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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
Made Happy for Life.

Great happiness came into the
home OF S. G. Blair, school super
intendent, at st. Albans, w. Va,
when his little daughter was re-
stored from the dreadful con-
plant he names. lie says: "My
little daughter had st. Vitus'
Dance, which yielded to notreat
ment bnt grew steadily worse
until as a last resort we tried
Electric Bitters; and l rejoice to
say, three bottles effected a COM
plcte cure" Quick, sure cure tor
nervous complaints, general de-
bility, female weaknesses, impov-
erished blood aud malaria.
Guaranteed by Eastland's drug
store. Price soc.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
The best treatment torindiges

The best treatment for indiges
ton and troubles of the stomach
is to rest the stomach. 1t can be
rested by starvation or by the use
Of a good ~digestant which will
digest the food eaten, thus taking
the work off the stomach. At
tie proper temperature, a single
teaspoontul of Kodol will wholly
digest 5000 grains of food. 1t
relieves the present annoyance,
puts the stomach III shape to sat
isfactorily perform its functions.
Good for indigestion, sour stom-
ach, hatulence, palpitation Of the
heart and dyspepsia. Kodol is
made in strict conformity with
the National Pure Food and Drug
Law. Sold by O.. Eastland.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

"Cotton mills a nuisance, dis
grace and drawback to any
city," were the words used by
Mayor Rivers, of Meridian, Mon
d,y morning, i'll a severe arraign-
ment of the methods of conduct
ing these industries in Miss
issippi's Queen City. Mr.. Rivers
further stated that the owners OF
the mills absolutely starved their
employees, and that the city
expended about two hundred
dollars OF its pauper fund an
nually feeding the starving mill
hands.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

Under the new code of the
state which went into effect on
the first day OF October, hereafter
all conservators of the peace
must be in attendance on every
term OF circuit court in their
respective counties on the first
day of the term to hear the
charge Of the Judge. To be better
understood, conservators OF the
peace means every member of
the board OF supervisors, justices
OF the peace, constables, mayors
OF the towns and cities and mar
shals.-Scott County Register.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
Contest Notice.
Department OF the Interior,
United States Land Office,
Jackson, Mics,

blkOA 43h0 INV
Jackson, Miss,
September 90, 1906.
a sufficient contest sfHdavit having
been sled in this Office by A. w. Struth-
ers, of Scooba, Miss contestant, againat
Jackson series homestead entry No.
3S, 2S6, made December 10Th, 1902 for
the E J o! N. w. /, Sec. So, Twp. II N,
r. II e. of Choctav Meridian. by Ellen
Hair, contestee, in which it is alleged
that he is we'll acquainted with the
tract CT lend embraced in said entry
and that he knows the preeent nondi-
ton of same, and that sad Ellen Hair
mas meyer live upon nor cultivated
said land nor improved it in any way
SIS TIC law requires; also that said. all
legged absence from said land was not
due to her employment in the Army,
Navy, or Marine Corps OF the United
States as g private soldier, officer. sea-
man, Or marine during the war with
Spain, or during any other war in which
tie United Stases may be ergsgsd.
Said parties ere hereby notified to ap-
pear, respond and offer evidence touch
ing said allegation ct 70 O'Clock a, m. on
December 3rd, 1906, before Sam O..
Bell, Chahcery Clerk in and for Kemper
County, il his cfiee at De Kalb, Miss,
and that final hearing viii be held at 10
O'Clock 6. "a. on December 10Th, 1906,
before the Register and Receiver at the
United States Land Ofico in Jackson,
Miss.
Serve under Rules 8 and Is.
l. Q. @. LAMAR, Register.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
Give children a remedy will

Give children a remedy with
a pleasant taste. Don't force I'M
pleasant medicine down their
Threats. -Kennedy's Laxative
(containing) Honey and Tar is
most pleasant to take. Children
like it, and as a relief tor colds,
coughs, etc., there Is nothing bet
ter. No opiates. Conforms to
National lure Food and Drug
Law. Sold by O. Eastland.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
In his address at Scooba, Mon

In his address at Scooba, Mon
day night, Hon. 7. U. sissuns
used the expression: "If [ am
not elected, the people of Miss
issippi will make no mistake in
the election OF any of the other
candidates, as each one is a good
man and would make a good
governor" 1t is to be regretted
that this sentiment is not ex-
pressed more often by others.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

Kemper county has been as
sessed $4,000 as her share OF
funds necessary to detray the
expenses and support the gen
tlemen looking alter the affairs
of the Southern Cotton Asso-
citation. The assessment is rea-
sonabIe, and should be paid.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

On our first page will be found
all offer, to the reading public,
OF an assortment of literature, at
q low price, which should appeal
to all. The various parties to
the combination are fully ex
planned in the advertisement,
and your attention is directed
thereto.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
Famous Strike Breakers.

