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Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06
CLEVER Mr.. 2-.-1-s
A MAN WHO PRIDED HIMSELF CIV
HIS TACT.
He Explains Little Detail Of Bust
ress to Mrs. Briggs in connee-
tion With The Signing Of
Check.

When Mr.. Briggs came home one
evening and found his wife with eyes
suspiciously red he only kissed her
as usual and rGds no remarks. Briggs
was man who psided himself on his
tact He studi9usly guided the con
versation on commonplace subjects
while they sat at supper. Mrs. Briggs
answered in moaosyllables of forced
cheerfulness
Now. my dear, what is the mat
ter?" he suddenly asked when the
meal was finished
"Oh, nothing. replied Mrs Briggs
biting her lip and with eyes cast down
demurely.
aha. Watson, the beautiful lady
has a redness about the eyes She has
been weeping. Ergo. she has some
thing troubling her" soliloquized
Briggs in a humorous way he had Of
burlesquing the famous detective Of
fiction.
Mrs Briggs pouted, hesitating be
tween tears and a smile. At this op-
perfume moment her husband arose,
went around the table and put an
arm about her shoulders.
Now. tell me all about It. little
woman" he said. you see, It does
no good denying that something is
troubling you. My powerfully analytic
and introspectively deductive mind
tells me otherwise"
After a moment Mrs. Briggs spoke.
'Tn never give another cent to that
hateful Fresh Air fund, never" she
said. and held a handkerchief to her
eyes
What have they done to hurt your
he ventured.
Mrs Rringa -arnsa- want no the side
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06
W. c. 4. U. COLUMN
Conducted BY the local chapter
the Mississippi Union

NH.... n a.
MISSISSIPPI Dldte OonNtnuou vt tue
W. G. /. u. convenes in E1altiesburg,
November 22-25. All the unions are
requested to send names Of delegates
to Mrs. r. c. Howell, at Haitiesburg.
Okolona chapter meets with Mrs.
Frank Harrell Friday at 3 o'clock for
election Of officers.
We haven't sold all our wagons yet
because we are buying more all the
time. II you need a Balm, come to us
and we will trade all right
Adams & Neubert
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

lrolic and enjoyment celebrated All
Fiallowe en- in a manner which exceed
ed all previous efforts. Thursday even
ing. when they gathered at the home
Of one the members, Mrs. Clint Stein
berger, and entertained their hosts Of
lady friends.
The scene was most weird and
ghostly, and a typical Halloween one,
with witches, black cats. bats. bogies
and fairies. The members Of the club
we're dressed in long black robes and
peaked hats and looked the part Of
broom riding witches to perfection.
AT the entrance Of the hall. the visi-
tors were met By a grinning boyle
face, while from the walls and about
the rooms cats and bats looked down
upon the compa, y.
Fortunes we're tested in many ways
by Jumping candles set in a row, by
bobbing for apples. looking into mir
rors. biting apples supended from the
ceilng-and the old time fortune told
by a gypsy queen.
Many queer characters were MOTTO
ed among the company during the
course Of the evening. The guest Of
honor met all at the door. creature
with a cold, clammy hand that impell-
ed the visitors to scream. Small white
ghosts presided over the cider bowls
and in serving cream in the shape Of
little pumpkins. In the usual tent a
gypsy surprised many by her wittcism
and close observations, unveihng the
future in a manner that was really UNI
canny, but which afforded a lot oil
amusement.
The house was beautifully decorated
in true autumn style with pumpkins
shocks Of corn. evergreen, popcorn
lchrysanthemums, and everywhere was
laughter and enjoyment. Truely the
young ladies' can pride themselves OF
having entertained their many friend.
with one Of the most weird. uniqn,
and most enjoyable affairs ever giver
in Okolona.
The hostesses we're Misses LiIiiar
Tatum, Olivia Murlee. Lottie Rubel
Gertrude Rubel, Annie Miller, Id,
Murfee, Annie McGhee, Mesdames
Wesley Williams. Tom Tatum, Frank
Chandler and Clint Steinberger. Mis-.
Sadie Foster was the gypsy fortune
teller, Miss Elite Kate Spradley wa.
goblin with the cold hands and little
| Misses Margaret Mosely, Margare
Smith, Lucille Jolly, Stella Beatty
/ Mary Lucille Chandler and Mar
Spradley we're the little ghosts VII,
served refreshments 50 nicely.
The favors we're little pumpkin mel
ane were certainly appropriate.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06
The Eseenoe of pnIlness.

