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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
Bexley.

Bexley, Miss, Mch. 10. 1885,
Dear Editor Will you please make
space in your splendid paper for a
few mixed pickles (news) from
the burg of Bex)ey?
Mr.. J. G. Leatherbury is having
the forest. whitened with cross-ties.
He is doing a smashing business
in that line.
The Farmers Union at Bexley ia
adding to its membership very rap
idly. it promises to be very strong
soon.
Mr.. j. w. Dickerson, (better
known as Tobe) and Mr.. P. X. Eu-
banks of this town have enlarged
their farms to double their size. 1t
is supposed they are going into
the cotton industry. It seems that
most everybody 10 catching the cot
ton fever.
The school at Bexley is progress
ing nicely under the management
Of its principal, L. N. Ball; he is
teaching the same school that he
taught last winter, but they now
have a new building located about
a quarter of a mile west of the old
school building on the Merrill road.
1t is beautiful location.
Mr.. G. T. Eubanks, and family
are recovering from their illness.
They were stricken with the La
grippe. Their little girl, Linnie
has again joined the happy circle at
school.
Mr.. M. M. Erkwood is securing
Mrs. Givins' square timber from
the fire which is feared will get
out and burn it up.
1t was reported that the Nor
mons were holding quite a series
of meetings few days ago at the
dwelling of Mr.. L. Harvard and
John Williams.
Mr.. Tom Eubanks made a flying
trip to Eubanks today on business.
P. X. Eubanks killed large wild
cat not long ago, near the residence
Of Mr.. Jas. Woodland, upon the Bear
pond.
Nothing more on docket so / will
slide off. NICHOLAS.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
CONTRACT NOTICE.

Sealed bids will be received at the Chancery
Clerks office in Town of LeakesVille. up to the
hour of noon on FIRST Monday April 1908 for
the purpose OF erecting and constructing butt
ments to River bridge at Miller's ferry just
completed by Canton Bridge Co, as per plans
and specifications now on file in the clerk s
ONCE. Bond will be required according to
law Contract will be let to the lowest re-
sponSfble bidder. The Board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids. BY order OF
the Board of Supervisors, Greene Co, Miss.
800 S. r. MCKAY Clerk
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
County Cor. COntd.
Creek has started up again after be-
ing stopped for several weeks.

Creek has started up again after be-
ing stopped for several weeks.
An effort is being made to re-
build Rocky Greek Church, which
was blown down by the cyclone.
Bro. R. j. O'Bryant preached a
fine sermon Sunday at the regular
hour. We regret very much we
were not able to accommodate the
people, as we have to use the School
house until we can get our church
rebuilt.
Mrs. Ollie Stevens and mother,
Mrs. Gibson, drove over to Luce
dale few days ago and were the
guests of Mrs. Stevens and daugh-
tres of Lucedale.
Alvin, the little son of Mr.. and.
Mrs. Cal Eubanks has been sick but
is convalescing now.
Some of Lucedale's charming
young ladies passed through our
burg a few days ago, out driving
and horseback riding: namely,
Misses Edith O'Bryant, Bertha Ste
.vens, Winnie Boyett, Annie
O'Bryant, Annie Boyett, Katie Will
dy, and Clara Stevens; they seem
ed to be enjoing themselves.
The little two month old son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Nut Eubanks is right
sick this week. We are glad to say
that Miss Edith Hazard, the young
lady who was SO badly burned about
a year ago, is able to be up and 60
ing about again.
Smallpox is reported in Luce.
dale, but the writer thinks it il
chicken-pox.
Mr.. Mrs. John Cannon and little
son Walton, spent a few days this
week with Mr.. and Mrs. Cal Eu
banks.
Hoping to see this in print l am,
A READER.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
in Eubanks yesterday.

in Eubanks yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Graces and
children of Prestw OK, Ala, are vis=
iting Mrs, Grace's father, Mr., N.
Dick, and family
Mr.. FL. NJ. Eubanks reported q fine
time Court week at Leakesville.
Says it was more like a visit than at
tending court, as he saw so many
Of his friends.
The Entertainments at Mr.. and MIR.
Williams week or more since wee
a perfect success, as every one en-
joyed the occasions.
Cora.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
r.
Mullett.