The most famous strike break
ers in the land are DR.. Kings
New Lite Pills. When liver and
bowels go on strike, they quickly
settle the trouble, aud the puri,
flying work goes right IN. Best
cure tor constipation. headache
and dizziness. Is cts. at Oliver
Eastland's, the druggist.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

State Auditor Henry has is
sued a statement to the effect
that the increase in taxable val.
ues in the State of Mississippi
this year over last will be over
$75,000,0 600, exclusive of assess
ments upon railroads, telegraph.
telephone and express companise.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
Rev. IrI R. Hicks 1907 Almanac.

The Rev. Irl r. Hicks has been
compelled by the popular de
mand to resume the publication
of his well known and popular
Almanac for 1907. This splen
did Almanac is now ready. For
sale by newsdealers, or sent post
paid for % cents, by Word and
Works Publishing Company,
2201 Locust Street, ST. Louis.
Mo, publishers of Word and
Works, one of the best dollar
monthly magazines in America.
One Almanac goes with every
subscription.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
From Southwest Beat.

FTOH oUutIlWSSt Deal.
J. Il. Arnold and the two Carr
boys from Nebraska have been
in this section the past week ar
ranging to remove to the State
of Oklahoma, the Indians still
here. The gentlemen state that
the parties who have heretofore
interested themselves in this
matter have been financial losers,
and an effort will be made to
have the government reimburse
them for their outlay, at least.
There are still about fifty fam
lies of Indians in this section OF
the State. We learn from these
gentlemen alse that the appropri-
alton made by the last Congress
tor the Cherokees is now open,
and all III whose veins runs the
Cherokee strain, should look the
matter up and make application
for their pro rata share Of the
money.
Our people have about finished
picking their cotton affected by
the storm, and the remainder OF
the crop promises to be first class.
We have plenty of corn, pota
toes, milk and butter, and will
have plenty OF meat when fat.
tened and butcherea. There is
plenty of tat beet in this section,
and altogether the outlook is
good Tor us.
The health of the community
is good now, Mrs. w. w. Clay's
health being considerably better.
We note with pleasure that
Mrs. Allie Whltten's health is
improving.
j. M. May is reported to be
getting along nicely, and able to
attend to business again.
Warren Bozeman, we hear,
contemplates building a residence
near his mothers home,
Dir. Will Franklin has bought
the College property at Linwood.
lie has improved the boarding
house, and has moved his family
thereto from their old home near
Darhall. He and DR.. Parnell will
practice medicine together as
soon as Dr.. Franklin finishes his
course in Meridian this fall.
Mat Litchfeld, from the Lit
wood neighborhood, has sold his
property to a MIR. Taylor, from
Michigan. Mr. Taylor and fam
ily are now occupying the house.
Mr.. Litchfeld intends to move
to Dahlgreen, Lauderdale county,
where he will merchandise and
run a saw mill and gin.
Mr.. j. B. Warren's suction gin
is doing a fine business this
season.
I learn that VIM. Darnall IS
contemplating selling out ind
moving to Philadelphia.
Darnall and PAGES new mill is
doing ii good business; they are
also doing well merchandising.
j. Q. White continues to do
business at the same old stand,
and appears to do his share.
Harbour and Darnell are still
doing a good business at their
place near "Cheap John"
W. w. Clay has again placed
his house on the blocks, and will
soon have it ready for occupancy.
This building was blown oft the
blocks by the recent storm, but
fortunately not injured
DR.. j. O.. Woods, of Dixie,
desires to sell his property, a
good two story house, and fine
farm, creek bottom land.
George Houston, OF Calvert,
who also has a nice two story
house, and fine farm, also wishes
to sell. John Houston's little
boy is quite i'll, but hope is en-
t~ertained OF his recovery.
Our beat is now pretty well
covered by the Rural Free De
livery mail route, and everybody
appears much pleased.
pete"
Famous Strike Breakers.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

f. Moyse-& Co., New York
cotton brokers, estimate the
crop for this year at 12,635,o0o
bates. They claim the crop has
been late, except in Texas.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

