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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17
UNCLE BEN AND
HIS SHOT GUN

old Uncle Ben. an old negro came
INTO one OF our city merchants some
time ago and said: Boss want S TO
Inv nudder gun just like Betsy ;
,he one YOU sold me last year, she
was the best Towel piece J ever seen.
The merchant inquired where IS
.petsv'"? "Well boss. exclaimed
1-ncle Ben. Il was out squirrel hunt
inc and seed a squirrll IN the tip Top
II one of dem high gum trees, ana
drawed bead on him and let 60 ana
Mess me. it strained Betsy 50 to
roach dat squirrel dat she busted
brought the remains home wid me
and when dies want her buried
lust by my side No, Uncle Ben
cv,,laimed the merchant, Il have no
more guns like that. Fire arms are
now improved Well boss IS
mighty sorry. but I don't think DAY
kin improve on 'Betsy'-Good morn
ing Boss"
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17
e ORDER OF NOTICE.
On Bankrupt's Petition for Discharge

Western Division of the Southern
District Of Mississippi.
In the matter Of George Moses in
Bankruptcy.
On this 18th day of December, A.
d.. 1904, on reading the foregoing
petition, it is
Ordered by the Court that hear
ing be had upon the same on the 27th
dav of December A. d., 1904, before
said Court, at Vicksburg, Miss, in
said District, at II O'Clock noon; and
that notice thereof be published in
The Greenville Times, newspaper
printed in said district. and that all
known creditors and other persons
in interest may appear at the same
time and place and show cause, if
any they have, why the prayer OF the
said petitioner should not be granted.
And it is further ordered by the
Court. that the Clerk shall send by
mail to all known creditors copies OF
said petition and this order, addressed
to them at their places of residence
as stated.
Witness the Honorable H. c. Niles
Judge of the said Court, and the
seal thereof, at Vicksburg, Miss, If
said District, on the 18th day Of De.
cember, 1904.
GSEAL.l L. B. MOSELEY, Clerk
J. H. SHORT. D. c.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17
Nurse-Dodds,

Nurse-Dodds, -'.'-'
An exceedingly pretty weddlns
took place at the elegant home o.
Mr. and Mrs. Hugh n Alexander
on Wednesday afternoon at ) o'clock,
the bride being the the daughter OF
Mrs Sam Nurse, and sister OF Mrs
Alexander, and the groom MI
Burr Wilson Dodds, valued at
tache of the Planters Lumber Co.,
of this city. Rev. R. A. Meeks per
formed the ceremony in the presence
! Of about thirty guests and the we'd
ding march was played by Mrs. Al
bert DIN.
Tho bride wore beautiful gown OF
mingled green and brown SILK win
large hat ornamented with white
plu,ne, and held bouquet OF oriue
roses and ferns.
After the ceremony refreshments
,,ore served and the bride and groom
sbowered with congratulations ana
good wishes. 49,,
Mr. and Mrs. Dodds lett to WISH
At. Dodds' relatives in Birmingham
and mon their return they will be
/ ha,,o At the Nurse residence on
! Alexander street.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17
TO MARY CABLE

After the fret and the fever,
Alter the toll and the strife,
Aftcr the fierce endeavor
That makes what we call life;
Death and its kiss they have found
her,
And peace has claimed her at last.
lie from its toll has unbound her,
TO the grace Of the grave she has
passed.
There where the hearts are stainless
She wanders with saints as her
peers;
There where the skies are rainleSS,
She abidcs through Eternity 5
years.
H.trH
But as long as the suns are golden
As long as the moons are white
Our friendship and love shall be
holden.
And the rose OF her memory
bright.
Whatever the years shall be giving
Never person may say
But we'll have a sweet lhanks
giving,
When we meet ON the better day
IDA LOUISE ROBB.
10th Grade
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17
pnners-Shivers.

