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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Irish Wit.

AS Sir Waiter Scott was riding with
q friend near Abbotsford he came to
field gate, which an Irish beggar. who
happened to be near, opened for him.
Sir Walter was desirous Of rewarding
him by the present Of sixpence, but
found he had not so small coin IN
his purse. "Here, my good fellow"
said he; 'here is shilling for you, but,
mind, you owe me sixpence." GOD
bless your honorp exclaimed the Irish
man. MAY your honor live till pay
your
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Sun Power.

There is one source to which all
minds revert when this question IL
mentioned. a source most promising
and yet one which has so far eluded
the Investigator. The sun on clear
day delivers upon each square yard of
the earth's surface the equivalent of
approximately two horsepower of me-
chanical energy working continuously
If even fraction of this power could
be transformed into mechanical or
electrical energy and stored it would
do the worlds work. Here is power
delivered at our very doors without
cost. How to store the energy so gen.
erously furnished and keep 1t on tap
for future use is the problem. Thut
the next half century will see some
solution thereof, either chemical or
otherwise. seems likely.-H. S. Pritch-
ett In Atlantic.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Victoria and Lady MiIlais.

1t Is related that when Sir John Mil
lals fell Ill Queen Victoria sent the
Princess Louise to the dying man to
inquire what favor she could accord
him that could alleviate his sorrow II
not his pain. Sir John thereupon called
for his writing tablet and inscribed
upon 1t the words. 81 should like the
queen to see my wife" Then the
queen broke through her iron rule not
to receive any woman whose marriage
tie had been once dissolved, whether
there be blame or not. graciously ac-
ceded to the request and accorded the
sorely tried lady tender and sympa.
thetic interview.-St James Gazette.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
The Last of the PLAQUES.

One by one the plaques Of Egypt are
being abolished by science. The frogs
were abolished long ago by the drain
tile. The feas are checked by insect
powder, and the darkness that could
be felt has melted away before the arc
light. The sixth plague still remains
in full glory. The fly is always with
US. The great DR.. Radcliffe used to
declare that the three worst annoy
ances Of life were smoke, flies and ir-
relevant questions.-Col Weekly.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Full Faith In the Doctor.

A young farm laborer called one mar
ket day at the registrars Office to re-
cord his fathers death. The registrar
asked the date of death.
"Well, father ain't dead yet" was
the reply, "but he will be dead before
morning, and thought it would save
me another journey II you would put
it down now"
"Oh, that won't do at all" said the
registrar. "Why, your father may
take a turn before morning and re-
cover"
"Ah, no, he won't" said the young
laborer. doctor says he won't. and
he knows what he's given father."-
Liverpool Mercury.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11

Lord Darlington when governor OF
New South Wales made his first pub
lie appearance ut the mayors dinner
ut sydney Having committed few
words to paper, he delivered them In
reply to the toast of his health and
then sat down, feeling very much sat
isfied with himself Opposite to him
there sat an M. r. who had suffered
long from the abundant eloquence Of
the new governors predecessor When
Lord Darlington sat down the man
filed his glass to the brim and said.
"Thank the Lord. he can't speak!'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Retroqressive.

Extracts from Miss Evergreen's dia-
ry:
This is my eighth birthday. A new
Fritz is twenty years old today. just
year younger than ! People always
take us for twins
Fritz will be thirty years old tomOr
row, his wedding day. How the time
does fly! OF course he is eight years
my senior and used TO carry me about
when ! was baby: still it seems
strange to think Of the boy getting
married. ed."-Fliegende Batter
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Irue.

at isn't true. is IT," asked Rollo ms
ue finished reading THE Pied Piper of
Hamelln"-"it isn't true that he could
play on his pipe so that the rats would
go of and drown themselvesT'
WELL" replied Rollo's father. Il
don't know about that. think 1t may
he true. Your Uncle George can play
the flute so that 1t will scare COW
into river and drive all the dogs In
the neighborhood crazy. Yes, should
say the poem is true."-London An
swers.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
The obsole.esnt Honexmoo n.

Honeymoons are going out Of fash
ion and will probably eventually disap'
pear. At present they are often short
ened to four or five days or even a
paltry week end. Marriage is getting
to be looked upon In more matter of
fact way. and 1t is no doubt well that
the romantic girl should not expect alb
solutely unreachable things Of welded
bliss.-London Bystander.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11

Initiative is the great thing that we
all need and that most Of us lack"
"Well, my husband has lots Of it,"
replied Mrs. Gottawadde. Hes init
ated in something nearly every night"
Chicago Record Herald.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
A Good Excuse.

