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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10

W.. F. Tucker Chapter U. d. @. will
meet with Mrs. ]. N. Haley Friday
evening.
The New Hope club will meet again
at the Marion school house on the
9th OF June, 1908, at / p. m. All
county and beat candidates invited.
7. F. WILSON, Secretary.
Mrs. Julia Brady, who has been visit
ing her husband In New Orleans for a
couple OF weeks, writes her boys here
that she likes New Orleans much
better than she thought she would,
and Is in no hurry to come back.
The sudden death OF Miss Ella
Elkins, Of Aberdeen, shed q cloud Of
gloom over her many friends In this
community. The precions remains
were laid to rest in the Aberdeen
Cemetery last Thursday evening.
Mr.. A. Creighton is making all his
competitors in gardening take q back
seat this spring on the question of big
potatoes. He used for seed a new
variety of potato and has been bring
ing to market for two weeks the ma
tured product in specimens as large as
his double fists, and as fine lockers as
any one would care to see. Those he
lie digging now we're planted in the
early part Of April, which demon
strates that an immense potato can
be grown in less than so days from
this seed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10

Mrs. Emma Mitchell, $40 Louisiana
street, Indianapolis, Ind, writes;
"For the past five years I have rarely
been without pain, but Peruna has
changed all this, and in a very short
time. Think 1 had taken only two bot
ties before / began to recuperate very
quickly, and seven bottles made me well.
[ do not have headache or backache any
more, and have some interest In hfe.n-
Emma Mitchell.
The coming Of what Is known as the
"new woman" in our country is not
greeted by everyone as II she were .
great blessing. But there Is another
new woman whom everybody is glad 10
see. Every day some invalid woman Il
exclaiming, 81 have been made q new
woman by DR.. Hartman's home treat
ment." It il only necessary TO send
name, address, symptoms, duration OF
sickness and trestmenta already received
to DIR. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio, and
directions for one months treatment
will be promptly forwarded.
II you do not derive prompt and salts
factory results from the use OF Peruna,
write ct once to DR.. Hartman, giving =
full statement Of your case and he win
be pleased to give you his valuable cd
vice gratis, .
Address DR.. Hartman, PresidsnS Of
The Hartman SanitaTium, Columbus, o.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10

The health in our little town is com
paratively good.
A large number Of the patrons Of
the Okolona Ice Factory are rejoicing
over the purchase Of all interest in
the business by Mr.. A. Martin and Nh.
II. F. Waller, and the return Of the
management of the business to the
hands of these two popular gentlemen.
All realize that this change means
prompt and courteous service, and
assures a largely increased trade for
the factory. The 0kolona Ice Faeto-
~ is one Of the best equipped plants
in this section Of the country and is
prepared now to I'LL order for all
neighboring towns requiring ice, at
fair prices. The service throughout
the city Of Okolona is also given
special attention, and Is will be the
pleasure Of the new management to
merit the patronage Of everybody.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10

Miss Avery Harrell has been quite
III for the past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Coates, Of Dub
lin, came I'VE Tuesday morning for a
short visit with relatives and friends
in Okolona.
The Okolona second nine will have
the Aberdeen ball players here for
turee games next week, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday.
Rev. E. E. Thornton, of New
Albany, will preach at Van Vleet on
the third Sunday at IL q. NJ. June p.
Let all who can attend.
Mr.. win Lyles Of Houston was in
our city a few days last week en- route
Tor Birmingham where he enters the
Massey Business College.
Mrs. Callie B. steinberger and her
son, Clinton Oheairs, Of Tupelo, are
spending the week in Okolona, visit
ing with friends and relatives.
Mrs. ]. G. Wilson, Of Bethel Springs,
Tennessee, arrived in this city last
Tuesday and is visiting with her
brother, Mr.. w. P. Conner.
Mrs. Hal Abbott and children came
over from Clarksdale last week, and
will visit for some time with her faith
or and sisters and other friends Of the
city.
Mrs. O. R. King left yesterday, ac-
companied by her two little sons,
Charley Hill and Robert Vaughan, for
a couple Of weeks visit to friends at
Houston.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earnest Hamilton,
who have been visiting airs. Hamil-
toms parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Harrell, returned TO their home at
Humboldt Tuesday evening.
Gov A. H. Longino will speak at
the court house tomorrow, Thursday
June 18th. In making the announce
m9nt last week the types made rs
give last Thursday as the date, which
was an error.
All things considered, the bitterest
II not the most terrible charge yet
brought by the anti-imperialists is this
statement Of D Philadelphia citizen
who declares that General Funston
cannot swim a stroke.
There has been a little cessation of
rains throughout the country, but
threatening clouds still hover over
many sections, and those who have
seen It rain when il tries never know
now when it Is going to pour down
and food everything and everybody
F. F. Hobson has purchased the
grocery store heretofore conducted by
Azwell & Mckinney, and opened bust
ness for himself once more. Mr.,
Hobson is a good business man, and
will receive his share of business,
Attention is directed to his new adj
vertisemet in this issue.
Chump and Ethel Steinberger, who
have been swimming around in Kan
sas for the past month trying to visit
old friends OF childhood days, return
ed home Sunday morning last They
were accompanied by their grand
mother, Mrs. E. Mann, whom many
Of our people will remember as she
visised In Okolona several month .
couple Of years ago.
Mr. R. L. Crawford, mayor of Ely.
Calhoun county was stabbed and
killed at that place on the 9TH inst
Two men Dan Cook and D. Blue.
were lighting, Crawford attempted ia
part them when Cook turned on him.
stabbing him to the heart. He died
instantly. Cook is q desperate char
acter, and is in jail at Pittsboro
Crawford was q good citizen and
prominent candidate for sheriff.
All store account and all past due
notes due me remaining unpaid July
1, 1908, will be placed in the hands o.
Mr.. A. T. StOvall, attorney. for col.
lection. MRS. JAS. s. DULANEY.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
For COUNTY TREASURER.

