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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19
Meetings.

Owing to the small number Of members
present Wednesday afternoon, the meet
ing of the Richmond Chapter. United
Daughters Of the Confederacy was thor
oushly informal. Mrs. George A Lyon. Mrs.
Hugh Taylor, and Mrs. J. II. Undertake,
who were delegates at the Lexington con-
vention last week. gave very interesting
reports a committee was selected to at
tend the unwilling ceremonies of the
monument to be erected by the Dabney
H Maury chapted Of the United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy, in Hollywood, on
the 18th. The next meeting will take place
on Wednesday, October end, at 4:3o
O'Clock in the afternoon, when the dele
gates to the New Orleans convention will
be elected. Mrs. Norman V. Randolph
presided at the meeting. Others present
We're: Mrs. C. a. Lyon, Mrs. Maria Rob
inson, Mrs B. 4. Blenner, Mrs. Frank T.
c: imp, Mrs Hugh Taylor, Miss Anne
Baushman. Mrs. horton, Mrs. Teefey,
Mrs. ]. II. Tin1berlake. Miss Lucy Clair
Atkinson, Mrs. Champ Thornton. Mrs
John c. Hagan-
The regular meeting of ST. Johns Cir
Gle of Kings Daughters will be held Mon
day afternoon at 4:5O P. NJ, at the home
OF Mrs. Gaubert, 27e6 east Broad street
The Willing Workers Society Of Fifth
Street Methodist church, will give an en-
tert3inment Wednesday afternoon from
to 6 o'clock. All children are cordially
invited to attend.
The Emma Andrews Whist Club will
meet at 912 Park avenue, Friday afternoon
a $50. October Path.
There was large meeting Of the Mil
ton c. Work Whist Club last Wednesday
afternoon. The winners were Mrs. Bland
Smith and Mrs. c. ". P. Brock. north
and south. and Misses Eliza and Martha
T1arvie, east and west.
The sixth annual State convention OF the
Daughters of the American Revolution
vas in session last week in Lynchburg.
The Old Dominion chapter did not appoint
any delegates General FitZhugh Lee ad-
dressed the Daughters "Wednesday night
The yoman's Christian Association held
its regular monthly meeting Monday at
To9-l1 east Franklin street, with Mrs.
james X. Diapers in the chair. After
full! reports from the chairman, the Sc
rious question of heating the building was
discussed, and ways and means generally
received attention. The next meeting Of
the board will be at noon, the second
Monday in November. The board desires
TO thank those who have already re-
sponded to the appeals sent out recent
Il.
The Wonan's Christian Association held
its regular monthly meeting Monday at
No. 7O9-711 east Franklin street, with Mrs.
James K. Capers in the chair. After 1u--
reports from the chairman. the serious
question of heating the building was dis
cussed, and way and means generally re-
ceived attention. The next meeting OF the
board will be at noon, the second Monday
in November. The board desires to thank
those who have already responded to the
appeals sent out recently.
The Association for the Preservation or
Virginia Antiquities will hold postponed
meeting the first Tuesday in November.
There will be called meeting OF the
Daughters of the Confederacy at Lee
Camp Hall on Wednesday, october "a
~ a P. NJ, to elect delegates TO the New
Orleans convention
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Miss Julia Harwood, of Newport News.
is the guest of Mrs. r. f. Brock, Of 210
south Fourth street.
Mr. Albert *. Fairfax who has been con-
nected with the banking firm Of Brown
Brothers & Co., in Wall street, New York,
sailed on the North German Lloyd steam
ship KaiserIn Tuesday morning for Lon
don where he will represent an interna-
tional banking corporation.
Mrs. W. B. Pizzini. who was one OF
the victims of fearful automobile acct
dent at Atlantic City, returned Tues
day to her home, No 915 Park avenue,
this city, She endured the journey well
and her condition Is entirely satisfac-
tory. She can so about on clutches. Mr.
Pizzini accompanied her back from the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19
/caufnann & Co.. Fourth and Broad Streets.

