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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
Forty-Five Years Ago!
Extracts from the Prairie News, a Paper
Published in Okolona before a majority
of its present Citizenship were born.
From the Prairie News of July 8, 1858.

On June 3Oth a duel took place
between Mr.. HanlOn OF the True
Delta Office and Mr.. Gibbons Of
the Crescent. The latter was dan
gerOusly wounded.
EXAMINATIoN.-Last Friday
was a day OF terror to schOOlbOys
who had not made good use Of their
time during the last five months,
for then it was MessTs. HarriBg-
ton & WilcOx's regular examina-
ton came off. We did not hear
all the exercises, but from the few
we did hear, think parents may
congratulate themselves on the
progress Of their sons In the paths
Of learning. In the evening Judge
Tucker Of Houston delivered an
address, which, although on an
old and hacknied theme, was very
instructive, and more than inter
esting. His style of speaking we
think peculiarly adapted for an
Grafton of this kind-calm, easy
and digni6ed-his words r sim
gularly fOrcible, and the classic
taste displayed in their selection
and arrangement had an almost
imperceptible but irresistible in
fuence. At night the schOOl-boys
delivered selected pieces, contend
ing for a gold pen and pencil, &c a
prize. All did well-remarkably
we'll, and we do not hesitate to
predict for some a high place in
honOr's temple, If they will only
make good use of their time and
opportunities. A committee o.
three, appointed by the Principal
Of the school, awarded the prem
ium to Posey MattOx. After the
selected pieces were spoken some
of the boys held an original de-
bate on the subiect-"Is Party
Spirit beneficial Z" After a spir,
tied and interesting discussion the
victory was given to the afirma
tive by a vote Of the audience.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
VOID 10 WoMEM.

Any sick woman is invited to con-
suited by letter with DR.. r. v. Pierce,
chief consulting physician OF the In-
valid's Hotel and Surgical Institute,
Y. In an active practice Of more
than thirty years, assisted by a star OF
nearly a score Of associate physicians,
DR.. Pierce has treated and cured over
q half Of million women. All disease
peculiar to women are treated with
success. This consultation by letter
is. absolutely free. Every letter is
treated IS strictly private and sacred
~ confidential. Answers are mailed
promptly giving the bert Of medical
advice. All answers are sent IN plain
envelopes bearing IN them no print
ing Of any kind. Write without fear
and without Zee to DR.. r. V. Pierce,
Buffalo.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

FOR MALARIA.

An epidemic Of Malaria is sure to fol-
low the wet season and the high waters
which have prevailed all over the
South. Malarial and kindred feves
will develope to an alarming extent.
General health conditions will be bad;
every precaution should be taken.
The System Hust Especially De FER.
tieSa 60 ASs.st MsIsFIal Attacks.
A trial Of fifty years has demonstrate
ed that for this emergency, DR.. Har-
ter's Iron Tonic has no equal. Iron is
the fighting element in the blood, and
the kind of iron supplied by DIR. Har-
ter's Iron Tonic is just the kind the
system requires to successfully combat
malarial conditions. Don't wait until
you are attacked. Take Il now and for
tify yourself; it is an absolute safeguard
and, at the same time, 1t is the iRst
tonic and invigorant for the entire sys-
tenn. On the other hand, quinine dis
turbs the system and Its cumulative
poison begets greater physical troubles
than those it is employed to remedy.
Where a bad case Of chronic Malaria
already exists, take DIR. HARTER'S
FEVER and AGUE SPECIFIC. It L
guaranteed to cure. Price 80 cents,
BUT IF you WILL
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
oooD CRoPs m KANsAs.

