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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
DEATH OF
R. W. TILFORD
After a Brief Illness End Came Last
Thursday Morning
MOURNED BY THE
ENTIRE COMMUNITY
Mr.. T1ford Was One of the Most
Popular and Influential Citizens
of Washington County and
His Death is Deplored

Mr. R w Tilford died on Thurs
day morning, May nth, at IFS
o'clock after an illness off several
week
The end was not unexpected Mr.
Tilford's strength and fine constitu-
ton had for more than a week de-
ferred the issue which his family and
friends knew to be inevitable.
He was born about 48 years ago
in Frankfort, Kentucky, and had
many relatives among we'll known
people of that city and State. About
1870 he came to Greenville and
since that time has been a prominent
figure in the business, public and So
cihl life of the city. having been
Mayor and Councilman, and active in
all public affairs.
At the time of his death he was
manager of one of the principal
drug companies of the city In ad-
ditlon to being a citizen of note in
public affairs he was the best known
and most prominent member of the
B. P. O. Elks, an order to which he
was greatly devoted, the we'll known
Greenville lodge owing much of its
popularity and success to his efforts,
He was also the possessor of an I'M
usual personal attractiveness and fac
ulty for making friends of all who
came in contact with him.
The entire city testified its regard
for him and sorrow for his death by
closing all stores and public places
during the funeral ceremonies on
Thursday afternoon After the ser
vices at the Episcopal church the re-
mains were taken IN charge by the
Elks and inferred according to their
ritual, great concourse of citizens
having assembled to show their re-
spect to one of Grecnville's most pop
ular mer.
Mr.. Tilford was married a few
years after he came to Greenvil1e, to
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

nent, there is no doubt The com
pany was established in 1866 and last
year the Econoinist, a journal pub
lished in Chicago said, to give the
people an idea of the magnitude Of its
business, that it was at work laying
pavements in 22 cities outside of Chi
cago, employing an average of LOO
men, and at times the pay roll con-
taIns upwards of as many as I.4oo
names. The amount of work executed
IN one 80 days time, or from Oct.
Is to Nov. IS, totalling $3o3, 600 Al
ter enImerating scores of concrete
structures erected by them and other
concrete work of great proportions,
among which being the Thomas Or
chestra Hall, of Chicago, it said that
they have laid by far more cement
sidewalks than any other concern in
the world, now aggregating over 60
100000 feet,Last year they put down
100000 feet in Salt Lake City.
The Times cOngratulates the Coun-
ell and its engineer on their begin
ming on this needed improvpme~. and
feels that their action will now be en-
dorsed by the entire citizenship and
all will uphold them in this work of
Improvement
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
Baptist Church Services

Rev c. V. Edwards, pastor of the
First Baptist church of New Orleans
will conduct the revival services al
the Baptist church, beginning Sun
da, May 2Ist.
Tomorrow the pastor, Rev w. A
Forum, vii preach at II O'Clock and {
o'clock At the morning services les
sons will be drawn from famous
battle of Biblical times, and in the
evening character study of a rich
planter who turned from the plow-
handles to seek the Spirit of God.
The songs in the new hymn book
ring with melody. Bright and soul
stirring singing is to be an especial
feature of the revival services.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
"MAC'S" FAN TALK

"Tacks" Parrott improved on his
work at first Friday, putting up a
good game at the bag. A little more
work like his first two attempts
would have unsettled our inheld He
didn't get back to the bag fast enough
on inheld plays that were played in"
on and went toward third or short
and, from the grand stand it looked
like the rest of the in6efd were out
OF keller on account of it.
Old Dad Laroque is good enough
for the local fans, in fact comment of
the stands give him the ribbon over
all our previous first bagmen, and not
without Justification
The following semi official batting
averages will indicate who has been
bringing in the runs Welday seems
to be the peach at the bat as well
as in the inheld Three such fast
outfielders as ours batting at a gem
eral average of 288 is running some.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
THREE lMPOR-
TANT EVENTS
win Make a Gala Week for Green
vile Next Week
OVER A THOUSAND
VISITORS ARE EXPECTED
Program:-The Mississippi State
Press Association, Capt. Merry's
Merry Crowd. and Laying
of Hospital Corner Stone

