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Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23
First published in Messenger July 2Srd, 1902
TRUSTEES SALE.

DY virtue of a certain Trust Deed execut-
lDed by William NJ. Robertson, of the county
of Chckasaw. and state OF Mississippi, on the
18th day of February, 1902, TO C. NJ. Savage,
as trustee to secure the payment OF hfty-six
certain prOmisSOry notes In favor of The Phil
lips Buttorff Manufacturing company, of the
county of Davidson, in the state of Tennessee,
which Trust Deed was duly recorded in HOus-
ton, Mississippi on the Sth day of March 1902,
in Book "a, pages 1886, on the following lands
situated in the city of OkOlOna, Chickasaw
county, Mississippi, tO-wit:
Lots number eighty 1887 eight, eighty (s9)
nine, and ninety t9O), all in block number five
(5) according TO Tift's survey of the city of
OkOlOna, in county OF Chickasaw state of
Mississippi together with all appearances
thereuntO belonging
Therefore, default having been made In
payment OF said notes as provided In said
Trust Deed, in accordance with the provisions
OF the Trust Deed / will. after thirty (30l
days notice of the place and date of sale,
proceed to sell, in front of the court house
door In the city of Okolona, Chickasaw cOun-
ty, Mississippi on the
26th Day of August, 1902,
between the legal hours of said day. the
above described lands to the highest bidder
for cash. ] believe the title to the above
lands is good, but win convey only such title
as is vested IN me as Trustee,
Q. NJ SAVAGE, Trustee.
Dated at OkOlona, Miss July 10, 1902.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

A large number OF the country peo-
pie are coming in to attend the relig-
ious meetings. The services are be-
ing conducted under a large shed, so
there is an abundance Of room and 8
great blessing awaiting All who come.
If you have not been out to hear Mr..
Chiffon preach you are missing one
Of the greatest meetings ever conduct
ed in 0kolona.
The white men of Decatur, Indiana,
have succeeded in ridding their town
Of the last negro to be found In It, and
they announce that it viii hereafter
be kept clear Of colored people.
After all It is not so certain that the
colored people in the north have
many advantages over those in the
south on an average.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23
CHEAP RATES TO TEXAS,

On the first and third Tuesday Of each
month, the Cotton Belt will sell round
trip tickets to Texas, Arkansas, Louis.
ana, Oklahoma and Indian Territory at
one fare plus $500 for the round trip.
Tickets will be limited to three weeks
for return and will allow stop overs on
the going trip. For full particulars
and for handsome illustrated pamph-
lets Homes in the southwest" and
Through Texas with a Camera" write
TO W. G. Pasler, Dist. Pass. Agt. SO7
Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

A woman should never propose, be-
cause one rejection would crush her
pride, while half a dozen reflections
simply egg a man on.
It is all right to entertain a woman
visitor with parties, but a man visitor
wants doors and windows and gates to
repair, horse to look after, and q
lawn to NOW.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

1t is estimated that Canadian forests
will furnish wood fer the pulp indus
try for $40 years.
Mormons claim to have 5000 mis-
sionaries in the field and to have made
10000 converts last year.
1t is said that 2,OOO,O 900 inhabitants
of the Philippines acknowledge Ara
bic as their sacred language.
My wife says a good many people
who are expecting to be snatched up
in fiery chariot like Elijah, would
look better in patrol wagon.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

Joseph b. Crowley, Congressman from Illinois, writes
Robinson following praise great catarrhal tonic
Peruna Congressman Crowley says:
er giving Peruna fair trial cheerfuLy recommend
your remedy anyone suffering with coughs colds and grippe
all complaints
rs. Crowley has taken number of bottles of Peruna
tonic and last
ing can cheerfuIy recommend It, "-L b. CROWLEY
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23
oKoLoNA, MISS, JULY q, 1902.

