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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-09-03

Post Office Box Number 1877, or The Times Office
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-09-03

crowded until the market closed. We
trust that it will not prove loss to
as many as last year when the season
closes.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-09-03
The GRElTPoLTICLL BATTLE FULLY AND FAIRLY GIVEN
RST NEWS! BEST NEWS!

oD as the "Ch Champion America of Democratic Ideas will be
most interesting newspaper the country in this Presidential cam
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-03
BY MRS. j. M. DE corTEs.

accepting, or deprive herself of the
pleasure of the evening by declining.
This gracious gentleman CD who has
never, perhaps, been the said young
lady's escort before, never has the
good manners to call on her after
wards.
Do these men ever realize that they
have not a monopoly of the disagreed
BILE list of social duties? Do they sup
pose the man to whom her card is sent
would always be the young lady's
choice? Do they think their party or
duty calls are under all conditions and
circumstances unalloyed pleasures to
the young women? Or is this disregard
of the common politenesses of society
due in some instances to ignorance of
the requirements of good society? If
SO then remember that:
gentleman will make a party call,
as If he enjoyed 1t, within a week after
the function.
A gentleman will request the COM
pany of the young lady whose card is
inclosed in his invitation the day he
| receives the invitation and do 1t as il
he felt the pleasure is all NINE" or
notify his hostess that 1t will be i'm
possible.
, A gentleman will never fail to call
on the young lady whose escort he has
| been forced to be at least once after
the function.
| A gentleman will never fail to make
a second call on a young lady on whom
circumstances have forced him to call
once. The first call Is no compliment,
| the second is due her.
A gentleman will remember that an
invitation to an entertainment necessi-
| tates a call on the hostess. the guest
| of honor, and the young woman he
takes" and he will remember that his
acceptance or declining the invitation
has nothing to do with the case When
the invitation Is extended him he re-
ceives a compliment which common
politeness dictates he should acknowl-
edge.
| There is another social derelict of
even a ruder type than the aforesaid.
1t is he who receiving an invitation
never accepts or declines or, If in a
tight place, accepts and is heard of no
more. And this man frequently say
it to the shame of the hostesses--gets
another and another invitation to be
d guest at the same home. There are
only few of this sort and the enter
tanners all know them. Are they such
desirable parties that their rudeness
need be overlooked by the entertainers
| in the vain hope that next time the
joy of their presence at a function
may be the reward? / can't see it You
all know him, and he knows himself
Leave him out next time and treat him
to surprise. Perhaps he would not
mind it. but you would enjoy yourself
better If you do not seek persons who
do not wish to be your guests or to
acknowledge the courtesy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-03


The Enterprise Weekly has the fol-
lowing account of a family reunion in
which a number of Montgomery friends
will be interested, as one of the me . e
hers is Mrs. w. w. Waldo of this city.
1t was the reunion of the family of
Mr.. and Mrs. T. A. Byrd, parents OF
Mrs. Waldo.
The account is as follows:
Everybody knows Uncle Tom Byrd,
the warehouseman-the ginner-thc
miller-the Councilman and the big
hog raiser also-chicken raiser-he Is
all of that. and more besides. Let him
have his way and he is a clever old
stand pat" rebel. He wanted all to
dine at once. hence the table was set
in his large warehouse. Such reunions
are indeed happy occasions. when
father. mother, sister. brother and the
grandc hildren meet together in love
and harmony in the sweet old home
hallowed by all the sacred memories
of boyhood and girlhood We fool
sometimes when we indulge in such
thoughts that we could truthfully
adopt the sentiment of the poet when
be said. Roll backward, oh. we wheels
of time and make me boy again. If
but one day"
The names of those present are: Mr.
and Mrs. Byrd, Fannie Ellis and six
children, three boys and three girls,
Burt Byrd and FIVE children. three boys
and two girls; Reece Byrd and three
children. one boy and two girls; Mary
Buckhalt and two children, one boy
and ono girl; Hattie Metcalf and five
children, three boys and two girls
Matte Buckhalt and three children
two boys and one girl: Cora Waldo and
| two children, two boys: Georgia Lay
! field and two children; one boy and
one girl; Lee BYRD. single; Nettie Ad-
ans. Dovie Byrd. single; Tommie Byrd
single; T. A. Byrd. aged SO years; ~
! G. BYRD. aged IS years, oldest child 81
years; youngest child. Is years; total
number of grandchildren present, q;
sons-in-laws present, A. absent, g. to-
| tai present As
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-03
IN SOCIETY

