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East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28
STuRGES NEWS.
o F, t uRSER

Mrs, II. Vest has been visiting
her son Mr.. G. H. West at Stark
vile this week
Prof. j. A. McRevnolds paid
visit to his father who has been
six with case of La Grippe.
The storks called at the home
of Mr. John Avants and left the
landlord thereof with broad
smiles and much music.
q 81 s.
We are glad to see Mr.. W. H.
Coleman back in our midst again
and hope he has come to stay.
We need a community full of his
type.
The many friends of Mrs. Tom
Edwards will rejoice 10 know
that she is much better. The
doctor says she will be we'll again
In few days.
Mrs. w. H. Durham went to
Mayhem Wednesday night 10
visit her brother Mr.. Sam Rainey
whose son is quite sick with
pneumonia.
l.. A. Crum. of Paxton, H.,
arrived Wednesday with four
fine stations ltlooks as though
our farmers should be interested
for our stock needs Improvement.
= = q
Every body is wondering who
is who in the telephone business
now at Sturges. One man is in
possession one day and another
man is in possession the next day
and the third day we hear of the
third man coming to take poses
sion.
DR.. Darlington and his nurse
Miss Tooms, of Yazoo City, came
UP Monday to assist Drs. Dodds
and Richardson in perfol ming an
operation on Mr.. Bill Skidmore
near Bradley, The operation
was a very dangerous one, but
the doctors here say Mr.. Skid.
more is dong nicely and il no
blckset occurs he will soon be
we'll again.
d . -
Mr. Bundy Allan from Bun
come, Ill. has brought four breed
ing horses to Slurges. Mr.. Al
len says these horses are high
grade and well bred and are suit.
ed tor all kids of work, such as
special saddler. dray and general
purpose. He will haye one sad
dler, two Percheon, and one Nor
gan. | think Mr.. Allen is bring
ing his horses to fine Place.
The people of this community
seem to take a sreatdeal of pride
In fine horses and il these new
comers are as they are recomend.
ed feel sure that the people will
welcome one or more into their
midst,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28
NOTICEI

The white teachers of Oktibbe.
ha county are earnestly requested
to meet IN the court house at 10
a. m, Saturday, Mch 9TH Bust
ness of Importance and interest
10 them will be transacted.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Bert Barber, of Elton, Wis,
says: II have taken only four
doses of your kidney aud bladder
pills and they have done for me
more than any otner medicine
has eyer done. | am still taking
The pills as | want a perfect
cure" Mr.. Barber refers TO De-
Wits Kidney and Bladder Pills
They are sold by r X & F l. Wier
and Jackson x Son.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28
THIS MAY INTEREST YOU.

No one is immune from kidney
trouble, so just remember that
Foley's Kidney Cure will stop
The irregularities and care any
case of kidney and bladder troub-
lie that is not beyond the reach OF
medicine. r X & f L Wier.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Weather Is all that could be de-
sired, and the farmers will now
have an opportunity to begin
operations.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28
W. II Miller, Supt. Ed

We are told that Il good name
is more 10 be desired than great
riches, bvt gneat riches will be
more successful IN keeping a man
out of Jail.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Mr., A. W. Stroud, of Sturges,
one Of Okt,bbeha's best citizens,
and most progressive farmers,
was IN the city to-day,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Giving advice TO some people
is ike presenting a bald headed
man with a brush and comb.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Lots of people marry simply
because misery loves company,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

IT is when duJy calls that we
are APP to send word we are out.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

The man who likes to GO shop
ping With his wife. evidently
doesn't have much else to do.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

The worst about borrowing
trouble is that nobody wants it
back.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28
A saloon is the worst sort of
a male order house.

Most distguring skin eruptlons,
scrofula pimples, rashes, etc. are
due TO impure bio Burdock
blood Bitters is cleansing blood
tonic. Makes you clear eyed,
clcar-bralned, clear skinned.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Every successful man think
that his own brand of success is
the only one worth while.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Foleys Honey and Tar cures
the most obstinate coughs and
expells the cold from the system
as it is mildly laxative. 1t IS
guaranteed. The genuine is in
the yellow package. r K & f
l. W1er.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28
A SAD DEATH.

