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Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-01-17
My Last Visit Home.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. e. E..
Eason of Cockrum was the scene of a
very enjoyable day on the eleventh,
when they celebrated the twenty fifty
anniversary of their marriage. Not
withstanding the gloomy state of the
weather many Of their friends were
with them, friends both Of their youth
and Of their married life. The guests
came through the rain but brought
sunshine on their arrival by their vi
vacious greetings, conversations, and
music. The music was the chief
source Of enjoyment, as both types
were presented sweet, old fash
ioned music played by Mr.. Langston,
Mrs. Canada, and Mrs. Atkinson; the
late, classical by Misses Herring, At
kinson, and Sage. The singing, too,
was charming, as both kinds were
given--the old in which all voices
joined; then Miss Sage, Cockrum's
favorite vocalist, gave the crowd a
treat. Later, all we're surprisingly
entertained by the little musician Of
our country, little Miss Annie Lee
Birmingham, seven-year-old child,
who is prodigy in music.
At two o'clock, after scripture
reading and d prayer, the couples
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-01-17
OLIVE BRANCH ITEMS

Our town has, at last, awakened
from her lethargic state and desiring
to be heard, as well as seen, knocks
for entrance Into the coy corner OF
our county paper. First, let us say
we think "Old Hughey" deserves a
seat of honor in our midst, for he has
been the most faithful Of all contribu-
tors to our paper and his articles are
so much enjoyed by our entire people.
We are wondering how Old Hugh
ey's boys and girls at the Corner will
manage Leap Year,, the time when
~maidens leap the loupY'
Our school is progressing nicely
under the efficient management Of
Mr.. Whitten and Mrs. Emerson, and
tho we've had an epidemic of Ia
grippe, we've had an average attend
ance.
Mr.. Foust, the Methodist minister
for the ensuing year, very favorably
impressed his congregation with his
discourse Sunday.
The Baptist church has secured the
services of Mr.. T. Il. Martin another
year. DR.. B. G.. Lowry will fill Mr..
Martins appointment next Sunaay.
Mr. Brooks Buchanan, after visit
of several weeks to his mother, Mrs.
A. e. Buchanan, has returned to his
home, Ennis, Texas.
Mrs. Linnie White has recovered
from an attack of ''grip" and is able
to resume her duties as music teacher.
Mr.. w. H. McCargo and bride (nee
Miss Annie Dickey) are comfortably
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-01-17

1t is very important and in fact it is
absolutely necessary to health that we
give relief to the stmach promtly at
the first signs of trouble. Take some
thing once in while; especially after
meals; something like KODOL For
Dyspepsia and Indigestion. 1t will
enable your stomach to do it's work
properly. Sold by fernando Drug
and Grocery Store.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-01-17
lomiciled in their new home in our

domiciled in their new home in our
town.
Mr.. Eugene Ammett is making his
home temporarily with relatives, Mr..
and Mrs. Milton Blocker.
DIR. j. FL. McNeill returned home
Saturday after a weekend trip to
various points in Mississippi.
A word to the enterprising contrib
utors: lets boost up our, county paper
with many articles, and local items,
in the absence of the editor.
DOBYNS.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-01-17

KODOL is the best remedy known to-
day for dyspepsia, Indigestion and all
troublee arising from disordered
stomach. 1t is pleasant, prompt and
thorough. Sold by Hernando Drug
and Grocery Store.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-01-17
Or. W. p. Connor.

DR.. William P. Connor, promi-
nent physician and highly esteemed
citizen died Sunday morning at his
home at Lake Cormorant. The doc
tor had been in falling health for
some time, but his death came as a
shock to relatives and friends. He
owned and operated a large planta-
tion. at Lake Cormorant. His remains
were carried to Memphis and laid to
rest in Elmwood cemetery. The fun
eral services were conducted by Elks
Lodge No. ~, of which he was a
member.
Times-promoter. (Hernando, DeSoto County, Miss.) 1898-1970, 1908-01-17

The adoption of correct, progressive meth
DDS right in the beginning has already estab-
ished our new firm among the leading whole
sale grocery firms Of Memphis.
We fill every order with the kind Of goods
wanted if they can be found in this market
whether we have them in stock or not Then,
again, there is never any trouble about the adj
justment of complaints. when inferior goods
are shipped out by mistake, or there Is an
error in price, our statesmen can adjust such
matters satisfactorily without lot Of CORE
spondence. We also assume the responsibility
of collecting from railroads for any shortages
or damaged goods and credit the accounts of
our customers by full amount Of such claims
Immediately on receipt Of freight or expense
bills Every one, who has had trouble Of this
kind, will appreciate this liberal policy on our
part-IF THESE METHODS APPEAL TO
YOU SEND US YOUR ORDERS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
NEWS or sEALE.

