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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13
HIS LIFE IN PERIL

81 just seemed to have gone
all to pieces" writes Alfred Bee,
OF Welfare, Texas, ':biliousness
and "a lame back had made life a
burden | couldn't eat or sleep
and felt almost too worn out to
work when | began to use Elec
trio Bitters, but they worked
wonders, Now | sleep like a top
can eat anything, have gained in
strength and enjoy hard work.
They give vigorous health and
new life to weak, sickly. run
down people Try them, Only
soc at Wards drug store
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13
FREE TO Til BABIES

The Eastern Manufacturing Co., Of
Chicago, will present to every baby,
under one year Of age, in this county. one
solid silver baby spoon with the baby's
given name engraved on same. You do
not have to pay one cent nor buy any
thing to get this spoon. The Eastern
Manufacturing Co. are large manufac-
turers and jobbers of jewelry and
silverware, and have taken this method
Of advertising their goods. Instead Of
spending thousands of dollars for
magazine advertising they have decided
TO give it away direct to consumers.
The undersigned firm has been
made distributing agent for this
locality. Bring your baby to their
store and give its name and age and
you will receive one of these beautiful
silver spoons all engraved free of cost
This is not a cheap article, but solid
silver of elegant design. Don't fail
10 look over the elegant line of The
Eastern Manufacturing Co. IS goods On
display at
FORD 4 DEAR,
PoRTERvILLE, Miss
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13
He LEARNED A GREAT
TRUTH.

1t Is said OF John Wesley tina
he once said to MISTRESS lesley:
"Why do you tell that child the
same thing over and over again?'
"John Wesley, because once tell
ing Is not enough" 1t is for this
same reason that you are told
again and again that Chamber.
lain's Cough Remedy cures colds
and grip; that it counteracts any
tendency OF these diseases to
result in pneumonia, and that it
is pleasant and sat to take. For
sale by Ward the druggist.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13

Mrs. J. H. Neville of Biloxi,
and G. B Neville of Meridian,
attended the funeral of little
Archie Currie Saturday evening.
A colored woman, Adeline
Cherry, was found dead near the
railroad, north of town, Satur-
day morning. The coroner's in.
vestigation resulted in the de-
cision that she died from natural
causes.
Col. W. L. Sargent is in Scoo-
ba on a visit to his family. Col.
Sargent is now editor of The
Terrell (Texas) Times-Star a
neat, newsy, up to date journal,
which takes the associated press
dispatches, and is in every way
a credit to its management. His
many friends in our section are
glad to know that he is success
fully publishing fourishing daily
paper, while his brethren of the
Texas press hail with delight the
gallant Colonies re entrance in
to the journalistic field OF that
state,
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13
M LES! MULES!

Four, Large, Fine, Well
matched mules, in good condi-
ton, tor sale
Call on GEO. j. WERE, the
N. E. Beat Road Contractor, for
particulars, prices, &c. Write or
call on him at Scooba, Miss.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13

Call and examine our clothing
Suits from $3.50 TO $1,000; over
coats from $500 to $1,000.
Il. g. Edwards & Co.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13
NOTICE

On and after November the
LIST 1902, we will gin only on
the following days: Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday in each
week until further notice
ScooBA GINNING & MIRO Co.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13
Scooba High School
SCOOBA, MISSISSIPPI

Sixth Annual Session opens
SEPTEMBER 18th, 1902,
with a full corps of teachers.
Students can enter at any time and be properly classed.
Board in good families at $500 per month.
Pupils from Kemper County, by getting transfer from trustees
OF home school, will have their tuition credited by their pro rata
of public school fund,
F. M. STREET.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13
Americas Famous Beauties