Mr.. Riuggold Gray, eighteen
year old son of Mr.. and Mrs. J.
B. Gray, of thus city, died this
week at Portsmouth, Va, of
pneumonia, The young man had
recently joined the U. $. navy, at
New Orleans, and been stationed
at the Portsmouth navy yard
where he was stricken with the
disease which caused his death.
The remains arrived here today
and will be Inferred Ill the Odd
Fellows Cemetry. The bereaved
family have the heartfelt sympa.
thy of the com nunity in their
sad affection.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

The smaller the bribe the
greater seems to be the disgrace.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Rev. Badyelee Krecllor Hagaf
Bbasmajam, formerly of Con.
stantlnopIe, but now of Atlanta,
Ga. Is spending few days in the
city. Today he will address the
pupils of the public school, and
will preach at the college Sunday
afternoon.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

If you haven't the time to ex-
ercise regularly, Doan's regulets
will prevent constipation. They
induce mild, easy, healthfui
action of the bowels without
gripping. Ask your druggist for
them. 25c.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

An Arkansas widow says she
has a bundle of Old love letters
she would like to trade for a
fresh porous plaster.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

The southern republicans re-.
main solid for Taft, except for
rival conventions and few fist
fights among themselves,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Use DeWitt's Little Early Ris
ers, pleasant little pills. They
are easy 10 take. Sold by r. X
q + l. Wler and Jackson & SJn.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Have you planted your Irish
potato patch?
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Men grow wiser with age and
sometimes less foolish.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

When a girl is a ''hlgh flyer"
it doesn't necessarily follow that
she is cut out for an angel.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Any man can make "a fool of
himself, but if he has a woman
to help him II Is much easier and
more complete,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

DEVILS Carbolized Witch Ha.
eel Salve Is best for cuts, burns,
boils, bruises and scratches. 1t is
especially good for piles. Sold by
R K & F l. Wler and jackson &
Son,
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Never can tell when you'll mash
"a finger, or suffer IA cut, bruise,
burn or scald. Be prepared. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil Instantly
relieves the paln-qulckly cures
tho unnnJ
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

Cats are taxed 80 cents head
in Dristrict of Columbia.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