OKOLONA, MISS, JULY %, lsOz'
Dean & Cox win give highest mar
ket price for your chicks and eggs.
Leave your laundry work at Hall's
drug store and get good work
MYERS HODGES.
Twill sell, for next 80 days, Several
brands of Tobacco, at cost. Come
quick. WARD DAWSON.
We have several hundred pounds
of Tobacco in unbroken packages
which we will sell at cost.
DEAN & Cox.
Having secured the services of Mr..
A. Johnson, practical matchmaker
and jeweler of 40 years experience,
we are now prepared to do first class
watch work in short order.
RUSSELL, The Jeweler.
There are more sufferers from con-
stipation than from any other enemy
of our race; there is a long train of an
moving ills as a direct result, aud there
is nothing so effective in its treatment
as Rsmons Liver Pills and Tonic
Pellets. 25 cts, sample free.
Go to Dean & Cox and get prices
before buying elsewhere. They want
your trade and will give you inside
prices.
Engraving free. All goods pur-
chased from our store will be engrav-
ed free; we also solicit any work you
may have in this line.
RUSSELL, The Jeweler.
After a girl has employed all her
arts in landing a husband it gratifies
her to read that she was "led to the
altar
Democrats must gain 40 seats to OBJ
tain control of the next house. It
looks as though they are up against a
discouraging situation unless Cleve-
land, Hill and Bryan can be induced
to keep quite.
WANTED 5 YOUNG MEN from
Chickasaw County at once to prepare
for Positions in the Government Ser
vlce-Railway Mail Clerks, Letter
Carriers, Custom House and Depart
ment Clerks, etc. Apply to
INTER STATE CORES. INST,
Cedar Rapids, la.
The Reason--''I've Just been read
ing some statistics of births and
deaths. Extraordinary thingl Every
time l breathe a man dies"
"Great Scott! Why don't you chew
cloves"
Granite is the lowest rock in the
earth is crust-it is the bed rock of the
world, and shows no evidence of ami
NAL or vegetable life; it is the parent
rock from which all the rocks have
been either directly or indirectly de-
rived.
Let our lady friends read this ex-
preston of appreciation from Mrs
Lula Frady, of Uree, N. c., 81 an
void of words to adequately express my
appreciation of Ramon's Liver Pills and
Tonic Peiletes. l was a great sufferer
when ], began the use of this treat
ment. Tney have completely changed
my life from one of suffering to health.
full enjoyment,
The emperor of japan is one of the
few poets who are content to write
verses for their own pleasure rather
than for the admiration of the public
It is said that he often composes 10000
lines a year, but with most praise
worthy self-denial rare among poets
he reserves most of them for his OWL
private rerding.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

The mosquito eggs are, it is said,
hatched in from four to seven days,
according to the warmth of the wealth
or.
Summer girls don't have to be good
at ping-poDg or anything else in that
line as long as they are up to the old
standard in flirting.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23
HOME sEEKERs' EXCURSION.

Rates to Texas and Oklahoma points
via Queen and Crescent Route.
Round trip Home Seekers rates to
all points in Texas; also to a number
of points in oklahoma and Indian
Territories at greatly reduced rates
via Queen and Crescent Route. Tick
cts will be sold only from Meridian,
Miss. Date of sale Aug. 5th and 10th,
Sept. end and 10th, Oct. 7th and 21,
1902, limited % days from date of sale.
For particulars, call upon or address
]. ]. Gray, Ticket Agent, Meridian,
Miss, or r. w. BONDS, T. P. A.,
Meridian, Miss.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

Liberty consists of letting your wife
do as you please.
Almost every man is lazy, but he
doesn't like to admit it.
If man gets too fresh he deserves
to find himself in a pickle.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23
TO CURE A COLD On ONE DAY,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
Iets. All druggists refund the money
If It fails to cure =. w. Groves sig-
nature is on each box. At Halls.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

The number of newspapers OF which
the name of the editor is known is
growing smaller year by year.
Instead of complaining about the
heat remember how much hotter it
was this time last year.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

You Know what You Are Taking
wnen you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that it
is simply Iron and Quinine in taste
less form. No Cure, No pay. SOC.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23
TRY ONE TON

of my Catawba coal. No cinders,
clinkers, slate, or rock, but a clean
burn. Cheaper than any other coal on
the market. Try it and be convinced.
]. w. MCCARLEY.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23
STOP THE COUCH
AND WORK OFF THE COLD.

Laxative Bromo- Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No cure-no
pay. Price 25 cents at Halls.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23
The Best perscrIptJon for Malaria

Chills and Fever is a bottle Of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. It is simply Iron
and Quinine in a tasteless form. No
Cure, No Pay. Price, SOC.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

Many a man sets himself up as a
hero because he has no valet.
It is easier for some musicians to
compose a wedding march than a cry
ING baby.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23
Low Rates 70 MInneapoIIs and Return.

