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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-04-29
Attention Confederate Veterans
Camp Lancaster, No 1856.

VdTHU LdHCstSCCT, No oO.
Every Confederate veteran who
has ever been enrolled in Camp
Lancaster is earnestly requested
to attend meeting of the Camp
to be held on Thursday, April 80, =,
1908, at IL o'clock a. M, to elect
delegates to both the State and u.
e.. V. reunions.
BY order of b j. Witherspoon,
commander.
j. f STEwMAN,
Adjutant.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1903-04-29
.FQNUERBURKIICU |

Our Mr.. j. M. Hood is al.
ways in the market to purchase
mules and cattle. And don't you
forget it.
Lancaster Mercantile Go.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-26
SUBS CRIPTION RATES.
The Four Wire Fence Law.

We understand there is move ment on foot to ask the legislature to pass a FOUR-WIRE FENCE LAW for Woodruff County.
 In the first place our Forty Nine Day Johnson Grass Exten- sion" hasn't time enough to cease from their delight, chewing grass" to attend to anything else except draw their salaries. With out the per diem, you would nev- CT have heard of an extension.
 But now to the subject. I did not sign the petition and was told 1 was a pollution. Then 1 was told the majority of the peo- pie were in favor of 1t. Just think of 1t. The majority is in favor Of it and l am a pollution Either 1 am a fool or they are mistaken, They say it is for the interest of the poor man and yet the wealthy are it's champions. If l were a pollution as accused, 1 would saw wood and not antagonize either faction. 1 am freeman and do not desire to be a hypo- crit.
 I am opposed to such a law. be- cause the meat trusts are behind 1t. The packing houses get their meat from the Land Lords of the north and not the tenants; they sell 1t to the tenants of the south. When this law is passed, the ten ant must stop raising hogs alto gether because the landlord won t hardly let the tenant raise enough corn to fatten them; what about feeding them the year around? Some counties in Ten 1lessee passed this law in obedience to the orders of the packing houses, but several coun ties have had the law repealed at
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-26
SEMI-CENTENIAI- DINNER


 Last Thursday was the fiftietf anniversary of ". c. Boyd $ ex istance on this planet.
 The following named persons enjoyed the sumptuous feast: Dr. and Mrs. c. B. Fakes, Mrs billiard, MT. and Mrs. Johl Phillips, Miss Arnold, Cora Phil lips, Mir. and Mrs. Weems an6 the writer. Never was pig bet ter barbacned and nothing was lacking to make the occasion one to be long remembered.
 Everyone hoped to be at the Centenial Dinner.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-26
Augusta Hard to
 Satisfy

We noticed in last week s Searcy Times that Cras Bucha- nan, Fix County Assessor, had been in White County with pc titions and secured three hust- ling gentlemen to carry the pc titition all through the Country and to our surprise, they met with more encouragement than we Anticipated; one of the gen. tlemen, the best hustler got two signers, the other two came back goose egged.
 Does that sound familiar? Well, we are not surprised at anything these days. Who says the Augusta magnates are not at the head of this? An! They hear the dolcful strikes of that court house clock day and night. It is a continuous nightmare to some If its inhabitants. We don t blame some for taking such ire quent trips. They have the court house but every sound eminating fram its dome makes them feel like a thief wit II q costly diamond in his possession. Enjoy this elegant. building? Never! The Echoes from Bradford, White County, repeat never.
 What object has Augusta! (When we say Augusta, we dc not mean the honest citizen, whose heart aches at the con tinuous ring rule of it's affairs. In this very act, Augusta admits that their is danger on the Poto mac. For that reason she i: endeavOring to obtain more territory on her west. For sht
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-26
: CIPHER CODE.

A Little Rock commercial tray eller beingicom peledIto goaway ou abusiness trip about the time au il teresting domestic event was ex pected. Heleft orders forlrr j., to wire him results according to the following formula:
 If a boy, Gentleman has s;lfly arrive3. :"
 If a girl, Lady has safely all Ii ved."
 The fathers state of mind may be imagined when few days later he received 9 telegram COB taining the one word, "!5otll."
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-26

ters of bondage to liberty" and never change the course.
 We would be pleased to see the Free Press, Vidette and Courier give the people their opinions on this matter.
 If some ane desires to answer this, you ere at liberty to do so in the News.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-26
CURES CANCER AND BROOD POI