~~O~--~I~~~-O-~.~~-~~
Itching piles provoke profan-
ity, but profanity wont cure them
Doan's Ointment cures itching,
bleeding or protruding piles aft
er years of suffering. At any
drug store.
~~~-~-~0~~~.~.~~~~
On Feb. 27, Mr.. George Nc
Creight and Miss Addie Myers
were married at the home of The
brides parents near Lougview.
Rev, M. K. Thornton officiating.
-o~-c~N~-o-~~-~-o-~~
Mr., II. G. James, who has oeen
in G ,inesville, Texas for several
months past, returned home this
week.
East Mississippi times. (Starkville, Miss.) 19??-1926, 1908-02-28

|
she would like to trade for a
fresh porous plaster.
| ~~--~-O~No~~~-~~.~4~~
Use DeWitt's Little EARLY Ris.
ers, pleasant little pills. They
are easy 10 take. Sold by r. X.
u f l. Wler and Jackson & Son.
The southern republicans re-
main solid for Taft, except for
rival conventions and few fist
fights among themselves.
| ~~~-~-~~~~~~.~~~O-
Never can tell when you'll mash
"a finger, or suffer IA cut, bruiSe,
burn or scald. BE prepared. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil Instantly
relieves the paln-qulckly cures
the wound.
Cats are taxed 80 cents a head
in Dristrict of Columbia. Y
| >~~-~~~~-~o~~~O~~O~
THIS MAY INTEREST YOU.
No one is immune from kidney
trouble, SO just remember that
Foley's Kidney Cure will stop
The irregularities and care any
case of kidney and bladder troub-
lie that Is not beyond the reach of
medicne. r X & F L Wier.
Soo-o~-~~-~oo
Have you planted your Irish
potato patch ?
Foleys Honey and Tar cures
the most obstinate coughs and
expells the cold from the system
as it is mildly laxative. 1t IS
guaranteed. The genuine is in
the yellow package. r K & f
L W1er.
Every successful man thinks
that his own brand of success is
the only one worth while.
-~~~o-~-o.-.-.O>
If you haven't the time to ex-
ercise regularly, Doan's regulets
will prevent constipation. They
induce a mild, easy, healthfui
action of the bowels without
gripping. Ask your druggist for
them. 25c.
Any man can make "a fool of
himself, but if he has a woman
to help him II Is much easier and
! more complete,
| ~>~~O~-~-~.~~.~-
DEVILS Carbolized Witch Ia.
eel Salve Is best for cuts, burns,
boils, bruises and scratches. 1t is
especially good for piles. Sold by
R K & F l. Wler and Jackson &
Son.
When girl is a high flyer"
it doesn't necessarily follow that
she is cut out for an angel.
| o~o-o-o-~~-~Io.~~~o~
Itching piles provoke profan-
ity, but profanity won't cure them.
Doan's Ointment cures itching,
bleeding or protruding piles aft
er years of suffering. At any
drug store.
On Feb. 27, Mr.. George Nc.
Creight and Miss Addie Myers
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05
CAPTAIN SUICIDES
Because Of Mutiny OF Ships Crew
Word Received at Mobile Ihat
Men Were Starving.

Mobile. Ala, Feb. captain smith,
of the British steamer Ash
field, clearing this port December ~
last, for Nipacuba. committed suicide
by poison In his stateroom following
mutiny of the crew while on the high
seas.
The first mate took charge OF the
vessel and landed her at Manzinilia
January 2, at which point the second
mate was called to command by the
mutinous crew. landing his vessel al
Cienfuegos January Is, from which
point one of the sailed mailed letter
to this port that arrived today witt
the meagre details.
The writer said that trouble broke
out On the ship shortly after she LET
Mobile and that the crew was on the
verge of starvation waen they mu
TIMED.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05
CHANGE IN !. S.
PENSION SYSTEM
APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE
PROPOSED TO CONSOLIDATE
THE EIGHTEEN AGENCIES
WOULD SAVE S225,oOO
Annually in Expenscs--Senate Passe
Deficiency Bill John Sharp
Williams Talks on Roose-
welt.

Washington, Feb. "A radica
change in the pension agency system
was decided upon by the appropria
ltions committee today in accord witt
Recommendation of Secretary OF thu
Interior Garfield and Commissioners o.
| Pensions Warner. The secretary o
1 the interior said that under tho con
| solidation Of tho eighteen pension
agencies In one central agency 5000,
1000 would be saved to the government
in expenses in the first year of opera
|tions and s225,000 annually thereafter:
and that under tho now system all
pensioners could be paid as prompt,
ly as they now are paid by the eigh-
teen agencies and without inconven-
ionc'.
There was paid to 9G7371 pension,
ers in the last fiscal year total sum
OF $139,03G. 894 and total pensions
paid for all wars and for ine regular
establishment since the foundation OF
the republic was S3,59S,015073.
The senate today passed the urgent
deficiency bill carrying an appropria-
tion OF over $24.000,G00.
Deficiency appropriations for the
Panama canal gave rise to Democratic
of the publication of paper
BY the canal commission at Panama
and incidentally Senator Teller de-
clared that he believed tho lock canal |
1T Panama would some day be de |
clared q failure and that Q see. level
tai and labor and Of corporations ana
tho public, again was the theme o.
CT the house OF representa-
tives today. SO great was the DC
mand for time that the general debate
on the Indian appropriation bill, which
is pending business, was extended 70
for four hours.
Interest in today's proceedings cen
tered In a speech by John Sharp VIII
liams, minority leader who, whiie
lauding the president for some OF his
