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The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

man, called in Oakland Wednesday.
His sweet little sister, Miss Minnie
Ethel, who has been spending while
with Miss Lille Upshaw, accompanied
him hom3, where she intends to spend
the remainder of the midsummer days.
Gordon, the handsome son, of Hon.
J. B. Doty, was the pleasant guest of
his chum, Hiram Upshaw, Saturday
The Richland school will begin soon,
SO we hear.
Miss Ruby Love, of Clarksdale, will
finish teaching her unexpired term.
Mr. Tom Lindsey, r. F. d. No. Q
carrier from Pickens, who has been
succeeded by Mr.. Robert Porter, who
has the position permanently, will
begin his work today, July End
Mr.. Charles Upshaw attended to
business in Pickens Friday
Come again, Rex, Happy Joe"
and Hayseed. enjoy the perusal of
your items and poems very much.
Three cheers for the poem dedicated to
Women Men Admire; that capped
the climax, Happy Joe
just the same as before.
OLD WHACK
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

Copious rains, which seem to be
pretty general, have fallen lately and
as consequence crops are looking fine,
corn having that rich black color that
SO delights the heart of the thrifty
farmer
Services at the Ebenezer Methodist
church on Sunday; Rev. Dozier officiat-
ing in place of the regular pastor who
is in Tennessee ON visit.
Mr.. Trent Eggleston, the affable in
surance man of Yazoo City, spent
several days in the city of Ebenezer
guest of his sister, Mrs, s. N. Sample,
and doing little insurance also.
That staunch old citizen, Mr.. & W.
Roberts of Yazoo, spent the day with
us recently and showed his usual good
Judgment by leaving cart wheel for
the H. G. T.
Mr.. A. B. Rogers left on the eleven,
Monday to for Gulfport to be gone
several days,
]. P. and our dear little girl, Ida,
went up to see the old folks Sunday
Mr.. E. E. Brown, Sr., was visitor
to Lexington on Monday, and by the
way Ed, do You go to town every time
we do or do we 60 every time you do2
Never mind, you old rascal, next time
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06
Ninety-SK Visits lexington
and Pretty Telephone Girls Also

we catch you in town we will even
un with you.
Mr.. Renshaw Thomas, EbeneZer's $
clever telephone man, was in Lexing-
ton on Monday on official business.
This scribe is under many obilga-
tions to the Cumberland people for
courtesies extended and wishes to es-
pecially thank their most clever and
accommodating manager, Mr. l.. D.
Pepper for many kind fayors
Broom OF no broom, we saw those
same two sweet girls in Lexington on
Monday. only this time there was
three of them instead of two, we won t
call any names but expect if anybody
will call around about that telephone
office they can see them too, The
telephone girls all treated the old man
nice Heaven bless them and he ap
preciates it too.
Everybody and all the children went
to Lexington Monday.
Well, we took time Monday to run
in few minutes on Uncle Cass and Bro.
p. and found them clear head over
heels begged up with work The 7.
has already outgrown its capacity and
is still on the climb With such clever
people in charge, and such fine body
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06
Old Whack Likes Good Cooks
and Gives Happy : Three Cheers

The weather is exceedingly warm,
though that is what we need on our
cotton. Most of the farmers in this
vicinity are making ready for the last
furrow to the great king plant
Again | am sorry to state that Mr..
j. A UpShaw is still unconyalescent
with the same complaint, dyspeptic in
digestion. His many friends wish to
see him conyalescent and enjoying the
pleasure of life with them again as us
ual.
We anticipate swell time on We'd
nesday, the Fourth There Will be q
picnic at Central in Mr.. Emmett
Leach S grove, given especially for the
young folks of the neighborhood. Of
course we could not do without the old
folks to chaperone as the fourth of July
is one of the legal holidays which is
frequently celebrated like Christmas !;
every fellow has christmas in his
bones
On June 28th was the day for the
Elks State Convention and jackson
Vicksburg ball game at Canton There
was quite an assembly of league boys
present to witness the game between
Vicksburg and Jackson, which proved
very interesting TO those who attend
ed from different towns and cities of
the state. Those attending from Pick
ems were: Messrs J. L. Deason,
Cony Thomas, Tim Thomas, Ivy H.
Upshaw w. s. Gordon, L. Ia ggett,
J. w. Anderson, DR.. Barnette Jr.,
John Overstreet and Bob Beamon.
Mr.. Raymond Henderson, of Good
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