Scale, Feb. 2.--(special.)---La grippe and measles are still prevalent In this vicinity. Measles have been more prev. alent among the negroes than the white people.
 The County road ofiicials are having much trouble in trying to get the pub lie roads in passable condition on ac. count of the continuous rains.
 The government has had two expert road men working here in conjunction with the County gang. They have been working between Scale and Villuia which is as bad as any in the County. during the winter months.
 The recent dog law for this County has added about ss,000 to the road fund. The last report obtained from the Probate Judge showed that over 2,80O licenses have been issued.
 Politics are beginning to warm up in Russell County. w. D. Anaut of Uh- land and R. H. Pitts will oppose c. O Martin for Treasurer c. c. Brinson of Scale will oppose A. H. Vann for Tax Assessor.
 Other announcements will probably come out before the primary.
 W. F. Thompson of Columbus will move his family to Scale next week. He win occupy the Norwood house which he bought from the estate of R. K. Chadwick.
 Mrs. A.. D. Vann has moved from the Norwood place to the house recently vacated by Rev. W. F. Foster.
 Mrs. Homer R. Dudley has rented the hotel here from Charles Dudley and took charge of 1t today. She had charge of 1t several years ago.
 From now on the Commissioners Court. which has been holding month ly sessions will meet only on the sec- ond Mondays in February and August and first Mondays in Apri- and Novep- ber,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
DETECTIVE IS GONE
MAN WHO WORKED UP LIQUOR
 CASES DIsAPPEARs.
Girsrd Law ssd order League Reduced His Statement to Writing Before He Went---Wtll Return
 for Trial 7t =.s

Girard, Feb. 2.--(Special. )--W: B. Walker. the detective who workeo up the Qirard blind tiger cases. has ieIt this locality, and his present address IS not generally known The trials al which he is to be the main witness Tor the prosecution have been set for the fourth Monday in the present month, and there ls a good deal of speculation as to whether the detective will be on hand at that time. His personal expe- rtencea last week dn Columbus. when a man was arraigned on the charge or assaulting his wife and was discharged after a lengthy hearing. were decidedly unpleasant. slS -.s.ssz
 Detective Walker told the Girard Law and Order League that he would stick 1t out mo matter what the deyel- opments. He left this locality rather unexpectedly. but 1t Is possible that he did so with the full intention of keep ing away until the time of the trial at Scale. Purely as a matter of precau- ton the Law and Order League had his testimony reduced to writing, but if that Is offered and the detective is ab- sent from court for no reasonable cause 1t will not have the weight that it would carry should he be unayoidably detained from court.
 Members of the Law and Order League do not express dissatisfaction with the situation. What they are af- ter, the say, is to brea up the unlawful selling of whispey in this city. and they seem to have accomplished their pur- pose, for so far as generally known there are now na blind tigers here. If the net result Nf the present prosecu- ton should be a really dry town the prohibitionists will not object especial ly. for they say that there Is nothing personal in their prosecution of al- legged violators of the law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
RECITAL AT MoNTEyALLo.
Fine Program of 0rafory and Music
 By Girl stuteatn

Ffne Frogrmm of Orafory and Music
 ny Giri studeats. other in the series of delightfui re- citals. which are being given by the Department of Music ana Oratory of the Alabama Girls Industrial School was given In the school chapel Satur- day evening.A
 z Both of these departments are strong factors In the life of the school, bring ing Into the practical every day af. fairs the potentiaiities of the ar listia life. without some touch of which no education Is complete
 The recital was well attended and tavorably received. A very noticeable feature was the well defined purpose of the performers, the number being presented not merely as such. but with definite educational ains
 The following program was present ad
 Lichtertanz (Rubinsteiu) - Misses Vesta and Kathleen Jones.
 Simple )--Mlss lone Grove.
 Petite Beceiss-- Miss FL la Peters.
 Etude. op. 7$s. No. 47--isoerny)-- Miss Laurine Coleman
 Charles Stuart and the BurslarA (Champion)- Miss Helen Windham.
 Melody in F-(Rubins tein l---Miss Ethel Houser.
 Impromptu-- (Schubert.)-- Miss Mar guerite Fisher.
 The Night Hath Thousand Eyes (Hawloy )--Miss Laurine Coleman.
 Nocturne> in D fiat--( (Dohler. 1--Miss Velma Gaston.
 The Whistling Regiment---(Harvsy) Miss Myra Williams.
 Valse Brillante, Op. 34, No. 1--(Cho- pinl--Miss Ursula Del hamps.
 Hungary--(Moszkow )--Misses Sal lie and May Sellers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
HAMILTON NEWS NOTES.

