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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

The situation is doubtless exaggerated
by politicians who would make capt
tai out Of It, but The principle in
volved lie the same. II simply dem
o~nstrates that the day ID at hand when
states as wen as other municipalities
must take steps to protect them
selves against the demands Of such
gigantic trusts as have grown up
lately, among which the Insurance
trust is by no means the least. There
is consolation, however, in the reheo-
ton that the question Of Insurance Is
one which can most easily be adjusted
by a state. II is no longer any ques-
ton in the minds Of men who have
given the matter careful thought,
that any state can absolutely provide
against any such predicament ae our
town is in today, by passing a law
providing for municipal insurance.
The insurance companies may be
building up, by their present course,
exactly that which will finally ex-
clude them from any opportunities Of
doing business with the people OF
Mississippi. If the next legislature
should be wise enough to authorize
state insurance and mature a plan Of
writing insurance at a cost which
would gather sufficient revenue to
provide against any direct loss to the
state by the losses sustained, the out
side companies now clamoring for a
repeal Of the valued policy law, would
find that there was a good sized
boomerang concealed under their
own vicious kick. This Is exactly
what the state should do, and all this
trouble will be over.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

There may be two sides to the in
uranc question in this state, and
doubtless there are, but of one thing
there can be no csvil, and that is that
the refusal Of the insurance compan-
les to write Insurance on cotton IN
less the legislature is convened, and
the law fixed exactly as they demand
It should be fixed is q point that no
state can afford to accept, no matter
whether the Governor is standing on
that issue or merely quibling. Per
haps there are opportunities for abus'
IS IN insurance, but honest handlers
Of cotton as a rule could not be
charged with such intent, and the in
surance companies are simply show
ing that they are determined to make
the laws or not comply With them
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24
Wet wedding pays Preferred.

The adage "Hsppy is the bridet that
he sun shines on is one that is IN
known in many lands. A Breton
bride takes it unhappily when the day
Of her wedding dawns bright and
sunny. Rain on her marriage mornis
held to signify that all her tears are
she'd, and that she will therefore have
! happy married life. It is said that
The Era Of Simbrisk call the day be-
fore the wedding the weeping day,
md the bride and her girl friends
weep as much as possible, with the
ldea Of getting the mourning Of life
aver, 50 that only what is joyful may
remain. In some countries this re-
mlt Is attained BY sousing the bride
With water. The Greeks think that
! thorough drenching Of the bride
vii bring her lasting good fortune.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24


The panic in the church at Birming-
ham, where the colored people we're
holding a national meeting. resulting
in the death Of more than an hundred
persons, was simply an illustration Of
what a little excitement viii do. Two
oolored brothers got into a row be-
cause one stepped on the others toC
in the jam, a woman who saw then
screamed and someone yelled fight
which was misunderstood to be fire
and the rush began. The way people
trampled over each other showed an
thing but q Christian spirit, and thu
only wonder is that more were no
srFocated and smashed. There werI
ave thousand people crowded into tn
church building
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

Speaker Henderson has received a
great deal of advertising by his grand
stand play in declining to run for con-
gress this fall, after being nominated
on a platform which was not worded
exactly to suit him, but it win all
blow over and he will run just the
same. There is little danger OF a Re-
publican.eve letting loose Of an office
when he gets it, and Henderson vii
not break the rule.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

Now that the people have heard
from Raiford, Wilson, and Rush In
reference to the treasury scandal,
they would like to have a few words
from the Governor, who is ex-oficio
superintendent of the treasury and
who it seems advised the first de-
parture from the letter Of the law, to
loan out a few thousand dollars to the
Jackson banks. If the Jackson banks
we're safe, and the Governor thought
it all right to tote silver over to them,
what was the basis of his lusty kick
when some of his understudies toted
a few thousands up to Memphis, and
brought back good security for it,
No SECURITY was asked from the Jack
son banks.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

The old fashioned county fair is
coming back, and when It is again es-
sablished it viii give much better sat
hiaction than have the street fairs or
fakes which have predominated for g
few years and driven the old fair to
the rear. The street fair has the
noise and dirt OF the street, but af-
fords the farmer no opportunity to
exhibit his stock and products.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24
90 Maurice CIuh WhiVkV eO
~ WVulVO NtuU UnlDhl az

