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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-21
The 1908 Law Books Arrive.

The Sheet Acts of 9O8, Mississ-
;ppi Legislature arrived about
month ago to this court house.
They are we'll bound = in leather
md make an average S re book of
some three hundred pages, which
is considerable more than is usual
for sheet acts to run. This due pos
isbly to, in additional to an unusual
run of buiness, having to handle
the lost chapters from he 1906
Code. The Mississippi Reports for
the county law library, numbered
80 and 80 for 1907 and 1908 respec-
tivly of the Supreme Court of the
State have also showed up. These
volumes are always directed in
shipment to the Sheriff, who makes
the proper distribution etc.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-21

The HERALD scribe saw Mr.
James Beard ST., in town Saturday
and in talk had with him ascerI
tanned that he has been looking
over his old papers preparatory to
furnishing this paper with the his
torical article Of the company in
the Confederate Army which he
enlisted during, the Civil War.
He has lately beaae- busy seeing
to putting new roofing on his
house or might possible have got
ten up the article by this time.
The house he dwells in is about for
ty years old. Was built in the
COS, he helped raise its frame for
DR.. Hood, who was its then owner.
This is the second time it has been
re-roofed. Before the work was
done with large pine boards. This
time with drawn shingles, the
very best roof material this cOun-
try affords. The heavy and close
clustre of shade oaks near the
house cause quick decay to tire
roof on account of leaf deposits
ct cetera.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-21

1t was our good fortune Tuesday
to see the face and grasp the palm
of a good friend made over year
ago, in the person of that substan-
tial old gentleman of State Line,
B. F. Woulerd. For about forty
years has he made that his stamp
ing grounds. Some how or other
in getting acquainted with him last
Summer he made a strong impress
ion on US. We liked him and he
says the pleasure is mutual. A sub
scription to the HERALD cements
the bonds of friendship into adam
antine strength.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-21

Election returns all in but Luce
dale as we go to press, with Bowers
263 and Barber struggling far to rear,
though he carried Daughdrill Box.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-21

Betty shoppers in Leak9sVille
Wednesday, were Alex Ball and
Mesdames H. E. and C. C. Ball.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-21
FOR SALE.

Eighty acres fine virgin Pine
timber. with, or without land at A
vera, Miss, close to River Title
perfect. For terms apply to, MRS.
H. 0. AVERA, Taylorsville, Miss.
GIT.
The HERALD S OPP was favored
with visit Saturday by Ex-Rep-
resentative J. Andrew Smith and
w. R. DAVIS, a young man who
came to take the train here for
Clara, Wayne Co. He lives in
that community and goes to attend
Normal in course there at Prof.
C. W. Valleys school. Davis has
taught a splendid Summer School
out in the Andrew Smith neigh,
borhood. Is a captivating young
man. If Wayne County has any
more young men of the callbre of
this young man and Graham to
lend to Greene as teachers, let her
trot them out.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-21
OBITUARIES.
Mrs. w. T. RICHARDSON.

Died in the Infirmary at Hat
tiebsurg, Miss, Aug. 7 1908,
Mrs. w. 7. Richardson of Janet,
Miss. She leaves a husband and
one daughter to mourn her loss.
She was carried to her old home
at Wade, Miss, and laid to rest,
by the side of her little boy, who
had preceded her to the Glory
Land. Weep not dear friends as
those who have no hope, for lit
tie while and you will meet on the
Sunlit Hills of Eternal life to part
no more. God bless the. daughter
and bereaved husband and all tie
dear friends of the departed.
A FRIEND.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-21
Janet, Miss, August. IA 1908.
Mrs. MISSOURI FREEMAN.

