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Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
HIS LAST HOPE REALIZED.

In the first opening of Oklahoma to
settlers in 1889, the editor of this
paper was among the many seekers
after fortune who made the big race
one fine day in April During his
travelling about aud after wards he
claims he encountered much bad
water, which, together with the
severe heat, gave him very severe
diarrhoea which it seemed almost
impossible to check, and along in
June the case became so bad he ex-
pected to die. One day one OF his
neighbors brought him a small bottle
Of Chamberlaain's Collie, Cholera aud
Diarrhoea Remedy as last hope. A
big dose was given him while he was
rolling about on the ground in great
agony, and in few minutes the dose
was repeated. The good effect Of the
medicine was soon noticed and within
an hour the patient was taking his
first sound sleep for a fortnight.
That one little bottle worked com
plete cure, and he cannot help but
feel grateful. The season for bowel
disorders being at hand suggests this
item. For sale by &. Kann.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
NEw oRIEANs, Iune II. 1eo

4fEW ONLEANSi Vic ~ ASO<.
ED. WooDvILLE REPUBLICAN:
Dear Sir. In the Vicksburg Her
aid, of June 9Th, l find an interest
ing extract from your paper, rela-
ting to old events in Woodville.
For the benefit of some future
historian of Wilkinson county,
give a correction of one item of
your ''old memories" The Episco-
pal Church, inWoo6ville, was built
between the years of 1925 and 1890.
In February 1890, it was consecra-
ted by Bishop Brownell, of Connec-
ticutt. I learn this fact from a
Diary of the year 1890, by leading
citizen of the,county.
Rev. Jas. A. Fox, a prominent
educator for some years in "old
Pinckneyville," was one of the
chief promoters in building the
Church. A lady who received in
1925 a legacy from England, con-
tributed five hundred dollars toward
the erection of the building. am
told the old church is still stand
ing, but has been once ALTERED and
improved"
The first Presbyterian Church
was handsome, commodious struc-
ture. III it were held the funeral
memorial services of President Har-
rison, in I84I, the Grafton being
delivered by talented young law
yer, Mr.. Frank Soule, who after
ward went to California.
Of the Royal Oak" the future
historian must tell. The tree was
spared at the earnest entreaty of
one of the gentlemen who laid off
the town of Woodville. This gen
tleman has now a talented grandson
in this city, a prominent lawyer,
Mr.. Frank Liddell Richardson. =
Unfortunately the Royal Oak"
stood for years i'll front of the grog
shops OH the western side of the
Court house square, its platform SO
often occupied by drunken men
that no ladies could walk on that
street.
"MoRE OLD MEMORIES"
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

There must have been error 10 that
statement from Jackson we believe;
that ex postmaster Everett, Of Yazoo
City, was removed for cause. The Va
ZOO Herald says there is not the least
suspicion that the office was not cons
ducted-honestly." and that "Mr.
Everett has often been eOmplimented
for the correct manner ia which his
books were kept and his prOmptness
in remitting. His removal Is but due
to political lncidents-such as all who
hold public Office at the hands Of
Others, are liable" This last remark
calls for qualification. The removal
OF worthy officials belonging TO the
party OF the administration, and to
make place for political incidents"
Of the opposing party, is a unique
product of the unique combination Of
Teddy and Eddy.-Vicksburg Herald
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

Governor Jefferson Davis, of Ar
kansas, who was turned out of the
Little Rock Baptist church, has ac-
cepted an invitation to rejoin at his
old home. He has also announced
himself as a candidate for U. S.
Senator. Of course, the Guberna-
torial chair has been converted into
a stepping-stone to the U. S. Sen.
ate, but the step is too much fol
some of the aspirants we have
heard of.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

We publish in this issue the an.
nouncement of Hon. ]. G. Spencer,
of Claiborne county, as q candidate
for Congress from this the seventh
Congressional District. Mr.. Spen.
Ger has served one term in that
body to which he now aspires, hav-
ing defeated Col. Hooker. He is
a polished gentleman, an able man
and an orator of force and power,
all of which will command support.
He will deliver the "Baccalaureate
Address" at Edward McGehee Col
lege on next Tuesday morning,
June 18th, at 1890 o'clock, at
which time our people will have an
opportunity to hear him, as every
bedy is invited to be present.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

