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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22
Valid Claims s25, coo.

Boston. Receiver Jeremiah Smith,
of the Consolidated Ubero plantation,
announced that valid claims against
the company may not exceed $25,O0O
in which event the creditors will re-
ceive about so cents ON the dollar
The U5ero Company was placed ip
the hands of a receiver about year
ago, following the arrest of Ferdinand
E. Borges, It's president, who was sub
sequently sent to prison for swindling.
Former Congressman Owen, of In
diana, Who was indicted IN connec-
tion vita she case, was never appre-
lhended.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22
Wheeling. ". Va.-Eighteen per

Wheeling, " Va.-Eiighteen per-
sons are kaio~h to have lost their
lives an line early morning fire that
occurred at the pant of the War
wick Pottery Company, which is lo-
cs.ed in the flooded district.
Because of a'ae wa-srs surrounding
ff'e burned distfict is was impossible
FIR the fire apparatus to reach tae
scene. The tironen pressed into SER
vice all tllr boats that could be se-
cured and carried the lines of hose
- !1.a burning building by this means.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22
New Implement For Road Making.

New Implement For Road Making.
A patent was granted to William
L. Baker for machine for improving
gravel and dirt roads. This machine
is destined, it is said, to revolution
ize road making in this country. An
effort is being made in the rural dis
tricts to induce farmers to improve
the roads along their own premises
without charging their time to the
township. When this is done there
will be good roads, as it is possible
for every mile of road in the State
to be improved in one week if all
use the drag. 1t is said that the
township trustees are willing to fur
nish this simple machine in sufficient
quantities for all, if the people will
agree to use them. AS they are used
when the roads are wet, the farmer
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

gAt the annual meeting of the Far
mars Educational and Co-Operativs
Union held in jackson recently, the
following resolution with reference
to telephones in Mississippi was of
fered by S. H. Speck of Union coun-
ty and unanimously adopted:
"WIIEREAS-We view with great
concern and apprehension the rapid
tendency toward consolidation OF
all telephone interests of the State
of Mississippi into one gigantic cor
poration, thereby eliminating the
equitable rates and satisfactory SER
vice assured by legitimate competi-
ton, and
"WHEREAS-The arbitrary charg-
ses and regulations for rural service
has made it a great burden, and IN
many instances, absolutely prohibited
the use Of phones by people of our
rural communities, and realizing as
we do, the great convenience and val
ue of such if extended to all parts
of our State, therefore be it
"RESOLVED-That we urgently
memorialize the Mississippi Railroad
Commission to at once take steps TO
regulate these charges and conditions,
assuring to the people Of every COM
munity of the State a service COM
mensurate with their needs and ct
rates that are equitable and just to
all parties concerned, and not prohIb-
atory as is the case at present. F"
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Supt. Smith of Holmes county has
not rested after putting on foot
competitive corn growing club among
the school boys of his county, but is
organizing the girls into a cooking
and domestic science club. A list Of
prizes is offered the girls for excel
lence in making bread, cakes, rolls,
pies, cite. These prizes will be award
ed on the gala day at Lexington
when the corn contest is decided.
Pity It's that every county does not
have man with the energy and orig
lnality of Prof. Smith at the head
of their schools. The interesting con-
tests originated by him will be worth
many thousand dollars to Holmes
county-in in the next few years, to say
nothing of what it means for the
future.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Leland in Washington county 10
experiencing healthy growth and is
assuming the airs of a city right
along. 1t is in one Of the richest
sections Of the great delta and there
is no reason why it should not become
one of the leading commercial centers
Of that section.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

A large tract of $500 acres near
Green Bay. Wis, will be drained and
used for raising celery. The plan As
to divide the tract into forty-acre lots
to be leased to small farmers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Supt. ]. B. Eckles of Pamela coun-
ty, is encouraging the boys of the
public schools in that county to in
berest themselves in agriculture and
proposes that the winners Of each coa-
test be sent as delegates to the State
Agricultural Association to compete
for the prizes offered by the fair in
November. A long list of agricultural
products will be grown by the boys
of this county. And the movement
slanfed such short time ago is gain
ing strength day by day.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Meladville realizes the Importance Of
good school facilities and has started
movement to supply an up-to-date
building for the children of the town
and community. The agitators Of
this proposition are exactly right and
every one interested in the welfare Gf
the community should lend helping
hand. A town and surrounding coun-
try are largely judged by the schools
and churches and Meadville is as
much entitled to both of these evid-
ences Of thrift and enlightenment as
any place in the State.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

It was rumored in New York that
J. P. Morgan has oug.ed Hartman
from control of tae so-ealled Harri-
rruan roads 80.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

