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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
LOW ONe-WAY SETTLERS
RATES TO the NORTHWEST
AND CALIFORNIA.

From September Is until November
80, 1868, the Burlington makes very low
u way coionist rates to California,
Oregon. Washington, Idaho and Mon
tana. The reduction is from % to 40
per cent. from the regular rates.
The Way TO Go.
The Burlington, with it's strong main
lines acc free chair cars, best reaches
the West and Northwest via Denver,
Billings or st. Paul.
"The Burlington Northern Pacific Ex-
press" is the great daily through train
with chair ears aad tourist eleepers vis
Billings, Montana, to Puget Sound and
intermediate pointn.
To California.
The Burlington's weekly personally
conducted California excursions IL
through tourist sleepers are Just the
thing for coast tourists aud settlers.
The route is Denver, Scenic Colorado
and Salt Lake.
Homeseekers' Excursions.
These ars run the first and third
Tuesdays OF each month at approxi-
mately half rates for the round trip.
1t EAl be apleasure for us to give you
an accurate and Informative reply to
any inquiries.
l.. W. WAKELEY, G. P. A.
604 Pine st., st. Louis, No.
j. N. MERRILL, G. s. A.,
Atlanta, Ga.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
Home Life in Dixie During
the War.

DR.. S. A. Steel. of Nashville, Tenn,
will deliver his famous lecture, "Home
Life in Dixie During the War;" In TIE
College Hall on the night of December
the 18th.
1t ia putting the truth in a mild form
to sRy that DR.. Steel is one of the most
gifted speakers ON the American plat
form. He is an orator of matchless elo-
queDce, a humorist who will make you
'fall of the benches" and a man whose
worde are 80 we'll chosen that they give
his work the finished touch of a master,
DIR. Steel is g native Mississippian,
having been reared in Northwest Miss>
issippi. The scene OF much OF his lee
ture is laid in that interesting section.
His lectures are full OF humor. If
you can't laugh you had better stay at
home.
This is the first number of a series of
lectures and entertainments which the
management proposes to give the pee-
pie of Scooba and adjoining neighbor-
hoods, Nothing is more e~levating, ed.
ucating, and refreshing than a good lec-
ture. 1t makes your digestion better
and therefore makes you feel better,
and you can do a more satisfactory
days work afterwards.
Patrcniza this lecture, and show the
people who are trying TO give you some-
thing good that you appreciate a good
thing. III
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
WANTED!- SEVERAL PERSONS

WANTED SEVERAL PERSONS
of character and good reputation in
each State (one in this county required)
to represent and advertise old estah.
lished business houee ot eolid financial
standing. Salary S2i.00 weekly with
expenses additional, all payable ir cash
direct every Wednesday from head of
tces. Horse and carriage furnished
when necessary. References. Enclose
selt-addressed envelope, Colonial, 1882
Dearborn St., Chicsgo. 1-26t
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
Notice for Publication.
Department OF the Interior,
Land Office at Jackson, Miss.
Nnvemher Ill. 1903.

Notice is hereby given that the fol
lowing.named settler haa fled notice O
his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, end that said proc.
will be made before Chancery CLERK
Kemper County, at DeKalb, Mississ.
ippi, on December 10, 1903, viz: Oman
jackson, Fl. f No. 32508, for the N.
Of N. E and N. f. / Of N. w. I, Sec
81, Twp. IL N, K. Is E. of Choctav
Meridian.
He names the following witnesses tt
prove bis continuous residence upor
and cultivation OF said land, viz: John
Callahan, Thomss Dozier, Sam DozieI
ard Henry Callahan, ell of scooba
Mississippi.
FRED w. COLLINS, Register.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
At Dukes Cheap Cash Store.
JUST RECEIVED

JUST REChIVED-
Saddlery-a full and well assorted
line-Saddles, Saddle Blankets, Reins,
Bits, and everything pertaining to that
branch of business.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, Chairs, ETC.
nice assortment.
Clothing Mems and Boys fall and
winter Suits; large line OF Pante-at
prices to suit all purses.
Stoves-a fine lot.
Most anything you want-come and
enc trouble to show goods
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
wANTED:-A

