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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

Miss Hewitt was kept at her home
last week on account Of illness. Miss
Lila McCarley took charge Of her
room at school.
Misses Adine Elliott and Hester
Waddell have returned to Mobile,
where the former is finishing a course
on the violin.
FAY ssoux, the Hypnotist delighted
two audiences at the opera house last
Friday and Saturday nights. He is an
accomplished young gentleman in his
profession and is truly a whole show
by himself.
]. H, Joyce, of Fort Worth, Texas,
wants to communicate with individ-
usls who lost cotton in Mississippi
during the civil war, and all such will
probably be benefited by writing him
at once for information.
MI. T. L. Bramlitt having decided to
remain with the Okolona Banking Co.,
was reelected to his old position as
cashier of that bank. The 0kolona
Banking Co. is recognised as one of
the very best and safest banks in north
Mississippi. You will see their official
statement elsewhere in this paper
which gives evidence of the prosperity
of the institution. and the nice divi-
dends it pays the stockholders.
Last Saturday evening at her mo-
theirs home Miss Lila McCarley beau
tifully entertained at Finch in honor
of the Social Club. The young people
found the game most enjoyable and at
the hour of 5dainty refreshments were
served. The guests were Mrs. L. P.
Haley, Mrs. Mat Waller, Mrs. A. T.
Stovall, Mrs. E. Elliott, Mrs. Randolph
Mrs. Will Brazil, Mrs. II. H. McCon-
nell, Miss Burkitt, Of Aberdeen. The
prize-was won by Miss Lii Seale-a
Gibson picture.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

The most unique and brilliant affair
of the yuletide season was the Japan
ese Entertainment given by the Book,
Lanier and Twentieth Century Clubs,
at the lovely home Of Mr.. and Mrs. r.
w. Chandler. The house was beauti-
fully and artisticaly decorated with
red and white chrysanthemums, eff.
fectively disposed OF here and there in
vases; %garlandiag window draperies,
chandeliers, etc. The same color
scheme was carried ont In halls, parlor
and reception rooms. In the corner OF
the entrance hall a japanese umbrella
was suspended, surrounded BY Japan
csc lanterns which formed q canopy,
under which dainty japanese Misses
poured tea. The crowd was masked.
The ladies were gowned in Kimonas,
some strikingly beautiful, the varied
hues presenting q panoramic vision Of
~lovliness. Tbs men were il quaint
costumes also. Music lent it's charms
to the occasion, the piano presided
over BY that superb musician, Miss
Minnie Black, who rendered most ap-
propriate selections. Miss Lila Nc
Carley also gave some beautiful selec-
lions IN her inlmitable style. Mes
danes giles and ElliOtt,gave some Jap
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

The action Of the Board of Control
today in raising salaries of certain en-
ployees and espect lily in changing the
former system Of bookkeeping or rou-
tine work in the office OF the secretary
Of the board, it IL believed, will great
ly enhance the efficiency of the prison
force. The transfer OF Assistant Sec
rotary Lacey from Jackson to the Sum
flower farm or Parchman place with q
handsome increase in salary is not on
~ regarded as a deserved promotion
of a faithful servant, but as vastly im-
proving the prison discipline. Mr..
Lacey will be In a measure the execu
tive head of the farm, under the di1
rection Of the warden, and viii greatly
relieve the pressure on tho warden al
the Parchman place. Heretofore the
farm has had no especial head when
the warden was absent. no one to keep
the store or commissary and to watcl
events and report. Mr.. Lacey is TO Be
permanently established at the farm
for this purpose. He will superintend
the sergeants and their work, and tho
other snbordinates Of the farm vii
report at once to headquarters at Jacl
son on escapes and other matters Of
pressing importance.-New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

The Delineator for FEBRUARY, with q
beautiful art cover and 3 varied table
Of contents, is a most attractive mum
Der, As a epecial feature, Lionel 8.
Mapleaon gives an account of Grand
Oprea on its travels, a paper that lie
full Of humor as well az Of genuine in
terest and is strikingly Illustrated.
The romance Of Chopin and the beau
tiful Countess Delphine Potocka lie
charmingIy related BY Gustav Kobbe
in the ~"CompOserS series,' and in an
Interesting paper Allen Sutherland
tells something Of the origin and TO
nance Of that matchless hymn Of Hem
y Francis Lyle, "Abide With me-"
There ere also good stories by Mary
Stewart Cutting and others. In fact
every feature and item is up to the
high standard Of this famous maga-
zine-Which has no supeFiors.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
E 7. CONSUL GENERAL To AUSTRALIA
catarrh Of tire Head Which Affected
Hearing Cured by Pe-ru-na.

