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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
To the Memory of "UncIe Hez"

Died, at the home of Mrs. Hirsch,
in Greenville, on Wednesday, June
29rh, Hezekiah Hawkins, aged 9S
years
In the passing away of "Uncle
Hez the Oldest man in Greenville
has departed, for his great age is
proved by reliable records; but age
was not his on ly claim to kindly
memory and veneration. He worthily
represented type which is fading
piteously fast, and leaving nothing to
carry it or to coming generations but
pathetic and atfectiopate legends.
Uncle Hez" was brought to
Washington county by MI. VIM. r.
Campbell when the site of Greenville
and the surrounding territory was
vast canebreak and virgin forest. His
labor helped tie change the wilderness
AtQ1le- broad fields aud pastures of
the Argyle plantation, AND .there he i
lived trusted and esteemed by his
and afterwards for many
years, and through the storm OF war,
the faithful foreman and headservaht
of his widowed mistress.
When at last the changes and
chances OF this mortal life" had
the family to which he was so
loyal and devoted, lie found an asylum
in the home of Mrs Hirsch where his
excellent qualities soon gained for him
the esteem and regard he so well
nerited. For many years he enjoyed
, place of ease and comfort in the
nome of his kind friends, and when
he end came lie was ministered to
md given honorable burial by the
,oumg men Of the family whom he
lad cared for and watched over as
title children.
Alas for the worlds changes and
he passing from it Of the kindly old
lark faces which have been so close
o us through lifetimes of joy and {
adness The manners and the men
i the old time will never come back
0 us; we can but yield to their
memory the passing tribute of sigh.
B,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
PARKER is
NOMINATED

Parker was nominated on the first
ballot for president at 3 O'Clock this
morning at the st. Louis democratic
national convention. The gold plank
in the platform was left out as the
party leaders did not consider it a
leading issue. The vice president had
not beon nominated at 2 O'Clock, the
time OF going to press.
y democratic ratification rally
will take place tonight at Dr.. f. W.
Stookey's medicine platform. Sever
al prominent citizens VIII make
speeches and general good time Will
be the order of the evening.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
Chamberlain Hunt Academy

In another column will be foun
the announcement Of the Chamber
lain Hunt Academy for boys, at Port
Gibson, Mss, This school is classed
among the most advanced Of its kind
not only in the state but in the south.
BOYS entering this school are given
every possible advantage to acquire
learning under the veay best syste Ms
and advanced ideas. The academy is
a large one and Is becoming more
popular each year. To those who
still persist in sending their boys to
out of town schools, The Times re-
commends the Chamberlain-H Hunt
academy as one of best institutions OF
learning for boys in the south.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
Or. F. W. Stookey's Medicine Co

Things have been rather quiet
around the German Medicine Co.'S
headquarters for the past week. Ow-
ing to the great demand that has
grown for the remedies, German Oil
and Teutonia tonic and blood purifier,
the stock on hand has about been de-
pleted and therefore the night opeu
air entertainment have been post
poned until daily expected large
shipment of these remedies arrive
One shipment, expected to arrive last
week, was lost on one of the connect
ing lines of railroads in transferring,
and duplicated order was sent in to
the manufactures as soon as DR..
Stookey was Informed that the ship
ment could not at the time be traced
and quick delivery effected.
Since Dl Sookey has been in this
city he has disposed of hundreds of
bottles of these preparations, and has
now in stock but limited amount
which he reserves for ever day sales.
Were he to open up at night as is his
usual custom, he would soon be out
and be compelled to suspend business
until the ordered goods |
arrive. However, the shipment will |
arrive in the very near future, fur
a Ia,
and then the doctor will
begin again his nightly entertain
nents for the benefit and amusement
II our people, with stronger people,
md better programs than ever.
Just before going to press we were
informed by DR.. f. W. Stookey that
lis shipments have arrived and he
yill give an entertainment tonight.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
Baseball

Owing to the bad weather and
the stopping of tha street cars the at
tendance at the ball park has decreas-
ed to the extent that the association
is needing money aud needing it so
badly that if not raised by next Wed i.
nesday the franchise will be forfeited
to another city. To save this com
mittee will start out Monday to raise
the money, so let every supporter of
the game give literally and save the
franchise
Base Ball Sunday Monroe and
Greenville-Rain checks given yes
terday are good for Sundays game or
any Nicksburg game next Monday.
Tuesday or Wednesday.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
Long-Range Weather Forecasters
GfUen a Well DESCRIBED Rebuke

