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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-22

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IF the farmer is prosperous all 9TH
er business is prosperous, and if he
is not, all other business is dull.
1t is the duty Of every business
man Of the South, no matter what
profession he is in, to stand behind
cotton and make it bring profit
above the cost of production to the
grower.
How is the grower of cotton to be-
come able to maintain profitable
priceq First, he must diversity his
crops, and now is the time to begin
for another year. Sow oats, wheat,
crimson clover, vetch, rye and barley.
You will need it next spring to feed
your stock. Instead of buying, raise
your horses, mules, COWS, hogs and
corn.
Quit buying hay to kill grass, to
raise cotton, to buy more hay with.
Make home self-supporting and self
sustaining, and prosperity is yours.
B. Harris.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1908-09-22
TEACHERS EXAMINATION

An examination for teachers will
be held on Friday, Oct. 16, 1908, at
10 O'Clock a. III. Besides the ordi-
nary subjects such as English, gram
emr, arithmetic, algebra, geography,
history, physiology, and hygiene,
questions will be submitted on
Hughes Mistakes in Teaching, Pet
erman's Civil Government and cur
rent events. The examination for
white teachers will be held in the
Office of the county superintendent of
education, for colored teachers in
the court room.
J. S. Wheeler,
County Supt. of Education.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
COUNTY SUPERVISION THE PARAMOUNT
NEED OF THE COUNTRY SCHOOLS.

The paramount educational
need of the state remains as it
has for years an efficient
statewide system Of county
supervision of schools. Since
the last legislature failed to give
us a law, there remains but one
thing for the people to do to
remedy the fault, and that is to
make use of the present law,
which enables them to adopt
supervision by their votes at the
annual spring meeting. Why
such an important question
should remain an optional one
is outside Of the present issue
in this county, but it is a fact.
The supervision of roads is an
important question, and it is
compulsory. Isn't the educa-
ton of boys and girls an impor-
tant question? Does it not de-
serve supervision also9
There is no instance in the
business world where such ex.
tensive interests are left without
any general oversight. A cor
poration that would conduct its
business as the business Of ed
ucation is conducted in the ma.
jority of counties that do not
have supervision, would be the
laughing stock of the bust
ness world. They do not trust
large interests to so many indi,
wduals, but employ some one to
have a general oversight Of the
entire plant. The educational
plant Of Lafayette county is a
larger concern than we are likely
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

back taxes on real estate after
May 1, 1908 for the August term
of the circuit court.
So please call and settle all
delinquent back taxes before May
|, 1903 and save costs and ex-
penses.
This notice applies to you,
hence avail yourself of the oppor-
tunity of settling before May /,
1908 and save costs and ex-
penses.
Look at your tax receipts and
see if you are delinquent.
No further notice will be given,
but suit will surely be brought
after May 1, 1908.
CLARENCE VIvIoN,
Back Tax Attorney
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

In this issue Charles S. Mitch
ell announces his candidacy for
the Office of sheriff of Lafayette
county. Mr.. Mitchell has
already served as sheriff and un-
derstands the duties of the office
Office thoroughly. He is a gen
leman whose integrity and ability
have never been questioned, a
fine specimen of physical man
hood and in every way fitted to
make an ideal sheriff if elected.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

Board by the week or a good meal
anytime at MRS. L. e. MARK.
ll-l9tf
Now is the time for buckwheat
cakes. Try some of our pure buck
wheat -four in bulk or self rising
buck wheat or pan cake -four in pack
eges, at Jos. l.. Long, Cash Grocer.
White waistings from 10 cents to
90 cents per yard at VIM & Ewing's.
1 keep a nice line of fresh candies
some homemade, some the finest
creams and chocolates, nut tops, and
candies in boxes. MRS. L. E. MARK
l2-lstf
Have you seen the large stock of
post cards at the Picture Shop? re-
member that Coffin started the Post
Card business in Lexington and has
maintained the work and today has
the largest and best assortment in
town. Call and see them day or
aight.
Phone 245 THE PICTURE SHOP
Colored souvenir post cards contain
ing views of Lexington on sale at the
PICTURE SHOP and the regular
places, 2 fov . cents. Photo post
cards, 8 cei IS each, 8 for % cents.
D. 0. Wilson & Co. deliver
promptly all kinds Of feed, flour
a meal. Phone ITO 7.I7n
Long silk gloves 90, 10 and sl.25 at
Winn & Ewing's.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
Take NOtice.

