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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06

Jim Haley 10 home from Nashville
for few days.
II there 10 anything needed on your
farm come In ami tell ne.
ADAMS & NEUBERT
The Oriental Comedy Co. at the
opera house this week are giving SER
vice of first class Vaudeville perform
ances, and are drawing good crowds
not withstanding the extremely cold
weather. Their one act farcse are
making a decided hit aud Mr. Frank
Snapp as leading comedian would
make the most sober laugh. The illus
trated songs by w. w. Hankins is
proving the attraction Of the week, for
the music lovers Mics Hays and
Roberta, the singer and dancer are
more than pleasing. Hamilton and
Mcdonnell the dancing team have q
challenge as the champion Buck and
wing dancers of the south. The chow
as whole is one OF the best of the
season, and the popular prices OF To-
25 and 80 cts. should insure them
packed pouses most of the week. The
management is giving away a hand
some gold watch to the baby receiving
the targets vote during the week, and
give vote with each ticket to the
opera house during the week. They
give q bargain matinee Saturday at
o'clock for the ladies and children,
10 cts to all parts of the house.
Don't worry; if you want farm I'M
plements or buggy or wagon come
to us-where there Is will there's a
way. ADAMS & NEUBERT s
Don't get old and forget St. Valen-
tine Day. Come in and see our line.
A beautiful selection, and comic ones
too. DAVIS & BELL
@. r. King last week purchased the
Ezell place. on the line between Chick
asaw and Monroe, paying $21 an acre.
This is one of the best pieces of land
in this section, and is a valuable in
vestment.
There will be no services at Preby-
terrain church Sunday.
Jno. w. MCseley, Pastor.
What we want to do is show you
what we have in our warehouses. If
you see sny thing you want, we'll ar
range some way for you to get it.
ADAMS & NEUBERT
G. M. Savage and G. w. Cole were
appointed last week by Chancellor j.
@. Robins as arbitrators to finally set-
tie the $4,000 estate left by William
Fowlkes, prominent farmer in the
Buena Vista neighborhood Accord
ing to testimony submitted Fowlkes
became involved with country girl,
Jane Whit. The girls father deman-
ded a marriage, whereupon Fowlkes
procured a license and he and Jane
journeyed to another county, and each
upon their return, declared themselves
man and wife. The couple moved in
to the home of the groom's mother
and spent five or more years together,
recognized by the community as man
and wife. Fowlkes died last year and
then his relatives claimed his estate.
The Oriental Comedy Co. plays here
the balance of the week. They played
Monday and Tuesday night to good
we'll satisfied houses.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06

showed resources in their quarter
ly statement, OF over half million
dollars. True, this is greater than
ever before in the history OF the
city, but perhaps it was a mere
coincidence, a soft of hectic fash
Of health presaging the nearer APP
proach of commercial dissolution.
The value Of taxable property has
almost doubled, new residences
are being contracted for every day
We do not wish to lose a single
chance for pointing the melanchO-
ly moral and adjoining the sorrow
full tale OF commercial degeneracy
more implements were sold,
more groceries were bought, mere
cotton marketed, ginned and com.
pressed, more dry goods and clo-
thing sold, more fine furniture in
stalled, more cotton seed oil made,
more hay shipped, less medicines
sold, less collins wanted, smaller
doctor bills, less business failures,
(none in fact) than any year in the
history of OkOlona.
Who can doubt that Okolona
has got as far as it will ever get
when it is farther along than it
has ever been beforei Who can
doubt that Okolona is slipping
backward, or at the best standing
still, when we see that only three
bright, brief years ago we had no
hundred thousand dollar oil mill,
handle factory, etc.
There is no reason for croaking
and still less for satisfied apathy.
Boost! Do MT knock.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06
J. M. Haley is home from an extern
i've business trip through Kentucky.

