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The Iola register., 1901-11-29

N n THANKSGIVING as a religious festi-
M N val was defined by Washington as
44Ag "a day set apart for public acknowl-
edgment of benefits and mercies received
from Cody The custom for its origin may
he said to be English, the first great national
thanksgiving in England having been pro-
claimed in November OF the year that saw
the defeat of the Spanish armada.
Ordinarily, however, this festival OF the
home is rightly considered as having
originated in New England in 1921, or $50
years ago, when, after having gathered a
bountiful crop of Indian corn, the pilgrim
fathers joyfully rendered thanks TO Him
who had been with them in all their ont
goings and incomings, for which let His
holy name have the praise, TO quote from
a chronicle of the time.
This fact also explains why Thanksgiving,
though coming at the end Of November, is
regarded, and always has been so, as a kind
Of American harvest home II is the harvest
of the golden corn which was the main
reliance Of the hardy pioneers OF America
and its ngatherng marked the close OF the
years agricultural labors.
And the season has other advantages and
inducements for such festival When the
yellow maize is garnered, the ruddy apples
ire in ths bin aud the nuts from the woods
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

hearth. The lamp on side-table was
turned low, for Miss Woodburn was not
reading; she was looking into the lire and
listening to the "click" of the icy snow
against the panes.
Ten years ago tonight it stormed Just
this way. o. how ! remember it,!
Perhaps she breathcd a prayer, for her
lips moved naudbly; then she went into
the adjoining room. where Genie was braid
ing her long, beautiful hair before the mir
ror and hunming. Douglas, Tender and
True"
Don't sing that tonight, Gene she
said, almost sharply. Then she asked where
Thad was.
"a dunno. ma am, unless he i, in his
ROOM" answered the maid in a sympathetic
The Iola register., 1901-11-29
MISS BASCOM'S WEDDING.
A Thanksgiving Episode Which Ended
Happily for All Concerned.

Ssf M Avs sakesl Polly, you don't
tell me that you're going to mar
III ry Eph Lawson? and Mrs
Thomson took her hands from Che dough
and looked at the prim figure at the win
dow, for Polly Bascom was trim and a
mite over 80.
"On Thanksgiving day, Sarah I'd like
TO know If haven't as good right to
ITO be sure you have; but there's the
parson, who lost his wife last year and
who wants another helpmeet"
"And there's the Widow Jones and Miss
Sickle" said Polly. 81 can't help the par
son out this time"
Really | didn't know it had gone so
far Why, what have You done towards
the weddin'? This is the twenty-third--"
And Pm as ready as ] ever will be-"
"As ready as you've been for 20 years."
and Mrs. Thomson went back to her work.
Suddenly she looked up.
who's goin' to give the bride away?" she
asked, abruptly.
Were not goin' to have any such hifa-
lutin' proceedings" purscd the bride.to- o-be.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

II MI
NJ taking a sweeping inventory of the
darkening November sky.
And tomorrow is Thanksgiving againl'
she said, in troubled way, looking across
al Thad, the chore man, who was busy
tying down the rose-vines for their win
ter's rest.
yes" he answered glancing up, time
flies as ii it had angels wings"
But time goes drcadfuly slow, some
times, for some people" she replied, with
\ shiver, turning away.
IT'S too mortal mean that those friends
OF hers couldn't have come TO eat Thanks
givin' with her, when they promised Thad
concluded 10 himself as he covered the
last refractory cane Then he went around
10 tho kitchen TO speak to Gene.
'"rhe mistress is dreadfully put out about
those visitors said he, cOnlidcntially. "or
clse--she has something on her mind; it
can't be she's getting kind o 'lraid like now,
since the father and mother are laid away?
90 | dunno!" she answered, mysterious
ly IF / was judgin I'd say she was griev
In over sendin' her lover off without much
of a reason, as near as ! can find out.
"Her-lov-er?" and Thad stared at the
prophetic Genie with wide-open eyes.
why yes; Ned Vckers. You know
told you," she answered, reproachfuly,
20, but that was good while ago" put
in Thad
"Yes, know, went on Genie, wisely,
"Dut she had her home ones all along un-
I'll lately, and now it's different. And
Thad," turning toward him suddenly, sit 5
about this time o year that she shut the
doors of Merriwold against him and-it
hasn't been Mcrriwold since! And Thad-
cross your heart now, this is dead Sc
cret--"
Gross my heart" repeated Thad sol.
EMMY.
Then Genie leaned nearer her attentive
auditor and whispered n saw her cryin'
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

