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Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-03-19
DR.. baker, SHOOTS DR.. Bass
TARBORO HAS A SENSATION
AL SHOOTING.
The Two Men Meet In the Post0f-
fee and Fight. DR.. Baker
Pulls His Pistol and
Shoots Four
Times.
Daily Argus of Monday.

Daily Argus of Monday.
A special phone message to the
ARGUS from Tarboro to-day says
that DIR. Julian Baker shot DIR. H. It.
Bass in the postofice this morning.
The two men, who had been on bad
. terms for some time on account of
professional jealousies, growing out
of the local hospital controversy, met
in the postoffice this morning and
after exchanging few angry words
engaged in fisticuff. Bystanders
separated them and while the two
combatants were being held apart,
DR.. Baker pulled out his pistol and
shot at DIR. Bass four times, two of
shots taking effect in the region of
the liver.
at this writing Or. Bass is lying
in a critical condition, awaiting the
arrival Of speciality surgeons from
Baltimore, who have been Telegraph
ed for, and until they arrive no ope-
ration will be attempted, and, there !
fore, the extent and seriousness Of his !
wounds cannot be determined.
DR.. Baker is under arrest, but as !
yet he has not been committed 10 !
jail, but is under guard in his Office. |
DIR, BASS DEAD.
Daily Argus, Tuesday.
The Tarboro southerner Of yester-
day afternoon Gives the following re-
port of the encounter between DR..
Baker and Bass.
|'Dr. Bass was outside the postof- !
fee, near the door, and seized DR..
Baker just as he came out. Strug-
Cling they crossed the sidewalk into j
the street. Then for q moment DE-.
Bass hold was broken, but before /
DIR. Baker cooid retreat more than
d few feet he had caught no with him |
and seized hiln.
"'By this time Coj. i, l. BIidgers,
J. T. Moore, Martin Carstarphen,
Herbert jenkins and probably others
had attempted to interfere by paiI-
ing DIR. Bass back. This enabled L1.
Baker to break away again, but bis
adversary was soon upon him. As
he was being pulled back, DE- Baker
pulled out his pistol and fred twice
in quick succession. During the
struggle which then ensued by Dr..
Bass and those holding him, he pull
ed his pistol, which was discharged
over the heads Of the crowd. Some
say that DR.. Bass had his pistol
pointing at DR.. Baker and in pulling
his arm away the pistol was dis
charged.
CDR. Bakers friends contend that
his act was justifable; that it was
done solely in self-defense. Not a
particle of the evidence discloses the
remotest element of murder.
GA letter received by DR.. Bass is
said to have been the cause of the at
tack. The contents of such letter, if
there was one, has not been yet =,
made public"
A phone message from Tarboro tof
the ARGUS to-day says that DR.. Bass
died about 1915 o'clock last night,
and an autopsy was held by the cor /
oner, who will convene his court Of ]
inquest tomorrow. In the mean
time DIR. Baker is out on S., 600 bail, 5
and left yesterday afternoon for
Richmond, but is expected to return
in time for the inquest and to abide
the verdict of the corners jury.
1t is thought that the plea of self.
defence will prevail.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-03-19

