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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1903-08-13

From Lisbon the American squadron
sailed for yillefranche. southern
France.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
n~OOresylIle.
In Ripley Sentinel.

One of the most pleasant times in tie
history of Mooresyille, was the last
Oh: istinas which was duly celebrates by
the people of this vicinity. The first
event that brought the citizens OF the
place together was a Christmas tree at
the Methodist church that furnished
manv evidences of the love and esteem
in which the citizens hold each other.
JAS. Boggan. Esq, had been invited to
be present and address the audience and
came forward and was introduced by
G, W. Patton. Esq. Mr.. Boggan's re-
marks were confined to the origin of
the sacred occasion and he reviewed the
usuage as practiced in different countries
and in different ages OF the worlds his
tory. His address was very appro-
pirate and much enjoyed by those pres
ent. After the addresses several little
girls came forward and recited Christ
mas carols and appropriate selections
to the great delight OF the audience.
While these ceremonies were going on
eager eyes Toasted on the tree that was
grooming under the many gifts hanging
upon irs wide spreading branches. At
this juncture our own old Santa Claus
forward and distributed the pres.
ents from the tree delivering each with
his accustomed humor and d~elighting
the heart Of the luckey one.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02

City Ordinance.

An ordinance fixing the compensation
of the City Treasures of the City of Tu-
pelo
Sec. /. Be it ordained by the Mayor
and Board OF Alderman of the City of
Tupelo. that all ordinances of said City
now existing fixing the compensation of
the Treasurer of said City are hereby
repealed and that from and after this
date the Treasurer of the City Of rupelo
shall be entitled o have and retain as
his compensation the sum of two hun
dred and fifty dollars per annumn out
of any funds coming into his hands be-
longing to said City. which amount
shall be retained out OF each ct the diff
ferent funds OF said City in such proper
ton as each of said funds shall bear to
the entire amount of all funds collected
for the benefit OF sad town.
Sec. 2. That said salary above pro-
voided for shall be paid to said Treas
urer quarterly out of the City fund and
the distribution among the different
funds shall be made at the end of each
year.
The above ordinance was reduced to
writing before being voted upon-was
voted on by sections and each section
voted on by a yea and nay vote. all
members present voting foreach section.
This December End, 1902.
w. ID. ANDERSON, Mayor.
C. w. Troy. CLERK.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
TupeIO Write Up.

The writer as is known to many
of you readers, has a habit of at
tending Methodist Conferences.
He always receives kind treatment
from the citizens where conference
is held, and enjoys those grand
meetings, getting good out of them
every time. But he feels that it
may safely be said of the Annual
Conference at Tupelo, Miss, Dec.
as, that it was the largest, best,
and most enjoyable of the past.
Bro. }. A. Bowen, once Il pas
tor, is a MASTER when 1t comes to
entertaining a conference Of ITS
to 200 members and a host of
visitors.
The enterprising citizens of
that rapidly growing and already
prosperous city, did themselves
proud in the way of genuine hos
pitaIity aud kindness TO delegates
They all seemed to vie with each
other, as to who could manifest
the most cordiality and c%levernesS.
While this writer feels like he
had the best home. being with
that prince of landlords, Van G..
Kiucannpn, aud his accomplished
wife, it is quite probable others
took the same view of their homes.
My daughters, Eta and Anna,
were delighted with their home at
Mrs. Kate Finley's. Their en-
joynent was intensified too by
being invited to join their fat her
at more than one of those superb
dinners in friend v. G. Kincan-
mons home.
l hope it won't be long until
an other conference will be held at
Tupelo. l have already spoken
for quarters at same place, and
given notice that | would not OBJ
ject to having the same room
mates, Rev. J.. f. Thomas and
Senator A. Fl. George.
JNO. Y. MURRY.
In Ripley Sentinel.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02

The entire country is feeling
the effect of the scarcity of coal
and in many of the larger cities
of the north there has been much
suffering. This shortness is due
to the closing down of the mines
during the several strikes through
out the mining districts. 1t is
feared that the distress may he
widespread and SO far there seems
to be no means of relieving the
situation.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
In John Browns State.