Matilda Hodges matrOn, June.....%- TO 90
n. @. Baughn, supt W
Superintendent of Education, Smith
made his monthly report for June,
which was received and ordered filed ;
and his salary $83 35, and postage u. GO
is allowed, payable out of school fund.
3. J. Brown being the lowest and
best bidder, per plans and specifications
advertised. for the working of the pub
lie roads in district No. l. and for the
sum of $22. 20 per mile, was awarded
the contract, on his filing an approx
ed bond for $500 90.
J. F. Parkinson being the lowest and
best bidder for working the public
roads of District No 2, per plans and
specifications advertised, was awarded
the contract at and for the sum of $50.
95 per mile, on his filing an approved
bond of $2500. 90
s. ]. Brown being the lowest and
best bidder for working the roads of
District No 8, per plans and specifi
advertised, was awarded the contract
of and for the sum of $14. 45 per mile,
on his filing an approved bond of ~,
800 co.
j. 7. Pierce being the lowest and
best bidder for working the public
roads of District, No A, per plans and
specifications advertised, was awarded
the contract at and for the sum of $16.
so per mile, upon his entering into and
filing an approved bond of $1,000. 90
s. J. Brown being the lowest and
best bidder for working the hill por-
tion of roads of District No. s, per
plans and specifications advertised was
awarded the contract at and for the
sum of $50 90 per mile, on his filing an
bond of $1,000 co.
The Board adjourned until tomorrow
morning, 8 o'clock.
H. E. BUCK, Pres't.
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

their views too Then there is the
fellows who want to be squires or
bailiffs, cutting their cards already
Uncle Cass, they have actually com
menced smiling and giving the candi-
date grip Gosh but won't they have
to hold out a whet7 Well, fine fellows,
some of the county officers will be
beat" officers after the election, and
the little beat boys will be just palm
Snyders. predict that next year
will be bad for all crops, except crop
of candidates. The Bible says we
shall reap as we sow-and it's true,
SO writer's, let's don't sow any candi-
dates, and we won't have to reap
them. What say you allS
As ever, REX
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

At a regular meeting of the board of
supervisors of Holmes county, Miss.
held Monday, July 2, 1905, at the
court house in the town of Lexington,
all members and officers we're present,
tewit: H. E. Buck, president; I. G..
Stephenson, H. Barger, G. s. Rogers,
and r. L. Smith, members; Parham
We Jams, clerk, and w. W. Wilburn,
sheriff.
Mrs. R. s. Killebrew filing bond ac-
cording to law, Supervisor Smith was
ordered to apprentice John Ragland,
minor, to her.
Grant James is appointed overseer
on road No. 118 instead of Albert
Chance.
The petition of J. Y Rainer ct al
for public road, to pass through lands
specified in said petition, is filed with
the clerk for 30 days, etc.
The petition of G. W. Stigler ct al
for public road, having taken the re-
quired legal conrse, is granted; and j.
W. Redmond is allowed $500 for
right-of way, he agreeing to same.
Road contractor to commence working
said road August ] next.
After writing to promoters of iron
bridge proposed, across Yazoo river
opposite Silver City, and also to the
clerk of the board of Yazoo county,
which the clerk of this board is direct
ed to do, notifying them that if def
mite action regarding the erection of
said bridge is not taken in 60 days,
the order appropriating $500 by this
board, will be rescinded.
The contract to build the dump work
as ordered advertised at last meeting
of this board, at Mathena brake and
Silver lake, is awarded to J. w Eakin
and R. H. Eakin, jointly by agreement,
at I9c and 15c. cubic yard, ETC., per
order on record They to give bond
for $3.50 and $1,000, respectively, for
the faithful completion of said dump
work in go days and 80 days, respect
lively.
Accounts are allowed as follows
COUNTY FUND.
r. H. Baker, for ]. Donahue. months
board ...,....,.,.,....,....... ~ w
] M. Garrity, his support. 10 %
g. A Brown same, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. btO
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06
Want to Purchase?

Have you ever thought what money
you could make in big blacksmith
shop, where you had room for your en-
ergy and talent to expand, as it were.
The Times is on to good proposition,
and if you want to know particulars
call around. The shoes are ready for
you, big business being done Other
matters call for owners attention
What about it2
TIMES OFFICE.
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

Supervisor Smith submitted the fol
lowing road report of District No. A !;
''as no allowance was made to my con
tractor for 3rd quarter of 4th year, l
now Recommend payment for that
quarter for 66 miles, as said roads are
in fair condition.
J. B. and W. N, Redmond are re-
lieved of solvent credit assessments for
1904, 81, 232 for 1905, 1924, and the
sheriff is credited accordingly; said as
sessment being a gross error,
Following accounts are allowed:
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06
Thirty Days Trial.