This & handmade and absolutely
pure whiskey. 8 years old. and we guar
antee the best whiskeY for the money
eve shipped TO Okolona.
We carry ali the best grades Of
Kentucky and T~ennesses WHISTLES.
Gins, Brandies, wines. etc. Send us an
order. ELLIOTT BURKE,
459 Main st., Memphis, Tenn.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

Several newspapers in the state
take the position that it is all wrong
for the press to wage war upon the
loaters, and insist that the wal should
be waged upon the officers who meet
the losfers on the streets every hour
in the day, know of their depreda-
tons, but lever think Of running
them in.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

Municipal insurance is the only So
luton OF the present tangle in Missis-
sippi, and it would take the state out
Of the clutches Of the insurance COM
bine, absolutely.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

Somebody is going to establish q
wood working plant in Okolona in the
near future, if the people here use
proper judgment in urging such an
enterprise put in. If not it may be
established near enough to US to do
Us much harm. The immense supply
of the best of timber lying so convent
emit will not lay there idle many years
moro.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

Mr.. Roosevelt says it will be about
as difficult to curb the trusts as it
would be to dam the Mississippi river,
and yet he goes right along gushing to
the people with the idea that he is
favorable to curbing the trusts and
making them tots fair with the pub
lie. Roosevelt is Just Roosevelt, and
a Republican politician.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24
soMErAlMo NEW IN UNIFORMS

"The Mobile 8 Ohio railroad has IN
auourated its dining car service be-
tween st. Louis, New Orleans and Mo-
bile. A striking innovation Is the
uniforms worn By the conductors.
CARRIED in silk-faced, brown broad
cloth tuxedos, with trousers 10 match
and high cut vests Of white, corded
pioue, with gilt buttons, they present
4 nattv appearance. The color and
the absence Of al insignia, to say
nothing Of the evident expensiveness
of the material and the workmanship
constitutes q marked departure from
ali established precedents in railroad
uniforms, and Is very pleasing to the
passengers. From the st. Louis
DAILY Globe Democrat, Monday morn
ing, September /, 1902.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

Columbus has organized a mercan-
tile company with a capital of $25, 900
to put in a general store Some such
an organization in Okolona that
would put in a general dry goods and
clothing store to be III on a strictly
cash basis, would be one of the best
investments any company having the
capital could make in this section.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

There are several weekly papers in
Mississippi that still charge two dol
lars a year for subscription, but none
OF them are better papers than are
furnished the people of Chickasaw
county at one dollar a year.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24
NATIONAL ENcAMPMEMT Q. a. 3.

Washington, D. O. Oct. s, IL, 1892.
For the above occasion the Mobile
& Ohio railroad will sell tickets to
Washington and return at about n
cent per mile, which makes the rate
exceedingly low. Limit allows nearly
a month in Washington. Ask M. x
o. agents for exact particulars.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

A good deal is being said about Ad-
miral Kiliok going down with his ship
when il was sunk. Where would any
brave officer be expected to go? Was
there really any other route for him to
taks9
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

Vicksburg is soon to have a new city
hall completed, and the officers are
looking forward to being fixed up
nice. The wonder is how the same
officers permitted the city to accumu-
late enough surplus to afford a new
building, but probably they went in
debt forit.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24
M. & o. EXCURSIONS.

Okibbeha County Fair, Starkville,
Miss, Oct. 18th. For this occasion
tickets on sale to Starkville and re-
turn for one fare sold Oct. 7th and 18th
good for return Oct. 10.
]. F. HARRELL, Agent.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

About the only argument in favor of
the state dlspensary law in place of
the blind tiger plan is that there
might be a better brand Of whiskey
procured. That's something for those
who drink il,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

Conditions for a prosperous trade
season from now till the first Of the
new year are favorable throughout
the state, and the people are gener-
ally feeling good about 1t.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24
81. lou EAIR.

