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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05

DR.. e. A. Johnson, Dentist, spent
the week in Leakesvllle as per ap-
pointment. The Doetor has located
in Meridian, but has agreed after the
insistence of his patrons here, to give
Leakesville a few move dates. This
contrary to his announced desermi-
nation. The Doctor is an obliRing
fellow and has allowed the persuasion
of our people to cause him to change
the former decision. Next week we
publish his date of coming.
Messrs E. L. Russell and r. n.
Mckay represented the citizens of
Merrill vicinage on last Monday in
presenting their needs and request
for new bridge over Mill Greek
near that thriving little city. The
Board of Supervisors heard their
petition and after careful conside-
ration of its merits granted them
the relief prayed for, by ordering
publication made calling for bidders
for erecting the same; contract to be
let at the February term.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05

Nr. Foster Tetldt.r is acting as
Agent in the absence OF Mr.. r. Flour
nov, who Is visiting relatives IN N :
per Mississippi towns.
The Board OF Supervisors had a
three day session this term, having
to assign Road Overseers to all the
different links OF the county, besides
transact an accumulation of routine
business incident to the FIRST meeting
OF the year.
Our local Bar, comprising ]. E.
Alderman, r. K. Sheehy and B. p.
Harrison borne off lsplendii good
share OF the business in this term of
the Chancery Court and were very
successful in their handling OF all
business itrusted to their profess
SIGNAL care.
We notice that the Methodists of
Lucedale are to be served this year
by the same pastor as last. Confer
ence returned Rev. C. G. Evans and
from the hearty expression Of the
Lucedale Plaindealer, we infer that
the re-appointment of the ministerial
gentleman, is acceptable to the flock.
Lucedale is in Greene county, but is
linked to different Presiding Elder
district from the Leakesville charge.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
Mississippi Legislature.
DAILY AND SUNDAY News WILL GIVE
NEWS AS IT HAPPENS.

Legislative subscribers have been
made a special rate during the ses-
sion, which will last three months
and possibly longer. This rate will
be: Daily and Sunday. for session,
81, %; per month. Daily and Sunday,
Soc; Sunday News only, six months,
Soc; Sunday News only. one year.
100.
AS will be seen you can get a seven
day paper for $1.25 during the ses-
sion. The News contains the full
Associated Press reports. It con-
tains full market reports.
The Sunday News contains full
telegraphic reports from every sec
ton of the globe, received over its
leased wires.
Those who wish to take advantage
of these special rates will be- required
to pay in advance. Address
EvEnIHa NKws.
Jackson. Miss.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
Contract Notice.

Notice is hereby given that con-
tract for the building of a bridge
over McInnis Mill creek between
twelve and fourteen feet above Dress
Ter and Hammond tram road cross
ing on said creek, on River road &C.
cording to plan and specifications on
file in Clerks Office viii be let to the
lowest responsible bidder at the
front door of the Court house in
Town of Leakesville, Miss, on the
first Monday the fifth day OF Febru-
airy, A. d. 1906. Bond viii be re-
quired according to law; the Board
reserves the right to reject any and
all bids. This january 4th, 1906.
S. r. MCKAY, Clerk.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
Horrors OF Dyspepsia.

Are endured by thousands who
know of no relief, no cure for this
dread complaint. That miserable feel
ing after eating, the morbid melan-
tchogy that makes life a daily torture
for the sufferer. yield 10 the prompt
|acsion OF Browns Iron Bitters on
the stomach md general system.
Browns Iron Bitters will cure In
digestion and Dyspepsia and all those
troubles of the stomach that are so
distressing. The dose is small and
the remedy is pleasant to take. Sold
by Faulk Drug Co.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
CHANCERY COURT.