Memorial Hospital. Asbury Park. where
she has been since a short time after the
accident.
Mrs. Hunt Chipley, who formerly lived
here and has host of Richmond
friends, spent last week with the
Misses Blankenship. on south Third
street.
Mrs NJ j. Hatcher, of Danville, and
Miss Rosa Dickens. Of Houston. Va. are
IN the city for the Horse Show. and are at
27o5 east Grace street.
Mrs. James T. Catlin. OF DanvilIe is the
guest Of Mrs. R. II. Pitt. OF Barton
Heights, during the horse show.
Miss Sally Nelson Gravatt is visiting
her sister, Mrs. Coleman, during horse
show week.
Miss Mamie Gary Perrow. OF Abingdon.
is visiting Mrs Gary, go North Twenty
second street.
Miss Mary Con Cosby. Of Abingdon. is
visiting Mrs. D. c. zollicofrer. 142o Floyd
avenue.
Miss Katherine Fontaine. Of Beaver
Dam, is visiting Mrs. Catesby Jones.
Mrs. DR.. " G. Culpeper and daughter
Miss Eta OF Portsmouth, are visiting
the Horse Show. and are guests of Mrs.
Adrian Riddick.
Mrs r. B. Hood. of Haverhili Mass.
who, as Miss Armistead, was SO we'll
known here. is visiting her sister, -.rs
Louis j. Helndl, OF 2io5 Grove ave-
nue..
The Misses Shields entertained infor-
mally Tuesday evening in honor OF their
guests. Miss Doyle of Norfolk, Miss Nc
Gill; Of Leesburg. and Miss Roller, OF
New York.
John Armstrong Chanler, OF 'Merris
Oaks" arrived here Wednesday. and is
the guest OF Captain Gordon McCabe.
Miss Bertha Adamson is the guest OF
Mrs. E. T. Robinson.
Mr.. Paul Petit, OF Fuvanra. is in the
city attending the Horse Show.
Mr.. William Perkins and wife. of Ur-
banna, Middlssex county. are visiting
Mrs W. S. Hustler, on Chestnut Hill
Miss Mamie Morton. OF Petersburg. K
the guest of Miss Annie Branch. on Har-
rison street
Colonel and Mrs. Fl 3. Polkinhorn. Mrs.
! Herold Rorrick, and Miss jamie ?. Steel.
of Washington. and the Misses Chris
| tan, are the guests OF DR.. G. 3. Steel, at
| 100 east Main street.
! bazaar will be held In February for
/ the benea. OF the Home for Confederate
! Needy Women.
Miss Margaret Watkins i. visiting aisa
Grace Phillips. on Floyd avenue.
Mr.. Herbert Carter. OF La Crosse. Va
/ has lust returned home from a visit TO his
/ mother. Mrs. Edward Carter. on Floyd
I avenue.
Miss Mamie Dickinson. Of Hanover. Is
the guest of Miss Gertrude Clash. 1904
Floyd avenue.
Miss Elizabeth Pendleton. OF Gwathmey.
well known In Richmond, will teach art
and music In school In Prince William
/ CONTINUED ON PAGE 2A
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19
PergOmaQo

Mrs. r. Cabell Anderson and daughter.
Of staunton. are visiting Mrs. Bette "A.
Anderson, No. 7ol north Twenty-seventh
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Misses Margaret and Lima Shields. Miss
Bessie Doyle Mr.. Thomas McAdams MT.
Henry Taliaferro. and other friends were
also an attractive Academy box party
Monday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

MOS. Minnie parden, Of Newsoms,.
.nnnt part OF last week in Richmond
attending the Horse Snow.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

On October 18th. the Home for 1ncura-
bles will have donation day and it is
hoped that the friends of the institution
will heartily respond on that day.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19
Shirreffs-Bruce wedding Wednesday.

