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The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-06-07

tlStlc memorials.
Virgins Did the Plumbing.
The plumbing was done by ]. w.
Virgins. His place of business is 115-
III State street, west and 116-11S Pres
ident street. Phones S07. Mr.. Wig
gins came to Savannah less than four
years ago and established himself in
this city. He is regarded now as one
of the foremost plumbers of this sec
ton. He has done the plumbing in
large number of the most expensive
buildings and finest homes in Savan-
nah. He employs the most skilled men
to do his work and he makes prompt.
ness a feature Of his job. His esti-
mates upon work, big or little. are
said by contractors and landlords, to
be considerable always, and the work
may safely be counted upon as sure to
be done according to specification.
Frank Hahne Covered 1t.
Frank Hahne, the trimmer, on Dray-
ton and Liberty lane, did the timing
on this house. This is quite a large
contract and 1t consumed quite while
in doing the work, but Mr.. Hahne is
prepared for big contracts. He makes
speciality of doing this class of work
and contractors claim that he is to be
relied upon to get work out on time.
He makes a speciality of cornice and
sheet metal work, all kinds of roof
ing and Timing of every description.
He has built up large business here
and has about all the work that he can
do.
The Man Who Painted 1t.
Albert Furrer, % President street,
east, painted the Rosenheim home. He
did the inside and outside work and
II is regarded as the best work of its
class In this section. Mr.. Furrer has
been in Savannah twenty years and
has established a reputation as good
painter. He has done the work on some
of the largest buildings here and in
this section. He does all classes of
this work. He IL a frescoer also, and
has done some beautiful work here
and In Southern Georgia. He also
makes as one OF his specialties hard
wood polishing. Not ordinary hard
done In the finest structures in the
country.
The Artificial stone Yards.
Frank Barker laid the yard IN arti-
fetal stone, as we'll an the sidewalks
around the house. This work Is done
Ia the best style, and IL the best that
can be had. Mr.. Barker does the bulk
OF thie class Of work IN this section,
and Il IL all satisfactory lie has a
patent engine Tor mixing concrete.
which u the only one used IN this sec
ton, i II run BY = gasoline engine.
Mr, Barker does this class u w0rh
throughout this section,
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STATESBORO SOCIETY

Statesboro, June 6.--Mrs. ]. A. Bran
non has gone to Morganton. N. c., to
visit her daughter. Mrs. r. Il. Edge.
wife of a young Presbyterian minis
ter. She will return In six weeks.
Miss Maggie Jones is home again
from Breneau College. Gainesville.
Miss Allie Ollin has just returned
from Cox College.
Mr.. Colin Shaw OF McLaurin, Miss.
Is visiting his brothers-in-law. Messrs.
J. A. and d. c. McDougald.
Mrs.. A, Moore returned 20 Baxley
Wednesday, after spending some time
with relatives here.
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QUITMAN SOCIETY

Quitman. June 6.-Mrs. j. B. Dopson
is spending some days with relatives
at Jesup. Ca.
Mrs. John Finlayson. Jr.. is here from
Florida on a visit 20 Mr.. Finlayson's
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r, Townsend are
spending some time AT 81. simons.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. l. Lord Of Naldosta
visited here this week
Mrs. J.. ~. Strum Of NaldOsta and
her friend, Miss lmORen Willlama 81
Brunswick, ale the guests of Mrs. Il.
IA. Hart.
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so HOURS OF COOL OCEAN BREEZES