Hamilton. Feb. 2.--(Special.S 1.-The cold weather has been severe here for the past twenty-four hours. The rains continue and it seems likely now that farmers will get late staTH with their crops.
 T. H. GurIey. a farmer. who lived two miles south of town on Butta- hRtchie river, was buried here yester- day. His ailment was pneumonia.
 R. W. Cashion. County Commission CT. is now sick with grip.
 Circuit Court convenes here on February IT, There are many large cases for trial. The Alabama Western Railroad Company, the new road that runs across the northern end of the County. has a number of suits filed against it. ---.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
CHILD PAINFULLY BURNED.
Son of Superintendent O'Bannsn,
 Brestan. Victim of Accident.

Son of superihtenae O'Bannsn, of
 Brewten. Victim of Accident.
 Brewtoh. Feb. 2--tSpecial. )-Clayton o'Bannon. the s-year- -old son of J. B. o'Bannon. County Superintendent Of Schools, was badly burned this morn ing by his night robe catching fire from an open hearth. a@f
 The little felioz. jumped out Of bed and ran to the fire place, and stopping suddenly, the bottom of his gown was carried into the flames by the drift. Though his injuries are quite painful, they are not dangerous and he is rest ing very we'll s
 The First District Sunday School Convention of Escambia County is in session at the Baptist Church today. Miss Kennedy was unable to be pres ent on account of sickness in her fam- ilv. Mir. Sims, of the State Organiza- ton. addressed the convention this morning.
 Governor B. E. Conner came down from Montgomery on No. today and went directly to the church, where he made very interesting talk.
 Burnt Corn and Murder Creeks have been very much swollen since the reavy rains Friday night. Burn Cora Creek on the west side of town overA lived stables and shops in that sec tion last night and 1t was thought the power house would be put out of com mission during the night. The waters of this creek have begun to subside but Murder Creek on the south side is and still rising.
 Mir. and Mrs. q. F. Pearce. of Blrm. ingham. are visiting relatives here.
 Miss Mary Stewart, of the Music De- partment of the Brewton Institute. re- turned from visit to Mobile today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
TRAIN KILLS A BOY
TRAGIC DEATH OF A PENSACOLA
 YOUTH.
Henry Nielsen, Ten Years ola Tried .. To Get Aboard Train and His Limbs Were Torn From
 Hin RoAy.

Pensacola, Fla. Feb, 2--(Special)--- Henry Nielsen. aged 19 years. . son of N. A. Nielsen, was almost instantly killed north of the union depot today by being run over by train
 The boy. who, with a number of others. had been playing on a steep embankment near the tracks, attempt- cd to board a moving train. As he jumped to catch . freight car. one foot struck under the track, throwing him. The other foot caught in the car and the lower limbs were almost torn fran the body before the foot under the track became released. The body was then dragged for some distance.
 The boy was sent to the hospital. but before reaching there died. The lower portion of the body was 50 terribly rnaimed that life was impossible. The remains were taken to the home on North Davis Street, and will be buried tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
PRoHlBITIoNIsTs ACTIVE.
CampaiGm aa To Be Waged in Manl
 States, Sxz

0t4AbAs 4s s
 Chicago, H., Feb, 2---A particularly active campaign is to be carried on this year by the Prohibition Party. ae- cordlng to an announcement of plans made by the party officials. It ls inc tended to raise e fund of at least s1e0.- 900 for the fight, of which nearly $2O'- 900 already has been subscribed.
 Speakers will be sent into every state in the Union to make formal addresses and stump speeches on the cause of total prohibition. The cam. paign will be carried into the eneEnys country" in every locality.
 A keen campaign is to be inaugurat- ed in the South. Headquarters already have been established at Dallas. Texas. and preparations are being made by the local committee to force the battle n all Southern territory. In Texas a fight Is also to be made to submit tr the voters in 1909 constitutions amendment prohibiting the sale ot liquor in the State. --', = -..r
 It is feared that a prohibition statute might be declared unconstitutional under the present constitution, 50 the fight will b. made for an amendment to the document.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
CANDIDATES IN PENSACOLA.
Political Interest Ceuters in WesterI
 Florida. --..


