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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

Never before in the history OF
Okolona have u people had an OPP
portunity to attend such q high class
entertainment at home as that which
is presented by the ladies' who have
induced Mr.. John W. Nichols, Of New
York to sing here on the evening of
the 9th OF May. In fact it is only one OF
those fortunate occurrences that he
comes, being known by one OF our re-
sident ladies of musical culture and
refinement, who interested herself in
securing a tour Of this section for him
as an inducement to influence him to
come here that our people might hear
him sing. As will be seen by the
press comments published in this issue,
Mr.. Nichols is one of the few stars be-
fore the American public today. So
rapidly has his genius been discovered
by the people of his native land that
IN a few days after he is here he will
sail for Europe. Certainly no n in
the city who cares for the beautiful in
art and music will miss this opportunity
OF bearing one whose future in the
musical word promises more than any
of his predecessors have ever been able
to attain. No matter what other things
you may have on hand, decide now
that o will hear Mr.. Nichols, the
great Tenor, sing in Okoloua on the
night Of the eth Of May.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19
"A FEW RREss COMMENTs
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C0Y0FPT OHaaqNdfau, Y. y.

OhdHgHQtdM. y. J. SV'SANA
There is distinguished young tenor robusto here. who
is winning golden opinions, John W. Nichols, who posses
ses q glorious voice which is likely to make him famous.
H0 sings with enthusiasm, putting his heart and musical
intelligence into his work, and possesses the real artistic
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Of .Knica Courier
hes Nome. Ia. RECITAL
John w. Nichols, the tenor, appeared last night before
a large audience and scored q distinct triumph. dis
voice aud manner gave every evidence OF tho splendid
training and development they have had. The sweet
tones have attained strength and volume without losing
any of their purity, and as Mr.. Nichols sings he bears
himself with an ease and grace that are exceAent. he
enters into his singing with enthusiasm and puts lie ana
and every number was received with prolonged applause.
The programme Of songs presented by Mr.. Nichols was
varied and consisted Of ten numbers, ranging from that
pretty melody, "Loch Lomond," to selections from the
messiah, " in ell he was equally uccessfnl.-Regst and
Leader.
= entirely captured his audience. : bis voice 10
rich in beauty and shows the effect Of an excellent train
ing.-Captqk
The programme last evening was a severe test Of Mr..
Nichols powers, the more so IS he was suffering roma
severe cold contracted at st. Louis last week. TO 60
through the love songs and other lyrical pieces selected
interspersed as they were with ditdcult ariaa from te
oratorios Of the Messiah and "Rebekah," aE he did, GER
tainly affords abundant proof Of range and quality OF
voice and correct culture The result convinced the critic
cal portion Of his audience that Mr.. Nichols teacher, Ut.
Carl Duff, Is not only theoretically but practically cor
r rect in his statement Of the young mans voice. The lyric
musical people Of Taglapetra. His range Is almost phe-
nomenal, and the way he is developing from g baritone
into a tenor reminds one Of Sims Reeves OF London, ana
Jean de Leszka, whose history was along similar lines and
whose success has been world wide.-Aeus.
Z Flushing CONCERT
Nj. Nichols sang clearly and with sweetness and express
sion.-J0HradL
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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

Ayers Pills are gently laxative.
They greatly aid the sarsaParilla.

For sale-Full blood Single Comb
Brown Leghorn Eggs, 81. 90 per setting
of 10 eggs. J. ,. WILKES,
Martin, Tenn,
Ihave a good Violin in good order.
win sell same cheap. Enquire.
ALFRED JOHNSON.
At G.. F. Richards jewellery store.
The residence located on Monroe
street. recently built by me has moi
beer. sold as Is generally understood
but is for sale.
Mrs I'll BRAMITTT.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19
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There would be- fewer get-rien-
quick schemes II some Of the promo
tiers we're placed In jan.
While the cities are full Of editors
who make Il q business to teach the
country man the arts Of farming, you
seldom find q farmer who tries 60 tell
an editor how to print his paper.
Ninety-seven thousand immigrants
arrived &c the port Of New York during
the month Of March. This q the
largest influx on record for q single
month. Other counties are disturbed
or their inhabitants are oppressed, and
the United States IL looked upon e. 9
haven Of opportunity.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19
OPERA HOUSE,
Nay 8,