sentiments. expressed the belief that
others were dangerous. His remarks
ON the financial question prompted
lengthy discussion of that subject by
Hill of Connecticut. in which no op-
posed the AIdrich financial bill.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05
COULDN'T FIND WORK
Psperhanaer. Wife and Four Months
old Baby Found Dead From
Asphysistion.

New York. Feb. 4.-For three
months Max Ssckmsn. a paperhanger.
aged 26. had trsmped the streets In
futile effort to find work. When the
man failed in his applications for
work today a neighbor forced an en-
trance to his home and found the FAM
iv cf three dead. The bodies of Sack
man and his wife. were stretched up
on the bed and In the arms Of the
father nestled the lifeless form OF
their four months old baby. Rose. Gas
extended from the chandelier to the
bed. told the manner of death. and an
empty cupboard explained the motive
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05
.FIREMEA ARE INJURED
Seven csueh, Between Cohsps'"S
Floors When Dry Goods House
5urns-Another Missing

New York. Feb 4.-Csught betVee'
colIapsing floors seven nremen Ne'e
injured tonight while fighting . hre
which destroyed a fve story structure
occupied BY a dry goods firm al -
worth street. In the heart Of the
wholesale dry goods district Pr
man Prank Egianton Is missing and =
believed to Be in the ruins
The monetary iccs Is estimates ~
s2eo oeea.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05
NEW MINISTER'S TAKE OATH.

Lisbon. Feb. 4.-The new ministers
while at the palace this afternoon
took the oath Of office and haNihs
offered confidence to the queen
held council of state. King Manue
presided and the ministers received
their portfolios tonight
cortez must be invoked immea'-
stelv in order to permit the king to
take the oath.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05
FRANCO REAL ASSASSIN.

Salamanca. Spain, Feb a.--pr, A.
noim. chief OF the Progressist dissi-
dents, who fed from Lisbon. mas
taken refuge here. In statement
he made today he says:
"The assassination at Lisbon was
the result Of popular explosion, the
Inevitable outcome Of unbearabie
conditions. The real assassin WAS
Franco. who induced the king To
create derision among the monarchiai
narties. The assassination was tne
logical outcome of the situation ana
n cannot be charged that any one
nar,v was responsible for H."
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05
ougsN BLAMED FRANCO.

San Sebastian. Spain. Feb. 4-Ine
newspaper voz De Guipuzcoa. prints
d,spatch from Lisbon TO the ehert
that when Franco presented pimse"
before the queen after the sssassin--
ton she cried
IN is YOU alone who are the csuse
of all that has happened. and dare
not trust myself to speak To YOU
she turned her back on him. unheed'
ing the justification he sought 70
cffer.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05

THERE fS AN ECONOMY thst II
wssteful, and an sxpendIture thst
works for thrift. The svccessfut ~
vertser knows which d which.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05

THE MODERN CUSTOMER, man
Or woman, 10 bargain hunter" II
70 the dealers business, and to his
profit, to sec that the game sought Tor
70 caught In his store.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05

by the court and public for three
months.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05
Power Of Franco Comes Abruptly
to End--He is Nowhere
to be Found
New Premier Fayors Restoration Of the Old Liber-
al Monarchy--Freedom Of the Press to
be Restored--New Cabinet Has
Been Formed

by the court and public for three
months,
Franco Disappears.
high official said today that
Franco wanted to exercise even more
despotic power and that at am inter.
view with the new king he said ii
was quite impossible for him to join
tine coalition movement. II was with
eyes filled with tears that King Man
tel finally accepted Franco's ressgna.
ton
The former premier then hastily
left the palace and has not been seen
since.
The New Cabinet.
During the course of the Day Ad-
miral DO Amarai stated in bringing
the opposing factions IN bis way OF
thinking and finally announced that
the cabinet had been definitely con
atitutad az follows.
Premier and minister or the inter
ior--Rear Admiral Ferreira DO Anna
raj
nbtotti VI ptuHI NbfkS--- Lei0tf
Carvet Nagalhaes.
Marine Vice Admiral Anguato De
Castillo.
gueria,
war sebastiao Cnstodio De scusa
Teiles
Admiral Ferreira DO Amaral Zen
bur Magahalaes aud Admiral Augusta
10 Castillo are known as indenena-
ents. Senior Henriques and Dr. Lima
are Regenerators while zennor DIS
pregueria and Senor Sousa ie'ies
are progressives. The last two min
isters count upon the support cf an
nonarchial factions. Admiral De
Castillo and Senior Magazines never
have held office before.
Admiral Ferreira DO Amaral Is IN
vested with full powers OF nrenier.
brit he consults frequently with King
Manuel and Queen Amelia.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-02-05

forces upon Speaker Shurtlef, former
Governor Yates or some man not no"
counted a candidate.
]. M'CAN DAVIS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-09
AFRAID OF DEFEAT.

The Lavf0n 1igh school football
aggregation r. a frost After announc-
Ing that they we're ready 70 meet all
state teams and accepting the chai-
ieLze from the local team. they
reached The city Saturday afternoon