MIS-. M1DOOOhI It REEM AIN.
Dear Editor, l wish to give
short Obituary of my precious
mother, Mrs. Missouri Freeman,
wife of Alex Freeman. She was
born Nov. Is 1859, died July &c
1908. She was loving mother
and. wife. She leaves a husband,
eleven children and a host of
friends to mourn her loss. On
the day before she passed away
which was the 25tn, she seemed
to be in as good health as she had
been for sometime; up doing her
house work. Next morning about
two o'clock father awoke and found
her dying but We know not the
cause. But we fully believe she is
where there will be no more sick
ness, no more death, pain, nor sor-
row, but where all is peace joy and
happiness. We believe. this from
the life she lived, and oh how we
miss mother, but we fully believe
our loss is her gain. Now l ask
all the praying people that reads
this will pray for US all, that we
may all meet together one day in a
Home not made with hands, eter-
nal in the Heavens.
By her Son,
N. FREEMAN, Jr.
Richton. Miss, R. F. D. Graf
/ tony
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-08-21

THEHERALD wants a CORES r,ondent at every
Post ONCE and hamlet in old Greene County, n
real live one: one who will write frequently
pointed para raphS detailing the happenings.
In this way the paper can be male more inter-
esting and both the kindly writer and his or
her respective community helped. We will fur
niShStationeryand poStagt to any ore who VIII
volunteer for real business with Il hum to it in
tUiS line
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-03-12
THE JEFFERSON1AN.

page ad
However, the railroad schedules should be
published. This is public utility information
which is constantly sought, and where would
be more proper place to put it, to be the
greatest convenience and to suit the most peo-
pie, than in the newspapers? Every newspa-
per should at least carry the time Of arrival
and departure of every regular train in every
issue, and this much at least the railroad COM
panies should be compelled to do. For this
service the editor should be paid.
This service the public has a right to ex-
pect, and should demand. But more than this
must in justice be left entirely optional with
the railroads, to be placed as their judgment
directs to bring them the best results.-Augus-
ia Herald.
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-03-12
PAGE FOURTEEk
THE COUNTRY EDITOR HARD HIT BY
REPORT
REPORT.
Continued from Page Two.)

VertlSlng often is scarce, and this he must take
out in trade, as a consequence of which he
may sport silk hat while not having money
to pay his taxes. Often the editor is his
own composltor, pressman and devil, who has
to work very hard and gets very little pay.
Yet he had one consolation: he could ride
free on the railroad. Not without cause he
felt proud Of the little pasteboard which was
the open sesame to him to every railroad train.
He could be chosen as delegate to all the con-
ventions, he could visit all the fairs, he was,
in fact, by virtue of that pass, great man,
He could bear all the hardships and ills of
his editorial office, for when these made things
seem darkest he could put his hand upon
his heart over which in his inside pocket, re-
posed his pass, and all his ills would be for
gotten in the night of this glory
Is it any wonder that he should feel it keen
ly when his pass was taken away? The one
thing which had given brightness to his life
had been taken away, and he felt sorely
stricken. But it was just. He was the foe
of special privileges, and this pass being
a special privilege, he surrendered, if not
gladly, at least with the resignation Of mar
tyr in holy cause.
InlS SplIlI OIL reSlSudIIOn was promoted ny
the inkling he had got that the same power
which demanded the taking from him Of his
pass would compel the railroads to advertise
their schedules in his paper, for which here
after he could make them pay the cash. This
was consoling thought, for after all, the cash
would be better than a railroad pass. So he
waited for the railroads to send in their SEIZED
ules to be published, while he reserved a large
page in his ledger to charge the company full
space rates to the last limit for every inser-
ton. But alas! many Of these poor editors
are yet waiting for this ad copy. They have
row neither pass, nor money jingling sweetly
in their pockets as the price paid them by
the railroads for publishing their schedules
So the bitterness of spirit may be under
stood which weighed down the heart Of this
good editor when he wrote that sad little edi-
torial.
But hasn't he got the matter just little
wrong? Granting that he supported the COM
mission, "made it possible for them to hold
Office was it right that he should be reward
Cd for this service by making the railroads pay
him for something which they did not want
and perhaps did not need? In his, case, as
with the railroads when they were compelled
to reduce their rates, it was hard to lose his
income even if it was just. 1t is not justice
to the people that railroads should charge
them high for service in order that they may
be able to pay dividends on watered stock,
and it was right that the railroad commission
should reduce the rates Neither would it
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-03-12
THE REAL INVENTOR OF THE STEAM
BOAT

