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The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-07-26
ENTERTAINMENTS

All social events this week wer,
cancelled, owing to the sad deatl
Of one of Lexington's most honorec
citizens.
On Thursday Of last week Miss
Floyd Wilson entertained the s. S.
Club. The meeting was unusually at
tractive, the tables being placed on the
vide galleries. Oriental awning with
pot plants added great beauty to the
already lovely surroundings and the
guests were 10th to leave after the
exciting games and delicious refresh
ments. The prizes, exquisitely hand
wrought robes de mutt, were present
ed Mrs, W. l.. Walton for high score
and Mrs. Crane for consolation.
Last Saturday evening, Mrs. W. K.
burden entertained with an elegant
dining in honor of Mrs. NJ. L. Sticler,
Of Yazoo City. Nine elaborate cours-
es were served, The thoughtful hos
pltality of the hostess perfected the
enjoyment of the elaborate menu
Mrs. c. c. Swinney entertained
Mrs. I. G. James, Of Sharkey, with a
beautifully planned luncheon. This
was one Of the daintiest affairs of the
season.
Some of the young folks are max
ing efforts to erect q Country Club
house. Nothing would add 30 much
to the pleasure Of all. The intention
is to heautify grounds and fit them
with conveniences for golf, tennis,
croQuet and other outdoor sports,
"lOa later on lake for rowing. The
house is to be fitted up according to
the modern Country Club buildings.
Those who have lived in or visited
towns that were fortunate in possess
inc such luxury will readily soc
what an addition this would be to oul
town, with our beautiful growth Of
wild flowers, lovely grounds coult
soon be made ready for driving. Lei
all help the young folks In this under
taking and at the same time secure
place of which Lexington will be
proud and to which even the oldest
may 60 and spend many pleasant
hours.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-07-26
PICNIC AT MACEDONIA.

The picnic held at Macedonia yes
terday was largely attended, and
proved a most felicitous affair. There
was superabundance of eatables,
and the addresses delivered were a
yeritable feast of reason and a flow
Of soul" Senator H. Fl. Elmore, Par
ham Williams and Col. Sam Ham, of
Coahoma, candidate for Congress from
this district, addressed The assem-
blage, and their efforts made a favor
able impression upon their auditors.
DR.. r. H. Baker went to the How
ard neighborhood this morning on
professional business.
G. S. Beall, Mr.. and Mrs. G. S. Beall,
Jr., Misses Katherine and Amy Beall,
of Durant; Mr.. and Mrs. Jones A..
Gilliland, Of Kosciusko; A. W. Hook
er, of Lebanon, Tenn, MIR. and Mrs.
| W. j. Grace, Of Emory; Miss Della
Mcleod, of New Orleans, Duncan
Mcleod, of Rising Sun; Marvin Stan
ley, Of Thornton; Mr.. and Mrs. Liddell
Small, of Winona, were among those
from distance attending the funeral
of the late Hon. H. S. Hooker today.
Russell and Clifton Booth and ]. l..
McRae, Of Acona, are in Lexington
today.
w. D. Wilson, Of Jackson, with the
Gullett Gin Co., came over from
Mileston, where he is erecting an up
to date ginning system for Mrs. Miles,
and spent Sunday with his grand-fath-
er, j. +. Wilson, Of Cleveland.
| Fl. e. Buck is down from Acona to-
day.
P. and Q. Ingold have moved their
saw mill from Liberty Chapel to Pro-
vidence Plantation where they now
are ready to serve the trade.
Geo. A. Wilson, Jr,, of Schlater, ar
rived this morning.
Mrs. G. M. Shaw left this morning
| for her home at Robinsonyille, Miss
from a pleasant visit to her brother,
E. F. Rhes.
Bishop Theodore DuBose Bratton
held services at st. Mary's Episcopal
church Sunday morning and evening
At the morning service Mrs. DR.. J. H
McBee was confirmed.
C. Sudbeek visited Tchula yester.
day.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-07-26
DURANT'S MUNICIPAL PRIMARY.

