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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
MEASLES EPIDEMIC
BECOMING WIDESPREAD
Disease Being Followed by Grip,
and Many Deaths Are Occurring
Among the Children.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. Feb. 2S.-The
measles epidemic is more widespread than
usual in Terre Haute at this time of the
year and in the past week physicians re-
ported attacks of grip. following the dis
ease. Two deaths from that cause were re-
ported last night in the family of Conrad
city. Seven children had the measles.
Louise, age five, and Rosale, age three.
died of pneumonia There was a double
funeral this afternoon.
The health officers report more than 300
cases this month. There have been an ex-
ceptionally large number of adults afflicted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
Mortgage Loan Association.
indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RUSHVILLE, Ind, Feb. 2S.-Articles of
association were filed in the recorders Of
flee yesterday whereby an organization is
started in this city to be known as the
Rush County Mortgage Loan Association.
The object of the association is to buy and
sell real estate. county, municipal and all
other bonds and all other evidences of in
debtedness. The incorporators are: Oliver
w. RICHTER Carthage; B. +. Miller. John
Power and Will Z. Jay, of this city.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
SUFFOCATEO BY GAS
Both Women Found Sitting Up
right Alongside of Stove Dead,
but Bodies Were Warm.
GAS FOUND ESCAPING

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
HUNTINGTON, Ind, Feb. 8.-Mrs.
Mahala Altman and daughter. Coraline
Early. former aged eighty-three. latter aged
sixty-three, were found dead alongside the
kitchen stove this morning. Both sat up
right and the bodies were warm when
found. Natural gas was escaping from
the stove, which caused their death.
The supposition is that they arose before
daylight and sat down alongside the stove
and that the gas blew out and overcame
them.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
PHYSICIAN WILL RETIRE.
After Forty Years Practice DR.
Edwins Will Rest.
,ial 70 the Indianapolis Journal.

Special 70 tne InuIdndpOIIS JOuTnaI.
ELWOOD. Ind. Feb. &.-Dr. S. W. Ed
wins, one of the best-known physicians in
Indiana. prominent in the Loyal Legion and
a former member of the Indiana Legisla-
ture, to-day announced his retirement from
the practice of medicine. in which he has
been continuously and successfully en-
gagged in this county for more than forty
years, and will live in retirement at his
home here. He is "A native of louisiana
and is more than seventy years old.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

Special to the indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Feb. 2S.-An eastbound
freight train on the Panhandle was wrecked
to-day some miles west of this city. The
accident was due TO the breaking down of
a loaded car. Seven other cars were de-
molished. No one was hurt. but traffic was
badly DELAYED.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
Lawrenceburs Repubiicnn..

Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
LAWRENCEBURG. Ind. Feb. 2S-Re-
publicans of Lawrenceburg township elected
James Walker. Isaac Hayes and William
Mitchell delegates. and George Kunz. Fred
PfaIzgraf and Ezra Hayes alternates TO
the district convention at Columbus. They
were instructed TO vote for j. NJ. Bauer OF
this city, for delegate 10 the national con-
ventiOn.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
HONOR SURVIVOR
OF ANDERSONVILLE
Veterans Turn Out with Drums
and Flies to Celebrate Com
rade's Escape from Prison.
.ial to the Indianapolis Journal.

Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
PETERSBURG, Ind, Feb. 2s.-Last
night Garrett Patterson, a civil war
veteran, celebrated the fortieth anniversary
of his escape from Andersonvine prison
He has never fully recovered his health and
is still very frail and weakly. his constitu-
ton being broken down. Before his i'm
prisonment he was big hearty man. The
veterans got out their drums and 1ses and
gave him a lively serenade.
He is one OF the few survivors OF the An
Jacksonville prison who still live in In
diana
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

On account of change in diet and
eating at irregular times food that was
often improperly prepared, the soldiers
of the United States Army were often
subject to serious stomach trouble in
Cuba and the Philippines. Their dis
tress and danger were great, but they
found relief and certain safe and
positive cure in Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets. All sufferers from dyspepsia
or indigestion likewise find certain
relief and cure in this great safe and
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29
SILVER SPOON PRESENT
BRINGS ANOTHER $1,000
Andrew Carnegie So Pleased with
Gift to Daughter that He Sends
New Check for Library.
LEAVES DEBT OF $1,000