Look with horror on Skin Eruptions,
Bio'ehrs, Sores, Pimples. They don't
have them, nor will any one who uees
Bucslen's Arnics Salve. II gloriies the
lace. Eczema OF Salt Rheum vanish
hef're u. L. cures core lips, chspped
hsnd', chiiblains. Infslible Tor Piles
% at Wards drug store.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13
THE HERALD.
COUNTY NEWS.
Collins and casKets at Dukes.
Cotton in Meridian $50.

now about 80 pupils enrolled,
with more to enter yet. When
all get in there will be close on
to 100 pupils. This is q larger
number OF students than our
school has ever yet had.
Collins and burial Baskets at
A. A. Overstreet's, DeKalb.
Bro. Billie Parker handed the
Herald a monster turnip that
measured 90 inches in circum-
ference. Trot out your big tur.
nips. Who can beat Mr.. Parker?
Sandy Dabbs, the negro on
Mr.. Persons place who shot
Henry Redmond, col. about ten
days ago died Tuesday night OF
pneumonia, Redmond is rapidly
recovering
just received at T. G. Edwards
& Co. u LOT of wine sap apples,
cabbage, fresh, full cream cheese,
Married-Last Sunday, at the
residence of the brides father,
near Rush's mill, MIR. George
Eldridge and Eliza Edwards.
The Herald extends congratula-
tons.
Mr.. Joe Stone, of Rush mill.
will move to Meridian about the
1st OF December.
For picked Pigs feet and
Bologna sausage go to T. G..
Edwards & Co.
Mrs. DR.. Pearson is visiting
relatives in Livingston, Ala.
Hon. A. Z. Grantham, of Por-
terville, spent Monday and Tues
day in Scooba.
Holly Pool, OF Antioch, left
last Monday for Shreveport, La.
He goes to take a. job on the
Railroad.
AT I. g.. Edwards & Co., Java
.parched and ground cofiee-all
ready for use
The mule estrayed at Porter
vile last week belonged to our
jolly friend, jim T: Stuart, of
Giles. One issue Of The Herald
found the owner. Now who says
il don't pay to advertise?
Come to T. G. Edwards & Co.
for cheap goods. They will sell
you goods cheap 313 days year
around.
No special bargain day, but
bargains every day.
Mr. John Taylor, of Wahalak
Creek, handed in a gigantic po-
tatp last Saturday; it tipped the
beam at 81 pounds. Now put
mp 4 bigger one or shut up.
The farmers in every direction
from one to ten miles of Scooba
are eager to engage in the truck
ing business. The secretary of
the Trucking Association is kept
busy answering interrogatories.
We iron is hot, and we must not
Ia, Ito commence hammering.
DON'T forget to- remember that
you can get your stylish winter
hats cheap at G. Rosenbaum's in
Seooba. Miss Hibbler, the well
trained and artistic milliner in
charge of the millinery depart
mem, guarantees perfect salts
faction to ladies OF all ages buy
ing their hats OF her.
Dir. n. q. Briggs, of Porter
vile, one of East Kemper's best
young citizens, was in Scooba
Tuesday. Mr.. Briggs friends
are industrionsly grooming him
IL the race tor member OF the
Board of Supervisors from S. E.
Beat, and propose to trot him
out III due season.
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Notice Notice . /!
Fistula Cured

Fistula on horses cured with
out burning, cutting or in any
way distiguring the animal.
No cure no pay.
j. H. Nicholson, (coD.
-Four miles north of Scooba.
Scooba, Miss.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13