Judge Freeman of Macon and his
daughter, Miss Frances Freeman, is
the guest of his daughter, Mrs. II. G..
Griswold. Mrs. Griswold gives a re-
ception Friday evening in honor of
Miss Freeman.
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his work. Mr.. Artley camesto Savan-
nah from Pennsylvania less~th four
years ago for his wifes health. He
did not expect to make his home here,
but since he met the people he has
changed his mind. He has one of the
largest and most lucrative contract
businesses in this part of the country.
He makes a speciality of this class of
work, and of remodelling big struc-
lures. He does no repair work.
who Furnished the Hardware.
The hardware for this building was
furnished by the Palmer Hardware Co.
They put into this structure their most
modern goods.
For instance, the locks that are used
on the outer doors are the P. & f. Cor
bin Hardware Co. locks. The key hole
is in the knob. When the lock is put
on the door, no notching is necessary.
1t is a one-piece~~ lock and really
strengthens door. 1t adds great beau
ty also. The lock, contractors say, is
becoming popular. Landlords wish
them used on their buildings when
they are able. The style of this lock is
the unit lock set.
The EEmber Used In 1t.
The most of the lumber for the con-
struction of the Rosenheim building
was furnished by Reppard. Snedeker
class of lumber for fine houses. They
fit up public buildings also, and are
always prepared to furnish big bills on
short notice. On the yards of this COM
pany is every grade of yellow pine. 1t
is kept in heavy timber which may be
sawed to suit any orders. They sup
ply hardwood also. Reppard, Snedeker
& Co. have furnished material for
many of the largest buildings built in
Savannah and in other cities.
The Electric Wires Put in.
The electric wiring and fixtures
which includes all the latest approved
and most modern appliances for cleo
trio light, heat and power were in
stalled by the Electric Supply Co. of
No. 40 Drayton street, city. The
switchboard, annunciator and all
switches, receptacles and push buttons
are installed in convenient places
flush with the walls, and being hand
somely finished, present a very neat
appearance.
The Electric Supply Co has fitted up
great many of the large buildings of
Savannah, both private and public
and the company has a reputation for
prompt and efficient service.
THE BRICK FOR 1T.
Here is the firm which furnished the
brick for the construction of this res
FACE AND COMMON
BRICK
Furnished by
SAVANNAH BUILDING SUPPLY CO
Both Phones sic. Congress and
Drayton streets.
THE STONE USED IN 1T.
Here is the firm which furnished the
stone for 1t,
WIN. ROCHE Proprietor.
SAVANNAH MONUMENT AND TILE
COMPANY.
Designers and Manufacturers of ar
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400 Ladies white shirt w0is,. Use
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

FOR PUBLICATION

Department OF the Interior.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON. Miss.
April IS, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that
the following named settler has
filed notice Of his intention to
make final proof in support of
his clam, and that SAID proof
will be made before the Chancery
Clerk, Kemper County, at De
Kalb, Miss, on May 25, 1908,
viz William H.. Mathews, II. E.
No. 38006 tor the SCI, Sec, Is,
I. 10 ~, K. Is Feast OF Choc-
taw Meridian.
He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous
residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz
w. B.. Joyner, j. w. Hall,.E.
II. Kent and p. w. Tilton all OF
Sucarnochee, Mississippi.
FRED w. COLLINS, Register.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
HoMEsEBKERs-HALF Rates.

On the first and third Tuesdays dur
ing May ard June, the Mobile & Ohio
agents, Bonneville to LAuderdale, Mise
and starkville, Mics. to Montgomery,
Ala, inclusive, will sell rouud trip
h~omeseskers' tickets TO points in Texas
Oklahoma and Indian Territory, Ar
kaneas, Louisiana and Mexico, at rates
Of ONE FARE plus ST. 90 Tor the round
trip. Ask agents, or write Jno. NJ.
Beall, A. q. P. A., st. Louis, for partic.
uiars.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
TaE X-RAYs.

Recent experiments, by practical tests
and examination with the aid OF the
A-Rlys, establish il as a tact that ca
tnfrh OF the stomach is not a disease of
itseli, but that it results from repeated
attacks of Indigestion. How can l
cure my indigestion :" Kodol Dyspep-
sia Cure is curing thousands. It will
IRE you of indigestion aud dyspepsia,
and prevent or cure catarrh of the
stomach. Kodol digests what you cat
makes the stomach sweet. Sold by
NJ. E. Ward.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
A TEST.