It is true. no doubt that many lea'A-
e, people are dull; but there is no in
ation whatever that they are dull
d 49, w are learned True dull
d15aesg5s, eauired; it is natur-
3stations Of which
by education, re-
ance the same. Fiji a.
- be brim with knowledge.
and he VII not become less dull, as
the enthusiasts for education vainly
imagine; but neither win he become
duller. He win remain in essence what
he always has been and always must
have been But whereas his dullness
would, If left TO itself have been
merely vacuous, It may have become,
under careful cultivation. pretentious
and pedantic- BaIfour.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

An eminent Spanish scientist has
made the recent discovery shat the
sundower yields a splendid febrifuge
that can be used as a substitute for
Quinine. More than ten years ago Mon
corro reported to the Therapeutical
Society Of Paris with relation to the
same subjects Accordingly the sundow-
er should not only by It's growing ex-
ert great fever-dispelling effect, but
also yield 9 product which Is used ad.
vantaeolusly in all fovers.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

Soap. & has just been discovered
has been known to the world for 5000
years MyI myl how time airesl
Charlie Harrel. whom every one
here in Okolona knows and likes has
resigned his position in the transpor-
tation department Of the e. & 0. Rail
road 81 Charleston, W. Va. and has
accepted the agency Of The Southern
branch at Calhoun CITY Charlie is a
born railroad Office man, capable. hon
est and sober and lhe road IS 10 con-
graduated On their being able e get
him.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

Hsilck Pete seems to have got next
to that young dude said the first
bunk1 man. but I wonder what's the
uses son. there must Be somethin'
in ~ replied the other Tor Pete
sat waste bis time8 Well any
haw &c looks as II he vas lHYin q
b aamall..- laal.n.n
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06
LETTER TO J LYON


Dear Sir. We should like to print
your opinion Of this guarantee in this
paper, where all your neighbors will
see it,
Well furnish the paint half the
honse Of any fair man on these terms;
He shall paint the other half with
whatever other paint he likes; same
painter (any fair man) same way (the
way Of all fair painters, to make a
good jeb). II our half doesn't take less
gallons Of paint by one-tenth to seven
tenths, we'll give him the paint II
our half doesn't take less labor
one-tenth to seven-tenths, we will give
him the paiut If onr half isn't sound
er three years hence. well give him
the paint If our half isn't sounder six
years hence, we'll give him the paint.
Any color.
Wa say one-tenth, because there
are Two or three paints with about
that difference; we say seven-there
are daxens Of paint with about that
difference we say one to seven, be-
cause there's a hundred that waste
one-third Of the money paid for both
paint and labor.
Is there a paintwe havnt covered!
Yours truly
F. w DEVOE 8, co.
P. S. Parchman Bros. sell
our paint.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

WANTED Local representative
for Okolona and vicinity to look after
renewals and increase subscription
list Of a prominent monthly magazine.
on a salary and commission basis Ex-
perience desirable but not necessary.
Good opportunity for right person Adj
dress Publisher. Box SO, Station o..
New York.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06
Messenaer

Tar aEsAENoER accepts display adVef
fIremsais from reputable business meu ana
arms So 1b cents per |nCheach Insertion 200
rE|ntss reading notices of Locals at lu
ne each additional Insertion TT GUS IRE
used. rs percent additionul 81 wood bases
NnIICES of marriages. deaths. looee socinie.
church OF other entertainments ere tunllt
Ted nee. Do limited 20 ln lines. All In excess
OF 10 Hncs n.ust be paid Cor a. 10 cents per
line. cash for same % ucccmpany t1e COPY
AN eaui notices at icfal rates pas npieue
tone O. lafit Of pubHfutonl "a.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

The mother who would be Mortified
at the thoughts Of letting her daughter
wander away to a strange country
without guide or COUNSEL yet permits
her to enter that unknown land Of
womanhood without counsel or caution.
Then in utter ignorance, the maiden
must meet physical problems whose
solution will effect her whole future
lie. DR.. Pierces Favorite Prescrip-
ton has been well named a God-send
to women. t corects irregularities
and imparts such vigorous vitality to
The delicate womanly organs as his
them FOR their important functions.
Many a nervous, hysierioaL peevish
girl has been changed to a happy
young woman after the use Of favorite
Prescription has established the sound
health 81 Ire organs peculiarly lemi-
nine
Not a patent medicine bu the Fas-
orite Prescription. Of Dr. Pierce. a
Specialist in tie disease Of women.
OF known composition, without alco-
hoI or other dangerous stmulanis. the
active medicinal principles 81 Golden
Seal and Ladies Slipper root Unicorn
root and Blue Cohdsh root are exrac-
ted from each By iHp use Of chemically
pure. Hiple-re6ned dlyeerine.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