The Democrats appear to have
made Congressional gains in the
election Tuesday, all over the
country.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

That combination Of The KEN
PER HERALD, the Weekly Com
m~ercial-Appeal, and Home and
Farm, all three for one year for
$3.50, is as good athing as a man
could wish. Subscribe now.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

Good for everything a salve is
used for and especially recon
mended tor piles. That is what
we say OF EeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve. On the market for years
aud q standby in thousands OF
families. Get DeWitt's. Sold by
Oliver Eastland.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

We understand that Hughes
carried the State of New York
for Governor.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
We are authorized to announce
S. M. GRAHAM,

as. candidate for Representative, subject
TO the action OF the Democratic primaries
during the year 1907.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

From Southern Star Oct. 81
Miss Cleo Tam left last We'd
ncsday for Gultport, where she
goes to attend school.
Mrs. Geo. Hampton, who has
been on the ailing list for several
weeks. continues quite sick,
Mr.. Floyd Adams, of Colum.
bus, Ohio, and Miss Carrie Hop,
per, daughter of Mr.. Geo. Hopper,
were married at the hotel in
town Monday evening by Squire
King. May this young couple
ever enjoy the fruits OF a happy,
blissful welded life.
There will be a Thanksgiving
dinner at the home OF Mr.. and
Mrs. A.. A. Overstreet on the
10Th. of November under the
auspices of the Ladies Aid So
ciety tor the benefit OF the Pres
byterian church. A good meal
for 25cts. oysters, extra-stcwed,
fred or raw. Come ard help in
a good cause. Everybody in
gited.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
has stood the Test 25 Years.

las Stood the Test 70 Years.
The old, original GROVES
Tasteless Chill Teuic. You know
what you are taking. Il is iron
and ouinine in a t~asteless form.
No cure. no pay. Soc.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

Insurance!

Insure your property agalhst
Tornadoes md Wind-storms.
ATE
Dwelling. Mercantile Per Hundred.
and other substtn- yr. 3yrs. o Yrs.
tia1 Buildings 2sc. 5Oc. Toe.
Barn. with dwelling 3oc. CSC. cOc.
stocks OF Merchandise zoe. Si.M $l.So
For further particulars, write to or
- B. r. KUYKENDALL,
-ScooBA, MISS.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
Evansville BrevitieS.

Circuit Court is in session
now won't you be good?
Mr.. Jno. Clark, of Aubrey,
paid our town a business visit
last week.
J. @. Gilbert is improving his
store by adding a room.
Langtord Kitchens is at home
on a visit, after being in Laurel
for the past few months, engaged
in architectural work.
Mesdames Z. Evans and John
Weston. accompanied by the
bright little daughter OF the
latter, came over from Warsaw
and spent several days recently
with MIR. s. IL. Evans family.
We regret exceedingly that
the serious condition OF Mrs. DR..
Pinson remains unimproved.
DR.. Mckinley, Of Columbus, is
attending her. Miss Katherine
Pinson aud her brother Will
arrived at home Saturday.
An agent for the Virgins
Lumber Company visited our
town last week, with q view OF
getting workmen to help save
the timber recently blown down
in that portion vt the state. We
r. sorry not to give him any
encouragement. Labor is at a
premium here-we would like to
have some imported.
Ii you can't go the House of
God and act like a civilized
white man, you will greatly
oblige the general public by re-
naming at home, SO those who
wish to engage III worship may
do so without fear OF having
buggy top removed, brides cut
and the like. 1t is high time the
good citizens were putting an
end to all such deviltry-Don't
expect the minister to do It, he
can't preach and.act policeman
at the same time. We must put
srch things in the hands OF the
law. SARADo.
Our regular days for services
at the Methodist church at
Evansville are first and second
Sundays in each month at II
a. m.
Rev. w. M. Sullivan will
preach at the Methodist church
in Evansville on Nov. 18th, at
7 p. M, and in conclusion will
hold our Fourth Quarterly Con
ference. AL are respectfully
invited to come.
A. G. Flowers.
The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08

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The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1906-11-08
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15

Personal GOSSIP.