Greenville has seldom in its history
seen a gala week comparable to the
one which will begin on next Mon
day morning. Three events. any one
OF which would be sufficient excuse
for public celebration, will take place
on this occasion, viz: the entertain
ment of the Prfess Association. the
visit of the largest party of Northern
capitalists and land seekers which
has ever come to the Delta. and the
laying Of the corner stone of the
Kings Daughters Hospital.
The reception to welcome the Press
takes place at the Opera House on
I 'esday morning at II o'clock. On
tins occasion all citizens. ladies and
gentlemen, who feel an interest in
the credit of Greenville and wish to
welcome its guests. are earnestly de-
sire TO be present
On May 18TH, Captain Merry's par
~, consisting of large number of
gentlemen from Illinois. Chicago and
;he Northwest, will arrive on a spe-
cial train. These gentlemen will re-
main for some time in the Delta
tsome OF them we hope, permanent
ID and will visit various parts of
this and the surrounding country.
They will be appropriately received
and entertained by the city.
The steamer Belle OF the Bends has
been chartered for a trip of several
hours, and citizens generally are in
vlted to join the Press party. There
Is nothing more enjoyable than
moonlight ride on the Mississippi, es-
Pecially when the great river is at
its majestic stage. This is expected
to be one of the most interesting
features of the entertainment. A re-
gular program of toasts and respon-
ses has been prepared for the ban
puet of Thursday night at the Hotel
Cowan. The toast master for the oc-
casion will be Judge J. H. Wynn,
happy selection, as those who know
his gifts in this line we'll readily &C
knowledge
Toast will be offered and respond
ed to as follows:
The Executive Department of the
State'-Governor Vardaman.
The Legislative Department of the
State Government Lieut. Gov. ]. p.
Carter.
Southern Idea1s"-Senator A. J.
McLaurin
The Necessity for Every Citizen
to be Politician Senator H. D.
Money.
The Duty of the Federal Govern
ment Toward the Mississippi River
Congressman B. G Humphreys.
1.-The Manufacturing Interests Of
the State'-Congressman Thomas
Spight
The Duty of the Press Towards
the Moral and Material Interests of
the State"-Congressman A N.
Byrd.
The Ladies"-Congressman E. s.
Gambler
The Press''-The Hon. J. E. Nor
wood, President of the Mississippi
Press Association.
Mr.. NJ " Richards, of the South
ern Railway, will speak on subject
to be selected by him Local toasts
will be responded TO by Messrs Le-
Roy Percy, J. NJ. Jayne, and Nathan
Goldstein- -. - .--.-...-
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
Hollandale Happenings
Mr.. O. D. Harrison spent Monday
in Vicksburg,

Mr. O. D. Harrison spent Monday
in Vicksburg,
DR.. T. w. Holland. of Clinton is
visiting his son and daughter, Paul
Holland and Mrs. Hays.
Mr.. Gordon Sims, of Greenville,
was in town this week.
Mrs. H. c. McGhee left on Monday
for Jackson WHERE she will spend
the summer with relatives.
Our town has been in a wrangle
about Selecting teacher. for the next
term, bat have finally elected Prof.
A. E. Chislop, of Pontotoc, princi-
pal: Misses Fox and Mable Lauder
dale, assistants, and Miss Minnie Col
lum, music teacher.
Messrs. F. NJ. Wallace and Howell
Duprey, of Sunflower. were in town
this week
Mr.. Richard Beardon, of Vicks-
burg, was in town this week.
Mrs. Bowman and children arrived
on Sunday after spending two weeks
in Itta Bena.
Prof. H. NJ. Horton, Misses Ella
Fox, Allie Spivey and Minnie Collum
attended the teachers association at
Jackson.
Miss Holland, of Tennessee, is Wis
ting her cousin, Mr. E. H. Holland
Mr. A. S. Tucker, who is travelling
for Irby & Gilliard, of Memphis, was
in town this week.
Miss Minnie Morson and mother
left on Tuesday for Jackson where
they will make their future home.
Mrs. ]. J. Richards and Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Wheeler, Of Greenville,
..sere \. fx,rvr, This xra.sf ufSsfs.u r.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
The GREENWLLE
DAILY TINES
Will Issue an Up-to- Date Morning
Newspaper
CONTAINING FULL AND
COMPLETE PROCEEDINGS
OF the Three Important Events of
Next Week-Will be Eight Pages
and in Every Detail VIII Re-
fleet Credit to the City

