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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-29
In Society

A social will be given Thursday
evening at No. % Madison-ave., by the
ladies of the Central Church Of Spirit
ual Science. Friends are invited.
The marriage OF Miss Catherine
Armstrong, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin K. Armstrong. and James Mont
gomery Acklin, will be celebrated
Thursday evening in the home OF the
brides parents, No. 81 Watson-st DR..
Howard Duffield, of New York. assist
ed by the Rev. John Britain Clark, of
Westminster Presbyterian church,
will perform the ceremony. Miss Jose
phine Armstrong will attend her sis
ter as bridesmaid; Donald Acklin,
brother OF the bridegroom, will be
best man, and Collard Acklin. another
brother, and Altman Armstrong will
be the ushers. The couple will be at
home after Dec. l In the kennard
apartments, Toledo, o.
The annual donation day sale and
supper for the Home OF the Friend.
less takes place today In the home
No. SO Warren-ave. west. Mrs. John
Davis has charge of the table for
articles for household use; Mrs. 8. b
Coleman has the apron table. and Mrs
Standfsh Backus the homemade candy
table. The sale Is from 3 to o'clock
Thursday, and supper will be served
from to o'clock.
Miss Sadie Ross and Malcolm w
Bingay were united In marriage
Wednesday evening In Grace Eplsco
pal church, the ceremony being per
formed by the Rev. John McCarroil
ID. d., The bride was attended by Mrs
Lee, Anderson as matron OF honor and
Miss Isabella Ross and Miss Anna
Hendricks as bridesmaids. Francis G.
Kane assisted as best man and the
ushers were Charles A. Nichols, Henry
q. Salsinger and William Il. Clark. Fol
lowing the ceremony in the church, a
reception was held I'm the home OF the
brides sister. Mrs. w. N. Gunther. No
162 Porter-st. After the couple re
turn from a trip east, they will he n
home at No. 1893 Eighteenth-st. Mr.
Bingay Is sporting editor of the DE
troit Nerves.
! The marriage of Edward p. Dean. o.
Detroit. and Miss Belle NJ. Farrar wa.
celebrated Wednesday evening In tht
home OF the brides parents In Mt
Clepens. After trip to Atlantic City
and New York. Mr.. Dean and his bride
will be at home at No. 151 Medbury
ave.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-29

or. know how other Prohibition
candidates have Jared. and
know some people think it will
be that way In my case, but
I'll fool 'em. / have assurances
OF support from the leading men of
the city. men / never knew before
support and assistance. While the
vote OF the disreputable whisky ele-
ment will be split between the other
candidates I will get the solid Pro
hibition vote, and big following from
both Republicans and Democrats.
will be the next prosecutor, sure. l
believe the decent element among the
saloon men will be with me, too, real
ling that a strict enforcement of the
law will allay sentiment against the
saloons and prevent their being wiped
out altogether.
Mr.. Owens is out every night, speak
ing at half dozen places. During
the day he holds meetings In the dif.
ferent factories, and the laboring men
attend these gatherings In large mum.
beTs. Mr.-0wens has an automobile
placed at his disposal by President
Leland, OF the Cadillac Motor Co., and
this machine, with its banners, Is be-
coming familiar sight about the
city.
"The rigid enforcement of the law"
is Mr.. Owens motto, and he declares
that IL elected he will drive out every
dive in Detroit, every gambling den.
and will see that saloons close prompt
ly on time every night. and that not
a door will be open on Sunday.
In addition TO his speeches Mr..
Owens had circulated 10000 circulars
and 10000 cards.
There is basis for his optimism in
the widespread disgust over the lax
ity and cOwardice of law-enforcing Of
ficials I'm Detroit. and over scandals in
the police department.
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was restored to a proper