Shirrefs-Bruce wedding wednesday,.
Miss Emma Bowe, who has been visit
ing Miss Bessie Baker, OF Staunton, has
returned home.
Mrs. James Anderson has returned home
after visit to her sister, Mrs. Miller, OF
Staunton.
Mr. and Mrs Aubrey Chesterlnan, of
Lynchburg, were the guests of Mrs. e. B.
Chesternan. during the Horse Show.
Captain John S. Wise. Of New York,
arrived Wednesday evening to atten the
Horse Show.
Mrs ". ]. Johnson has returned to
Richmond after an absence Of several
months and is at 215 east Franklin street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mrs. William G. Miller left Tuesday
morning to attend the wedding OF her son,
Mr.. Carroll Miller. to Miss Mary Emma
Guffey The ceremony will take place In
the home Of the bride at Pittsburg, Pa.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Misses Kate and Janet Bernard, OF
Petersburg; Miss Mary Sale. Of Essex
county. and Mrs. Pinc-1ney Williams. of
Danville, are with Mrs. Lewis Wheat.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mr.. William P. shslto, treasurer OF
Hanover county is IN the city for snort
visit TO his brother, Mr.. George NJ shel-
ton.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mrs. Lille B. Logan, OF Shelbyville.
XIV. Is in the city attending the Horse
snow. and Will remain some Tune visi.-
ing her sisters. the Misses IDA ana LIZ
tie Bowers, Of 907 FLOYD avenue
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wallach, of War
renton, and DR.. Owsley, Of Johns-Hop-
lins University, were occupants of box
Monday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Miss Hester Cabell Tabb left Sat
urday for "Sunnyside," where she will
be the guest of Mrs. Carraoine and Miss
Ingersoll Later on she will visit Gordons-
Vile where she will probably spend the
winter
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Miss Mamie Gary Perrow, Of Abingdon,
Va, and Miss Gleason. Of Charlottesville.
are visiting the Misses Gary, at No. ZI
north Twenty-second street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Memorial Hospital, Asbury Park. where
she has been since short time after the
accident.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Miss Anne Winston. Of Louisa. arrived
Tuesday and is the guest Of Miss Meade
Burwell..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Miss Minnie Osterbind, who has oeen
stndving medicine at the University OF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mr.. Charles Ecksteln, Of Milwaukee,
Wis, is the guest of Mr.. Sol L. Bloom
berg.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mrs Hunt Chipley. who formerly lived
here and has q host of Richmond
friends, spent last week with the
Misses Blankenship, on south Third
street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Miss Sally Lyell Tapscott. Of Fred
ericksburg. Va, and Miss Mamie Buff
fngtor Pitts. of Huntington, W. Va, are
guests of their relative, Mrs. Meade
Clark, No. 10 north Fifth street
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Captain James H. Walsh and daughter.
of Greensboro, n. c., who came to attend
the Horse Show, are the guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs W. E. Woodey, No. 1T
north Twenty-ninth street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. Aubrey Chesterman, OF
Lynchhurg, were the guests OF Mrs. r. Is
Chesternan, during the Horse Show.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mrs z. M. Holt left this morning to
visit her sons, Professor Walter Holt and
Mr.. Howard Holt, in Washington, D.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

The Association for the Preservation OF
Virginia Antiquities viii hold postporeo
meeting the first Tuesday IN November.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Miss Susie Braxton Taylor Of West
AppomattoX, was the guest during last
week of Miss Halle Dickinson, Of west
Grace street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Major j. Samuel McCue and wife. of
charlottesville are visiting his uncle,
Mr.. B. Taylor McCue, 1417s Park av-
enue.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mrs NJ J. Hatcher, of Danville. and
Miss Rosa Dickens. of Houston. Va. are
In the city for the Horse Show. and are at
2705 east Grace street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mrs. Taylor. wife Of Naval-Construc-
tor Taylor, Washington navy-yaro, IS
visiting her cousins, Mre. .. "A. CIeiisiia '.
,na Miss Octayia Crenshaw, at 20S east
Main street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