CURES CANCER AND BLOOD POI
 SON.
 If you have blood poison producing eruptions, pinpies. ulcers, swollen glands bumps and risings burning, itching shin copper-colored spots or rash on the skin, mucous patches is i2outh or throat, failing hair. bone pains. old rheumatism or foul catarrh take Botanic Blood Balm (n. B, B) It kills the poison in the blood soon all sores, eruptions heal. hard swellings Subsite, aches and pains stop and a perfect cure is made of the worst cases Of Blood Poison,
 For cancer, tumors, swc,iingS, eating sores, ugly ulcers pcrsste mt piulples Of all kinds talk 2 R. R. B. It destroys the cancer poison in the blood hea-s cancer Of ;llIl1inds, cures the worst hunorS or suppurating. swellings. Thousands cured by B. H. 5. after and else fails J. B. D. composed of pure botanic Ingredients Improves the digestion, maltes the blood pure and rich steps the awful ftc ting aud ali sharp. shooting oa!rs. Thoroughly tested for thirty years Druggists Sl per lari!c EotSic wisa complete ltertions for homo cure. Sample flee and pre- paia by writing Blood Baln Co. Atlanta Ga Describe trouble and free medical advice also sent In craled letter.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-26
the first opportunity.

the hrSt opportunity.
 Who are the lmmed diate promo ters of this law? The large land owners, the wealthy class. Are they able to keep up the fences? If not, turn your land over to us common fellows; we will keep up the fence. They say no one but land owners should have say in this. What is land worth without the tenant? If the tenant is a ne cessity to the land lord, why shouldn t he have a say? Do you seek to place us on a level with mules?
 They say, hogs will do better in pen. What will he do in the pep but starve? How about the hog on the range?
 They say his COWS and horses can run out. But the average citizen owns neither horse nor COW. There may be 100 tenants in Woodruff county that own their own horses and cows. There is a mortgage or lien on nearly all of them. Who has the mort gage? The land lord or some concern in which he is interested. But hogs, sheep and geese are so insignificant in value, that the land lord doesn t wish to be both cred with them, consequently, he seeks to make you put them up.
 If this law were passed, could tenants rent land cheaper? Never. Rents are going up instead of down.
 Is the land lord benefited? Ger tainly or else he would not advo- cate the measure. The land lord in many cases is a stock-holder in some store or obtains a hand putin some way for his patronage. It will cost him less to fence the lands; makes meat scarcer; his hand-out at the store greater. Because the tenant will be forced to purchase more meat, being virtually prohibited from raising swine etc.
 This may be good law for some countries but not for our county at present. The day will come when her lands are more nearly all in cultivation and then we will consider the proposition with more enthusiasm, but at present, the poor man (and most of Us are poor mem is not bene, fted in the least but is m fact made more a slave. My motto has always been, Walk from slavery to freedom; from the fet
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-26

The Investigation is over and Davis won the day. The oppc- sition proved Johnson Grass { good thing land the people lun from it as if it were pest;lence.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-26

Who planes Col. Murphy for going to Texas? The Governor of Texas had better be careful ol a Johnson Grass Investigation might look into his coal bucket.
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-26

feels like young fellow who thinks it is necessary to part his hair in the middle to balance his brain. The way of the trans gressor is hard"
Woodruff County news., 1903-03-26
A Notary Public =, at the NEWS Off, flee
THE IRON MOUNTAIN ROUTE


LCI0 And all points East and South east.
 FOR ST. LOUIS, And all points North and Northwest.
 FOR LITTLE ROCK, And points in Arkansas and Texas and the great Southwest. Elegant Day Coaches, Re- lining Chair Cars, seats free Pullman Buffet Sleepers no all Through Trains.
 H. c. TOWNSEND, Gen. Pass. & Tkt. Agt.,
 St. Louis, Mo. MT. McNeil, Local Agent,
 McC~ory, Arl
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25
"sEE THE CoNoUERlNo HERO
CONE"

