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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04
Revenue Agent Causes Sensation.

State Revenue Agent Writ Adams Gre
ated sensation in Meridian a few days
ago by serving notices on the city and
county tax collector Of back tax assess
mepts for the past five years, that will
aggregate more than twenty millions Of
dollars, Those affected were six banks,
two oil mills, two general merchandise
establishments and the street railway
company. Other additional assessments
figured on the same basis are expected
within the next few days. Commissions
on the revenue to be collected will
amount TO more than sixty thousand, OF
dollars,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04
How to Fight the weevil.

That the battle against the boil weevi
has been fought and won by the Texas
farmers, acting under the direction OF
the experts from the Federal department
of agriculture and reinforced by State
and county departments of agriculture
was explained in full by w. w. Proctor
of the Lone Star State in his address
before the Louisiana Mississippi Farm
ers' Institute, held at Natchez.
After giving a detailed statement OF
how the battle was fought, he declared
that the farmers of Louisiana and Mis-
sissippi will win their battle against the
old enemy. All that will be necessary
will be for the farmers to profit by the
experience of their brothers in Texas:
viz:
Plant an early maturing cotton, de-
stroy the stalk, grass and weeds imme'
diately after picking the crop and go in
for diversifcation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04
Scramble for States Cash.


There was a lively scramble among
the banks of Jackson when John L
Wells, the manager of the cotton depart.
ment for the State penitentiary, reached
the capital and turned over a matter OF
$36,244.22 as the receipts from the sale
of 795 bales of cotton recently disposed
of at Clarksdale.
Practically all the banks in the city
sold State warrants, which have rot
heretofore been paid for lack If funds
and this $4,000 was mere drop in til.
bucket toward paying them. In fact
the penitentiary warrants, which were
the first to be be taken up, consumed
most of the money, and the pension an !
other warrants had to take their chance
in the scramble for the balance, small as
it was
This latest sale of cotton was made in
two lots, $50 bales bringing 9.64c and
2O9 being sold for s.75c.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04
Silver Service Fund.

Mrs. Eunice Lockwood, State solicitor
for the battleship mississippi" presen-
tation fund. who is now in the upper
part of the State, is meeting with such
encouragement as to Justify the belief
that the amount will be made up by the
last of the year. Meanwhile, those who
have not yet contributed and who feel
as if they would like to be represented
in the battleship service, may do 80 with
out difficulty, as all donations sent Mrs.
Lockwood. care of the First National
Bank here. will be duly credited and ac
counted for.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04
Cost Of Cow Testing.

Some attempt to reach the cost Of
systematic cow testing has been made
at the Wisconsin experiment station,
which institution is doing the testing
for a number of herds at cost. AS a
result of its experience the station
charges Sc for one day test, So for a
two day test, S25 for seven day test
and $50 for thirty day test These
figures cover all cost to the owner and
result In complete official report suit
able for a record of capacity, including
all particulars.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04

New Ycrk's Egg Consumption.
The, average daily consumption Of
eggs in New York city is two for
each inhabitant
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04

Much Lumber In Cottonwood Tree.
A cottonwood tree recently cut In
Mississippi contained 1890 feet o;
lumber.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04

The quarterly report Of the Kansas
City, Memphis and Birmingham rail-
road shows total operating revenue in
Mississippi Of 1926, 529.95, q decrease
from the corresponding quarter last
year of s137, 10000. The operating ex-
penses are given at 1921, 94S.33, de-
crease of 73,870.71.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04

Gov. Noel appointed Judge J. A. p.
Campbell, former justice Of the SUI
preme court, IS special Judge In three
cases in which Judge Fletcher is dis
qualified. They are all important
cases In which Judge Fletcher took part
while attorney-general.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04

The Dixie Lyceum bureau Of Colum-
bus announce that they have secured q
contract with William Jennings Bryan
for q lecture tour of the South. The
Dixie people also announce having Sc
cured contracts with ex-Gov. James K.
Vardaman and Senator-elect John
Sharp Williams for lecture tours
through the South.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04