Lexington, Mo, March ii, 1908.
Notice 70 all who owe delin-
quent back taxes personal and
reaD;--
You are hereby notified that
the back tax books for both dein-
quent personal and real property
have been turned over to me for
suit against all delinquents, and
under and by order of the county
court, and the collector, suit win
be absolutely brought against all
who owe delinquent personal tax
es before some justice Of peace in
their respective townships after
May the first 1908, also suit will
be brought against all who owe
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

to think without investigation.
are 1853 school rooms in
the county, 6,St7 pupils were
enrolled last year, and the an
nual expenditure for all educa-
tional purposes was Sill, 1913. %.
The value of all the public school
property in the county is S2O4,
$50. Is is not the interest of
every tax payer to see that his
boy or girl has the largest pos
sible opportunity for an educa-
ton?
The greater benefits to be de-
rived from this general over
sight of the country schools are
of a professional character, and
can not be enumerated in a short
article. Cities have found the
need of a general oversight of
the work of their schools and
have provided the same at a cost
ten times as great per pupil as
that required to furnish super
vision for the country schools.
1t will cost a fraction over ten
cents per pupil in Lafayette
county, while the cost in the
cities of the county will run con
~siderably over 81 per pupil.
The cost of maintaining the
system is often advanced against
it, and this is a very good time
to present the problem. To
save you the trouble of solving
it, here it is solved for you.
The assessed valuation of
the county is $13, 100000 and the
salary Of the Superintendent
would be $500 under the present
Jaw. It would require just 6 2-5
cents on every $1,000 valuation,
or to Illustrate, a man who has a
farm assessed at $4,000 would
he Squireu TO pay a fraction
over 25ca year to maintain a
county supervisor of schools.
The fees that now go to the
County Commissioners would
also go to the County Super
intendent, so there is no doubt
/ that competent persons can be
found to fill the Office. This is
such a slight thing that it is nj
objection at all.
2 When we remember that Il
: per cent of all our boys ano
girls are educated in the country
/ schools it becomes a serious
e question. The voters of Lafay
t cite county should not hesitatest Il
vote in favor of supervision wher
so much is at stake, and it is s,
easy to obtain it. No thoroughly
organized system of schools cal
exist under present conditions
Provisions should be made for
systematic classification and
graduation Of schools in order tina
+ the work may be efficient, anc
7 pupils be enabled to pass from
q the elementary to the secondar.
schools as they do in the cities
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
Tax Payers League Organized.

An organization was perfected
here yesterday which will be
known as the Lafayette County
Tax Payers Protective Associa-
ton. The meeting was held in
the parlors of the Merchants no
tel. The officers elected are as
Chris Walk of Lexington,
president; Frank Mcclure of
Waverly, vice-president; Henry
Anglebeck Of Concordia, secre-
tary; D. t. Bogie of Lexington,
treasurer. 1t would appear from
the personnel of the officers that
the object of the association is
to fight the local option election
to be held in this county April A.
The association will show to the
voters Of the county the amount
of taxes paid by the saloons of the
courtyard without them the extra
levy on property to make up the
deficit. Higginsyille Jeffersonian.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

We are getting out a line of Wash
drawings that are attracting a great
deal of attention. We hope that
those who appreciate nice Photos
Wi avaII themselves of anopportunity
to get the best work made. We
invite comparison of our Sepia
Platinums with work made anywhere.
Call and see the work.
Phono 2i5. The Picture Shop
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

The Supreme Court has
declared unconstitutional the
law in st. Louis against lettering
on the streets. 1t has long
seemed unjust to prevent a man
from standing still so long as he
is behaving himself and not
blocking traffic.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
Land and Money.

/ have a few Lafayette county
farms left that al sell you at
reasonable prices. None any better,
and all know it,,-and they sell.
Some city residences and vacant lots
located to suit purchasers, win take
pleasure in showing you anything !
have for sale. Can see me at Grats
Bros. phone 223, n. B. vaughn's
phone 80 or home phone 272. W. v
CURTIS.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

The recent riot at Ann Arbor
has disgraced the University of
Michigan in the eyes of the coun-
try. HoodlHmism no longer has
a place in a first class university
1t is gradually dying out even in
preparatory schools.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
SHOE BARGAIN.