D.-A TRUSTWORTHY
gentleman or lady in each county to
manage business for an old established
house OF solid financial standing. A
straight bona tide weekly salary oil
S18 90 pad by check each Monday with
all expenses direct from headquarters.
Money advanced for expenses Enclose
addressed envelope. Manager, $50 Cax-
ton Bldg, ChicGgo. 6-26r
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
JAMES II. DUKE.
wANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON r

wANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON TO
travel fer well established house in a
few counties, calling onlretail merchants
and agents.. Local territory. Salary
5000 per week with expenses ad0i-
tionsl, all payable in cash each week.
Money for expenses advanced. Posi-
ton permanent. Business successful
and rushing. STANDARD HOUSE,, $50
Dearborn ST., Chicago. l2-26t
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
A Costly MISTAKE.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
sive, Occasionally life itself is the price
OF q mistake, but ycull never be wrong
1t you take DR.. Kings New Life Pills
for dyspepeia, dizziness, headache, liver
or bowel troubles. They are gentle yet
thorough. 25c. at Wards drug store.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
Right After Christmas MANY
Young People Will Leave

Tor MacOns Georgia..
Encouraged by Che eplendid success
of oye 5000 graduates OF the Ga.-Ala.
Business College at that place.
The low rates. personal instruction,
thorough qualification of pupils ard
prompt placing of all graduates. have
given that institution decidedly the
largest patronage in the South, and
brought it over 1000 more calls fol-
graduates this year than it could fur
nish.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
BE QUICK.

Not a minute should be lost when q
child shows symptoms of Group. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy given as soon
as the child becomes hoarse, or even
alter the croupy cough appears, will
prevent the attack. 1t never fails, and
is pleasant and safe to take, For eale
by NJ. E. Ward, the druggist.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
O SALE!

120 acres of fine prairie land-40 acres
of same in hardwood timber, 50 acres
in cultivation; with two desirable new
dwellings, fine water, good lots and i'm
provementa. This lard is in Suloter
County, Ala, about 10 miles northeast
of Scooba, Miss. Apply to
JAMES III. DUKE.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
A FRIGHTENED HORSE.

Running like mad down the street
dumping the occupants, or a hundred
other accidents, are every day occur
1t behooves everybody to have
a reliable salve handy and there's none
IA good as Bucklen's Arnica Salve.-
Burns, cuts, sores, eczema and piles
disappear quickly under. IFS soothing
effect. 25c. at Wards drug store.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03

Turkeys, Geese, Chickens and
Eggs. | am now paying and
will continue to pay the highest
market prices for same, and will
make it to your interest to see
me before selling.
JAMES ii, DUKE.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
BILIOUS Colo PREVENTED.

Taxa g double dosn of Chamberlain's
Colo. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
as coon as the fret indication of the dis
ease appears and threatened attack
may be warded of. Hundreds of peo-
pie use the remedy in this way with
perfect success. For sale by M. E. Ward
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03


last Wednesday evening by an alarm Of
ere from the residence OF Mr.. Albert
Hammack. 1t turned out that a Of
Nj. HammGek's little boys had struck
a match in a side room where some cct-
ton was stored, dropped it and the cot
ton had ignited. Prompt action on The
part of older members Of this family
prevented the spread Of the flames, and
very little damage was done.
+ Christmas Novelties of every kind at
Dukes Cheap Cash Store.
Rev. Gordon Hutton, who has been
visiting his sister, Mrs. "Jack" Moseley,
flied the pulpit of the Presbyterian
Church last Sabbath morning and De-
livered a most impressive sermon. Toe
reverend gentleman has recently Q
| cred his connection vita the church in
New Orleans and has accepted a call 10
! a church in Florida. The best wishes
OF our people viii accompany him to
his new field OF labor.
Overcoats-can fit the county and at
your OWL price, at Dukes.
The publisher of this paper has a
scholarship in the Macon & Andrews
Busineee C~ollege-good for use IN their
school at either Mobile, Ale., Meridian
and West Point. Miss, or Memphis,
Tenn.-and one in the Georgia-Alaba-
ma Business College, ct Macon, Ca,
which be will be glad TO let come young
person DESTROYS of taking a business
| course have on reasonable termg,
Full and complete assortment OF Fan
cy and Staple Groceriee, at Dukes.
Services will be held in tho Preabyte-
rian Church next Sabbath, Rev. j. f.
Turner officiating. The Session of the
church has called a congregational
meeting for right after the morning SER
vice, when the question of issuing a call
to Mr.. Turner will be decided. 1t ia
urgently requested thst all members oil
the church attend this meeting.
Cheese-just received, 1900 pounds
Finest Cream Cheese, at Dukes.
Mrs. G. Rosenbaum left yesterday fol-
Columbus to visit her daughter, Miss
Lolita, who is attending the l. /. q. al
that place. We regret to learn that the
young lady is suffering with a trouble
of the eyes, which may necessitate he,
giving up school and returning home
with her mother.
WANTED-FAITHFUL PERSON TIC
call on retail trade and agents for man
ufscturing house having well establish
ed business; local territory straight
saisry 500 paid weekly and expenee
money advanced; previous experience
unnecessary, position permanent; bus.
mess successful. Enclose elf-addressed
envelope. SUPERINTENDENT TRAVELLERS
605 Monon Bldg, Chicago. l3-l2t
Mr.. A. A. Hammack was confined to
the house several days of the week with
a bilious attack, but we are pleased tc
note is able to be out and attend to his
business. His little son Wallace, who
has been quite sick, is much better.
We regret to learn of the continued
lllnese of Mrs. E. L. Mccall, who has
been confined to her room for the pas
week. Her CHEEKY voice and pleasant
smile is greatly missed by patrons o
the postofice.
STUDEBAKER WAGONS!
"The Best on Earth"
Large lot just received by
! JAMES I'll. DUKE.
Nunnellee's Fine CONNECTIONS, at
Wards DRUG STORE.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
H HERALD.
Secret and Fraternal.

