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The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
Circuit Court.

The February Term Of the Cir
cult Court convened Monday and
was duly organized by Judge
Sykes. There was some dispo-
sition among the attorneys to
have the Court pretermitted but
Judge Sykes stated that he felt
that the County would suffer in
the end, as is usually the case,
when Courts are pretermitted.
The Court was organized and
Mr.. w. M. Guthrie appointed
Foreman of the Grand Jury.
Judge Sykes charge to the Grand
Jury was able and comprehensive
and covered all matters coming
under the purview of the inquis-
itorial party. The Dockets, both
Civil and Criminal, were light.
The Civil Docket being carried
over by continuancies in pract-
ically all the cases. No cases of
Importance were on the Criminal
Docket and Mr.. Mitchell, our able
District Attorney, consented tt
continuances in most of these as
the States interest would moi
suffer thereby. The Grand Jury
is moving along cautiously anG
will discharge the duties encum
bent upon them with due regard
for their oaths-
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
Webb-S Simmons

On last Sunday evening, February
10th at 2 o'clock, Mr.. John Webb, Jr,
and Miss Maggie Simmons were marri-
ed at the residence of the brides par
ents at Shannon, Rev. Geo. E. Darling
Of the Baptist Church performing the
ceremony in the presence of quite a
number, of friends and acquaintance
of the contracting parties.
The room was beautifully and taste
fully decorated for the occasion, which
lent beauty and charm to the impress
sive ceremony. After the ceremony de-
lightful refreshments were served, and
each one of the guests joined in wish.
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Webb a long and hap
Ply life.
Miss Simmons is the charming and
accomplished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
John Simmons of Shannon and possess
es all the attributes of true woman.
hood, while Mr.. Webb is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. John Webb of Oak Grove com
munity. He is a young mn of sterling
worth and is to be congratulated upon
winning so fair a young lady for a life
partner. We wish them all joy.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21

To The Patrons of the Tupelo Public
School:
l take this opportunity for calling
your attention to n of the wisest reg
ulations our Board of Trustees have
made, viz: Each pupil shall take all of
the studies of his grade"
Because of the adoption of a new
course of study as the beginning of the
present session, a few exceptions to
this rule were permitted-where the
circumstances seemed to justify it, and
where a rigid enforcement of it would
have been an injustice to the student
these students being permitted to
"cross grades" (have work in more
than one grade). This will not be al
lowed next session.
| I'M making this statement at this
time because the second term examina-
tions are almost here, and unless these
are passed in a satisfactory manner it
will be almost impossible for pupils to
make the required average for promo
ton.
Now is the time for parents to be in
terested in this matter by seeing that
their children bring up the work of
this year; uot by urging us to pass them
ION trial. next year. This is one way
parents can and ought to assist in MAX
ing our school what it ought to be.
Yours respectfully,
S. W. NEWELL, Supt.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
A. Houston Thomson.

The announcement Wednesday morn
ing that Houton Thompson had died
early that morning was not a surprise
to his many friends here who knew of
his serious condition and that his fam
lily and physicians had ~dispaired of his
recovery. Never a man of robust
health, but possessed of strong will
power and indomitable energy, he
fought against the encroack ments of
disease and it is evident that his life
was thus prolonged. Since the death of
his father, the late lamented Capt. j.
A. Thompson, he has not displayed his
usual activities. but rather to have
taken the death of his father as a
serious blow and sorrow to him.
Although, looking after the clerical
part of the duties as local Representa-
tive of the Standard Oil Company, he
has been unable to discharge his duties
in that connection for several months.
During the winter he has been confined
most of the time to his room and every
attention shown him by members of
the family possible, and it was hoped
with the appoach of spring, he would
again be able to actively engage in his
outdoor duties. But for the past ten
days he constantly grew worse, until
death relieved him of all earthly suffer-
ing.
Houston Thomdson, as he was
known. was a man of reserved man.
ners and mingled but little with the
outside world. He was possessed of a
kindly, generous heart, and those
nearest him realized how deeply ran
the current of his love and devotion to
his family and friends. He was liberal
to a fault and he found no greater
pleasure in dispensing, as far as was
in his power, charity to every good and
just cause. While u~nobtrusiye. he
drew to him a large circle of
friends, who appreciated him for his
true worth and upright character. In
his business affairs and intercourse
with people he displayed the elements
of integrity held only by the true and
Sood man. In his death his family
loses a kind and devoted husband and
father and the brothers and sisters a
devoted and an affectionate member
of the family. To them our sincre
coincidence is extended.
Funeral services took place Thurs
day morning from the family residence.
where a large number gathered to paw
their last tribute of respect. Rev. j.
H. Felts conducted the services and
paid a just tribute to the memory of
the deceased. The interment followed
at the cemetery here. Many beautiful
flowers, sent by friends here and from
a distance, were laid upon the grave.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
Trustees Sale Notice.