Kansas is again experiencing a good
crop of corn, wheat and oats. Not.
withstsnding that land values are ad-
vancing very rapidlyi and are sure to
be double their present value in less
than two years. we have succeeded in
securing the agency for a number Of
fine farms and ranches in Southern
Kansas, the garden spot of the state, "
which we will be able to offer very
reasonable for a few weeks. Our little
booklet, giving full descriptions and
particulars, viii be mailed free upon
application. Address,
The KANSAS REALITY Co,
Box 600, Oswego, Kas
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
THE PERFECT LIVER MEDIcIME

Mrs. N. A. Jolley, Noble, o. T.
writes; II have used Herbine for q
Number Of years, and can cheerfully
reconmene it as the most perfect liver
medicine. and the greatest blood puri.
fer. II 3 medicine Of positive merit,
and fully accomplishes all that lie
claimed for it." Malaria cannot find q
Judgment In the system while the liver
Is in perfect order, for one Of it's func.
tons Is 10 prevent the absorption Of
fever producing poisons, Herbine is q
most efficient liver regulator. SOC at
all druggists.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
IRON TONIC
A Taxas reporter was sent e

A Taxas reporter was sent to
write up a cattle show and fash
ionable ball on the same day.
Unfortunately he took too much
wine, and got things mixed up a
bit as follows: "Miss A. D., a
beautiful heiier with red and
white on her back and fore shout
bers, charmingly arrayed in blue
velvet, and Ornamented with a
COW bell. Mr. A. c., a fashion
able yearling half-breed, looked
very small in lavender-colored
silk with lace trimmings; wore a
new belt on her shapely neck.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

The Harris Business College, Jack
son, Miss, lie evidently very prosper
GUS.
Fifty-eeven prizes are offered by
the st. Louis exposition for dog ok.
hibits, and not a single one for the
most artistic way Of tying cans to tails,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

Crops are backward In many sec
lions Of the state, but the assuring
news is heralded from all over that
they are "coming through" in great
shape. Mississippi never fails to re-
deem herself against q temporary
backset.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

The old bachelor who consoles him
self with the thought that there are as
good ish in the sea as has ever been
caught seems to loose sight Of the fact
bait gets stale.
Although the attendance is large,
Harris Business College, Jackson,
Miss, cannot supply the demand for
book-keepers and stenOgraphers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

We saw T woman with 8 young baby
Ia her armr going to 3 dentists this
morning. Now who took care Of that
baby while the woman was having
her teeth filed: the mother or the
dentist?
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

TNHE JEWELER, invites those needing re-
i pairs In his line. 20 remember that he has
an experienced man st the bench ever ready
TO give them prompt service. Those who eX-
they aTs using, should see Mr.. Russell.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
FRED. !. CULVER.

HIGAR FACTORY. Makes a better 5 cent
" cigar than is offered In this market from
any other factory, and believes he g justified
In appealing to the smoking public to patron
Won viii lie it ontv ~ bssst ~ stoci nssd
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
Ed. ATKINSON.
HUDIK JOLL'
II. CRIoHTnM.

COTTON YARD. doing business at the old
~ stand, just south of Main street. o
accommodations for men and teams. safe stor-
age for cotton, accurate weights, and fair
treatment to all of our patrons.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
10 CURL a coLD bed oME pAY.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
let's. All druggists refund the money
If it fails to cure. E. w. Groves sig
nature IL on each box, Price rs cents.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

nEERING Harvestsrs n Farming mple-
~ ments. Guaranteed the best and cheap
est on the worlds market to-day. See ME.
Whiteside, at his Livery Barn IN OkOlOQa, II
you are thinking about farming implements.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

when you take Groves Tasteless Chill
Tonic because the formula is plainly
printed on every bottle showing that 1t
is sim ply Iron and Quinine in a taste
less form. No Cure. No pay. SOC.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
MANUFACTURES.
!. 81. oWEMR.

GH0EMAKER, Okolona, Miss. Repairing
- OF all kinds lone neatly and promptly,
and at low prices. Find him In his ten on
West Main street.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
n. RoRENRAuM,

THE DRY-GOODS PRINCE, still offers the
Il public the brightest up-to-date line OF
goods to select from Ia OkOlona. Ladies' hne
dress goods, and complete Shoe Department..
Best stock Of Clothing In the city, and prices
TO please all careful buyers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
COTTON.
NEWBURoER COTTON co.