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
MUNCIE, Ind, Feb. 2S.-As a mark of
appreciation to Andrew Carnegie, who gave
Muncie a $4,000 library, President T. F.
Rose, of the library board, sent a silver
spoon, bearing an engraving of the library,
to Mr.. Carnegies little daughter Margaret.
The gift pleased Mr.. Carnegie so that
he has sent Mr.. Rose check for another
5000 to be used on the library. This will
leave the board in debt but $1,000.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE, Ind, Feb. 2S-Henry
Wade. who was burned in a gasoline ex~
plosion In a grocery store Saturday after
soon, died from his injuries to-day.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

geStlve fluids and SecretlonS
of the stomach and they
simply take up the grind
and carry on the work just
the same as a good, strong,
healthy stomach would doit.
On this account Stuart's
Dyspepsia Tablets are per-
fectly natural in their &C
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-29

You will never tire OF Mrs. Austin's Pan
cakes A fresh supply now on hand at
your grocer y
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
Court Week.

His Honor Judge Hail has had one of
the most qniet courts he ever presided
over in Noxnbee. and if all the counties
of his district We're AS orderly. 1t would
be very gratifying to him and the pub
lie, He had double duty to perform,
however, in one respect. Besides the
regular charge to the Grand Jury, he
had also, in compliance with the law, to
instr net the county officers as 10 their
duties. This is something unusual, as
it has not been done in Noxubee since
Judge Orr was in office, and conse.
seqnently there was not a full attend
ancr. He considered that and appointed
"Wednesday as IA date for all to be pre-
sent and hear the Instructions. If a
week : notice had been p .hlished in the
papers all would have been present the
first day.
H. sldtessed himself chiefly to the
Board of Supervisors and Justices and
dweit upon the importance of electjng
good men to fill these Offices, men who
could realize the responsibilities Of their
positions,
The Grand Jury with Mr.. T. W,
Jack on rs foreman, is still in session.
but it will adjoltn 10 day, and probably
the court also.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

The tendency of medical science is to-
ward preventive measures, The bes
thought Of the world is being given to
the subject 1t is easier and better to
prevent than to cure, It has been fully
demonstrated that pneumonia. n Of
the most dangerous diseases that medi-
cal men have to contend with, can be
prevented by the use Of Chamberain's
Cough Rem ady, Pnenmuuia. always re.
salts from a cold or from an attack Of
influenza grip and il has been observed
that thistemedy counteracts any tenden-
cy Of these diseases coward pneumonia.
This has been fully proven in many thou
sands Of cases in which this remedy has
been u-el during the great prevalence
Of colds and grip in recent years and can
be relied upon with implicit confidence.
Pneumonia often results from a slight
cold when no danger is ~apprehended un-
Ill it il absolutely discovered that there
is fever aud difficulty in breathing and
pain. in the chest, then it is announced
that the patient has pneumonia. BE on
the safe side and take Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy as soon as the cold is con.
tracted. It always cures. For sale by
Edw. NJ Murphey, Macon, Hamilton &
Meek, Brooksville.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

day.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
Car Lnad of Mules.

/ will have a car load Of wei
broke mules at the FAINT stable, in
Macon OH Jan. 22d, Jnd farmers and
others are requested to call and see
them, no troub e to show them and
they will be sold at low figures.
Jan. 23-1m, VIM, WIGGINTON.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

Mr.. w, w. Richardson, proprie-
tor of the Macon Machine and
Blacksmithing shops, is doing a sat
isfactory business for a new enter
prise, especially in the line OF horse
shoeing. He has his engine in place
and other machinery will soon be
installed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

Mr.. II Haggin4 of Melbourne, Ella
writes, MY doctor told me | had cor
sumption and nothing could be do rf
me. was given up In die TnetT
of a free trial bottle Of d: Kings Ne,
Discovery for Consumption induced IN.
to try it. Results were startling, / "
now on the road to recovery md owe al
to Dr. King New Discovery, 1t sure
ly slved my life. This great cnre is
guaranteed FIR all throat and lung di-
seases by j. L. Jones, druggist, Price
SOC and 81. Trial bottles free.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
Barton Pace Posted.

