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The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-29
OTHER TOWNS DAMAGED.

Sariously Estimated at From 10 TO
12o-First Shock n Tremendous
One-FoIlowed by Two Of Longer
Duration-Damage Done More Ex-
teAded Than At First Supposed.
suffering Of Homeless People In.
creased by Torrents Of Rain-De.
Iachnents Of Troops With Relief
Trains Hurried to the Scene.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1907-10-29
CHARGED WITH BLACKMATL
Hugo c. Eoecks Valves Examination
and is Held to Await Action o.
Grand jury

New York. October 24.-Hugo c.
Voecks, charged with blackmail by
Raymond Hitchcock, the actor waived
examination in police court today and
was bound over to await the action
OF the grand jury. His bail was in
creased from $1,000 TO $500.
Mr.. Hitchcock told his story in po-
lice court and was put through a
gruelling cross examination by
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

Congressman b. G, Humphreys
accompanied by Mr.. Spoon, the gov
eminent good roads expert, were In
Greenwood Monday. The Board Of
Supervisors had previously rescind.
ed the order TO have a mile of burnt
road built in this county, but Messrs,
Humphreys and Spoon had not re.
ceiyed notice to that effect and they
returned 10 Suniower county where
two miles Of good roads will be built
under Dir. Spoons direction,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

The Governor complains that he
didn't receive fair treatment from
the President Of the Meridian Board
Of Trade, and that the press reports
sent ont from there concerning tha
speaking on tho Fourth were cen
sorcd! This is pleading The baby
act, and Is an open acknowledgement
that he was badly worsted in his
feeble effort to debate with John
Sharp Williams, The truth about
the matter is that Mr.. Williams did
all the debating The Governor
even made a very poor attempt at
delivering his old stereotyped speech
which has become mill-dewed with
age and wear during the several
years he has been seeking office.
The Governor should not take bis
Meridian Waterloo SO painfully -
the situation for him In The Senator
ial race will grow worse every day
until August LIST when the people
will bury him politically by a ma
iority of from $4,000 to 10000 votes.
So mote il be.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

Those who wish TO be voted for In
the August primaries should file
their names with J. L, Gillespie, a,
The Commonwealth Office, on or be.
fore July 18th. Notice has beer
given by the Democratic County Elk.
ecutive Committee to this effect sew.
eral weeks ago. Those interested
should govern themselves accord.
ingly.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

81 find Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoca Remedy to be the best In
the world" says Mr.. @. l.. Carter, Of
skirum, Ala. ~ am subject to collie and
diarrhoea, Last Spring IL seemed as
though would die, and | think | would
I'll hadn't taken Chamberlsin's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy have
not boon troubled with IL since until
this week, when ] had a very severe at
tack and took half a bottle Of the TWEEN.
ty-6ve cent size Chamberlain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. and this
morning feel like a new man." For
sale by Raines drug store and @. D. Cas-
sity.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

declaring that BE- would not discuss
Mr.. Williams, b made several vicious
thrusts thinly yelled, and some not
yelled at Ill.
above We have given the consensus
Of opinion Of different persons on the
speech. Our own view we can state in
one line, the speech was inaammato-
ry in that il was an appeal to passion
and prejudice, and such talk is liable
to do harm"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12
An Old xwspupR.

Mr.. ". T. Davis. the efficient jan
itor Of the county court house, left at
this Office on the 4th OF July a copy
Of "The Daily Citizen" printed on
wall paper at yicksburg. Miss, ON
July 2, 1868, by Mr.. J. n. Swords.
This old paper consists Of four col.
umns, printed only on one side Of
the sheet, but contains some inter
esting items and is remarkably well
preserved. Below we give two par
sgraphs from The Citizen. and will
probably publish others later on;
"we are indebted to Major Giles
pie for q steak Of Confederate beef.
alias meat. We have tried it, and
can assure our friends that II IL Ia
rendered necessary, they need have
no scruples at eating the meat. II
is sweet, sayory and tender, and 50
long as We have a mule left we are
satisfied our soldiers will be content
to subsist on it,"
"NoTg-July 4th, lsGS-Two
days bring about great changes.
The banner OF the Union floats over
yicksburg. Gen. Grant has Caught
the rabbit" he has dined in Vlcks-
burg, and he did bring his dinner
with him. The Citizen lives to
see it. For the last time it appears
on "WalI Paper" No more will it
eulogize the luxury Of mule meat
and fricasseed kitten urge SoutherR
warriors to such diet never more.
This is the last wallpaper edition,
and is, excepting this note, from
types as we found them. 1t will be
valuable hereafter as a curiosity"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