The Supreme Court affirmed the
decision of the lower court of Wash
ington county, i'll the cases of Ash
ley Cooke and Thos. Lauderdale
for the murder of G. M. Wray. The
date of execution is set for July
22d. The decision was received
with general approval, not only by
the people of the county in which
the crime was committed, but by
every right-mnded man in the state.
The taking of human life has been
treated too lightly in the past, but
a new order of things has been in-
augurated, and the guilty are to
receive just punishment. This is
the one and only means of prevent
ing lynchings. Of course this does
not refer to the case of assault by
negro brutes upon white ladies, as
in such cases the perpetrator will
go to death as soon as caught.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
SAVES TWO FROM DEATH.

"Our little daughter had an almost
fatal attack of whooping cough and
bronchitis, (" writes Mrs. W. X
Haviland, of Armonk. N. Y, "but
when all other remedies failed, we
saved her life with DR.. Kings New
Discovery. Our niece, who had Con-
sumption in an advanced stage, also
used this wonderful medicine and to-
day she is perfectly we'll" Desperate
throat and lung diseases yield to DR..
Ding's New Discovery as to no other
medicine ON earth. Infallible for
Coughs and Colds. SOC and 81 90
bottles Guaranteed by G. Kann. Trial
bottles free.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
CLOSING EXERCISES WOOD
VILE HIGH SCHOOL.

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An immense audience witnessed
the closing exercises of the Graded
School, which took place in the
Masonic Hall, on Thursday eve
ming. The Rotations and songs
by the little folks were unusually
good, among which may be men,
toned the song by little Jessie Coon
and the Rotations by Jessie Ken
drick and Minna Stern. The cal
isthenic and elocution classes were
enthusiastically encored in their
drills, songs, Rotations and dances.
'"The Widow" by Eve young girls,
brought down the house. The Gyp-
sy Drill and the Butterfly Drill were
unusual and pretty.
Miss Eloise Rothschild, in her
recitation "When the Tide Comes
In" was grace itself. The. song
and cake-walk, received a generous
round of applause. The set of
books awarded by DR.. Sessler, for
the best essay OH the Town Clock,
was presented to Miss Clara Gunst.
The essay by Miss Alma Smith
was the best on the subject, but,
owing to the difference in the age
of the contestants, the judges saw
fit to award it to the younger. Miss
Percie Joseph carried off the medal
offered to the Calisthenic class and
Miss Jessie Kendrick that i'll the
elocution class.
The Diplomas were awarded by
Col. ]. H. Jones to Misses Maggie
Richardson, Mary Wallace, Matte
Cooper, Alma Smith, Esther Levy
and Master David Bramlette, they
having completed the prescribed
course of this school.
A nice sum was realized by the
refreshments for the College libra
ry. The pupils who took part re-
fected credit on their training, and
we congratulate pupils and teachers
OH their successful entertainment,
and on the close of a successful
school term.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

Sealed Proposals will be received
by the undersigned until II O'Clock
A. NJ. July Z, 1902, for the construc-
ton of Court House in Woodville,
Mississippi, in accordance with plans
and specifications on file in my office,
and in offices of J Reilly Gordon Co.
Dallas, Texas. Vicksburg, Miss. and
50, WaYerly Place, New York, N. Y.
Also for the purchase and removal of
old Court House. Certified check and
bonds required. The Board reserves
the right to reject any and all bids.
q. A. COON.
Clerk of Board of Supervisors, Viii
kinson county, Miss.
Woodville, Miss. June Z, 1902-4w
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

Gen. Leonard Wood has been
named as one of the few officers
who came out of the Cuban war
without slur upon his name, but
it now appears that a leakage in the
financial affairs of that island has
been discovered, and of course he
must explain. The charges are
that he expended money from the
Cuban treasury to be used in in
fuencing a favorable vote upon
Cuban reciprocity.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
THE COTTON PICKER.