There will be called meeting OF the
Daughters Of the ConfederacN al Lee
Camp Hall on "Wednesday, OCTOBER "a
at1P NJ. to elect delegates to the New
Orleans convention.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

The "Washburne and Mandolin and
Guitar Club composed of fourteen young
ladies and gentlemen. will reorSan1ze
Tuesday next at heir teachers residence,
SIS east Leigh street The young people
composing this club are well Known In
social circles. and last winter contributed
largely to the amusement of their friends
at social gatherings.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

The regular meeting of ST. Johns Cir
Gle of Kings Daughters will be held Mon
day afternoon at 4:3O P. NJ, at the home
OF Mrs. Gaubert, 27o6 east Broad street.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mr.. and Mrs. CHI. John Howard. Mrs.
Archibald. OF Newport News, attended the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Miss Margaret cambridge "lill IAN,
was the guest in Mrs Lancaster W.
;oYn.s hox at the Horse Show last night
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Little Miss Elma Figg, who has been
several years at the Episcopal Institute.
has returned to her mothers residence
712 north Twenty third street. She was
given surprise party Friday night
Games OF all kinds were INDUCED in, and
refreshments were served at 10 o'clock
Miss Ruby Peay, assisted by Miss Hell
len Rose received the guests.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Miss Annie Branch, of 224 Harrison
street, has as her guest for the Horse
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

box party was given at the Horse
e-ov Thursday evening by Miss Ruby
Baaekcr. Iicr guests We're Miss Clarke, o.
Washington; Mss Dora Push, and
2iessrs. Leslie Reed Garnett Tabb ana
Canaan Harvey. Miss Bodeker wore a
handsome gown of blue taffeta. with large
picture hat. Miss Clarke looheu -,
Striking in a pink silk gown. Miss Pugh
wore grew with cream lace trimmings
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Among the informal post-show suPpers
w. have made the week so pleasant
,r- Has.eeses and guests. was one given
r.assgy night by Mrs. r. T. Hunter OF
Evansville Ky. and to the friends making
rr tae IIorse. Show party, of which Mrs.
Hunter was chaperone
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mrs. r. &. Hood. of Haverhili, Mass.
who. as Miss Armistead. was SO we'll
known here is visiting her sister, -.rs.
Louis J. Heindl, OF 2to5 Grove ave-
nue..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mrs James T. Catlin. OF Danville. Is the
guest Of Mrs. r. H Pitt. OF Barton
Heights, during the horse show.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Colonel and Mrs. William o. Winston.
of Malvern" who have been spending
the summer and early autumn in Gin
ton. Mass. with their sons, have re-
turned to Virginia and are now at Louisa
Courthouse.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mrs. DR.. v. G. Culpeper and daughter
Miss Eta, OF Portsmouth, are visiting
the Horse Show. and are guests of Mrs.
Adrian Riddick.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Mrs. Joseph Willard was one OF the
few American women in Westminster at
the coronation of King Edward VII Mrs.
willard had secured for her seat in
the gallery and from that vantage ground
viewed the wonderful pageant
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Ata very. handsome supper given at the
,s4rs5n Wednesday evening by Mr..
# o5. after the Horse Show. in honor of
Senator and Mrs. Faulkner, decorations
were I'M vio!ets. Those present at the sup
psr beside the host and honorees were:
N5sses Mamie Russell, Virginia Cover,
Eralv Baker, Sophia Garter, Gertrude
Camw Mrs. Garter Scott, Messrs. Sutton
T.arers. Scott, Talley, White, and Auch-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