Now. then" demanded Luschmans
wife the next morning, whats your
excuse for coming home In that con
dition last nightT'
"well, to tell you the truth, M DEAR
he replied. none Of the hotels would
take me in."-Philadelphia Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Fancy Work.

Mrs. Foliansbee tells me that she is
studying Chaucer," said Mrs. Oldcas-
tie.
"IndeedT replied her hostess. "She
always was crazy over fancy work.
Chicago Record Herald
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
His Awful Threat.

Mother-Why did you not scream
when Hans kissed your Daughter
He threatened me. Mother : Howl
Daughter-He said If l did he'd never
kiss me neutrality-suspicious. Blatter.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
True to Nature.

"Are you satisfied with your den-
flstr
Perfectly. He's real artist His
false teeth are perfect jewels"
Cant you tell the difference"
'They are exact limitations Of ma
ture. There is even one that's so good
an imitation that 1t aches sometimes"
Paris Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Wanted TO Be Posted.

Restaurant Patron-I see that you
have on the bill of fare assorted pies"
Waiter-Yes. sir. Restaurant Patron
Well, the last time was here found
a nail in piece Of pie, and the time
before 1t was collar button. What
kind Of an assortment have you got
This time?-Exchange.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Ambitions.

The toiler in the city had been given
an advance in salary. Now" he said
jubilantly. T can begin saving to buy
q farm"
The agriculturist looked at the check
received for his seasons wheat. "An-
other such crop or two and l can
move into the city," he mused.-Phila-
delphia Ledger.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
lust a Spill.

beg pardon, SIR" said the awkward
waiter, "but was that last meal on
you%
"Not all of 1t, garcon," replied the
guest as he meekly rubbed his much
spattered trousers; "only the SOUP
Pittsburg Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Worry.

He--You know. If you worry about
every little thing it's bound to affect
your health. His Wife-Yes. l know.
That's one of the things worry about.
Town and Country.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
A Biunder.

Customer-I must say, waiter, this
is the first time I've ever had really
tender steak here Waiter (aghast)-
Good gracious, l must have given
you the proprietor's steakl = London
Standard
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Many Sides.

"eThat's the way the thing was told
to me, but of course there's always
more than one side to story"
"Of course. There are always as
many sides to story as there are peo-
We to blame" e."-Philadelphia Press.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
The Bone.

"Say, paw" queried little Tommy
Goddles, "what is the bone Of conten-
tionY'
"The jawbone, my son." answered
the old man, with side glance at his
wife.-Chicago News.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Ou;ts a Differences.

"What does Vernon do for living"
"He works in paint shop"
"Why, understood he was a writer
for the magazines"
well, you asked me what he did for
liying."-Bohemian.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Liqht Work.
, lob. Rastus ~

'Want a Job, RastusT
mo, sab; no, sab. Done got job,
sah." s.
"Indeedl What are you dolng7"
"TalSin' in washin' foah ma wife to
do. sah."-Lippincott's.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
or Hioh peoree.

What kind Of dog have you got
there. my boyY
"Dats a mouse hound, mister."-
Judge
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
Sensitive.

willie Is so sensitive"
"ReallyT
Exceedingly SO. When papa kicked
him down the steps the last time be
didn't call again for three weeks
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11
The Same Thing.

He-So you were never In love7 She
why, no! But I've been engaged to-
heaps OF men who were,-Rystauder.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11

GrIeving for the lost opportunity Is
the very worst way to find new ones
Baltimore American.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11

It isn't SO that woman Is at the bot
tom Of all trouble It's money Man
chester Union.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1907-12-11

While the world lasts fashion win
lead 1t by the uose.-Cowper.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Death of Prof. Barbe