The worst case Of lynching yet
reported of a negro comes from
the holier than thou state Of Kan
sas, where the wrong man was
hung for supposed murder. With
out waiting to investigate sufici-
emily to locate the real culprit q
Kansas mob in a most wanton and
bloodthirsty manner, takes an in
nocent negro from the officers of
the law and blunderingly attempts
to hang him. The half dead body
falls to the ground and is seized
by the frenzied crowd and with a
brutality that would make the saw
age blush, the mans throat is cut
from ear to ear. In this condition
he is again swung up and the few
sparks Of life remaining are
strangled out of him. Later it
is discovered that a brother of the
dead man was guilty of the MUIR
der which the mob had sought ito
avenge. The members of this
mob committed a foul murder.
The life of an innocent man IS
ruthlessly taken. We will now
see what steps the governor of the
state will take to punish the offend.
ers. No section of the country
has ever furnished a more revolt
ing spectacle than this one report
ed from the state where John
Browns body lies Wondering in
the clay.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02

The decision of President Roose-
velt to decline to arbitrate the
Venezuelan controversy will be
endorsed by the American people
as n wise and correct conclusion.
The various questions arising in
this controversy to some extent
affect our own people and we
should have nothing to do with
the matter farther than is ece
ssry to uphold the principles for
which this country has stood in
the past and are no ready t, en-
force. The reference Of the ques-
tions in dispute to The Hague
Conference, the court Of the
nations, should be hailed by all
lovers of peace as II recognition
OF arbitration as the best means
of settling international troubles.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02

Mai. Jonas of the Aberdeen
Examiner has contended all
along that a big meat crop would
be slaughtered in Mississippi
during the winter of 1902 and
has deprecated the fact that
the press Of the state made
= cry Of mo meat" which
has served to keep up the exhor-
bitant prices. In order to as
certain the condition of his coun-
try he took the streets and made a
canvass Of the farmers he saw and
citizens in the city of Aberdeen
and in two days the result OF his
work was a revelation. In his
last paper he publishes nearly a
half a page OF names giving the
amount Of meat killed by each, the
list ranging from 500 to 10000
pounds. We r surprised to
fnd that the Major was SO nearly
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
deorge Elliot.

Mrs. J. Quitmar Robins in her
usual pleasant manner delight
fully entertained the Fortnightly
Matinee Club Wednesday after
noon Dec. the 10th, in her ele-
giant new home on South church
street. In the decorations an
most del cious refresh ments sug-
gestions of approaching Yule tide
was in evidence, red and gr.en
being the prevailing color. Ate r
the very interesting program from
the subject George Elliot. The
hostess had arranged an interest
ing contest in which Xmas. was
again in evide ice, tn, members
and visitors wers called upon 10
guess a "Xmas. Menu" IN which
several were alloyel to draw for
the prize, Mrs. Sim Kinds prov
ing the lucky n and was pre-
scented with a box of crystallized
cherries. The program was as
follows:
Roll call.
Minutes of last meetings,
Sketch of George Elliot,
Mrs. Asa Allen.
"Mrs. Poyser has her say out"
Mrs. Anderson.
Selection from Mill on The Floss
Mrs. Will Robins.
Invited guests present were
Mesdames J. R. Frazer, Lee Hines,
Bonner, Everett Miller Of Leland,
Savage. Alabama, Ledyard, Meri.
dian, Finley, Miss Troy,
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
ANNOUNCEMENT

We are authorized to
Per Chancery Clerk
NORBIN JONES.
G. w. LONG.
1sr Sheriff
WILL KELLY.
J. S. PARKS.
F. H. MITTS,
ksr Floater Representative from
Lee and Itawamba counties,
GUY w. MITCHELL.
Pr Supervisor,
5th District
w. Nj. ROBERTS.
4h District
J. q. CALHOUN.
Ord District
J. w. BARNES.
ROBT. BURT.
Der County Treasurer,
WILLIS HOPKINS.
For Circuit Clerk,
f. L. KINCANNON.
Tax Assessor,
G. w. GREEN.
For County Superintendent,
e. P. CLAYTON.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02

After tw%enty-slx years Nicks-
burg can now have tne vessels
that ply the Mississippi and Yazoo
rivers land at the wharves which
lie idle except durings periods
Of high water. The Mississippi
a quarter a century ago deserted
the Hill City and ploughed it's
way several miles west on Louis
ana soil. Engineers devised the
schemes of turning the waters of
the Yazoo river into a canal which
has just been completed to the
old bed Of the Mississippi at the
foot Of Vicksburg. The water
thus secured will greatly facilitate
the river traffic of the historic
city and prove Il great benefac-
ton. The canal was dug at the
sxpe lse of the national govern
mem costing 81, 500, 900.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
Good Health

and pure blood are inseparable. If
your blood is bad, your health must suf-
fer. Poor blood allows the body to lose
vitality just as a poor fire under the
boiler allows the steam to run down.
From poor blood to impure blood is but
a step, and impure blood is mother to a
large percentage of human ills. DR..
Harter's Iron Tonic is an antidote for
both poor and impure blood, for it is
both a builder and purifier = food
and a medicine. 1t is the best combi-
nation of the kind known to medical
science, and its success for nearly half
a century has led to its endorsement by
thousands of medical men who have
been unable to find a substitute.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
r1eetIng.