Hearing Cured by Pe-ru-na.
Mr. J. Emile Tanguay, No. $50 Johul
St., Quebec, is Secretary Of the Jacqu0
Curling Club OF Quebec, one Of the Lead
ing sporting clubs in the city. Its mem
bers are composed Of young men Of the
best families. He writes;
"Last winter I caught o severe cold
which developed into q severe case OF
catarrh Of the head Affecting my hear
ing especially. Ny eyes ran, my syS-
tenn seemed TO Be generally clogged up.
I was advised by . club friend TO try PO-
ruHa, and did 50 at once. To my delight
1 found q change set In for the better
within three days, and in eight daysI
was entirely well."J. Emile Tanguay.
MI. Adolph Koehler, President Of the
North Side Turnerschaft, writes from
Clark and Leland Ave-, Chicago, ILL.,:
ait is with pleasure that / endorse
Peruna as q Arst-ciaSs medicine especi-
ally for catarrhal affections Of the throat
and lungs. I have used It with much
benefit and several Of my friends have
been cured Of catArTh entirely where
Peruna vas used."-Adolph Koehler.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
"a Va OustomeLs and Friends:
T. ]. LYLEs.

Having purchased the Grocery bust
ness Of Waller & Lyles it shall con-
tinue to be my aim to cater to the
wants Of the trade. I win indeaver to
give honest value for every purchase
and to always keep on hand q nice, up
to date stock. I ask your hearty CO.
operation and q more generous share
Of your patronage in the future. Hop,
ing to do a volume Of business with
you and wishing you a happy and
prosperous New Year, beg to remain
Very truly yours,
7. ]. LYLEs.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
NOTICE.
T. ]. LYLEs

Until after February LIST l will have
my Office in j. N. Dulaney's grocery
store, but will be in readiness with an
entirely new stock in time to accomo-
date my Spring trade. Win kindly ask
that all who are indebted to me with
please call End settle their accounts at
once. Mrs. J. &. DULANEY.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
SOCIAL AND OTHERWISE.

Great reduction in suitings at Shorts
Mr.. W. P. Knox spent Thursday in
Houston.
Mr.. t. NJ. Dean spent Tuesday in
Aberdeen.
Miss Pearl Turner spent the holt
days at home.
Mrs. ]. R. Buford has returned to
her home in Piekens.
MIR. Archie Mcdonnell left Tuesday
for Greensboro, Ala.
Mr.. Frank Westbrook, of West Point
visited Okolona Friday.
Miss sallie Lou Burkitt is the charm.
ing guest of Miss Lii Scales.
Little Robert Harrell is reported
much better after a long illness.
Miss Sophia Turner, of St. Louis, is
visiting friends and relatives in the
city.
Short is long on seasonable and
nobby suitings, let him show you his
SAMPLES.
Miss Mary Shell, of Houston, was
the charming guest of relatives here
last week.
The Lanier Club was delightfully."- en-
tertained by Mrs. W. G. Mabry We'd
nesday afternoon.
Porter Davis, who has been at
Greenwood the past fall, is visiting his
many friends here.
Not many Okolona ladies are enjoy
ing the Simple Life now. Too many
cooks are laying of.
Charlie Bean, who has been working
in the Delta the past few months q
turned home Monday.
Miss Mama Darden returned to
Okolona after spending the Christmas
holidays with home-folks.
Can make you a wedding suit but will
make a big reduction on q seasonable
suit right now. Short, the Tailor,
Mrs. Oscar Denton, who now has a
large Delsarte studio in Memphis, spent
last week ct home with her family.
Mrs. Jack Abbott entertained at tea
last Thursday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
L, P. Haley being the honOred guests.
Mrs. Corinne Hall has returned
home from Memphis where she has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Jack
Gates.
Mrs. F. J. Mcdonnell entertained ct
a family dinner last Tuesday in honor
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Buford, of Pick
ems, Miss.
Mrs. T. J. Buchanan and Miss Mat
tie Lee have returned home from
Meridian where they attended the
Heiss- Buchanan wedding.
Short, the Tailor, is making suits in
the latest cuts and goods, at prices that
will make you want one. Prices re-
duced to the limit, andhen ct you too.
Mr.. Fred Clark, ST., President Of the
Alert Handle Company, and daughter,
Miss Fannie, arrivedi in 0kolona, Tues
day and will hereafter make this their
home.
Remember that Short the Tailor iS
making astounding reductions in fall
and winter suits. He has a big line Of
goods and don't want to carry them
over. Don't miss this opportunity.
Mark Hanna, that hustling dry
goods representative, was In town
Monday calling on his customers, who
are always numbered as this genial
gentleman's friends.
The B. Y. P. U. Of the First Baptist
Church have changed their meeting
from Sunday Evening to Wednesday
night after regular prayer services.
Please take notice and represent next
Wednesday night.
Messrs. George stovaIl. Sayton Sto-
vail, Marshall ROark, Clyde Accord, all
Of Inman, Illinois, arrived here last
Tuesday and Will make this their
home. They are employees Of the
A1auf HonaIa no~ravw
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
Che messenger