Mullett, Miss. March z, 08.-
Dear Mr.. Editor II send in few
of the happenings of our vicinity
and will see if Mr.. Ed. will be SO
kind to print them. h
We are having some beautiful
weather now, the farmers of
Goose Pond town" are beginning
to prepare for planting.
Several couples of young folks and
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Cannon attended
church at Lucedale Sunday p. M.
The writer thinks they must have
enjoyed themselves very much.
The Sunday School at Rocky
County Cor. continued in End column,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION

WI
Depart ment of the Interior
Land Office ut jackson, Miss.
February 8. 1913.
Notice is hereby given that Peter g. Daugh-
drill OF McLain, Misc. has filed notice Of his
inten lion to make final Communication proof in
support of his claim, viz: Homestead Entry
No. 3s99l made July 81 1903, for the sw4. Sect.
36. TWP. ? IA. Range W., St. Stephens Meridian
and that said proof will be made before Circuit
Clerk, Greene County, at Leakesville Miss on
March "a, 1908.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
Of, the land, viz. Pee Farley of Medley, Miss
Ike Bradley OF MCLain. Miss, Ed Greene and
F, Il. DaughdriIl OF Medley Miss.
L. @. G. LAMAR. Register
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13

The HERALD wants a CORES rUndent at every
Post once and hamlet in Greene County, a
real liv one: one WHO Kill write frequently
pointed para raphs detailin the happenings.
In this way the paper can be ma e more inter-
eSting and both the kindly writer and his or
her respective community help d. We will furn-
iSh stationery and 20 tagc to any one who will
volunteer for real business with n hum 70 it in
this line.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
Legal Advertisements.
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department Of the Interior. !
United States Land Once,
Jackson. Miss.
ENnhR KEN fO02

United States Land ONCE,
Jackson. Miss.
February 5th 1905
4 sufficient contest affidavit having been
filed ut this Office by Oscar Evans, of McLain
Miss, contestant against jackson series
homestead entry No. 40636, made August 81
1905, for sw Ia of NV IA. Section II. Township
n, Range W. st, Ste. Mer. by Samuel Bre-
land ConteStee, to which it is alleged that he is
well acquainted with the tract of land embra-
ced in said entry and knows the present con-
ditiOn Of same; also that said Samuel Breland
has wholly abandoned SAID tract for more than
six months prior to the filing of said contest
AFFIDAVIT: and that said alleged absence from
he said land was not due to his employment
n the Army, Navy or Marine corps OF the u
nited States rs private soldier. officer, sea-
man or marine, during the war with Spain, or
during any other war in which the United
States may be engaged; said parties are hereby
notified to appear. respond and offer evidence
touching said allegation at IL O'Clock a. m.
on March "a 1903 before the Chancery Clerk of
Greene County, at LeakeSvlle, Miss. land
that final hearing will be he'd at 10 o'clock A.
M. on April 1905 before) the Register and Re
ceiver at the United States Land Office in
jackson. Miss Serve under Ruler II, IA and IT,
The said contestant having in proper at
fidaYit, filed Feb. 1908. set forth facts which
show that after due diligence personal service
of this T-Ot:ce can not be made. it is hereby
ordered and directed that such notice be given
by due and proper publication.
l. O. c. LAMAR. Register.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
PIANO TUNERS NOTICE!

The undersigned firm will have
an expert piano tuner and repair
man in Leakesville in a few days.
Leave orders for work at the Peo-
pies Drug Co. E. E. FORBES
PIANO CO., of Mobile Ala.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior,
Land Once at Jackson, Miss.
Enhr,R.,

Notice is hercbS given that James A. Mills OF
Mohoba. Miss, has filed notice OF his intention
to make final five year proof in support OF his
claim. viz: Homestead Entry No. 3S4Ss made
Feb'y. 2e. 1903, for the N. e. u of N w. n
Section "a. Township NJ Range w. St. Ste
Mer. and that said proof will be made before
Circuit Clerk. Greene County at LeakesviIle
Miss, on
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
DENTAL. NOTICE

Twill be in Leakesville March
23rd and viii remain four or five
days, to do Dental Work. Your
friend, lCHAS. e. WARD.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13

BIRTHED, boy to Mr.. and
Mrs. w. w, Jones of this city in
the McInnis mill town, on. Tues
day, March 10, 1908.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13

ADVENTED, to the HERALD a
burning desire to record the arri-
val of every newborn in this
county. Will you dear readers see
to it that we are promptly inform
ed of all such census statistics.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
March 10 1903.