Mrs. William S. Boales, of St
Louis, who has been visiting her
mother, Mrs. Sarah Means, was to
return to her home last night.
Mr.. and, Mrs. Byron Meador, of
Memphis, are in the city visiting
Mrs. Meador's mother Mrs. Matte
Gaines, on South Main.
Mrs. E. M. Carney, who had been
South for several months, has re-
turned to the city to remain until
spring.
Mrs. Marguerite Dawson and two
children, Sam J. and Miss Blanch.
of Roaring Spring, have gone to
Warren county to reside.
DR.. Edmund Harrison spent
Thursday with his son, Prof. VIM.
H. Harrison, at Russellville.
Miss Hazel Tibbs will go to Mem
peis the first of the year. She has
accepted position as stenographer
with the American Snuff Co. there.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
KILLED BY A
NIGHTMARE
w. w. Thomas Fatally Hurt
AS Result Of
Dream.
Co..
JUMPED OUT OF BED.
Struck His Head On a Table
And Wound Caused
His Death.
JUMPED OUT OF BED.

w. w. Thomas, a farmer So years
OF age, who lived at w. L. Cores
near town, died Wednesday from in
juries resulting from nightmare,
Tuesday night. In vivid dream he
saw Ed Gore being paved by a vicious
horse and springing up to go to his
assistance he was awakened by fall
ing out of bed and striking his head
severely against the end of table,
a deep cash being cut in his temple.
A blood clot formed on the brain and
aused Mr., Thomas death. He leaves
a widow and two children.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
DESPERATE DUEL
Ended in Death of Owen
Clark, Brother of
Tom Clark.

In a desperate duel with pistols
Tuesday night, andwith a frightened
woman, alleged to have been the
cause, as the only witness, Owen
Clark, aged 33 years, was shot dead
by Albert Winfrey, 28 years old.
The fatal gun fight occurred at the
home of Mrs, Ollie Schaffer, 5 miles
from Paducah. The beginning Of
the shooting was witnessed by Mrs.
Flora Clark, wife of Owen Clark.
Winfrey, hatless, with his head bat
tered and bruised, drove to Paducah
as RAPIDLY as his horse could travel
and walked into police headquarters
while a dozen policeman were search
ing for him, and surrendered. He
claims self defense. The grand jury
in session will investigate the case.
Owen Clark was a brother of Thos.
C, Clark, of this city, and formerly
lived here. A Paducah paper says
he went home and found Winfrey
calling on Mrs. Clark and opened
fire on him. Winfrey ran out on the
porch and desperate struggle took
ploce with no witnesses. The mem
bers of the household heard a shot and
heard Clark say II am shot in the
back" then another shot and all
was still.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
Kicked by Horse.

DR.. A. P. Lyon. pastor of the
Methodist church. was kicked by q
horse last Wednesday. He was in
the stable holding mis- horse by the
bride when thehorse became fright
ened as a negro boy entered the
stable with lap robe on his arm.
The horse jumped forward and kicked
the Doctor on one leg just above
the knee. The Doctor is linnping
around but has suffered great deal
Of pain.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
PRESIDENT OF
THE EQUITY
SOCIETY
Offers Reward to Arrest
the Tobbaco Incen-
diaries.
STANDS FOR LAW.
Sum Subject to Order of the
Officers of the State
of Kentucky.
STANDS FOR LAW.
indianapolis, Ind.
Dec IL. 1905.


Editor Kentuckian:-I have read
with much feeling of sorrow reports
of the burning of tobacco warehouses
and barns in Kentucky, and so con-
fident am | that the methods and
teachings of the American Society
of Equity have not instigated there
to, or in any way contributed to acts
of Iawlessness or violence, but, on
the contrary, those who accept its
teachiags and act upon them must
proceed not only according to law,
but according to equity, that / will
personally add 5000 to any fund that
may be raised for the investigation
of said acts of incendiarism, or will
pay this independently of any fund
provided said investigation leads tC
prosecution and conviction. This
sum is now subject to the order Of
the officers of the state of Kentucky
charged with the enforcement of the
laws as above.
]. A. EVERETT,
! President of The American So
ciety of Equity.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
TURNPIKE COMPANY
Make Proposition to the
County to Sell Pike.