Continued from Page Three.)
'was pleased to give the invention counte-
nance as was also David Rittenhouse, the
celebrated astronomer, Andrew Ellicott and
John Ewing.
About this time Fitch had to refute the
claim Of James Rumsey of Virginia to be
the inventor Of the steamboat; and he did it
so successfully that the state ignored Rumsey
and gave to Fitch the exclusive right to steam
navigation
The craft with the twelve-inch cylinder was
too small for practical purposes, and after
many delays larger boat was built, using
the same engine, with paddles at the stern.
The trial trip was made to Burlington
Crowds of persons assembled at all the prom
inent points along the river to see the steam
boat pass, and waited for hours to see what
was then the greatest wonder of the day.
Great was the enthusiasm which greeted the
steamboat, and long and loudly did the people
cheer the grotesque exhibition. Women
waved their handkerchiefs; batteaux put off
from the shore and rowed alongside the steam
er, cheering the adventurous and now exut-
ing Fitch. But his joy was short lived. When
opposite Burlington the boiler burst, and the
steamboat was forced to anchor in midstream
His enemies rejoiced at this misfortune. AS
was perhaps natural, all navigators were ieal-
of Fitch s innovations, and bitterly op-
posed him.
After overcoming almost insuperable diff
culties Fitch, on the 10th Of April, 1890,
made trial of third and greatly improved
steamboat, and achieved a grand success
eve reigned Lord High Admirals of the Del
aware" he writes in his journal emo boat
in the river could hold its way with us, sail
boats, rowboats, all fell astern' During the
season The Steamboat, as it was called, made
regular trips from Philadelphia to points along
the river, making seven and eight miles an
hour. In the Federal Gazette (Philadelphia),
there are frequent advertisements of it's time
Of sailing. One is as follows
''The Steamboat is now ready to take pas
sengers and is intended to set off from Arch
Street Ferry, in Philadelphia, every Monday,
Wednesday and Friday, for Burlington, Bris-
tol, Bordentown and Trenton, to return on
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-03-12

Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays Price
for passengers, 2 shillings pence to Bur
lington; shillings 9 pence to Bordentown;
5 shillings to Trenton. June 18th 1900"
Counting all the trips, the steamboat made
between two and three thousand miles that
summer, at an average of seven miles and
half an hour. Contrast this with the perform :
ance Of Fulton's boat, the Clermont on the
Hudson, seventeen years afterward, which oc'
cupied thirty two hours running time for arh
distance Of one hundred and fifty miles $
about four miles and three quarters an hour -
and one sees how great was the triumph
the original inventor. Fitch had an engin =.
manufactured in this country by common
blacksmiths, under his own supervision, at a.
time when the principles and relative forces \
of the different parts Of the steam engine
were almost unknown. Fulton had an import
ed engine, built in England, by Bolton and q
Watt, on their improved principles.
Fitch and his company commenced anothei
boat The Perseverance, but it was never fin
1shed. Dlscouragements Of every kind beset
the projectors and the boat was sold at pub
lie auction. In 1896 Fitch fitted steam en-
CINE in ships yawl in New York City, and
ran it on a little pond called the "Collects,"
now filed up on the site of which the
Tombs' prison is built Robert Fulton and
Livingstone were several times on this craft,
when Fitch explained to them the working
Of the machinery.
Many things conspired to John Fitch
failure The time was unpropitious. The
country was impoverished by the lite war;,
and no one was willing to put money into q
doubtful scheme. The inventor was poor,
without influential friends. To make the nee
essary machinery was almost impossible in
the crude state of the mechanic arts
Poverty, opposition to his darling project.
the GOODNESS of friends and the jealousy and
malice Of enemies overcame his dauntless spir2"
it at last, and in 1898 he took an overdose of
morphine and slept the dreamless sleep The
last years Of his life were spent in writing his
autobiography, in six manuscript Volumes.
which are now in the possession of the Phil
adelphia Library Company. His sad prophe-
cy has been fulfilled. 'FThe day will come
when some more powerful man will get fame
and riches from my invention; but nobody
will believe that poor John Fitch can do any,
thing worthy Of attention.
CHARLOTTE F. HAMMOND
New England Magazine
The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1907-1917, 1908-03-12