BUYERS and importers of Cotton. Highest
- price paid for staples. District Ofices at
branch Office ct every station on n.
y .. Railroad from Baldwin to Macon, The
seller makes a mistake IL he doesn't see us.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

cures made BY Dr..
Kilmer's Swamp-Root
the great kidney, liver
and bladder remedy.
It Is the great medl-
cal triumph Of the n
e n century; dis
covered after years Of
scientific research by
Dr.. Kilmer, the emf
nent kidney and blad-
der specialist, and Is
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
FURNITURE
R. W. CHANDLER,

EfURNITURE and Undertaking. stocklargeF
than In any ~neighbOring town, and kept
fully up-tO-date. Fine line Of wall paper and
decoration supplies. Undertaking and Em-
balming with modern equipment.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
GROCERIES.


GROCERIES and Produce. okolona, Miss.
" Stock fresh and always cared for. Prices
that satisfy our customers and that will suit
all. Try our special brands OF Flour. Head
quarters for ine Coffee, including the famous
French Market brand.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

We would ike to know q man who
q make things 60 right.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
&. 8. ELLIoTT a SON,

Try GOODS. Clothing. Boots n Shoes.
~ Hats. etc. Dur prices. quality Of goods
considered, are the lowest In the city. BY fair
dealing and honest business methods, we al
ways rely on holding 3 customer when he has
once favored us with his trade. OkOlona.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

okoLoNA RANKINo 90
DIZZY aoops AEp CLOTHING.


nRY-GOoDs. Clothing. hats. Shoes, etc. at
- wholesale and retail. Big three room
store, carrying the largest stock In Northeast
Mississippi Ladies have always been able 70
ind IN our store just what they desire 70
purchase, because we are always up with the
styles, and get the latest.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

FRoFEssIoSAL HES
M. b.
~. RuchAMAN.

A TrORNEY AT LAW. Omceupstairs over
"A pOst0fiee. OkOlOna. Miss. Will practice
In All the courts OF MiSs.. Federal and state.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

Almost everybody who reads the news
naners Is sure 70 know Of the wonderful
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
DO you GET UP
WITH A LAME BACK ?

Kidney Trouble Makes You Miserable.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

A TTORNEY AT LAW. once next door 70
"A the 0kOlOna Banking Company. OkOlOnA.
Miss. Practices in Federal and State courts.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

wonderfully successful in promptly curing
lame back, kidney. bladder, uric acid trou-
bles and Bright's Disease, which is the worst
form Of kidney trouble.
DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root IS not rec
ommendedfor everything but # you have kid
ney, liver or bladder trouble II viii be found
Just the remedyyou need. lthas been tested
lnso many ways, in hospital work, in private
practice, among the helpless too poor TO pur-
chase relief and has proved 50 successful in
every case that a special arrangement has
been made by which all readers Of this paper
who have not already tried It, may have q
sample bottle sent free BY mail, also a book
telling more about Swamp-Root and how to
find out If you have kidney or bladdertrouble,
When writing mention reading this generous
offer in this paper and
Issnd your address to
|Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bing-
|hamton, N. Y. The
regular fifty cent and Rome Of sVamp-ROOA
dollar sizes ere sold By ell good druggists
Don't make any mistake, but re-
member the name. Swamp-Root, DR..
Gilmer's Swamp-Root. and the address,
Kinghamton New York, on every bottle.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
SIS to $i8 a Week

salary for an Intelligent man or woman IN each
town. Permanent position. so cents per
hour for spare time Manufactures, Box Te,
Phl9delphia
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08

offer IN THIS paper and
send your address to
Or. Kilmer & Co., Blng-
0hamton, N. Y The
regular fifty cent and
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1903-07-08
0 4 Digests WHAT Yol

Bottles only. 500 Size holding az times the he
size. which sells for so cents.
Prepared bS E. c. DswTTT q 90. oHIoAoe
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-08
The Theatres.
The County Chairman