He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of the land, viz: Bryant Mason of Mullett,
Mississippi. NJ. F.. Shepherd OF Mnllett Miss
A. II. Davis. of Mullett Miss. p M. Dasis of
MohOba, Miss. L. O. G. LAMAR
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13

DEATHED, on Wednesday Night
March IL, 1908, the six month old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brown
ing of Leakesville, Miss, McInns
Mill town. Heart trouble.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
Write todaV.

machine can do 1t successfully for hack Of orig
inal patents owned by as. No twlSt motion IN
our drive. No belt or switch necessary. No
batteries whatever, for make ana preaA or
jump spark, Wat er and dust Riooi. r1ny
guaranteed M0NTsINGER DEVICE FIG 20,
S37 Main Street, Pendieton. Ind. q. 80
Catalog free with full information. Asrsf
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
GREENE i COUNTY HERALD.

Make q certainty Of the proper mention In
this column of any locals coming to your
knowledge by putting the Office In touch with
she da.s IT you havea visitor or go visiting
yourself. or stumble on any likely matter OF
reading interest tell us about it or drop
memorandum of 1t in the postoffice. The
HERALD wants to keep up with oil the happen
ings but we need your help as well as kindly
criticism Don't let timdity or a .l~e sense
OF propriety keep good live news item under
cover.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13

20 In some. way we failed to get
on to the fact. until last week that
Billie Clark is living withinthe cor
porate limits of Leakesvile. He
moved into one Of the Bill Will
Jams cottages about two months ago.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
CONTEST NOTICE.
Department of the Interior.
United States Land Once,
Jackson Miss Fph 1914

Department of the Interior.
United States Land Once,
Jackson, Miss Feb, 1908.
in this office by Arts q. Turner of Leakesvill e
stead entry No. 38S23 made June 2. 1903 for sw
or NV or, ma Sw Or and Sw pr Sw or, Sect s.
Twp. n. Range W., St. Stephens Meridian
by Jerry E. Hendricks, Contestee. in which it
alleged that he is well acquainted with the tract
of land embraced in said entry and knows the
present condition of same ;alSo that said entry
mann has never settled upon, improved or Guilt
waited said land. but h wholly abandoned
same, and that there are no signs of any i'm
prOvementS whatever on said land; also that
said alleged absence ef entryman was not due
to his employment in the Army, Navy or
Marine Corps of the United States as u private
soldier officer, seaman or marine, during the
war with Spain or during any other war in
which the United States may be engaged; said
parties are hereby notified to appear, respond
add offer evidence t7uching said allegation at
10 oeloek an. on
March 26, 1908
before Chapccry Clerk at Leakesville. Miss
land that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock
am. on April z. 1908 befere) the Register and
Receiver at the United States Land ONCE in
Jackson Miss. Serve under Rules Is, IA and Is.
The said contestant having, in proper affi-
ddvit filed February 4, 1908, set forth facts
which show that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be made, it is
hereby ordered and directed that such notice
be given by due and proper publication.
L. q. G.. LAMAR Register
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13

DIED. At Betty Miss, on
Thursday, March 5, 1908, Mrs. Geo.
Moore, in parturition. The off
spring, a male also demised.a 81
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
BIRTHS
.#EA

BORN unto DR.. and Mrs. Everett
Faux at Memphis, Tenn, on Sat
urday, March Z. 1908, daughter.
Mrs. Faux, the mother, is at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. M. Stone in that city.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13
Rf)6ATHS)

DECEASED, at the home of her
sister, Mrs. George Smith near
Jonathan post-office, Mrs. Margaret
Neel Mcdonald, the wife of Alex
Mcdonald of Adamsville commu-
nifty. She had gone on a visit to
her sister, seemingly perfectly WE'LL
but toppled over few minutes
after her arrival, presumably from
heart trouble. This occurred on
FEBRUARY "a, 1908. Jodie Perry
brought us the news yesterday.
Had not learned of it or would
have chronicled sooner. She was
the mother of ten living children,
one child dead.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13

DEMISED not, in the editors
breast, a hope that our friends out
in the county will see to it that this
office is furnished with the data of
all deaths that may transpire in
their several bailiwicks.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1908-03-13

: After you have seen the rest,
buy the best and latest styes in.
ladies low cut shoes. We have
them from 1.50 to $3.50.
z U Dollord ~
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
The American Language.