Some OF the delegates who are going to
the Kings daughters anu sons conven-
ton, which meets at Roanoke October
22d. 23d, and z4th are: Mrs. c. G. Bur-
ton, State secretary; Mrs. McPhail, re-
cording secretary: Mrs. Virginia Toll
bert Mrs George Lyons. Mrs. L. 3.
Janney, Miss Fannie Potts, Miss Stan
ley Atkins. Miss Black, Mrs. Percy Smith,
Mrs. Newberry. Mrs. T. w. Pemberton,
Mrs William Craig, Mrs. Kate Howard,
Miss Coffee. Mrs. George King.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-10-19

tertained Monday night by Captain and
Mrs. Harrie Webster. The highest score
was made by Mrs. Bland Smith and Miss
Claire Guillaume The next meeting will
be with Mrs. Noel.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-07-18
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior, Land Of
foe at jackson, Miss, June 30,
1902
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settler has filed notice
of her intention to make final proof
in support of her claim, and that said
proof will be made before the cir
cult clerk, Greene county, at Leakes-
Vile, Miss, on July 81, 1902, viz;
Julie Summers, for the heirs of
James Freeman, H. 4. No. %, 910 for
the northeast quarter of northeast
quarter section !, township 1 north,
range west and south half of south
east quarter and northeast quarter of
southeast quarter section 80, town
ship north, range west of st.
Stephens Meridian.
She names the following witnesses
to prove her continuous residence up
on and cultivation of said land, viz
W. W. VALLEY, O. W. Valley
George Manning. NJ. V. Manning,
all of Grafton, Miss.
FRED W. COLLINS,
IT Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-07-18
THE COMPTON MURDER.

Natohez. Owing to the presence in
Oannonsburg of a large crowd of men
from Franklin county, the corouer's
Jury investigating the murder Of B.
Y. Compton, the merchant who was
found dead in his bed last week, ad-
journed to Fayette to hear the confess
sion which was to be made by Rich
ard Gaines. The members of the jury
refused to speak of the confession, but
as told to Deputy Davenport, the plot
10 rob and murder Compton was con:
oeived and planned by Gaines. Scott
Mathis, a negro railroad laborer rents
from him, and he was taken into the
plot with Gaines. Jack Watson, a
negro conducting a small farm, was
also IN the conspiracy, so it is alleged
In the confession A lynching was
averted by the promise of Judge
Truly that special term Of court
would be called to try the negroes
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-07-18
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

Archbishop Feehan of Chicago is
dead.
A violent shock of earthquake was
felt In Venezuela.
Secretary Root is visiting the Pres
ident at Oyster Bay.
The navy department is reducing
the naval force of the Asiatic squad
ron.
The claim Of the United States 10
Maorus Island may be disputed by
Japan.
1t has been found that an alloy of
nickel and steel will not expand when
heated.
Lord Kitchener has arrived in Eng
land and has received an ovation from
officials and the public.
The United States steamer Ranger
has gone to Chiriqui, Colombia, to
protect American interests.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-07-18
pETITION FOR PARDON
To His Excellency, A. H. Aonsi"o'
jackson. Miss


To His Excellency, A. H. Ao"s'
jackson, Miss.
Goyernor:-we, the unders'snou
voters and citizeus of Greene county
hereby petition your excellency 1or
the pardon of Sam Yooum' VINO was wa,
at the September, 1901, term Oh '"o
oirouit court of Greene county, III
diotod tried and convicted upon
charge of forgery, aud sentenced TO "
term Of two years in the state penl'en-
tiary. ods for this
The reasons and GROUNDS loi '
pe.ition are as follows:
lot Because at the trial OF ono
aforesaid charge, the said sam hocul1
made no defense whatever, but orleu
IN onon court like child, and so ac'-
ed otherwise that we verify peiie'o
him to be of doubtful sanity
end. Because he is the only cnilu
of his parents, who are now oiu anu
feeble and poor, and who neeu n ~
help and labor as "a means OIL VAeii
supnort an encouragement.
9d Because he made q good soldier
in the Spanish-American war, ano
because of his failing health IN the
penitentiary, and further we belleVe
that if he was pardoned at this time
and could get the proper medical at
tention he might get well, and BIZ
very helpful and useful to his parents
Respectfully signed and submitted
this June 18th, 1909.
Names etc. !"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-07-18
SHOT THROUGH A WINDOW.