Have quite a few shoes in
odd sizes. They are not out of
style but just one or two pairs
left out of a dozen. We will put
them on bargain tables and
sell them at and below cost.
Come early. ne have your size.
D. STALLING.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
COUNCILMAN.

We are authorized to announce
JERRY SHINN,
as a candidate for the office of couu-
Gilman in the First Ward, subject to
the action of the citizens of Lexing-
ton at the election, April 7.
We are authorized to announce
A. w. ALLEN
as a candidate for the office of Coun-
Gilman in the Third Ward, subject to
the action of the citizens of Lexing-
ton at the election, April Z.
We are authorized to announce
DAVID L. (HARRY MOUNTAIN
as a candidate for Councilman from
the second ward, at the city election
Tuesday, April 7, 1905.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

The Kansas City Post may be
that its opponents claim; but
it is making the Star take notice,
which is more than any other
paper Of Kansas City has ever
before accomplished.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

1t is rumored that three prom
inent Democrats in Lexington
are aspiring to the next post
mastership.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

Secretary Taft at a dinner on
the 18th praised the valor Of the
Irish. 1t doesn't, take even a
strong stretch Of Imagination to
do that. A cowardly Irishman
is as unusual as a red headed
negro.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
ANNOUNCEMENTS.


Oh.
We are authorized to announce
GEO. G. SCHAWE,
as a candidate for the Office Of Mayor,
ubject to the action of the
citizens of Lexington at the election,
April /.
We are authorized to announce
THOMAS WALTON
as candidate for the office of Mayor,
subject to the action of the citizens
of Lexington at the election, April I.
CITY TREASURER.
We are authorized to announce
JACOB FEGERT
as a candidate for the Office of City
Treasurer, at the city election, Tues
day, April Z, 1908.
POLICE JUDGE.
We r authorized to announce
JOSEPH G. CHM
Is a candidate for the Office of Police
Judge, subject to the action of the
citizens of Lexington at the election
April z
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

According to his pictures,
President Alexis of Hayti would
make an excellent Pullman por-
ter.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

The Higginsville Jeffersonian
last week celebrated it's eleventh
birthday. 1t has grown to be
one of the leading papers of the
county.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

From all advance notices the
Democratic banquet at Kansas
City on the Both of this month
will be about the best ever.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

1t seems to be a sure thing
that the coal miners win strike
on April 1st, which is altogether
agreeable to the operators.
Next summer it will not be such
a difficult proposition to get a
man to NOW vnrr l.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
Confederate Camp 64S U. c. v. Take
Notice.

On January lst, 1908 our annual as
sessment vas due. AS the amount is
small the comrades will call on the
Ad~jutant, Geo. p. Venable, and pay
at once, as the commander fir rom New
Orleans has notified all camps that
have not paid by April LIST they can
not be represented at the next re-
union. So please call and pay your
dues.
GEO. P. VENABLE, Adj.
j. Q. PLATTENBURG,
3-l6t2wks Commander.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

Friday and Saturday nights.
Pictures:
What a Pipe Did and Pirates.
Song:
At the Old Cross Roads.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

A temperance of the street
sprinkler would be hailed with
delight.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

Senator La Toilette seems to
be the successor of Thomas
Lawson.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
A little rain would help some.
No Lexington politician has
been accused of c~olonizing voters

Wet or dry? Two more weeks
of suspense.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21

Emma Goldman might get.
heard by means Of Columbia
records.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
CITY
We are authorized to announce
JOE TRIRBLE
l t ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce
JOHN M. PRICE
as a candidate for the Office of City
Attorney, subject to the action Of
the citizens of Lexington at the
election April Z.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
COLLECTOR