Pursuant to the provisions of a GER
tain Deed of Trust executed by j V
Clark and wife, Mrs Belle Clark, and R
r Scurrv and wife, Mrs. Maud Scurry,
on the 4th day of December, A, D. 1907,
to secure certain Indebtedness therein
mentioned, to E ] Robinson, Guardian,
which Deed of Trust is duly recorded in
the Chancery Clerks office of Lee coun-
ty, Mississippi, in Deed Record Book
No: 70, page COG, | will, as Trustee in
said Deed Of Trust, on the 7th day of
March, A. D. 1908, before the court
house door in the town of Tupelo, Miss.
within legal hou,s, offer for sale. at
public cutlery. to the highest bidder for
cash, the following described property:
Block a" in the S w ! of Section
36, Township 9, Range 5 East, situated
in Lee county, Miss, of Boggan's sur
vey, containing 9 acres, and more par
ticularly described as follows: Begin
ming at the N E corner of the S w j of
Section SO, Township 9. Range 5, East,
and running south % rods. thence west
140 rods, to N E corner of said Block
L. same being the land purchased by
E M Digger from L G and Ida Boggan
on August rs, 1904. This trust is in
tended to cover the house, at this time
occupied by R r Scurry and family, and
it was for the building of said house
that this debt was incurred and it is
understood that said house is to secure
said debt, as well as the land above
mentioned, whether the house proves
to be on said land or other lands. Bog
gan survey referred to above is record
ed in Deed Book II, page 166 of the
Record of Deeds in Lee county, Miss"
Such title conveyed as is vested in
me as Trustee aforesaid.
This 10th day of February, 1908.
w BOGGAN, Trustee.
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kindergarten.

Miss Johnson and Mrs. Wilson have
rented two connecting rooms at Mr..
Gill Strains old home on Main street.
and will open their Kindergarten as
soon as it a be equipped for the work
AS kindergarten and primary are large
ly instrumental in the betterment of
the citizenship of any town, we hope
the people of Tupelo will heartily CO.
operate with this new department of
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
The ladies in charge ask all who have
old toys-engines, buggies. dolls, balls,
ETC., and pictures, especially Of ami
mals-that they have no further use
for, will kindly contribute them to the
kindergarten. Notify Miss johnson.
or leave them at the kindergarten
rooms. Everything along't this line will
be gratefully received, and will help
much to make the opening play time
attractive to the children when thew
first enter the rooms.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
AS You Like 1t Club.

The AS You Like 1t Club was delight
fully entertained by Mrs. Memory E.
| cake Friday afternoon with a valen.
tine party.
The decorations were carried out in
keeping with the occasion. A guess.
ing contest was the feature of the eve.
ming. The cakes and ices were heart.
shaped, and souvenirs bearing valen.
tine sentiments were distributed to the
guests by Miss Shirley and Medford
Leake,
The visitors of the afternoon were
Mrs. Chas, Clifton, Mrs. Mullen, Mrs.
Houston Lumpkin, Miss Daisy Hender.
son, and Miss Mary H. Cunningham.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
Good Printing Quick Tupelo Journal.
Notice for Public Works.

Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Supervisors of Lee county will on
the First Monday of March, 1908, the
same being the End day of March, 1908.
at 2o'clock. p. m. at the court house
door in the city of Tupelo. at public
cutlery, to the lowest responsible bidder,
award the contract for the following
public works, to-Wit.
New bridge at the end of the rail-
road bridge in Town Creek bottom on
Leighton and Oak hill road.
For wood work at the east end of the
iron bridge on ditch in Town Creek
bottom on the Tupelo & Fulton road.
For a fence around the court house
yard in the city of Tupelo.
The Board reserving the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
This February 10. 1908.
NORBIN JONES, Clerk.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
Mrs Maggie Berry

The announcement received here of
the death of Mrs. Maggie Berry, wife
of Rev. Julius S. Berry. at her home
in Baldwin was received with genuine
regret by many friends of the good
woman in this community. Mrs. Berry
was attacked with lagrippe and only
survived ten days. She was a deyout
christian mi and no one knew her
but to love and admire her for her
noble christian virtues. Mrs. Berry
was the sister Of our townsman, Mr..
R. S Walker, Messrs.J j, r. and Charlie
Walker, Mrs. Ed Mathews end Misses
Mamie and Lutte walker. The bereav-
ed family have u sympathy in their
bereavement.
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
Nonresident Notice.