sfreamer bedeeked. bet faint OF heart
Letting Il be known that they had no
intention Of meeting the Chickasha
boys. they were finally prevailed upon
10 20 10 the bal park. but there they
baked They returned to town in
time 10 catch the afternoon train for
home. indicating that they were afrsid
to stay away from their mothers after
supper.
When Chickasha went to Lawton
a year ago they wanted the Lawton
captain to maize affidavit that no out
siders we're on the team; they refused
but chickasha PLAYED This time the
asked the local team 70 make affida-
~, bur fhey declined 10 do 80 and
Lawton cried that the game was off.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-09

The Buster Brown artist Is nothing
II not a philosopher, and In almost
all the resolutions Of this mischleyous
boy are lessons that Older persons
could profit by learning Yesterdays
resolution:
You can easily see that with all
this fuss there was nothing so very
important There never is. II you just
look back one year you will see that
Whist seemed important TO you lhen
Is forgotten. Don't worry. II only
puts wrinkles in your face and brain
BE happy-life is short, and happiness
Is the only important thing, except
character, and they are twins. Don't
take yourself and other things 80 se-
riously. Be happy; It's easy Just
make some one else happy and you'll
get your moneys worth That old
chestnut, BE yirtuous and you'll be
happy is all right II works.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-09

Not much expectati'n Of results win
attach % The report fhat Representa-
tive Fowler Of New Jersey Is cendi-
date for the house sDeakeTship and is
alresdy laying the wires 70 effect ihe
oBstlng of Nr Cannon. The movement
IL commendable. but ~ failure II not
probIsmatical. The verdict Of The peo-
pie a. the recent national election
gives the Illinois man fee simple title
70 the speakers gayel, and y Is not
likely tsat be viii BE- refused the honor
again b. the Republican majority In
The lower house Of congress. Cannon
can well paste On his chair, I'VE are
here 70 stay. Exchange
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-09
rAFTs SPEECH

ma speeeh 70 the business men Al
clncinnsu Hr Taft mare rather
pscuiiar statement for one having been
1aosep president less than forty-eighi
hours before
All corporations and individuals
nrainR wsthin he laN vii BE- assured
Of continued success and encourage
nsnt; al without had a. vel CON.
nence 70 close
II that program BE- carried through
President Roosevelt had beat take
Heart. Hartman and other iar.
breakers 70 Africa xith him, for each
confessed 70 being guilty Of violations.
and each should have been punished
yea, would have been had not the
strong influence of the president been
Iifted IN their behalf
But the Leader has presumption
that Nr Taft vii make . Judicial
president that be win prefer 20 de-
eide cases when brought up 70 him for
his executive judgment rather than
become detective. prosecutor, jury and !
Judge. That peculisr trait is one be-
longing 10 Mr Roosevelt exclusively, I
and after all Mr. Roosevelt has done
for the prezidenteIect he surely win
be given the privilege Of carrying from I
the White House all the rashness and
lack Of reflection he can transport
without paying 100 much excess bag.
bage. A. least we can hope be viii
DO 30.
Those in q position 10 know lay
claim for Mr. Taft that his strength
is not IN brilllancy shrewdness, I'm.
puislye action or his grasp Of general
affairs, 70 much as the patient. watch
fui guidance Of public business, en-
abling him 70 be ready for action that
while quick Is yet studied. and that
he has the moral courage 70 change
about II wrong. n these claimants
10 knowledge Of the man are correct
the coming president win succeed for
after ali. those are the traits which
make men and nations great, and VIII
carry with them the confidence OF all
the people.
One thing he can do no worse from
a financial point than the present oc.
cupant and for that we al least can
BE- free Of any apprehension, Guthrie
Lender.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-09

Nov that the campaign for political
offices has closed, It would be well
70 inaugBrate race FOR good roads.
This could be made very Interesting
and the result ot a little agitation
would result IN much good 70 the coun-
" and convenience 70 the people. Iri-
provement districts could be formed IN
the rural districts almost the same az
in the city, and spirit Of rivalry en-
tered Into 70 the Joy Of The travel
iDg public. Grady county. or the most
Of #, is fortunate IN having soil that
does not deterioriate rapidly and i'm
proyements could easily be made that
would become permanent The com
missioners have ordered the construc-
tlon Of several bridges in the country.
but these are Of little use unless the
roads leading to them are properly
maintained.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-11-09

A prairie lire which threatened to
be very destructive started six miles
south Of town on c. T. Erwin's farm
yesterday afternoon IT 3 O'Clock. A
dozen or more men fought It but It
was late in the afternoon before they
got It under control. and II had covered
between three and four hundred acres.
including land on farms adjoining Mr..
Erwin's Part of the land was in cul-
tiyation snd considerable cotton was
burned. Some hay was also destroyed.