The Chancery Court of Greene
County convened Monday. January
lst.. 1906, in regular session. with
Chancellor T. A. Wood, of Gulfport,
presiding.
Below we give q summary of the
business transacted of interest to
our readers and Of any consequential
Importance:
Divorce DEGREES granted: Lula
Williams VS. Chas. Williams. Isabel
Cannon vs. Jno. Cannon. Rode Sum-
lyn VS. Blunt Sunlyn. Ephraim Dam
iels VS. Neadie Daniels. w. A. Korn-
man vs. Maggie Kornman.
sUKDRY BUSINESS.
DEGREES were rendered IN the folio
wing causes: Matters of last will
and testament of Jno. T. 7. SchOulers
deceased. c.. L. Turner VS. NJ. G.
McInnis eft al. E. l.. Russell eft al VS.
M. ]. Il X. G.. r. r. Co. In the cause
of Hugh McInnis ct al VS. Dan Mcleod
ct al. The case was not at issue, a.
had not been set down for final hear
ing, pro confesso decree in this
cause, was taken, however, against
w. L. Turner, Dan Mcleod and un-
known heirs. This promises to be
an interesting litigation. as it in
wolves the title to some valuable
property situated in the town of
Leakesville. The heirs TO the Win
burn estate are co-defendants in the
suit as above styled, and are making
every effort to establish their owner
ship to the property in question.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
A Fearful Fate.

IL Is fearful fate to have to endure
she terrible soesare of piles. I can
sfuthfully say. writes Harry ColsOn
Of siasonsills. L.. that tor Blind,
bleeding, Itching and Protruding
Piles, Bucklens Art Salve is the
best cure made, n. fo cuts, burns
and bruises. Sold b IF llA Drug Co.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
Remarkable Cure

] was much afflicted with sciatica,
writes Ed. C. Mud, Iowaville, Kan.
going about on crutehes and suffer-
ing deal of pain. was induced to
try Billiards. Snow Liniment which
relieved me. / used three SOC bottles
1t is the greatest liniment ever us
ed: have recommended it to a num-
Der of persons; all express themselves
as being benefited by it. | now walk
without crutches, able to perform a
great deal of light labor on the farm.
Zoe, SOC and $1.00. Sold by Faulk
Drug Co.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
Artesian Well Contract Let

The Board of Supervisors let the
Artesian well contract last Monday
to John A. Seutter, of Pass Chris
tlan, Miss. Mr.. Seutter is to begin
work on same not later than March
LIST. He is conceded by the citizens
of the Coast to be a very successful
man at this business. The wei is to
be put down on the Court House
Square.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
A Remarkable Record

Browns Iron Bitters has twenty
six year record for curing Malaria
Weakness. indigestion, constipation,
and all stomach and liver troubles.
Nothing stronger can be said and
you can safely take this old and true
medicine and be sure OF cure. That
iron is the greatest strengthened
and tonic: world Is acknowledged
ph SIC ms. ~ ug Co.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
COMMISSIONERS SALE.
The State of Mississippi
Jackson County,
In the Chancery Court of said
County and State-In Vacation.
Mrs. L. A. Graves eft ais
VS.. No. 1922.
O. N. Graves, ct. al.

O. N. Graves, ct. al.
BY virtue of a decree of the Chan
Gerry Court of said County. render
ed in the above styled cause on the
9Th day of November. A. d. 1905.
in Vacation, /. the undersigned, duly
appointed Special Commissioner of
said Court, will, on the first Monday,
the 9th day of February, A. D. 1906,
between the hours of eleven O'Clock,
q. M. and four O'Clock p. M, sell at
public cutlery at Leakesville, Greene
county, Mississippi in front of the
front door of the Court House in
said town of Leakesville in said
Greene County, to the highest bid
der or bidders, for cash, the follow
ing described real estate, situated in
the county Of Greene. in the state of
Mississippi, to-wit: A certain parcel
of land in the town OF Leakesville.
Mississippi: Commencing at the n
e corner of the w 1 of the of
section 80. town ] south range 6 west
and running west 368 feet to place
of beginning and from said place of
beginning run thence west 152 feet,
thence south 208-7 10 feet, thence
east III feet and north l36 feet and
thence east 81 feet and thence north
72 feet back to place of beginning,
situated IN the NV of ne I of sec
80, tp. / S. range 6 west. Dated this
the Bird day of January, A. d. 1906.
S. r. MCKAY, special com.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
Holiday Hieh>Grade Fancy
Box Perfumes.