At meeting of the stockholders
of the Cadiz, Canton & Hopkinsville
Turnpike Company at Cadiz last
Saturday, proposition was decided
upon whereby the stockholders of
said company will agree to sell to
the county authorities their turn
pike, which extends from Canton to
four miles up above Cadiz-a dis
tance of nearly thirteen miles. for
81. so per share, the par value being
S1OO per share. .-Cadiz Record.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
WAGON FACTORIES
Shut Down Plants To Com
bat Effort to Unionize.

T. Owensboro, KY, Dec. 12.-The
two mammoth wagon factories, the
Hickman-Egbert and the OwensborO
WagOnI Company's plants, closed
down to-day to resist the attempt of
the organizers from the Woodwork
ers' Union among their men. 1t is
saidEthat four buggy factories viii
shutI down for the same reason,
Owensboro has never had a strike or
a lockout.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
Public Sale.

On Thursday, Dec. 9th, 1906, |
will sell, on the Upshur Buckner
Farm at Bolivar, Christian county,
Ky, which have rented for the
present year, 1906, about Is mules.
one horse, wagons, mowers, binders.
hay rake, plows. harrows, etc.
Terms made known ON day of sale,
Sale to commence ct 10 o'clock q. m.
RIyEs.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15

Monday night, Dec. 18th. This
company is headed by Miss Virginia
Goodwin and Mr.. Harry Chaplin
North, two well-known and highly
respected actors. Six big vaudeville
acts are carried, including such meri-
torious artists as The Deagons, Miss
Pattie Selden, Master Bobby St.
Clair and others. AS a special added
feature, the North Bros. carry their
own high-salaried lady orchestra.
This is novelty and a luxury never
INDUCED in by any other stock COM
pany. Ladies free first night, if
ticket is reserved by 6 p. m. Mon
dav.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
DIAMONDS FOR
CHRISTMASl

a. However true the state
,IS ment that the purchase of
diamonds is an investment,
~ it is old and hackneyed.
" We do not offer this as an
o inducement to buy our dia-
Iie monds.
y We offer something vastly
~ more important, a sort of
= diamond insurance.
~ We offer an unqualified
IiS knowledge of our business,
y backed by years of study
NJ and experience, special buy
2S ing facilities, and a sterling
4 reputation for honesty and Z
n n good taste. Come and see
S our Christmas display of !
y fine Diamonds. Watches,
"a Jewelry, etc., never larger 1
= and better.
E M. D. KELLY,
The Old Reliable Jeweler. Z
'iS .rA .ls, Ala sge Az "a 1ItS.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
HERBERT RICHARDS
LOsessa Foot In a Railroad
Accident. 81

Herbert Richards, Oldest SON of
Mr.. Jno. w. Richards, was struck by
train at Moroa, H., Wednesday
and his left foot was mashed so bad,
ly that amputation was necessary, at
the ankle. He was flagman in the
service of the l. G. Railroad. His
mother and brother, Tom, went to
Moroa and are with him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
Burned With Iodine.

William Clark, infant son of CouR-
Gilman j. Miller Clark, got hold of a
bottle of iodine yesterday and while
playing with it the stopper came out
and the child was painfully burned
about the hands and face. Forum
ately he was discovered by Mrs
Clark before he got the poison in his
mouth.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
ADJUSTMENTS.

North Brothers, comedians, who
have been proclaimed the kings of
repertoire by press and public, will
begin a weeks engagement at Hol-
lands opera house, commencing next
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
JAMESTOWN CONTEST.
One More Entry and Nearly
All the Contestants
Move Up a Notch

There has been one entry since our
last report, Miss Cora Burt, in No.
l. Several of the contestants show
considerable gains since last report.
Yesterday g count showed the fol
lowing vote:
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15

The harder to please with clothes, the harder ne
sto fit the fasdious he regards style and deta
81 general the anxious to have him come here
for his Fall Winter Suit We want the hard tout man
with all his Notions and Ideas, We believe we
have an agreeable surprise in store for him.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian., 1906-12-15
Buried Here.

The body of Clark was brought to
this city and inferred yesterday
morning at Hopewell Cemetery. Ser
vices held at the grave by Rev. H,
d. Smith of the Christian church.
Mrs. Clark and other relatives came
with the body.