Durant will hold a democratic pri-
mary election on August 9TH, 1906,
to select candidates for the various
city Offices. Officers Of the election
will be: f. c. Mayfell, r. P. Joyce
and j. c. Shine, managers: Fred Car
den and j. s. Kea!hofer, clerks: ]. +,
Howard, bailifF. The announced can
didates are: For mayor, P. NJ. Ell
more, ]. NJ. Morgan and j. W. Me-
Lellan; for marshal, A. G. Sproles
and ]. T. Howard; for treasurer, J.
A. Dicken, J. s. Weatherby and 6. s.
Beall, Jr.;; for clerk, D. E. Roberts.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-07-26
LAU N D R Y

l am agent for the best steam
laundries in the south and guar
antee good work and prompt
delivery. Phone 1856, Bank
Annex Shaving Parlor.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-07-26
MRS. MARY BAUGHN.

Mrs. Mary Baughn died at the re-
sidence Of her daughter, Mrs. 7. W.
Garnett, at Oregon, yesterday, after
a prolonged illness, at the age OF
about seventy years, and the
funeral was held at IL o'clock
this morning. Mrs. Baughn was a
sister of j. NJ. Jackson and Thos,
jackson, and most estimable Chris
tian lady. The grief-stricken rela-
tives have the sincere sympathy Of all
in their bereavement.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-07-26
REV. BERRYHlLL RESIGNS.

AT the close Of the morning ser,
vices at the Presbyterian Church last
Sunday, Rev, G, 4. Berryhill rendered
his resignation as pastor, having ac.
cepted the call extended him by the
church at Holly Springs. His resig-
nation was accepted, Rev, Berryhill
has had charge Of the Lexington and
Durant Presbyterian churches for a
period Of five years, and has an ex-
tensive acquaintanceship throughout
the county, all of whom deeply re-
gret bis leaving.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-07-26
MORRIS ELLINGTON.

Mr.. 3. II. Morris and Miss Amanda
Ellington, both Of Bowling Green,
were married at the residence Of the
officiating clergyman, Rev. ]. T. Ellis,
at Durant, Wednesday. Their large
circle Of friends extend conqratula-
tions and wish them a full measure Of
happiness.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-07-26
INSTITUTE FOR WHITE TEACHERS.

An institute for the white teachers
of Holmes county, will be held here
one week, beginning August 9th,
conducted by Prof. ]. &. Brown and
Miss Belle PRESLEY.
The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1906-07-26

MS resignation rs pastor, having ac
cepted the call extended him by thC
church at Holly Springs. His resig
nation was accepted, Rev. Berryhil
has had charge Of the Lexington an(
Durant Presbyterian churches for ;
period Of five years, and has an ex.
tensive acquaintanceship throughout
the county, all of whom deeply re.
greet bis leaving.
Hon, A, NJ. Pepper visited Durant
professionally Saturday,
Mrs. R. Il. Wilburn is at Goodman,
assisting in nursing Mr., and Mrs. R.
NJ, Lipsey's baby, which has been
very ILL
VIM. Myers, Of Acona, was noted
among the visitors to our city today.
Parham Williams went to Shackle-
ford's Switch this evening and brought
back Mrs. Williams and children
who have been visiting there,
Mrs, Wheatley, of Howard, is on
the sick list this week, we regret to
learn.
Miss Adele Herbert left Tuesday
evening for Greenwood.
Mrs. G. Sudbeck and two daughters
left yesterday for Bentonia to visit
Mrs. Sudbeck's sister, Mrs. ]. Il. Har.
ris, From there they 60 to Benton
to attend a picnic.
s. h. Tate, of Bowling Green, made
the county capital Il visit today.
The Lord had the right idea wher
he made man. He said il was not
good for man to be alone, but he'd he
made more than one wife for Adam
there would have been more trouble
than there was in the shade of thai
.old apple tree.
). T. Swiuney, David Wilson, Jot
Moore, Misses 0phelia Swinnov, MARY
Watson and Nellie Logan, attended
dance at Owens Wells Tuesday night
W. G, Crotty went to Koscinsk,
this morning.
Jack Reeves, of Reeves, was bust
ness visitor to Lexington Tuesday.
Mr., and Mrs. Sam Herman re,
turned Monday from their trip to the
Gulf coast.
Frank Attneaye, who is a guest at
Owens Wells, visited Lexington yes
terday
Il, l. Taylor, of Bowling Green,
was noted en- our. busy marts Tuesday
!. IL Truitt was over from Bowl
ing Green Tuesday selling water mel
ons. r..
&, L. Stevens, Of Acona, was here
on business Tuesday.
Prof. J, I. King, organizer of Co
lumbian Woodmen lodges, spent Tues
day in Lexington.
]. i. Wallace, Of Coxburg, mingled
with friends in Lexington Tuesday.
Mrs. DR., Baker and daughter went
to Greenwood Monday to see Mrs.
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Arizona silver belt., 1906-04-26
SUM MONS

