The Pascagoula democrat-star., 1900-02-09
ESclTawPA ITEMS.
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Ice has been plentiful. The Escatawpa
river at Elders Ferry was frozen over
one dav last week.
Mr.. A. II. Smith will have to look to
his laurels as far as his fine Jersey cows
and calves are concerned. Mr.. w. L.
Rhodes has some equally as fine, and
one remarkably fine one the mother
only little over year old. Fine cows
will pay.
The new store at the mill is now in
good running order, delivering goods
and gathering in the sheckles. including
the historic widows mite. Mr.. Charlie,
the model store keeper is in charge, and
the popularity of the business is assured.
Mr.. U. H. Tompkins, after a two
weeks visit to relatives has returned
home to Howison, Miss.
Mr.. and Mrs. Monroe Cowart, Of State
Line, Miss, are visiting relatives.
The newly elected officers Of Escataw-
pa Lodge Nos lis, Knights Of Pythias are !:
J. F. Reilly, G. c.; FM. johnson, v. G. /;
r. A. Woodman, X. of r. and s. and
M. at F.; J. M. Cirlot, M. at E.; G. A.
Mark, M. at A.; ]. A. Livaudias, Pre-
late; w. H. Nelson, J. G. Louis Bertram,
0. G. Installed into Office Jan. l6, 1900.
Two strings to your bow is one two
many. sH ..sH0ag.
Angus McSwain, colored, was Killed
as result Of terrible accident, while
working on log raft coming down Pas
cagoula river. He with other hands
were making fast rope around big
tree ON the banks, for stay and guiding
purposes, when the tree gave way falling
on the raft. The others succeeded in
getting out Of the way, but he got the
force of the fall, striking him in the
head. He was sent down on the raft
White men humanely took him in hand
and sent for DR.. Mcleod, who did all he
could for him.
Goods are selling at cost at Mrs. An
derson's store on account Of closing out
Large quantities of saw logs have been
coming down the Escatawpa and Pas
cagottla rivers. The rush and hustle OF
buyers was unprecedented. Prices run
ming up to $40 per thousand feet.
Not more than thirteen wanted tc
claim that love letter, but the scheme
would not work. The right one is ye
silent .t
The big log hauling wagons and cart
are cutting up our town streets. Should
the managers of carts not Keep th'
streets in order while doing such haul
ing.
The new log dump at Dutch Bayo'
Bridge is checked with logs, waiting
rise in the bayou to float.
whispering and light behavior il
church is reproved by the pastor witt
words of no uncertain sound. Il
Remember that the presiding eide
will preach and hold quarterly meeting
on Friday night at Zion.
The damage in the church floor wa
fixed in No. style.
Mrs. Hattie Jones, wife of M. J. Jone
died at her home near here on Feb. Isl
and was laid to rest by her mother nea
Three Rivers. Rev. w. j. Dawson con
| Quoted the funeral services which wer
attended by a. host of relatives !, ap'
friends. Hattie Goff was born Angus
Z, 1875; was married August |, 1895. Sh
died in the Christians faith and with tn
Christians hope of Heaven. The cir
cumstances attending the death of tn
young mother are very sad. Her deatl
was unexpected aud unlocked Tor. Sh
leaves two babies, Lulu, twenty-five
months old aud Bessie fifteen days old
and q loving husband who will sadl,
miss her. The little ones are with thei
grandmother, Mrs. John Jones. MI
NJ. ]. Jones, and Mr.. John Jones an
family do hereby extend many thank
to all for kindness during their trouble
Farm and garden products are quit
scarce just Eow. Mr.. John Lacore beat
the record though for fine cabbage, bot
as to quantity and quality.
The heaviest rain storm Of the seasol
came during Saturday night. Tuesda.
was rainy day.