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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05

That church unions will ultimately Be consummated is
evidenced By the favorable attitude Of the delegates to the
various conventions that have been held in the United
States recently Thinking men and women Of all creeds
are rapidly incninG the belief that there should be
fewer denominations especially among churches which
bear the name and which are divided only BY tech
ncaties For instance the Methodist church has seven
teen bodies, the Baptist thirteen the Presbyterian twelve
and SO on If the old saying that in unity there is
strength is ever applicable would seem that must Be
50 in church work In comparison with the growth Of the
country the churches not making the progress that
to be expected ol them With all Of the various branches
Of each church under one head it is easy to see that
greater strength would Be added and that more good
could be accomplished than under the present system
Especially would this be true in missionary work .Instead
of working variance with each other then the different
bodies could have representatives in foreign lands
and could maintain them at much less expense than is
now the case There is no denying that lack Of harmony
and conflicting beliefs regarding technical points in re-
igon have been responsible for keeping many persons
Of churches So the sooner the various branches Get
togetker the more good they can accomplish Il s per-
haps too to predict general union Of all churches
but i the different factions Of similar faiths combine ii
will be step in the right direction Church mergers are
about the only combinations that will meet with general
approval.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05

It might as well be understood FIRST as last that on the
subject 81 race suicide the American wife will take advice
from man but her husband and from him only such as
suits her.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05

man has lust died At Geneva at the age of 102 who
declared that he had never kissed any woman But his
mother Il & one Of the mislorunes of great ace that
memory becomes very treacherous.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05

Now that the has begun 10 shine with little warmth.
many people who have been complaining bitterly ii Ire
cold weather will make preparations d HE away io !
summer resort
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05


shortage that would be little less than calamity The
worlds demand for cotton goods never in all history
SO great at the present time is growing at rate
which will make the South the weakhies agricultural
region Of the earth if il supply. reasonable prices
all the cotton that is wanted from it.
The true policy Of the cotton belt to make all the cot
ton i possibly and insist upon prices that yield
good profit Texas is pursuing this policy for after maxi
ing last year. the largest crop it made, the Texas
acreage this year increased If the crop should be cut
short and the price abnormally high the Texas planters
will have from their large planting an exceedingly profit
able the big price than balancing the reduced
yield.
In the soil and climate Of its cotton belt which runs
nearly up the southern line Of Missouri and Kentucky
the South has invaluable monopoly for other part O
the world can make good cotton in abundance. Ii cap
able Of producing crops four FIVE tines as great as those
Of the present and viii prove most profitable If ii IS
steadily increased rate which supplies the worlds in
cressing demand at fair prices
With good weather in June there is Yet time 10 make IL
crop that will keep the mills going and put abundant
money into the pockets Of the farmers The price has
been steadily climbing for some weeks but is too SOON
tor the speculators TO begin betting famine crop
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05
CLAN MCLAURIN ATTACTED AT PONTOT0C

ONDAY was gala day for Ponotoc.
Court there adjourned to give the can
didates an opportunity to meet the i'm
mense crowds gathered. Owing
to the number Of candidates present,
the speaking began at $50 o'clock in
the courthouse yard. platform having
been constructed as the house was not
large enough to hold the crowd. Among
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05
THE WRITER ANp SOLDIER OF FORTUNE.

n the same day there died in America
two men whose lives had been con-
spicious in widely-contrasted fields. In
Iowa died the Rev. John Watson; in
New York died Henry Ronald Doug
lass MacIver. One was essentially a.
man Of peace as wielder Of the pens
the other was man Of war. who had
fought under eighteen flags, says the
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05
STANDING ON THE THRESHOLD"

2 note with growing regret the tendency
among the modern schools and colleges
to eliminate the oId-fashioned com
mencement" exercises. In all parts Of
the land classes Of young people are
pushed over the traditional threshold
without the opportunities their parents
had Of the last final and triumphant
moment Of formal graduation. Nova
days the boys and girls simply gather
to receive their d;nlomaa ,v;tho,,t Iii tbe
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05
SOUVENIR

OUD and bitter are the walls Of Ameri-
cans abroad over the persistence Of
beggars, the extortion of hackmen and
the boldness Of the pickpockets in
Naples or Palermo. But what happens
in New York or Norfork? What did
people do to the Duke Of Abruzzi's 5
crusier. the Xarese?
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05

But Mr. Roosevelt doesn 90 SO far as to denounce as
nature laker the Bible writer who told Of the she bears
eating up the children or saying Coup. thOu bald heed
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05