as if her heart would break only yester-
day over picture oi Ned Nicllers. So
think she il grevin' over him
Thad drew his breath in sharply. Il
didn't know he said, softly. Then he
stumbled along into the mlk-room for the
pals, leaving the perpleHed maid wonder
ing "what it was to Thed this bit OF gos
sip
But when the ehore man Sat down by
crumply horn in the dusky stables, he muir
INJURED. 81 said | didn't know; but | do
] know more thRa anyone at Merriwold
knows about il.
With the deepening twilight came a
storm of snow, swesping the countryside,
The curtains were drawn at Merriwold and
. ruddy blaze illuminated the library
The Iola register., 1901-11-29
Gathered Them In,

"We gave waits dinner Thanksgiving
day
"A waits dinner
YES TO i've old maids and Ave old bach
elors Chicago Record.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29
why TbnnIsfuIs

What are we thankful for7
That II a question
That sometimes puzzles cen dinner
guest.
The rich are thankful for a good digestion,
The poor IL they have something to d.
gest
Judge.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29
nts,r,.r.sted Family joy.

For this all are grateful, venture to say
That gifts are not looked for on Thanks
giving day
-ChiCagO Record,
The Iola register., 1901-11-29
Judge

Cora The football players must be thank
full that the games are over for the season
Merrtt-Yes, indeed II must be great
relief for them to feel that at last they
can get haircut Judge.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29
rhanISHKlyinH,

What though you have no earthly goods
Nor laurel on your brow
II you have not malaria,
BE thankful anyhow.
Washington Star.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29
SenRonnbIe.

A chap out In far Albuquerque
Wrote east in a hand rather juerque.
That " still IN the mood,
And the walking was good
He d be home for his Thanksgiving tuerqut.
-Richmond Dispatch
The Iola register., 1901-11-29
ThanknEiving DiserepaneieI

Health waits on moderate poverty.
Fate's wisdom oft we question.
The man whose dinners best IS he
Who has the worst digestion.
Washington Star.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29
rhe Turkey GobbIer.

Though OF his size he boasted,
He's now no cause to whoop;
II tender he is roasted,
II tough he's In the soup,
Judge,
The Iola register., 1901-11-29
4 ThnnksEivinK Bensfnctor.

"a burglar carried off one of our tur-
keys"
"You don't say so;"
'Yes; and he left note saying that he
left us the other so we would have something
to be thankful for."-Detroit Free Press.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

How flashed In the heavens our country'H
bright star
How Freedom unfurled on the ramparts of
glory
The flag that was born mid the thunoers
OF war.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

II comes to US Oft
with the mem
ries of childhood,
10 duwns like the
morn of a mys-
teal cline,
And up from the
heart of the gold
en-hued wild
wood
Are waited ( h e
strains Of =
ThanksgiVt Ing
rhyme.
1t comes with the
glow OF the won
derful story
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

IIVtFs HOW
The ealeldared day Of Times frosted No
VembaF-
Some golden Thanksgiving that passed
lenG ago. Il. &. HARBAUGH
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

We welcome h Q
dawn of that day
In November
Tho Pilgrims first
X @ y t in I h r.
depths of the
void.
We crown II anow,
for It's sweet to
remember
How dearly they
loved It, our fore
fathers old.
They gave US the
day which the
Nation IS keep
ing
with thankfulneSS
sac re d fro M
mou mt a in TO
wave;
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

The proud Ship OF state in the storm peser
falsrrs,
Untarnished its banners, undaunted ltS
prov.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

As long as our Rn-
ton moves ON
ward In splendor
Thanksgiving VA
dawn like q par
adise morn,
A long as our bar
ner has left OnA
defender
New thoughts and
new glory thfs
day will he born.
Mid colOrs sutum-
nal each heart
will remember.
As oce a n " ara
swiftly our NE
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

Phe Turkey.
Draw Rear the roost and thou shalt hear
The poor fowl sorrowfully say;
Pm 10 be slaughtered, / much fear,
To make Yankee holiday"
-Chivsso Tribune.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29
The
Thanksgiving
Tramp
*
A LOVE STORY
-------------- -------------- ----------.----.-. ------.--..
By WANDA L. cRoCKER