Jefferson Lodge No. lag, A. F. & A. NJ,
eets Thursday night on or before the
FIRST full moon ia each month at Z o'clock.
NJ. E. Ward, Secretary.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
FOR SALE!

One residence (6 rooms with CALLER
ies), servant house, smoke house, large
barn, large lot aad garden, in u most
desirable situation in scooba, Kemper
County, Miss. Apply to
JAMES Fl. DUKE.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03

Scooba Camp No. IA, ". o. W., meets
the lst and 3rd Tuesday nights in each
month, at z o'clock.
]. W. Carter, Clerk.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03

A g load of Halliday's celebrated
"Sylph" and o her brands of -four lust
received at Dukes Cash Store.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03

Scooba Lodge No. I56. X. Of P meets
the 1st and 3rd Monday nights in each
month. at Z o'clock.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03

Scooba Lodge No. 2435, K. of H., meets
the LIST and Ord Tuesday nights Of each
month. at 8 o'clock.
ID. E. Turner, Reporter
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03

Just received-a lot of nice Single
Buggiee. Will be sold cheap.
Dukes Cheap Cash Store.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03
To CURE A Cold IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets,
All druggists refund the money if they
iail to cure. E, w. Groves signature il
on each box.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1903-12-03

A. A. Hammock, Secretary.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-15
Letters from
Women

Cured by the use of Kodol are received daily.
Their troubles nearly all begin with indiges-
ton or other stomach disorder.
II the food you eat fails to give strength
to your body, 1t is because the juices Sc
creted by the stomach and digestive organs
are inadequate to transform the nutrient prop
critics of the food into blood. That is
indigestion. The system is deprived of the
amount Of nourishment required to keep up
the strength, and the result is that one OF
more of the delicate organs gradually grows
weak, and then weaker, until finally IT is
diseased. Here a great mistake is made.
That Of treating the diseased organ. The
best doctors in the land make this very
mistake. Why should they7 1t is so easy
to see that the trouble is not there.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-15

Ralph Nolte, of Wheeling, Is
here for a few days stay with rela-
tives In and near the city.
Miss Lucille Mccormick, of
Brown Betty street, left for Marietta
this morning where she will be the
guest of Miss Catharine Simons, a
few days.
w. L, Medley and family will
leave this evening on board the
steamer Lorena via Pittsburg, for
Emilenton, Pa, where they will
visit relatives for few weeks.
John Pfeil, of Plttsburg, Is visit.
Ing friends In Ohio just opposite
the city. Mr.. Pfeil has large cir
Gle of friends In this city and vicin.
lily who are pleased to see him.
Rev. E. F. Garrett. former pas.
tor, will preach In the Baptist
church Sunday morning and eve.
ming. 1t Is hoped he will be greeted
by a large audience. IS 1T
Frank Wilkins has moved his
family to Folsom where they have
taken up a permanent residene.
Mr.. Wilkins Is conducting a barber
shop In the fourishipg little oil
town of Folsom.
Mrs. Prof. Raymond Fleming,
of Grafton, and Misses Flora and
MollIe Newton, of Parkersburg,
who have been the guests of the
Misses Stewart, left this morning
for Parkersburg,
Mrs. Bush, of the South Side, left
this morning for Franklin, Pa,
where she will be the guest of rela.
tives tor a few weeks. She was
accompanied by her mother, who
has been visiting her.
A very large line of cloth bound
books from 10 to rs cents at Nc
Coy's Book Store. Many of these
books usually sell for so cents.
Cali and get some of them before
the assortment Is broken. IS st
Roy Moore, clerk of the steamer
Ruth, and sister, Miss Katharyn, Of
Proctor and Miss Edyth Stephens.
of Paden City, left this morning fol
Mt. Clemens, Michigan, and other
places of interest for an absence OF
a few weeks.
Mrs. Liberty Burns, of Aitch, O.,
was calling on friends and shopping
In the city today. Mrs. Burns was
accompanied by her guest and
slster-in, law Mrs. Frank Burns and
son Master George, of Summit
City, Pa.
Miss Mayme Martin, formerly
with the Gates Transfer Office, re-
signed her position to enter the
service of the Bell telephone. Miss
Martin resides on Catherine street
and is an ooliging and bright young
lady and we'll fitted for her new
duties In the telephone Office.
Because Council of New Martins.
vile, took no action last night on
the franchise of the New Martins
willie & Slstersville Street Railway
Company for the use of the city
streets, special meeting may be
called soon. The ordinance remains
at second reading. The company
will commence the laying of the
rails in Brooklyn some time next
week, and would like to extend the
line on through the streets of that
city.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-15