We are authorized TO announce the name Of
JACK +. THOMPSON, Of Houston, as a can
didate for County Treasurer, subject TO the
decision Of the Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce the name of
GEORGE L. BLAIR, OF Houston, as q can
didate for County Treasurer, subject TO the
decision OF the Democratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce the name of
r. N. ABBOTT, OF Okolona, as a candidate
for County Treasurer, subject to the decision
of the Democratic primary election.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
For CHANcERY CLERK.

We are authorized to announce the name OF
J. HALL, of Houston, as a candidate for
collection TO the ONCE OF Chancery Clerk of
Shtckasaw county, subject the action OF the
Democratic Primary Election.
VIC are authorized to announce the name OF
T. W. HAMILTON as a candidate for Chan
Gerry Clerk of ChickasaW county, subject to
the decision OF the Democratic Primary.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
Low RATEs Do AsHEVILLE.

Account Thirteenth Annual Meeting
Southern Educational Association,
and Quarter Centennial Convention,
National Music Teachers Association,
AsheYille, N. O., June 30-July 8, 1903,
Mobile & Ohio coupon ticket agents
will sell tickets at rate Of one fare plus
S2.25 for the round trip, Ask agents
for particulars.
July cotton was pushed to Is cents
per pound at New Orleans Monday.
Letter go on upl
Any girl would gladly give up q
chaperon for the privilege Of calling
some chap her own.
The indignation Of people is never
at its best until they hear Of q man
buying whisky with money earned By
his wife.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10

We are authorized TO announce the name of
B. T. PRICE. OF OkOlOno, as a candidate for
Representative from Chickasaw county, sub
JecttO the decision OF the Democratic primary.
We are authorized TO announce the name OF
s. H. JOLLY. of OkOlOna, as q candidate for
Representative from Chickasaw county, sub
ject to the decision OF the Democratic pri-
mary.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10

FROM SHILOH.
The farmers are delighted with the
good rain that fell last Saturday and
Sunday.
Quite a number Of Okolona boys at
tended the dance at d. Andrews last
week.
w. T. Brown and daughter, Miss
Pearl went to OkOlona last Friday.
Miss Pearl, is q bright and popular
young lady, and is fast developing
into quite q business woman.
W. T. johnson, of Thelma, attended
the singing at Shiloh Sunday.
Notwithstanding the inclemency of
the weather a good crowd gathered
ct the church Sunday, and spent the
day very pleasantly in conversation
and singing. At noon dinner was
spread by the ladies and all enjoyed it
splendidly.
On the arrival of D. L. Andrews
and his lovely bride at the residence
of ID. Andrews last Thursday night, a
number Of young people assembled
and some spent the time pleasantly in
chasing the glowing hours with flying
feet, while others watched the merry
ones with intense interest.
A certain young man from Friend
ship while on his way to d. Andrews
last Thursday night, though travelling
Ito him. a very familiar road, became
entangled in a tree top which delayed
him some time and caused him to ar
rive too late for supper. X
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
HALF RATES TO NASHVILLE.