VI am a sick man, says ABE kueE "A short time ago
Ruel said he Was guilty but innocent Perhaps he Is
lick But we Later o. he may BE cree bu imprisoned
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05

In the supreme court at jackson Monday afternoon
Chief Justice Whitfield handed down the opinion affirm,
ing the o Wm Startling the GreenvIe banker who.
tried and convicted charge 81 embezzIemen ia
ot that city Alter delays and reversal 81 tie former
u detective Indictment lie second fial
Of Starting was had. which resulted IN conviron and
sentence By the court 10 Eve years Imprisonment The
appealed the ground that there we're flaws III
the second indictment principle Of which was Tie oms-
sion By the grand Jury against the peace and dignity If
the state Of Mssisspp from tie 6rst count ii TIE in-
dicment / was this assignment Of error thas counsel
for Starting made strong 6eht before the supreme colrt
At the close of very full and conciseb stated opinion.
Chief Justice Whitfield announced that Ihcy could Hnd
absolutely 40 reversible error il either the Indictment 81
the record and that thc words against he peace ana
dignity had moi any wise prciudiced he case and
TIE court below must bc affirmed
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-06-05
THE RISE in COTTON.

F the weather conditions do not improve
shortly cotton will certainly. sell for
prices unprecedented since the cotton
famine Of the Civil War; but ii is de-
votedly hoped that the 15-cent cotton
which some Of the growers associations
are talking about will not arrive.
In order for the crop now planting to
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10

We hear favorable reports Of these
famous medicines every day. Ask 90
about them.
Red Cross Drug Store
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10

A large number from here at
tended the Moss Burrus wedding.
DR.. and Mrs. Phelps visited the
formers parents Sunday at Beel-
erton.
Mrs. c. G. Alexander left this
week for a visit to relatives in Mis-
souri,.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Roberts at
tended Sunday school at Mt. Zion
Sunday.
Mr.. w. Il. Bondurant is travel
ing this week in the interest Of his
nursery at Fulton.
Little Johnnie Alexander, whose
leg was broken over month ago,
has been in serious condition, but
is doing very well at present. DR..
Butler was there Thursday IN con-
sultation with DR.. Phelps. Johnnie
has many friends whoIwish for him
a speedy recovery.
Owing to the rain there was moi
as large a crowd at the prayer
meeting Sunday as usual. Services
we're conducted by Miss Clara Nc
Cornell. who had been appointed
leader by.Mrs. Horace Bettersworth
(Miss Annie Murphy. The sub
ject for the meetingawas Faith. =
The subject for next Sunday is
Love. Z Every one is invited to
come and take part in these serv-
ices.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10


condition bad habits and q weak
stomach. BY bad habits ! mean eating
irreguiarly and too fast and not chew.
ing the food thoroughly. The stom-
ach gives out and loss Of Appetite
billiousness, constipation, and general
debility result First get the stomach
la shape and then be more careful In
the future, and the worn out, despond-
ent, half sick feeling will be thing
of the past.
Two bottles Of Cooper's New Dis
covery will put the stomach in shape.
Common sense will do the rest. There
are fifty thousand people in this
country who know this 20 be true be-
cause they we tried 1t.
Here's letter from one Of them:
II was all run down from overworks
lost ambition and energy and could
not sleep. II was difficult for me to
attend to my work owing to that tired
out feeling. secured two bottles Of
the New Discovery medicine and de-
termined to try II. The result de-
lighted me for renewed strength and
vigor and energy came with the first
few doses. It's effect was different
from anything l had ever taken.
finished the two bottles now and feel
we'll and strong again" ~. McDade,
s3o Dix Ave, Detroit, Mich.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10
Decoration ard Children's Day.

Decoration and Children's Dal
will be observed at Antioch on Sat
urday, May is, with the following
program:
Welcome address by Rev. e. W.
Maxedon.
Song service.
Scripture reading by Superin'
tendent.
Prayer by Rev. Robt. Garrison.
Sunday School talk by Rev. H. B.
Johnston.
Recitations by the children.
Decoration Of graves at cemetery.
Dinner.
After dinner election of officers
for the cemetery association.
At. 2 p. m. talks by Revs. f. b.
Johnson and J. G. Clark.
d. w. GLOVER,
w. ]. JOHNSON,
]. A. HUDSON,
Committee.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10
OAK GROVE.