A large boil weevil and diversiHca-
ton meeting was held at Port Gibson,
composed Of white and negro farmers,
and was addressed by G. II. Afford, w.
F. Proctor, government expert of Tex
As, and B. L, Moss, government expert
of this state. After the speaking the
farmers organized the Claiborne County
Agricultural Association for co-opera-
tive purposes.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04

Deputy State Revenue Agent Chiles
has dug up large sum of delinquen-
cies In Copiah county. 1t has been
several years since the books OF that
county were given a. official investi-
cation.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04

Gov. Noel has been petitioned to
pardon Susie Perkins, one Of the two
white women now serving terms in the
Mississippi penitentiary, and who was
sent up from Pike county in 1905 to
serve 9 ten-year term for miScegena-
ton.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-12-04

While the people Of Columbus have
decided 10 discontinue their East Mis-
sissippi and West Alabama fair enter
prise, and dispose of their real estate
and improvements, it is OF interest to
note that Natchez, Holly Springs, Hat
tiesbura, Corinth and some other towns
are agitating the question OF establish
Ing such enterprises.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21

There is more Cararrh in this section
of tine country than all other diseases
put together, and until the last few
years was supposed to be ncurable
For great many years doctors pro-
nounced il local disease and prescrib-
ed local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment,
pronounced il incurable. Science has
proven catarrh to be a constitutional
disease and therefore requires constitu-
tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by F j. Cheney & Co..
Toledo, Ohio is the only constitutional
cure on the market. II is taken inter
nally in doses from 10 drops to tea
spoonful. II acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system
They offer one hundred dollars for any
case it fails to cure, Send for circulars
and testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo,
Ohio.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipa-
ton.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
TARIFF REDUCTION.

During the recent campaign
quite little was said about how
the tariff was to be revised
Even the Republicans admitted
that it ought to be revised, but
they never made it quite clear
that they intended to revise it
up or down whether they were
i'll favor of reducing the tariff
on the necessities of life or in
creasing it. The Republicans
now have the power to do what
ever they like in the matter and
the people must be content for
awhile with guessing at the
result.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
ELBOU

Mrs Dorsey Taylor, of Lemont, Va.
has returned to her home after having
spent several weeks with her sister,
Mrs. X, ". Fisher
Mr. and Mrs. W P. Watson and
family spent Sunday at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs K " Pilchard near Klej
Grange.
Mrs. J. W. Reid and daughters, Eva
Ruby and Juanita, Of Saxis. Va. spent
few days recently with Mr. and Mrs.
F. j. Reid
Mr. Raymond Dixon was visitor at
Pocomoke City one day this week
MIR. and Mrs. j W burlington were
among the visitors at Greenbackville.
Tuesday.
Mr.. W C. Burroughs was "a business
visitor to Accomac. Va. Wednesday of
this week
Mrs. E. j. Reid and daughter.
Blanche, visited New Church. Va.
Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. X. w. Fisher ana son. Berkely.
and Miss Beatrice Fisher, spent last
Tuesday at Pocomoke City.
Mr.. Harry Pilchard spent part Of
this week with his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs S. j Pilchard. at Parksley, Va.
Miss Lille Watson entertained few of
her friends Thursday evening at supper.
Those present were; Mrs Dorsey Tay-
Tor, Of Lemont, Mr.. c. w. Dixon. Of
Pocomoke. Messrs. Charles and Arnolia
Phillips, Of stockton; Misses Margaret
Hall and Beatrice Fisher. Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Dixon. Mr. and Mrs. X. W.
Fisher and son. Berkeley, and Mr..
Henry Carey. Of Wilmington. All en-
joyed the entertainment. and at 10 clock
babe the hostess good night. wishing
her many more pleasant evenings.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
BISIIOPVII.LE.