Prof. N. A. Barbe died at his home
in this city last Friday morning at 12:3(
at the advanced age of eighty years.
Mr.. Barbe's health had been rapidly
| failing and he had been confined to his
bed for some weeks and his death was
not unexpected.
N. A. Barbe was born in Moscow,
| Russia, February 8, 1927. In his early
days he had travelled nearly all over
the world, was at one time wholesale
merchant at London and Gloucester,
England.
He was the son OF an English lady,
his father AMI grand father Dotn hav-
ing been prisoners OF war at Moscow.
, His father was captain of artillery un-
der Napoleon |, and while serving IN
the famous Russian campaign was
made prisoner of war.
Fl has been in America about fifty
years. In 1859 in Mississippi, he was
married to Miss Hattie Bell, who sur
wives him. Mr.. Barbe was a man of
more than ordinary ability and had ex-
cellent musical talent and was the COM
poser Of several pieces of music, from
some of which he derived quite nice
financial return He was at one time
musical director of the old Franklin
seminary during the balmy days OF
that institution.
His health had been failing for about
ten years, and about two years ago he
returned to Pilot Point to spend his re-
naming days. The burial took place
last Friday afternoon, services being
conducted at the residence by Rey. w.
D. Montcastle. Pilot Point, (Texas)
Post Signal.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Card of Thanks.

On behalf of the Confederate Veter-
ans / desire through this means to re-
turn our most sincere thanks to the 10
cal camp of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy for the delightful entertain
ment on the occasion OF the celebration
Of the birthday of Gen. Robt. 3. Lee.
The program filled our hearts with the
tender memories of the past and re-
called the noble deeds of our gallant
commander IN chief and the valor OF
onr comrades in arms who have passed
over and row rest meath the shade OF
the trees Z. The dinner served was
heartily enjoyed and it is gratifying to
us all to feel that we. and the cause We
raprasenf. stiillive in the hearts OF our
children and it is the prayer of each
veteran that the cause for which we
fought shall always be held sacred by
the children of the South.
w. a. DozIER, Commdnder.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
A New Schedule on
M. & 0. Effective
Sunday.

There has been much dissatis :
faction on account of the schedule
now in effect on the Mobileand
Ohio railroad. The present sched-
ule is the worst for the conver-
ience of this section ever put into
effect by the road. The travel
ling men and the citizens of the
various towns were so much dis
satisfied that they complained to
Commissioner Kincannon and pc
titioned that he take the matter
up with the view of establishing
a more convenient schedule. The
result of these petitions is tnat
Commissioner Kincannon has re-
ceived a telegram from Col. E.
L. Russell stating that effective
Sunday, February third, the
schedule will be changed. The
new schedule will make the
northbound local train that makes
all the stops reach Tupelo about
4:30 in the afternoon, and the
Southbound local train will arrive
in Tupelo at about 1870 in the
morning.
Commissioner Kincannon has
also a telegram from Col Russell
stating that about February 18th
a passenger coach will be attach
ed to the local freight train be-
tween Okolona and Corinth.
This coach will be arranged to
separate the races and will be
satisfactory md safe for ladies
and children travelling from sta
ton to station. Under the pro-
posed schedule that viii be effec-
tive next Sunday this section
will have the most conyeniel [
facilities for tray elling that it has
ever enjoyed.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Stockholders Meeting
Farmers Bank & Trust Co. Made
Fine Showing

The Farmers Bank Bank and
Trust Co. held it's first annual
stockholders meeting Monday.
There was a full meeting and
the showing made by the new
bank was very gratifying indeed
to the stockholders. There was
shown a profit of between IL
and IL per cent. for the first
years. business. A dividend of
8 per cent. was declared and the
remaining passed to the. surplus
account. The new institution
has enjoyed a good business from
the beginning and continues to
grow in public favor. Their line
Of deposits have been in the
neighborhood of 100000 and
continues to increase The Off
GERS are: Whitten Duncan. Pres
ident; Asa w. Allen, Vice-Pres-
ident; Emmons Turner, Cashier.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Notice to Insurers.

The fire insurance business of Sa-
yery's Insurance Agency will be con-
tinued as heretofore, under the manage
ment of the undersigned, who has had
sole charge Of all Office work and much
of the soliciting for past nineteen years
Upon receipt Of the news of the death
Of my father, all his companies, with
out nv solicitation, wired me authority
to continue business for them. With
nv fathers companies and ten com
panies m OF my own, ! now have larger
stock than any other agency IN North
Mississippi, which enables me, with my
Familiarity with rates, rules and forms,
and nv long acquaintance with ways.
methods and standing of companies. to
not oaiy offer, but guarantee Insurance.
that insures. / would be thankful to
hold all old patrons of the agency and
to secure as many new ones as possible.
promising at all times to give prompt
and satisfactory service for your premi-
ums. All persons due the Agency for
premiums will Please call and settle at
once. as companies are demanding bal
ances. ,,rn
For Saycry's Insurance Agony.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01