On Wednesday evening last at the
home of Mrs. Mathews Of Mathews.
delightful party was given in honor
of her guests. Miss Ruth Fuller of
Montgomery. and Miss Jenedean BuyCk
of Wetumpka. During the evening
many games were played, and AT a
late hour delightful refreshments were
served. Among those who enjoyed Mrs
Mathews hospitality Were;
Miss Ruth Fuller, Miss Jenedean
Buyck, Miss Eley and Miss Della
Paulke of Union Springs, Miss Mary
Stegall of Abbeville, Miss Matte Spieg-
ners of Wetumpka, Misses Jenny and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-03
Wct11ef1 and Society

Emogene Lawson, Miss Lamar of
Showdown, Miss Margaret Gilmer,
Miss Maude Gilmer, Miss Louise Math-
ews. Misses Mary and Maude Meri-
wether, Miss Johnnie Adams, Miss
Jennie Aston. Miss katherine Norton.
Misses Jeane and Florence Mathews.
Miss Hattie Smith and Miss Ethel Met
calfe. The young men were Messrs
Hilton Baker, Chas David Baker, Thos.
MeIiwether, Anslec Mills, George
Mathews, Judkins Mathews, Lyle Law
son, Sydney Lawson. Hulen billiard,
Jno Fuller billiard. Chas Shelly Law
son and DR.. Slade Meriwether.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-03
A MUSICALE.


Miss Hattie Lou Halfman enter
tanned her friends al a musical We'd
nesday evening, to II, when the pro-
gram was
Duet. Wreath of Roses" Sartorio--
Misses Halfman and Morgan
Solo "Silvery Waves"-Miss Nc
Card.
Duet. Sleigh Ride" Treloar-Misses
Halfman and Morgan.
Solo. Flower Song" Lange-Miss
Halfman.
Solo, "Maiden's Prayer" Nc
Cord.
Solo. "Japanese Dance" Englemann
Miss Halfman.
solo, Matchmaker" Miss roe orth
Miss McCord.
Song-Mr. Weaver.
Recitation-Mi RebeCcA GLAND.
Solo. Handy Andy Friedman-Miss
Mailman.
Solo. Creole Belle"-NIiss McCord.
Solo. "Old Oaken Bucket" Durkee
Song-Miss Powell.
Solo. American Line March" Baker
Miss Halfman.
Also assisted at piano by Miss Mary
Weaver.
A GERMSN AT PICkETT SPRINGS.
A most enjoyable dance was given
last Thursday evening at Picket
Springs by some IF the Younger Set"
when Mr.. Julius Heuiricks led the Ger
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-03

the best business week. and one on which the trading
for bargains can't CONSTANT with our own interest," ana WIN
expectations Of the people, doors on this great National ho
emorabe those who honor presence
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-03

4COntinued ON Page 2Ol
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-03
III. s. Knowles
Dry Goods %.
!4tb July Bargains
I'm Ladies underwear

Ladies' Yoke Rcheen Ribbed Isle Vests worth CSC
at .......... ............... 80. Aoo
Ladies' neck and knee lengths Knitted Union Suits ideal
Srmmer garment 24c
Ladies' Long Skirt Cambria Chemse with yoke of embroidery
.. ... Csc
Ladies Lace yoke long Cambria Chemse re edged with lace
,.... 75c
Ladies' Nainsook long Chemise Imperial STYLE ribbon trim
mod 81 80
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-03
4tb July Bargains
I'm bOSiery and Gloves

Ladies' Lace Ankle and Gauze Isle Hose. I4c
Ladies' very lace ankle black TAM blue white black and
olover are BLACK Hose - .29c
.d;es, Gauze Isle Cbampapne Hose .......... 44c
Ladies Red and Dark blue Silk Mits, worth &c. 1Zc
Lace Isle and Silk Gloves elbow lengths worth soc and $10O
at "a and Acc
All Silk Taa Ribbon in pink blue red. black, yellow, white
etc. No 40 14c; No 60, 1Sc; No so, 19c; No 100 23c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-03

(ContInued on Page 20
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03
THOMAS A. PRENDERGAsT