This is the way an Englishman re-
counts his experiences with his mother
tongue as ''she is spoke" in the States, !:
Il was stranger in Boston, and
found some difficulty in understanding
the language of the street.
Il stood on the curb and listened to
the conversation of two teamsters who
We're wrangling about the right of way
"One said to the other; 'Aw, close
yur trap, or I'll get off and fracture your
reinforced concretesp
'"To this the one addressed replied:
Stop overworking the hot-air pump or
I'll pull you off your chariot and swab
the Belgian blocks with your
"'What are those chaps talking
about?' 1 asked, turning to bystander,
who was also listening to the conversa-
ton.
Don't you cotton to the gab? he
asked me- in surprise.
Don't / which, / retorted.
Don't you fall for the dictionT' he
continued. Why, them two rein-pushers
meets head-on right here in the scrouge
where there amt no room to let--both
of 'em tries to pass on the pole side
then they conjunct and loosen up their
valves-you heard the spiel-one gets
kippy and calls the other a bifurcated
baiazzo--then t'other threatens to put
n crimp in No. Is lung cage. Then
long comes a pair of pinchers from
headquarters and tells 'em to uncork
the congestion and move lords their des-
tinations or they'll get a transfer to the
refrigerator. This claps the lid on the
incident. Say, you are a furriner that
you can't dope United States lingo with
out blue-printsT Detroit Free Press.
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Breaking the News.

Capt Pritchard of the Mauritania was
talking about sailors.
''We are a bluff lot" he said. did
you ever hear about the sailor and the
parrot?
We'll. once upon a time an old lady
was returning from abroad with a parrot
Of which she was very fond. She in
trusted the bird, with many admonitions.
to a sailor for the voyage.
"SeNsckness. or something, killed the
parrot the third day out. The sailor.
knowing how upset the old lady would
be. could not bring himself to tell her
the sad t0ings, but asked a companion,
famous for his skill in such matters, TO
break the bad news to her very, very
gently. The man assented.
And approaching the old lady with a
tragieal face, the famous newsbreaker
touched his cap and said:
I'm afraid that ere bird of yourn
amt goin' to live long. ma'am.'
"'Oh, dear exclaimed the old lady in
alarm Why?
Cause he's dead was the reply
Washington Star.
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.IAnd the teapot Y she inquired.

''And the teapot y she inquired.
He looked at her with pathetic APP
peal.
1T means $50 to me-" he said apollo
getically.
She rose, and, crossing to the side
board, opened it, and drew out a small
silver teapot, which she held up.
"Will this one do?" she asked.
Admirably" he said, Frightening
It's just the very thing Let's put Il
into the bag at once"
wait q moment" she replied. with
tantalizing deliberation. Before ] give
it you you must promise me two things
The first is, that you will return the tea
pot intact tomorrow: the second is. that
you will never, never, never try to be a
burglar again-not even to win a horse p
"A pony" he corrected mildly. Yes.
| will promise both things faithfully, il
observe, it's my turn now!-if---'.
go on" she commanded sternlv. eff
-?"
III you will promise to marry me- he
said, as. with a swift movement, he sud
denly clasps her in his arms
"Oh" she cried, you have made me
drop the teapot-and the noise will very
likely wake Sir Thomasl"
Great heavens!" he calculated, stoop-
ing quickly and picking up the fallen
utensil. "And he'll probably, in the ex-
citement of the moment. shoot us both!''
They listened moment in tense, anx-
ious attitudes, but not sound came to
break the peaceful stiffness of the house.
'Safe" she exclaimed at length, with
a deep breath. "Now, please, take the
teapot and go-go at once, before you
drop it again and really do wake some
one. | viii let you out quietly by the
front door"
You're an angel he murmured, at
tempting once more to fold her in his
embrace, but she eluded him with a
quick, supple movement.
"No-not again-not once" she warned
him, till you bring back the teapot!''
The Burglar placed the teapot careful
~ in his bag, put on his overcoat, thrust
the black mask into his pocket, and
looked at her solemnly.
Then / will bring it back tomorrow
morning early" he said, with quiet de-
eision. 1T is agreed"
"Penhurst," he said, an hour later. to
a very sleepy young nobleman, Il don't
want to disturb your slumbers, nor
Craster's, but you can kindly write me
out cheque for ESQ. Here's Sir Thorn.
as teapot. "-Emeric Hume Beaman in
The Sketch.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
SONGS OF THE TREES.