MIR. James Mccullough died at his
home three miles west of Saltillo Tues
day afternoon from blood poison. Mr..
Mccullough had been a paralytic for
many years but otherwise had good
health. He Was one OF the bravest sol,
diers in the confederate army and
served with distinction under Col. W..
D. Holder. In private life he was a
good husband and father. and as a citi-
Zen and neighbor he at all times did his
full duty. Mr.. Mccullough had many
friends in the county who will regret
to learn of his death. To the berea ed
family we extend our sympathy. The
body was laid to rest at Saltlllo
Wednesday afternoon, where large
crowd assembled to pay the last tribute
of respect to their departed friend.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Livingston-Ruff

At the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Georgia Ruff, on Main street,
Tuesday evening at eight clock. Miss
Ripple Ruff was married to Mr.. W. I.
Livingston in the presence OF num-
Der of invited guests and relatives.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
R A. Kimbrough, pastor of the Bap-
list church.
The bride is one of the city's most
popular young ladies who has won a
host of friends by her amiable DISPOSE
ion and charming manner. She is a
young lady of rare intellectual gifts
and lovabie traits of character. The
groom is a member of the w. I. Reeves
Grocery company and stands high in
both social and business circles. He is
a ger tlernan Of the highest character
and mis- many friends extend to him
best wishes, IN which the Journal joins.
The bride was the recipient of many
beautiful presents.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01

Mrs. Fannie Raper, wife of Rev.
Joseph Raper, died at their home near
Tupelo January 81, 1907, in the forty
fifth year of her age She united with
the Methodist church in childhood, and
was ever afterward consistent mem
ber thereof. She had many admirable
traits of character. She was the very
soul of honor and was as transparent
as a sunbeam. She was of a gentle,
amiable, affectionate disposition, al
ways ready to help those in need, to
sympathize with those in distress, and
to throw the mantle of charity over the
faults and foibles of others. She was
devoted to the church, ever willing to
put forth effort or make sacrifice in its
behalf. She was always willinc to
pray in public when called upon. COM
munion with her Heavenly Father in
humble, feryent prayer was part OF
her daily life. To her bereaved hus-
band and six children she leaves the
memory of a noble. consecrat ed life
and triumphant death.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
P.alo(Orte Recital

On last Saturday afternoon tt e
advanced pupils of Mrs. EIizaSe h
Harris gave Pianoforte recital
at her home. Mrs. Harris was
assisted in receiving her guests
by Mesdames B. M. Dillard and
Geo. Cunningham. Hot chocolate
and waters were served.
The mothers of the young mu-
sicians and a few friends were
present to enjoy the splendid
program which was as follows:
Elfin Dance, Erin Ballard;
Waltz, No. 5, Margaret Bonner;
Flying Leaves, No. l, Julia JOY
ner;; The Fable, Linda Kincannon;
Waltz in Octaves, Leontine Fra
ger; Return of the Reapers, Rosa,
lie Kincannon; If | but Knew.
Because She Kissed 1t, Miss
Marion Clifton; Dance of the
Stars, Etude, Op. At, No. 25,
Dale Raymond; lie Papillon, Miss
Pauline Topp; Sonata, OPP. 81, No.
/, Qst Now, Caprice Carni-
val Mignon, Miss Milly Brown;
Waltz, A fiat, Fel Roulant, Miss
Marion Clifton; Waltz, Op. SO,
Perpetual Movement, Miss Louise
Frazer.
The music rendered by the
young ladies showed that they
were possessed ofrare talent and
were most fortunate in having
such an artist as Mrs. Harris as
instructor.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Non Resident Notice

State of Mississippi to Mrs, Jane
billiard, Mrs. Bette Settler, and Mrs.
Judy Smith. .loe DIXON, and all un1-
known heirs of Mrs. Mary Dixon, Jack
Browning, and unknown heirs of Mrs.
Bette Robins. deceased, and unknown
heirs of John Hardin, and the unknown
heirs of Will Hardin, and for George
Hardin, Martha Hardin, Mark Ed Har-
din, Henry Scales, Icie Scales and -
Scales. and husband of Mrs Fannie
Scales, deceased, and for all other un-
known heirs at law of Mark Hardin Sr.,
deceased, defendants:
You are commanded to appear before
the chancery court of the county Of
Lee. in said state, on the third Monday
of March A. D. 1907, to defend the
suit in SAID court of heirs of Hugh T.
Miller, ct al, about the sale of certain
stock in M. & O.. railroad company,
wherein you are defendants.
This 26th day of January, A. D. 1907.
G. w. LONG, tlerk
Anderson & Long, Solicitors Complt.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Knights OF Pythais
Banquet.

