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Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22
Sunshine Report

Christmas was spent very
pleasantly by our society, for we
made nearly hundred people
happy by remem bering them in
some little way.
AT the Sunshine headquarters
in New York there we're 10000
Xmas presents sent to the poor,
invalids and "shut-ins" and one
can get as nice q lunch there as at
Floyd's and much cheaper. All
ladies ale invited to visit the Sun
shine rooms opposite Memphis
Steam Laundry, and. see the good
that is being done. Memphis
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22
A GENTLE REMINDER

We have recently sent state
ments to a number of subscri-
bers who are In arrears for
subscription. A great many
Of them have responded to Our
request for what is justly due
us, but there are some who
seem inclined to give no atten-
ton to Our bills. All these lat
ter accounts which are unpaid
by a certain date will be placed
with a collection agency. Par
ties indebted to us who have
statements can save
themselves annoyance by send
ing in what they owe.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22
fernando Couple Marry.

Mr.. Monroe G.. Morgan and
Miss Mildred Spencer were mar
ried Wednesday evening at eight
O'Clock in the parlor at the Spen-
Ger Hotel here. Rev. F. M.
Cooper pronounced the words
that united them. Not even the
intimate friends of the couple
knew of their contemplated mar
riage and were a little surprised
at learning the news, although
the two young people had been
lovers for a considerable time.
Both are we'll known and popu-
lar, and to her physical charms
the bride adds the attributes and
graces that ennoble and exalt
womanhood. They will continue
TO live in Hernando.
We join their friends in con-
gratulations and best wishes.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22
DAYS DOTS.

Mrs. Dodson and Mr.. John
Dodds left last Monday for Texas
The leave. taking was especially
sad on account of the aged mother,
but We hear that the son will re-
turn and locate in Memphis.
Their sister. Mrs. Womack, ac-
companied them as far us Mem
'phis.
Mr.. Nathan johnson made a
visit last week in the Eudora
neighborhood.
Mr.. j. Fl. Richardson and son.
Willie Gwinn. of Marvel, Ark,
have been visiting Mrs. Mollie
Smith.
While our friend, Mr.. Logan,
is in the business, he may fix up
his own papers this year. How
ever, if he does not he can per-
haps take solace in assisting his
neareby friend and brother.
Mr.. W. H. Hutchinson and Mr..
Mabry have been quite sick, but
are almost well again.
"DECEMBER AND MAyr
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22

Have the roads in DeSOto coun.
ty been worked according to the
specifications adopted by the
board Of supervisors? They have
not, in width, crown. drainage of
road bed and fill of abutments to
the bridges. There are too many
places that wagons cannot pass
each other. The contractors
have worked the roads but one
time since the first of January
1908. The work they did was
poorly and shabbily done, and did
not come up to specifications.
The contractors have had good
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22
Cooke Talbot Nuptials.

The Jackson, Tenn, Cores.
pondent of the Memphis Com.
mercial Appeal sends his paper
the following account of the mar
riage of Mr.. J. Lem Cooke to
Miss Nell Talbot:
The nuptials of James Lemuel
Cooke, of fernando, Miss, and
Miss Nell Talbot, daughter of
Capt. Lawrence. Talbot, of this
city, was celebrated last evening
at $50 O'Clock at St. Luke's
Episcopal church. The church
was carpeted for the occasion
with white canvas. The choir
loft was hung with evergreens in
tertwined with white tuIle, with
long garlands of bamboo vines
gracefully swung over the chan
eel opening and were suspended
from the chandeliers near the
chancel. The musical part of
the ceremony was a feature of
special beauty. The choir in full
vestments preceded the bridal
party singing the beautiful march
hymn. The Voice That Breath
ed Over Eelen.'' After reaching
the choir loft the members Of the
choir began singing the wedding
march from Lohengrin. Mrs.
Cornelius Mcpherson Murray
was matron Of honor, and was
gowned in a striking costume of
white lace over white taffeta.
Miss Nell Robertson was maid of
honor and was gowned in white
net over nile green taffeta trim
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22

seasons in the last year in which
to make trst.cIass roads in this
county. Spring, summer and fall
were dry and good for road work.
But from the shape the roads are
in they did not take advantage of
the weather. Who is responsible
for this condition of the roads?
The incoming board ought TO see
hat the contractors work The
loads according to the specifica-
ions, or revoke the contracts.
The contractors put in bills for
tull pay and the board paid the
'ame without making a reduction
for not working the roads the last
,ix months of 1903. The county
md tax payers are out that much
money. The county should have
The same care in the business
transactions as d single member
would give to his private business.
In fact that is what the people
and the law expect of the board.
JAS. S. OLIVER.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22
POPLAR CORNER PlCK.UPS.