Account General Assembly Gum
berland Presbyterian church, Nash
Vile, Tenn, May 21-29, 1908, Mobile
& Ohio coupon ticket agents will sell
tickets to that point at one fare plus
twenty five cents for the round trip.
Ask agents for particulars.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
ROYALTY entertained.

Mrs. Edgar PErchman entertained In
her most gracious way the Twentieth
Century club on Friday afternoon.
The game Of Tennis, which had been
planned, was postponed on account OF
recent rains. A delightful game Of
Progressive Finch was substituted
and highly enjoyed by every one.
The prize was won by Miss Estelle
Buchanan, while the consolation fell
to the lot Of Miss Matte Lee Buchan-
an. Daiuty refreshments closed the
pleasant features of a most happy at
ternoon.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
FoR COUNTY AssFssoR.

We are authorized TO announce the name OF
}. DENDY, of Houston, as a candidate
for Tax Assessor OF Chickasaw county, sub
1ect TO the decision OF the Democratic Pri-
mary election.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
FnR SHERIEF-

We are authorized to announce JOHN W.
HILL, of Houston, a. a candidate for Sheriff
of Chickasaw county, subject to the Demo
cratic primary election.
We are authorized to announce the name of
+. S. CL0PTON as a candidate for Sheriff of
ChickasaW county, subject to the action Of
the Democratic Primary.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
Fon bIsrhicr ArrohNlY

We are authorized to announce the name OF
GEORGE n MITCHELL. OF POntutoc, a. q
as mcandidate for District Attorney, SUBJECT
10 the Democratic primary election,
We are authorized TO announce the name of
J. w. BARRON, OF Aberdeen, (presentincum-
iect TO the decision Of the Democratic primary
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
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CERES. RA~~ the FEFFY
poadeas tSSTi@T1F
Strictly ~ WSIIIuiEt
coaIdsataL - Dwight, IT,

the semi-arid region that no one cstas-
trophe can effect very materially the
general prosperity of Kansas"
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
For SUPERVISOR.

We are authorized to announce the name of
J. w. H. BASKIN, Of Houlka, as a candidate
for Supervisor OF the second district, subject
70 the decision of the Democratic primary.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
FnR SrArr sRNArnR

We are authorized to announce the name OF
L p. HALEY as a candidate for state Sena-
tor from this, the 31st District, subject TO the
action OF the Democrat primary election.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
oKoIoNA, MISS, JUNE 10, 1908.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

hGtes yOr announcement HHdgr This head arc me
SANE 20 one and dH: For @ Beat 0tfcs, g.; for
q County 0Gce, SO; FOR a Disfrict 0fcs, S. 4;
yor q STATE QBsce. &5. Cash lH garaHce
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
SUMMER SCHOOL.

Athens, Ga, July August 8, 1908.
For above occasion, Mobile & Ohio
coupon agents will sell tickets ct rate
of one fare plus % cents fer round
trip. Ask agents for particulars.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10

In order to reduce my large stock
of silks, ribbons, laces and embroid-
cry will sell them ct actual cost for 30
days. MRS. JAS. s. DULANEY.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
HALF Rates to Meridian q Jackson, mis-.

Account -Four States Colonization
League and Board of Trade Meeting,
Meridian, Miss, May 20, 1908, and
Dedication Ceremonies, Laying Cor
ner Stone State Capitol, and State
Confederate Veterans Reunion. Jack
son, Miss, June 2-3, 1908; Mobile s.
Ohio ticket agents in Mississippi will
sell tickets at rate Of one fare plus %
cents for the round trip. Ask agents
for particulars.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
MoNTEAeLE BI8LE soHooL

Monteagle, Tenn, July August
so, 1903. For above occasion, Mobile
s. Ohio coupon agents will sell tickets
at rate OF one fore plus % cents for
the round trip. Asa agents Tor par
ticulars.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
July Number New Idea Woman's Maya
Elne.