eminent was restored to a proper
basis.
The mayor, in nearly all his speech
es. charged Mr.. Breitmeyer with hur-
rying away from the meeting OF the
Detroit Real Estate board In the Cad
lilac hotel Tuesday night. lest he
should bump into Thompson" He
made the most Of his opponents re-
fusai TO meet him on the stump. and
attacked what he characterized as
Breitmeyer's --latest plan" for set
Ting the street car question, the APP
pointment Of q commission.
This is the fifth time Mr.. Brett
meyer has changed front since the
opening of the campaign" he said.
His first plan was to guarantee D
per cent to the company on Its invest
ment. Then he pleaded ignorance Of
the whole question. Next he said 1t
was stale. A little later he told us
how he would go down and talk with
Mr.. Hutchins about a settlement Now
he would appoint commission. Well,
therell be a commission all right.
1t will be composed OF the mayor and
the common council and you, my
friends, will make the selections when
you 60 to the polls next Tuesday.
The mayor made some capital out
of a statement credited to Breitmeyer
to the effect that more clerks are need
ed In the d. p. w. and other city Of
fees
IF they'd fire about half the clerks
they now have In the ID. p. w. and
appoint some competent men in their
places there wouldn't be any necessity
for additional help" he declared. The
statement was greeted with cheers.
In the 10 stops made during the
evening. including three dances. May
or Thompson addressed upwards OF g.
600 people! Some OF the meetings
were small in comparison with pre-
vious gatherings, but we're none the
less enthusiastic. When his honor
reached the tent meeting at Gratiot
and Townsend.aves. about 10 o'clock
about 500 remained OF the crowd that
had almost filed the tent earlier In
the evening.
In Longs hall. Twenty-third and
Baker. a crowd OF 200 was packed into
little space not larger than 20x60
and there was a large overflow. This
was one Of the best meetings Of the
night In point of enthusiasm. Leav-
ing the hall. the mayor was surround
ed by a crowd OF young women from
the neighborhood and had to shake
hands all around before they would
permit him to depart.
A crowd Of nearly 300 Poles greet
ed the mayor with wild acclaim in st.
Albertus school hall. and the recep-
ton seemed to leave no doubt as To
how the Polish vote will go.
III everyone would vote as I know
you are going to vote there would be
no fear Of the result next Tuesday"
Thompson asserted.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-29
OWENS Says HE'S
CERTAIN Of
i. VICTORY
PROHIBITION CANDIDATE FOR
PROSECUTOR PUTTING UP
WHIRLWIND cAMPAI0N-sEND
OUT MUCH LITERATURE.

One OF the most vigorous campaigns
being waged by any candidate IL that
OF Proctor X. Owens, who Is seeking
election for prosecuting attorney on
the Prohibition ticket.
"And l am going to be elected. too"
says Mr.. Owens. Just rs surely as
we-haxe an election next Tuesday
will be Wayne county's next prosecut-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-29

The next monthly meeting Of the
central conference Of the c. M. b, A.
will be held in the hall Of branch No.
40. Of st. Elizabeth's parish. Canfield
and McDougallave.. Friday evening.
Oct. 20.
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The welI-knOwn law Arm Of DicktnsOn
Stevenson, Cullen, Mnrren q Butze
An Old Bachelor.

She-So the fortune teller told you
that you would never marry.
He-Yes-that is, indirectly.
She-What did she say?
He-She said l was born to com.
mand.-Boston Transcript.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-29

Where were we last night, Caseyf''
"Shure, OF plunged into the soshal
swim at McCarthy's."
"Oi know the wather is niver very
dape there, an judgin' frim yure face
We must have hit botthom. Puck.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-29

A camel can carry load thrice the
weight OF horses capacity.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-29

Pa, crHresSfaSEHSst S Is rTszfs E ana an
ns's $500 Esst; pAnLH is;se .. m rass
WEEK END EXCURSIONS 10 ci.ys.
ap1. svayy SATURDAY night. % round trtp
For slACkINAC and Way Ports,
Apena, Petoskey, Chicago. 500, Mar
IN. Friday e:30 a. m.
For TOLEDO Sunday m
Thursday )o:45 n. m.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-10-29

A social will be given Thursday
evening at No. % Madison-ave., by the
ladies OF the Central Church OF Spirit
ual Science. Friends are invited.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12
A Horrible Fatality.

In our Christmas joy, evanescent
as it may be, let US remember the
abiding sorrow that is the lot of
others. There can be no greater
shadow in any home than that
which fell Tuesday night across the
hearthstone of John Purnell
and wife, who live near Lucien, on
Mr.. ]. 0. Calcote's place. At
about II that night, the residence,
a four-room cottage, caught fire.
In the room where three children
were sleeping there had been piled
a lot of lint cotton, and it is pre-
sumed the fire originated in this.
AS the parents awakened in the
apartment adjoining, they heard
the call of their little ones; but on
opening the door they were almost
knocked down by the flames that
leaped through and they were pow
erless, at this advanced stage of the
fire, to protect the children.
The home and contents were con.
sumed. 1t was valued at several
hundred and belonged to Mr.. Cal
cote.
When it was possible to approach
the scene of the holocaust. Mr..
Calcote found the charred remains
of the three children huddled to-
gether, as though they had sought
protection in the furthest corner of
the room in which they had been
sleeping. The oldest was boy Of
In
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12
THE CIRCUIT COURT.
Cases Which Have Occupied the Court
Since the Leaders Last Issue.