balance OF us nave any chance in
the trucking business /; he is hog
gish enough to say that he will
plant 100 acres IN cucumbers. 25
acres IN egg plants, Is acres in
shallots, 10 acres in strawberries.
and ne hasn't decided on the size
size OF his bean patch yet. We
have about concluded to side
track him by running him for
Coroner and Ranger 80 that the
rest of us can plant our gardens
anyhow next year.
Doctor Holiday of Oak
Grove, was called to Scooba
professionally Tuesday. The
Doctor is one OF Kemper's lead
ing physicians, be is not only a
successful practitioner but is one
of our county's best and most
progressive citizens.
Miss Annie, tn young daugh-
ter of w. H. Lavender OF Binns-
vile, is a new pupil at the 5000,
ba High School.
Miss Reba Goldsmith is spend
ing a few days in Meridian the
guest OF her friend, Mrs. H.
Metzger.
Mrs. A. A. Overstreet of De.
Kalb, and her beautiful little
daughter, Ethel, spent Thursday
night with Mrs. J. H. Currie /.
They were on their way to Me.
ridian to take i'll the show.
Miss Mary Hibbler, G. Rosen-
baum's artistic milliner, was in
Meridian a couple of days last
week the guest OF Mrs. Hunter
Rutland.
Mrs. A. G.. Adams, of Waha-
lax, came down Sunday to spend
a few days with her father, Mr.
w. A. Ashford.
Archibald c., the two year
old baby boy of district attorney
j.. IL. Currie, died last Friday
night OF throat trouble, his re.
mains were put to rest in the
cemetery at Scooba The Lord
gavesthe precious jewel to the
fond parents, but the Lord, for
some wise, benefcent reason.
decided that he needed another
little angel in his heavenly choir
and little Archibald Currie was
the one selected to ill the place.
The Lord has taken the beauti-
ful little boy to Heaven. but our
Christian religion teaches us that
we must say, if we can't help
saying it sobbingly, blessed be
the name Of the Lord"
Miss Annye Hammack and
Messrs. Walter and Frank Beth
any were the guests of Miss
Florence Bethany at the South
ern Female College at West
Point, Miss, last Saturday.
While in the city they took in
the Forepaugh Il Sells Bros. cir.
Gus. They report "a most de-
lightful trip.
The Colored High School at
Scooba opened with sixty pupils.
Prot. L. S. Crawford is Princi-
pal and Mrs. G. L. Delk, Assis.
tant The faculty is a good one,
and one that is calculated to give
general satisfaction among the
colorod people of the Scooba
school district.
Miss Annie Stennis, the lovely.
intellectual and accomplished
End assistant of the Scooba High
School, arrived Saturday and re-
ported for duty at the academy
Monday. The s H. s faculty
VIII compare favorably with that
OF any school of its kind in the
State. Prof. Street and his two
a lAI
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13

Daleville, Miss.

Where are yon intending to go to school this fall
Will a good faculty, moral surrounding, a practical course
OF study and a healthy location have anything to do with your
decision?
We have three university trained men connected with orr
faculty.
We expect Cooper Institute to return to its pristine GLORY and
to its former sphere Of usefulness. No high school in the State
can boast OF as many noble sons. pSr Send Tor catalogue.
W. iND 3 Principals.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13
FOR sALRs

5 mules--3 we'll brohc, having
plowcd FIVE and six seasons-2
young and nnbroke, home raised
one S year old stallion; home
bred, saddles and works kindly;
all the above animals in good
condition. / offer tor sale be-
cause they are surplus and not
needed. For prices, terms &c.
apply to John I. Bryan, Giles,
Mississippi.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1902-11-13

DeWitts SS ...s saIve
Fer Plies, Burns, Sores.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14
THE SENATE AND CUBA.

Current of the probable calling of extraordinary
sion of either September after the November cleo
fions likely prove very probable however that
the president will the session for purpose
of acting treaty with Cuba 1t will be remembered the
ton and that the negotiation of treaty confirm its
provisions the the Isle of Pines and settle the
question of coalng stations.
1t would that treaty could with propriety
larged scope and be the entire subject of
tons between the United States and Cuba including reciprocity and
such for relief the infant republic stands need Of Re-
that President Roosevelt and the department giving
careful consideration this unquesonaby weounded
because their desire and intention for Cuba
every help
permanent prosperity and this worthy purpose they have the
hearty sympathy and support majority of the people this
country
There every believe that friendly negotiations will
result the framing of that will give Cuba what she
needs and what honor and justice the United States
concede Congress failed gnomniouy deal with this ampo
the spirit which the people expected demanded
deed be said its action nothing else than discouragng
faco the i'll effects of which still nger this country
Cuba
When generally understood that the has
framed treaty by which the relations of the island republic
United States will be placed upon foundation generosity JUS
tce by the Suhment of the pledges made and implied people
certain express their approval in
senate will hardly dare refuse prompt ratification be
difficult settle the whole before congress Dece
Der such eace unpleasant memories of its la
mentabe failure the last session dharge plain duty
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14