Judge Sydney Smith and District
Attorney Sam D, Neill were in
Greenwood last Tuesday. The July
term Of Lelore county circuit court
was opened, a few cases were dis.
posed Of wherein witnesses and juries
were not necessary, and the term
was adjourned the same day--the
bar and the people having previous
ly petitioned Judge Smith to this ef-
feet.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

A conference Of the representa-
tives Of the friends and supporters
Of John Sharp Williams was held in
Jackson last Tuesday. Every coun-
~ in the State was represented in
person. except three, which were
represented by strong letters. The
most encouraging reports we're re-
ceivod from every county in the
6tate, and q conservative estimate
from every section places Mr.. Will
liams majority at not less THAN
10000 votes. The election Of Mr..
Williams Is . foregone conclusion.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

John Sharp Williams is a sure
winner in the contest for the United
States Senate. It's a plain PROPOSE
ton Of cheap demagoguery against
craftsmanship and patriotism, and
we have the utmost confidence in
the people making the selection that
will not only reflect credit upon
themselves but upon their proud old
Commonwealth
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

Mr.. Noel continues to gain every.
where and all the time, and we
should not be surprised to see him
lead by eight or ten thousand votes
in the first primary, lie deserves
the splendid support which the PEG.
pie are giving him, and will make
them a Governor after the manner
Of the lamented John Marshall
Stone.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

II Noel is not elected governor OF
Mississippi, it is hardly worth while
for a man to try to merit that Office.
Noel has done more for the masses
than all his competitors combined
The masses ought to make him gov
ernor,--Bay Springs News.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

MI. Noel has a record for doing
things in every position the people
have ever placed him, and as the
next Governor he will accomplish a
great many more good things for
the masses.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

Mr.. X. M. Hamilton, postmaster It
Cherryvale, Ind, keeps also : stock Of
general merchandise and patcut medi-
cincs. He says. 'Chamberiain's Cello,
Cholera Remedy Il standard hcrs In IT.
line. II never fails y give s~atlstaceicn
and ~ could hArdlysacrd e " without
IT. For ~ W FsSAnss drsg sscss aAd
Q. D. CA1slty.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

We believe Mr., Noel will lead in
Lefore county for Governor in the
first primary, and in the second his
majority will simply be overwhelm-
ing. Mark the prediction.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

Tho skating rink runs only two nights
ln the week. but there's always somc-
thing doing at the T~hcatorium.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

FRESH JERSEY BUTTER received
regularly from Cedar Blun, Miss. Only
Is cents per pound.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

"Give We a 1.-THE daily to the Electric
Theatre II you want your money worth,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12
oresmwoed. Miss. Friday. July ". 1907
The crops Of Leaore county are
progressing pretty well, and the
outlook is anything but gloomy,

In the meantime Greenwood con-
tinues To grow and prosper, regard
less Of politics and hot weather.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12
ANNOUNCE MENTS

The following named persons are M
didates for Lenore county Offices subject
to the decision Of the Democratic pri"
mary election TO be held In 1907:
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

ror Rent.
sssss ass ssaA APpay y ~. Pstsss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1907-07-12

roR GOVERNOR:
HON.. X. y. NOEL.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Children's Christmas Books

We ttngly celebrate the first opening of the most pete assemblage of handsome Christmas Gift Books for Children presented hereabouts. with money In spite of the extra space provision made for the little peoples Christmas pleasure The Bookery is literal y with hundreds of the handsomes holiday rivals host of series of the most popular boys and girls
 vorite authors attractvely bound printed and illus ated Richly cooed undestroyable books for babys peca delight the latest novelties. the best of the old favor tes handsome big and little volumes Among many others Ager Books Little Pepper Books New Teddy Bear Books Chatterbox, New Buster Brown Books famous Little Cous in series. "Cosey Corner Raphael Tucks paper toy and juvenile books latest Linen Books Sunbonet Baby Series Young Folks Companion handsome habound board Raph ael Tuck Books New Painting Books etc. and heap Come and see!
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Xmas Colored 'Kerchiefs 25c to $l.