Three cases styled Mrs. Bette
Ard ct al VS.. Natchez, Columbia &
Mobile Railroad Co. were compro-
missed and dismissed.
w. J. Ellzey VS.. Laura Harrison.
Judgment by default against de-
fendant for recovery Of the posses
sion Of certain land.
Will Moore VS. Mississippi Cen
tral Railroad Co. Order sustain
ing defendants demurrer and dis
missing suit.
Hartman Lumber Co. VS.. Illinois
Central Railroad Co. Jury and
verdict for plaintiff for $3.50.
r. S. Storm vs.. Natchez & East
ern Railroad Co. Jury and verdict
for 500.
3. r. Herring VS.. Natchez &
Eastern r. R. Co. Jury and YER
diet for plaintiff for 500.
Carey Israel VS.. United States
Construction Co. Jury and verdict
for defendant.
w. e. Edwards VS.. /. r. Will
Hanson ct al. Compromised and
dismissed at defendants cost.
The case Of Mrs. Julia Daniels ct
al VS. Illinois Central Railroad Co.
for 500 600 damages was taken up
Thursday morning, and this case
will occupy the time Of the court
the balance Of this week. The
plaintiffs here ask. for that amount
| of damages for the death Of Mr..
Zollie Daniels, alleged to have been
caused BY the negligence Of the de-
| fendant It will be remembered
that Mr.. Daniel was killed at Bogue
Chitto on the Fourth of July last
lby d fast freight train going south
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SHOCKING TRAGEDY AT HAzLEHURsT.
Er. A. B. Pitts Killed by Dr.. ThOs. B
BirdsOng.

Hazlehurst, Miss, Dec. 10. DR..
A. B. Pitts was shot and instantly
killed this afternoon by DIR. T. B.
Birdsong.
The tragedy followed a quarrel
between the two men, and the only
4 known cause is DIR. Pitts having
complained to the owner of the
building jointly occupied by both
that Birdsong's drinking too freely
around the place and having rowdy
crowds around him made it un-
pleasant for his patients and that
either he or Birdsong would have
to move. DIR. Birdsong had been
drinking before the shooting, and
is said to have been under the in
fiuence of liquor at the time. He
is brother Of DR.. j. S. Birdsong,
the husband of Mrs. Angie Bird
song, who killed Mr.. Thomas But
Ter at Monticello three years ago, a
tragedy that attracted national at
tention, but the killing of DIR. Pitts
today had no connection with the
Monticello affair.
DR.. 7. B. Birdsong is dentist,
occupying offices over Pitts drug
store. DR.. A. B. Pitts was one of
the most prominent physicians in
the State. He is survived by
wife and several children, and DR..
Birdsong has aswife and nine chill
dren.
There was only one eye witness
to the tragedy, which occurred
about $3.50 o'clock, and he is a ne
| gro named Will Sumrall. Sumrall
says that he was on the outside of
DR.. Pitts office and heard DIR. Pitts
and DR.. Birdsong engaged in ami
mated conversation within. A
moment later DR.. Birdsong came
out of DIR. Pitts office and said:
1T seems like you are trying to
run the whole thing up here"
"No I, am only running my end
of it," DR.. Pitts is reported to
have replied.
| DR.. Pitts then opened the door
and invited the negro to enter.
DR.. Birdsong walked down the hall
a few steps, but turned and walked
back with his pistol in his hand,
and, pushing into the Office, fired
several shots. Three bullets lodged
in DR.. Pitts, one in the region of
the heart, another in the intestines
and third in a leg.
DR.. Birdsong was arrested soon
after the shooting by Deputy Sher-
ifs Carlisle and Burney and placed
in Jail. The town has been much
wrought up by the tragedy, and
the greatest sympathy is expressed.
The Circuit Court is now in session,
and Judge Potter has been asked
to have a grand jury summoned at
once to investigate the case and
have it tried at the present term of
court.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12
The Climbers Mississippi Day.