Mrs. Laura Murdoch Is home again
after spending the summer at Pine
Hail. Al @. feeling much better and
younger than ever.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06
APPLE IN COOKING
MANY WAYS OF SERVING DELL
clcus Fruit.
FilIsd with Nuts They Make a Dainty
Dessert-Baked. ard served with
Meat-Apple lrsa -e.tes
Something New.

Baked Applss.-A baked apple is
the most easily digested of any way
Of serving apples. but there are baked
apples and BAKED apples
For varietys sake, try peeling
them before hakins. Peel and core
the apples carefully, fiji the ho!lows
with sugar and any spice preferred,
lay in an enameled baking pan, pour
ing just enough water to cover the
bottom, then bake in a moderate
oven until tender and delicately
crsped on the surface. Sometimes
bit Of butter is placed on top Of each
apple before putting in the oven.
Meantime take the cores and peel
ings, cover with water and stew gent
ly for an hour. Strain, sweeten slight
ly, add a little nutmeg, cinnamon or
lemon, and pour over the apples, cool
in the pan in which the apples are
baked, then serve cold with cream.
Apples should never be baked in
tin. which darkens both apples and
juice.
Filings for Baked Apples.-As a
variety is the spice of life. even in
baked apples, here are few good
filings that may be used from time TO
time Nuts are specially nice for
this. ANY kind may be used, but pc
cans. black walnuts. hickory nuts or
butternuts are perhaps best. lecleG a
dozen large apples, a cup al
Of the meats win be regs6l
fine and mix with sug-o(s
desserts spoonful foP0p
the cavities and BAL
a half banana 81
and lemon juice
for an apple FigF
chopped and rolet
nuts with strips q
peel, or honey ans
propriate and usu$f
Baked Apples to
Wash and core
with equal partA
rooms Season
herbs as prefeD
ter on top Of
water to the B
til tender
Fried Appleel
lent served VII
Select large y
and wash VII
in slices halA
brown IN por1
with a pancat
break They a
broken If pre-
sprinkle sugar IN
unlocked side JUS
Fried Apples are n
/ fried pork or sausa4
Apple Croquettes.3 fire
in a saucepan one Guy bread
crumbs and a half culk Cook
stirring constantly until [ b, then
add one large apple chopin he, and
a dozen almonds, ground, ~ yolks Of
/ two eggs beaten with a tablespoonful
lemon juice and the grated yellow rind
of half a lemon Cook until thickened
then turn out on a platter to cool
When quite cool form into croquettes;
roll ia fine crumbs and fry IN smok
ing hot fat. Serve with caramel sauce
4 ~,-n..f. at-aras ar t.rraHnraa astnnr
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

Don't worry about he financial con-
dition Of the country. You had better
be thinking about replacing that rickeiy
old wagon with a new one. Come in
now and let us FIT you out.
Adams & Neubert
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

noble woman had long been an Invalid
but with a sweet smile and a loving
ward for those about her bore her
trouble with true Christian lortimde.
Mrs. Murphree was born 60 years
ago in Lamar County Alabama. but
syon moved to Monroe County Miss
issippi. where she married and has
since resided. She is survived BY a
sorrowing husband and eight grown
children. all Of whom reflect honor on
this true. mothers teaching and care.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06
OKOLONA. Mss. NoV 8. I9O7
CAPT. w. C. STOVALL

APT. W G. Stovall
one Of Okolona's
Oldest and most be-
loved citizens pass
ed peacefully away
at his home here
Monday morning,
and was followed to
his last resting place
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

in Odd Fellows cemetery BY a large
concourse Of friends and relatives
Capt Stovall was a gallant Conled-
crate soldier. with a brilliant record,
was many years sheriff Of Chickasaw
county; was one Of the commissioners
which superintendent the building Of
Mississippis million dollar capitol;
and was twice a popular candidate for
railroad commissioner. A man Of un-
doubted courage, integrity and the cou-
rage Of his convictions, yet he was al-
ways quiet, pleasant. a true friend and
an enemy to no one. He will be uni
versally mourned by all here.
He was buried in Odd Fellows
Cemetery with Masonic and Conled-
crate Veteran honors. a
He was truely a Southern gentlemen
Of the old school. and one who has
left his mark for good on the history
Of his state.
Wagons. buggies and farm machin-
cry in carload lots-thats the way we
buy; hence we can make prices that
cant help but sell our goods. All we
need to make you a customer is to
look over our lines and hear our prices
Adams & Neubert
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

