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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01
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The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01
Nuptial Vows.

The marriage of Mr.. John Les
ley Dishong to Miss Ella Word.
on Wednesday, the 29th, was
witnessed by "a host of friends and
relatives at the home of the brides
parents, Capt and Mrs w. b
Word, near Okolona. The parlor
and reception hall we're beautifully
decorated with ferns. cut flowers
and mila y. the color scheme. white
and green, being artistically carried
out The bride aud groom entered
the parlor To the strains of Men
delssohn's wedding march, and
Rev. j. {. Blanton performed the
ceremony is his usual impressive
style.
Much cut glass and silver were
among the many handsome pre-
sents received
The bride. whose gown was an
artistic creation Of crepe de chine,
lace medalliuns, ornamented with
pearls. never looked more beau
tiful.
Miss Word is one Of Monroe
county's most popular young
ladies, possessing pleasing, af-
fable manners aud noble, woman
ly character Mr. Dishong is a
wealthy young man of sterling
business qualities.
Mr. aud Mrs Dishong left OH
the afternoon train for couple of
weeks visit TO the Worlds Fair a,
St Louis, after which they will
20 10 their home in Punto Gordo.
Florida.
We congratulate Mr.. ishong
on winning so fair prize and
wish for both of them bright
and happy life l.. B. S.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

.
Senator Fairbanks has Informed
the National Republican commit
tee that while ready for any ser
vice. he must be allowed full OPP
portunity to look after his own
state, Indiana. lit is probably
we'll enough for him 10 be 30
thoughtful Of his own bailiwick {.
The Democrats also have their
eve on Indiana and will make it
necessary for Mr.. Fairbanks to
occupy about all Of his time in
that field
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

Admiral Togo of the Japanese
Navy. reports the sinking of
another first class battle ship OF
q Russian Port Arthur squad
ron. ON Thursday of last week
and the serious injury of another
battle ship and protected crusier.
The Russian vessels sailed out OF
the port ia body, with evident
intent of escaping and forming
junction with the other small fleet
at Niadivostok. A naval battle
resulted with the above casualties
and the loss 81 80 marines, when
the Russians re-entered the Port
Arthur harbor TO prevent an
initiation
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01
The District Attorney Toga.

The Weekly had the pleasure Of
a visit Tuesday from Mr.. George
Il. Mitchell, of Pontotoc, who is
announced as candidate for the
office of District Attorney for the
unexpired term of our lamented
fellow citizen J. w. Barron. Mr..
Mitchell was Just rounding up
tour of the twelve counties com
prising the first judicial district
and reports finding that there Will
be no opposition to him in this
contest, 1t will be remem bered
that he made thorough canvass
/ for this position in the campaign
last yeanbecoming we'll acquainted
with the people and would have
been successful had his contest
bren against less popular man
than the,beloved Barron. As Mon
roe county will not present an ap-
plicant our people will take a
pleasure in supporting Mr. Mitch
ell, and the same sentiment pre-
walls Ina all the other counties
which assures his election with out
contest. He is lawyer OF ex-
tensive experience. considering
. that he is yet quite "A young man
and by Inheritance a. well NJ train
ing becomes tue possessor OF many
of the faculties that go TO make al
) the successful practitioner at the
bar. He is son of the lamente1
Hon. G.. Is Mitchell who TO
twelve years served this district AZ
States attorney during the perioo
succeeding reconstruction times
and who afterwards made bril-
liant record in the courts Of Mem
phis and the supreme court O
Tennessee. The mantle OF our de
parted Senator Barron will tal
upon "A gentleman by whom IT vii
be worthily worn. The election
is ordered for August %.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

Senator German positively de
MES that be has been in conference
with anybody with view To pre-
venting the nomination of Judge
Parker or other candidates al St.
Louis. but the only conferences he
has attended have related entirely
10 the proper organization of the
convention. which it is the duty Of
the members of the committee to
consider
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

Republicans who have the presi-
Dental fever for l.iU- are wishing
that Mr.. Roosevelt would make
an announcement tina. he will not
be in the field as candidate al
that time. The president will
never crafty their desires in that
Respect, If they want the nomi-
ton four years hence Mr. Rnose
welt must be pushed out of the
way by main strength and awk-
wardness." if he should happen TO
be elected this time. and his
record shows that he il not easily
pushed.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01
Memorial Tribute of AppOlO
Lodge No. II, Knights Pyth-
las TO Hon. j. W. Barron.