Walter Miner, of Mason Hall, il
visiting relatives here.
Mr.. S. B. Corum went to Mason
Hall Saturday, returning Sunday.
Mr.. G. 5. Talley went to Fulton
Sunday to the unwilling Of Wood
men monument.
Miss Matte Corum is visiting
her cousin, Miss Mildred Corum,
near Mason Hall.
Miss Sadie Fry. Of Fulton. spent
few days last week with relatives
in this community.
Mr.. Tom Thompson, Of Harris
vile, spent Wednesday at the home
of Arch Thompson.
Mr.. r. L. Grooms, OF Jackson,
spent a few days with friends here
the FIRST Of the week.
Mrs. w. B. Stovall and daugh-
ter, Miss Mabel, visited friends in
Number Seven last week.
Well, | guess we will have top
sy' with us again, as her school is
out and she has nothing to do.
Miss Carrie Naylor and brother,
Aubrey, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. H. P. Naylor near Cayce, KY.
Mrs. Jennie Corum returned home
Wednesday from visit to her son,
r. B. Miner, at Mason Hall. He
has been sick for some time, but is
better now.
Miss Virgie Corun and Misses
Kate and Ruby Henderson spent
Saturday and Sunday with the lat
ter's sister who is attending Hall
Moody Institute at Martin.
Miss Blunie Roberts, who has
been visiting her sister, Mrs. A. Z.
Shuck, in Jackson. for several weeks,
las returned home. She was ac-
;ompanied home BY Marion and
Carrie Shuck.
ScRIBBLER.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10

The matinee given by the pupils
of the Expression Department at
2 80 p. M, Thursday, May is, at
Reynolds Opera House, will consist
Of little folks recital and a Gold
Medal Contest. The afternoon pro-
gram is one that will delight any
audience, and we trust that no one
will lose an opportunity of Witness
ing Miss Miller's last appearance
with her pupils IN matinee.
A small fee of ten and fifteen
cents will be charged to cover cost
Of entertainment.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10
Public School Notice.

All those who desire positions in
the Public Schools Of Union City,
Tenn, are hereby notified to file
their application in writing with
the Secretary on or before May 81,
1907.
BY order of the Board of Educa-
ton OF City Public Schools, Union
City, Tenn.
I. w. WoosT.ry. Ser.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10
Stole a wheel.

Chief Pardue received a message
from Cairo Tuesday to be on the
lookout for a negro who had stolen
bicycle there. The wheel was To-
Gated at the Harriso n Electrical Co.
store. Mr.. Harrison had bought It
from the negro, and when II was
reported the negro had been ar
rested. having returned to Cairo.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10
SHORT TALKS BY
L. T. COOPER.
DEBILITY.
Many people who talk to me say: 81
feel half aick aiithe time. don't jusl

know what's the
matter with me. =
This Is general
debility. It's very
common. People
who get In this
shape have my
sympathy. They
arm < aick enough
for bed so they
drag AROUND and
their ia miles
get exasperated
with them.
There are two
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10

The family medicine IN thousands a
homes for 50 ysars--Dr Thzcher'a Liver
and Flood Syrup.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10
q. o. v. Special Train to Richmond
Reunion.

q. o. v. Special Train to Richmond
Reunion.
Leaves Nashville Monday, May 81,
at D. m. over N, G. & St. L. Ry.
Troop A and Company B Confederate
Veterans have selected the N, g. q
St. L. R'y and S. A. L. R'y, via At
lanta, as their official route to the
Richmond Reunion, and arrangements
have been made for special train OF
Pullman standard and tourist Sleep
ers. Comfortable day coaches and
baggage car To rIin through To Rich
mOnd. The change OF date OF depart
ure to the 9th was made so as 10 take
In the jamestown Exposition before
the Reunion. Special train will ar
rive at Richmond Tuesday afternoon,
and early Wednesday morning a day
trip will tie made down the James
River, passing jamestown Island and
many points Of interest. Several days
Will be spent at the Exposition and
then return to Richmond BY boat up
the James River In the daytime. Spe-
cial will leave Richmond on return
trip after the parade and unwilling OF
Davis Monument, Monday. June 3, ar
irving at Nashville Tuesday after
noon. Round trip rate from Union
City to Richmond only sl7,00; boat
ride to jamestown Exposition and re-
tLrn $3.50. Leaves Union City over
N. G. s. st. L. BY at 7.55 am, ar
rIves at Nashville 1.32 pm, ID ample
time to connect with the special.
II you are interested, call at NJ. g.
s. st. r. ticketpiiice Or write to w.
L. Danley, Gent Pass. Agent, Nash
vile, Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10
SOME SPECIALS
In our
Clothing DEPARTING.