INO6NAS
Bovle. Miss, Dec. OF he mar
r;age of Rev. James w. Rogers ana
Mss Jessie Shivers took place !" the
Methodist Church at Boyle sunday
December 4. at II o'clock noon. Rev
T. w. Dye, OF Greenvl'le' oi,'''a'i"s'
The church was beau'i'o''y IIa -
r,ted and Mendelssohn IS wedding
march was played by Mrs. + F. on'N-
nrs of LaFollette, Tenn, who was
handsomely gowned in black ana ana
White silk. trimmed with chiffon ana
lace :t.t ADD ar
compIished daughter OF the la'e ".
" sb;yers. Of lovable disposition
and rare attainments. Her gov"
r,as white crepe de chine and nee.
F G lace over taffcta silk made II
the princess style. With It she w ,,,
hat Of white velvet aud "l''V
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17
Fisher-Brown.

The marriage OF Miss Pearl Fisher,
daughter of Mrs. Will Fisher to DIR.
I. Ernest Brown, will take place on
Wednesday evening, January fourth
in Lake Providence, La.
Miss Fisher is handsome and low
able young woman and is niece OF
Mcsdames Abe and Sam Blum,
whose guest she has repeatedly been
and the interest taken in Greenville in
her approaching marriage is second
only to that Of her home city
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Miss Rec Sutherland and Miss En-
ma Louise Roberts, of Rosedale, were
guests of Miss Neppie Scruggs last
week and we're among the fair visitors
who graced the dance at the Elysian
Club on Friday evening.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mi St, L. Coppee and her daugh-
/ iss Misses Nellie and Eugenia, will
spend the holidays with Mrs. Cave
Johnson at her country home near
|earksdale. Zr% xE
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mrs. Alfred H. Stone left on yes
terday to pay few days visit to Mr.
and Mrs. H. T. Ireys, Jr., III FRANK
fort XIV. and later go to spend inc
remainder of the winter in Wash'he-
ton.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

MIS-. 5. B. Wilson, and her little
'Ons and daughter, of Vicksburg. ar
l'sed recently to spend Christmas
win Ms. w. G. Yerger and Mrs.
ssorge Fheatley.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17
l,Itlll,es

plumes.
The groom is son OF the Rev. J.
H. Rogers, pastor Of the Methodist
Church at Boyle He is a young
man whose future is full Of great
possibilities. The bridal pair left Sun
day afternoon for Kosciusko, Miss,
where they will attend the sessions
of the North Mississippi conference.
Miss Jessie Shivers, the bride, is
a sister Of DR.. Shvers, OF the firm OF
Payne & Shivers, this city
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mrs W. A. Everman and her son,
NJ Meredith Everman, left on Sun
Gay to visit Jacksonville, and other
points Of interest in Florida.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Burroughs, of Chi
cage arrived a few days since to
pend the mid-winter in Greenville.
They are guests OF Hotel Cowan.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Miss Anna Murray, of LouisVl'ie'
XIV. will arrive a few days after
Christmas to visit Mrs. Henry Cr''-
tenden and Miss Belle Barley
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mrs Jones and Mrs. Shackelford,
q kosedale have been guests recently
q their sister, Mrs. Jim Bell on Cen
'hal avenue.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

mrs eBaulah Frankel has returned
1, I'm visit to Miss Nettie Hirch in
''Cksourg, where she was made the
tS'pient OF a large number OF So
aal attentions
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mrs Mimms and her small son,
Percy Of Jackson, Miss, have been
guests Of Mrs. Mimms' sister, Mrs.
|. Pink Smith, for several days.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

MSS Matsy Wynn has returned
~ Mcksburg, where she Wa
my. n'Oer Of a charming house party
s''sa by Miss Rebeccs Searles.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mrs. ]. w. Wight, OF Percy with
her charming sister Miss Clark were
in the city Monday preparatory 10
the coming of Santa Claus.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Messrs. Lawson Magruder and
friends in Vicksbprg during the early
part of this week. >aA
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Ms Charles Holmes, of Yazoo
wy, is guest of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs S. D. Finlay.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

NV goods are the best,the selection
the largest and the prices the lowest.
Call and be convinced. Frank Binder,
Binder, 3s3 Washington Avenue.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

,.' MRS Felix Moyse and her bright
s'Ne son OF Summit, Miss. arc the
ssss,s OF Mrs. Moyse's parents, Mr..
'aa Mrs Nathan Goldstein.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