H1ALLlE WOODBURY. stood ON the
I'm broad, honey steps of Merriwold
xvi taking a sweeping inventory OF the
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

What proud reooI-
lectio ms ash
Thank ViRB
cluster
Around the old ke-
roes who gave .x
this land;
Each one as II dawRas
on us briRhteNs
the lustcr
The ages ave
given that brave
little band:
Behold us. the while
at the Thanks
giving altars
With anthem AVID
pray'r, we a
gratitude bow.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

They left us Tharksglving-the men WHO
are sleeping
Where fall the bright beams of the sua
on each grave.
The Iola register., 1901-11-29

NW f TEN persons were asked what are
the national holidays, nine would
VI. w rnrAlA nl Nom. Nnnr W. INN
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
Death of Mrs. W.. A. Percy j..

The sad intelligence which
reached Greenyille Sunday, con,
tanned in a telegram to Mr.. LEROY
Percy that the wife OF his brother,
Mrs. WA. Percy, of Memphis, hat
died at Kenosha, Wis, was re-
ceived with much regret by the
score of friends the family has ia
the city.
The remains arrived in the city
Monday morning, and we're bur
ried from the Episcopal church at
6 p. M, that afternoon, IN the
family lot of the city cemetery,
Rev. Quincy Ewing. officiating.
Mrs. Percy was daughter of
K. L. Galloway of Memphis. Ten.
She was a beautiful woman aud
her death announced from the San
itarium at Kenosha, where she had
gone for her health came to her
friends at Memphis, where she was
raised and always a favorite with
feeling, sadness and regret.
The Times extends to Mr.. Percy
its true sympathy in his sad hour.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
A Tree Is Known BY Its Fruit.

In 1886 took the rheum atism, hav
been greatly annoyed by it ever since.
l had it all through my body. In
March last I could not get up out of my
bed. 1t has cost me hundreds of dol
lars. took one SO cent bottle of Acid
Iron Mineral Water and now can
jump, and run and have no pain what
ever. am happy over the result and
can truly recommend it as an unequalled
and wonderful medicine. ~. E. BAILEY,
Fish Lake, Miss.
Also Mr.. Eads of Isiquina county
who is visiting at Fish Lake. SAYS: /
have been troubled with rheumatism
for many years. l went to Hot Springs
twice seeking relief. but found none.
One bottle Of the Acid Iron Mineral
Water which l got from Mr.. Bailey. of
Fish Lake, has removd my rheumatism
as well as cured me of pain in my
head, and has greatly improved my
eyeslght, which was very bad.
Phillis Davis. who lives at the levee
In boat at the terminus of Washing
ton ave-. says: l had neuralgia in my
head all winter; few doses of Acid
Iron Mineral Water cured me.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
University Of Mississippi.

Twenty-Five schools in Department
of Science, Literature and the Arts
professional courses in Law, Electrical
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Min
ing Engineering. Well furnished lab
oratories. Able corps of instructors.
TUITION FREE to men and women, ex-
cept in Law School All expenses
very low. Attractive location. Per
feet sanitation, Complete water and
sewer and lighting and heating sys-
TENS. Purest deep well water.
Summer termJune 18th to July "a,
1901
Session Of 190l-0 opens September
18th. For cataIpg, or special informa-
tion regarding courses or expenses, ad-
dress R. B. FULTON, Chancellor,
University, Miss.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
SUMMER TOURIST RATES VIA SOUTHERN
RAILWAY.

The Southern Railway will sell round trip
tickets from June LIST to September SOth, final
limit for return ortober 80 1901, at low rates to
prominent summer resorts. Some ofEthe
most prominent are: AsheyilIe, N. O., Black
Mountain, n. Q. Blowing Rock, N. g., Brevard
N. O.. Flat Rook, N. O.. hot Springs, N. c.,
Mocrshea city, N. c., Lithia Springs, Ga,
cumberland Island aad st. simons, Ga, Isle
Of Palms, s. G, Lookout Mountain, Tenn,
Oliver Springs Tenn, Buffalo ..Lithia Springs,
w, Charlottesville, Va, Old Point Comfort,
Va, Virginia Beach, lvas, Warrenton. Va.
Also many ether points. For particulars write
to the undersigned.
The Southern Railway has on sale tickets to
Buffalo and return at greatly Irenuced rates.
Schedules and service unsurpassed For par
tieulars write C. &. Jackson, T. p A., BirminR-
harns Ala, or c. A. Repscoter, A. q. p. Chat
fancoga, Tenn
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
WHITE MAN TURNED YELLOW.