October 6, II, 1902.
The Mobile & Ohio railroad will sell
tickets for this occasion at rate of one
fare for the round trip, allowing one
week in st. Louis. Apply to M. & o.
agents for tickets and information.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

The telegram from Teddy Roosevelt
10 Booker T. Washington, conveying
his sympathies over the Birmingham
calamity in the colored convention,
showed that the President is keeping
his eye on the gun for the colored
vote.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

The Oorinth Herald was twenty FIVE
years old last week, and it's a good
newspaper, too, enjoying a liberal
support at the hands Of its business
men and the public generally, every
penny of which is merited and
aarnad
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

The crossing of the Atlantic the
other day by a steamship in FIVE days
and fifteen hours, almost puts the in
ventors Of air ships to sleep.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24
TO CURE a GOLF IN ONE DAY,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
IL 1t fails to cure. E. w. Groves slg-
nature is on each box. AT Halls.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

This is the season Of the year when
the farmer shows his extreme cruelty
by pulling the ears of his corn.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

The dog supply at Jackson is almost
exhausted by poison, that is the dogs
which travel on four legs.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24
LOW RATES TO CALIFORNIA
AND THE NORTHWEST.
bic md ohIo RalIroad.

One way second class ~colonists' and
settlers tickets will be sold daily dur
ing September and October to points
In California and the West and North
west. Ask M. & o. agents for par
ticulars.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

Cotton men Rnd insurance men
alike look upon the Governor now as
a procrastinator.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24
rerna. okIahoma, and Indian TerrItOTy.

The Mobile & Ohio r. r. win sell
~homeseekers tickets to the above ter
ritory on October 9TH. and 2lst. at rate
of one fare plus $500 for the round
trip. For particulars apply to any M.
g. D. Agent, or write p. S. Hay, s.. e.
P. A., Montgomery, Ala.
There is nothing a man cherishes
more than his decisions.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

The Best Prescription for Malaria
Chius and Fever is n bottle of Groves
Tasteless Chill Tonic. 1t is simply Iron
and Quinine in a tasteless form. No
Cure, No Pay. Price, SOC.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24
MenOIO Oak

Timbers Of oak keep the old
homestead standing through
the years. 1t pays to use the
right stuff.
Men Of oak are men in
rugged health, men whose
bodies are made of the sound
est materials.
Childhood is the time to lay
the foundation for a sturdycon
stitution that will last for years.
SCOTS Emulsion is the right
stuff.
SCOTS Emulsion stimulates
the growing power Of children,
helps them build a firm
foundation for a sturdy consti-
tuition.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1902-09-24

Send for free sample.
SCOTT g. BOVINE. Chemists.
4o9-4i5 Pearl Street, New York.
SOC. and SI.oOi ali druggists.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-04-03

See +. j. Willits If you want to rent
Your house, tt.
The literary programme has been
postponed one week--to April IA.
s s Freemn Doud returned Friday
from the southern part Of the state,
where he has been visiting the past
winter.
List your property with Z. ]. Will
Its If You want to sell. He has cash
customers waiting for houses, also
rentors. IT,.
IN all the world no cure like II. W.
Barker's Cough, Catarrh, Consump-
tion Remedy at f. a. Mayo's drug
store.
A spelling contest between the high
schools of Fosston, Park Rapids,
Grand Rapids and Bemidji will take
place here on or about April IS, at the
city opera house.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-04-03
Next Sunday there will anniversar
Saved Many n Time.

Don't neglect coughs and colds
even if it is spring. Such cases often
result seriously at this season just be-
cause people are careless. A dose OF
One Minute Cough Cure will remove
all danger. Absolutely safe. Acts at
once. Sure cure for coughs, colds,
Group, grip, bronchitis, and other
throat and lung troubles, i have US
ed One Minute Cough Cure several
years" says Postmaster G. O. Daw-
son, Barr, III. lit is the very best
cough cure on the market. It has saved
me many a severe spell of sickness and
I warmly recommend it. The child
ren's favourite. Mayo's Drug Store.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-04-03
/ Police Court News.