thompson
strainl at
IRE white
st perfect
es, Prop.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23

lated by every one upon her choice OF
a new clergyman, and thanked for her
noble services and, with a questioning
infection, her great expense. Miss
Judith bowed condescendingly, but
still her t~ownspeople fingered.
Really, DEAR" burst out little Mrs.
Pinchin, dying with curiosity, but we
cannot go until we have shaken hands
with the new minister, and thanked
the choir for their beautiful singing"
Judith Quimby swept out her
arms. making q little open space,
the better to address her audience,
and began: 1T is impossible,
friends, that you meet the new
minister or thank the choir. I'M
possible! I repeat. The Reverend
Richard Bonifield, and his charming
choir, are not frail flesh and blood, as
we are; they see not as we see, hear
not as we hear, feel not as we feel;
your batteries cannot touch them, nor
your heresies corrupt; they are above
the follies and illusions Of this little
world. In fact, my friends, you have
to-day listened to q sermon and to re-
ligious singing rendered by servants
of a new and incorruptible church. At
last have Christian souls found the
perfect choir and the perfect minis
ter! The Reverend Richard Bonifield
and his choir are not men and women.
but steel and wax figures-worked by
our deacon-and within each of these
figures is a photograph, the records
of which have been and will in the fu-
ture be edited by me-, so that hereafter
we shalt have the true faith delivered
in the true way. Friends, / wish you a
very good morning this blessed Sab
bath day, and I assure you that you
will always be welcome to this incor-
ruptible church which l have estab-
| lished in your midst. One word o
hereafter there will be no collection,
except that for foreign missions"
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23

Good churches, good schools
and good roads are great and
grand things to have in any com1
munity. But in order to have
them people must be educated
to the Importance of them and
your home paper can and will
90 more to encourage and pro-
mote these i~ntrests than any
other agency. The school chill
dren read with pleasure the
home happenings, and as they
grow mp become interested and
make useful and honored citi-
zens Give your children the
nome paper to read-it will cost
you but a trife and will do I'M
told good.-Evangeline Banner.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23
Demand of Administration.
Su ccession of Shirley r. Lacour, No
1886, 18th Judicial District Court,
Parish of Lafayette, State of
Louisiana.

Whereas, Anna Dubernard, of the
parish of Lafayette and administra-
trlx of the a~bove-named estate, has
hled a provisional tableau of classifi-
cation and distribution of funds OF
sald estate, accompanied by a petition
praying for the homologation of the
same. And whereas, the prayer of
said petition has been granted by an
order of said Court bearing date OF
Oct. -, 1903.
Nov, therefore. notice is hereby
given to all persons interested to make
opposition to said tableau, in writing,
ia my Office, in the town OF Lafayette,
La, within the time required by law,
why said tableau should not be no.
mologated and confirmed.
j. GILBERT ST. JULIEN.
1928 30. Clerk of Court.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23