Our esteemed and intelligent friend,
Lieutenant Governor j. 7. Harrison,
of Columbus, while in Memphis last
Saturday gave out an interview in the
papers in which be announced himself
AZ a candidate for the gubernatorial
nomination.
If Chesterieldian ways, with radiant
smiles and the sweetest tafy for the
ladies, and adulations for the men.
count for anything in politics, Varda-
man, Critz, Noel, Fox, ct al, viii take
to the woods and lose themselves where
the woodbine twineth and the whanga-
doodle mourneth. For their benefit
and to show the wonderful power of
Hon. J. 7. Harrison's smiles and tafy,
we will give 3 little incident that Is
said to have happened during the last
session Of the Legislature. It was ct q
swell dining at which Harrison was 8
prominent guest. When he arrived
the electric lights were extinguished,
as his smiles were sufficient to light up
the house. While the guests were as
sembled at the table the beautiful hos
tess asked Harrison if he would have
sugar IN his coffee. he replied that
smile from her in the cup would Be
sufficient to sweeten it. Then she
smole = smile that caused al th'
guests 1T the table to turn to candy
and chocolate caramels, except Har'
rison, who made his escape through
the window and started in quest O
other fields to conquer. IN the present
contest he viii be simply inyincible-
and If the other candidates are wis
they viii pull for tall timber and hid
out until the thing is over. To use
strict expression, ''their goose i
cooked"
Come to Grenada, friend Harrison
chevalier-and we viii introduce yoI
) to the lovely and beautiful ladies, a
well as to the handsome gallant mel
Of Grenada county, and when thol
Ieavest rs, all opposition to thee vii
have banished.-Grenada Sentinel.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25

Rev. N. l.. Clarke, of Newton,
Miss, has received twenty Ave hun
bred converts into the church, per-
formed three thousand marriages and
oficiated at nearly three thousand
funerals. He is 90 years old. He
Joined the Baptist church In 1888 and
q year later became a minister. Dur
ing the Civil War he was missionary
with the Confederate army in the
field. Rev. Clarke has organized IS
churches. He is probably the oldest
Baptist minister In the United States.
Gail and see the line of Bering
slippers receiged 6g E. S. Elliott
d Son. This make of footwear
is famous for good rear and I'll,
and every pair IS sold under
guarantee.
Mrs. ]. NJ. Davis entertained the
22nd with q birthday dining, compli-
mentary to her husband, DR.. ]. M.
Davis. An elaborate Ter Of delight
fully prepared dishes was served In
several courses, and it was evident
ell were enjoyed. A few lady friends
partook OF ibis birthday hospitality,
among whom were Mrs. ]. f. Hirt,
Mrs. Robt. Ashby, Mrs. Tom Beatty
and others. Many kind wishes for
health and long life were extended to
the happy and hospitable host and
hostess and little Miss ''Judie Ivan
hoe"
The W. F. Tucker Chapter, Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy now number
about 20 In membership. This chap
ter wal organized about 10 days ago
In 0kolOna, and Is composed OF splen-
did material. A special line Of work
will be mapped, looking after the ma
terial interest and bodily comfort OF
the veteran heroes of the lost cause,
who are still In the land OF the living.
The chapter has received its charter,
aud nav as an enthusiastic, noble
band of women inspired by love for
humanity and With = lofty and ex-
allied idea OF womauhoOd, this chap
ter now unfurls It's banner, and under
the leadership of lie gracious presi.
dent, Mrs. Jennie Tucker Buchanan,
they hope to accomplish q good work
In OkolOna.
Okolona has been having 8 taste Of
the good roads agitation lately which
lie likely to bring forth fruit. Few
citizens of the town have recently
said anything to the farmers who
come to the city about improving the
country roads, no matter how badly
they may happen to need 1t. The
fact is that OkOlona needs some good
roads work done on Its principa.
streets, and wants it go bad that she
can almost TASTE It in her coffee
They can't taste it ia their beer be-
cause the streets have been 80 bad FOL
weeks that q dray could not haul l
case OF beer up town from the depot
But everything comes to those whC
wait, and It is practically certain now
that IL the natural surface Of Mali
street ever gets dry enough to permi
the work to be performed that 1t vii
receive g coating OF gravel or some
thing of 3 solid nature 30 that thi
thing may not occur again. The citi
Gems are nov In real earnest abou
the matter.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25