Broadway. women ilded by the lon
continued visitation Of musical farces.
French vaudeviiles, colonial plays, emo
tional dramas aud society stage hys-
terics, has been awakened from its lcth-
argy by the appearance of "The County
Chaiiman'' George AIDES new rural com
edy. This work, presented last week by
Henry w. Savage for the first timc in tn
east. met with recognition as enthusiastic
and i~stantaneous rs it was unexpected.
Habitual first nighters, who have become
SO hardened that they usually looi: on as
expresSionIess as wax images, began Ia
litter before the curtain had been up for
two minutes, and presently they had
been laughing as they had not laughed
in years. TIE New York World next
mo uing said they burst OF their buttons
in ex,ess of hilarity. Every other news
paper, morning. and evening", without a
solitary exception, commanded the clean
wholesome fun, the quaint charactcriza-
tons. the simple. tender low" stor' and
the charming atmosphere oiav'iIagt h IN"
life provided III The County Chairman
The plav has won tn commentator OF
all classes, for the reason, among other
things that it is $50 different. The
manner Of its acting, too, has called for
unstinted praise The comp ny, embrace
inr Maclyn Arbuc' lie, Willis p. Sweatr
nam. Earle Browne, Charles Fisher, Fled
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-08

When people want help they adver-
tise in The Evening News. Those
looking for help should bear this in
mind.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-08

her" rs friendly ni,yalry between the
organization playing The Yankee Con-
SUI. Both attractions are managed by
Henry w. Savage, and both arc visiting
the same cities alternately. In addition
to drawing crowds varying but slightly
onn way or the othsr, and always touch
i - the capacity point, they leave the cities
puzzled as to which is the best entertaiL-
nrent. This situation has the effect of
keeping all the actors and actress constant
keyed up to the concert Pitch.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-08

erick Book. w. ]. Gross, Merriam Mes
bitt, Anna Buckley, Grace Fisher, ose
Beaudet, Christine Blessing and umer-
GUS others, has been endorsed as one of
the finest and best balanced organizations
ever put together. George F. Marion
who is Mr.. Savago's general stage direc
tor, has gained renewed distinction
through the skill with which lie has "put
on" 1.-The County Chairman, with its
twenty-five skeaking players aud 15H
supernumerarics.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1903-12-08

Maclyn .Arbucklo has finally received
his chance to win enduring recognition
as a comedian of tine very foremost quail
ity. Ii George AIDES quaint rural comedy
1.-The Comfy Chairman, at Wallack's
Theatre, New York, he assums the title
role and keeps his audiences alternately
roaring with laughter and upon the verge
of tears.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-22
PRESIDENT MAY RENIG.
He is Hunting an Excuse to Gel
Out of Sending Jews Petition
to Russia.

Oyster Bay, L. l., July 14.-An I'M
portant conference was held at saga,
more Hill today between the president
and representative Jewish citizens OF
the society of the B'Nai Birth re-
garding the petition to the Rnsslan
government on the hischlneH out
RACES. Besides the president the
parties to the conference were Simon
Wolf of Washington, Oscar Strauss
and Leon N. Levi Of New York.
The administration has been emoar-
rassed by the delay of the representa-
tiyes of the B'Nai Birth society IN
presenting the petition. A draftssof the
5ocnrnat was handed to President
Roosevelt several weeks. ago by MI.
Wolf. but it was decided after some
consideration to modify the text OF
the petition before presenting it form
ally to this government for transmit
tai to Russia. This Was desired too TO
obtain to the petition the signatures
OF representative citizens of the
United States of all the religious
faiths. AS a result the document was
not placed in the hands Of the presi-
dent until today.
The result Of the conference at
Sycamore Hill has not been disclosed
but a strong intimation is given that
the petition may not be forwarded to
the Russian government. The desire
of both the president and Secretary
Hay is that the KischineH incident
should be closed as soon as possible,
as further delay in its consideration
might prove embarrassing to this
government in other negotiations
with Russia.
Inasmuch as the Russian govern,
ment has indicated by the adoption OF
severe measures genuine disposition
to punish adequately the perpetrators
of the Kisehinef murderers and IN ad-
dition those who instigated them, it
is problem for the president and
Secretary Hay to solve whether repre-
sentations concerning the incident
now are either desirable or necessary.
Members of the Jewish committee to-
eether with DE-. Albert Shaw, editor
of the Review of Reviews, and his
friend from England, Maurice Amos,
were the guests of the presidents at
luncheon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-22
RUSSIA Will NOT RECEIVE PETITION
cablegram From Mr.. Riddle So
Informs President Roosevelt.