@HN&
Everything of interest and impor-
lance to the life and comfort of q
home maker in the Summertime,
from golf to bathing-suits and the
various ways of serving cherries, is
touched upon in the Midsummer
Number of the New Idea W0man's
Magazine. "Parasols and Sun Um-
brells" are reviewed by Kate Wallace
Clements; Frances Dana sets forth
the vogue In Summer Gloves and
Mitts," and Walden Fawcett tells
to Make Porticoes Attractive. "
1.-THE Fourth Of July in Lnzon" is
charmingly described by L. McLaugh-
lin, and q page Of humor delightfully."-
illustrated is an excellent feature for
hot weather. The patterns set forth
the latest vagaries Of fashion, 9 d the
stories are extraordinarily interesting.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10
ube MNessenaer

THE MESSENGER accepts display adver-
Esements from reputable business men and
arms ct % cents per inch q Insertion, and
Business reading notices, or locals, az 10
SCENTS per line for first Insertion. 8 cents per
line each additional Insertion. IL cuts are
used, IS percent additional no wood bases.
NOTICES Of marriages, deaths lodge socials,
church or other entertainments. are admit
ted free, II limited TO 10 lines. AL 10 excess
OF 10 lines must be paid for &c 10 cents per
line, cash for same 10 accompany tie copy.
AL legal notices az legal rates, payable be-
fore af1davit OF publication Is filed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-06-10

The farmers are delighted with the
good rain that fell last Saturday and
Sunday.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-26
0LEEY FOR PRESIDENT.
Boston Globe interviews Vermont Demo
Gratis.

Boston Globe Interviews Vermont Demo
Gratis.
Yesterdays Boston Globe contained a
page Of interviews with leading Demo-
Gratis throughout New England as to
whether they thought New England could
be united on the candidacy Of Richard Oh
ney for president, The following Barre
Democrats expressed themselves as fol-
lows:
Dr. ] Henry Jackson, mayor Of Barre
city. said: "Oluey Is a good man. but
New York state, 1t seems to me, ought to
name the candidate. She can name one
who viii get more votes ID New England
than Olney. / refer to Judge Iarker.
Understand me, have the highest appre-
citation Of Mr. Olney. but he has not the
people with him as has man like Judge
Parker
Ex-Mayor @. VI. Melcher Of Barre, pres
ident Of the Peoples National bank, and
for many years chairman Of the Barre
democratic city committee, said: Il
think Richard 0lney Is the strongest dem
ocrat in New England today He was in
line with the party in 1900, and his rec
ord under Cleveland stamps him as thor.
ough American
Ex-Representative and ex-Postmaster
Frank McWhorter OF Barre, said: 'tMr.
0lney is a man / have always admired.
So far as know and am able to Judge ]
think he would be the best candidate the
democrats could nominate. Personally I
shall be pleased to vote for him.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-26
SECOND RURAL ROUTE
HAS BEEN ALLOWED
Delivery Of Mail, from Barre Post Of
flee, Over East Hin VIII Start
February 1st.

Postmaster Z W. Blsbee has been notl-
fed that the East Hill rural delivery route
has been allowed by the post Office depart
ment, and the delivery Of mail win start
February /. The carrier viii be an.
nounced later.
The route Is as follows, from post
office over Perrin hill 70 w. ]. Clapps
corner, to Carlton corner place where II
touches the first route; thence to Orvis
Bateheder's and the corner of Plalnfeld,
to Cheney Batchelder's; from there Il
runs to the town line, to the school house,
to George Howland's to A. G. Whiteher's.
The route repeats TO Howland's following
East Montpelier road to Currier hill and
thence to Ihwingyille in this city.
From the old hotel site there it starts
over Beckley Hill, to the flour corders, .
to the William Farwell place, to the new
road, to the East Montpelier line, to John
AverilI's, to George Richardson's and
back to the Barre post Cfiice
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-26
Says Superintendent Of
Asylum.
RICHARD HOAR NOTIFIED
East Montpelier Man Who Was Indicted
For the Murder Of Peter
Vorron.

Bartholomew Croto, who was indicted
by the Washington county grand jury for
the murder Of Peter Vorron at East Mont
pelier last fall and who has been IN the
state insane asylum at Waterbury 10 be
observed as to his sanity, has been de-
clared to be insane, and will not be tried
on the charge against him. Thus ends
the case which promised 10 be one Of the
most remarkable ever before the Vermont
courts. Croto will be kept In confinement
at the asylum
Richard A. HoaT, who was assigned to
the prosecution ID the case, received no
tice from Or. Marcelo Hutchinson, super
intendent of the state insane asylum, that
Croto is insane, yesterday. The opinion
was also given that Croto was insane at
the time the crime was alleged to have
been committed The case which has Just
been put over to the next term OF Wash
ington county court, will not be tried.
The killing Of Peter Vorron was a sin.
gularly cold blooded act, as the murdered
man was waylaid one night as he was 60
ing to his home with load Of wood As he
was walking beside his horse a shot was
fred from clump Of bushes at the side
Of the road, the bullets taking effect in
N0rron's body just below the neck. The
man sank to the ground and died within a
few minutes. A young son who was with
him at the time said that he saw man
running towards the woods just after the
shot
Suspicion was directed towards Croto,
who was the nearest neighbor aud who, 1t
is alleged, had had trouble with yorr0n.
Croto was examined before the grand jury,
aud was indicted for the murder. as
case was to have been tried at this term
Of county court, but question arose as to
the sanity Of the prisoner and he was sent
to Waterbury to be observed, with the re-
suit Thar he is declared to be insane.
Croto has a wife and one son, while Pc
ter Yorron left vile and six children,
several 0f whom are quite young.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-26
FARM TOOLS BURNED.
Clarence stewart Of Berlin Lost Small
barn With contents.i