Whereas. 1t has pleased the
Grand Chancellor of the Universe
TO remove from our midst our es-
teemed brother and friend, Sir
Knight j. W. Barron; therefore,
he il
Resolved. That we deplore the
loss of brother Barron with feel
ings of deep regret and sorrow,
softened only by the hope that his
spirit Is at rest in a better world
Resolved. That in his death the
state has lost a good citizen and
faithful official; the community a
kind neigh Dor and friend; hts fam
lily a devoted and loving husband
and father; Appolo Lodge a true
and consistent mem Der, and we ex-
tend our sincere and heartfelt SYM
pathy to the family so sore afflicted.
Resolved. That these resolutions
be spread upon the minutes Of the
lodge and that memorial page
be set apart for that purpose; and
that copy be furnished the fami-
ly of the deceased. aud copy fur
nished to the local papers for pub
Iication. r. p. HoUSToN,
w. FL. CLIFTON,
WALTER kIMMEL,
(Noua IN, iffsa
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

The national prohibitionists are
talking of putting out a ticket
with General Miles for president
aud Rev Sam Jones for vice presi-
dent. They claim that there are
100000 prohibition votes in the
Quilted States but admit that 500
900 is the largest ever polled for
nominee of their party.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

The bureau correspondents at
Jackson claim that there has been
great change of sentiment AT the
State Capitol the last few days.
and that there IL now strong
leaning towards the nomination Of
Cleveland for president and de-
msnd for John Sharp Williams
for the other place on the ticket
IL is also intimated that the Mis-
sissippi delegation can easily 90
To Cleveland by virture of the two
thirds proviso in the Instructions.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01
I'm the Sunny South.

The following extracts are 10 AIDE
from letter In the st Louis
Christian Advocate from Rev j. NJ
O'Brieu 81 Shclbyville, Mo who
vii be pleasantly remembered rs
guest a few weeks ago of Mr.
b G WeIch of this city, and will
br read with interest.
Il have had the great pleasure
recently OF making a trip and
spending two weeks at Aberdeen,
Miss. Brother b. Is WrIch, one
Of our hes; mem bers ut EIsbarry.
Mo. has lately moved with his
family To Aberdeen.
My visit was made on his kind
invitation This town was the
home Of Bishop Paine after he was
chosen 10 that high office. The
impress of his great life is still on
all this country. His son, George
Paine, lives in the old home, and
il one Of the leading lawyers in
his State. He il son-in-law of
Col Fife of Nashville, Tenn. The I
Colonel was a son-in-lnw Of DIR /.
a. l. p Green OF precious mem
DRY. and Tor long years IA mem Der +
of our Book Committee al Nash (
Vile. and stood faithfully by DIR .
Sam S.eel in his great battle for /
the right in the Epworth Era /
Brother W,ich aud myself were
az dinner in this his
toric mansion by Brother Paine
and his gracious wife, and were
fortunate ia meeting Col. Fite.
We were shown the room whore
both the Bishop. years ago, and
his wife quite recently. died This
home and the beautiful grounds
about il com IS nearer the ide Al
than any other upon which this
writer has looked. He j. expect
ing TO see a finer one some day.
out will have to pass through q
gate of pearl TO do so. Brother j
+ Cunningham, the cultured and
devoted pastor of the church at
\ berdeen. treated us with great
kindness and opened his pulpit,
lis home and his heart TO the !
brother from the wild and
NooIev West" We shall cherish
liS name and that of his faithful
wife aud the dear. precious chill
lren in all the 10 morrows of life. /:
That great Southland seems like {
dream of beauty To traveller !
rom the frozen north like myself. +.
I lisa land of sunshine and flowers.
nd noble people live there q
hey have in their matchless a
ountry glorious heritage They +
ave also some trou blesome ques-
ions to settle: some that can only
e settled by love and Justice TO
II men and patience for years To q
ONE. The colored brother and |,
ne mule were in evidence and h
9th seemed satisfied with the :
tuation. The colcred brethren !.
o the farming. which is mostly !.
ie raising of cotton They are n
MET and sober a rule and have Ii
leir churches and schools. and
any Of them are building charac-
rs for honesty and thrift. and
ave homes of their own. Brother
'elch is greatly in love with this
onderful country and would he
ad to furnish information about b.
to any of the thousands of read p
: of the Advocate. Write him. -
q and his beloved family have a G,
ne home about one mile from the OF
~ and may the great wing of es
e Almighty be above that home u
all the years to come" err
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