Notice is hereby given that a meeting
OF the Stockholders Of the First Nationl
al Rank OF Tupelo. Miss will be held at
the banking office at Tupelo on Tues
day, Jan, 18th, 1903, for the purpose
OF electing officers for the ensuing year.
and t~ransacting such other business as
may legeally come before The meeting.
s. 7. Harley. President.
12-19-4t.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02

We are in receipt of the Caucas-
ian. a new weekly at Okolona with
Mess Robertson and Scrimpsher
As proprietors. The copy we
have received is well COTTON up
geographically and is we'll edited.
We wish the projectors of the
new enterprise much success.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
Reception.

The seventh annual reception
given by the. ladies Of the Fort
nightly Matinee Club to their hus-
bands in the home Of Mr.. and
Mrs. ". C. Kincannon, December
26th, 1902, was one long to be
remembered for the pleasure af-
forded those present. AS one at
ter another approached the home,
the lights from the windows
sparkled a warm welcome of ex-
pectant pleasure and on entering,
one was convinced that "yuletide"
in all its glory was upon US, holly
and mistletoe hung in graceful
festoons in the elegant double
parlors. Near the door stood the
host and hostess and in their
usual cordial manner greeted
each guest. AS we gazed CD the
scene of pleasure we could but
note that, after all, we are but
grown up boys and girls entering
into the Christmas tide with de-
lightful pleasure as of yore. At
ter being comfortably seated by
the glowing fires, voices mingling
in happy conversation, the tap of
the Presidents bell lulled the
sound anu reminded us that some
thing else was in store-Music
An! ever welcome music-beauti
fully rendered by Mesdames An.
derson, billiard, Senter and Miss
Clark, each in rotation, held the
guests entranced with vocal selec-
tions. and Mesdames Thomas, Elk.
in ard Misses Topp with instru-
mental selections. We felt-''1f
music be the food'of love, play
on" but another interesting fea'
ture of the evening was in store
a Geographical Contest IL
which the gentleman alone were
allowed to enter, as we watched
their puzzled faces we realized al
inward pleasure at their dilema
each wife tho had a longing to
lend a helping hand, but alas! no
so, they must for one solve thu
problem alone, all worked diligent
ly, but it fell TO the lot of two
Messers Weaver and Duncan tt
draw for the prize, Mr.. Duncan
proving the lucky one, the prize
a handsome hat brush, was pre-
sented by our host.
awe can live without poetry
music, art, etc, but realized mai
cannot live without cooks" the
Club members realizing this truth
had prepared most delicious re.
freshments served in three courses
Too quickly the time had fitted
by, the hour arrived to bid adier
to an evening Of %unalloyeC
pleasure and wend our way home
ward "and close our eyes on gar
nished rooms to dream" of another
Christmas tide.
Visitors present to enjoy this
glimse Of Club life were: Mrs,
Annie Robins Ledyard of Meri'
dian, Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Weaver,
of Memphis, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas
Long, Mr.. and Mrs. j. g. Kincan.
non, DR.. and Mrs. i. ?. Elkin,
Mr.. and Mrs. R. L. Pound, Mr..
and Mrs w. w. Trice, Mrs. Robt.
Afford, Cairo, III, Misses Kate
Kincannon, Irene Blair, Nell
Clark, Katie and Clara Topp, Liz
zie Armstrong, Mrs. B. Pledge,
Mr.. Eugene st Clair.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
RATES OF ADVERTISING.

DISPLAY advertisements at rate OF
& 90 per running inch per month OF Jour
weeks. Liberal discounts made on yearly
contracts.
Notice OF meetings of strictly chart
table organizations will be inserted one
Hne free; all other notices must be paid
NJ.
All local notices will be charged at the
pate of 5 cents per line each insertion.
s. local taken for less than % cents.
Ekvre will be no deviation from this rule.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
Non-R Residence Notlce.
NH STATE OF MISSISSIPPI

THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To j. d. Robinson and S. r.. Robinson,
An attachment at the suit of a. j.
Rogers &Son against your estate, for
three hundred and fifty dollars, return
able before the Circuit Court OF, Lee
County, at Tnpelo. Mississippi. has
been executed and i now pending in
said Court, and unless yon appear be
fore said Court on the Bird Monday of
February, 1903. and plead to said ac-
ton, judgement will he entered, and
the estate attached will be sold.
This 9th day OF December. 1902.
+. L. klNCANNON,
Circuit Court elk, OF Lee County.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
....e by DuyIng

.cA5ee's 10 Chill Cure is a purgae
tive; you need no other. Largest bot
tle for the money and is guarantee
to cure or money refunded. Ask your
sggist for McGee's &c Chill Cure
41steless.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
McGee,s Baby El1yfr

Wakes babies healthy, fat and
i, on.r. It contains no opium or other
.el OILS. When yourbaby IS ~fretful,
bottle and you will gel The
49,. 4siccs, p and 60c,
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
NOTICE.