industrial interests, casts a serious
doubt upon the honesty Of their pur.
pose, and upon their asserted dev otion
to the public welfare. Such publ;ca.
tlohs Dring the science of meteorology
into disrepute and cannot, therefore,
be made in response to desire 10 ad.
vance that science along useful lines !;
and they retard the work OF the
honest investigator. through whose
efforts only can gains be made in
fundamental knowledge Of the causa-
ton OF the weather that will Justify
forecasts for month or season IN
advance
As a result Of rigid and careful
yerification OF the work of the long
range forecasters, some Of whom have
SO lar gained the confidence of the
rural press as to receive liberal COM
pensation for their predictions, the
is reached that these fore
casters knowingly perpetrate fraud
and do positive injury to the public.
Forecasts Of ;his description can
be classed with advertise
ments Of quack medicines they are
both harmful in the extreme.
The weather bureau with the scien-
iifc resources of the United States
government and its corps of world
'enuwned astronomers and meteorolo-
yists, working indefatiaably for the
discovery Of the laws and principles
underlying weather changes, does not
'ssay, except on rare occasions, to 90
beyond forty eight hour forecast 1t
S hoped, however, that the time will
ome when it will be possible to fore
asst the weather for coming seasons,
o specify in what respect the coming
Month or season will conform to or
epart from the weather that is com
lon to the month or season; but that
ime has not yet arrived.
Very respectfully
W 5. BELDOE.
seqtio4 Difeotdr. t
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

lard tables of the most expensive
make. This room will contain all
the necessary accessories found in a
complete and up-+o-date billiard hall.
On the second story are the sitting
room' banquet hall, ladies' dressing
room and ball room. A striking
feature of the sitting room are tbe
large folding glass windows. The
ball room is spacioas and on j is waxen
fioor hundred couples can trip the
light fantastic without crowding. The
floors of the building are polished
OAK and the woodwork is of the same
material. Steam will be used for
heating purposes. 4 perfect system
OF electric bells connects every room.
The electric chanderlies and bulby
the entire building are
artistically fashioned and the decor
atlons and draperies are rich in tex
ture and expensive No care or ex-
pepse Fave been spared to make this
an ideal and comfortable
club quarters.
The Elysian club has for many /
years been one of leading among the
'lubs OF the larger cities Of the state.
e is purely a social organization and
Is exclusive membership is composed
II the very best young and older men
II the city and county. It's present
'fflcers are Mr.. Van B. Boddie, presi-
lent; Mr. b. P. Shelby, treasurer,
md Mr. Lyme Startling, Jr., secretary
md Mr.. Charlie Chiffon is assistant
ecretary and business manager.
'wo OF the rules governing the club
re that no intoxicants shall be sold
within its walls and there is, there
ore, no bar attached to the building.
nd all forms of gambling is strictly !
rohlblted. The club entertains in a {
lost lavish style, and its entertain
tents are among the city's most /
ronlinent social events. The club i
nd Its new quarters arc tho pride of d
ne city. Hi
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
PROCEEDINGS
Of the July Term Of the
Board of Supervisors
Monday July i. 1904.

Monday July 4, 1904
This benig regular meeting 81
the Board Of Supervisors Of WashinQ.
ton County Miss, said Board met al
the court house Of said county az
provided by Law for the transaction
OF such business as might properly
come before it. There being present,
II, Wilsczinski, President. w, wi.
Worthington, Jr., T. S. Redd, f. II.
Hutson, and J R. Coleman, Members.
j. Fl. Crouch, Sheriff ]. Fl. Hood,
Clerk.
| In the matter Of petition Of q. r..
McClintock: The petition of G. Il.
McClintock to correct assessment made
against him by the assessor on ac-
count OF solvent credit at its June
1904 term, coming on this day to be
heard, and the Board being satisfied
from the evidence that said assess
ment was made through error and ID
excessive; it is therefore ordered that
said assessment be reduced SO that the
said 9. r. MoClintock be assessed
with solvent credits to the value Of
$4,000 for the year OF 1908, and
that the clerk give the tax collector
credit for said excess and that said
tax collector collect on only vaiua.
tion OF $150.0 90 for the year Of 1908.
The original assessment having been
$4,000, at II 1-2 mills, reduction Of
tax will be from $l40O to 50. go.
In the matter Of petition of Martha
K Feltus: the petition Of Martha r.
Feltus to strike from the assessment
made by the assessor Of Washington
County, Miss and confirmed by the
board at its May meeting and the
board having inquired and examined
into the facts and heard all the evil,
1ence IN support Of her said petition,
IS OF the opinion that the said Martha
Z. Feltus rs not legally liable to be
with the said Indebtedness al
solvent credit and the same Should
oe stricken from the roll: 1t Is
ordered by the board that
he assessment made by the assessor
gainst Martha r. Feltns on account
Il solvent credit for the sum Of STA.
y, taxes on a valuation of $48. 500,
'e and the same is hereby ordered
tricken from the roll and the Sheriff
directed to cancel the assessment for
i'll his hnnds And the
lerk OF this board will give such
redit to the Sheriff and tax collector
I said county as the law requires.
In the matter OF Frankel & Elkas:
whereas E. Frankel and Louis on
ne one part and the board Of super
isors on the other part, claim to own
1t ten OF the block one, Of the
lird addition in and to the city of
reenville, Miss. and that lot and
pace on the Eastern side of said
lock one, measuring 224 feet by
feet, as saidspace ana lot is laid
I in a plat of said block, and record
in deed book 2 ?, page 320 of the
cords OF deeds i'll the office Of the
lancery clerk of said county Of
ashington and whereas said Frankel
Elkas offered the said board $4,000
r quit claim Of all interest Of said
unity in said land. on motion,
lly seconded, it is ordered that said
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
Obituary