Poutotoo. "A desperate attempt to
assassinate Jack Tucker, an aged and
honorable citizen OF the Cherry Greek
nsighborhood, in this county, was
made Saturday night. Mr. Tucker
aud his wife were alone at their home
and shortly after retiring shot was
fred through the window, taking
effect in Mr.. fuckers hand. 1t was
found necessary to amputate the hand.
Circumstances point to Sherman Ball,
young negro of the community, as
The assassin. His hat was found in
the yard and newly borrowed shot
gun was found in his possession and
he was seen on the premises shortly
before the shot was fired. Sheriff
Huntington arrested the negro and
landed him In Jail.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-07-18

American Bridge Co., of New York
allowed till LIST day. Of December,
1902, to complete bridge over Leaf
river at or near Cochran's ferry.
L. d. Clark was appointed member
school examining board for scholastic
year 1902,
Mrs. Sallie Merritt was placed ON
the pauper list at rate of 81 90 per
month.
Clerk was ordered to advertise for
bids for furnishing county with blank
books, stationery, &c, for two years
Public road, road link No. Il, chang
ed as follows:
Leaving old road at upper edge of
old field, in sight of Chickassha river,
at Hedge Row to the east of old road,
thence south to river at A. L. Merritt
ferry, formerly Jim Millers ferry.
Contract to build bridge on Grifin's
creek awarded to Fred Amsler and
Dan Mcleod at sum OF $4,000.
Report of Y. d. Westerfeld Coun-
ty Treasurer, received and ordered
audited.
Gen'l Co. fund on hand July 7,
1901 ........ ............S 7T9 IS
G. B. Il J. fund on hand July
7, 1902 Observation-Disclosures. 1851 Sc
Special levy court house fund,
July 7, 1902. ... 2427 So
Common school fund July 7,
1902 ............... 1886 50
Pauper fund July 7, 1902. 800 30
R. D. Cochran, Tax Assessor, allowed
till first Monday in August to com
plete and return the assessments.
Enumeration OF educable children,
by the assessor. examined, approved
and filed.
Allowances out of county treasury:
E. L. Russell, balance com. for
State vs. Charles Turner. ..$ 90
W. w. Valley, sheriff. e1-officio
service 1st half year 1902. as 90
S. R. Mckay, clerk, ex-oficlo
service lst half year 1902. % 90
Jas. Faux, editor Herald, pub
fishing proceedings of the
Board, Srd Or, publication
year 1912. ...... % 90
s. r. Mckay, county postage,
2nd or. 1902. ......... 4 90
School fund:
W. NJ. Dorsett, S. P. E., salary
2nd Or, 1902.............. e. 80
". NJ. Dorsett. S. P. E., post
age 2nd Or, 1902 .... 3 so
G. B. Il j. fund;
P. 4 D. Mcleod, lumber fur
nished for bridge ......... %
Usual allowance to members and
officers to-wit:
J. d. Turner, member. ....S 80
C. P. Smith, member ... 8 80
W. G. Roberts, member ....., 6 90
G. o. Blackstone, member $50. 8 so
W. W. Valley, sheriff. ... 2 90
S. R. Mckay, clerk. ....... 3 90
Board adjourned until first Monday
in August, 1902.
G. P. SMITH, Prest.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1902-07-18
CIVIC FEDERATION.

indianapolis, nd.-The National
Civic Federation, which has made re-
peated efforts to end the anthracite
coal strike during the last few
months, is preparing to make another
attempt to bring the trouble to an
end and head OF any radical action
by the coming national convention OF
the mine workers. Ralph Easley. Of
New York, secretary of the fedora
ton, is coming here this week to
meet the miners, and 1t is understood
his mission is to make overtures to
the miners looking toward accom-
plishing these ends.