NONRESIDENT Notice.
STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Lee County
To Josie Irby, Defendant.
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the county OF
Lee, in said State, on the third Monday
of March, A. D, 1908, to defend the
suit in said Court of Milas Irby, where.
in you are a defendant.
This 10th day of February, 1908,
NORBIN JONES, Clerk.
H S Phillips, Sol. Compl't,
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
CRISP NEWSY PARAGRAPHS
Concerning our Friends and Neehbors, What they are
Doing, Saying and Thinking, Where they are
Going and When they are Coming.

Honor Roll Tupelo Graded School.
FIRST GRADE
Paul Ballard Robert Clark
Harry Moore Joe McCune
Eloise Duggar Daisy Keyes
Annie M kincannon Nary Bonner Topr
SECOND GRADE
Susie May Wood Blanche Paulk
Springfield Murff Margaret Long
THIRD GRADE
Miriam Azwell Oliver Kincannon
Donald McCune Clayton Kitchener
FOURTH GRADE
Annie Lawson Mary Francis
Sadye Miller Glenn Ballard
Foy Shumaker Atwell Moreland
Willie Joe Rea
FIFTH GRADE
Kathleen Bonner Norwood Brigance
Gertrude McCune Clay McGaughy
Francis Broyles Oline Coffee
jamie Troy Nell Robins
Lucille BaZemore f. McClenachon
Cleo Mitts Henry Robinson
SIXTH GRADE
Minnie Lawson Arithmetic Clark
Ethel Hindsman hurry Gardner
William Kinds Marshall Coffee
May Bowen Rammah Jackson
Kate Kincannon Britain Rogers
Bessie Allen Mary Bibb Long
keyes Mitts
SEVENTH GRADE
| None
EIGHTH GRADE
Paul Allen Mary Sue Langstoi
NINTH GRADE
| Adessa Miller
TENTH GRADE
! Celia Baldwin Linda Kincannon
Rosalie Kincannon
The Tupelo journal., 1908-02-21
Non-R Resident Notice.
A OF MISSISSIPPI.

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.
To Marian Belts, Defendant:
YOU are commanded to appear before
the Chance1y Court Of the county Of
Lee, in said state, on the third Monday
of March, A. D. 1909, to defend the
suit in said court of Lige Belts No.
2518. wherein you are a defendant.
This 18th day of February, 1908.
NORBIN JONES. Clerk,
Boggan & Leake, Soils. for Compt.
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Nonresident Notice.
A OF MISSISSIPPI,
Too COt1pfv

STATE OF MISSISSIPPI,
Lee County
To Joe Ham, Defendant.
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court of the county of
Lee in said state on the third Monday
of March, A. d. 1908, to defend the
suit in said court of EVE Ham where
in you are a defendant.
This 10Th day of February, A. D.
1903.
NORBIN JONES, Clerk.
H. S. Phillips, Sol. for Compl't,
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
ATTEMPTED
MURDER AND
ROBBERY

The Italian day traekwalker under
Foreman Daniel Daley, of Driftwood,
was attacked by three unknown Ital-
ians, about two miles east of Huntley
Station on the afternoon of July 10TH
The trackwalker was walking over his
section when he was attacked by three
Italians who drew two revolvers and
held him up while the third robber
went through his pockets. The track
walker resisted the robbers desperately
and managed to strike one of his as
sailants with a wrench, whereupon
one OF the thugs drew knife and at
tempted to cut his throat. The three of
the miscreants combined and after cut
ting the trackwalker severely about
the throat aud face, pounded him with
their fists and left him for dead. They
robbed him of seventy dollars in
money and twelve dollar watch
After time the victim came to his
senses and managed to make his way
to Driftwood where he communicated
baugh, who at once organized a possee
and started after the miscreants. The
pursuing party came from Driftwood
to the scene Of the crime on hand car
and took the trail from there but after
securing the neighboring mountains
until dark, failed to get any trace of
the robbers. About seven 2. M, they
were seen by Thomas Kailborne and
William Logue coming out OF the
woods near Huntiey station, where
upon Mr. Kailborn gave the alarm and
party consisting ofThomas Kailborn,
w. R. Smith, Roy Smith, Lawrence
Smith, Levi Smith, Lewis Smith, Harry
Teats, Wayne Nelson, j. e. Johnson,
Walter Logue, William and Clarence
armed, searched the woods and noun
tains until daylight the next morning.
Chief Mutbersbaugh was notified again
| when the criminals were discovered
and himself and possee again came to
| Huntley where the two parties com
| hined in the search. However, the
thugs had escaped and at the time of
this writing no clew has been secured
as to their whereabouts, although Chief
Muthersbaugh is making every pos
sible effort to bring them to justice.
The injured man was cared for by
DR.. Corbet and at present is resting as
comfortably as can be expected. For
tunately the jugular vein was not
severed and the victim will recover
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Railroaders Prepare TO "Pass Up
Mr. BRYAN.