To ave g life DR.. L. G. Merritt, OF
No. Mehoopany, Pa, mads a startling
test resulting in a wonderful cure He
writes "a patient wac attacked with
violent hemoTrhag-s, caused by ulcera-
ton o. the stouiacn. | had oftea found
Electric Bitters excellent for acute
.stomsch and liver troubles, so / pre~
scrlhed them. The patient gained from
the first. and has not had an attack in
II moDths.' Electric B.tters are posi-
lively guaranteed for dyspepsia, lndi-
g%estion. constipanop and kidney trou
bles, Try then. Only SOC. al NJ. r..
Wards.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
THE Wastes OF TIE RnnY-

Every seven days the blood, muscles
and bones tf a man of average size lose
two pounds os WORKOUT tissue. THIS
vase cannot be r~eplenished and the
health aud strength kept up without
perfect digestion. When the stomach
and digestive organs fail to perform
their functious, the strength let's down,
health gives way, ard disease sets up,
hodoi Dyspepsia Cure enables the stom.
ach and digestive organs to digest and
ssslmllste all of the wholesome food
t9at mey be eaten into the kind OF
blood that rebullds the tissues and pro-
tecis the health and strength of the
mind and body. Kodol cures indIges
ton, dyspepsia and all stomach tTou.
bIes. II IS an ideal spring tonic. sold
by NJ. Z. Ward.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
Won't FoLLow ADVICE AFTER
PAYING FOR IT.
fine and caakets at Dukes.

In a recent article q prominent ply
stefan says: at ia next 10 Impossible
for the physician 10 get his patients to
carry out any prescribed course of hy-
gisne or diet to the smallesC extent; he
has hut one resort left, namely, the
drug treatment" When medicines are
used Tor chronic constipation, the most
mild and gentle obtainsble, such IS
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets, should be employed. Their use is
not followed by constipation, as they
leave the bowels in a natural and
healthy condition. For sa!e by NJ. E.
Ward, druggist.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
nopper and shotts ENcentea.

To II VoTERs OF KEMpER @ UNITY:
We, the undersigned candidates for
Represer tative Of Kemper Comfy, APP
prec'ahug the fact that the people Of
Kemper have suffered a partial failure
OF crops fer the past three years III d
knowing the scarcity Of feed stn1a and
the high price thereof; and believing
that men to reprts sent the public inter
est ought to be st lecsed upon their
views upon public questions, and their
personal character as men ard heliev.
ing that the canvass in our q C should
largely be made at public gatherings OF
at a time when the people are at leisure,
Be it therefore resolved, That we will
c%ouffns our canvass to public occasions
uutil July lst next, when each OF the
candidates will enter into the canvass
as his best judgment may dictate.
Be it further resolved, That the pub.
lie Is requested to give notice. through
the coIumDs of the county newspapers
OF al picnles and other gatherings of a
public nature, so that we NAV meet
With them and present our claims for
their s~uffrages.
Be it further resolved, Thst each of
the undersigned bas a right to publish
anything ne may deem expedient.
tSianed) GEO. H E~rHRIDGE,
l. D GUM,
J.'K. sTENNIs,
G. J. R~RScHER,
A. E GRANTHAM,
T. f. SALTER,
WIN KELL1s.
Messrs- II. A. Shots and John c.
Hopper do not subscribe to this agree
ment, preferring to make canvass ac-
cording to their own taste.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
Choctaw Association.

The Ministers and d acons Meefir o
of the Choctaw Baptist Association will
convene wi h the D.Kalb Baptist
Church on Friday before the 9Th Sab.
bath in May, 1903, at 10 o'clock a. 10.
Program is as follows:
devotional exercises.
2-Is it right for a church to with
draw fellowship from her members for
drunkenness or dancing? j. FL. Rss.
Sis baptism the door into the
church? G. Gay.
What is the otfice Of the church ?
B. ;. Gay,
5-The fret New Testament Church
where, when and by whom organized
j. /. Williams.
6-What did the world lose in the
fall of Adam? Thos. G Rosset.
Are the DEGREES and foreknowledge
OF God SYNONYMOUS? A. A. Taylor.
S-Harmonjzs I John /: $40 with /
John III: g.. w. H. Davis.
9-Saturday 10 q. 10. Meeting Of the
Executive Board.
lO-Sabbatn morning, 10 o'cloGk-De
votional exercises; II o'clock-Preach-
ing from the stand.
q. GAY,
W. H. DAVIS,
A. a. TAYLoe,
j. L. WILLIAMS,
Committee.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
HALF RATES TO MERIDIAN AND JACKSON