BAcKUs--In this city. on the 18th inst.
Thomas Backus. In his S0th year
DORRANCE-At Watchemoket, East
Providence. Aug IS. Henry A. Dorrance.
aged "a years. Residence. No. 70 Mary
avenue.
DYER-In East Providence. the 18th inst.
Fred A., son of Henry c. and Ellen A.
/, Dyer. In his 27th year.
EAsTMAN--suddenly In East Greenwich.
on the 18th inst. George r.. youngest
son OF DIR. Frank q. and Marjorie T.
Eastman. aged 10 months.
FAVALI--In this city. on the 18th inst.
Joseno Favali OF Messenger street.
HOWLAND--In this city. suddenly. on
the 18th instant. Rachel 8. Rowland.
wife OF the late Matthew Howland or
New Bedford, I'm her 6th year.
HALLs-m North Kingsown. on the 18th
(, inst. Abby A.. widow OF Henry s. Hall,
aged 81 years.
KEOGAN--In this city, on the 18th inst.
Hughie. son OF the late Hugh apd Mary
Keogan. In the 30th year OF his age.
McNEILIs-At Arctic. II. l.. the 18th
inst. Mary e.. wife OF James p. Nc
Neilis.- In the 4ist year OF her age.
RI0CITELLI--In this city. on the 18th
+, inst, Ellen Elizabeth Hart, wife OF John
Riccitelli. In the 3lst year OF her age.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14
CHOSE OFFICERS.
Third and Fourth Divisions Of
the Naval Reserves.

Elections OF officers were held in the
Third and Fourth divisions OF the Naval
Reserve Battalion last evening. Com
mander Sims presiding at both cleo
tions.
The vacancy in the Providence division
was caused by the promotion of Lieu
tenant Sykes. the former commanding
officer of the division.
Lieutenant Joseph w. Davis, !. g., and
Ensign John A. Read were nominated
for the vacancy In the Providence divi-
sion, but as Lieutenant Davis refused
to run Ensign Read was unanimously
elected. Lieutenan tread Is an officer
Of long experience. having been several
years In the United States navy. He is
a native of Providence and served
throughout the Spanish war on the
revenue cutter Onondagua. His election
has given great satisfaction in the divi-
sion.
In the East Providence division contest
there were two candidates for the posi-
tion OF ensign. Boatswain's Mates Nels
Johnson and George M. Bliss. being the
nominees. The election went TO Mr..
Johnson.
Ensign johnson n q native OF East
Providence and q graduate OF Brown
university. While In college he was one
of the best men on the football eleven
and took high rank In putting the shot.
throwing the hammer and other events.
He joined the East Providence Naval
Reserves about two years ago and has
advanced step by step TO a commission.
He is one OF the best shots In the state
Ia af fa wO IA
cup In a special match at 500 yards,
against the best shots OF the state militia.
He was a member OF the Rhode Island
rife team at Seagirt last year.
The Fourth Division has secured a good
officer in Ensign Johnson.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14
HONOR WEBSTER
Memorial Exercises Held by
Fyeburg Citizens.