OMAHA, NEB., July 15.-Fifteen
thousand railroad employees in Nebras-
ka are preparing to enter politics and
are know to be very friendly to Judge
Taft, and against the policies for which
William j. Bryan stands. In all prob
ability the railroaders will vote at their
meeting on July 25 to support Taft
and the Republican ticket.
The Nebraska State Railway En-
ployes' Protective association was
formed six months ago, after salaries
and working hours had been cut. The
avowed propose of the association is to
work and vote for the best interests of
the workmen themselves and to con-
tend against the policies which have
caused reduction of business in the
country.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Pleasant Visit.

Fred j. Gauntz and wife, of Elmira,
N. y, who have been visiting relatives
and friends iE town for week, guest
Of their parents, Mr.. and Mrs Jno.
Gauntz, West Fifth street, depart
ed for their home on Saturday, after 4
good social visit. Mr.. Gauntz was "A
Press visitor on Friday and we enjoy
ed good talk over old times. He left
here fourteen years ago and located at
Elmira, where he is engaged in the
florist business.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Re tail Merchants Assoc iation o
PENNSYLVANIA.

irresponsible solicitors are at work
in many sections of the state soliciting
funds for the repeal of the Mercantile
Tax law, and in many cases allege that
they are working in the interest of our
Association. Thousands of dollars
have already been collected in the state
by "specialist associations" for the
purpose of bringing about the possible
repeal of the Mercantile Tax law. In
view of the small individual contribu-
ton and popularity of the cause of the
appeal this fact causes no surprise
However, there is one point that should
be noted, that in event OF the repeal
of the Mercantile Tax law there is a.
strong probability that another tax law
will be substituted and to prevent such
an enactment these specialist organi-
cations" seem to offer no assistance.
AS the result of the influence brought
upon, and the favorable sentiment
created with the members of the last
Legislature, by the Retail Merchants
some assurance of the repeal of this
unnecessary tax. There is, however,
always the danger of the passage of a
tax law of some other form to take the
place of the one repealed. Taxation
seems imperative to the law creators.
The Retail Merchants Association of
Pennsylvania has 148 affiliated Asso-
Citations, covering nearly all of the
leading cities and towns of the state,
and their individual membership runs
into many thousands.
NO PERSON is AUTHORIZED TO
| SOLICIT LEGISLATIVE FUNDS IN
OUR NAME, and all merchants are
warned not to contribute unless they
| have money to burn. At no time in
our Association history have we
thought it necessary to solicit funds
for legislative purposes other than our
natural revenues from entrance fees,
capita tax and printed forms Should
it be necessary at any time to do 80,
the appeal will be made direct to the
merchants of the state through the of
ficers of our local Associations. AT the
next session of the Legislature, the Re-
tail Merchants Association of Pennsyl-
vania will be be found on the job
when it comes te considering the Mer-
camille Tax repeal. In the interval, or
at that time, merchants are advised
not to contribute until after communi-
eating with the undersigned.
Yours very truly,
A. M. HowEs, State Sec'y,
210 Lincoln Bldg, Erie, Pa.
July 19, 1908.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23

the officers and privates, the churches
and individuals who furnished the
equipment and backing, and the par
ents who so strenuously and Loyalty
held their boys up to the mark, ALI
were necessary to the success of the
undertaking. The people of Ridgway
showed very gracious hospitality to
the members of Co. M, both on the
way to and returning from camp, and
while the camp was in progress a num-
ber of generous treats were given to
the boys, particularly a chicken and
ice cream dinner by Judge Hall, in
whose honor the camp was named.
Without Major Bliss the Third Battal-
ion would have no existence and the
Bear Greek Camp would not have had
even the insubstantial reality of a
dream. The Majors work and infiu-
ence among young men and boys de-
serve high appreciation. He knows
how to win, their love, to command
their respect, and to enforce their obed-
ience. When it comes to real infiu-
ence and service for humanity, a
major in the regular army might we'll
give the salute to this major of the u.
B. B. A.
j. M. ROBERTSON.
Emporium, Pa, July 81, 1908.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Over Thirty-Five Years.
July IS, 1908.