GAYS FIsTuLA REMEDY vs.. II Q
knife and other barbarous meth
DDS and remedies. Don't punish
your horse, but get GAYS guaran-
teed remedy for FistuIa Cures in
from 5 to 10 days. with the AMI
NAL at work all the time
j!0 1t GAYS DRUG STORE
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

A cotton bloom plucked from
the field Of Mr. II w Eikners.
an enterprising farmer of the
Prairie neigh borhood, reached this
office too late for notice in last
weeks issue. This bloom was
gathered on June BIRD and is
among the first reported in this
county
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

The Russians captured aud con
demned a British steamer. near
ladivustok, with a cargo of o..
900 tons Of coal. which is CON
traband OF war: IL was enroute to
a Japanese port. The cargo was
valued at 100000. and together
with the vessel was cOnfiscated
a. prize Of war.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

Governor Nardaman bias ordered
the special election for district
attorney for Tuesday. August %.
and the Monroe county election
commissioners will give proper
notice in due time.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

Notwithstanding all that Is done by
boards Of health and charitably inclined
persons. the death rate among small
children il very high during the hot
weather az the summer months in large
critics There IL not probably one case
of bowel com p amt in hnddred, how
ever that c.uli not be cured by tbs
Us. at Chnmberlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all deal
ers in medicine.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

George r. Brandt Of Mississippi,
and Murphy j. Foster and q. A
Duncan of Louisiana. passed the
examination Monday for entrance
10 the naval academy at Annapolis
The examination At this time j.
difficult and only about fifty per
cent are passing.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

Judge Osceols Kyle. of Decatur
Alabama, has been appointed one
Of the three judges to constitute
the judiciary of Panama. The
system is to- consist of one Repub
lican, one Democrat and one
native. Mr.. Kyle at the time of
appointment was serving as
Judge Of the eighth Alabama judi
cial circuit, and was the first mem
Der selected by Presiden, Rose
Welt for the Panama court. The
terme is for life, at salary of
5000.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

The Republican managers will
give especial attention 10 the cam
paign in N-brrska, out of fear that
the Democrats may carry that
State and elect VIM j. Bryan TO
the SENATE. They realize that in
the senate Mr. Bryan would give
them great deal of trouble by
obstructiug their pet measur, ),
fsvoritism, oppression and sec
tional hatred.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01
Chamberlain'S Collie, Cholera
and DiarrhOea Remedy.

This remedy is certain To be needed IN
almost every home before the summer Is
over Ii can always be depended upoa
even i'll the most severe aud dangerous
cases 1t Is especially valuable for sum
mer disorders IN children IL IL pi-asa /
to take and never ssiis To gives prom pt
relief. Why not buy 1t now Ii may
life. For sale by all dealers Ia med
sclne.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

MIR. Bryan will deliver an AL
drees AT ST Louis tomorrow, at a
celebration of the nations indie
pendence, on the Fair Grounds.
He was invited by President
Francis of the Exposition and the
Nebrask4 board Of Fair Commits
siOuers
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01
.Swa$&%~$si'
sIsLs GataTrh
KIDNEY and STOMACH TROUBLES
Phoenix Drug Co., Aberdeen.
Public School Notice.
Notice is hereby given that on
Monday, the 2Sth day of July

1894. the Monroe County School Boa ri will meet
in the Court House in the city of Aberdeen and
will proceed To locate the school houses and de
fine the boundaries of the school districts of
Monroe county, or to make altera tions therein.
for the scholastic year beginning on the first
day of October 1874. and ending on the 3pth day
of September, 1868 Communities desiring any
changes whatsoever in the location of school
houses or alterations i'll school district lines.
should bring the matter before the Board at
this meeting, "a no other opportunity will be
afforded within one year thereafter
Respectfully.
T. T. DAVENPORT.
Superintendent Educa ton Monroe County Miss
July l. 1901 II
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

With it, companions. heart burn. dat
ui~nc~, torpidity Of the liver. c,nstipa
Ho1, PaiPitatiou ofthe heart. poor blood,
headache and other nrrvan- ~ nPtoui :.
ssiiov skin. foul tong az. ..fFsusiv. breata
and . legion at other ailments. a. AZ one /.
the most widespread ausl d--fructiv !,
mt i-dy among the Au. ric-n r~opg..
The herbsI~ tr~stsn~nf ~iii cus~ All IN. -
troubles 90. Iottae- S~-i by Phoeri1
Drug Co.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