COLLECTOR
VIZ r authorized to announce
ALBERT E. JAMES
as a candidate for reelection to
the Office of Collector Of Lexington,
at the city election, Tuesday, April
Z.
We are authorized to announce
w. 81, CAMPBELL
as a candidate for election to the
Office of Collector of Lexington, at
the city election, Tuesday, April I.
MARSHAL.
We are authorized to announce
ALBERT WALK
as a candidate for re. election to the
office of Marshal of Lexington, at the
city election, Tuesday, April I.
We are authorized to announce
JAMES N. PRICE
as a candidate tor City Marshal of
Lexington, at the city election,
Tuesday, April I.
CITY ASSESSOR.
We are authorized to announce
JOE TRIBBLE
as a candidate for reelection to the
Office Of assessor of Lexington, at
the city election, Tuesday, April 7.
We are authorized to announce
JAMES, D%RUMMOND
as a candidate for election to the
Office of assessor of Lexington, at the
city election, Tuesday, April I.
The Lexington intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1901-1949, 1908-03-21
We are authorized to announce
ALBERT E. JAMES
We are authorized to announce
w. 81. CAMPBELL

as candidate for election to the
office Of Collector of Lexington, at
the city election, Tuesday, April L.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1908-10-30

Our prescription stock is receiving special
attention
Our per cent profit sharing coupons
given in connection with the votes you get,
absolutely FREE!
GROCERY DEPT
Extra Select Baltimore Oysters, 10a
per quart. -. GOO
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25
Trustees Sale.

By virtue of the authority vested in
nc "a substituted trustee In a certain
deed of trust executed on October list
1906, by Burns, Magee d. Company, W.
G. Magee, A. II. Hawkins and Jas. Burns
to the Capital City Bank & Trust Com.
pany which Is recorded in Deed Book
40, page Az of the Records of Deeds OF
Hin Is County, Mississippi, and also In
Book 40 page 25l OF the Records OF
Deeds Of Lefiore County, Mississippi,
which said deed Of trust was assigned
to the Merchants Bank n Trust Co. Of
Jackson, Mississippi, ], j. l.. Gillespie,
substituted trustee, will, on Monday,
the 9Th Of October, 1908, within legal
hours in front Of the court house door
Of Leflore County, in Greenwood, Mis-
sissippi, proceed to ell at public auc.
ton to the highest bidder for cash that
certain parcel Of land in LeGore County,
Mississippi, described as: s. E. Of =.
e. of Section ~, Township u, Range
l East, being the property of Jas.
Burns conveyed by said Jas. Burns
to said Capital City Bank Il Trust
Company in the deed Of trust
hcreinbefore mentioned to secure a
certain Indebtedness Of the firm of
Barns, Magee & Company to the said
Capital City Bank Il Trust Company,
which Indebtedness Is still unpaid and
past due.
]. l.. GILLESPIE,
Substituted Trustee.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25
new GIN LAW.

For the benefit of our county gin.
ners and the public generally, we
reproduce below the latest law gov.
erning the ginning Of cotton by pub.
lie ginners:
Every public ginner shall plain
ly mark or stamp upon each bale of
cotton packed or baled by him, the
number of the bale, his own initials,
and the initials of the customer for
whom the cotton is ginned or baled,
and shall enter in a book or register
the name of the customer, the date
when each bale was ginned and
baled, and a record of the mark
placed by him on each bale as above
directed, and shall allow an inspec-
ton of such entries at any time by
any person instructed to make it.
Any person violating any Of the pro-
visions of this section shall upon
conviction be punished as for a mis-
demeanor, as provided in section
1927 of the Mississippi Code of
1906"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25
DEALER IN

1t is understood that these plans and
specifications are to be and form a part
OF the contract for working aud keeping
in repair all of the public roads in said
County, and the contractor will be re-
quired to give bond in the penalty OF dou-
BILE the amount of the bid with sureties to
be approved by the Board Of Supervisors
Of Leiore county, and conditioned for
the faithful performance Of his contract
and for working and keeping in repair
Of said roads In accordance with these
plans and specifications and according
to law.
c W. CROCKETT, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25