The probability or even posi-
bility of perfecting machine for
the gathering of cotton has long
been denied, but it appears that
all things are possible in these
days of great inventions, and in
proof of this comes a genuine
contemplating machine, capable.
of gathering, without damage to
the plant, about three bales per
day. Although the advent of this
machine will not affect very ma
terlally the hill farmers, as it can
only be operated in the bottoms,
it will revolutionize the cotton
picking industry on the river, but
"Cuffy" must come to the hills
to obtain employment, hence we
will he benefited. We publish
the following extract from a let
ter of Mr.. j, s. Weiss, Of Green
vile, to the Manufacturers Rec
ord, which will be of interest to
farmers especially.
II am perfectly satisfied, beyond
any question of doubt, that Mr..
Campbell has solved the question
of picking cotton with his ma
chine, and it does even better
work than is claimed for it.
"On the 18th day of last Oct.
saw the machine in operation at
Colonel Morgan's place at Shep-
pardstown, Lefore county, MISS,
and saw the machine pick 93.7
per cent. Of cotton that was open
on the row, without destroying
the leaves, bolls or stalks in any
shape or manner. | have also
seen the machine at work before
frost, never a green leaf, boil,
bloom or square being hurt.
zone could not tell that the
machine had been in the field, ex-
cepting that the lint was missing.
Strange as it may seem, the ma
chine only takes the lint, but, of
course, If there happens to be a
piece OfN dead leaf on an open
boil, it takes it along just as one
does picking it by hand, which,
of course, is cleaned before the
cotton is ginned.
II think l am safe in saying
that the farmers of this great del
ia only harvested about Is per
cent of their crop this season, and
/ think it is u question of a very
short time when Mr.. Campbell
will have his machine at a point
where it will get 100 per cent.
GAS / before stated that the
machine picked 93.7 per cent,
however, the other 6.3 per cent.
does not go to waste, as the plan
ter can gather it if he so chooses.
II don't think the machine will
work in hill land, but 1t does
the work to perfection in fiat and
low lands.
"The machine will pick at least
three bales per day, and has
already picked as high as FIVE.
Every planter with whom l have
talked and who has seen the
machine work is more than pleas
ed with it.
"In my estimation the cotton
farmers of the south are about to
receive their greatest boon. 1t
goes without saying, as, to my
mind, the question has eeen solv-
ed regarding the harvesting of
cotton"
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
BROWNIES VS.. CRANES.

Tuesday, in this town, was Pyth-
ian Day, and number of Our en-
terprisng merchants decorated their
stores with the colo1s of this order,
thus presenting a pleasing appear
ance. The entire program was car
ried out in a manner gratifying to
all concerned. The evenings sport
opened with Bicycle Race OIL the
public square. Four boys contest
ed for victory, but the first honors
fell to Mack Anderson, and he was
awarded the Bicycle lamp, given by
Mr.. Ben Brown, as first prize, while
John Martens came III for second
prize, which was pretty gold stick
pin, given by Mr.. Jos. Sarphie.
The race over, the members of the
the two ball teams bedecked them
selves in battle array, which con
sisted of the Pythian colors-the
Fats wearing boomers and the
Leans fitted out in "tights''-they
formed in line, and after a Bear
Dance" with Messrs. Adams and
Tucker as leaders, and sitting for a
photo, the march to the ball ground
was begun. Following the arrival
at the park, the first attraction was
a foot-race between DR.. c. S. Ham
ilton, the two-hundred FOUNDER and
Mr.. Jos. Sarphie, who tips the
scales at ninety-nine and nine
tenth lbs. Weight was a disad-
vantage and the feather weight car
ried off the honors.
The teams lined up with Col. w.
Feamster Tucker as umpire, who
kept order with Bowie knife and
a as" as follows: Battery for the
Brownies, DR.. Catchings and Jos.
Johnson, while Prof. Schwartz pre-
sided over the destinies of Ist base,
Thos. Morgan I'd base, c. A. Coon
sd base, w. V. Morris, short stop,
Big Jim Sessions, right field, Daniel
Webster Huff left field and Ben
Brown centre field, with happy
Henry Sandman as scorer. The
battery for the Cranes, R. Lewis
and Dick Dele Paine; Robt. Lee
Coon Ist base, L. Lewis, I'd base,
The lumber King, Thos. Roland,
sd base; Harry Cohen, short stop,
Bank President, Adams, right field,
w. ]. Miller, left field and Charles
McKeithen centre field, while DIR.
Will H. Woods, kept the tally
sheet. The old Fats still retained
a bit of their baseball skill and
made it lively for the Leans for
several innings, but the latter came
out victorious. The substitutes
were Will Morgan, Clifford Mac
Leod and Arglass Hays.
The evening ended in delight
full dance, which continued into the
wee hours of morn, and was partic-
ipated in by young people from all
parts of the county.
The success Of this entertainment
is due more to the zeal of Mr.. Jos.
Sarphie than anyone else, for he
was the prime mover in getting UP
the entertainment, and he worked
faithfully and we'll to make it the
success that u mac Mr. Abe co..
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