Hon. David Meekison Is well known
not only In his own State, but through
out America. He was elected to the
Fifty-ffth Congress by . very large
majority, andis the acknowledgements
Of his party in his section Of the State.
Only n flaw marred the otherwise
complete success Of this rising states.
man. Catarrh with its insidious ap-
proach and tenacious grasp, was his
only unconquered foe. For thirty years
he waged unsuccessful warfare against
this personal enemy. AZ last Peruna
anne to the rescue. he wTitess
ssT have used several bottles Of p.
runa and 4 feel greatly benefited there
b. from my cafanh Of the head. /
feel encouraged to believe fhaf III Rss
ita short time IOngsrI Will b fully able
20 eradicate tire disease Of thirty years
standby. David Meekls0n, Membea
Of Congress.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results frOEa the use Of Peruna,
write at once 10 DR.. Hartman, giving .
full statement OF your case and he win
be pleased to give you his valuable 3D.
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman ~sanitarium, Columbia
Ohio.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25

With the p~ockstless gown Of today,
the chatelaine bag lie az absolute neces-
sity to omankind. Let us interest
You IN some real fine steel bead ones
which are worth $3.50 for 3 81 90 bill
Only q few left. Money back II not
satisfied. MAIER'e JEWELRY STORE.
Aberdeen, Miss,
Poor takers are usually poor quit
ters.
The burden usually falls on the OF
horse.
A little learning is less dangerous
than q vivid imagination.
Many 8 mans bravery crops out
only when he loses bis temper.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25
B. ]. ABBOTT. COMMANDER
". d. FRAzEE, Adiutant

The profound sympathies Of the
entire community 90 out to the fami-
" OF Mr. and Mrs. A. Martin, over
whose happy home the shadow OF
death IL resting today, on account Of
the loss Of their youngest daughter,
Miss Ora, 70 whom the things Of this
world were closed on Tuesday morn.
ing, after Q lingering illness Of several
weeks. Miss Ora was 3 sweet girl,
loved BY al her acquaintance, and
the ideal member Of the household.
More than two months ago she was
smitten with rheumatism, and though
at times since there has seemingly
been evidences Of Improvement il
her condition, she was unable to re-
cover, and when the end came Il wa
BY no means unexf ected.
Did you know It is bad taste and
also the height Of impoliteness to b
looking back in church whenever tbs
door opens or any one comes in3
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25

will prosecute to the fullest extent
of law any and all persons cutting tim
Der for any purpose, either stave tim
Der or coon trees. o. for trespassing on
the following lands:
Township IA, range ! east, Calhoun
county.
All Of section 90.
North east IL section 10.
South l-2 section 10.
South east Ia section IL.
South east Id section 10.
S. SAMPSON CARSON.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25

THE MESSENGER accepts display adYer.
kiBementS from reputable usine men ana
arms at IS cents per incheach insertion, and
business reading notices, or locals, ~ 10
cents per line for first Insertion. 3 cents per
line each additional insertion. II cuts are
used, IS per cent additional no wood bases.
NOTICES OF marriages, deaths, lodge socials'
church or other entertainments, are admit
eed free. II limited to 10 lines. All In excess
OF 10 lines must be paid for at 10 cents per
line, cash for same 20 accompany the copy.
An legal notices at legal rates, payable De-
fore afhdavit Of publication Is med.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25

A meeting of W. F. Tucker Camp,
452, Confederate Veterans Associa-
ton will be held at the court house in
the city Of OkolOna on the 9th day Of
March next at II O'Clock 8. M, to
elect delegates to the reunion to be
held in New Orleans, May 10, 20, q
%. All members r earnestly re-
quested to be present The dues Of
each member is twenty cents per an.
num-, ten cents each to the state and
national organization, and this sun
must be paid before any camp is en-
titled to representation ct the re-un'
ion.
B. ]. ABBOTT. Commander
VI n EuAnuu Ad4uAauk
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25

Mr.. Greenwood, Of Ttibena, Miss,
was here Saturday figuring with the
city authorities regarding the pur-
chase Of the engine and dynamo now
ID use By the electric plant. It Il
believed this sale will be made.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25

Let Us not get weary and scared Of
the cost and forget the Importance Of
improving the streets Of 0kolOna 30
soon as the mud dries up. There viii
come another lime.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25
10 ouRr COZ IN oNEp DAY,

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. E. W. Groves sig
nature is on each box. Hall s Lyles.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25
FoR CHANCERY OLERK

We are authorized to announce the name OF
T. ]. HALL. OF Houston, as a candidate for
reelection to the once Of Chancery Clerk OF
Chickasaw county, subject the action OF the
Democratic Primary Election.
We are authorized 70 announce the name of
4. W. HAMILTON as q candidate for chan
Gerry Clerk of Chickasaw county, subject TO
the decision of the Democratic Primary.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25

oKoIoNA, MISS, FEB. IS, 1908.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25
- SrATr SFNAToR