| A deprayity belle of Fosston was
arrested Saturday BY officers Brose
and Bailey upon the charge OF entic-
ing man into room OF a certain
Third street saloon. She was taken,
before Judge Martin and fined So and
Ecosts.
An exciting chase was given the day
officers last Tuesday by q man who
Twas apprehended for stealing some
Iclothes from the Great Northern
depot. He was finally coralled by
Officers Brose and Ellis, and taken to
the lookup, where he was identified as
an artist Of long experience in this
! line.
At | o'clock Friday night officers
Bailey and Brose arrested George
| Finley and Ike Layorson foG fighting.
| The fight had evidently been sue
cessful one, for when the officers ar
rived upon the scene Ike was laid out
and Finley was not much worse off.
They were taken before Judge Martin
Monday morning, plead guilty and
fined $40 and costs each.
4 The riding OF bicycles on the side
walk is a source OF annoyanc through
out the bicycle season, and although
the practice is an open violation OF
the ordinances very few arrests have
been made. However, the present po-
lice officers have resolved upon pro-
Ihibiting this nuisance by arresting
whoever violates the ordinance wheth-
er he be merchant or neWsboy. The
| first arrest was made Saturday morn
ing by officers Bailey and Brose,
when N. NJ. johnson was brought up
before Judge Reynolds, plead guilty,
and was fined 81 and costs.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-04-03
A VALUABLE MEDICINE
For Coughs. Colds in Children

81 have not the slightest hesitancy
Recommending Chamberlain g Cough
Remedy TO all who are suffering from
coughs, colds, says .Chas M. Cramer
we'll known watch maker, Of Colon
bo, Ceylon. ''It has been some two
years since the city dispensary first
called my attention to this valuable
medicine and have repeatedly used
it and it has always been beneficial.
1t has cured me quickly of all chest
cought. 1t is especially effective for
children and seldom takes more than
one bottle to cure them of hoarseness.
I have persuaded many to try this
valuable medicine, and they are all
as we'll pleased with it as am. For
sale at Mayo's Drug Store.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-04-03
Coed For Rheumatism

Last fall / was taken with d very
severe attach OF muscular rheumatism
which caused me great pail and an.
noyanee. After trying several pre-.
scriptiops and rheumatic cures, / de
cided to use Chamberlain's Pain
Balm, which / had seen advertised in
the South Jerseyman. After two APP
Aplications of this remedy was much
better, and after using one bottle was
completely cured. Sallie Harris, Sa-
lem, N. j. For Sale by Mryo's Drug
Store.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-04-03

IA neighbor ran in with bottle OF
Chamberlain Collie Cholera and Di-
arrhoea Remedy when my son was
suffering with severe cramps and was
given up as beyond hope by my regu-
lar physician, who stands high In his
profession. After administering three
doses of it, my son regained con-
seriousness and recovered entirely
within twenty-four hours" says Mrs.
Mary Haller, Of Mt. Crawford, Va.
This Remedy for sale by Mayo's Drug
Store.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-04-03
Safes and Vaults.

II Hihbard aud Richardson Co., gen
eral agents Cary Safe Co., constantly
carry at AL Milwaukee street, Mil
wankee, Wisconsin. The largest
stock of new safes and vaults in the
Northwest. Second hand safes of the
different makes always on hand. T-l2
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-04-03
Peace aud ~ Powerful Navy.

We are building up a powerful
navy for the express purpose OF
preserving peace, and every bat
.tleship and cruiser that hoists
her flag in commission is a pledge
that the peace will be kept. In
the past few years we have made
wonderful adyancements in pos
sessions, commerce and in
wealth, and great as have been
the increases in our navy they
have been trivial ia comparison
to the enlargements Of our
national interests. A great in
centive to industry and peaceful
arts is found in "Golden Grain
Belt" beer, for it makes men
strong, healthy and contented.
Order ofyour nearest dealer or
be supplied by John E. Essler,
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-04-03
Neglect Means Danger.

Don't neglect billiousness and con-
stipation. Your health will suffer
permanently if you do. DeWitt's Lit
tie Early Risers cure such cases. M.
b. Smith, Butternut, Mich, says De-
Wits Early Risers are the most sat
isfactory pills / ever took. Never
grippe or cause nausea. Mayo's Drug
Store.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-04-03
r. B. FOSTER, nss,sss. Ssa',.;.
Modern methods; low prices.
Office Located in New Miles Blk.
Phone 124.
At The Churches
EASTER SUNDAY.