Justice Court, Globe Precinct, in ant
 for the County of Gila, Territory oi
 Arizona.
 Wm. Mill Williams, plaintiff, vs. Walter Pendergraft and Myrtle Pen dergraft, his wife, defendants, sum- mons.
 Action brought in the Justices Court of Globe Precinct, in and for the Coun- ty of Gila, Territory of Arizona:
 The Territory of Arizona sends Greet ing to Walter Pendergraft and Myrtle Pendergraft.
 You are hereby summoned and re- quired to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plaintiff, in the Justices Court of Globe Precinct, in and for the County of Gila, in the Territory of Arizona, and answer the complaint filed in said Justices Court at Globe, in said County within five days (exclusive of the day of service) after the service upon you of this summons if served in this pre- cinct; but if served without this pre- cinct, but in the county, ten days; if served out of the county, fifteen days; in all other cases twenty days, or judg- ment by default will be taken against you.
 Given under my hand at Globe, Ari- zona, this 18th day of April, 1906.
 5t HINsoN THOMAS, Justice of the Peace of Globe Precinct.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-04-26
ORDER TO snow CAUSE

In the Probate Court, Gila County, Arizona
 In the Matter of the Estate of Chris-
 tian Nelson, Deceased. Order to
 Show Cause Why Order of Sale of Real Estate Should Not be Made:
 It Appearing to this Court, by the petition this day presented and filed by E. M. Bode, the administrator of the estate of Christian Nelson, deceased, that it is necessary to sell the whole or some portion of the real estate belong. ing to the estate of the said decedent, to .pay debts of decedent and the ex- penses and charges of administration. It is Therefore Ordered by this Court, That all persons interested in the estate of said deceased appear before the said Probate Court Gn Fri day, the 24th day of May, 1906, at the hour of 10 o'clock a. m. of said day, at the court room of said Probate Court, in the town of Globe, County of Gila, Territory of Arizona, to show cause why an order should not be granted to said administrator to sell all of said estate. And that copy of this order be published four successive weeks in the ARIZONA SILVER BELT, a newspa- per printed and published in said county.
 Dated this l7th day of April, 1906.
 P. C. ROBERTSON,
 5t Judge of the Probate Court
Arizona silver belt., 1906-04-26
SUMMONS

In the District Court, Fifth Judicial
 District, Territory of Arizona, in and
 for the County of Gila.
 Charlotte Vawn, plaintiff, vs. John Vawn, defendant.
 Action brought in the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona. in and for the County of Gila, and the complaint filed in said County of Gila, in the office of the clerk of said District Court.
 The Territory of Arizona sends greet ing to John Vawn, defendant:
 You are hereby summoned and re- quired to appear in an action brought against you by the above named plant if, in the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Gila, and answer the complaint filed with the Clerk of the Court at Globe, in said county, Ga copy of which complaint ac- companies this summons), within twenty days, Exclusive of the day of service) after the service upon you O, this summons-if served in this county,
Arizona silver belt., 1906-04-26

in all other cases thirty days-or judg- ment by default will be taken against you according to the prayer of said complaint.
 And you are hereby notified, that if you fail to appear and answer the said complaint, as above required, the said plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief therein demanded, and for costs and disbursements in this behalf ex- pended.
 Given under my hand and seal of the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County of Gila, this 18th day of April, A. D. 1906.
 lSeal CHAs. T. MARTIN,
 Clerk. Attest: A true copy of original sum- mons.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-04-26