A great variety of all the standby" popular colored handkerchiefs, in pretty print ed and embroidered polka dots and other favorite designs, all the new shades and plain colors in silks.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Our Xmas $5
 Umbrella,
For the Ladies.

Fifty styles or more to pick over in these very dainty affairs, which cover a selected list of the seasons latest umbrella novelties Extremely fine taffeta and serge silks. tight rolling. exquisitely handled. The new hand etched silver. gun metal, silver mounted, sterling silver trimmed pearl the new bronze gun metal, Dresden in combination with hand somely engraved gold and silver crooks, bulbs: all the latest shapes known to Umbrella fashion.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Xmas Umbrella
 Special $l.5O,
Regular S2 and S2.5O value.

Ladies and Gentlemen's 26 and 2s inch gloria silk Umbrellas. fitted with extra strong paragon frame. case and tassel. The variety Of han dies to choose from is most extensive and dainty. Here are natural woods silver trimmed copper and gun metal similarly finished. horn or dresden charmingly combined with silvW. and also the new and very effective hand etched silver.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Xmas Umbrella
 Special $2.25.
Regular s and S3.5O value.

"A splendid choosing of women's 26 inch choice gloria silk umbrellas. on strong paragon frame. finished with
 ease and tassel. An excellent variety of the latest novelty handles in fine natural woods. the neWest shapes with dainty decorations of sterling silver and horn combinations. fine silver trimmed pearl or 2 nmetal, gold trimmed Dresden heads on tine "Partridge." pearlstrimmed Penang and Boxwood and many others. A most dainty. desirable gift fora lady.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Our Xmas
 $2 Umbrella.

We make a feature of our regular S2 umbrella; at Christmas an espe- cial feature. These reliable uMto- date Ladies' and Gentlemen's 26 and 2S inch gloria umbrellas were made to our order for Holiday gift service. Strong paragon frame. case and tas- sel and splendid variety of the newest shapes and decorations in handles Not near as good elsewhere for 2.50.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
'ChiIdren's s Kerchiefs
 Boxed

We've looked ont for little folks handkerchief wants with especial care. Pure linen ini- -tials, 3 in box, 25c, little color ed borders, 3 in box, 15c. fine lawn 'kerchiefs, two in box 5c, fine lawn handkerchiefs IA and 1-2 inch hem, 4c values at 2c.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Child's Xmas
 Umbrella $l.

The very best umbrella we know of for the money. and rare moneys worth at that. "A inch strong service able gloria. on paragon frame. case and tassel, with dainty cute little fancy handles, plain or silver trimmed.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Christmas Handkerchiefs.
Xmas Handkerchiefs
l2 l-2cts,

Over 300 styles of Women's pure Linen and Lawn, with delicate lace edges, handsomely hemstitched, daintily embroid- cred, all over effects, crossbars, scallopped edges, etc. Among them pure linen mourning" border Handkerchiefs. A 17c standard handkerchiefs.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Xmas Handkerchiefs

Fully twenty tempting styles in these Women's Handker- chiefs, in stripes, plaids, cord ed, initials or plain white hem stitchings and many very pretty colored borders. You'd expect to pay at least Sc for such quality.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Christmas Umbrellas.
Our Xmas $5
 Umbrella,
For the Gentlemen.

If you're looking for Xmas Novelty" for Him. here's just the thing. Dozens and dozens of hand some styles in choice silk Mems um- brella's, shepherds crooks, crutch or bulb handles of fine imported natural woods, handsomely and richly fn- ished off with Sterling silver and gold trimmings. gun metal. horn, Penang and other up-to-date handling'. Most unusual Xmas gift values.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Our Xmas $l
 Umbrella,

The best dollars worth everput in to an umbrella and most acceptable Xmas offering. 26 and 2s inch. ladies and gentlemen's. strong serviceable mercerized gloria. paragon frame. case and tassel. Variety of fine nat ural wood handles with choice trim mings in handsome combinations.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Mems Xmas Haudkerchiefs $l.4O.

Genuine Irish Handkerchsefs, our own direct importations, made and boxed across the water. Handsome block or dainty script initials, worked on the finest of pure Irish linen. A most appropriate gift. 25c each, 6 in a Box $1.40.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Xmas Slippers.
Mems Slippers l.65.