We inadvertently omitted to no.
tice last week the death OF Hon. A.
]. Russell, which occurred on the
4th inst, at Oxford. He died with
heart disease, and was found dead
in his bed. He was among the best
known men in the State, and would
very likely have been a candidate
for Governor iii his death the
state has lost one GIFTS most loyal
sons.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
NAnrNE
NOIICE.

On Thursday, June 10Th, at II
o'clock, there will be a meeting oil
the Democratic Executive Commit
fee for the purpose of appointing
members of Dist. Democratic Exec.
utive Committee. All members are
requested to be present.
r. M. McGEHEE, Chm'n.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
DIDN'T MARRY FOR MONEY.

The Boston man, who lately mar
ried a sickly rich young woman. is
happy now, for he got DR.. KING $
New Life Pills, which restored her to
perfect health. Infallihle for Jaun-
dice, Biliousness, Malaria, Fever and
Ague and all Liver and Stomach
Gentle but effective
Only 25c at g. Kann's dug store.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

hen rendered the best service on
the arrangement committee for the
dance and everything passed off
pleasantly. OF course others lent
their assistance but to these two
gentlemen is due credit of the eve
nings success. About $II2 was
realized which will be expended in
the purchase of paraphernalia for
the Pythian Lodge.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

Reports from different portions
of the county indicate good stand
and condition of the cotton. The
plant although small is generally
thrifty, except in some sections
some complaint of lice. The crop
is clean, but on account of drouth
is rather small. Corn has been Sc
riously injured by the protracted
dry weather and if we have no rain
within the next week upland corn
will be almost a failure. Area of
both corn and cotton about same as
last year. Too early to predict the
outcome. Will report more fully
next issue. FARMER.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

A negro uprising against the
whites occurred near Meridian last
week, and notwithstanding the lat
ter were largely in the minority,
the negroes were dispersed and the
leaders placed in Jail, as is always
The case.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
CHAMBERLAINiS COLO,
CHOLERA AND DIARRHOEA
REMEDY

Is everywhere recognized as the one
remedy that can always be depended
upon and that is pleasant to take 1t
is especially valuable for summer
diarrhoea i'll children and is uhdoubt-
eddy the means of saying the lives of
great many children each year.
For sale by G. Kann.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
NOTICE no CREDTTORS.

Letters Testamentary of the Estate
of Zebulon Cox, deceased, having been
granted to the undersigned by the
Chancery Court Of Wilkinson County,
Mississippi, on the 22d day OF May.
1902, all persons having claims against
said estate are required to have the
same prOhated and registered by the
Clerk of said Court within one year,
and failure to probate and register
for one year will bar the claim.
This May oath, 1902.
S. G. COX,
j. j. COX,
May "a, 1902 4w Executors.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

Chamberlain's Pain Balm is an
antiseptic liniment, land when applied
to cuts, bruises and burns, causes
them to heal without fnaturation and
much more quickly than by the usual
treatment For sale by G.. Kann.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

Whit Owens has been granted a
new trial by the Supreme Court.
and it is probable that he will es.
cape the gallows, as the main wit,
ness against him will be hung be-
fore his case is retired,
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

James Parker, the negro who as
sisted in overpowering Czolgosz,
when he shot President Mckinley,
is now posing as a hero, and lee
tured in Vicksburg last week.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

Chancellor w. T. Martin has ten
dered his resignation, and will be
relieved Of his ermine on August
Ist. Hon. Ernest Brown, of Nat
chez, is endorsed for the position,
and his appointment appears to be
4 certainty.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
Announcement.
TO THEvoTERS OF WILKINSON
COUNTY.