All of the new brown and gray effects in
Appropriateness Clothing.
All the new blue and gray effects in two
piece suits made by Cohen, Goldman
Company.
All the new effects in Staple and Fancy
Trousers. The specials are made of
solid cream hannels, with black hair
line stripes. Cuff bottom effects.
K All the new styles in White and Fancy
Vests.
All the newest effects in Hosiery, Neck
wear and Shirts. Just let us know
your wants can fill them.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10
FRIDAY, MAY 17--8 30P. M. - REY-
NoLDs OPERA HOUSE.

PROGRAM HIGH GRAMMAR SCHOOL.
/ Gloria.
2 Invocation Rev. j 6. Clarke.
). Chorus Halt
4. Piano Solo Katherine Dnhnke.
S The Revel Of the seasons Vocal Duet
Annie Laurie Griffin and Clarence Hunter
s Ten Virgins.
J. The wooing Of Mrs Builfrou
s Dude Drill.
q Honorary orationA-John TIeaey
10. Amazon Drill
H. valedictory- Rex Nayior
r. Presentation Of certificates.
MONDAY. MAY 20-S 80 p. M.-REY-
NoLDs OPERA HOUSE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10

We have just received a second shipment Of
Wolfe and Panama Skirts from the Elite
Skirt Co. The style and values of these
garments are superior in all particulars.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-05-10

Extra big, extra good window
shades at extra little prices. Bell
Furniture Co., phone $50. Hang
ing not extra.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-06
WHISKY MEN ARE AROUSED.
Meet to Consider Possible Effects of
PurS.-f0Od Law on Maryland Trade

Meet to Consider Possible Effects OF
PurV-fOOd Law on Maryland Trade
Special 70 TIE Washington Hugld
Baltimore. Jan. SIN order 20 deter
mine as nearly as possible what the re-
quirements of the new pure-food law, as
applied TO the manufacture and sale Of
whisky. are. the Distiuers and Whole
sale Liquor Dealers Association Of Mary
land held "a meeting this afternoon
The uneasiness felt by the liquor deal
ers In this city over the effect Of the
pure-food law is confined principally 10
the rectiiers. though the disullers viii,
as a rule. heartily support whatever
the rectifeTs may make.
This is due in part 20 the fact that the
recuders own considerable blocks of stock
in the different disulleries selling only 10
rectiders. Another reason : that fully
four-ffths of the whisky distilled in
Maryland is sold TO rectifers. and the
owners of the distIlIeries feel morally
bound -0 support their best customers.
The rectiders, however, say that. 81
far as Maryland is concerned, they 90
not expect any depreciation in their bust
ness Their whole fear they say, grows
81 OF The fact that no one seems 20 know
what the requirements of the law are.
This has led 10 confusion and considera-
BILE difficulty in adopting labels thar will
meet with all the requirements OF the
law
The Washington herald., 1907-01-06
DIXON FOR SENATE
Montana Congressman May
Succeed Clark.
NOW CERTAIN OF II VOTES
Only Four Short of Election ON
Joint BaIIOt-Lee aEantIe Is Priu-
cipaI Rival, with +. Augustus
Heinze as Possible Dark Horse.
Republicans Have % Majority.

Helena, Mont, Jan. 5.-The election Of
Congressman Joseph n Dixon as the
successor of w. y. Clark in the United
States Senate is assured beyond reason
able doubt. Practically all of the mem-
bers of the legislature, which convenes
Monday, have reached the city. and thor
oush polls indicate that Dixon has q.
least f0rty-seven sure votes.
The legislature is composed Of 40 mem
bers, and thus the Congressman lacks
only four votes Of d majority on joint
ballot.
His rival for the position is former
Senator Lee Mantle, of Butte. II the
Mantle men go into caucus, DiXon's Sc
lection is certain, as the Republicans have
a majority Of twenty-five in both houses
Indications are that caucuses viii be held
as early as Sunday. January Is, as bal
Ioting viii begin on Tuesday, January j.
In the betting Dixon is an odds-on
favorite-
r. Augustus HeinZe, the Butte copper
king. is being mentioned as "a possible
dark horse. as are L. a. NARROW, a
Helena banker. William Lindsay. candi-
date for governor two years ago; William
Seauer. q Butte lawyer, and Fletcher
Maddox. chairman of the Repuollcan
state central committee
The Washington herald., 1907-01-06
FIND ERRORS IN BIBLE
Are Called Simply
Human Literature.
VIEWS OF REV. DIR. SELLECK
Univeraaiist Pastor of Providence
Has New Book ISSUED from. Chicago
Decided Stir Among the TheoIogi-
cal Students All over the Land.