If. indeed, "our beliefs are
greatly due to our environ
ment," as was asserted by the
speaker of the evening Of the
Climbers Mississippi Day Thurs
day, then the audience of a
hundred and twenty-five assembled
in the home of DR.. and Mrs. Solon
G. Wilson at that time, must have
involuntarily believed" in all
things true and beautiful and in
spring. No home could be more
delightfully."- adapted to the enter
tainment of as large company or
more charmingly arranged in ap-
propriate observance of the theme
chosen which was, on this oeca-
sion the anniversary of the admis-
sion into the Union of Mississippi
as a State, nearly century ago.
Decorations of holly and mistletoe
with the club colors, effectively
told of our loyal holiday season, of
the evergreen love OF our hearts, and
of the culture of our States bright
intellects, all Of which but add
glory to our sold Glory" the in
spiration Of our homes and our
country, and which at this hour,
made royal background for the
living portraits of speakers and
singers, who appeared as entertain
ers.
First among these was the hand.
some president, Mrs. O. Newton,
who most charmingIy in few.
graceful sentences welcomed the
guests Of the club and explained
the significance of the evening
Following Is the program:
Alto Solo and Chorus How long
'Iwilt thou forget me Pflueger
Misses Brown, McNair, Lowe and
Huntley
Mississippi's IIlustrious Sons
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Mrs. Emil Cohn.

Mrs. Emil Cohn.
Piano Solo -Ala-bien aimes,
Schutt- Miss Aline Lowe.
Reading Poem, Irwin Russell,
Miss Helen Huntley.
Mississippi in Literature Mrs.
Lipscomb.
Vocal Solo--selected, Miss Mary
McNair.
A Birds Eye View of Brookhav-
en- in 1861-Miss Josie Heuck.
Address Ex-Gov. G. D. Stands.
Quartette 1t was a Lover and
his LassC. A. Ligley, Misses Nc
Nair, Lowe, Brown and Huntley.
Miss Elizabeth McVoy, Accompan-
ist.
Each paper and poem and song
did credit to the organization and
was enjoyed with animated interest
But even the club ladies pardoned
each listener, as with augmented in
terest he or she, welcomed in ST.
lence more eloquent than words or
audible applause, the distinguished
speaker of the evening, Ex-Lieut.- !
Gov. Stands, who was appropriately
introduced by Mrs Newton.
The Climbers were exceedingly
fortunate in their selection Of a
speaker who charmed the moments
away in cherished recollections, for
the first time told to an audience,
Of his personal friend. and our
most honored statesmn, Hon L.
|Q. G. Lamar. Mr.. Stands, who
now occupies the chair of Dean
Of the Law Dep partment Of
Tulane University. when he had
finished bis delightful discourse,
was likened, with all due reverence
to the immortal great, to the inim-
table orator he himself had por-
trayed to his captiyated auditors.
Punch, cream and cake were
served and pleasant social inter-
course succeeded the evening i
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couraged at the approach Of the
boil weevil. Whatever surprises
they may bring, we hail them as a
|providential send and believe this
good country of ours is just what
we make it, anyway, when we do
FOUR best.
: Prof. w. M. Russell has some
urgent work ahead with his splen-
ibid new surveyors outfit. He lives
near the head Of Turkey branch.
Address him at Denver, Miss.
AT regular meeting of TopisaW
Lodge the following officers were
selected for the ensuing year, to-
wit:
q. G. Rawls, w. M; I. E.
Greer, s. w. G. A. McDavid, j.
w. B. "A. Williams, Treasurer; ].
lH. Rawls, Sec'y; M. G. Summers,
$. d; G. 9. Greer. ]. D.: Joel
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12
TOPISAM EXCHANGE.

We are sorry to learn that our
old friend, James L. Hays, Of the
Hickory Grove neighborhood, is
very sick. Jim is good citizen.
Capt. j. w. DaughdrilI has just
returned from a business trip to
Summit. Will and family may
change bases soon.
Hon. L. Z. Conerly is home again
from several days stay on duty as
ID. D. G. M. Of Masons and held
court last Friday, judiciously in
vestigating some criminal charges.
Messrs Walter Conerly and Wat
son, of the Brookhaven exchange,
were in our home recently, assist
ing and advising as to operating
the TopisaW Exchange. Mr.. Con-
|erly is an expert electrician and we
very much appreciate his and Wat.
sons assistance.
Our public school at Topisaw is
progressing and in a fine state 81
keeping with Miss Ada Williams
principal, and her brother, Parhiam
Williams, assistant.
Hons. j N. YaWn and +. 4. Ty-
Ter were in our midst last Friday
|clashing sabers in some court trial.
They are not disturbing elements
in courts or communities and are
always welcome among TopisaN
folks.
We are mindful Of Christmas
holidays are well nigh on us, and
I'VE have inklings of turkey-ish am
lbition as well as hopes Of d joyous
occasion otherwise.
Our farmers are not 1t all dis
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12
Penltentiary Chaplain Coming.