TIE MESSENGER accepts display adver
tsemcnts from reputable business men and
Arms ~ % cents per inch each Insertion, and
business reading notices, or locals, ~ 10
oents per line for nrst Insertion, 8 cents per
line each additional Insertion. II cuts are
used. 20 per cent additional; 20 wood bases.
NOTICES Of marriages, deaths, lodge socials,
ohurci or other entertainments, are admit
ted free, n limited to 10 lines. All In excess
Of 10 lines must be paid for az 10 cents per
line, cash for same TO accompany the copy.
AL legal notices &c legal rates, payable be-
fore aiidaVit Of publications. fed.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
LEE,s RIRTHpAY CEREMONIES.

General Lees birthday will be OBJ
served January 10, at K. P. Hall. Fol-
lowing is the programme:
Invocation Rev. H. A. Smoot
Doxology, U. D. G. standing
Nearer My God to Thee
U. d. O. standing
Address Rev. N. G. Augustus
Solo, Face to Face, Mrs. Mat Waller
Address Col. James Gordon
Music, Mesdames Morrison Elliott
Prayer Rev. J.. w. Moseley ir
A. T. Stovall, master of ceremonies.
Refreshments.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

T E J. EZELL, President offthe Oko-
Is Iona Banking Company, OF Okolona, Mis-
sissippi, do hereby certify that the foregoing is
a true, full and exact statement OF the Assets
n Liabilities of said Bank on the day and
date named therein, as shown by the books of
same.
x. J, EZELL. President.
SWORN to and subscribed before me, a Cir
- cult Clerk In and for the County Of
Seal. Chickasaw, Mississippi, this, the
'-' 9th day of Januury, 1905.
G. W, BEAN, CLERK.
Examined and found correct;
T. NJ. HENRY, Auditor
This 7th day OF Jan, 1905.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
RESOURCES.

II W. E. SAVAGE, Cashier OF the Merchants
IL and Farmers Bank, Of OkOlOna, Miss, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Is q true, full
and exact statement of the Assets and Liabil-
titles OF said Bank on the day and date named
therein, as shown by the books of same.
W. E. SAVAGE, Cashier.
SWORN to and subscribed before me, q No
- tary Public in and for the'C County Of
Seal fChickasaw, Mississippi, this, the 9th
49, day Of Jan, 1905.
q. /. BRAMLITT, Notary Public.
Examined aud found correct.
T. N. HENRY, Auditor.
This 9th day Of jan, 1905.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

win Bell, the popular junior member
Davis & Bell, left Sunday for FloFi-
de- where he viii visit relatives for
about three weeks. On bis way he
viii stop over at Birmingham fora few
days visit with relatives there.
Free Tuition TO all IN Harris Bust
College, Jackson, Miss.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
Nothing Better Than Pe-ru-na for
Catarrhal Troubles" Says Con-
freSgman &. p. DOrr-