The First National, Merchants and
Planters and Citizens Bank of the
CITY will observe Monday, the day
after Christmas, as holiday.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Miss Inez Startling is at home after
spending several months visiting !"
Louisville and Frankfort, ky
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mrs. Joseph Lyons, mother Of Mrs
Riteman. returned this week from st.
Louis where she been on a visit to
the Fair.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Spencer, OF
Hampton, were guests OF relatives
here early in the week,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Miss Nan Wilson has returned al
ter a delightful visit to MISS keoee-
ca Searles in Vicksburg
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Miss Lucilla Fullenw'der' o.
Springfield, ILL.,, will be a guest =
Christmas holidays.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Miss Floweree, who has been
guest of Misses Susie and lreyS M'
Cutcheon. left on Tuesday ior hei
home in Vicksburg.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Goods bought at my establishment
are appreciated by the recipient as be-
inc the best and, therefore, above
others. Frank Binder, 1873 Washing
ton Avenue.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mrs. Joseph Lochomitz' OF fer ..,
was in the city Monday pu'e""''"S
Christmas goods.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

M's. w. Hunt returned on yester-
after visit of several weeks
'llls, Ky.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Fine gold watches with the s pes.
movements make nice Christmas I'
present. Look at them at FrS"N
Binders.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Diamods of the purest quality set
in Rings and Brooches at the oio
price at Frank Binders.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mrs. Ida Walker, Of jacksonville,
Ky. is visiting her daughter, Mrs
Scguiue Allen, and viii remain dur
inc the hoIidays.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mr.. Rigsbby Foster has returned
from visit to Gumison.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Miss Mamie Beadley, Of Monroe
La is visiting Miss Louise finch'
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Mr.. P. M. Burrell, of New York
was a recent guest in Greenvllle.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

The Xmas goods at steger- Holmes
& Co. are the fullest and enesps''
Grenville.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-12-17

Merchaum and Briar Pipes al
Frank Binders. swv4~wsa-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
MONTH OF TAX BILLS.
Property Owners Are Growling But
 They Must Settle Just the Same.

Property owners in Waterbury, eSpe- cially those ill the second district, are very much disturbed over the size of their rate bills. To be sure there al ways has been a little criticism about such things, but it is d trltie more pro nounced this time than ever before. Very few gave this matter thought last fall and many who didn't think the subject of sufficient importance to express an opinion upon it at that time are now the loudest in denuncia- tion of the methods that have created such conditions, and want to know whither we are drifting. There is no use losing any sleep over what has been done, but good could be accom- plished in the future if everybody would give these matters more atten- tion at the proper time Usually a man who opens his mouL44 at a city meeting in opposition to high taxes is stigmatiZed as cunning politician playing to the grand stand, jeered and ridiculed@,in some quarters, black guarded in others. and as a result few care to make targets of themselves about such affairs, so that the situation is going from bad to worse and if it keeps on owners of real estate in the full taxation district will find out to their sorrow that they kept their eyes closed too long for their own good. A man who thinks nothing of incurring big expenses probably for the benefit of some private corporation or wide awake land speculator, and saddling the burden upon the whole people, is lauded to the skies and spoken of as a progressive citizen, while the fellow who contends that everybody should pay for what he receives is too often referred to as a nincompoop and branded as a simpleton that is standing in his own light and needs to be saved from himself It is too bad that Lne city election does not take place in the month of May instead of in the fall. If this were so people who pay the freight would not have to be run down by ward workers and brought to the polls in carriages. Of course the puS lie is largely to blame for the excessive rate of taxation. Almost every other man you meet wants something done in his street, and while this disposition is shown officials, no matter how well disposed, find 1t hard to legislate wise ly. Besides that, under the system of taxation in Waterbury owners of unim- proved property in the full taxation dis trict are working under great disad vantage and the burden is sure to be heavier. The demand for public inn provements in the first district is enor- nous and unless some more equitable basis of taxation is adopted than the city has at the present time property owners in the outside district will con- ttnue to prosper while their neignbors will be puzzled to make both ends meet. In the meantime all who can should come down promptly with their water rents and tax bills, and as many of them as have dogs would make no mistake to bear i'll mind while they are in the City hall corridor that the town clerk wants to see them.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
IN SUPERIOR COURT.
Dillonis Case Up Once rore-C Case
 Against the Clock Co.