'Wuxtra
''Wuxtra
Here your Times daily wuxtra
VIII be the call heard on the street
OF Greer|'lle next Tuesday morning
giving, besides a full account of the
trstbuSlne -ssion of the Press con-
Ventlon, a generous fill OF dispatch
news of the ahppenings over the coun
try, write-ups of the prominent mem
bers and officers Of the Association,
and all kinds Of local news.
The Times Daily will be issued for
tour days during the Press conven-
ton, commencing Tuesday morning.
1t will be isued during the etaointaoin
1t will be printed early in the
morning, and will give the readers
the latest news quicker than any news
paper OF the city, or covering this
held That it will be a hrst-class
little daily goes without saying. as
neither time nor expense will be
spared in placing it before the read
er In the most attractive form
A copy of the first edition will be
printed on sheet of white silk and vii,
be presented to the Association with
the compliments ofThe Times.
Those who wish to subscribe for
The Daily Times should notify the
carrier who delivers their paper. The
paper will sell for FIVE cents per copy
and all patriotic citizens should help
us bear the expense Of getting up a
daily that will excel all previous
ones issued in Greenville The man.
agement does not expect to realize
even expenses in issuing this daily,
but does it memerly as an advertise
ment for the city, believing that the
results in this direction. will more
than repay the actual expense.
Don't forget to hand your name
to the carrier if you want the rally
delivered at your home or office.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
One More Week of Too Much Rain
Priced Goods-Nelms & Blum Co.

Sheriff Crouch received from Wis
consin last Thursday two four-month
old English bloodhounds. said to be
the best man trailers in the world The
pups. shipped by express, arrived in
fst-class condition and attracted con-
siderable attention at the Southern
Express office while awaiting de-
livery to the sheriff. They will be
trained at once, and the county will
have at least two good dogs to de-
pend upon not to lose the trail.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

Brady and Maxwell have each made
one hit, and White none.
Natchez and Baton Rouge are now
tied for first place at 63I with Green
Vile close up at 62s, and playing very
consistent ball
Pitcher Broadly has received his un
conditional release by the locpl club.
A telegram received Friday night
from Secretary Farrell indicates that
the last game played with Baton
Rouge, and in which resulted IN
a 2 to I defeat, will be thrown ont
on manager Reeds priest against the
playing of Shortstco Morris, who it
seems, belonged to Beaumont, Tex.
This will make Greenviile won 10 lost
5 with percentage of SOY, and again
places them az The aeaG of the list.
MAG.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

NO man wants to IVORY away his
time at tailor's when a better fit. a
newer style, smarter appearance is
mad here at half the tailor's price. For
business, here are the snappy new
sack suits, in single or double-breast-
ed, cut IN the swell brown and mixed
serges. See Us, The Leader.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
SERCY SHAW
SHOT TO DEATH

On Friday afternoon Percy Shaw.
formerly of Greenvile. was shot and
Killed at Dundee, in Tunica county. bv
his wife's uncle.
Particulars of the unfortunate affair
are meagre, hut family quarrel was
the cause of the tragic affair.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

The long period of cold rains.
which have greatly retarded planting
operations appears to be at an end.
and IS succeeded by normal temper
atEre and comparatively good wealth
er., There is no doubt that the unfa-
vorable weather has appreciably re-
duced the acreage planted in cotton in
this county.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
One More Week of Too Much Rain
Priced Goods-Nelms & Blum Co.