TitnriHe Pa. C0fcERI
Although an exceedingly young man, Mr.. Nichols pos
sesses a remarkable voice. He has a wealth OF power IN
der perfect control, and sings with ease and briliancy.-
Courier.
Mem yo,k n y Elijah
He impresses one with his sincerity, possessing a voice
of range, temperament aud distinct enunciation.-.Rasieat
Courier.
~ H.,,o, n y MESSIAH
Mr.. Nichols Is young and is a scholar. He sang with
freedom and absence Of a~fectation that was eommendaole.
The mart was sung in a manner which was c~reditable, and
there is abundant promise in the young mans work.
Daily .4gRs
Mr.. Nichols, who assisted in last nights oratorlo, did
the work very artisdcally and was enthusiastically re-
9 a9os1lr1l@ y J SID SHE4PHERD
Mr.. Nichols "Koroln' Gin Ben Johnson's play, THE
Sad Shepherd') was d~igniaed and well sustained, ana MS
songi in the first act was admirably rendered.-HeTdtd.
Fz.s5j,o y PL4CDa
highly compIimented for the earnestness with which he
performed his Times.
Oautauqaq. n y Trial BfJlRl
Mr. J. w. Nichols gave q dramatic rendering Of the part
Of the def~endant.-Hadld
Long Brdaeh NJ lGua9 ION OF
lDomremy, filed the role faultessly. He is youthful, ofhne
physique and posseses-a charming voice.-Daag Record
NJ u6;g,, n. C0YoERl
= : charmed two large congregations at st. PAUL.
Episcopal Church yesterday morning and afternoon by MI
! artistic rendition Of several ire and difficult rehgloul
pieces. The most critical Of his bearers were the loudes
In praise of his work.-ReRg.
50. Louis 10. OoBcbRl
Nj. job. Nichols Of New York, delighted his audience
Nail and Times.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

Uncle Rufus says: dis hea' wovl'
sh0' I'M peculiar lunny. An ole maid
am mighty unhappy befo' she get g
husban' den aftah she am tied down to
him she begin shoutin' about de day o.
freedom bein' gode."
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

Dr. Harvey w. Wiley, chief Of the
Bureau Of Chemistry viii continue
throughout the summer his investiga-
ton Of patent medicines Of the country.
The result Of bis Investigations viii be
laid before Congress next December.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19
ube messenger

TIE MESSENGER accepts display sdver.
flnewents from reputable business men anq
arms al IS cents per incheach Insertion aaa
business reading notices, or locals, 81 ~
cents per line for hrst Insertion, 3 cents Per
line each additional insertion. II cuts are
used. rs per cent additional no wood bases
NOTICES OF marriages, deathsl0dge soelAts
church or other entertainments are aomlt
ted free, n limited 70 10 lines Aln eAcees
Of 10 lines must be paid for 90 ~ cehE pei
line. cash for same 70 accompany the copy.
An legal notices at legal rates, payable pc
fore amdavit Of publications. died.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

Myers Hodges is visiting hometolk
this week.
Pickles and Heinz's pure olive oil at
Dean & Shells.
Miss Lila EcCarley visited Mayhem
Saturday and Sunday.
Easter Service at the Methodist
church Sunday at II q. m.
Buy your groceries of Dean & Shell
and get your moneys worth.
Dean & Shells wagon stands
still. That shows where the business
is going.
Buy Elect -four Of Dean & Shell.
The best -four ever shipped over the
NJ. &0.
Ed Poore, who has been at Olarksdale
the past year, was visiting in town the
first Of the week.
Mr.. Will Kidd, a popular travelling
salesman Of Aberdeen, was a visitor to
our city last Friday.
Parchman Brothers are having a
big sale OF American Field and Hog
fence wire. It is the best,
Buy Elect -four Of Dean & Shell.
The best -four ever shipped over the
NJ. & o.
You will find a full line OF window
screens, screen doors and fixtures at
Parchman Brothers, also ice cream
~freezers.
Mrs. Il. B, Stacy aud children, re-
turned home Sunday after spending
several weeks with relatives is Var
daman.
Parchman Brothers have another
a load of wire coming, and more or
dered. If you want wire quick, better
file your order at once.
Miss Fannie Darden, of S%partenburl
South Carolina, and Mrs. A. O. Smith
Of Pulaski, Tennessee, are the CUES
of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Smith.
We thank our neighbors and tn
people of Okolona for the kindnes
shown us in our bereavement.
MR.. and MRS. R. j. SPRADLEY
And Family
Rev. John w. Moseley, father q
John w. Moseley, jr.. the popular pai
tor of the Presbyterian church Of thl
city, will fill his sons pulpit next Sun
day and preach the Easter sermon.
A number of Confederate Veteran
from all over Mississippi are maxim
arrangements to visit Memphis on Ma
16. when the equestrian statue erecte
to the memory Of Gen. Nathan Bee
ford Forrest. the great Confederai
cavalry leader, is to be unveiled.
There win be an Easter service at ii
Methodist Church next Sunday morn
ing. The church will be decorate
with flowers and there will be son
fine singing by the choir. A lar
crowd will be in attendance to he
this special and interesting service.
The Presbyterian choir has be-
getting up a special song service {
next Sunday morning and nigl
This choir Is composed Of some Of t
finest and sweetest singers in the stai
so you may expect something gra.
from a musical standpoint on Ii
occasion,
Charlie Adams, one Of Chickas'
county's most .snterprising farme
WAC called to pay bis respects at &
Office Monday, says If the farm
could always guess right be would
rich early il this country. But
SAYS be has been doubly unfortuni
in the past two years trying to hit
markets. Two years ago he sold
his cotton early and held his hay
an advance. The hay went down 9
cotton went shyward. This year
sold bis hay and held his cotton. B
vent up and cotton down, 50 +
rhese two seasons he has been 81
saved. he has made money just
came. and viii make more. And p
bs be Will catch the market Fl
n~s~rs4tn~
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