In 1872 there was great deal of
diarrhoea, dysentery and cholera infantum.
1t was at this time that Chamberlains
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
was first brought into use. 1t proved
more successful than any other remedy or
treatment, and has for thirty-fve years
maintained that record. From a small
beginning its sale and use has extended
to every part of the United States and to
many foreign countries. Nine druggists
out of ten will recommend it when their
opinion is asked, although they have
other medicines that pay them a greater
profit. 1t can always be depended up
on, even in the most severe and danger
GUS cases. For sale by L. Taggart.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Consolatlon L?l for Bryan.

The figures by which candidate
BRYAN was twice defeated for Presi-
dent may be of interest to all deluded
followers this year They can figure
from the following how Bryan is to be
elected:
In the first Bryan campaign-1S96-
the Nebraskan received 176 electoral
votes as against 271 for Mckinley
The votes for Bryan were distributed
as follows: Alabama, II; Arkansas, s;
California, L; Colorado, 4; Florida, 4;
Georgia, 13; Idaho, 3; Kansas, 10; Ken;
tucky, / Louisiana, 8; Mississippi, g.
Missouri, IT; Montana, 8; Nebraska, 8;
Nevada, 3; North Carolina, II; South
Carolina, 8; South Dakota, 4; Tennes-
see, -; Texas, 10; Utah 3; Virginia, II;
Washington, 4; Wyoming, 8. Total,
176.
In the second Bryan campaign
19OO-he received 1855 electoral votes
as against 292 for Mckinley. The fol
lowing states voted for Bryan: Alaba-
ma, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida,
Georgia, Idaho, kentucky, Louisiana,
Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Neva-
da, North Carolina, South Carolina,
Tennessee, Texas and Virginia.
The states which divided their votes
in the 1906 election were: California
for Mckinley, and for Bryan; Ken
tuckey, IL for Mckinley and for
Bryan. In the 1900 campaign the
states which had previously voted for
Bryan changed to Mckinley were:
California, 1; Kansas, 10; Nebraska, s.;
South Dakota, 4; Utah, 8; Washington,
4; wy oming, 8. In the 1900 campaign
Kentucky gave its entire vote to Bryan.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
For Sale.

One new surrey, built to order, full
leather top, pole and shafts, foot brake
and head rest on rear seat; one buggy;
second hand harness; folding bed; type
writer; chainless bicycle; new folding
clothes reel; knitting machine; new ex-
tension table; window shades; three
small tables; fluting iron set; large geo
graphical globe; violin and numerous
other articles. Inquire at PRESS office.
23-2t.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Birthday partU

Miss LOIS WARNER, the six year old
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert B.
Warner entertained twenty four of her
little friends Monday afternoon from
three to six o'clock, the occasion being
her sixth birthday. The little lady was
remembered handsomly by her friends,
her presents being many and hand
some. Mrs. Warner was assisted in
entertaining the happy little folks by
Mrs. JOS Boutain and Mrs. II. H. Mul-
lin
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1908-07-23
Make it 10000 Brother.

1t appears that over in the Clearfield-
Cameron-C Center congressional district
the Democratic candidate is going to
put up fight at the general election in
November believing that he has an
opportunity of beating out Captain
Barclay, who has just finished his first
successful term in manner that needs
no apologies. A fellow by the name of
Walker is the one to be deluded this
time, and he is buoying himself up
with an irridescent dream that by some
nook or crook Bryan will be elected
and lot of Congressional districts go
Democratic. There is nothing new for
Democrats to deceive themselves in
that district, but when the votes are
counted it will be found that Captain
Barclay has more than the very hand
some majority by which he was elect
ed two years ago. Captain Barclay
had the honor of presiding during a
short absence of Speaker Cannon, at
the last session-an honor that had
never before been given first termer.
Barclay will be elected by a majority
of about, say, 5,00O.-Reynoldsville
Herald.