Would you like to know for sure
that you can run a gosoline engine ana
keep it in order2 Let us ship you 81
horse power 'Woodpecker gasoline
engine on 30 days trial.
0. A. FRITZ. Agent.
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06
Rex las a Time
but Couldn' t Shift His Tobacco

Well, Mr.. Editor, as / have no locals
to jot down this week, will tell of my
ups and downs. And to begin with
an agent tackled me, one of those
pesky serpents | had swore vengeance
against-yes, eternal vengeance; never
to patTonize one or countenance one in
any way. But Mrs. Rex told me |
would and to think her prophesy came
true, makes me as mad as letting the
oily tongue beast outdo me-
Well, he was selling Bibles, a good
thing, of course. So here is where he
started around me at. But fully
intended not to buy; he did not ask
me to, said he only wanted me to look
at This Bible, and if he could spare
the time to show it, surely | could
look. / thought so, too, and here's
where / made the mistake but too
late, now he's gone. He just out talk
ed any fellow you ever heard of, never
even give me chance to shift my to-
bacco, much less answer his argument
Well, | kept still fully determined to
say No, no, when ever he let up, but,
bless me, when would that ever bei
Ever once and awhile he would say
even if / looked No-No, / don t ask
you to take it, even though there will
never be another chance for you to get
one, or such Bible printed anymore
Well sir, do you believe, | was anX
ious to subscribe for it, but he would
not give me the chance, and after a
while got SO keen for this Bible, he
relaxed for one miunte. and told
him had been looking for just such
Holy Book for a long time Well, ]
was in for it, and no mistake He
thanked me smilingly and was gone,
and / cooling off ready to swear
against the next one.
Now, Mr.. Editor, | have been roll
ing politics around in my Uranium for
ia week, just plain political politics,
the only kind of tick ever could
tolerate. was ruminating about Billy
Jay Bryan getting to the presidency.
Thought, maybe, he went off ON his
trip for that purpose Now, maybe
the Nickoler of Roosha or Billy of
Germany, or Spain's Alfonzy, told
him how to make it; but Grover G,
says no, Billy jay not the kid. /
am not too we'll up in some things but
seems to me Old Growers been it long
enough, and ought to let Billy Jay
alone and let him get to be boss this
time, for he has run twice and | say
let him try it once more, and if he gets
beat, let him 60 away back and sit
down and keep quiet for a long time,
then run for something else.
Yes, / was thinking about who |
wanted for governor of Old Mississippi,
think there's eight or ten that $
likely to ask for the place, but being
as we only elect one, think the other
fellows had better not run, for fear Of
getting beat besides, it hurts their
chances next time. and maybe vexes
Of correspondents, it could not well be
otherwise.
Among the pleasant faces we saw
Monday was that of the smiling B. F.
Porter. Old man Ben always has a
hearty handshake and pleasant word
for his friends.
Not wishing to take too much Of the
valuable space of our paper, will stop
i nET fO,. Ah,c fs,,na
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

Special lot Of good values, in
black and colored Tafeta Silks,
and special prices, under value, at
r. & B. Sontheimer's.
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

AS road commissioner from january
/, to July l, 1906, each supervisor is
allowed $25. 90 payable out of adyalor-
em road fund
An Order Preventing the Use of the
Highways of the County, and Fix
ing the Rate of Speed or Travel
thereon:
1t is ordered that from and after the
publication of this order, it shall be
unlawful for the rider of any horse or
mule or other driver of any carriage,
wagon, buggy, automobile or other
vehicles, except in case of public ser
vice or necessity, to ride or drive on
any highways in the county at a
greater rate of speed than miles per
hour.
Ordered further that any automobile
or similar or like machine shall, on
meeting any other vehicle drawn by
animals on any Of said highways, stop
until said vehicle or team has passed
it by safe distance, and that every
automobile or similar vehicle or ma
chine shall be slowed up by the driver
at every curve in the road and at
the top or bottom Of each hill, ac-
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06
Tuesday. July. 8. 1905.