Just arrived, o nicely assorted line
OF the Famous Allen Perfumes. Fan
cy Box Designs suitable for Pres
ents. All the popular odors includ-
ed In this variety. Prices from 25c
to %. We have also made additions
to our Toilet Requisites for the sea-
SON. In Face Creams we have some
lovely packages TO offer both in Id
quid and Paste. Faux Drug Co.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
Charter Of lncsrpsrstisl
OF TEE
LeakeSville Brick and
THING COMPANY.

Be it known:
Sec. Cd That B. P. Harrison,
G. G.. Faux, Nat Owen, M. L. Bat
son and their associates and success
ors are hereby created and organized
a body polite and corporate in law,
under the name of The Leakesville
Brick & Filling CompaaEs with sue
cession for period of fifty (5O) years
and, -
Sec (2) That said CefpD1a4ion as
such, may sue and be sued, plead
and be implicated, prosecute and oe
prosecuted to Judgment and satisfac-
ton in all Courts of Law and Equity
may contract and be contracted with:
make and adopt corporate seal, and
the same change or alter at pleasure
and,
Sec (3) That the purposes for which
this Corporation is created, are to do
a general Manufacturing of Brick
and Thing, and
Sec (4) That said Corporation is
hereby authorized aud empowered to
organize and opperase NE Manufact
cot Brick and Thing. In the c,n
duct OF which. 10 mag buy, own, sell,
mortgage. CONVOY and lease real es-
tate, chooses In assioA, and chattcls of
all descriptions; may borrow, lend
money, and secure the same BIZ mort
gage or otherwise; may exercise all
the powers necessary to the proper
conduct of its business Aforesaid; and
NAV make al necessary bylaws, not
contrary to law; and may hypothicate
its franchises, and
Sec (5) That the domicile of said
Corporation shall be in LeakesvilIe,
Greene County, Mississippi, with
power to establish branch factories
elsewhere as the purposes OF said
Corporation may require, aud
Sec. 60 That the officers of said
Corporation shall be one President
one Vice President, one Secretary,
and one Treasurer, which two last
named offices may be held by one
and the same person, and
Sec. y That the Board of Directors
shall consist of three or more persons
not exceeding Ave, and the Presi-
dent, Vice. President land Secretary
shall be Directors: and the said
Board of Directors shall have the
power to delegate she' managing of
said business to such officers and a.
gents as she Board On Directors may
be empowered by shs bylaws 70 en-
pl0y, and
Sec. 81 That the Capital Stock OF
Said Corporation shall be $4,000. 90,
Give Thousand Dollars) divided into
shares of $50. Fifty Dollars) each;
but said Corporation may begin to
Operate when $4,000 1.-TWO Thousand
dollars) of said Capital Stock shall be
subscribed and paid for, and
Sec. % That, said Corporation shall
enjoy all the rights. privileges and
protection consistent with its purpos
es conferred by Chapter % of the
Annotated Code of Mississippi OF
1892, and the Amendments and, Addi-
tions thereto, and r.,s
Sec. 10Y That this Charter shall be
in effect from and after its approval
and recOrda+;nv, ~nrs,,;resl@ b. law.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05

FOR SALE-One 5 H. p. verti-
cal Gasoline Engine OF Regal make
only been used fifteen days. in good
condition. Reason for selling: have
no furthef use for 1t for one year.
For further information apply to
HERALD Office.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05