United States Senator A. J. McLaurin
has accepted his first invitation to de-
liver an address under the auspices Of
the Mississippi Cotton Association, and
will speak at Port Gibson on the 9Th Of
May, when visitors from several Miss
isa ippi counties and Tensas Parish,
La, viii be present. Port Gibson is the
home Of National Committeeman n.
Nee. Martin and Secretary n. A,
Fisher, and q large crowd is expected.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

Mr.. s. D. Murphree, has accepteda
position as bookkeeper and assistant
manager Of the Okolona Cotton Oh
Co. and Is now 8 fixture Of that big
enterprise. Mr.. Murphree Is not only
4 capable and p~ainstaklng accountant
but q thoroughly versed and reliable
business man, ven acquainted with ell
the people il this section and vih %
valuable man for the company.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

Mr.. n. NJ. Brannan, an old Texas
newspaper man, but now business
manager of the Rose Ivy Company,
was in Okolona Monday arranging for
the appearance Of Miss Ivy at Opera
House next Friday night. Our Tex
as exchanges devotec columns Of praise
to Miss Ivy's entertainment, the Beau
mont Enterprise being particular to
say that no feature of her performances
is overstated. In addition to her ex-
traordinary character Of the ieats she
performs, Miss Ivy is said to possess g
very rare voice, a dramatic soprano Of
the highest quality. Admission q
and IS cents. Reserved seats so cents
at Ligon's Drug Store.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

A desirable building lot, Apply "a
Miss Hilary Ward.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19
At G. F. Richard's Jewellery st'
unrelILnn conlederate Monumsnt.

okolona, Miss, April %, 1903. Low
rates will be made and special train
run from Vardaman and immediate
stations, leaving Vardaman 7 100 9, m,
April Goth, returning leave Okolona
700 p. NJ. same date. For tickets and
further particulars apply to your home
mAewk
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

The most sacred II not the most Inn
poslng ceremony ever witnessed BY
the peoule Of this section win be the
unvelling OF the beautiful monument
erected to the memory Of the Confed-
crate dead, on Main Street in this city
on Thursday Of next week. The pro-
gramme arranged for the occasion will
be most charming, and the impression
made upon those who witness this
beautiful ceremony by the Daughters
Of the Confederacy will be as lasting
a. time itself. We give below the pro-
0ramme as revised for this issued:
Doxology
Tnvocation.... ....... Rev. n. G. Augustus
welcome Address. ..... H. l.. Morrison, Mayor
Music Bonnie Blue Flag
Address and dwelling OF Monument,
Mrs. wm. Mcdowell, Pres, okolona Chapter
salutlng Battery OF Artillery.
Music. ..........DNe
Address Col f. 1. Russell
Music. .... Tenting on the Old Camp Ground
appeal for Monument,
Gov. James K. Vardaman
Nfnsle Southern Marsellian Hymn
Address. ...... .......... Col. Lamar tontalhe
Music "An Quiet along the Potomac
Prayer ............ Rev. John W. Moseley
Marching to the cemetery In following order
Band
Veterans
Speakers OF the day
Gov. Vardaman and stan.
Vardaman Guards.
salutlng Battery Of Artillery.
Sons OF Veterans
Children
OkOlOna Chapter U. d. G.
Tucker Chapter L. d. c.
visitors and citizens.
Requiem by band and scattering OF flowers.
PRAYER ....... Rev. SmOOt
HENRY LACEY,
Master of Ceremonies.
Col. James Gordon.
Mr.. T. M. Walton, Marshals Of the day
Capt. Wyatt,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