All parties are warned not to trespass
on any of the land under my charge and
any one found trespassing with horse or
wagon On the north boundary Of the
Barton place, where there is a levee
will be punished to the full extent Of the
law. B NJ BoGdEss.
Long Staple Cotton Seed.
l have about 1870 bushels Of Cooks
long staple seed for sale. Place or
ders carly if you desire any. The
cotton sold in Macon Nov. 9th for
II IL cents. Gro. j. GoussEr.
noy2Slm Brooksyille, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
Nearly Forfeits his Life.

A ronaway that almost ended fatull
started "A orrible nicer on the lrg Of }.
b Oler, Franklin Grov, III. U
fpnr wears it dcied AL doctors aud al
remedies, Bat Backtn's Arlc Sly,
hal no trouble to cure nim, Elm'l
good foe Barns, Bruise- Skin E,up'i n
aud Files 25c at J f jones dru ss'or,
& TT
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

Among the young men in the
house who are making regulations
for themselves is Representative
Brooks of Noxubee county. Mr..
Brooks is a careful, painstaking
member, and is popular with his
fellow members jackson News.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

A large force OF men will be en-
ployed this year in tn lumber mills
adjacent to Macon. The two mills
of Alexander Bros. and tie Macon
Lumber Co. will employ at least one
hundred hands.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

There will he a lecture at the court
house on the night of Feb. 23rd for
the benefit of the Methodist church
by that prince of southern orators
and platform entertainers, DR.. Geo.
w. Briggs of Ky, subject The
American Girl"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

We note with pleasure that Mr.. 7,
j. Evans ct al are making an effort
to have a public hall in Macon, some
thing that is certainly very much
needed. We will be glad to report
progress every week in thislimprove-
ment.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
Singing SKule.

In every town where ''Singing
Skule" was announced, large au-
diences have been highly entertained
1t will soon be opened in Macon un
der the auspices Of the U. D. g
we and place will he given later.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
NONRESIDENT NOTICE.
The State OF Mississlppi

THU VVWIV Ut HTNNTFNTIVT
Henry Brown cOmplain't) In the Chancery
No. 800 ". Court OF Noxu-
Cora Brown defendant. bee County.
TO Cora Brown. whose posto fire address is
unknown
We command you to be and appear before
the Chancellor of our said Chancery Court
at . term thereof TO he holden at the Court
House in the town Of Macon, in said coun-
ty. on the 4th Monday OF April, A, d.,
1907, then and there to plead, answer or
demur to the Bill of Complaint in snid
cause wherein you are defendant.
Witness my signature and the sea! OF
said Court affixed, this 80 day Of January
A. ID. 1904,
u. T.. DOflROI. Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

a representative of the Meridian
Star was in Macon during court.
Besides as much late news as any
other city paper, the Star brings us
the Latest proceedings Of the Legis-
lature.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

Capt. w. w. HUMPHREYS died at his
home 10 Columbus Feb. 10 He was
IS years old and WAS born in Co'um.
bus. He married Miss Fannie Moore,
daughter of Capt. Dud.y Moore, who
was a prominent citizen of Noxubee.
He left a wife and six children.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

MISS Lula Griggs and Miss LYDIA
Smith will go to st. Louis next
Wednesday. Miss Smith will estab-
lish a millinery business in Waynes-
boro, Miss, where Miss Clara Smith
is no " teaching.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
CITATION NOTICE,

Tie StNte OF MISSISSIPPI
Root. Murdoch, compl't1 In the Chancery
No. 2j2s vs. Court OF NoXubQe
Annie Murdock, def. County,
TO Anne Murdoch, whose postotlce ad-
dress Is unknown
We command you to be and appear be-
tore the Chancellor OF our said thancery
Court NJ a term %teereOf to be holden at the
COurl-llOuse, in the town of Macon, in said
county, on the 4th Monday of April, \. d..
1904, then and there to plead, answer or
demur to the Bill Of Complaint in said
cause wherein you are defendant,
Witness my signature and the seal Of
said Court affixed, this Sth day of Feby, A.
D., 1904. Il, +. DORRoH, Clerk.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
FOR SALE OR RENT.