". T. Bai1sy =. c. RI ex
writes my vita ~ On su eri !,
five years With pIrsays IN be ar i.
when I was persuaded su. B LA
Snow Liniment which ured her
have also used it for old sores,
frostbites and skin eruption. II doe!
the work. Sold by Faux Drug CO..
The hot wave now doth pass away
And leave US all unvexed-
The weather bureau will display
The cold wave signal next.
washington Star.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05

Reggy-Why does Freddy have 50
deuced many broken cigars in his vest
pocket?
Ciarence-Sh. Freddy wants the
chaps to think no hugs 90 many girls,
50 he breaks the cigars and puts
them in hfs vest pocket every oven
Chicago Daily News
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05

Il wish were night Waterman"
WHY"
II could sleep all day and save my
,oard, and work all night and save ny
odxing. Cleveland Leader.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
Easy

r wonder n she would accept me. 4
| proposed to herr"
FL don't see why she shouldn't. She
scceptsd me last night "-Clevelan1
nofier.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05

201A1IY &1E1s
Herd never marry . pennies
lErench or British duks. 4.
Him--Good for you.
Her-Not II could get an America
on - coal baron. ] mean.--ChicaH
Sun.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
GREENE COUNTY HERALD.

gE-THE HERALD wants q correspondent az
every postofhce in Greene County ana "ila
gladly furnish stamps and STATIONERY 90 well
as enter complimentary upon our maiung MSS
the name Of any one who desires. IN TINS
way. 20 make THE HERALD more interesting
Go a greater number of our people.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1906-01-05
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul,
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific Line

This is the of The Overland Limited leaving Union
Passenger Station, Chicago COS and The California
Express at The California Express carries tourist
sleeping to California every day. Both trains carry
through standard sleepers.
The Sussex Republican., 1906-01-06
Knocked Unconscious

Mrs. Daniel w. Culver, wife oi
a well-known contractor and
builder was horribly hacked with Q
hatchet by a higwavman in Sea.
ford last Saturday night. The
woman had been out shopping and
was on her way home.
just after she passed
the residence of DIR. William F.
Haines, which is centrally located
and where many people are usual
ly passing she was attacked from
behind by the higbwayman and
struck with some sharp instrument
supposed to have been a hatchet as
one was found near the place of
the holdup. The robber then at
tempted to rob the woman of her
pocketbook, but as it was fastened
to her wrist he failed
Mrs. Culver's screams brought
assistance but the brute escaped.
Mrs. Culver lies in critical CON
dition with her skull cracked and
horrible cuts on her face. The
cash in her skull is four inches
long.
The Sussex Republican., 1906-01-06
BlSHOpvlLLE.

Miss Etha Morris has returned
from a visit to relatives and friends
in Philadelphia. She was accom-
panied home by her brother and
sister, Mr.. and Mrs. K. Morris.
Miss Florence Bishop spent X
mas with her parents, returning to
her duties Tuesday.
Miss Elsie Nelson left Tuesday
to resume her school duties.
Professor &. p. johnson of
Snow Hill spent part of Christ
mas with friends in town.
Walter Bowen of Newark paid
Charles Law a visit during Xmas.
The play entitled, Brother
against Brother" which was held
here during Xmas, will be exhibi-
ted at Selbyville on Saturday even
ing. January 9th, by the request Of
the people of that place. All are
cordially invited to attend.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben Townsend,
w. d. Bunting and wife and Mrs,
Hester Bishop spent Wednesday
of Xmas week at the home of L,
w. Bunting and wife.
Miss Edith Rayne is very i'll at
this writing.
Everett Layton spent a part of
Christmas week with his parents.
Charles Law has been visiting
Ernest p. johnson at Snow Hill.
Mrs. D. A. Moore and Mrs. Sa-
rah Williams returned from a vis-
it to Philadelphia on Monday.
The Sussex Republican., 1906-01-06
SOUTHWARK, PHILADEL pHIA.