On Thursday night of last week
the local lodge Knights of Pythi-
as entertained their friends at a
banquet that proved quite sue
cess. A program with music and
addresses was opened at the
court house by an invocation by
DIR. w. C. Black. Miss Dale Ray
mond then rendered most artist.
cally a piano solo which was fol-
lowed by Mrs. Elizabeth Harris,
who delighted the audience with
two selections. Miss Marion
Clifton sang sweetly two of the
late songs. Miss Clifton has a
sweet, we'll cultivated voice and
her singing always delights an
audience.
Mr.S.P. Clayton read from the
program the names Of several
gentlemen who were down for
speeches but who were unavoid-
ably detained. He then made a
short address after which Mr..
Kimbrough arrived but owing to
the lateness of the hour he did
not speak.
After the exercises at the court
house the crowd repaired to the
Hotel Monaghan where an ele-
CANT repast was served. The
spacious dining room was beauti-
fully decorated and the crowd of
one hundred and fifty people
were served to a menu of cholc-
est and most appetizing courses.
The perfect order and prompt
ness with which each guest was
served was noted by all and was
due to the splendid management
Of Mrs. Monaghan, who fully sus-
tanned her reputation as hostess.
The occasion was most pleasant
affair.
A string band from Jackson,
Tenn, furnished music for the
occasion.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Non Residen Mt Notice.

State of Mississippi: To Frank Boose,
whose post office address is unknown,
defendant:
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court Of the county of
Lee, in said state, on the third Monday
of March, A. D., 1907, to defend the
suit in said court of Lillian Boose for
divorce, wherein you are defendant.
This 29th day of January. A. D. 1907.
G. w. Long, Clerk.
George H. Hill, Sol. for Compl't.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
At meeting of the U. D. c. in their

At a meeting of the U. D. c. in their
room Friday afternoon, Jan. 70, the
election of officerf were as follows:
President Mrs E D Hood; 1st Vice
p. sident- Mrs Hutchinson; End Vice
Pr .sident- Mrs Houston; Recording
Secretary Mrs Jack R Jones; Core
spending Secretary-Miss Hattie Nc.
Alister; Treasurer.Mrs Ferdinand
Knoebel; Historian Miss Zena With,
erspoon; Collector of Dues-Mrs Pear
Smith; Credential Committee Nlss
Hattie Lee Hood, Miss Matte Belle
Stone, Miss Mary Fl Cunningham.
There will be social m Getting Feb.
9Th in the afternoon All members are
urged to attend and bring their dues
for the past year and for 1897. The
regular time for meeting will be the
Second and Fourth Fridays in each
month.
CAROLYN P. JONES,
Sec. Tupelo Chap U D {
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Notice

This is one of the best locations in
the county for a blacksmith that is
good in wood and iron work. Can get
good prices for your work. For furth-
er particulars call on VIM D. Ballard,
Eallardsvillc, Mississ pi.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
Card of Thanks

Through this means | desire to re
turn my sincere thanks to the good,
kind hearted, christian people who sc
tenderly cared for and aided in nursing
my mother, Mrs. Fannie Raper. during
the time of her last illness Your at
tention and many acts of kindness
shall always be remembered and ap.
preciated.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01

Yielding to the solicitations of his
friends, Mr.. J. H. Alternately of Shan
non has consented to make the race for
supervisor of the fifth district. Mr..
Alternately is we'll known to the people
of his district as man of mquestioned
integrity and capacity, and would serve
the people faithfully and efficiently if
chosen to represent them on the board.
He is practical business man and con-
versant with the needs of the people,
and would strive to serve them to their
best interests. He would appreciate
any assistance given him in his race.
The Tupelo journal., 1907-02-01
For Rent

One residence on Green street, seven
rooms, two halls, sewerage and water.
One residence on Green street, with
six rooms, two halls, electric lights,
water and sewerage.
SMITH ICE CREAM Co.
429 N. Royal street, Jackson, Tenn.