We thought at one time that
there would be but little chang
ing of homes among the darkeys,
but we We're mistaken. The like
OF moving was never seen before.
They don't stop for Sunday.
Esq. j. W. Peoples. who was
thrown by a mule several days
ago, is able to hobble about. |
learn he had one rib broken. It
Was a muddy day when he was
thrown, and | imagine his mule
wanted to take his picture and 1t
thought that would he a good way
to take it
The Corner has been very lone
iy since Miss Mooney resigned
her school, but it will re open
again ia a few days when our
new teacher comes.
| notice reports from all over
the county to the effect that our
roads are greatly improved un.
der the contract system. | am
satisfied that the reports are true,
for know they are better than l
ever Saw them in my life Of
course they are not finished, they
have not been widened enough,
and in low places they need cul.
verts to drain off the water. We
couldn't expect them put in first
class condition the first year. I !
have talked to quite a number of
my neighbors, and they all agree
with me that the best plan
would be to grade down the hills
the next working, and widen the
roads later. We have some hills
that need pulling down worse
than the roads need widening at
present. We have board of in
telligent men, and we believe they
will do the best they can for the
welfare of the county.
OLD HUGHEY.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22
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day it took sixteen dollars worth
of stamps to send them.

day it took sixteen dollars worth
of stamps to send them.
Memphis is doing wonderful
work in Sunshine. They have a
nice lunch and rest room at 231
Second street, with every Eaodern
convenience to rest the weary.
They have1l nice library and you
Sunshine alone made over 5000
people happy during the holidays
We wish to thank Jagoe & Co.
FOR selling some of our bazaar
articles. Dr. Jagoe will gladly
take charge of any packages or
anything left in his care for Sun
shine. We extend our love and
sympathy to the bereaved family
of Judge r. r. West, and also to
DR.. Weissinger's family, for dear
little Louise is one of our bright
est Sunshiuers and we hope she
will soon be restored to health
again.
Our stamp fund is completely |
exhausted and we have several
bundles, packages and letters
waiting for stamps with which to
send them. |
Who will help our stamp fund?
The giver Of a one cent stamp
will be as much appreciated and
will be blessed as much as the
donor of fifty.
A good way to celebrate your
is to send us stamp for
as many years as you have been
sparedtand three people will re.
ceive your blessing. You for
sending it, we for receiving it
and the invalid for getting the
letter or package sent.
1t is the desire Of the "Alden 8
Merry Sunshiners" to establish
a sunshine library at the orphan
ages IN jackson and Water Valley,
Ind if any one having old maga-
zines or books to pass on"
would send them to Jagoe & Co..
We would be glad to send them
With the box we expect to for
ward Feb. 1st.
The children need reading mat.
er and it will be good for them
n after life to think of the kind
less of their Sunshine friends all
'ver the state. We have calls
or religious papers of all demon
nations, all kinds of magazines
md periodicals, but how can we
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22
Notice to Creditors.

John Guy. Deceased Chas. Guy. Admins
traitor. No. 2S77.
was appointed administrator OF the estate
OF John Guy deceased. by the Chancery
Court OF DeSoto county. Mississippi upon
j an. 2lst A. d. 1904 All persons having
claims against said estate, are required to
have the same probated and registered by
the Clerk OF said court. within one year.
failure to SO probate and register claim
for one year. will bar the same
CHAS. GUY. Administrator.
Holmes & Holmes, Solicitors.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22

supply the demand without help?
We especially desire "St. Nicho.
las, "Puck, "Judge, "etc.
We pray Gods blessing on all
that help us in any way.
SUNSHINE"
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22

med in lace. Percy Cooke,
brother of the groom, of Herman,
do, Miss, acted as best man.
After the ceremony the couple
left for bridal tour of the leading
Eastern cities.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund
the money if it fails to cure. K.
W. Groves signature is on each
box. 25c.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1904-01-22
Execution Sale.
Jerome Hill.