Fryeburg. Me-. Aug. H--To commemo-
rate the connection of Daniel Webster
with this town. memorial exercises were
held here today. For a period OF about
nine months Webster was a teacher al
Fryeburg academy and II was this feay
ture especially that was emphasized III
The academy held appropriate exercises
last June. after which II was decided
that a more general observation should oe
held during the summer, when many VS.
itors would be here, ana when many
prominent public men who have soeen en-
gagged In services similar TO those wnicn
made Webster famous should be invited
TO come here. -.
The desire, as far as the number OF
those visiting here for. the summer was
of those 10 whom invitations had been
sent to take part were not able 10 De
present, among the latter being Kate
s1rmsT sHnSorn Ssnsspr seGFs BoutWel Of
From these individuals. however. let.
ters were received, and the reading o,
a measure of satisfaction 10 all present.
Ringing bells greeted the sun and the
morning light fell upon buildings taste
public exercises were held in the Congre-
Eational church, with DIR. Gordon as pre-.
siding officer. Hon. q ~. Bsdrows o.
envy delivered an address on "Webster's $
Life in Fryeburg." A poem by Elizabeth
Porter Gould OF Boston was read.
A banquet followed the exercises In the
church. at which Hon. W. w. Towle pre-
sided. Senator William p. Frye was the
principal speaker. A poem by Col. j. A.
This evening a lawn party at Dr. Cor
don's residence will close the days ceie-
bration. ,-no
Fryeburg academy was founded In lsz
and Ia one OF the oldest educational In
stitutions In the state.
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CUMBERLAND

There was a special meeting of the town
council yesterday afternoon. President
Peter J. Gsskin presided. Councilman
McKenna was absent.
The first matter taken UP was the COM
munication from ex-Chief John Cotter
asking that he be reinstated and pay dur
ing the time he has been of of the force.
the date being. Sept. 1899. Mr.. Cotter In
his communication contended that he was
not legally suspended.
Attorney Hugh ]. Carroll represented
Mr.. Cotter and he desired to know wnat
the council was going to do In regard TO
the matter. On motion OF Councilman
Judson. Mr.. Cotter was given leave to
withdraw his petition.
Petition for an electric light at the COR
ner OF Earl and England streets was re-
ferred to the committee on street lights.
The matter of probating the will OF
Henry Leonard was taken up. The es-
tate Is valued at about $4,000. and under
the will John Leonard In made as residu-
airy legatee and executor. there being
other legacies amounting to about $4,000
personal and 1880 real estate.
Thomas w. Robinson and Bernard T..
Cooney testified to witnessing the will at
the time II was made. Attorney Peter J.
Quinn representing the other heirs, who
II is said, will contest the will. ques-
toned these witnesses.
The will was admitted to probate and
John Leonard was appointed executor. ne
to furnish bond OF $4,000 10 pay debts and
legacies Counsel for the other heirs
stated that an appeal would be taken
from the decision.
on motion OF Councilman Judson the
telephone and telegraph companies hav-
ing wires, poles. etc. located within the
limits OF the town were notified to ap-
pear before the council on Friday after
noon, Aug. 22 TO show cause why they
should not pay rental TO the town for the
use OF the highways.
The board OF fire wardens OF the Valley
| Falls fire district will meet this evening
Sylvester Dunn, Thomas Boland and
| Joseph Regan will leave Saturday for an
| extended European trip.
| The funeral OF Mrs. Alice. widow OF
! John Green took place yesterday after
| noon from her late residence 7a3 High
street, East Lonsdale. The service was
| held at the Primitive Methodist church
| and conducted by Rev. Richard Cookson.
| Interment was In Cumberland cemetery
The new elevator for the stone crusher.
| located on the farm OF the Trappist
Fathers on the Diamond Hil road, has
| arrived and has been placed I'm position.
The Valley Falls FIRE department held
| a special meeting last evening and voted
| 20 participate In the firemen's muster at
East Providence on Labor Day. The
| organization will have 80 men IN the
parade that day and II has secured the
old ocean No. from the Lonsdale COM
| pany for the occasion. The tub r. I'm fine
| condition and the men will give her a
/ trial Saturday afternoon at 1880 o'clock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14