OF the new cup defender - 9eat tho
Shamrock III will ba Raliance,,,
This was officially as.5aa.eE to-
night by the secretary Of the New
York Yacht Club, or behalf Of Col
Oliver Iselin.
Richmond, March 18.-The bill
providing for a statue Of Gen. Roht
Il. Lee in Statuary Hall of the eani-
tai at Washington, tonight became
a law without the Governors sjona.
ture, the Executives objection to an
proving the measure, il is understood.
being that the legislation is sTunnec-
essary, unWise and inexpedient.'
Charleston, S. c., March 15.-The
southern Railway vestibule train
NO. 81, due at Camden at 1880 q.
NJ, was wrecked at switch s miles
north of that point today. The front
trucks under the baggage car iunnn-
ed the main track and threw the
train into the side track, all cars be-
ing completely derailed excent the
Pullman.
Wilmington. Maral, 7e 0r:sz
sephine Burns returned to White
vile to-day from Marion, s. G..
where she was acquitted Yesterday
morning al 2:30 O'Clock Of The mur.
der of Dustin sa,,z-is -. -4-ol 4p1
graDh oDerator of >-..,,o3r ? &c
with whom She ci,i,,o.t -'.al,.,4-' 80 ~
riage. the tr, uedv t,s.,,z,,o, e.--, Leu
widespread infarost ahon+ no e-'oooo
ton last Nova,,91,or '' ILLS Sec-
New Bern. N. G. Rra~o,, 7e n,
ha 1o15 :. ,-l,-- ,,'>'3 = '..' -''7 erection TO
~ 90, On. - i'-- ~" l'0'i', on tuesday
~ ~ i''''e'-i'' clo7ed tonight. A
-, IA g reg iS'fat'oo IS shown, and
'l,0 - 11'i'l'9 VI Ihe proposition, as to
aa1 " o'll9tii''l 'l4e eley 9llal- subscribe $780,
ooo % 'n0 ptopo9o4 Lanlico road,
80, .,o4.s 'elS J'DiiS'ii', taxing the regis
80 -A(.'1oI' ''oo'AS aS 'ne indication of the
' 0'e 4 ''.1,,'S'S week. tiie railroad bond
s7l'' W, WI WI" oy very i1rge major
y ! mere seems 10 oe very little
20 'IIe measure.
WASHINGTON EFa,.~b - r,..
tie spent SIX solid hours fn. avac,,ti1o
session TODAY in ifs effort f. .,o~a
he amendments to the Panan7a-Ca ma. y,
lal treaty in preparation f.. ti,oe eI
vote on the treaty tomorrow Tba
greater part Of the lisv was lIo,,o+n4
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-03-19

English Spawn l4inemanG removes
e11 Hard, Soft Or Cauoused Jumps ad-
B enishes from horses, Blood, gpav-
las. Curbs, Splintss. Sweeney, Binnp
Bone Sttfea, Sprains. eu Ewcclen
Throats, Coughs, etc. Save $50 by use
OF one bottle Warranted the most
wonderful Blemish Oure ever known.
Sold by Nc. e, Robinson & Bro. drug
Qists. 6oldsboro. n. 9
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-03-19
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New York, March 1&.-The name
OF the new cup defen6er - meet the
Shamrock III viii be sRaliance.,, ,,
This was officially announced TO-
night by the secretary Of the New
York Yacht Club, or behalf Of Col
Oliver Iselin.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-03-19

Itch on human cured in so minu-
tes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion.
This never fails. Sold by M e.
Robinson & Bros. druggists.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1903-03-19
Total
S71 "A
TO EXHIBIT.

Italy Will Make An Exhibit at the
St. Louis Exposition.
Rome, March 15.-The Minister
for Foreign Affairs has finally noti-
fed Ambassador Meyer that Italy
has decided to officially participate
in the st. Lous Exposition, appro-
priating 100000 for that purpose.
A warship will be used to transport
part of the italian exhibit.
The evening world., 1903-11-19
SIS.75 for S24 Box
COuCheS.

Our special Slumber Box
Coaches, made from the best mate
rails; six rows deep tufting, secured
by patent back buttons that will
not pull out; specially protected
edge; made square effect; guaran-
teed to retain their shape; ind.-
Structible springs and uphoistering
of the highest order; can be fur
nished in all the newest shades of
rich velour.
The evening world., 1903-11-19
EXPLOSION TIES
UP BROADWAY CARS
Burned-0ut Fuse, Followed by
Loud Report and a Sheet of
Flame, Causes Great Excite
ment Among Passengers.