In announcing myself as candidate
for nomination as your representative
IN the 58th Congress, have not taken
council with my ambition alone,
though would esteem it the crowns
tug honor Of my life to again represent
such constituency. From early
manhood have stood, in success or
defeat, a Democrat, Knowing no
other campfire and following no other
flag; nor have ever sulked in my tent
buthaYe always been ready at the call
hf service, ia public or private life, to
contend for party and people. II you
should again houor me, l will render
TO you the best service OF my life
giving you all the energy and ability
/ may be endowed with. Should you
prefer another, whom you may think
better qualified, ] will accept your
verdict and still remain,
Your friend and servant.
j. G.. SPENCER.
Port Gibson, May $500.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

Postmaster Baldwin, of New Or
leans, has resigned and Mr.. Kear-
hey has been appointed to the po-
sition.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

The arrival of company of mi
1ita prevented the lynching of a
negro in Hattiesburg last Saturday
night.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

The Gloster water works and
electric light plant began operation
on Friday last. How long before
Woodville will follow suit?
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

The strike of the packing house
teamsters in Chicago has been set
tied after continuing thirteen days.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
PROPOSED BOND ISSUE.

Notice is hereby given that the
Board of Supervisors of Wilkinson
county will, on Monday, July 9Th.
1902, take sleps to issue bonds as pro-
vided by law, for the purpose of pro-
viding the county with Court House.
g. A. COON, Clerk
Board of Supervisors.
June Z. 1902-4w
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
FOR SALE.

First Glass thorough bred and gra-
ded Jersey Mich Cows, fresh in milk,
for sale by the undersigned
A. E. FUGLER.
June Z, 19o2.2w
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

Mccormick Mowers, Rakes,
ETC., at
g. A. Wettlin.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

Corn for Sale, apply to,
CHAs. COHEN, Ashwood, Miss.
6 IA 1902 2w.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

Minors Fruit hector, the drink
of the Gods at, Fred A. Harris.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14
STOLEN.

One black and tan hound puppy
about two months old. Tips Of toes
on hind legs white. White breast.
Reward of ten dollars for thief.
Stolen on June Twelfth from residence
L. D. LEWIS.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-06-14

Pierpont Morgan will attend the
coronation and of course wear the
regulation knee pants.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-23

When Senator Whitehead earnestly
fought to secure the passage Of the bill
to limit the state school tax to a spe-
cific amount over S5O0,0O0less than was
levied, he showed his business capac-
ity. By the help of the vote of every
LaFollette senator, the bill was killed.
Governor LaFollette through lack of
attention to the business affairs of the
state permitted this to be done. He
frequently availed himself of his right
to send messages to the senate about
inconsequental matters, when he felt
disposed to read the legislature a lee
ture, but upon this subject he was
wonderfully silent. AS result some
of the southern Wisconsin counties are
paying an unnecessary tax this year.
The LaFollette argument that if rail
roads were made to pay their just pro-
portion of taxes, this burden would
not be upon the people is ridiculous,
for even if the railroads and other cor
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-01-23

Every governor in the United States
has been invited by Gov Geo. K. Nash,
the chairman of the Ohio auxiliary of
the Mckinley National Memorial asso-
citation, to issue an appeal to the citi-
zens of his state or territory to set
aside Jan. 80, as mckinley Day." This
action was brought about by the desire
of the committee to make the day one
of universal observance. Governor
Nash has stated that he does not wish
it understood that Mckinley Day shall
be confined to Ohio, but to the whole
country in which the late president
was so generally loved and esteemed.
By the issuing Of a proclamation in
each state similar to that issued in
Ohio, the affair will become one OF
national Importance, and the effects
will be far-reaching.