The Easter Sunday meeting at the
Spiritualist church was we'll attended
by a large and appreciative audience,
Onehundred and fifty people were there
and many were unable to get seats.
The interior was beautifullydecorated
with lilies, carnations and roses, and
the speakers stand was tastily draped
with whitecurtains. Mrs. Guy RemOre
rendered a beautiful solo, Evening
Star, with piano accomp paniment.
Mrs. Remore has beautiful voice
soft and mellow, and with more vocal
lessons from some of the Great Mas
ters, such as she intends to take, she
will undoubtedly shine as one Of the
great Prima Donnas Of the Northwest.
Mrs. Smiths subject for the evening
was given to her by the audience and
was handled and answered in re-
markable way. The Use and Abuse
of Spiritulism;' Taking Christ as an
example with all his physical powers,
and how the people had abused His
teachings; had misunderstood his
doctrines; had even doubted His being
nailed to the cross, until by an act OF
materialization He convinced them by
displaying his hands to the multitude
showing the imprints of the nails.
The same lawless, bowling anarchis-
tic mobs exist today, and would II
they dare, persecute and cruelty the
medium of the present day. Mr..
Wheelock gave the subject and he
was we'll pleased and satisfied with the
explanation.
Very delightful services were held
in the Presbyterian 'church last Sab
bath morning and evening. Being
Easter the church was beautifully dec.
Grated with flowers and evergreens. In
the morning Rev. Higgins preached
on the Resurrection and in the eve
ming on the Vices OF our city. AT
both services there were large audi
ences and all were highly pleased with
the beautiful program of music rem
dered by Miss Hcldeman, Mrs. jack
son, Messrs. Berry and Golden. Miss
Shaw organist.
Next Sunday there will anniversary
services held at the Presbyterian
church. In the morning the Sacre-
ment Of the Lords Supper will be
observed. In the evening the pastor
will preach on tThankfu1ness and
Courage" This being the third an
niversary of Rev. Higgins pastorate,
| it is hoped large number will be
present.
The Bemidji pioneer., 1902-04-03
$1.OO Berth to Chicago via The
hIilWaulxee.

During March and April "The Mil
waukeen line will operate, tourist
sleeping cars between the Twin Cities
and Chicago twice each week IN each
direction.
Tourist cars will leave Twin Cities
on Pioneer Limited every Wednesday
and Saturday evening; arrive Chicago
$3.50 following morning.
Rate per double berth, $l.o0.
West bound tourist cars will leave
Chicago Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-23

An editor on a daily paper has laid
himself open 10 uuNind remarks by
trying to take dn a collection in his
Office. Happening to want a small
coin. he turned To a foll0w.worker and
asked for a quarter.
Haven't got II. but here's a dollar. -
the man replied. a. he tossed It over.
The editor put the dollar In his pocket
and Immediately turned to a special
writer at the next desk and said:
Miss -. could you lend me q
quarter?" Then. seeing the man from
whom he hsd got the dollar grin, he
added. hastily: "Oh. never mind;
Just got a dollar from Brown"
In analyzing his conduct he said
that Browns reply that he did not
have a quarter was apparently the
only part Of the transaction that made
any impression upon him. But he is
under suspicion in that ONCE, and will
probably never be able TO live II down.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1902-12-23

Walter II. PAGE says in an article
on the old commonwealth In the
south that the people in the older
towns and villages in that section are
not only more purely Anglo Saxon
than those In other parts OF the union.
but retain many primitive virtues
They are affectionate and helpful
Hospitality IL not a mere habit: Il Is
n necessity Of their natures II was
In town like this that a plan was
made TO build a hotel and when the
leading citizen was asked TO subscribe
60 stock In the hotel company he re-
piled with a touch OF indignation. "A
hotel? What do you want with a
hotel? Whenever a gentleman comes
20 town | entertain him and n a man
comes here who isn't a gentleman lot
him 20 on" II you are a gentleman
and go there any man in the town
will stop work Cor a day Tor seem to
stop iD to entertain you. His house
hold will seen Ia move wholly with
reference to YauI sontor; and con
venience