Valentine Days on the 18th of Feb
uary. The SWEETEST line ever brought
to Okolona. DAVIS & BELL
Adams & Neubert, the hustling i'm
plement dealers, report larger sale
of wagons in January than any pre-
vious. There is nothing like hustle
for getting business.
On the evening of February 14th a
Masquerade Valentine party will be
given at Parchman's Hall by w. F.
Tucker Chapter for the benefit Of the
public park Entertainment will be
provided for all guests in the way Of
dancing and games. The public cor
daily invited. Admission IS cents.
Don't miss it.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06

The Okolona Chapter U. D. @. feel
deeply grateful 10 the Pythians for the
use of their hall during the Lee cele-
bration, and not only for that alone,
but the Pythians consideration, in
postponing their own exercises that
the U. d. o. ladies, might not be dis
appointed. Appreciation is also due
Messrs. T. A. Trice, Will Gum, Joe
Reeder, R. R. Huntington, Walter
Smith and F. L. Baskin. for so ener-
getically assisting in seating the crowd
The chairs were donated, for the
night by our always kind and cou.
teous townman Mr.. F. L. Baskin.
Okolons Chapter U. d. D.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06

Now's the time to get what y a
want for the farm. Prices have a.
ready advanced on every thing and are
still going. mp. Come in and let Us
save you money. ADAMS & NEUBERT
Though the untiring efforts Of Com
gresham W. s Hill another rural route
has been granted Chickasaw County.
One additional carrier will leave
Houlka, beginning April let.
You need Harness now If you ever
did. Let rs supply you.
ADAMS q NEUBERT.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06
Come in and see our Valentines
You can't help but buy afterward.
DAVIS & BELL

OOIu0 III 8uu BOO VuE VhkSuUluGbs
You can't help but buy afterward.
DAVIS & BELL
Along the Kennebec played at the
opera house to a fair sized audience.
During. the morning their band gave an
open air concert and parade. For the
size of the band-ten pieces--lt was
one Of the best that has ever played
here. They used heavy grade music
and knew how to correctly interpret it.
The actors were all good, the play
was refreshing and clean and they
gave everyone their moneys worth.
Wagons, Farm Implements, Buggies
and everything in q modern Imple-
ment store. At right prices.
ADAMS & NEUBERT.
The managers of tie skating rink
gave masque party Saturday night.
Everyone had Q rousing good time
and many unique and catchy costumes
were worn. Not only was the floor
full at sll times, but the visitors seats
as well. Cliff Chandler won the gentle
mans prize, pair Of military brushes,
and Miss Louise Bransiord carried of
the ladies' prize q fine box Of candy.
Comedy and drama we'll played by
the Oriental Comedy, 90, all this week
ct the opera hOuse.
These are days when. the Mississippi
planters have money to throw AZ the
birds, and from the amounts Of feathers
on the hats worn BY the dbar wife aud
daughters, It may also be- stated that
the milliners are finding plenty 81
birds to throw q the money.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06
To the Ladies

I have decided to reserve Friday
afternoon from - to for the ladies
and will appreciate their trade in hair
dressing, massaging, and shampeoing.
This time is absolutely to the ladies
only. II inconvenient for you to come
to our shop we will do this work at
your home. Having gone to particular
pains to employ the most gentlemanly
and capable BARRIERS feel that / can as
sure you of fret class service.
w. r. DAVIS
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06
Notice Yardaman Guards

The inspection called for Friday
night Feb 9Th will not be held until
the 18th Of February, on which date
all of the men will be expected to be
present, and have their clothing, arms
and accouterments in first class con-
dition. CAPT. A, T. SToVALL
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06
To MY Friends and Patrons.

On January 18th, Mr.. Dan. Gardner,
joined me in the Grocery business and
the firm name will hereafter be King &
Gardner. Thanking you for past pat
ronage and assuring you of our appre-
citation of same in future. Yours for
Prosperity. @. R. KING.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06
STOLEN!

One bay, blockey horse, Weighing
1000, gray where the collar marks,
white spot in his righveye scar on his
left hind leg right above knee joints.
Right hind leg white. Star in his face
Scar under breast. Reward for return
to. D. M. McGHEE. OKoLoNA, MISS.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06

WANTED: Gentleman or Lady to
travel for Mercantile House of large
capital. Territory at home or abroad
to suit. If desirable the home may be
used as headquarters. Weekly salary
of 81, 900 per year and expenses. Ad-
dress, Jos. A. ALEXANDER, OKoLoNA.
MISS,
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06

Valentines for every age and every
~ nArrIn g. RuIH a

Valentines for every age and every
pocketbook at. DAVIS 81 BELL
II you want fun and entertainment
60 to the opera house tonight n d
every night this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. O. Raymond d
their charming daughters, Misses
Hoyt and Dale Of TupelO spent SUM
day with Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lyon.
Mrs.. Frank Harrell and SON Robert
are back from an extended trip to
Jackson, Miss. MrS. HarrelI was
brought home By her husband quite
seriously nj bnt has now almost re-
covered.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06
KiIiInR the Town