Jerome ys hiii' uF,
Richard Cheatham.
BY virtue Of an execution to me directed
by the clerk of the circuit court OF DeSot0
county Mississippi. in the above styled cause,
in favor OF the plaintiff therein. Jer me Hill.
and against the defendant therein, Richard
Cheatham. for $32S50. principal, and interest
thereon from May IA. 1902. at per cent per
annum. and cost: will on the first Monday
in February 1904. the same being the first
day Of said month. offer for sale at public
auction to the highest bidder for cash. within
legal hours In front Of the east door OF the
court house. in the town Of fernando, the
equitable interest Of the said Richard
Cheatham in all Of section 29. -64O acres more
or loss. and that "a acres Of the north west
quarter Of section ~ which lies north OF
Long Pond; all being In township 1. range q.
in DeSoto county. Mississippi.
w. A. WILLIAMSON, Sheriff.
W. A Percy & r. L. Dabney,
Counsel for plaintiff in execution.
1-1-4t
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19

Roy Custer and Bruce johnson, Of Mon
ticeno Addition, Get Tired Of ciarlss-
burg and Quietly slip Away.

Roy Custer, SON Of George Custer. and
Bruce Jchnson, son Of Harvey johnson,
living in Monticello aduition. surrcpsti,
tiousiy packed up few Of their belong
ings Thursday afternoon and left the
town with the intention Of going out
into the world to try their fortunes.
Both are young lads not over sixteen
or eighteen years OF age The Custc-
hoy had deposit Of sss in one of the
savings banks (which he drew o,,t just
before leaving. He was attending tha
public school and he picked up his things
and left in the afternoon and it +
thought that the two have boarded =
train for Pittsburg. anyway they
gone and their parents are not a little
worried over their advcnturesome de-
parturc.
One Of The boys told n friend that
they were going TO fittsburg to get
positions on the street car line there a.,
conductors and motormen. The other
boy told different story saying thatl
they We're going to Columbus, Ohio. to
enlist in the standing army.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19
WAS THE DEATH OF REV. JOHN S.
RIBLET, PROMINENT BAPTIST
DIVINE OF THIS COUNTY.


Rev. John =. Riblett, a prominent and
-sideIy known baptist, minister of this
@oqnty, died suddenly Friday morning
~ the home Of his nephew ON Iambert's
Run. He MAS apparently IN his usual
sood Asaith and his death was very sud
den and unexpected. Friday morning =
NIls found sitting IN chair IN his room
Tie deceased was one OF the most
prominent and respected residents of the
county He was over seventy years of
Ase. but was st,n engaged in his work
p q Baptist minister. He was the pas
TOR 81 the Enon Baptist church. near
l<Fistot this county, and one of the LIB
eki Baptist church md Pine Grove Bap-
tist church in Doddridge county.
On huEsday Rev Riblett was in this
city % see his wife who is a patient at
Che City Hospital He returned to the
1411o % his nephew and was in his u.s.
nal health. He did NOT complain OF any
1Il1es Heart faiipfe was the cause OF
his demise.
The deSsasc1 was an estimable gentle
snatl with genial kindhearted DISPOSE
<iH ana d devout servant of the Chris
linn chsss s a large circle Of friends
and at.lsiniiitnnces win be grieved and
fained ~ hear Of his sudden desnth
Tho remains will he brought to this
city 80 the home Of his nephew on Water
fifSet where funeral services will he
fc1dhetfd Saturday afternoon at three
o',5pelss' by Rev i. w. Holden and Rev.
r lIeD9n4I Final services and bur.
ihls&ill take place Mt the Mount Olive
Hapti church, near Salem. Sunday
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19
WAR BRIEFS

-Four Russian ships at vladivostok are
reported ice-bound.
The Russian mail steamer Mongolia,
which left Shanghai Sunday, is reported
captured by the Japanese of shang Ting
Peninsula.
The Russian Embassy at Vienna states
chat all Russian wsrrsnips have been or
dered to return home to their stations
immediately g
The Russian volunteer cruiser Tam
poy sailed from Odessa with a full cargs
for The far East. The Russian steam
ers Kieff and Vladimir are starting fo-
the far East this week. / IS -
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19
LARGE
ATTENDING
And Great Interest Displayed in the Re
vivaI Meetings at Golf ME-.
Church.