Chicago, Jan. 5.-Rev. Or. w. c. SelIeck.
pastor Of the First Universaiist Church.
Providence, r. J., has just written a
book. THE New Appreciation Of the
Bible issued yesterday by the Chicago
University Press, in which he tears down
many of the popular fancies Of orthodox
Christianity lauds the higher criticism.
and presents a new view Of the Bibles
value. Many Of his theories are identical
with those Of Prof. George b. Foster. Of
the University of Chicago. whose recent
volume. The Finality Of the Christian
Religion caused stir in theological
circles.
BY false methods Of Interpretation. or
by the absence Of all methods" his book
says. the Bible has been made to teach
almost every conceivable doctrine and 10
support many ii terrible wickedness-
slavery. polygamy. and the subsection Of
wonderland the tap r0ce OF all these
erroneous teachings ddrkcning counsels.
and unholy sanctions has been the idea
or plenary inspiration and iafaHibIity OF
the Scriptures.
When this idea shall fade out Of the
popular mind, being replaced by the more
valid conception. some OF the peryersions
and absurdites Of religious doctrine viii
pass away which have claimed. and still
claim, their tens Of thousands Of adher-
ents; some hoary superstitions and cruel
Ties which have darkcuad our world Will
disappear. and opportunity VIII be offered
for the upsDringiBg Of fairer. more
benefcent type of religion and civiliza-
ton
Dr. Selieck declares the Bible should be
considered merely as piece OF literature.
as collection of ancient writings. not a
single book. but a library of sixty-six
different books
DR. SeI-eck states. also, that the Bible
Is FUN OF inaccuracies, historically and
scientifically; that the story OF the crea-
ton IS unscie1uhc; that nearly every
thing can be proved by The Bible. that
the real authors OF many Of the books OF
TIE New and Old Testameuts are I'M
known, and that Christ was not quoted
until a generation after his death.
The Washington herald., 1907-01-06
DENIES SIGNING WALSH NOTES.
Engineer Knows Nothing of 100000
la Chicago Bank Case.

Chicago, Jan. 1.-TWO notes on which
the signatures are alleged to have been
forged have now been found among the
assets Of the defuuct Chicago National
Bank, OF which John r. Walsh. fnancier
multimillionaire. and railroad promoter
was the head
The forgery charge was made by
George Paradis. whose name appears on
a 100000 pledge submitted to the Federal
grand jury to-day II was made yester-
day under similar circumstances by +. H
Burrin. the osteusibIe signer OF a So 900
note. The rest of the twenty-nine In
strUments on which Walsh is alleged by
the prosecution To have raised nearly
100000 from the bank for investment iu
his railroads, viii Ice taken up next week.
Paradis was once engineer in charge
of the Southern Illinois Railroad. a
Walsh property.
The grand jurors showed me Sl00 zoe
note he said, when ne came from the
grand jury room. 'pUrpor-ug 20 be uu-
der my signature. which did bear my
name. 1 never saw the note before and
did not know III existed"
The Washington herald., 1907-01-06
M'LAHR IDENTIFIES POWLEY
Conductor Positive He Put SUSPECT
Of Train.
Blew Police whistle and Summoned
Crew TO Assist Him in
the Task.

Richmond, Va, Jan. Robert 8IcLane.
the conductor who had charge Of the
Seaboard Air Line train on the night
Of the hoid-up near La Crosse. has posi-
lively identified Charles Powley. alias
L. c. Cox, alias John c. Andrews, as
the man put oft the train at Acca last
Saturday night.
The robbery at La Crosse occurred
early Sunday morning. Conductor Nc
Lane says he put Powley off the train.
but that the man got on again The
conductor declared that he could not
keep Powley off the train until he blew
the police whistle, which brought the
train crew to the scene.
The conductor is positive that PowIey
is the man who caused the train crew
trouble at Acca Saturday night He de-
clares that the man who insisted on steal
ing a ride was defiant and insisted that
no one could keep him from riding on
the train
Percy Martin. supposedly the accom-
plice Of Charles Powley, the man under
arrest in Mecklenburg County for the
robbery Of the Seaboard Air Line pas
senger train last Sunday morning. was
arrested in Huntington. ". Va. to-day
and is now being held for the authorities
of this State diamond ring valued
at $3.50 was taken from his person. Mar
tin whose wife is reported on her way
to St. Louis with the $500 taken as booty
from the passengers Of the robbed train
is said 10 have confessed his implication
i'm the crime.