HERE is no use
talking, the bull
ding Of the new
railroad has kill
led this town!
The lamentable
evidences of this
fact are on every
hand. For in
stance, the banks
here last month
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06
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NOTICES of marriages, deaths, lodge socials,
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line, cash for same to accompany the copy
All legal notices at legal rates. payable be-
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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06

As I have made some change in my
business all those who are indebted to
me will please come forward at once
and settle, that l may close my old
books. @. r. KING.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06

oKoLoNA, MISS, FEB. ., 1907
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06
Okolona Professional 4 Business Men.
PROFESSIONAL MEN.

BUCHANAN q BUCHANAN
A TTORNEY AT LAW, Office next door to
IA the Okolona Banking Company. OkOlO
M, Miss. Practices IN Federal and State
courts.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-02-06

Good plays, good vaudeville by the
Oriental Comedy Co., at the opera
house all this week,
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-07-31

tween the roots and the top, exposing
the trunk to the blistering sun, and by
continual cultivation, forcing out an
excessive growth of branches which,
to prevent overbearing, must be re-
moved annually. If never pruned, the
peach makes broad, spreading bush,
never high, shading the ground COM
pletely and retaining all of the plant
food in the soil. Such trees never
over-bear or make long shoots, but
set their fruit evenly all around On the
outside, where it can be easily gather
ed.
Propagation to insure early fruiting
should be from only the best bearing
trees.
These innovations save the cost Of
cultivation and pruning, and make pos
sible better fruit with greater ease
in gathering.
| believe Sod-grOWn peaches can be
shipped successfully to Europe, expert
ments made by me having proved
that the fruit has the lasting quality
not possessed by any other. On July
II of this year l sent to the Practical
Fruit Grower, at Springfield, Mo-,
two baskets of Elbertas, with the re-
quest that the editor forward one of
the baskets back to me and keep the
other as long as possible, noting the
quality of the fruit when eaten. The
basket, after a trip from Lampasas,
Tex, to Springfield, Mo-, and return,
reached me in perfect order, and the
peaches kept by the editor were not
eaten until August 5, when they were
found to possess all Of their original
flavor. Similar test shipments were
made to Rochester, N. Y, and Los
Angeles, CAL, with highly satisfactory
results.
All that [ have written as to the ad
vantages Of close moved sod is in
tended to apply exclusively to close
root-pruned trees. All the successes
quoted were made with such trees,
whose strong roots have anchored
themselves deep in the moist subsoil
and can laugh at grass and drouth.
But for all trees set with long roots
spread out in large holes, cultivation
and pruning are necessary evils,
though the long, hot climate of Texas
will surely kill them in eight years or
less. Such trees established them
selves entirely when planted, on a
lateral, fbrous system from the ends
of the long roots, victims of mans
ignorance, and must pay the penalty.
However, had I such an orchard
farther north, SO necessary are the
feeding, surface roots to all fruit trees,
that l would put to grass, top dress
with fertilizer the first year and chance
results. Fertilizing would never be
necessary again.
Briefly Mr. Stringfellow's methods
may be stated thus: Plant trees in
small holes made in firm soil, with
l. I 4
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1907-07-31
Theory of Sod-Grown Fruit.