MIR. Charles Bishops hotel at Bishop
Station. was completely destroyed by
fire last Thursday night. 1t is sup
posed TO have caught from defective
flue although Mr. Bishop employed a
mason to examine the chimney only a
few days before the fire. and he pro-
nounced the chimney safe and ready
for the fall fires. This is the fifth time
Mr. Bishop has lost by fire with but lit
tie insurance. He has had three hotels
burned, one store. and his barn containing
horses and hogs He also had a mill
burned down several years ago.
Mr. Washington Floyd and DR.. Col
Inns are both improving their property
very much by new coat of paint.
Mr. Lemuel Ryan has moved into his
new barber shop near the new |. 0. o.
f. Hall
Messrs. Frank and Harry Williams,
Of Philadelphia, are visiting their par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. George Williams. of
Bishopyille. The young men are also
taking in the bird and duck shooting
while on their vacation.
Mr. Frank Moore is having cement
sidewalk laid in front of his house. Mr..
Ezekiel Nelson has also had nice
walk put in front Of his property, which
is great Improvement to that part of
the town.
Mrs. John Anderson is visiting her
sister. Mrs. William Blades, of North
Carolina.
Mrs. Nancy Bunting died very sud
denly at the home of her son-in-Iaw,
Mr.. William Quillin. near town. Rev.
Mr.. Mcdowell conducted the funeral
services at the home The remains
were Inferred in the Odd Fellows Gene
terry of this place
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
COIBOU

Mr.. J. l.. Shockley, of Gray's Corner.
is visiting friends and relatives here
Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson Colbourne,
and daughter, of North Carolina, are
here on a visit to his parents.
Miss Nora Shockley returned to her
home in Newark. Sunday She has
been the guest of her cousins, Misses
Cora and Ruth Hales and Mrs. Elmer
Matthews.
Miss Cora SmuIlen died Monday night
after AN illness of several months, at
the age of fifteen. The deceased was
the daughter of Mr.. Randall Smulen.
She was bright, cheerful girl and had
won many friends who will greatly
mourn her death. Funeral services were
held at the house, conducted by Rev.
Sidney Riggin.
Mr. j. W. Dryden and Mr.. John
Rantz spent Sunday with Mr.. Paul
Cherrix.
Mr. Howord Shockley, of Philadelphia,
is here on visit to relatives.
Mr. VIM Disharnoon, of Berlin, and
Mr. Stephen Purnell, of Snow Hill.
have been the guests of Mr.. 7. w.
Colbourne this week.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21

The first formal hearing Of the
commission appointed by President
Roosevelt to investigate the economical
and sanitary conditions throughout the
United States was held at the Maryland
Agricultural College last week The
commission is composed OF Prof L. H.
Bailey. dean Of the School Of Agricul-
ture at Cornell University; Henry Wal
lace. editor Of Wallaces Farmer. Des
Moines, lows; President Butterfield, Of
the Massachusetts Agricultural College.
Clifford Pinchot. chief of the United
States Forestry Service. and Walter H.
Page, editor of Worlds Work. New
York. The opening address was made by
Chairman Bailey and Pres. Sylvester of
the Maryland Agricultural College. re-
sponded for the agriculturists of Mary
land and said that it would give the farm
ers great pleasure to do whatever they
could for the bettterment of themselves
and for the entire country. President
Sylvester is of the opinion that the
schools in the farming districts of Mary
land are not what they should be- That
the farmer, upon whom the whole ma
tion depends for subsistence, should have
the best training obtainable for his
calling, and that he should be able to
get this training in agricultural pur-
suits in the public schools.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
IIAIEYNIILE.

Mrs II Lee Timmons returned home
Monday after spending some time with
her parents in Seaford
Miss Ethel Davis spent Saturday and
Sunday last with her friend. Miss Ethel
Adkins. of Wango.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sewel Hastings spent
Sunday and Monday with relatives in
Seibyyille, Del
Misses Mae Hall and Ethel Davis
were entertained at the home of Miss
Laura McCabe Tuesday and Wednesday
Of this week.
Rev. 6. A Ogg, Of Pittsville was in
town Wednesday
our assistant teacher, Miss Name
Hopkins commenced teaching last Mon
day in the new American Mechanic
building with good attendance
Mr.. f. " McMaster was in town a
few days ago looking after our school.
Don't forget the play to be given
here November 9th and 18th. Admis-
sion ~ and % cents. Proceeds for the
benefit of the NJ F. Church. Come
everybody
Mrs ROME Merrill was called to
Salisbury Tuesday morning to attend
the funeral Of her brother-in-law.
DR.. and Mrs. Holland attended the
funeral Of Mrs f. 5. Adkins in Sails
bury last Tuesday.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
Colds and Group in Children.