Washington, July le.-It was learned
tonight that the state department. has
received reply from Russia stating
that it neither would receive nor con-
slider the matter of the Jewish petition
on the subject of the Kischineff Incl
dent. This information came in the
form of cablegram from Mr.. Riddle,
the American charge at St. Petersburg,
to whom was committed the delicate
task of inquiring of the Russian
government as to its attitude with
respect to the presentation of the petit
tion.
It is believed that this will end the
matter and that no further steps will
be taken by the government to bring
the views of the petitioners to the at
tention of Russia, although as yet no
consideration has been given by the
president to the course to be pursued
in the light of Russia's response to our
inquiry.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-22
St. Louis Boodler Convicted.

ST. Louis, July 15.-The jury in the
case of julius Lehman, former
member of the House of Delegates,
charged with bribery in connection
with the passage Of the city lighting
bill, returned verdict this afternoon,
finding the defendant guilty. his
punishment was fixed at seven years in
the peniten5iary, the maximum punish
ment under the law for the crime of
which he was convicted. 1t took the
iurv Just seven minutes in which to
reach its verdict.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-22

London, July l5.-At house dinner
of the National Liberal club tonight,
Earl Darlington presiding, Bourke
COCHRAN was the guest OF honor and
delivered speech denouncing Colonial
Secretary Chamberlain's ascal propos.
as. The action Of the COMMITTEES OF
tbe club in inviting Mr.. Cochran is
the subject Of protests by numerous
members of the club, because Of his
anti-British and pro-Boer speeches.
Pittsburg, July 15.-Rudson Sam.
sep. known in Methodist Episcopal
Church circles throughout the United
States for his charity and philanthropy
and as the builder of score or more
churches throughout Pennsylvania and
The middle and far west, died at his
home in this ely last night OF acute
indigestion. He built the first puollc
scrematory in the United States IN
Pistsburg 20 years ago, and many
nrominent persons have been cremated
in the establishment.
Society Hill, July 15.-There was a q
shooting scrape at q negro baseball
1.;cnic near here on Saturday last.
Several negroes began disputing
over trivial matter when one whose
name - is unknown shot James Young
and was Immediately shot by Carey
= Young, a brother Of James Young.
He is thought to be fatally wounded:
The other negro has only flesh wound
in the arm.
Tuecso. Ariz., July IA special
s.. IT, Ctar from Wilson, Ariz., says
4 fight has occurred between the men
If n 7 and M troops on one side and
E E troop on the other, all of the Four
teenth United States cavalry at Bonita,
three three miles from Fort Grant. Cor
porsl seiden.siske;r of t5e Troop oEo;a N sna yas
fatally wounded IN the gToln ION ane ~
was shot through both thighs. The
men psI who who did the shooting are un-
l5 known i at present. One hundred shots
.aara asn' sred and house wrecked.
About SO men are implicated.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-22
P. M. Arthur Drops Dead.

winnipeg. Man, July T.-P. NJ.
sr5hur. grand chief engineer of the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers,
dropped dead at midnight while speak;
ing at the banquet closing the annua!
naion convention of the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers which has been
in session for the past few days.
Mr.. Arthur had just arisen to res
pond TO toast and repeated the
words: . It may be my parting words
TO many Of you," when ne fell Dack-
ward and expired few minutes after
wards.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-07-22
That Kishinef Petition.

Washington, D. c., July 15.-The
Jewish petition laid before the Presi-
dent yesterday by the B'Nai Birth
committee, has been received, and
Secretary Hay has communicated by
cable with MI. Riddle, the American
charge of d'affaires, at st. Peters
burg, respecting the means to be en-
ployed in bringing it to the attention
of the Car. 1t is believed that MIR.
Riddles instructions are to notify the
Russian Government Of the existence
of the petition and ascertain whether
it is willing to receive it. No further
announcement will be made until Mr..
Riddle has been heard from.