The Mobile & Ohio r. R. win sen
tickets to Minneapolis and return,
account National Educational Assn.
Convention, at rate Of one fare for the
round trip, plus $500. Tickets will
be sold July 4th., 5th. and 9Th. For
information apply to any M. & o.
Ticket Agent.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23
UbeMessenger

THE MESSENGER accepts display adver.
tlsements from reputable business men anQ
firms at IS cents per inch each Insertion, aae
business reading notices, or locals, az ~
cents per line for FIRST Insertion. . cents per
line each additional insertion. III cuts are
used. 25 per cent additional; no wood bases.
NOTICES OF marriages deaths, lodge sOcia.s'
church or other entertainments, are aomlt
ted free. II limited TO 10 lines. All In excess
OF 10 lines must be paid for at 10 cents per
line cash for same 20 accompany the copy.
All legal notices az legal rates, payable De-
fore ahldavit Of publications. hled.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

Parties desiring a good, safe invest
ment for small sums Of money with an
excellent rate for interest write us for
particulars. A resident solicitor
wanted.
PENNsYLVANIA IMPROVEMENT &
INVEsTMENV Co.
7O3 Baer Building, Reading, Pa.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

Dean & Cox win give highest mar
ket price for your chicks and eggs.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

Leave your laundry work at HAIRS
drug store and get good work.
MYERS HODGES.
Okolona messenger., 1902-07-23

Twill sell, for next 80 days, Several
brands of Tobacco, at cost. Come
ouick. WARD DAWSON.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25

close. For suddenly t'the priests and the
captain of the temple and the sadducees came
upon Them" as the eagle sometimes sWoops
down upon the fold and catches away lamb.
There was no time allowed Peter to finish
his address, or to learn whether it had made
laid hands on them, and put them in hold
unto the next day, for 1t was now eventide."
Wv. 1-S) ~-,,, s.->s.. ~
The next morning Peter and John were
brought out of their prison house. Whether
it was for stripes and death, or liberty and
life, they knew not. But soon they stood be-
fore the highest officials Of the Jewish church,
the very body of men who less than two
months before had examined their Lord and
Master, and accomplished his death upon the
cross. Now they proposed to examine his
disciple, being troubled because they
the resurrection from the dead (g. 3, r. W,
for most of them were "of the Sadducees''
(v. u.
The examination, however, was not con-
Their was it made with any sincere desire to
know the truth. But it was based on the more
popular ground of an Ignoring of their au-
thority In presuming to teach without first
obtaining their permission So when they
asked, ''By what power, or by what name,
have ye done this?'' w. y they were simply
repeating in another form the same question
which they had not long before put to Jesus
himself las he was teaching 'By what au-
thority doest thou these things, and who is he
S %po gave snse 'n's Au'nolNy 'Aa"' NN'.'
Peter, however, being "filled with the Holy
Ghost with reference to their authority
for preaching, at once turned the question
been healed ". 81, and seized the opportunity
to preach the gospel even to his judges. For
he had now received ''power' to witness
for his master e., 81, rather than to plead
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| for himself. And not only was he bold to
speak, but he was far more so in what he
said. It the third recorded time that
he had delivered his message without fear
or failure. AS the Rev. William ArnOt says,
| 'These successive witness bearings of Peter
are all framed model. all strike the
same note In every one there is
First-A scripturaI argument, more Or less
full identifying Jesus with the Messiah of the
prophets. ..a-,.a T.
second-A plain, piercing charge, laying
the guilt OF crucifying Christ to the door OF
his audience and judges. .''-''
Third-A tender and pressing offer of mer-
cy through the blood Of Christ to his muir
derers." (''The Church in the House.'O
Now the great fact which Peter impressed
that day upon this august assembly was that
this lame man had been restored ''by the
| name OF Jesus Of Nazareth The grand
there is none other name under heaven given
| wv. lO-12.)
Such preaching as that Of Peter, enforced
| by the living testimony of the healed man
in their midst, could not be controverted.
power Of the Holy Ghost. his hearers only
hardened their hearts whilst their intellects
were convinced. Gladly would they have
swept these teachers from the earth, but
all that they dared to do was to issue their
| feeble command, mot to speak at all or teach
| in the name of Jesus w. 18). They might
! as we'll have hidden the sun to stand still,
or the wind not to blow. or the waters in
the river to cease from flowing. Fer Peter
and John quietly answered them without
hesitation or fear, whether it be right in the
! sight of God to hearken unto you more than
unto God, judge we. For we cannot but speak
the things we have seen and heard" ".
1920. Such is the spirit of those who are
'endued with power from on high"
! Bryn Mawr, Pa
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tighten ny my darkness S (Psslm S Xviii, Ss1
So this lame man in Jerusalem was enlight-
ened. So must all be to-day.
Ghost. to take of the things Of Christ, and
show them to men John xiv, 26). When he
reproves 1.-The world of sin, and Of righteous
ness, and of judgment" he does it by reveal
ing what Christ has done John xvi, S-15)
He thus quickens into spiritual life, and he
Hence on the night before his crucifxion,
our Lord said to his disciples: II will pray
the father, and he shall give you another
comforter, that he may abide with you for
ever He dwe]leth with you, and shall be in
YOU John xiv. 16-17). This is the promise
to all Of Gods children.
In the first epoch Of the world. God, the
father walked with man. In the second, God,
is now, God, the Holy Ghost, lived in man.
He is one with all those who willingly re-
ceive him, ever revealing to them more and
more of the love Of God In Christ Jesus
(Rom. w., 81. This is a higher privilege, a
more glorious and blessed fellowship. more
intimate and abiding union, than was ever
given to Adam in the Garden Of Eden or to
the Apostles during the life Of Jesus. For
it is written, 1--WE have received the spirit,
which is Of Cod that we might know the
q. Cor. H., 11-13). When the lame man
experienced this spiritual in-dwelling with
his physical cure, no wonder that men saw
him walking and leaping and praising God.
and John all the people. ran together unto
then In the porch that is called Solomon S
greatly wondering" ". 11) The report, lik,
the "sound from heaven as of rushing
spread all through the city, A great congre,,
cation again gathered before Peter, and
again he preached the gospel to them. But
his address was soon brought abruptly to a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25
Riyerside chapel banquet.