And the choir? Rs ally, Judith Quimby
must be at rufno us expense to bear
the whole cost q it Of her private
means.
At precisely b IN o'clock Deacon
Watts stepped for ward and opened the
door IeadinG from the vestibule to the
church. and the q aggregation entered
the house of worsh lip. The new clergy
man and the choir were there before
them. the divin e sts lnding in his pulpit,
the choir seated on his right.
A murmur of SUI prise and pleasure
broke from the ce congregation. What
a noble clergyman! young, handsome,
sanity; everything itpastor should be!
And the choir-wn at a ~hne-look1ng
group, One could almost see their
perfect voices in thei r intelligent, spir-
itual faces.
The congregation was now seatedl
and, lifting his outstre. tched hands, the,
new clergyman opened he mornings
worship with prayer n d then immedi-
ateIy chose his text and, delivered his
sermon. The little flock held It's
breath in admiration; never before
had it heard such a sermon as this
a mastery searching out OF the vani-
ties of these latter times, delivered in
a rich. sonorous voice, and with true
Baptist fervency. Verify, a summer OF
spiritual glory had descended upon the
village of Watervale!
1.-THE choir will now sing the forty
seventh hymn" directed the new
clergyman, and at once the choir arose
| with open hymn-boosks and, taking the
! most graceful attitude, rendered the
SONG in consu inmate, style; then, de
Gently, soberly, CT Christianity, without
staring at face or bonnet among the
congregation, sat down.
Judith Quimby was triumphe Mt
her ~townspeople eLated, amazed, curl.
! ous.
The new clergym an now arc se and,
speaking In a more familiar to ne than
heretofore, introduc ed himself. to his
flock as the Reverend Richard Boni-
field, and trusted that only the highest
| esteem and affection would exist be-
tween himself and his congregation.
Then, lifting his hi wds, he spoke the
benediction, and il Immediately after
wards the congregs .tion arose and
made its exit to the vocal music of the
choir.
In the vestibule Ju dith Quimby was
instantly surrounded, to be congratu-
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23
Furnishing an inspiration.

'rWhat is it you are writing in such
q hurry. Will?' asked Mrs. Borus.
II saw you discharge the cook a few
minutes ago." answered E. Will Borus,
the struggling author. without looking
I'D from his work.
"What of that?"
1T was intensely dramatic"
"Gracious! You are not trying to
dramatic it.@
.Not al all. my dear. You can't. get
Quick enough action on . drama. I'm
novelizing it.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23
Not ..Just as Good,-It's the Best,

One box of Hunts Cure is unfail-
ingly, unqualiiedly and absolutely
promptly relieving and permanently
curing all forms of itching known.
Eczema, letter. Ringworm and all
similar troubles are relieved by one
application: cured by one box.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23

All Saints; Day is approaching. l
have received a fresh assortment of
decorations Tor graves which | will
offer at "a reduced ~price-John Wig
IA
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23

Best and purest fruit cake at
only 40 cents per pound, at
Laurent'S Bakery.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23
Taken Up.

On my mothers place one BLACK
Creole mare mule, no brand or mark
Owner can have same by proving own
ersnip and paying costs.
l3-2O-23. A. w. HOFFPAUIR.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23
Attend to Your Liver.

give as many different kinds Of trou-
bic as the liver when it is not right.
Simmons Liver Purifier makes it
right and keeps it So.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23

The Falk Mercantile Co. are
prepared to take charge Of
funerals and attend to all grave
yard work. A fine rubber-tired
hearse in stock.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1908-10-23
STORE NEWS e. / e. !. &: !: :: !: ! !: !
0T0nT 64eEIN That is
n HH{Nb what your
ing is, and
-

and bring to you that increase Of business You ara
looking for il you give us your store news to print.
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Arizona republican., 1908-03-29
CARTWRIGHT COMMUNITY

March 2S.-(Special Correspondence of The Republican)-Mr. and Mrs. Hunter of Phoenix came out Monday and spent the day with MT. and Mrs. Chas. Root.
 One of MT Bruce Brooks little girls has typhoid fever. They have taken her to Mrs. ConneIrs room in town so she can be closer to the phy- sician.
 Mir. Brooks has begun building him new house.
 The young people gave Ray Doyle a surprise on his 21st birthday. There were thirteen young folks present and an all round good time prevailed. Cake, fruit, candy and nuts were passed during the evening.
 Rev. R. H. Fields of Prescott was a business visitor this week.
 A photographer was out one day. making pictures of the school and church.
 Manford Cartwright is home again from his COW ranch in the hills
 The league social was postponed on account of the surprise party at DoyIe's
 Miss Fannie Breedlove of Tempe Normal, is home for the week'sNend.