Tuesday, July, ., IyOB.
Present as on yesterday.
County Treasurer Pickens submit
ted his report, which was received
and ordered filed, and showed the fol
owing balances in various funds (other
funds beingas heretofore reported)
towit:
County fund, ha'. to dstp.s., IA 332 rs
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

Superintendent Baughn of the conn
ty poorhduse made his report, which
was received and ordered filed. Said
report showed 8 inmates, and the fol-
lowing accounts, ordered paid out OF
county fund
Pahren Bros, supplies for June......'. u ~
Winstead C FIncher, beef for june, ~
Herry Hodges, cords wood and cut
Itnp..,......................... Itnp 60
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

COUNTY FUND.
G. l.. Robertson. her.,..,......... 10 90
W. W. Perry, lumber. r..,............,... so 6t
Same, nails. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. so
Same, ha { dhz long handled shoveIs. III so
S J e wards, lumber IL so
II. H. Eakin, repairing bridge. ......." a0I
j. Edwards, taking CROOK out Howard
Causeway. Observation-Disclosures. 90
j. j Gilmore, repairing brldge.....,,. 20
J W. Ward, nails I, r bridge e.......,... 81
DR.. F. Gresham, making examiha-
tlon and forwarding proper pa
prrs eE parte proceedings j, B.
Buct ley Observation-Disclosures. 90
Same, similar case, Joe Dawson, luna
Observation-Disclosures. :. 800
Advertiser Pub, Co., stationery and
legal forms for county officials. 80
Lexington Advertiser, Ho mes County
Times and Durant News, pubish-
ing legal notices and proceedings
OF Board OF Supervisors for June
each. ~. ......................... a31S
J. 7 OdoIn, lumber. .......,.. ............ l. rs
II. st me. repairs on two type writers
for chahoery cierk.,,............ SO
J, L. Porter repa rs and building
bridges ......,,..,.....,........... As 90
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

Mr.. Fannie MeMorrough, same. ...... eOl
Mrs. Nancy Brown, idiot pauper SON.. b 40
Hannah Gilmore, an epleDtic. %
Nat. Paper Co., supplies. ,,............. II 90
T. W. Smith s. Sons Co., lumber........ 81
j. r. wiIburn, nails. ls.................... / 65
Lex. ,m. & on Mil Co., cleo. lights
for eeurt< b use and iail....... 6 %
C. T. Stepp, lumber. er.................!... . %
w. W. Wllhurn, fees expa to matter OF
IetlIe Meeks and Lucy Williams 10 10
Parham williams, ,same............. SOJ
r. E. Wllburn, ] W. Morris, o F. Ho-
sea, e. Nj. Eagin. W. p Hammelt,
s. j. Brown, iurors on Meeks case
each. ...,......#e................. W
Jason G bsoo, Il. II. Baker, D. W.
Renll. J1e Rosenfiial jurors on
Lucy Williams case, e.on......... %
G. L. Robertson, lumber. ............. II 9S
q i Wherry. repatr on bridge. 10 90
Same. building bridge. ......,....,..... SO 10
W. W. wnburn, VictuaIlng prisoners
Al Ill. ......-,...........'....... 20 10
Grant ines, lumbeT.................. 81 n
e A. lIu Ks, nails. lls............,........... 81
Same, repairing bridge and ex. work 70 90
j. II. Barr, fixing lock In county jail.... co
j. /. Mcclellan, right for public road. rs 90
T. c. DeLnach, material and repairs
on bridge. e.................,......,a 10 w
B. + Porter, repairs on brldge...... 60
W. l.. Dy er, attorney for Board, half
year salary y,... .......,.......... 125 on
j. B. Evans. repairs on brldge.......... 10
Drs Shepherd s. Jordan, medical SER
vice poor house and ilil.......... G6 20
r. j. Wilmington, conveying I'D
KmbTo to iltk tk..,................. 2O5
J w McNeer, lumber. 81
d. W Brall, nails and hardware. 81
Il II. Harding, lumber and building
bridge. e......................." 6s4
j. X. Watson Jr. supplies for jail. 40
\. F. Durham, lumber. r........,......... 10
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06
AUTOMOBILE REGULATIONS ADOPTED BY
THE SUPERVISORS AT THEIR JULY MEETING