A New York dispatch stated thai
Ebert H. Gary had succeeded George
w. Perkins as chairman of the United
States Steel Corporation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

can improve the road at time when
he could do nothing else. The drag
is said to work equally well on clay,
gumbo, sand or gravel. This ma
chine costs but trifie, fifteen dollars,
and 1t will practically last for years.
The process of making an improved
surface on a road by dragging is not
new, as it has been tried and found
aR admirable plan, but this machine
is new and, no doubt, solves the
problem of good roads for the future.
Something must be done if the people
would retain their rural mail deliY-
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Gov. Blanchard characterized tie
Monroe dynching as disgrace to
stne Stat" in a telegram to the sheriff
of Ouachita parish.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Speak well of your neigbbor or
Keep your speaker shut Kickers and
gamblers together with backbiters,
should be deported to Kansas aud
kicked to death by grasshoppers.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

j. W. McRaven Of Newton, has the
champion ducks until some other Sec
ton is heard from. Two Of them
nested together and he found "a eggs
in the nest. If the hens could be
induced to do half so well at tao
proper season there would be double
profit in the poultry business.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

The Monongaheln, Allegheny and
Ohio Rivers were reported falling rap
idly. Flood losres in Allegheny coun-
ty were placed at over $9,0n0,000.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22
Oklahoma Bank R.nhhed

Lambert, Ol0la.-TEe safe IN the
Farmers Bank was dynainited, alG
tEle robbers escaped with several thou
sand dollars.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Pittsburg advices stated that ths
flood in Western Pennsylvania had
broken all records. Fourteen fabai-
ties were reported.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Tie first examination of. applicants
for consnlslips under civil service
regulations N.s held IN Washington.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

y. W. Day of Crystal Springs,
originator of the Day apple, recently
presented the State with 200 hardy
trees. They were planted on the
farms for convicts and will be care
fully looked after. It was an espe-
cially commendable act on the part
Of Mr.. Day who is good citizen all
over.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

District Attorney Jerome succeed
ed IN getting the testimony of Hum-
mel before dale Thaw jury.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

AsldreGv Thomas, convicted Of the
murder of lis wife, was hanged at
Mobile.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Laurel is endeavoring to secure
free mail delivery again. The post
Office receipts are sufficiently large
and there seems to be no reason why
this piney woods metropolis should
not get what is wanted.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Dave Martin of Tallahatchie county
killed twenty-months old pig that
dressed $40 pounds. Tallahatchie
can raise just as good hogs as any
section of the country. Mr.. Martin
has proven the truth Of this asser-
ton.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

The good old county of Pontotoc
fell in line on the 9th with the final
organization of corn growing con-
test with large number Of the boys
is the public schools entered for the
premiums offered. Prof. J. A. Donald
son OF the Ecru school was elected
President Of the organization and on
the 30th he hopes to have 200 boys in
terested in the scheme and striving
for excellence in the production Of
this great staple crop. The merchants
of Pontotoc enfered heartily INTO the
plan and are offering handsome prizes
to stimulate the boys and encourage
them to use THEM best effCGss in the
prize winning Lime Porltotoc is already
q corn growing county, but with the
stimulus to be given by this move, 1t
will go higher in the scale of growing
everything needed at home. This
move should be worth thousands Of
dollars to Pontotoc county IN the next
few years, and to the whole State Of
Mississippi, by setting an example
that will be emulated by all wide
awake communities. The gentlemen
at the head Of the movement are de-
serving of highest praise for their
good Offices.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Three men were wounded in a f ght
in tbs Fnilroad shops al Meridian.
Miss.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

The Hazlehurst Courier recently
1Bued AN Illustrated magazine edition
that does great credit to the paper
and will prove of estimable benefit
to the town and surrounding country.
The many advantages of that section
are portrayed in a pleasing and con-
vincing manner, and he who reads
cannot help being impressed with
the showing made. Editor Hawkins
is doing a good work and deserves the
splendid patronage and support that
IS being accorded him by the people
of Hazlehurst and Copiah county.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

The Akutan Island volcano, off the
Alaskan cost, was reported IN erup-
ltion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

1t was runored that tiles Prince Of
Wales had lot heavily by the furry
in American stocks.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Nicaragua formally recognized the
II0ndRpanian reyDlaticn,s.s as allies.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Fishing is said to be fine on the
coast and numbers Of people are sud-
denly attacked with a disease that
nothing short of a few days in that
delightful section will remedy.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

The recent order for a 1000 -<le
book for $40, or two cents per mile,
will be a great help to few persons
in Mississippi, but the poor fellow
who saves for months to take trip
to see his folks will still pay the old
three cents. Pledge your legislative
candidates to a two-cent law that will
apply to all alike and no favorites.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