Cures

This famous remedy puts the stomach and
digestive organs in healthy condition so
that rich, red blood is sent coursing through
the veins and arteries of every muscle. tissue
and fiber throughout every organ of the en-
tire body, and by Natures law Of health. full
strength and vigor is soon restored to each.
Kodol cures indigestion, dyspepsia and all
stomach disorders.
have taken Kodol for nearly two months
after each meal and 1t is the only remedy
that gave relief from the terrible pains |
endured. After time would take ii but
once day. and now, while keep bottle
handy, seldom need it, as it has cured me.
MRS. J. w. CooLBAUGH, Milo Center, N. Y.
Kodol Digests What You Eat.
Bottles only. sl.oo Size holding 2h times the trial
size. which sells for so cents.
Prepared by {. o. Dewitt & CO.. CHICAGO
For sale at Opera House Drugstore
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-15
Local News
Fair tonight.

Midsummer weather.
Society Is very silent.
Thursday fall and warmer.
Home Is a popular summer resort
July Is giving US an April brand
of weather.
W. J. Butler, of Plttsburg, was
In the city today.
J. S. Pierpoint, of Marietta, was
In he city today.
Jupiter Pluvius Is keeping a tight
hold on old Solomon.
Hugh Mcclure, of Paden City,
was calling here Monday.
G. II. Trainor, of Salem, Is reg
istered at the Hotel Wells.
G. B. Slemaker left on the after
noon train for Parkersburg.
RI. Wagner, of Wheeling, was
a business caller here today.
Attorney B. Engle was In the
city today on legal business.
P. A. Shanor, went to St. Marys,
this morning on legal business.
The cool and bracing atmosphere
Of today was very invigorating.
Perry Fitzsimmons, of Cameron,
arrived In the city this morning.
Will Morris. of Parkersburg, was
business caller In the city today.
DR.. M. D. Bowen, was a New
Martinsville professional caller to.
day.
Jasper L'sk, Esq, of Matamoras,
was a business caller In the CITY
today.
P. H. Gaffney Left the city this
morning for the Rays Run, O., oil
field.
Miss Ethel Stephens, of Paden
City, was calling here Monday after.
noon.
Frank Milby, of Plttsburg, Is In
the city looking after his oil inter-
eStS.
Contractor J. E. Cosper was a
New Martlnsville business caller
today.
W. T. Neeley, of St. Marys, was
registered last evening at the Hotel
Mercer.
Mr.. and MR. Harry Kirk have
returned to the city from their
honeymoon.
Ellsworth Smith. of Pittsburg, Is
visiting his mother, Mrs. Edgell, of
Charles street.
W. L. Russell, business manager
of the Oh Review, was county
seat visitor today.
john Cox, tno;dresser, returned
to the City this morning from the
Proctor OH field.
Brady Litman, produce dealer of
Hannibal, o., was a business caller
In the city today.
John Goodwin, ST., driller, re.
turned this morning from the
Barnesville, O., oil field.
Daniel and Meade Cribs, Of
New Bethany, Pa, who have been
visiting relatives In the city for a
couple of weeks, left for their home
this morning, accompanied by their
little riece Mary, daughter of Mr..
ard Mrs. E. Y. Gibbs.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-07-15