Mrs. A. E. Wray Powers, who de-
parted life in Greenville on June 10th.
1901, was born August goth, 1859, and
was happily united in the bonds of
matrimony with W. J. Powers Janu.
ary 26th, 1884. She and her husband
professed faith in Christ and united
with the NJ. E. church South. in
May, 1884, in which church she lived
a consistent member until her death.
The writer had the pleasure of be
ing her pastor for four years and can
truthfully say she was a model church
member, neighbor and a true COM
panion to her husband. She showed
her faith by her works. She was al.
ways ready to do good by making her
relatives and friends happy 1t was
a source of joy to visit her home for
she seasoned evrrything with a smile
of welcome. Her words were words of
love and kindness, and her deeds were
all filled with love and mercy.
No one enjoyed making their rela.
tives and friends happy more than
Sister Powers did. She was great
sufferer and yet she was cheerful
and bright to the last and complained
but little.
We realize in her death a great
loss to her husband, relatives and
friends but their loss is heavens
gain. So we would say, weep not |
she is gone to rest. Let us live to
meet her again in heaven. ''Al
things wo k together for good to
them that love the Lord.
Her friend and ex-pastor,
LUTHER A. MCKEoWN
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
Mississippi Section
l. 5. Weather Bureau Office.

Vicksburg, Miss, July 6, 1904.
Editor Times
The publication of so.called long.
range weather forecasts, ESPECIALLY
such as relate to severe storms, floods
droughts and other atmospheric phe.
homena Of a dangerous or damaging
character, and the persistent efforts OF
certain men to foist their predictions
upon the public, for personal gain.
have reached such proportions that it
Is deemed advisable fairly and tenn.
porarily to counteraot the influence Of
Those whom we believe to be brewing
upon the crvdulity of the public.
some OF these men may be honest. and
may, in ignorance, attach undue i'm.
portance to storms that may, acci.
IDENTIFY, coincide in time Of occurrence
with certain relative positions of the
planets, or with changes in the phases
and positions of the moon. or with
periods Of increase or decrease in
or apparent variation in
the solar intensity, Men of this class
lind that Tor which they sincerely
seek, they mark when they hit and
.hey never mark when they miss, "
md the occurrence of a storm within
he broad area of the United States,
md, at times, within much broader
areas, on or near the day for which
hey have predicted storm, confirms
Il their minds the value of their sys-
EN- of reelection.
They may believe that they have
discovered physical law or a me-
principal that has not
'een revealed to astronomers, meteor
logists, or any other class of scien-
lfic investigators, but the publica-
ion OF predictions that by reason of
heir absolute inaccuracy are calcu-
'ted to be positively injurious to
commercial and other
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
The EZysian Clubs WIN
Handsome Mew Quarters

The new Elysian club building N
the corner Of Main and Shelby street
is now completed, and this week tb,
work OF furnishing it and moving in.
to it from the clubs old quarters ba,
been Ill progress. This building of
terra Gotta brick and stone was erected
at cost OF $50, 200 and makes the
finest and richest club quarters in the
state Of Mississippi.
The building faces diagonally across
the lot On the southwest corner of
Main and Shelby, is two stories high
and i'll dimensions is 70xSO feet. A
large front lawn which when proper
ly graded and sodded, and fur
ther beautified by the planting OF
flowers. shrubs and tropical plants
ETC., will add greatly to the appear
ance OF this magnificent building.
Broad steps lead up to the portioo
and entering through handsomely or
namented plate glass doors one is
ushered into the main hallway. which
runs the width of the building and
connects in the rear with another
hall RAINING lengthwise. On the
LETT of the entrance is the smoking
room which is furnished with ele-
CANT couches and lounging chairs.
Directly across the hall from the
smoking room is the lady's parlor
While every room in the building is
furnished with richest settings this
room Is the prettiest of them all. The
mantle is an artistic piece of work.
manship i'll white and gold and every
piece OF furniture, antique in make.
corresponds in color. The walls are
OF a corresponding shade and hand
some art square covers the center of
the floor.
Other rooms on this floor are the
library, secretary's Office barber and
oath rooms. gents dressing room
and billiard hall. This last named
'oom will be provided with four bill.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