Great CONSERVATION was felt by the friend
OF M A Hogarty, of Lexington, KY, whel
they saw he was turning yellow. His skil
slowly changed color, also his eyes, and hi
suffered terribly His malady was yellow
jaundice. He was treated by the best doctors
but without benefit. Then he was advised tc
try Electric Bitters, the wonderful stomach
liver remedy, and he writes: "After taking
two bottles l was wholly cured" trial
proves its matchless merit for all stomach
liver and kidney troubles. Only Soc Sold by
Finlay's drugstore.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
1T DAzzLes THE woeLD,

No discovery in medicine has ever created
one quarter of the excitement that has been
caused by DR.. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption. It's severest tests have been on
hopeless victims Of consumption, pneumonia
hemorrhage, pleurisy and bronchitis. thous-
ands OF whom it has restored to perfect health.
For coughs, colds, asthma, Group, hay fever,
hoaseness and whooping cough 1t is the quick
est, surest cure in the world 1t is sold by
Finlay's drug store, who guarantee satisfac-
ton or refund money. Large bottles soc and
ST. Trial bottles free.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
Notice to Creditors .

Whereas, letters Of administration on the as
tate Of ], Henry Ohapeile, deceased, were is
sued and granted to the undersigned bv the
Chancery Court, Of Washington county. Ms
sissippi, on the 10th day Of July, 1901. sII peS-
sons holding claims against the said J, Henry
Chappelle are hereby notified 20 probate and
register the same in the cfice Of the (shancar,
Clerk Of said county within twelve months
from this date, or the rame win Be forer r..r
barred.
~ Witness my signature this 10th day CT July,
1901: QAnRm v. cHAPfErIS.
charnclle, deceased.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

Il am indebted to One Minute Cough Cure
for my present good health and my life. Twas
treated in vain by doctors for lung trouble fell
lowing Ia grippe, ] took lone Minute. oooeh
Cure and recovered my health."-E. h. Wise,
Madison. Ga. GreenviIle Drug Co.. Clark
Drug Co.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

Those famous little pills Dew tits Little Ear
iy Risers compel your liver and bowels to do
their duty, thus giving you pure. rich blood to
recuperate your body. Arc easy to take. Never
grippe. Greenville Drug Co., Clark Drug 20.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
Csc Boys Wash Pants, 25c-the
Leader.

Dewitts Witch Hazel salve should be prompt
ly applied to cuts. burns and scalds. It soothes
and quickly heals the injured part There are
worthless ccunterfeits, be sure to get Dewitts
Greenville Drug Co., Clark Drug Co.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
FOR RENT 3 room house
on Valiant street at So per month.
Address HI. Care Times.
no the PnhIIn.

| still give my special attention to
collection Of rents; also any notary
public business entrusted to me will be
attended to promptly.
NJ. GENSBuRGER.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
Address q. care Times.

The wind last Monday did very
little damage in the CITY, but or
the river it sunk a pump boat and
= barge belonging to Mr.. Scrugg;
by blowing boat across the river
into these boats. During the
storm q house occupied by coIored
people out near the court house
WINS struck by lightning and burn
ed up.
Grape Nut, the food for hot
weather at The Baird Smith Co.
The real estate and rental bust
ness conducted by tho late j,
Henry Chappell. will be contin.
ued ia the same efficient and sue
ceasfuI manner by Mrs. j. Henry
ChappeIL
BEN. L. HATCH, JR.
Postum Cereal, the hot weather
food drink at The Biard Smith Co
Nothing better than nice, sweet
eantelope for breakfast. Received
daily by The Baird Smith Co.
Mr.. G. M. Ham, the enterpris.
ing furniture dealer, has just com.
pleted the painting and decorating
0f the outside Of his large furni-
tHre emporium on the corner OF
Walnut and Main streets. The
store presents a neat appearance
and looms up beautifully with its
red dress
Concord Grapes zoe per Basket,
&C TIE Baird Smith Co.
The famous Bradford water
melons received daily at The
Baird Smith Co
FOR SALE-ChIce cokner lot
IA Race Track addition on Wash
ingtOn avenue. Address p, O.
Box So.
No, 1, fat Mackerel 10c each at
The Baird Smith Co.
FaR SALE:-A iine Jersey COW,
fuIl blood, fine mixer and butter
maker. If you want q COW call
and see ne.
HERBERT HIRSCH
Washington Ave
tev arc beauties, and Oh how
rt1 people remark who have
cen Rslfs late york. Call and
50 I'eD
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