Tic downtown tracks OF tho car lines
on Broadway were blocked for more
than half an hour from Houston street
north to nearly Twenty-third street to-
day owing to an electrical explosion on
one of the cars.
Car No. 3,002, of the Columbus avenue
line. had reached Houston street when
n fuse burned out. This was followed
by a loud explosion ana n sheet OF
flame, caused by the electricity from
the bottom of the cur.
The car was crowded with rasscn-
gers at the time. and the explosion.
coupled with the flames, caused great
excitement among the women and :hc
more easily eNcitablc OF thc mon.
The car was pushed by two cars in
the rear. This necessitated slow speed,
which added To the embargo on traffic
on Broadway. All told. the block Grip
pied the service on lower Broadway for
u greater portion of the morning hours
The evening world., 1903-11-19
GHACEERS-In-er-Sea Seal social :
O'Clock teas or graham. q pkss',iip

ERAislNs-seedless Muscstels. / ID.
PEEL-Bcst glaze %citrcn' lce;;n;o;nr' IL
O's shTfR't RsE y; 4 ~
r. preserved, ID, can, dosen,
VjtSNEgp 'oFFiR;tt.IT.Iccasrmocc'' 10
GsniiSrnie extra Standard Yellow
lemon cling peaches. Egg Piunis,
paenTs or aprieotS. ;slb cans, casc Of
S1;iS gsr 9 nis::..n...;,.... as
California extra large black Cherries,
Yellow Crawford or Lemon c,inS
Peaches. Apricots or Pears, 2ta D..
can; dozen; Sl.2O; per can. 49,. ~
PEAS Sweet and tender, garden
grown early June or Marrowfat, . 10.
AN; d2Sen; si,O9; per can AZ; up
lley creamy white, Glib, can, dozen,
CoRNI-Paxton canning Co, new
celebrated sweet sugar corn. 2-lb. can
dozen, $3.50; per can. ,.....,t..., HI
ToMATOEs-RoyRl Stuart. the best
Jorsry hand peeled ami hand packed to-
mntQes, large . Id. ran, dozen.
H1.TO; per Observation-Disclosures
The evening world., 1903-11-19
An Unprecedented Offering in Groceries

In that Model Food Mart or the sixth floor where you always find everything sold undo. he diJes
hygenc conditions, It's the large volume of business we do that makes il possible to ret price
down to tomoTowS level without sacrificing quality
Once a on of this hghehm @eon always pMml We've reduced soeaya mngt a@knee-
ch the faculty of preserving the Exclusive hatr of food SmhS at price much lower than
NLn have TO pay for hen nMre class of grcMse elsewhere
The evening world., 1903-11-19

) Chiidren's Black Velvet Goats,
{ made with large round collar. lace
( trimmed, box front; value $3.50;
sizes . to 5 years, III Of
at. ................... DNf. ~
The evening world., 1903-11-19

suoAR-H. s +. best GRADUATED,
COFFEE-Rcliablc blend. dry chest
nut roast. roasted fresh every iay;.I
lbs, SiI per lb........,,,,.....,,.th
TEA Formoaa OolnnE. English
breakfast, Japan, GunpoSder or Coy.
Ion. all new CrIp. pungon teas, worth
bOc. to BDc. per H., special y lh..
S2..cD. or, pcr H.. ...,''..'.''.'.''
BI~TTER-"Royal stuart" the best
creamery butter that money can buy.
. liz stone iar.....,.,.,'"...''SI.ia
FInuR Simpson crawford cos
Rest SSNN, per Dbl. AS,iO; per -.
Dbl. sack ...,,,. ,,'.t,s' 's'''' F''''oS
HoNEY-Nc York state. guaran-
teed absolutely pure, at. Mason lar.
lSc.i Ter pt.....,.. .,''''''..,g1
pliESrO-!rh. magic cake flour. .
loo. pkgs,, special, .2p
SALMON-"ROyal stuart new Co.
lumhin River, / ID, fiat or tall AN,
u cans. Hl.OOi each. ~
CoDElSH-Cameron picked Goldfish,
ureScelled for making creAmed Goldfish
or fish balls with the least amount OF
trouble. 4 pkgr., 2SDc.i pkge ........
MACKEREI. Royal Stuart" No.
I, large white selected fish. heads n
tails removed, hacked on the premises,
10 ID. pail ,.... ...'t.I.uO
FIGS-Hew SMYRNA layers. excellent
for a fig stew. : bs,.,.'''''.'..s'2O
The evening world., 1903-11-19
Table Cloths! $3.50 Napkins at Sl.e5.