Warm and pleasant; one can
scarcely realize that Santa Claus
has been and gone.
The Xmas entertainment was
held at Bethel M. e. Church Tues
day Evening. All enjoyed it both
young and old.
Mrs Matte Brasure gave party
IN honor of her Sunday school
class Saturday evening. A very
pleasant evening was spent in all
kind of games. Ice cream and
cake finished up the program
Mrs. James Bennett was called
home last week on the account of
the illness of her daughter-in- law
Mrs. Asa Bennett. We hope she
will soon recover.
Miss Eta Quillin is spending
the winter with her parents at
Ocean View.
John Reynolds has lost his
little son He was sick only q few
hours. We feel very sorry for the
parents.
Mack Long visited friends in
Philadelphia Sunday.
We are glad to say that Mrs. Ann
Hudson, IS years old is now able
to be out after fall down stairs
the night she arrived from Omar,
Del, at her daughters on S. 18th
street.She came off lucky ne bones
broken.
Andrew Murray has been spend
ing a few weeks with friends here.
His sister Miss Alice will return
home with him.
The Sussex Republican., 1906-01-06

Our public schools opened OF
| Tuesday after the vacation through
the Christmas holidays.
Julius Green has resigned al
nightwatchman and accepted 8
position in hotel at Lewes.
Governor Lea has appointed
William A. Warrington Notary
Public and Justice of the Peace
for Georgetown.
Lewes merchants began, the new
year by closing their stores prompt
ly at z o'clock each evening, as
the stores open early and the clerks
are obliged to work all day.
Constipation causes headache,
nausea, dizziness, languor, heart
palpitation. Drastic physics grippe,
sicken, weaken the bowels and
don't cure. Doan's Regulets act
gently and cure constipation. 25
cents. Ask your druggist.
On the Delaware railroad the
new rule of no passes went into
effect Monday and many paid fares
for the first time in years. The
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
has discontinued passes except
to employees and their families.
Walter Nevins, the 6-year-old
son of John w. Nevins of Seaford.
saved his 6months-old baby brother
from being burned to death on
Tuesday. The baby carriage in which
the child was asleep
caught fire from stove and
Walter seized a blanket and smoth-
cred the flames. The handles of
The carriage were burned off be-
fore the bov succeeded in extin-
gushing the fire.
Roy Thomas and Charles Ross,
swo young white men confined in
he jail here made their escape
Saturday evening of last week, by
saving a hole in the garret floor,
umping on the kitchen roof and
hen to the ground. The two men
ire still at large. Rov Thomas is
me of the 12 prisoners who escaped |
rom the jail last July, and cap
ured a few weeks after. Ross is
Waiting trial for larceny.
The Sussex Republican., 1906-01-06
PERSONALS
Mrs Harry Taylor is on the sicl

Mrs Harry Taylor is on the sick
list.
Mrs John Carey is in Philadel
phia.
Frank Hudson has been i'll tbil
week.
j. Ell. Davidson of Dagsboro, was
a visitor here Tuesday.
Miss Elsie Blizzard has been
visiting in Wilmington.
e. Conover of Newark, DEL,
was in town on Tuesday.
Mrs. Sue Warrington has been
visiting relatives in Milton.
Miss Fannie Faucett has been
visiting her sister in Lincoln.
Harry White of Wilmington, has
been visiting his sisters here.
Harvey Hastings of Bridgeville,
has been visiting relatives here
Mrs. Walter Wallace of Seaford,
has been visiting her parents here.
Miss Name Hammond has been
visiting her parents at Kleg Grange.
Miss Nell NAPLES of Milton, has
been visiting friends here this week
Alvin Burton of Angola, visited
his aunt, Mrs. James Marsh this
week.
Mrs. Reese Layton of Bridgeville,
has been the guest of her parents
here this week.
Mrs. Annie Moore of Bridge
vile, has been the guest of Mrs.
Mollie Richards
Miss Jennie Fooks of Philadel
phia, has been the guest of Miss
Margaret Robinson.
Miss Ethel Holt of Ocean View,
has been the guest of Miss Mary
Williams this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mark Cole and
children of Dover, have been visit
ing her parents here.
Edward 8. Burton of Virginia, |
is the guest of his sisters, Misses |
Julia and Clara Burton here.
Misses Maud and Sarah Black
stone of Millsboro, have been the
guests of Miss Marian Blackstone
here.
G.. w. Maull of Rutherford, N.
j., has been the guest of his par
ants, Postmaster and Mrs. j. H.
Maull.
Mr.. and Mrs. Quicker and daugh
ter of Lancaster, Pa, have been
guests of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs
W. w. Rawlins.
DIR. and Mrs. George Messick of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. O. Wells
If Millsboro, and Mrs. j. @. Carr of
Milford, have been guests of DIR.
ind Mrs. j. w. Messick this week.
The Sussex Republican., 1906-01-06