The Oklahoma Constitutional Con-
veG1tion completed its labors and adj
journed.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Last November in Jacksonville, Fla.
the writer in an address advocated
the use of linters, storm cotton and
low grades generally for wrapping
cotton. The idea was termed sophis-
try by some present and thoroughly
impracticable. The majority howev-
er, concured. The Farmers Union
Of Mississippi proposes to demon
strate that low grades can be used
TO advantage in covering cotton, fer
tili7ers and stuff of a like nature.
And why notq If we never make an
effort the jute bsgging trust will con-
tinue to extort unreasonable prices
for their goods. It is to be hoped
chat every farmer, be he Union man
or not, will use just as much cotton
bagging this fall as possible and give
10 the monopolistic gentlemen wac
own the bagging trust a lesson that
will be long remembered.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Speaker Cannon and party visited
the Culebra cut
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Gulfport and Cunkey are in the
lime light, or rather the oil light,
having recently discovered distinct
indications of oil. In both instances
crude oil has been found exuding
from the ground. While we do not
need Mr.. Rockefeller and monopolis-
tic cohorts, it would be pleasant to
see crude petroleum squirting from
the ground in old Mississippi.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Good news comes from all over the
State that the Farmers Union plan
Of warehouses for storing cotton is
being pushed by the locals and county
organizations. A number are assured
and dozens of others will be ready
tor the crop this fall. 1t is the only
sensible plan for handling our great
staple crop and it is to be hoped that
every county will have one or more
warehouses by fall. Even if it were
not absolutely necessary for anar-
rangement like this to circumvent the
manipulation of spectators, such a
warehouse would prove Of value to
those who ordinarily store their cot
ton for a time. It is a good plan
that should be put in use in every
community. Our farmers are fast
learning the way to handle their OWE
business and get the best results
for their toll and labor. The Union S
educational features appeals to the
best people everywhere to come in
and lend their assistance in the good
work undertaken. Join the Union
and do your part of righting the inc
qualities and quit complaining if Il
Is not done until you have exerted
every energy to have it done.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

Yazoo City held a preliminary fair
last fall and was so well pleased with
the result that a permanent associa-
ton is being formed and the fair
made "a regular annual event. Nothing
could possibly prove of more benefit
to the city and surrounding country
and it is well known that Yazoo
could make a show not to be beaten
by any section of the state.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1907-03-22

The perpetuity Of our State insti-
tutions, the continuance Of our pros
perity and the hope for the future,
lies in strict enforcement of exist
ing laws. Recent disgraceful actions
of juries and courts in refusing To
enforce laws should be condemned in
the severest terms by all good people
who have the best interests Of their
State at heart.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-17
First of Lyceum Course.

In his Life Portrayals" Mr. Battis has something entirely new to the platform. It is so diff ferent, so delightfully."- entertain ing, and with such an under cul rent of literary and educational value, that it is sure to do much in the promotion of his growing popularity.
 Only the deep student of Dick ems could do what Mir. Battis does in this entertainment.
 In make up and costume Mr Battis portrayS thirteen of Dick en'S most famous characters. He does not suggest the character r, they are flesh and blood crea tions-they are as real and di- versitied as any thirteen strong characterizations one might pick from the stage The make ol each character is complete, and
The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-17
HOMESICK
A l0-Year Old Child Starts
 Back Alone to Kansas.

Mr. Frank Line, foreman of the construction work on the new hotel, returned this morning from Little Rock, where he went last night after his 10-year old daughter, Lynette, who left on the train yesterday morning without informing her parents The family of Mir. Line came here a short time ago from -COf- feyville, Kan, and the little girl, becoming homesick, decided to go back. She only had S1.70, but that was more than enough to take her to Little Rock. She started to school yesterday morning as usual, but instead of going, she boarded the S:22 north bound train.
 Failing to come home at noon, the family became alarmed and inquiry led to the discovery that she had left on the morning train. A telegram to Little Rock soon brought the answer that Miss Line was at the union depot in that city waiting for the Cof- feyville train. The father took the first north bound train, re turning with his daughter this morning.
 The child's actions was caused entirely by a clear case of home sickness.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-17