We have frequently published artl-
cles about the New Horticulture and
written editorials recommending our
readers to test it. SO far we have no
knowledge that it has done any good.
Still we have such faith IN the value OF
this method, that we propose to con-
tinue to urge its trial. We have just
found an article in Coleman's Rural
World which is authoritative being a
statement from the original discover
er, Mr.. H. NJ. Stringfellow. The ar
ticle is as follows:
Ruin stares every man in the face
who persists in sticking to the old and
expensive methods OF fruit cultiva-
tion," says H. M. Stringfellow, OF
Lampasas, Texas, in a letter to the
editor OF The New Southwest.
Mr.. Stringfellow has recently startled
the horticultural world with some new
and radical ideas regarding the or
chard, and while many fruit growers
have taken issue with him on his theo-
ries, many others have adopted the
suggestions.
These facts are SO important con-
tinues Mr.. StringfellOw, that they
should be given the widest publicity"
With this idea in view Mr.. Stringfel-
low says:
I will state the principles of the new
horticulture, all OF which are diametrl-
cally opposed to the old system. The
old horticulture teaches that the more
roots tree has when transplanted the
better; that the bigger the hole or the
deeper the subsoil the better, and that
continual cultivation is necessary.
Opposed to this we believe in short
roots, which compel the young trees
to re-establish themselves on several
strong, deep, vertical roots, instead OF
on many small lateral ones.
Next, we advocate firm, unbroken
subsoil and small holes, giving the
tree natural anchorage. "A circle Of
three feet should be cleared around
the plant and the space kept fertilized
and mulched. Where ground is rough
and rocky trees may be planted in sod,
but they will grow less rapidly.
Until trees begin to bear any crop
may be grown between them except
small grain. Afterwards they should
be left without any manner OF Guilt
walton and the orchard sOWn in Ber-
muda or some similar grass, moved
often enough to keep down the
growth.
Allow all shoots to grow from the
short body until about one foot long,
when all but the straightest should be
removed. That is to form the future
tree, and the knife should never be ap-
piled again, except if necessary, when
the trees are four or five years old to
shear off the tops, which should be
kept about seven or eight feet high.
Nature made the peach spreading
bush, man makes it tree by pruning,
thus destroying the equilibrium be-
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-05-04
Board Hires superintendent.

County Commissioner oil Schools
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-05-04

His act brought forth hearty ap
plause.
The last number on the program,
entitled Daughters Of Uncle Sam,
was without doubt the most pleas
ing OF all the acts. This was par.
ticipated in by fifteen of L'Anse
young ladies. Dressed 10 brilliant
flag costumes and supporting rifles
they we're put through a series OF
marches, drills and military tactics
which brought forth an applause
that is seldom heard at amateur per-
formances.
At the conclusion OF the enter
tainment a grand ball was given,
which was largely attended. Music
was furnished by the Ideal Orchestra
and it was gratifying to the man
agement to hear the praise which
was rendered the members OF the
orchestra for the excellent music
which they furnished throughout the
entertainment and dance.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-05-04

IAN altogether delightful play" is
the universal sentiment of the i'm
mense audiences which have wit
messed the international success,
"Girl OF the Streets" which will be
seen at the L'Anse Opera House on
Thursday, May 9th. The play has
been an instant hit this season and
the press Of the surrounding towns
is unanimous in its praise. 1t has
been given metropolitan produc-
tion in every respect, and no weak
point is to be found either In cast
scenery or costuming. The latter
has become feature OF the attrac-
tion, and the gowns worn by the
ladies of the company, five in mum,
Der, are said to be most beautiful.
The piece is brim full OF comedy and
specialties. 1t is under direction Of
Holden Bros Seats now selling at
Hansen S store. Prices 25, 35, Soc.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-05-04
NOTICE OF MEETING OF
BOARD OF REVIEW.

To all persons liable for assessment
for taxes in the township OF L 'Anse,
county of Baraga. state OF Michi-
gan, for the year 1907.
Notice is hereby given that the
assessment roll for the said township
of L'Anse for the year 1907 has
been completed, and that the Board
of Review of said township will be in
session at the Town Hall in said town.
ship on Tuesday, the 2lst day OF May,
A. d., 1877, ando on Monday and Tues
day, May 9th and 2Sth, 1907, from >
O'Clock to II clock a. m, and from
2 o'clock to o clock, p. m, OF said
days, and to continue in session
longer il necessary, until all the
business which may come before said
meeting shall have been properly
transacted, at which time and place
the aforesaid assessment roll will be
subject to review and correction, and
all persons who may consider them
selves aggrieved by any valuation OF
property as set forth in said assess.
ment roll, or who may have knowl-
edge Of any errors contained in said
roll. or omission from the same, or
may have reason to suppose that
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such errors exist, will then and there
be'heard by said Board of Review,
and all errors found to exist within
said assessment roll will be duly cor;
! rected. and oil property subject to
taxation within said township found
to have been omitted from such as
sessment roll will be placed thereon
by said Board Of Review. And such
assessment roll as corrected and up
proved by the Board OF Review shall
be the assessment roll of said town
ship for the year 1907.
Given under my hand, at my office
! in sdid township, this 9th day o
April, A. d. 1907.
j FRANK w. FOOTR,
Supervisor Of L'Anse Township
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-05-04
May TERM OF
CIRCUIT COURT
WIN Convene In the Court House q,
This Village Monday Next Out
look for Long Session.