no. ~ Washington & Southwestern -
~ se1; solid Pullman Vestibuled train Atiant.
20 New York. carrying Pullman SieeninS c 90.
A tIanta Pn1,, 70 New York, Dining car east Of
to Washington. ouo car Atlanta
mo no. 80 ~ S. Fast Mail" Pullman Drav,r.
and A HtiISs2tlng cars birmingham to Richmond
W Ham 70 Atlanta and Dining car Spartanburan g
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

The Piles that annoy you so will be quickly
and permanently healed II you use Dewitts
Witch Hazel Salve. Beware OF worthless
counterfeits- GreenvilIe Drug CO., CLARK
Drug Co.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

if1s easier 70 keep well than get enrad De-
Mitts Little Early nisers taken now and then
will siW9gs keep your bowels "a perfect order.
they never grips but promote an esq gentle
setioh. GreenviIle Drug CO. Clark Drug o..
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
NOTICE.

A meeting Of the Board Of
Directors ofthe Young Mems
Brsiness League viii be
held at the Office Of Everman
& Stone Monday evening at
500 o'clock.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

bad complexion generally results from in
active liver and bowels. In all such cases De-
Wits Little Early Risers produce gratifying
results. Greenville Drug Co., Clark Drug Co.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

FOR SALE:-At a bargain, a
good square piano in hrst-class
condition. Apply at The Times
office. If
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

A great offer in photosI is now
being made by Bell. It,ssmay be
to your interest to call.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
STArIoNa

and ~ Sleeping car Blrminaham - TIL =.
ps sr 4slahtas 70 Jacksonrilie: sisn atlanta,
No n Ca1e car BirninehamS 10 . a,1a 70
ham q Adams as aI@sn Sleeping car Birmins,
:, All trains run dhilv. 'a'@ 70 Macon,
n \ M iIf5 y y. ;edy "a 9. y. wasbino,o
ii n tan I'M 4. = = n WashinStnosg' n &c
q a BENsco5T7F'Ro y. Z; !. a, Washlngton. b y q
= - sAs'ksoN. z. E. A. Brm asssS S Sss Tenn
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

inSSs% -, az. rSll%an Sleeper GreenyiIe to Ri.,
oSserystiOn car Rtsaia % iE Me-; ,C rY9rE Cate
mi 10 % carries Pullman Sieenin Mad lord Va
t n,ngnam TO Chattanooga, connec,lgg var Bir-
Car and p Ds5n tTap carrying Puman se ens
without change and Salisburv1 ~ 70 Salisbury
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

If you want photos where art
stands out cheaper than you ever
bought them before 60 to Bells.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

40c Mothers . Friend Boys
Waists. The Leader.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

Closing out Infants :Shoes-tbe
Leader.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
Bankrupt Notice.
In the District Court of the United States 70
the Southern District of Mississippi.
In the matter OF Ike Sack Bankrupt

In the matter OF Ike Sack Bankrupt.
To whom it may concern: Take notice that
on the 9th day Of May 1901 petition was filed
in Bankruptcy by the above named Bankrupt
praying that he be discharged from all his
debts as are excepted by law from such dis
charge
The hearing Of such petition has been set for
the Srd day OF August, A, D.ly0l Ct Vicksburg
District Judge, at which time and place yeu
are required to show cause IL any you have
why the prayer Of said petitioner should not
LIB M0sELEY, Clerk,
O. D. BANKS, d. c.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

The Baird. Smith CO.are offering
the choicest vegetables tothe trade.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

ming, 30 punman lecrer GreenyiIIe IN III
cna5re am ana Biimineham 10 Buffalo wi If nrr
no, 80 Pullman Sleeping Cars r,rr,;ru,.
louisville and to Cincinnati birmingham to
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27

FOR RENT.-A nice 4 Room
house on Main street. Everything
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1901-07-27
SOUTHERN RAILWAY


Trains 81 and 80 carry Pullman Sleepin0 Car,
DetWeen Greenville and Birminphnn 20 ~