Clarence stewart Of Berlin Lost small
barn With contents.i
A small building on the farm Of Clar-
ence Stewart In the town Of Berlin, was
burned to the grould Thursday evening,
with all its contents which included farm
ing tools and several machines. The
building itself was not Of much value but
the machinery was The loss is well Gov.
cred by insurance.
The FIRE caught, supposedly, from an
arch in which small fire was burning ii
the barn, at about half past eight o'clock
All the men on the farm were away that
evening, and the flames we're discovered
by the women in the house which is across
the road. The building was enveloped Id
flames before the nelghbors arrived to as
sist, and the efforts were turned to saving
the larger barns aud house on the opposite
side. Owing to the lack Of wind these
we're not damaged.
The property was insured in the Union
Mutual Co.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-26
TALK OF THE TOWN.

Arthur Mitchell is visiting in Randolph
for few days
Jas Reid and wife went to New Lon
don, Conn, today for visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. F. Vampps who have
been visiting in Barre, returned to Al
bauy, n. ~, today.
A. Wallace, r. Lawrence and c. 0outts
left on the midnight train last night for a
weeks stay 10 Boston.
Dr. and Mrs. Fred x. Jackson OF Bur
lington were the guests q DR.. and Mrs.
J. Henry Jackson yesterday.
One OF the American Express Co s
teams ran away yesterday, and made a
circuit Of the south end Of the city before
being stopped.
The holiday trade in Barre, as whole,
was considerably better this year than
last with nearly all our merchants. Trade
from the surrounding towns was never SO
large in Barre as this year
The local mail carriers we're busy men
Thursday and yesterday as the volume Of
mail matter was very large. Several of
the carriers had sled full OF Christmas
gifts In addition to the mail In their
pouches
The funeral Of Mrs Ellen Waters was
held from ST Moniea's church at o'clock
this morning and the interment was in
the Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Waters died
Wednesday evening Of sottening Of the
brain. She was the mother of Mrs. Mi
chae Brown.
( The following notice has been sent cut:
You are hereby notified to meet in the
| Granite Manufacturers Rooms, IN PrIndle
Il Averill block, on Monday evening, Dec.
/ Is, 1908, at 80 O'Clock for the purpose Of
organizing the company that Is to have
charge Of the Barre Granite Exhibit at the
ST. Louis Exposition. Ii Is very import
ant that every subscriber should be pres
ent. Per order committee,
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-12-26
MANY CRIMINAL CASES.
Washington County Court WIN BE Bnsy
Next Week.

Washington County court WIN BE Bnsy
Next Week.
Montpelier, Dec. "a The something
doing sign Is out for Washington county
court next week States Attorney SEN
ter this afternoon filed with the county
clerk list Of cases to be tried or other
wise disposed of next week as follows
State vs. John Van Hall, arson; State vs..
George johnson, disposing Of mortgaged
property; State Vi. Fred J Gould, breach
OF the peace; State VS.. Nicholas Sara, as
sault with intent to XIII; State VS. Charles
Thompson, felonious assault; State VS.
George Atkins, breach OF the peace; State
VS.. George M. Freeman, felonlous assault,
State vs. s. II. Forsyth, intoxicstion State
VS.. Arthur Locklin, breach of the peace
State vs. Jewett and Isham, killing deer
State VS. Fred Jewett, intoxication; State
VS. Joseph DeGell, breach OF the peace
State vs. Fred Law, breach Of the peace
State VS. Angelo Seampini and State
VS.. Charles zanleoni, liquor selling In
small quantities under wholesale license
State vs.. Fred Celley, breaking jail; Stat,
VS.. Fred Celley, larceny