The manufactured stone front of the
Hamblen d Thomas building now be-
ing erected on Washington avenue is
surprise and revelation to every
one. This artificial stone is made by
the Mississippi Stone Manufacturing
Co., one of Greenville's new indus
tries, and every citizen who views
this handsome stone front is made to
feel proud by the very beauty Of the
work that the city has such an enter
prise.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
PROCEEDINGS
The July Term of the
City Council
} City Council of GreenviIle
in regular monthly session
Ian July 9th at Z . N.

d City Council of Greenvillt
in regular monthly session
lay July 9TH at I p m.
bent; VIM Yerger, Mayor,
5ounoilmen Jno B Soruggs,
Northam. H Wilczinksi, j
8lns and Lyme Startling.
4 |utes of June 7th, 9th and
Dad and approved.
Hon on the petition of the
1ond Packing Company ask
ID DeLesseps street between
hgton, Ave, and Main be
was postponed until the
Regular meeting and the
q the council was instructed
ify the ,Greenvllle Ice and
bmpany and the Hammond
a Company not to obstruct
beet.
be matter of opening lake
vest of Poplar action was
bed until the city attorney
Del Wynn, the attorney for
81 dwell, could confer ou the
hnd give their opinion.
be matter of claim of K z
ID for dog killed, it WAS or
bat the same be referred to
\ attorney for his opinion |
Ibether the city is liable for !
e of the dog killed. !
petition of j N Dunn and
protesting against the To-
by DR. b F Fulton of a
in the MilIsap Building
bshington Avanue near
a, coming up for oonsid-
he petition WIS granted.
a matter of opening a court
ID Mrs Geo Clarke and
"a Parker. of Cleveland,
in the city.
N pf GreenVllle for the city
SAID committee to act
e committee from the
School Trustees.
} ordered that the street
proceed to have cleared
# side walks of the city all
weeds
H pal aIlo%a lces were made
ounoil adjourned.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

Many of the city fans went to
Vicksburg to witness the double
header bail game on tie Fourth,
among them being Messrs. Bob Hal
lett, Camp Wheeler, Louis Bergman
7. W. Mccoy, Jake Strickland and
Bayle Shelby.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

The Fourth was a quiet day in this
city. The postoffice and banks OBJ
served t'le'holiday by closing, and a
very few fireworks exploded through
out the day and night. In time to
come Greenville may help the eagle
scream but it will be many years
bcupe
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

Mr.. VIM. A. Duncan, of New Or
leans, arrived here last Saturday to
make his future home, having ac-
cepted a position with Contractor J.
]. Harty. Mr.. Duncan is the SON of
Greenville's fire chief, Mr.. Milton
r. Duncan.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

Pig home from his work
afternoon Mr.. G. David
pilot, was struck by the
Pilway switch engine and
B otherwise badly bruised
ribs crushed. We are
that he is doing as well
Expected and Will soon be
pd again.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
Postponed

The memorial services have again
been postponed until Sunday July II,
owing to the fact that some of the
members Of the order are absent from
the city, among them being the orator
Hon. Percy Bell.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
lumbing Shop Opened

f. Dawson has opened a
shop at 2l9 Main street,
rs cotton office was formerly
pd is prepared to satisfactor-
II kinds of plumbing work
b means solicits a share of
4 patronage. He is fully
70 do all work he may con-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

Mr.. Joseph Neal, the painting CON
tractor. is improving the appearance
OF the Anderson & Wheatley cotton
exchange. both inside and out, with
several coats OF paint. Mr.. Neal him
self has done some of the decorative
work and his imitation of marble Oh
the outside pillar posts attracts a
great deal Of attention.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

Y L. Fritz left last Sun
pcinnatti where he has
Mr. Joe Silverstein in
arrangements for the
II Cotton Pickers during
pom in that city.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

ln Ben Humphreys, Hon.
\ DIR. J. 7. Atterbury,
4 Crittenden and Major
teft early in the week to
nocratic national con-
Louis.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

Mr.. Harry Selliger, OF Greenwood,
was visitor in this city-the first of
the week During his stay he was
the guest of his aunt, Mrs. NJ.
Rosenthal.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

Mr.. George Wheatly has moved his
Insurance office from the second story
OF the Citizens Bank building to the
office rooms on the ground floor for
mrely occupied by the Crawford
Wholesale Grocery Co., the entrance
being on Poplar street.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09
body found hv

|er body found by two
r. R. Moffit and fIoui,
breeentlys q and which wa,
Pc Potter's field was ex-
4 Mondy by Mr.. Fred \.
telena, Ark, as one Err
Der, a tailor of that city,
Pared on June %. Mr..
fhe remains re inferred in
Retery,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1904-07-09

Langley, celebrated the
lfport.
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