The Kemper herald. (Scooba, Miss.) 1875-1908, 1907-03-28


him to hisbed for several days. The
young mar is to be congratulated on
the factthat his Illness was no worse
than it was, as Capt. d. Ferrel Carr
states positively that MI. P~earson's
Illness was a direct visitation OF
Providence and was sent on him as
a punishment for the brutal manner
in which he (Pearson) treated him
Carr at DeKalb last week. The
Captain hopes that this will prove a
warning to Dir. Pearson, and that in
the future the latter will endeavor
to act more in conformity with the
usages of polite society.
It makes a man think hard when
he takes in his rough hands a new
born baby-a little bunch of pink,
through the delicate film of skin
covering which he a all but see
the little heart that beats SO gently.
One pressure of his strong hands,
and that pure soul would return to
Him that gave it. And yet, per-
haps, some day upon those little
arms, grown strong, the man him
self will lean for help and guidance.
A baby is a wonderful thing, and we
should always remember that "of
such is the Kingdom of Heaven.
Our good friend Mr.. s. w, Warren,
of the Peden neighborhood, was a
visitor to Scooba Monday, and had
with him three as charming speci-
mems of Mississippi's maidens as
could be found anywhere. His two
daughters, Misses Mary and Mabel,
and his niece, Miss Claudia Warren,
took the %southbound train for Hat
tiesburg, where they will take the
Teachers Course at the South Miss
issippi College. May C attend
their efforts.
Mr.. J. G. Cherry, of "a SUGAR
nochee, was here for several days of
the week being treated by DR.. j. B.
Mooney for an injury to his right
shoulder resultant from being kicked
by q mule fifteen years ago. In spite
of his injury Mr.. Cherry has worked
and supported his family all these
years, when most of us would have
given up the battle long ago.
Jordan Pierce, one of the best old
darkeys of this section, passed over
to the silent majority last Thursday
evening, after a long illness from a
complication of diseases. The old
man was q favoritc with all, was
honest and faithful to his promises,
and it is to be regretted that his
kind are SO rapidly passing from
among us. Peace to his ashes.
Mrs. M. G. Morgan, who has been
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H.
Stuart for the past couple of months,
is now visiting the family of her son,
Mr.. Ceph Morgan, in Meridian. La
Ter she will join the family of Mr..
Will Morgan in Gulfport. A host OF
Scooba friends wish her happiness
and an abundance of the good things
of this world wherever she goes.
We have a letter this week from
Mrs. NJ. E. Boughton, of Garland
vile, Jasper County, this State, re-
hitting subscription to the HERALD,
and we take this occasion TO thank
the lady for the kindly and compli-
mentary sentiment thereof. Prior
to her marriage Mrs. Boughton was
Miss Bette Ridgway, of Evansville.
Rev. L. r.. Simpson, of DeKalb,
will preach at the Pr~esbv n
Church, Scooba, Wednesday even
ing, April 3rd. The pastor invites
the general public, but earnestly
urges all the members to be present
at that time, as there will. be bust
ness of Importance to attend to af
forwards. J.. G. JOHNSON, P. G.
BoRN-just as the sun was setting
on Saturday evening, the 23rd inst,
to Mr.. and Mrs. Oliver Eastland, a
daughter. We tender c~ongratula-
tions, and trust that this sweet little
lassie will live and thrive and grow
up to be a source of pleasure and
pride to her fond and happy parents.
REMEMBER
We are agent for the celebrated
Avery Plows, have a number in
stock and will dispose of them at a
Special Low Price for Cash. Come
and see us as to all farming machin-
cry. DUKE MERCANTILE Co.,
Scooba, Miss.
Scooba can furnish as intelligent
and appreciative audience, when ouI
people will turn out. as any little
town in the country. and it is hoped
that all of this class will be present
at the lecture by Mattison Wilbur
Chase, at the Academy, tomorrow
(Friday) night.
Hon. Sam O. Bell, the popular and