This is the song the Apple Tree sings
When the wind through its branches is
blowing:
Somewhere bluebird is spreading his
wings
Though here II is showing and showing.
Somewhere a robin is taking fight
IN skies that are clear as these skies are
dim;
So I'll sing my song in the Winter night,
And keep myself warm for him."
Hark to the Groom of the Maple Tree,
When the wind of the Winter is planning:
"Sleep, little leadet, and cuddle TO me:
Dream that the snowfiakes are raining:
Dream that the daisies are white on the
way
In fields that are green as these drifts
are deep;
Hush, little leaflet nor waken today:
Winter is given for Sleep
This is tie tune that the Willow huns
When the wind through its branches is
grieying:
winter Is bitter; but Summertime comes,
Aud tempests are only deceiving.
Little gray catkns, oh, slumber and dream :
April is coming with sunlight aglow
Cowslip and buttercup, sprinkled with
cream,
Wait till she calls them TO grow
Harriet F. Biodgett
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
An Old Time Sleigh.

There are many old fashioned sleighs
in Maine. Some are not as old as they
look, and few of them are as old as the
one owned by Alvah Hildreth of Tops
ham, which has seen 125 birthdays and
is still in excellent condition. This sleigh
is the first one brought to Topsham viii
lage and still bears its original color
painted so long ago, dark green with
faint tracery of yellow. 1t was imported
from England 12o years ago by Great
grandfather William Randall it has
been always in the family since it made
its first appearance in this country. AL
yah Hildreth and his wife We're distant
ly related before marriage and have the
same great-grandfather and great-grand-
mother. 1t is unusual, after all the lapse
of years since their great-grandparents
day, that Mr.. and Mrs. Hildreth should
be living on the Hildreth homestead
built by Great-grandfather Randall and
now owned by them. Stranger still that
they should have preserved intact the
family sleigh and family Bible of their
ancestors. The venerable sleigh reposed
for seventy years in the old cider house
ON the homestead before 1t was taken
down and repaired. although it needed
but few changes. The sleigh has COW
cred top, not unlike a canopy, and had
originally curtains that buttoned on the
sides. The top is of canvas, painted TO
match the color OF the sleigh. The sleigh
is far more comfortable than the modern
vehicles of today. and this is on ac-
count of its being on black leather thor
oughbraces, that cause it to rock like a
cradle. There are a pole for two horses
and thills for one horse. There are two
seats, and the front one has to be taken
out before one can get to the back seat.
This turns back, disclosing a good sized
space for luggage. This ancient sleigh of
a HIiHrpfhS 10 tA ha ha IL
of its kind in New England Keunebec
JOurual
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1908-04-03
DON'T FOLD YOUR ARMS.
1t Causes Flat Chest and Round Shout
ders-Natural Position.

By folding your arms you pull the
shoulders forward, fatten the chest and
impair deep breathing. Folding the arms
across the chest so flattens it down that
it requires a conscious effort to keep the
chest in what should be its natural posi-
ton. As soon as you forget yourself
down drops the chest
We cannot see ourselves as others see
us. If we could many of us would be
ashamed of our shapes. The position
you hold your body in most of the time
soon becomes its natural position Con-
tinuously folding your arms across the
chest will develop a fat chest and a
rounded back.
Here are four other hints which should
be made habits: Keep the back of the
neck close to the back of the collar at
all possible times. Always carry the
chest farther to the front than any other
part of the anterior body. Draw the alb
domen in and up hundred times each
day. Take a dozen deep, slow breaths a
dozen times each day.-Evening Doctor.