The habitual monotony OF uneventful
days and months which characterizes life
at the little village OF Apponaug was
broken by an occurrence Of unusual inter-
est and significance which took place at
the Greene Memorial House yesterday
afternoon and evening. The same was a
lawn party. supper and sale for the benefit
OF the struggling little st. Barnabas'
church of that Village and that the af-
fair was q great and overwhelming sue
cess was due In large measure to the eff
fort of Mrs. James B. Hanaford. presi-
dent OF the Ladies Guild OF the parish.
and her able assistants.
Another element of success which
entered into the entire affair was the
fact that. through the efforts OF Mrs.
Hanaford, the society ladies' OF East
Greenwich and Cowesett were induced to
lend their support to the most worthy
cause and the result was that large num-
bers Of people came from East Green
wich Cowesett, Potowomut, Warwick.
WEXFORD and the villages OF the Paw
tuxet Valley. and thus. by their presence
and financial interest. contributed largely
to the success OF the enterprise.
The large and picturesque grounds about
the Greene Memorial House, with the
stately old elms and the babbling brook.
close by, were rendered extremely attrac-
tive by the many tastefully decorated
booths, placed here and there. about the
grounds The lovely decorative effects
created by a tudicious use OF the stars
and stripes and bunting Of various colors.
were planned and arranged by Mrs. Agnes
Williams.
The fancy work booth was centre OF
attraction, during the Afternoon and even
ing. Here Mrs. Arthur B. Lisle OF Cow
esett held sway and she. was assisted py
Miss Bessie Reed.
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BRILLIANT LAWN PARTY AT
GREENE MEMORIAL HOUSE.
JUDGE WAS WISE.

An excellent cafe was in charge Of Mrs
]. ID. Hanaford with an able corps OF as
sistants of ladies OF the guild.
The candy table was In charge OF Mrs
VIII Hanaford OF East Greenwich, assist
ed by Mrs. Chesbro.
The flower table was I'm charge OF Miss
Bertha Bshoff and Stella Richardson,
and the cake table by Mrs. George Cady.
In the evening the grounds were bril-
liantly lighted through the Kindness OF
Mr.. Arthur b. Lisle OF the Narragansettt
Electric Lighting company, while the air
was filled with music rendered throughout
the hours by the Reliance band OF APP
ponaug.
There was. moreover, dancing in the
barn" for all who desired to ascend the
ladder leading to the loft OF an old barn
adjoining the grounds OF the Memorial
House.
Here the fddlers ground out oldtime
melodies for flying feet until a late hour.
Other attractions about the grounds
were a shooting gallery. a ping pong table.
confectionery booth. lemonade, etc.
The efficient committee OF arrange
ments, the ladies Of the guild was COM
posed OF the following: Mrs. ]. b. Hama
ford. Mrs. Lewis X. Potter Mrs John
Cranshaw Mrs. Christopher Chappell.
Mrs. Charles Fiske. Mrs. Arthur Johnson.
Among those present during the after
non and evening were the following: Mrs.
William Hodgman. Mrs. Jack Ormsbee,
Mrs. William @. Rocker. Mrs. Henry Ell
dredge. Miss M. r. Whitman. Miss Hope
Kendall. Mrs. Hiram Kendall. Mr.. Ben
Vaughan. and the Misses Rhodes. OF East
Greenwich: Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur b. Lisle.
Miss Bessie Reed. Mr.. and Mrs. Manton
Chandler. Mr.. Gordon Reed, Mrs. Walter
r. Suness. Miss Adele Boardman. Mrs.
Albert r. Greene. Marc T. Greene. OF
Cowesett Mrs. Harry Greene and Miss
Dorcas Greene OF New York city.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-08-14
COAL STRIKE SITUATION.

There indications that the strike end
tsday
emostp
n
n b o 10
he
a
IN IL not
= o he I'M OF a coaIn famine