HALE RATES TO MERIDIAN AND JACKSON
Account FoDr States Colonization
League and Board Of Trede Meeting,
Meridian, Mics, May 26 1908, and D O.
ication Ceremonies = Laying Corner
Stone State Capital, and State Confed-
crate Feteraus Reunion, Jackson, Mics
issippi, June 2-3, 1903; Mobile & Ohio
ticket agents in Missrssippi will cell
tickets at rate OF FARE plus % cents
for the round trip. Ask agents for
PARTICULARS.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

Up to June 10Th, one way second
class colonist tickets will be sold daily
at very low ra,es ftom coupon stations
of the Mobile & Ohio r r. to points In
Oregon, Washington, British Co.umbia,
Montana aud Idaho. Ask agent OF
write Jno. M. Beall, A. @. P. a., St.
Louis, for particulars.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
Duck ARREST.

J. A. Gulleoge of Verbena, Ala was
twice in the hospital from a severe case
OF piles, ~causing "a tumors. After doc
tore and al remedies tailed, Bucklen's
Aruiea Salve quickly arrested further
irh smmat % and cured him II con
aners aches and kills pain. 25c. at II.
+ Wards drug store.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
May 1921, 1908
BR1naE NOTICE.

Sealed bids are invited to bs filed on
or before tue first Monday in June,
1903, with Sam O. Bell. Chancsry Clerk
Of Kemper County, Miss, for building
the Hopper bridge across S~ucarnochee
Greek. Pans and spec fcations are on
file in the Cnancery Clerks Office at
DeKalb. SO At
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
HAIr RATES TO ST. LOUIS.

Account Tairty-frst S~aeneerfest Of
North American Saengsrbund, at ST.
Louis, June 1920, 1903, Mobile q Ohio
agents will sell tickets at rate of ONE
FARE Plus 25 cents for the round trip.
Dates of sale June l6-l7, 1903. Ask
agents, or write Jno. NJ. Beall, a. G. P.
A., st. Louis, for particulars.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
A Promlnen Minister Recon

A Promlnen Minister Recon-
mends Chamberlaiu's Collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy
Rev. Francis ]. Davidson, pas
tor OF the st. Matthew Baptist
church and president Of the 3rd
District Baptist Association
2731 2ud st. N. O, writes as fol-
lows: II have used collie and
Diarrhoea Remedy for cramps
and pains in the stomach and
found 1t eqcellent. 1t is III fact
the best cramp and collie remedy
| have ever used. Also several
OF my parishioners have used it
with evually satisfactory re suits
For sale by ward.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
A Demonstration of What
Chamberlain's Cole,
Cholera and

ClOleTa ana
Diarrhoera Remedy can Do.
"One OF our customers, a high.
ly respected citizen OF this place,
had been for ten years a sufferer
from chronic diarrhoea," writes
Walden 4 Martin, druggists of
Enterprise, Ala. "He had used
various patent preparations aud
been treated by physicians with
out any permanent benefit. A
few months ago he commenced
taking Chamberlain's Cole Chol
era and Diarrhoea Remedy and
in "a short time was entirely cur
ed Many citizens of Enterprise
who know the gentleman will
testify to the truthtulness OF this
statement" For sale by Ward.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
CLOSING Exnpcisrs-scooBA HIcu

Monday, 25, of May, Il a. m.-An.
nuel Address by MI. R. f. Wllburn.
Tuesday, 26 b of May, II 2. m.-Com-
mencement Sermon by Dr.. j. E. Jones.
Mondcy night and Tuesday night,
25th and 26 sh-Eatertainments by the
School.
Everybody is invited.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