Water Commissioner Thomas A. Prem
dergast has resided in st. Paul practf-
cally all his life, and the number of his
friends and intimates is legion. He has
always been active in politics, and for
over dozen years was city clerk. He
was appointed city clerk by the COM
mon council in 1882, and held the po-
sition until the Democratic government
was overthrow by the reform Repub-
lican wave which swept the city and
county in the late nineties.
Early in his business career, Mr..
Prendergast was engaged in the bank
ing business, retiring some time prior
to his election as city clerk.
However, latterly he retired from this
business and is now connected with
Hamms Brewing company in conf
Dental capacity.
His activity in Democratic politics
long since earned him a position high
in the counsels of the party, and he was
appointed to the board of water COM
missioners by Mayor r. A. Smith
something over year ago.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03
ELMER II, DEARTH

One of the prominent men of st. Paul
and the state is Elmer H. Dearth, the
state insurance commissioner. Mr..
Dearth came to Minnesota in 1888.
He was born on the 9Th Of June, 1859,
ceived a high school and academic edu-
cation. After teaching school two
years Mr.. Dearth for several years de-
voted himself to newspaper work.
After a brief stay in st. Paul, when
he first came to the state. he went to
Henderson, Sibley county, and became
manager and editor of the Henderson
Independent. Two years later he pur-
chased the News at LIE Sueur.
In 1889 Gov. Merriam appointed him
deputy insurance commissioner of the
state. His official duties brought him
to st. Paul, where he has since resided.
commissioner for three years he re-
ceived a flattering offer from the
Equitable Life Assurance Society of
New York, and resigned to accept it.
When Gov. Clough took his office in
1897 friends advised him to select Mr..
Dearth as the head of the important
office where he had previously served
as deputy, and the selection was made
During his term of office he was
elected president of the National Asso-
citation of Insurance Commissioners
A Democrat succeeded Gov Clough
as governor, and Mr.. Dearth was not
retained.
Upon the Republicans returning to
power by the election of Gov Van
SAINT, Mr.. Dearth was again appointed
insurance commissioner in 1901, which
position he still occupies.
Mr.. Dearth is especially keen in de-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03

In the person of A. N. Dare, state ex-
pert printer, Minnesota has man
qualified by years of experience for the
position he holds. and one who knows
every detail of the business from start
to finish
Mr.. Dare is a native of New York
state, where he was born in 1850. His
early education was received in the
public schools and at the academy of
his home town.
In 1857 he came West with his par
ents, who settled for time in Water
town. Wis, but year later moved to
Minneapolis. Here young Dare first
commenced his intimate acquaintance
with the inside of printing shop" and
for several years went through the va
rious departments of learning in the
printers art at the old Minneapolis
Tribune.
In 1871. being filed with a spirit Of
adventure, he decided to attempt a
trip round the world, and to that end
went East and shipped before the mast
as a sailor. His voyage around the
world" occupied him some three years.
lands and seas" Returning to the
United States in 1874, he went for a
visit to Elk River, Mimi, where his
parents resided, and at their solicita-
ton accepted a position on one of the
papers there Within year he bought
an interest in the paper. subsequently
purchasing the entire plant and start
ing in as an independent publisher
In 1875 he purchased the opposition
paper and has since that time issued
the paper at Elk River as the Star
News.
Mr.. Dare was elected to the 1egisla-
ture from his district for the first time
in 1895. He was reelected in 1897
and again in 1899. During the latter
term the house honored him with the
position of speaker.
He was appointed state expert print
er in January, 1903, but did not ac-
lively engage in the work until he
took Office, June 1, 1903.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03

Register of Deeds and Registrar of
Titles M. w. Fitzgerald. who some time
ago announced himself as candidate
for reelection to his present post, has
been pronounced by many as .the" man
for the position he occupies, and which
he has filed most satisfactorily for the
past four years.
Mr.. Fitzgerald is a native of New
York, but he came to st. Paul with his
parents at a very early age and has re-
sided here for over thirty-five years.
Always active in public affairs and in
politics, he is regarded as a strong can
didate and '.vote-getter."
Many reforms have been effected in
the registers office since Mr.. Fitzgerald
took it's management, and the manner
in which he has handled the business
in the registration of land titles under
the recently adopted Torrens System
of Title Registration has elected much
favorable comment.
Mr.. Fitzgerald is the author of VAL
liable treatise on the Torrens system,
which is pronounced by those who
have read it and know. to be one Of
the most complete little volumes in it's
line ever compiled. It is said to cover
the subject from every standpoint, and
has proven very popular among those
directly interested in the operation OF
the system and law.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03