Ne communication will appear in the
40, Of the Journal of the week it is
wnled in il it is received later thai
~av at noon of that week.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02
Dr.Harter's
Iron Tonic

VIII insure you against the many evils resulting
from impure blood. Scrofula, pimples, blotches.
kidney disorders, rheumatism, govt, dyspepsia,
female weakness, anamia, chlorosis. ETC., are a
rev OF them; but the greatest evil, the greatest
danger, is the general weakening Of the whole
system, which affords an opening for every
passing disease.
The following is only one of the thousands Of
testimonials we have received:
Detroit, Mich, Jan. 10, 1901.
! commenced using Dr.. Harter's Iron Tonic
when PROSTATE from a severe attack Of rheuma-
tlsm. After using three bottles all traces Of
this disease were completely eradicated from my
system, and my general health was restored.
AS o blood purifier DR.. Harter's Iron Tonic
has no equal, and I most sincerely
1t to all persons suffering from Indigestion,
fatigue, rheumatism, and the many weakened
conditions of the system produced by impover-
ished blood" Marguerite F. Yeazell,
No. $40 Second Ave.
The Tupelo journal., 1903-01-02

Dear SIR
I have been riding the Saddle I bought
Of you and am perfectly delighted with it,
7 consider it the best Saddle on the market
today-+the easiest on both rider and horse.
Yours truly,
G. W. GREEN,
MISS. Tax Assessor.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-12
The Youths Companion in 1908.

The Youths Companion in 1908.
During 1905 the Youths Compaion
will publish in - weekly issues
serial stories. each a book in itself. re-
Iectiug American life in home, camp
aud field.
special articles contributed by famous
men and women travellers, essayists.
soldiers sailors, statesmen and men OF
affairs.
thoughtful and timely editorial articles
cE important public and domestic ques-
tions.
short stories by the best of living
story writers-stories Of character.
stories of achievement, stories OF hui
NOR.
short notes ON current events, and dis
industry.
bright and amusing anecdotes. items
of strange and curious knowledge.
poems and sketches.
This is what the Youths Compan-
ion offers its readers during 1903. And
the quality of it is fully equal to the
quantity. 1t is edited for the entire
family. The busiest people read it be-
cause it is condensed, accurate and
helpful.
It's weekly summary of important
news is complete and trustworthy.
Is editorial comment on political
and domestic questions is on-partis-
! an; it aims to state facts in such
| way that the reader can use them as
the basis of an intelligent opinion.
Tvs weekly article on hyGiahe is u the
of the household 1t reflects on every
page the wholesome. Industrious
home=loving, home making side of
American life-the life of noble aims
and honorable ambitions.
A full announcement Of the new
volume will be sent with sample copies
The new subscribers for 1903 who
send $1.75 for the new volur1a at once
will receive free all the remaining is-
sues for 1902, including the double
| hfl alc br
calendar for 1908, Autographed In
twelve colors and gold.
THE YOUTHS COMPANION,
144 Berkeley Street. :. Boston. Mass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-12

On days mentioned below the sale
of one-way Colonist tickets is author
lied from St Louis, Thehis, Cairo
Hnd Memphis, under the following
conditions One-half of the standard
first class one-way rate, plus $500.
Missouri.-All points on ST. L., S.
w. Ry., south of Delta, Mo.
Arkansas.-All points, except Lit.
tie Rock and points on Little Rock
Branch between Altheimer and Lit.
tie Rock.
Texas.-All points.
Louisiana.-To all points on the Cot
ton Belt, Kansas City Southern, T.
& p. Except New Orleans), H. & S.
and Southern Pacific Except La,
Fayette).
Oklahoma and Indian Territory
AL points
Dates of Sale-October 2lst, NO.
vember Al. and 18th, December 2nd
and 10Th, 1902; January 9th and goth,
February ID and 18th and April ttb
and 21st, 1908.
Tickets are to be second class tick,
cts, limited to continuous passage
and plainly stamped on each coupon
"Colonist." These tickets will not be
honored in standard sleeping cars.
f. w. LeBEAUME.
General Passenger and Ticket Agent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-12
COTTON BELT ROUTE.
Mardi Gras.