Mr. Richard A. Haste. industrial ex-
pert and special writer for the Indus
trial Publicity Syndicate, of Chicago.
was IN the city today Mr.. Haste is
touring the South for the purpose of
gathering data for series of articles
on the industrial conditions and pos
slbllitles of the country. and the pro
bable effect of the Panama canal on
its future.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

and Mrs Magruder
J A. Hollingsworth and R ARare.
heId spent Wednesday in Greenvile.
MRS M: II. Moore was in Green
vile on Wednesday.
J. A. McAipin was in Greenville
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

Miss Claudia Walton daughter of
Mrs. Gracia Walton, OF this city both
of whom survive him, and to whom
the earnest sympathy of the whole
community is extended in their af-
fiction.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

People naturally come here for fin
est ready to wear-we won first posi-
ton for best qualities yearsago. But
don't think US high toned" just be-
cause our clothes look and are so
much superior to others. See US
The Leader.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

The laying of the sidewalks will be-
gin at once, Washington avenue be-
ing first paved. The question of ex-
tending the walk, either in concrete
or with temporary walk to the
cemetery is receiving earnest consid-
Grafton, and will probably take def
mite shape in a short time.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

The flushing of the paved streets
and clearing out the cutters and hid
ing places for dirt continues industri-
ously. Greenville is not only the
most fourinshing and one of the
prettiest. but also the cleanest city
in Mississippi.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

For Rent-New cottages on South
Iheobold street between Pollock and
Decatur street, large lot. Cot
tsge has four rooms, front and back
gallery, electric lights. One block
form street cars. Rent $500 per
month by the year. Apply to Ar
thur Hider. mo IF
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
GO THOU AND DO LIKEWISE

While municipal Improvement and
progress be the order of the day,
G~eenville has made a new high re-
cord mark for the rest to work up to
To let a 100000 contract for uniform
granolithic pavement. is an exhibi-
ton of nerve and public spirit that
no other State or Southern city of
under $4,000 inhabitants has ever ap-
preached. 1t shcrll set some OF
Greenville's neighbors to thinking if
they can keep up with theprocession
unless they do a little initiating, at
icast. Vicksburg has not yet out
grown the plank walk pavement,
which is still being laid in spots
VIcksburg Herald
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

Col Sam Montgomery, the popular
marshal of Greenville and chief Of
fcer of Company A.. Greenvile Vol
unteers, was honored by the Grand
Lodge. Knights of Pythias by being
elected Grand Inner Guard. He re-
ports a very pleasant and highly
satisfactory meeting of the lodge at
Jackson, meeting which broke all
records IN its reports of the growth,
accomplishments. and hourishing
condition of the order.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
One More Week of Too Much Rain
Priced Goods Mems & Blum Co.

We have decided to continue sell
ing Clappas Shoes. All firsts, there are
no seconds il Edwin Clapp's Shoes.
Price during our special sale May IS
- June 1sk, Sa.o6 The Fxc
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
WITT THE TIMES
ADVERTISERS

To advertise in the Times daily
Will bring your money back,
JUST see the advertisements.
And then talk about trade slack.
There's a big ad Of Hafter's
And Nelms and Blum as we'll
Stimmel and the Fair Store,
Have big bargains TO tell
The Alexander Lumber Co.
Has an ad you ought to read.
And Franklin Silverstein Co,
Has fire extinguisher you need.
Stimmel has timber lands,
Oldham plantation too,
And II you want paint,
Wetherbee has it red white and blue
The weather is getting warmer,
And ice cream you will crave,
If you patronize Gcise Mann,
On freezers you will save.
There's the firm Of Church & Shelter
Whose ad in the Timeseyou see.
Are selling neal estate,
And are as busy as can be
Hans Observation-Disclosures
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

Tuesday, II a. m--First Session
Assemble at Opera House, Mr..
Charles Halter, President Greenville
Business League, presiding.
Called to order by J. E Nor
wood, Gazette, Magnolia
3.-1nvocation by Rev. Stevenson
Archer.
4-Keys and freedom of the city
rendered by Hon William Yerger,
Mayor
5.-Acceptance by President Jo-
seph E. N. Norwood
6-Music
7.-Address of Welcome by Hon.
E. n Thomas, Greenville
8-Response by Hon w. P.
Mayer, Dispatch, Columbus
o(a)-Music.
(b)-Drill by public school child
rem, Prof. Bass, Superintendent, lead
err
Io.-President's annual address, Jo-
seph E. Norwood, Magnolia
II.-Roll call and payment of dues.
Appointment of committees.
(a)-President's address
(b)-Auditing g.
(c)-Credentials, (3).
(d)-Necrology, 50.
(e)-Resolutions (7).
I3.-Adjournment for dinner,
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

