends
here. He is brother of Mrs. John
s. Burton, and first cousin of Col.
A. J. Wooten of this city. For sew
cral years be has been assistant ply
sician at the Insane Asylum in Boil
ivar, Tenn.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16
THE NEWS IN MISSISSIPPI
NEWS OF THE WEEK GATHERED FOR
OURREADERs.
r""rt House Destroyed by Fire mt Fores.--
summits Electric Light Turned on--A-
Young Woman Seriously Hurt---Nerro
Used His knife Jfrcctually,
Young Woman seriourlv Hurt.

Canton. The horse attached to the
buggy which Miss Sadie Mayson,
daughter of Charles H. Mayson, was
driving, ran away, precipitating her
violently to the ground, from the ef-
tccts of which her right leg was bro
ken. She is seriously hurt.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16
Minority Were Much Dissatisfied.


Alderman. There was mass meet
ing OF the citizens Of Choctsw county
held at the courthouse ut this place
Saturday, called for the purpose OF
taking steps to do away with one OF
the judicial districts in the county.
The melting was organized by electing
Hon Lafayette Rabinson chairman.
A committee on resolutions represent
ing the sentiment Of both districts
was appointed, but they failed to
agree upon plan and were discharg.
ed. Then resolution was introduced
that the legislative representatives be
asked to pass bill upon q majority
petition to them, giving the supervi
sors authority to order an election up
on majority petition Of the qualified
electors to them; the substance OF tn
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16
$4,000 CASH PRIZE CONTEST.

The Atlanta CONSTITUTIONS Great Offer of 9ooThe Cotton Re-
ceipts at New Orleans from September to Aprl-Fu Stats
tics Given for Your Guidance-An Unparalleled Offer for Our
Readers
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16
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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1900-02-16
HOUSE

Monday. Mr.. Kyle called up senate
bill 25, to appropriate money to carry
on thespublic schools for the two years
1900 and 1901. This IS tie bill appro-
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Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-01-06
NORTH BRIDGEWATER.

F. S. Hedges sold two cows to 6.
Robinson last week and ]. H. Pres
ton and ]. L. Atwood one each.
Elmer Atwood prepared big
team and carried all who could ride
to South Barnard last Saturday
evening. A fine time was enjoyed
both the ride and the excellent en-
tertainment.
S. A. Hawks and his sister Ruth
of South Woodstock have been Wis
iting friends in town.
Henry Buchanan is at work IN
Quechee.
Several from this place took in
the poultry show, which was very
good exhibition.
Walter Cotton is saving w. He'd.
ges' wood.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. b. Atwood of
Pomfret spent last Sabbath with J.
l.. Atwood, the formers brother.
Mrs. Julia Buchanan after various
meanderings is again installed in
her house here. The two younge st
children, we are glad to know, have
through the help of Miss Joy been
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-01-06
THE POULTRY SHOW.

For four days Floral hall has been
filed with noisy, cackling, howl
ing collection of blooded bi, DIS, high
bred dogs and pet stock of lesser de-
gree-this being the annual exhibit
ton of the Vermont State Poultry
and Pet Stock Association. The
show has been thorough SUCCESS
the entries large and of excellent
quality throughout.
Local fanciers were at their best
and held their own we'll in compete
ton with the outside world. Inter-
est in poultry raising in this section
has grown greatly within year or
two and the exhibition shows it.
The weather has not been all that
was desired, zero weather very nat
urally having its effect on the attend
ance.
The various classes of poultry
were well represented, the wyan-
dottes and other breeds making a
big and interesting show. There
were about Goo birds.
Among the exhibitors of wyan-
dottes were ". D. Foster, V. Fra
ser, F. w. Howes, Rush Vaughan,
John Bradley, the latter taking the
prize for pen of chicks.
Light brahmas were shown by F.
&. Brown, Fl. B. Hutchinson, H.
w. Heath and others.
Among the out.of-town exhibitors
were Barrett of St. Adams, with a
fine showing of black javas, SWEET
of St. Johnsbury with black indian
games and N. B. jenkins with
waterfowl, golden and silver ham,
burgs.
W. d. Foster had several coops
OF his prize-winning Plymouth
Rocks.
Billings farm OF course made a
big show of buff cochins, lanshans,
buff leghorns, Plymouth Rocks, pig.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-01-06
BARNARD.

Mrs. Daniel Howe of Woodstock
drew the music box which Mrs. L.
A. French has lately sold by ticket.
Frank Switzer has been in town
the past week.
The friends of Geo. &. Hammond
of Westfield, Mass, a native of Bar
nard, will be interested to know of
his marriage to Miss Emma Day Of
Worcester, Mass, on Wednesday,,
Jan. 3, 1900.
Albert Eastman went Wednesday
to Burlington, where he will com.
mence four years course in the
medical college.
Miss Bertha Hammond returned
to her school in Lexington, Mass,
Monday.
A masquerade ball is advertised
for Friday evening. Jan. II. Music
by Gilson's orchestra.
Col. and Mrs. r. G. Ashworth
and infant son have returned to ko-
homa, n. Y.
Franklin White is added to the
list of sick.
Miss Cert, uhc Wilson will con-
duct the y. 7. c. u. service Sun
dav morning.
Clinton Durkee has been very i'll
the past week and is attended by
DR.. Green of Bethel.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-01-06
BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE.

BRIDGEWATER VILLAGE.
Ernest Capron, who has been al
work in Ludlow, is at home here fol
week.
The dance at Josselyn's Dec. 20.
was attended by about 30 couples.
There was New Years party a,
the hotel Monday evening.
E. A. Taft has moved to the
Corners.
Horace Sawyer of New York is
visiting in the place.
Mrs. d. Hathorn and son Allen
went to GAINESVILLE, n. H., Monday,
Mrs. Hathorn returning Wednesday,
QUECHEL.
Bayard Mousley has entered the
Burlington Medical college.
VIM. Lindsey and wife are in
Boston for few days.
Miss Rebocca Stafford returned on
Thursday to her school in Bernartls.
vile, N. J.
Mrs. F. S. Hewitt recently spcn;;
a day with friends in Woodstock.
Mrs. Justin Osmer of Dewey's
Mills died Tuesday morning after a
brief illness. Funeral services were
held from her late home Friday af-
ternoon. She leaves a husband and
three small children.
Rev. and Mrs. Mousley enter
tanned their parishioners at the par
sonage Tuesday evening, where an
exceptionally pleasant time was en-
joyed by the many guests.
d. T. Gushing and Henry Stafford
resumed their studies at Dartmouth
Wednesday.
A fine quality of ice about twelve
inches thick is being taken from the
river to fill the various ice houses in
the vicinity.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1900-01-06
At the Churches Tomorrow.

At the Churches Tomorrow.
Congregational-Sermon by the
pastor, Rev. Fran, G. Putnam.
Christian - Morning service at
1890, with sermon. Sunday school
at IL o'clock. Junior c. E. at s
o'clock, and Y. P. S. c. E. at 7
o'clock. Welcome to all.
Unlversalist - Usual services in
the morning and evening.
Notwithstanding service at
1890. Junior meeting $50 o'clock,
Epworth League 6.I5 o'clock, Even
ing service 7 o'clock.
St. James-Services at 1890 a.
m. and 5 p. M.
Catholic-Beginning with the first
Sunday in December services will
be as follows: First Sunday, mass
in South Royalton and Barnard;
second, mass in Woodstock at II Il.
m. third, mass in Bethel and Ran
dolptr; fourth, mass in Woodstock
and Quechee; fifth, mass in Wood
stock.