Invitations have been issued
to the wedding, at the residence
of the brides parents at Tusca
nola, Miss, on Tuesday evening,
May 18th, 1908, of Miss Nora,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Blakely, to Mr.. Joseph Ernest
Hoge. Mr.. and Mrs. Blakely
were formerly OF this county and
lived near Evansville, and their
many friends will join US in wish
ing the sweet young bride pros.
perity and happiness unalloyed.
The name of John N. Hopper
was this week added to the list
of candidates for Representative
announced in the columns of the
HERALD. Mr.. Hopper is well
and favorably known through
out the county, and his many
friends will doubtless rally to his
support at the primaries.
Rev. Mr.. Ray, of Meridian,
preached a most interesting err
mon at the Presbyterian Church
Tuesday night. Owing to the
inclement weather, but a small
congregation was present, but
they were amply repaid tor brav-
ing the elements.
Miss Mary Wllbourn has been
notified by Gen. Robert Lowry
that she has been selected as one
of the Maids OF Honor for the
State at-large at the re union of
the U. G. v. at New Orleans
next week.
Britt Kerr, a young negro man
living on Mr.. b. 7. Ashtord's
place, was taken sick Sunday
with some stomach trouble and
died Tuesday night.
We notice that in Scooba. as
elsewhere, the so called "weaker
vessels" have taken Aaron and
Hur's places in church matters.
We learn of the serious illness
of Mrs. William locke, of near
Evansville. We trust her illness
may prove but transitory.
1t is expected that the Rev.
Thomas Kimbrough will fill the
pulpit of the presbyteriau
Church next Sunday.
We are pleased to note that
both Mrs. Geo. H. Kimbrough
and Mrs. John Kimbrough are
much improved.
A little shifting OF local freight
was done at this place yesterday
the first since the strike was
declared.
DR.. N. Is. heelock, OF Fort
Wayne, Ind is the guest OF the
family OF Col. JAS. Ii. Duke this
week.
Hon, Sam 0. Bell and his faith
er, Judge I. 2. Bell, OF DeKalb,
were visitors to Scooba Friday
last.
Miss Freda Goldsmith, OF Port
Gibson, Miss, Is visiting her
sister, Mrs. IL. Rosenbaum.
Col. j. II. Duke is in attend
auce on the meeting ot the &. of
z. IN Meridian this week.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

From Southern star.
Mrs. J. ]. Daniel presented Us with a
radlsh the other day that measur d
To rteen inches In lepg h, twelve end
Que half inches in circumference and
Weighing two and one quarter pounds.
This undoubtedly is the largest radish
ever raised in our comfy.
, Or. Murtock McRae hes returned
from the medical college at Memphis,
Tenn, where he graduated only a fe y
DAYS age. He is one Of Ksmper couu-
! tvs brainy and promising young men
and TO say that he viii be of great
! worth and aid 10 the suffering is only
mildly putting il.
A mousterta ish weighing % pounds
was caught by Mr.. Geo. McDade in su-
] %carnochee creek last Friday morning
| This, perhaps, is the larges: fish ever
! caught in u county with hook aud
line.
f, Or. u. A Rush, son of that whole
souled gentleman and patriotic citizen
w. V Rnsh, graduated q the Atlanta
Dental College, Of Atlanta, ca, on the
30fh ult.
A SURE THING.
tits said that nothing is sure except
death aud taxes, hut that is not alto
ge.her true. DR. Kings New Discovery
Tor consumption Is 3 sure cure for all
luug and throat troubles. Thousands
can testify to that. Mrs G. B. NanMe-
tire OF Shepherdtowp, w. VA. saye Il
had a severe ease of bronchitis and for
q year tried everything l heard OF, but
GOT no relief. One bottle of DR.. Kings
New Discovery then cured me abso
lu'ely It'sinfallible for Group, whoop-
inx cough, grip, pneumonia and cons
sumption. Try it. Is's guaranteed by
VI. +. Ward, druggist. Trial bottles
free. Regular S z3s soc Sl.00.
Have you seen TO it that your prem
isea are cleaned up and al possible
germs OF disease aud sorrow have been
excluded? The warm weather will come
along before you scarcely realize it, and
II dirty place will surely be an un.
healthy place. One of the best invest
ments any man can make and keep
around his premises is a barrel CT lime.
AID it should be literally used in every
part Of the yards, outbuildirg4 and
places where decay is possible.-Ex.
a LITTLE EARLY RISER
now and then, at bedtime, will cure
constipation, hiliousness aud liver trou.
hles. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
the famous little pills that cure by
arou; ing the secretiops, moving the
bowels gently yet e~ffectually, and Civ
ing such tone and strength to the glands
of the stomach and liver that the cause
of the louble is removed entirely. and
il continued for a few GAYS there will be
DO return Of the complaint. Sold by
NJ. l.. Ward.
The old saw, "a stitch in time saves
niEe," is a good one. There are a few
'stitches" that ought to be taken in
orr sidewalks at once, for if some one
slips and fails some dark night into
one of these holes, the unsaved nine
sti chee ma mean the mulcting of the
town treasury of a nice little sum sc
DAMAGE.
Cofing ard caskets at Dukes.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