If the present indications be any
criterion and efficient services be COM
menSurately rewarded, Peter E. Han
son, now serving his second term as
MinneSotaS secretary of state, will re-
ceive the nomination at the hands of
his party to third term in the office
Mr.. Hanson was born in Sweden fif-
ty-eight years ago and came to this
country with his parents when twelve
years of age. His father was a pros
porous farmer of Meeker county and
accumulated a goodly estate. He was
brought Ito do his share of the work
of the farm. He received a common
school education. and early showed a
decided business capacity. He began
to deal in real estate and opened UP an
Office in Litchfield, where he built up
large business. He handled a large
amount of land, bringing immigrants
from Wisconsin and Iowa, who have
helped build up the industries of his
section of the country. In 1891 he
added banking to his business, and is
now president Of the Meeker County
bank.
He was chairman of the board Of
county commissioners of Meeker coun-
ty for three years and served four years
in the state senate, being in the seS-
sions of 1895 and 1897. In 1900 he be-
came candidate for secretary of state,
and was nominated after a hot fight,
although he was the last candidate in
the field.
He was reelected in 1902
Mr.. Hanson has been active in pro-
noting the development of his own sec
ton of the state, and particularly Of
his own county. He has taken lead
Ing part in encouraging the dairy in
terests of the state, and has been espe-
cially interested in educational move
nents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03

Minnesota may well be proud of the
high grade of excellence maintained
in her schools, the fame of which is
known the country over, and the su-
perintendent of public instruction is
responsible for this condition of ex-
cellence in no small degree
The present occupant of the position.
j. w. Olsen, was born in Copenhagen
in 1864. At the age of seven years he
came with his parents to the United
States and shortly afterwards came to
Minnesota, settling on a farm in Free
born county He attended the public
schools, and later graduated from the
public high school at Albert Lea, MINI.
His earlier education was supplement-
ed by course at the Valparaiso COL
lege, of Indiana, from which institution
he graduated with a B. Sc. degree. His
training having fitted him for the duties
OF instructor to the young, he took up
teaching. He was principal of the pub
lie schools at Alden, Mimi, for a time,
later accepting similar position at
Holton, Kan.
In 1890, Mr.. Olson was elected SUI
perintendent of the Freeborn county
public schools, and remained in that
position until 1901, when he was ap-
pointed superintendent Of public in
struction of Minnesota. He has held
this position since that date, and has
rendered the state excellent service.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03

Daniel William Lawler was born at
Prairie du Chen, Wis, March %, 1859.
His father was the late Gen. John
Lawler. He was one of the projectors
of the enterprise to build one of the
first bridges across the, Mississippi.
D. w. Lawler received his early edu-
cation at the public schools and later
completed the course at Georgetown
college, District of Columbia. He
graduated with the degree of M. A.
He then took a thorough course at the
Yale college law school, receiving the
degrees of L. L. B. and NJ. L.
Mr.. Lawler came to st. Paul in 1884
and began the practice of his chosen
professionally law.
In 1886 he was appointed United
States district attorney, and held the
office for one term of two years.
In March. 1891, he was elected by
the common council of st. Paul cor
poration attorney. He served two
years.
In 1893 he became chief counsel of
the legal department of the Chicago &
Great Western railway, which position
he resigned some three or four years
ago.
In 1892 he was the Democratic can
didate for governor of Minnesota, and
made brilliant canvass. He was, in
1896, the Democratic national commit
teeman for Minnesota.
Mr. Lawler is a brilliant and elo-
quent orator-one of the finest public
speakers in the country.
He delivered an Grafton in Chicago
at the Mckinley memorial meeting
three years ago, which was quoted the
country over, and was concededly the
finest offering of the occasion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03

