The leader., 1903-07-08
The Fourth at losve Chitto.

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of July, was day ideal for pic
nics-just enough cloud to make
it pleasant and hazardous at the
same time especially to pairs Of
two who sat under the umbrage
of the trees, or more especially
under umbrellas, with nothing to
think about or prospect over but
ssthe weather. !" This was the
state of affairs at Bogue Chitto;
and a happier thousand of people
we have never beheld. There
was music and dancing and Smol-
lens diversified amusements, and
some speaking by candidates, who
had to be nightly prevailed on
by the biggest man on the grounds
before they could overcome their
shyness and appear, personally,
before the public.
Hon. j. N. Yawn was the gra-
cious master of ceremonies and
first introduced Prof. Dent, can
didate for county superintendent
of education, who earnestly told
of what the future would hold
for Lincoln if he were elected to
the Office to which he aspired.
Hon. j. Hiram McGehee, whose
majestic form, benevolent brow
and confident repose of manner,
had attracted observation among
admiring crowds present, was
next introduced, and in a plain,
convincing manner, eloquent in
its sincerity and unpretentious-
ness, plead his cause as a candi-
date for railroad commissioner.
Then Mr.. Vernon, whose hand
some personality caused many to
err in their judgment that he
would stake the umbrella Cater
bestowed as per our list of awards
published below brayely held the
stand as a candidate for Aoater
representative, and retired to give
place to Mr.. Hobbs, who might
have been mistaken for a candli-
date had he not at the outset up
held the cause of Mr.. McGehee,
who had preceded him. Mr..
John l. Marshal was then intro
duced as a candidate for chancery
clerk, and people generally felt
very grateful to him for not con
suming more of their time. Hon.
j. N. Yawn next spoke a few
strong, true words .. in praise Of
Coy: LONGING and Judge Ortiz,
who could not be present on ac
count of previous engagements.
Following closely upon the
heels of those gentlemen who
were the cynosure of all eyes as
patient petitioners for public
favor, came the young and elo-
quent orator of the day, Mr..
Wood, Of Simpson county, who
treated htis his audience to a / genuine
"Fourth of July oration,' that
was vigorously applauded and
much appreciated by attentive
listeners, who drew nearer and
nearer the stand to catch the
patriotic sentences and something
of the ardor Of the gifted young
speaker. =
Lemonade and ioa cream stands
and banana and peanut vendors
were all literally patropized all
day long, and the small boy as
we'll as the youthful swain and his
fair partner were all amply salts
fed, as far as such luxuries pro-
ceed to satisfy the inner wants of
man or woman, or their descend
ants.
The contests were full of ami
mated interest; and after the baby
show, grandfathers and fathers,
grandmothers and mothers bowed
low their heads, but not convinced
at all that their special baby was
not the most beautiful in all the
world let alone in lincoln county
or any other, hereahouts.
Following is list of the prizes
awarded /:
Sack race for boys under Is
years old; a hat by Sam Zwirn,
of Bogue Chitto, to Willie Cos
sey, of Whitestown.
For the handsomest candidate
on the grounds; a fine parasol by
Coney 6 Rolian, of Rogue Chit
/ to, to John M. .Guin, candi-
date for Supervisor from Dis
trict 4.
Prettlest girl baby under Is
months old; necklace by A,
StafHer, of Rrookhaven, to little
George Gertrude Brister, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs Emmett Bris-
ter of Bogue Chitto.
Prettiest young lady on the
Io.ro,3ndc..as fSna X 81 hv Iohn M
i Grath u Sons, Brookhayen, to
Miss Jennie Chrisman.
/ Finest baby boy under Is
months Of age; pair Of shoes,
) hose and cap, by A. G. Seavey
4 Sons, Brookhaven, to son Of
d Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brister.