the costumes are his tori ally cor rect. Mr. Battis makes rlpiG and complete changes, even to the shoes and boots. He gives the en- tire entertainment, and makes all the changes without leaving the platform. While making the changes he discourses the next character, giving a brief outline of the story from which the char acter is taken, and explaining the object Dickens had in view when he wrote it. Be 1t known Dick ems did not write story merely for the sake of the story he had reform in mind, and his writings did a world of good. Mr Battis keeps all this in his mind when presenting the characters, and pOrtrays them, not as you or l might fancy them, but as nearly as Dickens saw them as 1t is possible to do.
 The entertainment contains plenty of humor, a little pathos, and some strong dramatic climax. es. For each character Mr. Bat tis has arranged a sort of com pOsite scene "a weaving together of various words and sentences belonging to that particular char acterization making every sketch complete in itself. There slips in to ones mind knowledge of the great authors work without ones knowing it. That's the truest kind of lyceum entertainment E, L. Barker in The Lyceum. ite."
The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-17
R/ufhe Livery 7 7; y1St Stable ! Good Teams, Good Rigs, Good Drivers
 Special attention given commercial trade

write school-notes, as some room is represented every day,
 Miss Rudolph gave the eighth grade d very interesting talk Wednesday afternoon.
 Algebra and Latin is very in teresting to the ninth grade.
 On these cool mornings, We have begun to need a little hotairI in our business.
 Boys, don 'tsmoke cigarettes. ! This is the advice We have re- ceived from nearly every speak CT. Surely we should accept it.
 The alarm clock in the eighth grade recitation room spent it's
 reserve force during Chapel tnlS morning.
 We have several new books for the library. which will be very ln- structive and beneficial to the ad. vanced grades.
 Prof. Perry, d teacher is Hen drix College, who is here ln h. terest of the Lyceum Lecture Course, visited our school thls morning, and conducted the chapel exercises. He afterwards offered the pupils of the higher grades special rates on season. tickets for the lecture \ lafss number should take advantage ola tEis opportunity.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-17
October Events.

17- Monte Cristo" at opera
 house. lo-Lyceum course attraction at
 the opera house. l9-Meeting of school directors
 of Nevada county at Prescott. 21- Sells Brothers Show at Tex.
 arkana. 24-Self Culture Club meets with
 Miss Betsy Hinton. 2S-PrObate court conveneS. 31-Halloween.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-17

til after November 1st, and it is quite likely their names will be turned into court. Everybody likes to hunt birds, and it is not right to permit one person to en- gage in the sport to the detri- ment of hundreds of others who prefer to wait until they can do so legally.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-17
Ehere's a Way

ro defeat tho mail order man ,,, throat methods in this eommu ..... The way is publicity for your ou'lI m,
 it's the same way he uses. ,s. ce.umns will give your business
 pUbEi ty ycl Eesd.
The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-17
Local and Personal.

Tom Kinser spent yesterday in Little Rock.
 Bob Martin, of Brisbane, is in the city today.
 Libbey's Cut Glass at Prescott Hardware Go.
 Miss Julia Logan is visiting friends at Texarkana.
 Fresh shipment choice choco- late candy at Geo. J. Terry Go.
 Wanted-a young lady to assist in the News office. Apply at once.
 If you can't find the smoking tobacco you want. Call at Geo. J. Terry Go.
 We regret to know that Mrs. Charles F. Newth is quite sick with congestion.
 Tom Haynie, of Gurdon, is in town today, visiting his brother, Senator Haynie.
 Pick out your heating stove now and let us set it up before you need it. Prescott Hardware Co.
 Mrs. J. B. Whitesides and Master Raymond left this morn ing on a visit to relatives in Little Rock.
 We regret to learn tha the condition of Mrs. Walter Will Hams, of Waldo, remains quite critical.
 The Monte Cristo Company arrived this morning from Hope and are autographed at the Mil Ter House.
 Be ready for cool weather by getting your heater now from Prescott Hardware Co. They set them up without charge
 The Woodmen expect to put on a minstrel show at Gurdon Monday night with the same cast aS composed the one last night.
 Hugh Mcdaniel has a position with D. M. City, who is opening up gents furnishings estab- lishment in the building next door to White Bros.
 On account of the protracted meetings at the Methodist and Christian churches both the Self Culture and the Fortnightly Clubs have abandoned their meetings for this week. b
 Dr. G. W. Eichelberger, of Ft. Smith, will conduct revival ser vices at Blevins next Sunday at III a. m. and and 7:30 D. m.
  There will be dinner on the ground, and a big crowd is ex- rected,
 Prof. p. F. Chappell, one of as- sistant teachers in our public school, is laying off today, as sisting Prof. Louis C. Perry of Conway in advertising the Lyce um course attraction which comes to the opera house tomor row night. Mrs. E. E. Davis is teaching Prof. Chappell's room during his absence.
 We are reliably informed that some lawless parties are guilty of shooting quail the past week, in violation of the law which does not permit hunting the birds un-
The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-17
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The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-17
School Notes.

HIGHER GRADES One must be up with tbe times and read Cure Events to
The Prescott daily news., 1907-10-17

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