Pursuant to recess the board re. Sumed session at ? o'clock p. m.
 Present D. Devore and w. II. But Ter and w. D. Fisk, clerk.
 A petition having been presented signed by S. L. Gibson and 63 others claiming to be bona fide electors of the Territory of Arizona, praying this Board to establish an election precinct to be known as Summit precinct, coun- ty of Gila, Territory of Arizona.
 Thero having been no protest filed against the granting of such petition. it appearing to the Board that such election precinct is necessary and pro- ger, upon motion duly carried, it was resolved that an election precinct be established in said Gila county to be known as Summit precinct, to be bounded and described as follows:
 Beginning on the boundary line be- tween Gila and Pinal counties, in Ari- zOna; at the summit of Watershed Butte; running thence southerly along said boundary line to Mineral creek; thence easterly to and including the Hog Ranch; thence northerly to and including the Schulz Ranch" thence northwesterly to Needle noun tain; thence southwesterly to the point of beginning.
 Petition for local option was then considered as follows:
 To the Honorable Board of Supervis-
 ors of Gila County,
 Gentlemen:- We, the undersigned, citizens and residents, and voters re- siding in that subdivision of Gila coun- ty, Arizona Territory, known as the Summit Election District, particularly described as follows, respectfully peti- ton your honorable Board to order that an election be held to determine whether or not the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited within the sad district, which said district is par ucularly described as follows, towit: Beginning at point on the boundary hne between Gila and Pinal counties, Known as Watershed Butte, running thence southerly along said line to Mineral creek, thence easterly to and including the Hog Ranch; running thence northerly to and including the Schulz Ranch" running thence horthwesterly to Needle mountain; running thence southwesterly to the
Arizona silver belt., 1906-04-26

NEW TRANSFER LINE-J. A. HOL-
 liday has established Transfer Line in Globe, headquarters at Wm. Mill Williams store in North Globe. All kinds of joabing and heavy transfer work done promptly. Phone l21.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-04-26

It appearing to the board that the law in such cases had been complied with, upon motion duly carried it was ordered that ar election be held by the qualified voters residing in the following described sub- division on the 4th day of May, as gen. eral elections are required to be held.
 Said subdivision being particularly described as follows:
 Beginning at point on the boundary line between Gila and Pinal counties, known as Watershed Butte, running then southerly along said line to Min eral creek, thence easterly to and in cluding the "Hog ranch" running thence northerly to and including the Schulz ranch, running thence north westerly to Needle mountain, running thence southwesterly to the point of beginning.
 And it appearing that no regular polling place has been established with in said subdivision. upon motion it was ordered that the boarding house at Gibson's camp be designated and made the voting place within said subdivis- ion for the purposes of election.
 And upon further motion it was or dered that the following named resi- dents of said subdision shall constitute the election board of such election:
 s. L. Gibson, Inspector.
 w. ]. Feagles, Judge.
 J. c. O'Connor, Judge.
 Petition for local option was then considered as follows:
 To the Honorable Board of Supervis-
 ors of Gila County:
 Gentlemen:-
 We, the undersigned voters residing within that certain subdivision of Gila county, Arizona territory. particularly described as follows, to wit:
 Beginning at the northwest corner of section twenty-five in township one north range l5 east G & s R Base and Meridian, running thence north four miles to the northwest corner of section one, of said township, running thence east three miles to monument, run ming thence south four miles to a mon- running thence west three miles to the point of beginning, and compris- ing a subdivision and district four miles long and three miles wide, and being subdivision of Globe precinct, petition you that you or der that an election be held within said to determine whether or not the sale of intoxicating liquors shall be prohibited within said subdivision.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-04-26
GiIa County Children Depend ant Upon County to be
 Taken Care of
LOCAL OPTION PETITIONS
Granted and Elections Ordered De- mands Allowed and Ordered Paid The Board Adiourns to Meet on Tuesday, May 18th
GLOBE, Arizona, April l6, 1906.

GLOBE, Arizona, April l6, 1906.
 Pursuant to adjournment the Boart met at 9:30 o'clock a. m.
 There were present D. DevOre, chair. man: w H. Butler, member; and w D. Fisk, clerk. Absent, w. c. Col cord.
 Mir. A. H. Gunnett, representing Chldren's Home Society of California, appeared before the Board and pro. posed that pauper children dependent upon the county be placed in such home and cared for until discharged at cost of 5000 for each child.
 Upon motion duly carried. such prop. osition was accepted, provided that no further expense be incurred by the county.
 Upon motion duly carried warrant and voucher No. 10 for $25OO. .OO, drawn upon the court house and jail building fund in favor of Peter Wilson, account contract, was approved.
 Upon motion the following demands were allowed and warrants ordered drawn upon the general fund in pay ment thereof.
 E. T. Stewart, surveying ......... S24 50 Lewis Bowman, bounty ............ 6l % Arthur Mankins, bounty. 27 co Gia Lumber O., lumber~......... l4 % G. F. Dodge, reporting, justice
 of the peace court .........."... 55 c. M. Allison, repairs, record
 CTS office. ......................"...... Q % First National Bank, refund of
 taxes ................................ GA II Wm. Ryan, supplies ~.......... 3 80 Upon motion the board took a recess until o'clock p. m.
Arizona silver belt., 1906-04-26