 Pensacola Fla, Feb. 2.--(Specia1 l- Hon. c. L. Wilson candidate for State Attorney, reached Pensacola today in the interest of his candidacy and to- morrow Congressman W. B. Lamar who is a candidate for the United States Senate, is expected to arrive on a sim- liar mission. He will go from here to Washington. Judge J. F. c. Griggs. of Appaiachi- cola, candidate for Congress- is now here and 1t is expected that other prom inent men of the State will visit the city before the end of the week as the approaching campaign promises to cen- Ire to a great extent in. West Florida.
 Today was the coIdest of this win- ter, the thermometer lowering around the freezing point throughout the day. This morning ice formed at all points where water was exposed and water pipes and pumps were frozen until late in the day. The freeze is the first real hard one to be experienced here this winter and tonight promises to be a still colder one.
 All residents have been warned to shut off water pipes for fear Of them bursting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
CHURCH IS DEDICATED.
New Eaiaee of Evergreen Bsptists
 Formally Opened.

 New Edince of Evergreen Bapasfs
 Formally Opened. Evergreen. Feb. 2.--(Special. )--The opening services of the new Baptist Church were held in the new building today commencing at Il o'clock. The following program was rem dered:
 Organ prelude.
 Anthem by choir. Hymn, Holy. Holy. Holy, Lord God Almighty.
 Scripture reading by pr. ". B. Crumpton. Montgomery. Prayer by Rev. J. B. Tate of the Methodist Church.
 Announcements.
 Morning offering and offertory. Hymn T Love Thy Kingdom, Lord" Sermon by Dr. Pc V. Bomar, Marion. Prayer, by Rev. Richard Hall of the Baptist Church.
 statement of Building Committee. Contribution.
 Hymn. "Ail Hail the Power of Jesus Name"
 Benediction. pr. Bomar preached an eloquent and forceful sermon and was given close attention. His subject was Our Duty to the Church" ment of the Building Committee was read. which showed that there was a balance of s6.000 to be raised. The pastor then asbed the congregation to subscribe at least s2,5o0. but only si,- 700 was subscribed.
 Services were held tonight at 2 o'clock. Dr. Bomar and Dr. w, B. Crumpton both making excellent talks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03

structed to send certificates 10 head quarters. When the ticket fs con- pleted. it will go before the referendum committee and be voted on.
 A resolution adopted was to the ef- feet that the union favored the eboh- .tion of the duty on white paper. 1t be- ing decided thar the empioye and ern- through #.
 Frank Phillips was elected delegate to the Central Trades Council to sue. ceed Tom Stone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
STEAMER is READY.

Isia de Lazsn wiIl Have Trial Trip. Pensacola. Fla. Feb. 2. tspeciail-- The United States Steamship Isia De Luzon. the Spanish steamship captured and sunk in Manila bay by Admiral Dewey Is finished in it's repairs and has steam up ready for Q trip to try her engines tomorrow.
 The ship has been lying at its dock for six years. She has been complete ly overhauled and looks new in her giistening coat of paint.
 The steamer Torpon left tonight for Mobile where she connects with steam CTS going to the Canal zone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
NEWS EvAaoERATED.
storm Damage Near LueedaIe Was Not
 Great

Mobile. Ala, Feb. s.--Passengers arr irving from the line of the Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City Railroad to- day. say that the cyclonic disturbances in the vicinity of Lucedale late Friday evening have Been exaggerated.
 The wind, coming up with a huge black cloud from the southwest, did considerable property damage in the vicinity of Lucedale, and through the woods. Passing that place. the wind tore through the forests. damaging much timber, and disappeared over the little settlement of Shipman.
 No official report on the loss of lives Is obtainable, but persistent rumors say that two are dead and six injured. But little credence is placed in this rec port by residents of the vicinity of the storm as they have received no such intelligence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
Port Eads, Feb. 2.-Arrived: Steam