into a quart q -four slit two heap
Ing teaspoons Of baking powder and a
pinch Of salt Work in lightly with
the finger tips one-half cup Geld lard.
and mix to soft dough with fresh
milk DO not knead the dough. but
roll out and cut one-half inch thick
and put into shallow pans. Slip imme-
dlasely into hot oven and bake
quickly
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06
MRS. MARY N. MuRPHREE

mother Christian
woman. who has
made the world bet
ter By having lived
passed away Friday
morning when the
soul Of Mrs. Muir
phree passed to her
home above. This
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06
mis- IS WORTH Remembering

AS no one is immune, every person
should remember that Foley's Kidney
Cure will cure any case of Kidney or
= oder trouble that is not beyond the
heb Of medicine. Sold by St. Clair
hug Co.. Tupelo and Bearden and
Kings.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

Miss Susie Peel Of Egypt visited
relatives in Okolona Monday and
Tuesday.
Mrs Lila Woods left last week for
Mobile where her husband now has
headquarters.
w. F. Tucker chapter viii meet
with Mrs r. Neubert at 3 O'Clock FRI
day afternoon.
We need the money and you need
the farm machinery let's get together.
We can trade if you'll tell US your
.yan.s. Adams & Neubert
Mrs. A. Trimmer. Of North Carroll
ma is the guest Of her daughter Mrs.
E. F. MeCarley.
Rev. D. M. Bosdell. pastor Of the
Baptist Of Aberdeen, and Rev j. D.
Jameson. pastor Of the Baptist church
here will exchange pulpits next Sund-
day, Dr. Bosdell is ranked among the
brilliant ministers Of this state, and
should have a good congregation.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06


6g a good time on my $40"
"a how did you sign the check
sent?' asked Briggs, trembling
Ia a suspicion Of the truth
IT just signed it "A Friend " re
5lied his wife. u didn't want to let
my right hand know what my left
band was doing. So signed it that
Tay, and now comes that horrid let
er"
Briggs spared for breath When
he could trust himself to speak he
did so, guardedly
"H'm - most extraordinary" he
unused judicially. VERY untactful op
their part, to say the least Still. it
may happen that they use the full
name system tt is. in fact. quite pcs
sible. I may say probable"
"The fun name system?" asked Mrs
Briggs doubtfully.
Eyes, explained Briggs you see,
It Is a check system in which the full
name must be signed and no pseudo
nym. / think, it is my opinion, you
should have signed your fun name
and then requested in an accompany
ing letter that chey should credit your
subscription In the printed list to "a
Friend This system is almost uni
versally used now"
Mrs Briggs eyes were wide with
wonder.
Dear me- 7 might have thought Of
hat,p she said business is So com
nlicated. I'M send another check"
Briggs was a man who nrided him.
self On his taot--New York Press.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06
ENTIRE NOUS ENTERTAIN

he Entire Nous
club composed Of
twelve young ladies'
who for the past six
months have been
meeting weekly OF
the homes 81 the
different members
Tor an evening Of
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1907-11-06

two eggs beaten with a tablespoonful
lemon juice and the grated yellow rind
of half a lemon. Cook until thickened,
then turn out on a platter to cool.
When quite cool form into croquettes;
roll ia fine crumbs and fry IN smok-
ing hot fat. Serve with caramel sauce,
maple sugar or powdered sugar
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01

The bill at the Marion Family
theater next week will be compOs,
OF seven individual acts each OF
which ..omise to be exceptionally
strong and entertaining. The first
production will be given Monday
with matinee performance.
Probably what will be considered
by Marion audiences the feature
act will be the popular playette en-
titIed Right Stocking, which
will ne staged by Roy Ogden and
Company. The composition Of this
production, it is said, contains the
elements that appeal to the best
and truest emotions that control the
human heart.
Moreland and Leigh, black face
comedy singers and dancers promise
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01
Among Magazines
THE BOYS ROOM.

