The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1904-08-04

DESTROYS of having dental work done by
him will please call within the next few
days. We had hoped that DIR. Webb
would find it to his interest to locate
permanently in Scooba. He is an en-
terprising, energetic young gentleman,
who is bound to succeed, ard THE HER
L voices the sentiments OF a host OF
friends in wishing for him a most boun-
tiiul o%utpouring OF Fortunes favors.
Ooe week from today, Augu7t 11th,
an election will be held in the Town of
Scooba, to determine whether or not
the town, as a corporation, shall on
tract for and defray the expense of bor-
ing an artesian well within the corpor>
ate limits. This is something that is of
more than passing interest TO every cits
izsn aud property holder in the town
and each and every one should make it
his business to come out and express
his seDtiments-for or against.
Mr.. Charles Little and Mrs. Gray Lit
tie ard the latter's two little daughters,
formerly of this section but now OF
Troy, Texas, are spending a few days
with the families OF Messrs. r. s.. Meth
cry and w. Q. Ballard, Mr.. Little made
us a short but highly appreciated call
Tuesday morning. He informed US that
the crop outlook in the section OF Texas
where he resides is fine.
One OF the most enjoyable OF the en-
tertaiDments OF the summer season was
that given by Mrs. j. B. Mooney, Tues-
Gay night, complimentary to her sister,
Mics Matte Drummopd, who is now
her guest. Quite q number of the So
clety set were present, and the hours
were livened with music, games and
social conversation.
An entertaining and graphic account
Zoe gaines between the Meridian and
seoaoa aase bail CLUBS played here last
Thursday and Friday, written by enc
q oGr good friends, reached as too late
TOR publication IN. this issue, bu. viii be
published next week. However, Scooba
won all three Of the games.
The junior baseball club OF Shuqua>
lax visited Scooba on Monday, intent
on giving our younger element a few
lessone in PLAYING the great American
game. 1t was fun for our boys-the
score at the close of the game being II
to 2, in favor of Scooba.
Much complaint is made of so much
shooting on our streets at night. When
some mothers "anpel boy" is brought
home about midnight with a couple Of
bullets in his body, the rest of the f'an-
gels" will be kept at home, for a while
at least, and the nuisance will be tenn
porarily abated.
While the attendance at the enters
tainment given by the ladies OF the
Presbyterian Church, last Thursday
night, was not very large, a liberal
spirit was manifested 10y those who did
go and the ladies Melted about $2l.OO
Tor their trouble. Everything passed
of very nicely.
We would request those of u corr
respondents who use a pencil to bear
a little heavier on the point, please.
1t is important that names and initials
should be distinctly written, and pencil
writing ia more apt than not 10 be
slightly rubbed.
Mr.. d. d. Morrisop's little daughters,
who have enjoyed visits to relatives in
other sections of the State, are at home
again and friend d. is happy. Miss
Lizzie Morrison, of Iuda, Harrison Co.,
is visiting the family.
Mr.. R. M. Quarles returned Monday
from his trip to Biloxi and other points
on the coast. He reports having had a
most enjoyable time.
Dukes fine, thoroughbred Stallion
will hereafter be found at the stable of
PERRIN & WISE,
Giles, Miss.
Mrs. S. J., Drummond and daughter;
Miss Matte, OF York, Ala, mother and
sister OF Mrs. j. B. Mooney, are visiting
the latter lady.
Miss Carrie Rosenbanm lie visiting
friends in Meridian, aud Miss Lolita
Rosenbaum friends in Mobile.
Mr.. and Mre. G. T. Hunnicutt are
now located at L1mberton, where Tip
has charge of a section.
TIE County Institute for colored
teachers will be held in DeKalb next
week.
A nice line of Z9igler's Ladies' Shoes
at reduced prices, at Dukes.
We are pleased to note that none of
our sick are worse.