The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1901-11-08


Jesse Alfred, the negro boy II years
old, who criminally assaulted Bertha
White, a year old negro girl on the
night of June lst was found guilty of
rape by the jury and the penalty fixed
at life. imprisonment.
Misses Corinne and Marie FRANKIE, of
Mobile are the charming guests of Mrs.
Chas. Addicks during the National holi.
day entertainment at Odd Fellows
Opera House.
About the time the circuit court con-
venes and for the grand jury to be in
session a scattering takes place Of GER
tain incorrigible lepers, who ply their
immoral methods in the face, and to the
great disgust Of decent society. They
either go hunting or fishing in the
swamps or marshes. Hope they will
remain there to saw the trouble Of run.
ming them down.
After a most enjoyable visit to his old
home in Jasper county, DR.. D. F. Duke,
wife and son, Bunyon have returned to
"Ocean Rest" Pascagoula.
One of the most delightful society
events Of the week was the "rainbow
party" given by Mrs. Cora Wood
Trachy at the residence of Mrs. A. +.
Krebs on Monday night. The hemming
of aprons and drawing for neckties
created intense merriment. Mr.. Irving
CAVITY won the prize. Dancing was in
dulged in and delicious refreshments
were served.
1t won't be very long before the editor
will be looking for his Christmas tur-
key.
The shaking up by the charge of
Judge Neville last week is going to re-
suit in much good in this city. Another
term of his court here will virtually
eliminate the bad element and make
Scranton comparatively q decent place.
Mr.. Aaron Nixon from the Benndale
neighborhood was a juryman during
last week, and before leaving for home
he made the editor Of the "Old Reliable"
smile all over his face when he dropped
two shiny dollars in his hand. Aaron
left for his home feeling happy for what
he had done. Would that others would
follow Aaron's noble example.
Superintendent J. r. Dobyns, of the
Mississippi Institution for the Educa.
ton Of the Deaf and Dumb, Jackson,
Miss. paid the DEMOCRAT-STAR sanctum
a pleasant visit on Wednesday. The in
stitution under his care is thoroughly
equipped and crowded to its utmost
capacity with deaf and dumb persons.
Mr.. Dobyns has been along the coast
looking up its mutes.
The Gulf Coast Medical Society met
Wednesday at the Cottage-by.the-S Sea,
Dir. B. +. Duke, chairman. Quite o num-
Der of physicians were in attendance.
The next meeting is appointed for We'd
nesday, Dec. IL.
The result of the special election held
at ~Pascagoula Tuesday for Secretary of
State and Treasurer is as follows
For Treasurer, Evans, IL; Carlisle 8.
For Secretary of State, Power, 3; Quin,
9; George, 2; Dial, l.
Mr.. "Pat" OF w. w. Woodman was
unanimously elected last Tuesday Con-
stable of this beat to fill the vacancy
caused by the resignation Of Ed. D.
Mansfield. We hope Pat will make us
an efficient and courageous officer.
Mr.. N. A. Marion with John ]. Reimer
sailmaker, Mobile is fitting out the
schooner Olga with a full set of sails.
Judge James H. Neville in his charge
to the grand jury last week referred in
a very emphatic manner to the
illegal use of free railroad passes
by State, county and municipal Of.
f~icials. He charged the grand jury to
bring In indictments against both the
railroad companies issuing and the per.
son receiving the same,
The Halloween party given at the
residence Of Mr.. B. II. Pickett was a de
cidedly happy gathering and proved q
financial success. The amount realized
by the ladies Of the Episcopal congrega
ton for the church fund was $50.
The new society club called, "Chame
leon" has been formed and will he ar
additional feature in promoting socia'
culture. Its object ia to afford literary
entertainment upon a basis of doin,
charitable good whenever the talent o
the members al be utilized to that end
The harmless lizard is the emblem o
the organization. Chameleon clubs cal
be formed all over the seacoast and tn
badge procured without much difficult,
as the graceful little animal ia indigen
Gus to this section. All clubs organizinI
In sympathy will please notify the sec
rotary Of the ~Pascagouia Chameleo,
mother club, Mrs. VIM. d. Billiard
president; Miss Maggie Friar, vlct
president; Miss Beryl McQuiston, secrt
tary; Miss Helen Hand, treasurer. Con
mittee on constitution and bylaw,
Misses Nettie MADDOX, Laura Bullart
Emma Hand. Music: Miss Oneida Fria
Essays Miss Nina McQuiston.
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