1t would be difficult to find man bet
ter fitted for the position of secretary
and executive officer to the state board
Of health than DR.. III. M. Bracken, Of
Minneapolis, who now holds that posi-
ton.
Born at Noblestown, Pa, Feb. q,
1854, Bracke1, received his early educa-
ton IN the public schools. and at the
age Of thirteen entered the Elders
Ridge academy, Presbyterian school
OF Western Pennsylvania, an educa-
tional institution Of which a distant
relative was the clergyman in charge.
He left the school when eighteen, and
since he was unable through the death
Of his father, DR.. William C. Bracken
to enter college, took up teaching. In
1873 he commenced the study of medi-
cine, and in 1877 graduated from the
College Of Physicians and Surgeons OF
New York (now the medical depart
ment of the Columbia university. The
following year he spent in Venezuela,
and in 1879, after a course of study
received licentiate qualification from
the Royal College of Surgeons of Edin-
burgh, Scotland.
For the next three years he was sur
geon in the Royal English mail service.
He returned to the United States in
1882. and practiced his profession in
Connecticut until 1884, when, just after
his marriage, he removed to Mexico,
where he remained a year and a half,
before moving to Minneapolis, where
he has since resided.
In 1884 he became a teacher in the
Minnesota Hospital college, an institu-
ton which has since been absorbed by
the state university medical depart
ment in which institution he is pro-
fesSor of materia medica and thera-
peutics He was appointed a member
of the state board of health in 1895,
and two years later became. its secre-
tary and executive officer. which posi-
ton he still holds.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03

Samuel G. Iverson, Minnesota's audi
tor, has proved most efficient official
since his election two years ago. and
has, by his administration of the Office,
won for himself the commentator of
the public at large.
He was well trained for his duties
as auditor, having served eight years
as deputy auditor before his election.
He has, too. been we'll trained as
public servant, having served the state
as a public officer for nearly twenty
years.
Mr. Iverson is a native Minnesotan,
having been born at Rushford. Fill
more county, in 1859. He is of Scan
dinavian parentage.
In February, 1881. when not yet
twenty-five years old, he was appointed
postmaster at Rushford by President
Hayes, which shows not only the great
confidence his fellow citizens had in
him, but his popularity. He held that
office until October, 1886, and that fall
was elected to the legislature. At the
conclusion Of his term he was made
accountant in the state auditors office
by Capt. w. w. Braden, the auditor,
a position he retained until January,
1891. when State Treasurer Bobleter
illdoS ulIl Ills oeputJ, anu lie IcIHdlueu
in that office until he resigned in 1895
to become Auditor Dunn's deputy
He served as deputy until his cleo
ton two years ago. when he received
the largest majority of any candidate
on the ticket
Mr.. Iverson has been quite success
full in his position as commissioner of
state lands, post attaching to the
office of state auditor, haying cared
for the states interests we'll. both at
home and before the department of
the interior.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03
CARL A. PIGEON

Guilford county. North Carolina, is
the birthplace of Carl A. Pigeon. clerk
of the supreme court. he having been
born there July II. 1861. His early
education, however, was received in
Ohio. whittier his parents removed
when he was quite young. After his
graduation from school he taught in
the common schools of the state for
a number of years, subsequently taking
courses at the Lebanon normal school
and the Ohio Wesleyan university. He
came to Minnesota in 1884. and for a
time was principal of the Rockford
school, later taking charge of the How
ard Lake high school.
While teaching he began the study Of
law. He was admitted to the bar i'll
1887. and commenced the practice of
law in Buffalo, Wright county forming
a partnership with Judge Wendell.
This partnership continued ten years.
Mr.. Pigeon served as county attorney
of Wright county for four years, and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-03

Few people in the everyday walks
OF life realize the Importance to the
world of commerce centering around
the office of the state grain inspector,
but were it not for the official actions
of this officer and his staff of assistants
the troubles of the grain man, farmer,
elevator man and miller would know
no end.
When so much depends upon the
proper performance of the inspectors
duty, 1t is we'll that the man occupying
the post is amply qualified for the office
he holds, and in f. w. Eva, the present
state grain inspector, Minnesota has
man we'll versed in every turn of the
department work, since he has made
the work a special study and has sery-
ed an ample apprenticeship.
Mr.. Eva was born in Cornwall Eng
land, April 10, 1860. He came to Min
nesota with his parents in 1888, set
Ting at Duluth. He has been interest
ed to considerable extent In politics.
but his present office is the first state
office with which he has been honored
Mr.. Eva still calls Duluth his home.
although the duties of his office keep
him here and in Minneapolis the great
er part Of the time.