Port Eads. Feb. 2.--Arrived: Steam CTS Marietta di Giorgio (Nor.). John sen, Shields: John Wilson (Nor.), Han- sen. Bluehelds.
 Sailed: Steamers City of Mexico (Nor.), Ravn, Vera Cruz via Tamplco; Harry T. Inge (Nor.). Sseberg. coIois Karen (Nor.). Pedersen, Port Limon; ElIenia (Aust.). Scoponich, Triest and Venice via Pensacola; Appomattox, (Mader). Bocas del Toro; oxonian tf3r.). Dickinson. Liverpool: frishman (Br.), Howell. Bremen; Marie tRodick.l Porto Rico
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
MOBILE POLL TAXES.
Grand Total of a,Ss2 Is Paid to COlles-

Grand Total Of 2,582 Co Paid to COllee-
 tor.
 Mobile. Feb. 2.--(SpeciaI.) )--when the poll tax books were closed at midnight last night it was announced that the humber of men who paid their tax and are qualified voters reaches 2,5S2, kthe largest number in years.
 State and County Tax Collector Dor lon stated that this is a good increase over last year, and that his force ex- perienced the busiest day of their lives yesterday when 6e6 people pad their poll tax from the time the office open ed in the morning until midnight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
STEAMSHIP IS OVERDUE.
Feared that Accident Has BefaRien tn
 HRaften.

Mobile, Feb, 2.--(Specials s)--Grave fears are entertained here for the safe ty of the Norwegian steamship Bratten, which Is now six days overdue at Nor folk, Va.
 The steamship sailed from here for Galveston several weeks ago to take on cargo for an European port and af. ter leaving Galveston steamed for Nor folk, Jan. 21, and should have arrived there six days ago. Nothing, however. has been heard from the vessel. and It is feared that she has met with some mishap.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
nor aud PouItry Chow.

Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 2.-The best dogs and poultry stock of several States are resdispIayed at the annual show of the Fanciers' Association of Indiana. which will open tomorrow in Tomlin- son Hall Two thousand dollars tn cash premiums and a score Of silver trophies have attracted a reeord-break- ing l.st of entries and competition
 among. exhibitors is of the keenest.
 Judging of exhibits will begin tomor- row and will continue until the show nlaseg rAxt Friday. !.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
Barkentine fn Dlntree..

Mobile. Feb. 2.-(Specia1. Jon ar irving in the city this morning the cap. tain of the Mallory Line steamer Rio Grande reported sighting the barken- tine Regard of Mobile bar, and while in a disabled condition, she refused aid
 The captain states that he, was in communication with the barkentine about 1s0 miles off Mobile, and that her foremast was broken. all yards gone and sails in bad condstiong but that he was making for port under jury rigged sails. and stated that he could reach port safely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
faanre EIeetion Dlsfriets.

owing to the increased population, ana the fact that many voters have neTceo1ore been deprived of their vote on account of being unable to get Into she polling places, the four city elee- x1on dagtrfets have been divided by the County Commissioners, and in their nfaad have been created twelve electric districts. This was done at meeting of the Commissioners last night. The matter has been agitated for many months, or since last October, when, with a short ballot in the wet and dry aiecfaon, many of the voters were un- able to vote in the city. Tn some of She precincts more than 1000 voters reside, and 1t has been an impossibility for this number to vote in the time ai-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
Picturr Show Closed.

The Sunday moving picture shows at the Lyric Theatre were ciosed tonight at o'clock by City Electrician Thom- as H. Cham heriain. who claimed that the box in whicF the picture machine was located was not lined with asbestos In accordance with the city fire regu- lations.
 From 2 o'clock until [ o'clock the Lyric picture show did capacity bust. ness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03

lowed. Under the new division the two large precincts have been divided ana the two smaller ones have been divided ard two precincts or election districts made. By his means all can hereafter vote. even though the ticket bel long
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-03
MOBILE TYPOS MEET.
Printers Elect DeIeGates and AdOp
 Resolutions.

Resolutions.
 Mobile. Feb. .--(Special.)--The Mo- bile Typographical Union held its reg ular meeting this afternoon with good attendance and much business was transacted.
 The Finance CJmmittes made a very satisfactory report. and it was snoWh that the majority of men in the city are employed. ., An amendment to the constitution was adopted providing the appointment of a committee to report on the sane tion of places where printers were en- ployed.
 Nominations for International omcers were made. and the Secretary was in-