Attorney Wood appeared before Judge Robinson in the superior court this morning and asked for a postpone men$ of the case of the Rev Vincent DilIonis against Constable Walter B. Lannen for $1,O00 damages for false Imprisonment and arrest. The motion was opposed by Attorney Bauby, coun- seI for the constable. The court did not grant the motion, but ordered the case taken off the assignment list for the present. Had it taken it's course as assigned last Saturday 1t would fol- low the case now on and would proba- bly begin tomorrow afternoon or Fri day morning. There appears to be some apprehension as to the where abOuts of Mir Dillonis, for whom bond of $40 to prosecute his case has been filed by Mary Yankaunas. If the case was called and he not present her bond would suffer.
 This case grew out of what is known as the fred pepper eases" which were heard in the city court some time ago. Annie Rudaiczute testified against the accused, three or four young men, members of MT Dillonis's S congregation After the hearing MT Dillonis accoste4 the girl on the street and threatened and slandered her, it was said. How ever. she brought suit against him ih sthe district court and jury gave he a verdict of $500. MT Dillonis was un- able to pay that sum and he was taken to Jail and kept there a couple of months. A short time ago he was re leased in a manner that appeared to the girls counsel as rather mysterious.
 When he Ie1t town recently is not known exactly. but his friends say he is in Philadelphia on missionary work. He was telegraphed at that place yes terday. but no response was received, hence the apprehension of his friends.
 A case in which every manufactures and factory worker in the city ought to be interested was begun before Judge Robinson in the superior court to-day. It Is the case of Alesandro Fil- aepponi against the Waterbury Clock Go In which the plaintiff asks damages of $B,O00 for the loss Of the two first fingers of his left hand. In his com pIalnt he alleges he sustained this loss through the negligence of his foreman while he-was empl ployed upon Rpwer II5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
POLITICAL POINTERS.
Men Who Want to Go to St. Louis--
 Hearst Wins Again.

The active interest of Connecticuts S democracy in the campaign is indicated by the strife for the honor of being chosen to represent the party at the national convention at St Louis in July, says the Hartford Times. Candidates are numerous in every county for one or the other of the fourteen places on the state delegation and in one or two of the counties, notably New Haven and New London. the rivalry is very earnest and active.
 The two delegates at large will prob ably be the Hon Homer s. Cummings of Stamford, who is Connecticut's na- tional committeeman, and Mayor Bryan F Mahan of New London.
 For the four district delegates the names mentioned are:
 First district-Ex-M Mayor Ignatius A. Sullivan of Hartford, William F. ONeil of Hartford
 Second district-Alexande Troup of New Haven, Louis A. Fisk of Bra ford
 Third district Ex-Governor Waller of New London, Charles W. Comstock of Montville.
 Fourth district-John !. Walsh of NorWalk. chairman of the state cen, tai committed
 The candidates mentioned for county delegates are:
 Hartford county-Mayor Samuel Bassett, New Britain; Henry c. Dissell, West Hartford.
 New Haven county-W. E. Thoms, Waterbury.
 New London county-Dr P. H. Har- riman, Norwich.
 Fairfield county-Colonel T. J. Mur- p1.iJ anIsf l J,Ja tion's choice9
 Windham county Newton Phillips, Killingly.
 Litchfield county Edward l.. Rob erts, North Canaan
 Middlesex county-J. Taylor Flynn, Middletown
 Holland county Senator Thomas F. Noone. Rockville.
 DIES MONIES, la, May 1.-The in. dications are that the Iowa Democrats will send d delegation to the St. Louis convention instructed for William Ran dolph Hearst for president by their ac- tion today. The opponents of MT. Hearst have played their last card and lost, and unless the unexpected hap pens the followers of Hearst have firm control of the state convention.
 Chairman Jackson of the state cen tral committee, who had been counted with the opposition, has come out for Hearst, voting with other members of the Hearst committee, and this defeat ed plan of the antis to determine the regular delegations in the state central committee instead of in the credentials committee of the convention.
 The anti Hearst leaders believed they had a majority in the convention and hoped to seat their delegates from sev- eral contested counties in this manner. The fight over the contested delega- tons is being fought in the convention, and even many of Hearst's opponents admit that he is strong enough in num- bers to win.
 Although 1t Is predfcfed by many that there will be a bolt of the anti Hearst men if they find themselves un- able to stop the Hearst sentiment, the party leaders say that this is improba- bls. Congressman M. J. Wade, who has been leader of tho opponents of MT. Hearst, said: 'NThe conservatives will not bolt In my judgment they will light to the finish but will see the convention through regardless of it's coInr 7
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
TIMELY TOPICS.