On Friday night, Dec. 18th, Rev.
Webb Brame, Chaplain at the State
Penitentiary, will lecture under the
auspices of the Young Mems Pray
er Meeting at the Baptist Church.
Mr. Brame comes with heart filed
with love for the broken hearts in
our State penitentiary. In letter
to the church he states that he is
very anxious to reach every young
man possible, in view Of the ap-
preaching Holidays with its many
temptations.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12
Justice Daughtry's Court.

Lonnie Byrd Assault and bat
terry. Dismissed.
Chas Evans. Lonnie Byrd, John
Reed, John Lee, Luther Brown
and Noah Cephas Gaming. Fin
led SIS each and costs,
John Wooley Disturbing peace.
Tried and discharged.
John Wooley Carrying conceal
Jed weapons. Tried and discharged.
John WooIey gave bond to keep
peace.
John Wooley, Webb Laird AS
sault and battery. Fined $5 each
and costs.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12
THE LOCAL COURTS.
IA Gist Of What They Have Been Doing
the Past Week.
Mayors Court.

Sarah White, Lem White and
Minnie Gutter got $3.50 each for
disturbing the peace.
Frank johnson and Glenn Coving-
ton were assessed with $40 and the
costs for being drunk.
Hugh Baylor, George Frazier,
Louisa Sims and Charlotte McLain
were fined $3.50 apiece with the
costs for fighting.
Glenn Covington also paid over
$40 with the costs for disturbing
the peace.
Buck Moses is on the street gang
serving out a sentence of So. so with
the costs for gaming.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12

Editor A. w. Noble, who was
recently elected mayor Of the thriv-
ing young city Of Laurel, has leas-
ed his paper, the Laurel Chronicle,
to Messrs. w. @. Hendon andA. C.
AyleswCrth for period of two
years, and these gentlemen have
assumed control. If Bro. Noble
makes as good a mayor as he did
editor and he no doubt will his
constituents will never have any
reason to regret their choice.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12

We acknowledge with apprecia
tion q card Of invitation to the
twenty fifth anniversary celebration
LOT the marriage Of Or. and Mrs.
Joel Halbert GambrelI, bearing The
legend Brookhaven. Miss, 1883
Marlin, Texas, 1908. Our cor
dial good wishes go out now al
then, when life was young to our
esteemed friends.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12

on the southbound track while Mr..
Daniels was attempting to cross the
tracks just at the time passenger
train No. 6 ran into Bogue Chitto.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12
Mass Meeting Monday Night.

Monday night at the Court
House Judge M. Fl. Wilkinson will
preside over meeting to be held
in the interest of INDECENT and
i'll treated children. =
DR.. A. s. Orne, of Chicago, the
author Of the Juvenile Court, will
on this occasion deliver his far
famed lecture on the subject
Criminals from the cradle.
Let there be a hearty response to
this worthy cause. Monday night
lat 8 O. clock.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12

program.
DR.. and Mrs. Wilson were ac-
corded all honors as host and host
ess of the brilliant evening.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12

Finch, S. and T. New officers will
be insalled on the 9Th inst.
BILLY.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12

Light rain on Thursday night
became heavy YESTERDAY.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12
BRUSHES.

We show a stock not usual y seen
outside the big cities.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12
COMBS.
BOOKS AND BIBLES.

In every known binding. For Home,
Library and Church use. Prices we're
were never more reasonable. Our big
stock gives US chance to command
best prices and you get the benefit in
low prices.
The Semi-weekly leader. (Brookhaven, Miss.) 1905-1941, 1908-12-12

JEWELRY and WATCHES
Watches from 81 up to $75, all guar
apteed good time-keepers and just
what the boys want.
AS usual the Jewelry stock of the
town is Lere.