If YOU have not already prepared for your Thanksgiving
Table, here's a saving opportunity you cannot we'll afford to over
look. In the section you'll find all those handsome round and
square Table Coverings, picked up here and there among The lace
workers of the Old World.
$3.50 Linen Dinner Napkins. Sl.95.
Handsome, neat designs in fine quality of Irish Table Damask,
t fully 12s * never seen 'nem o." SALE Tor less 'an $780, ST .95|
The evening world., 1903-11-19
NOVELIST MERRiMAN DEAD.

LONDON. Nov. i9.--IIenry Seton Mer-
riman CHuEh Stowcll Scott. the novel;
list, Is dead He had been suffering
from appendicitis for n week.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
BROZVILLE.

Brozville, February 25,-W. J.
Overstreet, Of Lexington, attended to
business here last week.
J. F. Byrd was visitor to Owens
last week.
DR.. J. H, Byrd, of Zeiglerville, WIS.,
tied his sister of near Owens last
week
Miss Mattye Joe Sharp accompain-
ed by her brother and sister Willie
Jim and Bertha, visitited here the
latter part Of last week.
Miss Matte Fryer visited Mrs. Cole
Byrd Wednesday of last week.
Quarterly meeting convened at He
bron last.
Mrs. J. B. Byrd visited her mother
a few days last week.
Will Brown and Ford Shanks spent
Tuesday night at Mrs. Ford Byrd's.
MIR, Watt Darrell gave a storm
Party" last Tuesday night.
Best wishes to the Progress-Adver-
tiser. Jasper.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
J. B. Mitchell.

An article reproduced from The
Progress-Advertiser Special Edition.
The office of state senator is the
most important within the gift of a
district, because a senator is men,
ber of the highest body of legislators
existing in the state, has the power
of aiding or retarding the prosperity,
comfort and general good of the COM
munity by his position, on question
involving the welfare of the whole
commonwealth.
For this position man of mature
Judgment, good educational attain
ments and some business experience
should be selected. one who is able to
think and act from the inspiration
of his own just convictions without
fear or favor of outside influence or
political affiliations,
J. B. Mitchell, now representative
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
COLONIAL
CARD PARTY
Was Given by Misses Wilson Last
Tuesday Evening.

One of the most unique and ele-
CANT entertainments given in Lexing-
ton for quite awhile was the Colon
ial card party given by the Misses
Wilso IN on last Tuesday evening. The
ladies were attired in quaint colonial
costumes with powered hair, patches
and frills. Many of the Lexington
beauties would have made the
''Dollys" and "Janices' of long ago
feel quite uneasy for the attentions
of their squires. Twelve spirited
games of Buchre were played in the
spacious parlors, which were decora-
ted most appropriately. The good
old Flag, as well as others things col
onial was everywhere in evidence.
Georges hatchet and cherries SER
we'd as the scheme for the score card
markers etc. The prizes were dis
tributed as follows Ladies prize a
handsome Colonial Water color to
Miss Emmie Stansbury. Gentlemens
prize Colonial Cuff Buttons to Mr.. Guy
Slack. Consolation a Mount Vernon
Medallion to Mr.. Ike Pickens.
'booby" a can of cherries, to Mr.. John
HoOke.
In the dining room the decorations
were most elaborate and complete.
Amid such surroundings one could
easily appreciate the splendor of by
gone days. A hugh cherry tree COW
cred one wall of the room. Each |
guest was blindfolded and allowed to
take a "hack" with a dainty hatchet
DR.. John McBee succeeded in striking
nearest the spot where our first pres
ident" struck it. He was awarded
handsome prize for his skill. Miss
Bessie Barton Wilson won the ladies'
prize and Miss Katherine Walton the
''booby.' a proverbial hatchct.
Several courses of most elegant
refreshments were served. Cherry
red Punch was served by most be-
colonial maid Miss Floyd
Wilson.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26

With the distinguished taste that
characterize their entertainments al
ways, the Misses Wyatt gave an ele-
gan "Jonquille Party for their
friends at their handsome Westend
home Friday evening, February Goth.
Euchre was the game of the evening
The place cards were of an artistic
value and cleverness rarely surpassed
they were jonquilles made in water
colors by the skillful hands of Miss
Memie Wyatt.
The fortunate winners of the love-
ly prizes were Mr.. Guy Slack, Miss
Emmie Stansbury, Miss Price and
Miss Emma Mclean.
Elegant refreshments were served
and the affair was decidedly one of
the most enjoyable of the season.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
OREGON.