Speaking of what a newspaper
does for a community. United
States Senator Davis of Illinois,
made an address that remains ever
green in the memories of newspaper
men. He said; Every year every
local paper gives from so to 5000
free lines for the benefit of the
community in which it is located.
No other agency can or will do this
The editor in proportion to his
means does more for his own town
than any other man. He ought to
be supported not because YOU hap
pen to like him or admire his
writing the best, but because
local paper is the best investment
a community can make"
The Sussex Republican., 1906-01-06
Cranberry Sherbet.

Boil one quart Of cranberries in
one pint of water until the skins
burst; strain and add two cupfuls
of granulated sugar, the juice of
two lemons, and one tablespoonful
of gelatin which has been softened
in cold water and dissolved over
hot water. Freeze to mush, using
equal parts Of ice and salt. This is
a delicious accompaniment to the
turkey dinner,
The Sussex Republican., 1906-01-06
Jamalcsn Lady Speaks
Highly of ChamberIain's
Cough Remedy.

Mrs. Michael Hart. wife of the
superintendent of Cart Service at
Kingston, Jamaica, West Indies
Islands, says that she has for some
years used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy for coughs, Group and
whooping cough and has found it
very beneficial. She has implicit
confidence in it and would not be
without bottle of 1t in her home.
Sold at Marshall & Chipman's
Drug Store,
The Sussex Republican., 1906-01-06

Little Olive Hudson spent seve.
raj days last week with her aunt,
Edith Magee near Selbyville.
Calvin Pennewill of Ocean View
made a short visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Harry Goodwin last week.
Francis Furman was the guest
OF friends in Selbyyille, Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Tubbs
spent one day last week with rela-
tives near Bishopville.
Miss Maggie Evans spent We'd
nesday with Mrs. Maggie Hudson.
Some people visit early in the
morning, but we never heard of one
going for breakfast until last
week."
The Sussex Republican., 1906-01-06
We Convince Sceptics.

Colds, Catarrh and Catarrhal Head
ache Relieved in 10 Minutes and
Cured by DIR. Agnew's Catarrhal
Powder.
Here's one Of thousand such
testimonies. Rev. A. ID. Buckley,
of Buffalo, says: 81 wish all to
know what a blessing DIR. Agnew's
Catarrhal Powder is in a case of
Catarrh. l was troubled with this
disease for years, but the first time
| used this remedy it gave most de-
lghtful relief. l now regard my
self entirely cured" %
DIR. Agnew's Pills are delightful,
40 doses 10 cents.
Sold by Marshall & Chipman,
The Sussex Republican., 1906-01-06

Many hearts were saddened on
hearing Of the death of Mrs. Flor
ence Pennewill who resided in this
town, but died in Philadelphia on
Friday, December 22nd. She lived
a beautiful christian life and was
loved by all who knew her. Her
remains were brought here on
Monday and funeral services were
held in M. E. Church, conducted
by Rev. James Conaway. She
leaves young husband and many
friends to mourn their loss