All the children Of tile town and
country are invited and expected to
meet at 1880 o'clock, April 26th, to
form in line for the unwilling and
decoration ceremonies. Let each
child have flowers and a wreath.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

All the members of the Okolona
Chapter are urged to make three
wreaths each, and bring to the court
house. at 70 80 O'Clock April 18th.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19
Notice to Yeterans.

The members Of w. F. Tucker camp
452 United Confederate Veterans are
requested to pay their annual dues Of
20 cents per capita on or before the Isl
of May, 1905. Payment can be made
to either B. j. Abbott. Commander, OF
W. D. Frazee, Ajutant, OF ]. II. Davis
Treasurer.
b. J. ABBOTT, Commander.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

Delegates and Alternates elected to
attend the annual reunion at Louis
vile, June IA, 10 and is, byW. F.
Tucker Camp No. 459, G. ", are as
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

The Corner Stone Of the COnfeder-
ate monument will be laid Monday
afternoon, April "a. Everybody is
invited and especially r the mem
bers Of the OkolonR Chapter urged to
be present. A small fee of 10 cents
will be charged for putting name in
the box Of anyone not a member of
the Okolona Chapter.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

The reception given by the Okolona
Chapter, will be held at the home Of
DR.. and Mrs. R. NJ. Sadler on the night
Of April 26th, 1905. Everybody most
cordially invited to attend.
MRS. W. B. MCDOWELL,
President Okolons Chapter, U. D. O.
MRS. WALTER SMITH,
DaoOrdfnr C~aorakoru
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

B. J. ABBOTT, Commander.
W. d. FRAzEE, Adjutant.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

Capt. Wyatt,
Cant Sullivan.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1905-04-19

The following delegates were ap
pointed at the last meeting Of the
Qkolona Chapter U. D. O. to the state
convention which meets in Macon,
May ASA
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
city versa. country Eyes.

In one Of his delightful books DR..
Jessopp remarks that whereas coun-
try people look up Londoners look
down. 1t is largely this habit that has
limited their observing powers, but
London has itself to blame. a IT
that one can observe well only by the
power Of taking large views, n IN
London this is impossible. even II one
would, partly from the circumscriblng
effect Of bricks and mortar, partly
from the dim light Of a London dis
lance and partly from the need OF
avoiding collisions. Ones eyes uncon.
sciously acquire a habit of restricted
vision: our observation ~specializes, ike
that Of the little girl in Mrs. Meynelfs
book who begniled the tedium OF her
walks by collecting shopkeepers named
Jones. Perhaps that is the kind OF op-
seryation for which we in London are
hest suited.-London Outlook
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
K AN APPEAL
Mrs. Con Healy Fined on Con-
yicti0n of Assault and Battery

Last Friday morning Mrs. Con
Healy was arrested on a warrant
out by a daughter of Mrs. VIM.
Buck which charged her with assault
and battery on the person of Mrs.
Buck. The affair was the culmina-
tlon OF a period of i'll feeling between
the two women and was directly
brought on by a wordy dispute Friday
morning.
Mrs. Healy, quite well known in
the city, and Mrs. Buck met by
chance at the home of a neighbor
Friday morning. They had not been
on the best of terms for some time
and Mrs. Healy took the opportunity
OF expressing herself freely to Mrs.
Buck and accused her of circulating
slanderous stories. which Mrs. Buck
Indignantly denied. Words led to
bitter expressions and it all ended in
Mrs. Healy's striking Mrs. Buck and
hurting her so severely, that the at
tention of a physician was required,
Mrs. Buck at one sent her daughter
to the office Of Justice Jones where
she sWore out a warrant for the ar.
rest of Mrs. Healy. Officer Harring.
ton made the arrest and, on applica-
ton of the defendent, the trial was
set for Monday.
The trial Monday forenoon brought
out quite a crowd of interested spec
tators. The whole story was re
hearsed and at the conclusion of the
evidence Justice Jones found the de
PENDANT guilty and fined her 500 an(
costs. She gave notice, through be.
attorney, Of an appeal to the circui'
court.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
Married in Missouri