Qsiss . crowd Of young people at
tended tho quarterly meeting at He
bron last Saturday and Sunday, they
report . fine time and plenty to eat
The next quarterly meeting will be
hsll At Bethany, everybody is invited
to attend.
Mr.. Howard Fonville is at home fol
. few days.
Miss Ophelia Ringold was pleasant
visitor in this community during the
week.
Several Of eur young people attel.
LED the party At Mr.. Boyds last Fri
dsy night. they al report good time
We havs . very interesting Prayer
meeting and Sunday school and will be
siai il nsrs people would attend.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
BIG MERCANTILE DEAL
Messrs Morris Lewis and w. O. Barrett two Of our leading business
men, purchase 100000 stock at Helena, Ark.

city in the state. 1t has grown with
Helena, and was a part of Helena, -
much as any industry located within
the city. The stock carried by the
firm in years past has been often up
to the quarter million mark, but this
has been much reduced since the de-
termination Of the owners TO close
up the business, until the stock now
figures up just about 100000, upon
which basis the transaction Of yss-
terday was closed.-Helena World,
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26

from Holmes county and a candidate
for state senator subject to the action
of the Democratic primaries, has all
the qualifications required for this
delicate and responsible office. Pos
sessed of high educational attain
ments, he is farmer by choice and
in complete sympathy with the agri-
cultural class, who form the backbone
Of this states industrial interests,
and are the workers who are making
Mississippi one of the most wealthy
and prosperous members of the Union.
Born in Holmes county near Good
man, on March 90, 1862, he received
his primary education in that towns
schools and grew to manhood within
the confines of this county. Attend
ing Vanderbilt University at Nash
vile, he was graduated with honors
from the literary and law depart
ments of that great Southern College
in 1884. For one year he practiced
at Bristol Va. being associated with
Judge Rhaei now member of Con
gress. His fathers failing health
and the pressure of business cares at
home caused him to return and
shortly afterwards he built the house
where he now lives and began she
cultivation of a plantation near his
former home and birthplace.
Mr.. Mitchell as a farmer has been
both successful and progressive. His
experiments with pecan trees have
proven remarkably successful and a
3ketchof his magnificent grove ap-
pears elsewhere in these columns.
He has also raised and shipped
good deal of truck and always found
line to cultivate the staple crops of
cotton and corn. Special Edition Pro-
sress-Advertiser.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26

Now is the time to use fertilizer.
We have it T. W. Smith & Sons Co.
Ike Pickens left for St. Louis We'd.
nesday.
Now is the time to use fertilizer
We have it.T. W. Smith & Sons Co.
Mr.. Sam G. KERN returned from q
visit to his sister Mrs. T. G. James at
Sharkey, Tuesday.
R. E. Mccormick. W. L. Sutton
and E. ", Ashley are representing
Lexington at Mardi Gras this week.
Fertilize and increase your crop.
We take cash or good notes, payable
in the fall. T. w. Smith & Sons Co.
Mr.. Morton Meek, Of Illinois, has
been visiting friends here during tho
past week.
Mr.. Hughes Smith has been on the
sick list the past week, but We are
CLAN to be able to announce that hs Is
now on the road to recovery.
Mr.. Robert Gwin leaves for Mem
phis in a few days to buy new stock
of goods, which he will open in the
Ashcraft building about the middle Of
March.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26

We also have preaching at Bethany
every second Sunday by Rev. M. Ian
son and preaching every Sunday by
Rev. Mr.. Bradley at Oregon.
Mr.. A. J. Fonville has been at work
in Owens for . couple of weeks.
Mr.. Will Shepherd, of Franklin, has
been spending several days with his
brother, Mr.. Earl Sheyherd.
With best wishes to The Progress
Advertiser and its host of readers,
"You Know"
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26

Mr. W. H. Dodd. of Durant, rep.
resenting the popular benevolent or.
der of Knights and Ladies of Honor
is stopping at the Baker House. Mr.
Dodd has workeda large member
ship at this place, having secured
about so members. DR.. W. T. Skies
will be with him Thursday and Fri
day. A permanent organization will
be effected next week.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
COXBURG.