The Riverside annual banquet last night
was up to the standard. Seventy officers,
teachers and guests sat down to the dinner
at Z o'clock. Robert Esterly, superintendent,
was postmaster and introduced several
speakers, among them DR.. J. E.. Bushnell,
l.. X Thompson, r. G. Morrison, Rev. E. f.
Pabody and Allan Miller.
Mr.. Esterly was reelected superintendent
and Robert G. Morrison associate. Horace
M. Hill was also made an associate superin-
tendent The other officers were reelected
Riverside is a noted Sunday school on &C
count Of its large attendance and it's progress
i've methods The enrolment is 1900 and the
highest attendance for any one day ]. 100. The
average for the last year, taking into con-
sideration bad weather, which causes a fall
ing off in the primary department, Is $50
The largest monthly average attendance is
S54. The record was broken three times dur
Ing the year. with $40, 902 and 1000. The in
crease in attendance during the year was
$50. The largest collection was 1or Rurlk
Lila who was sent to Chicago for the Pas
teur treatment for a dog bite. The total re-
ceipts were s42S.63 superintendent Esterly
has introduced two new features-a weekly
sy stem Of examination questions on lesson top
les and a cradle roll to begin Sunday. 1t is
expected to bring the primary department
attendance alone up to 1000. Miss Alice Gill
more is superintendent
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Christ Church Mission.

The annual meeting OF the officers and
school was held Wednesday evening, Jan. %.
Reports of successful and satisfactory work
for the past year were submitted. They point
to painstaking and earnest efforts on the part
OF the officers and teachers. 1t has been de-
cided to make such changes in the teaching
and grading facilities as will place every de-
partment OF the school work upon the highest
plane OF efficiency and provide for the eX-
pansion Of the school. The primary build
ing has been enlarged and A. B. Drewe will
resume his chalk talk and object lesson
series for the little folk. largely increased
attendance of children up to s years of age
can be accommodated in this department..
Provision has been made for Bible class
of an efficient teacher. The adult friends of
the mission are cordially invited to attend
this class. A thorough system Of grading is
en- the interest Of the children attending.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-01-25