Ny residence in Macon. situated con.
veniently tn business part of city and to
schools and churches. Well improved
out houses, large garden and excellent
water. For terms apply to
JAS. G. IRON,
feb6-1m Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

Mr.. X. S. Skinner was in the
public service this week as a grand
juryman, and thinking that perhaps
he might not have any summer
money to spare, paid his subscrip-
ton to the summer of 1905. A
good idea
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

The high schools of the State, the
University and colleges have received
liberal donations Of public lands from
the Federal government, and we see
that representa- i've Gambler has intro.
duced a bill which donates all the pub
lie lands in the State to the common
schools. This is a very important
measure. and one in which all the citi.
zens, whether they are parents or not,
must feel a great interest. 1t is to be
hoped the bill will become a law,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
DISSOLUTION NOTICE

goods, fixtures. books and accounts to 7.
j. Hopkins. of Brooksville. Miss. and the
business of Rosenbaum ~ Little has Teen
dissolved by mutual CONSENT The liabili.
ties are to be paid by Rosenbaum n Little,
and all of the outstanding accounts to be
collected by T.. ]. Hopkins.
RosENBAUM n LITTLE.
Jan IA, 1901. Brooksville, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
1nn.o-9t
Mysterious Circumstance

One was pale ard sallow and the other
fresh and rosy. Whence the diferencef
She who Is blushiug with health uses DR.
Kings Life Pills to MAINTAIN it. BY
gently arousing the Ivy organs they
compe. good digestion and head off con-
situation Try them. Only 25c. at ].
u. JONES' Drugstore
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

Mr.. j, Is. Cunningham made a
good report to the grand jury of
his stewardship as a j. p He turn
ed over to the treasurer 1921 fines
collected.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
Notice to the Public.

Brooksville, Miss, Ian. l, 1904.
| have This day sold my interest
in the Rocks lille Mercantile Co.,
to G.. II. Heard and Il sire to tn nix
the public for the liberal patronage.
Very truly
7. j. HOPKINS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

Mr.. Sam Fiebelman is away out
east buying a large stock for A..
Klaus & Co. They say he will bring
back a life partner, and when Mr..
Klaus is asked about it., he just
laughs and says nothing.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

IT a. meeting of school teachers
in Jackson last week a resolution
was offered to favor an increase of
pay for all teachers, and strange to
say, was UNANIMOUSLY adopted. If
there is any other class drawing
money from the public treasury who
favor an increase, they should speak
oul. Speaking ont in public let's
people know the wants of their fell
low citizens Lexington Advertiser
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
Attention, Veterans

A meeting of Confederate veterans
is called for Monday. Feb. IS. in the
court mousse. Business Of importance
will be transacted and the attendance of
all members of the camp is requested.
BY order of II. A. MINOR.
u, T. DoRRoH. Commander.
Alintant.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
Hotter rOs RENT.

On of continued bad
health I rind IL necessary for me TO
leave my business at BrOOksviile.
ny hotel is now open for rent, Pos
session &c be given at once.
dec. 22.'03 j. l., CARPENTER.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
MARDI GRAS.

1t occurs this wear ON Feb 10th Tue
VI. 81 O. r. X. will sell ropnd trip tick
cts. 0 h to 18th. a, cne fare plus 25c FOR
round zip, via Mobile $40 As; via Mpri-
dian S.. 05 Good o leturn Fet. 90 :
w. r. ALIEN 4 1.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

If You want the best fertilizer for
yoo. l.im and gafdons ~. on >. L.
Holt for the Standard Fertilizer and.
| X l. Phosphate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

Mr.. w. NJ. Jones and Miss An
gle Jones leave tomorrow for st.
Louis and other points.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

Mr. D. A. Williams was in town
Monday and feeling good over the
high prics he had received for his
cotton, paid his subscription two
months a head Of any man on our
list.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

Washington's birth day anniver-
sary is in this month. Some of the
church working ladies' should get
up a "Martha Washington Tea"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
Delinquent Tax List.
The State Of Mississippi,
CITY of Macon,

The State Of Mississippi,
City of Macon,
Under and by virtue Of the authority vest
ed in me as marshal and tax collector in and
for said city, | will proceed to sell to the
highest bidder for cash, in front of the court
house door, in Macon, Miss, on the first
Monday, being the 9TH day of March, AID
1904. the property hereinafter described, ~
ing and being in said town, for the taxes due
thereon for the fiscal year 1905
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
For Sale or Rent

Small prairie farm, 140 acres open, 30
listed. Stock, tools, corn and fodder.
j. T. GRAHAM,
Alliance, Miss,
or r, b. HosKINs, Meridian,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

Miss Slllie Foote has been visit
ing re,itives in Macon and returned
to her home in Columbus last Tues
dav
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
Seed Potatoes.