have advised fitting up home
workshops in which the boys of the
family can learn the use of tools and
in encouraging them to make them
selves proficient with them. This is
"a training from which most boys will
derive a good deal Of pleasure as well
as profit. But | recognize the fact that
'all work and no play makes Jack u
visibility of fitting up a place in
which the boys can amnse themselves
when so inclined. In most houses,
the attic can be made into boys
room with but little trouble. Pro-
vide Il wit. such appliances as viii
delight the boy with liking for
athletic exercise Make gymnasium
of It, IN fact. But don't make the
mistake OF arranging 1t for him. Let
him do that He will take pride In II,
and he will do It much better than
you can, because he is the one who
Is going to use It, and he knows just
how he wants II to be.
With such room in the house or
the barn, If there is no place in
the house for 1.-THE average boy will
devote great deal more time to good
physical exercise than he would be
likely TO without II, because of the
convenience afforded for really sci
entliic training. lie may get plenty
,of exercise OF kind IN work about
the place, but .he thorough develop
ment Of Drawn and muscle calls for
special appliances for which there
is no good substitute. Give the boy
chance 10 make the most of himself
physically, at the period. when his
muscular system IS developing. En-
courage him ~ give as much atten-
ton to the development OF his body
as 10 his mind, and you will find that
mental development is greatly bene-
| h'ed by the practice. There's a
world Of truth in the old saying of a
sound bod, for sound mind. We
have laid too much stress on mental
training and neglected the physical
The two should go together. The
result will be an all-arounc man,
ready for work in almost any avenue
OF life. From Putting the Coun-
try Home in Order" by Eben r..
Rexford in The Outing Magazine for
June.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01

ent authorities have any sucb aerae-
ment with the crooks, but he afrirms
positively that such conditions existed
''ot many years ago. Regarding the
present authorities, he says he ls nos-
itlVe that there is no such agreement
because OF the fact that crooke no
longer make the city their headouar
ters' II is s.l'om that knights Of the
J''"'ny are seen in this vicinity.
u was In the days OF the old bow-
cry, cry, winch was located on MN street
,nat Marion is said to have been .
raven OF refuge for criminals rha,o
tn@Se men who made their lIvIngs ~.
unlawfully pillaging the pronertv 20
o,nor o,e eiti2ens, returned after puIIine
OH Dug Jobs in other cities ana az
Joyea themselves before going ont on
a"o'her piece Of work The nolioo uno,,
Nnew that the men who made thotn
Ienoe@ons among tho old shacks about
.he uptown railroads were nrofoos
lohai crooks Dut no attempt was mado
20 arrest any OF theri. SO long no thau
aoided by the agreement that tbey
were TO IN no way molest the pronerty
OF peace of Marion citizens tbay
were allowed 10 spend their IeIsnro
Time about town.
Up on North Main street in tbo
second story Of building located he
tween the railroads, was a bIe room
IN which the crooks stored tbS hoo,u
which they could not dispose or rood
NY Al leas that's the lnfrmatlon o,v.
en- by man who claims that no sro
qnently visited the room and bad
talks with the men who Kent their
stuff there.
y ne''er saw the old adage, "There
- honor among thieves" exemplified
better than mp In that room" this
man says Although these men had
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1907-06-01
KNIGHTS OF THE JIMMY STILL
RESPECT THE PROMISES MADE

Marion has been fortunate in the
scarcity and trlviality of robberles
which have been committed here
since the place assumed the proport-
ions of city. While other cities
have been visited and worked by
crooks in all lines, Marion his es-
caped almost completely, all bur
glaries aud rObber.es e.er commit
ed here having been Of the petty
variety. Just how this city has enjoy
ed the privilege of beins exempt
from the depredatiCns Of the light
fingered fraternity is a question which
might seem difficult OF solution.
There are several men in Marion
some OF whom were connected with
the police department in days gone
by and others who have been so sit
mated that they we're wise" 70 the
doings OF the crEninals who at one
time frequented the city, who say
they know for certainty why the
city has had no big burgularies or
robberies.
II was pretty well acquainted with
some OF the boys who used 10 make
Marion their headquarters, said a
man who has been on the inside, one
day last week; and | know for fart
that for a long time these men were
in a certain sense associated with the
police force. They were associated
with the force in this way. that they
were permitted 10 make Marion their
headquarters and TO spend their leis-
llre time here molested, with the un-
derstanding that they would not at
tempt to pull Of jobs In the city. The
crooks were all faithful 10 their agree
ment and that's why Marion has new
er had any big thefts or hurglarles."
The man thar gave this information
Hoes not presume to say that tho pres