The new stock of up-to-date Men,
Shoes. Just received at our store, is th,
best and most complete line in th,
city. D. c. PETEET A. RIO
Mr.. r. ?. Clark was up from Morgan
last Monday, en- route to Blue Noun.
lain to place his niece In college at tina,
place.
Mr.. I. 3. Kersh, one OF the second
districts ~cleverest and best citizens,
called to see us while in the city yes-
terday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. NJ. Melton have re-
turned from points in Michigan and
Wisconsin where they spent the sum-
mer months.
Mrs. W. r. Humphrey returned last
week from different points in Europe
and New York, where she spent the
past summer.
Messrs. John Dulaney. John Wall.
Frank Gardner, Arthur Bell and James
Gordon Gillespie left this week for the
University Of Mississippi.
Mr.. r. c. King and family returned
home Wednesday afternoon from a visit
Of two weeks to relatives and friends
at Meridian, Philadelphia, Starkville
and other places.
Mr.. Wm. T. Cratin, of Canton, arrived
mere the first of the week and accepted
position in The Commonwealth Office.
hope he will be pleased with his
ocation in Greenwood.
Mr.. James Gordon Gillespie came
'ver from Senatobia last Saturday,
where he stood the State Bar Examina-
ion. He left Tuesday night for the
University of Mississippi, where he will
'esume his studies for another year.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25
State Pension List.

List Of State Pensions granted by the
Pension Board OF Leiore County, Mis-
Sis ippi, for the year 1908, To. wit:
j. G.. Croggins, Benz. Y. Rock, H. q,
Rochelle, J. II. Winstead, II. s. Bennett,
VIM. II. Crowder, Geo. Ernest, Jno. g.
GraEigan, II. ". Hatch, J. l.. Mcdonald,
D. l.. Peel, W. V. Raiaey, j.. L. Ricketts,,
J. Isaac Smith, T. Tanner, W. II. Webb,
Oliver Binian, Chas. Cash, John Clark,
Fred Fans, Ned Harris, Allen Johnson,
Wallsce Jones, Simon Kinian, Dave
PEBBLES, Bill Smith, Nathan Thomas,
Mrs. p. L. ~ChickeriDg, Mrs. Mary Critz,
Mrs. Elizabeth Cannon, Mrs. V. A.
Hearn. Mrs. Alice Hendricks, Mrs. M. ".
M~usselwhite, Mrs. Lucas Phillips,
Mrs. NJ. i. Rozier, Mrs. Obedy Wheeler.
c. W. CROCKETT, Clerk,
Board Of Supervisors.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Herman re.
turned home last week from New
York, Boston and other Eastern
markets, where they spent several
weeks delightfully."-. Mr.. Herman
informs The Commonwealth that he
bought a mammoth stock Of fall and
winter merchandise for his trade,
and that as soon as all these new
goods arrive he proposes to let our
readers know some more about them
through our advertising columns.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25
Strayed or Stolen.
W. NJ. PETEET.

From near McNutt on Culver. One
Bay Mare, Z years old, 1G or II hands
high, blAzed face, w're cnt OF left hip,
foretop recently cut. For her return or
any information leading to her recovery
will be literally rewarded.
IKE MARTIN,
McNutt, Miss.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25

The Rev. George B. Myers has re.
turned from his vacation and the reg.
ala services at the Church OF the Ma.
tivity will be resumed on next Sunday,
Sept. q. Morning prayer and sermon
at IL o'clock. Evening prayer and ser.
mon at 7:45 o'clock Mr.. Myers
ordination to the priesthood has been
postponed until sometime In October,
the exact date to be named by the
Bishop.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25

Mrs. Edward Loggins and Miss Mollie
Loggins spent several days with Mr..
W. T. Loggins' family in Greenwood
this week.-Winona Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25

Mr.. Earl Roach, Of Oxford, was the
guest Of James Gordon Gillespie last
Friday and Saturday. Earl has accept
ed a position with II. D. Beard & Co., at
Philip, and will assume the duties Of
same next week.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25

II you are carrying no Fire Insurance
you are very unwise and should hasten
to avail yourself Of the protection
which n OF our policies will afford
you. You can never tell when, or
where, a fire is going to break ont, but
it is wisest, and cheapest, to be always
prepared for It.
W. M. PETEET.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25

Mrs. II. H. Harris and Mrs. Will Talley
attended the funeral Of little Eliz abeth
Loggins in Greenwood on last Mon
day.-Winona Times.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1908-09-25

Mr.. Z. L. Faucette and Mr.. Hoye, Of
Newton, two popular knights Of the
grip, were in the city Saturday, and
made this Office an agreeable call.