Monday morning the May term OF
circuit court for the county OF Bara-
go will convene in the Court House.
in this village, and the outlook at
present is that it will be one of the
longest and busiest sessions which
has been held in some time. There
are no criminal cases appearing at
this term, the majority being civil
cases.
Among the cases to be brought
before this session which are OF local
interest are the case of Charette VS..
the Village of L'Anse, and the cele-
brated contiscated deer case be-
tween Christ Stark OF Lake Linden
VS.. John 0. Maxey and S. D. Thonp-
son. OF Arvon. Both cases will un.
doubtedly attract many to the court
room during their respective trials
Following is list of the cases
which will come up for attention:
ISSUES or FACT TRIALS By JURY.
Patrick Brennan VS.. John o. v.
Zellen. Assumpsit.
Christ Stark VS.. John o. Maxey
and Samuel D. Thompson. Case.
Joseph Charette, administrators, VS..
the Village of L'Anse. Case.
ISSUES OF FAcT-TRIALs BY COURT
Joseph Bouch VS.. Simon D. Muir
ply. Default.
CHANCERY.
Joseph N. Clement VS.. Josephine
Clement. Divorce.
Joseph ]. O'Connor VS.. Charles
Hebard Il Sons, Inc, and Auditor
General. Remove cloud from title.
Hearing OF petitions of following
named persons for admission to citi-
zenship: Erick julius Erickson,
Isaac Moilanen, Robert Price. Matt
Warila.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-05-04
NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received for
painting the Town Hall, In the vii
lage OF L 'Anse, IN the interior, re-
pair all broken plaster, kalsomining
the walls, and placing chair strips
in the dining room. All bids are to
be received by the Township Clerk
until noon OF Thursday, May l6, 1907.
The right is reserved to reject any
and all bids.
ANDREW JOHNSON.
Township Clerk,
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-05-04

At an adjourned meeting OF the
L'Anse Board OF Education, held
Friday afternoon. the following
named persons were engaged. Prof
Morley f. Osborne, OF Lansing, was
engaged as superintendent Of the
L'Anse schools. Mr.. Osborne is q
graduate Of the University of Michi
gan and comes very highly recon.
mended. Thomas A. Taper was re
engaged as principal OF the High
School, and N. c.. Yokom, as princi
pal OF the Pequaming schools.
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-05-04

lodges of L'Anse.
The accompanying illustration is
that of the Office building of the Le-
gion located at Waverly, N. Y, and
is an imposing structure 60xS5 feet,
and contains basement and three
floors. 1t is constructed entirely OF
brick and concrete, and is absolutely
tire-proof; the furnishings where all
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-05-04
National ProtectiUe Legion
NfN Conduct Public Needing II Lodge RooRss Mon
day EUening Nexf.- Mrs Dv. c. ~ Connor;
So Distyicf Manager, ,WiH Speak

OF the valuable documents OF the
order are Sled. are OF steel. The cost
Of the building, with furniture, Is
about $5O. 900, and its rental returns
are e1.2OO per year, besides the
Offices occupied by the order. Among
its occupants are the u. S, govern
ment, using it in the capacity Of city
postoffice and also by y Masonic
organization rs lodge room.
At the meeting Monday evening
Mrs. Connor will be prepared to
answer all questions pertaining to
the Legion which will naturally fol-
low in the wake of her address.
The following pleasing literary
and musical program has been pre-
pared and will be presented during
the evening:
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-05-04

Next Monday evening . public
meeting of the National Protective
Legion will be conducted In the
lodge rooms Of the order, In the
Seifert building, At which time Mrs.
DR.. G. N. Connor, OF ST. Ignace,
Mich, district manager, will address
those present on subjects pertaining
to the order, explaining ils plan of
work, etc.
The National Protective Legion
has, during the past few years, be-
come an important body, and since
the organization Of branch in this
village, some very important work
has been accomplished; and there
has, also been o STEADY increase in
membership. which has placed the
order among the first in the ranks OF
The L'Anse sentinel., 1907-05-04

1t is also expected that Rev. John
NJ Shank, formerly pastor Of L'Anse
M. f Church, will be present at this
meeting and take an active part.
The public is extended cordial
invitation to attend this event.