Rev. T. NJ. Barnard preached strong
and helpful sermon upon a vital s.,b-
iect last night, viz: "The New Brit. .
Sa. Joan s3:4. A very large audience
listened with deep interest to the SER
mon and four persons presented them.
selves at the altar Of prayer in the after
sevrice which followed The singing
was very attractive feature of the
evening as it has been in all the serie-
IF meetings. Misses MabIei and Anna
Rittencutter srng beautiful dGet.
which was greatly enjoyed.
The services Tonight will begin MT
30 O'Clock. The Rev. L. n. corcld
viii preach the sermon Everybody *
cordially invited to- attend these .mces-
inss and snare in the blessing to he dc.
rived therefrom ~ &, 4
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19
OLDEST
Steam Locomotive Engine in the United
States is Owned by the cumber-
Land Valley Railroad.

The Cumberland Valley Railroad Com
pany is tine owner Of the oldest steam,
locomotive engine in the United States.
the -Pioneer-' 1t was built in 1851.
more than half century ago. The
company Is having the engine. which Is
= mere pigrny alongside those now in nse
on the road, painted up TO be sen; to tn.
st. Louis Exposition as a reminder OF
byEDue days in railroading. 1t i a pitt
Stat the Baltimore & Ohio had not pre-
served one Of their -.rra-shoppers' which
anteSated the -Pioneer. by good mau7
years.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19

FOR THE YOUNG IAN 10 ENTER
THE REGUDAR ARliY ARE
MANY AND GREAT.
Excellent Openings Are Presented For
Entering the Service and Demand
For the Right Kind Of Men is
Greater Than Ever.

Since the Spanisn American War fully
200 soldiers have been commissioned 2nd
iieutenants in the infantry. cavalry and
aztiIcry; for after thc cadets at West
Point are provided for in the way Of
commissions, the next preference is Civ
EN- 70 soldiers who hayc served two years
or more and can pass the required exam
inations. Many of the most prominent
asd able officers Of the army have 50
earned their shoulder straps. The pre-
sent chief Of staff, Lieutenant General
Adna R. chafec. was a private in Troop
n, 9Th U. S. Cavalry, on July %, 1861,
and has fought mis- way to the head of
the nrmy in 43 years Of strenuous service
on the Western plains. in Cuba, China
and the Philippines. under a recent or
der from the War department., Washing
ton, D. @, a good opportunity Is made
for master electrician, paying $500
per month, and for nn electrician Ser
geant in the same branch at $1,000 per
month, which requires less technical
Knowledge. This class Of men is needed
in the coast ARTILLERY. TO look after the
large guns mounted to protect the At
lantic coast.
The demand for all men has never been
greater, ana the opportunities for black
smiths, liarncssmaleers or fa1riers in the
cavalry; for a mechanic in the artillery,
Of for cnrpentes In the infantry, and
teamsters IN all branches are splendid.
The cavalry regiments in and around st.
Louis give a man a chance to see the
Worlds Fair, and several infantry regi-
merrts now IN line for service in the Phil
ippines make a journey TO the far east
possible, doubly desirable now that WAR
is imminent between Japan and Russia.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19
THIEVES
Break Into Cold Storage Room at Glen
Elk Hotel and Steal Six Dressed
Chickens Thursday Night.

Unknown thieves broke into the cold
storage room at the Glen Elk hotel on
Thursday night and stole six dressed
chickens which were lying there ready
to he cooked and served up on zee lin
ner table at The hotel. N a c.n-e-
qnence the hotel was little short on
its excellent cuisine Friday TIE fi,icf
left no cline save pair Of white g'nve>
wlirs, lcof;ed - - $50 y 'scea4 -,srl
h. wsri-~r, r. coal -,ine or .Sn,e
time Their once irirs~islsse wl,i.cRes-
IND ditrFpeNsl. <, y.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19
70 his Sister That He Killed Man and
Hid the Body Under Abandoned
Mountain snanty.

Biueae1d. w va. Feb l2--Harry Tny-
1or. ii. Mercer county. confessed to he
sister Wednesday that he and killed an
unlsncssn man and hid The body ufdc-
~ abandoned mountain shanty. She
doubted thc story Of her brother. Who
Wa drank. but she sought another sistc-
and they went to THE abandoned bou-s
asnd investigated. They tom. a deaf
man. who had been shot with Win
chester rifle: Taylor ropbci t..c murder
~ man Of $50 and then took his eloti;
ing taylor e-cqped after telling the
story to his sister.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19