My little girl is subject to cold"
says Mrs. VIM. II. Serig, No Al Fifth
St. Wheeling, w. Va. Last winter
she had a severe spell and a terrible
cough but cured her with Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy without the aid of
doctor, and my little boy has been
prevented many times from having the
Group by the timely use of this syrup.
As soon as he shows any signs Of Group
give him Chamberlain s Cough Remedy
for three or four days which prevents
the attack" This remedy is for sale
by 2. ID. Cottingham & Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
N. {. Church Notice.

Sunday Preaching at 1890 A. NJ.
and 7.30 r. NJ Glass meeting at II. 20
A. NJ. led by John r. Taylor Sunday
School at 2.3O P. NJ. Epworth League
at 6.45 T. NJ.
Monday Young Peoples Class at
700 +. NJ.
Wednesday Prayer meeting at 7.3O
2. NJ.
Friday Glass meeting at 7.30 led by
X. j. McAllen.
Official Meeting the first Monday
night in each month at 7.45 p. m.
REV. c. w. PRETTYMAN. pastor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
TUESDAY,
December Sth, 1905,

at 80 o'clock. L. M,
all that vacant lot lying on the east
side of the public road leading from
Snow Hill to Pocomoke City, and within
the corporate limits of Snow Hill. being
lots Nos. /, s, 8. 10, IL and IL, which
was conveyed to said Benjamin Har-
mon by Samuel II. Townsend.
TERMS OF SALE.
Fifty per cent. of purchase price on
day of sale credit of six months will
be given for balance. to be secured by
the bond of purchaser, with security to
be approved by the executor. bearing
interest from day of sale, or all cash at
option of purchaser.
All taxes to be paid by the executor
for 1908, and title papers at the expense
of purchaser. Possession given January
LIST, 1909.
JOHN S. AYDELOTTE,
Executor.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
HASTINGS \ TIMMONS,
SNOW HILL, MD.
Tax Ditch Notice.

In the matter of the petition of Thorn
as &. Hanley and Avery d. Mock for
the appointment of commissioners to lay
out ditch for the purpose of draining
certain low grounds situated in Worces-
ter County. Maryland, said ditch being
commonly known as the Ash Swamp
Ditch.
In the Office of the County Commits
sioncrs of Worcester County, to-wit,
November llth 1908.
Ordered by the County Commissioners
of Worcester County, Maryland. that
the Sth day of December, A. ID. 1908,
be and the same is hereby appointed
to hear objections To the report and
return of George f. Scott, William J.
Pitts and Charles H. Burbage, Commits
sioners heretofore appointed in the above
case, and TO correct, ratlfy and confirm
or reject the same. provided, at least
twenty days previous notice of the time
and place of said hearing be given the
publication Of a copy of this order in some
newspaper published in Worcester Coun-
ty aforesaid at least twenty days before
the said 9Th day of December, A. ID.
1908, and by written or printed notice
mailed to each taxable named in such
report and return.
BY of the Board.
f. II. TAYLOR,
Attest: President.
J. EDWARD WHITE. Clerk
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
Cards Of Commentator.

Editors II tie Messengers
desire to extend fluctuations upon
the splendid showing which the Mary
land Democracy has made in the cam
paign, and further, it is my duty and
pleasure to make acknowledgement,
upon the part Of the committee. of our
appreciation of the services of your
journal along with the other Democratic
papers of the counties of the State.
The work by all Of you was intelligent
~ directed, consclentiously performed,
and so effective as to reduce to the least
possible degrees the opposition of the
great Baltimore dailies.
We emerge from this campaign with
a reassuring victory in this State and q
party so united that we approach the
campaign of 1909 with every confidence.
Very truly yours.
MURRAY VANDlVER.
Chairman.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21

Edior. NJ the Messenger
Gentlemen desire. even though
it may seem late day. to express my
sincere thanks TO you for the energetic
newspaper campaign made by you in
the recent contest on behalf of the
Democratic ticket The willingness of
the county press to do everything pos
sible for success was great factor in
the heavy Democratic vote on the East
ern Shore.
Very truly yours.
j. HARRY CONVICTION.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21