First National Bank. Phoenix Drug Co,
Bank OF Al. rieen. Maier 4 o..
Lam 4 Carter How Cor Il Gibson.
r. D Garter 4 Co. l. Henseier,
Higgins - Peugh J Looucy,
T. Cannon. Chas III WEIGH
Abe 1, Brown & Co.. 4 ; Cunningham,
per h Shebar Mgr. j 4 Ellison.
Thompson. Gay 4 Co. & Marseillcs.
Holmes Bros Monroe banking
J. \ NJ. Lasky. and Trust Co..
Henderson HdW Co, W L Ware,
Ab. Rnbel & Co. RumpasS \ Lowe
! SpragIus 4 Co.. McAlilian-Payue
) \ COburn. Hardware Co.
= SchWah. West \ Lawson
) \ HHire. W l. Watkins 4 Co.
> \ Gay. j l. Shell j Co.
n W SAuders.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01
Fourth of July Closing.

We the undersigned merchants
and business men of Aberdeen.
hereby agree to close our places of
business on Monday, July 4th:
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

They act on the contents of the bowels.
cleansing thoroughly with soothing eff
feet. California Prune Waters, loo for
p cents. Ask your Druggist.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01

What will make your baby we'll
"TEEIHINA" cures them Of all pain
Aud gives them rosy ehee X again.
N.-. "IEETHINA" Overcomcs aud
COunt-rHct- the effects of the Summers
Heat, Aid. Digestion, Regulates the
B"~ei-, aud makes Teething Easy Costs
% cents Et Druggists.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01
Second Monday in De,
Notice of Letting Contract

For Building Bridge Across Matubba Creek on
Williams Road, Fourth District
Notice is hereby given that the Board II Su
pervisors of Monroe comfy. Mississippi. will {
the meeting on the
First Monday In August, 1904,
at the west door of the court house ia the city
OF Abe rdcefi. Mississippi. proceed tai let TO the
lowest responsible bidder. the contract for
building bridge across Matabba creek. on the
Williams road in the Fourth Supervisors Dis
trict. nccording to plan and specihca tions now
on file in the Office of the Clerk of the Boa d of
Supervisors. This the 18th day of June 1874
{. P. SMITH, Clerk.
Jpns II, lSO5-td.
The Aberdeen weekly. [volume] (Aberdeen, Miss.) 1878-1933, 1904-07-01
20 Distinct Springs.
NONRESIDENT Notice.

The State of Mississippi. County OF Monroe
Joe Holiday VS. Georgia Holiday.
To Georgia Holiday. post office address I'M
known:
You are hereby commanded To personally au-
pear before the Chancery Court Of Monroe
county. in said State, the
Second Monday in DeCem Der,
A. ID. 1904. tn defend the suit in said court of
Joe Holiday vs.. Georgia Holiday. wherein You
re defendant. This the 24th day of June A ID
1904 4. p. SMITH. Clerk
Houston Houston. Solicitors for Complaints
July I. l94-St.
The sun., 1904-07-09
1OLD ~ BULLETINS.
The story OF the Ail.NiLht session Of
the Convention.