Romeo, Everett and Opera Styles, fine Vici kid, black and tan, kid lined, Opera and straight lasts, sizes 6 1-2, z, 7 l-2. $2.5O value.
 Mems slippers o8c.
 Kid, Opera, Everett and Ro- meo Slippers black and tarf, ir ' sizes; limited quantity.
 $1.25 value.
 Women's SLID.
 Romeo Slippers, fur trimmed, turned soles, black, blue, gray, red and green, fur to. match would sell regularly at $1.5O.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Mems Xmas Kerchiefs l2 lac.

A choice quality of genuine linen handkerchiefs with neat initials, half dozen in box, for 75c or l2 l-2c each. A wonder full value.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Christmas Dinners il.30 to 2.30.
Value, Not Price, the Invariabe Policy of This House
Welcome to Christmas Town.

RA FOR TOYND The oand of the Juveniles Bring al the ove-p
 its brightest and for the active the udo the inventive
 the novng the seoumded for the boy with mechanical turn ot mind TOT the with bent housekeeping Tables shelves counters show cases m Wonderland Basement s~m with Toy novelties nnumbe with galore For little droyeY plenty of hard break inexpensive aytng Ten Cent Twenty five Cent Fifty Cent Toy Tables And what e Eyhng Were out tor record breaking Xmas in all holiday merchandn and you're right line with the biggest ana the greatest harvest Holiday gift values enjoyed The most your Christmas Gift money able to buy you
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Xmas Umbrella
 Special $3.5O.. Regular $4.5O and $6.50 Value

Women s26inch fine imported gloria silk umbrellas. finished with wide taped edge on strong paragon frames silk case and tassel. The fine foreign handles are ornate specimens of de- corative art. and include beautiful long pearl, ivory, dresden. and many otaer exquisite .finishing4 further enriched with triple gold plate and sterling silver mountings. These are some of the very best umbrellas we ever showedyou.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Christmas Shopping Tickets. Q This Especially Concerns Out-of- Town Patrons.

It'll make your Christmas shopping ease quicker and in avoiding the delay of single package you ask the first clerk who waits fof shopping tcket AfySur purchases Floor Desk and pay for all together have charge count present the Shopping Ticket" at Desk Use Shop ping Ticket and have all your Christmas purchases DELIVER ED ON THE SAME DAY.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Xmas Gift Umbrellas 600, 7.50, $50 and 1000.

The above prices cover a rare as sortment of rich holiday, novelty ctyles in choice quality, for both ladies and gentlemen's use. and represent more than ordinary value in every grade represented.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Mems Xmas Kerchiefs 25c and soc

A choice quality of boys white silk hemstitched either plain or with handsome initials in good sizes. Richer grades of silk, etc., at 75c and $1.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Xmas Blankets 4.60.

Some choice all-wool and part cotton, in 10-4, 11-4 and l2-4 sizes, White and Gray, in 1l-4 for double beds, with pretty contrasting borders, Fdeep silk binding, A regular $5 value.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Xmas Comfortables
 S4.0O to <$l6.

Down filled, covered with fine satteen, also China silk with re- verse side of satteen, finest quality of down filling; fancy patterns.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Mems 'Kerchiefs Three for 25c

Mems fine lawn or linen handkerchiefs, with neat ini- tlals, Japonette silk finished, stripes and silk initials or plain white with IA or 1-2 inch hens. Three for 25c, 10c apiece.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Xmas HandkerChiefs

These are dainty handker- chiefs for Women that measure up to most 12 1-2c standards. They come in prettyJace edges, hemstitching and embroidery. or in neat plain white linen. There are Mems at the same price. Either: three for 25c.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Slippers 7oc.