Scooba Camp No "a W. o. W., meet:
Che Il; and Srd Tuesday nights in eaot
menth, at : O'clock.
j W. Carter, Clerk.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

Soooba Lodge No. 2I35. K. Of H.. meet
the lst and Srd Tuesday nights Of eaCl
month. ut s o'clock.
d. L. Turner Reporter
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
TO CURE A COLD IN N
DAY

Take Laxotive Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund
the money if it tails to cure. E.
w. Groves signature is OF each
box.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

seooba Lodge No 1866. X. of P. meets
the lst ami Srd Monday nights in each
month. at I o'clock.
A Uomnanck SpcrefaYy.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
THE HERALD.
Secret and Fraternal.

Jegersop Lodge No. lac. a. F. & A. NJ Z,
meets Thursday night on or before the
drst full moon ia each month at Z o'clock.
NJ. Z. Ward, Secretary.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14
EXCURSION

To New Orleans on Account
Confederate Veteran Reunion,
May 1921, 1908.
For the above occasion the
M. 4 O. r. r. will sell round trip
tickets to New Orleans and re
turn from the 16 to q Of May,
1908, at the following rates:
from Enondale, $5,55, Scooba,
Porterville, Sucarnochee and
w ahalak $3.50 each, limited to
leave New Orleans. returning,
May "a, 1903.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

Messrs- II. A. Shots and John c.
Hopper do not subscribe to this agree
menF, preferring to make canvass ac-
cording to their own taste.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-05-14

Rev. Mr.. Ray, of Meridian,
preached a most interesting err
mon at the Presbyterian Church
Tuesday night. Owing to the
inclement weather, but a small
congregation was present, but
they were amply repaid tor brav-
inc the clements.
Hattiesburg daily progress. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 18??-1909, 1903-11-23
PR0BY.BUTLfR CONTROVERSY.
Celebrated Case Will Be Tried in
the Franklin County Circuit
Court This Week.

jackson, Nov. %. The FIR anklin
county circuit court this week will
be engaged with the celebrated PROXY
Butler controversy, which has attract
ed considerable public interest for the
past two years. Judge Robert Pow
ell left here today to appear as coun-
sci for PROXY during the trial.
Mr.. PROXY WIS serving as tax col
lector of the county and Mr. Butler
as county treasurer. In making
settlement the treasurer claims that
through an inadvertance he gave the
collector a receipt for So, 900 which
was not included in the amount turn
ed over to him. A spirited legal
fight occurred in the courts and was
carried to the supreme court on ap-
peal, where reversal was secured on
the preliminary sparring. The trial
this week will involve all the merits
of the case. 1t is feared that much
diff Guilty will be encountered in Sc
curing a jury, owing to the fact that
an intense fractional feeling has zen
aroused between the friends OF the
two officials.