The story OF the All.NiLht Session Of
the Convention.
CONVENTION HALL, ~. Louis, eos p. M
New York timel Convention called to order
sl2 p. M.-Senator Daniel, chairman
of the committee on resolutions. is reading
the report,
$3.50 p. M.-Senator Daniel is still readin &
the platform, but no one hears him.
e:5s p. M.-Senator Daniel finishes the
reading Of the platform. A motion to ac-
cept 1t is made and carried.
1901 p. M.--The secretary is now calling
the roll Of States for the nomination OF q
President
1902 P. M.-Alabama yields the floor to
New York.
1904 P. M Martin W. Littleton Of New
York is now making his speech nominating
Judge Alton B. Parker for President.
1887 P. MN. Littleton's mention OF
tuinult of applause
1o:45 p. M.-The procession OF State
standards around the hall il now under
way.
1oAe P. M.--The enthusiasm grows; the
band is playing the national anthem and
the procession Of State delegations con-
tinues The entire audience is singing.
IO:4o P. M-The convention is still in
disorder The enthusiasm knows no
bounds.
1870 P. M-Tbe applause has now lasted
thirty minutes, the band playing "We Won't
Go Home Until Morning
1:o8 p. M.-Senator Carmack Of Ten
nes.ee.. Ia seconding the nomination OF
Judge Parker.
lli3 r. M.--Thp speaker Is interrupted
by cries from the gallery for Rryan. McClel-
Ian and Hearst.
n'2o P. M.-Mr. Delmas Of California
nominates William Randolph Hearst.
llA2 P. M--Mr. Delmas finishes his
speech. The Illinois delegation waves
it's banner for Hearst. The convention is
in an uproar. Many Hearst pictures are
in evidence.
1881 p. MA procession OF State dele
cations, led by California and followed by
Rhode Island. Iowa, Minnesota, Washington,
Hawaii, Kansas, Wyoming, South Dakota
and Arizona are making circuit Of the
hall.
1910 A. MAThe tumult continues. I'LL
nois New Mexico and Oklahoma have
Joined in the procession OF Hearst dele
cations.
I2lI A. M.-The chairman is trying hard
to bring the convention to order.
ia72 A. NE. J. O'Donnell Of Colorado
seconds Mr.. Parker's nomination.
i2s2 A. M-Mr. Cummings Of Connecticut
seconds the nomination Of Mr.. Parker.
1879 A. NM. Handy Of Delaware
nominates Judge Gray Of that State.
1855 A. MN. Wright Of Georgia ssc-
The sun., 1904-07-09
Ex ! 'A
=--z--=-.-----= --=--..----:------;---=-=--=-.=---
PARKER R
Nominated on the
First Ballot.
ALL NIGHT SESSION
The Convention Cheers Parker's
Name for so Minutes.
PARADE OF DELEGATIONS.
Convention in Uproar When Lit.
tleton Names Parker.
PARADE OF DELEGATIONS.
Convention in Uproar When Lit.
tleton Names Parker.

Senator CarnIack OF Tennessee seconds tho
neutrality-suspicious. or California
Names Hearst, and Eight States and
Two Territories start the Parade
OF Delegations for HIm-IllInois, New
Mexico and Oklahoma Join Later
and the Tumult Continues Until After
Midnisnt-NiEht Session Proves 10
He Ono OF Great Enthnsiasr,-Cen.
vention Gets beyond Control OF Chair-
man and He Tries in Vain for sono
Time to Bring the Delegates to Order.
ST. LOUIS, July o., e:40 4. Nudge Alton
Brooks Parker OF New York was nomi-
mated for President Of the United States
on the first ballot by the national Demo-
cratic convention after an exciting all
night session. ,
The first ballot was ended at $50 New
York time, this morning with the following
result: Parker. 0eS; Hearst. 100.
The nomination of Parker was made
unanimous.
The convention adjourned until PIP NJ.
The sun., 1904-07-09
CONVENTION DOORS CLOSED.

st. Louis Pelice. Fearing IN Accident.
Decide 70 Issue the Order.
ST.. LOUIS, July s-The police oommis-
sioners Of St. Louis met this evening and
ordered the doors OF the Coliseum closed
the crowd being % great that Mayor Wells
feared there might b an accident,
The sun., 1904-07-09

Latest Marine Intelligence.
Arrived: So csmpsaia.. Liverpool. July q: - CITY
Of Columbus. Savannah, July ..
The sun., 1904-07-09

six trains day vie the water level route Of the
IN full -blass.--Aes.
The sun., 1904-07-09

Contiased on Third Pass.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1904-05-07

Yesterday the enemy offered a stub
born resistance against our pursuit,
adding about 300 TO our casualties. The
enemy stood with resolution until their
artillery, consisting of two batteries,
lost the majority Of it's men and horses.
They then broke the breeches. and
closing the apparatus of their guns,
hoisted the white flag.
According TO captured Russian Of
hcer, Major General Kashtalinsky.
commander of the third East Siberian
rIne brigade; the colonies of the 18th
and 18th rifle regiments, and the COM
mander Of the rifle artillery battalion
were killed in the fighting at Hama
tan.
1t seems that the enemy was en-
tfrely routed by our attack. because
since yesterday many have come in and
surrendered. Our prisoners include 30
officers, 20 of whom are wounded, and
300 men. 100 of whom are wounded.
A preliminary report from the chief
surgeon OF the first Japanese army
shows that We had 79S men killed and
wounded. These casualties are divided
as follows: The imperial guards, 1872;
second division. $50, and third divi-
sion, 316."