dificult to attend the church at Portland ave-
nue. and Grant street. The church has ap-
erect a suitable house and organize a Sunday
school and church in the near future. A
pastor will be called and the work started
will be near Thirty second street and Grand
avenue. The committee has an option on Il
good lot but Is not certain vet as to exact
location.
Dr. Robert F. Sample, pastor Of Westmin-
ster church from 1868 to 1886, will PREACH at
Westminster tomorrow morning. The Offer
tory, snlliyan-Parker's famous And ! Saw
unaccompanied The solo parts Of this mum
Der will be sung by Mrs. w. N. Porteous.
THAT Old Sinner, Zaccheus," is the theme
for the evening sermon by the pastor. In the
concerning zaccheus contains one of the most
thrilling episodes in the life Of Christ. 1t is
the desire of Dr. Bushnell to secure a hear
ing by all those who are somewhat at sea in
their religious life.
DR.. James Wallace, president of Manchester
college, has issued the following invitation for
Thursday: ~ wish to extend an invitation
to our pastors, elders members Of missionary
societies and other friends Of the. college to
meet with the professors and students on the
day of prayer for colleges, Thursday Of next
week. There will be two services held, one
at 1890 a. M, in the college auditorium, and
one at s p. M, in the music studio. 1t Is
eminently fitting that on this day the college
halls should be made mercy seat ana earnest mes
ing of the college and for a deeper spiritual
life among students and professors.
A rally of Brotherhood Of st. Andrew men
was held at Holy Trinity church this week.
The twin cities were we'll represented. Even
ing prayer was followed by addresses by
Bishop Edsal and Bishop Brooke Of Okla
homa and Indian Territory About $50 men
attended. After the service il the church
an informal meeting was held in the guild
house. Hector Baxter, council member, pre-
siding. 1t was decided to revive the. do
cesar assembly and committee consisting
of Messrs. E. G. Garrigues from ST. Marks.
R. l.. Munns from Holy Trinity, B. F.
Beardsley from Christ church, St. Paul, c. L
Cullen from ST. Peters, st. Paul. and Mr..
Rogers from Good Shepherd, St. Paul, was
appointed to consider the matter; with power
to act 1t was also decided to appoint a
quiet hour for devotion for men. meeting
to be held in one of the Minneapolis churches
and in one of the st. Paul churches. Re-
freshments were served by the Daughters of
the King Of Holy Trinity. Mrs. Grouse fav-
ored the meeting with musical selections:
After. votes Of thanks to the, bishops and
Daughters of the King for kindness and
hospitality the meeting adjourned g.
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Second Church Of Christ Q.yceum theater)-
Morning, Love"
Third Church of Christ (Avery's hall, w
Twenty sixth street near Notwithstanding,
"Love"
Liberal Church (Masonic Temple)-Morning,
Rev. George Edwin Burnell, 1.-THE Master
Mystery Of Devotion" 49,.
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Rev. G.. A, WilIsey.

Rev. l.. A. Wilsey arrived yesterday and
Occupy the punt at Trinity NJ. f.
church on Sunday The following is taken
from the St. James Plaindealer:
KEY. l.. A. Willsey, in the fourth year of
his service of the M. E. church, a respected
member of the Glorious club of this city,
being called to the passionate OF the Trinity
NJ. E. church in Minneapolis, we, who have
been associated with him in the work of our
common Lord, hereby put on record our
regard FOR him as man. minister and
citizen our regret i'll parting from him; our
congratulations upon the results, material
and spiritual, of his personal labor and off
cial leadership achieved here; and our frater-
nal good wishes of his happiness and useful
ness of our rapidly developing common
wealth.
Joseph Lanman, pastor Presbyterian
church; G. H. Beaulieu, rector Calvary Epis-
copal church; L. E. Vets, pastor Baptist
church." --..-.
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First-Morning, Rev. H. M. Simmons, ''The
Higher Criticism"
Swedish Unitarian Society (services in Naz-
gren, pastor, "spiritism and Spiritists.''
Notwithstanding, VIM. E. Norman, pas
tor, "a Consideration Of the Religious and
Social Conditions Among the Hebrews During
the Babylonian Captivity as Depicted in the
Books Of Esther, Daniel and Jonas
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Christian Endeayor Notes.

Under this head next Saturday will be found
interesting facts Pertaining to Christian En-
deavor day. Sunday Feb. 2 That will be the
twenty-frst birthday of the founding of Chris
tan Endeavor DR.. John F. Cowan, asso
ciate editor Of The Christian Endeavor World
whose department in that publication has
ciety members, is to furnish the article for
publication next Saturday.
The Y. P. S. G. e. of Westminster Pres
byterian church will give social in the
ladies parlors Tuesday evening, Jan. 2S
The advisory committee of the Minneapolis
Christian Endeavor union will meet at the
Oakland avenue, Monday evening.
The Christian Endeavor society Of the Hen
nepin Avenue NJ. E. church is to be enter
tanned Friday evening, Jan. 81, at the home of
Miss Ruth Chamberlain, 1853 Hennepin ave-
nue.. 1t will be an informal social evening
and delightful time is assured.
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PULPIT AND PEW

Unto Me-; double quartet .'Hark,, Hank My
Soul, Shelley: organ postiude. selected The
soloists are Misses Anna MacPhee, L. B.
Wasserziehr, Beth Leekley, Messrs. Crosby
Hoops and G. Richards. Frank Moorhouse,
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