separated. It carries across the sea
some tender lovers message or perhaps
a little flower picked from the daisicti
grave of an English clurcl1yard Every
hour of every day the mail bag is packed
with words which wsiken love and laugh
ter, and words which deepen the furrow
in the cheek ard dim the falling sight
with bitter tears.
But with all this there is going on
through the mail service a dissernina-
ton OF human knowledge, reaching
out of human help which IS one of the
GROWING blessings of onr century The
correspondence schools led bv Chautau-
qua, are se.iding TO every village and
hsfliet the broader knowledge which is
so eagerly craved by many who are shut
IN to the hoffieiy duties of humble
life. Without the mail system this plan
of education would be iirfpracticable.
Every mail, too carries from the great
ceiters, the advice of great physicians.
which it would Re impossible for the
distant public TO obtain were it not for
the mails. Few people realize how
many thousand people depend on the
mail service for medical treatment. Not
long ago when some postal affairs were
being discussed in connection with the
erection of the new postofficc building
IN Buffalo. n. ", some light was thrown
on this subject by the statement that
the mail by DR.. r v. Pierce amounted
duily to something over 1900 pieces.
OF course this Is not n common case, be-
cause DIR. Piercc's relation as chief con-
sulting ply stefan to But!aio's famous
institution. The Invalids' Hotel and Sur
gica1 institute, makes his advice and
tllat of ms staff of nearly score of
skilled and experienced specialists much
sought after, especially by women. to
the treatment and cure of whose special
diseases DIR. Pierce has devoted over
thirty years of almost constant labor
But though this example is out of the
ordinary, Il may serve as an evidence Of
the amazing benefits reapcd by the pub
lie from the mail service II pits every
outlying hamlet in touch with the most
advanced medical spccialisrn of the day.
It gives At n cost of two-cent stamp,
the skill aud experience that It has taken
years TO acquire. Literally Mt the cost
of two-cent stamp. since DIR. Pierce
invites sick women 10 consult him by
letter without charge. And this would
services rendered by the postal system,
perhaps the supreme service Of all. For
while Il is splendid thing TO be able 10
shop IN New York while living IN Kan
sas. and a grand thing 70 be able 10
command the learning Of great pro
feasors while worSing in the Michigan
woods. II Is still grander thing thai by
men like DR.. Pierce. who have the dis
position to be helpful, are enabled TO
place their skill and knowledge At the
disposal Of those who are being dragged
down by disease, without the possibility
OF help from those about them. When
one coutemplates the vast and far reach
ing benefits of the mail service, 20 briefly
touched upon in this article. Il makes
the familiar gray uniform Of the postmAu
the most Rlorious Of M ufffforrua for Il Is
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19
MEN
Worked An Night Trying to Mend Break
in Water Main on Main Street
Thursday Night.

A serious break in tile water main m
Main street, in front of the residence
OF j w. Williams, was repaired Friday
morning after considerable trouble on
the part of the employees of the city
Men worked all night Thnrs,iay in ,!iaS
ing for the break and n great bonfir !. l,,l
to be bliit to soften the ground. The
trouble was found to. be in the packing
Of two joints in the piping where II E.sd
come out. leaving a place forflcakage.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19
BURIED
at Midnight N Odd Fellows Cemetery
Were Remains Of Little DAUGHTER Of
Mr. and Mrs. Al Davis, Of Point
Comfort, Who Died of
Small pox.

The burial of Matte Davis. .hc nice.
ycarroH danghter Of Mr. and AIRS. Ai
Davis, OF Point Comfort who died on
Thursday morning victim Of small p,x.
occurred f'hnr<'iay mid nighs. Thc in
torment was made in She !. o. o. r.
cemetery. All of the usual precautions
were made 10 prevent contaricr and
spread Of the dread disease. THE many
friends Of AFR. and Mrs. Davi- svrrra-
thise with them in their -ad nn.ict,,r.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1904-02-19
POSSIBILITIES OF THE Postal system.
cheap Mail Facilities One OF the Chief Factor.
N Oar Prosperity and Progress.

Common is the Commonplace" The
most valuable of civil benefits is such a
commonplace matter, that we scarcely
give it a thought. 1t would take win
ter on whaler nipped in an ice foe to
make us truly appreciable of the worth
OF the postal service. What a wonder
ful thing it is I Wonderful in its organ
ization, with its vast machinery for the
collection and distribution of letters, its
railway mail cars, its route riders. the
unfailing order and precision of its
methods, Wonderful it is too in its re
suits. 1t knits together families widely