The cid & Hughes Dry Goods Go quotes some low carpet, rug and mat, l ting prices this week 1 Miller X Peck are selling fancy silk at half the former prices, only 50 cents a yard at present.
 The Ziglatzki-AIarks Go sells the Deronde varnish remover. The best thing out
 Harding is selling yellow baking dishes at a discount. Former price was cents, now the price is ; cents.
 The Shapiro Furniture Co say one dollar is all you need to buy any article in their store.
 The Platt Mill Go talks about the new B1omo food again to-day. The horses like it, thrive on it, and work better after eating it.
 The Colby Sherwood Shoe Co has two hobby Oxford ties, the Helen and Diana, at $2 and $2.50.
 c. A. Jackson & Co, at 270 Bank street, have nice line of goods for Decoration day and cemetery work in general.
 ;. B. o4ullings & Son have all the latest in stockings for men. Tan shades are popular now.
 The Woodruff Grocery Go is giving tea and coffee demonstration. Every body invited
 Upham, the builder, says to give your plans to him if you want a well buut house.
 Jones, Morgan & Go have brains be- hind the shears that cuts their popular clothing.
 I. Chase has many new arrivals these days in the millinery line. It will pay you to keep watch of his win dows.
 Mailhiot, at 151 South Main street, is giving extra values in laces this week. Gall there and see how low you can buy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04

uary 14, 1902. Attorneys Lauber and Durant represent the plaintiff and At torney Pierce the defendant The lat ter admits the injury complained of, but denies the cause of 1t. They allege contributory negligence as the sole acuse of the injury and deny he was to the expense he claims in having the injury dedically treated. Fillepponi claims the press he was working on was defective and that the foreman knew of It.
 Fillepponi is an Italian and speaks English imperfectly, though he has been seven years in town. He says he was not very long in the defendants employ when the accident occurred.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
NUTMEG GRATINGS.
Interesting Items Boiled Down For
 the Benefit ofour Rr2 sy Readers.

Six team matches have been ar ranged for the Yale university golf team. They will be played as follows: May z, New Haven Country club, at New Haven; May IA, Wee Burn, at Noroton; May 21, Englewood, at Engle- wood, N J.; May 2S, Yountakah, at Nutley, N. J.; May 30 St Andrews, at St Andrews. N. J.; Junne 3, Princeton, at New Haven.
 When Ignatius A. Sullivan was nominated for mayor of Hartford two years ago he was a clerk in the cloth ing store of c. A. Rennacker, which place he immediately resigned. MT Sullivan now goes back to the same establishment as proprietor. The store changed hands yesterday and was immediately closed for Inventory. It will open up under the new manage ment in a few days.
 In fire early this morning which did only small damage in the building at No 73S Main street, Hartford, oqcu- pied on the first floor by F. Good acres saloon, two women were burn ed and cut by Jumping on the skylights, one seriously, one man was seriously hurt and another man es- capped by Jumping but was not hurt. The injured are Miss Annie Miller, cuts and burns; Mrs John J. Boucher, slight burns; John Allen, cuts and burns. Miss Miller and Mir Allen were taken to the Hartford hospital.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04
Consolation. n.

Don't take on so, said the lady who had called to offer her sympathy. 'I know it's terrible hard thing to bear, but it might all be for the best, you know. If your baby had lived he might have grown up to be a bur- glar or a member of the legislature You never can tell about such things 2
 The stricken mother, being philo- sophical, took courage, and again looked upon the bright side. Chicago Record Herald.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-05-04

The Curran Dry Goods Go is having the annual spring opening these days. There are bargains on every counter on every floor.