- hooert L. Kirk, principal OF
,ueeh nigh school, was mar
e Wednesday. August 2srd, to
sssle Morgan Wright at the
! '1e brides mother ia Shell
Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk will
! Dtsl trip before coming 10
" make their home. Before
Is. on MS vacation last June
MN. conhded to a few friends
n nas. MS intention to spend the
c pal. ol the summer In an ef-
bst w a young lady in Mis-
1 ~ was her manifest des-
o. s w.. Evidently the genial
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
Schools Open Monday

The Aberdeen city schools begin
work Monday morning. A large at
tendance is looked for in all depart
ments and the high school will have
the heaviest enrolment in years. A
new course has been added to the
high school work which is as follows:
FRESHMAN YEAR
First semester-English compost
ton and classics, ancient history, al
zebra, commercial geography.
Second semester-English compost
tion and classics, ancient history, al
zebra, physiology.
SOPHOMORE YEAR
First semester-Business methods,
medieval history, American literature
commercial arithmetic.
Second semester-History Of f.
nance, commercial arithmetic, mod
ern history, American literature.
JUNIOR YEAR
First Observation-Disclosures, Eng
lish history, English literature, his
tory Of commerce.
Second semester-Bookkeeping, En-
glish history, English literature, his
tory Of commerce.
SENIOR YEAR
First semester-Bookkeeping, civ
les, economics, rhetoric.
Second semester-Commercial law,
American history, modern industrial,
ism, advanced English grammar.
A post graduate course Of from one
to two years may be added if sutfi.
cient students apply for registration
to warrant it. 1t is proposed to d.
the same work in this course as il
done in the first two years work il
colleges.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
English In England.

Constable And the prisoner said,
YOU washup, as how somebody mad
blown the gait. His Worship-What
does that mean? Constable-Wny'
riyen him away, your washup. HIS
Worshtp-And what may that mean!
constable-Why, rounded on him, sir.
His Worship am still Ignorant OF
your meaning, my man. C~onstaDie-
why. yer washup, he meant as now
somebody had peached on nlm'
souealed. yer washup. His worship
what language are you speaking, con
.tah,e2 Constable-Brixton III, your
~ashnp.D-London Telegraph.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
The Orris Ober Company

Manager Gottschalk has secured
the Orris Ober Stock Company, for an
eutire week, beginning Monday even
ing. This company has been playing
to big houses in Sioux Falls. The
Sioux Falls papers have had only the
highest praise for the company.
The repertoire includes standard
plays, new to this city. This opens
the theatrical season for Aberdeen
and it promises to be a good one.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
4 F|REBUG
Commonly called
Over to Cir.
Court
Warner Bastile-
Il Carried out


se known as Jim Holt
bown character around
her. He has worked
bme lime and while a
low is in the habit of
hlar drunk about ever
sometimes has added
of a hostile nature to
when drunk and he
armed that the next
o show off in Warner
brown into Jail. He is
lid his informants that
him up he would burn
Irish came 10 arner
|sembled a "jag." Fur
got noisy and quarrel
he constable Of the vii
q the Jail and told him
hutil he had sobered up.
hbly went to sleep for
5 O'Clock in the after
kened and found himself
[rhe door was not locked
al not been made and the
hid not want to lock him
bethought him of
ID at once proceeded tc
| He carried a couple of
ay from a nearby load
and then set fire
ng was entirely consumed
destruction there came
critics a feeling that this
", called for more severe
a mere scolding or repri
eriff Anderson, who wa
the day near TIN
his sister, was sent for
was arrested
h arson, given a prelimi
and bound over to tn
IN due accordance witt
lie is now in the count.
rather sore and "cussing
Ties of Warner.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
He wanted to Know.

Scotchmen are fond Of an argument,
and delight to find flaws in an oppo-
nent's logic. Two blacksmiths We're
once c~onyersing as to which was the
first trade in the world. One insisted,
that 1t must have been gardening, and
quoted from Genesis: adam was put
into the garden of Eden to dress it
and keep It." AYE, john" retorted the
other. who had stood up for his own
trade. "but wha made the spadesT
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1905-09-01
woman. Logic.

"Yes, my father made me give him
up. He isn't any good at all"
"Is that so, dear"
eyes, indeed. Why, even the neigh
bors said he was worthless. He dissi-
pates and is horrid."
"You don't say"
"In fact. I hate him."
"Gracious! But have you heard that
he Is to be married to BELIEF"
"What? That Belle? Why, what on
earth does a nice young man like him
want with such a girl as Belle? I am
surprised."-Columbus Dispatch.