New Orleans, La. February 1924,
1898
Rate, one fare, plus two (s2) dol
lars for the round trip.
Dates of sale. February II to 10,
1903, inclusive.
Return limit, February %, 1903, ex-
cept that by depositing return portion
of ticket with the joint agent, New
Orleans, on or before February %,
1903, and upon payment of fifty (50)
cent fee at such time an extension to
a date not later than March IA, 1903,
can be secured.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-12
"MARDI GRAS."

Account the above the ST Louis Iron
Mountain and Southern railway will
sell tickets to New Orleans and return
for $15.25 for the round trip. Tickets
to be sold February II, Is and 10, with
final return limit leaving New Orleans
not later than February 2S.
Limit of tickets can be extended
to March IA, 1898, upon payment of
so cents, joint agency fec
For further information call at Val
lay depot II. n. ATWOOD, Agt.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-12
THE COMPANIONS
CHRISTMAS PACKAGE

Can You think of a gift more Ger
tain to be acceptable than Years
subscription to the Youth, Compan
ion? Is there anyone, young or Old,
who, having once had the paper in
rs hands and looked through it, did
not wish to possess it for his very
own 1t is gift which, far from
losing lis freshness as Christmas re
codes into the past, grows more de
lsIhful. more necessary to ones en-
)yment week by week.
If You wish to make Christmas
present of the Youths Companion,
send the publishers the name and ad-
dress of the person to whom you wish
to give the Companion, with $l.75,
the annual subscription price They
will send To- the address named the
Companion Christmas packet, all
ready for Christmas morning, contain
ing the Christmas number, the Com
panion calendar for 1903, Autographed
in twelve colorS and gold, and sub
scriptiOn certificate for the fiftytwo
issues of 1908
Full illustrated announcement Of the
new volume for 1903 will be sent with
sample copies of the paper to any ad-
dress free
l44 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-12
FRISCO SYSTEM

Special OneWay Colonist Rates to
the Southwest, October, 1902,
to April, 1902, Inclusive.
Rate.
rate plus $500. Children over five
years and under twelve years of age,
one half of such rate.
Territory to Which Tickets May Be
Sold:
To MissOuri-Fr1sco System: To
all points west of and including Cuba
on and south of line to Indian Terri
tory via Monett and Neosho; to all
points, Clinton to Springfield, both
inclusive; to all points, Lamar to
Springfield, both inclusive; to all
points on Aurora Branch, Greenfield to
Aurora, both inclusive.
NOTE-The above authorizes sale
of tickets to all points In Missouri On
Frisco System except to points CT
Clinton and Lamar, and on the Joplin
line west of Peirce City, but includes
Clinton, Lamar and Peirce City.
NJ. K. & T. Ry.-To Nevada and
Clayton.
K. C. S. Ry.-To points Neosho to
Noel, inclusive. and Lisle ITO Katy,
inclusive.
S. L., I. M. & S. Ry.-To Allenville,
Williamsville and points south, In
Guiding Jackson Branch.
S. L. S. w. Ry.-Delta and points
south.
To Arkansas.-All points on Frisco
System, except to points within TWEEN
ty-five miles of Memphis, Tenn. To
cember 2 and IS, 1902.
Jal nary 6 and 20, February and
t.. March 8 and II, April 7 and q
2i. 1902.
Limits Of Tickets.
Tickets must be lin ted to confirm
Gus , saage from starting point 20
lestinat ion.
Routes.
Tickets must be sold only via toutes
via which tho :egular one-Way rates
ordinarily tIply
BRYAN SNYDER, A. HILTON,
Pass. Traffic Mgr. Gen. Pass. Agt
S. F. HUGHES,
Genl Immi grafton Agt
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-12
FOR SALE.

Quarter bloek-120X154 feet-on
Third avenue, close to the business
center of the city. Switch privilege
granted Splendid location for ware
house or Wholesale business or manu-,
featuring plant. Terms reasonable.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-12

Vinegar and tea leaves used together
are excellent for cleaning specimen
glasses and other vases discolered by
flowers.
Never put warm food of any kind
in a covered dish if you wish it to
keep well.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-12

A srasshepper sat ON an old gray stone.
And he heaved a sigh and uttered
moan
AS he plant rely said:
The summer is ended, the harvest Is
oer,
Provisions are scarce. instead of galore
And ! wish ! We're dead
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1903-02-12

I've tarrird too lanE a.4a uttz;,eee e,e
late.
The tir4e has gone by e. te.klng a skate
Ard the autumn is Nttg
The SkN.s overcast. aid the rain vii
com. down.
And il don't freeze | surely shall dr0wi
And laN dead ON my bier.