@. p. Dorr, Hotel johnson, Washing
ton, D. c., Ex-Congressman from West
Virginia, writes:
al can cheerfully recommend Peruna
to anyone who wants q safe and perma-
nent cure for catarrh. For throat, lung
and catarrhal trouble there is nothing
better than Peruna.'-C. P. Dorr.
Colds Lead to Chronic Catarrh.
Acommon cold is acute catarrh, which
quickly becomes chronic catarrh IL all
lowed TO remain.
Every cold snap leaves in its tral
thousands Of cases of catarrh, many Of
whom for want Of an effective remedy,
will suffer from this disease the rest OF
their lives.
Is there anything that can be done 10
prevent all this2
In the first place, Peruna used at The
proper time win prevent taking cold.
In the second place, Peruna will cure .
cold in from two TO five days.
Again, Peruna will cure catarrh quick.
ly in the first stages, and finally Peruna
will also cure chronic catarrh, il used
properly and persistently.
Peruna kept In the house and prop
erly used VIII therefore not only act 80
a safeguard against the ailments which
result from sudden cold waves, bat
viii also prove a sur remedy for this
class of ailments.
If you dc not derive prompt and satil
factory results from the use Of Peruq
write at once to DIR. Hartman, givine
full statement of your case and he "a
be pleased to give you his valuable ad'
vice gratis.
Peruna can be purchased at any first.
class drug store for s1.O0 per bottle.
Address DR.. Hartman, President Of
The Hartman sanitarium, Columbus o.
Almanac for 1905.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

A Greater Okolona should be the
first aim Of every resident. Are you
there, or would you prefer to waste
your force trying to toss obstacles in
thepath Of those who are only too anx-
iougto help you and yours?
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

Jim Stanford, who has been With g
W. Cole for the past seven years, 4
now with the popular E. F. McCarle.
grocery house.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
STpAVED

Three hogs, one black SOW, weight
about $50 OF 300, and two male shoats,
weight 100 each. Reward for any in
formation. R. NEUBERT.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

will not be responsible nor pay for
anything charged to me except upon
written order signed by me personal
". G. R. KING.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

My residence on Adams street. A
part, or the whole.
J.. J. KEEL. :
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

For Sale-Full blood Single Comb
Brown Leghorn Eggs, S1.OO per setting
Of IS eggs. ]. s. WILKES,
Martin, Tenn.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11

oKoLoNA, MISS, JAN. II. 1905.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
STAEENHEHTT
SHOWING THE CONDITION OF
The OnIORa Banking Company
0K0L0NA ; MISSISSIPPI,
On December.31 3D.. 1904.
On December 81. 1904


Published by direction of Chapter IA of An
nOtated Code of 1892.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
Distillers Of
Prime Purl

The whisky for Family Use.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-01-11
OKOLONA, MISSISSIPPI,
On Dec. 81, 1904.

Published by direction of Chapter IA Of
Annotated Code of 1892.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-04-14
Or. J. ]. Schneider.
DENTIST.
JASPER. INDIANA.

Graduate Of the Indiana pen'a Col.
lege. And having located in Jasper re-
quests share OF the publics patronage
All work guaranteed. Give me can.
an here to stay. German spoken.
NOvl5. isoi-y'
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-04-14
The most Delightful Summer Resorts
In America are the LANDS Of
the Sky" Country, West
ern ~ orth CarnIina

AsHENlLLE. y. c., more nearly than
any other city in Ameri.a meets AN Of
the requirements OF natural -anitarium
and health resort. For temp erature and
climate y y unrivaled. Mldness char
acierisei the atmosphere of this capital
Of health al ali seasons OF the wear IT,
hotels never close situated yer 2DDD
u. above the seq level. the Asheville
Plateau possesses an atmosphere al once
dry and bracing. HILLS. valleys. river.
and forests abound.
Near % Asheville, which l. the cent.
Of the beautiful Land Of the -kv'r
country, are other resorts OF tame. su,h
"a Hot Springs, Eenders0nvifle. Breyard
lovely Lake Toxaway, etc. The sap
phre Country as the district around
Lake Ioxaway and Sapphire has come
% be called, il within shcrs ride OF
Asheyille. There are lakes OF Nonderfui
beauty several thousand feet above the
: a.
The great natural beauty az the Land
OF the ky" country has not vet been
marei 10y the hand Cf man. hi only
encfoachment upon the sylvan solitude
having been 1.-The erection Of snlendid
p itels on attractive sights aud the con
struc'ion 81 excellent carriage roads
upon which 10 reach them.
For handsomely Illustrated free book
lets, al AZ % rates. train service. .tr
wiiie % any passenger repre~en alive on
the Southern Railway or direct 10 a. Il
Allen, 4. .. Il A., 7u- Chemical Build
ing, II. Louis. No
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-04-14
celesline DOings