Brother Sullivan prea n most
excellent sermon here Sun
day.
Miss Wilson of Vaiden, 49, a re-
cent visitor in our town.
Hello, "Blue Eyes," l heard
about that enjoyable trip you took.
Mr.. Bob Melton was a visitor "a
cross the creek" last 3rd Sunday.
Mr.. Lloyd Alexander is home, from
the Durant high school, on visit.
Blue Ely yes, as we'll as another, was
very much disappointed few Sundays
ago.
The writer heard a certain young
man say chat he was going to have
his picture taken with a bonnet on;
and he knew the girls would ask him
for one.
We are sorry to hear of the death
Of Mr.. Sheehy and extend sympathy
to the bereaved family.
Best wishes,
Blue Eyes.
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26

We wish to express through the
columns Of Progress-Advertiser eur
gratitude ~ the friends who stood
by US so faithfully last week during
the illness and death of our beloved
son, also to DR.. Farr for his faithful
attendance at bed side. May zach
of you be spared the sorrow we now
feel.
Respectfully,
Mr.. and Mrs. 7. W. Evans
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case Of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, 0.
We the undersigned, have known
F. J. Cheney for the last Is years.
and believe him perfectly honorable
in all business transactions and finan-
cially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
West & Truax. Wholesale Druggist,
Toledo, 0. Walding. Kinnan & Marvin
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blsol
and mucous surface Of the system.
Price, Toe. per bottle. Sold BY Ill
Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
Prof. W. H. Smith.

We the trustees of the Durant
Graded School take pleasure in com.
mending Prof. W. H. Smith to the
people of Holmes County for the Office
of County Supe intendent of Education.
He is an earnest, enthusiastic school
man. And a schola rly, christian gen.
tleman; possessing in a marked de-
gree those characteristics which
guarantee success as an executive Of
ficer.
AS an evidence of his ability and
success, we point with pride to our
present we'll organized and thorough
" satisfac tory Durant Public School
which for six years under his direc-
tion has constantly improved until
now we have as good public school as
can be found in the state, as is evil
denced by the stand taken by its
graduates. So skillfully has he man
aged the work..of cur school that TO
the entire period of his admin stration
he has been favored with the unam-
inous and enthusiastic support of the
trustees and virtually the entire COM
munity. We shall deeply regret to
accept the resignation of Prof. Smith
as the principal of our school and
feel that it will be difficult to fill his
place. But as he desires to retire
from actual teaching and purposes
asking for the Supertendency of Pub
lie Education of this county, we feel
fully warranted in commencing him
to the full confidence of the|people. In
the cause of education he stands with
no superior and but few equals. His
past deed call for and merit the high
est degree of confidence of the peo-
pie of Holmes County. We feel that
it is duty we owe to sterling merit
and true worth as we'll as to
the cause Of education we speak for
Prof. Smith most favorable consid-
GRAFTON in his laudable aspiration.
His early education having been OBJ
tanned in the country schools his
through knowledge of their needs, his
sympathy for and interest in the ed
ucational welfare Of the boys and
girls of Miss. coupled with an extend
ed experience in training and in
structing teachers eminently fit him
for the important position to which
he aspires. ]
As gentleman, citizen, and an ed
lcator we most heartily commend him
10 the favorable considera tion of {
Holmes County.
DR.. W. F. Gresham,
A. H. Owen,
Robert Joyce,
B. F. Weatherby,
J. Wiener. II
The progress-advertiser. (Lexington, Miss.) 1902-1903, 1903-02-26
Respectfully,
KERN & Gwin

Mrs. W. E. Gwin enterta ined at an
elegant tea Thursday evening in
honor of Miss Price Of Oxford, who
was the charming guest of Miss Alice
Lee Watson.