Johnson & Murphy's $500 and $500
shoes during our Special Sale, May
IS to June I, $2.os.-The Fair.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
PROGRAMME

3.-Reports OF Secretary and Treas
urer.
4.-Advantages of Country Cores
pondents, M. J. Peters, Advertiser,
Lexington.
5-Music
6.-The Delinquent Subscriber, B.
T. Hobbs, Leader, Brookhaven.
Essay, Mrs. H H Butt, Chal-
lenge, Clarksdale.
8.-Music.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

One More Week of Too Much Rain
Priced Goods-Nelns & Blum Co.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

One More Week of Too Much Rain
Priced Goods-Nelms & Blum Co.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
Tuesday, 8 p. m.-Third Session

TUESDAY, p. m.-Ih1rd Session
Called to order by President
Norwood
Address on behalf of Greenville,
By Miss Mary Antoinette Startling.
3.-Response by Mrs. H. H. Butt,
Challenge, Clarksdale.
4-Music
5.-Annual Grafton, F. R. Birdsal1,
Sentinel, Yazoo City
6.-Original Poem, Mrs. NJ. L.
Turnage, News-Enterprise, Belzoni.
Music.
8.-Essay-Mrs. B. T. Hobbs. Lead
er. Brookhaven
Wednesday, 10 a. m-First Session
Called to order by President
Norwood
2-Invocation by Chaplain of the
Association
3.-Daily in Small City, J. D. Nc
Kie, Review. Biloxi
4.-Reports of standing Commit
tees.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13
FOR SALE.

The GreenvilIe Spirit and Job Of
tiee. Cheap for cash. Address,
Mrs. J..W. Ward.
Greenville, Miss.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

5.-Address by Hon. T. c. Catch
ings, Vicksburg.
6.-Reports of Delegates to the Ma
tional Editorial Association, 1904.
Music
8.-The Foreign ADVERTISER H. T
Crosby, Times, Greenville
o.-Mississippi at the Worlds Fair
R. H. Henry, Clarion-Ledger, Jack
son.
Io.-Music
Appointment of standing COM
mittees.
Note-There will be no sessions OF
the association Wednesday afternoon
and night on account of the steam
boat ride and banquet
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Thursday, 10 a. m.-Final Session

Thursday, 10 a. m.-Flnal Session
Called to order by the President
Original Poem, R. T. Quinn
Journal, McComb City,
General Discussion
(a)-The Future of the Asso-
coation-C. E. Cunningham, Record
Newton
(b)-Should it be Maintained?-
w D. Caulheld, Record, Cluster.
(c)-Has it Accomplished Any
thing ?-Thos J. Wood News
Starkville
Election of officers and select
ing next place of meeting
5-Report of Committee on Reso-
lutions and final adjournment.
Note-It is expected that members
of the Association freely discuss al
papers submitted.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

In today's issue OF the Times will
be found the page advertisement of
the big store Of Mr.. Chas Halter His
big inaugural sale starting may 18TH,
and lasting for three days offers some
OF the best bargains ever shown in
Greenville and no doubt the citizens
and also the people of Washington
county will take advantage of this
big sale.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

Tuesday, II a. m--First Session
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Tuesday, 3 p. m..-Second Session

Called to order by President.
2-Report of Credentials Commit
tee and election of new members.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

The Fair, Store has purchased the
stock of Leiber Bros, OF Helena, Ark.
who were bankrupt some few days
ago at the extremely low figures of
40 cents on the dollar, and have
brought the entire stock to Greenville
and are going to give their customers
the advantage OF their great bargain.
See full page ad in today's times
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1905-05-13

The firm of helms and Blum are
still continuing their After Easter
Sale" and their motto "No need to
pay more than our price. no economy
to pay less is bringing people from
all over the county to see the wonder
full bargains they are offering See
ad in Today's Times it will pay you
to read it.
The Franklin-Silverstein Company
are the state agents for the Stempel
Fire Extinguisher A glance at their
ad in today's Times will show you
the efficiency of this wonderful little
fire fighter.
Mr.. Jesse Oldham has one of the
biggest plantations in the country for
sale See ad in today's Times