Call on or send to me for your
seed Irish potatoes. Tenn. second
crop, Triumph, Early Rose and Bur
banks, w. o. BARNES. .
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
FOLEYSHONEYn6TA
Cures Colds; Prevents Pneumonia
Fancy Chickens for Sale

! have some pure white Plymouth
Rock, pure white Leghorns, cocks
$3.50 and hens $l.00. Fifty half
and three quarter Plymouth Rocks
at scots each. j.. ). CAvETT.
Macon, Miss.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13
BroOksyiIle lettings.

SATURDAY, Feb. 9th, the remains OF
Lewis Cunningham were brought IRON
Clinton, Miss and taken to Deerbrook.
where they were laid to rest the mex
day. This young man was a student OF
Mississippi College. He fell y victim to
the combined ravages of measles and
pneumonia Loved ones were with him
for two weeks before his death and all
that human agency could do was done,
but in vain. We tender his Borrowing
parents our heartfelt sympathy.
Mrs |. ID. Borders and children, of
Mayhem, spent several days with old
friends here the first of this week
Mrs Anne Wootten has returned from
a lengthy visit to her daughter in Biz
%mingham,
Dir. Dewitt Morgan, of Okolona. was
called down last week to consult with
DR.. Stanley in the case of little Judith
Lee Gaines who had pneumonia. We
are glad to state that the little girl is re
covering,
Miss Lon Downing has gone to We
tumka. |. t., to visit her relatives who
moved there last fall
Mr.. W. D. Dotheiow is just back from
a short stay in New Orleans, where he
went for medical advice.
DR.. |. Jonas has been away this week
on a working tour.
Mrs Eugene Elkin and daughter, Miss
Mabel Ezell, have been the guests OF
Mrs w. W. Hamilton for a few days.
Last Saturday Mrs. Richard Barnhill
accompanied by DR.. W. W. Hamilton.
her physician, left for a Memphis sani
tarium, where she will be for some time
under treatment.
DR.. Lewis having resigned at the
close of the first term of the Brooksville
High School, the second term will be
taught by Prof. Boyd of Alabama.
Miss Willease Rife was with her
friends in town last Friday.
DR.. Wofford Of Columbus, has been
doing some dental work in town and
neighboring country this week.
Mr.. T. j, Hopkins visited Columbus
last Monday. Tuesday he was in Ma
con.
Mrs. Leo Cole and Miss Susie B. re-
turned from Memphis Tuesday. Miss
Susie BIS throat was much improved by
the treatmen' she took while absent.
Mr.. Eugene Elkin has shipped several
carloads of fine hay in the last few days s.
The cattle men send off cattle con
stantly, then go into the backwoods and
get more.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-02-13

EDITOR BEACON. His Honor, Judge
Hall, showed IA disposition to maintain
order in his court, even if he had TO i'm
pose fines to do so. Two attendants of
the court were having a private chat.
and the Judge told the clerk that he
charged five dollars for the privilege of
disturbing his court, and to enter up a
fine of five dollars esch against the
chatterers. Talking in court is certainly
very annoying. and especially to those
who are interested in the matter under
investigation. | haye noticed, how
ever, that there is AS much talk inside
the bar as out of it, and an occasional
fine might haye a salutary effect in that
quarter. f..
Miss Lille Dorroh entertained We'd
nesday afternoon the ladies of her club.
Mr.. Henry Owens leaves this evening
for New York and other marts.
Mrs. Mary Saunders returned from
Starkville to be with her mother, who il
quite Ill.
Miss Belle Barnes is visiting her
friend. Miss Margie Westmoreland, in
Columbus.
Mr.. r. L. Thomas. Of Sulnmerville.
called in yesterday and added his name
to our list. He told us Mr.. jeff Prince
was building a new store house aud Mr..
Henry Halfacre was the contractor.