Hardware Lumber Co., rep1irlnZ and
cleaning Groughs, public square
and hardwar for same.......... II q
Plek ems Brick & Lumber Co., lumber 25 10
W. w. Wilburn, wood for couaty Jail
for June. ...............,...r.... 500
Same, postage for office. l.......... 90
Same conveying Lon Williams, lunatic
to asylum at Jackson. ....,o...,. "a 90
Same, conveying Lettle Meeks, lunatlc
at large, and citizen OF Carroll Co.
to asJ lum at Jackson and that ex-
pense account be rendered Car
roll Co.,.....~........,..~..-. 25 60
Same, conveying Champ M4rse.as, a
prisoner from Liberty, Miss to
Holmes county jail n GO
Same, freight and draysge. ......... lO0
j. NJ. Lewis, bridge work. ..........., AZ 90
Mrs. Catherine Watson, her support. 500
J. Edwards support C. A. Brown.... 800
Jonas Long conveying John. Bob and
81 ihurmOnd, prisoners, II miles 10
Henry Hawkins, janitor. 10 90,
81. Brown, working roa1 and supplies
for same. ..................,.... 10 IS
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

cording to their direction of travel,
and give notice of its approach
Ordered further, that any other new
and dangerous machine or vehicle for
travel on said highways, shall not pro-
ceed at any greater rate of speed than
above, and shall also keep 6agman in
advance of same at distance of not
less than 100 yards.
Ordered further, that any violation
of any of aforesaid regulations shall be
punished by fine of not less than
IS. 90 nor more than $50 90 for each
offence
All civil officers are urged to be Wig
liant in enforcing these regulations.
Ordered that the land roll and per-
sonal roll as made and filed by W. c.
Red, county assessor, be received and
filed with the clerk, and that all per-
sons liable for taxes are hereby notified
that said rolls are open for inspection,
Bids not being submitted at this
meeting for repairs ON Tchula iron
bridge, the advertisement for same is
ordered continued, and bids will be
considered at August meeting, and the
clerk is ordered to advertise for bids
on woodwork to be done on the above
bridge according to plans made by H.
E. Buck, and now on file in clerks
Office.
Ordered that R. L. Callihan be al
lowed So 80 out of advalorem road
fund
Following accounts are allowed
7. G Stephenson, 2 days and mileage 20
Same, 10 days examining roads. 20 90
H. Barger, IL days exam roads. No.. q 90
Same, days and mileage go
G.5 Rogers, 2 days and mileage. $50
Same. ~ days ex roads and bridges. "a 90
W, L. Smith, 10 days same........... 20 90
Same, days and mileage go
II. ". Buck, same. e.................... eco
Same, 10 days ex. roads and bridges. 20 90
W. W. Wilburn, sheriff, 2 days. . ,4G0
P. " iliams, clerk. 2 ,ys....... $50
Board adjourned until first Monday
in August, next.
Fl. E BUCK, Pres't.
The Holmes County times. (Lexington, Miss.) 1906-1906, 1906-07-06

H. Z BUCK, Pres't.
Holbrook argus., 1906-11-17
[SEAL1
Notice For Publication
H. E. No. 1880, Prescott Series

Department of the interior, Land Office at Phoenix. Arizona, September 8. 1908.
 Notice is hereby given that the follow ing named settler has filed notice of his in- tention to make final proof in support of his claim, and that said proof will be made before F. M. Buck, U. S. Commissioner, at Holbrook, ont tuesday, November 6. 1908, viz: Carl A. Stevenson of Adamana, Arizona. for the WIZ NWA, SEA NWN and SWA NE4 Sec, 8. T. 1s-N., R, 24-E. G. & s. k. B. & M.
 He names the following witnesses to prove his continuous residence upon and cultivation of said land, viz; Adam Hanna. ........... of Adamana, Arizona. George Hennesy,......O of
 Orvile Martin. ...... of Abraham l.. Truax of {"
 MILTON k. Mo- IRE, Regi ,ter.
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T. J. Warrington C. ]. K. Carson W..J. Handy F, M. Palmer $ M. A. Armstrong State of California
State of California
County of Los Angeles

County of Los Angeles)
 On this Il day of September, in the year One Thousand Nine Hundred and Six A. y. before me Frank L. Perry, notary public in and for the said County of Los Angeles State of California, residing therein, duly commissioned and sworn, personally appear ed T. J. Worthington, 0. J. K. Carson, Col. w. s. Handy, Dr. F. M. Palmer, and M. A. Armstrong; personally known to be the per- sons whose names are subscribed to the fore going instrument. and acknowledge to me that they executed the same.
 IN WIT ESS WHEREOF, have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal the day and year in this certificate first above written.
 [SEAL] My Commission expires July 12, 1909 FRANK L.'PERRY. Notary public in and for County of Los Angeles State of California.
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