IT is very likely that the next
Democratic nominee for the
Presidency will be a Southern
man. Not because he comes
from tnat particular section,
but because that section has
stood by the party through
thick and thin, and it has men
of ability who should be reward
ed. So far as the MESSENGER
is concerned, we do not hesitate
to declare ourselves emphatical-
~ in favor of a candidate from
one of the Southern States.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21

THANKsGGvING Day is draw
ing near-next Thursday being
the day when the fattened COB
bier will be offered a sacrifice
to our epicurean idolatry How
many of us really observe
Thanksgiving Day in the true
spirit How many Of us think
only OF the family gathering
and the big dinner.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21

GET busy The way to make
business is to get busy We
have had so much politics to
divert our minds from business
that business has become even
more stagnated than before the
campaign started, when the
stream was then pretty badly
choked with the flotsam and
jetsam Of trade Get busy Go
out and look for the business
that you ought to get.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
Chamberlain. the Mos. Popular.

We have in stock many collie and
diarrhoea medicines. saws K. NJ. White.
a prominent merchant of Turtle Bayou
Tex. but sell more Of Chamberlain 5
Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
than Of all others put together. For
sale bp 2 d. Cottingham 4 Co.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21

PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT has
stirred up the Lutherans and
Baptists by his recent declara-
tion regarding certain religious
questions brought up in the late
political struggle. Some of the
preachers have spoken to the
President in very emphatic Lam
guage.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
Notice to Trespassers

This is TO forewarn all persons against
tresF assing on our lands with dog or
gun. Any one found so doing will be
prosecuted according to law.
JAMES b. TRUITT,
ALBERT +. PILCHARD,
THOMAS AYDELOTTE.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
Executors Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE

BY virtue of the power contained in
the will of BEN amin Harmon. (coD late
Of Worcester County, deceased. and
under an order of the Orphans Court
of Worcester County, the undersigned
executor will sell at public auction at
the Court House door in Snow Hill. on
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
REMEMBER 1T

1t is this. We have in our BIG STORE the biggest
and best selected stock Of DRY GOODS and No
tions to be found in Snow Hill The stock of all
kinds of goods we keep is that which you only find
in up-to date and progressive store that is win
ing success. At our Big Store the people get a
square deal and they come again that is why we
are always busy and have success.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21

WHICH, quickly relieves and cures colds.
coughs, bronchitis, whooping-cough,
measles, Group, and prevents pneu-
monia and consumption
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1908-11-21
Trial Bottle Free.
TAKE NO SUBSTITUTF

ASK Tor ID; Bulls Cough Syrup. Insist on
having u. There Is no remedy better or
Just as good; II is the odd reliable cure.
Price 2sc.. sOc. and sIOO
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-13
WILL BLOW IN
THIRD FURNACE
Tintic SmeIter Nearly Ready
for Increased Tonnage-Cop-
per Furnace to Start Soon.

The third lead blast furnace at the I'm
tic Smelling eompanys works VIII, accoru-
ing to Uncle Jesse Knight. who was IN tHe
city yesterday, go into commission during
the next few days. The copper furnace
is nearing completion and Mr.. Knight eN-
poets that to be in commission WITHIN three
weeks, while the fourth lead piast Iur-
mace, the finishing of which is being re-
tarded by the failure TO receive some OF
the integral parts. should be competed anu
the entire works placed in commission
within ninety days. 80,
IL do not keep in the closest touch with
what is being done at the smelter. salu
Mr.. Knight, though everything appears
to be running along quite smoothly at the
present time and il will be only snort
time. / think, until the company VIII De
able TO take more ore from outside prop
critics than it is now doing.
AS there are number of properties that
were formerly delivering ore to the TInuc
smeiter that have been left without a
market since the closedown. about ninety
days ago, the statement of MIR. Knight
that the gates will soon be opened to them
again will have a welcome ring to it. The
Horn Silver company is piling up ore IN
al available places awaiting the signal
10 begin shipping again, while the Silver
Shield and some of the other contributors
will be glad of The chance to get into the
market.