Misses and Children's Romeo Slippers, in red and gray, with. red and black fur trimming, turned soles, sizes 8 1-2 to 2. S9c and 98c values.
 Mems Slippers $l.45..
 Kid, Opera and Everett, also Romeo, in black and tan, hand turned soles; all sizes. Regu- lar $l.75 and $2.0O.
 Wonfen's 08c. Romeo Slippers, fur trimmed black kid, and green, black fur trimmed. $1.25 value.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
For Him ]:

 Rug for Den. Chiifonler. Mans Umbrella. Tobacco Jar. Fancy Stein. Leather Slippers. Pen Knife. silk Half Hose. Gold Links. coausweater. Gloves. Square or Reefer Muller Full Dress Protector. Linen. sIlk Initial Handker-
 chiefs. Pajamas. Night Robe. Underwear. Dress shirts. Cardigan Jacket. New Book. Cane. Alarm Clock. Set of Playing Cards. Mans Watch. Set of Books. Smokers Table. Bath Robe Neck Ties. Suspenders. Study Lamp.
The Newtown bee., 1907-12-13
Christmas Aprons Galore !

Christmas Aprons Galore What excellent presents Aprons make Such lots or sct r;d heaes as well as biz assortments of the practical workable kinds New makes, materials ana s'yes Ill great choosings.
 Short Aprons Nurses aprons Tn own with or without bib Lawn and Cambric 29c to 29c to S2 Sloo
 Maids aprons. Fancy tea aprons Of lawn 9e 5O ar 6O-in In Lawn and Dotted Swiss, h nan bemstitchd or en- with Lace and embroidery trim brodery bib 29 and to mng assorted patterns zc 'o so 5o $250
 Kitchen Aprons 29c to'Sl.OO. Gretchen Overall Apron, with sleeves or plain skirt Apron Gngham Percale.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-01-31
MASS MEETING
AT KIMBALLTON
FORTY THOUSAND SUBSCRIBED.
Committee From Atlantic Attended
and Cheered Them in the Good
Work OF Raising $50, 600 for
the Project

Last saturday q numhec at the men-
bers of the Atlantic Northern Il South
ern Railway promoters made the "trip
To klnballtou where u public meeting
was held ia the interest of the proposed
road, They were met with q crowded
house and full explanations OF the
plans OF the company were given TO
the people who bad congregated for
that purpose Many questions were
asked OF the promoters which we're
answered promptly and thoroughly.
IL was pointed out 10 these people
that the road was To be popular
subscription road and thai by so.
operation OF the three towns of At
lantic, kimballton and Elkhorn IL
would be possible To- establish the
interurban line within the coming
year.
The citizens In aud around Kimball.
ton have already subscribed stock To
the amount of $50, 900 and IL is said
that those about Elkhorn have raised
a like amount. More active work viii
be commenced aud II Is the Intention
10 have the full $3.50, 900 raised within
tho next two weeks The committees
who are looking after the Atlantic
end OF the road now have ~, 900
subscribed and are working TO secure
the balance. The first annual meeting
Co elect officers for the coming year
will be held Tuesday evening At.
lantlc Telegraph
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1907-01-31
KiMBALLToN KERNELS.

Rev. Gregersen left for Des Moines
Monday.
Sigurd Lykke is sick at present
writing.
Miss Anna Larsen Is working for
Mrs. George Jorgensen.
Chas s. White was in Kimballton
the latter part Of the week
Miss Tressa Grumstrup has been
i'll with tonsilitis the last two weeks.
Mrs. Viggo Sornsen visited with
her father in ElkHorn last week.
Rev. Walter Jensen from Oakhill
gave an address in the church base.
ment Friday night.
Torval Jensen, Viggo Rasmussen
and Gee. Henningsen were In Des
Moines and Ames last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holger Petersen spent
Sunday with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. George l.. Jorgensen.
Misses Anna Hansen and Bertha
Claussen will 60 TO Danebod College,
at Tyler, Minnesota, in the spring
The Young Poples Society will
soon begin the publication OF paper
The Ungdom Subscriptions we're
taken for it Sunday.
Viggo Miller left for his home in
Nebrask last Tuesday, taking with
him his uncle Peter Miller, who will
keep house for him.
Hans Madsen will close his store
Feb. II, to invoice, having sold out
to Thompson and Larsen, who viii
take possession March /.
Messrs Brace, Smith and Messenger
from Atlantic spoke at the railroad
meeting held in the gymnasium hall
Saturday afternoon. NJ. N. Esbeck
was chairman OF the meeting.
The Danish Young Peoples Society
met al Peter Lykke's Sunday after.
noon. Mrs. Peter Bertelsen, Miss
Alma Madsen, Nels Benisen, lens
Andersen and Albert Jensen read the
play. En- Mislykket Plade