We are authorized to announce the name OF
/. p. HALEY as a candidate for State Sena-
tor from this, the 81st District, subject TO the
action OF the Democrat primary election.
We are authorized to announce JOHN w.
HILL, of Houston, as q candidate for Sheriu
of Chickasaw county, subject TO the Demo
cratic primary election.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

Rates for announcement uHdcr Mis head are ne
same 70 one and az: For a Beat Q6ics, s.; for
a County once, $40; for a District oBee, SIS ;
for a STATE Office, SIS. Cash IN ddpdHee.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-02-25
For sHERrFF.

D SHEBIFF.
We are authorized to announce the name OF
#. s. CLOPTON as 3 candidate for Sheriff OF
ChickRsaw county, subject to the action OF
the Democratic Primary.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-09
Want a Parade February 22nd.

There is a movement on foot among
some persons in this city to have pa
rade on February 22nd, the anniversary
of Washington's birthday. The Alex
andria Light Infantry has extended an
invitation to the Relief Hook and Lad
der Company to cooperate with them in
the movement and similar invitations
will be extended to the other fire COM
panies and the various organizations of
the city. The committees will hold a
meeting on the goth of this month to
consider the ACCESSIBILITY of having the
parade. In the olden times the 22nd of
February was never allowed to pass UNI
observed. 1t was Alexandria gala day
and general holiday. Times have
changed, however, and the celebration
of General Lees birthday, January IS,
and the Confederate Veterans parade
on May % have in measure tended TO
obscure the 22nd of February, sand
WICKED, as it is, between the two.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-09
LOCAL BREvITIEs.

A large flock of wild geese flew over
the city early this morning on their way
south.
The steamer Belle Haven of thesWash-
ington line has been withdrawn for in
spectiOn.
There were no cases for trial in the
Police Court this morning. A woman
who been assaulted by her husband
swore out peace warrant yesterday,
but later withdrew it.
William Gary, son Of Alexander S.
and Ruth Gary Doniphan, of this city,
died yesterday evening, aged thirteen
months and twelve days. The inter
ment will take place at Lignum, Cul-
pepper county, tomorrow.
A north bound electric car caught
fire last night at Arlington Junction.
1t was side-tracked and the crew, aided
by workmen from the adjoining brick
yard, succeeded in subduing the flames
after cons iderable difficulty.
Company B, Fourth Battalion, Dis
trict of Columbia National Guards,
gave very delightful smoker and en-
tertainment at their rooms in Washing
ton last night. Several Alexandrians
are members of this company.
Marriage licenses were issued in Washing
ton yesterday to Henry L. Warner and Leila
L. Hall both of Warsaw William Bodmer
and Ella Smith, both of Middleburg, and to
Joe Lumsden and Jessie Masten, both OF
Spottsylvania county.
Chief Engineer Petty and several other
Alexandria firemen went TO Washington to-
day to witness the testing Of the new steam
fire engines which took place at the foot Of
Third street in that city.
Henry Howard, colored, aged 20 years, died
at his home, 3l4 north Fayette street, yester-
day evening. The deceased was barber by
occupation.
meeting of the Columbia National Sand
Dredging Company was held in this city
yesterday evening at which officers were
elected.
Mrs. Mary Byers, mother Of Mr.. Wayne
Byers, of this city, died at her home in Stras-
burg few days ago.
All through trains on the Southern Rail
way were several hours late in reaching this
city today.
Fresh shad, trout, bass, sheepshead and
haddock will be for sale by Mr.. Robert
Travers in market tomorrow.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-01-09
Election of officers.

At the annual meeting of the stock
holders of the German Cooperative
Building Association No. 8, Of Alexan-
dria, held at their Office last night, the
following officers were elected; Mr..
Isaac Eichberg, president; Justus
Schneider, secretary and treasurer; II.
p. Aitcheson and E. c. Graham, direct
ors for three years; Henry Bladder, }.
d. Normoyle and Phillip M. Bradshaw,
trustees; Albert Stuart, attorney. The
directors declared the following dividends
per share for the last fiscal year: First
series, Sl2; second series, Sc; third series,
$3.50; fourth series, coo. The financial
statement was read by the secretary, ac-
cepted and ordered advertised in the
Alexandra Gazette.