Jesse Holmes, a popular young
man of Long Reach, Is calling on
his hest of friends In the city.
Contractor J. G. Wolfe left this
morning for the Raven Rock oil
field to look after his interests
Henry Fischer, the popular gents
furnisher, was an afternoon bust.
ness caller at New Martinsville.
For Rent-Six roomed house on
Rexford street. Inquire c. c.
Wendelkin, the painter. 36t
Mr.. and Mrs. J. R. Dye, of Mil
lers Run, were calling on relatives
and friends In the city yesterday.
DR.. John Grier, left this after.
noon for points In Kentucky where
| he will be absent about month.
Contractor James Hubbard ar
rived In the city this afternoonfrom
a businesslmission to points south.
Mrs. c. B. Mccoy and little
daughter Blanch, of Virginia street,
are the guests of Pittsburg friends.
The Argosy..for August Is In and
for sale at McCoy's Book Store.
153t
R. M. Clendening, of Parkers-
burg, was In the city today looking
after his business interests.
James Daggs who has been
quite sick for the past week Is
slowly recovering at this writing.
Miss Isla Cutler, a popular
attache of the Bell Telephone COM
pany. Is enjoying vacation of two
weeks.
Mrs. c. E. Schupbach, of Main
street, returned last evening frum a
visit to her former home at Grand
view, o.
For Rent-Cottage with 4 rooms
on Diamond street. Inquire of
Charles Russell at Manhattan cafe.
IS 4t
Wilson Hubbard, engineer of the
ferry boat Orion, Is off duty on &C.
count of illness. He Is afflicted with
malarial fever.
H. G. Mayfeld, a popular young
man of Meadvllle, this county, Is
circulating among his host of
friends In the city.
o.. Dougherty, of Ella, Wetzel
county, and who Is field superinten.
dent of the Tri-State Gas company,
was In the city today.
Miss Romayne Elliott, of Wells
street left this morning for Mounds.
Vile, where she will be the guest of
friends for few days.
D. F. Mcmahon, of Meadvllle,
this county, left this morning for
Butler, Pa, where he will visit his
parents for a few weeks.
Miss Ella Ware, who has been
visiting relatives In the city, will
leave for her home tomorrow
morning at Mason, Ohio.
c. M. Sanderson and family will
leave the city tomorrow for Web
ster Springs W. Va, where they
will rusticate for a month.
F. L. Blackmarr and family left
on the afternoon train for Mead
Vile, Pa, where they will visit
relatives for few weeks.
Miss HERNIA Shriver, of Wood
street, has this week for her house
guest, Miss Theo Lang, a charm
Ing society lady of Washington, Pa.
Mrs. Ed. Ward and daughter,
Miss Maud, will leave the city, to-
morrow morning for a visit of few
days with relatives at Macksburg,
Ohio.
Mrs. Lucy Newman and daugh-
ter Mollie have returned home to
Matamoras, Ohio, after a pleasant
visit with her sister, Mrs. Henry
Stills.
R. F. Scraford, of Pittsburg,
was In the city today. Mr.. Scraf.
ford Is general superintendent of the
Eureka and Buckeye Pipe Line
company.
Mike Hanlon, who has been su.
perintendent In Texas for the Hen
ry OH company, arrived In the city
Yesterday and left for Plttsburg
this morning.
Mrs. M. Hunter and son, Master
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
SHOCK
Must Be Avoided if Possible.

Shock to the mind brings some most
disastrous conditions to body and nerves,
Then 1t Is that food. powerful food, can
best show Its power. AS an Illustration q
woman of Coyipgton, o., says; "One day
nv husband while about the house drop
ped dead without moan or groan or warm
Ing of any kind. and coming into the
room found him l!feless. The shock and
the terrible anguish that followed We're
SO great that in a weeks time had lost
apparently all my flesh. and the skin
became shriveled; ! was so weak that !
reeled and staggered about with no
strength or will power to do anything.
GAS time wore on ! recovered Just q
little, but not enough to make life worth
the living, One day read about poor
skinny little baby being restored to flesh
and health on the food Grape-Nuts, so
resolved to try It. ! gained from
tho first box of Grape-Nuts and
still more from the second, and after
using the third package had strength
and energy enough to so to house clean
Ing, something I had never expected to
be- able to do again.
1.-THE Improvement continued steadily
and am still gaining flesh and strength
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek, Mich.
A lady famous for her dainty desserts
explains that she learned them from the
little recipe book she found In the pack
ago of Grape-NutA