Henry Hosinour was visiting In
our town Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Haase of St.
Anthony. spent Sunday with the
latters parents.
Jacob Strigel and wife and
daughter Louise were visiting at
Schnellville Sunday evening.
Miss ThreSia Prechtel returned
home from Louisville. one day
last week.
Mrs. Joe Schulz and Mrs. Ben
Schulz spent last Friday at Jas
per.
John Haas and wife were visit
ing friends and relatives at
Schnellville Sunday evening.
Frank Swarzmiller and Miss
Ida Schellhase spent a few hours
with Miss Carrie Seng Sunday
evening.
Mrs. Anna Henderson of Louis
vile Is visiting he mother Mrs.
JOS Striegel who has been mi
feeble health for some time.
Herman Merters and wife
spent one day last week at Jas
per
Uncle Joe was in town transact f.
Ing business one day last week.
Jacob c. Striegel and family,
spent Sunday evening at Schneli- T.
vile.
Soon the wedding bells will be
in our little town.
MOLLIE.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-04-14

49, 49, 81" F4i-~t lcii- Home q swamp Root.
ing all about l.. including many Of the
thousands Of testimonial letters received
from sufferers cured. In writing Or. Kline.
& Co. Bingham,on. N. Y, be sure and
mention this paper.
Don't make sny mistake, but ieme.n-
Der the name, swamp Root. Or kilmar's
swamp Root, and the address, Bingham
ton, n } j. on e cry bottle.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-04-14
Police Court Proceedings

Before Esquire Frank l. Betz.
The State of Indiana VS.. Robert
Egg, provoke affidavit Of Frank
Nonderschmitt filed. warrant is
sued, defendant arrested and
upon arrangement for plea SAYS
ne Is guilty, fine SOC and cost
amounting TO 80 80 fine and costs
stayed and defendant discharged
The State Of Indiana VS.. f. NJ.
Egg, intoxication, defendant ar
rested upon the affidavit of Mar
shall Vonderschmitt and he pleads
guilty, fine SOC and costs total
$3.50 stayed and defendant is
discharged.
The State of Indiana VS.. Florian
Schuetter, c c. w. filed against
him by Marshal Vonderschmitt
and upon arraigment pleads
guilty, fine $500 and costs total
Sl2. 80 fine and cost stayed defen-
dant discharged.
The State of Indiana VS.. VIM
Curtis Surety of the peace. Jane
Curtis files affidavit defendant.
arrested by Constable Hoffman
bond fixed in the sum of 5000 and
in default Of same defendant IS
committed to the Jail. cause set
for hearing Saturday morning at
9 "a. m.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-04-14
aoy Mos interested IN Fair

BAY Those interested in Fair
view cemetery are rapidly i'm
proving the place. There has
been nearly 90 evergreens. orna-
mental andShade trees planted
there already this spring and
more to follow. If all interested
work together Jasper will soon
have as handsome a cemetery as
any in theState.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-04-14

National Anniversary 81 Louis. No
Nav i6 20 "a, 1915 a. IS for the r. und
tnp IN May ljl6-I7, good returning
until May q, 1905.
Spring meeting Louisville jockey CIub
Way - to p. 1905 Tickets sold at on
and one 1hirl fare for the rolnd irip on
May 10 l3-2O-2s good returning ravs
from date OF SAFE.
Me ting gand loige /. o. o. r. Ma.
y to Is. 1905 $500 for the ronni trn
May ~, -, ~ Oh returning Nav IL
Knight Templars 81 Indiana Nav Nd
and III. 1903. $3.50 for the round t,ip
May =, 10 cool until Nay IL 1905.
SUNDAY rates Of one fare the round
TIP begins good for the day CON nences
April rs. 1905
v. +. CLWcoNR. Ae,.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-04-14
Women as Well as Men
Are Made Miserable by
Kidney Trouble.

Kidney trouble preys upon the mind dis
oosTages and lessons amhiMon. heau.r. virnr
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1905-04-14

BY druggists. in fifty
cent and one dollar
sizes. You may have a
sample bottle b. mail
free. also rannhlefi tell