Upon consideration of said petition, upon motion duly carried itwas ordered as follows, towit:
 ORDER
 It appearing to the Board upon an examination of the petition of c. H. Watts and sixty others, which petition has been duly filed with the Board, that more than fifty voters, residing within that certain subdivision of Globe precinct, in Gila county, Arizona Ter ritory, particularly described in said petition, and hereinafter particularly described, have petitioned this Board to order that an election be had to de- termine whether or not the sale of in- toxicating liquor shall be prohibited within the said subdivision:
 Now, therefore, pursuant to the law
Arizona silver belt., 1906-04-26

5. Gasway F. Henrikson
 Jas. McGowan G. Nyleand
 Lewis Elliott Geo. R. Arnold
 M. l.. Ashton Geo. Star
 John c. Whalen James Garrett
 Ben Parker J. A. Harper A. J. Tywan E. Holt
 T. A. Bray T. M. Cadle c. o. White k. L. Bell
 H. J. Donnelly A. E. Howell J. l.. Stidhorn M. G. Boyd N. $. Boner E. P. Whelan R. l.. HensbersOn J. P. Whelan Dan Casey T. R. Whelan P. J. Grorlen Fred Beck Adamson Smith A. Banman Buck Terry R. H. Hammer J. M. Bice c. k. Beck O. E. Bonner A. l.. Smith H. T. Yeoman J. M. Frederick J. T. Boase l.. G. Stewart
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
IN HOME OF RECLUsE.
Rufus Kings Search After Sister-in
 Laws Death Reveals Money.

Middletown, N. Y, July 10.--Large sums of money have been found hid den in the home of Mrs Margaret King, anL.ged recluse who died in Montgomery, this county, few days ago.
 Rufus King of New York, broth CT of Mrs Kings deceased husband,' is the executor of the estate. When the executor commenced a search of the premises he found only cents in an old pocketbook.
 When colored servant insisted that there must be more money, MT King made another search. This time he unearthed a number of bills in an envelope concealed in an old trunk. Similar envelopes filled with money were discovered in various other places. amounting to thousands 0. dollars in all
 Mrs King had kept small account in the local bank and paid all bills by check. many of the checks amounting to only 50 or 60 cents. She had not left her home in seven years.
 It is stated that besides a small for tune in cash and the property in Montgomery, Mrs King owned much real estate in New York city and Brooklyn, some of the most valuable being on Sixth avenue, Manhattan.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
HELD MEMORIAL SERVICE.
A Large Gathering Coneregated at St
 Paul's Cathedral To-day.

London, July 10.-A memorial ser vice for the American and Canadian victims of the Salisbury railroad dis aster of July took place in St Pauls cathedral to-day in the presence of a very large . congregation, including Ambassador whitelaw Reid and the stan of the American embassy, Mrs Reid, Mrs Carter. Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, the Canadian high commissioner. and Lady Strathcona and Mount Royal: Lord Mayor Wal ter Vaughan Morgan and the sheriffs of London, in their official robes: C.. Johnstone. representing the colonial office: Sir Daniel Hunter McMillan. Lieut-Governor of Manitoba. and of ficials of the Southwestern Hallway and of the American Steamship line.
 Most of those who were bereaved by the accident were represented by members of the family or friends, among them being Mrs Henry Duveen for Mrs Cossitt. of New York. who Is on her way to the United States with her husbands body; C. A. Mills for the late John F.. Mcdonald. of New York city: and Colonel McPherson for his brother-in-law. the lnie Walter Bar wick. of Toronto. The service. which was fully choral. was conducted by the dean of St Paul's assisted by Archdeacon Sinclair.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1906-07-10
Higgins Pardon. wickes.

ALBANY, N. Y.. July Ex-Governor Higgins has commuted the sentence of Thomas P. Wickes. the New York lawyer who was sentenced. to. . years imprisonment on Blackwell's island up- on conviction of blackmail in the writ ing of the notorious Lewis Jarvis" letters. In these letters he sought, as 1t was alleged, to secure advantages in legal business by writing letters about himself, signing them Lewis Jarvis" Wickes' friends have secured busi- ness opening in Alaska for him, and the governors action is conditional upon his going there.